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Along with their classic hits Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy and Thats Why I Pray,
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House when they swung into Southern Maryland last weekend.
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Friday. In the background, Delegate John Bohanan talks to local attorney Brian
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Local Meat Processing
Facility Moves a Step Closer
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A county Circuit Court judge has
approved a motion to voluntary dismiss
opposition to a meat processing facility
planned for a farm in Mechanicsville.
The lawyer representing the op-
position to the project fled the motion
to withdraw an appeal for judicial re-
view earlier in August and the order was
signed Friday to approve the withdrawal,
according to on-line court records.
This effectively removes a major
hurdle to the meat processing facility
fnally being constructed; it is a project
that Southern Maryland farmers were
hoping would succeed so that it would be
easier and more proftable to start a local
meat industry.
Earlier this year the countys Zon-
ing Board of Appeals allowed for an ex-
ception to the law that would allow the
operation to commence on Reeves Road,
but soon after, opponents fled in Circuit
Court for a judicial review of the boards
decision.
Opponents cited their concerns over
excessive truck traffc in the community
from the facility as well as environmental
damage from the operation.
Applicants countered that their
Reeves Road facility would be constant-
ly monitored and would only operate a
few days a week with a small number of
carcasses.
Donna Sasscer, agriculture special-
ist with the countys Department of Eco-
nomic and Community Development said
the facility would make it much easier for
farmers to participate in the local markets
for meats.
Any meat that is slaughtered and
then butchered must be prepared in a
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
facility under close inspection before it
can go to market. Currently many South-
ern Maryland farmers take their livestock
to a USDA facility in either Virginia, the
Eastern Shore or in Central Maryland. All
are about two hours away, Sasscer said,
and to sell their meat locally they have
to travel back to the facility and bring it
back which is often too expensive.
A local meat market will allow local
farmers to have their meat inspected by
the USDA and easily taken to local mar-
kets at far less cost.
Many farmers have already agreed
to raise their livestock to stringent stan-
dards set by the Southern Maryland Ag-
ricultural Commission, which includes
no unnecessary antibiotics, no feed addi-
tives and a humane living standard while
being raised, Sasscer said.
Having the local facility will make
participation easier, she said.
Theres a real demand for local
meats, Sasscer said. People want to
know where their meat comes from and
how it was raised.
Johnny Knott, who owns the Reeves
Road farm, said it would take between six
and eight weeks to construct the facility
once it begins.
Im still getting phone calls from
people asking me when Im going to
start, Knott said.
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Sponsors of The 21st Annual Golf Tournament
To Beneft The Center for Life Enrichment & Special Olympics St. Marys County
Friday, September 28th, 2012 (Rain date Monday, October 1st, 2012)
July 31, 2012

Calling all Golfers

We have some great news, the 21
st
Annual Golf Tournament that benefits The Center for Life
Enrichment and Special Olympics St. Marys County will feature a Hole in One Contest,
win $10,000 on designated hole and your choice of a set of Cleveland Irons, Kindle Fire
or $500 Visa Gift Card on all other par 3s for a hole in one. Tournament to be held on
Friday, September 28
th
, 2012 at the Wicomico Shores Golf Course located in Chaptico, MD.

Remember the great golf, the good food and that warm feeling that comes from helping others,
here is your chance to do it all again. The tournament is a Captains Choice Foursome with a shotgun
start at 9:00 a.m. The cost is $340 per team and includes green fees, cart, refreshments during play
and a luncheon reception after the tournament. There will be prizes for 1
st
, 2
nd
and 3
rd
place teams
based on flights, also a putting contest, straightest drive, longest drive (men & women), closest to the
pin and door prizes! And, dont forget our first time ever Hole in One events.

Special Olympics is a year-round comprehensive sports program of training and competition
designed to provide the maximum fun and benefit for individuals with intellectual and physical
challenges. The program offers continuing opportunities to over 325 athletes to develop physical
fitness, demonstrate courage, and participate in a variety of individual and team sports at local,
state, national, and international levels. Special Olympics is open to individuals regardless of the
degree of the disability. The Center for Life Enrichment provides pre-vocational, vocational,
socialization and transportation services for approximately 250 adult individuals with disabilities.
Assembly work, mailings, custodial work, shelf stocking, thrift stores, meter reading and recycling
activities are utilized as training opportunities. Our mission is to provide programs and support
services that will increase the vocational and personal potential of individuals with disabilities. In
pursuit of our mission the Center for Life Enrichment last year paid well over a half a million
dollars in wages to individuals with disabilities.

Hurry and send in your registration now, the tournament is 1
st
come 1
st
serve and is open to
the first 128 paid entrants. Complete the enclosed entry form and include a check made out
to The Center for Life Enrichment and mail it to P. O. Box 610 Hollywood, MD 20636.

Entry deadline is Friday, September 14
th
, 2012. So sign up now!

In addition to enjoying a great round of golf we hope that you and/or your business would
consider being a sponsor of our 21
st
Annual Golf Tournament. We offer various ways
that you can provide financial support and receive positive benefits for your business.
Please consider being a Hole Sponsor and/or donate a gift as a door prize.

Need more information about our Sponsorship Plans or Tournament Registration please
contact Laurie at (301) 373-8100 extension *814.

Best regards,

Randall Ferguson, Mary Lu Bucci,
Executive Director County Director
The Center for Life Enrichment Special Olympics St. Marys County
th
, 2012 (Rain date Monday, October 1
st
, 2012)
At the Wicomico Shores Golf Course, Chaptico, MD

Time: Registration 7:45 a.m. Each member of your team must check
in at the registration table to receive a golfing goodie bag.

Shotgun Start 9:00 a.m.

Cost: $340 per Team
Includes: Green fees, Cart, Refreshments during play & Luncheon reception after
tournament
Contests Putting Contest, Straightest Drive, Longest Drive (men & women), Closest to
& Prizes: the Pin & a Hole in One Contest ~ win $10,000 on designated hole and
your choice of a set of Cleveland Irons, Kindle Fire or $500 Visa Gift Card
on all other par 3s for a hole in one. Prizes for 1
st
, 2
nd
& 3
rd
Place Teams
based on flights & Door Prizes!

RSVP: to The Center for Life Enrichment, Attn: Laurie (301-373-8100 ext.*814)
P.O. Box 610 Hollywood, Maryland 20636

All teams must be pre-paid.
Postmarked by Friday, September 14
th
, 2012

OPEN TO FIRST 128 PRE-PAID ENTRANTS!

ENTRY FORM
Send check & entry form postmarked by Friday, September 14
th
, 2012 to
The Center for Life Enrichment, Post Office Box 610, Hollywood, MD 20636
Make checks payable to: The Center for Life Enrichment
Please PRINT complete information for each player
Contact:
Name ________________________ Name _________________________
Address _______________________ Address ________________________
Phone ________________________ Phone _________________________
E-mail ________________________ E-mail _________________________

Name ________________________ Name _________________________
Address _______________________ Address ________________________
Phone ________________________ Phone _________________________
E-mail ________________________ E-mail _________________________

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& THE CENTER FOR LIFE ENRICHMENT
BOTH ORGANIZATIONS ARE UNITED WAY AGENCIES!
th
, 2012 (Rain date Monday, October 1
st
, 2012)

Time: Registration 7:45 a.m. Each member of your team must check
in at the registration table to receive a golfing goodie bag.

Shotgun Start 9:00 a.m.

Cost: $340 per Team
Includes: Green fees, Cart, Refreshments during play & Luncheon reception after
tournament
Contests Putting Contest, Straightest Drive, Longest Drive (men & women), Closest to
& Prizes: the Pin & a Hole in One Contest ~ win $10,000 on designated hole and
your choice of a set of Cleveland Irons, Kindle Fire or $500 Visa Gift Card
on all other par 3s for a hole in one. Prizes for 1
st
, 2
nd
& 3
rd
Place Teams
based on flights & Door Prizes!

RSVP: to The Center for Life Enrichment, Attn: Laurie (301-373-8100 ext.*814)

All teams must be pre-paid.
Postmarked by Friday, September 14
th
, 2012

OPEN TO FIRST 128 PRE-PAID ENTRANTS!

ENTRY FORM
Send check & entry form postmarked by Friday, September 14
th
, 2012 to
The Center for Life Enrichment, Post Office Box 610, Hollywood, MD 20636
Make checks payable to: The Center for Life Enrichment
Please PRINT complete information for each player
Contact:
Name ________________________ Name _________________________
Address _______________________ Address ________________________
Phone ________________________ Phone _________________________
E-mail ________________________ E-mail _________________________

Name ________________________ Name _________________________
Address _______________________ Address ________________________
Phone ________________________ Phone _________________________
E-mail ________________________ E-mail _________________________

