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I would suspect theyre not happy with us because we didnt give them
everything they wanted Neither is anyone else.
- St. Marys County Commissioner Dan Morris, talking about the Library
Boards decision to cut hours.
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A debate over county budget funding of the local library
system for stipends for its employees has led the Board of Li-
brary Trustees to cut out all Sunday service hours at the Lexing-
ton Park branch beginning July 1.
The decision comes after Kathleen Reif, director of the
county library system, warned the Board of County Commis-
sioners that cuts in services would come because the library
board was committed to giving its employees a $500 stipend to
match what was given to county employees by commissioners
before the fnal vote on the fscal 2012 budget.
The commissioners did not act on a request from Reif to
provide extra funding to keep the Lexington Park Librarys Sun-
day hours going.
The library board feels as committed to its library staff as
county government feels committed to county staff, Reif said
Wednesday.
By using the systems own funding sources to give their
employees stipends without extra county funds to offset the
costs, Reif said that the four hours on Sunday the Lexington Park
branch was open would have to be cut as well as two part time
positions.
The library system receives some of its funding from
the county government as well as the state, but it stands as its
own legal entity and its employees are not considered county
employees.
We have been proud to provide this service since 2005,
said Joan Springer, vice president of the library board in a pre-
pared statement. However, looking at the past few years of
funding and the projected [fscal 2012] revenue and expenses,
we determined this is no longer a service our county can afford.
The county funding to the library system has increased
by about two percent since 2008, according to statement from
the library system, but has not been able to keep pace with the
$38,400 in cuts from the state.
The funding allocation from the county remains the same
in fscal 2012 as it was in fscal 2011, according to county budget
documents.
The library boards statement said that the county library
system ranks fourth in the state for the number of materials
checked out per person.
Reif said that the library board had not intended to ask com-
missioners for anymore funding this year but the decision to pro-
vide county employees with a stipend changed all of that.
We did not expect the county commissioners to give coun-
ty employees a stipend, Reif said. That threw everything off
kilter.
Reif said that the library board was asking commissioners
more for money to fund Sunday hours rather than library em-
ployee stipends.
Commissioner Daniel Morris (R-Mechanicsville) said that
the announcement from the library board was previously un-
known to him but assumed that they were taking action in lean
economic times.
I would suspect theyre not happy with us because we
didnt give them everything they wanted, Morris said. Neither
is anyone else. Like [Commissioner President Francis Jack Rus-
sell] said, no ones going to be happy with this budget.
They made the decision [to cut hours to provide stipends],
not us, Morris said.
Thomas A Mattingly, a former Democrat commissioner
who recently vacated his term-limited seat, said that the county
government could have likely found extra money within its
budget to accommodate library employees as well as county
employees.
It was a good gesture by the board to give a $500 stipend
but sometimes you have to look back and fnd something to help
others in the community, Mattingly said. Theyre not county
employees but they have a close relationship with the county.
I wouldve thought that amount [about $25,000 requested
by the library board] couldve been found in the budget.
Commissioner Todd Morgan (R-Great Mills) said he was
equally surprised by the library boards move.
I honestly dont know if this was politically motivated or
fnancially motivated, Morgan said. Even after the budget pro-
cess is over were still getting blasted with 10 to 20 e-mails ev-
ery day about our lack of compassion for people who think they
should have gotten more.
Reif told The County Times she did not feel any political
tension between the library system and the commissioner board
existed, and said she understood that the commissioners had to
make tough fscal decisions.
Budget Constraints Lead to Cuts in Library Hours
Lexington Park Library
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The Southern Maryland Electric Coop-
erative (SMECO) says it could save millions of
dollars in electricity costs by linking up with
a regional generation plant in Brandywine to
provide power to customers.
Purchasing power from another local
facility will help keep SMECOs rates low,
SMECO CEO Austin J. Slater, Jr. said in a
press release. We will avoid congestion charg-
es for power that is produced in other areas and
delivered to Southern Maryland via transmis-
sion lines.
Continuing our plan of regional purchas-
es avoids those charges and means our custom-
ers will save money.
The generation plant uses natural gas to
produce electricity, according to SMECO, and
can provide 225 megawatts of power. This is
roughly equivalent to providing the power con-
sumption needs of 57,000 households on an av-
erage April day.
This agreement represents a very good
value for SMECO and its customer-members,
Slater stated. Natural gas has become a plenti-
ful, reliable and cost effective fuel source for
generating plant.
Tom Dennison, spokesman for SMECO
said that this deal represents one of many con-
tracts that the cooperative enters into to ensure
it can provide power to the Southern Maryland
area.
What it came down to is they came up
with a good offer, Dennison said of the gener-
ating plants outreach to SMECO. We layer in
these contracts to meet the demand on a week-
ly, monthly and yearly basis.
Currently the cooperative has more than
25 contracts with suppliers both locally and
out of state, Dennison told The County Times,
which allows the cooperative to shop around
for the lowest electricity rates.
We do this kind of shopping on a daily
basis, Dennison said.
This daily shopping extends to the latest
deal, where SMECO can exercise a call option,
which allows them to choose whether they buy
from the generation plant based on the price.
According to SMECO, this allows the pro-
vider to avoid paying higher energy costs when
the market prices increase.
SMECO to Purchase
Power From Local Plant
Communications Tower Going Up
Photo by Amber White
The band North Coast from Southern Pennsylvania performs during the Spring Festival at St. Marys Square
in Lexington Park.
Park Rock Fest Practice
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Mobile phone users in Loveville may soon
enjoy fewer dead zones due to a proposed com-
munications tower planned for the William Farm
property.
On May 26, a straw poll at the Board of Ap-
peals meeting showed members leaning toward
approving the plan for the communications tow-
er, to be constructed by Telecom Capital Group.
Everyone recognizes the need for com-
munications towers, said Jacquelyn Meiser, the
attorney representing the group before the board.
She said they have letters of intent from
Spectrum Services and Verizon to put satellites
on the tower, with interest from other service pro-
viders pending.
The tower also has approval from the Fed-
eral Aviation Administration, the Federal Com-
munications Commission and the National Envi-
ronmental Policy Act, which had to be attained
before bringing the matter before the Board of
Appeals, Meiser said. They have also done a bal-
loon test, which helps illustrate the visual impact
of the tower. The test showed there would be little
to no visibility throughout most of the area.
Meiser said sometimes the towers have to be
in more populated areas, but this is one of those
times the tower can be in a rural location where
existing trees and the relative remoteness of the
location cause less of a visual impact.
She said from the beginning of the proj-
ect, which involves scouting a location for
the tower and approaching the owner of the
land to lease it, to bringing the proposal to the
board can take six months to a year, and nine
months on average.
The county prefers that towers be locat-
ed on county or other publicly-owned proper-
ty, if it is technically practical or feasible, said
Yvonne Chaillet, the zoning administrator.
Meiser said she has represented several
tower projects, and knowing what the board
is looking for and having all the information
before hand is something that gets easier with
time.
You kind of get to know what they
want, Meiser said.
The number of communication tower
projects during the year can vary, Chaillet
said. Some years there are multiple projects
that apply for approval.
Meiser echoed Chaillet, saying the num-
ber of tower projects in the year depends on
whose building what when.
For more information on the regulations
for communication tower projects, see section
51.3.91 of the Zoning Ordinance.
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Before they were allowed to cut loose
and chase each other around in the water
Tuesday morning, the fourth graders from
Chesapeake Public Charter School had a job
to do at Myrtle Point Park. They were there
to join Bernie Fowler and Lt. Gov. Anthony
Brown for the annual Wade In to gauge
the health of the Patuxent River.
Fowler, Former Maryland Senator,
who remembers a time when he was able
to wade chest high into the water and look
down to see his feet, organized the very frst
event in Broomes Island in 1988.
Being involved in the wade in is simple
people get white sneakers and clothes they
dont mind getting wet and walk into the
water until when they look down they no
longer see their feet.
We knew this would focus attention
on water quality, Fowler said.
So far this week, Fowler said he has
been to four wade in events, and they are
popping up all over the state. On Sunday,
Fowlers original Wade-In takes place at
Jefferson Patterson Park in St. Leonard,
after being permanently moved there from
Broomes Island last year.
Fowler said the wade in is popular be-
cause it is a simple and folksy thing. The
further somebody can go before loosing
sight of their shoes, the cleaner the water is.
He said while the river may never go
back to the condition it once was, the com-
munity can do something to help the quality
of the river and the Chesapeake Bay water
shed.
We have the tools to get the job done,
Fowler said.
Brown encouraged the kids to con-
tinue recycling and making efforts to help
the environment, because they are making
a difference.
Our waters are getting cleaner,
Brown said. Theyre not getting as clean as
fast as we would like, but they are getting
cleaner.
Sharon Williams, who has been in-
volved with the Chesapeake Public Charter
Schools wade in for the past three years,
said its a good chance to show children
the condition of the water through practical
demonstration.
This event has a great impact on
bringing it to greater attention, Williams
said.
Can You See Your Feet?
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The countys Board of Appeals hears cases
from residents who may want to have a variance
or waiver of some sort to pursue a project that is
prohibited by local zoning; they also hear from
citizens who may oppose those projects or uses.
But sometimes the cases are so complex
that establishing all of the facts and standards
to be applied to an appeal is daunting for a vol-
unteer citizen board. In response, the Board of
County Commissioners have authorized the ap-
pointment of trained hearing examiners either
land use attorneys or former public planning
specialists to frst hear the evidence in complex
cases and give recommendations for action to
the Board of Appeals.
County Attorney George Sparling told
commissioners Tuesday that the use of a hear-
ing examiner would not only aid the Board of
Appeals in coming up with the best decisions to
complex zoning appeals issues but it would also
help insulate the county from lawsuits.
Also it would allow for a more clear record
in situations where the issue does fnd its way
to court.
Courts have been coming down on boards
of appeals over technical aspects of their rul-
ings, said Sparling, who mentioned a case in-
volving a setback requirement for a garage that
had been all the way to the Court of Special Ap-
peals over a four year period and was now set to
be retried by the appeals board.
This is how complicated some matters can
get, he said.
Its always underestimated, the costs of
going to court, Sparling said.
Sparling said that the majority of cases that
come before the appeals board could be handled
by the volunteers but there might be perhaps as
many as three cases per year that would neces-
sitate the use of an examiner.
Though the hearing examiner would estab-
lish facts and make recommendations for zon-
ing standards to follow, all the legal authority
to make fnal decisions would still rest with the
Board of Appeals, Sparling said.
Commissioner Todd Morgan (R-Great
Mills) praised the idea of having examiners
handle tougher cases; the vote in their approval
was unanimous by the board of commissioners.
I think its a great idea, Morgan said of
the potential to cut down on court costs and in-
crease effciency in ruling on cases.
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County Approves Use of Hearing
Examiners For Tough Cases
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
In an effort to control the growth and sus-
tainability of Marylands urban centers, the state
Department of Planning is working on a devel-
opment plan that will include each county.
Derick Berlage, the director of St. Marys
County Land Use and Growth Management,
said there have been laws regulating growth for
the 23 counties and Baltimore since the 1940s,
but for reasons no one can explain, no plan was
ever created.
The states department of planning decided
a couple of years ago they would come up with a
comprehensive plan outlining growth areas and
rural preservation of the whole state and have a
sustainable plan for the future of Maryland, ac-
cording to www.plan.maryland.gov.
Berlage said Plan Maryland would do away
with the Priority Funding Areas and create prior-
ity levels, high, medium and low, instead.
St. Marys County is still determining how
well the plan meshes with the plans the county
has for itself, and communications will be sent
to the state for changes and refnements needed
for the plan on the St. Marys end, Berlage said.
Jeff Jackman, a senior planner in Berlages
offce, said he is optimistic about the impact Plan
Maryland will have on the area and the plans
ability to mesh with the county growth plans.
By and large we want a lot of the same
things that the state wants, Jackman said.
He said the comprehensive plan will help
dictate the growth of the state and streamline
growth in the county as a whole.
Berlage said the state welcomes comments
and ideas for the plan. For more information, or
to submit comments visit www.plan.maryland.
gov, e-mail comments.plan@mdp.state.md.us
or address written comments addressed to the
Maryland Department of Planning, attention
Plan Maryland Comments at 301 West Preston
Street, Suite 1101 Baltimore, Maryland 21201.
There will also be a public forum for the
plan on June 23 from 5-8 p.m. at the College of
Southern Maryland La Plata Campus.
Maryland Takes Steps to Control Growth
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The county government, along with the
sheriffs and states attorneys offce have been
hammering out an agreement for months on
how to establish standards for dividing cash
and property seized in narcotics operations.
County Attorney George Sparling told
The County Times on Tuesday that though the
agreement has yet to be signed, the three agen-
cies have been able to agree on the issue.
Sparling said that, if the agreement be-
comes formalized, the two offces could draw
on the funds from the seizures from an account
held by the county to fund their enforcement
operations as long as they got approval from the
Board of County Commissioners frst.
Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said he ex-
pects to sign a formal agreement in the com-
ing weeks and he is pleased with the outcome
of discussions between himself, Sparling and
States Attorney Richard Fritz.
Cameron said every year the sheriffs of-
fce must budget for a certain amount of money
it will receive as the result of drug asset sei-
zures, but if the amount seized goes over that
limit and law offcers want to draw more, they
will have to apply for a budget amendment.
Well soon be signing an agreement,
Cameron told The County Times. I think it
represents the interests of all.
Cameron credited Commissioner Presi-
dent Francis Jack Russell (D-St. George Island)
with pushing for an agreement on dealing with
the proceeds.
It was a priority to the board, Cameron
said. Its good to know it was a priority.
While the availability of extra funds will
be a help, especially in fscally constrained
times, Cameron said it was not a panacea for
his agencys issues.
Its a valuable tool, especially in deal-
ing with one of our most challenging issues,
Cameron said. It will help us with training and
equipment, but what it doesnt do is help with
resources, and thats manpower.
Cameron said that of the 130 deputies he
is authorized to have, only about 120 are actu-
ally available. Before the county commission-
ers passed the fscal 2012 budget they denied
Camerons request to restore about $1.2 million
to his budget to hire two more deputies.
Offcials Reach Agreement on
Splitting Drug Money
Photos by Sarah Miller
Lt. Governor Anthony Brown sings songs about recycling with the fourth graders from Chesapeake
Public Charter School.
The crowd of students, teachers, politicians and others begin wading in, excited to see how far they can
go before they loose sight of their feet.
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Dozens of Deloitte consultants will be
spending their workday building a home with
the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity on Friday in
Lexington Park.
Volunteers from the Deloitte Consulting,
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The complaint that the NLRB issued against
the Boeing Company on April 20th has touched off a
storm of comment and controversy, much of it wrong.
We need to get past rhetoric and look at what the case
is really about.
In every state in our nation, the law provides im-
portant protections for individual workers when they
act together to improve their work lives for themselves
and their families. The law also says that employers
cannot retaliate against workers who engage in pro-
tected activities. If retaliation were permitted, there
would be no protection.
