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The Green Hornet team at Patuxent River Naval Air Station was recognized for its efforts in developing successful environmental protection and awareness initiatives, including collaboration with the Naval Air Systems Command Propulsion and Power team to develop and use biofuel in the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.

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Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra welcome the first annual Young Artist Concerto Competition Winner Brian Hong and perform the world premiere of William Kleinssaser’s “Many Rivers” and Prokofiev’s “Symphony No. 5” Brian Hong

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Farmers Say Most of Corn Crop Lost to Drought

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

chances to salvage much of their corn crop this season even if more rain comes this summer.

Tommy Bowles, of Bowles Farms on Sunnyside Road, said Local farmers in the northern portion of the county say that that he expected to lose as much as 80 percent of his corn crop this a recent dry spell combined with intense heat has destroyed any year, while soy beans are also in danger.

“If it gets hotter it might finish it off,” Bowles told The County Times of the dry, hot conditions that have hit the county in the past couple of weeks.

Bowles said that crop insurance he has available could help out with the financial losses he is preparing to take, but that insurance does not cover 100 percent of his problems.

Soybeans, the other main money making crop for local farmers, are still somewhat viable if they were planted early enough in the season and received enough moisture, Bowles said, but later plantings might not fare as well.

“We’d settle for half a crop right now,” he said.

The poor weather and crop conditions are starting to remind farmers of the extreme drought conditions that hit Southern Maryland in the summer of 2007 when some farmPhoto by Guy Leonard ers saw virtually 100 percent Tommy Bowles shows the damage that has been done to his corn crop already from the recent lack of moisture crop loss and led to the area beand high temperatures.

ing declared an agricultural disaster zone.

“The conditions are very similar to 2007,” said Glen Russell, another farmer in Clements. “It’s going to put some farmers in a very tough situation.”

Russell said that they expect to lose between 60 to 80 percent of their soybean crop this season.

Soybeans and corn are valuable to local farmers because they can be sold to poultry and other livestock farmers on the Eastern Shore, and elsewhere and make up the foundation of many local farms profits.

Variation of crops, like raising bedding plants in greenhouses as the Russell brothers do, can help to offset the expected losses this year Andrew Russell said.

“These kind of years cause people to diversify,” he said.

Amy Farrell, executive director of the local Farm Services Agency office, said that initial reports of rain from over the weekend were discouraging.

While some of the rain dumped near the Patuxent River rose to about 3 inches worth, she said, farmers reported that in other areas like Leonardtown and Scotland only two-tenths of an inch fell.

Farmers reported that the 7th District got no rainfall, Farrell said.

It all added up to another tough year for farmers who had high hopes for their crop in early summer when it appeared to be growing strong.

The drought has not been chronic, she said, but hit at the most critical stage for growth of the two most important crops.

“The corn did not pollinate the way it should have,” Farrell said. “Those high temperatures and dry conditions were more than the corn crop could deal with.

“That’s their [the farmers’] livelihood.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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ews Today’s Newsmakers In Brief “I think what’s happened today – the little talks and the little demonstrations – has shown what an interesting place this would be to visit for a day or a weekend, and that’s certainly the message we want to get across.”

-Mayor J. Harry “Chip” Norris, commenting on the Fox 5 Hometowns series feature of Leonardtown.

MetCom Report Finds Room for Improvement

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The report recently released by a task force studying the county’s water and sewer provider on how it could better do business got much attention for recommending that MetCom’s director Jacquelyn Meiser, should not hold both the directorship and the general counsel position, and maintain her outside private practice.

But the criticisms the task force made go deeper, and some members say that MetCom leadership should adopt the recommendations in the report if MetCom is to maintain its independent status as it has for more than 50 years.

Shelby Guazzo, one of the more outspoken members of the task force, said that Meiser’s hiring by the board of directors, as well as MetCom’s recent move to take over the water and sewer services on Patuxent River Naval Air Station, showed that the agency might have started to become a bit too independent.

Public officials and pundits began to speak privately last year that when Meiser was hired that the position should have been advertised publicly following the retirement of former director Steven King. They also said that Meiser’s dual role at MetCom and her outside practice raised questions about potential conflicts of interest.

“That and the Navy contract broke the camel’s back,” said Guazzo, who is also a planning commissioner, adding that MetCom still needed to look for county approval to get the financial backing to take over water operations.

The recommendations of the task force would help MetCom shore up its business practices, Guazzo said.

“It will help them to be more business like and more responsive to county government,” Guazzo said, adding that staff at MetCom appeared to have more influence over the board of directors.

Guazzo also faulted the board over Meiser’s hiring because it was not held to public scrutiny.

“You have a very weak board. There was no hiring process,” Guazzo said.

Joe St. Clair, vice chair of the MetCom board of directors, said that the board had been proactive on many issues and defended Meiser’s quick hiring because the board valued her experience and the continuity of leadership she provided.

“She is very qualified to give us legal advice,” St. Clair said. “If MetCom is a weak board that reflects on the county commissioners who appointed us. If they didn’t think we could do the job we wouldn’t have been appointed.”

Meiser said that her hiring has yet to present any conflicts for MetCom and that she takes steps to ensure that it will not in the future with regards to her private law practice.

“I obviously don’t think there are any problems with the status quo,” Meiser said, adding that lawyers were required to ensure their work did not present conflicts between employers.

“I’m no different,” she said. “I ensure everyday that none of that work presents a conflict of interest.”

Joseph R. Densford, an attorney and cochair of the task force, said that the process by which Meiser was hired showed a lack of transparency in MetCom’s business practices.

“The hiring of the director in this case, in my opinion, did not conform to any policy,” Densford said. “It’s important that there be some process followed, that there be some transparency.”

Densford would not comment on whether he believed the MetCom board was weak, but he did say that they should always be aware of their ultimate responsibility for any problems or issues in the agency.

“The board is absolutely responsible for the conduct of the MetCom staff,” Densford told The County Times. “It’s a reminder we’re living in a new age of corporate responsibility.”

Aside from money borrowing and personnel hiring issues, Densford said that the task force’s recommendation that MetCom have better communication with the public was a critical one.

He said that the issue of residents being made to hook up to a MetCom sewer line when it is laid down even if they were using their own septic and well systems was a key complaint.

It is a matter of state law that residents comply, he said, but MetCom should do more to inform citizens of the financial and property impacts of such a move.

“The public needs to not just be informed through a newspaper advertisement,” Densford said. “I think those people need to received an actual written notice, personally delivered, informing them how they might be impacted.

“A public agency like MetCom should take it a step further.”

Ford Dean, who authored the report, said that MetCom, despite some of the recommendations in the report, was a success story and operated efficiently.

He stated that the board was also effective in carrying out its duties.

“Any objective analysis would conclude it’s doing its job in a creditable fashion,” Dean said. “I disagree they’re a weak board. I absolutely do.”

“The Navy has a problem at Pax inside the gate, and frankly it’s a good problem to have … and that’s that they are chockablock full.”

-Del. John Bohanan (D-29B), talking to contractors at a Town Hall meeting on July 7.

GOP Campaign Sign, Professor’s Comments Draw Fire

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Comments that a professor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland made over the weekend about Republican candidate Erik Anderson’s campaign signs that tout his military service and his dislike of high taxation have started the political season off with a bang.

A statement from Anderson’s camp claims that while he was campaigning to unseat Del. John Bohanan (D-Dist.29 B) at the River Concert series hosted by the college that Michael Glaser, an English professor emeritus and former Maryland poet laureate there called Anderson a “war mongering murderer” in public.

Anderson, a U.S. Army veteran, said the campaign signs picture an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter that he says he was piloting during an operation in Afghanistan seven years ago.

The sign says “Shoots Taliban, Fights Taxes.”

Glaser told The County Times that the quotes Anderson attributes to him were not correct, though he did regret some of the things he said to the candidate in response to the sign.

“I think he has a wonderful ability to hear things I never said,” Glaser said Monday. “I asked him if he was proud of killing people, of murdering people.

“I should not have used the word murder.”

Glaser said that the spat between he and Anderson that has ensued since the weekend has left him upset, and only muddies the political discourse.

Glaser did say that he believed Anderson’s sign was disturbing and was not germane to the issues a state delegate would Candidate Erik Anderson’s campaign sign

face in Annapolis.

“It brags about killing people,” Glaser said. “I want to raise the quality of political discourse in the country. Neither Erik or I have done a very good job.

“I’m proud of our soldiers… I’m not attacking the military.”

In his statement, Anderson gives no apologies for his military service.

“The army did not spend a million dollars teaching me how to be the best Apache attack helicopter pilot I could be just so that I would miss my target,” Anderson wrote in the statement from his campaign. “I fought for the oppressed. I fought against tyranny.”

Anderson went on to say that he would carry the same type of fervor to the State House in Annapolis if elected.

“This means that I will carry those same convictions of military service with me to represent the citizens of St. Mary’s County with my duty in the Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis,” the statement read. “I will fight to hold the line against ever increasing oppressive taxes.”

In a later interview, Anderson said that because of the region’s strong ties to the military, the war on terror was intertwined with many citizens’ lives. He professed that Glaser had lambasted him for his signage and admitted that some had told him that his campaign signs were offensive but he defended their use.

He said that fighting for freedom in wartime was similar to fighting for good government and lower taxation at home.

“It’s all about personal convictions,” Anderson told The County Times. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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ews Which candidates or political parties are you planning to follow or support in the upcoming election?

“I’m a Republican, so I’ll be looking at the Republican candidates,” said Steve Quinn, 42, a defense contractor who lives in Great Mills.

“I have no desire [to follow the election] because I’ve lost all confidence in our political system,” said Dan Varela, 49, from Leonardtown, going on to recount some of the reasons why he’d become disillusioned with politics. “I hate the fact that we don’t have term limits … there’s never a chance for innovation and change if people are allowed to remain in office that long.”

Mike Rockey, an analyst for a local defense contractor, said it was too soon to say who he’d support in the upcoming election.

“I’m just going to be looking for the best person, someone who’s concerned with the same issues as me,” he said.

Watermen Say Power Dredging Is The Answer

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Southern Maryland watermen continue to oppose Gov. Martin O’Malley’s plan to establish oyster sanctuaries in the waters of the St. Mary’s River, which they say would shut down one of the few productive portions of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed that keeps them in business.

They say that power dredging operations have helped clean up the bottom of the river in some portions and contributed to the resurgence of oysters there.

They say power dredging should be pursued rather than sanctuaries.

Tom O’Connell, head of the state’s Department of Natural Resources fisheries division, said that the governor’s sanctuaries plan would help bring back the scarce population from near extinction.

He also said that though the state wanted to take about a quarter of the productive water bottom for sanctuaries, it would only reduce the oyster harvest by about seven percent.

The oyster harvest was only a fraction of what it was decades ago, he told citizens at a public hearing on the project at Leonardtown High School.

“Now we’re down to about 150,000 bushels a year,” O’Connell said.

O’Connell said the state was pursuing a study of power dredging, and that it had proven to be somewhat effective.

But the resurgence of the oyster was not dependent on dredging, he said, and sanctuaries could help build natural to disease resistance in the species that has decimated its genetic stock in recent years.

“When you power dredge… that increases the opportunity for increased spat setting,” O’Connell said. “But oysters didn’t establish reefs by power dredging. It’s not a cure-all.”

Robert Brown, president of the St. Mary’s County Watermen’s Association, said that closing off even a portion of the St. Mary’s River would devastate watermen trying to make a living.

“That’s where our oyster industry has thrived for the past four or five years,” Brown said. “It’s our bread and butter.”

Joe Anderson, president of the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, said that the oyster sanctuary program was the key to cleaning up the river, which still has some pollution problems.

“It’s a beautiful river… but the middle of the river is dead,” Anderson said. “We’re all in this together.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

From Maryland to Kentucky … and Back Again!

By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer

It has been said that the seeds of Southern Maryland have been sewn far and wide, and such seems self-evident each time the Maryland to Kentucky Reunion rears its head in the region, celebrating the spread of Southern Maryland families during their migration to Kentucky in the 18th century.

The Maryland to Kentucky Reunion, which this year will be held at the Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department Social Hall from July 16 to 18, rounds out 20 years of this tradition and promises to be a fitting affair, according to reunion organizer Leslie Roberts, who had a great deal of history to share as she explained the event.

It began in 1785, she said, when a group of families from the Maryland counties of St. Mary’s, Charles and Prince George formed a “league” and pledged to migrate to Kentucky.

Some moved for economic reasons after the depletion of their resources fueled by British plundering after the Revolutionary War. Others moved to escape anti-Catholic bias in Maryland,

and they were no doubt encouraged by John Carroll, the Bishop of Baltimore who promised to supply settlers with a priest once they made the move.

These pioneers largely settled together in what are now the three Kentucky counties of Nelson, Washington and Marion, and even now this area is known as the “Kentucky Holy Lands.”

And now you can see the influence of Southern Maryland families in Kentucky by just looking at all the Mattinglys, Spaldings, Thompsons and others in the phone book, Roberts said, going on to explain how she got involved with the reunion.

“It really started with my aunt, Becky Proffitt, and she was an avid genealogist. She got involved with the people in Kentucky and they just started visiting each other and it became the official Maryland to Kentucky Reunion,” she said.

The first reunion was held in Nazareth, Kentucky in 1990, and since then it has been held every two years, drawing genealogists from all over the country, including the 250 notable experts from 29 states that attended the

Roundtable Hosts HomeBased Business Owners

By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer The Southern Maryland Higher Education Center held a Home-Based Business Roundtable for independent business owners on Wednesday, sponsored by the Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD), to address tax questions with the help of accountants from Askey, Askey & Associates.

This was the second roundtable for home businesses, said Hans Welch, DECD Manager of Business Development, explaining that an introductory meeting was held in May, which was Small Business Month in St. Mary’s County.

The July 14 meeting was the first to dive into a specific topic concerning homebased business owners, a modest number of which were present at Wednesday’s roundtable.