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The Leonardtown Town Council
will vote on whether to pursue a sustain-
able communities designation next week,
which the state requires for certain grant
money to be sent to make improvements
in the town.
The initiative from the administra-
tion of Gov. Martin OMalley became
available last year, Mayor Dan Burris
said, and the town had applied for simi-
lar programs under prior administra-
tions, such as Smart Growth and Priority
Places.
Burris said with tight budget con-
straints having access to new grant mon-
ey sources is critical to carrying out im-
provement projects in town.
You have to apply and get this [des-
ignation] to be eligible for state grants,
Burris said. Its money we need if we
want any parks projects or sidewalks.
Burris said projects like making im-
provements to the Leonardtown Wharf
and the Port of Leonardtown Winery are
places the money could be used as well
as for improving sidewalks in the Leon-
ards Grant community to better connect
it with the towns business district.
Connectivity is one of the key goals
of the town government to relieve traffc
on main roads and give residents options
for walking or biking around town.
Thats what this sustainable com-
munities initiative is all about: connectiv-
ity, Burris said.
DeAnn Adler, planning specialist for
the town, said the town must be a priority
funding area to get the designation as a
sustainable community, which it is, and
have an action group that comes up with
plans for specifc projects that the town
would pursue in the near future with any
grant money it gets.
She said the application process
is a fairly arduous one but it is nearly
complete.
The application is 55 pages long,
Adler said.
Getting the designation carries
greater importance than before, Burris
said.
To get things done in the future we
need this designation, he said.
The St. Marys County Commis-
sioners are now accepting proposals
from the public to develop the Boards
2013 Legislative Package submission
to the St. Marys County Delegation to
the Maryland General Assembly. Only
those proposals specifc to St. Marys
County can be considered.
Written comments and sugges-
tions should be sent to: George R.
Sparling, County Attorney, P.O. Box
653, 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonard-
town, Maryland 20650. The deadline
for submissions is Friday, Oct. 5.
Commissioners will review legis-
lative proposals at a legislative work-
shop during their regular business
meeting on Oct. 30.
The date of the joint public meeting with the St. Marys County Delegation to
review legislative proposals will be announced once the date is confrmed. Commis-
sioners are tentatively scheduled to discuss and vote on the legislative proposals at
their business meeting on Dec. 4.
For more information, please contact George R. Sparling, County Attorney, at
(301)475-4200 ext. 1700.
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
The Atomic Safety and Licensing Board (ASLB) has
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before they close the proceedings on the proposed third nu-
clear reactor at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Energy Plant in Lusby.
This is not a rejection or denial or the application as a
whole, said Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Public
Affairs Offcer Neil Sheehan.
There is still work the NRC can do with the applica-
tion, but getting through the ASLBs three judge panel
hearing remains a major hurdle. UniStar has to get approval
from the ASLB and the NRC New Reactor Review staff
before going before the fve-member NRC.
Should UniStars owner, lectricit de France (EDF),
fnd a domestic partner to join in building a third reactor at
Calvert Cliffs, they could petition the ASLB to reopen the
hearing beyond the 60-day window, Sheehan said.
UniStar Spokesperson Laura Eifer said UniStar has
no offcial comment on the ruling.
Barring a petition for review, a full decision will be
made on Oct. 9, an NRC release reads.
Beyond Nuclear, a Maryland-based group advocating
an end to nuclear power and nuclear weapons, released a
statement Aug. 30 saying it views the decision as simply
a delay in the inevitable cancellation of all French reactor
plans on US soil.
Its just a matter of time - 60 days in fact - before we
see the phantom promise of the so-called new generation
French reactor evaporate here in the US, Beyond Nuclear
Director Paul Gunter said in a release. In fact, industry-
wide, nuclear power is proving too expensive and too risky
with multi-year delays, feeing corporate partners and bal-
looning costs the norm.
In other related news, The panel also ruled that the
analysis of renewable energy alternatives to the new reac-
tor is suffcient, Sheehan said. The decision was made on
the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the
Calvert Cliffs Unit 3 combined license (COL), according to
the NRC release of ASLB fndings.
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Crime Solvers offcials told The County
Times they have just approved another $1,000
in reward money for information leading to the
arrest of a suspect in the murder of Deandre Au-
gustus Hawkins, who was killed Aug. 24, 2011.
After more than a year of investigation po-
lice have not arrested any suspects in connec-
tion with the shooting in Lexington Park and
have appealed several times to the public with
ever-increasing amounts of reward money to try
and get information to move the case forward.
The total reward with the latest infusion
from Crime Solvers comes to $10,000 and the
mother of the victim hopes that it will fnally
help bring closure to her sons killing.
Phyllis Clark said that her own contribution
to the fund amounts to $8,000.
It just wasnt enough so I put up $8,000,
Clark told The County Times. My goal has al-
ways been to constantly contribute to it.
Police found 20-year-old Hawkins in the
area of Sell Drive when they responded to re-
ports of a vehicle crashing into a utility pole.
Offcers saw that he was suffering from
a gunshot wound to the torso; he was taken to
St. Marys Hospital where he was pronounced
dead.
Police have not spoken about any potential
motives in the Hawkins killing but his mother
believes that her son ran afoul of local residents
who were jealous of him and sought to take his
life.
Clark has since moved out of St. Marys
County after her sons death.
Clark said in her conversations with detec-
tives they appear to have few leads but said they
continue to work diligently on the case.
They say its far from a cold case but its
been a year, Clark said. I just hope people
would take the money seriously, that they would
give something [information] worth remaining
anonymous for.
Anyone with information regarding the
Hawkins homicide is asked to contact Detective
McCoy with the Bureau of Criminal Investiga-
tions at 301-475-4200 ext. 9119 or call Crime
Solvers at 301-475-3333.
Tips can also be sent by text message to
TIP 239 plus the message to CRIMES
(274637).
By Alex Panos
Staff Writer
The annual two-day Park Rock mu-
sic festival shut down early Sunday, around
4 p.m., after a torrential thunderstorm with
high winds invaded Chancellors Run Re-
gional Park, blowing over tents and leaving
majority of the audio equipment saturated.
Fred Heather, Power Jam Music Al-
liance Inc.s president of non-proft events
said the organization is absorbing a fnan-
cial loss after being forced to shut down
early, and will learn from the experience
for next years festival.
Typically, Park Rock raises money
which is then put back into the community
for future free events, as in years past, he
said.
Park Rock organizers had booked
over 75 bands for the weekend, which
made it virtually impossible to reschedule
the event, that could have occurred if fewer
parties were involved.
Well come back next year, maybe
not has big, Heather said, in order to be
more fexible to adverse weather condi-
tions in the future.
Despite Sundays weather, the festi-
val did have what Heather called an awe-
some day Saturday.
A total of 40 bands performed
throughout the day and into Sunday, and
touched on a variety of rock genres. Some
of the bands that really stood out were
Baby Grand out of DC and Audio Stro-
belight from Virginia Beach, according to
Heather.
Everyone had their own following,
he said.
Unlike a lot of other music festivals,
Heather said Park Rock is all about giving
exposure to up and coming bands with the
newest, greatest, innovative top music.
Someday, youll see a band here
that ends up on the top 40, Heather said,
explaining how the festival helps young
bands get started before moving up to the
big time.
In fact, a band receiving national rec-
ognition called Patent Pending got its
start at the Park Rock Music Festival.
Performing bands participated on a
volunteer basis and were selected based on
website recruiting and networking.
The festival also featured a carnival
consisting of amusement park-themed
rides.
In all, Heather said everyone did their
part to ensure the event, which began in
2000, ran as smoothly as possible.
We had good support from the bands
and vendors, Heather said, which is the
best we can ask for.
The next event from Power Jam Music
Alliance will be the free Fall-Fest concert
at St. Marys Square in Lexington Park
Oct. 27.
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Starting Sept. 18 business owners, entrepreneurs
and inventors with a product or service to offer will get
a chance to have their sales pitch recorded on video and
voted in an on-line contest to see just how promising
their ideas are.
The Pitch Across Maryland bus will come to the
Leonardtown campus of the College of Southern Mary-
land for two hours to allow prospective innovators three
to fve minutes for a recording spot to get their product
or service noticed by investors.
The bus, complete with video equipment, is sched-
uled to arrive at the campus at 1p.m., according to the
countys Community Development Corporation.
The top 16 vote-getters from the public voting pro-
cess will be able to pitch their innovations at the Entre-
preneur Expo in November.
Robin Finnacom, head of the development corpo-
ration, said the project is a collaboration between state
economic development agencies to promote innovation
and entrepreneurship.
I think this is an opportunity for people with in-
novations to step forward, Finnacom said. We hope to
have 10 companies from St. Marys County to take part,
we already have two registrants.
Compass Systems, a local defense contractor, has a
product it wants to pitch for civilian use, Finnacom said
and the Conwell Group, a consulting business has signed
on for the event as well.
Kim Mozingo, president and CEO of the group, said
her business deals in strategic communications.
It keeps your communications aligned, she said
of their business. We make sure that youre saying the
right things at the right time to the right people.
Mozingo said she is excited to have the chance to
get her businesss name out to the public.
Anytime you have the opportunity to stand up in
front of people and talk about your business its a good
thing, she said.
To register for the pitch event contact the develop-
ment corporation at 301-863-7700.
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Sporadic power outages in St. Marys
and Calvert counties kept Southern Mary-
land Electric Cooperative (SMECO) work
crews busy Sunday after a fairly brief but
heavy thunderstorm rocked the area.
Offcials at SMECO said these heavy
rains, accompanied by lightning and thun-
der are likely the result of continued hot and
humid conditions.
SMECO spokesman Tom Dennison
said work crews would continue to be ready
to counter more of the expected severe
weather.
The remnants of Hurricane Isaac,
which hit Louisiana last week and left thou-
sands stranded in foods and without power,
were headed this way this week, Dennison
said.
The severity of the storm has passed
but the winds and rains could still have an
impact, Dennison said.
The damage left by the storm that hit
Southern Maryland on Sunday was not se-
vere, he said, with just a few relay stations
and transformers requiring repair.
There were just a few scattered pow-
er outages in Calvert County, while in St.
Marys there were about 1,400.
The average outage was about 60
minutes, Dennison said. We had a lot
of crews out though because they were so
spread out.
We had a lot of lightning strikes.
Lightning was the primary cause of a lot of
problems.
Tommy Zinn, a Calvert County water-
man said that there seemed to be no dam-
age to any of the fshing feet and that rain
and wind was strangely sporadic around the
county.
He reported that only a few small roads
and driveways were washed out from the
deluge.
I think we dodged a bullet, Zinn said.
CSM a New Choice in
Combined Federal Campaign
The College of Southern Maryland Foundation has been added to the more than
4,400 approved organizations recognized through Combined Federal Campaign of the
National Capital Area (CFCNCA) which includes Calvert and Charles counties and the
St. Marys County Federal Campaign (STMCFC).
The campaigns give federal employees in the Washington, D.C. metro area and St.
Marys County the opportunity to designate organizations that most align with needs
they feel are most important when making charitable contributions. Participating orga-
nizations must meet federal legal requirements and OPM (Offce of Personnel Manage-
ment) regulations to be included in the campaigns.
The Combined Federal Campaign is the nations largest and most successful
workplace fundraising program designed to give federal employees a system where they