For many years, Boeing employees in the State of
Washington have worked through their union, the In-
ternational Association of Machinists and Aerospace
Workers, to improve their work lives at the company
- all while helping Boeing prosper by building the best
commercial airliners in the world. Equally undisputed
is that such activity was protected by law. So when
Boeing itself announced that legally protected activi-
ties of its workers were the principal reason for moving
a substantial portion of the companys 787 Dreamliner
assembly to South Carolina, the company committed
unlawful retaliation. The case is that simple.
Some commentators cry that the government is
trying to tell a company where to put work. Boeing
did not violate the law simply by moving 787 assem-
bly. The violation was doing so in response to actions
by its employees that the law protects. As the NLRB
complaint states, the relief requested by the Acting
General Counsel does not seek to prohibit Respondent
from making non-discriminatory decisions with re-
spect to where work will be performed
Commentators also cry that this case is just a
Democratic Administration favoring labor. But the
rights at stake in this case belong to workers in every
state, regardless of their politics and even regardless
of whether they are unionized. The NLRB is the law
enforcement agency that is supposed to enforce the
laws that Boeing broke. Do big companies not have to
follow the rule of law?
Sadly, there are also commentators who are try-
ing to recast the NLRBs complaint as pitting north-
ern states against southern ones. Retaliation against
workers for exercising protected rights is as unlawful
in South Carolina as it is in Washington. The NLRB
should enforce the law whenever and wherever retali-
ation against workers takes place.
We in the Machinists are proud to fght for our
members at Boeing. We are just as proud to fght ev-
ery day for our members who work in South Carolina
and all across the South. We want Boeing and every
other company that employs our members to prosper
in the global economy, because that means jobs for
our members and economic strength for America. But
when any company violates legal protections for work-
ers, the rule of law says there should be consequences.
Boeings actions are properly before the NLRB,
which should decide the case according to the law. The
rhetoric should quiet down.
Christopher Corson, General Counsel
International Association of Machinists and
Aerospace Workers
Upper Marlboro, MD
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By Marta Hummel Mossburg
President Barack Obama wants federal con-
tractors to disclose how much they give to indepen-
dent groups that engage in political advertising. If he
really wants to know the hearts and minds of those
competing for taxpayer dollars, why stop with po-
litical contributions?
He should also require heads of companies ap-
plying for federal work, many in Maryland, to re-
veal their party affliation, how much they have paid
in taxes over the last fve years, for whom they voted
in the last four presidential elections and how much
they give to charity with the names of the organiza-
tions included. Oh, and why not ask each company
to include with its bid a recommendation from the
two largest labor organizations from its state?
Think how useful it would be for those in pow-
er to pick the best company for the job! With those
reforms government procurement managers could
eliminate the headache of pouring through competi-
tive bids and almost instantaneously select fnalists.
Those groups could then race to the top to prove
their utility to the government. That is what those in
power call a win win situation: maximizing politi-
cal fundraising under the guise of good government.
In fact, it sounds a lot like how the government
in Prince Georges County operated until federal
law enforcement offcials upended long-standing
traditions of bribery for county work. If only Prince
Georges enacted a similar regulation at the local
level it might have taken corruption to new heights.
For example, Leslie Johnson might have been stuff-
ing millions into her bra instead of tens of thousands
. She is a county councilwoman and wife of Jack
Johnson, the former county executive who pleaded
guilty to one count of extortion and one count of evi-
dence tampering last month.
Think of how it could help Baltimore City gov-
ernment choose developers for a proposed nearly
billion dollar makeover of the convention center
and arena downtown and the proposed $1.5 billion
public-private State Center development? Instead
of winks, nudges and discreet phone calls bribery
could be right out in the open if the city made de-
velopers catalog the information noted above with
each bid.
The only problem for the party currently in
power is that it did not propose this reform early
enough to lock up Democratic fnancing for the
2012 presidential election. If the scheme fails and a
Republican wins the White House, Congressional
Democrats will no doubt lead the charge to stop a
disclosure requirement.
Government should be in the job of choosing
the best contractor at the best price. Strong-arming
companies to stop supporting particular groups that
do not meet with government approval in order to
win a bid will solidify crony capitalism as the rule of
the land. That those on Wall Street who knowingly
orchestrated the Great Recession are free while au-
thorities focus on outing doping athletes speaks to
the failing rule of law. And the fact that the president
would champion gangster government in the name
of transparency is one more symptom of a crum-
bling respect for free enterprise where risks come
with rewards and often with failure.
Marta Hummel Mossburg is a senior fellow at
the Maryland Public Policy Institute.
Fake Transparency
Americas largest oil and natural gas
companies recently reported quarterly
earnings, and as expected, profts were up.
But the caricature of fat-cat energy execu-
tives lining their pockets at the expense of
the everyman doesnt hold up to scrutiny.
ExxonMobil posted quarterly earn-
ings of $10.7 billion on Thursday, up 69
percent from last year. And on Wednesday,
ConocoPhillips reported quarterly earn-
ings of $3 billion, refecting an increase
of 43 percent from a year ago. Impressive,
but not shocking given the current price of
crude oil.
No less predictable was the outrage
voiced by politicians. President Obama
called for new taxes on the oil industry, and
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid prom-
ised to introduce legislation to that effect
when Congress is back in session.
Talking tough when pump prices are
high might be safe politically. After all, its
easy to get outraged while people struggle
to fll their tanks. But we should consider
some facts about the American energy in-
dustry before breaking out pitchforks or
enacting knee-jerk policies.
Yes, pump prices are high, but compa-
nies like ExxonMobil and Chevron have as
much control over the price of gasoline as
they do the price of speeding tickets. The
single biggest factor affecting pump pric-
es is the cost of crude oil, which is set by
global futures markets subject to the laws
of supply and demand.
Right now the recovering global econ-
omy, Mideast turmoil, and declining dollar
are driving up the price of crude. The truth
is ExxonMobil cant control the price of a
barrel of oil, but the higher price naturally
results in higher revenues.
No one is asking drivers to shed a tear
for gasoline stations forced to charge high
prices at the pump. But equally unfair is the
assumption that those high prices mean 24-
hour champagne and limos for company
executives. The U.S. oil and natural gas in-
dustry actually operates at lower margins
than most American manufacturing.
In arguing for higher energy taxes,
politicians cite that Americas fve largest
oil and gas companies had a net income
of $484 billion from 2006 to 2010. What
they dont tell you is those companies
proft margin during those years was 6.65
percent, below the U.S. manufacturing
average.
Because of the large size of the indus-
try, profts sound exorbitant when stated in
absolute dollars. But those dollars are dis-
tributed to millions of ordinary Americans
who are shareholders and plowed back into
oil exploration and next-generation energy
R&D.
The caricature of greedy oil company
executives falls apart even further when
one considers who owns most energy
companies. Only 1.5 percent of oil and gas
shares are owned by those companies ex-
ecutives. Fifty-three percent of the shares
are owned by mutual funds and individual
investors. Twenty-seven percent are owned
by pension funds, and 14 percent are held
by IRAs. In other words, average investors,
people who have begun saving for retire-
ment, and retirees beneft from their in-
vestments in energy companies-and these
investments are paying off.
A new study examined the perfor-
mance of oil and natural gas investments
in the two largest public employee pension
funds in four states-Michigan, Missouri,
Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The oil and gas in-
vestments had returns between 41 percent
and 49 percent from 2005 through 2009,
while the funds non-oil and gas invest-
ments had returns between 10 percent and
17 percent. And the gains are not just en-
joyed by a select few-these funds account
for between 50 percent and 89 percent of
the total membership and total assets of all
public employee pension programs in these
states.
The Obama administrations 2012
budget proposes almost $90 billion in new
taxes for the U.S. oil and natural gas indus-
try. These taxes will hurt ordinary Ameri-
cans and public employees, and the energy
industry already pays one of the highest
effective income tax rates in the country.
About 44 percent of every dollar earned
by oil and gas companies goes to income
taxes, while retailers pay about 33 percent.
Caricatures shouldnt be the basis
for government policy. In reality, energy
profts have not been excessive compared
to other industries, are plowed back into
exploration, and beneft ordinary Ameri-
cans. Congress and the Obama administra-
tion shouldnt impose higher taxes or other
sanctions on the industry. Instead, they
should eliminate barriers to oil production,
helping consumers at the pump.
Lawrence J. McQuillan, PhD, Direc-
tor of Business and Economic Studies
Pacifc Research Institute
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Convicted Sex Offender Indicted On Gun Charges
On June 7, registered sex offender Cleveland Dwight Hall II, 31, was served with a St.
Marys County Circuit Court Indictment related to the unlawful possession of a frearm. An
investigation by Det. Cpl. William Raddatz revealed Hall was illegally in possession of a 9mm
handgun after having been convicted of an offense which disqualifes him from possessing the
handgun, police alleged. Hall is currently incarcerated in the St. Marys County Detention
Center under no bond.
Controlled Dangerous Substance Violation
On June 6, Deputy David Potter conducted a vehicle stop on a red Suzuki Sidekick for an
inoperable tail light on Route 235 in the area of Old Rolling Road in California. The vehicle
operator was identifed as Jesse E. Spencer, 26, of Lexington Park. A license check revealed
Spencers license to drive was suspended, police reported. While speaking with Spencer, Pot-
ter detected the odor of marijuana. A search of Spencer and his vehicle resulted in the recovery
of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, police alleged. Spencer was arrested, charged with pos-
session of marijuana, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and operating a motor
vehicle in Maryland on a suspended license.
Woman Charged With Department Store Theft
On June 6, Deputy William Watters responded to the Belk department store in California
for a theft. It was learned Latoya Renee Young, 22 of Mechanicsville, was observed by store
staff allegedly removing price tags from merchandise. Young was confronted outside the
business and found to be in possession of clothing belonging to Belk having a value of $28,
police alleged. Young was charged on a criminal citation for theft and released pending a court
appearance.
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
One of three defendants accused of using
a gun to rob McKays Food and Pharmacy on
Hollywood Road in September of 2010 was sen-
tenced to 15 years incarceration in state prison,
that was reduced to eight years with fve years of
probation upon his release.
Marcus Darnell Courtney, 20, of Lusby re-
ceived his sentence Monday and it was to begin
immediately, according to court documents.
According to charging documents fled re-
garding the grocery store heist, Courtney had
enlisted the help of Andre Marquise Cyrus, 17,
of Hollywood, to aid in the armed robbery by
using his knowledge of operations at the store as
an employee there.
Co u r t n e y
told detectives
with the countys
Bureau of Crimi-
nal Investiga-
tions that Cyrus
had told he and
Davevon Lee
Price, 17, of Hol-
lywood, the loca-
tion of the stores
safe and told the two when the safe was open on
the night of the robbery via text messages.
Courtney pleaded guilty to the armed rob-
bery charge, court records show, but prosecu-
tors dropped frst-degree assault charges as well
as charges of theft and conspiracy to commit
robbery.
Defendant Sentenced In
McKays Robbery
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A report from a state medical facil-
ity states that William E. Jones III, 32, who
was charged with sexual abuse and sodomy
of two minor children in 2003, is competent
to stand trial, said Assistant States Attorney
Joseph Stanalonis.
Jones, of Hollywood, was indicted last
year for the alleged abuse of two young boys
that took place sometime during an eight-
month period while they were in his tempo-
rary care.
The two boys made their allegations in
2009 six years after the alleged crimes
to deputies with the county sheriffs offce
when they were less than 10 years old.
According to charging documents origi-
nally fled in District Court, deputies inter-
viewed Jones in January 2010 and found that
the two young boys came to his residence
on Jones Wharf Road to visit and spend the
night about eight years ago.
The two boys stayed with Jones in his
bedroom, charging documents stated. Charg-
ing documents alleged that Jones committed
several illicit sex acts against the two victims
during the night.
The details of the alleged incidents came
from Jones interview with police, charging
documents read.
Jones faces two counts of sexual abuse
of a minor, two counts of a second-degree
sex offense, two counts of a third-degree sex
offense, one count of sodomy and one count
of attempted sodomy according to his Circuit
Court indictment.
The penalties amount to potentially de-
cades of incarceration for Jones if he is found
guilty of all the charges against him.
Though the medical report deems Jones
competent to stand trial, the reports fndings
must still receive the judgment of the court
before it can proceed before a jury Jones
competency hearing was scheduled for June
3 but was reset for September to allow an ex-
pert witness to testify.
Prosecutor: Man Accused of Child
Sex Offenses Competent For Trial
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Sheriffs deputies have charged a Lexing-
ton Park man after he allegedly stole a would-be
catering trailer from a local restaurant and took
it to a local auto dealership to have it inspected.
Joshua Frericks, 26, was charged with
three separate counts of theft relating to the in-
cident in the Lennys Restaurant parking lot in
the late night hours of June 4, charging docu-
ments stated.
Two days later Daniel Rebarchick, the res-
taurant owner, called the countys Emergency
Communication Center and told dispatchers
that he had found the trailer at the Tom Hodges
auto dealership on Route 235 in Hollywood,
where staff there told police that Frericks had
brought the 7-foot by 14-foot trailer to the lot to
get an inspection, charging documents stated.
Court papers go on to reveal that the inte-
rior of the trailer had been painted, all decals
removed from the exterior and the VIN plate
had been changed.
Rebarchick was able to describe small
faws inside the trailer that existed before the
theft, charging papers stated.
Frericks told police that he had purchased
the trailer from someone known only to him
as Proctor. Police stated that his purported
purchase was made in the same span of time as
the trailer being stolen. Frericks also admitted
replacing the VIN plate with a false one, police
say.
The defendant could provide no further
reasoning for his actions, charging documents
read.
The trailers value was listed as $4,000,
and a freezer located inside was valued at $400,
the same as eight food service tables that were
also inside.
Rebarchick said that video camera footage
of the theft was taken Friday night at 11:30 p.m.
He was surprised at the theft of such a
large piece of equipment.
Weve been here 30 years and this is the
only major thing thats disappeared, Rebar-
chick told The County Times. Its only three
weeks old.
Rebarchick posted a message about the
theft outside of his restaurant on a portable
marquee sign asking for information about the
stolen trailer and said that he received a lot of
feedback from people who had noticed it while
driving up and down Route 235.
Stolen Trailer Returned to Lennys
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Gail Carroll, 63
Gail Patri-
cia Carroll, 63 of
Lexington Park,
MD died May 27,
2011 at Chesa-
peake Shores
Nursing Center.
Born De-
cember 27, 1947
in Takoma Park,
MD, she was the
daughter of Doris Rose (Jackson)
Carroll and the late Mahlon Ashford
Carroll.
Gail was a long time resident of
St. Marys County. She enjoyed col-
lecting jewelry, music and spending
time with her pets. She was a gener-
ous, giving spirit that enjoyed spend-
ing time with her mother and family.
In addition to her mother, Gail is
survived by her ten brothers and sis-
ters; Doris Yates, David Carroll and
Steven Carroll all of Lexington Park,
MD, Deborah Owens of Gettysburg,
PA, Charles Carroll of Los Angeles,
CA, John Carroll of Lexington Park,
MD, Bernadette (Daniel) Snead of
California, MD, Lisa Kelly (Neil
Cornelius) of Merridan, CT, Eithrop
(Ida) Carroll of Mathews, VA and Er-
ica Ford of Lexington Park, MD. She
is also survived by her many nieces
and nephews, as well as 17 great
nieces and nephews.
