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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer After the attacks of 9/11 more than a decade ago emergency responders, the government and military had problems communicating with each other over their radios securely and efficiently. In the interim specialists have been trying to solve those problems and now with the groundbreaking of a special new facility at the Webster Field Annex of Naval Air Station Patuxent River in St. Inigoes, military and government officials say that secure, interoperable communications are just around the corner. The building known as P-140 was made possible by an extra $5 million congressional appropriation to the military construction budget after local advocates for the special, often low-key work at Webster Field lobbied for its inclusion to fund the new building. Once built, estimated at about a year from now, the building will provide 18,000 square feet for work space for special communications equipment to be used at the highest levels of government and the military, including special operations forces who rely on stealth and secrecy in communications. The work being done there will be shielded from prying eyes both on the ground and above in satellites. Its going to have a big impact here, said Capt. Ted Mills, commander of NAS Pax River. Congressman Steny Hoyer, called it sorely needed facility that would allow Photo By Guy Leonard the technicians and specialand political officials, including Cardin, Congressman Steny Hoyer, Maryland Delegate ists working on the gear to Militaryand County Commissioner Todd Sen. Ben break ground on a new special communications facilityJohn Bohanan Morgan that will adapt to whatever require- develop sophisticated and secure communications gear for military and government users. ments are needed by the Wednesday was for an unmanned air- rooms for training. customer. The project costs $4.3 million and You deserve the best facilities we craft systems to be used by the Maryland is set to be completed by the summer of can provide, Hoyer said. This is a unit Army National Guard. That facility will provide storage next year. thats always rolled up its sleeves to and maintenance bays for unmanned air provide for the warfighter. Another ground-breaking held vehicles as well as office space and class- guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Board of County Commissioners approved the financing of $11 million that will be used to purchase vehicles and radios for county emergency response employees. Much of the money will go to purchase next generation communication equipment, including 1,351 portable radios and 566 mobile radios, according to county documents. The total cost for the communication equipment is just under $8 million, with the rest of the $11 million going to replace some vehicles. The countys communication system must be replaced because, after 2014 the current model in use will no longer be serviceable. In June the county signed on to a $34 million contract with Harris Corp. to provide the new communications system. That deal also includes new communications towers for the county. The mobile units are set for installation in emergency vehicles at rescue squads and fire departments as well as sheriffs vehicles. With the new communications system coverage is expected to reach 95 percent of the county, right now there are significant swathes of the county that are still not covered by emergency communications. Some of those vehicles include sheriffs vehicles, some marked and others unmarked as well as motorcycles. Transport vans for carrying prisoners are also included in the plan. The county will also purchase dump and trash trucks as well as mowers for roadway maintenance. County leaders praised the deal to finance the $11 million at just 1.26 percent, the standard rate that the county had expected to pay was 5 percent, documents state. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Tony ODonnell, Minority Leader of the Maryland House of Delegates and candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Marylands 5th Congressional District, issued a statement from the floor of the Republican National Convention in Tampa. ODonnell is a Delegate in the Maryland Delegation to the Republican National Convention. This will be his fifth national convention, which is held every four years in various cities across the nation. Im excited about being in Tampa and to vote for Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan as the respective Republican Presidential and Vice-Presidential nominees. Tampa and the surrounding communities have opened their arms to the convention participants for a very important part of American political history, ODonnell said. The coming election will be about the future of this nation. Will we be a nation of limited government with enduring greatness and prosperity or will we Tony ODonnell continue to slide into mediocrity and government handouts? Some of the themes to be highlighted in Tampa will be restoring Americas economic greatness and the jobs this will create, creating a national energy policy focusing on North American energy independence, and reforming government overspending to diminish our crippling national debt. ODonnell said he is pleased to represent Maryland in this process at the RNC and will work to restore Americas position as the economic leader of the world.

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Changes Coming to Moped and Scooter Rules
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer As of Oct. 1, a new Maryland law will require all motor scooters and mopeds to be titled and insured, and the operators and passengers wear Department of Transportation approved helmets and eye protection. Eye protection is not required on vehicles already equipped with a windshield. Operators of these vehicles must possess a valid drivers license or a moped operators permit, according to a Maryland State Police press release. Operators must carry proof of the insurance with them whenever they are operating the scooter and moped. Titles can be obtained through the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) and when a title is obtained, the vehicle owner will be provided with a decal to be displayed on the rear of the vehicle. MVA spokesman Buel C. Young said the titling process can be completed on line in the next couple of weeks, when the system gets up and running. Owners of vehicles already with a VIN will use that while owners without a VIN will fill out a form to be assigned one for the vehicle. Getting the decal costs $5, while titling the vehicle will cost $20. The titling cost and 6 percent excise tax on new purchases will be waived for anyone who owned a moped or motor scooter and completes the process before Oct. 1. Dan Burris with Olde Towne Insurance in Leonardtown said insurance for the vehicles costs approximately $166 per year for full coverage and $100 for liability only, though prices can fluctuate between providers. According to www.mva.maryland.gov, a motor scooter is defined in Maryland Vehicle Law, Section 11-134.5 as a non-pedal vehicle that has a seat for the operator, two wheels, of which one is 10 inches or more in diameter, a step-through chassis a motor with a rating of 2.7 brake horsepower or less or if the motor is an internal combustion engine, with a capacity of 50 cubic centimeters piston displacement or less and is equipped with an automatic transmission. Calvert Sheriff 1st Sgt. Timothy Buckmaster said they will allow a grace period while disseminating new moped and motor scooter regulations in the county. He said he sees at least five per day, and they seem to be an alternative form of transportation for individuals who cannot afford a car and all the associated causes. Its gonna be a game changer, he said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

County to Partner in Creek Dredging

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer County government will work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to dredge out St. Jeromes Creek in Ridge after continued inflow of sand has made it difficult to navigate in and out of the creek to the Chesapeake Bay. The creek is also a critical body of water because it is a designated safe harbor for vessels caught out on the Chesapeake Bay during storms. The sedimentation that has been a chronic problem affects mainly the mouth of the creek, which results in some times less than a few feet for boats to get in and out. This means that larger vessels have the hardest times using the creek. The plan, according to county officials, is to build two jetties and piles that would act as barriers to help reduce the mass of silt and sand that flows in and out of the creek. The project also requires a realignment of the creeks entrance. The county would pay about 10 percent of the cost of the project, which is estimated at $3.98 million. This will cover some costs for planning, design and construction and the project has already been included in the countys 2013-2018 five-year capital improvement plan. The county will also be responsible for a portion of the disposal costs of the sand dredged out from the project, according to county documents. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Woods Bull Roast Celebrates 25 Years

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer whos who in the Democratic Party. Congressman Steny Hoyer, Maryland Attorney General Douglass Gansler and Hundreds of people came out, both even former Gov. Marvin Mandel were Democrats and Republicans, to toast and among the attendees to name a few. support Del. Johnny Wood on Tuesday In conversations, Wood said he was night at his annual Bull Roast fundraiser. uncertain exactly what the next two years A lover of politics and people, Wood will hold before his next election, but he ancould be seen shaking hands and swapping nounced to the entire crowd at Old Breton stories with politicos from all over the coun- Inn, often a hub of Democratic celebrations, ty and the state; The crowd was a veritable that he intended to continue his political career in Annapolis. Can anyone say they know what theyre going to do in two years? Wood asked over the microphone, standing atop the sun deck of the inn as his guests milled about in the yard outside. Wood continued by saying he loved representing his portion of District 29. I love what Im doing. And at this particular time Id like to continue, he said. For years political observers have wondered when Wood would retire from public life. As a conservative Democrat Del. Wood addresses the crowd, accompanied by his great-granddaughter Isabelle and granddaughter some say very conservative Carly. he is less and less in lock step with a political party he says has Some at the bull roast said that Wood remains successful at the ballot box, even in grown to mirror the national lib- is likely hanging on as long as he can to en- a tough election year like 2010 when DemoFormer Gov. Marvin Mandel talks with county social services eral and left wing. sure there is some conservative-styled rep- crats received a hard drubbing, was his condirector Ella Mae Russell at Tuesday nights event. resentation in St. Marys County. nection to his community. When he leaves, they said, it is likely While he may be an outsider in Anthat another from the party who is more in napolis, he still very much represents the tune with a more liberal stance would fill citizens in his district, said Raley, a longthe vacuum. time Democrat. His fiscally conservative Wood has even described himself as a values and his overall conservative values dinosaur when it comes to politics in An- very much match his district. napolis, but he proclaimed to the crowd You dont have any sense of impropriTuesday night that his position still al- ety about him. lows him to not only advocate for SouthAs long as Wood remains healthy, Ralern Maryland but also to act as a fixer for ey said, and he chooses to run he is likely to problems that his constituents cannot solve continue in his post. themselves. I think we need more Johnny Woods, Dan Raley, a guest and former county Raley said. If we did the state wouldnt be commissioner, agreed that Woods cus- one of the most taxed in the country. tomer service is top notch when dealing with his constituents, but the real reason he guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Rice Convicted For Dual Fatal Crash

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A visiting Prince Georges County judge found Robert Rice Jr. guilty last week of two counts of vehicular manslaughter and several counts of reckless driving as a result of a crash that killed two women last year in Callaway. The crash that killed Chernica Boyland, 22, of Lexington Park, and Lisa Annette Proctor-Brooks last August occurred when Rice, who was traveling north on Route 5 near Chingville Road when he struck a car driven by Dyhalma Trudell, 54, of Leonardtown, that was traveling the same direction. After striking Trudells car, Rices truck crossed the centerline and collided with the car carrying Boyland and Proctor-Brooks. Just prior to the fatal accident Rice hit another motorist near Piney Point Road Sophie Newbury, of Leonardtown and sped away from that crash. Newbury soon after drove up to the fatal wreck and witnessed the aftermath and testified to it at Rices threeday trial before Judge Maureen Lamasney. The prosecutor in the case recounted Newburys testimony of what she saw and heard from Rice. The prosecutor recounted Newbury telling Rice she couldnt believe he was still alive after causing the deaths of two women. He said: I wish I had killed you both, to Ms. Newbury and her daughter, Assistant States Attorney Laura Caspar told the judge. The judge had ruled that Rice was aware of his actions that day, despite testifying that he had blacked out earlier that day from an episode brought on by his diabetes. Caspar said Newbury testified that Rice was conscious enough to continually speed up and slow down in an aggressive but still measured manner, indicating he did know what he was doing. She described his driving behavior as harassing, Caspar said of Newburys testimony.

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Rices attorney James Farmer recounted testimony from emergency personnel on the scene who said Rice did not seem coherent at the time of the crash. It was an absolutely terrible, terrible accident, Farmer said. No one in their right mind wouldve driven like that. Lamasney shot down Farmers argument that his client was not aware of his actions. I disagree, she quickly responded. People drive like that every day all over the state in complete disregard for the safety of others. Lamasney continued by saying that while Rice may not have intended to cause harm that day, his actions showed he had little regard that his condition could put others in jeopardy. Every person is responsible for their actions with very, very few exceptions, Lamasney said. He was completely aware of the risk he was posing to others on the road. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Man, 68, Hit With Several Drug Charges

fiscated three vehicles and more than $1,000 in cash. Police alleged that Woodland was selling drugs Investigators with out of the residence for cash the countys vice/narcotbut also trading the pills for ics unit say a 68-year-old sex. man sold drugs out of a Moreover, detectives alGreat Mills home, and leged that the vehicles Woodas a results they and have land possessed had registraarrested and charged tions using the names of dead him. people that he used to conDetectives began ceal his actual ownership. their investigation into He doesnt want to Michael Hawthorne Michael Hawthorne Woodland show that he has assets, said Woodland when they found that a female inmate at the county Vice/Narcotics commander Capt. Daniel detention center who was on work release Alioto. And we know he has an abunwas visiting his home in violation of her dance of fines through the Motor Vehicle Administration. release terms. Woodland was also receiving state A search and seizure warrant was executed by police and they alleged they and federal welfare subsidies that detecfound morphine, hydrocodone and mari- tives are trying to cutoff by informing the juana. They also found firearms and con- welfare agencies, police said. By Guy Leonard Staff Writer It included subsistence for disability, health care and housing, Alioto said. Detectives also believe the female inmate would take narcotics that she allegedly received from Woodland and attempt to smuggle them back into the county detention center when she returned from work release. Alioto said that the name of the suspect would not be released until she is charged. Detectives believe that she provided pills to two other inmates. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Sheriffs deputies have arrested a program manager at Naval Air Station Patuxent River for allegedly exposing himself to two juveniles more than a week ago. Allan Nelson, 49, faces two counts of indecent exposure after the two wit- Allan Nelson nesses told police that he exposed himself to them Aug. 16. Nelson initially denied exposing himself, charging documents stated, but later told police he may have exposed himself inadvertently by moving his shorts to the side to scratch himself. This depiction is consistent with the juveniles observations, Det. Cpl. William Raddatz wrote in charging documents. Charging documents went on to state that four other juvenile witnesses told police that they had seen Nelson urinate in front of them during the last three years. Those juveniles said that this happened after Nelson noticed that they were in the area, charging papers said. Nelson was arrested Aug. 24 but was released on personal recognizance by a court commissioner. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Alex Panos Staff Writer St. Marys Hospital Foundation recently awarded nine scholarships to future MedStar St. Marys Hospital healthcare providers. Each scholarships monetary value is equivalent to the cost of obtaining an Associates Degree from College of Southern Maryland, according to foundation President Jennifer Blake. It covers payment of tuition, books and fees associated with the degree or certification. Recipients of the funds will use the scholarships to pursue degrees in health care such as nursing, radiography and bioengineering. Then upon graduation, Blake said a job will be waiting for them. In order to receive the scholarship, students made a post-graduation two-year commitment to work at St. Marys Hospital. We make it work (for them) and then they give back, Blake said, explaining that they determine how many scholarships to award each year based on the advice of MedStars human resources department. As the regions population swells and baby boomers near retirement, the need for quality healthcare services has also increased, a press release from MedStar St. Marys Hospital states. Applicants were chosen based on grade point average, submitted essays, career intentions and the health field they chose to go in to. While going through the interview process, Blake noticed the recipients share a number of qualities. They are all go-getters, very driven and community responsible, Blake said, adding they are also spot-on students who bring the whole package. Theyve accomplished so much already, Blake contin-