can support the non-proft organizations closest to their heartsand we are delighted
that we can be a part of this tradition of giving, CSM Development Director Martina
Arnold said in a press release.
Federal workers can select No. 22768 to fund scholarships and programs at CSM.
The CSM Foundation provides more than $150,000 in scholarships funds each year
to students based on fnancial need. Supporting the CFC allows Southern Maryland
residents who wish to attend CSM the ability to get on a pathway to success in the areas
of workforce development training, healthcare, STEM, hospitality, the arts, business
administration and other credit and non credit programs.
The CFCNCA campaign begins Sept. 1 and concludes Dec. 15; the STMCFC cam-
paign begins Oct. 25 and concludes Dec. 6. To designate the CSM Foundation for chari-
table contributions, select no. 22768 on the CFCNCA or STMCFC application. For in-
formation on the CFCNCA campaign, visit cfcnca.org/. For information on the SMCFC
visit www.stmaryscountycfc.org/index.html.
For information on the CSM Foundation, visit www.csmd.edu/Foundation.
Federal Workers Select No. 22768 to
Fund Scholarships, Programs
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Staff Writer
Narcotics detectives arrested and charged a man with heroin possession after police
responded to a call at an Old Rolling Road residence for a woman who overdosed.
Steffan Monger, 22, was at the residence when an off-duty police offcer arrived to
assist the overdose victim, charging documents stated, and when the offcer began treat-
ment Monger came into the back bedroom and began removing items from a dresser and
concealed them before walking out of the room.
When another deputy came on the scene to help the victim, who was unconscious but
still breathing, the frst deputy questioned Monger about what items he removed but did not
get an answer, according to charging papers fled in District Court.
The second deputy said he saw Monger conceal syringes and a spoon in his pants
pockets before exiting the room, and when questioned again Monger said he had syringes
for shooting heroin but he denied knowledge of what was actually in them and stated they
were not his, police said, adding that the spoon also had heroin residue but was also not his.
Police found two syringes with suspected heroin in them, as well as the spoon with
suspected heroin residue.
When narcotics offcers arrived on the scene they executed a search and seizure war-
rant on the residence and found suspected heroin as well as jewelers bags that can be used
to bag quantities of narcotics, charging documents stated.
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Local detectives have arrested two men and a woman for al-
legedly trying to rob a woman at gunpoint at her Ridge apartment
and police say her estranged husband brought the suspects in the
case to her home and helped them get away.
Both Benjamin Hebb, alleged to have perpetrated the attempt-
ed robbery, and Bobbie Coontz, the husband of the victim have
been arrested, charged and released on bond.
Charging documents fled in county District Court reveal that
a black male wearing a mask used a handgun in an attempt to rob
Kathleen Kelly Coontz at her apartment on Point Lookout Road
on Aug. 28, where the victim refused to give up any property and
returned to her apartment to call for police.
When police arrived the suspect had already fed, but the vic-
tim told police that she believed that Hebb, 36, of Lexington Park,
was the assailant.
She also identifed a second suspect, named in court papers as
Heather Nicole Young, as the person who allegedly lured her out of
her apartment just prior to the robbery attempt.
In a later interview with police, Young said Coontz had driven
her, Hebb and another person Crystal Coontz to the scene.
Kathleen and Bobbie Coontz, 27, are separated and undergo-
ing child custody issues, charging documents revealed.
Police executed search warrants on a residence where both
Bobbie Coontz and Hebb were known to be staying and turned up
bullets for a handgun as well as a handgun wrapped in a plastic bag
that had been placed underneath a shed in the back of the home,
charging documents stated.
Detectives said in court papers that the condition of the hand-
gun and bag showed it had recently been placed there.
When police interviewed Bobbie Coontz he told them that he
dropped Hebb and Young off at the victims location the day of the
alleged crime and then picked them up about fve to 10 minutes later
on the side of the road and drove them away, charging documents
stated.
Hebb was charged with attempted armed robbery as well as
frst- and second-degree-assault. Coontz was charged with being an
accessory to the attempted robbery after the fact.
Young has also been charged in the robbery scheme, court re-
cords show.
Police: Man Drove
Suspects to Rob His Wife
Man Arrested During Overdose Call
Woman charged in stabbing
On Aug. 30, deputies responded to Beach Drive in Mechanicsville for a report of
an assault. Investigation revealed the victim was involved in a physical altercation with
another individual when Nicole Lynn Pittman, 38, of Mechanicsville allegedly stabbed
the victim in the back of the leg with a knife. Pittman was arrested and charged with
frst- and second-degree assault.
Truck With Keys Inside Disappears
On Sept. 2, deputies responded to a residence on Chapman Drive in Lexington
Park. The victim reported he parked his vehicle, a red 1994 Ford F-150 pick-up truck,
in his driveway and left the keys in the truck. Approximately one hour later he exited
his residence and discovered his truck missing. A lookout for the truck was broadcast.
A short time later the truck was spotted on St. Andrews Church Road in California.
Deputies stopped the truck and identifed the driver as Edwin Rowe Kline, 33, of Lex-
ington Park. Kline did not know the owner of the vehicle nor did he have permission to
have the vehicle, police said. He was charged with motor vehicle theft.
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Some of the Cal-
vert Marine Museums
archives are going digi-
tal in an ongoing project
supported by the Cal-
vert Marine Museum,
Chesapeake Education,
Arts, and Research So-
ciety (CHEARS), and
UMCES Chesapeake
Biological Laboratory
(CBL).
The groups part-
nered to write a grant
for Dominion Energys
K-12 Educational Part-
nership program and
were awarded $10,000
for the 2012-2013 aca-
demic year. A check presentation was held Aug. 29 celebrating the award.
The proposed project was developed by Concetta Laskey, a certifed Earth Science
teacher, former Chesapeake Bay Trust's Chesapeake Conservation Corps member, and
current Communications, Outreach, and Education Coordinator with CHEARS, with
help from contacts and friends at each of the partner organizations. It is a system-
atic effort to expand the Center for the Chesapeake Story: Chesapeake Environmental
Literacy and Chestory Virtual Archive, and to spread Tom Wisner's work into the
community.
Laskey has been working on the digital archive for a year, with the goal of creat-
ing interdisciplinary environmental curriculum for teachers using Wisners work as
inspiration with the grant funds.
She said she came upon the job opportunity when she got tired of e-mailing her
resume and went to visit Southern Maryland and talk to different groups. She heard
about the opening for the position with CHEARS and Calvert Marine Museum and
applied for the job immediately.
My whole life changed in a week, Laskey said.
She faced several challenges over the year digitalizing the fles, deciding what
goes in the online archive and even learning to build the website from the ground
up. She said she took classes and read about HTML and CCS coding in order to do it
herself and looked at similar websites for ideas. She also linked to the Calvert Marine
Museum site.
This project is probably one of the most complicated things Ive ever done,
Laskey said.
And if building a website from scratch wasnt enough of a challenge, Laskey had
to sort through 1,600 folders of stuff, which had already been sorted and narrowed
down from Wisner's original collection. One upside has been that Wisners collection
was already intended for use in study, so lesson plans were already developed and,
while needing to be updated, were useable.
They intend to provide lesson plans that can be used as a springboard for teach-
ers, and get them involved in interdisciplinary learning. An example Laskey gave
was using songs and music in Wisners collection and using them in a science class to
enhance a lesson on the bay, or oysters.
Her work will continue and expand in the next year. She said she will be reaching
out to teachers and show them how they can use the archives in their classroom les-
sons. There are even lesson plans to inspire teachers.
Teachers from Calvert County and St. Mary's County will visit the Calvert Ma-
rine Museum and CBL to explore the Chestory Virtual Archive materials, then devel-
op and adapt lessons based on Wisners methods and materials to facilitate with their
students. Laskey is coordinating the project, and the teachers will receive guidance
and support from Calvert Marine Museum, CBL, and CHEARS staff and volunteers.
For more information, or to check out the virtual archive, visit www.chesapeake-
envliteracy.com/CVA/.
sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Photo by Sarah Miller
Mark Reaser presents a check to Concetta Laskey, Joan Clement and
Doug Alves
13 The County Times
By Alex Panos
Staff Writer
Local high school students are in the
process of obtaining nationally certifed fre
prevention and emergency medical services
(EMS) instruction after recently beginning a
fre and rescue cadet program at the Forrest
Career and Technology Center.
Bill Smith, the countys emergency
services recruitment coordinator, told The
County Times the program for high school
students provides a golden opportunity to
learn, and to learn quickly, how to become a
volunteer frefghter.
The students will receive over 500
hours of fre and rescue training, according
to Smith, with everything being hands on.
It would take years to do this taking
classes during the evening after graduating
high school, Smith said.
Cadets will learn basic rescue team
skills including tying knots, raising ladders
and handling a fre hose.
The EMS courses teach students proper
procedure for safely responding to hazard-
ous materials emergencies. Smith said the
students will learn signifcant information on
how to deal with some of the countys big-
gest threats; such as what to do if a diesel or
gasoline tanker were to have an accident on
the road.
During the year he says he wants each
student to understand how important it is to
work as a team and to grow as a young adult.
The EMS training is the most challeng-
ing part of the program, Smith said, because
the courses are taught on a college level.
He notices how hard the kids strive to get
through the curriculum and claimed that if
they dont study, they have a slim chance of
passing the course.
He added that the courses high level of
diffculty is as it should be, because were
dealing with someones
life.
While the program
is indeed challenging,
successful completion
brings great reward. Each
graduating cadet will
obtain 17 college credits
valid at any college in
Maryland, Smith said,
which is a large reason
why graduates are en-
couraged to stay in the
feld of study.
If they hang in
there, theyll be reaping
the benefts when they get
out (of high school), Smith said.
In addition to participating in the train-
ing program, cadets are also required to com-
plete 15-20 hours of weekly duty at their local
fre stations.
Each student enrolled in the program
this year has displayed a high willingness to
participate and to give back to the commu-
nity, Smith said.
The fre and rescue cadet program has
been taking place for the last seven years.
Now in his second year involved with the
rescue training, Smith has watched it grow
over the course of the year.
Overall, his mission is to help continue
supply St. Marys County with intelligent,
certifed frefghters and EMT personnel.
My goal is to be sure they stay within
our county as a volunteer, Smith said.
Cadets are selected each summer and
are deemed eligible based on their academ-
ic schedule. As long as they are on pace to
graduate and have obtained enough credits
as underclassman to academically commit to
the program, they are permitted to enroll in
the course.
For this reason, only high school ju-
niors and seniors are considered annually for
the program, with senior students being the
preference.
Classes take place each morning from
8:15 until 11:15 a.m. They typically are held
in a classroom setting and cadets also experi-
ence training in La Plata at a rescue training
facility.
Smith said the course is designed to pro-
mote knowledge and skills to safely perform
basic fre-fghting operations.
We are very excited to begin the school
year with a new classroom, new personal pro-
tective clothing and new gear lockers for all
student cadets, Smith said in a press release.
Anyone interested in becoming a volun-
teer frefghter should contact Smith at 301-
475-4200 extension 2114.
By Alex Panos
Staff Writer
St. Marys County students have a new re-
source at their disposal to help them select and
prepare for a potential collegiate athletics career.
A free, non-proft athletics recruiting webi-
nar is designed to help high school athletes and
their families gain knowledge about the college
recruiting process.
The webinar is a 60-minute video presenta-
tion that provides an overview of the whole pro-
cess of becoming a collegiate athlete from a high