Family received friends on Fri-
day, June 3, 2011 in the Brinsfeld Fu-
neral Home. A funeral service was
held at Trinity Episcopal Church.
Interment followed in the church
cemetery.
Condolences to the family may
be made at www.brinsfeldfuneral.
com.
Jeannette Deputy, 83
J e a n n e t t e
Deputy 83, of St.
Marys City, MD
formerly of New
Castle, DE died
at her home on
Saturday, June 4,
2011.
Born Febru-
ary 18, 1928 she
was the daughter
of the late Leon
Jacob Blizzard and Helen Mayhan
Blizzard.
She was preceded in death
by her husband Walter E. Deputy,
Sr. She is survived by four chil-
dren, eight grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held
on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 in the
Gracelawn Memorial Park Cem-
etery, New Castle, DE.
Family requests memorial
contributions be made to Hospice
House, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown
MD 20650.
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Agnes Farrell, 77
Agnes Lorraine Farrell, 77, of
Avenue, MD
died June 1, 2011
at St. Marys
Hospital. Born
January 29,
1934, she was
the daughter of
the late Myrtle
Virginia Knott
and Leonard
Hall. She was the loving and de-
voted wife of Charles Henry Farrell,
and mother of four; Rose Ann Friess
(Henry) of Bushwood, MD, Charles
William Farrell (deceased), Lois Ma-
rie Guy of Avenue, MD and Leonard
Edward Farrell (Terree) of Waldorf,
MD. She had one grandchild, Melissa
Lynn Friess-Bailey (T Bailey, III) of
Avenue. Lorraine is survived by her
siblings; Harold Rodney Hall (Judy)
of Avenue, MD, Florence Gwyndola
Hall Hill (Bill, deceased) and Delo-
res Hall Guyer (Jerry, deceased) both
of Waldorf, MD and Theresa Ann
Hall Lacey of Brandywine, MD. She
was preceded in death by her sis-
ters; Virginia Attaway Hall Nelson
(Albert, deceased), Mary Margaret
Hall Cross (Tom), Doris Jean Hall
Lawrence (Bernard, deceased), Har-
riet Elizabeth Hall Bailey (Mack,
deceased). She was also preceded in
death by her brothers; Charles Henry
Hall (Mary Ann, deceased), James
Leonard Hall (Louise, deceased),
and Delbert Raymond Hall.
Lorraine worked for the St.
Marys County Board of Education
where she retired after 32 years of
devoted service in 1999. She valued
her extensive family and network of
friends in the community with whom
she enjoyed spending time. She was
always up for a game of pitch, going
for a boat ride, or just time to enjoy
the simple things in life such as at-
tending her church or sitting on her
porch talking. But, it is how she
lived her life that was an example for
many. She leaves behind a legacy of
compassion, faith, courage, grace,
wisdom, and some of the greatest
demonstrations of love that a family
could ask for.
The family received friends on
Sunday, June 5, 2011 in the Matting-
ley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonar-
dtown, MD where prayers were recit-
ed. A Mass of Christian Burial was
celebrated on Monday, June 6, 2011
in Holy Angels Catholic Church,
Avenue, MD with Rev. William H.
Gurnee offciating. Interment fol-
lowed in Sacred Heart Catholic
Church cemetery, Bushwood, MD.
Pallbearers were T Bailey, III,
Rodney Hall, Jamie Lawrence, Ralph
Lawrence, Tommy Tippett and Da-
vid Farrell.
Memorial Contributions can be
made to the Seventh District Volun-
teer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Av-
enue, MD 20609 and/or Holy Angels
Catholic Church, 21340 Colton Point
Road, Avenue, MD 20609.
To send a condolence to the fam-
ily please visit our website at www.
mgfh.com.
Clara Greenwell, 90
Clara Turner Ward Greenwell,
90, of Hollywood, MD died at her
daughters home
in Crofton, MD
on Thursday,
June 2, 2011
after a lengthy
illness. Mrs.
Greenwell was
born on July 5,
1920 in Talbert,
KY and was the
daughter of the late John and Martha
Turner. She was married in 1942 in
Cincinnati, OH to Calvin Ward, who
preceded her in death on February
22, 1955. She was the loving wife of
53 years to James Elmer Greenwell
whom she married in December of
1956. He preceded her in death on
September 24, 2010. Mrs. Greenwell
is survived by her three children;
Dorothy J. Vranish and husband John
Michael of Crofton, MD, Herman R.
Ward and Wife Judy of Hughesville,
MD and Martha A. Waltman of Riva,
MD as well as her fve grandchildren;
Anthony Vranish, Elizabeth Murphy,
Jeffrey Waltman, Thomas Ward,
Timothy Ward and 11 great grand-
children. She was also preceded
in death by her 10 siblings; Nancy
Turner, Cora Herald, Aggie Combs,
Monroe Turner, Jesse Turner, Roger
Turner, Polly Spicer, Reuben Turner,
Robert Turner and Rutha Cole.
Mrs. Greenwell was employed
as a clerk with the former Peoples
Drugstore in Washington, DC. She
retired in 1975 and relocated with
her husband, James, to their home in
Hollywood, MD where they resided
until his death in September 2010.
She was a member of St. Johns Cath-
olic Church in Hollywood, MD.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 in the Matting-
ley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel,
Leonardtown, MD where a funeral
service was held with Deacon Am-
mon Ripple offciating. Interment
followed in Charles Memorial Gar-
dens, Leonardtown, MD. Contribu-
tions in memory of Mrs. Greenwell
may be made to the Hospice of the
Chesapeake, Philanthropy Depart-
ment, 445 Defense Hwy, Annapolis,
MD 21401.
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William Hayden, Sr., 78
W i l -
liam Martin
Hayden, Sr., 78,
of Bushwood,
MD died May
26, 2011 in St.
Marys Hospital,
Le o n a r d t own
MD. He was born
on March 21,
1933 in Maddox,
MD, the son of
the late Joseph Oscar and Edna Mil-
dred Wheeler Hayden. Mr. Hayden
was the loving husband of Eleanor
Marie Hayden whom he married on
July 17, 1954 in Holy Angels Catho-
lic Church in Avenue, MD. He is
also survived by his children; Wil-
liam Martin Hayden, Jr. (Sandy) of
Oakley, MD, Elizabeth Anne Kwi-
atkowski, (Rob) of Mechanicsville,
MD, David Christopher Hayden,
Mildred Jane Quade, (David), Joseph
Garrett Hayden and Susan Annette
Kosack, (Ricky Wathen) all of Bush-
wood, MD, grandchildren; Crystal
Quade, Trudy Latham, Robert Kwi-
atkowski, Tim Kwiatkowski, Katie
Inman, Kevin Kosack, Brett Kosack,
Tiffany Hayden, Ashley Rickner,
Jason Hayden and great-grandchil-
dren; Abigail Inman, Hailee Kosack,
Chase Latham, Kelsee Kosack, An-
thony Inman, Marc Reckner, Kayla
Reckner, Kole Kosack, Madeline
Hayden, Travis Latham, Cameron
Kwiatkowski and Baby Girl Kosack.
Mr. Hayden is also survived by his
siblings; Eloise Gibson of Bushwood,
MD and Phillip Bertram Hayden,
(Jane) of Avenue, MD, and sister-in-
law Mary Hayden of Leonardtown,
MD. In addition to his parents, Mr.
Hayden was preceded in death by his
brothers; Joseph O. Hayden, James
Milfred Hayden and George Ernest
Himmy Hayden.
He was a lifelong resident of
St. Marys County and graduated
from St. Marys Academy in 1951.
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working in his yard and fowers and
loved for everything in his yard to
look nice. He also enjoyed going on
trips, bus trips with his friends and
mostly enjoyed being with his family
and loved his life.
Monday, May 30, 2011 in Matting-
ley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonar-
dtown, MD where prayers were recit-
ed. A Mass of Christian Burial was
celebrated on Tuesday, May 31, 2011
in Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Ear-
ly offciating. Interment followed in
Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonar-
dtown, MD.
Pallbearers were Robert Kwiat-
kowski, Jason Hayden, Tim Kwiat-
kowski, Kevin Kosack, Brett Kosack
and Freddie Bowles.
Honorary pallbearers were Jim-
my Latham and Scott Inman.
Contributions in memory of
Mr. William Martin Hayden, Sr.
may be made to the Seventh District
Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Av-
enue, MD 20609 and/or Sacred Heart
Catholic Church, P.O. Box 37, Bush-
wood, MD 20618.
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Frances Jones, 65
F r a n c e s
Powell Jones,
65 of Mechan-
icsville, MD re-
turned to God on
Thursday, June 2,
2011.
Born March
4, 1946 in Thax-
ton, VA she was
the daughter of
the late Ellis and
Marie Powell.
Frances Theresa Powell was
born and raised in Thaxton, VA and
went on to meet and marry a school-
mate, John T. Jones. After the birth
of their son, John Tyrone Jones, II,
her new family moved to St. Marys
County, MD where she began work-
ing as a program assistant for the co-
operative extension service, teaching
nutrition to and directing summer
camps for children. Frances gave
birth to a daughter, Janine T. Jones,
and continued to raise her children
while working with 4-H and the en-
richment program for over 20 years.
She conducted numerous fashion
shows, oratorical contests, cooking
competitions, and county fairs before
her health forced her to retire in 1991.
At which time she devoted her atten-
tions to friends, family, and travel.
Frances is survived by her
loving husband of 44 years, John
T. Jones; her son and daughter-in-
law Tyrone and Tawnya Jones; her
daughter, Janine Jones; her broth-
ers, William Ellis Powell, Eugene M.
Powell and Steven T. Powell; her sis-
ters, Elsie Whorley and Joyce Brown,
and a host of nieces, nephews, grand-
nieces and grand-nephews. She was
preceded in death by her parents
Ellis and Marie Powell, her nephew,
Douglas McArthur Brown Jr., her
sister, Kathy Powell Carter, and sev-
eral aunts and uncles.
Family received friends for
Frances Life Celebration on Tues-
day, June 7, 2011 in the Brinsfeld Fu-
neral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road,
Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers
were recited.
A visitation for fam-
ily and friends will also be held
on Saturday, June 11, 2011 from
10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Hamlar-
Curtis Funeral Home located at 1002
Moorman Road in Roanoke, VA.
Interment is to follow at the Thom-
asson Family Cemetery located in
Goodview, VA.
com
Deborah Long, 58
D e b o r a h
Ann Topping
Long, 58 of Lus-
by, MD died June
6, 2011 at her
residence.
Born Octo-
ber 11, 1952 in
the Great Lakes
Naval Hospital,
Great Lakes, IL,
she was the daughter of Ernest W.
Topping, Jr. and the late Doris J.
(Jones) Topping.
Deborah graduated from Dixon
High School in 1970 and then at-
tended Sauk Valley College majoring
in Nursing. She joined the United
States Navy on March 2, 1972 and
went to Bainbridge, MD for basic
training. From there she went to the
Naval Training Center, Great Lakes
for Electronics Maintenance training
where she was designated as a radar
technician. Next stop was Glynco,
GA where Deborah was the frst fe-
male to undergo and graduate from a
carrier approach control radar-train-
ing course, the AN/SPN-35.
She was married to her husband
Craig in the Nester United Method-
ist Church, Nester, CA on July 19,
1975. Deborahs hobbies included
cake decorating, sewing, quilting,
crocheting, and reading. She was a
Cub Scout Leader in Virginia Beach,
VA and in Lexington Park, MD. She
was a department manager at Peebles
until she was unable to work in 2006.
The past fve years Deborah was an
active member of the Lexington Park
United Methodist Church where
she helped with sewing, crocheting,
and many other activities as needed.
Deborah was a devoted wife, mother,
grandmother, and an inspiration to
many that she has touched over the
years with her smile and positive
attitude.
In addition to her husband and
her father, Deborah is survived by
her children; Aaron Long of Piney
Point, MD and Corey Long of Lus-
by, MD, four grandchildren, and
siblings; Renee Williams of Carol
Stream, IL, Ernest Topping, III of
Franklin Grove, IL and Christopher
Topping of Virginia Beach, VA.
Family will receive friends on
Friday, June 10, 2011 from 2 p.m.
until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
in the Brinsfeld Funeral Home.
Prayers will be recited at 7 p.m. A
funeral service will be held on Sat-
urday, June 11, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the
Lexington Park United Methodist
Church, 21760 Great Mills Road,
Lexington Park, MD 20653. Inter-
ment will be in Arlington National
Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the Calvert Hospice,
P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD
20678.
com.
Lorraine Nork, 80
L o r r a i n e
Helena Nork,
80, of Califor-
nia, MD, died
May24, 2011 in
Leonar dt own,
MD. Born on
March 10, 1931
in Perth Am-
boy, NJ, she was
the daughter of
the late Nick and Mary Vasil. She
was the loving wife of the William
G. Nork, Jr., whom she married on
June 25, 1955 in Holy Trinity Roman
Catholic Church, Perth Amboy, NJ.
Mrs. Nork is survived by her chil-
dren; Bill Nork (Susan) of Charlotte,
N.C and their two sons Will and Josh
Nork, Gary Nork (Renee) of Rich-
mond, VA and their son Nick Nork,
Doug Nork (Sue) of Cherry Hill, N.J.
and their son DJ and daughter Kelsey
Nork. Lorraine moved to St. Marys
County in 1992 from Quartz Hill, Ca.
She was a homemaker, wife,
mother, and grandmother. She was
an avid reader, enjoyed completing
crossword puzzles, loved to cook, an
extensive international traveler with
her husband Bill, but; her favorite
was spending time with her family
and cheering on her grand children
at their sporting events. Mrs. Nork
graduated from St. Marys Catholic
H.S. in Perth Amboy, N.J. and at-
tended Seton Hall University.
A private family Memorial Ser-
vice was held on Saturday, May 28,
2011 in Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic Church, Lexington Park,
MD with Fr. Jack Kennealy conduct-
ing the service. Interment will follow
in Arlington National Cemetery, Ar-
lington, VA at a later date.
Contributions may be made in
memory of Lorraine Helena Nork
to the American Cancer Society,
P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK
73123-1718.
To leave a condolence for the
family please visit www.mgfh.com.
Lawrence Schreiber, Jr., 80
La wr e nc e
John Schreiber,
Jr., 80 of Holly-
wood, MD died
June 4, 2011 at
Hospice House of
St. Marys.
Born No-
vember 20, 1930
in Washington,
D.C., he was the
son of the late Lawrence John Sch-
reiber, Sr. and Ruth Irene Huntt.
Larry was a waterman.
Mr. Schreiber was a car mechan-
ic in early life. He proudly served in
the U.S. Marines from 1951 to 1953.
He was awarded a purple heart and
was honorably discharged. He
then moved to St. Marys Coun-
ty from Hillcrest Heights, MD and
enjoyed many years of being a water-
man. Not only did he love to fsh, he
also loved to hunt.
Larry is survived by his step-
children; Hilda Grimsly (Charles)
of California, MD, Sandra Bohnke
(David) of Hollywood, MD, Paula
Clements (Allen) of California, MD,
George Phelps of High Point, N.C.
and Rose Spertzel (Raymond) of
Rhome, TX, numerous grandchil-
dren, great-grandchildren and great-
great-grandchildren. He is also sur-
vived by a sister, Donna Edwards
(Gene) of Port Republic, MD and
a brother, Ronald Scheiber (Terry)
of Port Republic, MD. He was pre-
ceded in death by his wife of many
years, Lois Schreiber.