“We wanted to specifically have an accountant here to talk to them about the financial side of business,” said Welch, “so we’re drilling down deeper than just big picture stuff. And I think it’s better like this in a smaller group.”

Roundtables have been held so far for local construction-related firms and homegrown defense companies, and DECD is currently planning an energy business

roundtable, said Bob Schaller, Director of Economic & Community Development, going on to explain that promoting alternative energy would be the focus of the group.

In the meantime DECD is sponsoring other events for independent businesses, including the Savor St. Mary’s Restaurant week from July 25 to August 8, during which participating restaurants will offer special dishes using locally grown ingredients. (For more information, go to http:// savorstmarys.com/savorstmaryshomepage.htm.)

And Schaller said this is just the beginning of what the department hopes will become a kind of renaissance for independent business owners in the county.

“I don’t know what the true number of businesses is in the county … but the stated number of 2,000, I believe is far understated. I’d be willing to bet there are at least another thousand if not more, because they’re under the radar. They’re these folks, your neighbors,” said Schaller, “and often it’s hobbies and personal interest that translate into new careers … there’s no better occupation or vocation than doing what you love to do.”

For more information on future business roundtables and other DECD events, go to www.co.saint-marys.md.us/decd.

last reunion in St. Mary’s County held in 2006. speaker Dr. Henry Miller, Director of Research Roberts said she took over the event after Becky for Historic St. Mary’s City. On Sunday, Mass died, and was told after the 2008 reunion held will be at St. Aloysius Church in Leonardtown in Kentucky that this would be the last year for followed by breakfast at the firehouse.

A full schedule and more information can the reunion.

“We just decided that it started here and be viewed at www.MDtoKYReunion.club.ofit should end here,” she said. “We really forget ficelive.com. or take for granted that we live in a special place. This was the beginning of it all … of course that contributes to the stress. If someone’s flying in from California, I need to make sure they have a good time!”

Roberts said the event would begin on Friday morning with registration, genealogical sharing and an afternoon reception at the Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department Social Hall. Other highlights will include a Saturday night banquet at From left is Becky Proffitt, Doris Jones and Jan Norris, who started the rethe firehouse, and guest union in St. Mary’s in 1992.

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Teen Killed In Leonardtown Collision

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Police are still investigating the fatal wreck that occurred Monday night that resulted in the death of a 16-yearold Leonardtown resident but law officers do not believe that either speed or alcohol contributed to the accident.

The death of Shelby Wood is the eighth on county roads this year so far, according to reports from the county sheriff’s office and the Maryland State Police.

Police reports state that at about 4p.m. July 12 Wood was traveling south on Point Lookout Road between St. Andrews Church Road and Fairgrounds Road when Wood’s vehicle, a 2003 Honda Civic was struck from behind by a 1996 Lincoln Town Car driven by Justin Macrae, 28, of Leonardtown.

That impact, police reports state, pushed Wood’s vehicle into the north bound lane of Point Lookout Road where it collided with a 2003 Honda Pilot driven by David Butler, 45, of Mechanicsville.

Wood’s car then went sideways back into the southbound lane where it collided with another vehicle, a Dodge Grand Caravan driven by Richard Schmidt, 49, of Hollywood.

Wood later died at St. Mary’s Hospital after being transported there via ambulance, police reports stated.

Police statistics show that the number of fatal accidents on county roads is on course to match the number of fatalities last year.

Combined sheriff and state police figures show that there have been eight fatal accidents so far this year. For the same period of time last year, up to July 12, there were also eight deaths.

The total number of fatalities for 2009, combined reports show, was 16.

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Town Hall Raises Concerns Over Office Development

By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer

Business leaders met at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department last Wednesday with Del. John Bohanan for a town hall meeting to discuss concerns related to proposals for new office buildings at Patuxent River Naval Air Station which some said would not benefit local developers.

Library Open For Businesses

St. Mary’s County Library meeting rooms can now be reserved and used by businesses for a fee. Previously, only non-profit organizations and government agencies could use the rooms.

The fee is $25 per hour, or portion thereof.

“This change is in response to requests we have received by some of our local businesses.

The Library is pleased to be able to offer this new service in support of our local business owners,” said Library Board President Alan Dillingham.

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“The Navy has a problem at Pax inside the gate, and frankly it’s a good problem to have.

It’s one that a lot of Navy or DoD installations would love to have, and that’s that they are chockablock full,” said Bohanan at the meeting, going on to explain that Enhanced Use Leasing (EUL) programs would facilitate the project, but the earliest construction under an EUL agreement would not be until 2012.

Bohanan said that the area has continued to grow because of Base Realignment and Closure moves which began in the 1990s, making the base population swell to 22,500 with no of-

terms of recruiting.

“Here we have some retrofitted 1950s hangar that has no windows and might have some mold issues, and that’s where we stick them, or they’re in a relocatable,” he said. “That is not ideal.”

Some contractors at the meeting said that EUL projects could bring more problems than they solve, however.

“You may run into a situation where your local lenders … and all of us who make a living on commercial real estate, will not be so quick to lend to local developers, because we don’t know what the rules of the game are,” said Maryland Bank and Trust President Tom Daugherty, expressing concern that the project makes the local real estate development market that much more uncertain.

Adelle Pierce, a contractor from Anne Arundel County, said she had been following EUL projects at Fort Meade in Odenton, where local developers are struggling to compete with national firms like Trammel Crow.

“Small local contractors are not able to get the financing to complete the projects or even to be able to respond to the RFQs,” she said, “so it’s the national firms like Trammel Crow who will get the business. They’ll bring in their own union employees, so they won’t be adding construction jobs to the local community.”

Pierce went on to note that some lessons have already been learned from the project at Fort Meade, including issues arising from payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) plans that may not adequately compensate the local community for new infrastructure requirements.

“While I think we’re all in favor of providing a solution … this can’t be pitched as something that’s good for the local community or for local developers,” she said.

Bohanan said it was not entirely realistic to oppose to the Navy’s EUL plans, as it might endanger future programs coming to the base and influence program reductions in future rounds of BRAC. “What they need to realize is that if they have a problem inside the gate, we’ll have a problem outside the gate,” said Bohanan. “There are business opportunities that we are missing because we are chockablock full.”

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Contractors and community members met at Bay District Vol. Fire Department on July 7 for a Town Hall meeting with Del. John Bohanan, where they discussed EUL programs that would lead to more office developments in St. Mary’s County.

fice facilities to accommodate them.

“We don’t have enough to keep up with the needs we have at our new facilities,” he said, “so we have two situations. One is people are going out of town in leased office space, and another is they are importing and bringing in a lot of relocatables,” which can be problematic in

Bohanan said that there is a hold on the EUL proposal at the Congressional level, but the Navy would like to see it lifted by the middle of the month, and is currently planning to issue its request for qualifications for the project on July 16.

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What Happened to Keeping the Family Together Whenever Possible?

I am a mother of two, 16 and 18 years of age. My daughter (18) has type 1 diabetes and is bipolar and ADHD. My son (16) has multiple mood disorders, one of which is intermediate anger disorder.

I have always done by best to care for their needs and get them the best treatment necessary. My daughter is about to start college. She was very rebellious from the time she was diagnosed with diabetes. She just wanted to be a normal kid and live a normal life without complications. She has since become a very mature young lady and has set goals for her future.

My son’s mood disorders were apparent from the young age of 3. As he got older they became more intense until he became violent.

He used to lash out at me and destroy his room.

There are many holes in his wall left behind in anger. I desperately sought help when he became too hard to handle. I begged for help from every agency I could. He had been arrested several times for destruction of property and assault and battery. All of which occurred during school hours and before he entered high school.

We found through blood work that my son was late pubertal and he proceeded with hormone replacement therapy at the advice of doctor’s from Children’s Hospital. My son was obese and had high cholesterol. After treatments he lost the weight and was given a perfect bill of health. His mood disorders improved tremendously. So much that after attending a school for children with special needs an hour away, he was able to return to his local school and attend high school. For about the past two years things were peaceful compared to how they used to be.

About six months ago things started to slowly get worse. He wouldn’t follow house rules, wouldn’t do his chores, became more disrespectful, his grades started dropping, and he had more difficulty controlling himself at school. We were afraid that things were becoming like they used to be. I asked if he knew why this was happening, what had changed?

He didn’t have any answers. I took him to the doctor for blood work to see if we could find anything that might explain the behavior and they didn’t find anything. I explained that if things didn’t improve we might have to put him back on medication, which hadn’t been needed in two years. He’s going through his rebellious teens and blames us for everything.

We argue because he doesn’t follow the house rules and he’s disrespectful.

One day things turned into an argument and kept getting worse so we restrained him as we had to many times before to prevent anyone from getting hurt. He called the police for claiming child abuse. They followed up with an investigation and agreed that we did what we felt was necessary to prevent anyone from getting hurt. Since a report was made it was followed up by CPS (Child Protective Services). They also agreed that we did what was necessary given the circumstances but felt a

cooling off period may do some good. They said it would only be for a week, at which time we would sit down and discuss plans to get everyone help to better deal with the situation and help our family as a whole.

It was three weeks we met. My son stayed with a couple he worked with during that time.

We agreed that our family could use some outside help to deal with things and would cooperate in any way. At the meeting we discussed what events brought us there and areas of concern. We all got to talk. Next was time to discuss ways to address the areas of concern at which time I had a question. Wouldn’t it make more sense to discuss his placement first so we know what course of action is necessary? I was anxious to have him back home. They first asked my son if he was ready to come home.

He said he didn’t want to come home at all if it was up to him. Then they asked what I wanted.

I said I want him home of course, so we can work on things as a family.

CPS asked me if I agree to continuing the separation until we can agree on placement.

They were basically letting my son call the shots. When I couldn’t agree to this, they said if no agreement can be met then they would have to look at long term placement in foster care an there would be no guarantee where he would be placed.

What kind of choice is that? My son doesn’t want to come home. We have to agree or they’ll put him in foster care. There was no way I was going to allow my son to be place in foster care, and for what? Because my son hates the rules and hates when he gets punished for breaking them? That we argue because of it? I have always tried to do my best to give my kids everything I can and to do what’s right by them as best I can. This time is no different.

Because I was given what they call a “choice”, I chose to give full guardianship to the couple he has been staying with. One worked with LAP children for several years and the other is in charge of who gets scholarships for the career my son has chosen to pursue. Much better than foster care.

My question is, “What happened to keeping the family together whenever possible?” I wanted them to help us. All I’ve ever wanted was to do my best to make my kids happy and do my best has a parent to make the right choices even if it didn’t always workout as planned.

How can CPS discount a parents rights and their willingness to get help by allowing the child to call the shots? I hope after reading this that more people will make a stand to preserve “The family”.

I’m not perfect by any means, but one thing is sure. I love my kids with all my heart and would do anything for them. Even if that means giving them up so CPS doesn’t put them in foster care.

Sincerely, A parent with apparently no parental rights

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To The Editor:

‘Walk a Mile in Our Shoes’

I am writing in response to commentary I have seen in local media outlets recently in the form of articles, editorials, and online forums regarding a recent well-publicized arrest made by Corporal Patrick Handy of the Sheriff’s Office, and the subsequent “fallout” from the arrest.

The Fraternal Order of Police, St. Mary’s County Lodge 7 would like everyone to know a little about the man behind the name. Cpl. Handy has been a police officer for 13 years. He has been serving the citizens of St. Mary’s County for the last 11 years, all as a “road patrol” officer. He has twice been awarded the Sheriff’s Office “Meritorious Action” medal, one of the highest honors bestowed upon a deputy sheriff.

In 2006, Cpl. Handy was a nominee for “Deputy of the Year” for St. Mary’s County by virtue of his selection as “Deputy of the Quarter” by his superior officers. He has also received numerous Commendations and consistently earned wellabove average performance evaluations. Those achievements don’t usually make the papers.

Cpl. Handy currently works the night shift in the busiest area of our county and has dedicated his adult life to protecting the quality of our lives as well as our hard-earned property while most of us sleep comfortably.

Police work is not only a profession, but a calling. It’s not an easy job, but it’s the job we choose. We ask for it, just as anyone asks for his or her job. We are proudly held to higher standards than most. Each day, we are put in tough situations, and tasked with making snap decisions while under stress, which at most can be a “life and death” decision, and at least will likely result in being second-guessed and judged by persons who were not in the situation and who do not know precisely what transpired. I know this because as a 23-year veteran of local law enforcement, I am constantly on both sides of this situation. I truly cannot imagine another profession where an employee is subject to such intense scrutiny from so many people, on a daily basis.

It doesn’t make our job any easier, but again, we know this going in. We are not looking for sympathy, only for a little understanding. We are not machines; we are regular people who live in the community and have families, lives, and feelings. We are you! Although we all understand and agree we have to “police ourselves”, there are no words to describe how one feels when your career, livelihood, and reputation are on the line while others try and determine if you made the right decision and why.

I know very little about the situation which has garnered so much attention in recent weeks.

Most of what I know I have read in the papers or online, like everyone else. Even as a ranking member of local law enforcement, I am not privy to personnel issues involving other employees.

Having said that, it would be biased and without credibility for me to blindly defend Cpl. Handy or any other police officer who finds himself subjected to a great deal of public scrutiny, when I do not know all of the facts. Using that same logic, I feel it is irresponsible, short-sighted and plain unfair for others to condemn him.

Cpl. Handy is a hard-working and dedicated officer serving all of us here in St. Mary’s County. I am appealing to the good sense and compassion of the local media and, more importantly, our community, and asking on behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police for everyone to please “walk a mile in our shoes”, resist the urge to pre-judge and condemn, and support Cpl. Handy and all of local law enforcement. We need you behind us as much as you need us in front of you! Let’s remain united to ensure St. Mary’s County continues to be a great place to live, work, play, and raise our children.

John E. Payne, President Fraternal Order of Police, St. Mary’s County Lodge 7

Thank You For Lawnmower Coverage The County Times is to be commended for their excellent article July 8 regarding Lawn Mower Races at Bowles Farms in Clements. The article was both informative and interesting, especially since it featured our own Jason Brown of the 7th District.

