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Why is it important to make an effort to buy products from local shops and eat at locally-owned restaurants?
“Buying local food is obviously healthier. It helps support our local economy. It helps support farms, which creates open space, which also helps the quality of life in Southern Maryland,’ said Rob Plant, owner of Blue Wind Gourmet on Route 235 in California. “And buying from independent operators, those dollars stay local and get spent locally, so that helps the community you live in and lowers your taxes ultimately.”
“When you buy at the local level in a lo cal privately-owned business, you’re do ing a direct reinvest ment into your com munity,” said Dan Rebarchick, owner of Lenny’s Restaurant in California. “Inde pendent businesses, their money stays local, they reinvest
local, their homes are local, and their financial center is local.”
“Because if you don’t, then the little stores are going to close up, and then they’ll be whining because they’re not there anymore. You like these quaint little places? Well then shop there. The same goes with online – Get out of the house,” said Suzanne Bazille of The Apple Basket in Mechanicsville.
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Maryland Natural Resources Police Officer of The Year Timothy Kraemer inspects crabs while making his rounds on the water off of St. George Island.
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Ben Loflin heads over a hill during the Southern Maryland BMX Race for life, which raised over $2,000 for leukemia research.
“The government is the economy right now. I don’t think it’s sustainable over the long term … There’s going to come a time when there are government cutbacks.”
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State Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler talks to local officials and residents about the St. Mary’s River to find out about any potential polluters to it and the Chesapeake Bay.
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Bernie Wilder, a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, took several people up in his homemade aircraft at Saturday’s Young Eagles free aviation day.
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Crab Festival Celebrates County Culture, Cooking Hundreds of residents, visitors and dignitaries gathered for food and fun at this year’s 25th Annual St. Mary’s County Crab Festival, which was held at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds on Sunday. This year’s event included demonstrations from Tolson’s Okinawan Karate, live music from the Southbound Band and the Chesapeake Country Cruizers, raffle drawings, and food and memorabilia from local vendors. Proceeds from this year’s festival will be donated via the Leonardtown Lions Club to various community charities. Next year’s crab festival is scheduled for Sunday, June 12. For more information, go to www.stmaryscrabfestival.com.
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On two of the county’s parks being cited by the state for storm water management deficiencies “We’ll continue to keep up with things like this. It’s always going to be a priority.” County Administrator John Savich
OAG Audit Finds Few Violators on St. Mary’s River By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The audit also stated that Gansler’s office followed up on complaints of alleged improper sewage violations that they received regarding Dennis Point Marina and campgrounds at
An audit of the Chesapeake Bay’s watershed, of which the St. Mary’s River is a part, found that there were only a few violators contributing to any pollution problems in the county’s eponymous river. The audit stated that, in some cases, the river was still “pristine” but suffers during heavy rainstorms that wash away sediments and other pollutants. The audit, conducted by the office of State Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler, draws from research efforts already completed by the county government and Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler visited the St. Mary’s River the St. Mary’s River Watershed State last year to find out about any potential polluters to it and the ChesaAssociation, according to the au- peake Bay. dit report. The audit noted that Marrick Homes, LLC, was cited by the Maryland a town hall meeting held in the county back Department of the Environment on a complaint in 2009. for alleged water pollution, sediment pollution However, an inspector found that there and sediment control violations at a pair of its were no issues with the operations of the sewconstruction sites. er systems at the campground and marina, the The developer requested a hearing regard- audit stated. ing the complaint, the audit stated, but settled Raquel Guillory, spokes woman for the case before the inquest and paid a $50,000 the attorney general’s office, said that the St. penalty. Mary’s River was among the least stressed of
County Parks Cited For Storm Water Problems
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The Maryland Environmental Service has cited two county parks for deficiencies in storm water management but officials say that the problems appear to be minor and can be corrected shortly. The storm water management system at Chaptico Park in Chaptico was reported to have spotty erosion on embankments that required repair, the state environmental service told county government in letters dated June 2, while growth around the riser structure that collects overflowing water needed to be cleared away The report also showed that water going into a collection pond was undercutting filtering cloth there that also needed to be repaired. At the 5th District Park near Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School, state inspectors said that there was erosion around piping of the storm water system that needed to be repaired while additional sediment that had accumulated had to be removed. The stone rip-rap channel in the park’s
system also had heavy vegetation growth that needed to be removed to keep the system functioning properly. Cracks in one of the concrete structures at the 5th District Park were also mentioned in the report submitted to the county. Phil Shire, deputy director of the county’s office of Land Use and Growth Management, said that maintenance of county storm water management structures was on going. “These storm water structures need continual maintenance,” Shire said. “Sometimes you have to mow more or clear out more vegetation.” Despite budget cuts this year due to the recession and lagging revenues from the state, County Administrator John Savich said that county crews would continue to keep up with storm water systems. “It’s always going to be a priority, we’ll continue to keep up with things like this,” Savich said. “There are lots of little things that add up everyday that the county has to spend money on.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
those audited by the agency that flow into the Chesapeake Bay. Gansler visited St. Mary’s County and several other jurisdictions to learn more about the condition of the watershed and ask the communities’ help in identifying potential pollution violators. The audit reflected research on the local level though, that showed that the river was still not in an ideal condition. “It has many of the issues we’ve seen from audit to audit like over-development,” Guillory said. “It’s not as bad as compared to some.” Bob Lewis, local director of the watershed group, said that the audit helped raise attention about the river around the state but said that he was disappointed that the audit praised local officials in their efforts to keep the river clean. “It’s really not that clean,” Lewis said, adding that the group still appreciated the
recognition. “We didn’t expect him to turn up anything earth shattering or even eye turning,” Lewis said. The audit referenced a St. Mary’s River Watershed Association study that stated that heavy development in the Lexington Park Development District along Route 235 contributed to the increase in nutrients and sediments that were harmful to water quality. Guillory said that Gansler and his staff would make another audit trip to neighboring Calvert County on July 13 to begin an audit of the Patuxent River but they did not have plans currently to come to St. Mary’s as part of the investigation. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Man Convicted of 1975 Murder Gets Sentence Reconsideration
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
A man convicted for taking part in a brutal murder in 1975 during a convenience store heist in St. Mary’s has won the right to get his sentence of life plus 70 years reconsidered, according to court documents from Calvert County Circuit Court, but he will not have a chance to argue his case before another jury. “He was looking for a new trial,” said State’s Attorney Richard Fritz regarding John Gilbert Cowan’s petition for post-trial relief. Cowan was tried in Calvert County for the robbery of a High’s convenience store in Charlotte Hall that took place Jan. 2, 1975, court documents show, and found guilty in September of that year of five counts stemming from the crime including first-degree murder, two counts of conspiracy to murder, assault with intent to murder and robbery with a dangerous and deadly weapon. Cowan’s sentence was life plus 100 years, but after one of his charges was reversed by a court ruling he received a lower sentence, court records show. The ruling by Calvert Circuit Court Judge Warren Krug, dated May 28, recounted the events that led up to the robbery and murder, where Vera Mea Long was shot and killed and Mary Pauline Hyde was shot and wounded in the incident. The investigation of 1975 into the crime revealed that on the evening of the robbery William Earl Washington drove both Cowan and Ronald Kenneth Thomas to the store where Cowan acted as a lookout while Thomas entered the store and
shot both Long and Hyde. The three men then drove to Thomas’ home where they divided the money. Each received about $40, court papers stated. In his petition for post conviction relief, filed in September of 2007, Cowan argued that his attorney was ineffective in defending Cowan by not objecting to certain jury instructions regarding the robbery with a deadly weapon charge and other trial issues. In his ruling, Krug wrote that jury instructions at trial were confusing but that Cowan did not persuade the court that his trial attorney had provided an ineffective defense. “In looking at the allegations of error, and remaining highly deferential to trial counsel’s performance, the court cannot see that trial counsel’s performance fell outside of the prevailing norms of counsel in 1975,” Krug wrote. Krug did write, however, that defense counsel should have filed for a sentence modification and granted Cowan a belated request to have a hearing on the issue. Fritz said that the case represented one of the worst episodes of violence in St. Mary’s County at that time. Had Cowan’s push for a new trial been granted, he said, it would have been very difficult for the state to have proceeded because of a lack of evidence to due the case’s age. “Back in 1975 it was the murder case,” Fritz said. “It was one of the most egregious murders in St. Mary’s County.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
Early Voting Times, Location Announced Voting in St. Mary’s County will be allowed on Primary Election Day on Sept. 14 and on General Election Day on Nov. 2 in Voting Precincts, and, for the first time, per new state legislation, for ten days prior to each Election Day in a central location on the first floor in the Potomac Building in Leonardtown. The Board of Elections will be prepared to accept votes in Room 14 in the Potomac Building (23155 Leonard Hall Drive) in Leonardtown for the Primary Election from Friday, Sept. 3 to Thursday, Sept. 9 (except for Sunday, Sept. 5) and for the General Election from Friday, Oct. 22 through Thursday, Oct.
28 (except for Sunday, Oct. 24). Voters may cast their votes on these days between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., a press release states. The early voting period before the Primary Election Day will include Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6. The Potomac Building is fully accessible and is a transfer stop on the St. Mary’s County Transit Service route. For more information on the St. Mary’s County Board of Elections, call 301-4757844, x1610 or log on to the county’s website at www.stmarysmd.com. Click on Board of Elections under the Government box.
Man Killed in Shed Fire
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators are trying to determine the cause of a Tuesday evening shed fire in Lexington Park that claimed the life of a man. Officials with the Medical Examiner’s Office in Baltimore have not positively identified the victim in the fire but the family of the person believed to be the deceasedia already mourning the loss of Charles Christopher Luffy, 43, who is believed to have been in the shed at the time of the fire. Family members declined to comment on the fire or the victim. “It’s just a horrible tragedy, that’s all,” said a woman who answered the door at the residence of Charles and Lois Luffy on Morris Drive in Lexington Park. Both of the Luffys were at the home at the time of the fire and called 911, a fire marshal’s
report stated. The owners of the property are the parents of the victim. Duane Svites, deputy chief fire marshal for the Southern Maryland Region, told The County Times on Wednesday that the fire in the shed was contained in the second floor of the structure where the victim was known to stay on occasion. Investigators have not ascertained the cause of the fire, Svites said, nor have they found a cause of death of the victim. “The victim was severely burned,” Svites said. Damage to the shed is estimated at $30,000 and no working smoke alarms were located during the initial investigation, fire marshal reports stated. The county’s Bureau of Criminal Investigations is also taking part in the case, fire marshal reports state. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Local independent businesses are trying to differentiate themselves from big box retailers to keep from being driven out of business, owners say, and a business specialist with the state said that the key to doing that in a down economy is to be knowledgeable enough about customers to make quick changes. “Who’s accessing my property and how am I meeting their needs?” asked Casey Willson, a specialist in helping businesses stay afloat from the state’s Small Business Development Center. “You’ve got to think about it [business] differently. You’ve got to innovate.” Willson made his presentation to the St. Mary’s Independent Businesses Association membership on Monday and business owners say that making a niche for themselves in a market growing with big box retailers is now a top priority. Sandy Dyson, office manager and part owner of Dyson Building Center in Great Mills, said that since the building market is down the family business has had to shift its focus to try and capture some of the do-it-yourself market. “That seems to be the trend in our hardware department,” Dyson told The County Times. “People are saying they can’t afford to buy [a new home] so they say ‘let’s fix what we have’.”
At Lenny’s Restaurant in California, owner Danny Rebarchick said that customers are keen to buy healthier foods and like food that is packaged in “green” containers that were made from recyclable products, but their eating habits have also changed to traditional stand-by fare when they come to dine. “It’s amazing how many people are ordering that… comfort food,” Rebarchick said. Business representatives also said that customers are smarter than before, doing their own research on-line and having a distinct idea on what they want. The challenge, they said, was to meet that very specific type of niche demand. “You have to meet your customers needs in different ways and attract new ones,” Willson said, adding that with national debt and federal deficits on the rise, smaller communities with small independent businesses would be a sustainable model. He was especially concerned that communities that were dependent in large part on government activities would be hit hard when there was no more money left to spend. “The government is the economy right now,” Willson told The County Times. “I don’t think it’s sustainable over the long term. “There’s going to come a time when there are government cutbacks.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Editorial:
Where Is The Line On Police Authority?