school prospect.
It goes through the application process,
while giving insight on rules and responsibilities
of both student-athletes and their parents and
warns students of the consequences from ac-
cepting bribe money, St. Marys County super-
visor of athletics Andy Roper said.
He claims the webinar does an excellent job
of pointing out the vast variety of scholarships
for each school, level and sport that are available.
There are also plenty of athletic opportuni-
ties available in Division Three for students not
looking for scholarship opportunities, Roper
added.
We highly encourage anyone who has as-
pirations of playing sports in college to watch
this webinar, Maryland Public Secondary Ath-
letic Association (MPSSAA) Executive Direc-
tor Ned Sparks said. It is an outstanding frst
step in properly educating parents and students
about the recruiting process.
The webinar came from MPSSAA as a
way to educate on the recruiting process, and
the video does not discuss the educational re-
quirements and responsibilities of being a
student-athlete.
Roper said that once a student selects a
school, coaches and guidance counselors will
likely be on-hand to help assist the student with
selecting their curriculum.
Obviously the goal is to graduate college
with a degree, he said, but webinar helps edu-
cate them to pursue the wonderful opportunity
of playing sports.
According to a press release, some topics
covered during the video includes scholarships,
letters of intent, recruiting services, NCAA eli-
gibility center, NCAA core course requirements
and the dangers of social networking sites.
The recruitment process starts much soon-
er than people are aware, Sparks said, and stu-
dents must start planning where they want to
play as early as freshman year.
To view the video go to mpssaa.org/Colleg-
eEligibilityRecruitingWebinars.asp
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Charter School
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A CSM Robotics 2012-13 season kick-off event is set for 9:30 a.m. to
12 p.m., Sept. 15, at the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus,
Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, Chaney Enterprises Con-
ference Room (Room BI-113), 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata.
LEGO and VEX robotics teams, coaches and mentors of elementary,
middle and high school teams in Calvert, Charles and St. Marys counties
are encouraged to attend this meeting to learn about changes to competi-
tions this year and to learn the rules of the new games Green City and
Sack Attack.
CSMs robotics team will demonstrate the new games. Teams can sign
up for the LEGO competition or the new Southern Maryland VEX League.
For information, contact Bernice Brezina, berniceb@csmd.edu or 301-
934-7573 or visit www.csmd.edu/istem/robotics.html.
Chesapeake Public Charter School has been named as a recipient of a
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) incentive grant award for
the 2012-2013 school year, a press release states.
The Maryland State Department of Educations Race to the Top (RTTT)
funds allow the Offce of School Innovations (OSI) to provide charter schools
in Maryland with an opportunity to receive a grant award in the amount of
$50,000. To receive this award, participants will pilot the Quality Standards
for Charter Schools Self-Assessment Tool.
Funds are allocated for resources necessary to support and improve the
schools academic program.
Bill Smith
14 The County Times
Yoga Can Bring Relief
From Depression
Money
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By Alex Panos
Staff Writer
A new business called
Blue Lotus Yoga is bringing
St. Marys County a form of
yoga designed to help people
cope with depression, anxiety
and stress management.
When youre depressed
you also feel it in your body,
Blue Lotus Yoga owner
and yoga instructor Karen
Janowsky said. It affects
things like your organs and
body posture.
A special type of yoga,
called LifeForce yoga, has a
number of unique features not found in
traditional yoga.
Janowsky, a registered, certifed
yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance and
the LifeForce yoga, is teaching classes
now which feature a series of steps to
help clients deal with unwanted physical
and emotional side effects from depres-
sion and anxiety.
The frst step is to create a safe con-
tainer, Janowsky said, which allows the
clients to create an emotional escape.
Next, LifeForce technique has each
participant create sankalpa how one
desires to feel in lifes many aspects.
We use visualization to realize
this, Janowsky explained.
Specialized breathing, called pa-
ranayama, is incorporated in the exer-
cises. Janowsky says the practice is de-
signed to either activate or calm the
central nervous system, based on the in-
dividuals needs and their current mood.
Janowsky said sound and hand ges-
tures are used thorough LifeForce yoga,
noting the distinct pauses between each
set in order to pay close attention and
feel the sensation in your body after
each exercise.
It also incorporates asana, the physi-
cal movements of traditional yoga, and
nidra, or relaxing meditation, which
Janowsky believes opens ones mind to
greater awareness.
It resets the nervous system, con-
cluded Janowsky.
People with de-
pression and stress
often are dealing
with whats in their
head, the circum-
stance or event that
is causing them
to be upset, said
Janowsky.
Yoga helps
people focus on how
stress, depression
and anxiety can af-
fect you physically
and how to manage
dealing with these feelings. Janowsky
said for her, the reasons why she was
upset become less important to her after
practicing this form of yoga.
Yoga says youre more than the
sum of your parts, Janowsky said.
Theres certainly more to it than with
talk therapy.
Janowsky turned to yoga after deal-
ing with depression of her own, and
found it helped her much more than the
many different kinds of therapy and
healing practices she had tried before.
After practicing traditional yoga,
she soon after discovered LifeForce and
found her calling. She hopes to give the
tools to other people to help them man-
age depression and anxiety.
It suddenly clicked, she said.
This is how I want to help other people.
Janowsky is offering two yoga
services this month. She is teaching a
weekly LifeForce yoga class beginning
this Saturday at Joy Lane Healing Center
in Hollywood at 10:30 a.m. She is also
teaching a LifeForce yoga workshop at
Evolve Yoga in Wildewood Shopping
Center on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 1:30 p.m.
For more information or to sign up
for a class contact Janowsky at Karen@
bluelotusyogafordepression.com, or visit
her website at www.bluelotusyogaforde-
pression.com.
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By Alex Panos
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Cracker Barrel restaurant on Route 235
fnally opened its doors to the public Mon-
day, bringing old-country food and merchan-
dise to St. Marys County.
Cracker Barrel offers country style din-
ner entres such as meatloaf, country ham
and chicken and dumplings. The restaurant
also serves breakfast all day featuring pan-
cakes, eggs, breakfast meats, grits and un-
limited biscuits and butter.
Were excited to be part of this com-
munity, Cracker Barrel District 83 Manager
Chris Henderson said during a special guest
orientation breakfast Friday. Its a big day
for us.
In addition to the restaurant, Cracker
Barrel is known for its retail shop offering
toys, clothing, soaps and lotions, games,
furniture, jewelry, music and old fashioned
candy, treats and sodas.
The country store is designed to recre-
ate a small-town, country sense of commu-
nity, said Henderson.
The general store is
part of our culture, going
back to day one of Cracker
Barrels concept, Hen-
derson stated, referencing
founder Danny Evins frst
store in Lebanon, Tenn.
the city where Cracker Bar-
rels corporate headquarters
is located.
Members of the com-
munity would meet to in-
teract and hang around with
friends at the local country
store, Henderson explained.
They would relax in the
chairs, play checkers and
basically catch up with one
another.
This how people in
the community years and
years ago would socialize,
Henderson concluded, sum-
ming up Cracker Barrels
atmosphere as reminiscent
of American culture.
Anyone with mer-
chandise questions will
be offered a tour of the
retail shop, Retail Man-
ager La-Vonya Washington
said during the mornings
introductions.
Cracker Barrel prides
itself on providing a qual-
ity staff of hand-selected
servers.
Goode said Cracker Barrel manage-
ment has been anticipating opening for
several months, but still took our time to
make sure they were going to be prepared
to bring top-notch service. With over 50,000
staff members system-wide, Goode believes
Cracker Barrel is walking the walk in re-
gards to training and preparing each one of
its employees.
Cracker Barrel uses a hands on ap-
proach of training, utilizing technology
and hours of practice and instruction to pre-
pare servers, Goode said.
Employee training coordinator Susan
Reimel spoke during the breakfast, claiming
the companys mission is to strive to have
the best employees, and did all she could to
help do that in California, Maryland.
In all, Henderson said the company
is thrilled to fnally complete the long
process and bring Cracker Barrel to the
county.
A lot went into it from a planning per-
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people in the community.
Cracker Barrel is located at 45315
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Photo by Sean Rice
A server at Cracker Barrel takes orders from St. Marys County Com-
missioners Jack Russell, right, and Dan Morris, during a pre-opening
special guest event Friday. In the background, Delegate John Bohan-
an talks to local attorney Brian Dugan at another table.
16 The County Times
Open Your Mind, Search For Truth
Make Your Life Deeper
Community
Groups Shine
Almost
Goodnight Irene
To The Editor
This is in reply to the letter To The Uninformed
American by Tom Julien, published in The County
Times on Aug. 30.
In my opinion, Mr. Julien's statements comparing
the President to Hitler and Stalin are not only disrespect-
ful but are extremely offensive. His statement that he
knows people that are ready to take up arms and march
on Washington is not only ignorant but would probably
get the attention of homeland security. Mr. Julien claims
he is not another brain washed radical trouble maker.
He claims he is a patriot and served this country for 21
years, thank you for your service by the way. Mr. Julien
claims the media only tells us what the big money peo-
ple want us to know, the same big money people Rom-
ney/Ryan are trying to protect. Mr. Julien advises us all
to do our research; I have, so please read the following;
If you Google the Constitution Of The United
States you will see a brief synopsis on how it was con-
structed, the last line states; "The work of many minds,
the Constitution stands as a model of cooperative states-
manship and the art of compromise". Obviously our cur-
rent elected Congressional representatives either have
not read this, or they have chosen to ignore it.
In Paul Ryan's speech he stated that it was time for
the President to stop blaming other's and take responsi-
bility, then he blamed President Obama for the US credit
rating dropping from AAA to AA, when in fact it was
the unwillingness of Congress to compromise and settle
on a budget, and it was Congress that practically shut
down the government three times that caused the down-
grade. He ridiculed Obama for telling autoworkers at a
GM plant in his hometown that the government would
stand by them, and it shut down within a year. What he
didn't say was that in 2007 he knew GM had made plans
to shut down the plant.
Paul Ryan's restructuring plan calls for eliminating
tax loopholes, although he won't identify which ones,
and establishing two tax brackets; 10 percent for low in-
come earners and 25 percent for upper income earners.
Both sound like pretty good ideas, considering million-
aires paid less than 15 percent, Romney only paid 13.9
percent on the $20 million he claimed, which did not
include capitol gains or off shore accounts, so specula-
tively he may have made twice that amount.
So, under the Ryan plan how do you fgure, and
this is quoted from the Congressional Center for Budget
and Policy Priorities, "those with incomes $10,000 to
$20,000 will pay an average of $193 more in federal tax,
while those earning over $1,000,000 would get a federal
tax break of $265,000 "; this is the Romney/Ryan idea of
tax reform and fairness. Do the math; Romney only paid
$139,000 per $1 million in federal tax, a lot of money
for you and me, not so much when you made over $20
million. Now their plan is to get a $265,000 tax break?
Romney/Ryan have a plan to create a stronger middle
class, adding 12 million more jobs. From any point of
view that would be good to get that many people back
to work, and paying 30 percent tax is better than no job,
but it would be great for the upper class, who could then
pay even less.
Ryan chided Obama for bailing out the auto indus-
try, yet that bailout saved millions of jobs, all four big
auto makers are now doing well, and the loans have been
paid back, so where's the fault. Maybe the last admin-
istration letting things get that bad, but let's not point
fngers?
Here's another interesting fact, also quoted from
Ryan's own Congressional Budget Offce, Ryan's plan
would not bring the federal books into balance until
around 2040. And most of its savings come from the
