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Federal Changes Create Challenges for Pax River
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Leon Panetta is set to take over as Secretary of Defense next month and local elected officials have been talking with Pentagon leadership to ensure that key projects critical to the flow of work at Naval Air Station Patuxent River dont suffer as a result of the changeover. Del. John Bohanan (D-Dist. 29B), senior advisor to Congressman Steny Hoyer, told civil servants and contractor representatives Monday that he expects projects like the Joint Strike Fighter to remain intact here, though some resistance may resurface to one of the fighters development aspects. Bohanan explained that outgoing Secretary of Defense Robert Gates had given contractors working on the short take off and vertical landing (STOVL) attributes of the aircraft two years of probation to get the system working, but Bohanan said that with the change in leadership there are some in the Department of Defense who would try to have that part discontinued. If that happened as many as 300 jobs could be lost at Pax River, he said. STOVL for us is about half the [project] workforce on base, Bohanan said, though he said Pentagon leadership has assured he and Hoyer that the STOVL portion of the project would proceed as planned. The Joint Strike Fighter project is one of the highest profile projects on base, but Bohanan warned that diversifying the workload there was key to the bases continued relevance to the nations defense. One more way to do that was to ensure that Pax River was one of four sites under consideration in a congressional bill to help fold in the nations growing fleet of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) into the common airspace. Youve got to be careful not to put all of your eggs in one basket, he said. If were going to integrate UAVs into the nations airspace this is the place to do it. Bohanan said that Pax Rivers partnership with Webster Field in St. Inigoes, where a great deal of UAV-based testing and evaluation is conducted, makes the county a natural choice for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct its integration once the bill in congress is passed. Bohanan said that Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation John Porcari, who once headed Marylands Department of Transportation, has already been in contact with Pentagon leadership on the bases ability to handle that integration. John will be a good advocate for us in that effort, Bohanan said. But Bohanan warned that there is also friction in the Department of Defense regarding just how much work should be funneled to the base, given that leadership in the department has said that they want to place work of the highest and midlevel priority at the center of efforts on base, while the lowest priority should be kept out. Bohanan said that work that is not necessarily the highest priority for the Navy was some of the most profitable on base for local jobs, whose loss would be greatly felt. We dont see that as positive at all, he said of the possibility of those jobs going away. Bohanan said that attitudes such as those in the government defense sector, especially in economically weak times, could be a harbinger of things to come. Weve been soaring up and up for the past 15 years and then with the advent of the war [in Iraq and Afghanistan] but we could start to see our first downturns. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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County Approves Grant Application for Jail

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Board of County Commissioners approved a sheriffs office request Tuesday to apply for $150,000 in grant money to keep the expansion and renovation of the countys adult detention center on track. Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron told commissioners that, despite recent decreases in the inmate population, the jail remained overcrowded by National Institute of Justice standards. He expected that trend to continue into the future. I anticipate well see an increase in population, I just dont know when, Cameron said. Capt. Michael Merican, head of the countys corrections department, said the first two phases of the project the expansion of a new minimum-security wing to the facility and renovations to the entire security system at the old portion would have to be done simultaneously. Doing just the expansion, he said, without concurrent upgrades would mean old and new technology working against security at the jail, instead of for it. The jail is already dealing with aging security features like locks that have needed replacement for several years now. The longer this goes on the greater the risk to security, Merican said. The roughly $30 million project to take place over a total of three phases is set to be funded 50 percent by the state, but those agreements have yet to be signed due to budget shortfalls. The state is dragging their feet and we dont want to drag our feet when it comes to security, said Commissioner Dan Morris (R-Mechanicsville). The new two-story expansion project will provide at least 230 beds for minimum-security inmates and will encompass as many as 83,000 square feet. So far the state has provided $5.5 million to begin the first phase of the construction project. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A consultant for the county working to develop a revised master plan for the Lexington Park Development District has come up with three options to create a town center to bring a unified feel to the community that would bolster its redevelopment. The three options were unveiled on June 15 at a community workshop. One calls for making Three Notch Road a gateway to a new town center by using a new FDR Boulevard connector road, while the second option offers up the Lexington Park library as the nexus of the communitys hub. The third option would have the town center focus on Millison Plaza on Great Mills Road. The reception for all three plans was mixed among the citizen focus groups at the Bay District firehouse in Lexington Park that night; none gained an overwhelming level of support. But that was the point, said Chris Jakubiak of Jakubiak and Associates, the group that put together the three options. It was never our intention that any one [of the options] would have broad support, Jakubiak said. The key was to get folks thinking about what was out there. The aim of all three options or at least a synthesis of components from the options is to find a way to keep a continuous influx of development and consumer interest flowing into the older portion of the development district, which has suffered from declining business interest. The first option, which redirects FDR Boulevard to connect directly into the heart of downtown, was driven by the desire to bring more people into the aging community, he said. The higher level of traffic, Jakubiak said, would be a catalyst for more development and consumer dollars flowing into the community making revitalization possible. The second option would create a large, open green space around the library to make way for large community events, while the third option would focus on Millison Plaza with FDR Boulevard connecting directly to Great Mills Road. By doing this, Jakubiak said, Millison Plaza could be revitalized and FDR Boulevard would have the opportunity for development on both sides of its length. The consultants marketing study also showed that there would be an increased demand for both retail and office space in Lexington Park, which would be a prominent part of a redevelopment. Also important to the revitalization effort is the government role in providing incentives for investment, including efforts to change small lot sizes and old building formats to make the area more attractive, the market survey said. Robin Finnacom, head of the countys Community Development Corporation, said that the three options all had intriguing ideas but the consultant and the community need to concentrate more on revitalizing the Great Mills Road corridor. The first phase of investments there, the new library and streetscape projects being some examples, are just the beginning of needed investments there to spur more private sector interest in the area. She called the corridor a missed element in the consultants planning. Our work is not yet done, Finnacom said. Were still a long way from triggering more [private sector] investment there. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A state task force that will study the problem of septic system pollution into the Chesapeake Bay watershed should have its work completed by the end of the year, but there will be only a portion of input from Southern Maryland, and leaders here fear that its conclusions could hurt growth and job development. The Task Force on Sustainable Growth and Wastewater Disposal has as members from the environmental lobby, state government agencies, legal interests, farmers and developers, to name a few, but none appear to be from St. Marys or Charles counties. Andrew Rattner, spokesman for the Maryland Department of Planning, said that recommendations for the task force came from places like the Maryland Municipal League, the Maryland Association of Counties and from elected officials and that the mix of members could not adequately reflect all counties and jurisdictions and still represent key industries that would be affected by septic system reforms. They did strive for as a good a balance as they could and still get people from different industries, Rattner told The County Times. Two members of the task force are from Calvert County, which has nearly 80 percent of its residential units on septic systems, but other Southern Maryland counties that have homes on septic systems have complained that restrictions on septic systems would stunt growth and job creation in their jurisdictions as well. Im afraid its a means to an end for a fait accompli in the mind of the governor, said House Minority Leader Anthony ODonnell (R-Dist. 29C) referencing OMalleys push to ban new septic systems in the state for clusters of five houses or more . Thats just a war on the need to create jobs, ODonnell continued. Its outrageous. Gov. Martin OMalleys administration has targeted septic system pollutants like nitrogen as one of the main causes of lagging health of the states waterways, but his efforts to ban septics in new developments were rebuffed by legislators at the last session in Annapolis. The OMalley administration has said that in the next 25 years new residential developments relying on septic system in Maryland will account for 26 percent of new households but 76 percent of nitrogen pollution. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys new strict mandate for cleaning up the Bay requires Maryland to reduce nitrogen output by 21 percent in the next nine years. Del. John F. Wood (D-Dist. 29A), who represents St. Marys and Charles counties, said that the membership of the task force appeared to lack enough representation from counties that would be affected by any new restrictions on septic systems. Despite significant public water systems in both of Woods counties, many residents still live on septic systems outside of developed areas. We are lacking people who represent those areas, Wood said, adding that projects in rural areas are already restricted when it came to septic systems. He anticipated that the task force would recommend more restrictions when their work was done. Its only going to get worse, Wood said. A statement from OMalley refuted detractors claims. This effort is not about stopping growth, it is about stemming the tide of major housing developments built on septic systems to generate clean water and protect our environment and public health, OMalley stated. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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State Gets $7.6 Million to Help Fill Federal Positions

The money will be distributed to 16 counties including St. Marys, according to a joint press release from Lt. Gov. Anthony State elected leaders announced Brown and Senators Barbara Mikulski and Wednesday Maryland has received about Ben Cardin, and will be directed toward $7.6 million in emergency grant money to 6,500 defense department employees, conhelp current and potential Department of tractors and military spouses through emDefense employees navigate the federal hir- ployment assistance centers. ing process in an effort to keep the pipeline Mike Raia, spokesman for the states of qualified workers flowing. Department of Labor, Licensing and RegulaThis will accommodate the demands of tion, said the money will help pay for federal the BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) resume preparation services, career fairs and process that continues to funnel defense re- training to help understand the complicated lated work to Maryland. process of finding a federal job. These services, Raia said, would help dislocated workers moving to Maryland, like CHARLES C. REEL, M.D., LLC a spouse who followed their husband or wifes federal Georgetown University employment, find new fedTrained Neurologist eral jobs as well related to the BRAC process. Tracey A. McCloskey, CRNP Its on the ground trainAdult and Adolescent Neurology ing to identify those positions, Raia said, adding that the services will not be limited Comprehensive Neurological Evaluation and Treatment of: to those already employed by Dizziness Walking Difficulty the defense department or industry but others outside that Vertigo/Disequilibrium Arm/Leg Weakness/Pain community as well. Falls Muscle Spasms/Botox Its for job seekers who Sleep Disorders Headaches are looking for those BRAC Neck/back pain Numbness/Pain jobs, Raia said Maryland stands to gain We Specialize in the Diagnosis and Care of: as many as 60,000 new jobs Peripheral Neuropathy Balance Disorders thanks to BRAC, Cardin said Spinal Stenosis/ Autonomic Disorders/ in a prepared statement. This Fainting Arthritis funding is welcome news for thousands of Marylanders Parkinsons Disease Multiple Sclerosis hoping to take advantage of the Muscle Disease Stroke many new jobs and economic Hydrocephalus Epilepsy opportunities that BRAC will provide in our state. Offering state-of-the-art testing and treatment, including By September of this year Computer-assisted gait training, EMG, NCS, BRAC is estimated to create EP, EEG and Autonomic Studies up to 20,000 federal jobs in Maryland Gait & Balance Disorder Center Maryland with another 40,000 Most Insurance Accepted Appts. Generally available in 1-2 weeks jobs coming as an indirect result by 2015, according to 301-290-0395 Browns office.
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Storm Causes Brief But Massive Power Outage Throughout County