Jason’s outstanding racing record during the past five years speaks for itself, as does the

super effort of the 7th District Rescue Squad and Optimist Club, along with the excellent facilities provided by Bowles farms in bringing this family event to Southern Maryland.

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White Offers Alford Plea in Hairtasia Slaying

A man police and prosecutors claim was responsible for the murder of Robert Martin Phipps, the owner of the Hairtasia hair salon in Charlotte Hall killed in 2006, entered an Alford plea to second-degree murder charges last week in county District Court but continued to say he was innocent of the crime.

An Alford plea is not an admission of guilt; instead it is a statement by the defendant that acknowledges there is enough evidence to convince a jury of guilt.

Phipps was brutally murdered, police and prosecutors say, while in his salon June 26 four years ago by William Marcus White.

Someone used a hammer to bludgeon Phipps to death, Assistant State’s Attorney Robyn Riddle said in court July 9, and DNA evidence on the weapon left at the scene had a mixture of both the victim and the defendant on the handle.

Riddle said that White’s story about his location on the day of the murder differed from his cell phone records and that Phipps had loaned White $2,500 earlier that month that was set to convert over to White the day after the murder.

At least one witness who found Phipps’ body the day of the murder also said that they saw someone who resembled White moving around inside the salon after the murder took place, Riddle said.

White, who is currently serving a 30-year sentence for bank robbery in Missouri, was in court the day of his plea hearing.

“I do maintain my innocence,” White told Judge Michael J. Stamm. “I feel like the cards were heavily stacked against me.”

White disputed the William Marcus White facts that the state presented at the plea hearing but said the evidence could lead to his conviction.

“All that isn’t true,” White said. “But it’s enough for a jury to possibly find me guilty.”

Robert Phipps, the vicitm’s son, said that the killing of his father affected not only him but his family.

He also said that White’s concurrent 30-year sentence for killing his father, the maximum under the plea agreement, meant that he would not be punished again after he finished his sentence for robbery.

“My kids, I’ve got little kids,” Phipps said.

“So it’s hard for them. He loved them and they loved him.

“He’s [White] not getting anything. What’s the family getting? Nothing. It’s one life taken, another one should be taken.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

Philip H. Dorsey III Attorney at Law

On July 12, 2010 Cpl. Johnson responded to a residence on Old Hollywood Road in Hollywood for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed Regina Ann Gatton, 43, of Hollywood was involved in a verbal dispute with the victim which escalated into a physical assault when Gatton allegedly struck the victim with her vehicle. The victim sustained injury to his shoulder and hand. Gatton was arrested and charged with first-degree assault.

Detectives Make Arrests, Seize Narcotics, Firearms Vice/Narcotics Detectives received information that there were several marijuana plants being grown at a residence in Mechanicsville. At the conclusion of the investigation, a search and seizure warrant was obtained and executed on the home. Twelve marijuana plants in various stages of cultivation were recovered. Robyn Louise Bowker, 47, was arrested and charged. The marijuana has an estimated value of $12,000. There are additional charges pending a review with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz.

Vice/Narcotics Detectives conducted an investigation into Gary Stephen Hardesty Jr., age 24, and his alleged involvement in drug activity. The Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Team executed a search and seizure warrant on his Great Mills home. Marijuana, a digital scale, a marijuana plant and two firearms were seized. Hardesty was arrested and charged.

Additional charges are pending a State’s Attorney review.

Trae Antonio Taylor, 21, of Lexington Park, was identified as an alleged distributor of cocaine in the Lexington Park area. Several undercover purchases of cocaine were conducted. The case was reviewed by State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz and presented to the St. Mary’s County Grand Jury. Three arrest warrants were issued. Taylor was originally held with no bond.

Woman Arrested, Charged With Trespassing On May 20, 2010 and May 22, 2010, Jackie Lynn Adkins, 60, of no fixed address, was served with two separate notices not to trespass. One notice was for the property of Big Dogs Paradise Bar and the other was for the proprietor of Big Dogs Paradise private residence located on Muddy Farm Lane in Clements. On July 5, 2010 at approximately 6:15 p.m., Adkins allegedly drove through the drive-through business window at Big Dogs Paradise in violation of the notice. On July 5, 2010 at approximately 6:50 p.m, Adkins allegedly entered onto the proprietor’s private residence in violation of the order. Adkins was located a short time later, arrested and charged with two counts of trespassing.

Detectives Continue Roundup Of Sex Offenders

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Detectives with the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations have arrested another convicted sex offender for allegedly failing to file with on the man-

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Detectives arrested Michael Paul Weber, 28, of Loveville Monday, police reports state, and he is currently incarcerated on a $3,500 bond.

Weber, who police described as a child sex offender, pleaded guilty to a thirddegree sex offense back in 2003, on-line court records show.

Weber received an 18-month sentence for that crime, court records show, but avoided prosecution on two counts of second degree rape.

The original sentence before much of it was suspended was five years of incarceration.

Weber was also charged last year with failing to register as a sex offender but that charge was not pursued by the state’s attorney’s office, records show.

Citizens who have information regarding sex offenders are asked to call Detective William Raddatz at the Bureau of Criminal Investigations at 301-475-4200 at extension 1958.

Callers can also provide information at 301-475-3333 or by text messaging at “TIP239” plus sending the message to “CRIMES.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Patuxent Partnership Hosts Roughead for Briefing

By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer Business leaders from the defense contracting community, as well as service men and women from Patuxent River Naval Air Station, made for a packed house on Monday morning when the Patuxent Partnership hosted a briefing with Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations, where he offered some insights as to the future of Naval operations in the area.

“For those that question the value of Naval aviation, I tend to get a little bit excited about it, and I’d like for you to share that with us,” he said, going on to praise the aircraft carrier as Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval an enduring symOperations bol of American power.

Much of the admiral’s speech, however, centered on the future of Naval operations.

“I think all of you know that we are on a new dawn for Naval aviation,” he said. “Look at the procurement programs that we have in play right now. The Joint Strike Fighter is clearly something the Navy and the Marine

Corps must move to. The P-8, the relief for the venerable P-3, the VTUAV, the vertical takeoff unmanned systems … and moving into the next generation at some point will be the unmanned aircraft that will fly off our of aircraft carriers. Those are all the new dawn of Naval aviation, as far as I’m concerned.”

Roughead went on to say that the national economy would determine the feasibility of certain programs, some of which have already been canceled or truncated due to inefficiency, and the Navy’s goals would be centered on efficiency, capability and capacity.

“This time it’s different,” he said, going on to describe the declining number of corporations handing military contracts. “Opportunities for competition begin to close down, and … as soon as contracts are awarded, one can almost be sure there’s going to be a protest. That is not helpful. What we are doing when that happens is we’re not allowing that equipment to get in the hands of our sailors.”

Roughead went on to comment on the shrinking size of the US Navy.

“We’re the smallest we’ve ever been since 1916,” he said, “so the things that are important to me is to be sure we go after capability, and I think we’re doing that. When you look at what we have, there’s no one that can really match our capability globally … but it’s important that we start to think about capacity, because capacity matters, and one ship and one plane can only be in one place at one time … we really have to start taking a look at how efficient are we, how much we’re putting into overhead.”

Admiral Roughead fielded comments from some in the audience, but generally his speech provided an overview of the Navy’s goals, all of which center on victory both at home and abroad.

“In the Navy, winning is everything. That’s what the nation expect us to do wherever and whenever we’re called upon to act,” he said.

Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations, addressed a crowd of contractors and service men and women during a Monday briefing hosted by Patuxent Partnership.

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Shirley Barletta, 75

Shirley Ann Barletta, 75, of Prince Frederick, MD., passed away on July 9, 2010. Shirley was born on April 1, 1935 in Washington D.C. to David and Elizabeth Wilson Kaplan.

Shirley had many activities that brought her joy, but most of all she loved to make her porcelain dolls, sewing, making beaded jewelry; and arts and crafts in general.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Samuel F. Barletta.

She was also preceded by her father David Kaplan. She is survived by her mother Elizabeth Wilson Kaplan. Her children Angela Catloth of Beverly Hills, FL., David Barletta of Homasassa, FL., Donna Howard of Prince Frederick, MD., and Elizabeth Cave of Bryantown, MD. She was also survived by 10 grandchildren and soon to be grand-child as well as her brothers; Melvin Kaplan of Port Republic, MD., Frederick Kaplan of Port Republic, MD. And Robert Kaplan of Mechanicsville, MD. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday July 15 at 10:30 AM in the Burnett Calvert Hospice House located at 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Arrangements made by the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A. 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD 20676.

Contributions in memory of Shirley Ann Barletta made be made to the Burnett Calvert Hospice House.

Mary Clements, 89 Mary Adelaide Cheseldine Clements, of Avenue, MD died on July 11, 2010 after a brief illness, just three weeks before her 90th birthday.

Mrs. Clements was born in St. Mary’s County, MD on August 3, 1920. The family moved to Washington, DC for work in the late 1920’s and moved back to St. Mary’s in 1964.

She was predeceased by her husband, Sam Clements; a son, Sam Clements, Jr.; and two brothers; Carl Cheseldine and Joseph St. Clair. She is survived by her son, Carl (Nancy) Cheseldine Clements, of Avenue, MD; her grandson, Peter Guss and three great-grandchildren of Jacksonville, Fla. Mary was instrumental in getting the Senior Program at Oakley

Hall started and participated in the programs of the Office on Aging until shortly before her death. She was a champion for those who might be overlooked by society and was the first president of St. Mary’s County AMI (Alliance for the Mentally Ill), serving from 1985-1994 to support families and the community in the area of mental health and mental illness.

She was an active and faithful member of All Saints Church, Oakley Parish, where the Burial Service will be celebrated by the Reverend Dr. Kathleen V. Price, Rector of All Saints and the Reverend Harry Harper, Priest-in-at St. Paul’s church, Baden on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in the Parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Church, P.O. Box 307, Avenue, MD 20609. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

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Friday, July 16, 2010 from 9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 28297 Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville, MD where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated following at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD. Memorial donations may be made to: Mechanicsville Rescue Squad, PO Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 and/or American Heart Association, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, Charlotte Hall. Please visit www. brinsfieldechols.com to view condolences.

Theodore Grant, 80

Yolanda Goddard, 93

Europe for training. Highly involved in the Maryland Psychological Association, he is credited for developing and implementing the first political enclave of psychologists who “charged” Capitol Hill and the General Assembly of Maryland, to lobby their congressman, state senators, and delegates.

Ted was a superlative mentor to countless persons, from the young to the mature. He believed in an existential lifestyle. Always an attentive listener, he always reserved judgments. He will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him.

Services will be held at the Middleham and St. Peter’s Episcopal Great Hall in Lusby, MD on Saturday July 17. Viewing for family and friends is from 11 a.m. to noon with the funeral service immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Charles County P.O. Box 1015, Waldorf, MD 20604 or the Army War College Foundation, Inc. 122 Forbes Avenue, Carlisle, PA 17013- 5248.

Arrangements by the Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic.

Alvin Jones, 83

Yolanda Mary Goddard, 93 of Mechanicsville, MD, and Wheaton, MD, died on July 12, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born on January 29, 1917 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Gasper and Lucia Lumbardo Scafide. She retired in 1983 with the Charles County Board of Education as a Cashier. Prior she worked for Hecht Company as an office administrator. Her enjoyments were crochet, watching and watching soap opera’s and keeping her house spotless. Yolanda was a devoted mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother.

She was predeceased by her husband, James Paul Goddard, Sr. and siblings, Vincent, Freddy, Joe, and Nick Scafide, and Mary Mazoto.

Survived by her son and his wife, James P., Jr. and Mary Jo Goddard, sister, Lucy Mori, grandchildren, James P. Goddard, III and Dana Michelle and husband, Jason Calvin, great-grandchildren, J.P., IV and Abigail Goddard, Paige and Bailey Calvin.

Family will receive friends on

Theodore F. Grant, Ph.D. of St. Leonard, MD, age 80, died suddenly on July 10, 2010. Theodore was born on May 18, 1930 in Barcelona, Spain to Theodore and Helen Grant.

He is survived by his beloved wife Deborah R. Matthews. Children include Winslow and husband Brad Wacker, Lauren and husband Ed Haggerty, Christopher and wife Pamela, and Thomas Grant. He has three grandchildren, Nikolai, William, and Allison Rose. He is also survived by his sister Barbara Grant, and preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Helen as well as his sister, Elizabeth Grant, and nieces and nephews.

He was highly respected Clinical Psychologist who integrated multiple disciplines into his work. A remarkable thinker and analyzer, Ted surrounded himself with volumes of books of diverse interests. In recent years, he devoted his energies to working with the Department of Aging in St. Mary’s County, where he facilitated a group for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s, as well as a group on developmental aging.

He immensely enjoyed teaching psychology and sociology at the College of Southern Maryland.

In private practice for 40+ years, he presented numerous workshops for colleagues. He was an active member of EATGA (European Association for Transcultural Group Analysis) and made a yearly trek to

Alvin Eugene Jones, of California, MD died unexpectedly May 31, 2010. He was 83 years old. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joan Jones, daughter Alissa Jones, granddaughter Jessica Jasper, son Christopher Jones, and his younger sister Garnette Applegate.

Mr. Jones was born on August 5, 1926 in Jeffersontown, Kentucky.

He graduated from the University of Louisville in 1952 with a BS in Civil Engineering. He resided and worked in several states before settling in St. Mary’s County 40 years ago. As a professional engineer in St. Mary’s County, he provided services to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, private corporations, county agencies, and the St. Mary’s County Public Schools. At the time of his death, Mr. Jones was a substitute teacher for the St. Mary’s County Public Schools.

Mr. Jones was a proud Naval Veteran of WWII, who from his ship harbored in Tokyo Bay, witnessed the signing of the surrender of Japan which marked the end of the United

States involvement of WWII. Mr. Jones was an active member of the Freemasonry AF and AM for 62 years. He was also a Shriner and a member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. He held numerous positions including the Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General on the Grand Council for the State of Maryland.