From left is Jessica Peters, California Radiography; Carolyn Davis, Hollywood Nursing; Jocelyn Peissner, Mechanicsville Nursing; Jacquelyn Weber, Great Mills Bioengineering; Jocelyn Baker, Hollywood Nursing; Erika Groves, Mechanicsville Nursing; Christine Youmans, Hughesville Nursing; and Allison Jerez, Great Mills Radiography. Not pictured, Caroline Carrico, Mechanicsville Physical Therapy.

ued, Theyre focused and know what they want theyre Renaissance women. The foundation has been giving out the scholarships since 2001, because of the need the hospital had at the time for increasing its nursing staff. Money is raised through fundraising events such as The

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By Alex Panos Staff Writer Volunteers continued working on manmade reef balls Wednesday that will eventually be placed in St. Marys River at St. Marys College of Maryland to provide a habitat for the rivers oyster population. It will be the first time artificial reef balls are released in the area, according to Tom Zolper, Chesapeake Bay Foundations Maryland Communications Coordinator. Reef balls are the worlds leading artificial reef module. They are made out of concrete from easy to use, portable fiberglass molds, according to reefball.org. Additionally, all reef balls are engineered to last over 500 years, and have been tested in wave tanks to ensure they do not overturn once deployed. They are the simply the safest and most effective way to create sustainable marine reef habitat, the website states. There were 120 concrete mini-bay balls constructed in Shady Side on Wednesday, and the group plans to build 500 mini-bay balls before eventually sinking them into the river on Oct. 13, Zolper said. The balls are expected to provide a habitat for fish and other marine life. Theres also a decent chance that oyster larvae will naturally attach themselves to these concrete balls and start to colonize the site, Zolper said. more reefs throughout the region. Reefball.org says reef balls are designed to optimize protective void spaces for animals and feature a rough surface to promote coral settlement. Holes are placed in the reef balls to create whirlpools which bring nutrients to plants and animals on the reef, in order to promote the continuation of healthy marine life. The website states it is easier to save ocean reef ecosystems than it is to rehabilitate them. The Reef Ball Foundation has deployed over 500,000 reef balls reaching more than 70 countries around the world. Additional projects the foundation conducts includes estuary restoration, designing artificial reefs, ground breaking coral propagation and planting systems, red mangrove plantings and erosion control. This a collaborative project being completed on by the college, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, St. Marys River Watershed Association and the Rotary Clubs of Maryland. Puttock said the community is welcome to join the cause by getting involved making reef balls from Sept. 10-12. Email christopher.puttock@gmail.com for information on how to sign up and volunteer or view their Facebook page at St. Marys River Oyster Reef Project. alexpanos@countytimes.net

Volunteers build reef balls, which are hollow, concrete spheres that will provide habitat for fish and other aquatic life. Volunteers from various Rotary clubs, St. Marys College, the St. Marys Watershed Association and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), will build 500 such balls, and create an artificial reef in the St. Marys River near the college. The building started Wednesday in Shady Side at CBFs Oyster Restoration Center.

The reef balls are going to be released at the college because that area of St. Marys River has been designated a Natural Resource Sanctuary, said Chris Puttock of Rotary Environmental Committee. The proximity of the new reef balls to the college is also ideal because of the stu-

dent involvement anticipated. As the project progresses, students will be largely involved with monitoring the growth of oysters and measuring changes in water quality, Puttock said. Long-term, Puttock said the Rotary plans to use lessons learned to develop

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Roads Are Deadly Places in Southern Maryland

hours many are commuting home from work. And the numbers of people who commute on county roads each day is just as substantial with about 32,000 drivers or nearly one-third the entire population for the whole of St. Marys, according to sheriffs office data. Cameron said that traffic safety is one of the top priorities of his agencies, though many times it is not for motorists, especially the ones his deputies pull over. The invariable question we get is Dont you have anything better to do? Cameron said. And the answer is no. Cameron said the sheer death toll from traffic accidents makes traffic enforcement so important. The problem is that with resources and manpower that is already taxed heavily, there is only so much deputies or state troopers can do. His office alone deals with 10 collisions a day on county roads, Cameron said, and Lt. Mike Thompson, commander of the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack said his troopers have already investigated 429 collisions so far this year. Last year troopers investigated 724 motor vehicle conditions, stopped 25,395 cars and took 330 intoxicated drivers off St. Marys County roads. The key, law officers say, is for drivers to simply be more responsible and civil in their driving habits. Paying attention and driving defensively are also major factors in avoiding potentially fatal collisions, Bellevoine said. Folks just dont pay attention, Bellevoine said. Of the 34 fatal collisions [in the

There have been 10 fatal motor vehicle crashes so far in St. Marys County this year, averaging more than one death a month. In neighboring Calvert County, there have been just five traffic fatalities this year, but the last two happened just about a week apart; the first with a young man being killed when he was sitting outside a car window when it overturned on him and the second when a motorcycle driver lost control and collided with a Calvert Sheriffs Office vehicle. In St. Marys, two people, one a 17-year-old boy and the other a 26-year-old woman, were killed recently within just days of each other. Local law enforcement leaders say that the lethality is staggering and so is the apparent lack of concern from the public. I cant believe theres not a hue and cry about this, said St. Marys Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron as he reviewed the statistics on fatal crashes. What if we had this many homicides? Homicides are a rarity here, often no more than one or two a year, but law officers have taken notice of the continual loss of life on the countys highways. Last year there were 15 total fatalities on county roads when cases from both the sheriffs office and the Maryland State Police are added up. There were 12 in 2010 and 16 and 2009, records show. Sheriffs Office Lt. Ted Bellevoine, a patrol supervisor and supervisor of crash reconstructions, said that crash deaths dont attract nearly the attention that homicides do but the loss of life is still just as tragic. We have researched this ad nauseum, Bellevoine told The County Times. In motor vehicle collisions weve killed more people than any other form of unnatural death. And they arent occurring during the night time, its during the day. Records show that a three-hour window from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. is when most fatal crashes occur here; Cameron said that the peak time for that window is just 30 minutes between 5:30 and 6 p.m. That corresponds directly with the

last three full calendar years] most were because of failure to remain in a single lane. Sheriffs office statistics show that 64 percent of the primary causes of wrecks rest with failure to stay in one lane and failing to yield the right of way. Bellevoine continued by saying 67 percent of secondary causes involve failing to provide full attention to driving and speeding. Alcohol does not factor in as much as some might expect, he said. Its not turning out to be that, Bellevoine said. One of the major causes of collisions, he said, is drivers preparing to make turns but not waiting until the road to their left or right is clear, instead trying to rush their turn as traffic is oncoming. Roads were designed by engineers to

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Morgan suffered a traumatic brain injury and her husband and family have struggled with the pain of both seeing her injured and the long, uncertain road to recovery. Morgan said commuting to Patuxent River Naval Air Station every day reminds him of the dangers of local commuting. We have a growing problem here with speeding and a total lack of paying attention, Morgan said. That Gate No. 1 to Route 4 drag strip is impossible. You drive it everyday and you shudder at what people do, he said. Speeding, driving too close to other cars, cutting off motorists and routinely running red lights are just some of the behavior found on Route 235 every day, not to mention a lack of concern for the safety of others, Morgan said. I dont think people want to stop and think, Morgan said. Why do you have 10 accidents a day on a stretch of road that is a few miles long at the most? Other people are suffering because of a lack of traffic safety, he said. Thompson said that ultimately, citizens will have to take responsibility for staying safe on the roads. Society is going to have to take it upon themselves to take a deep breath and slow down. guyleonard@countytimes.net

keep us safe not to see if we can make it, Bellevoine said. Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans said that excessive drinking combined with ever-present inattentive driving seem to be constant factors in fatal crashes. It seems like failure to yield, inattention and alcohol are our biggest problems, Evans said. Weve been doing a lot of speed traps [and other traffic enforcement] and it seems to be working. But five deaths is too many. Calvert is already approaching the level of eight traffic deaths for last year and is even closer to the total of seven deaths recorded in 2011. Lt. Randy Stephens, commander of the Prince Frederick Maryland State Police barrack, said that policing for traffic safety is difficult. Theyre [traffic fatalities] so sporadic, we cant pin it down to one intersection or one area, Stephens said. But we try to place special emphasis on motorcycles and young teens.

In the summertime, Stephens said, motorcycles are seen in greater numbers on the roads and teens are at greater risks in virtually all traffic situations. Cameron said he believes the community does not express much concern over fatal collisions because there is no overt intent as would be found in a homicide, but the circumstances are not so simple. Drivers who caused crashes did so because they were inattentive, he said, or worse were malicious by being aggressive. For an accident to occur there has to be an at-fault person and a person who was not at fault, Cameron said. Theres a lack of civility on the roadway. St. Marys County Commissioner Todd Morgan knows about the grief that can come from having a loved one severely hurt in a catastrophic wreck. Just last summer his wife was struck by the driver of a truck that ran a red traffic signal at Millstone Landing Road and Route 235. Though she was not killed, Maria

For an accident to occur there has to be an at-fault person and a person who was not at fault. Theres a lack of civility on the roadway.
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Last month I talk about gumption. A few days ago our youngest daughter posted an essay to her blog about hustle. Its worth a read at claraschaller.com Last week we carried her to college. Our baby is now out of the household and starting her adult life. We are now empty nesters. Turn the page. Also last week we lost a stalwart of this community in Senator J. Frank Raley. He had gumption, hustle, and many more qualities, much of which was shared in the local media. I hope you continue to learn about Senator Raley, and all he did for the County, tri-county, and state of Maryland. Architect has been an oft-used descriptor for J. Frank. He was a visionary, he was deliberate, be was a politician by title but not by practice, he was prolific in thought, words, and action, and he was tireless. He was a planner in a community that needed one. In a word he was a leader. When I started my job as director of the development arm of county government, a position created some 50 years ago by another visionary, Arthur Buck Briscoe, I was scheduled to meet with many community leaders and organizations our office worked with. The Chamber, the Navy, School System, Higher Education, Navy Alliance, Pax Partnership, and others. One individual scheduled a lunch with me, on his own. My assistant made sure I knew this and treated this meeting as a priority in my visit schedule. That person was J. Frank Raley. I had met Senator Raley a few times at functions, but did not know him. I held him in the highest regard, in similar fashion as Buck Briscoe, who I did know. When it came time for the lunch meeting his assistant instructed me to pick him up at his insurance office. I was humbled. We drove to his favorite lunch spot, the Tides. I was humbled more. After finding a table and a few minutes of settling in, Senator Raley asked me a question I will never forget. He said, So whats your plan? Caught off-guard I said something like excuse me, sir, what do you mean? He repeated without pause, Whats your plan, what do you intend to do? My humility

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turned to anxiety as I was not ready for such a direct question. I was into the job but a few weeks, had a couple of these meetings behind me, and for the most part I was asking the questions about what others did. Here was a senior official looking eyeball to eyeball at me with deliberation. Turns out this was patented J. Frank Raley. He told me this was a tradition with all new development directors, base commanders, and other community leaders. J. Frank took it upon himself to personally meet each and every one, and Im sure ask them, Whats your plan? We went on to have a great lunch meeting. I learned much about him, his time in the state legislature, slot machines and the Navy, the Potomac River wars, baseball, hunting and fishing, etc. In turn, he learned I was also a county boy from a small family business who grew up around the water. By the way, I did answer his question. I said that I was quickly learning the job, and my plan was to continue the legacy started by Buck Briscoe. Essentially, to make St. Marys County a more desirable place to live, work, and visit. He seemed to like the answer, and said he thought Id do fine. I came away from that lunch meeting with a bit of his deliberation. I took the job that much more seriously as my role seemed to really matter. I held a respected position in the community. I would continue to see J. Frank, an active member of the Navy Alliance among other activities. Over time I would learn about the leadership role he played in the Alliance, and in practically everything. His presence was felt everywhere he travelled. Most importantly, his personal attention paid to so many individuals like me endures and gives us hope that his vision will continue to be realized. In the spirit of Senator J. Frank Raley, Jr., turn the page without hesitation and with deliberation. Full steam ahead! Bob Schaller, Ph.D Leonardtown, MD