You are a law-abiding citizen; you live in a neighborhood with a history of drug activity and street crimes. It is one o’clock in the morning and police are called to your neighborhood on a noise complaint. You go outside to observe the activity, where several people have gathered. The police arrive and you become concerned that the police officer(s) may be acting inappropriately. What would you do? That was basically the scene this past Saturday in Lexington Park on Flower Drive. Two St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the call. A 26-year-old African-American woman decided to use her cell phone to record the police activity. Upon observing the woman recording their activity, the deputies confiscated the cell phone and arrested the woman. The arresting officer claimed she had “willfully intercept(ed)” his oral communication. We have no reason to believe the deputies were acting in any way inappropriately to cause their actions to be recorded. We have not seen or heard the recording. How many times have we witnessed videos, pictures, or recordings of police brutality because someone happened to have a camera or recorder available while the incident was taking place? Without these recordings, who would believe the word of a criminal against that of a police officer? While we make no insinuation that police brutality took place, we do wonder why the police officer was concerned about his actions and words being recorded while responding to a public complaint. Certainly the officer knew he was in public, acting publicly as a public servant, thereby eliminating the “intercept” argument of the law which he used to arrest the woman. The
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Kawasaki 750ss, registration # VA5990AJ The officer was not engaged in a private conversation with another officer, he was “speaking with several people” at the address of the complaint, and the woman was not secretly recording a private conversation, she was 12 feet away using her cell phone to pubThe Claude D. Alexander Memorial Golf and Denise McDowell, National Museum of the licly record the conversation. Committee, a 501(c)(3) organization, would Marine Corps, Leatherneck Magazine, Marine This incident sends chills through the like to thank everyone who participated in and Corps Association, Salute Military Golf Assopublic and erodes the public trust in law en- supported the tournament on May 21. ciation, Harley Davidson of Washington, Ken forcement. We all know that almost all police There were 88 golfers and the tournament Sparks, Ron Carwell, Kate Murray, Robert officers are good people; they perform a diffi- made over $18,500 for the Injured Marine Parkinson, Dan Rebarchick (Sleep Inn), Chiccult job. They are well trained, take great pride Semper Fi Fund. Fil-A, Dyson Lumber, Circle C Oysters, and all in their work and understand their duties. We We would like to also recognize and of the volunteers, including: Denise, Meg and take great pride in them as well. St. Mary’s thank the following sponsors for their gener- Kevin Alexander, The Belles of Saint Mary’s County has outstanding law enforcement offi- ous support: Gold Sponsors: Advanced Re- (Molly Baker, Jeanette Bunting, Sandy Calcers, and the actions of one or two should not hab Technology, SENTEL Corporation and lanan, Mary Connell, Barbara Roberts, Dee diminish the outstanding performance of the INTERGRAPH Corporation, Heritage Print- Roland, Barbie Shields, Judi Simmons, Lenore rest. ing (Programs and Signage), Bear Creek BBQ Storey), Julie Burke-Greer, Paul Callanan, But fortunately the rights of citizens can- (Lunch); Blue Sponsors: Professional Solu- Bill Davis, Brigita and Fred Frost, Albert and not be trampled upon. One such incident by tions, TSA, Knight Point Systems, Rolls Royce Virginia Layton, Juan and Bunny O’Callahan, even one officer is so reprehensible to our in- North America, Precise Systems, Inc, Chenega Ken and Susie Sparks, Brian Storey, John dividual freedoms that it can, if not dealt with Federal Systems, Juan O’Callahan Research, Teets, and Judy Wimmel, Emcee, Senator Roy swiftly and convincingly, cause damage to the VFW Post 2632, Landstar, NTA, the Family of Dyson and Capt. Steve Schmeiser, Commandentire agency. PFC Christopher R. Thout, USMC, Wyle, John ing Officer, Patuxent River NAS. The Sheriff’s initial statements about the Teets, Fred and Brigita Frost. Additional docase were in support of the actions of his offi- nations were received from Denise Alexander, Capt. Ted Harwood and Nancy Harwood cer, and maybe there is evidence not contained Guy Distributers, Blue Wind Gourmet, Ken Hollywood, MD in the police report that would give rise to such support. If so, the Sheriff should immediately make such evidence available to the public, if not, the Sheriff should immediately begin an investigation into this incident and make the Thank you for the editorial in the June 10th musicals, magic, storytelling and even sciencefindings available to the public. edition, which listed all the great sites and ac- based programs, all performed by top-notch tivities available in our county. One of the best professionals. For adults, an award-winning opportunities for summer fun, however, was Mark Twain impersonator from Branson, MO not included—the county library in Charlotte is scheduled on July 21 at Lexington Park. CapHall, Leonardtown or Lexington Park. The ac- tain Jack Russell will speak on local fish and have prevented a substantial amount of damage tivities planned by our library staff fit the bill— crabs at Leonardtown on August 11. that has been and will continue to be caused. wholesome, enjoyable, convenient, and they are Check our library’s webpage (www.stmalPlease! Can somebody tell me I’m FREE (because they have been paid with taxes). ib.org) for our complete schedule or stop by one wrong? Can somebody tell me, truthfully and The air-conditioned libraries also offer relief of the libraries for a brochure. Your library is backed up with facts, that we don’t have such from the heat, seven days a week. your hometown place to learn, discover and rea law and that several countries, including the Families looking for fun-packed activities lax…and enjoy summer fun. Visit us often not Netherlands and Australia DID NOT offer help for their children won’t want to miss our reading only in the summer but year round. in controlling the leak? Can somebody tell me programs, computer workshops, weekly craft why this information, if true (I heard it on the activities, family movies, storytimes, and drawMarilyn Lash, Publicity Specialist Fox network) has not been disseminated to the ing classes we have planned this summer. For St. Mary’s County Library public via other media? a less structured activity they can bring their My second area of interest is with the en- children in and we will help them find that “just Editors Note: Readers can find listings vironmentalist. They want to stop using oil. right” book to read. of library events weekly in The County Times Okay. That means we get rid of tires, plastics, Our free Professional Performance Se- Community section, this week listed on page cosmetics, shoes, Vaseline, many drugs, and ries held on Mondays starting June 28 always 26. Lord knows how many other items of everyday pack the house. These performances include use that will be eliminated with the absence of oil. But I guess that’s all right if you’re an environmentalist. Send to: What is the matter with this society? Are we all idiots?
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Someone Please Prove Me Wrong The media is filled with the BP oil disaster. The constant drumming of “Why isn’t more done to stop the leak?” hasn’t stopped since the leak started. Our wonderful president is out there looking for butts to kick. Wow! Environmentalists are pushing, as usual, to stop all drilling for oil and just get out of oil energy use altogether. But gosh! I have a question. Is it or isn’t it true that the Netherlands, immediately after the spill began, offered help in the form of skimmer ships that could have picked up a major portion of the oil at the spill site? And they also, I understand, were joined by Australia and other countries in offers of other types of help to control the damage. And another question. Isn’t it also true that our government (and BP) refused the offers of help because –PRIMARY REASON- we have a federal law that says any shipping in our waters must be manned by American union workers? In this instance, the help that was offered was not accepted because we didn’t have American union workers available to man the ships that could
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Man Charged With Child Abuse Pleads to Gun Charge
A Great Mills man who was charged with assaulting and abusing his son and daughter last year as well as threatening them with a handgun entered an Alford plea to one assault charge and one charge of being a felon in possession of a handgun in Circuit Court Monday. Christopher Donnie Smith, Sr., 42, received a five-year sentence in the Department of Corrections for the gun possession charge, said Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph Stanalonis, and received credit for one year and 37 days of incarceration on the assault charge plea. An Alford plea is not an admission of guilt, but rather a plea that admits that prosecutors have enough evidence to gain a conviction. Stanalonis said that the victims in the case had requested a plea opportunity for Smith so that they would not be required to testify. “They want him to get treatment and help for his alcohol issues and his anger issues,” Stanalonis said of the victims’ wishes in the case. Smith had been convicted of two violent crimes back in 1998, according to court records, when he was a North Carolina resident. One incident involved assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill, while the other involved assaulting a law enforcement officer with a firearm. Back in May of 2009 Smith was arrested by Bureau of Criminal Investigations detectives af-
ter they learned of allegations that the defendant had pushed his 13-year-old disabled son down a flight of steps after an argument. The charges also included accusations that Smith had punched his daughter in the face during the Spring Break holiday after asking him if she could stay out late. His daughter also alleged, court documents showed, that he had threatened her by pointing a handgun at her. In all Smith had faced 17 separate charges ranging from first-degree assault, and child abuse to illegal possession of a firearm but avoided more jail time by accepting the plea deal. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Police: Drug Robery Call Leads To Charges Of Lying To Cops and Drug Possession
Police Briefs
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Thursday, June 17, 2010
On June 10, 2010 at approximately 12:45 am Collin Scott Campbell, 23, of Great Mills, called the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center and reported a female had just robbed him. Campbell stated he was at the WaWa on Three Notch Road in California, when he was approached by a female asking for money. Campbell told the communication center that he pulled out his wallet to give the woman a few dollars. Campbell explained the woman then grabbed his wallet, which contained $35 and fled in a green Honda and was last seen traveling down Rue Purchase Road. Deputies responded to the WaWa, contacted Campbell and began to attempt to locate the green Honda. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 2 was requested and began responding to assist. Campbell retold his story to Deputy Nelson and further described the female. A short time later, deputies located the vehicle and suspect who was identified as Kimberly Christine Sariego, 21, of Callaway who was detained and searched. Police say they found $35 in cash and a plastic smoking device containing suspected marijuana on Sariego. Sariego was transported back to the WaWa and was positively identified by Campbell as the woman who had allegedly robbed him. Nelson interviewed Sariego. Sariego stated she and Campbell met in the parking lot of the WaWa so she could purchase marijuana from Campbell, police allege. Sariego stated Campbell was trying to sell her parsley claiming it was marijuana, so she left. Sariego stated she did not give any money to Campbell and denied taking money from Campbell. Nelson re-interviewed Campbell who then changed his story and admitted he did not tell Deputy Nelson the truth, police said. Campbell stated he called and meet Sariego but he was not trying to sell her marijuana. Campbell stated he was trying to buy prescription drugs from her. Campbell was arrested and charged with making a false stated to a police officer. Sariego was arrested and charged with theft, possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia.
Deputies Arrest Motor Vehicle Theft Suspect
On June 10, 2010 a 2002 Ford Ranger truck was stolen from Mary Margaret Court in Lexington Park, which contained numerous personal items of the owner. On June 11, 2010 Dion Jamar Davis, 20, of California was reportedly observed operating the truck in Lexington Park. Deputies approached Davis and he fled on foot, police report. As Davis was running he threw the keys to the truck on the ground which deputies recovered. Davis broke a 6-foot wooden fence as he attempted to elude deputies but he was subsequently caught and arrested. Davis was charged with motor vehicle theft, theft under $1,000, theft over $1,000 and destruction of property.
Disturbance Call Leads To Drug Charges
On June 12, 2010 Deputy First Class Dodson was interviewing Abbie Ann Hilz, 26, of Huntingtown in reference to a disturbance. Dodson asked Hilz if she was in possession of any weapons or anything illegal. Hilz stated no and emptied the contents of her pockets. Police say Hilz produced a clear plastic bag containing fifteen cholesterol pills, which police said is a prescription muscle relaxant. Further investigation revealed Hilz did not have a prescription for the medication. Hilz was charged with obtaining a prescription drug by fraud and removing a prescription drug label.
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Plainclothes detectives from the county’s Bureau of Criminal Investigations took in nearly $100,000 in counterfeit merchandise June 12 during an on-site investigation into consumer complaints regarding sales at the Charlotte Hall farmers market. About a dozen detectives and other officers inspected various tables at the market for several hours Saturday with industry experts on hand to tell which merchandise was fake and which was genuine. Much of the merchandise seized included counterfeit clothing, police said, as well as accessories such as purses and handbags. Name brands that were allegedly counterfeited included the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, Louis Vitton, Coach, Ed Hardy and Gucci. Some vendors who were allegedly selling the counterfeit goods fled when they noticed that police were trolling the market looking for bogus items, police on the scene said, abandoning their products on the table where they were
stationed. A c cording to police infor mation issued this week following the investiga- For the second time in two years detion, detec- tectives with the Bureau of Criminal Intives seized vestigations looked into complaints of $ 8 8 , 4 1 3 counterfeit goods at the Charlotte Hall worth in farmers market. items deemed to be counterfeit, as well as identified seven suspects who may be charged with trademark counterfeiting. The counterfeiting charges count as felonies, police say, and could result in a $10,000 fine or 15 years in jail. Police conducted a larger scale raid at the farmers market in 2008 which resulted in 20 suspects being charged and nearly $700,000-worth of merchandise seized including clothing, pirated music and movies and accessories like purses and handbags. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The P-8A Poseidon aircraft was on display like a new car on a showroom floor last week as people from near and far officially welcomed the aircraft to Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The announcer encouraged
Moran told a packed hanger, that included many state and local leaders, that the P-8A will be delivered to the fleet in 2013 replacing the current P-3C, in use since the 1960s. Rear Adm. Steven Eastburg, Program
U.S. Navy photo by Liz Goettee Rear Adm. Bill Moran, Commander Patrol Reconnaissance Group, addresses NAVAIR, Patuxent River community members and Fleet teammates during a welcome ceremony for the P-8A Poseidon June 9 inside the Test and Evaluation Squadron One hangar. Seated from left, guest speakers included Bob Feldmann, Boeing Vice President/General Manager for Airborne Battle Management and Rear Adm. Steve Eastburg, Program Executive Officer for Air ASW, Assault and Special Missions programs. Capt. Mike Moran, Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft program manager served as emcee. The first P-8A Poseidon test aircraft, T1, arrived at NAS Pax River in April to continue flight testing. T1 began the flight test program at the Seattle Boeing facilities in October 2009. The second flight test aircraft, T2, will arrive in Pax River later this month to continue mission systems flight testing. The Navy plans to stand up the first operational squadron in 2013.
the audience to look, but cautioned them: “don’t touch” the newest aircraft in the maritime patrol arsenal. Very shortly into the ceremony, Rear Adm. Bill Moran threw that caution in the wind as he instructed flight crews to walk up and touch it to “be sure it’s real.” Moran, the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Group commander, knows too well what this milestone means to the pilots and flight crews who were in attendance. The Operators and flight crew members in the audience wasted no time. They had long awaited the plane’s arrival and the increased capability that the P-8APosiedon will bring to them in order to accomplish the mission of maritime patrol and reconnaissance. In his keynote address during the welcome ceremony for the P-8A anti-submarine aircraft inside the Test and Evaluation Squadron One hangar, Moran noted that it was a day to celebrate the accomplishments reached thus far, and to envision what lies ahead. He said the aircraft is the way of the future for the Navy, a NAVAIR press release states. Capt. Mike Moran, PMA-290 program manager, said it was an exciting day in Navy history. He praised the current P-8 team and honored the many professionals that have served during the years of development, keeping the program on time and on budget.