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Last weeks thunder and lightning storm followed by torrential rain caused nearly 9,000 power outages in Calvert County and almost three times that many in St. Marys, officials with the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) reported. The first outage took place in Mechanicsville, said SMECO spokesman Tom Dennison, but the major problems occurred when a lightning bolt struck the main power line running from Riceville in Charles County all the way down to the Hewitt Road power station in Great Mills the night of June 16. Thats what caused the large outage, Dennison said of the 8,700 outages in Calvert that spread from Solomons to Lusby as well as the 24,444 outages that affected homes from Hollywood to Ridge all the way down to Piney Point. The major outages took about half an hour to correct, Dennison said, when SMECO operatives were able to restore operations at the Hewitt Road power station. The outages in the Mechanicsville area occurred around 8:30 p.m. and took almost one and a half hours to correct. SMECO customers also faced another power outage Monday morning that lasted about 15 minutes and appeared to stretch at least from Hollywood to Great Mills. The magnitude of last weeks power outages, however brief, put a focus on SMECOs largest project designed to increase reliability of power transmission through a new loop that stretches from Calvert through St. Marys even going under the Patuxent River. An outage like this is why we need our Southern Maryland Reliability Project, Dennison said. It brings a lot of relevance to the project. SMECO has received its license for the project from the states Public Service Commission and expects to begin foundation construction for new poles starting in 2012. The actual poles should be constructed by 2013 with the whole project reaching completion in 2014 or 2015 at the cost of about $100 million, Dennison said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Archbishop of Washington Attends Victory Woods Dedication

ship between the Archdiocese of Washingtons affordable housing agency, Victory Housing, Osprey Property Company, and state and county government. Residents and government officials joined His Eminence Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington for a recent dedication of Victory Woods. The four-story building includes 75 one and two bedroom apartments, patio and porch areas, gazebo, community room, theatre room, fitness room, and wellness center. At least one member of each household at Victory Woods must be at least 62 years old and all households must have incomes at Batteries or below 60% of the area median Radiators income, a county press release states. A/C Condensers The project furthers a long Catalytic Converters time plan to extend FDR Blvd through the Lexington Park cor- Raymond J. Skinner, Secretary, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, We Weigh It... Aluminum Wheels ridor. The additional 1,200-foot left, joined Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington and St. Marys County Commissioner Metals We Pay Cash On Spot extension built as part of the Vic- President F. Jack Russell for the dedication. In the rear is county Commissioner Todd Morgan. tory Woods project brings FDR Blvd to within approximately one County; Edmund Delany, Senior Vice President, Community half mile of Pegg Road. Development Finance, Capital One Bank; and Jim Brown, PresThis is Victory Housings first affordable housing ident of Victory Housing. 301.373.9309 or 301.481.6681 community in St. Marys County and first time working Funding for Victory Woods included the following: $1.75 with Osprey Property Company, the release states. In million loan from Capital One Bank; $1.5 million loan from 43956 Commerce Ave. Hollywood, MD 20636 addition to Victory Woods, Osprey Property Company Maryland Department of Housing and Community Developdeveloped Hunting Creek ment; $9,229,077 in Federal Low Income Tax Credits syndicated Apartments in Lexington by Hudson Park and is currently comHousing Capital and purchased by Capital One Bank; and pleting the renovation of In- $476,432 in funding from St. Marys County and the Metropolidian Bridge Apartments. tan Commission for the extension of FDR Blvd. and related utiliJoining Cardinal Donald ties. A payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with the Wuerl and the residents at the county provided further financial assistance to make the project dedication were Raymond possible. J. Skinner, Secretary, MaryVictory Housing operates 25 affordable communities with land Department of Housing over 1,600 rental units for seniors and families in Washington, and Community Develop- DC and suburban Maryland. For more information, visit www. ment; Francis Jack Russell, victoryhousing.org. Osprey Property Company operates apPresident, Board of County proximately 2,500 senior and family apartments in Maryland Commissioners, St. Marys and Virginia. For more information, visit www.ospreypc.com.
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Rustic River Celebrates One Year

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Rustic River Bar and Grill is getting ready to celebrate its first anniversary June 26, with moon bounces for the kids and three bands signed up to play for the evening. Co-owner Rick Stommel said the past year has had its ups and downs, but on the whole the year has treated the restaurant well. We had our scary moments but we made it, Stommel said. One secret to the success of Rustic River has been a solid base of loyal customers who keep coming back because we offer a fun place to go out and eat, Stommel said. During the week, Rustic River offers comedy nights, bands and trivia games, making sure to offer something entertaining for people of all ages. Sundays celebration will reflect the goal of Rustic River to offer something for everybody. There will be games for kids, a corn
hole tournament, performances by Chyp and Andrea, the Sam Grow Band and Fast Eddie and Friends and an extension of bar service to the parking lot starting at noon. Stommel said the anniversary party is as much a customer appreciation day as a celebration of staying in business one year. Rustic River is located along Route 5 in Leonardtown, in the Breton Bay Shopping Center. For more information on the party, call 301-997-1700. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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ments processes with an eye toward making suggestions and recommendations that will help to improve outcomes. This review is an ordinary part of our management practices and is certainly not an indictment of staff or procedures but is a tool we use to ensure that the best possible outcomes are pursued on behalf of those we serve. The work done by the local DSS is vital to the community. I thank you for the opportunity to clarify any misconceptions regarding the integrity and quality of those who provide those services. Elyn Garrett Jones, Interim Director Communications Office, Maryland Department of Human Resources Editors Note: Elyn Jones was the Maryland DHR source in a June 16, 2011 article in The County Times that confirmed an Inspector Generals review is underway at the St. Marys County DSS office in response to a concern that prompted the investigation. The County Times has not been asked to issue a correction for any of the facts that were printed in the article.
County DSS Staffed With Committed Professionals

The St. Marys County Department of Social Services is staffed by a contingent of hard working, educated, professional employees who are committed to annually providing supports for over 24,500 vulnerable children, families and adults within the community. This is a very important fact that went missing from [The County Times] article published in a recent edition of your paper and as a result, many of your readers may be misguided. Like many of the local departments of social services across the state, the St. Marys County DSS has been working to fill vacant positions. Even in the midst of a long-time hiring freeze on other state positions, we have allowed for the hiring of staff in child welfare positions and St. Marys county has been recruiting to fill the vacancies they have. Fortunately, the hard working, committed staff has stepped up to the plate to help cover vacant positions. They should be heralded for their dedication. Your article suggested that the Inspector Generals review was initiated to address concerns about a particular employees duty assignment. This is not accurate. As is often the case, the Department of Human Resources will have its Inspector Generals Office to do an internal review of a local depart-
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$13,500 Raised For Semper Fi Fund

The Claude D. Alexander Memorial Golf Tournament, benefiting the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, was held on May 21 at the NAS Patuxent River Cedar Point Golf course. Claude, a 1969 West Point graduate and a Vietnam War amputee, a peer visitor to the Iraq and Afghanistan War wounded veterans at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and was instrumental in helping the vets re-integrate back into their environment. This included helping local volunteers to bring the wounded veterans from Walter Reed and Bethesda to Southern Maryland for rest, relaxation, and fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. Claude died in a sports parachute accident in October 2007. The annual tournament is organized by local volunteers who have ties to the Marine Corps, Navy, Army and Air Force. These volunteers, with the help of veterans like Claude and other Walter Reed and Bethesda peer visitors provide one-on-one contact with the wounded Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen and their families and bring them to Southern Maryland for long weekends to relax, fish, eat home-cooking, and to just get away from the hospital and therapeutic routines. The Claude D. Alexander Memorial Golf Committee, a 501(c)(3) organization, would like to thank everyone who participated in and supported the tournament. There were 66 golfers and the tournament made over $13,500 for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. We would like thank Senator Roy Dyson, Marine Aviation Detachment, Capt. Steve Schmeiser, Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, and Commissioner Danny Morris. We would also like to recognize and thank the following sponsors for their generous support: Gold Sponsors: SENTEL Corporation, Advanced Rehab Technology, Bob and Cindy Madden, Heritage Printing (Programs and Signage), and Bear Creek BBQ (Lunch); Blue Sponsors: Landstar, SMECO, Professional Solutions, Juan OCallahan (Juans Wellness), TSA, Rolls Royce North America, Wyle, Precise Systems Inc., GE Aviation US, Knightpoint, Family of PFC Christopher Thuot, Guy Distributing, and DCS; and donors Ken Sparks, John Teets, Dan Rebarchick, Sleep Inn, Ken and Denise McDowell, Lenore and Brian Storey, and all of the volunteers, including: Denise, Meg and Kevin Alexander, Molly Baker, SSgt Johnson, Sgt Mayes, CPL Eccleston, and LCpl Grigsby. Nancy and Capt. Ted Harwood (USN-Ret) Hollywood, MD
Where Do Blacks Stand on Abortion?

June is Abortion Awareness Month in the Black Community. Many pro-lifers are hoping blacks will finally wake up to the devastating effect abortion has had and is continuing to have on their community. As part of this effort, Charles County Right to Life will have an information table at the Juneteenth celebration on 18 June at ODonnell Lake in Waldorf. So, where do blacks stand on abortion? There are few black pro-life organizations, and blacks are noticeably absent at the annual March for Life in Washington D.C. and other pro-life activities. Since abortion became legal in 1973, approximately 18,000,000 (35% of 52,000,000) abortions have been performed on black women. That number is equal to 47% (almost half) of the 37,700,000 blacks counted in the 2010 census. The black population in the U. S. would be 1/3 larger if those babies hadnt been aborted. (Actually, the 1/3 larger population is an underestimation. It doesnt take into account the babies from the estimated 4,000,000 women who would have been in their childbearing years if they hadnt been aborted.) Based on their lack of interest and the number of abortions performed on black women, blacks seem to be pro-abortion. This is further confirmed by the fact that 90 percent of their votes go to the pro-abortion Democrat Party that supports keeping abortion legal, weak pro-life laws, taxpayers funding of abortions and Planned Parenthood, etc. It is amazing that most blacks are so loyal to the Democrats, whose abortion policies are killing off many members of their future generations. Most blacks also reject the pro-life Republicans who are trying to convince them not to abort their unborn babies. You have to figure out for yourselves why blacks voluntary do this to themselves; it is too complicated for me. The injustices of slavery, Jim Crow laws, segregation, etc. that occurred in the past will almost certainly be highlighted in some Juneteenth celebrations. But if the recent past is any indication, little if anything will be said about abortion. This time in black history may be an even darker period than any of those with the injustices mentioned, because while those abominations were forced on blacks, abortion is a choice many of them freely make. Robert Boudreaux Waldorf, MD
Good News For a Change

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Lusby Restaurateur Sentenced for Bilking SBA

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Moreno Straccialini, 49 of Lusby, will spend the next 30 months in federal prison for conspiring with a construction contractor in connection with making false statements about loan applications to the Maryland Small Business Administration (SBA), according to the regional U.S. Attorneys office. A federal jury in October 2010 found Straccialini guilty following a four-day trial, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorneys office. Federal authorities state that evidence at Straccialinis trial showed that he created a restaurant business in 2006, the Chamnari Authentic Korean BBQ in Lusby and in 2007 he partnered with a construction contractor to provide services in the amount of $145,000, but in June of 2007 the defendant applied for more than $400,000 in SBA loans, stating that $295,000 was to be paid out to the contractor. Straccialini then told the owner of the construction contractor that he had applied for the loan and then told her to make a false claim to the SBA that the building contract was for the full $295,000, federal authorities reported. Straccialini then conspired with the contractor to make a false contract and other documents to bolster the story that the building contract was actually worth the $295,000. Those documents, which were backdated according to federal authorities, where then used to get SBA approval for the loan. The construction company then transferred $97,000 to Straccialini after it received an inflated amount from the SBA, federal authorities stated. Once released from prison, Straccialini will be placed on three years of supervision, federal authorities stated. He is also required to pay $150,000 in restitution. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Brown Sentenced in Fraud, Conspiracy Case