Mr. Jones devoted his life to making the world a better place for others. His philosophy and dedication to his work and for the organizations and causes he supported can be summarized as follows: “To laugh often and love much: To win the respect of intelligent persons And the affection of children; To earn the approbation of honest citizens And endure the betrayal of false friends: to appreciate beauty: To find the best in others: To give of one’s self: to leave the world a bit better, Whether by a healthy child, a garden patch Or a redeemed social condition: to have played and laughed With enthusiasm and sung with exultation: To know even one life has breathed easier because you lived…

This is to have succeeded.”

- Ralph Waldo Emerson Services with full Navy Honors will be held in Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations on his behalf can be submitted to: Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Hilgenberg Scottish Rite Center for Childhood Language Disorders, Children’s Burn Hospital of Boston, or the Family Services of St. Mary’s County ARC. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Mark Newell, 48

Mark Scott Newell, 48 of Scotland, MD passed away on July 5, 2010 at his residence.

Born October 28, 1961 in Green Bay, WI, he was the son of Judith A.

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Continued and John P. Burke of Green Bay, WI, and the late Roy O. Newell.

Mark graduated from Southwest High School in 1980, and from the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay in 1984. He also attended the Navy post graduate school earning his masters degree in Business Administration. Mark served in the US Navy from 1985 to 2005, ending his career as a LCDR. He had worked for VSE Corporation as a Business Manager.

Mark is survived by his wife, Roseanne Newell of Scotland, MD, siblings; David (Betsy) Burke of DePere, WI, Lynn (Rick) Hennighauson of Davidson, NC, John Burke of Green Bay, WI, Michael (Kathleen) Newell of Green Bay, WI, Gina Verbrigghe of Escanaba, MI and Pat (Nancy) Burke of DePere, WI, also survived by his niece, Emily Newell of Green Bay, WI Family received friends for Mark’s Life Celebration on Friday, July 9, 2010 in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD with prayers recited at 7 p.m. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to ALS Association, DC/MD/ VA Chapter, 7507 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855 and/or Hospice of St. Mary’s, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. com.

Mary Pope, 88

Kent Reardon, 25

Mary Cecelia Pope, 88, of Leonardtown, MD died July 12, 2010 in St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Leonardtown, MD. Born July 12, 1922 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of the late Robert McGuire Abell and Laura Alice Owens. Mary was the loving wife of the late James Jerry Pope.

She was a homemaker and a life-long resident of St. Mary’s County. Mary enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 16, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. in the Mattingly Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. Lawrence Young officiating and Fr. Ron Potts co-officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

For more information please visit our website at www.mgfh. com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.

Kent Richard Reardon, 25 of Mechanicsville, MD died on July 12, 2010 at Southern Maryland Hospital, Clinton, MD. Born on September 20, 1984 in Clinton, MD, he was the son of Douglas Keith and Valerie Gail Sendish Reardon.

Kent was a Computer Technician for the Charles County Board of Election and a student at CSM. He graduated from La Plata High School in 2002. After graduating, he attended CSM and received a degree in Criminal Justice and was working on a second degree in Information Technology. His enjoyments were playing the drums and guitar, writing music, playing basketball, video games, studying history and philosophy, attending BlueCrabs and Nationals baseball games, going to the beach looking for seashells, and NASCAR in which he favored the #11 car driven by Denny Hamlin.

In addition to his parents, he is also survived by brothers, Eric D. and wife, Angela Reardon and Neill A. and wife, Darlene Reardon, grandparents, Margaret M. Reardon and Edna I. Sendish, aunts & uncles, Kevin M. & Susan Reardon, Anthony P. and Kate Reardon, John Sendish, Teri Collins, Edna and Bob SendishPeters, and Andy and Paula Sendish, devoted cousin, Michael Collins,

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Helen Louise Smith, 96 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on July 9, 2010 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center.

Born April 20, 1914 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Sarah J. Frohlich.

She was predeceased by her husband Samuel W. Smith in 1962. Helen was the oldest and last surviving child of the union of John and Sarah, she was predeceased by her brothers John and Roy Frohlich and her sisters Mary Gasch and Ruth Alsop and step brother Joseph Farr and step sisters Edna and Clara. They were all born and raised on the family farm in Cheverly, Maryland, now the home of the Pepsi Cola Plant off the BWI Parkway in Prince Georges County, MD. She married Samuel Smith in August of 1931 and had two sons, John Charles and Samuel W. Smith, Jr. She stayed home and raised the boys and took care of her father John, who was very ill and helped her sisters and their families when needed.

Once the boys were grown and married, she lost the love of her life to a sudden heart attack. Sam passed away suddenly in October of 1962.

Helen was not one to be kept down. Eventually, she gathered her strength and carried on. She moved to a small house in Bladensburg, went to work for the Board of Education of Prince Georges County doing something she absolutely loved, cooking, in the school cafeterias. Helen worked in various schools throughout her career; Margaret Brent Elementary and Greenbelt Elementary were just two that come to mind. She loved all of the children. While working in the cafeteria system, she met many

wonderful friends, one of which was Mary Hartley. Mary and Helen became the best of friends, both were widowed. They joined a Duck Pin Bowling League and enjoyed that sport and each other’s friendship for many long years.

Helen joined the Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary at the request of her youngest sister, Mary. She volunteered numerous hours to that organization, in the kitchen upstairs, including bingo nights and wedding receptions. Helen was a lifetime member.

She was also a member of the Decauter Heights Community Club for many years. The “Frohlich” girls were always close. Many happy holidays and special occasions were spent with Helen, Mary and Ruth and their sons’ and their families. All of the girls loved to cook and host parties for their families. Helen was a faithful servant to her Lord, and attended church regularly. The First Baptist Church of Bladensburg, with the Reverend Woodring was where she attended the longest.

During the most recent years, she was a resident of St. Mary’s Nursing Center. She spent many hours playing BINGO, enjoying many of the other activities and carrying on with the staff and her friends; she also attended Sunday church service regularly.

She is survived by her two loving sons, John C. Smith of Huntingtown, Samuel W. Smith, Jr. of Mechanicsville, grandchildren, Terri Cusic (Gary) , Samuel W. Smith, III (Teresa) of Mechanicsville, Troy Smith of Huntingtown, one great grandson Nicholas Smith and one great granddaughter, Sarah Cusic of Mechanicsville; three step great granddaughters, Lindsey Bush, Natalie and Lauren Diggs; three step great great grandchildren, Nevaeh and Marcus Bush and Ashlyn Austin; three nephews, Thomas Gasch, James Gasch and Glenn Alsop and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family received friends on Sunday, July 11, 2010 in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, where a Funeral Service was conducted on Monday, July 12, 2010 at 10 a.m. with The Rt. Reverend Joseph Dobson officiating.

Interment was in Fort Lincoln, Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bladensburg Vol. Fire Dept., Ladies Auxiliary, P.O. Box 348, Bladensburg, MD 20710. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD

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The College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees at its June meeting elected Mary Maddox Krug of Calvert County to a first term as chair and Austin Joseph Slater Jr. of St. Mary’s County to a first term as vice-chair.

CSM’s Board of Trustees is the governing body providing leadership and oversight of the college’s mission and policies. Members are appointed by the governor for five-year terms. The board consists of nine members, with Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties equally represented.

Krug replaces James K. Raley of Avenue as the board’s chair, and will be the first trustee from Calvert County to serve as a CSM board chair. She currently serves on the Success by 6 Leadership Council (chair, 2000-2006); Calvert Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, and as an elder of The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church.

Slater is president and CEO of Southern Maryland Electric Co-op, one of the largest co-ops in the nation.

He currently serves as chair of the Board of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and chair of the Southern Maryland Workforce Investment Board, as well as on the boards of Community Bank of Tri-County, and Friends of the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum.

Newly appointed to the board is Theodore Harwood of St. Mary’s County. Harwood is presently vice president of SENTEL’s Spectrum Engineering Group.

Other CSM trustees are Charles R. Bailey Jr. and MacArthur Jones of Calvert County; Lois DiNatale, Mike Middleton and Dorothea Holt Smith of Charles County; and Janice T. Walthour of St. Mary’s County. Serving as secretary/treasurer to the board is CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried.

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The Board of County Commissioners hosted a hearing on Tuesday for the extension of property tax exemption for Chesapeake Public Charter School, which has so far been paying local property taxes on their leased space in Lexington Park to the tune of nearly $30,000 a year, money that Christine Bergmark, Chair of the Chesapeake Public Charter School Alliance, said could be used for textbooks, materials of instruction, or teacher pay in a letter to the County Commissioners last month.

Movement on the issue culminated in HB 1466, a bill introduced by Del. John Bohanan and co-sponsored by delegates John Wood and Anthony O’Donnell that was approved by Gov. Martin O’Malley in May. The bill authorizes the governing body of St. Mary’s County to grant, by law, a property tax credit for property leased to a nonprofit school applying to tax years beginning after June 30, 2010, authority which the Board of County Commissioners

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“Every year the property tax is passed on to us as a portion of the building we rent, and it’s been increasing as we take over more of the building … the first couple of years we were in a smaller portion of the building, but last year we expanded,” said Bergmark, going on to say that local property taxes for the school have more than doubled since CPCS opened in 2007.

The school currently occupies 43 percent of a privately owned building owned by Big Blue Investments, LLC, but as a school fueled by county and state funds, the Alliance has argued for years that CPCS should not be subject to property taxes not levied against other public schools.

“It’s now open for public comment, but we’re hopeful.

We’ve had petitions for the last couple of years,” said Bergmark, “but the commissioners said they didn’t have the authority, so that’s why Bohanan raised the issue.

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Raleigh Elected to American College of Counseling Association

Dr. Mary-Jeanne Raleigh, director of Counseling Services at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, was elected president-elect of the American College Counseling Association (ACCA) for 2010-11, and will serve as president in 2011-12.

The ACCA is made up of mental health professionals from the fields Dr. Mary-Jeanne Raleigh of counseling, psychology, and social work who aim to promote ethical and responsible professional practice, promote communication and exchange among college counselors across service areas and institutional settings, and provide leadership and advocacy for counseling in higher education.

Raleigh has been director of the college’s Counseling Services since 2008. She has extensive experience in the field of mental health and over 20 years specifically in college mental health. She earned her Ph.D. in environmental studies from Antioch University New England with a dissertation that explored the relationship between childhood nature contact and coping strategies in college students.

She received her master of education and psychotherapy degree from University of Colorado – Colorado Springs, her master of arts in literature from Stony Brook University-New York, and her bachelor of arts in psychology from Castleton State College in Vermont. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland a Maryland Medical Corps Behavioral Health emergency responder, and a national certified counselor.

Maryland Ranks Second in Summer Nutrition Programs

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) ranked second in the nation for the increase in the number of children participating in Summer Nutrition programs from 2008 to 2009, according to a report by the Food Research and Action Center (available online at www.frac.org.), which found that Maryland increased the number of children served by the Summer Nutrition Programs by 17.4 percent, serving more than 2.5 million meals to children throughout the state during the summer of 2009.

This is a great achievement considering that nationwide participation in the program fell from 2008-2009.

Summer Nutrition includes two federal programs administered by MSDE – the Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program, both of which offer children from low-income families and neighborhoods meals and snacks during the summer.

“Our responsibility to children doesn’t end when school lets out,” said State Superintendent of Schools Nancy Grasmick. “The summer nutrition programs serve as building blocks for children so that they can continue to grow and return to school ready to learn.”

For more information on the Summer Food Service Program, visit www.mdsummermeals.org or contact the School and Community Nutrition Programs Branch at 410-767-0214.

No Changes to Free, Reduced Price Meals

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced that the Income Eligibility Guidelines for determining free and reduced-price school meals will remain the same as last year’s until further notice. The guidelines are set by the federal government and used to determine whether children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals during the school year.

The federal Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEG) are typically revised, effective July 1, to account for changes in the Consumer Price Index. However, updated guidelines for the 2010-2011 school year have not been issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Therefore, schools and institutions will continue using the 2009-2010 IEGs to make determinations about free and reduced price meals.

School Meals include the School Breakfast Program, the National School Lunch Program, the After-School Care Snack component, and the Special Milk Program. Meals served must meet nutrition requirements set by the USDA. The School Meals programs are administered in Maryland by MSDE and by the USDA on a federal level. Visit the MSDE web site at www.eatsmartmaryland.org for information about the MSDE administered Child Nutrition Programs. Individuals who want information about schools or other agencies participating in the Child Nutrition Programs should call 410767-0214.

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sure why they chose the towns, but she did say they’d made an excellent choice here,” he said, “so just the fact that they chose it is very excitCrowds spent Friday morning cheering for ing. And I think what’s happened today – the television cameras in Leonardtown, where the little talks and the little demonstrations – has Wharf and the town square were peppered with shown what an interesting place this would be to reporters from Fox 5 Morning News, who came visit for a day or a weekend, and that’s certainly to feature the town as part of their 2010 Home- the message we want to get across … and I think towns series. it’s great that so many people came out because Though news crews didn’t begin the seg- they’re excited about their town … you can just ment until 6 a.m., others made their way to the see the community pride and it shows.”

Paul Raphel, the show’s producer, said he’d been producing similar segments for a few years, but the network’s Hometowns series was relatively new and would feature five towns spanning their viewing areas throughout the month of July.

“We tried to just go around all our viewing areas and different counties, and centralize Photo By Laschelle McKay it with one town, There was town spirit to spare on Friday when Fox 5 D.C. featured Leonard- and we thought town on their morning program’s Hometowns series. Crews interviewed local Leonardtown had officials and bystanders both on the square and at Leonardtown Wharf for a good mix of good shops and a good the segment, which aired from 6 to 10 a.m. on Friday. county seat much earlier to take it all in.