Executive Officer for Air ASW, Assault and Special Missions programs, echoed those comments. He said it was a day he has dreamed of since 2002 when he was PMA290’s program manager. Eastburg related that the first contract for the P-8A was signed on an oil box in the trunk of a car after a mistimed fire alarm emptied the Moffett Building. “What an aircraft. What a timeline. What a success story,” he said. “What a tribute to the many people who gave life to this aircraft by staying dedicated to precision execution.” The first P-8A arrived at NAS Pax River in April of this year. The second aircraft will arrive this month to serve as the first test P-8A with a full missions system onboard. The final test article will arrive later in the year. These aircraft will focus on extensive mission systems and weapons system testing, ensuring the P-8A’s ability to carry out the anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations. The Poseidon will replace the P-3C Orion as the Navy’s premier maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft. Its advanced mission systems, software and communications technology will allow the Fleet to carry out the same missions as the Orion, but with greater situational awareness that will enhance mission success.
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Annie Barbour, 86
Annie Bernice Barbour, 86, of Leonardtown, MD died on June 13, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born July 28, 1923 in Bushwood, MD she was the daughter of the late Francis Carter Sr. and Annie Ophelia Young. She was the loving wife of the late John Reed Barbour. She is survived by her niece Geraldine Tyer of Bushwood, MD. Annie was preceded in death by her siblings Francis C., James V., George K., and Joseph I. She was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and was educated in St. Mary’s County Public Schools. Annie worked as a teacher’s aide for the Charles County School Board for 15 years, retiring in June of 1984. She loved playing cards, bingo, and enjoyed her family and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 17, 2010 from 9 – 10 a.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Charles Childers, 98 Charles Lee Childers, 98 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on June 13, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Family will receive friends on Sunday, June 20, 2010 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lexington Park United Methodist Church, where a Memorial Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Interment will be private. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD
Jerry Diamond, 83 Jerry Diamond, 83 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on June 6, 2010 at the National Naval Hospital in Bethesda, MD with his family by his side. Jerry was born July 20, 1926 to William Diamond and Blanch (Fingerman) Diamond in Ellenville, New York, who both preceded him in death.
Jerry left high school to support the war effort by joining the U.S. Navy during World War II, but later completed his education. Jerry met Mary Lee Carter who was also serving in the U.S. Navy. They were married on December 16, 1956. They welcomed a daughter, Lisa Jean Diamond soon after their marriage and eight years later a son Barry Harvey Diamond. Jerry Diamond enlisted in the navy in 1944. He went to boot camp in Sampson, NY and then reported to UNDC-8 Squadron at Corey Field in Pensacola as a plane captain. In 1946 he was sent to Philadelphia to attend catapult and arresting gear school and then reported USS LEYTE CV32 as AMM3. At the time there was no AB rate. He made first class AB on the LEYTE.In 1950 he went to NATC Patuxent River, MD as catapult captain of the H4 catapult where they did all of the testing of the new jet aircraft that were joining the fleet. In September 1952 he reported aboard SAIPAN and was assigned flight deck petty officer. While in that position he made the World Cruise and in 1956 he was promoted to Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate. He stayed aboard SAIPAN and participated in the hurricane rescue missions in Tampico, Mexico, and British Honduras. In 1958 he once again reported to NATC Patuxent River. He worked on testing of the TC-7 catapult. He qualified as launching officer for dead loads and became leading Chief. In 1959 he reported aboard USS ANTIETAM CVS 36 as flight deck Chief. In 1962 he reported to the Naval Air Test Facility in Lakehurst, NJ and after 20 years of service, he retired from the navy and went to work as a civilian aircraft launching and arresting gear machinist. In 1970 he transferred to Naval Air test Center, Patuxent River, MD and worked on field installation of TC-7 catapult and Mk-7 arresting gear. After a 49 year career of naval and government service, Jerry retired in 1993. But Jerry simply had catapults in his blood. After his retirement, he went to work for two days a week for a civilian contractor who is the builder of catapults. He worked in the research division. With all of his experience, he was certainly a valued asset to any contractor. How many men
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can say they had the career Jerry had? His SAIPAN service was right in the middle of his career. He ran the flight deck during the Korean cruise. Not an easy task. And he spent a lifetime in research and development. All of the pilots that are making catapult shots and arrested landings in the fleet today can thank Jerry Diamond, a shipmate of ours from SAIPAN for the more than fifty he spent in catapults and arresting gear. Jerry was a member of the Jewish Veterans of Foreign War, the Jewish Masonic Order, the Aviation Boatswain Mate Association, and Beth Israel Synagogue. Jerry was active in the local community, politics, and many youth activities. He was fair, kind, and passionate. He felt life had value. Jerry loved animals and his family, both navy and civilian. He will be missed. Jerry is survived by his wife Mary and two children; Barry Diamond and his friend Christina McCauley of Leonardtown, MD, and Lisa Diamond Bloom and her husband Jay W. Bloom of St. Cloud, MN. Services were held at Beth Israel Synagogue in Lexington Park, MD and Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD. Interment with military honors was held at Evergreen Memorial with Billy Moore, Ben Johnson, Ted Weiner, John Weiner, Jacque LaValle and Phil Sprinkle acting as casket bearers. Reception held at the VFW. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Buchanan, Joyce Remmel, Elwood Joy and Arnold Joy, one daughter Wendy Paul of Leonardtown, MD, one grandchild Alexis Paul, numerous nieces and nephews. Marvin was preceded in death by his siblings, Eunice Gatton, Herbert Joy, Mildred Crichfield and Marian Joy. Marvin was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and attended Great Mills High School graduating in 1954. He worked as an Engineering Technician for Patuxent Naval Air Station for 30 years, retiring on May 30, 1997. Marvin loved his family, friends he enjoyed fishing, crabbing, camping and reading his bible. The family received friends on Monday, June 14, 2010 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers were said by Fr. Raymond Schmidt. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD, with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers were Arnold Joy, Denny Gatton, Calvin Joy, Elwood Joy, Gary Joy, and Gerry Joy. Honorary Pallbearers were Dale Gatton, Mike Buchanan, and Ken Buchanan. Contributions may be made payable to Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636, Hollywood Fire Department P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636, and St. John’s Building 43927 St. John’s Road Hollywood, MD 20636. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www. mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Marvin Joy, 74
John Koegel, 84
Marvin McClellan Joy, 74 of Hollywood, MD died on June 10, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD. Born October 5, 1935 in Hollywood, MD he was the son of the late Ernest McClellan Joy and Mary Lena Gatton. He was the loving husband of Shirley Elizabeth Joy whom he married on August 25, 1956 in Hollywood, MD. He is survived by his brothers and sisters Juanita
John Koegel, 84 of Valley Lee, MD, affectionately known as “Jack”, died peacefully at Georgetown University Hospital on June 9, 2010. He was born in Washington, D.C, on July 21, 1925 to the late Edward and Frieda Koegel, and lived his boyhood life there. His family made frequent visits to McKay’s Beach where he eventually moved and began raising his family. He attended the University
of Virginia in Charlottesville. He graduated in 1948 with a degree in electrical engineering. He previously served his country as a sailor in the United States Navy in the early 40’s enabling him to attend college on the G.I. Bill. He married his bride of 61 years, JoAnn Keller, of Corydon, Indiana. They were joined for life on September 30, 1949. He accepted a position at The Patuxent Naval Air Station where he began his adult life in St. Mary’s County. During his career on the base he was promoted to a supervisory position where he applied his engineering talents. He worked until his retirement in weapons systems testing. He later joined the team at Eagle Systems offering his experience and expertise in the development of this emerging company. When he wasn’t working, Jack enjoyed bird hunting with his dogs. He loved playing golf with friends, designing landscapes and spending time on his boat or by the river. He was an active participant in his community providing leadership and energy. He was instrumental in the formation of the first volunteer fire department on McKay’s Beach and was a charter member of this organization. He later served as chief, president, and treasurer of the 2nd District Volunteer Fire Department when it moved to Valley Lee. He achieved Lifetime Member status with this organization and was the last of the living charter members. His work with the fire department instilled respect in his young son, Bill, who followed in his footsteps. Jack also worked to protect the Potomac River through his service in the Potomac River Association. His desire was to maintain the environment while promoting community safety. He lobbied against the oil refinery and was instrumental in the passing of a law prohibiting the construction of oil refineries in the county. He joined St. George’s Episcopal Church in 1950. He served on the vestry, held the office of treasurer, and worked on numerous projects to maintain the history and beauty of the property. He also participated in the building of The Church of the Ascension in Lexington Park. He will be missed by all those who have worked with him in the community. He is appreciated for his service to his country and to the county. He was the father of three children: William H. Koegel, Julie K. Alberts, and Jody K. Koegel. He leaves ten grandchildren: Stephanie Boyd, Gary Jason Alberts, Amy McLean, Jennifer Harlan, Heather Tennyson, Elizabeth Alberts, Kory Koegel, Megan Koegel, Mark Ledvinka, and Hannah Johnson as well as 11 great grandchildren in Maryland and Wisconsin. Honorary pallbearers for the service will be Mr. Ray Sapp, Dr. Hank Levay, Dr. Pat Jarboe, Mr. Dave Anderson, Mr. Ben Bol-
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Continued linger, Mr. Don Peeling, Master Mark Ledvinka, and Mr. Gary Jason Alberts. Family will receive friends for Jack’s Life Celebration on Monday, June 21, 2010 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 19167 Poplar Hill Lane, Valley Lee, MD 20692. A memorial service to honor his life will follow at 7 p.m. Friends and family are invited for fellowship in the church hall after the memorial service. A private interment will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Memorial contributions may be made to St. George’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 30, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Patricia Parent, 62 Patricia Ann Parent, 62, of Hollywood, MD died on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC. Born September 28, 1947, in Hollywood, MD. She was the daughter of the late John I. and Mildred Virginia Gatton Ferguson. She was the loving wife of late Raymond Albert Parent whom she
married on September 26, 1964 in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD. She is survived by her children Robin Hill of Hollywood, MD, Roxanne Campos of Hollywood, MD, one Grandchild, and one Great-Great Grandchild as well as her special friend Wayne Welch. She is also survived by her siblings Joseph Mitchell Ferguson, William Phillip Ferguson, Edna Ferguson Boyce and Francis Xavier Ferguson. Patricia is preceded in death by her brothers John Ignatius Ferguson of Hollywood, MD and James Edward Ferguson. She was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and was a homemaker. Pat enjoyed playing bingo-spending time with her
family and friends. The family received friends on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers were recited. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in St. John’s Catholic Church with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Scott Boyce, Jason Boyce, Jeff Boyce, Kevin Ferguson, Ricky Norris and Michael Ferguson. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh. com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Mary Wood, 78 Mary Edith Wood, 78 of Leonardtown, MD died on June 8, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital after a short illness. Born Mary Edith Russell on May 30, 1932 in Leonardtown, Md. She was the daughter of the late George Wilson and Mary Magdeline Stone Russell. Edith was married on April 8, 1953 to the late Francis X. (Bubba) Wood. Edith has also been preceded in death by her three brothers, Vivian Russell, Joseph Melvin Russell and John Merrill Russell. She is survived by her two sisters,
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W. Abell of California, MD as well as her 31 grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Bernice H. Ferguson of KY, Mary Eva Abell of Leonardtown, MD, and Rebecca Shalis of Rockville, MD. Elsie is preceded in death by her children Alice M. White, William E. Woodburn and her siblings Theresa H. Ford, Helena H. Armstrong, Frances Wiltrout, Thomas M. Higgs and Charlotte Metzger. Elsie was a lifelong resident
Margaret Irene Dixon and Rose Marie Bailey, of Leonardtown, MD. Edith also leaves behind three sons, David M. and his wife Cyndi, Bruce A. and his wife Carol, Mark A. and his wife Chrissy as well as her 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Along with being a loving wife and mother, Edith served her community in the Ladies Auxiliary to the 3rd and 6th District Rescue Squad upon formation of that organization for several years. Edith has also been a member of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary since 1971and reached the Life Member status in 2000. She was active in the Auxiliary up until the time of her illness. The Family received friends on Friday, June 11, 2010 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where prayers were recited. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, June 12th, 2010 in St. Aloysius Catholic Church with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were be Andy Bell, TW Bell, III, Mark Bell, Chuck Latham, Richie Tippett and Lawrence Pilkerton. Honorary Pallbearers were the Auxiliary of the Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department and Dallas Hill. Contributions in Memory of Mary Edith Wood can be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or the Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department Auxiliary, P.O. Box 79, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences may be left to the family at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
of St. Mary’s County where she was a homemaker. She enjoyed going to the fair with her lye soap, as well as to the market to get her fish. She enjoyed raising chickens and peacocks and selling eggs and poultry to everyone in Leonardtown, MD. She especially enjoyed feeding her chickens. She always had her feet on the sewing machine making her children clothes and many, many more. Her favorite medication was Vick’s and her favorite drink was dandelion wine. In order get a glass of her dandelion wine you had to be a very special person. The Family received friends on Thursday, June 10, 2010 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where prayers were recited. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, June 11th, 2010 in St. Aloysius Catholic Church with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Buddy White, Joe White, Bill Wood, Donny Abell, Patrick Woodburn and David Woodburn. Condolences may be left to the family at www.mgfh. com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Alice Woodburn, 105 Alice “Elsie” Estelle Higgs Woodburn, 105 of Leonardtown, MD died on June 7, 2010 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Leonardtown, MD. Born September 5, 1904 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Manley and Florine Lucretia Bowles Higgs. She was the loving wife of the late Wilmer Daniel Woodburn. Elsie is survived by her children Francis B. Woodburn of Mechanicsville, VA, Emily Ann Christie of Lincoln, DE, Mary Jane Wood of Mechanicsville, MD and Rita
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Leonardtown Elementary School’s Destination ImagiNation (DI) team, Peace Peeps, earned bragging rites by placing 13th in the Global Finals held May 26 in Knoxville, TN., where thousands of participants gathered to compete for three days in the world’s largest creative problem solving competition. Teresa Allen, parent of a child on the team and an employee at Leonardtown Elementary, described this year’s competition as an exercise in both planned and impromptu challenges, as six 4th and 5th grade Leonardtown Elementary students Tory Allen, Cianna Olea, Emily Zawada, students from Leonard- Chris Jarrett, Natalie Perez and Alyssa Bazemore at the Destination ImagiNatown Elementary com- tion Global Finals held in Knoxville, TN on May 26. This year the team from St. th peted to solve two differ- Mary’s County placed 13 out of 78 teams from around the world. (Submitted photo) dents apply the mathematics, science, engient problems. “They had an instant challenge, which neering, art, writing, research, reading, geograthey didn’t know what it was until they went phy, and other skills they learn in the classroom into the room,” she said, “and I believe they had to solve real problems. Subjects that may have to transfer ping pong balls into a box that some- only been experienced through worksheets, how had fans connected to it … and the other lectures, and tests come to life through solving part of the competition was the challenge that the DI challenges. Winners from the global competition they had several months to work on,” preparing a performance art piece that this year had to do were announced at the closing ceremony held Saturday, May 30, during which coach Kathwith the importance of healthy eating habits. Two Destination ImagiNation teams went erine Zawada and her team from Leonardtown to state competitions last year, said Allen, Elementary were recognized for their perforbut this is the first year that students from St. mance, placing 13th out of 78 teams. As for what’s next for DI teams in St. Mary’s placed high enough to go to the Global competition, which included more than 12,000 Mary’s, Allen said that interest in the program participants and 1,032 teams from around the has grown since students started attending competitions last year, and the kids at LES are world. Now in its 10th year at the University of looking forward to going back to the finals next Tennessee, Global Finals is the highest level year. “According to the kids they’re going to do of competition in the Destination ImagiNation program, where teams are invited to participate another challenge next year, and they definitely at Global Finals by qualifying at the local and think they’re going back to Globals,” she said, “and hopefully we’ll have more teams and more state levels of competition. As part of Destination ImagiNation, stu- parent volunteers.”