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Daniel Jason Brown, once the co-defendant of States Attorney candidate John Andrew Mattingly in high profile cases of theft and land fraud in 2010, received his sentence last week after pleading guilty in another conspiracy case of questionable land deals in which his plea agreement implicates his former partner. He pleaded guilty to the charges in May, which involved conspiring with Mattingly to prepare a false affidavit regarding a trailer owned by Mattingly on a property in Mechanicsville as well as another real estate related charge, court papers stated. Brown will serve a total of 18 months in jail on top of a two-year sentence he is currently serviing in connection with a conviction for conspiring to affix a false notary seal to a land deed last year. Mattingly, who has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing during the entire investigation into his real estate deals, was acquitted of all charges against him in the first trial and the special prosecutor dropped all remaining charges in other pending cases. His former partner was the only one to be convicted in any of the investigations. According to Browns plea agreement, he and Mattingly met with conspirator Robert Henry Tip Short III in January of 2009 to provide a false affidavit stating that Short had moved into a trailer on the land located on Point Lookout Road in 1995 so that they could use it in an appeals process to have a permit denial overturned that had prevented renovations. The plan, court papers stated, was to use the false affidavit so that the trailer could be grandfathered in as a pre-existing use on the land, though the original trailer there had long been demolished. Short pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiring to commit perjury for Brown and Mattingly in October of last year and was sentenced in January. Brown also admitted to conspiring with Short and Mattingly to commit fraud involving land in Calvert County that went to a tax sale in 2008, court papers show. Both Brown and Mattingly had Short pose as the relative of a delinquent tax payer, Charles Clagett, in order to have the local tax collector stop the tax sale and auction and allow Short to redeem ownership of the property for the taxes owed, about $10,000, court papers state. But later that June, a true Clagett relative stepped forward and paid the back taxes, court papers showed, and the money Short used to gain control of the land was returned to an account at Graydon Sears LLC, a real estate business owned by both Mattingly and Brown. Since 2010, Mattingly has not been charged or indicted for any other alleged crimes. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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On June 17, at approximately 5:46 a.m. patrol units from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office responded for the report of a serious motor vehicle accident on Route 5, just south of Hill's Club Road. Patrol units arrived to find members of the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department already on the scene. Investigation revealed a 2011 Hyundai Sonata, operated by Heather Rae Woy, 61 of Summerville, S.C., had been traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of Route 5. Woy's vehicle then reportedly completed a u-turn in the middle of Route 5. As Woy's vehicle entered the roadway from the southbound shoulder, crossed over lane No. 2 and made a left turn towards the parking lot of the 7-11 and was struck in the driver's door by a 1999 Ford F-150, operated by Thomas Edward Adams Jr., 19, of LaPlata, traveling Southbound in lane No. 1. Woy succumbed to her injuries sustained in the crash. The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Collision Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. Alcohol and speed do not appear to be contributing factors in the crash, police reported. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact the primary crash investigator Corporal Doug Mills of the Traffic Safety Unit at (301)863-4816 Ext. 1456. On June 19, at approximately 2:26 a.m. a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 GT, being operated by Victoria Elizabeth Monaco, 25, of Lusby, failed to stop for a flashing red signal at the intersection of Point Lookout Road and Medleys Neck Road, police reported. As the vehicle entered Point Lookout Road, it traveled into the path of a 1999 Honda Accord, operated by Craig Wesley Norton, 40, of Lexington Park, which was traveling southbound. Norton did not sustain any
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injuries and the three passengers of Norton's vehicle were transported to St Mary's Hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Monaco succumbed to her injuries on scene prior to being transported to the hospital, police stated. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor and the case is being investigated by the sheriffs office crash reconstruction team. Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to contact Dfc. William Watters at (301) 475-4200 Ext. 9114.
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On June 15, Cpl Patrick H. Handy responded to a residence in Mechanicsville for a controlled dangerous substance complaint. Upon arrival, Handy spoke with the complainants and then located Stephanie J. Rice, 21, of Mechanicsville, in a residential bathroom in alleged possession of drug paraphernalia and tramadol. Handy also recovered alprazolam, eszopilone and gabapantin, which was found in a purse belonging to Rice, police alleged. During the arrest, Rice struggled with Handy, police reported, and was subdued. Rice was charged with four counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest.
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Henrietta Abell, 95
Henrietta Agnes Jimmie Thompson Abell, 95, died June 17, 2011 at St. Marys Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. She was born in Hollywood, MD on April 16, 1916, the daughter of Maurice Chapman Thompson and Susan Brumbaugh Thompson. The youngest of nine, she was the last of her siblings to survive. Her brothers and sisters were Maurice C. Thompson, Jr. (Mary), Katherine S. Thompson, Elizabeth C. Spalding (Xavier), Upton B. Thompson (Miriam), Mary Ellen Angevine (George), James O. Thompson, Susan Claire Johnson (Joe) and Jane B. Garner (Edward). She graduated from Great Mills High School in 1934. She loved to hear from her classmates and enjoyed sharing memories with them when they held reunions at the Officers Club. She retired from St. Marys Hospital as a Head Ward Clerk after 15 years of service. The Hospital and the people that she worked with during those years held a special place in her heart throughout her life. However, her main occupation and calling in life was as a wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. Grandmas Sunday dinners kept family members involved with her and each other until she was well in her eighties. She was the wife of John Louis Abell, Jr. whom she married on April 13, 1936 at St. Johns Church in Hollywood, MD. They had five children, Margaret Ann Peggy Lacey (Francis), Elizabeth Louise Betty Lou Wathen (Richard), John Louis III Jackie (Gloria), Francis Floyd (Stephanie) and Linda Claire Kirby (Bill). She was predeceased by her husband, daughter Betty Lou, son Floyd and his wife Stephanie. She is survived by 15 grandchildren, 21 greatgrandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She also had many nephews, nieces and friends whom she was very close to and meant so much to her throughout her life. She was a lifelong resident of Hollywood, MD until 2003 when she entered St. Marys Nursing Center. There she lived in comfort for the remaining years of her life. She will be missed. Memories of home grown vegetables from our Dads garden and the flowers she tended throughout the yard so many years ago remain with all of us to this day. In early summer when the cherry trees were full of fruit we would all gather to pick them, she made the very best cherry pies. Afghans are in all our houses, crocheted throughout her life. They keep us warm and cozy on chilly nights. Her love for a good game of cards (Pitch) was not only for the game itself, but for the company that it generated. The family received friends on Monday, June 20, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel where prayers were recited. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 in St. Johns Catholic Church Hollywood, MD. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Allen Lacey, John Louis Abell IV, Patrick Woodburn, Richard Wathen, Jr., Brian Allshouse and Steven Abell. Contributions in Memory of Henrietta Agnes Jimmie Thompson Abell may be made to St. Marys Nursing Center 21585 Peabody Street Leonardtown, MD 20650, St. Johns Building Fund 43950 St. Johns Road Hollywood, MD 20636, Hollywood Volunteer Fire Dept. P.O. Box 7 Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 79 Hollywood, MD 20636.
James Cullison, 82
James Franklin "Billy" Cullison, 82, of Ridge, MD died peacefully at his residence on June 20, 2011. Born October 28, 1928 in Pearson, MD, he was the son of the late J. Henry Cullison, Sr. and Ethel Marie (Trossbach) Cullison. He married Madeline Wheatley on June 15, 1949 at St Michael's in Ridge, MD and had just celebrated their 62nd anniversary. He is survived by his children Charles H. Cullison of Ridge, Sandra C. Chamberlin (John) of St Inigoes, and James D. Cullison (Terry) of Harpers Ferry, WV, his siblings Agnes Bean of Lexington Park, Joseph Cullison of California, J. Bernard Cullison of Ridge, Dorothy Smith of Hagerstown, Audrey Pratt of Ridge, and James H. Cullison, Jr. of St Inigoes. The family received friends on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at St Michael's Catholic Church, 16566 Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD. Prayers were recited. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 10 a.m. with Father Lee Fangmeyer officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Tony Cullison, Brian Norris, Dicky Bean, Robbie Smith, Junior Trossbach, Ben Fenhagen, Jonathan Trossbach, and Melvin Forrest. Honorary pallbearers will be George Trossbach, Buster Trossbach, Bobbie McKay, Jason Armistead and Jack Cullison. Family requests memorial contributions in Mr. Cullison's memory to Ridge Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680 or Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD
Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD 20650 with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Ronnie Dunn, Tim Wenger, Eric Wenger, Jim Dunn, Michael Collins, and Kyle Wenger. Contributions can be made to Hospice of Charles County, P.O. Box 1703, La Plata, MD 20646. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Bertha Johnson, 91
Bertha M. Johnson, 91 of Loveville, MD died June 12, 2011. Born February 3, 1920 in California, MD, she was one of ten children born to the late Laura Beale and Samuel Kane. Bertha grew up and attended school in St. Marys County. She enjoyed going to church, bingo, her flowers and other hobbies. She was married to the late James Allison Johnson. Bertha is survived by three children; Elizabeth Johnson of Mechanicsville, MD, William Gunn of Hollywood, MD, and Curtis Johnson (Yana) of Pittsburg, PA, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers; Oliver, Andrew, Webster and Hillary Kane and five sisters; Vernette Hopewell, Flora Nored, Isabella Barnes, Elsie Pierson, and Elizabeth Johnson. Family received friends on Friday, June 17, 2011 in St. Josephs Catholic Church, Morganza, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated. Interment followed in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD. Serving as pallbearers were Aaron Johnson, Correy Johnson, Kermit Nored and Edward Kane. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Suzanne Garner, 45
Suzanne Emley Garner, 45 of Lexington Park, MD died June 15, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital. Born February 5, 1966 in Colorado Springs, CO she was the daughter of William and Audrey (Vogel) Emley of Leesburg, VA. Suzanne is survived by her parents, her children; Lyndee M. Garner of Lexington Park, MD and Amanda T. Garner of Kissimmee, FL, siblings; Edward Emley of Frederick, MD, Julie Fuhrmann of Frederick, MD, William Emley of Leesburg, VA and Margaret Melnik of Ijamsville, MD. She was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Emley. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Joseph Dunn, 83
Joseph Manley Dinky Dunn, 83, of La Plata, MD formerly of Leonardtown, MD, died June 18, 2011, at his residence. Born July 8, 1927 in Hollywood, MD, he was the son of the late James Manley Dunn and Pearl Hill Dunn. He was the husband of Doris C. Dunn whom he married on January 15, 1951 in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD. Mr. Dunn is also survived by his children; J. Ronnie Dunn of California, MD, Janet Wenger of New Holland, PA, and Jim Dunn of La Plata, MD. James was preceded in death by his sister Agnes Bonnie Collins of Leonardtown, MD. Mr. Dunn served in the Army from 1943 to 1945 and received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Governor of Maryland for his participation in WWII. He worked as an electrician, at Patuxent Naval Air Station retiring on July 9, 1982. Mr. Dunn was a lifelong resident of St. Marys County until 2004 when he and Doris moved to La Plata, MD to stay with son Jim and his family. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, cooking, hunting, and watching wildlife. The family received friends on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 with prayers being recited in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral
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Shirley Langley, 80
Shirley Elizabeth Langley, 80, of Solomons, MD, formerly of Cumberland, MD passed away on June 17, 2011 in Solomons, MD. She was born on January 1, 1931 in Cumberland, MD to the late John William McKenzie and Mary Teresa Nies. She was the beloved wife to the late Robert Lee Langley whom she married on February 12, 1949 in Cumberland, MD. Shirley moved to Calvert Co. from Cumberland in 1949. She was a Charter Member of the Solomons VFD Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, William T. McKenzie. Shirley is survived by her children, John L. Langley and wife Stephanie of Warrenton, VA, Bobbie L. Herring and husband Edward of Leonardtown, MD, and Kenneth R. Langley, Sr. of Solomons, MD; Siblings, Milnor C. McKenzie and Helen Gorsuch both of Cumberland, MD; grandchildren, Kristie L. McCalla and husband Ray, Susan Langley, Breann L. Brown and husband David, Jessica Davidson and husband Gregory, Erin Langley, and Kenneth R. Langley, Jr.; great grandchildren, Jadon Patrick Preston, and McKenzie Ann Brown. Pallbearers will be Joseph McKenzie, Michael Gorsuch, Doug McKenzie, Marty Sealey, Jay Lankford, and Wayne Duley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ray McCalla and David Brown. The family received friends on Monday, June 20, 2011 in the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby MD, where a Prayer Service was offered. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 in Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Solomons, MD with Fr. Richard Gardiner officiating. Interment followed in the Solomons UMC Cemetery, Solomons, MD. The family request contributions to be made in Shirleys name to the Solomons Vol. Rescue Squad and Fire Department, P.O. Box 189, Solomons, MD 20688 and / or the St. Jude Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, donors@stjude.org . late James Elmer Hooper and Elva Mollie (Garrison) Hooper. Beverly is survived by her children; William R. Pryor of Indianapolis, IN, George R. Pryor of York, PA and Paul A. Pryor of Lexington Park, MD. Beverly was an avid bowler and an employee of the Esperanza Bowling Alley. Services will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. may be made to the Alzheimers Association, Southern Maryland Office, P.O. Box 1889, LaPlata, MD 20646. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Thelma Schrader, 76
Thelma Marie Schrader, 76, of Compton, MD, formerly of Washington, DC, passed away on June 16, 2011 at the Hospice House of St. Marys, Callaway, MD. Born on October 3, 1934 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Henry Theodore Robertson and Sarah Elizabeth Hall Robertson. She was the loving wife of Billy Schrader whom she married on December 29, 1963 in Fairmount Heights, MD. Mrs. Schrader is survived by her children; Wanda Mooney of Murrells Inlet, SC, Marvin Laycock of King, NC, Henry Schrader of Tampa, FL, and Billy Schrader, Jr. of Compton, MD. Thelma is also survived by one sister Mary Schebell of Fredericksburg, VA as well as 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Mrs. Schrader graduated from St. Dominics in 1952 and moved from Prince Georges County to St. Marys County in 1972. She was a homemaker and enjoyed boating, crabbing, fishing, her children, and grandchildren. Mrs. Schrader was preceded in death by her siblings; Henry Robertson, Lester Robertson, John Robertson, and Richard Robertson. The family received friends on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where prayers were recited. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Compton, MD with Fr. Brian Sanderfoot officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers were; Billy Schrader, III, Jerry Schrader, Mark Schrader, Mike Halwick, Brandon Wible, and James Schrader. To leave a condolence for the family please visit www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
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Ruth Russell, 88
Ruth Hamilton Russell, 88, of California, Maryland passed away Friday, June 17, 2011, at the Solomons Nursing Center. Born March 1, 1923 in Selma, NC, she was the daughter of the late Elijah Hamilton and Nellie (Pace) Hamilton. Mrs. Russell retired from the Service Test Division of the Naval Air Test Center (NATC) in 1972 after a twenty-six year career as a secretary and administrative assistant. During her career, she worked with test pilots some of whom would later become the original astronauts including John Glenn. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Edgar G. Russell, of California, Maryland and who now resides at Hermitage Assisted Living in Solomons, Maryland. Mrs. Russell enjoyed traveling and went on several cross-country trips with her husband in their camper trailer. They also spent each winter in their condominium in Hallandale, Florida during retirement and went camping when they returned to Maryland with the Blue Crab Camping Club. She liked to cook and bake, especially during the holidays. Everyone loved her Christmas cookies and fried crab balls. Other survivors include her son, Wayne H. Russell and his wife Penny W. Russell of Fredericksburg, Virginia and their children, Kevin W. Russell of Seattle, Washington, Zachary T. Russell of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Thomas S. Call, Jr., Cary P. Scharf of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Nancy A. Call of Fredericksburg, Virginia and two great grandsons. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the Trinity Memorial Cemetery in Waldorf, Maryland. Memorial contributions
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Beverly Pryor, 75
Beverly Anne Pryor, 75 of Lexington Park, MD died June 12, 2011 at her residence. Born December 9, 1935 in Washington, DC she was the daughter of the
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
For Jessica Bowles, teaching at Mother Catherine Spalding School was the fulfillment of a life-long dream. Now, after six years in the For the past year, George Washclassroom, Bowles is taking ington Carver Elementary School her dream one step further by has been supplying students with becoming the new principal fresh fruit and vegetables using a at the school. grant from the United States DepartBowles is a Mother ment of Agriculture. Catherine Spalding graduate, Now, for the second year in a having attended from first row, the school will be able to conthrough eighth grade. She tinue the program with $27,450 from graduated from the Univerthe USDA. sity of Maryland and taught Mike Jones, food and nutrition in the public schools for a supervisor with St. Marys County while, but Bowles said she Public Schools, said all schools apalways wanted to get back ply for the funding every year, and to a Catholic school. the recipients are chosen based on Bowles said the reason she was eager to get back the number of free and reduced meal to a parochial school was because she wanted to get (FARM) students. Carver is the only back to a school where faith and God was a central part school in St. Marys County that had of the mission. She said in public schools, a teacher can a high enough number of FARMs to teach the students about values and morality, but reliqualify. gion is a taboo topic. The goal of the Fresh Fruit and Ive always wanted to teach, Bowles said. Vegetable Program is to improve Bowles has gotten the chance to teach in the very childrens overall diet and create classrooms she pictured herself. And, in the place healthier eating habits to impact their where her dream to become a teacher began, soon she present and future health. will take the reins to the school itself. It will help schools create healthBowles found out she got the position of princiier school environments by providing pal in mid-May, and sees it as an opportunity to help healthier food choices, expanding the sarahmiller@countytimes.net even more students. She said shes looking forward to variety of fruits and vegetables chilhelping the school take more strides toward technological updates, including purchasing a handful of iPads to Thanks TO Our series spOnsOrs use as teaching tools. She said in a Arts Alliance of St. Marys College of Maryland BAE Systems Booz Allen Hamilton Comcast Communications, Inc. world thats more and more technolG&H Jewelers Lockheed Martin ManTech International Corporation Maryland Public Television ogy based, its best to expose students Maryland State Arts Council MetroCast Communications Northrop Grumman Raytheon River Concert Series to computers early in life. Audience SAIC St. Mary's College ofSmartronix St. Marys County Arts Council St. Marys County Government Wyle Maryland's Bowles will be continuing the momentum of improvements that her St. Mary's College June 24 predecessor, Susan Fatka, made durAn Evening in the Summer Palace ing her five-year tenure as principal. of Maryland's dren experience, and increasing childrens fruit and vegetable consumption, a press release states. Along with using the money to supply more fruits and vegetables, the school will work with students from Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center to get things such as vegetable trays and fruit-kabobs. It worked out so well we thought wed do it from the beginning [next] year, Jones said about the Forrest Center students involvement. Carver Principal Annette Wood said officials at the school are really excited to have the program back for a second year. She said the program gives students the chance to eat fruits and vegetables they may not typically have access to, such as red and orange peppers and raw cauliflower. She said there has been an increase in the number of fruits and vegetables consumed during lunch, and she believes this program will encourage healthy shopping and snacking later in life. For more information, contact Jones at 301-475-4256, ext. 126.
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Photos by Sarah Miller Jessica Bowles and Susan Fatka are getting ready for changes next school year.
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Under Fatka, the school added multiple language classes and courses, taking students beyond book learning. Some courses have included chorus and theater, while others involve putting together a school newspaper. Fatka said the school takes suggestions from both students and teachers when presenting extracurricular classes. I think the children enjoy that, Fatka said. During the last year, sports programs and advances in science instruction at the school were also made. Over the summer, a new science lab will be constructed, the realization of a longtime goal, Fatka said. Also during Fatkas time as principal, the school hosted a Japanese student for five weeks after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. She was a delight to have, Fatka said. Taking in the student gave the school and students a chance to learn from each other about different cultures, and Fatka said gifts and packages are still exchanged between the Japanese student and Mother Catherine Spalding since the girl went back to Japan. Fatka said the best part of the school is the sense of community. Bowles agreed with Fatkas thought. Everybody knows everybody, Bowles said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Enjoy an evening of Baroque music when Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra welcome St. Marys Colleges own international artists including Giuseppe Nova and Karen Johnson, flute; Suzanne Orban, cello; Fatma Daglar, oboe; Bryan Bourne, trombone; and also featuring Nina DeCesare, the 2010 Young Artist Concerto Competition Winner.
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer With the end of the school year, students and teachers are out of their classrooms, and its the season for cleaning the schools from top to bottom and for staff and facility moves are getting underway. Brad Clements, chief operating officer with St. Marys County Public Schools, said closing out procedures are completed, such as teachers turning in building keys, equipment and packing up their rooms as much as possible. Were checking everything back in right now, Clements said. On Monday, cleaning and maintenance at all buildings commenced. Among the maintenance plans is fresh paint for Chopticon High School, various construction projects and the stripping and rewaxing of floors in all buildings. Two schools will also be relocated over the summer Leonardtown Middle School sixth graders will be moving out of the annex at Benjamin Banneker Elementary School and back in to their middle school, and students from Oakville Elementary School will move into the annex while improvements to their school get underway. Another change this summer will be the move to a four-day workweek, which Clements said will save $10,000 per day, with a gross savings of between $60,000 and $100,000 over the course of the summer. For some employees, this may not be much of a change, according to Clements. For the past five or six years, the district used a flex schedule during the summer, in which employees could choose to tack an additional couple of hours onto their work day Monday through Thursday and take Fridays off. Now, all employees are required to work 10-hour days with a three-day weekend. Clements said most buildings are closed during the summer, with only a few churches using buildings on Sundays. Music and dance recitals and the Summer Stock Theatre will keep Great Mills High School occupied throughout the summer. He said groups using the buildings would pay for the manpower and utilities used during the time they use the schools. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Students Compete in Unmanned Aircraft Competition