“I was here at six-something, and I got in a couple of little shots, but other than that I was just going to work around the corner,” said Serena Herbert, going on to say some of her friends had come to Leonardtown specifically for the event. “I saw my friend earlier and she said she’d been here since four this morning,” she said.

“I was here at 3:30 in the morning, which I know may seem crazy, but I really like to see what happens before, and to see how it comes together,” said Charles Bellere, a retired school teacher who lives in Leonardtown, going on to describe the scene before the cameras started rolling on Friday. “It was like an orchestra. You’d see teams of people in different places doing different things … there was one team doing testing and another doing lights … it’s just really neat to see how they do things.”

Local dignitaries were in attendance, including members of the Board of County Commissioners and County Commissioner President Francis Jack Russell, who was interviewed on the segment and described the spot on Fox 5 as a great plug for the town.

“I remember Chip Norris walked through this town about 15 years ago with a guy from the Baltimore Sun, and they did a story that would almost make you cry,” said Del. Johnny Wood, going on to describe a dismal scene that had developed in the county’s central business district. “There was a dog laying in the middle of the road, and some of the storefronts were boarded up, but now it’s coming back … this will just let people see more of it.”

Leonardtown Mayor J. Harry “Chip” Norris said he wasn’t sure why Leonardtown was chosen to be on the network’s segment, but in the end it didn’t matter because this would increase the town’s exposure and hopefully draw tourists.

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The Country Memories band will be the featured act at Downtown Tunes in Leonardtown on Saturday, July 25. Gary Rue and the Dance Hall Ghost will open the show at 6 p.m.

The third evening of Downtown Tunes in Leonardtown is set for Saturday, July 25, beginning at 6 pm, featuring two popular area bands with locally know veteran musicians.

Kicking off the evening will be The Jeff Miller Band.

The Country Memories band will close out the evening. Country Memories plays traditional country music and boasts of having local guitar legend Kenny Wathen, best known for his work with Louis Knott and

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The bride to be is a 2005 graduate of Chopticon High School and is employed with Bowhead Science & Technology LLC. The groom to be is a 2000 graduate from Chopticon High School and is employed with Dave’s Masonry Unlimited.

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the Rhythm Rascals, on lead guitar. Country Memories also features Ray Windsor on guitar and vocals, vocalist Karen Windsor , John Lee on pedal steel guitar, Jimmy Meredith and Eddie Finch on Drums. The band plays old time country music by the likes of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard.

The final Downtown Tunes concert is scheduled for Saturday, August 22 and will feature rock and roll with Geezer and the 25th Hour Band.

The concert is outside on the Leonardtown Square and is free. Several dozen chairs are available, but concert-goers are urged to bring their own chairs or blankets to sit on.

Several restaurants on the square will be open for business, some with outdoor dining.

For further information call Robin Guyther at 301 904-4452.

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Women’s Club Awards Scholarships, Installs Officers

The GFWC Women’s Club of St. Mary’s County installed new officers on May 17 at Café des Artistes. Pictured from left is Sally Gheen, Treasurer, Joan Springer, President, Jackie Mervine, 1st Vice President, Carole Romary, Recording Secretary and Judy Loflin, 2nd Vice President.

Adopt A Pet!

The GFWC Women’s Club of St. Mary’s County awarded 3 scholarships of $2,000 apiece on May 17 to Laura Reese and Elizabeth Davis of Leonardtown High School and Amanda Raley of Chopticon High School. Presenting the scholarships were Sue Watters, Scholarship Chairperson and Sally Huff, President of The GFWC Women’s Club. Pictured from left is Laura Reese, Elizabeth Davis, Amanda Raley, Sue Watters and Sally Huff.

“Hi, my name is Buster and I’m an adorable six year old male Brussels Griffon. I’m a real heartbreaker and I’d love to spend the day giving you kisses or sitting in your lap. Now, I’m looking for that pefect home where I can be loved and cherished for the rest of my life. I’m up to date on vaccinations, neutered, crate trained, house trained and identification micro chipped. For more information, please call SECOND HOPE RESCUE at 240-925-0628 or email lora@secondhoperescue.org. Please Adopt, Don’t Shop!”

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• Maryland Library Quilt on display The Heart of Maryland Libraries Quilt is on display at the Leonardtown Library. This unique quilt is comprised of 27 squares representing libraries across the state. The origin of the quilt will be explained at a Quilters’ Tea on July 16 at 2:30 p.m. at Leonardtown. Diane Fenwick of Olde Towne Stitchery will be available to answer quilting questions.

• Cantaré performs July 19 Cantaré will perform Spanish and Portuguese songs and play various musical instruments at the next Professional Performance on July 19. 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 the library. This performance is made possible in part by a grant from St. Mary’s County Arts Council.

• Branson Missouri performer portrays Mark Twain No need to travel to Branson, Missouri to see Dave Ehlert’s award-winning portrayal of Mark Twain. He is coming to Lexington Park Library on July 21. The free performance, filled with timeless humor and comedy, will take a look at life through the eyes of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. It starts at 7 p.m.

• Library offers variety of free teen programs

Launching rockets, sinking subs and making impossible objects float are only a part of the fun activities planned at Splashdown Science, a hands-on program for teens offered on July 21 at 2 p.m. at Charlotte Hall and July 22 at 2 p.m. at Lexington Park. Old clothes are recommended. Registration is required.

Teens can learn advanced digital editing by creating a poster using their own photo in a class offered at Leonardtown on July 23 at 1 p.m. or at Lexington Park on July 29 at 2 p.m.

An online Battleship Tournament complete with prizes is scheduled July 28 at 1 p.m. at Lexington Park. Registration is required for these programs.

John Busby will teach a drawing class on July 24 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 at Lexington Park for teen’s ages 12 and older. Registration is required.

• LEGOs and storytimes combined Children can create beach “stuff” with LEGOs while listening to a beach story at Leonardtown on July 21 at 2 p.m. LEGOs are provided. Children are asked not to bring their own LEGOs. • Family movie offered at Charlotte Hall Families can beat the heat and enjoy a free movie at Charlotte Hall on July 23 at 2 p.m.

This G rated movie set in Jazz Age-era of New Orleans is centered on a young girl named Tiana and her fateful kiss with a frog prince.

Snacks are provided.

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Thursday, July 15 • Annual Three Oaks Golf Tournament Breton Bay Golf Course (Leonardtown) – 9 a.m.

To benefit Three Oaks Shelter in Lexington Park. All day event with a meet-andgreet around 8:45 and a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Cost is $95 per player, $375 per team.

Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information go to www.threeoakscenter.org. To register call Jackie Hanley 301-863-9535.

• Basket Bingo Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department – 6 p.m.

Prizes are authentic Longaberger baskets and products. Admission is $20; extra books are $5 each. For more information call 301-884-4709.

• Young Professionals (YPI-SMC) General Meeting Lexington Lounge Restaurant (Lexington Park) – 6 p.m.

The topic of the meeting is “Summer Fun in St. Mary’s County” and will include a discussion of events going on throughout St. Mary’s County this summer. All are welcome to attend. For more information, go to www.ypi-smc.org.

• St. Mary’s Republican Club Meeting Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (California) – 7 p.m.

In the multi-purpose room, Building 1. Special guest speakers include Charles Lollar, candidate for US Congress, and Jim Rutledge, candidate for US Senate. For more information contact Julie Van Orden at 240298-6089, or email stmarysrepublicanclub@ verizon.net.

Friday, July 16 • Farm & Family Outdoor Safety Day Camp St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds (Leonardtown) – 8:30 a.m.

Registration Fee: $7 Individual and $15 for whole family. Register online or call the St. Mary’s County University of Maryland Extension Office to pre-register at 301-4754484. For more information go to http://stmarys.umd.edu/AGNR/.

• Maryland to Kentucky Reunion Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department – 9 a.m.

Reunion will be held the 16th, 17th and 18th. Genealogical sharing 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. is the welcome reception at the firehouse. For more information call 301475-8996 or go to www.MDtoKYReunion. club.officelive.com.

• Texas Hold’Em Tournament FOP-7 Lodge (Great Mills) – 7 p.m.

For more information call 301-863-6007.

• River Concert Series: Youth and Beauty St. Mary’s College (Historic St. Mary’s City) – 7 p.m.

Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra welcome the first annual Young Artist Concerto Competition Winner, Nina DeCesare and perform the world premiere of William Kleinssaser’s “St. Mary’s River” and Prokofiev’s “Symphony No. 5.” Free.

For more information call 240-895-4107 or go to www.riverconcertseries.com.

• “Ruggers for a Cause” Charity Event DB McMIllan’s (California) – 8 p.m.

Pax River Rugby Club is hosting a fundraiser to support local non-profits including Hospice of St. Mary’s, St. Mary’s

Animal Welfare League and Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home. They will be selling volunteer hours, prize raffles, and a 50/50. Live music and drink specials. For more information call 301-866-0777.

Saturday, July 17 • Annual Neighborhood-Wide Yard Sale 44300 Poplar Wood Dr. (California) – 8 a.m.

• Crop for the Cure Immaculate Conception Church (Mechanicsville) – 9 a.m.

Event includes scrapbooking, challenges, prizes, classes and lots of fun. Cost is $40 and a potluck dish. Donations of scrapbooking items will also be accepted for a silent auction. Please come out for a productive day of cropping for a wonderful cause! Contact Wendy Feid at somdscrapbooking@yahoo.com for a flyer and for more info.

• Maryland to Kentucky Reunion Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department – 9 a.m.

Genealogical sharing 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and dinner with guest speaker at 6 p.m. For more information call 301-475-8996 or go to www.MDtoKYReunion.club.officelive.com.

• 3rd Annual Poker Run Bay District Vol. Fire Department (Lexington Park) – 10 a.m.

Price per rider is $15 with raffles / door prizes. ALL vehicle types are welcome. For more information contact Keith & Robin Dove at 301-737-4366 or e-mail pokerrun@ bdvfd.org.

• SMAWL Pet Adoptions Petco (California) – 10 a.m.

For more information go to www.SMAWL. org.

• Piano Fest at SMCM St. Mary’s College (Auerbach Auditorium) – Classes at 12 noon, Recital at 7:30 p.m.

Events include master classes for students at the advanced and intermediate levels, teachers, and professionals starting at noon Saturday and Sunday, and 10 a.m.

Monday; the free faculty recitals take place each evening at 7:30. For more information on the application process for classes and the free recitals, contact Garth, director of Piano Fest, at ehgarth@smcm.edu.

• Summer Dinner Trinity Parish Hall (St. Mary’s City) – 12 noon At 47477 Trinity Church Rd. Annual summer dinner. Adults $23, children 5-12 $8, children under 5 eat free. There will be a John Deere Lawn Tractor raffle. For more information call Lynda Purdy at 301-8624597, 301-862-9711, or email parishadmin@ olg.com.

• Steak Night VFW Post 2632 (California) – 5 p.m.

For more information call 301-862-3247.

• Special Olympics No Limit Hold’Em Bennett Bldg, 24930 Old Three Notch Rd. (Hollywood) – 6 p.m.

For more information call 240-577-0240 or 240-286-7964.

• Texas Hold’Em Poker Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department – 7 p.m.

28165 Hills Club Rd. For more information call 301-884-4709.

• Karaoke Night VFW Post 2632 (California) – 8:30 p.m.

For more information call 301-862-3247.

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Tuesday, July 20

• Maryland to Kentucky Reunion St. Aloysius Catholic Church (Leonardtown) – 9:30 a.m.

Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department – 10:30 a.m.

Mass will be held at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Leonardtown at 9:30, followed by breakfast at Leonardtown Firehouse at 10:30. For more information call 301-4758996 or go to www.MDtoKYReunion.club. officelive.com.

• MOMS Club of Mechanicsville Meeting Mechanicsville Firehouse (28165 Hills Club Rd) – 10 a.m.

Our club includes all stay-at-home moms zoned for the following Elementary schools: Dynard, Mechanicsville, Lettie Dent, White March and Oakville. This month’s guest speaker is Faith Tydings, who will offer books for sale and signings. For more information email momsclubofmechanicsvillemvp@yahoo.com or call 301-884-5779.

• Lecture/Talk: Jordan Wells Restoration Free Gospel Church (Lexington Park) – 11 a.m.

Jordan, from Waldorf, survived a car crash and a medic helicopter crash in Sept.

2008, and will be sharing her story of survival. For more information go to www.RestorationFGC.org or call 301-863-4506.

• 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.

• Piano Fest at SMCM St. Mary’s College (Auerbach Auditorium) – Classes at 12 noon, Recital at 7:30 p.m.

• CSM Twilight Series: Terence McArdle and Big Trouble College of Southern Maryland (Leonardtown) – 6 p.m.

Terence McArdle and Big Trouble will perform music that combines blues with swing guitar, rough hewn vocalizing, swinging shuffle grooves, and pulsing horns. Music starts around 6 p.m. For more information, go to http://www.csmd. edu/Arts/TwilightSeries.

• Tea Party with Cinderella Great Mills High School (Great Mills Rd.) – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Activities planned for the tea party include: take home craft (wand), finger food, take home tea cup, Ladies in Waiting, a surprise guest and photo opportunities with Cinderella if you bring your own camera.

Come in Princess costume if you like! Cost is $10/person. Register for the event in person at R&P office located at 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD (Patuxent Building), or to register online go to www. stmarysmd.com/recreate. For more information call 301-475-4200 ext 1800.

• Texas Hold’Em Tournament FOP-7 Lodge (Great Mills) – 2 p.m.

For more information call 301-863-6007.

• $35 No Limit Hold’Em Bennett Bldg, 24930 Old Three Notch Rd. (Hollywood) – 7 p.m.

For more information call 240-577-0240 or 240-286-7964.

Monday, July 19

• St. Mary’s County Democratic Central Committee Meeting Democratic Headquarters, 25484 Point Lookout Rd (Leonardtown) – 5:30 p.m.

Regular monthly meeting. For more information go to www.smcdem.org.

• Piano Fest at SMCM St. Mary’s College (Auerbach Auditorium) – Classes at 10 a.m., Recital at 7:30 p.m.

• AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 2nd District VFD and Rescue Squad (Valley Lee) – 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Walk-ins welcome. Donors may call 301-994-1038 to schedule an appointment or get more information.

• No Limit Texas Hold’Em “Bounty” Tournament St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge (California) – 7 p.m.

For more information contact the lodge at 301-863-7800, or Linda at 240-925-5697.

• $25 Texas Hold’Em Tournament Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park) – 7:30 p.m.

For more information call Christine at 443-624-2746.

• $35 No Limit Hold’Em Bennett Bldg, 24930 Old Three Notch Rd. (Hollywood) – 7 p.m.

For more information call 240-577-0240 or 240-286-7964.

• Special Olympics No Limit Hold’Em Bennett Bldg, 24930 Old Three Notch Rd. (Hollywood) – 6 p.m.

For more information call 240-5770240 or 240-286-7964.

Wednesday, July 21 • Lexington Park Business and Community Association Meeting Bay District Vol. Fire Department (Lexington Park) – 6:30 p.m.

Topics for discussion will include: Alignment, engineering and construction schedule for the section of FDR Blvd. between Great Mills Road and So. Shangri-La Drive; Elevations and construction schedule for the new Lexington Park Rescue Squad Building to be built near the Lexington Park library; Logo development for the “Tidy UP Downtown” campaign; Preliminary planning for the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation and opportunities to focus on the history of NAS Patuxent River and Lexington Park. For more information email Robin Finnacom at Robin.Finnacom@co.saintmarys.md.us.

• $35 No Limit Hold’Em Bennett Bldg, 24930 Old Three Notch Rd. (Hollywood) – 7 p.m.

For more information call 240-577-0240 or 240-286-7964.

• Texas Hold’Em Tournament FOP-7 Lodge (Great Mills) – 7 p.m.

For more information call 301-863-6007.

To submit information for the community calendar, please send an email to andreashiell@countytimes.net.

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Fabulous Hors D’oeuvres • Bountiful Buffets Extravagant Desserts Music • Dancing • Open Bar The Cancer Crusade Celebration of Life Gala is a benefit to raise funds for the fight against cancer. It is sponsored by the Calvert County Unit of the American Cancer Society, Rod ‘N’ Reel Restaurant, and many other generous sponsors. The support of every individual and business is important to our fundraising effort.

TICKETS $125 – Advanced Sales $150 – Day of the Event (no admittance without a ticket) Tickets are on sale at any Calvert County Community Bank of Tri-County branch, at Rod ‘N’ Reel Restaurant, and online at www.RodNReelCancerGala.org.

ROUND-TRIP BUS TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE Please call Reid’s Bus Service at 410-535-3415 for schedule.

For more information, please call 410-257-2735 ext. 108, 109, or 171 or visit us at www.RodNReelCancerGala.org

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To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail andreashiell@countytimes.net.

Thursday, July 15 • Fair Warning Irish Pub Band CJ’s Back Room (Lusby) – 5 p.m.

• Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (California) – 5 p.m.

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• Key West Band Gilligan’s Pier (Newburg) – 7 p.m.

Texas Hold’Em Entertains Players and Local Charities

Friday, July 16

in the thousands.

“It depends on how much the buy-in is,” said Hill, “but we make our buy-ins intentionally small because we don’t want people losing all their money.”

Barry Brendlinger, who manages a weekly “No Rake Hold’Em” tournament at Donovan’s Pub to benefit Road 2 Scholarship, a mentoring program he started to help teenagers succeed in school while avoiding drugs and gang violence, said that his experience with poker tournaments has been just one part of his efforts to raise money for a community center in St. Mary’s County.

“I looked on the community calendars … and I saw all the non-profits doing poker tournaments,” he said, adding that turnout at his own games has been rather light.

“There are so many poker games around, and only a handful of poker players … but poker is just another way of helping us raise money … a lot of people are doing it, so I’ve just followed suit.”

• Karaoke Club 911 (Mechanicsville) – 9 p.m.

• Matt Garrett Trio Houligan’s (Prince Frederick) – 9 p.m.*

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• After Hours Lounge (Live Music/DJ) Chef’s American Bistro (California) – 10 p.m.

Sunday, July 18

• California Bob Island Bar & Grill (Piney • After Hours Lounge (Live Point) – 10 a.m.

Music/DJ) Chef’s American Bistro • Nuttin’ Fancy (California) – 10 p.m.

Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (Lusby) – 2 p.m.

Saturday, July 17

• Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (California) – 5 p.m.

• Gary Rue & the Dance Hall Ghosts Toot’s Bar (Hollywood) – 7 p.m.

• Fair Warning Irish Pub Band Donovan’s Pub (California) – 5 p.m.

• California Bob Island Bar & Grill (Piney Point) – 8 p.m.

• Gary Rue w/ Joe Martone Sea Breeze Restaurant (Mechanicsville) – 3 p.m.

• Country Music Jam Session St. Mary’s Landing (Charlotte Hall) – 4 p.m.

• The Worx Gilligan’s Pier (Newburg) – 5 p.m.

Monday, July 19 • Mason Sebastian DB McMillan’s (California) – 5 p.m.

• Open Mic Night Scott’s II (Welcome) – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, July 20

• Fair Warning Irish Pub Band • Creole Gumbo Jazz Band DB McMillan’s (California) • Randy Richie (jazz piano) Westlawn Inn (North Beach) – 5 p.m.

Café des Artistes (Leonard- – 8 p.m. town) – 6:30 p.m.* • HydraFX • Karaoke Night Ruddy Duck Brewery (Solo• DJ/Line Dancing OCI Pub (Piney Point) – 8 mons) – 7 p.m.

Hotel Charles (Hughesville) p.m.

– 7:30 p.m.

• Open Mic Night • Three Sixty Martini’s Lounge (White • Rick Loheed VFW Post 10081 (Bel Alton) Plains) – 9 p.m.* Island Bar & Grill (Piney – 8 p.m.* Point) – 7:30 p.m.

• Car 54 • Country Music Jam Crossing at Casey Jones (La • Fair Warning Irish Pub Session Plata) – 9 p.m.* Band St. Mary’s Landing (CharCJ’s Back Room (Lusby) lotte Hall) – 8 p.m.

• DJ Mango – 5 p.m.

Lexington Lounge (Lexing• DJ Chris ton Park) – 9 p.m.

• Captain John Big Dogs Paradise (MechanDB McMillan’s (California) icsville) – 8 p.m.

• Full Steam – 5:30 p.m.

Gilligan’s Pier (Newburg) • Four of a Kind – 9 p.m.

• Karaoke with DJ Harry Sea Breeze Restaurant (MeBig Dogs Paradise (Mechanchanicsville) – 8 p.m.

• Hate the Toy icsville) – 7 p.m.

Apehanger’s Bar (Bel Alton) • Ladies DJ Dance Night – 9 p.m.

• Karaoke Night Hula’s Bungalow (CaliforSt. Mary’s Landing (Charnia) – 8 p.m.

• Karaoke w/ DJ Tommy T lotte Hall) – 7:30 p.m. & DJ T • Wolf’s Open Blues Jam Applebee’s (California) – 9 • Open Mic Night Fat Boys Country Store p.m.

Hula’s Bungalow (Califor(Leonardtown) – 8 p.m. nia) – 8 p.m.

• Matt Garrett Trio • The Craze Houligan’s (Prince Freder• Wolf’s Blues Jam Gilligan’s Pier (Newburg) ick) – 9 p.m.* Beach Cove Restaurant – 9 p.m.

(Chesapeake Beach) – 8 p.m.

• Stiff Richard • John Lusky Vera’s White Sands Beach Apehanger’s Bar (Bel Alton) Club (Lusby) – 9 p.m. *CALL TO CONFIRM

Wednesday, July 21

The County Times lists Texas Hold’Em tournaments every week for games going on in St. Mary’s County. For more information on a game near you, see our Community Calendar on page 24.

CSM Theater Company Performs at Capital Fringe Festival at 1501 14th Street NW from Saturday, July 10 to Sunday, July 25. Tickets are $15 and can be ordered online at www.capitalfringe.com.

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The 5th Anniversary Capital Fringe Festival, held from July 8-25 in Washington, D.C., is playing host to actors from the College of Southern Maryland Theater Company, who this year are performing “DARFUR: The Greatest Show on Earth,” a scathing satire about the Darfur genocide that offers a humorous but poignant message of awareness as well as forgiveness and redemption.

Capital Fringe is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that was founded in the summer of 2005 with the purpose of fostering performing arts in the Washington D.C. region. This year’s festival includes dozens of plays and musicals at participating venues throughout the city.

“DARFUR The Greatest Show on Earth” is playing at the Studio Theatre – Mead Theatre

– 9 p.m.

• DJ Chris Big Dogs Paradise (Mechan- • Sam Grow Band icsville) – 8 p.m.

Gilligan’s Pier (Newburg) – 2 p.m.

• Thirsty Thursdays Karaoke • Fair Warning Irish Pub Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Band Park) – 8 p.m.

DB McMillan’s (California) – 5 p.m.

• Ladies DJ Dance Night Hula’s Bungalow (Califor• Randy Richie (jazz piano) nia) – 8 p.m.

Café des Artistes (Leonardtown) – 6:30 p.m.* • Open Mic Night Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington • Dave Morreale Park) – 8 p.m.

Ruddy Duck Brewery (Solomons) – 7 p.m.

By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer It starts, of course, with an initial round of betting, and then a burn card (where the card dealer discards the top card of the deck) to make cheating just a little bit harder for those playing. Then comes the flop, more betting, the “fourth street” and “fifth street” turns (also with burn cards), and even more betting before a winning hand is declared.

The game, of course, is Texas Hold’Em, a variant of poker that was supposedly born in Robstown, Texas in the early 1900s and adopted by highstakes gamblers in Vegas in the late 1960s.

Touted as a “thinking man’s game,” it has become a sport of sorts, every year enjoying air time during the World Series of Poker.

But tournaments for this dramatic and popular form of poker have also become routine for the region, where local fire departments and clubs advertise weekly tournaments.

It may not be so obvious, however, how important some of the tournaments can be for local charities.

Linda Hill, committee lead for the weekly No Limit “Bounty” tournament held at the St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge, said that her group started doing tournaments about four years ago as a way of raising money for local charities.

“We support the Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home, we sponsor little league teams, we help with Special Olympics, we make donations to Hospice, and just about anyone else who comes to us with a need,” she said, going on to explain that the games, so far, have boasted a pretty consistent draw.

“We have between 35 and 40 [players]. It’s not huge, it’s a small pocket of people that enjoy the games,” said Hill, adding that winnings can range from $100 to $700, depending on the game, with others boasting winnings potential

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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.

For family and community events, see our calendar in the community section on page 24.

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By Linda Reno Contributing Writer As we discussed last week, in earlier times, young people were apprenticed to learn a trade or in many cases to simply provide some means of support to orphaned children.

Our series continues.

On December 8, 1809, John Mackall, Jr. and M. W. Simmonds, Justices of the Peace, apprenticed Merit Mills Kirby, an orphan aged 13 years on the 11th day of February last to William Jones, pilot until age 21.

The parents of Merit Mills Kirby are not known, but his grandfather was William Kirby

whose 1803 will named his grandson Merit.

In 1821 Merit married Jane K. Price whose brother John had also been apprenticed as a pilot in 1819 to Joseph Richardson. Merit must not have liked sea life as he was a farmer at the time of the 1850 census. The family was then living in the 1st District. He was deceased by the time of the 1860 census when Jane, his wife, was listed as head of household.

On March 14, 1826, Jenifer Taylor and George Crane, Justices of the Peace, bound the following six children to Jeremiah Cissell (the boys until age 21 and the girls until 18): Michael Curtis, an orphan child, age 17 on June 22 next; Sophia Curtis, a colored orphan child, age 5 on July 1, 1826; Martha Curtis, an orphan child, age 2 on April 1 next; Leonard Curtis, an orphan child, who will be 12 on July 15; Gustavus Curtis, an orphan child, who will be 10 on August 1 next; and William Curtis, an orphan child who will be 16 on July 1 next.

These were probably the children of Mary Curtis listed in the 1st District at the time of the 1820 census.

Listed in the household were 3 males

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under 14; 1 female 14-25, and 1 female 26-44.

The only one of these children that I found later was Leonard Curtis, called Len, who was living in the 1st District at the time of the 1850 census. He was 42 years old, a laborer, and was living alone.

It is interesting that Jeremiah Cissell (Cecil), a bachelor, would take in all of these children at the same time. It can be argued that the boys would have worked on his farm, but the girls were only 5 and 2 and couldn’t have contributed that much in the way of work for several more years.

Jeremiah, born in 1794, was the only son of Jeremiah Cissell, Sr. and Dorothy Leigh and as such inherited all of his father’s real estate.

Perhaps this was a matter of compassion, trying to keep young siblings together, while providing some light and laughter to an otherwise lonely home. We’ll never know for sure. In 1842 Jeremiah sold part of his property to his nephew, John Clarke, Jr. The rest was sold to George Beal in 1852. The last record of Jeremiah was found in Washington, D.C. about 1855 when he applied for a pension based on his service in the War of 1812.

Round and Round

By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer By the time you are reading this, I should have a five foot rabbit in my shop. I haven’t decided what to name the rabbit. Harvey is too cliché. Maybe Harlequin. I might have mentioned that I talk to myself occasionally (mostly yell when I do something stupid), so this should be a perfect match. “What?”

I say. “Don’t write that - people will think you are strange,” I reply. “I think that boat has already left the dock,” I say. And round and round it goes.

How did I obtain a five foot rabbit to add to my list of “to dos” ? Well among my friends, I have one especially energetic, creative and idea–filled friend named Angie who is always thinking of ways to create art and help people. In 15 minutes her excitement about volunteering to paint a carousel animal had reached me, and before I knew it she had me call a Mr. Burkey Boggs to order us each a large carved animal which will be delivered and unloaded. I called my husband to tell him the exciting news, and as you can imagine, there was an extended pause on the phone, before he said, “It’s not coming home.” I don’t think he has caught the excitement.