To The Uninformed American

I cannot believe how uninformed the American public is! I grew up in the 40s and 50s era where the American public was strong and well informed because radio and TV news reports were complete and pretty much fact. This is not the case today. With all the information available on the Internet and public radio, not being informed borders on stupidity. The complacency and well, I dont care attitude is going to cost you dearly. The lack of not being a student of history is the problem. If you go back and look how Hitler, Stalin and many of the other dictators started, you can see clearly that the same seizure of power is taking place in Washington, D.C. If you believe our president is doing something good, you are sadly mistaken! President Barack Obama is very clearly a socialist and is implementing social policies. His goal is to change the USA into the USSP (United States Socialist Republic). He is succeeding very well, slowly but surely taking away on freedom at a time. Are you aware that a gentleman in Phoenix was arrested for holding bible classes in his home for a group of children? The authorities stated a conflict with zoning laws. How about a decorated war hero being restricted from addressing a group or children after this had been approved by his Commanding Officer! Again, religious conflicts were stated. You probably have not heard of this because our news media failed to report it. Therein lies another problem; if you only listen to the TV news, you are missing half of what is going on. They are so biased its unbelievable. Check the Internet or public radio for facts. These freedoms were guaranteed in our Constitution, but not now. Even our Supreme Court has failed to support the Constitution by nit picking at specific wording and claiming it means something else. Do they really believe that most of the public are that stupid? If you are a Christian or have any religious affiliation, wake up and smell the coffee, you are loosing ground quite rapidly. Our President and many of his Democratic followers need to be stopped. I was rather surprised when talking to several people my age who were considering taking up arms and marching on Washington to indicate they mean business. The Tea Parties and other public protests just dont seem to have taken any affect. The politicians are not listening to us and, for that reason; it is time to pump the cesspool in Washington. Elect all new representatives, regardless of party. You should also be informed that the President is not performing his acts of socialism by himself. He is being backed by the New World Order (NWO) an organization with many rich and powerful members. Their goal is to take over every country on planet Earth and they alone shall determine what is right and what is wrong. Even our Democratic party has aligned itself with several foreign Socialist parties. Why bother with the term Democrat? They no longer exist. The party has been taken over by liberal socialists. When I hear many people speaking about the upcoming election, many state I vote Democratic. How is that for blind ignorance? A vote for Adolph Hitler simply because he is a Democrat? Political party means absolutely nothing. You should vote for a person with high principals, good moral character and a strong supporter of our Constitution and all of its amendments. Many Americans had better think twice about the upcoming election. Check all the facts and become informed on issues. Pay careful attention to what is going on and if it isnt right, together as a force lets make it right. It has been stated that if the upcoming election goes for the Democrats, there may not be any further elections in 2016. You will be under a dictatorship rule. As much as this sounds ridiculous, it may well be true! Become informed and be careful how you vote! When reading this article, you may think, Oh, he is just another brain washed radical trouble maker. I assure you I am not. I am an America and proud to be one. I firmly believe in the principals our founding fathers established. I am a conservative and spent 21 years in the armed forces in defense of this country through two wars. I am still in defense of this country writing this and there are no statements in this article that I cannot prove or show source of origin. Open your mind and search for the truth. You wont believe what is going on in this country and not being reported by the news media. Tom Julien Charlotte Hall, MD

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We asked Bob Schaller, a long-time small business and buy local advocate and professor of economics, to explain why shopping locally makes a difference. It's all about jobs. Jobs create income, which creates spending, which creates more jobs and more spending. It's the Keynesian multiplier effect. The dollar you spend creates a job (or small portion of one) wherever you spend it. Once the pump is primed the engine starts to run. It accelerates if given more fuel (spending). So wherever your dollar goes, jobs will follow. Why are China, India and other rapidly-industrializing economies growing so quickly? By-and-large, western economies like ours are spending our dollars there, creating jobs at a break-neck pace, which creates income, spending, on-and-on, raising their standard of living, and in turn raising their organic economy. Again, it's about jobs. Translate this basic market economic practice to Southern Maryland, or Anywhere, USA. A dollar spent at the local farmer's market tells that farmer to grow more. Spending your cash locally has benefits beyond job creation and sustainability, like the satisfaction of knowing the one offering the service or product is a friend, a neighbor or fellow citizen sharing the same aspirations of building a strong, connected community. Often, they go the extra mile when it comes to customer service or quality to earn your business. While big-box stores and national restaurant chains have their place in the grand scheme of things, so do the mom-and-pops. So, consider that Keynesian multiplier effect when you craft your next shopping list and find out about the many great, locally-owned businesses right here in your county.

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Stronger Local Economies Buying local strengthens your regional economy and supports endangered family farms. Buying local food keeps your dollars circulating in your community and increases local food security. Getting to know the farmers who grow your food builds relationships based on understanding and trust, the foundation of strong communities. With each local food purchase, you ensure that more of your money spent on food goes directly to local farmers. Protected Land and Open Space Buying local protects Open Space and Farmland. Keeping local farms economically viable is critical to preserving the beautiful landscapes you see in the rural agricultural areas known as foodsheds surrounding towns and urban centers. Buying local food helps to make farming more profitable and selling farmland for development less attractive, ensuring that this farmland is secure well into the future. Consumers Want Local Foods Across America, interest in buying fresh, local food is gaining momentum. Recent market studies document this trend, indicating that over 70% of Americans are willing to pay more for locally grown foods. A North Carolina Study found that 81% of produce shoppers in the region rate grown locally as the most important quality they look for.

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Fall Buy Local

Farms Needed for Annual Fall Festival

The Calvert County Agriculture Commission invites farmers to participate in the Fall Farm Festival. On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20-21, from 11 a.m. 5 p.m. The Calvert County Fall Farm Festival attracts visitors from around the metropolitan area for a fun-filled family event. The farm festival serves as a way to showcase our agricultural community and heritage. If you dont have ample parking for visitors on your farm, you can still participate in the festival. Spider Hall Farm, an annual festival participant, has invited local farms to promote themselves during the festival by setting up a booth/tent or sponsoring an activity at Spider Hall Farm in Prince Frederick. Farmers who would like to participate are encouraged to contact the Calvert County Department of Economic Development at 410-535-4583 or email ashworjs@co.cal.md.us. Brochures for the event, including a map and directions to participating farms, will be available locally at county libraries and community and visitor centers. The objective of the event is to promote Calvert County farms by sponsoring a weekend tourism event to increase awareness and educate the public about farming in Calvert and inform consumers about our agricultural heritage and what products are available at local farms. The county will produce a farm festival tri-fold brochure with input from farm participants to be distributed throughout the county. Copies will be provided to participants for display at their farms and information will be included on www.calver-

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Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) will hold an informational webinar for information about the Kathleen A. P. Mathias Agriculture Energy Efficiency Grant Program. The online event will be held Friday, Sept. 7 at 1:30 p.m. For an invitation, email Dean Fisher at dfisher@ energy.state.md.us. The Kathleen A. P. Mathias Agriculture Energy Efficiency Program (Mathias Ag Program), provides grants up to 75 percent of cost to farms/businesses in the agriculture sector for energy efficiency upgrades, after all other incentives have been applied. MEA is supporting showcase energy efficiency projects in the agriculture sector. Through the Mathias Ag Program, MEA will distribute grants ranging from $25,000 to $200,000 to assist with the costs of installing eligible energy efficiency technologies. The measures must enable a minimum 15 percent energy savings in the buildings or areas where they are installed. MEA will showcase these projects as case studies within the agriculture sector. MEA will award at least $600,000 in grants funded through the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) Better Buildings program in autumn 2012, and anticipates granting 10-15 awards for this one-time program. Under the rules of the federal funds, all projects must be completed by April 1, 2013 and invoiced by May 1, 2013. This program is dedicated to the memory of Kathleen Arlee Kathy Petry Mathias, of Ocean City, who passed away Aug. 15, 2011 after a battle with cancer. The wife of Maryland State Senator James N. Mathias Jr., Kathy was an inexhaustible advocate for Marylands Eastern Shore and its farming community. Farms and businesses in the agriculture sector may apply. Examples include dairy, orchard, poultry/egg, greenhouse, vegetable, animal, vineyard, grain dryer, processor, sawmill, and aquaculture. If you are uncertain about your eligibility, call EnSave at (800) 732-1399 to see if you meet the definition. Completed upgrades must be estimated to achieve at least 15 percent energy savings for that treated/upgraded space whether it is the whole building, particular units, or common areas (see Application Information Q&A question one). Eligible projects include: Insulation Ventilation Lighting Motors and VSDs Irrigation Refrigeration HVAC upgrades For a complete list, refer to the List of Approved Measures on the Mathias Ag Program application form. Awardees (successful applicants) must cover at least 25 percent of the net project cost after all grants and incentives from other sources have been applied. All projects will need to comply with DOE and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) program special terms and conditions. For more information, and instructions on applying, see energy. maryland.gov/Business/mathiasag/index.html#goals

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Fall Buy Local

Lusby Retailers Urge Residents to Buy Local

Retailers have been hit harder than most by the economic downturn, and one strategy that store owners in Lusby are devising to keep moving forward is a buy local campaign. A lot of businesses are struggling, said Nance Pretto Simmons, owner of the Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins stores in the Lusby Town Square. If everyone dedicated just 10 percent of what they would normally spend somewhere else, it could make a big difference to local businesses, she said. Simmons heads the Lusby Business Association, which represents merchants in the four shopping centers near the intersection of H.G. Trueman Road (Route 765) and Rousby Hall Road (Route 760). The group, which now numbers more than 20 businesses, started as a way to promote businesses near the intersection, which is a short distance east of Route 2/4. We dont have the visibility that Solomons, Dunkirk and Prince Frederick have from Route 4, Simmons said. The centers are Lusby Town Center (anchored by Food Lion), Lusby Commons (anchored by Giant), Lusby Town Square (Jake and Als chophouse) and Lusby Hills (Walgreens.) Also in the area are various medical offices, shops and gas stations. Simmons hopes that people will consider changing some of their shopping habits to integrate the Lusby shopping centers. People are creatures of habit and I understand they have to travel for some things, said Simmons, adding that she hopes residents will rethink some of those habits and buy what they can locally.
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Keeping it Local Fall Calendar

Park Rock Fest 2012 Sept 1-2, Great Mills, MD Park Rock Fest 2012 is the place to be on Saturday, Sept. 1stand Sunday, Sept. 2, at the Chancellors Run Regional Park in Great Mills, MD. Come celebrate the 10th annual Park Rock Fest produced by the Power Jam Music Alliance Inc. and sponsored by St. Marys County and the Maryland State Arts Council. There will be more than 75 bands performing on one of four concurrent music venues; two of which have two stages for non-stop music! The stages feature Pop, Punk, Emo, Screamo, Hard Rock, Alternative, Inde, Acoustic, Electronic, R&B, Hardcore, Metalcore, Metal, Death metal, Melodic Metal, Fantasy Metal and Hip-Hop. The Park Rock Fest also features a food court, market place and community center. The gates open at 11 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.. A special free pre-fest concert will be held on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Back for a second year is a huge carnival with rides and games. The carnival access is free and will operate on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All ages are welcome. Park Rock Fest is drug free, alcohol free, and an obscenity free event. For further information go to www.PARKROCK. com or call 240-925-8659 <tel:240-925-8659> . St. Peter Claver Church Pre-Labor Day Dinner and Festival Sept. 2, St. Inigoes, MD This is our Annual Fundraiser. Dinners will be served from 12:30 p.m. and our menu is: Crab Cakes, Fries or Baked Chicken, Roast Beef, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Steamed Cabbage, Pickled Beets, Ice Tea, and Rolls. Baked goods table available for purchase. Vendors and all day entertainment and activities for the whole family! Antique Cars Show, Line Dancing, Silent Auction, Bingo, Moonbounce, Face painting. Live Performances by: Stacy Lattisaw Jackson, The Gospel Persuaders and the Soulful Journey. Come one, Come all! Fall Follies on the Square Sept. 8, Leonardtown Square Mark your calendars now for a fun time at Fall Follies on the Square, Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find hand-crafted items of all kinds: jewelry, woodworking, baskets, hand-sewn items, hand-painted pieces, and more! Also, temporary glitter body art will be available in the afternoon. New this year is the classic rock n roll band GeeZer in the Square from 1 to 3 p.m. If you would like to participate in the Fall Follies Craft Show, you can get more information on their website: www.craftguildshop.com. Or you can call 301-997-1644 or e-mail craftguildshop@verizon.net. The 1812 Fair and Reenactment Sept. 22, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum Step back in time with Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM) as they host a new twist on an old favorite, The 1812 Fair and Reenactment on Sept. 22, from 10am-5pm. fair.somd.com. The St. Marys County Fair is produced by the volunteer St. Marys County Fair Association Inc.

Calvert County Fair Sept. 26-30, Barstow, MD Learn about the rich legacy of rural and agricultural America at the Calvert County Fair.. Enjoy exhibits, entertainment, food, rides and farm animals. Admission is $5 for adults 12 and over, and 11 & under is free. See www.calvertcountyfair.com for more information and a full schedule. Riverside WineFest Oct. 6-7, Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, MD Celebrating the best of Maryland in the breathtaking setting of this National Historic Landmark. Over 20 wineries attended last year. Live music, free mini tours of the 1703 Plantation House and Slave Cabin, artisans, demonstrations, exhibits, childrens activities, and fine foods for purchase. Discount tickets available online only. See www.sotterley.org for more information. Sportsmans Bash Oct. 6, North Beach VFD The Sportsmans Bash is being held at North Beach Volunteer Fire Department at 12 p.m. Oct. 6. A $45 donation for admittance includes food, beverages and a raffle ticket. Main ticket gives a chance to win 28 Guns, 2 ATVS, and cash. Additional raffles and drawings will be available throughout the event at additional cost. Winners of ATVs are responsible for taxes and title fees. Winner need not be present to win. Gun winners must pass Federal Insta-check to receive gun. Tickets available at the North Beach VFD, Tylers Tackle, Rons Bay Pro Shop. For more info see www.northbeachfire.com. American Indian Heritage Day Oct. 13, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum A day to celebrate and learn. Join us at 11 a.m. as we experience and discover the knowledge and traditions of Americas first culture. There will be people teaching and demonstrating crafts and skills, with fun things to watch and do and learn. All Ages, No Fee. Annual Apple Festival Oct. 14, Chaptico, MD Our Lady of the Wayside will hold its annual Apple festival on Sunday, Oct. 14 from 12 to 5 pm. In Loretto Hall. There will be food, desserts, apple and fall products for sale, face painting, pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, and live music. In lieu of an entrance fee, Our Lady of the Waysides Works of Mercy will accept donations or nonperishable food itmes for the Our Lady of the Waysides Food Pantry. For more information please contact Brenda Russell at rsbrssll@aol.com or at 301-247-1871.