By Scott Lof lin Contributing Writer In the early morning hours, a platoon of U.S. Marines conducts a security patrol in a dusty nameless village of Afghanistan. They have spent the last few hours searching the area, looking for the evidence of insurgent operations. With the sun breaking over the horizon, the Marines hurry to finish their patrol before the entire village is awakened by the sounds of a Cobra attack helicopter providing air cover. Unheard was the drone of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, UAV, overhead providing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) for the platoon. The quiet was suddenly broken by the sounds of small arms fire directed at the Marines. From all over, rounds were bouncing off the mud walls of the homes as the Marines sought cover. With a whoosh, an enemy RPG rocketed towards the incoming Cobra. With a bang, the RPG strikes the exhaust area of the helicopter. The injured pilot skillfully landed the crippled Cobra and takes up a defensive position. Meanwhile at a remote base over 250km away, a group of operators sit in the air conditioned comfort of the ground control station that is monitoring the ISR mission. The live video feed catches the muzzle fire of the insurgents and the arc of the RPG into the Cobra. Their routine mission has now become a matter of life or death. The imaging operators hurriedly call out enemy positions and gun emplacements to the pinned down Marine platoon. The mission commander directs them to locate the downed pilot. While this type of scenario plays out routinely in Afghanistan, one doesnt expect to find it occurring in St. Marys County. Yet this was the scenario presented to students from around the world last week at the 2011 Student UAS Competition at Webster Field in St. Inigoes. For three days, teams from as far away as New Delhi Technical University, India, and as close as Great Mills High School competed for over $70,000 in prize money. The teams were graded on their oral presentations covering safety, design, team roles, and how they will conduct their missions on the first day of competition. The next two days were occupied with non-stop f lying. Simulating real world tasking, the teams were given 10 minutes to gather all of the equipment needed to support the mission. This included their UAV, starting equipment and a myriad of computers to evaluate and classify the targets that had been put around the airfield. The team and support equipment were taken to the runway and given 40 minutes to setup the ground control station and prepare the UAV. The students had previously been given a map of the airfield showing the safe f ly and out of bounds areas along with f light waypoints and search areas. At the conclusion of the 40 Photos by Sarah Miller minutes another clock started ticking. The mission clock was the allotted time to get airborne, conduct the search pattern, land and provide the intelligence gathered to the lead judge. For this scenario as soon as the UAV was airborne the lead judge would inform the team captain that an additional waypoint would be added and that there was a downed pilot in a new search area. The team would have to input all this information and upload it to the UAV, while in f light, so it could perform the additional tasking. Under the canopied area that functioned as the ground station, students were clustered around a multitude of displays. These displays showed in real time where the UAV was, its speed and altitude. Other displays showed the video sensor data being transmitted from the UAV. Clusters of computers would perform analysis of the video and alert the operator if a target was in view. The image operator would then be able to identify the target and provide its position to the mission commander. While most of the students did not realize it, they were mimicking real operations performed by the military on a daily basis in Afghanistan and elsewhere around the world with a f leet of UAVs. This was the ninth year of competition sponsored by the Association of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems International and hosted by PEO(UW) from NAS Patuxent River with a grant from the Office of Naval Research. According to Joe Brannan, Competition Director, the first competition was held with just tree teams with only two showing up. Only one of those teams were successful in getting their UAV airborne. This years competition hosted 27 teams. We had three high schools sign up this year. One is a local high school right here in Southern Maryland, Great Mills High School, a Hampton Roads, Va. team consisting of multiple high schools in the Hampton Roads area and a Roanoke Valley school signed up but realized they couldnt make it but will try next year, Brannan said, adding that most competitors were university level. Brannan said that while this is a competition for students, its also a recruitment tool for government and local defense contractors. We tell the students to bring their resumes with them, he said. All of the students are engineering students. It requires a broad area of expertise to be successful, so the teams are comprised of aeronautical, electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering disciplines. While engineering has historically been a male dominated field, many teams included women. When asked what made her choose to study mechanical and aerospace engineering, Amanda Gaetano of Rutgers University said: I had always been interested in airplanes as a kid. My dad worked with NAVAIR and now with the FAA so it was just something I grew up around. Gaetano said more women should to be inspired at a young age to enter the engineering field. Just expose them (to engineering) at a younger age. If you dont expose kids to that in elementary school they are less likely to develop a strong interest, she said. Students were not the only people in attendance at the competition. Industry had many tables with representatives out talking with students who could end up being employees one day. Because the military is increasingly moving towards unmanned vehicles and in need of qualified and talented engineers, the Navy brass presence was there also. Vice Admiral David Architzel, Commander, Naval Air Systems Command at Patuxent River, was there on the f light line observing the teams conducting their missions. Im kinda amazed some of technology they are able to put on there Just the idea that they are able to come here and team build, work things out, follow checklists and get into the routine of doing project work. Its a very inspirational program, Adm. Architzel said. The competition wrapped up with a dinner and awards ceremony Saturday night with more than $70,000 in prize money awarded. Utah State University Fixed Wing was presented a $13,400 check for being the overall competition winner. Delhi Technical University was presented with the Dr. Arthur Reyes Safety Award. I come back every year for the looks on the teams faces when they complete a successful f light and know that theyve done a good job that year, lead judge Ed OShea said about why he gets involved each year. news@countytimes.net
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Running Carnivals is a Local Family Tradition