long-term restructuring of entitlement programs. In the
short run, it would add to the debt - by $3.1 trillion -
between now and 2022, according to the House Budget
Committee's own projection.
President Obama may not have achieved the goals
he set out to accomplish in four years, but considering
he has had less Congressional cooperation and compro-
mise from day one in 2008, led by GOP Boehner and
McConnell, it's not surprising.
I will agree with Mr. Julien on one point, congress
needs to be redone. Here's a plan to make government
smaller and save money; limit each state to one repre-
sentative for each party; that will eliminate almost 350
representatives, who haven't done much anyway, at an
average annual salary of $200,000 each, plus perks.
Eliminate pork barrel projects and amendment add-ons,
a proposal stands or falls on it's own merit. Eliminate
special interest groups and lobbyist from donating any
money to politicians. Of course, none of these things
will ever happen because the wealthy, big business, and
big oil companies have people like Romney/Ryan to
protect them.
Here's one more point I concede to Mr. Julien,
Open your mind and search for the truth.
Just saying.
Jim Jorden
Lexington Park, MD
Almost 100 years ago, an Episcopal bishop in Wis-
consin noted his strong antagonism to proselytism.
Men want to get others to join their side, their par-
ty, their church, he wrote in 1914, by way of triumph
over some other party. They want their side to win, their
sect to grow.
Reading those words while the major American po-
litical parties geared up for their quadrennial convention
pep-rallies was a fortuitous thing. Seems to me that the
heightened vitriol of yesterdays religious arguments has
simply been relocated to todays political arena. This
spirit leads to jealousies and rivalries, the bishop main-
tained long ago, adding, it undermines the spiritual
life.
One of the gifts of a faith-based community is that
we have learned, given our unfortunate history of fght-
ing, to go beyond divisive, partisan warfare. People of
faith know that thats a losers game.
We are interested in building a community of peo-
ple who are joined in the deep and meaningful questions
of life. The Christian New Testament calls this the Body
of Christ, and the earliest Christians saw themselves as
precisely that, Christs Body in the world, gathering in
His Name to support one another and heal humankind
through prayer, unconditional love, hospitality and ser-
vice. Today, most faith-based communities are more
interested in improving the quality of your life and your
familys life than fghting doctrinal battles.
Make your life deeper, more bountiful, more
marked by love, once again, as we set off into autumn.
Find a faith-based community and go there, not to be
seen but to be enriched.
Consider that bishops other remarks, eerily relevant
in 2012 as they were when written: No wonder the air
is laden with murmurings and complaints of the disap-
pointed, when so many never seriously face the prob-
lems, what are we, why are we here, what will our future
be, in what does our real happiness consist, and what will
bring man peace at the last?
I would dare say that the entire faith-based commu-
nity in St. Marys County is praying, looking, and hoping
for you.
Rev Greg Syler, Rector
St. Georges Episcopal Church
Some 550 children spent part of their summer at
Camp Greenwell this year, enjoying a variety of activi-
ties including archery, swimming, hiking, arts and crafts,
horseback riding, kayaking, fshing and sports.
Camp Greenwell is an inclusive camp for all children
where everyone plays together. The camp experience is
enhanced by the generous donations of time and expertise
from many people and organizations throughout the area.
Some of these volunteers brought their boats for
campers to enjoy a day fshing on the Patuxent River, oth-
ers shared their expertise and love of fshing, some pro-
vided weekly nature and environmental lessons, while
others shared their knowledge of horses and riding. The
U.S. Coast Guard brought one of its work boats for the
children to explore, and the Hollywood Volunteer Fire
Department brought a pumper truck, providing some re-
freshing relief from the heat!
The Greenwell Foundation would like to thank the
following people and organizations: Patuxent Aeromod-
elers, Bay K9 Search and Recovery, Hollywood Volun-
teer Fire Department, Maryland Saltwater Sportfshing
Association Southern Maryland Chapter, Tom Kemp,
Phil Zalesak, U.S. Coast Guard St. Inigoes, Jeff Tomcsik,
Solomons Heritage Tours, Kyle Rambo, Concervation
Director of the Environmental Department at the Con-
servation Dept. at Patuxent River Naval Air Station and
his assistants from the Student Conservation Association,
Lisa Durst, Kim Whitlock, Rachel Welniak, Volunteer
Maryland Coordinator Jackson Webb, Camp Greenwell's
Volunteer Jr. Counselors, and the always-popular Chick-
fl-A cow.
The Greenwell Foundation appreciates the time and
effort all of these people and organizations gave to Camp
Greenwell. These activities and experiences would not be
possible without their dedication and enthusiasm.
Kathy Harvey, Director
Camp Greenwell
Jolanda Campbell, Executive Director
Greenwell Foundation
When Hurricane Irene hit in August of 2011 my mo-
bile home was damaged severely.
After a lot of phone calls to contractors and being
turned down (because its a mobile home), I fnally got
three estimates.
I chose J Johnson Enterprises in Hollywood and Im
so glad I did. Jay Johnson came and checked all the dam-
ages and told me right away he would take the challenge.
Everybody that Jay brought to the house was introduced
and I was told what they would be doing.
Between Jay, Desiree Mattingly and his entire crew
my house was made a home.
For any renovations, (house, mobile home, decks,
porches, new home construction) Jay Johnson is the guy
to call. You wont fnd a more honest, dependable and
more reliable contractor than him. If you have a mobile
home that needs work give him a chance to show you
what he can do, you will be glad you did.
Carol Cogar
Hollywood, MD
17 The County Times
To The Editor
By Steven L. King, Project Manager
Rotary Club of Leonardtown
The article featured in the Aug. 30, edition of The Coun-
ty Times, titled, ReefBalls Will Be Sunk in River, does a
good job covering one of the construction components that
will be used as part of a major oyster reef restoration project
that is expected to begin in the St. Marys River later this
fall. However, its important to point out to your readers that
only 50 percent of the new reef will be constructed out of
reef balls. Recycled concrete will be used for the other half
of the project. Both materials have been selected for use
on this project based on the recommendations of Professors
Robert Paul and Christopher Tanner of St. Marys College of
Maryland after they conducted an exhaustive literature re-
view of oyster reef construction projects that have been pre-
viously conducted throughout the United States. A detailed
report on Drs. Pauls and Tanners fndings and recommen-
dations can be found in, St. Marys River Oyster Reef Res-
toration: Construction and Monitoring, Final Report, a copy
of which can be found on the website of the St. Marys River
Watershed Association at www.smrwa.org.
The St. Marys River Oyster Reef Restoration Project
will include post-construction oyster recruitment, growth
and mortality monitoring, as well as monitoring the degree
of colonization of the new reef by other marine fora and
fauna. The monitoring is expect to take place for at least the
next seven years and will be performed by students and fac-
ulty of St. Marys College. The purpose of the monitoring
is to obtain critical data on the long-term success of the new
reef to attract, retain and promote the growth of the oysters
that will inhabit it. Water quality monitoring will also be
performed in order to measure and documenting improve-
ments in water quality that are expected as a result of the
project.
In addition to both reef balls and recycled concrete
being used to construct the reef, one third of each type of
substructure will be covered with a clean oyster shell ve-
neer and one third will be covered with oyster shell veneer
containing live oyster spat. The purpose of the veneers is
to enable the projects researchers to measure any changes
in oyster growth rates, recruitment and survivability that
may occur as a result of placing oyster shell and spat-on-
shell on the reef, as compared to using only bare concrete.
Collection of this data will be essential to future decisions
on how to sustainably restore oyster reefs throughout the
Chesapeake Bay.
It is important for your readers to understand that un-
like the bottom bars upon which the bays few remaining
native oysters now exist, this project will construct one of
the frst fully three dimensional reefs. The reef will extend
from the bottom of the river to within one foot of its surface
at mean low tide. It will range from 8- 4 in height in water
that ranges from 9- 5 in depth at mean low tide. It will
consist of twenty four circular mounds, each six meters ( 20
) in diameter that will be constructed on 2.8 acres of a 5 acre
site in front of the Queen Anne Hall dormitory at the col-
lege. The reef mounds will be confgured in three parallel
rows that will be oriented parallel to the shoreline.
This project is not simply about constructing reef balls.
Its purpose is to re-construct as functionally as is possible
the shape and vertical relief of the historical three dimen-
sional reefs upon which most of the Chesapeake Bays oys-
ters lived before the end of the American Civil War. The
project is intended to serve as a model for the sustainably re-
storing the Eastern Oyster (Crassotrea Virginica) through-
out the Chesapeake Bay, which scientists now understand
is absolutely essential to restoring the water quality of the
Bay and its fsheries. Most people are unaware that prior
to 1865 when both the Virginia and Maryland legislatures
repealed legislation that was enacted at the beginning of
that century that prohibited mechanical dredging for oys-
ters, that over 70,000 acres of rock-solid three dimensional
reefs fourished throughout the Bay. Those reefs broke the
surface of the water at low tide in many areas and armored
its shoreline in many locations. The hard structure of the
reefs dissipated the energy of the waves, greatly reduced
tidal erosion by armoring the Bays shoreline and provided
superior habitat for the Bays oysters. The reefs evolved
over the last 5,000 years as billions upon billions of oysters
grew upon each other both vertically and horizontally as the
water levels of the Atlantic Ocean rose after the to form the
modern level of the Chesapeake Bay after the last Ice Age.
Some of the reefs in the lower part of the Bay rose were
as high as 25-30 off the bottom. Because of the superior
habitat provided by the reefs three dimensional structure
scientists estimate that there were so many oysters in the
Bay prior to 1865 that they fltered its entire volume from
the bottom to the surface every three days and consumed
huge volumes algae and other plankton. That highly ef-
fcient natural algae fltration system kept the concentration
of algae in balance with the needs of the Bays ecosystem,
despite the naturally high nutrient load that is typical of an
estuary. The result was clear water and light penetration
to far greater depth than occurs today, as well higher dis-
solved oxygen levels because of the improved habitat for
submerged aquatic vegetation.
Unfortunately, over the decades that followed the Civil
War, the Reconstruction Period and the Westward Expan-
sion eras created a tremendous demand for oyster shell for
road and foundation bedding, for making plaster and mor-
tar, for the liming of agricultural felds, for grinding into
chicken grit, etc. and for a cheap source of high
value protein to feed our nations expanding
population. The return of mechanical dredg-
ing in 1865 provided a way to harvest the shell
and meat of live oysters, as well as the shell of
the dead oysters upon which the reefs had been
formed. The technology was so effcient that by
the beginning of the 20th century most of the
Bays former three dimensional reefs had been
literally mined down to the bottom. As a result
of such wholesale habitat destruction the Bays
oyster population plummeted. Loss of habitat
and continued over fshing throughout the 20th
century, combined with the emergence of new
oyster diseases in the 1950s and 1960s to fur-
ther reduce the Bays current oyster population to less than
1% of what it was prior to the Civil War. Because the Bays
oysters are almost gone, its natural algae fltration system
is now no longer functional. Algae growth now goes un-
checked and results in high turbidity that blocks light from
reaching submerged aquatic vegetation. Extremely low
dissolved oxygen levels occur seasonally in many parts of
the Bay that suffocates fsh, the few remaining oysters on
the bottom and other marine organisms. Algae growth is
further accelerated by the higher than natural levels of ni-
trogen and phosphorus that are now entering the Bay be-
cause of human activities.
The St. Marys River Oyster Reef Restoration Proj-
ect is intended to demonstrate how the water quality of the
Chesapeake Bay can be restored by sustainably restoring
the Bays oysters. This cannot be done without restoring
the oysters natural habitat, the three dimensional reefs.
The ultimate goal is to use the results of the demonstration
project to push for the restoration of half (35,000 acres) of
the three dimensional reefs that existed prior to 1865. Sci-