Board Announces Administrative Appointments Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano, announced the administrative appointments made by the Board of Education at its meeting of June 9. The Board appointed Mr. James Corns to the position of director of information technology, where he will oversee the school system’s information technology services. Corns, currently serves as the supervisor of educational technology for Kent County Public Schools (KCPS), also has experience as a technology resource teacher, a middle school computer teacher, and an elementary school teacher with KCPS. The Board named Amanda Molden to the position of school psychologist in the De-
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“I grew up on Kent Island (on the Eastern Shore),” he said as he navigated his boat from the pier at Piney Point to go on his rounds one Sunday morning, going on to explain how the water – perhaps more than any other medium – has always felt like his home. “My dad used to take me out trotlining when I was a kid, and I was always out on the water. I was a professional waterman at one time. I did it for six years, pulling crab pots,” he said, “and I have gone out oystering, too … so I’ve been on the water for at least a
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Young Eagles Take to the Skies By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer
A free aviation day hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program drew dozens of children to St. Mary’s County Regional Airport on Saturday, where teams of pilots gave free plane rides in a variety of vessels. Joe Spelz, Young Eagles coordinator for Chapter 478 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, described the event as one of many that Photo By Andea Shiell the association has fashioned to encourage kids to learn more about the many forms of flight, go- Bernie Wilder, a member of the Experimental Airing on to explain how he was able to take to the craft Association, took several people up in his skies himself, despite having vision problems homemade aircraft at Saturday’s free aviation day. that would hinder him from flying commerically or in the military. “They asked us if we wanted to come out to “I wanted to fly but I wore glasses. I wanted help with the EAA flying, so we just signed up to fly either military or commercial, but I couldn’t and here we are,” he said. “It’s been really cool, do it, so I became an aeronautical engineer, went so far I’ve had a great time … you get to learn to an aeronautical college, and I learned to also how to maintain the planes … wash them, take become a mechanic,” said Spelz, who now flies care of them.” as a hobby. Pilot and EAA member Bernie Wilder flew several kids (and this reporter) in his own homemade plane (reportedly one of the fastest and highest-flying planes at the event), laughing as he described constructing the plane from a kit he bought in the 1990s. “The advantage of building it with a kit was that I probably couldn’t afford to buy a big airplane,” he explained, running his hands over the aircraft and smiling. “And when I bought this kit in 1995, the basic kit cost $18,000. The engine cost another $9,000, and I probably spent about 2 or $3,000 for the instruments. If I was going to buy some of these other airplanes, it probably would have been 50 or $60,000. So here I can afford a pretty nice little airplane without killing Photo By Andea Shiell myself.” 6-year-old Zoe Dunn sits with pilot Sid Wood And while part of the day’s event focused at Saturday’s Young Eagles Aviation Day at St. on sharing the joy of flight, another part of the Mary’s County Regional Airport, during which day’s event focused on instructing kids on airlocal pilots gave early 100 free plane rides to plane engineering, aviation safety, and temperkids from St. Mary’s and Calvert counties. ing the nervousness that he said some of the kids “We have a variety of airplanes. Most of experienced before going up in the air. them are pretty mature airplanes, they’re 30 “Because the activity has such a high inyears old, or older, and we have a combination of tensity to it, we make sure we very experienced tricycle-gear airplanes, which are more modern, ground handlers directing traffic,” said Spelz, and conventional airplanes with a tail wheel in- explaining that CAP cadets were also onhand stead of a nose wheel,” said Spelz, “and we have offering assistance as flight line monitors to some that are probably about 60 years old out ground control. here flying today, somewhat of an open cockpit “Most of our kids are new, but we also have airplane called an air coup, which was made in a lot of repeats. For the kids that are new it’s toMaryland, which is kind of exciting. We like that tally natural to be nervous,” he said, “so even airplane a lot, and so do the kids.” if they’ve been on a commercial airplane, it’s a Spelz went on to explain that most of the completely different experience. It’s more threeday’s pilots were locals flying their own planes, dimensional. You’re not on a big bus looking out some of which were handmade from kits, all a tiny window, you’re on a small bus looking out pledging to attract others to the pursuit of flight. of a big window.” “This is an outreach program that the naJeffrey Test from EAA Chapter 478 said tional Experimental Aircraft Association started the event was a great success, as always. back in 1994 to fly a million kids, and right now “We’ve been doing really well. We had a lot we’ve actually flown over a million and a half of nice kids come out for free plane rides to learn kids. 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Young Professionals Hosting a Trivia Night Come meet other Young Professionals on June 17 at Gridiron Grill in Callaway for a Trivia Night at 7 p.m. hosted by the Young Professionals Initiative of St. Mary’s County (YPI-SMC). See what happens when brilliant young professionals from St. Mary’s County compete over random facts, useless trivia and pop culture questions. All are welcome. The cost is $2 for members and $5 for non-members. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three teams. There will also be door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and a lot of fun. To RSVP, visit www.ypi-smc.org. For more information, contact YPI-SMC at 443-838-6429 or email programs@ypi-smc.org. The Young Professionals Initiative of St. Mary’s County (YPI-SMC) is a group dedicated to attracting and retaining young professionals in Southern Maryland. YPI-SMC hosts social and community events in the interest of young professionals.
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Issued Marriage Applications for May 2010 May 3, 2010
May 7, 2010
Andrew Jefferson Powell 22 Fredricksburg, VA Mackenzie Lynn Rollins 23 Callaway, MD
Chad Eric Johnson 39 Lexington Park, MD Helen Clare Uhler 42 Hollywood, MD
James David Keen 63 Solomons, MD Jody Beth Minaert 53 Mechanicsville, MD
Kenneth Lee Klinger 67 Hollywood, MD Ingrid Elizabeth Hershey C harlotte Hall, MD
May 14, 2010
Anthony Edward Brown 44 Mechanicsville, MD Latoya Nicole Dickerson 28 Mechanicsville, MD
Justin Kyle Lucas 23 Indian Head, MD Kristin Elizabeth Sharek 23 Indian Head, MD
Marcus Richard Simmons, Jr., Randallstown, MD Trina Dawn Fotenos 33 Randallstown, MD
Robert Berthel Shou 26 California, MD Karrie Lynn Haight 29 California, MD
Herbert Karl Kraese, III 45 California, MD Rose Ann Pearce 51 California, MD
Jay Wyatt Rush 56 Leonardtown, MD Lydia Irene Dixon 57 Leoanrdtown, MD
Joshua Leonard Combs 35 Leonardtown, MD Christina Lynn Fisher 35 Leonardtown, MD
James Albert Solier 24 P iney Point, MD Lisa Michelle Burkman 26 Piney Point, MD Lamar Scott Lehman 32 Greencastle, PA Shannon Christine Long 28 California, MD Nathan Andrew Shoaf 25 Lexington Park, MD Lindsay Nanette Justice 23 Lusby, MD Andrew James Bartz 25 Hollywood, MD Katherine Lee Mast 21 Mechanicsville, MD
May 4, 2010 Matthew Tyler Markley 20 Chaptico, MD Ashely Danielle Lacey 19 Chaptico, MD Paul Francis Cecil 32 Benedict, MD Allyssa Marie Krenke 25 Benedict, MD
May 5, 2010 Christopher Degnan Forte 25 Washington, D.C. Elizabeth Fegan Redmond 25 Great Mills, VA Clifford John Posey 53 Hollywood, MD Doris Jean Woodburn 47 Hollywood, MD
May 6, 2010 Nicholas Harrington Isom 30 Myrtle Beach, SC Marie Roseann Goldsborough 28 Myrtle Beach, SC
May 10, 2010 William Jack Dunkin, Jr., 25 Tall Timbers, MD Crystal Irene Deitrich 26 Mechanicsville, MD
May 11, 2010 Gheorghe Barbu 73 Lexington Park, MD Maria Zina Vladescu, 56 Lexington Park, MD Isaac Bradford Morgan 23 Hollywood, MD Ashton Margaret Carkhuff 21 Mechanicsville, MD
May 12, 2010 Michael William Stroud, II, 27 Mechanicsville, MD Heather Nicole Alt 25 Valley Lee, MD Andrew Leroy Cather, Sr., 49 Colton’s Point, MD Valerie Gay Ayscue 44 Colton’s Point, MD Francis Darnell Baker, Sr., 48 Bushwood, MD Goiga Nadine Duckett 49 Bushwood, MD
David Raul Valenzuela 26 Waldorf, MD Ashley Elizabeth Baker Waldorf, MD Thomas William Conrow Port Republic, MD Danielle Lee Cratty 26 Port Republic, MD
May 17, 2010 David Edward Nelson 38 Lexington Park, MD Dana Lynn Lomas 40 Lexington Park, MD
May 19, 2010 Cabell O’Donnell Miller 45 Great Mills, MD Joyce Marie Ford 39 Great Mills, MD Amit Nadiv 34 Baltimore, MD Sarah Cohen James 29 Baltimore, MD Arthur Scott Hubbard, Sr., 24 Lusby, MD Keri Lynn Kettles 22 Mechanicsville, MD
May 20, 2010 Stephen Charles Tennyson 28 Scotland, MD Angela Dawn Lacey 27 Scotland, MD
May 21, 2010
Daniel Leon Lindsey, Jr., Accokeek, MD Christina Alicia Cabrera 20 Woodbridge, VA
Gerard Blakistone Hughes 61 Washington, D.C. Jill Elsie Grant 54 Washington, D.C.