Re-enactors will commemorate the Battle of St. Leonard Creek, which was the largest naval engagement in Marylands history. Spectators will enjoy period-camp life, skirmishes, and tactical demonstrations. Battle demonstrations will take place at 11:30 and 3:30. There will be period dance lessons, spinning, weaving, sewing, knot tying, blacksmith demonstrations, an 1800s fashion talk, and much more. Childrens games and activities will be available for all. The event features something for everyone as adults can enjoy a warm meal with a cold drink while kids play the game of graces or rounders and make a corn husk doll. Music, theatre and dance performances as well as cooking and fashion demonstrations will be available all day long. The entrance fee is $3 per person or $10 per car. After a long day on the battlefield, join JPPM for Tavern Night from 6 pm 10 pm! Live music performed by Ships Company will complement the tavern atmosphere. Beer, wine, and food will be available for purchase. Entrance to Tavern Night is $10 per person, $8 for Friends or guests in period costume. All proceeds will support educational programming at JPPM. For more information, call 410-586-8501 or visit www. jefpat.org. St. Marys County Fair Sept. 20-23, Leonardtown, MD The 66th Annual St. Marys County Fair will have food, games, and fun for everyone! From Sept. 20 through 23, enjoy exhibits, livestock, horse pulls, carnival rides and games, food, a parade, demonstrations, and much more at the St. Marys County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown. The hours are as follows: Thursday, Sept. 20, 4 to 9 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Exhibit entry day is Wednesday Sept. 19, see the Fair Catalog for details. Catalogs will be available in the County Libraries in mid August. For more information visit www.smc-

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Fall Buy Local

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First Signs of Fall
By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer You know when fall is on the way. Is it because the first few leaves have begun to fall into the pool? Or because all the outdoor tables and chairs are covered with half-eaten nuts from the squirrels (how wasteful) or when you see an overly plump squirrel fattened from the aforementioned nuts stand with his front paws at the bottom of a tree looking wistfully upward? Well, yes it is all those things. But in St. Marys County it is the sighting of the first signs for fall bazaars, craft shows, and fall dinners. One of the first big fall events is the Fall Follies on the Square in Leonardtown hosted by The Crafts Guild of St. Marys on September 8th. Find hand-crafted items can be found of all kinds: jewelry, woodworking, baskets, hand-sewn items, hand-painted pieces, and more! Also, temporary glitter body art will be available in the afternoon. (Better than getting a permanent tattoo) New this year is the classic rocknroll band GeeZer in the Square from 1 to 3 p.m. The big fall events, of course, are the St. Marys County Fair, and A Taste of St. Marys in September, & St. Clements Islands Blessing of the Fleet, and The Oyster Festival in October. Those are favorites that I hope will never change only just keep getting better.

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The corn mazes have also either already started or will start. I think they are fun for all ages. I really love going in the farm store at The Woods Forrest Hall farm, cant beat their pies. The Bowles Farm and corn maze in Clements is another fun maze to visit with the family. I think Nancys, Farmers Daughters cupcake shop located on the farm will be open in a few weeks. Maybe she has a fat-free version this year for me. I believe the Church dinner circuit begins on September 9th at Holy Angels Church in Avenue with their seafood dinner. Our Fall Faire and dinner at Christ Church, Chaptico is on October 13th this year. We are bringing back some old traditional favorites and adding lots more family activities. The day after ours you have The Apple Festival at Our Lady of the Wayside Church also in Chaptico. In fact, no one even needs to cook any weekend from now to Christmas, a great church or group dinner can be found each weekend. All your Christmas presents can be bought from local sources. Do you know we have several new shops that opened in the last year? That must be a good sign for our economy. In Mechanicsville, there is a new multi-dealer antique shop that has opened on Old Village Road catty corner across from the fire house (those of you that remember where Gabes old shop was will know). On Route 5 there are two new shops: Two Peddlers and Wilma across from the Helen Post Office (look for the neat old

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By Alex Panos Staff Writer Chaney Enterprises concrete supplier celebrated 50 years in business Saturday with a festival featuring games, contests and even a zipline for customers and staff of the company to enjoy. According to Chaney Marketing Specialist Steve Tripp, the evening had an oldcountry feel to it by featuring a classic ice cream truck, carnival rides and an old fashioned pie-eating contest. Over the course of 50 years many things have changed at Chaney, he said, but the important attributes of the company have remained constant. Through the years Tripp attributes Chaneys success in large part to the companys ability to attract hard-working dedicated employees. Founder Eugene Babe Chaney had a knack for surrounding himself with good, hard-working people, Tripp said, and its a characteristic the company continues to possess today. Tripp believes because of this, the culture has a different feeling than that of their competitors. We have incredible people doing incredible things, Tripp said of the employees at Chaney, be it 50 years or one day of service. In addition to outstanding human capital, Chaney is also, according to Tripp, out in front because of their ability to embrace technology as a part of their business. The way Chaney utilizes technology, specifically computer technology, is second to none said Tripp, and the company has embraced computer technology unlike any of their competitors. Chaney has become such a landmark

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Helen Anthony, 99
Helen Seichepine Anthony, 99, of Summerfield, Florida formerly of California, Maryland died on August 22, 2012 at Hospice House of Summerfield, Florida surrounded by her loving daughters. Born September 11, 1912 in Leavenworth, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Edward Seichepine and Mary Seichepine. Helen moved to Lexington Park in 1947, residing in the well-known Flat Tops housing community until her family moved to Woodlawn Drive, Town Creek in 1955. She also lived in Greenview Knolls in Great Mills, Maryland following her husbands death and eight years in the Wildewood Retirement Community, California, MD before moving to Florida in 2010 to be near her daughters. She worked at the Indian Head Base for a short time before moving to St. Marys County in 1947. She started working at the Test Pilot School, NAS Patuxent River in 1948 as their Administrative Officer. While there, Helen made many lifelong friends, including some of the original Astronauts. She retired from that position in 1973. After retiring from the NAS, Patuxent River, she worked for James Dobry at the Greenview Knolls Construction Company, then to finally retire from Maryland Bank and Trust, California Branch, at the age of 88. She always enjoyed her life in St. Marys County. For many years she was involved in the many activities at the St. Marys County Commission on Aging. She even volunteered there for a few years. Helen enjoyed her card games, her favorite being pitch. While living in the Wildewood

Retirement Community, she made many friends and participated in their many activities and lived her life to the fullest. Helen was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for 70 years and one of the original members of the Catholic Daughters of America. She missed all her lifelong friends here in St. Marys County when she left for Florida and always considered St. Marys County as her real home. Helen is survived by her three devoted daughters, Marlene A. Hardman (David) of Florida, Charlaine J. Johnson (Murphy) of Florida and Delores C. Collum (Terry) of Hollywood, MD. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her loving husband Raymond Anthony, as well as two siblings, Florence Kelly and Marie Hauber. A memorial service will be conducted at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in the future; an announcement will appear in the local newspapers with the service date and time. A graveside service will follow the memorial service at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church cemetery. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

David Brown, 45
David Russ Brown, 45, of Valley Lee, MD, died on August 24, 2012 at his home. David was born on October 10, 1966 in Jacksonville, FL to Thomas Brown, Jr. of Leonardtown, MD

and Barbara (Fiore) Brown of Clovis, NM. David is a 1985 graduate of Great Mills High School. He was employed by Agape Auto Service as an office manager. David was passionate, jovial, and had a charismatic personality, and loved to spend his time surrounded by his family and friends. He particularly enjoyed playing with his nephews and niece. He was an avid animal lover, and often adopted stray cats. He also enjoyed landscaping, gardening, working-out, fishing, and golfing. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his brothers, Raymond Brown of Cedar Hill, TN and his identical twin, Daniel Brown and his wife Trina of California, MD; his grandfather, Elmer Fiore of St. Augustine, FL; his step-mother, Linda Brown of Leonardtown, MD, his step-sister, Carey Fowler and her husband Dwaine of Lexington Park, MD; his nephews, Christopher Brown, Justen Brown, Kailen Brown, and Thomas Fowler; his nieces, Nicole Brown and Taegan Fowler; his fianc, Pamela Riley, and her daughters, Angela Riley and Rebecca Riley. He is preceded in death by his son, David Russ Brown, Jr.; his grandparents, Thomas and Irene Brown, and Janet Fiore; and his stepsister, Wendy Denis. Family will receive friends for Davids Life Celebration on Thursday, August 30, 2012 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be held at 7 p.m. with Reverend Joe Orlando officiating. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys Animal Welfare League. P.O. Box 1232, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

loved playing cards, working on his car, being with his pets, crabbing, and hanging out with his friends. The family received friends on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 in the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating, and a Funeral Service followed. Interment followed in St. Johns Catholic Cemetery, Hollywood, MD. Pallbearers were; Ben Emory, Mike Emory, Grant Wallace, Cliff Wallace, C.W. Shaffer, and Joe Fearns. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Veterans Medical Hospital 50 Irving Street, Northwest. Washington, DC 20010.

James Hall, 71
James Carroll Hall, 71, of Lexington Park, MD, died on August 23, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family. James was born on October 14, 1940 in St. Louis, MO to the late Thomas and Helen Hall. On August 20, 1960, James married his beloved wife, Sarah Rebecca Weimer, in Norfolk, VA. They just celebrated 52 years of marriage. In 1957, James enlisted in the United States Navy, and served his country until his retirement in 1976. After retirement, he owned and operated Halls Pest Control in Callaway, MD. He was a member of Holy Face Catholic Church and a Fourth Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He became one of the Charter Members of the St. Maries Optimist when the club was established in 1976. Locally, he was also a member of the Moose Lodge and Elks Lodge. He enjoyed sports, especially pitching in the county softball leagues for many years. He loved to coach his children in sports, and later umpire. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially camping and family vacations. He was a very loving father and devoted husband. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Kimberly Cook (Robert) of Mechanicsville, MD, Lisa Ryznal (Robert) of Orange County, CA, Patrick Hall (Kellie) of Hollywood, MD and Melissa Hall (Sylke) of Clarkesville, MD, and his sister, Diane Kimball (Gary) of Jefferson, OR. He also has 10 grandchildren, and 3 greatgrandsons. His parents, and his brothers, Eugene Hall and Tilford Hall, precede him in death. Family received friends for James Life Celebration on Sunday, August 26, 2012, at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 with prayers celebrated by Reverend Joseph Calis followed by Military Honors. A Memorial Mass was held on Monday, August 27, 2012 at Holy Face Catholic Church, 20476 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634. Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Harold Emory, Jr., 61

Harold Haynes (Butch) Emory, Jr., 61, passed away peacefully at Veterans Medical Hospital, Washington, DC on August 22, 2012. Butch was born on November 7, 1950 at Patuxent Naval Hospital, Patuxent River, MD. He was the son of Virginia Marie Wilkinson of Hollywood, MD., the late Harold Haynes Emory, Sr., of Coalfield, Tenn., stepson of the late Benjamin Russell Wilkinson of Hollywood, MD. Butch was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie Emory who passed away on October 1, 1992, and whom he married in Hollywood, MD in April, 1986. Butch is survived by his son Eric Emory of Austin, Texas, siblings: Mary Fones (Kirk), Mickey Emory (Bobby), Cherrie Fearns (Joe, Chris Clark all of Hollywood, MD., Parran Wilkinson of Mechanicsville, MD., and 2 grandchildren Jackson & Jamie Emory. Butch graduated from Great Mills High School in 1969 and joined the United States Army from February, 1970 to September, 1971, serving in Fort Dixon, NJ and Vietnam. While serving in the United States Army, he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/60 Device, and Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ 2 Stars. After serving in the United Stated Army he worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Public Works, at Patuxent Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD, retiring in 1984. He was a lifelong resident of St. Marys County, and belonged to the Hollywood Moose Lodge in Hollywood, MD., and VFW in California, MD. Butch

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When tomorrow starts without me and I'm not here to see If the sun should rise and find your eyes filled with tears for me, I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today While thinking of the many things we didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you And each time you think of me, I know you'll miss me, too. But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand That Jesus came and called my name and took me by the hand, And said my place was ready in heaven far above And that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love. So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart For every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart.