Mechanicsville Celebrating 50 Years of Carnivals
The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Carnival continues from June 23-26, from 7-11 p.m. nightly, and from 6-10 p.m. Sunday. Ride all night bracelets are available each day, with a $5 off special on Sunday. Also on the last night of the carnival there is a cash raffle. The volunteers at Mechanicsville VFD encourage the public to come out to this annual fundraiser for refreshments, rides, games and fun for the entire family. succeed him in running the business. It has been a family business for a long time, Mister said. A big challenge Mister said he has faced has nothing to do with keeping the rides running or finding places willing to book them the big challenge is finding good, reliable help. He said he has some people hired during the season to help with the set up and teardown, which aint easy and at the individual venues he will get some volunteers and temporary workers, but there are a lot of people who say theyll work the carnival without knowing what theyre getting into and prove to be unreliable. Anybody interested in more information about M & M Amusement or booking them for a carnival can call 410-414-8230.
Southern Maryland. He said he has lived in St. Marys and Calvert counWith summer well unties all his life, as has derway, the carnival season is much of his family, and also getting into the swing of the roots run deep. One things. With the warm weathof his uncles was even a er, it is also the busiest time of county commissioner for year for M & M Amusement. Calvert County, Mister For the past 50 years, the said. Mister family has been the During the off seaowner and operators of the son, when the equiprides and games at several carment is being kept at the nivals throughout Maryland properties Mister owns Photos by Sarah Miller in both St. Marys and and into Pennsylvania and Robert Mister at the carnival in West Virginia. Calvert Counties, they Mechanicsville. Robert Mister, the current are restored and mainowner of M & M Amusement, tained to prepare for the said his carnival season starts in March and next season. During the carnival season, runs through October. He owns and main- Mister said the rides are inspected at least tains between 15 and 20 rides and another 15 once per week by a Maryland state inspecto 20 game booths, which are rotated around tor, each time they are set up at a new venue, the carnival circuit. as well as inspected once per year by their Mister said the offerings at the carnivals insurance inspector. He said that safety is the vary from year to year and location to loca- top priority. tion to keep things fresh and interesting. At Mister also makes a point to be at all of some carnivals, specific rides are requested the carnivals in person, so if there are any iswhile at others the selection is at the discre- sues or questions he is on hand to deal with tion of Mister. them. It gives the kids something to do, MisFor fire departments, Mister said he does ter said. two-week contracts, like with the annual Mister and his family are natives of Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department carnival where the carnival is set up June 17 through June 19 and June 23 through June 26. Jimmy Burroughs, the chairman of the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department carnival, said they have been doing business with M & M Amusement since the carnival began 50 years ago and he has no complaints about working with the Mister family. Because Mister is willing to work with the fire departments, they are still able to offer ride-all-night passes for only $15 per night, which is between $5 and $10 less than what M & M can charge at other venues. M & M Amusement is not limited to doing one venue per week, Mister said. On a normal week, they will provide rides and games to two or three venues. Even with the economic downturn and the decrease in people traveling far from home and spending money in general, Mister said the business is doing well as opposed to previous years. Its not the same, but you can still make a living with it, Mister said. Like with many businesses, Mister said there are some weeks they take a loss and other weeks where they come out in the black. During the summer, Mister said his children work for the business, helping with set up and tear down for the carnival, as well as running the games. Eventually, his kids will
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Young people interested in agriculture and farm animals have an opportunity to practice showing animals without the stress of formal competitions. The seventh annual Southern Maryland Invitational Livestock Expo will take place June 24-26 at the St. Mary's County fairgrounds in Leonardtown. The popular show features youth competitors from around the region who will be participating in livestock showmanship classes with their animals, and other educational activities designed to showcase the importance of youth involvement in family farms in Southern Maryland. Judges are instructed to take more time than normal and to give the young people tips and advice, said Susam McQuilkin, the Southern Maryland Agricultural Developement Commission marketing executive. You would not get that in a bigger ring show, McQuilkin told The County Times. Expo highlights, which are open to the public, include the characterful prize-winning Suri alpacas of Moore or Less Farm which will be at the show ring on Friday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m. for an up close 'Learn All About Alpacas' presentation, and on Saturday, June 25 the magnificent Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales will be pulling into the fairgrounds around noon. The general public is invited to watch Wayne Mast and his crew harness and hitch the horses to the wagon, and at 5 p.m. cheer-on the talented
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Juneteenth Celebrates Community
Moore or Less Farm Alpacas are one of the featured guests at this years SMILE Expo
team of Clydesdales at a free demonstration of their skills as they prepare to compete at the 2011 World Clydesdale Show in Wisconsin. The SMILE show's focus in on learning, fun and camaraderie for the kids who are competing, and we also hope to reach out to the community as a whole to increase awareness and appreciation for Southern Maryland's agricultural heritage, SMILE Chairman Jay Farrell said in a press release. Admission is free to the public. The fairground barns and show rings will be open throughout the weekend for visitors to see the animals and watch the activities and competitions. For a full schedule of events visit: www.SMILE-inc.org For more information, call McQuilkin at 301-274-1922 Extention 1 or e-mail smcquilkin@ smadc.com
Photos by Sarah Miller Among the vendors at Juneteenth in Lexington Park were Tye Featherlicious, left, and Alisha Bowman, who showed off their products with the help of Nace Bowman, center. The daylong celebration featured dance and other demonstrations and presentations from county and state officials. Vendors from across Maryland and surrounding areas were also at the celebration.
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Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Southern Maryland will be holding the Southern Maryland Food and Arts Festival on Sunday, June 26 from 1-5 p.m. at the Wharf in Leonardtown. This event is both a celebration of our community and an important fundraiser in support of mentoring in Calvert, Charles and St. Marys Counties, a press release states. Since 1976, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maryland has been providing positive adult mentors in the lives of youth in Calvert, Charles and St. Marys Counties, Through our mentoring programs we are committed to changing the way children grow up in Southern Maryland, contributing to brighter futures, better schools and stronger communities in the tri-county area. For more information, see www.biglittle. org.
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The fifth season of live music continues on the Square in downtown Leonardtown, offering up an acoustic music show this weekend. The series will also feature evenings devoted to southern rock and rock and roll throughout the remainder of the summer. All concerts are on the fourth Saturdays of the month and all are free. Shows begin at 6 pm and will run about two hours, except for the rock and roll concert in August, which will last about three hours. This Saturday, The Edds, an acoustic duo of terrific singers and guitarists, will perform. On July 23 Dance Hall Ghost will feature southern rock, country and boogiewoogie tunes, lead by local favorite Gary Rue. The series winds up on Aug. 27 with rock and roll by Geezer and The 25th Hour Band. All shows are free, but concert-goers are invited to bring chairs or blankets to sit on. Downtown restaurants will be open before and during the shows.
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Thursday, June 23
Chick-fil-A Summer Activity Day Chick-fil-A (45150 First Colony Way, California) 2 p.m. The Chick-fil-A at First Colony Center is inviting the community to participate in our Summer Activity Days. The activities will be from 2 pm to 4 pm. Children of elementary school age will enjoy the activities which include The Mad Science Team, face painting, Lowes Kids crafts, and much more. All activities are free. Mad Science is the worlds leading science enrichment provider. They deliver unique, hands-on science experiences for children that are as entertaining as they are educational. Mad Science encourages scientific literacy in children at an age when science is as vital as reading, writing and arithmetic. 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 benefit 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 240-2980200. For more information about the poker game, call Jim Bucci 301-373-6104 before 7 p.m. and 240-298-9616 after.
sic and a variety of food from local vendors. Gates open at 5 p.m. and concerts start at 7 p.m. These outdoor concerts are free and open to the public, and picnic baskets are welcome. For more information, visit www.riverconcertseries.org or call 240-895-2024.
Pre-registration is required. To register, call 410-326-2042 ext. 41. State of the Union Breakdancing Event House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Rd, Hollywood) 7 p.m. Come out for the State of the Union Breakdancing Event. The price is $10. For competitors it is $5. Compete and show your Breakdancing skills. In the two versus two challenge the winners will get $400. For Popping the winner gets $100. Registration for the competitors starts at 2 pm until 4:30pm. Jam starts at 5 p.m. sharp until 12 a.m. By BBoy cartoon kid glyde. For more information, call 301-373-6330. Or visit www.thehouseofdance. org. Swing and Ballroom Dance St. Johns Catholic Church (43950 St. Johns Road, Hollywood) 7 p.m. Beginner-level ballroom lesson from 7 to 8 p.m., followed by dancing to music of all kinds from 8 to 11 p.m. No experience required. Singles always welcome. Bring a snack to share; water and soda will be provided. The price of admission is $8. The dance is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus of Holy Face Church. For more information, call 301-645-8509 or e-mail somdballroom@ gmail.com.
Monday, June 27
Vacation Bible School Patuxent Baptist Church (22614 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills) 6:30 p.m. A Journey on the Nile, Vacation Bible School at Patuxent Baptist Church June 27 through 30. Ages 4 through 12 years old are welcome. For more information, call 301-8660001or visit www.patuxentbaptistchurch.org.
Saturday, June 25
Free Gymnastics and Cheer Day Fierce Infernos All Star Cheerleading (38588 Brett Way, Mechanicsville) 9:30 a.m. Come Enjoy a fun filled day with the coaches and staff at Fierce Inferno All Stars for free. Bring your child on their scheduled time to learn gymnastics and cheer. The kids will learn everything from stretching techniques, gymnastics, and cheer builds. Girls and boys ages 5 to 7 years will have demonstrations and coaching from 9:30 until 11 a.m., ages 8 to 11 years 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and ages 12 and up from 1:30 until 3:30 p.m. The children will learn a small cheer routine to top off their day. Please bring your child in comfortable clothing. Reservations are not required, but accepted to make sure your child has a spot in our free gymnastics and cheer class. For more information, call 301-472-4337, visit FierceInfernoAllStars. com or e-mail FierceInfernoAllStars@yahoo.com. Mid-Summer Faire Historic St. Marys City (18751 Hogaboom Lane, Saint Marys City) 11 a.m. Commoners and gentry are invited to a day of 17th Century merriment with hands-on games, music, and entertainment inspired by the Marylands colonial past. Bring the children and try your hand at contests, woodenhorse jousting, races, jugglers, spinning and much more! Kids Pirate Pizza Cruise Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons) 11:30 a.m. Kick off summer dressed like a pirate and eat pizza aboard the Wm. B. Tennison-Arrr.
Tuesday, June 28
Nature Time at Greenwell Greenwell State Park (25450 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood) 10 a.m. Enjoy the wonders of nature at Greenwell State Park through games, crafts, stories, movement, and exploration. Nature Time is a program for young children and their families or caregivers. This weeks theme is Birding 101. Pre-registration, no later than 24 hours in advance, is required via email at lpranzo@ greenwellfoundation.org or by calling the Greenwell Foundation office at 301-373-9775. Free Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles (15100 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) 7 p.m. Syncopated Rhythm is offering free Line Dance Lessons at Hotel Charles. The lessons will be followed by the regular weekly practice session. Anyone interested in more information about these lessons or interested joining Syncopated Rhythm can call Liz Watson at 301-643-0179.
Sunday, June 26
Leahs House Fundraiser Hickory Hills Clubhouse (22501 Iverson Drive, Great Mills) 12 p.m. The Republican Women of St. Marys presents Baubles, Bags, & Basket - A Fundraiser for Leahs House. Drop in and shop for jewelry, purses, bags and baskets from Longaberger, Charly in the Bag and Silpada Jewelry. Find that unique gift for someone special or treat yourself. Be sure to check out the Silent Auction items and exciting surprise offerings you do not want to miss. Help them raise money for women and children in crisis in St. Marys County. For more information, contact Deborah Rey at deborah.rey2014@ gmail.com.
Friday, June 24
River Concert Series Chick-fil-A (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Marys City) 5 p.m. Enjoy music from the masters Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi at the June 24th concert at St. Marys College of Marylands River Concert Series. Performed by the Chesapeake Orchestra under the direction of Jeffrey Silberschlag, the weekly celebrations on the colleges Townhouse Green continue every Friday through July 29 with world-class mu-
Wednesday, June 29
Go Global Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way, Lusby) 2:30 p.m. Learn about different cultures in our world. Go Global features an activity, craft, and snack from a country each week for children from kindergarten to fifth grade. Registration not required. For more information, call 410-326-5289.
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Professional Performance Series kicks off June 27 Magician Joe Romano will kick off the Professional Performance Series on June 27. The Professional Performances are held on Mondays, are free and are suitable for all ages. Charlotte Halls performance will be at 10 a.m. at Encounter Christian Center, Leonardtowns at 12:30 p.m. at Leonard Hall Recreation Center and Lexington Parks at 3 p.m. at Lexington Park Library. This performance is being funded in part by a grant from St. Marys County Arts Council. Summer reading programs are underway for children from birth to teens. Besides earning prizes for completing fun reading activities, participants also can earn a book by completing their gameboard. Launch parties for alternate reality game planned Launch parties for The Keepers Daughter: Alternate Reality Game 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 online game begins June 24 with the location of the clues being posted on the teens page. Anyone can play and try to solve the mystery of why the keepers daughter haunted the lighthouse. Crafternoons and LEGO Fun returns Crafternoons are back. Children ages 4-12 can make a free craft each week starting June 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the following days: Tuesdays and Thursdays at Charlotte Hall; Wednesdays at Leonardtown; and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at Lexington Park. Children ages 3-6 years old can build LEGO creations on July 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Lexington Park while children 6 years and older can attend on July 6 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The other two branches will offer LEGO Fun later in the summer. Baby and toddler storytimes resume June 27. Stories about St. Clements Island to be told The audience will travel back in time and listen to three ladies of years past tell their stories about St. Clements Island at Charlotte Hall on July 7 at 6:30 p.m. This free program is presented by St. Clements Island Museum staff. The other two branches will host this program later in the month. Artist to hold opening reception An opening reception will be held for Dhyana Mackenzie on July 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery. Her artwork which are paintings invoking eastern philosophy, myths and legends are on display through August 15. Items being collected for Soldiers Care Packages St. Marys County Farm Bureau Womens Committee is collecting items until July 6 to fill care packages for soldiers stationed overseas. Items such as gum, snacks, and magazines can be dropped off at any branch.
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Father Gardiner Retiring After 28 Years