Phillip Paul Lessard 26 Owings Mills, MD Juliane Claudia Josephine Kellner 26 Owings, Mills, MD
Brian Evans Watson 30 Lusby, MD Angela Renee Starliper 25 Lusby, MD
Niko Tristan Jones, Sr., Leonardtown, MD Tawni Angel Uhl 25 Leonardtown, MD
Courtney Samuel Washington 34 Lexington Park, MD Kristi Yoshiko Mason 28 Lexington Park, MD
May 25, 2010 Timothy Allen McAuliffe 27 Great Mills, MD Kori Lynne Scully 33 Great Mills, MD Vincent Michel John Mankowski 21 Lexington Park, MD Kayla Justine Heubel 18 Lexington Park, MD
May 26, 2010 William Edward Barnes, Jr., 23 Leonardtown, MD Amber Jewell Cutchember 24 Valley Lee, MD Matthew David Mullinix 26 Lexington Park, MD Denise Carroll Owens 28 Lexington Park, MD
May 27, 2010 Kenneth Ignatius Somerville 46 Lexington Park, MD Harriet Patricia Dyson 53 Park Hall, MD James Ernest Morgan 35 California, MD Jeanette Louise Taylor 37 California, MD Charles Lee Morgan, Jr., 46 Lexington Park, MD Donna Raye Dexter 37 Lexington Park, MD
May 28, 2010 Roy Williams Myles, Jr., 46 Lexington Park, MD Florence Priscilla Hamlet 48 Lexington Park, MD
May 24, 2010
Paul James Rambish 26 Lexington Park, MD Kimberly Marie Reed 23 Lexington Park, MD
May 18, 2010
Joseph Anthony Thompson 24 Mechanicsville, MD Stacey Marie Howe 21 Mechanicsville, MD
John Harvey Kendrick 48 Lusby, MD Amita Elizabeth Evans 52 Lusby, MD
Robert Michael Wagner 19 Great Mills, MD Shelia Aleesa Horton 17 Great Mills, MD
Brandon Patrick McCormic 25 California, MD Sarah Lynne Morton 22, Albion NY
Sean Michael Donnelly 22 Lusby, MD Laura Marie Andriszak 22 Lusby, MD
Joseph Daniel Lemanski 27 Lexington Park, MD Sabrina Lynn Jenkins 26 California, MD
Kyle Douglas Roberson 20 Halifax, NC Hannah Brooke Dooley 19 Hollywood, MD
Joshua Kevin Aurelio 25 Agusta, GA Cassandre Evelyn McGee 25 Augusta, GA
Nathan John Quick 25 Lexington Park, MD Erin Michelle Ashak 18 Lexington Park, MD
Sean Raymond Donley 34 Lexington Park, MD Amy Lynn Overby 26 Lexington Park, MD
May 13, 2010 Donald Shawn Windsor 32 Colonial Beach, VA Patricia Jo Clifton 21 Colonial Beach, VA
Nelson Lugo Ortiz 29 Lexington Park, MD Angela Patricia Cabarcas Barboza 26 Lexington Park, MD
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Thursday, June 17 • All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Bay District Vol. Fire Department (Lexington Park) – 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. $8/adults, $5/children 5-12, children 4 and under are free. • Ignite the Night Fundraiser IHOP (Lexington Park) – 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Email webmaster@ignitethenight.info and ask for a flyer for this event, which will help raise money for the annual “Ignite the Night” Christian music festival. The Flyer has a coupon on the bottom that will pledge 10 percent of the sales from that evening. For more information, go to http://ignitethenight.com/. • Tastee Tacos Night VFW Post 2632 (California) – 5:30 p.m. For more information, go to www.vfwpost2632.com. • 49th Annual Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Carnival Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department – 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Games, vendors, rides, food, raffles and more. For more info, call 301-884-8602 or go to www. mvfd.com.
Friday, June 18 • BLOOD DRIVE St. Andrew’s Chuch (California) – 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hosted by the Red Cross and Leonardtown Lions Club. Walk-in donators accepted. For more information call Howard Norfolk at 301-904-4200. • Camp Greenwell Open House Greenwell State Park (Hollywood) – 1 p.m. Counselors will be on hand to give tours of the facility and information on horse, kayak and fishing camps offered this summer. For more information, go to www. greenwellfoundation.org. • AL Post 221 Steak and Shrimp Night Am. Legion Post 221 (Avenue) – 5 p.m. For more information, go to http://www.alpost221.webs.com/. • 49th Annual Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Carnival Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department – 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Games, vendors, rides, food, raffles and more. For more info, call 301-884-8602 or go to www. mvfd.com. • 2010 River Concert Series St. Mary’s College (Historic St. Mary’s City) – 7 p.m. Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra celebrate the special birthdays of Samuel Barber and Robert Schumann, featuring Jeffrey Chappell on piano. All concerts are free. For more information, go to www.riverconcertseries.com.
• Texas Hold’Em VFW Post 2632 (California) – 7 p.m. For more information or to pre-register contact Brian at poker@vfw2632.com or call 240-925-4000.
Saturday, June 19 • Yard/Bake Sale Our Lady’s Church, Medley’s Neck Rd (Leonardtown) – 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Reserve a space and bring your table for $15.00 or pay $5.00 more and use our table. Homemade baked goods and coffee available for purchase. For more information call Marilyn Triantos at 301-997-1409. • Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk Freedom Park, Route 235/Tulagi Place (Lexington Park) – 9 a.m. Fundraiser is presented by the Unified Committee for Afro American Contributions (UCAC) and serves as a kick-off event for the Juneteenth Celebration beginning at noon. Proceeds benefit the U.S. Colored Troops Memorial project. Fee: $20 pre-registered, $25 on race day. Register online at www.ucaconline.org. Registration on race day begins on location at 7:45 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. • SMAWL Pet Adoptions Petco (California) – 10 a.m. For more information, go to www. smawl.org. • 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Freedom Park, Route 235/Tulagi Place (Lexington Park) – 12 noon Entertainment, games, food, vendors, and a free jazz concert on the lawn in the evening. For more information, go to www.ucaconline.org. • Leah’s House Tea Party Patuxent Presbyterian Church (California) – 12 noon Fourth Annual “Afternoon of Elegance” Tea Party with guest speaker Pastor Barbara Brown of Full Gospel Emancipation Life Center. This is a catered event with live entertainment, silent auction and lots of prizes to give away. Donations are $20.00 each with a 15% discount given to mothers who bring their daughters and vice versa. For more information or tickets contact Sheila or Juanita at 301-994-9580. Tickets can be purchased online via PayPal at www. leahshousemd.org. • Ride Against Breast Cancer Poker Run Toot’s Bar (Hollywood) – 12 noon Poker Run in support of charity “Against Breast Cancer.” The ride will start and end at Toot’s Bar on Mervell Dean Rd in Hollywood. Last hand out at 1 p.m. Jast hand in at 5 p.m. Send direct donations to http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ Lisa-Rice. For more information, call 301-481-8644 or email purplewolf@md.metrocast.net.
• LFS Casino Night Crystal Room (Callaway) – 5 p.m. Black jack, poker, big six wheel, roulette, 50/50 raffle, pull tabs. $5 admission. Proceeds go to Little Flower School in Great Mills. For more information, contact the school at 301-994-0404 or e-mail lfsoffice@adwschool.org. • Steak Night VFW Post 2632 (California) – 5 p.m. • Sotterley’s Gala in the Garden Sotterley Plantation (Hollywood) – 5:30 p.m. Live music from The Hot Club of D.C., refreshments served during the most magnificent blooming time in the Sotterley Plantation Colonial Revival Garden. Tickets must be purchased in advance. All proceeds benefit the education programs at Sotterley. Admission. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 301-373-2280. www. sotterley.org. • 49th Annual Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Carnival Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department – 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Games, vendors, rides, food, raffles and more. For more info, call 301-884-8602 or go to www. mvfd.com. • HomeSpun Coffee House Open Mic Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall (Chaptico) – 7 p.m. Hosted by the Southern MD Traditional Music and Dance Association at the the Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico. Admission $5. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the music begins at 7:30. For more information go to www. smtmd.org. • Swing and Ballroom Dance St. John’s Catholic Church (Hollywood) – 7 p.m. $8/person, $15/couple, $5/seniors and students. Dance is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus of Holy Face Church. For more information, call 301-645-8509 or email somdballroom@gmail.com. • Texas Hold’Em Saturday Nite Special Park Bingo Hall (California) – 7 p.m. Email mbb88@aol.com to register, or call 301-643-5573. (No e-mail on the day of the event.)
Sunday, June 20 • Father’s Day Breakfast 2nd District VFD (Valley Lee) – 8 a.m. The cost will be adults are $8.00; children between the ages of 6 thru 12 are $4.00; children 5 and under are free. • Mid-Summer Fair Historic St. Mary’s City – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Games, music, entertainment, and competitions inspired by the colonial past. Sawing contests, wooden-horse jousting, pig races, jugglers and more. Admission. For
Thursday, June 17, 2010 more information go to www.stmaryscity.org. • Restoration Free Gospel Church: Jordan Wells 19895 Three Notch Rd (Lexington Park) – 11 a.m. Jordan, is a resident of Waldorf who survived a car crash and a medic helicopter crash in September 2008, will tell her inspiring story. For more information, go to www.RestorationFGC.org or call 301-863-4506. • Father’s Day at Sotterley Sotterley Plantation (Hollywood) – 12 noon Fathers will get a guided tour of the historic plantation house at half price until 4 p.m. For more information go to www.sotterley. org. • Deep Stack Hold’Em Tournament Bennett Building, 24930 Old Three Notch Road (Hollywood) – 2 p.m. For more information call Bobbi Sprouse at 240-577-0983 or Jim Bucci at 301-373-6104. • 49th Annual Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Carnival Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department – 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Games, vendors, rides, food, raffles and more. For more info, call 301-884-8602 or go to www. mvfd.com.
Monday, June 21 • St. Mary’s Democratic Club Meeting/Ribbon Cutting Democratic Headquarters office, Breton Marketplace (Leonardtown) – 5 p.m. The monthly meeting of the Democratic Club will be held the new Democratic Headquarters office in Breton Marketplace, (near Ledos Restaurant) Leonardtown. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:00 p.m. with refreshments to follow the ceremony, and the meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. with remarks from all democratic candidates in attendance. For directions and information contact the Club President Bill Bates at bates2455@aol.com or 301-475-1829. • No Limit Texas Hold’Em Tournament St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge (California) – 7 p.m. For more information call the lodge at 301-863-7800, or Linda at 240-925-5697.
Tuesday, June 22 • Nature Time at Greenwell Greenwell State Park (Hollywood) – 10 a.m. Pre-registration (no later than 24 hours in advance) is required via email - lpranzo@greenwellfoundation.org - or by calling the Greenwell Foundation office at 301-373-9775. • Public Town Hall Meeting Northern Senior Center (Charlotte
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Hall) – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) will hold a public town hall meeting at the Northern Senior Activity Center in Charlotte Hall to solicit public comment on matters pertaining to the State’s services and programs affecting deaf, deaf-blind, late-deafened and hard of hearing individuals, as well as ODHH related functions and operations and any other issues affecting its constituency. Sign language interpreters, CART, and Assistive Listening Devises will be provided. For additional accommodations, contact Laura Quinn at lquinn@gov.state.md.us, or call 410-767-6290. • Republican Women of St. Mary’s Meeting VFW Post 2632 (California) – 5:30 p.m. The monthly meeting of the Republican Women of St. Mary’s will feature a pot luck dinner and guest speaker Jim Rutledge, candidate for U.S. Senate. For more information call Deb Rey at 301-872-5858. • $25 No Limit Hold’Em Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park) – 7:30 p.m. For further information call Christine at 443-624-2746. • Special Olympics Hold’Em Tournament Bennett Building, 24930 Old Three Notch Road (Hollywood) – 7 p.m. For more information call Bobbi Sprouse at 240-577-0983 or Jim Bucci at 301-373-6104.
Wednesday, June 23 • Special Olympics Hold’Em Tournament Bennett Building, 24930 Old Three Notch Road (Hollywood) – 7 p.m. For more information call Bobbi Sprouse at 240-577-0983 or Jim Bucci at 301-373-6104. • Lecture: “Tips on Catching Flounder” St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge (California) – 7:30 p.m. Keith McGuire, a veteran Solomons area flounder angler, will discuss “Finding and Catching Flounder” at the June meeting of the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland Patuxent River Chapter. McGuire will share proven techniques for fishing for flounder and areas in the Patuxent River that hold these popular fish. The meeting is free and open to the public. Wings, other food and beverages will be available for purchase beginning at 6:30 p.m. for those in attendance.
To submit information for the community calendar, please send an email to andreashiell@countytimes.net.
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
Thursday, June 17 • Fair Warning Irish Pub Band CJ’s Back Room (Lusby) – 5 p.m. • Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (California) – 5 p.m.
River Concert Series Launches 12th Year of Performances By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer
• DJ McNa$ty Big Dogs Paradise (Mechanicsville) – 8 p.m. • Thirsty Thursdays Karaoke Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park) – 8 p.m. • Ladies DJ Dance Night Hula’s Bungalow (California) – 8 p.m. • Open Mic Night Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park) – 8 p.m.
Friday, June 18 Giusepee Nova
• Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (California) – 5 p.m. • Fair Warning Irish Pub Band Donovan’s Pub (California) – 5 p.m. • Patty, Carl & Rose Ruddy Duck Brewery (Solomons) – 7 p.m.
• Fair Warning Irish Pub Band DB McMillan’s (California) – 5 p.m. • California Bob Island Bar & Grill (Piney Point) – 8 p.m. • Crushing Day Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (Lusby) – 9 p.m. • DJ Mango Lexington Lounge (Lexington Park) – 9 p.m. • Four of a Kind Martini’s Lounge (White Plains) – 9 p.m. • Hightest Apehanger’s Bar (Bel Alton) – 9 p.m. • Karaoke w/ DJ Tommy T & DJ T Applebee’s (California) – 9 p.m. • Roadhouse Band Lone Star Café (Indian Head) – 9 p.m. • Wicked Jezebels Sunshine’s Oasis (St. Inigoes) – 9 p.m. • After Hours Lounge (Live Music/DJ) Chef’s American Bistro (California) – 10 p.m.
Sunday, June 20
• The Fabulous Bel Airs • Three Sixty Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (Lusby) O’Donnell Lake Restaurant Park (Waldorf) – 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Jeffrey Chappell
• Mason Sebastian DB McMillan’s (California) – 5 p.m.
• Ladies DJ Dance Night Hula’s Bungalow (California) – 8 p.m.
• Open Mic Night Scott’s II (Welcome) – 7 p.m.