Family will receive friends on
Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 9 a.m.
until 11 a.m. in the Brinsfeld Funeral
Home. A graveside service will be
conducted following visitation at
Charles Memorial Gardens, Leon-
ardtown, MD with Reverend Joe Or-
lando offciating.
Serving as pallbearers will be
David Bohnke, Mark Richardson,
Ronald Charles Schreiber, Sr., Ron-
ald Charles Schreiber, Jr., Jerrard
Gene Edwards, and Shelly Ann
Tilley. Honorary pallbearers will be
Charles Butch Niland and Joseph
Blackistone.
Contributions may be made to
the Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O.
Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
com.
Lillian Trout, 86
Lillian Trout,
86, of Leonard-
town died May 31,
2011, at the Hos-
pice House of St.
Marys, Callaway,
MD.
Born March
21, 1925, in Con-
shohocken, PA,
she was the daughter of Charles Scott
Feather, Sr. and Elizabeth Gilmore
Flanagan Feather.
Mrs. Trout was a retired textile
worker and was active in union activi-
ties, serving as the shop steward for her
union at Craftex Mills in Philadelphia,
PA. where she worked for many years.
She lived most of her life in Philadel-
phia, PA moving to Leonardtown, MD
in 1999 to live with her daughter.
Besides her parents, she was pre-
ceded in death by her husband, Wal-
ter Hudson Trout, Jr. and her beloved
daughter, Carole Lee Trout, both of
Philadelphia, PA; her brothers, Charles
S. Feather, Jr. of Altoona, WI; Norman
H. Feather of Gloucester, NJ; and Eliz-
abeth G. Feather of Philadelphia, PA.
Mrs. Trout is survived by her de-
voted daughter, Laurie Laska, of Leon-
ardtown, MD and son-in-law, Joseph
E. Laska, Jr.; her grandsons, whom
she adored with all her heart, Joseph
E. Laska, III and his wife, Jennifer, of
Marina del Rey, California; and Scott
J. Laska and his wife, Christa, of Had-
donfeld, NJ. The light of her life these
past two years was her great-grandson,
Jack James Laska of Haddonfeld, NJ.
She also enjoyed the loving friendship
of two special friends, her adopted
daughters as she called them, Diane
McGonigal of Philadelphia, PA and
Shirley Brown of California, MD.
Sunday, June 5, 2011, in the Matting-
ly-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonard-
town, MD where a Memorial Service
was held with Pastor Tim Grose offci-
ating. Interment was private.
Donations in Mrs. Trouts mem-
ory can be made to the Hospice of St.
Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown,
MD 20650.
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
In order to celebrate their high school
graduation and to keep the students safe on
their big night, the students are shuttled from
their graduation site to the Naval Air Station
Patuxent River for a night of movies, snacks,
games and fun.
Project Graduation has been going on
since 1984, said Kelsey Bush, the youth coordi-
nator in charge of Project Graduation.
He said the major beneft in having Proj-
ect Graduation every year is having an oppor-
tunity to party on their graduation night in a
location where they are chaperoned by parents,
police, members of the Optimist Club and oth-
er community organizations.
Bush said NAS Patuxent River has been
a good partner for Project Graduation since
the beginning of the program.
The planning for Project Graduation
begins in the summer, when the requests are
submitted to the base
for the use of the space
and in the fall, after the
start of the school year,
representatives from
the base and the school
get together to deter-
mine what they have to
order and get ready.
Bush said the Proj-
ect Graduation parties
have been done so often
that its a matter of rou-
tine to plan them.
They pretty much
run themselves in some
ways, Bush said.
Bush said atten-
dance is not mandatory
for the students, and the students and their fam-
ilies have to read and sign a letter with the un-
derstanding that their parents can neither drop
them off nor pick them up from the base. He
said normally, between 80 to 85 percent of the
graduating seniors attend Project Graduation.
In addition to being with their graduating
class, Bush said the students were invited to
bring a friend along with them. The friends can
include siblings or fellow students who have not
yet graduated.
Keeping Graduates Safe
NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs photo
Chesapeake Orchestra
Jeffrey Silberschlag, music director
River
Concert
Series
2011
Yamaha is the official piano of the 2011 River Concert Series
All concerts are FREE!
Concerts begin each week at 7 PM.
The grounds on Townhouse Green
at SMCM open at 5 PM
for picnicking or purchasing food
from a wide variety of vendors.
For more information,
call 240-895-2024 or visit
www.riverconcertseries.org
The River Concert Series is most grateful to Wyle for underwriting Ms. Errico's appearance tonight
June 17
~
Wintry Mix in June
Jeffrey Silberschlag and the
Chesapeake Orchestra kick off
the 13th season with music that
conjures images of Vikings and
fjords with music by Sibelius and
Shostakovich, featuring Eliza Garth
and composer Mary Coy 11.
June 24
~
An Evening in the Summer Palace
Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra
present an evening of Baroque music
when they welcome St. Marys Colleges
own international artists and the 2010
Young Artist Concerto Competition Winner.
July 1
~
Independence Day Weekend:
Thomas Jefferson in His Own Words
Join Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake
Orchestra for a Fourth of July celebration that
salutes Naval aviations 100th anniversary and
offers readings from Thomas Jefferson set to
music; and stay for a "Fireworks Extravaganza!"
July 8
~
Shoulder to Shoulder
(or, A Lot of Good Men)
This week guest
conductor Larry Vote
and the Chesapeake
Orchestra welcome the
U.S. Army Chorus.
July 15
~
European Vacation
Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra welcome
Spanish pianist Antonio Soria, plus Strauss Alpine Symphony
that features the orchestra in its full grandeur.
July 22
~
The Eternal Flame
Join Jeff Silberschlag and the Chesapeake
Orchestra for an evening of profound music,
including Mahlers Symphony No. 1;
featuring baritone William Sharp
performing the world premier of David
Frooms new work, and violinist Jos Cueto.
July 29
~
The Grand Finale
Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra welcome
Broadway singing sensation Melissa Errico, plus a trumpet performance
of a new work by Corrado Saglietti by Maestro Jeff Silberschlag.
St. Mary's College of Maryland's
The River Concert Series is most grateful to St. Mary's County Arts
Council for underwriting Mr. Soria's appearance tonight
Thanks TO Our series spOnsOrs
Arts Alliance of St. Marys College of Maryland BAE Systems Booz Allen Hamilton Comcast Communications, Inc.
G&H Jewelers Lockheed Martin ManTech International Corporation Maryland Public Television Maryland State Arts
Council MetroCast Communications Northrop Grumman Raytheon River Concert Series Audience SAIC
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Thanks TO Our COnCerT spOnsOrs
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CeDrice Jacobs from Great Mills is ex-
cited to get her diploma.
Amber Breckenridge, Ami DAmbrosio and
Katlyn Benish from Chopticon High School are
get ready to graduate
Daniel Tyler Batong and Benjamin Jacob
Barnes from St. Marys Ryken show off
their diplomas.
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Cecils Historic District
Presents
Living History
SCV CAMP #1359
Captain Vincent Camalier
Civil War Encampment
Saturday June 18, 2011
10:00am 5:00pm
To Be Held At
Cecils Old Mill, Great Mills,
MD
As part of the sesquicentennial anniversary
of the Civil War, Cecils Historic District is proud
to sponsor this Living History event to honor the
brave soldiers who fought, and educate current
generations on this important chapter in
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Graduating Class of 2011 of The Kings Christian Academy
MHBR
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Leonardtown students await their Diplomas.
The County Times
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
From the moment they put one 5-year-old foot into the door-
way of their frst classroom to the moment they switch their tas-
sels over, diploma in hand, St. Marys students are focused on
the fnish line of their education and the beginning of the rest of
their lives.
During the past two weeks, seniors from the six public and
private high schools in St. Marys County celebrated their gradu-
ations. A total of 1,108 students graduated in total from Leonar-
dtown, Chopticon and Great Mills high schools. Nine students
graduated from Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy; St. Marys
Ryken graduated 185 and 20 students took the walk at Kings
Christian Academy.
From each senior class, at least one valedictorian (or two or
three) is chosen from the top students in the school. These are
students who stand out academically and socially, get involved
in extracurricular activities and generally stay out of trouble.
Ideally, the students chosen to be the valedictorians should
be students who just enjoy learning and want to learn for learn-
ings sake, according to Claire Webber, the STEM valedicto-
rian from Great Mills High School.
It should be someone who is inherently curious about
knowledge, Webber said.
Her future plans include studying geography abroad
this summer in Grenada then going to the University of
Maryland to study physics.
Aparna Sajja, the valedictorian from Leonardtown High
School, said she plans to go to George Washington Univer-
sity to participate in their seven-year medical program. She
said she wants to focus on cardiology or radiology.
Michael DeLuca, the Xaverian Orator from St. Marys
Ryken, said the valedictorian is a person who wants to truly
learn, meaning they dont just show up and study to pass the
tests, but they have a genuine interest in expanding their ho-
rizons and challenging themselves. A valedictorian should
be a person who is open to new ideas and has learned to
think critically.
DeLuca plans to go to the University of Pittsburg to
study physics, then get his masters degree in that or a related
feld.
The non-STEM valedictorian from Great Mills High
School, Katelyn Jones, said her future includes going to
the University of Mary Washington to become a secondary
math teacher.
Chasen Hughes, the valedictorian from Leonard Hall
Junior Naval Academy, said the valedictorian is a person who
puts forth a great effort to excel both academically and in
life. At Leonard Hall, the conduct of a student as well as their
grades is taken into account when choosing a valedictorian.
Hughes said he will be attending North Georgia Col-
lege on a four-year scholarship and wants to eventually be
an Army engineer.
Kings Christian Academy had a three-way tie for their vale-
dictorians. Daniel Green, Lois Ann Davis and Elizabeth Funk
were all named valedictorian. They split the valedictorians
speech three ways, with one each speaking on the past, present
and future for the graduating seniors.
Green was the frst graduate from Kings Christian Acad-
emy to attend a military academy, having received an appoint-
ment to the United States Naval Academy, according to a press
release from Kings Christian.
He said he plans to be a Navy pilot.
Being a valedictorian means having the chance to let every-
one know about the graduating class and to represent his school
one last time, Green said. He said with a small class like the one
he graduated with, its not a challenge to fgure out who the vale-
dictorian, or valedictorians, are going to be.
Its just something we all knew was going to happen,
Green said.
Davis said she didnt know there would be a three-way tie
for valedictorian, but she did know it would come down to her-
self, Green and Funk in the competition for valedictorian and
salutatorian.
It was a little bit nerve
wracking, Davis said.
Davis will be attending
Cornell University, the frst
from Kings Christian to at-
tend an Ivy League school,
according to a press release.
Funk said she didnt
set out with the intention to
be the valedictorian, but she
was happy when she got the
news. She said she put in a lot
of hard work because it was
something she had to do.
I needed to just do it,
Funk said.
She said she will be at-
tending Grove City College
in Pennsylvania with the in-
tention of being a missionary
after graduating.
Mitchell Lucas was the
valedictorian from Chopticon
High School. The County Times was unable to reach Lucas for
an interview.
St. Marys valedictorians kept themselves busy with extra
curricular activities, like sports and the National Honor Soci-
ety, as well as getting
involved in activities
related to their future
felds of study.
Sajja worked
with a program where
she had the oppor-
tunity to dissect and
examine zebra fsh
eyes, and Jones was
involved in cheerlead-
ing as well as manag-
ing the boys lacrosse
team in the spring.
The students also
said without the sup-
port of their families,
friends and teachers,
they would not have
done as well as they
did. With the small
class sizes that are the
norm in St. Marys
County the largest graduating class being Leonardtown High
Schools at 433 graduates there is a lot of access to the teach-
ers an the opportunity to form close friendships with people in
their class, which all helps build the support system they need
to succeed.
According to Jones, without her family being actively in-
volved in her education, she would never have learned to be a
responsible learner and pick up the good study habits that helped
her to be valedictorian.
DeLuca said the study habits that helped him become the
valedictorian will defnitely help him do well in college.
Also giving the valedictorians a leg up in college is the fact
that most of them took AP courses, which count for college cred-
its as well as boosting their GPA. Sajja alone took 13 AP classes,
which helped her achieve a 4.655 fnal GPA, as well as 2 classes
at the College of Southern Maryland.
St. Marys County Celebrates
the Class of 2011
Valedictorian Daniel Green and Patty Thumm. Green is receiving his ap-
pointment to The United States Naval Academy from Thumm, Blue and
Gold Offcer.
Photo by Frank Marquart
Michael DeLuca, seated, with Clair Webber, Aparna Sajja and Katelyn Jones.
STORY
Chasen Hughes gives the valedictorian ad-
dress at the Leonard Hall Junior Naval Acad-
emy graduation.
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Free Admission
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Noon to 8:30 pm
African Dancing & Drumming
Children's Games
Vendors Food
Rev. James Flowers & Family
Gospel Singers
Minority Outreach Coalition
Mini Health Fair
www.ucaconline.org
301-862-4868
Freedom Park
Rte. 235 & TuIagi PIace
Lexington Park, MD
Unified Committee for Afro-American
Contributions
African American Heritage
FestivaI
Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk
Evening Lawn Concert with Jazz
Saxophonist Jaared
8
th
AnnuaI
ewsmakers
Healing Center
Offers Quiet Retreat
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Take Joy
Lane down to
the point where it
narrows to a one-
lane dirt road and
keep going past
the green wood-
en signs saying
things like wel-
come and over-
fow parking and
then, at the end of
that dirt road, half
hidden behind the bushes, is the
house that serves as Joy Lane Heal-
ing Center.
Far enough in the woods so
the only sounds that can be heard
are the occasional cars coming up
the dirt road, airplanes and the ani-
mals that call the woods home, the
Joy Lane Healing Center, run by
Carol Marcy, offers a quiet retreat
for meditation and getting in touch
with nature.
Marcy, who is a licensed psy-
chologist, set up a practice in her
home in 1991 and gradually she
began hosting classes and sessions
for the Good Medicine Society. Over time, the
healing center grew to offer multiple classes
per day, including yoga, qigong and meditation
focused instruction. The land around the house
has also grown to 62 acres with hiking trails
that Marcy said she maintains herself.
Its a sweet spot, Marcy said.
As people walk through the woods, they
will come across several clearings, all of
which serve as meeting spaces for the various
outdoor celebrations and lessons Marcy holds.
She said one circle is rumored to be built on
a crystal cave, which is spiritually signifcant,
and in another she has laid out a classic seven
circuit labyrinth. While walking the labyrinth,
Marcy said people use it to center themselves.
In the past, Marcy said she has welcomed
monks and nuns from Tibet to
the healing center on an annual
basis, along with other individu-
als from all across the country.
Marcy said her classes
range in size from single individ-
uals for private sessions to group
lessons for six to 14 people. Her
classes are always small, Marcy
said, which allows everybody to
beneft for the instruction.