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Annie Hill, 96
Annie Lee Hill, 96, of Avenue died August 22, 2012 at St. Mary's Nursing Center after a brief illness. Born February 15, 1916, in Alton, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. Pingleton and Elizabeth Clark Pingleton. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Wilmer Hill, sons, James W. (Billy) Hill and F. Desales Hill, son-in-law, Robert (Butch) Thompson, four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her children, Nancy Willis (Earl) of Waldorf, Myrtle Thompson of Bushwood, Clark Hill (Donna) of Cawtaba, NC, daughter-in-law, Margaret Hill of Kingman, AZ and Catherine (Kitty) Hill of Abell. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and her grandchildren. For many years she attended the Senior Centers and participated in the Water Aerobics Classes held at the college in Laplata. She worked as a senior companion and was always more than willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She enjoyed traveling and playing cards. She was a very dedicated member of the All Saints Episcopal Church where she attended for many years. "Miss Annie" as known by many, has touched many lives over the years and will be greatly missed. The family received friends on August 24, 2012 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, August 25, 2012 in All Saints Episcopal Church, Avenue, MD with Rev. Kathleen Price officiating. Interment followed in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers were Bobby Thompson, Randy Hill, Patrick Farr, Brian Hill, Ricky Farr and Joey Pingleton. Honorary pallbearers will be her great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD, 20650 or All Saints Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 307, Avenue, MD, 20609

tor at different county events. Mr. Lee worked with his father operating the family sawmill business located at laurel Grove, MD until his fathers death in 1968. He then partnered with his brother (Bobby) to open the business as Lee Brothers sawmill and logging operation. Mr. Lee can be seen demonstrating his sawmill skills in a locally made video Cecils Old Mill-a Step Back in time. He also had his own excavating business, which he enjoyed greatly. The family received friends on Sunday, August 26, 2012 with prayers recited in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, August 27, 2012 in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Mechanicsville, MD., with Pastor Ann Strickler. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Matthew G. Spalding, Timothy W. Glass, Kell Davis, Jay R. Long, Raymond E. Johnson, and William Clements. Contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O.Box 15 Mechanicsville, MD 20659, Mechanicsville Vol. fire Department P.O. Box 37 Mechanicsville, MD 20659, and or Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion Church road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.

Michael Picot, 71
Michael Anthony Emile Picot, formerly from Jersey, the Channel Islands, departed this world suddenly on August 13, 2012 while at his home in St. Inigoes Sunset Point at 71. Michael was a merchant marine before becoming a marketing manager for the Holiday Inn in The Bahamas, the Caribbean and then moving to Miami and co-owning his own advertising agency, eventually becoming a marketing consultant. After many years in Miami, he moved with his wife to Maryland to be near his wife's parents. Michael loved the water, particularly sailing, and he loved his home on My Way. Michael is survived by his Mother, Iris Picot and his brother's Barry, Tierry and sisters Maha Chohan, Gillian and Sue, as well as his three children Sarah Kirkby (Picot), Nicole Picot and Michael Picot, Jr., son in law Nigel Kirkby, two grandchildren Gareth and Tara Kirkby, nephews James Day, Stephen Picot and nieces Louise and Emily Picot and numerous friends. Michael was predeceased by his wife, Jane Picot (Cheeseman) early last year whom be loved dearly. At his request no service will be held. Condolences may be sent to his eldest daughter at P.O. Box F41779, Freeport, GB, Bahamas or email slkirkby@gmail.com and may also be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

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Joseph Franklin Evans, Sr.

September 1, 1939 November 5, 2010

Joseph Longacre, 72
Joseph Gregory Joe Longacre 72, of Lexington Park, MD, died on August 23, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born April 17, 1940 in Huntingtown, PA to the late Frederick Longacre and Coletta McCavitt. On July 9, 1966, Joe married his beloved wife, Margaret Wenghofer, at Sacred Heart Church in Lewistown, PA. They recently celebrated 46 blissful years of marriage. Joe retired from Carquest, where he worked as an automotive supply clerk. He had many hobbies, but particularly enjoyed reading, solving crossword puzzles and watching sports. He loved sports, especially baseball, football and golf. He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles football team and the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. Joes family was very important to him, and he loved spending time with them, especially his talks with his grandson Ryan about sports. He was affectionately known as Pappy by his family. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his children, Christine Griffith (Matt) of Langley, VA, Kathleen Kreps (Jeffrey) of Great Mills, MD, and Amy Gray (Richard) of Hollywood, MD; his grandchildren, Bethany Kreps, Taylor Boyd, Kyle Boyd, Ryan Gray, Sara Griffith, and Brandon Gray; his sisters, Jill Feagley (Jerry) of Alexandria, PA and Nora Helton (John) of Kelowna, BC (Canada); and his brother, Pete Longacre of Mount Union, PA. He is preceded in death by his parents. Family received friends for Joes Life Celebration on Monday, August 27, 2012, at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 with prayers recited by Deacon Joseph Lloyd at 7 PM. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

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Edward Newton Ike Lee, Jr., 83, of Mechanicsville, MD., Passed away on August 22, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 29, 1929 at Oakville, MD., he was the son of the late Myrtle Marie Curry Lee and Edward Newton Lee, Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife Ella Rosalie Rae Caywood Lee whom he married on July 7, 1956 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Laurel Grove, MD. He is survived by his daughters, Lyndall Faye Lee and Margorie Gail Lee Spalding; his grandson Matthew Gorden Spalding, his granddaughter Tara Brooke and her husband Timothy W. Glass, and his great granddaughter Addison Ella Glass. He is also survived by his brother John K. JK Lee and his sister-inlaws Mary C. Peggy Lee and Katherine E. Bean (George). Mr. Lee was preceded in death by his siblings; Bertha Russell, Mary Pilkerton, Helen Long and Robert Bobby Lee, all of Mechanicsville, MD. Mr. Lee was a lifelong resident of St. Marys County and attended Margaret Brent High School. He enjoyed traveling, dancing, bluegrass music, telling stories and a good joke. Mr. Lee was a former member of the Southern Maryland Antique Power Association and delighted in demonstrating his 1941 Frick Wheat Thresher and 1928 McCormick Deering Trac-

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By Alex Panos Staff Writer When Marine Lance Cpl. Caleb Getscher stepped on an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan last year,

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his life changed forever. On Saturday, he was joined by family and friends, the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity, state Delegates Johnny Wood and Tony ODonnell and County Commissioners Cindy Jones and Larry Jarboe among others, to celebrate the completion of accessibility renovations to his home on Chaptico Road to help him move more comfortably around the property. Getscher, 21, lost both legs and his left arm after the explosion on June 18, 2011. The house now features a handicap accessible garage with direct access to a bathroom, laundry room, and bedroom equipped with a large closet and exercise area. Getscher said it was great to see all the support and love from the community Saturday. People actually think about us, he said. The renovations took close to $150,000 to complete, including labor services and necessities such as electricity, plumbing and heating, according to Patuxent Habitat Executive Director Pamela Shubert. The Semper Fi fund contributed $40,000 to the cause and The Home Depot Foundation donated $10,000. The foundation wishes you many years of happiness in your new home, Janine Canty of the Semper Fi Fund told Getscher, who was surrounded by his wife and two daughters in their new garage. It was the first time the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity renovated a house, Shubert said. Normally, they build homes from scratch. During the blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony, many in attendance took the opportunity to personally thank Getscher for his service to the country. They changed a rule where old men that cant fit in their uniform anymore can salute, Delegate ODonnell said as he sa-

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us, Emily said. The renovations were designed by architect Eric Faughnan, though Emily did have an opportunity to make some suggestions and tell him what the family was looking for, and even incorporate some of her own style. Caleb Getschers two favorite additions to the house are the big bedroom to get some sleep in, and the new renovated back porch. Thats my smoking area, he said. alexpanos@countytimes.net

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SENIOR LIVING

St. Marys Department of Aging Programs and Activities

Intergenerational Day Celebration On Wednesday, September 5 at 11:15 a.m., the Garvey Senior Activity Center, with help from the Leonardtown branch of the St. Marys County Library, will celebrate the many contributions older adults make in the lives of children by hosting a Grandparents and Grandfriends celebration. Grandparents and Grandfriends (older adult friends and family) and preschool aged children are invited to the Garvey Senior Activity Center to participate in an interactive reading of The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster & Chris Raschka. After the reading, children and grandparents will make a craft together and enjoy a pizza party. Cost is $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for children. Advance registration is required. Call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050. Living Well Take Charge of Your Health The St. Marys County Department of Aging, along with St. Marys Hospital Health Connections is excited to offer a series of affordable workshops for people with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, heart disease, you name it! The workshop is for any person who has one or more chronic health conditions and who wants to learn to live more healthfully. It helps people learn everyday skills to manage chronic health symptoms and get the most out of life. Caregivers of a person with a chronic condition are also invited to attend. In the Living Well take Charge of Your Health Workshop, you will learn how to manage symptoms, communicate effectively with doctors, lessen frustration, fight fatigue, make daily tasks easier, and get more out of life.The workshop will be held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, September 4 through October 9 from 12:30 3:00 p.m. To ensure that you get the most out of the program, attendance is recommended at all six sessions. Registration is limited, so sign up now by calling 301.475.4200, ext. 1050. Trip to see Orioles Play Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, September 13; game time is 12:35 p.m. Pick-up in St. Marys County begins at 8:30 a.m. Forget driving and parking hassles, take a luxury bus to this game! Cost of $60 includes transportation, ticket, tip for the driver and snack on the bus. Your seat is reserved when your payment is received. Call Joyce at 301.737.5670, ext. 1656 for more information. The Big Kick Off On Thursday, September 6, at 11 a.m., a big kick off will get everyone ready for the first week of regular season NFL football at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Wear your favorite football teams colors or jerseys. Grease paint will be provided and a referee will be on hand. Fun snacks and beverages will be provided and the Redskin Rally football pool will return again with prizes for the winners. Enjoy a lunch of Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Italian Green Beans, and Tossed Salad with dressing, Dinner Roll and Pears. Make your lunch reservations before noon on Wednesday, September 5, by calling 301.475.4002, ext. 1001. The cost for lunch is by donation for seniors 60 and older; $5.50 for individuals under 60. Prepared by Paula Brunch On Monday, September 10, at noon, enjoy a brunch prepared by Paula at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Her specialty will be ham and cheese quiche, spinach salad with strawberries, baked Cheddar Pear, home fries and orange pineapple juice spritzer. The cost for lunch is by donation for seniors 60 and older; $5.50 for individuals under 60. Sign-up for Basics of Decorative Painting On Monday, September 10, at 1 p.m., learn the basics of decorative painting strokes and techniques at the Northern Senior Activity Center. The class will be 2 hours and run for four consecutive weeks. Cost is $20 which includes all shared supplies provided by the instructor. Payment is due at time of sign up, no later than Friday, September 7. Tips for painting on wood, papermache, ceramics, glass, metal, and canvas will be covered. Gain control of your brush while mastering the S, C, and Comma strokes. A list of required supplies is available. If interested, call the Northern Senior Activity Center at 301.475.4002, ext. 1001. Senior League Bowling to Resume September 13 is the start of the new bowling season. Meet at noon to discuss the bylaws for the year and then bowl for the rest of the afternoon. New bowlers and returning members interested in bowling either on a team or as a sub are asked to please call Shellie at 301.737.5670, ext. 1655. Diabetes Management Speaker Coming to Loffler Senior Activity Center Tina Leap from St. Marys Hospital Health Connections will be coming to the Loffler Senior Activity Center to discuss ways to stay healthy while dealing with diabetes on Friday, September 14 at 12:15 p.m. This presentation is free and walk-ins are welcome. We need to have at least 6 people signed up in order to hold this session. For more information, call 301.737.5670, ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk at the center to sign up.

Senior Forum with Maryland State Senator and Delegates

On Sept. 28, Maryland Senator Roy Dyson and Delegates John Bohanan, Jr. and Anthony ODonnell will visit St. Marys County to discuss various laws and related topics to the seniors of the community. Each speaker will speak for 15 minutes. The floor will then be opened to the audience for a question and answer session with the panel. This is a great opportunity for seniors to come out and address their issues, questions or concerns. Programs begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. Hosted by the Department of Aging & Human Services and Commission on Aging for St. Marys County. Reserve a seat by contacting Department of Aging and Human Services, at 301-475-4200, extension 1050.

Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001; Ridge Nutrition Site, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.

A Journey Through Time

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By Linda Reno Contributing Writer While we would like to believe our ancestors were all honorable, moral, and upstanding citizens, sometimes that just wasnt the case. They, like all of us, made mistakesthats what human beings do. Jesse C. Burroughs, farmer and teacher, was born about 1784 near Chaptico and was the son of Norman Burroughs (a Revolutionary War soldier) and his wife, Esther Turner Cartwright. In 1812 Jesse married Ann C. Morgan by whom he had five children. In 1819, Jesse was fined for playing cards on a Sunday. He petitioned Governor John Eager Howard and said that he has been fined by the St. Marys County court in the amount of $33.33 1/3 for violating the Sabbath. His defense

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was that it being on a Sunday next preceding, Christmas Day, which came on a Friday, he was under the impression that it being the second day after a usual holiday, his mind had dwelt on Christmas as a Sunday and thereby he was deluded. What? Regardless, Governor Howard granted his petition and the fine was cancelled. Ann (Morgan) Burroughs died prior to 1831 when Jesse married Susanna Cawood Burroughs, his third cousin. It was a rocky marriage, particularly since Jesse had a hankering for Susannas sister, Emeline Rebecca Burroughs. On April 12, 1836 Susanna filed charges against her husband alleging he had committed adultery with Emeline Rebecca Burroughs on or about January 13, 1835. He was found guilty and fined. In 1840 the couple was living apart, although next door to each other. In early 1841 Susanna sued Jesse for support for herself and their three little children. The court ordered that he pay Susanna $70 per year. There must have been an attempt at reconciliation as a fourth child was born in November of that year. In those days you didnt run off to a lawyer, file for

divorce and that was that. One or both parties had to petition the Legislature and in February 1842 Jesse did just that. The petition was denied. In 1845 Susanna went back to court and had the support order rescinded. The couple had reconciled and two more children were born to them, one in 1846 and another in 1851. Probably in an effort to escape local gossip, the family moved from Chaptico to Great Mills and lived there until Jesse died in 1863. Susanna returned to the Chaptico area where she died in 1894. Emeline Rebecca Burroughs disappears from the records, but I believe there was a child born from her affair with Jesse Burroughs. I think she was Emily A. Burroughs who was born October 13, 1835, nine months after the date Susanna alleged the affair took place. Emily is not listed in the 1850 census at all. In 1853 she married Thomas P. Clarke and they lived at Great Mills. In 1868 Susanna Burroughs and her children were named as tenants in common of 100 acres of Sanners Freehold. Emily wasnt named. Another one of those little mysteries that can drive a researcher crazy!