• Wolf’s Open Blues Jam Fat Boys Country Store (Leonardtown) – 8 p.m. • Billy Breslin Applebee’s (California) – 9 p.m. • Four of a Kind Martini’s Lounge (White Plains) – 9 p.m. Kate Baldwin
• Hate the Toy Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (Lusby) – 9 p.m. • Karaoke Club 911 (Mechanicsville) – 9 p.m. • Korupt Memories (Waldorf) – 9 p.m. • Impact Apehanger’s Bar (Bel Alton) – 9:30 p.m.
Michelle Johnson
Monday, June 21
• Bent Nickel Seabreeze Tiki Bar (Mechanicsville) – 8 p.m.
• After Hours Lounge (Live Music/DJ) Chef’s American Bistro (California) – 10 p.m.
Saturday, June 19 • Too Many Mikes Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (Lusby) – 2 p.m.
Tuesday, June 22 • Fair Warning Irish Pub Band DB McMillan’s (California) – 5 p.m • Open Mic Night Martini’s Lounge (White Plains) – 9 p.m.*
Wednesday, June 23 • Fair Warning Irish Pub Band CJ’s Back Room (Lusby) – 5 p.m. • Captain John DB McMillan’s (California) – 5:30 p.m. • Karaoke with DJ Harry Big Dogs Paradise (Mechanicsville) – 7 p.m. • Open Mic Night Hula’s Bungalow (California) – 8 p.m. • Wolf’s Blues Jam Beach Cove Restaurant (Chesapeake Beach) – 8 p.m. *CALL TO CONFIRM
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For family and community events, see our calendar in the community section on page 24.
José Cueto
We post nightlife events happening in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties. To submit an event for our calendar, email andreashiell@countytimes.net. Deadline for submissions is Monday by 5 p.m.
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As St. Mary’s College prepares to put on their 12th year of the much-touted River Concert Series, SMCM Musical Director Jeff Siberschlag said that the season would kick off Friday, June 18 with a birthday celebration for some of classical music’s most influential composers. “This year highlights very much the music, and we’re highlighting the birthdays of several very important composers, including Robert Schumann’s 200th anniversary, and Samuel Barber, having his 100th anniversary, and later in the season we’re having Gustav Mahler’s 150th anniversary, so there’s a lot of emphasis on the music,” said Silberschlag, going on to describe more highlights from this year’s series. June 25th will feature “Trills and Thrills” from Stravinsky’s “Pulcinella Suite” and R. Strauss’ hauntingly melodic “Bourgeois Gentilhomme Suite,” played under the direction of Silberschlag with the Chesapeake Orchestra and Giuseppe Nova on flute, Floraleda Sacchi on harp, and Orlando Roman on guitar. The series will ring in the July 4 holiday with their July 2 concert, “Summon the Heroes,” featuring the music of John Williams, George Gershwin and Sousa Marches, with pianist Brian Ganz and the Sax Quartet from the “President’s Own Marine Band” in P. Goldstein’s “Abundant Air,” and Ian Chaava, Young Artist Concerto Competition runner-up, will play the euphonium. “We’ll also have fireworks that night to go along with the Sousa march, but I think the Gershwin will really capture that jazzy Americana,” said Silberschlag. The July 9 concert will feature “A Grand Night of Singing” with the Chesapeake Orchestra and guest conductor Larry Vote, with soprano Michelle Johnson, mezzo-soprano Olivia Vote, and baritone Brian Major performing Opera Aria Highlights from Bizet’s Carmen and Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. The fifth concert of the series on July 16 will feature the first annual Young Artist Concerto Competition winners, Nina DeCesare and Brian Hong, who will perform the world premiere of William Kleinssaser’s “Many Rivers” and Prokofiev’s “Symphony No. 5.” On July 23 for their “Next Stop, Vienna!” performance, Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra will welcome concertmaster José Cueto as soloist, performing Lalo’s “Symphonie espanole,” a showpiece for solo violin and orchestra. The concert will also celebrate Gustav Mahler’s 150th Birthday Anniversary with a performance of his “Symphony No. 7.” The Grand Finale on July 30 will feature Broadway Singing sensation and 2010 Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin, performing Broadway and jazz classics for the crowd before the orchestra ends with the bold, brassy finish of Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 5.” Solberschlag commented that, to date, more than half a million visitors have come to various performances at the River Concert Series since it began 12 years ago, and this year, the music itself could help to not only entertain guests, but perhaps distract them from some of their stress this summer. “I think the whole nation has had a tough year,” said Silberschlag, “and I think we should reward ourselves for making it through the year by coming out and seeing our friends, enjoying some beautiful music … and taking a breather in what’s become an otherwise troubled and difficult time.” The 2010 River Concert Series is free and open to the public. Concerts will take place at St. Mary’s College every Friday from June 18 to July 30, with music starting around 7 p.m. For more information on the River Concert Series and this year’s performers, go to www.riverconcertseries.org.
• Billy Breslin Evan’s Restaurant (St. George’s Island) – 6 p.m.
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THE 1773 RELATION OF REV. JOHN MATTINGLY Translated from Latin by Emmett Curran and Paul H. Mattingly By Linda Reno Contributing Writer In the year 1764 there were 17 missionaries in Maryland; in the year 1770 there were 23; currently there are but 20. Their principal residence is at Portobacco, in Charles County, where there are three in the community. A second residence is Newtown, located in St. Mary’s County, where there are likewise three on a regular basis; from there on Sundays
and feast days they go to minister to various stations, called “congregations,” at a distance of 10, 15 or even more than 20 miles, all widely scattered. In this manner in each station at least once a month they celebrate mass, administer the sacraments, and preach the word of God; in the main stations they do this two or more times a month, given the numbers and tend to the needs of the faithful. This is the schedule they ordinarily follow at the stations: From very early in the morning until 11 o’clock, they hear confession. Then they celebrate mass, and
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Nature’s Providence By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer I have a new friend at my shop, no it’s not the skull that keeps showing up in different locations, or the turtle my friend Beth placed behind my shop. At the end of the day, If it is nice out, I like to sit on my back steps and look out at the tangled boughs of grapevine and all the various types of trees (and maybe have a sip or two of wine). The poison ivy I could really do without. The stream, when it is running, is a calming sight on any day. On different occasions I have watched deer from 20 feet away, lizards darting all around, birds, hummers, and one time was nearly nose to nose with a 3 foot black snake who thought I didn’t belong on his turf. My friend is this curious little dragonfly who likes to sit with me after my shop has closed for the day. The first time this happened outside was about two weeks ago. I feel like the dragonfly was a female so I will refer to her as a “she”. In fact, I named her Delilah. Delilah flew around near me for quite some time, until alighting on my outdoor worktable. She faced me, contemplating the situation and then flew to the stair railing, just a foot from me. All I could see was her little head and the tip of one wing. Her mouth was moving, so I began a conversation with her. Delilah then moved to my leg, all the while still looking at me and chattering away. I asked her several times what she was trying to tell me, or who she might be (or might have been). No answer, but I felt as if I should know. Delilah decided to get even closer and flew to my upper arm, so we were eyeball to multi-faceted eyeball. For a moment it scared me, and I wondered if dragonflies were meat eaters. But the situation intrigued me, and I continued asking her questions. When I talked, she would cock her head back and forth as if listening intently. I wondered what kind of spirit she was, or what soul inhabited this delicate little body. After awhile she flew away. Last week I had the opportunity to sit on the back step again. I had by then looked up all sorts
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of information about the Odonata species of insects. After searching through lots of dragonfly, damselfly, and skimmer photos, Delilah seemed to look most like the four-spotted skimmer. I was relieved that she wasn’t a darner. I wondered if Delilah was related to the common green darner I met, who sat on my indoor worktable some time ago. He sat on one of my tools, while I cut mats and hammered, and didn’t leave that spot for an entire day. He had the same watchful eyes, but didn’t chatter as much as Delilah. He was very nice, which is good because dragonflies have also been referred to as “devil’s darning needles”. Darners have a disconcerting legend with them that if you sleep outside at night they would sew your eyes shut. My husband said, “Are you sure the legend doesn’t say that if you sit on your back step they sew your mouth shut?” Hmmmm. Then, there was Delilah again, flying to my worktable and recreating this odd ritual: same spot on the rail, on my leg, and to my arm again. I was so happy to see her. “Delilah, you’re back!” We chatted for quite awhile, until my phone rang and off she flew. I tried calling to her for several evenings after that, but didn’t see her. I was sad because I also found that dragonflies only live for a few weeks. They spend three years in larvae stage and only a blip of time to fly, mate, and explore. How much curiosity in those bright little eyes; how much life they live in those few weeks. It makes you wonder how much could one learn and accomplish if we had only three weeks in which to live our entire lives. I suppose we would be just as curious as Delilah trying to experience and enjoy every second of every day. Wow, nice concept. To each new day’s curious adventure, Shelby Please send comments or ideas to: shelbys. wanderings@yahoo.com. Sources: Brandon Cornett’s 21facts.com, Columbia Encyclopedia online, Dragonfly-site.com
distribute holy communion. At the end of mass there is a sermon, in which the priest explains Christian doctrine. All these ministries are conducted willingly by the ministers and are free of charge No obligations are incurred or gifts accepted for this work. Among the various works of this evangelical ministry that they undertake, not the least is attending to the sick and dying. For since the people do not live in towns or trading places but in widely separated farms, day and night, summer and winter, it is necessary to go on long and arduous journeys to bring consolation to them. As much as their ministries allow, they lead a life quite detached from the world and knowledge of it. You will not find them at public spectacles or other worldly gatherings. For this commitment they are greatly respected, not only by Catholics, but even by non-Catholics. In order to cultivate such an ordered life removed from the temptations of this world, it is absolutely necessary that those sent on this mission be men of great virtue. There has never been a bishop in these
parts, to administer the sacrament of Confirmation to the faithful, so absolute a necessity, given the enormous dangers of reprisal in these parts. It should be especially noted that the dominant religious group there are the various Puritan sects who wage a constant war with the Episcopal order; they have made certain that no Anglican bishop has ever dared to erect a see there. In this opposition to the establishment of a hierarchy the Catholics have decided to imitate their Protestant neighbors’ example, in order not to give them any occasion to stir up a persecution of the Catholic church. At the two residences or communities noted above, there are huge farms which supply all their material needs. They have held these properties since the very beginning of the colony, a gift of the proprietor himself, the nobleman, Cecil Calvert, Lord of the Irish estate Baltimore, to whom Charles I, King of England, gave this colony [Maryland] as a gift, and by whom the Jesuits were invited to labor in this vineyard.
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• Computer fun planned at libraries Children ages 5 to 8 can explore TumbleBooks, an online collection of animated, talking picture books offered by the library. The classes will be held at Charlotte Hall on June 28 at 1 p.m. or Lexington Park on July 1 at 10:30 a.m. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend. Registration is required. Teens ages 12 and older can challenge their friends in a Battleship tournament online at Charlotte Hall on June 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. and win prizes. The program is free but registration is required.
• Summer fun abounds at libraries From reading to weekly crafts to computer tournaments, the library’s summer activities burst with hands-on fun. For starters, babies through teens can sign up and participate in one of the three summer reading programs now underway and receive prizes by reading. One participant will win a year’s family membership to the National Aquarium in a random drawing. Children ages 4-12 can drop by and make a water-related craft for free each week starting June 29 at “Crafternoons” offered from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the following days: Tuesdays and Thursdays at Charlotte Hall; Wednesdays at Leonardtown; and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at Lexington Park. Baby and toddler storytimes resume the week of June 28. A complete listing of these and all the summer activities can be found at www. stmalib.org. • Uncle Pete to kick off Professional Performance Series Professional performer Uncle Pete with Kids will kick off this year’s Professional Performance Series on June 28. These free performances suitable for all ages will be held on Mondays. Charlotte Hall’s performance will be at 10 a.m. at White Marsh Elementary School, Leonardtown’s at 12:30 p.m. at Leonard Hall Recreation Center and Lexington Park’s at 3 p.m. at Lexington Park Library. Uncle Pete’s performance, a combination of humor, dancing and audience participation, is being funded by a grant from St. Mary’s County Arts Council and matching funds from the Friends of St. Mary’s County Library. • Twilight fans to celebrate release of Eclipse Twilight fans can celebrate the release of the next movie, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, at the Eclipse Jeopardy Extravaganza on June 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Charlotte Hall. Besides a discussion of Twilight, fans will enjoy trivia competition and themed snacks. Registration is required for this free program.
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• Libraries showing free movies Leonardtown will show a G rated movie on June 23 at 2 p.m. about a clownfish who embarks on a journey to find his son, Nemo, who was captured and stuck in a dentist’s fish tank. Also on June 23 at 2 p.m. Charlotte Hall will show the PG rated movie featuring Robin Williams as Popeye and Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl. On June 24 at 2 p.m. the PG rated movie about the son of a gangster shark boss who was accidentally killed while on the hunt will be shown at Lexington Park. Snacks are provided at each showing. • Enter to win Treasure Chest filled with prizes Hilltop Graphics and Gifts and the library are hosting a Summer Fun Treasure Hunt via Facebook. Besides the six small treasure chests hidden around the county, a large treasure chest filled with prizes will be given away at the end of the hunt. Entry forms to enter this drawing are available at each library and at Hilltop Graphics. The clues for a small treasure chest are posted on Facebook every other week. The finders of these small chests will receive 5 additional entries in the drawing plus keep the small treasure chest and its contents. Anyone can participate. • Libraries are a collection point for Soldiers’ Care Packages St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee is collecting items until June 27 to fill care package for soldiers stationed overseas. Items such as gum, snacks, and magazines can be dropped off at any branch.