The painstakingly hand-carved rabbit is one of 48 that have either been restored or recreated by The Southern Maryland Carousel Group at the Davis Building in La Plata.

You can actually visit the woodworking artisans at work on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 to 3. The woodworkers have restored 28 of the original Marshall Hall amusement park carousel animals with the intention of building a carousel/woodcarving museum & multi-cultural learning center to house the carousel. Carousels are so beautiful and magical. Any age can enjoy riding on a carousel, I think this will be great.

Marshall Hall Amusement Park in

Charles County holds special memories for me, As a child our family would either go to the Chesapeake Beach amusement park or Marshall Hall. At either place it was always a fun-filled day with a delicious picnic lunch of my Mother’s fried chicken, homemade cheese biscuits, potato salad, and cucumbers & vinegar. Then it was roller coasters, bumper cars, and carousels. Sunburn, too much candy, and exhaustion were soon to follow.

What if I get attached? I sort of collect rabbits. It all started with the book Watership Down by Richard Adams. My Father was reading it in the seventies, and told me I really needed to read it. It became one of my most beloved books. If you have never read it, maybe pick it up one time to be taken to another world. It is a world where rabbits speak and feel, find love and find pain.

There are factions, coalitions, and a fear of encroaching technology and growth. But the visions of beautiful green country with Fiver and Hazel on their amazing journey is what I remember most.

As one of the volunteer artists, I hope to help preserve the magic of at least one carousel animal for someone’s future enjoyment.

People from all over the Southern Maryland area can get involved and benefit from this project. I still enjoy seeing the heron sculptures in front of businesses and offices in our county that artists Mary Ida Rolape and Carol Wathen created and let school children paint. So, don’t be surprised if you look in my window and see me talking without a human around. If you see something large and with twitching ears and nose respond, then stop in and enjoy the magic.

To each new day’s amazing adventure, Shelby Please send comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com.

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28. IBM’s home town 33. Undergraduate degree 34. Small cutlery for fluids 36. Non commercial network 37. Scarlett’s home 38. Mother of Hermes 39. A young woman 40. 13-19 41. White garden snail genus

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49. Figures with triangular faces 50. N. American republic (abbr.)

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By Chris Stevens Staff Writer

Thurs., July 15

Mon., July 19

Men’s Over 40 League (All games start at 6 p.m.)

Captain Sam’s vs. S eabreeze at Tippett’s Field Hobos vs. Clements at Anderson’s Bar Hole in the wall vs.

Tri-County Aire at Back Road Inn Anderson’s vs.

Rita B’s at Moose Lodge

Women’s League Anderson’s Bar vs. Southern at 7th District Park, 6:30 p.m.

Mix It Up vs. Somerville Insurance at Chancellor’s Run Park, 6:30 p.m.

Moose Lodge vs. Bud Light at Back Road Inn, 6:30 p.m.

Back Road Inn vs. Knockouts at The Brass Rail, 6:30 p.m.

GREAT MILLS – Even while some of their big bats were missing in action, Gary Gray’s Athletics still found a way to get it done.

Aided by three-run homers Women’s Over 30 League from J.T. Mattingly and Drew Men’s Slowpitch League Back Road Inn at Captain Sam’s Woodburn, as well as a solid Chaney’s vs. Pax Ryce Electric at Moose Lodge pitching effort by Ray Copsey Bombers at Hurricanes vs. S&J Heating Jr., the A’s shutout Dew Drop Pax River, 6:30 p.m. at Anderson’s Bar Grid Iron Grill vs. American Rosebuds vs. Raley’s Inn 8-0 in a Young Men’s softLegion at Ridge at Chancellor’s Run Park ball match-up at Chancellor’s American Legion, 6:30 p.m.

Run Regional Park Friday night.

VFW2632 vs. Green Door/ Tues., July 20 “We have a helluva defense Cullison’s at The Brass Rail, and Lil Ray’s pitching kept them 6:30 p.m.

Men’s Slowpitch League jumping at the plate,” said manBack Road Inn vs. Bookkeeping Budweiser at Back Road Inn, ager Ray Copsey Sr., pressed

By Blanche at Chancellor’s Run, 6:30 p.m. into first base duty as the A’s 6:30 p.m.

Bookkeeping By Blanche vs. Hi were missing six regulars Friday.

Budweiser vs. Hi Octane at Octane at Knight life, 6:30 p.m.

“Dew Drop’s a very good team, Knight Life, 6:30 p.m.

American Legion vs. Pax Bombthey just didn’t hit tonight.” ers at Pax River, 6:30 p.m.

Neither team was setting Chaney’s vs, The Green Door/ Fri., July 16 the world on fire in the first three Cullison’s at The Brass Rail, 6:30 p.m. innings as Copsey Jr. and DDI’s Young Men’s League Benny Johnson threw dueling Flashpoint vs. Seabreeze/BRI at Wed., July 21 doughnuts.

Back Road Inn, 6:30 p.m.

The Athletics were able to Cryers vs. Quade’s Shockers at Women’s League break through in the top of the Captain Sam’s, 6:30 p.m.

Moose Lodge at Captain Sam’s, Photo By Chris Stevens fourth inning with two outs. Ray Cospey Jr. unleashes a pitch during Gary Gray’s Athletics’ 8-0 victory over Dew Drop Inn Captain Sam’s vs. Dew Drop Inn 6:30 p.m.

After Kenny Wood and Robbie Friday night. at Chancellor’s Run, 6:30 p.m.

Bud Light vs. ABC Liquors at Chancellor’s Run Park, 6:30 p.m.

Buckler grounded out, Wooburn fence for the go-ahead runs. Mark Love, Derek McLeod and Somerville Insurance vs. Xtreme Sun., July 18 and Copsey Jr. reached on hits, Woodburn all homered in a five-run fifth inning that put the at Chancellor’s setting the stage for Mattingly.

Run Park, 6:30 p.m.

Young Men’s League He punched Johnson’s pitch just over the right centerfield game out of reach and lifted the A’s to 16-2 on the season.

“I have seven or eight guys that can hit home runs,” Southern Maryland Physical Flash Point vs. Gary Gray AthletCopsey Sr. said. “We didn’t want to use them too early and Therapy at ics at Moose Lodge, 4:30 p.m. not have any late.”

Anderson’s Bar, 6:30 p.m.

Quade’s Shockers vs. Gary Gray Copsey Jr. and Mattingly were humble about their roles Bella Salon at Back Athletics at Moose Lodge, 6 p.m.

Road Inn, 6:30 p.m.

Seabreeze/BRI vs. Dew Drop Inn in the victory.

Southern vs. Chesapeake at Chancellor’s Run, 6 p.m.

“I just had to keep them off-balance and throw strikes, Custom Embroidery at Cryers at Captain Sam’s, 6 p.m. but my guys played great defense behind me – that’s it,” The Brass Rail, 6:30 p.m.

Copsey Jr. said. “Dew Drop’s a team that when they hit, they can score 20-25 runs on you.

My defense won that game.”

(For games through the week ending Sunday, July 11) Mattingly’s home run was a rare occurrence for him, but Men’s Slowpitch League Women’s League he was happy to help his pitcher out.

1. BRI 19-5 Division 1 “We wouldn’t have won 2. Hi Octane 19-5 1. Somerville Insurance 10-1 that game if we went into the 3.

Chaney’s

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Bud Light

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7-4 he said. “Ray’s doing his part 5. Grid Iron Grill 9-15 4. Mix It Up 8-6 out there, so we knew we had 6. Pax Bombers 7-15 5. CCE 6-6 to hit.”

7. Budweiser 6-15 Hitting was a struggle 8. American Legion 6-15 Division 2 for Dew Drop (13-7 in 2010), managing just seven hits off of 9. Bookkeeping By Blanche 4-18 1. Captain Sam’s 8-4 Copsey Jr. and stranding five 10. VFW 2632 3-17 2. Back Road Inn 8-6 base-runners.

3. Anderson’s Bar 7-6 “It’s frustrating not playYoung Men’s League 4. Bella Salon 5-8 ing to our potential,” said DDI 5. Southern Maryland Physical Therapy 4-9 manager Tom Stone. “We’re 1. Seabreeze/BRI/Moose Lodge 15-0 a better hitting team than 2. Gary Gray’s Athletics 16-2 Division 3 that. We just have to get some 3. Cryers 13-3 1. ABC Liquors 7-6 swings in and get our bats go4. Dew Drop inn 13-7 2. Knockouts 6-6 ing again.”

5. Quade’s Shockers 10-8 3. Moose Lodge 3-10

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Photo By Chris Stevens

Scott Raley of Dew Drop Inn follows the flight of the ball during Friday night’s Young Men’s softball game against Gary Gray’s Athletics.

chrisstevens@countytimes. net

6. Flash Point 7. Captain Sam’s

4-14 3-17

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Brown Sweeps SP Class At Bowles

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer Jason Brown has put himself in position to repeat as the United States Lawnmower Racing Assocation’s SP class national champion, following two wins Friday and Saturday at the St. Mary’s County Lawnmower Races in Clements.

However, transmission and timing belt troubles in the faster BP class frustrated him, as he needs to run the table the last three seasons to win that class, something he believes is possible.

“I finished second in BP last year, now I’m not even in the top 10, but that can change,” Brown said. “I could win these last few races and be in consideration for the championship.

Anything is possible.”

Brown’s sweep of the SP races this past weekend at Bowles’ Farms has given him 2400 points and all but clinched his second straight national championship in that class, and with family, friends and fans watching, he was inspired.

“Even more people came out, it was pretty cool,” Brown said of the home field advantage enhanced by an appearance on Washington

D.C.’s Fox 5 Morning Show on Friday.

Brown has several races to go before the season finale in Delaware, Ohio Labor Day weekend, but he knows what it takes to keep himself in contention in one class and on top in another.

“On the track, if you get out to a good start, you don’t have to worry about getting into accidents,” he said, noting that up to 20 racers per race will be on the track in Ohio. “It’s going to be tough.”

He also hopes to avoid more mechanical issues in the BP class as he works his way back into contention for that championship.

“That’s part of the challenge with the lawnmower,” he said. “Mechanical problems seem to be quite common.

Even with the troubles the faster mower is having, he remains confident in his ability to shock the BP class and rally for the championship. “[The mower] is plenty fast enough, we just have to get the bugs worked out,” he said.

“I really would like to win a national championship in that class.” chrisstevens@countytimes.net

Lear Gaining Momentum, Wins Third at Potomac

Nelson Claims Fourth Street Stock Win

By Doug Watson Potomac Speedway Budds Creek – Severna Park Md.’s Kyle Lear was triumphant in last Friday nights 20-lap Limited Late Model headliner at Potomac Speedway.

The victory was Lear’s third feature win of the season and his third win in the last five races run at the track this season.

Paul Cursey and David Williams lead the field to the initial green flag of the event with Williams getting the jump at the start. Wheeling his Sommey Lacey-owned Rocket No. 45, Williams appeared headed to his second feature win of the season as he built up nearly a full straightaway lead by the half-way point of the race.

However, fourth-starting Lear had other ideas.

Lear reached second by the third lap, but it took him almost the entire event to reel in leader Williams. A lap seventeen caution set the stage for a dramatic finish. When the green was displayed, Lear out-dragged Williams to the first turn and would then go on to lead the remaining three circuits to score his 11th career Potomac limited late model feature win aboard his MD1 Race cars No. 151.

“I’ll tell you what, Mo (DeFino) and all the crew deserve this win tonight,” Lear stated. “We put a new body on the car during the week and a new engine as well and the crew worked their guts out this week.”

The lap 17 re-start gave Lear the needed opportunity at leader David Williams.

“This car really likes the bottom and I knew if I could get along side of him going into turn-one I’d have a shot at the win, and here we are,” he said.

Williams held on for second, PJ Hatcher was third, current point leader Derrick Quade took fourth and one-time 2010 winner Glenn El-

liott completed the top five. Heats went to Williams and Quade.

Defending track champion Kyle Nelson drove to his division-leading fourth feature win of the season in the 16-lap Street Stock feature.

Nelson, who started sixth, wrestled the top spot from current divisional point leader Kurt Zimmerman on the ninth lap and would then survive three caution periods to post his 14th career Potomac street stock win. Zimmerman held on for second, Mike Reynolds was third, 12th starting Troy Kassiris collected fourth and Kirk Evans rounded out the top-five. Heats went to Reynolds and Zimmerman.

In other action, Larry Fuchs scored his 30th career and third of the season in the 20lap four-cylinder feature and Jimmy Randall posted his third feature win of the season in the 15-lap Hobby Stock main.

Limited Late Model feature results (20 laps) 1. Kyle Lear 2. David Williams 3. PJ Hatcher 4. Derrick Quade 5. Glenn Elliott 6.

Tommy Wagner Jr. 7. Kenny Moreland 8. Paul Cursey 9. Allan Canter 10. Dave Adams 11.

Chuck Cox 12. Pat Wood (DNS)

Street Stock feature results (16 laps) 1. Kyle Nelson 2. Kurt Zimmerman 3.

Mike Reynolds 4. Troy Kassiris 5. Kirk Evans 6. Walt Lemmon 7. Scott Wilson 8. Donnie Smith 9. Dale Reamy 10. John Sellner 11.

Stephen Quade 12. Sam Archer 13. Jason Murphy 14. Teddy Dickson 15. Jonathon Oliver 16.

James Sparks 17. Tony Archer (DNS)

147 SMC Athletes Earn All-Academic Honors

York, Pa. – Tom Byrnes, commissioner of the Capital Athletic Conference, announced Friday afternoon that a record 956 student-athletes from the nine member institutions competing in 19 championship sports were named to the 2009-10 CAC All-Academic Team.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland led the conference for the third year in a row with 53.6 percent of its student-athletes (147 out of 274) in 15 CAC championship sports sponsored by the College earning a berth on the 200910 all-academic team. SMCM was third with 147 athletes on this year’s squad – an increase of 15 as the Seahawks added sponsorships in men’s and women’s cross country.