By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer Within his church responsibilities, hes baptized 1,215 infants and adults, given First Communion to Hes getting a wonderful parish. 1,120 and married 418 couples. Hes a very lucky man to have great Im at the point where I am people and a great spot to live, said Rev. marrying infants I baptized, said Richard E. Gardiner of his successor as Gardiner. pastor at Our Lady Star of The Sea. He will give his final mass over Gardiner came to the Solomons the Fourth of July weekend and the Catholic church 28 years ago when it had parish is having a retirement party 200 attending families. Since he took for him. Then he will take two days over, the parish has grown to over 1,000 Father Richard E. to drive down to Florida where he families, built a new worship center, pur- Gardiner. will live with his younger sister for chased a new rectory for the priest and a while. modernized Our Lady Star of the Sea School. There he plans to read, walk the beach They (the parishioners) have been tremen- and become active in the senior center. He will dous. They have accomplished and supported ev- probably get involved in the local church, but erything Ive presented to them these 28 years, not right away. Gardiner said. Msgr. Michael Wilson from St. Marys Hes also seen Southern Maryland grow Catholic Church in Laurel will take over for over the years, including the additions of Patux- Gardiner. Wilson has been down to visit his ent High, Middle Creek Middle, and Dowell El- new church. ementary schools. He was one of the founding Gardiner served in three other parishes pastors for SMILE, an ecumenical ministry es- in Washington, D.C. prior to moving down to tablished 20 years ago to serve the physical and Solomons. He agreed it is unusual for a priest to spiritual needs of the community. remain in one church for as long as he has; howThe founding of SMILE he considers one of ever, since the church has always been growhis great accomplishments aside from OLSS. He ing and building, the Diocese did not change is proud to say 50 to 60 of his parishioners volun- leadership. teer for the organization. During his years down in Solomons the His church is very involved in the com- youth he worked with in inner city churches munity. For example, it has a school, Knights of have traveled down to see him. These men and Columbus, Ladies Auxiliary, an active Bereave- women grew up to be policemen, doctors, lawment Committee, and RCI (a program for adults yers and teachers. wanting to become Catholic). The grounds are From the time he arrived until now, Garavailable for the Alumni Players productions and diner said the Sisters of the Divine Providence Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. They finan- have been very good to him. They are very fine cially support Relay for Life, Habitat for Human- people. ity, Christmas in April, Safe Nights, Project Echo And of his parishioners he says, I am reand others. In fact, their chapter of the Knights ally grateful to everyone. I wish everybody the of Columbus gave Care Net Pregnancy Center a best and Ill be back for visits. new sonogram this year.
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The Board of County Commissioners for St. Marys County announced appointments to the following boards, committees and commissions. These appointments were approved on June 21 and are effective July 1. Adult Public Guardianship Review Board Jennifer Willoughby Airport Advisory Committee Raymond Bednarcik Erik Anderson (Alternate Member) James Pappas (Alternate Member) BOCA Board of Code Appeals James Bacot Gerald Buckler Commission for People with Disabilities Carole Woodward Jennifer Maddox Crystal Frederick Commission for Women Sharisse Swales Kyle Bishop Kathleen Werner Terry Hall Commission on Aging Gail Murdock Veda Willis Agnes Butler Community Health Advisory Committee Briana Lyles Emergency Services Committee Thomas Dean (Company 79 Rep) Ethics Commission Robert Denning Kathy Suite Daniel Carney (Alternate Member) Family Violence Coordinating Council Bella Wright Historic Preservation Commission Mary Farrar Michael Smolek Human Services Council Kathleen OBrien Julie Randall Lynn Fitrell Donald Lewis Donna Bennett Marcey House Board Nichole Pelletier Elfreda Mathis Maureen McCarthy-Ault Charles Reynolds Joe Trentacosta John David Wenrich Plumbing and Fuel Gas Board Donald Johnson Richard Montgomery Southern Maryland Resource Conservation and Development Board Bruce Young Social Services Board Carol Ann Pingleton Tri-County Animal Shelter Trish Cole Tri-County Community Action Committee Sharisse Swales Wicomico Scenic River Commission Robert Elwood Laura Friess Stacey Fowler
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Thirsty Thursday Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 3 p.m. Martini Night Bollywood Masala Lounge (22576 MacArthur Boulevard, California) 4 p.m. Dave Norris DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Italian Night Rustic River Bar and Grill (40874 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown) 5 p.m. Larry Tierney DiGiovannis Dock of the Bay (14556 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) 6 p.m. Blues Band Martinis Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains) 6 p.m. Special Olympics No Limit Hold Em Poker Night Bennet Building (24930 Old Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 7:30 p.m. All You Can Drink Ladies Night with DJ Chris Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 8 p.m.
We post nightlife events happening in Calvert, Charles and St. Marys counties. To submit an event for our calendar, e-mail sarahmiller@countytimes. net. Deadline for submissions is Monday by 5 p.m.
Sam Grow Band Fat Boys Country Store (41566 Medleys Neck Road) 8 p.m. Open Mic Cadillac Jacks (21367 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park) 8 p.m. Karaoke Martinis Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains) 9 p.m. Karaoke Dance Party Bowie Applebees (4100 NW Crain Highway, Bowie) 9 p.m.
For Friends Jazz Band Chefs American Bistro (22576 Macarthur Boulevard, San Souci Plaza suite 314, California) 8 p.m. Live Music with the Piranhas Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. All Request DJ Martinis Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains) 8:30 p.m. Mike Mead Solo The Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) 9 p.m. Rock Bottom Gilligans Pier (11535 Popes Creek Road, Newburg) 9 p.m. Silvertung Memories Nightclub and Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) 9 p.m. Karaoke On Demand with DJ/KJ Steadyrockin Cadillac Jacks (21367 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park) 9:30 p.m.
Sharper Image Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 9:30 p.m. Karaoke On Demand with DJ/KJ Steadyrockin Cadillac Jacks (21367 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park) 9:30 p.m.
Friday, June 24
Dave Norris DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Anthony Ryan Country Band Caramarans (14470 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) 6 p.m. Randy Richie on Piano Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 6:30 p.m. No Luck for Landes Fat Boys Country Store (41566 Medleys Neck Road) 7 p.m. Country Nights Dance Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) 7 p.m. All You Can Drink Night with DJ Chris Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 26
One Year Anniversary Party Rustic River Bar and Grill (40874 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown) 12 p.m. The California Ramblers Cryers Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) 4 p.m. The Battle of the Bands Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) 9 p.m.
Saturday, June 25
Car 54 Acoustic Gilligans Pier (11535 Popes Creek Road, Newburg) 2 p.m. Downtown Tunes Features The Eds House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 5 p.m. Fair Warning DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 6 p.m. Downtown Tunes Features The Eds Leoanrdtown Square 6 p.m. Ben Connelly DiGiovannis Dock of the Bay (14556 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) 6 p.m. Randy Richie on Piano Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 6:30 p.m. Live Music with Groove Span Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Rock Bottom Martinis Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains) 8:30 p.m. Vendetta Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) 9 p.m. Old Skool Cryers Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) 9 p.m. Dee Jay Christian The Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) 9 p.m.
Monday, June 27
Team Trivia Night DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 28
Fair Warning DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Karaoke Idol Contest Fat Boys Country Store (41566 Medleys Neck Road) 7 p.m. Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7:30 p.m. Karoke with DJ Harry Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 8 p.m.
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Ignite the Night Rocks the Fairgrounds