entists believe that if this goal can be accomplished the wa-
ter quality of the Bay and its ecosystem will dramatically
improve. The Rotary Club of Leonardtown has accepted
this challenge. Armed with a Grant from Rotary District
7620, as well as fnancial contributions from eight other Ro-
tary clubs within the District including the Rotary Club
of Lexington Park here in St. Marys County the Rotary
Club of Leonardtown has initiated this project through a
partnership with the St. Marys River Watershed Associa-
tion and St. Marys College of Maryland. The day-to-day
management of the construction process and of the public
outreach program will be the responsibility of the Water-
shed Association.
Thanks to the efforts of Mr. Bob Lewis, Executive Di-
rector of the Watershed Association, over the past year all
state and federal permits have been acquired for the project,
so we are anxious to proceed with construction. On Oct.
13 the Watershed Association will host Riverfest 2012. To
kick off the construction of Phase 1 of the reef construction
a groundbreaking is planned to be part of the days events.
Phase 1 will consist of constructing six of the reef mounds
over a 0.5 acre area closest to the shoreline. Phase 2, which
will take place in 2013-2014 will include the other 18 reef
mounds and will expand the site to 2.8 acres. We invite
your readers to join us on Oct. 13 as the frst reef ball is
placed in the St. Marys River.
As your Aug. 30 article indicated, Chesapeake Bay
Foundation staff recently supervised the construction of
reef balls by Rotarian and non-Rotarian volunteers at their
facility in Shady Side. The Rotary Club of Leonardtown
is grateful for the Chesapeake Bay Foundations continu-
ing support. We are also grateful to Dr. Christopher Put-
tock of the Rotary Club of College Park, who is also the
Districts Environmental Committee Chairperson, for en-
couraging the Districts support for the project, for helping
raise much of the club contributions and for organizing the
Aug. 29 reef ball building activity. That event resulted in
the construction of 30 of the 75 reef balls that will be re-
quired for Phase 1.
I want to encourage The County Times readers to
keep informed on the progress of this innovative project
and to consider participating and fnancially contributing
to the effort by visiting the St. Marys River Watershed
Association website at www.smrwa.org or by visiting the
projects Facebook page at, St. Marys River Oyster Reef
Project.
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Saint Marys Marina 27290 Holly Lane Mechanicsville MD
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# 412-064, relax, Morgan 41, white. Application for title will be
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Cash Needed
For Shoe Fund
To The Editor
I opened a fortune cookie and read: A ship in
harbor is safe, but thats not why ships are built.
Mariners are risk takers by nature. All humans take
risk. Thats what separates our species from the rest,
and allows us to continue advancing. But progress is
a double-edged sword. Each advance dampens risk,
thus the hunger to endeavor. Uncertainty (risk) is un-
comfortable so we naturally seek certainty, or in the
spirit of the fortune, a safe harbor.
Ive been self-employed now going on 6 months.
This was not a planned career change, but its the
course Im on. Over time the heading has become a
little clearer (less uncertain). However it is a day-to-
day adventure, probably not unlike mariners trekking
unchartered waters. Some days the weather and stars
bless you, some days you just weather yourself. But
you press onward, regardless. Tomorrow is another
day.
These last 6 months have been an eye-opener.
Not too much different than when writing my disser-
tation. The fact is there are far more doctoral students
than degree-holders. Many (most) are ABD or all-
but-dissertation. The reason is simple; writing a dis-
sertation is writing a book, an activity most are not
cut out to do. How many people write books? More
pertinent to this discussion is that the thesis part of
the program of study is entirely individual. There is
no semester, no class, no instructor, no grade. Very
simply, its just you. Thats why it takes a village for
most to fnish.
You dont realize this change from structured
coursework to dissertation until youre well into it.
Lifes demands, whether work, family, or otherwise,
become ever more challenging. Likewise, self-em-
ployment means you do everything, and if youre
lucky you get paid whenever your customer chooses
to pay you.
In contrast, drawing a regular paycheck is a safe
harbor. Looked at a different way than just risk, theres
tremendous opportunity in navigating a new venture.
You become more observant and resourceful, take
less for granted, drop old habits, learn new things.
Reinvention is the watchword. Necessity forces you
to reinvent yourself, to sharpen your focus, to become
more purposeful. The lessons from Marketing 101 be-
come essential to your existence. Namely, its not im-
portant what you know or what youve done. What is
important is what your customer needs. The everyday
challenge is bridging the two. This takes time, effort,
and a lot of faith. Your spirit burns stronger. It has to
because thats all you have at days end. There is no
regular paycheck coming. You must create it.
So why Plan B? Whats wrong with Plan A? In
reality, Plan A is rarely your own. Maybe at the start
of a new job, but with time you adapt to the culture.
You assimilate and develop a routine in rhythm with
the operation you are part of. Countless careers have
been made this way. The process works fne so long as
there is demand for the good or service you help pro-
vide. But should conditions change, as they most cer-
tainly will, what is your impetus to change and adapt?
I am a big advocate of Plan B, and have been en-
couraging students for years to have a Plan B. Why?
Because you never know what the future holds. Ships
may be moored in a safe harbor, but what if a bad
storm arrives? Sometimes its better to ride out the
storm away from port. Thats a Plan B. The last 6
months Ive had to practice a Plan B, and C, and D
I encourage everyone to have a back-up employ-
ment plan, especially as the economic weather fore-
cast continues to be cloudy. Locally, restrictions and
even projected cuts in federal spending will mean
little to no growth and real reductions in some cases
in our largest employment sector, defense technol-
ogy services.
There is no off-the-shelf plan (or mobile app) that
Ive found for this. It starts with a simple question,
Whats my Plan B? The fsh are jumping. Good luck
leaving port!
Bob Schaller, Ph. D.
Leonardtown, MD
The St. Marys County Public Schools Shoe Fund
provides shoes to school age children in the public schools
who are in need of shoes, but who have limited fnancial
resources. Requests for shoes are highest at the begin-
ning of the school year, but continue to be requested and
provided throughout the remainder of the school year.
This year, we purchased 255 pairs of shoes for our
students in need. Because of the demand, we have de-
pleted the fund completely and we now have a waiting list
of 31 students who are in need of shoes.
I am asking for help from the community. The shoe
fund is totally supported by donations from the communi-
ty. Requests for shoes are particularly high in tough eco-
nomic times. A signifcant increase in the number of shoe
requests has occurred this year. Contributions to the shoe
fund are accepted from business organizations, commu-
nity clubs and groups, and especially from individuals.
The shoe fund is a longstanding program that ex-
emplifes the partnerships among the St. Marys County
Public Schools, parents, and community. Pupil Personnel
Workers in the Department of Student Services facilitate
the referral process, recordkeeping, purchasing, and de-
livery of shoes to families. The shoe fund is audited by St.
Marys County Public Schools Department of Fiscal Ser-
vices. One hundred percent of the contributions received
for this fund are used to purchase shoes for students.
If you are interested in more information about the
shoe fund or you would like to contribute to this fund,
please contact the Department of Student Services of St.
Marys County Public Schools at 301-475-5511, extension
150. Contributions can be mailed to St. Marys County
Public Schools Shoe Fund, 23160 Moakley Street, Leon-
ardtown, Maryland 20650. Checks should be payable to
St. Marys County Public Schools Shoe Fund. Your sup-
port is greatly appreciated.
Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D, Superintendent
St. Marys County Public Schools
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By Alex Panos
Staff Writer
After a disappointing week one of the high school foot-
ball season in which St. Marys County teams combined
to go 0-4 the teams returned to the practice feld this week
focused on getting a mark in the win column this Friday.
Chopticon
Chopticon Braves head coach Tony Lisanti had his
team work on red zone offense, an aspect of the game that
plagued them in last weeks 19-2 loss against Calvert High.
The Braves ran the ball well, collecting over 200 yards
on the ground, but failed to score on all four trips into the
redzone.
The empty drives combined with a crucial pick-six, an
opponent interception and runback for a touchdown, proved
to be a game-changing potential 34 point swing.
Weve got to do a better job punching the ball in,
Lisanti said, adding that his team worked on their redzone
sets during practice Tuesday, and planned on continuing the
trend throughout the rest of the week.
Lisanti said the Braves have a solid offensive line this
year, an important advantage because it allows the Braves
to run the ball through gaping holes and gives the quarter-
back time in the pocket to let the plays on the feld develop.
He knows from his years of coaching when the offen-
sive line was weaker, that it will play a huge role in the out-
come of the season, and hopes the line will dictate the play
on the feld during the course of the year.
Youve got to control the line of scrimmage, he said.
Chopticon lost a lot of players from last season, and
will likely require time for the younger players to adjust to
varsity games, Lisanti said.
The coach expects guys to learn the system over the
course of the season and continue past success hoping for
big plays during the year.
He is also anticipating his players to little-by-little gain
experience playing at the varsity level, and wants to see
improvement on a game-by-game basis.
Each Chopticon game will broadcast live this year
online, which Lisanti believes the players appreciate be-
cause family members unable to travel to the games es-
pecially older relatives can listen to the games in their
entirety as they happen.
It makes the Braves a bigger part of the community,
Lisanti said.
Leonardtown
Leonardtown Raiders head coach Mike Nines is hav-
ing his team become a bigger part of the community this
season by starting a new tradition of acknowledging and
thanking the crowd after each contest, showing everyone
they appreciate the support.
Also new to the Raiders program is a huge obstacle
course the team uses to train set up entirely by parent vol-
unteers at their practice feld in Mechanicsville.
Nines described the quarter-mile long obstacle course
as something you would see the marines run through.
The course is designed to train multiple muscle groups
at one time while also improving cardio endurance.
It especially hits a major area of focus for the Raiders
conditioning program this year core strength.
Although Nines is mixing up the conditioning regi-
men, he plans on sticking with a basic game plan this season.
He wants football to take precedent for the Raiders this
year, and his team to simply let loose and play.
Nines is looking to fnish the season above .500 by uti-
lizing their strengths running the ball well and playing as
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Quarterback Kevin McVerry
Braves Cheerleaders keep spectators motivated
Wing Back Brandon Dennee makes a move up the feld.
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Photo by Frank Marquart
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a collective unit using team chemistry.
A new grand entrance is also an exciting feature for the
team; the players now storm the feld with the band, similar
to team entrances in the colligate ranks. The kids had fun
playing in front of their home crowd, despite the 34-0 loss
to North Point. Nines said he thought the team was espe-
cially fred up for the opener.
Nines said the Raiders obviously had jitters but it
felt good to get back out on the feld.
Ryken
Jerry Franks said he had no jitters Friday, despite it be-
ing his frst offcial game as St. Marys Rykens head foot-
ball coach, because it was the 45th opening game he has
been involved in. Franks said it was more excitement and
enthusiasm that engulfed him.
Its a really unique feeling. If youve never played or
coached you cant imagine it, Franks said.
The Knights fy around on defense and do an excel-
lent job of gang tackling opponents, Franks claimed.
After losing to Bullis 40-0, Franks has hopes of turn-
ing the program around. He said he has been fortunate to
be involved with many programs during his career and help
transform them into winners, so he knows how it is done.
The Knights had a good offseason this year, Franks
added, with about 60 kids in the weight room three nights a
week during the summer; which has never been done before
at Ryken.
The excitement from his players was apparent to him