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Chopticon Senior Competes at State Fair

Christy Cusic, a senior at Chopticon High School, competed last week for the title of Miss Maryland Agriculture at the Maryland State Fair. She presented herself and St. Mary's County very well. She endured several days of interviews with agriculture professional answering questions with her knowledge of agriculture. At the end of the several-day event on Aug. 24, Christy gave a speech to the agriculture judges as well as the public attending about her knowledge and experience with agriculture and how she felt she would be a good choice to represent Maryland Agriculture. At the conclusion of her speech she received a sealed envelope with a agriculture related question. She opened the envelope and answered the question with a well-defined answer. Her question was pertaining to the equestrian community and how the Horse Science Camp she promotes benefited others. Her family, friends, school and community should be very proud of her accomplishment in being chosen to represent St. Mary's County in this Maryland State competition, a press release states. Although Christy did not win the competition in becoming Miss Maryland Agriculture for 2012, she was the Winner of "Promotional Display-Tourism". Each contestant in the competition was to create a display promoting their county in Maryland, the agriculture of their community and county attractions. The promotional display she designed, created and presented was voted as the winner and was remarked as the most outstanding exhibit that popped, catching the public's attention for Tourism. Her promotional display will be on view for the public during the 2012 Maryland State Fair, which ends Monday. She noted her successful accomplishment in the Graphic Communication program through St. Mary's County James Forrest Career Technology Center as an asset to her exhibit design and her knowledge of the agriculture gained through life experiences on the farm as an asset in her ability to present a promotional display that would catch the attention of the public.

Airport Receives Grant for Runway Extension

St. Marys County has received a $70,702 Federal Aviation Administration grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to acquire land to extend a runway at St. Marys County Regional Airport. The grant will allow the airport, which is operated by the St. Mary's County Board of County Commissioners, to buy more land to extend the approach to the runway, according to a press release from Sen. Ben Cardins office. The Airport also contains a helipad, which is used by the Maryland State Police. This grant ensures that St. Marys County Regional Airport continues to be a safe, dependable, and efficient airport for the traveling public, Cardin said in a release Wednesday announcing the grant. This runway extension will help St. Marys Airport meet federal safety standards and will help improve service at the airport.

First Friday Offers Folk Salad on the Square

The quaintest town in Southern Maryland is serving up good family entertainment again with an acoustic main dish consisting of The Folk Salad Trio during its monthly First Friday, Sept. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m., a press release states. Join the many Leonardtown Business Association merchants for a night of specials and music on the square. The Folk Salad Trio: Bob Augustine, Greg Penk and Deb Szymkowiak, has been serving up a variety of acoustic music, including folk, light rock, oldies, original and more since January 2009. Often compared to Peter, Paul and Mary, their vocal harmonies and upbeat stage presence have made them popular at many events and festivals in Southern Maryland. Other First Friday attractions include: The North End Gallery hosts a reception and features their new Exhibit Layers. The world around us is not one dimension but consists of many layers. We look about us through layers of light or layers of emotions, to name a few. There is texture to all we see. The Port of Leonardtown Winery welcomes artist Dean Souleles work, which spans from nature or portraiture, landscape or urban views. Dean will be at the Winery during their First Friday Wine, Cheese and Music reception. Live music with guitarist Richard Wagner at 5:30 p.m. Raw milk cheese samples from PA Bowen Farmstead. The Olde Towne Stitchery offers light refreshments and quilt binding and mitering demos. Good Earth Natural Foods hosts a meet and greet with the owner of Forever Eden, Wynne Briscoe. Wynne is a successful, local business owner committed to using 100 percent organic ingredients in her skin care and specialty products. First Friday entertainment on the Square is free; food, beverage, and merchandise are available for purchase. To learn more about First Fridays in Leonardtown, visit www.leonardtownfirstfridays.com, and Like The Folk Salad Trio on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ folk.salad.trio.

Kidney Transplant Clinic Available in St. Marys

Living with kidney disease doesnt have to be a lifelong scenario. Thanks to being a part of the system, MedStar St. Marys is pleased to now offer a MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute Clinic in Southern Maryland. This means area residents will no longer have to travel into the city we are bringing the services closer to your neighborhood, a hospital press release states. If you are living with kidney disease, we encourage you to make an appointment where a transplant coordinator, dietician, social worker and transplant specialty physician will meet with you to determine if a kidney transplant is right for you. A transplant coordinator will guide you throughout the process following your first appointment. You will undergo a series of tests, which can usually be performed right at MedStar St. Marys. When the full evaluation is complete, the transplant experts at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital will decide if you are suitable to be placed on the kidney transplant waiting list. Donor organ allocation is primarily based on time on the waiting list and blood type. If you have someone interested in donating a kidney to you, the team would be happy to discuss options and provide them with a thorough evaluation at a separate appointment. If you and your living donor are found suitable for transplant, the surgery can be scheduled at a time convenient for both of you, the release states. The Transplant Clinic is held monthly depending on demand at the St. Marys Medical Center at 37767 Market Drive, Charlotte Hall, Md. Call 202-444-3700 to register for the next clinic. Learn more about the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute at medstargeorgetown. org/kidney.

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cess. The project costs exceeded the grant, but a solicitation from local organizations successfully raised the funds needed. The Semper Fi Fund stepped in with a grant to complete the project. Our target goal is to complete at least one veteran home a month for the next year. Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is dedicating its participation in the program to Gary Senese of Compton, a Habitat volunteer and former Marine who died last year, Pamela Shubert, Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Executive Director, said in a press release. Patuxent Habitat for Humanity (PHH) can spend up to $15,000 per home on critical home repairs. The affiliate is accepting applications from low to moderate income veterans in St. Marys and Calvert Counties to participate in their Veterans Repairs Corps program, as well as accepting additional applications for assistance. What does a veteran need to do to participate in the Repair Corps program? Veterans who have received an honorable or general discharge are eligible to participate. As part of the process, the veteran must be able to provide discharge status certification. The veterans application will be reviewed through the Habitats selection process, as done with Habitat home applicants. Veterans that are residents of Calvert or St. Marys Counties that would like to be considered to participate in this program are encouraged call 301-863-6227 or 410-326-9050 or visit www. patuxenthabitat.org for more information.

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Adults can learn computer skills Lexington Park will offer basic computer classes at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays in September starting Sept. 4. The four basic classes covers introduction to computers, Windows, Internet and email. Registration is required for each class. One-on-one instruction including assistance with eReaders and downloading books is available at each branch. Storytimes to resume Evening storytime will be held at 6 p.m. at Lexington Park branch on Sept. 5 and at Charlotte Hall and Leonardtown branches on Sept. 6. Following storytime at both Charlotte Hall and Leonardtown will be LEGO fun at 6:30 p.m. Daytime storytimes will resume the week of Sept. 10 at all three branches. Days and times are posted on the librarys website. Starting Sept. 7, Stories and More will resume at Lexington Park branch. These are dropin storytimes conducted by St. Marys College students on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Opening reception planned for artist An opening reception for local artist Ruth Collins is scheduled September 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery. Her artwork which will be on display during September consists of landscapes and portraits in acrylic. Research paper basics offered Research Papers 101 which covers the basics of writing a college-level term paper is scheduled on Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Lexington Park library. This adult class will cover online research, print sources, library catalog, plagiarism/paraphrasing, citing sources, and formatting in Word. Registration is required. School resources to be presented Students and parents can learn about the resources and services the library provides to help with schoolwork at Back to School Night at Lexington Park branch on Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. and at Charlotte Hall branch on Sept. 20 at 6 p.m.

Habitat Expanding Veterans Repair Corps Program

The national expansion of the Repair Corps program is underway by the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity, Habitat for Humanity International and The Home Depot Foundation. A joint initiative to remodel and renovate homes across the country for U.S. military veterans and their families, the projects are possible by a $2.7 million donation from The Home Depot Foundation. The expanded Repair Corps Program will provide the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity with additional resources to repair the homes of veterans and their families. Applications for additional projects to benefit our veterans are currently being accepted. Team Depot volunteers will assist in making critical repairs to the homes of veterans and their families in St. Marys and Calvert counties. Repair Corps was established last year through a pilot program to provide needed home repairs for veterans, including insulation, weather stripping and accessibility features, such as wheelchair ramps and wider doorways. Larger repairs such as roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and structural improvements were also available. Partnering families agreed to repay a zero-interest loan that covers the repair costs, the payments from which are recycled into a revolving fund to assist more families in need of decent housing. The pilot phase of the Repair Corps Program helped many veterans, including Marine Lance Cpl. Caleb Getscher. Getscher, 21, was severely injured in Afghanistan on June 18, 2011 when he stepped on an IED. He is undergoing medical treatment and extensive rehabilitation at Bethesda Naval Hospital. The Veterans Repair Corps project retrofitted Calebs home for Caleb to enjoy mobility without significant limitations. Hours of volunteer labor from the Patuxent River Naval Air Station military personnel, led by Matt Kulp of Galaxy Homes, and many steadfast volunteers completed an addition onto the house to include a bathroom, living space and wheelchair ac-

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Thursday, Aug. 30
African American Civil War Memorial & Museum Sotterley Plantation Barn (44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood) 3 p.m. Sotterley Plantation is proud to partner with The Boeing Company in announcing the upcoming 2012 Speaker Series presentation entitled African American Civil War Memorial and Museum by Frank Smith, Ph.D. Fulfilling a lifelong dream to honor African Americans who fought for freedom as United States Colored Troops during the Civil War, he is the founder and president of this significant Washington, D.C., memorial and museum. The United States Colored Troops made up over 10 percent of the Union or Northern Army even though they were prohibited from joining until July 1862, 15 months into the war. They comprised 25 percent of the Union Navy. Yet, only one percent of the Northern population was African American. Clearly overrepresented in the military, African Americans played a decisive role in the Civil War. African Americans fought in every major campaign and battle during the last two years of the war earning 25 Medals of Honor. Abraham Lincoln, recognizing their contributions, declared, Without the military help of the black freedmen, the war against the South could not have been won. This event is free to the public. Advance reservations are required due to limited seating. Call 301-373-2280 for more information or to make your reservation. Join Scouting Night Loffler Center in Chancellors Run Park 6-8 p.m. Come get information about the Boy Scouts. Pack 413 usually meets on Wednesdays on Base at the Religious Program Center (Bldg 401) from 6:30 - 7:30pm. They have monthly events planned for the boys as well as the families. They go camping, have fun activities, go on fun trips and all the while the boys learn a solid foundation they can build upon and they make new friends as well. Base access is required to get to our normal meetings. For more information, visit www.pack413.com.

Bingo Mother Catherine Spalding School (33883 Chaptico Road, Mechanicsville) 5 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Early Birds start at 6:30 p.m. Regular Games start at 7 p.m. $10 admission includes one regular book. Door prizes. Concessions include pizza, cheeseburgers and hamburgers, hotdogs and French fries. Pull Tabs with $500 payouts with some having multiple winners and more. For more information, visit our website www.mothercatherine.org.

Show titled Layers and see these layers as they present them in their art. The show runs from September 4 until September 30 with the First Friday reception on September 7 from 5-8 p.m. For more information, call 301-475-3130 or visit wwwnorthendgallery.org. Japanese Kygen Comedies Auditions Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center (E Fishers Road, Saint Marys City) 6:309:30 p.m. Asian performance specialist and professor of theater at St. Marys College of Maryland, Holly A. Blumner, will bring a series of new Japanese kygen comedies in translation, in both traditional and contemporary staging, to the Bruce Davis Theater. Auditions for Laughing at Life: A Performance of Kygen Plays will be held Sept. 4-5, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center on St. Marys College of Marylands campus. Callbacks will be held on Sept. 6. Performance dates are Nov. 8-11 and 15-18. No previous acting experience is required to audition, but come prepared with a 1-2-minute monologue of your choice. Your monologue should showcase or incorporate some type of movement. The kygen comedies will be performed in English. For more information, e-mail Holly A. Blumner at hablumner@smcm.edu.

Thursday, Sept. 6
The Splash Continues: Watercolor Wizards at Work Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) 12-3 p.m. Dates: Sept. 6-Oct. 11 Series: 6-class series Member Cost: $120 Nonmember Cost: $135 Materials Fee: Materials list provided at registration Instructor: Mary Blumberg Lets fall into art as we explore even more watercolor tricks and techniques. Creative composition and personal style will be part of the exploration. Some experience required. To register, call 41326-4640. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/ drawing_and_painting.