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Teens, adults and kids alike came out to St. Marys Fairgrounds Saturday to party at the fourth annual Ignite the Night. Ignite the Night started as a vision of Mike and Vicky Baileys as they were driving home from a Christian concert a few years ago. Vicky Bailey said she and her husband thought it would be a good idea to have something like that for the teenagers and young adults in Southern Maryland. We knew we couldnt do it by ourselves, Bailey said. To help them run Ignite the Night, the Baileys appealed to several churches and youth leaders from all over Calvert and St. Marys Counties to help run the first Ignite the Night. For this years concert, they did something a little different when choosing the artists to play. Bailey said this is the first year that a talent competition was held for local youths to get a chance to play at Ignite the Night. We were able to find incredible talent, Bailey said. The talent search was held over two evenings in April, with a competition on each side of the Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge. Bailey said the judges for Calvert County were from St. Marys and vice versa, to ensure the impartiality of the judging. The top winner of the talent competition was also given $100 to donate to a ministry of their choosing. Bailey said the charities could include their own youth groups or larger community organizations. The winning group, Finally Here, chose to donate the money to Care Net Pregnancy Center, The talent show went
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Photos by Sarah Miller Elly Tyson shows off her painted face during Ignite the Night.
very well and Bailey said she was pleased with the results and the turnout at the competition. She said the winners were on stage until 2 p.m. It amazes me, said Tori Lindquist, one of the teens at the event. Lindquist said this is her second year attending Ignite the Night, and she has every intention of coming back for the 2012 concert. Bailey said Saturdays event went well, especially considering the limited budget Ignite the Night had to work with. She said the community and businesses didnt have the funds to give to the event this year, but even with the challenges the event was a huge success. God was amazingly good to us, Bailey said. The event is free to the public, and Bailey said there are no plans for that to change. This is something the kids can plug into all night long, she said. The night is volunteer run, from lights to sound to set up and tear down of the stage. Different churches and youth groups provided the food and games at the concert, as well as
setting up informational booths for their churches. Pete Tyson, the sound tech for the event, said he met the Baileys through a mutual friend at a Care Net dinner, and it was kind of a natural fit. Tyson said its exciting to be involved in a diverse group of churches and youth groups all working together to put on something like Ignite the Night, and he plans to be involved as long as he can. I think Im hooked, Tyson said. Bailey said there are plans to make the fifth annual concert in 2012 something special, but the details of the plans are still in the works. The Ignite the Night crew is always looking for more volunteers or people who want to donate to the cause. We welcome any help and support for next years event, Bailey said. For more information, or to offer any assistance, call Bailey at 301-373-9731. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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A Journey Through Time

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Dr. James Thomas Notley Maddox was born 1810 at Green Springs, the Maddox family home near Chaptico. After graduating, he moved to Louisville, KY for a while but returned to Maryland by 1846 when he married Mary Priscilla Clagett, granddaughter of Thomas John Clagett first Protestant Episcopal bishop of Maryland and first prelate
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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer What a few weeks it has been. St. Marys Hospital (which we now refer to as The St. Marys Bed and Breakfast) has been kind enough to put family members up several times. We are thinking of having a plaque made that reads The Oppermann Suite, which we can just move from room to room. So....my Mother-in-law was in room 3102 and then...her son, my husband, started feeling real bad last Thursday and he was admitted to room 3115 on Sunday. Just a hop, skip, and a jump down the hallway from each other. It was not great in any way, but it was convenient, that Robert and his mom were in the same hospital and on the same floor. The family just sort of wandered from room to room, and took over St. Marys. Everyone there has been kind, concerned and, very fast and efficient in finding the causes and cures for Shirley and Robert. We are thankful that Shirley was released Tuesday morning. Not that my husband is hardheaded, but he continued to go to work on pools in the 90 to 100 degree heat with a fever, and achiness, and exhaustion. He kept thinking he could get by with Ibuprofen, sheer willpower, and brute strength. He continued to work as long as he could during the day only to collapse from exhaustion at night. Then it started to seem more like the flu. When he began having chest pains with the high fever (and with a massive heart attack from 6 years ago in his history) we went to the St. Marys B & B ER. Mind you I had been asking him if he was ready to go to the hospital all along. Every test known to man was performed in the ER. A tentative diagnosis of either tick borne illness or Leukemia was discussed. Whoa! His white blood cell count (WBC) was at 1.7 instead of the normal 4.5, the red blood cell count (RBC) was at 60,000 at the ER, and we were told that should be around 150,000. Sunday night was a pretty scary night and I stayed the night too. The doctors, not knowing what his infection was from, had already instituted disinfecting, masking and gowning for anyone who even had the sniffles who enters his room. No flowers, no fruit baskets was what we were told. The doctors are pretty sure it is a tick borne illness. But which one is what the tests have not revealed
consecrated on the soil of the English settlements in pointment, and he returned to camp. He was obviously America. They settled in Washington County, MD looking for adventure and less than a week later he where their second son, Thomas John Clagett Maddox found it. was born in 1852. Lt. Fountain led another scouting party on DeLike his father, Thomas J. C. Maddox also be- cember 19, 1885 and Thomas Maddox was with them. came a doctor. In 1881, a year after graduating, he was Scout McKinney later wrote: The troops were in commissioned assistant surgeon in the U.S. Army and close marching order, and the boys were singing assigned to the Department of Texas that Good-by, My Lover, Good-by, and my first intimation included what is now New Mexico (would of the presence of Indians was when my horse threw not become a state until 1912). up his head, and the bullet intended for me struck him In 1885, Thomas Maddox was with between the eyes, killing him instantly; as he fell, he a detachment of troops which had been lay on my Winchester rifle, which was in a scabbard scouring the mountains of New Mexico on his sidethe Indian who shot my horse thought I all summer and fall in pursuit of a body was done for. I recovered my WinchesterI turned of Apache Indians which had been over- around and the Indian who shot surgeon Maddox fell running the southwestern portion of the and I took a shot at a thirdFountain reformed his Territory, murdering the few settlers and troops, charged, and regained the field in time to save burning their houses. the dead from mutilation, but not in time to prevent On December 13, 1885 Maddox them from being robbed of everything of value they wrote to his mother telling her that a few had on them. days before he was the only officer in Lt. Fountain noted. The firing was continued at camp as the rest were out on scouting par- close range, so close that I am sure I recognized one ties when he received information that two of the hostiles and spoke to him [nine months later] men had been murdered by Indians about at San Antonio, Texas, when Geronimo and his band 25 miles way. He formed a detachment of were turned over to me. Fountain said to the man: soldiers and went in pursuit of them, but You and I exchanged shots in the fight at Dry Creek soon after arriving at the scene they en- and missed each other. The Apache replied quickly, yet. So far it is not Lymes Disease. It could countered Lt. [Samuel] Fountain who then No it was not II never missed my man. To be continued. be one of the other tick-borne illnesses: Eh- took charge, much to Dr. Maddoxs disaprlichiosis, Babesiosis, or Rocky Mountain Spotted tick fever.. The good news is that Ehrlichiosis is curable with Doxycycline, unlike Lymes disease. And the other two are also curable with various antibiotics and medications until another tick bites. One of the reasons I am writing this is so you can be aware of these symptoms in yourself and loved ones. You can be bitten by a tick up to a month before the flu-like symptoms begin to appear. It is amazing that something that c.2011, Atria $24.00 / $27.99 Canada 306 pages is almost microscopic can bring down a very strong human being. ByTerri Schlichenmeyer the work ethic he got, led him to colWe are still waiting for more culture reContributing Writer lege in Philadelphia and owning his sults today to rule anything else out. The docown business. It led him to a good tors want to get his WBC and RBC counts You never got Grandmas recipe woman, Lillie, and her son, Khalil. back up. His RBC count continued to plunge book. Oh, how Rayne loved that boy. to 46,000. We were told that under 50,000 You didnt get Grandpas faAnd since the feeling was mutual you begin to run the risk of bleeding spontavorite pocketknife, either, and that and Rayne was heading south to visit neously and uncontrollably. His blood preslittle knick-knack you loved - a china Nana Selma anyhow, he asked Lillie sure has been hovering around 102/57. I was reminder of childhood went to a if Khalil could go along. It might do poking him when it read 97/43 to see if he cousin who cherished it, too. the child good to spend time with the was still with us. We were definitely scared. But thats okay. While you old woman who raised Rayne. Needless to say, his birthday this past Saturnever inherited tangible things from But things in North Caroday was not fun... neither was Fathers Day. your grandparents no favored bowl lina werent as Rayne remembered. He just wanted to sleep he said. He was too or lucky coin they left you better There was much work to be done, tired to eat out or travel far, so our big thing legacies: strength, knowledge, and a sense of and Selmas health wasnt what it was. Though it was to drive down to Chaptico Market - he who you are. was his great-granddaddys beloved land, Rayne had a hankering for their fried chicken. We For fifty years, Selma Needham kept a hoped to sell it so that Selma could live comfortrarely have any fried foods, so this was a real farm for her great-grandson, Rayne. She knew ably somewhere else, somewhere safe. treat. he would care for it, just as his great-granddad Shed been holding the farm for fifty But you know what, his cute sense of had. But in the new novel If Sons, Then Heirs years. But the farm may never have been hers humor is still there. As you know, yesterday by Lorene Cary, the passing-down may never to hold was my big 50th birthday, which meant I had come to pass. If Sons, Then Heirs is like a lingering, to get my drivers license renewed. Tuesday, Jewell Thompson was sorry for a lot of warm summer day just before a storm arrives: I went to Loveville. I was asked if there were things in her life. Most of all, she was sorry that, youll want to savor every minute of it, even any major changes on my license; height: all those years ago, shed put her 7-year-old son though you know it wont last long and it wont No vision: No, weight:..uh, do I have on a train by himself and sent him to North Car- always be pleasant. to change it? She leaned across and said, olina for her folks to raise. Author Lorene Cary weaves a story of sevNo. Good I replied, It is my incentive Jewell was a bad mother then. She wished eral generations of family held together by love number. I stupidly told this to my husband. she could make it up to her boy, now a man. and a determination to remember where they His reply, Well, they only have to look at Alonzo Freeman Rayne never had a bad came from, and she does it by moving easily you......Uh Oh. Hes lucky hes under the childhood, though he always wondered why his from era to era, bygone times to the present and weather, but I will get the last laugh I have mother sent him to the farm. When he looked back. That allows you to completely immerse all those new heart monitor leads to pull off back, though, he had a pretty good bringing-up. yourself into this engrossing novel, its charachis hairy chest. : ) Grandpa Bobo gave him discipline. Uncle Jones ters, and their lives. gave him understanding and guidance. And his This is not a book to read casually. Youll To each new days adventure, great-grandma Selma gave him the love he never want to pay attention to the details, because they Shelby got from his mother. are what makes If Sons, Then Heirs a recipe No, Rayne couldnt complain about how he for a great summer read. was raised. The responsibility he learned, and Please send comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com.
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Photo Contest deadline today! Entries for the annual Living, Loving and Laugher Photography Contest are due in by Friday, June 24 at 4 p.m. A complete set of rules and information can be obtained from the Northern Senior Activity Center by calling 301-475-4002, ext. 1001. Independence Day Luncheon and Celebration Wear your red, white, and blue at the Garvey Senior Activity Centers Independence Day Luncheon and Celebration on Thursday, July 7 from Noon 2:00 p.m.! Play your favorite lawn games, participate in a patriotic sing-along, and enjoy a traditional meal of hot dogs, baked beans, cole slaw, fruit salad, brownie sundaes, milk/coffee/tea. Space is limited; make reservations before Friday, July 1 by calling 301.475.4200, ext. 1050. Lunch cost is by donation for those ages 60 and above and $5 for those under the age of 60. Class Reunion Day The Northern Senior Activity Center is celebrating ALL high school graduation classes. Come dressed in your class colors and spirit with sweaters, pins, rings or any other school uniform on Thursday, June 30, 2011 from 10:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m. Wed like to see your graduation pictures, yearbooks, mascots and any other school mementoes. Join us in a schoolroom rally, including banners and pom poms. We will be taking a walk down memory lane with Notable Moments during each of those graduation years and photos will be taken of all classes by year and made available to each participant. Signup is required for the morning and afternoon events as well as the roast beef sandwich lunch that day. Please call before June 28th for more information. 301-475-4002 ext. 1001. Seats available for Sunday Dinner Play Seats are still available for the Northern Stars Sunday Dinner production being held Friday, June 24 at 1 p.m., at the Northern Senior Activity Center in Charlott Hall. The Pucketts are gathering to celebrate Grannys birthday and its a Sunday afternoon of wisecracking fun. July Picnic Some tickets are still available for the July Picnic at the Northern Senior Activity Center on July 13, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. You'll enjoy a feast of hot dog, hamburger, fresh seasonal fruit, corn on the cob, baked beans, potato salad and strawberry shortcake from Cedarville Carryout. The ticket is available by suggested donation of $8 and covers lunch, refreshments, entertainment, lottery and door prizes. Please contact us with any questions or visit the Center to pick up your ticket. 301-475-4002 ext. 1001. Patriotic Spoon Flag Make an American Flag using wooden spoons at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Friday, July 1 at 10:00 a.m. This flag is the perfect addition to your kitchen to celebrate the upcoming Independence Day holiday. Cost $3.00. Sign up by calling 301.475.4200, ext. 1050.
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Friday saw a formal ribbon cutting for the new Social Security office in Charlotte Hall. The new office took just two years to construct and move into which is an incredible feat, according to the U.S. Commissioner of Social Security Michael Astrue. That doesnt happen very often, Astrue Photo by Sarah Miller said. He said with most Commissioner of Social Security Michael Astrue, center, was in Charlotte Hall news Social Security of- last week to cut a ribbon opening the U.S. Social Security Administrations newfices, the issue becomes est office serving Southern Maryland. a political football and with another $603,000 in supplemental security takes up to a decade or longer before the process payments going out. starts. Even then, the process can be a nightAnitra Mont, the district manager with the mare because the government doesnt always Charlotte Hall office, said the new location is in a function like it should. better position to serve the community. In the case of Maryland, everything went Its a pleasure to be here, Monts said. smoothly and the work got done quickly. Prior to this new office opening, local resiGod bless the Maryland delegation, As- dents had to travel to Landover for full-time sertrue said. vice from Social Security. Francis Jack Russell, Commissioner PresiThe new social security office is located at dent, said he is psyched to have the new office 30071 Business Center Drive. For more inforin Charlotte Hall. mation, go to www.socialsecurity.gov, or contact This is great, to have an office close to the Charlotte Hall office directly 866-331-5403. home, Russell said. In the tri-county area, Social Security pays sarahmiller@countytimes.net out approximately $15 million to 45,000 people,
Saving Lives Thru Relay