For individuals who just
want a day or two away from the
world in private meditation and
refection, there is also a retreat
cabin in the woods, not far from
the enclosed outdoor restroom or
the brick oven and grill that Mar-
cy said is used often for over-
night retreats. She said the cabin,
like other spaces in the woods, is
a place for people to slow down
and smell the roses.
Marcy routinely welcomes
campers and hikers onto her property, though
she said four-wheelers and other noise genera-
tors are not allowed. This is a rule she has not
had trouble upholding.
People come with respect, Marcy said.
She has even hosted Boy Scouts for re-
treats, volunteer projects and lessons in nature.
The healing center also offers classes in
sustainable living, which are useful in both
helping individuals get closer to nature and
saving money, Marcy said.
The sustainable living lessons include
jam and cheese making classes, planting and
tending gardens of all sizes and purposes, and
even raising and keeping chickens. A current
construction project at the center is a large
chicken coop, which will be the home for sev-
eral chicks that have been hatched and are cur-
rently calling a large tub
with a heating lamp home
until they are big enough
to move.
Marcy said there
have also been lessons
on making a chickweed
salve, which is used to
soothe swellings, rashes
and allergic reaction,
among other things. She
has also raised honey
bees at the center and
taught people to do the
same and to collect honey
safely.
For more informa-
tion, call 301-373-2222
or visit www.joylaneheal-
ingcenter.net.
sarahmiller@count y-
times.net
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Father Andrew White School $6,518.75
Victory Baptist Academy $5,508.68
Immaculate Conception Church $4,495.33
St. Marys Bryantown $3,431.90
St. Johns Church and School $3,396.35
Benjamin Banneker Elementary PTA $3,228.05
St. Marys County Library $2,320.83
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church $1,815.44
White Marsh Elementary $1,652.34
Mother Catherine Spalding School $1,533.89
St. Marys Ryken $1,448.64
Grace Brethern Christian School $1,415.03
Hughesville Baptist Church $1,037.05
The Kings Christian Academy $1,010.34
Leonardtown Elementary School PTA $910.78
Chopticon High School $909.21
Hughesville V.F.D. Ladies Auxiliary $712.00
Special Olympics St. Marys County $705.05
Dynard Elementary School $688.08
Leonardtown High $677.01
All Faith Church $658.78
Hospice of St. Marys $650.35
T.C. Martin Elementary $569.70
Tri-County Animal Shelter $531.50
Little Flower School $526.45
The Center for Life Enrichment $500.99
Carver Elementary School $498.03
St. Marys Home for the Elderly $418.48
Historic Sotterley Inc. $417.45
Chaptico Chargers 4-H Club $404.30
Care Net of Southern MD $397.30
LM Dent PTA $395.34
Hollywood United Methodist Church $388.88
Leonardtown Middle School $384.77
Daughters of the American Revolution $382.28
Lucky Ones Inc. $371.18
Immaculate Heart Of Mary $367.76
Chopticon Band $345.83
Benedict Ladies Auxiliary $344.45
Leonard Hall Jr Navel Academy $340.00
Hollywood Elementary School $335.83
St. Pauls Lutheran Church $293.45
Christ Episcopal Church $287.60
Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc. $286.84
Spring Ridge Middle School $265.22
Chamber Orchestra of So. Md. $253.02
The 730 Club $244.74
Margaret Brent Middle School $244.43
The Calverton School $243.99
Chesapeake Public Charter School $236.93
St. Dominics Sodality $218.89
St. Georges Episcopal Church $200.16
St. Michaels School $197.23
St. Annes Anglican Church $187.43
American Red Cross So MD Chapter $184.30
Wild Things 4-H Club $169.34
Nat. Active and Retired Federal Emp.. (NARFE) $168.94
St. Marys Animal Welfare League-SMAWL $146.93
St. Marys Nursing Center Inc. $144.46
Margaret Brent High School Alumni Assoc $141.83
Our Lady of the Wayside SVDP $141.19
St. Marys Helping Hands Inc. $136.96
Summerseat Farm $135.39
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity $131.89
Golden Retriever Rescue of SoMD $128.98
Good Samaritan Lutheran Church $127.71
Mechanicsville Optimist Club $126.11
Anglican Mission of Southern Maryland $123.76
Ducks Unlimited St. Marys Co. Chapter $122.35
Young Life St. Marys $119.90
Walden Sierra $116.80
Lexington Park Elementary $112.27
First Saints Community Church $112.26
Newtowne Players $111.19
Town Creek Elem PTA $110.14
The Arc of Southern Maryland $104.39
Trinity Episcopal Parish-Newport $97.41
TRICO Corporation $94.18
Christmas in April - St. Marys $87.52
American Cancer Society RFL-STMR $82.78
Hughesville Hurricanes $81.72
Milton Somers Middle School $80.74
Greyt Expectations Greyhound Rescue $78.67
United Way of Charles County $71.49
Crazy Critters 4-H Club $60.50
Three Oaks Center $59.05
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Chesapeake $52.77
University of Maryland 9-99218 FSNE $48.91
Greenview Knolls Elementary $46.23
Greenwell Foundation $43.49
Park Hall PTA $39.63
St. Marys Nursing Center Foundation Inc. $34.32
American Cancer Society Relay For Life $34.04
Evergreen PTO $33.85
Boy Scout Troop 420 $31.40
Pastoral Counseling Center Inc $27.95
March of Dimes - Southern Maryland $27.11
Discover U Childrens Museum $24.16
League of Women Voters of SMC $20.03
United Cerebral Palsy of S. Maryland $13.41
Roots of Mankind Corp. $10.00
Suburban Wildlife Rescue Inc. $10.00
Calvert High School $10.00
HCA of SO MD $10.00
Ridge Elementary PTA $10.00
Congratulations Community Rewards Receipts 2010-2011
$60,102.87
GRAND
TOTAL
ORGANIZATION TOTAL ORGANIZATION TOTAL ORGANIZATION TOTAL
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Issued Marriage Applications for April 2011
April 1, 2011
David Allan Cusick 24
Great Mills, Md
Kara Michelle Ivett 25
Great Mills, Md
Sean Edward Stickell 37
Avenue, Md
Dawn Marie Ridgell 35
Avenue, Md
April 4, 2011
Kenneth Aaron Belcher 41
Clarksburg, Md
Tracie Leigh Grigsby 45
Hollywood, Md
Norris Stanley Twining, III 39
Mechanicsville, Md
Bobbi Jo Jameson 31
Mechanicsville, Md
April 5, 2011
Sean Patrick Murphy 25
Waldorf, Md
Connie Marie Smith 24
North Beach, Md
Leon Francis Daye 29
Lexington Park, Md
Rhonda Tarelle Bowman 26
Lexington Park, Md
April 6, 2011
Steven Allen Dagey 30
Lexington Park, Md
Megan Elizabeth Scott 27
Lexington Park, Md
Kyle Livingston Ramsey 26
Mechanicsville, Md
Joanna Hope Cannon 25
Mechanicsville, Md
Theodore Thomas
Ferrazano 46 California, Md
Giovanna Silvana
DAddario 40 California, Md
April 8, 2011
Luis Barosio Jr., 28
Great Mills, Md
Alicia Anne Suarez 27
Great Mills, Md
John Wayne Delozier Jr., 41
Lexington Park, Md
Tonia Sue Quade 34
Lexington Park, Md
Dennis William Richardson 49
Lexington Park, Md
Donna Lynn Latham 41
Lexington Park, Md
John Norris Cusick 26
Mechanicsville, Md
Debra Lynn Ryce 28
Mechanicsville, Md
Christopher Leon
Bingham 28 Fairfax, Va
Samia Chantel Brandford 28
Fairfax, Va
Shawn Louis Klecz 45
California, Md
Nicole Lynn Helvey 39
California, Md
April 11, 2011
Michael James Polsin 52
Hollywood, Md
Carolyn Burford Rhode 65
Hollywood, Md
William James Baker 58
Waldorf, Md
Jodie Lynn Jackson 41
Waldorf, Md
John Ignatius Chisley Jr., 38
Lexington Park, Md
Alicia Marie Briscoe 35
Lexington Park, Md
April 12, 2011
Kevin Travis Taltavull 27
Mechanicsville, Md
Brandy Michele Moreland 26
Mechanicsville, Md
Justin Marcus Jenkins 22
Clements, Md
Alyssa Nicole Salvio 21
Clements, Md
Steven Elliott Miller 25
St. Inigoes, Md
Kimberly Grace Strait 24
St. Inigoies, Md
April 13, 2011
Thomas Wayne Tayman Jr., 27
Lusby, Md
Samantha Lynn Welling 26
Great Mills, Md
James Andrew Thomas 26
Waldorf, Md
Janet Lee McGinty 27
Lexington Park, Md
April 14, 2011
William Thomas
Rutherford 37 California, Md
Mariana De Gorordo 30
Solomons, Md
April 15, 2011
Christopher Lee Walker 29
Tall Timbers, Md
Christine Lynn Wise 25
Tall Timbers, Md
Joshua Steven Hall 24
Great Mills, Md
Danielle Lincoln Luce 22
Great Mills, Md
Martin Kirkwood Page 23
Mechanicsville, Md
Amber Elaine Allen 23
Mechanicsville, Md
Jason Donald Hamilton 26
Tall Timbers, Md
Jilliann Nicole Naegele 25
Tall Timbers, Md
John Francis Taylor, III 27
Lexington Park, Md
Jessica Marie Schneider 27
Lexington Park, Md
April 18, 2011
Christopher Dean Jones 56
New Britain, Ct
Carolyn Begnoche 45
New Britain, Ct
Tyrone Robinson 52
Lexington Park, Md
Lolita Jenita Sweetney 52
Lexington Park, Md
Eric Gunner Johnson 37
Waldorf, Md
Jessica Lynn Regnier 34
Waldorf, Md
April 19, 2011
Bryan Allen Heaston 29
Lusby, Md
Simone Marshall 32
Lusby, Md
Joseph David Weiss 29
Mechanicsville, Md
Sherry Marie Burch 28
Mechanicsville, Md
Hiep Nghia Nguyen 41
Great Mills, Md
Hong Phuong Nguyen 39
Great Mills, Md
April 20, 2011
Geofrey Alan Hammett 25
Leonardtown, Md
Stephanie Ann Lawrence 25
Leonardtown, Md
Gregory McDufe 23
Patuxent River, Md
Ashley Anne Sherice Smith 26
Patuxent River, Md
John Franklin Finamore 24
Glen Burnie, Md
Malari Ann Mayle 21
Glen Burnie, Md
Jefrey Edward Croisetiere 29
Lexington Park, Md
Shannon Concanon Schmidt
29 Lexington Park, Md
Jeremy Lee Brickman 31
Leonardtown, Md
Magen Marie Thompson 28
Leonardtown, Md
Joseph Paul Lee 40
California, Md
Shelly Michelle Ritter 31
California, Md
April 21, 2011
Robert Marcellus Northern 47
Dameron, Md
Manuela Rosa Fulmore 49
Dameron, Md
Michael Robert Heath 29
Millersville, Md
Kathryn Anne McLellan 30
Millersville, Md
William Andrew Krell 26
Charlotte Hall, Md
Christina Jean Myers 31
Lexington Park, Md
April 22, 2011
Jesse Allen Clendenning 36
Harford, Ny
Erika Diane Moore 31
Harford, Ny
Keith Leonard Dutton 30
Lexington Park, Md
Pamela Sue Jaques 25
Lexington Park, Md
April 25, 2011
Stephen William Leverone 45
Lexington Park, Md
Wendy Lynn Darrenkamp 43
Lexington Park, Md
Andrew Douglas Demory 27
Mechanicsville, Md
Katherine Elizabeth Bellevou
25 Mechanicsville, Md
Eric Allan James
Oberholtzer 22 Richmond, Va
Shannon Elizabeth
Hedrick 22 Richmond, Va
April 26, 2011
Brian Jason Tharp 30
Lexington Park, Md
Jennifer Leah Harley 29
Lexington Park, Md
James Philip Ross 22
Waldorf, Md
Angel Marie Beach 22
Newburg, Md
April 27, 2011
Robert Theodore Brown Sr.,
60 Coltons Point, Md
Victoria Milburn Williamson
56 Coltons Point, Md
Robert James French III
Bushwood, Md
Destiny Lynn Burgess 33
Bushwood, Md
Kenneth Terrille Greene 41
Waldorf, Md
Brandie Nicole Calhoun 27
Lexington Park, Md
April 28, 2011
Shane James Sandy 20
Mechanicsville, Md
Michelle Lynn Deibler 18
Mechanicsville, Md
Joseph Wayne Hancock 23
Hollywood, Md
Tricia Anne Johnson 22
Hollywood, Md
Grant Whittington Taylor 25
Washington, Pa
Audrey Elizabeth Shelton 24
Lexington Park, Md
Timothy Donald Bussard 25
Great Mills, Md
Christine Mae Finch 23
Great Mills, Md
April 29, 2011
Joseph Michael Lankford 49
Solomons, Md
Kathy Lynn Steele 52
Hollywood, Md
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Community
Arielle D. Turley
GMHS Class of 2011
Arielle, we are so proud of you!!!
Wishing you all the best
in your future ventures!
Keep striving for the best!!!!
Love, Te Family
Lauren Young of California
graduated summa cum laude
from Slippery Rock University on
May 7th with a Bachelor's Science
Degree in Exercise Science. She
has been accepted to Lake Erie
College of Osteopathic Medicine
and will begin her program
studies at the end of June. Lauren
is the daughter of Rob and Robin
Young and is a 2007 Leonardtown
High School graduate.
Lauren Young
Slippery Rock University
Locals Awarded During Chambers Annual Meeting
The St. Marys County Chamber of Commerce held its 2011 annual meeting on June 7 to report to the membership
on the accomplishments of the organization over the last 12 months.
The 2010-2011 Chairman of the Chamber Board of Directors, Christopher Longmore, conducted the meeting at
the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Company Social Hall, a press release states.
During the course of the meeting several individuals were recognized. Ernest C. Williams, Jr. from Community
Bank of Tri-County, and Frank E. Taylor of Taylor Gas Company, Inc., received certifcates of appreciation for their
service on the Chambers Board.
The Chamber Ambassadors Committee named Betsy Patterson, of Servpro of St. Marys and Calvert, as the 2011
Ambassador of the Year.
The Chambers Annual Business Person of the Year Award was presented to Carl Franzen of Franzen Realtors,
Inc. Timothy K. Cameron, Sheriff of St. Marys County, was recognized as the 2011 Public Servant of The Year.
The evening concluded with the introduction of newly elected Board members Joy Bowes, of T.N. Bowes Heating
and Air Conditioning, Inc., Kim Cullins, from the Friends of St. Clements & Piney Point Museums, and Pat Mudd of
Mudd Engineering.
The 2011-2012 Chairman of the Board, Joseph Densford announced the Chambers Executive Committee for the
coming year. They are: Chair-elect Kenneth Buzz Shelley, of Wyle, frst Vice Chair Kim Oliver, with Amelex, sec-
ond Vice Chair Margaret Sawyer, of Old Line Bank, Treasurer Charles Roach, of Cedar Point Federal Credit Union,
and Immediate Past Chair Christopher Longmore, of Dugan, McKissick, Wood and Longmore, LLC.