early on just from the response, attendance and participa-
tion to the conditioning workouts.
He thinks this is a very good sign as he looks forward
to getting the program headed in the right direction.
Furthermore, he has witnessed a tremendous amount
of confdence and self-esteem building in his players, all
coming in a short period of time.
Franks expects his players to work hard and give 100
percent, and must improve every day in order to rebound
from last weeks loss.
We want to get better every time we go out there,
he said.
Great Mills
Also looking to turn around a program in his frst year
on the job is Great Mills High School alumni head coach
Tyrone Bell.
The Hornets were defeated by Huntingtown 42-0 in
their season opener.
Its different for so many reasons, Bell said of coach-
ing in the community he grew up in at the high school he
played for and graduated from in 1997. Im not coaching
random kids. Im coaching kids Ive known since they were
young babies.
It was also different for Bell to be in charge of every as-
pect of the team. The former college defensive-backs coach
is now responsible for all three teams offense, defense and
special teams.
Getting out on the feld in a live game as the head foot-
ball coach last week prepared him in ways that you never
can get prepared for until you go out there for yourself.
Bell got off to a rushed start to the season with his
team due to his late hiring this summer he did not get
a chance to formally introduce himself to his players until
June 13 but plans on preparing his team by teaching them
the Great Mills way.
Bell will continue to work with his players each day in
practice on picking up good habits, such as linebackers be-
ing patient and using their hands, linemen staying low, and
safeties being aggressive an integral part of his defensive
system.
Long-term, Bell plans to make sure the foundation is
laid for the future of the program.
No matter the score, the Hornets are going to play
100 miles per hour the whole game, Bell said, adding how
Great Mills makes sure to play with heart each minute of
the contest.
Bell also plans on emphasizing the simple things,
with his team to keep fne tuning and developing good hab-
its to get where they want to be.
By the end of the season, were going to be the team
we hoped to be at the beginning, Bell said.
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Catherine Bowles, 72
C a t h -
erine Gen-
evieve Jenny
Bowles, 72 of
Clements, MD
died peaceful-
ly on Sunday,
September 2,
2012 at home
in the company
of her husband,
Clarence and
her daughters,
Linda and Sandy, after a long and cou-
rageous struggle with Multiple Sclerosis
(MS).
Jenny was born in Hollywood, MD
the youngest daughter of the late Francis
Oswald Bowles and Ann Noema Abell
Bowles.
Surviving Jenny, her husband of 23
years, Clarence, whom she married on
December 30, 1989 at St. John Francis
Regis Catholic Church, Hollywood; her
daughters, Linda Marie Norris (Alan),
Sandra Kay Currie (Kevin); her grand-
children, David J. Yost (Arlene), Wil-
liams Charles (Billy) Yost, Lisa Marie
Norris and April Danielle Guy; her
sister, Ann Theresa Jones (Hoover) of
Hollywood, her brother, Francis Rob-
ert (Bobby) Bowles (Carol) of Laurel,
Maryland; very special nephew, James
(Jimmy) Bowles (Debbie); many nieces
and nephews; and her mother-in-law,
Celeste L. Bowles.
Jenny was predeceased by her frst
husband, James O. Currie, May 26,
1985, and her sister-in-law, Peggy Ann
Bowles, April 24, 2011.
Following her graduation from
Leonardtown High School, June, 1958,
Jenny worked at the Ben Franklin Store
in Leonardtown for 15 years; then be-
came a bank teller at Mercantile Bank
(previously First National Bank of St.
Marys) Leonardtown, retiring in 2002
with 15 years service.
Jenny was very particular about
her appearance (always neat and acces-
sorized), her home and her family. As a
devoted grandmother, she was so proud
of her grandchildren.
Baking was her specialty espe-
cially cookies, fudge, and her famous,
delicious pound cakes! She loved Christ-
mas and had a devout and special love of
the Blessed Mother.
Though somewhat reserved, Jenny
is remembered for her kind, friendly,
caring, and patient manner.
Family will receive friends for
Jennys Life Celebration on Thursday,
September 6, 2012, from 5 p.m. until
8 p.m. at the Brinsfeld Funeral Home,
22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,
MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at
7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated by Reverend Keith Woods
on Friday, September 7, 2012 at 10 a.m.
at St. Josephs Catholic Church, 29119
Point Lookout Road, Morganza, MD.
Interment will follow at St. John Fran-
cis Regis Catholic Cemetery, 43927 St.
Johns Road, Hollywood, MD.
Memorial contributions may be
made to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box
625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and Sev-
enth District Volunteer Rescue Squad,
P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfeldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfeld Fu-
neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Rose Briscoe, 58
Rose Mary
Briscoe, 58,
Lexington Park,
MD, passed
away peacefully
at her home on
August 30, 2012
after a long and
hard fought bat-
tle with cancer.
A lifetime
resident of St.
Mary's County,
Rose was born November 5, 1953 in
Leonardtown, Maryland to George and
Martha Briscoe. She attended St. Pe-
ter Claver Catholic School, Park Hall
Elementary School, George Washing-
ton Carver School, and graduated from
Great Mills High School in 1972.
Rose worked for almost 40 years as
a Financial Management Analyst at the
Naval Air Warfare Center, Patuxent Riv-
er, Maryland. She also held an evening /
weekend part-time job with P&P Broth-
ers for many years. After many 5 a.m.
arrivals, Rose decided to retire from
the Federal Government on January 31,
2012. During her career, Rose received
numerous awards for her dedicated ser-
vice to the Department of Navy and
developed a work family that she loved
(and who loved her) immensely.
Rose is survived by the light of her
life, her loving son Eric Devon King
(Waldorf, MD) and her special "select-
ed" daughter and granddaughter, Bev-
erly Bolt and Marissa Maddox. Rose just
became a great-grandmother to baby
Chase McClure. Rose is also survived by
her siblings, Dorothy Wiggins, Greens-
boro, NC; Barbara Berry, Clinton, MD;
Lorraine Williams (Billy), Park Hall,
MD; Connie Baldwin, Jacksonville, NC;
Larry Briscoe (Ann), Jacksonville, NC;
Brenda Briscoe, Park Hall, MD; Ray-
mond Briscoe (Angie), Havelock, NC;
and a loving sister-in-law Helen Briscoe.
She leaves a host of nieces and nephews;
aunts, uncles and cousins; and friends
and colleagues. She is also survived by
her friend, Tony Evans. She was preced-
ed in death by her parents and her older
brother George Briscoe, Jr.
The family will receive family
and friends Friday, September 7 from
10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial
at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Claver Church,
16922 St. Peter Claver Road, St. Inigoes,
MD. Interment will take place at St. Pe-
ter Claver Church Cemetery. Reverend
Scott Woods will offciate.
Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Fu-
neral Home, Mechanicsville, MD
Frances Haines, 86
F r a n c e s
Loraine Haines,
86 of Lusby,
MD formerly of
Silver Spring,
MD passed
away peacefully
at her residence
on Aug. 28,
2012.
She was
born on June 8,
1926 in Hanni-
bal, MO to the
late Frank Dallas Klever and Martha
Loraine Klever. She was the loving wife
to Raymond Thomas Haines whom she
married on November 28, 1948 in Hanni-
bal, MO and he preceded her in death.
Frances was a Childcare Instruc-
tor for Viers Mill Baptist Church for 19
years. She moved to Calvert Co. from Sil-
ver Spring, MD in 2005 and resided with
her daughter Fay and family.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, husband, and son Raymond D.
Haines.
Frances is survived by her children,
Martha M. Haines of Knoxville, MD, Na-
dine F. Byars and husband Jim of Rock
Springs, WY, Dan Haines and wife Ma-
ria of Frederick, MD, and M. Fay Jackson
and husband Tim of Lusby, MD; sister,
Mary P. Jones of Annapolis, MD; and
grandchildren, Brian, Laura, Amy, Mat-
thew, Emily, Abby, and Justin Jackson,
Julie Stanbridge, Danielle Haines, Ca-
rissa and Aidan Byars.
The family received friends on Sept.
4, in Viers Mill Baptist Church, Silver
Spring, MD where a funeral service was
offered, with Rev. Robert Wilson offciat-
ing. Interment followed in Parklawn Me-
morial Park, Rockville, MD.
In lieu of fowers the family request
contributions to be made in Frances
memory to Viers Mill Baptist Church,
12221 Viers Mill Road, Silver Spring,
MD 20906 and / or Calvert Hospice,
www.calverthospice.org.
Arrangements provided by Rausch
Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, MD.
Kyle Hecker, 29
Kyle An-
drew Hecker,
29, of Coltons
Point, MD died
suddenly Au-
gust 31, 2012, at
his home.
Born Au-
gust 22, 1983,
in Clinton, MD,
he was the son
of Brenda L.
and Bruce E.
Hecker.
He is survived by his parents; his
wife, Tracy Lynn Hecker whom he mar-
ried May 8, 2010; his daughter, Kinsley
Lynn Hecker born Dec. 2, 2011; his sister
Lauren S. Hecker; his grandparents, Fred
and Cathi Goode and Claire Dillard; and
the brotherhood of the 7th District Vol-
unteer Fire Department (Company 5). He
was preceded in death by his grandfather,
Henry P. Moorehead.
Kyle was a member of the Jr. Civil
Air Patrol while in middle school. He
graduated from Leonardtown High
School in 2001 and earned his B.S. de-
gree from Colorado Technical Institute
in 2006. He traveled extensively while
employed with EDS before joining SAIC
in 2008.
Kyle joined the 7th District Fire De-
partment (Company 5) in 2007 and was
awarded Firefghter of the Year and pro-
moted to Sergeant in 2010. He was so
proud to be a member of the fre depart-
ment, not only for the contribution to his
community but for the close friendships
he developed there.
Kyle had a tremendously big heart
and always put others needs before his
own. His personality would fll a room
and he had a way of livening up any ac-
tivity. He would make the most mundane
event a special occasion with his sense of
humor.
He loved fying radio-control air-
planes and helicopters. He enjoyed being
on the water, either boating, fshing, or
kayaking. He was a great photographer
and loved to take pictures of his family
and friends. But his greatest pleasures
in life came from his beautiful wife and
daughter; the true loves of his life. He
was an amazing husband and father. He
will be dearly missed.
Family will receive friends for Kyles
Life Celebration on Friday, September 7,
2012 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Sev-
enth District Volunteer Fire Department,
21660 Colton Point Road, Avenue, MD
20609. Firemens prayers will be recited
at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated by Reverend Michael Ti-
etjen on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at
10 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church,
21340 Colton Point Road, Avenue, MD
20609. Interment will follow in Charles
Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Serving as pallbearers will be Wil-
liam Hopf, Billy Hopf, Richard Sandidge,
Jr., Steven Sandidge, Kurt Sebacher and
Bart Pulliam. Serving as honorary pall-
bearers will be the Seventh District Vol-
unteer Fire Department.
made to the Kinsley Hecker Trust Fund,
c/o Cedar Point Credit Union, 22745 Ma-
ple Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
George Johnson, 88
G e o r g e
Carroll John-
son, 88 of Lex-
ington Park,
passed away
on August 30,
2012, in Leonar-
dtown, MD. He
was born on Au-
gust 14, 1924 in
California, MD.
He was the son
23 The County Times
of the late John Allen Johnson and Mary
Ethel Johnson. George was a lifelong res-
ident of St. Marys County.
George enlisted in the United States
Army and served in World War II. After
serving in the Army, he returned to St.
Marys County and was employed with
the Federal Government for 34 years in
the Supply Department, Fuel Branch at
Patuxent Naval Air Station, Patuxent
River, MD.
He was an avid football fan and
enjoyed following the Washington Red-
skins and Baltimore Ravens football
teams. He loved working outdoors es-
pecially in his yard. George was a fam-
ily man, who loved spending time with
his friends, children, and especially his
grandchildren.
George was preceded in death by his
wife, Mary Barnes Johnson, whom he
married on January 9, 1955 at Immacu-
late Heart of Mary Church in Lexington
Park, MD. Mr. Johnson was preceded
in death by his brother; Morris Leonard
Johnson of Lexington Park, Md.
He is survived by his children, Keefe
Johnson, of Lexington Park, MD, Fran
Johnson (Richard) of Upper Marlboro,
MD and Alicia Crafton (Teddy) of Great
Mills, MD; his grandchildren, Teddy
William Crafton, III and Asia Crafton.
He is also survived by his sister Mary Es-
telle Carroll of St. Inigoes, Md sister-in-
law, Margaret Theresa Johnson, Lexing-
ton Park, MD., and a host of nieces and
nephews.
A Celebration of Life was held on
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at the Im-
maculate Heart of Mary Church, Lexing-
ton Park, MD. The viewing was held un-
til Mass of Christian Burial with Father
Scott Woods offciating. The interment
followed in the church cemetery.
neral Home, Mechanicsville, MD.
Marie Jones, 62
Marie Car-
ol Jones, 62, of
Suitland, Mary-
land (formerly
of Oakley,
MD., St. Marys
County) lost
her battle with
life on August
26, 2012 after
a short illness.
Carol was the
daughter of the
late Edgar and Marie Jones.