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BMX Race For Life Raises Money For Leukemia By Chris Stevens Staff Writer
Southern Maryland BMX raised $2,000 for the American Bicycle Association’s annual Race for Life series earlier this month, donating time and money to leukemia research while engaging in the thrill of bicycle racing. “It happens at every track in the country and it’s a great opportunity to raise funds and help this cause,” said SOMD BMX president Dave Rivera. “We were able to support this cause and it gives the riders opportunity to gain extra points.” SOMD BMX asked all riders who participated, as well as their families to solicit donations from family and friends, which accounted for the total amount raised. Even with the success of Race for life and other events at Chaptico, getting racers and spectators out to the track is still a challenge that Rivera, treasurer Lisa Bradford and others are still fighting to conquer. “Location is everything and we’re detached from other areas,” Rivera says. To counteract that Photo By Frank Marquart problem, he notes that SOMD BMX Joshua Peters leads the pack in a moto event at Chaptico Park, which hosts South- has a working relationship with St. ern Maryland BMX races throughout the spring and summer months. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks, which includes pages in the Rec and
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Parks guide outlining their entire program. “We rely on the kids also,” he said of younger riders spreading the word to their friends and hopefully getting them out to the track. They also seek volunteers for various duties at the race track behind the main park (go to www.somdbmx.com for more information). Southern Maryland BMX races almost every weekend during the spring and summer months at Chaptico Park on Budds Creek Road, and Rivera says the door – or in this case, gate – is always open for new riders of all ages. “We have eight to 10 new riders each year and if we could get all of them to come out in one day, it would be awesome,” says Rivera, who has been president of SOMD BMX for three years. “Parents like to help their kids and then they’re on bikes. That’s what happens – it’s great exercise.”
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Southern Maryland Tennis Cup Series The Southern Maryland Tennis Cup aims to promote competitive and fun local tennis play in the tri-county area, where players earn points for participating in local events. Players with the highest cumulative point total at the end of the year will be acknowledged as the Cup winners. USTA membership not required. Check website www.southernmarylandtenniscup.org for all tournament events, cost, registration forms and to learn about the point system for the following events:
St. Mary’s College Open 2010 – July 3-5, 2010
(POC: Derek Sabedra, 410-610-4300 or email: sirbedra@yahoo.com)
USTA Tennis Senior Leagues St Mary’s County USTA Tennis League is looking for Captains and 3.0 & 3.5 rated players for senior men, women and mixed doubles teams. Season runs from June-August. Must be a USTA member and have reached fifty (50) years of age prior to, or during, the 2010 calendar year. Contact Mai-Liem Slade if interested, mlslade@ md.metrocast.net or 301-481-2305.
Tennis Social Doubles Social Doubles for Adults is held twice weekly and consists of informal doubles matches, put together by the site coordinator, based on that day’s attendance. All who show up will get to play. • 5 P.M. Sundays at Leonardtown High School, May 27th through August. Contact Cris Sigler at 410-326-6383 or zigh53@yahoo.com. • 5 P.M. Thursdays at Great Mills High School, June 6th through September. Contact Bob Stratton at 443-926-2070 or rstratton55@hotmail.com. The league fee is $25 for the Leonardtown site and $30 for the Great Mills site. Fees include court costs and balls. No registration is required. Third Leg of the Southern Maryland Tennis Cup Series is the St. Mary’s College Open Tournament which will be held on July 3-5th. Point of Contact, Derek Sabedra, 410-610-4300, email ddsabedra@ smcm.edu or please go to http://www.southernmarylandtenniscup.org/ for further up to date information! Registration is currently ongoing. Southern Maryland USTA sanctioned Juniors Tennis Tournament 2010 – July 2125th at St. Mary’s College – inaugural tennis event! Point of contact, Derek Sabedra, 410610-4300 or email ddsabedra@smcm.edu or you can register at www.tennislink.usta. com/tournaments. The tournament identification number is 302761310. Registration is currently ongoing. St. Mary’s College Tennis Clinics for beginners, intermediate, and advanced junior players will be held for two weeks. July 26th-July 29th from 6:00-to 8:00pm and August 2nd to August 5th, 6:00-8:00. Point of Contact, Derek Sabedra, 410-610-4300 or email ddsabedra@smcm.edu. Instructor: Giac Tran.
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SMC Grad Carroll Named CAC’s Female Fcholar-Athlete of the Year York, Pa. – St. Mary’s College of Maryland senior women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse standout Karisa C a r r ol l (Long Island, N .Y. / Wa r d Melville) was selected by the Capital Athletic Conference athletic directors and sports information directors as the 2009-10 CAC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore with a 3.20 cumulative grade point average, demonstrate athletic success and be a major contributor to her program. It is the second straight year, and fourth time since 1999, that an SMCM studentathlete captured the CAC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year award. Carroll joins former Seahawk standouts Erica Pearson (1999, volleyball/basketball), Kathy Holmes (2002, soccer/lacrosse) and Emily Smithson (2009, field hockey) as scholar-athlete of the year award winners. Carroll is also the sixth multi-sport athlete to win the award. Carroll graduated in May with a B.A. in chemistry while minoring in Spanish and boasting a 3.71 cumulative grade point average. She earned Dean’s List recognition all eight semesters and was recently named one of three 2010 winners of a Maryland Association of College Directors of Athletics
(MACDA) postgraduate scholarship. Carroll was also voted as the 2009-10 SMCM Female ScholarAthlete of the Year. She has been accepted into the University of Maryland’s Dental School and will begin her coursework in August. At the end of four years, Carroll will receive her Doctorate of Dental Surgery. After completing the Dental School program at Maryland, she plans on pursuing a postdoctorate residency program in orthodontics. In soccer, she helped lead St. Mary’s to a fouryear record of 36-30-7 (19-9-3 CAC) as well as the program’s first-ever CAC championship title and NCAA tournament berth in 2008. Carroll was a two-time second team All-CAC selection (2008, 2009) as a four-year starting defender. The twoyear team captain ended her career having played (and started) in 71 of 73 possible games played during her four-year stint, tallying nine points on two goals and five assists. In 2008, Carroll was an honorable mention NSCAA/ adidas College Women Scholar All-East Region after excelling in the classroom as well. She was also a two-year team captain, three-time All-CAC defender and twotime all-region choice for the women’s lacrosse team from 2007 to 2009. Carroll led the team in ground balls all three of her seasons and helped the Seahawks to a berth in the CAC championship game as well as the program’s seventh bid to the NCAA tournament in 2008. She was selected as a 2009 IWLCA Scholar-Athlete while being a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa leadership and Chi Alpha Sigma student-athlete honor societies. Carroll contributed to the community as well, volunteering her services at St. Mary’s Hospital (Leonardtown, Md.) and Smithtown General Dentistry in New York.
Flounder Fishing to top CCA Chapter Meeting Keith McGuire, a veteran Solomons area flounder angler, will discuss “Finding and Catching Flounder” at the June meeting of the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland Patuxent River Chapter. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, at the St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge #2092, 45779 Fire Department Lane, California.
McGuire will share proven techniques for fishing for flounder and areas in the Patuxent River that hold these popular fish. The meeting is free and open to the public. Wings, other food and beverages will be available for purchase beginning at 6:30 p.m. for those attending the meeting.
Pax River Raiders Tryouts Coming Up
Soccer Goalkeeping Camps Accepting Registrations
Pax River Raiders Youth Tackle Football and Cheerleading will hold Registrations for Tackle Football and Cheerleading for the Fall Season at Bay District Volunteer Fire Department in Lexington Park, MD between the hours of 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Tuesday June 22 and June 29. Summer Tackle Football Camp at Ryken High School and Cheerleading Camp registering as well. The Raiders will participate in the St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks Football League for more information please visit www. paxriverraiders.org, paxriverraiders@gmail.com or (301) 674-4226 for more information.
Gretton Goalkeeping will offer its 8th Annual Summer Goalkeeper Soccer Camp Series beginning the week of June 21st through the week of August 16th. Various locations offered in the Southern Maryland Area. Camps run 4 days each week at various hours of the day. All ages and skill levels welcome! Field player training offered as well by separate field player instructor. For questions or to reserve your spot, please call 301-643-8992 or email grettongoalkeeping@ gmail.com.
Football Game Official Training Next Month The Washington District Football Officials Association (wdfoa.org) begins training classes July 12 for anyone interested in becoming a high school football official. If interested, call Chris Kates 410-9262448 or Jack Kravitz 301-607-6511.
Southern Maryland Sabres Mite Program Expands, Tryouts Scheduled The Southern Maryland Sabres are proud to announce the formation of its first Mite B team. The Sabres Mite program will expand for the 2010-2011 season to include both Mite Cross-Ice & Mite B. The Cross-Ice Program will be an entire season of cross-ice jamborees. No tryout required. The Mite B Program will be a half season of cross-ice jamborees and a half season of full-ice games. The full-ice games will be against other Capital Beltway Hockey League teams. Tryout required. Tryouts: Date: Saturday, June 19 Time: 6pm - 7pm Fee: $30.00 Ages: Birth year 2002 and 2003 Location: Capital Clubhouse, Waldorf, MD For more information, contact Joe Bowling president@somdsabres.org
St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks Announces St. Mary’s Co-Ed Adult Dodgeball League Full out adrenaline can best describe the thrill of playing in this exciting dodgeball program. That’s right, dodgeball, everyone’s favorite playground game. Re-live those childhood memories while getting a great work out. Teams of all skill levels welcome. Information: • Co - Ed League: Ages 18 and up • Team registration form http://www. co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/registration. asp and $250 team fee are due June 28 at the Recreation & Parks office located in Leonardtown or through online registration https://recreation.stmarysmd.com/wbwsc/ webtrac.wsc/wb1000.html?wbp=1 • A team must have at least one male and one female player on each team • 10 team tee shirts are included with the league fee • Team fee: $250 (Minimum 7/maximum 10) Game Information: • Wednesdays, July 7 - August 25 • 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Carver Recreation Center There will be a Managers meeting on June 30 at 6:00 p.m. at Leonard Hall Recreation Center. Please call Kyle Kebaugh at (301) 475-4200 extension 1803 or email kyle. kebaugh@stmarysmd.com for more information.
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Traversing Many Miles, One Step - Or Shift - At A Time By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer
A week into the hockey offseason and with an always-crowded sports calendar, the afterglow of the Chicago Blackhawks’ recent victory in the Stanley Cup Finals has noticeably dimmed. Still, while the topic is past peak, the amazing spectacle that is the Stanley Cup Playoffs makes it well worth additional consumption (or so I hope). Conventional wisdom tells us that among the major sports championships, the Stanley Cup is the hardest to capture. Given the length of hockey’s regular season (82 games over six-plus months) and playoffs (four rounds), the physical nature of the game and the fickle bounces of the puck that often determine victory or defeat (are you feeling me Caps fans?), it’s hard to argue this point. Like no other sport, hockey demands its champions possess an odd mix of hockey skill, raw athleticism, finesse and controlled violence. This year, no team displayed those attributes better than Chicago. With all due respect to the Blackhawks though, the lasting impact of the Cup Playoffs transcends the individual teams and ultimate champion; the Cup Playoffs always carry a deeper meaning, a psychological fossil if you will, that is reinforced year after year. Beyond those aforementioned attributes of a Stanley Cup champion, there is one
other: resolve. The relentlessness of a NHL playoff game is unequaled in professional sports. The pace is most assuredly quicker than baseball and is most similar to basketball. But there’s simply no comparison between the struggle and brutality necessary to score that rare, euphoric or demoralizing goal (depending on which side you’re on) and the relative ease and frequency with which the orange ball tickles the twine. And while football at least matches hockey from a physical perspective, there are no 2nd and 7’s from your own 30 yard line (yawn) in hockey; in hockey it feels like 3rd and goal…constantly. Other sports are more orchestrated and teams switch from offense to defense in an orderly fashion. Possessions are controlled by shot clocks, outs in an inning or a number of downs. Hockey is played with no such parameters. It is more raw and frenetic. It is twelve players with sticks and bad intentions trapped in a walled-off field of battle (sounds like ancient Rome, doesn’t it?). The puck changes possession often and at a moment’s notice, and with each charge up the ice there’s anticipation that your team will score or anxiety that they’ll be scored upon. Every spring sixteen teams survive the regular season and embark on a quest for the Cup. To realize the dream, the champion must traverse four seven-game series and secure sixteen wins against four different opponents. It is a journey that, when considered in its entirety, must feel overwhelming. The
professional hockey player is wired for this stuff though and watching them dissect this sporting mission impossible never gets old. The best do it by closing their minds to the larger context of a series, game or even period. Instead, their focus is on individual shifts. When you really watch the playoff combatants, they get lost in every single shift. They jump over the boards and play with reckless abandon until they’re called off. This is repeated, player-by-player, shift-by-shift, game after game and series after series. In staying shortsighted, the overall challenge never becomes insurmountable. During a recent episode of Man vs. Wild, host Bear Grylls talked about tricking your mind into handling a long journey (for those unfamiliar with the reference, think crazy survivor-guy in extreme situations giving tips on how to stay alive). He advised not getting consumed by what appears to be a boundless distance. The key, he said, is to carve the ultimate end-state into manageable segments. Focus on the hill you see on the horizon or the large tree in the distance. Make those your immediate goals, and eventually you’ll achieve your ultimate goal. This is good advice in a survival setting or when faced with a life challenge that’s difficult to get your mind around. Clearly Grylls isn’t just a survivor extraordinaire, but is also a hockey fan. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com
Hardy Highlights First-Time Winners At Potomac By Doug Watson Potomac Speedway BUDDS CREEK – It was a night of firsttime winners last Friday night at the Potomac speedway. In the 25-lap late model feature, 17-year old Kyle Hardy of Winchester, Va. shocked the Potomac faithful as he scored his first-career Late Model feature win. Hardy and Roland Mann paced the field to the initial green flag. Hardy got the jump as he was scored the leader of the event’s first circuit. Mann then took the top-spot on lap-two and appeared headed for his first-ever win at Potomac. As Mann led, Hardy was not far behind as the duo would slug it out for several laps until Hardy pulled alongside Mann on the final circuit. As they came down to the checkered flag, Hardy edged Mann by about two feet at the stripe to score the win. “Man, this is amazing,” Hardy stated. “I owe this win to my mom and dad, without them I wouldn’t be here right now.” Hardy was not worried to be in second as
the feature came to a conclusion. “I knew we had a good car,” he said. “Roland (Mann) was running a great race tonight, but I was saving my tires for the end of the race and we were able to pull off the win.” Matt Quade came home third, Dale Hollidge took fourth and current point leader David Williams completed the top five. The heat race win went to Dale Hollidge. Continuing the night of first-time winners, Waldorf, Md.’s Kenny Moreland scored his firstcareer Potomac feature win in the 20-lap Limited Late Model main event. Moreland started second and, despite a late race rush by current point leader Derrick Quade, would go on to lead every lap of the race to collect the breakthrough win. Stevie Long was third, Sommey Lacey placed fourth and Tommy Wagner Jr. rounded out the top five. The heat went to Sommey Lacey. In other action, current Street Stock point leader Kurt Zimmerman raced to his third win of the season and 15th of his career in the 16-lap Street Stock feature, Russell Irwin scored his second win in a row and third of the season in the 20-lap Modified feature, Bud Pickeral was
victorious for the fourth time this season in the 15-lap Hobby Stock main and Paul Bacchus annexed the 12-lap Penn-Mar vintage car event.