By Suzanne Sakach Contributing Writer
pants never lost their enthusiasm and continued to enjoy the fun, fellowship Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information. and meaning of the evening. Walkers St. Marys County raised more than $300,000 for the walked tirelessly on the wet, puddleAmerican Cancer Society through the participation of 96 ridden LHS track, energetic dancers young and old enteams comprising 1,768 members in the 2011 St. Marys tertained Relay participants on the soggy infield, a team County Relay for Life. of bicyclists rode on wet neighborhood streets, and Relay Relay for Life is a fun-filled overnight event de- teams continued their fundraising efforts at their indiOn Monday, June 27, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., signed to celebrate cancer survivorship, remember loved vidual campsites throughout the night. The glow of huna shoe swap will be held at the Northern Seones lost to cancer, and raise money for research and pro- dreds of candles in soggy luminary bags overwhelmed nior Activity Center. Trade in good quality, grams of the American Cancer Society. the track as participants walked by acknowledging the clean, hardly-worn shoes, for a credit to get This years St. Marys County Relay for Life event memorials and honoraries to those affected by cancer. another pair of shoes at no charge. This is was held on Saturday, June 11 at the Leonardtown High The top three fundraising teams for the 2011 St. a ladys dream. You'll find a place for those School track. Marys County Relay were Fitness and More ($21,601.50), special event shoes or something you paid Despite inclement weather warnings and a severe Angelas Avengers ($14,184.35), and Team SAIC and JCs good money for but never got to wear. For thunderstorm that blew through Southern Maryland just Fight Back ($12,227.85). each trade in, you'll get a ticket to redeem for as teams were setting up, many of the 2011 Relay particiFitness and More boasted five members of the Rea different pair of shoes. You can use your lays Grand Club. The Grand Club recognizes Relay voucher or gift it to someone else. Shoe screening will be very selective; participants who raise over $1000 for Relay for Life in only very good quality shoes (no slippers or beachwear) with little or no wear support of The American Cancer Society. will be accepted. Donations are due to the Operations Manager by noon on Brenda Tominack of Fitness and More was the top June 24. For more information, call 301.475.4002, ext. 1002. individual fundraiser for this years Relay with over $7,000 in donations. Other Grand Club members from the Fitness and More team were Sarah Sizemore, Helen Pearson, Judy Fulir and Suzanne Sakach. All 38 members of the Fitness and More Relay team worked together toward the common goal of "Saving Lives Thru Relay!" Relay for Life teams raise funds in many ways inFind the Department of Agcluding yard sales, craft shows, basket bingos, silent aucing on Facebook, keywords St. tions, raffles, and product sales. Some of the more creMarys County Department of ative fundraising activities included Jail and Bail, Miss Aging or Jennifer Hunt. Check Relay beauty contest with male participants, pink hair on all the latest up-to-date inforextensions by a beauty salon and more. mation and ask questions. Facebook also offering For additional information on Relay for Life, go to Some of the members of the Fitness and More team at the 2011 St. chances to win prizes from the Department! www.relayforlife.org. Marys County Relay for Life event last Saturday.
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1,000s Pack Budds Creek For Motocross National Championship

Thousands of fans packed into Budds Creek Motocross Park on Saturday to watch the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship host its fifth round of the 2011 season. The races attracted world-class dirt track racers from all around the globe, including three professionals from Southern Maryland. Representing Southern Maryland on Saturday were Eric McKay of Hollywood, Robert Kraft of Charlotte Hall and Tony Archer of Hughesville. Chad Reed, of Australia, grabbed his third overall victory of season at the MotoTees Budds Creek National. Tyla Rattray, of South Africa, won his second race of the year in the 250 Class. Ryan Villopoto, of Poulsbo, Wash., grabbed the opening 450 Class moto win, fending off Ryan Dungey, of Belle Plaine, Minn., in the late stages. Reed, who grabbed the holeshot, finished third. As the gates dropped for Moto 2, Mike Alessi, of Victorville, Calif., moved into the early lead, only to have Reed take over the top spot on Lap 3. From there, Reed pushed to extend his advantage over the field. Dungey made his way past Alessi just a short time later and began his pursuit of the lead. Villopoto followed suit, moving into third, and tightening up the points to determine the overall results for the day. Reed and Dungey followed one another, just bike lengths apart, throughout the moto and gradually pulled away from the field. With just one point separating the two riders in the days standings, whoever captured the moto win would also take home the overall victory. As they encountered lapped riders, strategy played into Reeds favor, helping him open up a lead on Dungey to take the checkered flag and secure his series-leading third overall win. I was bummed after the first moto, said Reed. I just didnt have the pace. The Ryans showed me whats up. I came out in the second and gave it all I had. Im pumped. We made some changes to the bike and it paid off. Im excited to come out and win that second moto. These guys are on their game this season and it hasnt been easy. Villopotos duplicate 1-3 moto scores tied him in points with Reed on the day, but by virtue of the second-moto tiebreaker, he landed in the runner-up spot. I felt good today, said Villopoto. I just needed to pick some better lines in that second moto. It was a good day overall. Theres still a lot of racing left this season. Relying on his impressive 2-2 results, Dungey rounded out the podium in third. It was a good day, I just couldnt make it happen, said Dungey. I felt like I needed to make a move (on Reed), but it never happened. I had to come from behind a couple times. Its what racing is all about. Its a mans sport and its challenging. Well just keep moving forward. Reed maintains his lead in the championship standings, 15 points ahead of Villopoto. The first moto of the 250 Class featured a dominant performance from Dean Wilson, of Scotland. The defending race Chad Reed leads the points in the 450 Pro Motocross Class. winner at Budds Creek looked to be in position to go back-toback, but Rattray outran his teammate and the rest of the field to lead every lap of Moto 2 and finish with 2-1 scores. As a result, the current points leader became the first rider this season in the 250 Class to lead the championship standings over consecutive weeks. I think its important in a championship to be up front, said Rattray. Its important to be on podium as much as you can, and thats what Ive done so far. I just want to get big points at each round and stay consistent. Having such strong competitors makes you dig deeper, and I just want it really bad. The Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team also maintained its current streak of winning every moto and overall so far this season. The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship continues next weekend with Round 5 of the 2011 season. Thunder Valley MX Park, in Lakewood, Colo., will host the Toyota Trucks Thunder Valley National on Saturday, June 25, beginning at 3 p.m. For more information on the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, visit www.allisports.com/motocross.
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wound if youre not careful. The next two cuts should be made to remove the wings, so make these cuts close to the body of the fish to save the wings for further preparation. You will notice that there is a thin band of cartilage down the center of the wing with big bands of muscle on both sides. With a stout and sharp knife, cut the larger bands of muscle away from the thinner band of cartilage. This will produce two large slabs of meat from each wing. Now cut the slabs into 2 to 4 inch strips, and then skin each strip similar to the way you would skin any fish. You now have enough meat to feed the whole neighborhood! Heres a recipe recommended by VIMS: Baked Devil Fish 2 lbs. cownose ray fillets 3 c. soft bread crumbs 1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese tsp. salt c. melted butter 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce tsp. prepared mustard Preheat oven to 325. In medium bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan, salt, cup butter, Worcestershire and mustard. Place fish fillets in a single layer in a greased shallow baking pan. Spoon bread crumb mixture evenly over fillets. Dribble remaining cup butter over bread crumbs. Add water to barely cover bottom of pan (about cup). Cover with greased foil. Bake until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork (about 15 minutes). Remove cover. Lightly brown under a hot broiler. For extra zip, use Dijon style mustard. Makes 4 to 6 servings. A fishing report without at least one picture is, well, just a story. If youre taking pictures of your catch, send me an email and attach the picture. Include the full names of the people in the picture. If you could tell me a little bit about the catch like where it was caught, the bait or lure that was used, and any other details that you care to share then Ill include the best picture
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Many anglers will tell you that there are some species of fish caught in the Chesapeake Bay that are not meant to be eaten. Among the first fish on this list is usually the Cownose Ray. Anyone who has spent time on the water or at the waters edge has hooked one of these monsters. They are capable of straightening hooks and breaking lines, and for those who fail to finesse the battle, they can break a stout fishing rod and ruin a reel. Many can go 30 lbs or more. If youre lucky enough to land one, you have to decide whether to let it go or invite it to dinner. The Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences (VIMS) produced a Marine Resource Advisory several years back that touts the culinary value of the Cownose Ray. I have eaten one. I wont tell you that it tastes like chicken, or even that it is among the best fish that Ive eaten, but it was, lets say, edible. In preparing your ray for the table, make your first cut to remove the tail and stinger of the fish. The stinger is at the base of the tail near its body and can give you a nasty puncture
Scott McGuire with a 40-pound cownose ray.
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