Christopher T. Longmore,
Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron
Christopher T. Longmore,
Carl Franzen
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Confederate Camp
at Cecil's Old Mill
Historian John Griffn wrote: It is said that the frst casualty of war
is truth and that the victors write and perpetuate the history. There are
two sides to every story, two sides to a confict, and while it would seem
simple to record and report history, it has always been open to different
interpretations. Somewhere along the line the Southern perspective has
been obscured.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans is an organization dedicated pre-
serving and presenting the Southern perspective to the War Between The
States.
On Saturday, June 18 at the Cecil's Historic District in Great Mills,
the life of the Southern soldier in 1861 will be recreated during the SCV
Camp #1359, Captain Vincent Camalier Encampment, a press release
states.
Members of SCV Camp #1359 will faithfully recreate an encamp-
ment of 10 canvas tents, authentically furnished in 19th century military
style. Using their historically accurate uniforms, weapons, and equipment,
camp members will educate visitors on the history of the war as experi-
enced by the Southern soldier.
The day will begin with the Striking of the Colors by the SCV Honor
Guard. Throughout the day there will be black powder fring demonstra-
tions, campfre cooking exhibits, and tours of the soldiers sleeping quar-
ters. There will also be an opportunity for kids to play some of the popular
children's games from that time. Folksinger Bob Simmons will perform
many of his original songs about the history of St. Mary's. There will be
a live bluegrass music from 1-3pm on the front porch of Cecil's Country
Store, and storyteller/historian, J.B. Couch will be on hand to delight visi-
tors with his talents. Tasty food and cool drinks will be available for sale
by the Optimist Club, with ice cream across the street at the Old Mill.
While at the encampment, visitors can also tour Cecil's Old Mill. Lo-
cated in one of Marylands frst Industrial Districts, Cecil's Mill was origi-
nally built as a cotton/ textile factory in the 1800's. It was later transformed
into a grist mill and saw mill. After restoration in the late 70's, Cecil's Old
Mill became a National Landmark in Historic St. Mary's County. Today,
the mill exhibits artifacts including its working water wheel, and is home
to some of the fnest local arts and handmade crafts for sale. The historic
district also includes Cecils Country Store and Post Offce.
Cecil's Old Mill is located at 20854 Indian Bridge Road, Great Mills.
The encampment will be open to the public between the hours of 10am
and 5pm on June 18th. For more information on Cecil's Old Mill, call 301-
994-1510 or visit their Facebook page.
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Thursday, June 9
Special Olympics Poker
Bennett Building (24930 Old Three Notch Road, Hollywood)
7 p.m.
$5 - $5 blinds cash game. Dealers will be provided and the
high hand is paid nightly. Drinks will be free. Proceeds go to
beneft the St. Marys Special Olympics and the Center for Life
Enrichment. People who would like to help with the Special
Olympics should call Mary Lu Bucci at 301-373-3469 or 240-
298-0200. For more information about the poker game, call
Jim Bucci 301-373-6104 before 7 p.m. and 240-298-9616 after.
Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron Meeting
The Mixing Bowl (21797 N Coral Drive, Lexington Park) 7
p.m.
The Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron will be hold-
ing its monthly dinner meeting. Dinner is between 5:30 and 7
p.m. The meeting starts promptly at 7 p.m. The speaker this
month is Len Zuza, president of the Southern Maryland Oys-
ter Cultivation Society. SMOCS is a grassroots organization
dedicated to raising native oysters and improving local water
quality through oyster-oriented projects and public outreach.
Friday, June 10
SMCPS 21st Century After School Program Celebration
Nicolet Park (21777 Bunker Hill Drive, Lexington Park) 5
p.m.
The public is invited to celebrate the end of another great
year of SMCPSs 21st Century After School Programs, serving
students from Great Mills High School, Spring Ridge Middle
School, Green Holly Elementary, Lexington Park Elementary,
GW Carver Elementary, Park Hall Elementary, and the Carver
Recreation Center. There will be food, music and student per-
formances. In case of stormy weather, the party will be at the
Carver Recreation Center on Lincoln Drive in Lexington Park.
Saturday, June 11
Multi Family Yard Sale
Good Samaritan Lutheran Church (20850 Langley Road,
Lexington Park) 7 a.m.
There will be a multi-family yard sale includes lots of toys,
books and clothes for babies and children, high chairs, boppie
pillows, crib bedding, stroller, maternity clothes, men and wo-
mens clothes, household items, books, electronics and much
more. All proceeds go to support The Crib, a non-proft pro-
viding services to single parent families in critical situations
in St. Marys County. They are also accepting item donations,
and all donations are tax deductible. Email info@cribhome.
org to schedule item pick up.
Wine in the Gardens
Summerseat Farm (26655 Three Notch Road, Mechanics-
ville) 2 p.m.
There will be an afternoon of fne wine, music and food
in the beautiful gardens of Summerseat Farm. The cost of $20
includes a commemorative wine glass and a tasting of selected
wines from wineries of the Patuxent Wine Trail. Chef Loic
of the Caf Des Artistes will present hors doeuvres to pair
with the wine. Music will be provided by the band Fractal
Folk. Summerseat Farm, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 nonproft organiza-
tion operated entirely by volunteers. The communitys sup-
port will help Summerseat Farm preserve over 120 acres of
historic farmland dating back to the 18th century. For direc-
tions and more information, visit www.summerseat.org or call
301-373-6607.
Contra Dance
Christ Episcopal Church (37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chap-
tico) 7:30 p.m.
The Southern MD Traditional Music and Dance Asso-
ciation will sponsor a Contra Dance, featuring our own Elgin
Perry as the caller. Beginners are more than welcome, and are
encouraged to arrive at 7 p.m. for instruction in this form of
dance. The dance will begin at 7:30. Contra is a traditional
American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun
and exercise. Admission is $8 for non-SMTMD members, $6
for members. Band members are free. There will be an ice
cream social following the dance. For more information, in-
cluding directions to the Parish Hall, go to www.smtmd.org.
Sunday, June 12
Footlight Festival
Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington
Park) 3:30 p.m.
This is the last chance to see this years Newtowne Play-
ers performances of fve one-act plays, one of which is an
original script, during its annual Footlight Festival. All tick-
ets are $10 general admission. Light refreshments and bever-
ages are also available for purchase at the theatre. Reserva-
tions are recommended. Make reservations for the show by
calling 301-737-5447 or visiting www.newtowneplayers.org.
Monday, June 13
Quilters Guild Meeting
Good Sameritan Lutheran Church (20850 Langley Road,
Lexington Park) 6:30 p.m.
The Patuxent River Quilters Guild is preparing for its
next meeting. Come join them for their Annual Silent Auc-
tion and Potluck. They will be purging their stashes as well
as auctioning off a truckload of donated fabric. There will
be plenty of quilting fabric, books and magazines along
with fashion and home decor fabrics. There will be a purse
auction also. Bring a friend or come as their guest. Bring a
non-perishable food item for the food pantry. All auction pro-
ceeds go to philanthropy.
Tuesday, June 14
College of Southern Maryland Campus Tour
College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown Campus
(22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown) 4 p.m.
CSM Campus Tours will be held during the coming
weeks. 4 p.m. The Leonardtown tour will meet at Building
A on the campus. 24-hour advance notice RSVP is required.
To RSVP, visit http://www.csmd.edu/Admissions/Campus-
Tours.html, call 301-934-2251 Ext. 7960 or e-mail jcialone@
csmd.edu.
Wednesday, June 15
Free Line Dance Lessons
Hotel Charles (15100 Burnt Store Road, Hugesville) 7 p.m.
The Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland are offering
free Line Dance Lessons fat Hotel Charles. The lessons will
be followed by the regular weekly practice session. Anyone
interested in more information about these lessons or interest-
ed joining the Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland can con-
tact us through link on their website at http://www.bootscoot-
ersofsomd.blogspot.com/.
Naval Aviation: Then and Now
Leonardtown Library (23250 Hollywood Road, Leonard-
town) 7 p.m.
Commander David Kindley will discuss the history of
Naval Aviation, NAS PAX and US Navy Test Pilot School. A
graduate of USNTPS in 1998, Commander Kindley recently
returned to Pax River following his tour as Squadron Com-
manding Offcer of a Super Hornet Squadron in combat oper-
ations in Iraq and Afghanistan. His multimedia presentation
will take you from the frst days of Naval Aviation through
the pivotal days of World War II and into modern Naval Avia-
tion, and will include his personal experiences of more than
20 years as a combat tested carrier pilot and Test Pilot. The
event is free. For more 301-475-2846. www.stmalib.org
L ibrary
Items
Summer reading underway
Babies through teens can participate in a summer read-
ing program and earn prizes by completing fun activities on
a game board. The programs are ongoing and kids can start
at any time during the summer. Each participant will receive
a ticket to the July 22 Blue Crabs game and 120 children will
receive Orioles tickets. A family packet of four tickets to the
Maryland Science Center and an annual family pass to the Na-
tional Aquarium, B&O Railroad Museum, or Port Discovery
will be given away in random drawings.
The professional performance series, storytimes and other
summer programming start the week of June 27. A complete
listing can be found online or at the libraries.

Commander Kindley to present Naval Aviation history
Commander David Kindley, a 1998 USNTPS graduate
who recently returned to NAS Pax after serving as a Super
Hornet Squadron Commanding Offcer in combat operations
in Iraq and Afghanistan, will present a multimedia presenta-
tion on the history of Naval aviation, NAS Pax and the Test
Pilot School on June 15 at 7 p.m. at Leonardtown library. He
also will share his 20 years of experience as a test pilot, includ-
ing those as a combat test pilot.

Kids can explore Native Ways
Tim Thoman from Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
will conduct a program for children ages 7-10 on how the na-
tive people used animal furs, made string from plants, created
pottery and made fre without matches at Lexington Park on
June 16 at 2 p.m. Registration is required for this free program.

Libraries to show free movies
On June 22 at 2 p.m. Leonardtown will show a G rated
movie that combines live action with animation about an or-
phan boy and his magical dragon, Elliot. A PG rated movie
about the kingdoms most wanted bandit who hides in a tower
and fnds Rapunzel with her magical golden hair will be shown
at Lexington Park on June 23 at 2 p.m. Snacks will be provided
at each movie.

Teens can play alternate reality game
An alternate reality game, The Keepers Daughter, is
planned for teens this summer. They will explore the history
of Point Lookout as they try to solve the mystery of why the
keepers daughter haunted the lighthouse. Launch parties to
learn how to play and fnd the frst clue are planned at Charlotte
Hall on June 23 at 3 p.m. and at Leonardtown and Lexington
Park on June 24 at 2 p.m. Registration is requested. The game
begins June 24.
Hello we were born
April 18th, 2011. Our mom
was trapped behind a local
store in St Mary's County
and was going to be taken
to the vet to be spayed, de-
wormed, given a rabies
vaccine, micro chipped and
combo tested. She would
have been released back
to where Feral Cat Rescue
found her and an employee
would have continued to
feed her daily and she would
have continued to live in the woods behind the store but WOW... You
guessed it. We were born that night before the vet appointment. There were six of us. We are the following colors: black, black and
white and then four tabbies. Our mom is even friendly and lets our foster mom pet her. We have been handled since we were born
so we LOVE people and come running when anyone comes to visit us in our room. Feral Cat Rescue charges $125 for one kitten
and $200 for two kittens. We would love to be adopted in pairs so that we can have someone to snuggle with and play with while
you are at work. After all, wont you be going to work to keep us in the lap of luxury. We will defnitely give you unconditional
love and entertain you when you come home from a day of hard work. Please fll out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org
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mom at 301-481-0171.
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every Saturday from 11:00 - 3:00
at the Well Pet Clinic in Millison Plaza in Lexington Park.
Call 301-866-0303 for directions
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Sotterley Planta-
tion is partnering with
The Boeing Company to
present Joseph McGills
Slave Cabin Project
July 10, at 1 p.m., as part
of the 2011 Speaker Se-
ries at Sotterley.
The night prior to
Joseph McGills Sun-
day presentation, he will
spend the evening in Sot-
terleys original 1830s
Slave Cabin.
For the last year,
McGill has been mak-
ing his way throughout
the Southeast sleeping in
these historic structures
in order to honor the
memory of all the people
who lived in these cabins
and to bring much-needed
attention and resources to
slave cabin restoration, a
press release states.
In a recent interview
with National Public Ra-
dio, McGill said: You
get inside these walls and
you think about that time
of slavery and wonder
what went through these
people's minds, because
within these walls was
probably the easiest time
of their lives. We know
that beyond those walls
there was a lot of hard
work and toil.
Due to the gener-
ous grant and continued
support from The Boe-
ing Company, Sotterley
Plantation is able to offer
this important commu-
nity outreach, fulflling
its mission of serving as
an educational resource
and cultural venue while
it seeks to preserve, in-
terpret and research the
plantations diverse cul-
tures and environments
through its history, ac-
cording to Eileen Miller,
marketing manager for
Historic Sotterley, Inc.
The event is free to
the public. Due to space
limitations, reservations
are required. Call 301-
373-2280 for reservations
or more information.
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The restored extant 1830s
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maining in Maryland. The
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The County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature!
To submit art or band information for our entertainment section,
e-mail sarahmiller@countytimes.net.
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
With more that 125 songs in their reper-
toire and a willingness to change the songs in
the nights set list to suit the crowd, local cov-
er band No Green JellyBeenz aims to please.
Of the men who started the band in July
2007, only Wes Ryce, vocalist, guitarist and
drummer with the band, is the only remain-
ing original member. The rest of the line up
includes Rich Guthrie, the lead guitarist and
a vocalist, Moe Owens, bassist and vocalist,
Mike Dameron, drummer, guitarist and vo-
calist and Gene Rock, guitarist and vocalist.
Ryce said since the founding of the band,
there have been 11 members who have cycled
through since their frst gig, and their current
line up has been together for the past couple
of years.
With the changes in the faces of the
band, the musical offerings have expanded.
Each member has brought a different musical
taste and ability, which have been incorporat-
ed into the repertoire. Each member has also
brought their own fans, which become fans of
the band as a whole.
We honestly try to cover everything,
Ryce said.
Doing everything includes The Who,
The Jackson 5, Journey, Katy Perry and even
Green Day.
If I feel like its kick a--, Ill play it,
Ryce said.
Whether the crowd is comprised of
old-school rockers or pop and punk fans, No
Green JellyBeenz, can come through.
Guthrie said there is enough in their set
lists so every show will be unique.
Every place is different, every show is
different, Guthrie said.
He said theyve also been known to
change their set list mid-show if they dont
feel like theyre getting a good reaction from
the audience. If theyre playing for a younger
crowd that jut isnt feeling the stuff they gen-
erally play, theyll throw in something from
the 80s to see how the crowd will react. If its
a hit, the band will play more songs like that,
and just wing it until their break, Guthrie
said.
Normally, No Green JellyBeenz will
play three sets with 12 to 15 songs per set per
night.
Recently, the band faced one of the larg-
est crowds they have ever played to when they
opened for Larry the Cable Guy at the Cal-
vert Marine Museum. Ryce said the experi-
ence was totally different from the venues
the band normally plays, and it was a good
time.
This fve-man band isnt looking to hit
the road as full time musicians though, even
with their success locally.