Late Model feature results (25 laps)
1. Kyle Hardy 2. Roland Mann 3. Matt Quade 4. Dale Hollidge 5. David Williams 6. Jeff Pilkerton 7. Ryan Hackett 8. Deane Guy
Limited Late Model feature results (20 laps)
1. Kenny Moreland 2. Derrick Quade 3. Stevie Long 4. Sommey Lacey 5. Tommy Wagner Jr. 6. Mike Latham 7. PJ Hatcher 8. Paul Cursey. Street stock feature finish (16-laps) 1. Kurt Zimmerman 2. Mike Reynolds 3. Ben Bowie 4. Jason Murphy 5. John Sellner 6. Walt Lemmon 7. Jimmy Jessmer Jr. 8. Scott Wilson 9. Stephen Quade 10. James Sparks 11. Donnie Smith 12. Kyle Nelson 13. Teddy Dickson
Thurs., June 17 Men’s Over 40 League (All games begin at 6 p.m.) Hole in the wall vs. Hobos at Back Road Inn Tri-County Aire vs. Clements at Anderson’s Bar Anderson’s at Captain Sam’s All Star Utility vs. Seabreeze at Tippett’s Field Park Sunoco vs. Rita B’s at Moose Lodge Men’s Slowpitch League The Green Door/ Cullison’s vs. Grid iron Grill at Chancellor’s Run, 6:30 p.m. Hi Octane vs. Pax Bombers at Pax River, 6:30 p.m. Bookkeeping by Blanche vs. Chaney’s at The Brass Rail, 6:30 p.m. VFW 2632 vs. Budweiser at Captaim Sam’s, 6:30 p.m. Back Road Inn vs. American Legion at Ridge American Legion, 6:30 p.m.
Fri., June 18 Young Men’s League Dew Drop Inn vs. Seabreeze/BRI at Back Road Inn, 6:30 p.m. Captain Sam’s vs. Gary Gray Athletics at Moose Lodge, 6:30 p.m. Flash Point vs. Quade’s at Captain Sam’s, 6:30 p.m.
Sun., June 20 Young Men’s League Cryer’s vs. Dew Drop Inn at Chancellor’s Run, 4:30 p.m. Quade’s vs. Dew Drop Inn at Chancellor’s Run, 6 p.m. Flash Point at Captain Sam’s, 6 p.m. Seabreeze/BRI vs. Gary Gray Athletics at Moose Lodge, 6 p.m.
Mon., June 21 Women’s Over 30 League Raley’s at Moose Lodge Captain Sam’s vs. S&J Heating at Ander-
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son’s Bar Rosebuds vs. Hurricanes at 7th District Park Ryce Electric vs. Hole in the wall at Tippett’s Field Women’s League Somerville Insurance vs. Mix It Up at Knight Life, 6:30 p.m. Southern Maryland Physical Therapy at Back Road Inn, 6:30 p.m. Moose Lodge vs. Bella Salon at The Brass Rail, 6:30 p.m. Xtreme vs. ABC Liquors at Chancellor’s Run, 6:30 p.m. Anderson’s Bar vs. Knockouts at The Brass Rail, 8 p.m. Captain Sam’s vs. Chesapeake Custom Embroidery at The Brass Rail, 8 p.m.
Tues., June 22 Men’s Slowpitch League Budweiser at Back Road Inn, 6:30 p.m. Bookkeeping by Blanche vs. Hi Octane at Knight Life, 6:30 p.m. Chaney’s vs. The Green Door/Cullison’s at The Brass Rail, 6:30 p.m. American Legion vs. Pax Bombers at Pax River, 6:30 p.m. VFW 2632 vs. Grid Iron Grill at Chancellor’s Run, 8 p.m.
Wed., June 23 Women’s League Captain Sam’s vs. Knockouts at The Brass Rail, 6:30 p.m. Moose Lodge vs. Xtreme at Chancellor’s Run, 6:30 p.m. Southern Maryland Physical Therapy vs. ABC Liquors at Chancellor’s Run, 6:30 p.m. Bella Salon at Anderson’s Bar, 6:30 p.m. Somerville Insurance at Back Road Inn, 6:30 p.m. Mix It Up vs. Southern at 7th District Park, 6:30 p.m. Chesapeake Custom Embroidery vs. Bud Light at 7th District Park, 8 p.m.
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Softball
County Big League Softball Off to Quick Start By Chris Stevens Staff Writer So far, the only thing stopping the St. Mary’s American Big League softball team is having a complete roster. “Kids have jobs, boyfriends and play on travel teams also,” said head coach Montgomery Wood, even as his team has started the season 6-0. “Sometimes they aren’t able to make games, but when they’re all available I think we’d be favored.” St. Mary’s, who made the league finals before falling to Waldorf last summer, have improved greatly on the mound, as Wood
can call on anywhere from three to five pitchers, including Stephanie Dameron (St. Mary’s Ryken), Tori Bradburn (Great Mills) and Laura Welch (Leonardtown) as well as Dyana DeVore (St. Mary’s Ryken) and Cheyenne Faunce (Chopticon), who plays first base as well. Wood cites two recent victories over Waldorf as an example of how deep the team’s pitching can go. “A lot of times in this league, four or five runs won’t win games,” he explained. “We got two very good pitching performances and won 4-0 and 5-3.” Wood also notes that they scored 25 runs in their first two
St. Mary’s American Big League Softball Schedule (All meetings are doubleheaders)
Monday, June 21 vs. Waldorf at Chancellor’s Run Park, 6 p.m. Thursday, Jun 24 vs. Waldorf at Stethem Park, Field #7, 6 p.m. Monday, June 28 vs. North Calvert Black at Chancellor’s Run Park, 6 p.m. Tues., June 29 vs. North Calvert Blue at Dunkirk Park, Field #3, 6 p.m.
games against Northern Calvert Blue, which shows that St. Mary’s American is capable of scoring runs as well. Wood also has talent in other positions, but is concerned about lack of depth at others. “We’re very strong on the corners,” Wood said of third baseman Lauren Fairfax (Great Mills) and Faunce holding down first base, as well as Great Mills graduate Joselynn Stewart (now playing at the College of Southern Maryland) in the outfield. The two positions that concern him most are shortstop and catcher, places that were previously occupied by Erin Leddy (now at Mt. St. Mary’s) and Lauren Davis (Stevenson) respectively. “Erin was just an all-world shortstop and she’s very tough to replace and Lauren was an amazing catcher,” Wood said. “Top to bottom, we’re better, but we’re not as strong as we were last year.” Another development that could derail the team’s title hopes is the weekend start of the Big League tournament, meaning that several players for all teams may not be available due to previous engagements. “Because of all the travel players, the weekend start is going to cause problems for everybody,” he says. Even with that, Wood remains confi-
Photo By Chris Stevens
Stephanie Dameron is one of five pitchers available for the St. Mary’s American Big League softball team, which is off to a 6-0 start this season.
dent that his team can return to the championship round this summer. “If everyone is there, I would expect us to be in the finals,” he
said. “I’d be disappointed if we didn’t get back there again.” chrisstevens@countytimes.net
Blue Crabs
Bluefish Get to Santos, Defeat Blue Crabs By Chris Stevens Staff Writer BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Wily Mo Pena and Colin Roberson each hit home runs as the Bridgeport Bluefish defeated the visiting Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 5-1 Tuesday night. The Blue Crabs struck first in the top of the fourth inning, as first baseman Eric Crozier’s sacrifice fly scored shortstop Travis Garcia for the Crabs’ first – and only – run of the contest. The Bluefish responded by scoring their five runs in the fourth, fifth and six innings, chasing Southern Maryland starting pitcher Jarrett Santos after 5 1/3 innings of work. Santos surrendered eight hits, struck out two batters and walked one, dropping his record to 4-2 on the season. Second baseman Joe Jiannetti lead the way for Bridgeport offensively with three hits, while Pena and Roberson each had two hits. Bluefish starter Patrick Ryan handcuffed
the Crabs in his six innings of work, striking out 10 batters and giving up just the one run in the top of the fourth. Ryan’s earned run average sunk to 1.42 and he is now 2-1 on the season. Three relievers, including former Major Leaguers Antonio Alfonseca and Jorge Julio, closed out the game for Bridgeport, giving up just two hits in the final three innings of play. Southern Maryland only managed four hits on the evening, all by different players (Crozier, Garcia, Casey Benjamin and Christian Lopez). The Blue Crabs now stand at 27-23 in the season’s first half, trailing first-place Camden by one and a half games in the Atlantic League Liberty Division standings. Southern Maryland continues their road trip with a final game against Bridgeport today, then will take on the Long Island Ducks in a four-game series over the weekend. They return to Regency Furniture Stadium Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m., starting a three-game series with the Newark Bears.
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Angler
In the Company of Friends By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer
Aside from good bait, one of the best things to have with you on any fishing trip is a good friend. We all know that without good bait or the lure of the day, few fish (if any) will be caught. The only time that this is an acceptable situation is when you have a good friend along. The good friend will forgive the shortcoming, attempt to replace the bad bait or lure with something of his or her own, and failing that, will end the day with a statement of what a great time was had as a result of the outing. When you have good bait and a good friend on board, things couldn’t be better. Good bait will catch more fish than bad bait. A good friend will help you prepare bait, land fish, and take pictures of the catch of the day; all tasks that can be difficult when you’re alone. I often fish alone by choice. There’s no pressure to catch a fish, no one to bounce ideas about the best place to look for fish and no one to scoff over your choice of lure or bait. You make mistakes without prior counsel and sometimes find yourself in the best of situations with no one to share the experience. Good or bad it is a solitary pursuit! Oddly enough, fishing alone is a great way to meet people. People are happy when they’re fishing – or about to be fishing – and are more than willing to pass the time of day in conversation about their sport. You meet them everywhere: at the dock, at the boat ramp, on the pier, along the shore and on the water. They always seem willing to talk about their tackle, their boat, where they fish (except the flounder people), and their catch of a lifetime. Catching seems to be improving with the onset of summer patterns. There are good reports of spot at the south end of St. Mary’s County, but up on the Patuxent they are scattered and many are still quite small at 2 – 3 inches. (These take a tiny hook!) Croakers are still here and some are
of the bigger, Carlos 15 inch variFalcon ety. The best baits continue to be bloodworm, squid, soft crab or peeler crab and shrimp, and the evenings seem to be the best time to catch them. White perch are still a fun fish to catch with small spinner baits and tiny crank baits, although bloodworms and peeler crab or soft crab are good baits to use. You can still find white perch in deeper water with bait, but the most fun way to catch them is with these small lures. Bluefish continue to move in. The lower Potomac and Buoy 72 area of the Bay are seeing bluefish catches in the 3 – 5 lb range. Rockfish can be caught trolling, jigging, chumming, live-lining and with various choices of bait. They range from undersized to 25 inches, or more. Flounder are still not here in great numbers. There have been some good catches in the Point Lookout area, but it remains a hit or miss proposition. Skate, or cow-nosed rays, are still here in abundance and they are not picky about what they will eat! I have found that they will take baited hooks and lures when the mood strikes them. There are several archers roaming the shallows in pursuit of skate. Have you got a current fish picture and a story of a great catch? If so, send an email to riverdancekeith@hotmail.com. Keith has been a recreational angler on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for over 50 years; he fishes weekly from his small boat during the season, and spends his free time supporting local conservation organizations.
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Young Eagles Take to The Skies
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River Concert Series Launches Into 12th Year
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Big League Softball Off to Quick Start
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Photo By Frank Marquart