Sunday, Sept. 2
Park Rock Fest 2012 Chancellors Run Regional Park (Great Mills) 11 a.m. 9 p.m. Come celebrate the 10th annual Park Rock Fest produced by the Power Jam Music Alliance Inc. and sponsored by St. Marys County and the Maryland State Arts Council. There will be more than 75 bands performing on one of four concurrent music venues; two of which have two stages for non-stop music! The stages feature Pop, Punk, Emo, Screamo, Hard Rock, Alternative, Inde, Acoustic, Electronic, R&B, Hardcore, Metalcore, Metal, Death metal, Melodic Metal, Fantasy Metal and Hip-Hop. The Park Rock Fest also features a food court, market place and community center. A special free pre-fest concert will be held on Friday from 6-8 p.m. Back for a second year is a huge Carnival with rides and games. The Carnival access is free and will operate on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All ages are welcome. Park Rock Fest is drug free, alcohol free, and an obscenity free event. For more information go to www.PARKROCK.com or call 240-925-8659.

Friday, Sept. 7
First Friday in Leonardtown Historic Leonardtown and The Square in Downtown - 5-8 p.m. The quaintest town in Southern Maryland is serving up good family entertainment again with an acoustic main dish consisting of The Folk Salad Trio during its monthly First Friday, Sept. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. Join the many Leonardtown Business Association merchants for a night of specials and music on the square. The Folk Salad Trio: Bob Augustine, Greg Penk and Deb Szymkowiak, has been serving up a variety of acoustic music, including folk, light rock, oldies, original and more since January 2009. Often compared to Peter, Paul and Mary, their vocal harmonies and upbeat stage presence have made them popular at many events and festivals in Southern Maryland. Other First Friday attractions include: The North End Gallery hosts a reception and features their new Exhibit Layers. The world around us is not one dimension but consists of many layers. We look about us through layers of light or layers of emotions, to name a few. There is texture to all we see. The Port of Leonardtown Winery welcomes artist Dean Souleles work which spans from nature or portraiture, landscape or urban views. Dean will be at the Winery during their First Friday Wine, Cheese and Music reception. Live music with guitarist Richard Wagner @ 5:30PM. Raw milk cheese samples from PA Bowen Farmstead. The Olde Towne Stitchery offers light refreshments and quilt binding and mitering demos. Good Earth Natural Foods hosts a meet and greet with the owner of Forever Eden, Wynne Briscoe . Wynne is a successful, local business owner committed to using 100% organic ingredients in her skin care and specialty products. First Friday entertainment on the Square is free; food, beverage, and merchandise for purchase. To learn more about First Fridays in Leonardtown, visit www. leonardtownfirstfridays.com,

Wednesday, Sept. 5
Pre-Natal Yoga Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Wellness Fitness and Aquatics Center (22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown) 8:30-9:30 a.m. Sept. 5-Oct. 24. College of. Stay in shape during your pregnancy. Learning to deep breathe and relax will benefit you as you face the physical demands of labor, birth and motherhood. Whether you are new to yoga or experienced, you will enjoy the benefits of yoga while pregnant. Register online at www.csmd.edu by Sept. 3. Tuition and Fees, $87. For more information, call 240-725-5370. Southern Maryland Audubon Society Monthly Meeting Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (44219 Airport Road, California) 7:30 p.m. Southern Maryland Audubon naturalists Mike Callahan and Melissa Boyle will present a program The Monarch Butterfly: Migration Mania. They will explain how the Monarch butterfly migrates from the U.S. and Canada every fall, and how you can attract them to your yard. Prior to the meeting, there will be a fundraising night at the Texas Roadhouse restaurant in California. They will donate 10 percent of your total food purchase to the fundraiser between the 4 and 8 p.m. To have your purchase count for the fundraiser, you must present a flyer to the waitress prior to ordering. The flyer can be downloaded at www.somdaudubon.org. SMAS uses their funds to provide scholarships to local environmental educators and schoolteachers to attend Audubon camps in Maine each summer.

Monday, Sept. 3
Mommy-N-Me Monday Sixty-Six Beans (29948 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) 10 a.m. Every Monday, moms and their kids meet here for an hour of fun. Activities range from Story Time, Movie, Craft, Tea Party, etc. Typically, Mommy-N-Me is free. If there is ever an extra charge we let moms know on our Facebook page and website. Costs have never exceeded $5 per child. For more information, visit www.66beans.com, www. facebook.com/66beans or www.twitter. com/66beans.

Friday, Aug. 31
Eric Skow and Bob Pfeiffer Lotus Kitchen (14618 Solomons Island Road S, Solomons) 6 p.m. Acoustic Guitar Duo Eric Skow and Bob Pfeiffer.

Tuesday, Sept. 4
Sheriffs Office Blood Drive Blood Mobile (23150 Leonard Hal;l Drive, Leonardtown) 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Please contact 800-Red-Cross or log on to www.redcrossblood.org to schedule your life-saving donation. Layers at North End Gallery North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 10 a.m. The world around us is not one dimension but consists of many layers. We look about us through layers of light or layers of emotion to name a few. There is a texture to all we see. Join the artists of the North End Gallery for their September

Saturday, Sept. 1
Krispy Kreme Sale Cub Scouts Lowes and Giant (45075 Worth Avenue, California, and 45101 First Colony Boulevard, California) 8:30 a.m. Annual fundraiser to support Cub Scout Pack 1785. All proceeds go directly to support the Packs scouting events. We have camp outs, wood car races, museum sleepovers. Hot, fresh doughnuts made the morning of the sale! For more information, visit www.pack1785.org

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New Artist, Cheese Tasting & Music! Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) 5:308:30 p.m. Welcome a new artist in residence with Wine, Cheese & Music. Artist Dean Souleles work spans from nature to portraiture and landscape to urban views. Dean will be with us to answer questions about his painting with light. While meeting Dean, enjoy guitar and vocals by Richard Wagner. PA Bowen Farmstead will also be in the tasting room sampling and selling their local raw milk cheeses. On First Fridays Port of Leonardtown Winery is open from Noon-9PM with wine tastings, wine by the glass or bottle and we have cheeses, crackers & meats available. Visitors may also bring their own picnic. For more information please call 301.690.2192. Auditions for A Christmas Story Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park) 6 p.m. The Newtowne Players announce open auditions for the upcoming production of A Christmas Story by Philip Grecian. There are 11 parts, including children. People interested in helping with the technical and support crew are also welcome. The show runs Nov. 29 to Dec. 16, with two performances every Saturday (matinee and evening). Auditions will be held Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. and Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. at Three Notch Theatre. Callbacks will be held September 10 at 6 p.m. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script; however, young actors auditioning for the role of Randy may bring a prepared reading. Rehearsals will begin the week of Sept. 24. For more information, visit www. newtowneplayers.org or call 301-737-5447.

39903, Ridge VFD Auxiliary, Ridge, MD 20680. Catalogs may also be requested via their website. For more information, call 301-872-5671. Career Builder Boot Camp Lexington Park Library (21677 FDR. Blvd., Lexington Park) 9-10 a.m. Session One: Researching Career Options and Job Searching Strategies Sept. 8, 9-10 a.m. Session Two: Cover Letter and Resume Building Oct. 13, 9-10 a.m. Session Three: Interview Prep Nov. 10, 9a-10 a.m. Session Four: Career Mixer Dec 8, 9 a.m. -12 p.m. This program is free and open to any residents throughout Maryland. However space is limited, so sign up today. Email newyearnewcareers@gmail.com to reserve a space. Quilting Workshop Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy (41740 Baldridge St., Leonardtown) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pax River Quilters Guild will be hosting a quilting workshop by Linda J. Hahn of Frog Hollow Designs on American Beauty Simplified. Cost is $50. To view the design, visit Lindas website at www.froghollowdesigns.com. Bring your lunch. For more info or to register, contact Kara Davis, PRQG VP at davis.kara.r@ gmail.com. Supply list will be sent after registration. Woodland Indian Discovery Day Historic St. Marys City 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Long before the English settled these shores, American Indians had mastered living off the land and enjoyed rich cultural lives. At Woodland Indian Discovery Day on Sept. 8 at Historic St. Marys City, you will discover how the Yaocomaco people found or made everything they needed to live comfortably in this environment. At Woodland Indian Discovery Day, you can learn to shoot a bow and arrow,

throw an atlatl, step a traditional dance, and make a rattle to keep the beat. Experiment with making tools from rocks and learn which familiar plants were used for food, tools, and building material. Shape a bowl from clay and help tan animal hides. Children of all ages will enjoy trying crafts and skills throughout the day, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Special activities are included in general admission to the museum: $10 adult, $6.00 for children ages 6-18, and free for Friends and those under 5 years. For more information, call the museum at 1-800762-1634, 240-895-4990, info@stmaryscity.org, or visit the museums web site, www.stmaryscity.org. Fall Follies Craft Show Leonardtown Square (Washington Street) 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Craft Guild Shop will host the annual arts and crafts festival featuring unique handcrafted items of all kinds jewelry, woodworking, hand sewn items, needle work, baskets, and hand painted pieces, just to name a few. Also, temporary glitter body art will be available in the afternoon. This year we will have the classic Rock & Roll Band GeeZer playing on the Square from 1-3 p.m. Mark your calendars and plan to come out and join us for a fun time. For more information, visit www.craftguildshop.com, email craftguildshop@verizon.net or call 301-997-1644.

at 240-298-3122 or Lynne Howard at 240298-2391 or e-mail alzbrunch@gmail.com Some auction items will include a Mary Lou Troutman framed print, Coach purse, A week at an Arizona timeshare, a Longaberger basket, a DeWalt Compact 18V Drill/Driver, a Rolling Toolbox on wheels and more. Quilting Workshop Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy (41740 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pax River Quilters Guild will be hosting a quilting workshop, Junk to Gems, with quilting instructor Linda J. Hahn of Frog Hollow Designs. Cost is $50.00. Visit Lindas website to see the designs at www. froghollowdesigns.com. Supply list will be sent after registration. Bring your lunch. For more information, contact Kara Davis, PRQG VP at davis.kara.r@gmail.com David Flood @ Lotus Kitchen Lotus Kitchen (14618 Solomons Island Road S, Solomons) 2 p.m. Acoustic Guitar performance featuring David Flood.

Sunday, Sept. 16
Recovery Block Party Beacon of Hope (21800 N. Shangri La Drive, Lexington Park) 1-4 p.m. Waldens Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center will celebrate National Recovery Month with the communitys first ever Recovery Block Party. This free public event will be held rain or shine at Beacon of Hope and its adjacent parking lot in Millison Plaza in Lexington Park. The Recovery Block Party will feature family fun, arts & crafts, wellness activities, food, music/entertainment, prizes, 50/50 raffle, tours of Beacon of Hope, and informational displays from recovery community organizations and groups.

Sunday, Sept. 9
Forget-Me-Not Brunch and Silent Auction Olde Breton Inn (21890 Society Hill Road, Leonardtown) 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The brunch will be held by the Care Blairs team for the Southern Maryland Walk to End Alzheimers. The brunch will also feature a silent auction and a 50-50 raffle. Ticket price is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For tickets call Susan Dudley

Saturday, Sept. 8
Contra Dance Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico) 7 p.m. A Contra Dance sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance, featuring caller Sargon Dejesus will be held. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun and exercise! If youve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. If you havent, its about time you tried it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7:00 to get some instruction in the various dances. Admission is $8 for non SMTMD members, $6 for members. Band members are free. No Fancy Or Outlandish Clothing is Required! You need to be comfortable, to move freely. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org. Schwans Truckload Fundraiser Ridge Volunteer Fire Department (13820 Point Lookout Road, Ridge) 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be holding a Schwans Truckload Fundraiser on the second Saturday of each month at the fire house. To guarantee the availability of the items, pre-orders may be made on their website at http://www.schwansfundraising.com/orderForm.aspx using Event ID

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Local Band Looking to Light Up Southern Maryland

By Alex Panos Staff Writer Local talent Crystal Brandt and the River Band released their first album Light It Up Tuesday, and celebrated the achievement with a Friday night concert promoting the release. We wrote, produced, arranged and recorded this album locally by ourselves, said lead vocalist and Park Hall native Crystal Brandt. Crystal Brandt and the River cover a broad spectrum of musical styles, including rock, country, punk, hip hop, country, jazz and folk. The ability to play a diverse set comes from each members extensive musical background. According to Brandt, each musician has experience in previous bands and has spent time performing in places such as New York, Washington D.C. and Texas. Brandt on vocals often utilizing a loungie style singing can give the audience an authentic blues feeling, while her husband, Casey Brandt, on lead bass brings rock and roll from his past. Jason Fletcher on drums, the driving force behind the band and Scott Taylor, rocking the guitar, round out the foursome. As a band, our backgrounds are pretty diverse, said Crystal, who is also the bands primary songwriter and plays guitar. Individual influences for each musician is different. Combining different genres of music and these individual influences creates the bands unique style, Crystal claimed, unlike the repetitive sounds found among modern music. All pop songs sound the same, Crystal said, adding their use of live instruments makes the band sound different than songs produced using computer generated beats and rhythms. Fletcher provides the rhythms on drums, which the rest of the group feeds off. He also played an integral part in the formation of the band. Its Jasons band, the group agreed. Fletcher said the combination of musical genres comes naturally to the group without any specific initiative. It just kind of happens, he told The County Times. Melt your stuff. Crystal Brandt and the River perform songs ranging from melodic to heavy, and feature sounds that for some may provide a blast to the past. We sound like a Seventies band, which is awesome to me, Casey Brandt said. While Crystal released three separate albums during her time as a musician performing in New York City, this is her first album release with a full band. Its the first time for me that the songs feel finished, Crystal said. Crystal believes the promotion aspect of the album will take care of itself. She used to run all around New York City promoting her albums. It was a really hard game to play, Crystal Brandt said, emphasizing the amount of effort and time it can take. Instead of putting emphasis on promotion this time around, Crystal Brandt and her new band plan to have their popularity grow organically by getting involved in the community, and building a fan base for their music. Bringing music that the community will enjoy is a primary goal for the band, Brandt said, and she will gauge success differently now than in the past.