Now, our lives are based around full
time jobs, Ryce said.
Some of the band members have fami-
lies they dont want to uproot in order to pur-
sue a career in music.
The way Guthrie put it, his job as a math
teacher at Margaret Brent Middle School in
Leonardtown is his 9 to 5 job, while the band
is his 9 to 2 job.
Its very rewarding on so many levels,
Guthrie said.
Another rewarding level to being in-
volved with the band is the fact that Guthrie
was Owens elementary school math teacher.
Though there is a 20-year
age gap between the old-
est and youngest in the
band, they are still friends
and Owen said the week-
end gigs are something he
enjoys.
I wish I could quit
my job and do it full time,
he said.
Guthrie said their
name came out of a conver-
sation about Van Halens
request that a fve-pound
bowl of M&Ms be in their
dressing room wherever
they played, with all the
brown M&Ms picked out. Guthrie said Ryce
joked they should have a fve-pound bowl of
jellybeans with no green jellybeans.
The name worked for them.
Its just quirky and funny enough that it
sticks, Guthrie said.
He said the best part of the band is get-
ting the chance to hang out with his buddies
and do something they all love to do every
weekend and the fact they can get paid for
it is a bonus.
The next performance for No Green Jel-
lyBeenz will be June 9 at Veras White Sands
Beach Club as an acoustic set featuring Ryce
and Guthrie. The full band can be found next
at Gilligans Pier on June 11.
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By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
Go ahead and hum the rest of the song.
Hey, hey were the Monkees I changed one
word, but you probably recognized it anyway.
It was always such a catchy tune. Maybe it was
more catchy when I was fve years old, and
wearing multi-colored polka dot pants. I love
the Monkees, and it has always been a huge
regret for me that I never saw them in person.
One year we went to Virginia Beach, Virginia,
and I missed them by one day. I have been to
see almost every band or singer
I ever wanted at least ffty
concerts since age 13, but not
the Monkees, or Tom Jones for
that matter. I would have loved
to see Tom Jones in his heyday.
He was one of the few singers
my Mother and I both agreed
on. Years ago, I was in Las Ve-
gas for a wedding, and I missed
Tom Jones by one day too.
So for my upcoming birth-
day, my sweet husband agreed
to purchase tickets for the
Monkees 45th Reunion Tour
concert at Wolf Trap on June
19th. I know. Its Fathers Day a lot to ask.
And my husbands birthday is the day before
the concert. But it is the Monkees after all. I
suppose most people would rather pay the same
amount of money to see The Rolling Stones. In
fact they should have a pretty exciting concert
season too with Charlie Watts being the frst to
turn 70, and kick off what could be the sev-
enth decade birthday concert series. By the
time The Stones tour would most likely end
(maybe two years) all of the remaining mem-
bers would also have turned 70. More power
to them. I cant move like Mick Jagger now, at
twenty years younger. That doesnt mean much
though, because I couldnt move like him at 18.
What amazes me about The Monkees is
how they captured such a huge amount of fans.
Their TV show was only on for 19 months with
a total of 58 episodes. A few years ago, one TV
station was airing a Monkee marathon. I saw
a couple of episodes, and realized it might have
been a goofy show after all. I continued watch-
ing though, and began to get all those wonder-
ful happy, carefree feelings again. I think doses
of Monkee episodes should be prescribed for
anyone who feels depressed. There is no way
you can stay sad or think about unhappy things
if you watch a few episodes.
I met my best friend, Bethany, in college,
because I was playing my 1966 album More
of the Monkees, and she danced into my dorm
room saying, Wow, I didnt think anyone still
listened to The Monkees. I did, and still do.
If Bethany didnt live in Florida now, Im sure
she would be going to the concert with us. The
songs were beautifully written,
by such great songwriters as
Boyce and hart, Carole King,
and Neil Diamond. Eventu-
ally the group began to gain
more control and wrote and
performed the earlier favorites
and their own music. Some of
my favorite songs were writ-
ten by Monkee band member
Michael Nesmith, the quiet,
serious one. He was always
my favorite, though I know
most of my little friends in the
60s liked Davy Jones. Davy
was pretty cute, so I suppose I
could like him equally now.
I am so excited. I asked my husband if he
really wanted to go see the Monkees, especially
since it is Fathers Day. He said he did like a few
of their songs, and wouldnt mind seeing them.
I hope he doesnt mind when I start crying and
screaming when they come onstage. He told
me that he knows I will be acting up, but main-
ly he knows I will be happy. You remember that
I said I was starting to get a little mopey about
turning 50. Then I said to him, What if I call
you Davy or Michael all night? My husband
said, I could call him anything I wanted that
night as long as the concert made me ecstati-
cally happy. I wonder what he meant by that?
Wow, what a nice guy!
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send comments or ideas to:
shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com.
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The Chronicle
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Wanderings
Here they come,
walkin down the streets
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Contributing Writer
Its been a guilty, secret
pleasure one you never in-
tended to start.
For years, whenever any-
body would mention watch-
ing a soap opera, youd scoff.
Werent soaps were for house-
wives, layabouts, and people
with no lives? No, defnitely not
on your Things To Do list.
But then, one day at lunch,
somebody turned on the TV
and you peeked. Who was that buff guy in
dreads? Does the pretty blonde know her fa-
ther is manipulating her?
It took about twenty minutes, but you
were hooked.
So what will you do without All My
Children when its fnished this fall? One
way to cope is to listen to All My Life by
Susan Lucci.
Throughout her childhood, Susan Lucci
was fascinated by acting. She loved Broad-
way, and remembers seeing shows with her
mother. She was the lead in a Girl Scout
play, but that only whetted her appetite for
the stage.
Performing, says Lucci, was all I want-
ed to do.
Told that she was too ethnic for star-
dom, she was often mistaken for being a ce-
lebrity but didnt act professionally until she
was halfway through college. Her professors
pooh-poohed TV, believing it to be a lesser
form of entertainment, but Lucci was sold
on the medium. She had a few brief televi-
sion appearances before she was invited to
audition for a new soap opera called All My
Children.
Just after her marriage to Helmut Huber
in September 1969, Lucci was hired to play
Erica Kane.
Though she and her alter
ego are worlds apart in per-
sonality, Lucci says that she
and Erica are still close; in
fact, shes been approached
by well-meaning fans who
scolded her for things that
Erica did. Lucci is privileged
to share Ericas wardrobe, as
well as her friends, her ca-
reers, and her world travels.
But the similarities dont
end there: for over 40 years,
Erica Kanes life has some-
times eerily paralleled that of Susan Lucci
Remember when babysitting meant
youd be spending an hour with All My
Children? Yep, and whether its been hours
or decades since you last saw an episode,
youll love this audiobook.
Author Susan Lucci who is older
than Oprah and younger than Cher - tells us
about her life, her men (plural!), her children,
grandchildren, sideline careers, and how she
became one of daytime dramas best-loved
characters. In a voice familiar to fans (Lucci
does her own reading in this audiobook), she
tells about her almost-two-decade-long wait
for a Daytime Emmy Award, and what it was
like to fnally nab the statue.
But the real appeal of All My Life is
the backstage peeks at All My Children:
how Fra Hefin (Mona) became Luccis
second mother; the romantic streak James
Mitchell (Palmer) displayed; the infamous
abortion story arc; where all the good AMC
gossip can be found; and what really goes on
during those steamy love scenes.
So come clean: youre going to miss
your favorite soap, arent you? If the answer
is a mournful yes then - for you - All My
Life will be a defnite pleasure.
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By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
William Ogle Key, son of Henry
Greenfeld Sothoron Key and his frst
wife, Henrietta Hill Tayloe, was born
at Tudor Hall in Leonardtown in 1824.
Surrounded by wealth, he would have
the best of everything, but yet it doesnt
seem to have been enough.
By 1850 he had moved to Mobile,
Alabama and on December 24, 1858 he married Virginia Cole-
man in Marengo County, Alabama.
They had two children, Etta born in
1862 and John Coleman Key, born
and died in 1868.
In November 1874, Key and his
friend, John Truman Stoddert were
staying at the Rennert House, a new
up-scale hotel in Baltimore. Perhaps
Key should have picked a better roommate because obviously
Stoddert had a hearing problem.
On December 1, 1874 the Sun newspaper reported:
Mr. Stoddert testifed before the [coroners] jury that Mr.
Key and himself had been room-mates for some days past
Last Saturday night they had been drinking a little; while on
Baltimore Street Mr. Key went into Coleman & Rogers drug
store and purchased twelve one-quarter grain morphia pills.
Witness loaning him $2 to pay for them. The attendant at the
drug storedid not wish to sell the morphine, but Mr. Key said
his aunt, Mrs. Briscoe, would see they were properly admin-
istered. On Sunday morning Mr.
Key, speaking to the witness, on
several occasions spoke about
committing suicide. He said he
wanted Mr. Stoddert to pur-
chase poison, as he had thrown
the pills away.
Stoddert said he went out for a couple of hours on Sun-
day afternoon, leaving Key in bed. When he returned he no-
ticed that Key looked strange, and witness having asked him
what was the matter, he said Good-bye John. Ive committed
suicide. Stoddert said he didnt believe Key because hed told
him that hed thrown the pills away and added Key jumped up,
and called for a drink
When the waiter brought the drink, he reminded Key that
he had promised to give him some clothing and Key said Go
away and wait until to-morrow and then you can have mine, for
I wont need them anymore.
Just before midnight both men went to bed. Another friend,
a Mr. McCormick, came in soon afterwards and Stoddert ex-
pressed his concerns about Key, but McCormick brushed him
off saying He is only sleeping soundly and will no doubt feel
better in the morning. Stoddert awoke at 8 a.m. and observed
the peculiar color of his friends features. He touched his hand
and on feeling its icy coldness became afraid and ran down-
stairs to tell the hotel people.
Found in Keys vest pocket was the empty pill box and a
note that read I die in peace with mankind. I wish Dr. Smith, of
Virginia, to take especial charge of the affections and cares of
my poor and afficted family. Wm. O. Key.
The newspaper said that before the way, Key had owned
an estate in Louisiana and that during the war he was a quar-
termaster, with the rank of major, in the Confederate service.
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5. An equal exchange
9. Taxi driver
14. M____: 1998 Disney
movie
15. One who manually
cultivates
16. Island off Venezuela
17. Worlds longest river
18. Light around a saints
head
19. Male goat
20. 11th President
23. Flew alone
24. O.J. Simpson judge
25. Married woman
26. Thinly sliced raw fsh
31. Hanging window cloths
35. Closed hermetically
36. Agile, lively (nautical)
37. Moonfsh genus
38. Removed by rubbing
41. Rete
43. Common shoe repair
45. Last weekday (abbr.)
46. Devoid of warmth and
cordiality
47. Eagle nests
51. _________ up, irk
55. Hispaniola country
57. S____ Monica or
Barbara
58. Italian aloha
59. Countertenors
60. Remain as is
61. Performs in a play
62. Drained of energy
63. A shade of color
64. Covered Greek
colonnade
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1. Tough Asiatic grass
2. Fake name
3. Salmon & trout genus
4. Rest on your knees
5. Salt & pepper utensils
6. Inficts an injury
7. About aviation
8. Established practice
9. For use of the train crew
10. Fleshy seed cover
11. A main mass or amount
12. Where wine ferments
(abbr.)
13. Exclamation of approval
21. Not all
22. Pesetas (abbr.)
27. Draft horse curved collar
piece
28. Hollies
29. A list of restaurant dishes
30. 15th day of March
31. One who colors cloth
32. Uncommon
33. Araxes
34. Uruguayan monetary
unit
39. Not an egalitarian
40. Art __, 1925: 40 style
41. Be earlier in time
42. Former Italian currency
44. A hereditary ruler
45. Attach frmly
48. S. Am. Indians
49. A formal proclamation
50. Southeast Asia Treaty
Org.
51. Simple rural vacation
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55. Owns
56. High Swiss mountain
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By Norine Rowe
Contributing Writer
When Dan Donahue peered into the fu-
ture, it wasnt a pretty picture. Suffering from
diabetes and three serious heart conditions,
the 64-year-old Donahue knew that unless he
made some changes, he wouldnt be around
much longer.
I realized that I could sit home on the
couch and die in two years, or get out there
and be active, said Donahue.
So Donahue renewed an earlier interest
in cycling and, without even trying to diet,
he managed to lose more than 30 pounds.
Now he helps other seniors stay active and ft
through the YES Cycling Program designed
for Youthful, Energetic Seniors. Based out
of the Northern Senior Activity Center in
Charlotte Hall, the program enjoys an ideal
location adjacent to the Three-Notch Trail, a
fat, three-mile paved bike path.
Donahue volunteers at the Northern Se-
nior Activity Center through the Retired and
Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), which
matches persons 55 years of age and older
with volunteer opportunities throughout St.
Marys County. In his role as an RSVP vol-
unteer, Donahue maintains a feet of bicycles
available to seniors at the Center. The feet
includes two-wheel bicycles, a three-wheel
trike, and a three-wheel recumbent bike,
which many cyclists prefer due to its comfort-
able, semi-reclining seated position.
To encourage seniors to stay ft through
cycling, Donahue offers an Orientation
to Modern Adult Cycling workshop
that covers safety issues, different bike
types, cycling accessories, and riding
techniques. He also leads individual and
group rides on the Three-Notch Trail,
covering the six-mile roundtrip at an easy
pace of about eight to ten miles per hour.
On occasion, he offers longer rides and
special event rides.
Recently, Donahue offered a Bike
Maintenance Workshop at the Northern
Senior Activity Center in conjunction
with National Bike Month and Health
and Fitness Day.
One of the workshop attendees,
Apple Bazil of Waldorf, has been riding
since the age of 4. Although she rides reg-
ularly, she said her 16-year-old bike gets
little to no maintenance, so she came to
the workshop hoping to get a few point-
ers. In addition to getting good tips on
bike maintenance and cleaning, she also
learned what maintenance she can do herself
and when she needs to go to the bike shop for
help.
As someone who likes to stay active,
Bazil also takes part twice per week in the
EnhanceFitness Program at Northern, a one-
hour exercise routine designed specifcally
for seniors that involves aerobics, strength
training, balancing, and stretching. The ft-
ness program is offered at all three Senior
Activity Centers in St. Marys County.
Some people think that when youre
older, youve got to slow down, said Bazil.
However, I think that if you want to live a
long life, you need to keep moving.
The St. Marys County Department of
Aging offers many programs throughout
the year to help seniors 50 and older stay ft
and active. For more information on the YES
Cycling Program at the Northern Senior Ac-
tivity Center, call 301-475-4002, x 1001. For
information on the EnhanceFitness Program,
call 301-475-1050. Also, to fnd out more
about local volunteer opportunities for se-
niors 55 and over, call the St. Marys County
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program at 301-
475-4200, x 1653. Norine Rowe is a Project
Manager, St. Marys County RSVP with the
County Department of Aging.
SENIOR LIVING
Staying Fit is Key to Aging Well
RSVP Volunteer Promotes
Senior Health Through Cycling
This month the Northern Senior Center is
holding its 5th annual photo contest for older adults
over 50 years old who are photography enthusiasts
and non-professionals. Grab a camera or pick a
favorite photo youve already taken as a senior.