Student-athletes in one or more CAC championship sports that attained a 3.20 grade Ranking by Total Number of Student-Athletes with at least a 3.2 GPA York (Pa.) 173 Salisbury 153 St. Mary’s (Md.) 147 Stevenson 119 Mary Washington 96 Wesley 80 Hood 65 Marymount (Va.) 65 Gallaudet 58 Total 956

point average (GPA) for the academic year were rewarded with a spot on the CAC AllAcademic Team.

It’s the fourth-straight year the league totaled at least 900 scholar-athletes. Ten institutions, including Hood College and Stevenson University during a transition year, combined for 942 student-athletes in 2006-07 while there were 900 members the following year.

In 2008-09, 921 athletes were honored.

York (Pa.) College, the only institution to sponsor all 19 championship sports, placed a league-best 173 student-athletes while being second in percentage with 44.5%. Salisbury University (153) and Stevenson (119) gave the league four member institutions with at least 100 student-athletes on the squad.

Ranking by Percentage of Student-Athletes with at least a 3.2 GPA St. Mary’s (Md.) 53.6% York (Pa.) 44.5% Stevenson 41.9% Gallaudet 40.0% Salisbury 39.1% Marymount (Va.) 36.7% Wesley 31.0% Hood 28.8% Mary Washington 28.2%

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Baseball Cards, Fine Print And The Amazing Survivor-Man

By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer

For baseball card enthusiasts, the crown jewels of any collection are the first editions, “Rookie Cards” as they’re known in the hobby, of baseball’s greats.

The classics – ‘38 Goudy Joe DiMaggio, ‘51 Bowman Micky Mantle, ‘54 Topps Hank Aaron, ‘63 Topps Pete Rose and ‘68 Topps Nolan Ryan, to name a few – are jaw-dropping. These cards long ago transcended the cardboard they’re printed on; they are now historic pieces of our National Pastime, American time capsules of an era when sports icons weren’t quite as rich and famous, and, whether legitimately or naively (who knows if yester-year’s stars would maintain their reverence in today’s media fishbowl), seemed more worthy of our admiration.

Resisting this tangential discussion of past vs. present and focusing on the baseball cards, if you own one of these pieces of Americana, you’re bloody fortunate and you may be the reason your friends and fellow collectors commit a deadly sin (envy). For those that didn’t stumble upon a family collection and lack the means to procure a well-preserved example (condition matters), there remains an option for card collectors to connect with baseball’s icons. Great players play a long time. That generates a lot of baseball cards. After a player’s Rookie Card, the value of subsequent cards generally drops significantly. So while you may not

be able to score a ‘54 Aaron, a later version is attainable. And with these late-career cards comes a unique treat: a yearly stat sheet on the back. Flip over a post-‘75 Aaron card and you get a yearly account of how he broke Babe Ruth’s record of 714 homeruns. Dismissing value and rarity for sheer coolness, for me the ‘73 Topps Roberto Clemente is the quintessential career compilation card. Clemente tragically died before the ‘73 season, making this card, and its account of his exactly 3,000 career hits, something of a statistical epitaph. Sure you can get this information off the net in seconds, but there’s something more fulfilling about flipping over an old baseball card and squinting to read the details of a 20-year career…at least for those of generation-X or before.

A somewhat obscure current player (but one local baseball fans may recognize) whose lengthy career is now challenging the limits of legible fonts and the limited real estate of a baseball card is Arthur Rhodes. Rhodes, a lefty pitcher, broke in with the Orioles in 1991 where he remained through 1999.

Since then he’s bounced around a handful of teams and is currently with the Cincinnati Reds.

Full disclosure: I didn’t even realize Rhodes was still in the majors until I caught the highlights of a Reds game a few months ago (hey, I have kids… they distract my sports obsession).

Rhodes is the ultimate baseball survivorman. Major league teams covet starting pitching and quality closers. Rhodes, never more than a

Sabres seek Midget-level players

The Southern Maryland Sabres Hockey Club announces the formation of a Midget-level recreational hockey team for the 2010-2011 season.

The Midget team includes players born in years 1992 through 1995. The rec hockey season begins in October and continues through February 2011 with an end-of-season tournament in early March. The team will play in the Capital Corridor Hockey League (CCHL).

Cost: $ 800.00 includes 18 practices, 8 home games at the Capital Clubhouse in Waldorf (with 8 reciprocating games), monthly skills clinics and the end-of season CCHL tournament.

(USA Hockey insurance & jerseys not included.)

Connor Cook of St. Mary’s Ryken and Loren Day and Molly Nantz of Leonardtown High School played in the Under Armour Lacrosse Underclassmen All American Games Independence Day weekend at Towson University.

Registration is also available online for all Sabres recreational hockey teams:

In the photo at left: Leonardtown’s Loren Day and Molly Nantz participated in the Under Armour Underclassmen All-American girls’ lacrosse game Independence Day weekend.

USA Hockey 2010-2011 age groups: Atoms 2004-2005 Mites 2002-2003 Squirts 2000-2001 PeeWee 1998-1999 Bantam 1996-1997 Midget 1992-1995

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.

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Local Athletes Play In Lacrosse All-Star Game

Register online @ www.somdsabres.org.

Please contact Jaime Cantlon, Sabres Rec Program Director at: recdirector@somdsabres.org

Soccer Goalkeeping Camps Accepting Registrations

spot starter or closer even in his prime, is part of the transient and mostly disposable population known as middle relievers. Yet, he has managed to forge a 20-year major league career mostly by being solid and dependable. When you think of it that way, it’s not surprising Rhodes continues to receive a major league paycheck. A component of any organization’s yellow brick road to success is filling its org chart, top to bottom, with dependable people eager to satisfy their responsibilities.

It sounds like such a simple thing, but it no longer is, particularly in professional athletics. In a time when athletes feel “empowered” to dictate a role to a team (Albert Haynesworth), lack personal responsibility (Gilbert Arenas) or just don’t have the common decency to give forth proper effort (JaMarcus Russell), the non-descript middle reliever that’s dutifully answered the bell countless times for many managers and teams suddenly looks extraordinary.

While Arthur Rhodes’ career accomplishments have little in common with some of those aforementioned baseball legends, this year he earned one resume commonality: All-Star. After a stellar first half, Rhodes, at the age of 40, was selected to his first All-Star game. Congratulations to Rhodes and, indirectly, to the professionally dependable, consistent and responsible among us all.

In the photo at right: Connor Cook of St. Mary’s Ryken was the lone Southern Maryland player in the Under Armour Underclassmen AllAmerican boys’ lacrosse game.

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Tennis 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 443-9262070 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.

Southern Maryland USTA sanctioned Juniors Tennis Tournament 2010 – July 2125th at St. Mary’s College – inaugural tennis event! Point of contact, Derek Sabedra, 410-610-4300 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, 6:008:00. Point of Contact, Derek Sabedra, 410-610-4300 or email ddsabedra@smcm.edu.

Instructor: Giac Tran.

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The Ordinary

Angler

Rainy Day Weekends

By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer Although I rarely fish the weekends, I found myself on the water on Saturday. I have no idea where everyone else was. Boat traffic was decidedly sparse, marinas were full and parking was not a problem at local boat ramps.

“I can deal with this,” I thought.

It could have had something to do with the pouring rain.

Rain, I’ve found, is much more comfortable than the blistering heat we’ve had for so many days this summer – so long as it comes without thunder and lightning. I’ve learned something about fish behavior on rainy days; that is, they don’t seem to mind the rain at all. In fact, I am somewhat convinced that some species prefer rainy days. Rockfish, white perch and croakers are on this list, and since these are the predominant species for our tiny section of the world, rainy days can be very productive. On freshwater ponds bass, bluegills and mosquitoes feed aggressively on rainy days with light wind.

On the hot, sunny days this week I took some of my own advice and fished for flounder in Cornfield Harbor and the Eastern Shore

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channel edges. The Eastern Shore is rife with pound nets and crab pots reflecting the strong commercial enterprise there. The flounder may have been there, but I believe the competition from crabs was more than they could defeat to get to the bait I was offering. I did find a few croakers and an occasional bluefish, and my fishing buddy, Richard, caught an Atlantic Cutlass fish. I had never seen one of these fish. It shined like a new piece of chrome trim for a 1957 Pontiac and had teeth that spoke volumes about its obviously mean disposition. According to the Internet, this fish is prevalent along the Gulf coast in Texas (must have been here to escape the Gulf oil disaster). It was apparent to me that these fish like hot sunny days because the temperature was near 100 degrees and there was not a cloud in the sky. Cornfield Harbor – on the other hand – gave us a pair of keeper flounder well over the minimum Richard Everson with his prized Atlantic Cutlass. size.

As I trailered my boat to the ers. The prime times are at sunrise and sunset, ramp at Point Lookout State Park I was reminded of how nice the facility at Point but they could appear at any time of the day.

Lookout really is. The launch fee is $10 (exact Croakers are still easy to find and the spot are change required), there is plenty of parking, and mixed with large and small sizes. White perch they have a first-class fish cleaning station in a are everywhere in the Potomac and Patuxent rivcovered, screened room with fresh water. Part of ers. Get after these with small spinner baits and the $10 launch fee is given to St. Mary’s County, jigs. Flounder are most abundant in the southern according to the ticket that is given when you reaches. Check Cornfield Harbor, Piney Point pay the fee. Other launch facilities nearby are and the Eastern Shore channel edges. at Drury’s and Buzz’s Marinas on St Jerome’s Have you got a current fish picture and a Creek, and several public and private boat ramps further upriver on the Potomac. I launched story of a great catch? If so, send an email to from a St. Mary’s County public ramp near riverdancekeith@hotmail.com. the Patuxent on Saturday and, although it was Keith has been a recreational angler on not as accommodating as Point Lookout’s fathe Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for over cility, it was adequate for my needs.

Breaking rockfish continue to be abun- 50 years; he fishes weekly from his small boat dant over the entire area of our part of the Bay. during the season, and spends his free time You will find bluefish mixed in with the strip- supporting local conservation organizations.

Blue Crabs

Barnstormers Top Blue Crabs In Ten Innings

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs battled into the tenth inning Tuesday night at Regency Furniture Stadium before succumbing to the Lancaster Barnstormers 5-4.

Southern Maryland has now lost three consecutive home games for the first time this season.

Barnstormer designated hitter Reggie Taylor’s solo homer to deep rightfield with two outs in the tenth proved to be the difference. RHP’s Kenny Rayborn and Josh Hall tossed three and four innings, respectively and left the game with no decisions.

Both teams scored in the second and third innings, but were then held scoreless until the tenth. Lancaster drew first blood in the second with an RBI sac fly by second baseman Lloyd Turner, scoring third baseman Aaron Herr.

The Blue Crabs came right back, however, as shortstop Travis Garcia belted his 11th homer of the season, a two run shot, in the bottom of the inning. A three-run third for the Barnstormers gave them another short-

lived lead. Centerfielder Michael Woods scored all the way from first on an RBI double by rightfielder Jason Perry to tie the game at two. Lancaster then went ahead when first baseman Jed Morris drove in Perry and Herr with a two RBI double. Garcia’s RBI sac fly and an RBI single by centerfielder Jeremy Owens tied the game at four in the bottom of the inning. Owens’s base hit proved to be the last for the Crabs until the final inning, as Barnstormer pitching surrendered just three base runners from the fourth through the ninth.

Lancaster RHP Charlie Weatherby (1-0) earned the win, pitching the ninth and tenth, while LHP Bryan Dumesnil dropped to 0-1.

The Blue Crabs close out the series with Lancaster this morning at 11:05 a.m. Before playing their next their next seven games on the road.

They will start an 11-game home stand next Thursday July 22 against the Long Island Ducks, the first in a four-game series.

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Ryken Prepares for Stadium Completion with New Athletic Director

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer Along with building the St. Mary’s Ryken boys’ basketball team to WCAC contender status, Dave Tallman now has a new duty added on to his resume – athletic director.

Tallman, 28, is the new athletic director at Ryken, succeeding Mike Vosburgh, who is now director of facilities at the school (as well as defensive coordinator of the football team).

“It’s a very exciting time to be at St. Mary’s Ryken,” Tallman said. “I’m ready to step up and lead our programs and give our coaches all the tools to be successful.”

Tallman, who began his new duties on July 1, is charged with the task of managing 39 different athletic programs, includ-

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Mike Vosburgh, Rick Wood and Dave Tallman share a word at St. Mary’s Ryken’s new sports stadium

“It’s not mine, but I have to treat it as such,” he said with a smile.

“It’s my job to take care of the facilities so the kids can have the greatest experience in using this field.”

Wood and Tallman both agree that Vosburgh is one of the chief architects of the Ryken athletic program’s rise within the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference.

“Mike has a done a great job getting us going,” Tallman said.

“He has been a great asset to our school – we saw his gifts early on,” Wood said of Photo By Frank Marquart Vosburgh’s leadership Dave Tallman abilities.

Tallman looks forward to the opportunity ing scheduling practices and games for the to lead the Ryken athletic programs, even brand new stadium at Ryken, which will be now that he has a lot more people – and completed early next month. adults – to lead along the way.

The stadium is a point of pride for Tall“Now I’m managing adults, not just man, Vosburgh and principal Rick Wood, young men as I do with the basketball who believes Tallman will do an excellent team,” he said. “I have a great relationship job alongside Vosburgh and assistant athletic with our coaches and am excited to work director Chris Perkinson, who Tallman gives with them.” credit to for his hard work in this process.

Working with them with a new stadium “Dave knows what it takes to be suc- in place certainly helps. cessful as a program and as a student-ath“This is a community field. This is lete,” Wood said. “I have a lot of confidence something our students and the entire comin his ability to lead our programs.” munity can be proud of,” Tallman said.

Vosburgh looks forward to the completion of the stadium, which he is now respon- chrisstevens@countytimes.net sible for and looks forward to the challenge.

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