The purpose of recording the album was not to try and build a musical empire, but rather to capture what we had done, Taylor said. The band will also promote music on their own utilizing digital distribution, such as iTunes and other online outlets, instead of seeking a deal with a record label. We can be independent now, Crystal said, because of tools and technology. The album is available on iTunes, amazon.com, CDBaby and crystalbrandt.com. The full album can also be streamed on their website as well. Crystal Brandt and the River can be caught live on Sept. 15, at 1 p.m. at Annmarie Garden in Dowell and 9 p.m. at The Green Door in Park Hall. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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Live Music: Dave Norris DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 6 p.m.

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Live Music: Matt Zimmerman Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) 12 p.m. Live Music: Randy Richie on Piano Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 6:30 p.m.

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Friday, Aug. 31
Live Music: Country Memories Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 8 p.m. Downtown Tunes with Live Music GeezZer feat. Dickie Hammett Town square, Leonardtown 6 p.m. Live Music: Natural Disaster The Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) Sunset Concert Festival: The Eric Scott Band ODonnell Lake Restaurant Park (10440 ODonnell Place, Waldorf) 7 p.m. Live Music: Three Notch Country Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.

Elks Big Game Texas Holdem Tournament (45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park) 6 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 2
Live Music: Radio Caroline Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) 1 p.m. Live Music: Synergy Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 9:30 p.m. Live Music: Beyond the Ashes Hollywood Church of the Nazarene (24710 Sotterley Road, Hollywood) 6 p.m.

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Monday, Sept. 3
Team Trivia DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 6:30 p.m. Live Music: Tony Lapera Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) 1 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 1
Park Rock Fest 2012 Sept. 1-2 Chancellors Run Regional Park (21905 Chancellors Run Road Great Mills) 12 p.m. Karaoke Contest Gridiron Grill (20855 Callaway Village Way, Callaway) 7:30 p.m. Live Music: Matt Garrett Trio Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Live Music: R&R Train Cryers Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) 9 p.m. Live Music: Redwine Jazz Trio The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 4
Live Music: Fair Warning DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 5
Free Beginner Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) 7 p.m. Free Concert: Celebrating the Birthday of John Cage St. Marys College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Rd St. Marys City) 8 p.m.

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4 Bedroom Home on the Water. What a view!. Four bedroom, three bathroom home in a family friendly community with magnificent view. 2 boat lifts on pier. Updated kitchen and baths. Hardwood floors, large riverside deck, front porch, storage in garage, attic and cellar. Many upgrades and features. Professionally landscaped. Community offers a pool, picnic area and boat ramp. If moving up or downsizing: this maintenance free home has it all. Price: 550,000. If interested, or to request more infromation, please call 301-481-6767.

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4 bedroom 2 bath mobile home located on large quiet lot 6 miles south of PAX River Gate 2. No pets, no section 8. $1050 per month and $1050 security depome equires a $2000.00 se equires a $2000.00 se equires a $2000.00 se equires a $2000.00 se equires a $2000.00 se equires a $2000.00 se equires a $2000.00 sy deposit. Section 8 considered case b

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SAGE Dining Services is seeking experienced cook candidates for a private school food service operation in Leonardtown. Excellent hours, benefits available. Must cleanly pass a drug and background check. Please call 301-475-2814 x442 or email your resume/contact information to acaruso@sagedining.com By Appt. Only

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Lexington Park United Methodist Church, Lexington Park, MD, is soliciting bids for removal and replacement of both the shingled and flat roof portions of the church roof. Proposals are sought from qualified roofing firms with 20 years experience in commercial building roofing projects and authorized installers of EPDM manufacturing systems. The complete Request for Proposal package can be obtained from the church office through the church office administrator, Sara Martin, between the hours of 10 AM and 3PM Monday through Friday, telephone 301-863-8500. Questions may be directed to Mr. Terry Wilt, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, at 301-863-6367, Email twilt@md.metrocast.net. A pre-bidders conference will be held on Thursday, 6 September 2012 at 10AM. Meet outside the church building in the parking lot. Bids will be due by close of business, Friday, 14 September 2012.

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Wide Open Fishing Or Not!

The Ordinary

Angler

By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer Thank goodness the Buck Wild Outdoor Expo was this past weekend because the rain kept a lot of people away from the water. Billed as an event for hunting, fishing and shooting, the rain must have helped the gate at this show as people clamored to meet RJ and Jay Paul Molinere from the Swamp People alligator hunting show on The History Channel. Lots of local (and some not so local) sporting goods vendors had booths or in some cases entire buildings at the Charles County Fairgrounds Expo, and were offering deals on the latest and greatest equipment for outdoor enthusiasts. There were also several demonstrations, seminars, food and childrens activities. I had no trouble spending hours and hours at the place because it was definitely too nasty to go fishing! Earlier in the week I took advantage of an opportunity to fish with Captain Kevin Josenhans out of Crisfield. Captain Josenhans is one of the premier light tackle and fly fishing guides in our region and is quite capable of finding fish in the worst of conditions. My son, Scott, and I launched The Ordinary Angler in perfect weather on Wednesday evening at Buzzs Marina in Ridge and ran across the Bay through Kedges Strait to Crisfield. I docked the boat at Somers Cove Marina and we walked to Captain Tylers Motel in town after stuffing ourselves at a local seafood restaurant. Captain Josenhans met us at the marina at 7:00 AM on Thursday morning and we boarded his boat for a day of exceptional fishing. Scott and I caught speckled trout, rockfish, puppy drum, bluefish and flounder all day long. When it was all done, we jumped aboard The Ordinary Angler and made our way back

Eastern Shore Specks are still abundant.

to Buzzs Marina to clean fish and finish the day. I slept very well on Thursday night! The run over to Crisfield takes about an hour and fifteen minutes I think. (We stopped to fish several times on the way over and the way back, so I really dont know this for certain.) I noted that the bigger bluefish seemed to be on the Eastern Shore side of the Bay where we caught bluefish up to about 3 lbs. On our side of the bay, the bluefish were rather small, at least on these two days. Not everyone is experiencing small fish here, however. One of the local anglers out of Buzzs Marina is catching bigger bluefish and some really nice Spanish mackerel by trolling near the channel edge at Point No Point. Captain Bruno Vasta is having similar experiences out of Solomons where he plies the waters near Cove Point. You may be interested to know that the Patuxent River Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association, Maryland, is having

their annual dinner and auction on September 8th at Sotterley Plantation this year. Tickets can be obtained online at http://www. ccamd.org/?p=817. The ticket price includes membership in CCA. This is always a tasty and very fun event. The auction includes lots of merchandise some of which is exclusive and hard to find and several fishing trips from local waters to faraway places. The trip that I took with Captain Josenhans last week was one that I bid on and won at last years dinner and auction. Dont delay getting your tickets for this event before they sell out! Remember to take a picture of your catch and send it to me with your story at riverdancekeith@gmail.com. Keith fishes weekly from his small boat during the season, and spends his free time supporting local conservation organizations.

Ritter up to the Challenge, Scores Career-First at Potomac

By Doug Watson Contributing Writer White Post Va.s Brad Ritter made his first Potomac start of the season a good one, as he was victorious for the first-time in his career, in last Friday nights 25-lap Potomac/Winchester limited late model challenge event. The win for Ritter, the current Winchester (VA) speedway LLM points leader and five-time feature winner, earned $1,000 for his victory in a car owned by Leo Nichols. Three-time track champion Tommy Wagner Jr. and Ryan Hackett paced the field to the initial green flag of the event. Wagner , looking to end a season of misery, blasted into the race lead as the mob rocketed off turn-two. Hackett and third-staring Brad Ritter tucked into second and third as Wagner continued to lead the event. Hackett ran second until the 16th lap when his mount pulled up lame forcing him to pit. Ritter then inherited second and set his sights on Wagner. Unfortunately, Wagners undoing came on lap 21 as he spun in turn-four, handing the lead to Ritter. As Ritter lead, Kyle Lear was on the move. An early race spin forced Lear to the rear of the field, however, he would work his way to second by lap 22. A lap-24 caution set the stage for another epic Potomac finish. As the duo was coming off turn-four for the checkered flag, Lear got a great run on Ritter to the inside, but Ritter was not to be denied as he took the win by about two-feet as they crossed the start/ finish line. This sure will make the three-hour tow back to Virginia pretty nice. Ritter stated in his post-race interview. Weve been wanting to come here all season and it really feels good to win in our first time here, especially with all the good cars that were here tonight. Kyle Lears late race rush had the Potomac fans on their feet. I really didnt expect Kyle to run it in there as deep as he did. said Ritter. He gave me a pretty good shot in the left front wheel , but we were both racing for the win, I just hope it was a good show for the fans. Defending track champion Ben Bowie rallied to third after pitting mid-way through the event, fifteenyear-old Jacob Burdette came from 13th to finish fourth and 16th starting Dave Adams rounded out the top-five. Heats for the 20-cars on hand went to Wagner and Hackett. Stephen Quade collected his third feature win of the season in the 16-lap street stock feature. Quade, who started fourth, took the lead on the third-lap and would never look back as he drove off to the convincing win. This car likes the slick. Quade stated. I have to thank my dad and the crew, this car was perfect tonight. Point leader Kurt Zimmerman came home second, Kyle Nelson was third, Scott Wilson fourth and Darren Alvey filled the front-five. Heats went to Zimmerman and Mike Franklin. Rusty Alton and Jonathon Raley split the two 15-lap hobby stock features. Alton was triumphant for the first time this season in the make-up event taking the win over Jonathon Raley. John Burch was third, Jerry Deason fourth and James Sutphin fifth. In the regular main, Jonathon Raley rolled to his second win of the season in convincing fashion. Jimmy Randall was second, Sam Archer third, John Burch fourth and Rusty Alton was fifth. Brian Adkins was the heat race winner. Mike Reynolds and Brian Dobie were winners of the twin modified features. Dobie, the current points leader, scored his first win of the season over Rich Marks, with James Sparks third and Mike Reynolds fourth. In the second feature, Mike Reynolds collected win number two on the season with Craig Ramich finishing second. Brian Dobie, James Sparks and Rich Marks finished third through The u-cars also ran two features with Race Alton and Defending track champion Justin Bottorf scoring wins. Altons win came over Justin Bottorf with David Coates third, point leader Kevin Pollard and Brandon Coates rounding out the top-five. Bottorf was the winner of the second feature, his first of the season. Kevin Pollard was second, David Coates third, Brandon Coates fourth and Billy Hill rounding out the top-five. Limited late model feature finish 1. Brad Ritter 2. Kyle Lear 3. Ben Bowie 4. Jacob Burdette 5. Dave Adams 6. Kris Holliday 7. Kevin Deremer 8. Billy Tucker 9. Frankie Latham 10. Tyler Emory 11. Jonathon DeHaven 12. Tommy Wagner Jr. 13. James Lichliter 14. Pat Wood 15. Ryan Hackett 16. Mitch Miller 17. Andy Anderson 18. David Puckett 19. Jimmy Richards 20. Tanner Kerr Street stock feature finis 1. Stephen Quade 2. Kurt Zimmerman 3. Kyle Nelson 4. Scott Wilson 5. Darren Alvey 6. Barry Williams 7. Mike Raleigh 8. Mark Garner 9. Dale Reamy 10. Johnny Oliver 11. Will Quinlan 12. Marty Hanbury 13. Mike Franklin (DQ) fifth. Hobby stock (make-up) 1. Rusty Alton 2. Jonathon Raley 3. John Burch 4. Jerry Deason 5. James Sutphin 6. Jimmy Randall 7. Brittany Wenk 8. Don Breach 9. Will Nelson 10. Sam Archer Hobby Stock (regular) 1. Jonathon Raley 2. Jimmy Randall 3. Sam Archer 4. John Burch 5. Rusty Alton 6. Brian Adkins 7. Will Nelson 8. Don Breach 9. Brittany Wenk 10. Jerry Deason 11. James Sutphin (DQ) Modified (make-up) 1. Brian Dobie 2. Rich Marks 3. James Sparks 4. Mike Reynolds Modified (regular) 1. Mike Reynolds 2. Craig Ramich 3. Brian Dobie 4. James Sparks 5. Rich Marks u-car (make-up) 1. Race Alton 2. Justin Bottorf 3. David Coates 4. Kevin Pollard 5. Brandon Coates 6. Ryan Clement 7. Billy Hill 8. Tom Paddock u-car (regular) 1. Justin Bottorf 2. Kevin Pollard 3. David Coates 4. Brandon Coates 5. Billy Hill 6. Race Alton 7. Samantha Raley 8. Tom Paddock 9. Ryan Clement

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