Photographs will be judged on how well they
capture the essence of the theme, meet the catego-
ry criteria, and show impact and originality.
This years categories include: Scenic, Flow-
ers & Garden, People & Portraits, Animals, and
Digitally Enhanced. Places will be awarded in
each category with certifcates.
The best overall photo will be declared the top
winner and framed for permanent display at the
Northern Senior Activity Centers Wall of Fame.
Call the Center at 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 for
a complete set of rules and entry forms.
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Over 250,000 Southern Marylanders cant be wrong!
Welcome to Medicare Seminar
Welcome To Medicare Seminar to be
offered at the Lexington Park Library, Fri-
day, June 17 at 1:00 p.m. This seminar is
designed for individuals who are new to the
Medicare program and want to learn about
coverage, supplemental insurance, Part D,
etc. To reserve your spot call the Department
of Aging at 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Elder Abuse Awareness Presentation
In recognition of World Elder Abuse
Awareness Day, the St. Marys County De-
partment of Aging will host a presentation
by Kathy Goodspeed, Ombudsman & Se-
nior Care Specialist, on Tuesday, June 14
at 12:30 p.m. at the Garvey Senior Activity
Center and on Wednesday, June 15 at 1:00
p.m. at the Northern Senior Activity Cen-
ter. Participants will become more aware
in recognizing neglect and abuse and learn
how to advocate for seniors. To sign up, call
301.475.4200, ext. 1050 and indicate which
presentation you will be attending.
Outdoor Adventure Club
The Department of Aging is offering
a new Outdoor Adventure Club to kick off
on Friday, June 17 at 9 a.m., at the Northern
Senior Activity Center. If you enjoy outdoor
activities and like being physically active,
join us for a hike on the nature trail behind
the Northern Senior Activity Center and the
nearby Three Notch Trail. Each month, a new
activity and location will be explored. Wear
comfortable clothes and walking shoes, sign
a physical activity waiver and join the fun.
Future dates and locations will be selected
by the goup. For more information or to sign
up, call Wrenn at 301.475.4002, ext. 1003 or
Brandy at 301.475.4200, ext. 1062.
Calling for 2011 Photo Contest Entries
This month the Northern Senior Center
is holding its 5th annual photo contest for old-
er adults over 50 years old who are photogra-
phy enthusiasts and non-professionals. Grab
a camera or pick a favorite photo youve al-
ready taken as a senior. Photographs will be
judged on how well they capture the essence
of the theme, meet the category criteria, and
show impact and orginality. This years cat-
egories include: Scenic, Flowers & Garden,
People & Portraits, Animals, and Digitally
Enhanced. Places will be awarded in each
category with certifcates. The best overall
photo will be declared the top winner and
framed for permanent display at the North-
ern Senior Activity Centers Wall of Fame.
Call the Center at 301-475-4002, ext. 1001
for a complete set of rules and entry forms.
Tole Painting
New at the Garvey Senior Activity Cen-
ter, on Tuesday, June 14 from 10 a.m. - Noon,
this class will introduce participants to the
folk art of decorative painting on wood. All
supplies and materials are provided. The
cost for the class is $10. To sign up, call
301.475.4200, ext. 1050.
Free Continental Breakfast for Fathers
on Friday, June 17 at Loffer SAYSF
Attention fathers- to kick off Fathers
Day weekend, the staff at Loffer Senior Ac-
tivity Center is offering a simple but hearty
breakfast between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Each father will be presented with a spe-
cial tie when he shows up at Loffer that
day. Sign ups not required- just stop in for
the fun of it!
Clare OShea to test-run her developing
show at Loffer-SAYSF in six sessions
You may have seen Clare in a few mov-
ies or TV episodes; maybe youve heard her
sing in Southern Maryland where she now
lives- perhaps youve met her at Loffer in
February when she was the featured enter-
tainer at the annual Love Day party. Clare
is a gifted artist who is writing her fascinat-
ing life story as a professional journeyman
actor in Hollywood and New York. She
plans to perform this work professionally
as a one-woman show. She is looking for a
trial audience to workshop with her and of-
fer feedback as needed. Sessions will take
place from 10 a.m. to noon on the following
Wednesdays: June 15 & 29; July 6, 13, 20 &
27. You can attend 1 session or all 6 depend-
ing on your own schedule. If you would like
to sign up for all or part of this series call
240-725-0290 or e-mail Sheila.graziano@
stmarysmd.com
Left, Right, Center Game
On Tuesday, June 14 at 11 a.m., the
dice game using coins Left, Right, Center
will be played at the Northern Senior Activ-
ity Center. This game is easy to learn if you
havent tried it before. Bring in a few dollars
worth of dimes, or exchange with staff to get
started. Most winners come away with just a
couple of dollars. Walk-ins are welcome.
Loffer Senior Activity Center is cel-
ebrating Older Americans Month by
compiling a book about YOU
If you are interested in sharing some of
the stories from when you were younger right
up until today let us hear from you! A packet
with information, rules, waivers and ques-
tions is available at all senior activity centers
and Department of Aging events or can be
sent to you electronically by e-mailing Shei-
la.graziano@stmarysmd.com Packets will
be available throughout the summer. Dead-
line for turning in fnished packet is August
31. We are planning to publish and release
the book in time for Older Americans Month
(May) next year.
St. Marys Department of Aging
Programs and Activities: June 10-June 17, 2011
Lofer Senior Activity Center (SAYSF), 240.725.0290;
Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050;
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301.475.4002, ext. 1001;
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By Doug Watson
Mechanicsvilles Derrick Quade, the 2007
limited late model track champion, became the
ffth different winner of the season in last Fri-
day nights 30-lap Potomac/Winchester Chal-
lenge at Potomac speedway. Quades win was
his ffth career in the division and was worth a
cool $1000 payday.
Brad Ritter and Tommy Wagner Jr. brought
the feld down to the green fag for the start of
the event. Ritter got a good start as he darted
into the race lead. As Ritter lead, 19th starting
Stevie long was on the move. Long reached
third by the ffth lap and set his sights on leader
Ritter. Long snared the top-spot on lap-seven
and appeared headed to his second consecutive
Potomac win. Meanwhile, Derrick Quade was
on the move as well after he pitted for fresh rub-
ber early in the event that placed him at the rear
of the feld. Quade reached second by lap-eight
and would then battle Long for the next 19-laps.
A caution on lap-26 was what Quade needed as
went to the high side of the speedway to grab
the lead from Long as the duo exited turn-two.
Quade would then lead the remaining circuits
to post the win.
Man this is what we needed. Quade
stated. I cant thank Joe and Stretch and all the
guys who work on this car enough for giving
me such a good car tonight. The lap-26 cau-
tion was the opportunity Quade was looking
for. I knew we had a fast race car as soon as we
hit the track tonight. Said Quade. I could tell
early we picked the wrong tire so we made a pit
stop to make changes, and after that it was just
a matter of getting through lapped traffc, but
Stevie is fast down here and it was fun racing
with him the way we did and I sure am happy
we were able to pull off the win. Long held on
for second, David Williams also came from the
rear to fnish third, Ben Bowie was fourth and
Glenn Elliott rounded out the top-fve. Heats for
the 20 cars on hand went to Bowie and Wagner.
Stephen Quade fnally put it all together as
he scored his frst career Potomac feature win
in the 16-lap street stock feature. Quade clear-
ly had the car to beat as he would start on the
pole and go on to lead every lap of the event as
he would take the win by a wide margin over
runner-up Troy Kassiris. Sam Archer was third,
16th starting Kurt Zimmerman took fourth
and Scott Wilson completed the top-fve. Heats
went to Quade and Kassiris.
In other action, Tony Quade kept the
Quade name in victory lane with his second
win of the season in the 20-lap modifed feature,
Jimmy Randall collected his second win of the
season in the 15-lap hobby stock main and John
Hardisty also rolled to win number two in the
20-lap strictly stock feature.
Limited late model feature fnish
1. Derrick Quade 2. Stevie Long 3. David Wil-
liams 4. Ben Bowie 5. Glenn Elliott 6. Dale
Smith 7. Brad Ritter 8. Ed Pope 9. Jimmy Rich-
ards 10. Kevin Cooke 11. Tyler Emory 12. Pat
Wood 13. Dave Adams 14. JT McGlanigan 15.
Neil Alexander 16. Tommy Wagner Jr. 17. Bub-
by Tharp 18. Kris Eaton 19. Richard Hawkins
20. Chaz Walls
Street Stock feature fnish
1. Stephen Quade 2. Troy Kassiris 3. Sam Ar-
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Donnie Smith 7. Eric Johnson 8. Jimmy Jess-
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
The Patuxent Football Association
(PFA) is holding open tryouts for children
from all over the tri-county area and be-
yond to try out for the team.
The PFA soccer club is hosting try-
outs for their select travel teams. Recre-
ational and RecPlus players from through-
out Southern Maryland, who are looking
to take their game to the next level, are
encouraged to attend the upcoming try-
outs, which run through June 10. There
are multiple tryouts for each age group
and players are encouraged to attend all
tryouts if possible.
If a child cant make the tryouts, PFA
President Steve Kerns said they should
contact the PFA and make arrangements
for them to come practice with one of the
teams and tryout even after the start of the
season.
There is also a pick-up game ev-
ery Saturday at Plum Point Elementary
School in Calvert County for kids who
cant commit to the rigid schedule of a
team.
PFA has partnerships with St. Marys
Northern Soccer League, La Plata Soccer
Academy, and Columbia Soccer Club.
These partnerships have resulted in train-
ing and playing opportunities for players
as well as opportunities for all four clubs
to share resources.
PFA intends to feld the most com-
petitive travel teams possible in every age
group and choose players at tryouts that
are both talented and committed. The
philosophy on tryouts is that the club will
hold open tryouts at the end of each soc-
cer year to select players for the following
soccer year, which begins on 1 August,
Kerns said.
Open tryouts means that current PFA
players are not guaranteed a spot on their
existing teams, Kern said.
Existing players must compete
among new candidates at tryouts to earn
a spot on the Fall 2011 team. Players are
selected for teams by the head coach,
with consensus from the PFA Technical
Director, and with the help of player as-
sessments made by independent coaches
during tryouts. Players should wear cleats
and shin pads, and bring a ball and water.
The kids work on drills to improve
their speed and agility, as well as other
skills, Kern said, which helps them on
their school teams and as players overall.
We really focus on player develop-
ment, Kern said.
For more information, visit www.
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Soccer Club Offers
Chance to Improve
33rd Annual Amateur Golf
Tournament Coming Up
The 2011 Southern
Maryland Amateur Golf
Tournament has been
moved this year from the
traditional Father's Day
weekend to June 24-26 as
to not confict with anyone
wanting to attend the 2011
U.S Open at Congressio-
nal Country Club on Fa-
ther's Day weekend.
This years tourna-
ment started accepting
applications starting May
1st. Applications will be
available on the Breton
Bay website, www.breton-
baygolf.com, on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/
somdamgolf, and in the
Pro Shop.
This year's feld will
be limited to 180 players.
The entry fee is $70 for Juniors (under 18), $160 for
members of Breton Bay and $170 for all others.
No application will be accepted or consid-
ered received unless the appropriate entry fee is
included.
The entry fee covers golf carts for three days,
beverages outside between each nine holes, an
awards banquet with heavy hors d'oeuvres and a tee
gift. The format will feature three divisions: Over-
all Championship Division, Senior Division (must
have reached 55th birthday by midnight June 23)
and a Junior Division (under 18).
The Senior Division will compete from the
Men's White Tees and will not be permitted to com-
pete for the Overall Championship Title. Players
will be fighted based on their handicap and com-
pete in their fight all three days. Handicaps must
be verifed by the club pro. For more information,
contact Leonard Ferris at 301-904-5369, or Kevin
Ferris, 410-703-0827.
Quade up to the Challenge
Friday at Potomac
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From left is Kevin
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and Mark Cusic,
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Maryland Ama-
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By Keith
McGuire
Ive had a won-
derful time the past
two weeks. My wife
and I were play-
ing host to her sis-
ter, Christine, and
brother-in-law, Alan,
visiting from Bour-
nemouth, England. Christine is easy to like and
a lot like her sister. Alan is a fun-loving man with
a great sense of humor. Being the perpetual out-
doorsman, I couldnt wait to get him out fshing.
I was seriously disappointed with his reply to my
invitation. Crumbs, mate, I dont think I can do
that! The last time I was fshing, I spent most of
the day with my head over the side.
We spent a lot of time touring Southern
Maryland and Washington DC and, as you know,
everywhere we went there was water. We en-
joyed good seafood and great Southern Maryland
hospitality everywhere we went. Alan soon real-
ized that we werent talking about the ocean here,
but more mild-mannered rivers and the Chesa-
peake Bay. With some prodding from my fsh-
ing buddy, Richard, we convinced Alan to join us
for an evening of bottom-fshing on the Patuxent
River. It turns out that Alan is quite the fsher-
man! He out-fshed both Richard and me with
the frst fsh, the biggest fsh, the most fsh, and
the most diversifed array of fsh species! Better
yet, he never got sick or queasy at all. Good bait,
good beer, good company, and cooperative fsh.
It doesnt get any better than that.
We cleaned more than a dozen nice croakers
and white perch and had them for dinner the next
night. They were a hit! Then, on Memorial Day
Saturday, we took Alan on a crabbing adventure
with my son, Scott, on his boat. Truthfully,
Alan is a better fsherman than a crabber. But
we had a great time catching a bushel of crabs
for the cookout later that day. Christine and
Alan had no diffculty eating crabs. Later the
following week, we picked the leftover crabs
and had homemade crab cakes, another big hit
in the seafood department.
Christine and Alan departed for home on
June 2nd with good memories, great pictures
and full bellies after a tour of Annapolis and
a fnal seafood dinner at OBriens Oyster Bar
and Restaurant. We miss them.
To put it all behind me, I hooked up my
boat on June 6th, and called my fshing bud-
dies to join me on a fshing trip. We
launched the boat at Buzzs Marina
and headed for Point Lookout to see
if we could fnd a founder in Corn-
feld Harbor. The croakers wouldnt
leave us alone, but the founder didnt
seem to exist. So, we caught croaker
after croaker with an average size of
12 14 inches, and a few that were
well over 15 inches. On the way back
in to the marina the water erupted
with breaking rockfsh everywhere!
There were acres of breaking fsh and
seagulls working the melee. In short
order, we had 6 stripers in the boat up
to 25. The three of us had caught 54
croakers and 6 rockfsh, enough fsh
to enjoy for days to come. Im sorry
that Alan missed this trip and the
meals that follow, but after all, its a
long way for him to go to catch a fsh.
If youre taking pictures of your catch,
send me an email and attach the picture. river-
dancekeith@hotmail.com.
Keith has been a recreational angler
on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries
for over 50 years; he fshes weekly from his
small boat during the season, and spends
his free time supporting local conservation
organizations.
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rays, and make sure windows and doors are
properly caulked and sealed.
For more tips on ways to save energy and
save money, visit www.smeco.coop/save.
This program supports the EmPOWER
Maryland Energy Effciency Act.
EmPOWER yourself, EmPOWER Maryland.
Are you trying to cool off the
WHOLE neighborhood?

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