Carol, a twin, was born on Septem-
ber 3, 1949. She was baptized into the
Catholic faith and was educated through-
out the public schools of St. Marys
County. Upon graduating from Chop-
ticon High School, Carol worked for a
computer company. When she left the
Company she went to work for The Se-
lective Service System and worked there
for 44 years until her death.
Carol loved caring for people. When
you called on her, she was there, no mat-
ter what the circumstances were. Aside
from caring for everyone, she loved the
slots, playing cards (tonk), eating crabs,
dancing, especially hand dancing, and
was an avid tennis player for many years.
She also spent hours browsing the thrift
stores.
Carol is preceded in death by par-
ents, Edgar and Marie Jones, oldest
brother, James, nephew Eric Jones and
oldest half-sister Liza.
Carol leaves to cherish her memories
her loving daughter, Enjolai (Carlos), her
twin, Carolyn Dade (Robert), four broth-
ers: Aloysius (Moe), Richard (Theresa),
Benjamin (Linda) and Francis Jones;
three sisters: Marian Theresa Edwards
(Lincoln), Joan Frazier (Ambrose), and
Vivian Lassiter (Rufus), two half sisters,
Rose Maddox (James) and Rebecca Arm-
strong, two half-brothers, John Francis
and Paul Armstrong, two Aunts, Grace
Bostic and Mildred Mason, and a host of
special nieces and nephews.
Family and friends united on Friday,
August 31, 2012 until Mass of Christian
Burial Celebration at St. Bernadine of
Siena Church, 2400 Brooks Drive, Suit-
land, Maryland. Interment followed at
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
neral Home, Waldorf, MD
Joseph Meeks, 86
Lt. Joseph
(Joe) R. Meeks,
86, of Leon-
ardtown MD,
died August
30, 2012 at St.
Marys Nursing
Center after a
long battle with
Alzheimers.
Born March
11, 1926, in Ja-
maica, New
York, he was the
son of the late Robert E. Meeks and Caro-
line Kohr and was the elder brother to the
late Alice Schmidt.
Joe is survived by his wife Dorothy
(Dot) A. Meeks of Leonardtown, MD
whom he married on August 28, 1948 in
Atlantic City, NJ. and by his two chil-
dren and son-in-law: Eileen T. Meeks of
Falls Church, VA, Shirley A. Poehnelt of
Reston, VA and Dean Poehnelt of Reston,
VA.
Joe joined the Navy in July of 1943
during World War II, served in Vietnam,
and retired in 1971. He loved weather
forecasting and worked in a number
of positions in the meteorological and
oceanographic offces including weather
forecaster and electronic technician. He
was commissioned as an offcer in 1960
and retired as a Lieutenant. While in the
Navy he served at a number of duty sta-
tions spanning from Yokosuka Japan to
Port Lyautey, Kenitra, Morocco and in
the states from San Diego, CA to Quonset
Point, RI. After he retired from the Navy,
Joe worked at Oceanographic Offce at
Patuxent Naval Air Station until 1993.
The family will receive friends on
Friday, September 7, 2012 from 9:30
a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Holy Face Catho-
lic Church, Great Mills, MD A Mass
of Christian burial will be celebrated at
10:30 a.m. with Father Joseph Calis of-
fciating. Interment will follow in the
church cemetery. In Lieu of fowers USO,
St Marys Nursing Center 21585 Pea-
body Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650,
Alzheimers Foundation of America 513
E. Charles Street P.O. Box 1889 La Plata,
MD 20646.
Arrangements provided by Matting-
ley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonard-
town, MD.
Donna Mercilliott, 49
Donna Ly-
nette Mercilliott,
49, departed this
life on Thursday,
Aug. 23, 2012.
She was born
Oct. 2, 1962 to
Jacklyn Lackey
and Robert Mer-
cilliott. Donna
grew up in Lau-
rel, Maryland
and graduated
from Laurel High School. She completed
her undergraduate studies at Univer-
sity of Maryland, College Park, and her
Masters of Social Work at University of
Maryland at Baltimore.
Donna subsequently married Rich-
ard Poole, moved to Calvert County, and
had three daughters Amanda Margery
Mercilliott Poole (adopted), Rachel Erin
Mercilliott Poole, and Patricia Danielle
Mercilliott Poole. She had one grand-
child Elise Susan Poole.
Donna was a Licensed Certifed
Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) em-
ployed with Prince Georges County De-
partment of Social Services (PGCDSS)
where she worked tirelessly as an absent
parent locator. She was a member of First
Lutheran Church in Huntingtown since
1997. Donna valued being a mother most
of all; nothing speaks more to her love
and commitment to her children than her
relentless battle with cancer, kidney fail-
ure, and other related ailments.
Donna is survived by her three
daughters and granddaughter; mother
Jackie Mattison of Laurel, MD; father
Robert Mercilliott of Bowie, MD; two
brothers Donald Mercilliott of Fulton,
MD and Marc Mercilliott of Columbia,
MD; step-daughter Kristie Anne Poole
of Prince Frederick, MD; cousin Erin
Sister Lackey of Laurel, MD; and nu-
merous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts,
uncles and other relatives.
A memorial service and celebra-
tion of Donnas life was held Sunday,
Aug. 26, 2012 at First Lutheran Church,
Huntingtown with Rev. Paul Liersemann
offciating.
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Timothy Moore, 48
T i mo t h y
Lee Timmy
Moore 48, of
Mechanicsville,
MD died Au-
gust 26, 2012 at
his residence.
Born April
8, 1964, he
was the son
of William G.
Moore and Cleo
J. (Murphy)
Moore of Ft.
Washington, MD.
Timmy was a loving father, son,
brother, grandson, uncle and most re-
cently, grandfather. He was a loyal friend.
His passing was much too soon. He loved
to go fshing and four wheeling with his
family. His greatest passion was anything
to do with cars. He worked at his familys
automotive business for 34 years. He was
a manager, a mechanic, a salesman, a
buyer, and often times, the complaint de-
partment. He could do it all. It drove him
crazy but he loved it and never wanted to
do anything else anywhere else. His most
prized possession was a 1966 black Chev-
elle. He loved his Harley Davidson with
its rough ride and loud, rumbling motor.
Timmy died having known the joy of
holding his grandsons, Hunter Gage who
is almost one, and Bradley Austin, who
is three months old. A people person, he
could talk to anyone but he could also set
you straight. Timmy was loved much and
will be missed by many. He was one of
a kind.
Timmy is survived by his parents,
William and Cleo Moore of Ft. Washing-
ton, MD; his children, Kenneth Moore
and Kristen Moore of Mechanicsville,
MD; grandchildren, Hunter Gage Wal-
lace and Bradley Austin Moore; his
former wife Nancy Cook Moore of Me-
chanicsville, MD; siblings, Robert Jen-
kins of Annapolis, MD, Roger Moore of
Mechanicsville, MD and Anita M. Farrell
of Terra Haute, IN; and his grandmother,
Elizabeth Farris of Texas.
Family received friends for Timmys
Life Celebration on Friday, August 31,
2012 in the Brinsfeld Funeral Home,
22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,
MD 20650. Prayers were recited. A
graveside service was held on Saturday,
September 1, 2012 in Trinity Memorial
Gardens, Waldorf, MD.
Megan Morris, 29
M e g a n
Christine Mor-
ris, age 29, of
Mechanicsville,
MD died Au-
gust 30, 2012
at St. Marys
Hospital in
Leonardtown,
Maryland.
Megan was
born January 7,
1983 in Patux-
ent River, MD
to Philip Walker Carroll of St. Inigoes, MD
and Kathleen Stone of Lexington Park,
MD.
In addition to her parents, she is also
survived by her husband, James Philip
Morris; a daughter Tiana Marie Car-
roll of St. Inigoes, MD; her sister, Ra-
chel Nicole Norman of Mechanicsville,
MD; her brother-in-law, Joe Norman of
Mechanicsville, MD; her brother, Philip
Brandon Carroll of St. Inigoes, MD; her
grandparents, Philip Bernard Carroll and
Libby Gay Carroll of St. Inigoes, MD;
her nephew, Alexander Norman of St.
Inigoes, MD; her step-son, Philip Morris;
and her step-father, Jimmy Stone of Lex-
ington Park.
The family received friends for Me-
gans Life Celebration on Wednesday,
September 5, 2012, with prayers cel-
ebrated by Reverend Scott Woods at St.
Cecilias Catholic Church, 47950 Matta-
pony Road, St. Marys City, MD 20686.
A Christian Mass will be celebrated at 10
a.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at St.
Cecilias Catholic Church. Interment will
be private.
A Memorial fund for Megan C. Mor-
ris has been created at the BB&T Bank,
attention: Maxine Fischer, 23415 Three
Notch Road # 2060, California, MD
20619.
Robin Murphy, 53
Robin Ma-
rie Murphy 53,
of Hollywood,
MD, died on Au-
gust 30, 2012, at
her home sur-
rounded by her
loving family.
Robin was
born April 21,
1959 in Leonard-
town, MD to John
Jack Murphy
and Catherine
Judy Lawrence of Mechanicsville, MD.
Robin worked for the Department
of Education as a budget analyst for 36
years. She was a beautiful vibrant woman
with many fne attributes, including her
devotion to her family and friends. Robin
loved her animals, especially her horses,
Rusty, Shalako, Josie and Rosie, her dogs,
Lakota Crow and Cheyanne Sioux, her
cats, Big Head and Trouble and her rab-
bit, Geronimo. She had many hobbies
which included riding her horses, teach-
ing her niece and grandchildren how to
horseback ride, painting ceramics, work-
ing in her fower garden, playing softball,
basketball and volleyball, taking walks
in the woods, walking through streams,
searching for fossils, and learning all
about the Native American Indian cul-
ture. She also enjoyed vacationing in the
mountains. The mountains of Colorado
were her heaven.
In addition to her parents, she is also
survived by her children, Erica Faith
Buckler Wood (David) of Mechanicsville,
MD and Robert Michael Robo Buckler
Jr. of Mechanicsville, MD; her fve beau-
tiful grandchildren, Logan Erb, Alyssa
and Payton Buckler, an Alanna and Jacob
Wood; her brothers Cordy Murphy (Tina)
of Mechanicsville, MD, and Pete Murphy
of Mechanicsville, MD; her sisters, Judy
Gatton (Bobby) of Mechanicsville, MD
and Donna Marks (Bob) of NC; and her
fanc and soul mate, Page H. Leake.
Family received friends for Robins
Life Celebration on Wednesday, Sep-
tember 5, 2012 at the Brinsfeld Funeral
Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonard-
town, MD 20650 with prayers celebrated
by Reverend Keith Woods. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be held on Septem-
ber 6, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Josephs Cath-
olic Church. Interment will immediately
follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery.
made to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box
625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and St.
Judes Childrens Research Hospital,
P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN
38148.
Earl Tiderman, 53
Earl Doug-
las Tiderman, 53
of Piney Point
MD died Aug.
30 2012 in Au-
gusta West Vir-
ginia on the way
to a motorcycle
rally in Ohio.
Born Au-
gust 19, 1959
in Baltimore
MD, he was the
son of Jeanette Tiderman and Sanford
Tiderman.
He was a retired Petty Offce First
Class for the United States Navy where
he worked as a Parachute Rigger for 20
years. During his military career he was
stationed at bases throughout the United
States including Jacksonville, Norfolk,
Patuxent River and Alameda where he
served on the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70).
In addition to his parents he is sur-
vived by his twin brother Paul Tider-
man, younger brother Phil Tiderman, his
daughter Kelsey Shoul, his sons Lucas
Tiderman and Noel Richardt, his grand-
son James Shoul and many loved family
members.
He was preceded in death by his
youngest brother Eugene Ravenhurst
Tiderman and his nephew Joey Tiderman.
He was a loving father, son, brother,
and most recently a grandfather. In addi-
tion to his passion for riding on the open
road, he loved photography, playing pool,
music and sports.
The family will receive friends Sat-
urday September 8, 2012 from 10 a.m. to
12 p.m. followed by a memorial service
at Lemmon Funeral Home in Timonium
MD Pastor Bill Jones will offciate. Inter-
ment will take place at Maryland Veter-
ans Cemetery in Cheltenham.
To Place A Memorial,
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or send an email to
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F-35B Passes Milestone Test
The F-35 integrated test force announced the comple-
tion of a major prerequisite test for in-fight performance on
the short take-off and vertical landing variant of the F-35
Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.
BF-2 completed the frst air starts, which test the abil-
ity of the F-35s propulsion system to restart during fight.
Verifying the restart capability of the propulsion system is
part of the initial fight test program for the F-35 and a pre-
requisite for high angle-of-attack testing, scheduled to start
next year.
High alpha, or angle-of-attack tests, are important for
us to fully evaluate the aircrafts handling characteristics
and warfghting capability, Marine Corps test pilot Lt. Col.
Matthew Kelly, said in a press release. Maximizing the
performance of the airplane around the very slow edges of
the fight envelope is probably some of the most challenging
testing we will conduct. After we get through it, we'll know
a lot more about how this aircraft will perform during com-
bat within visual range.
Using multiple restart methods during the tests, BF-2
successfully completed a series of 27 air starts at various
altitudes.
To execute air start testing, the F-35 Integrated Test
Force (ITF) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River ferried
BF-2 and an F/A-18 chase aircraft from Air Test and Evalu-
ation Squadron (VX) 23 to the F-35A testing facility at Ed-
wards AFB.
At Edwards, we have a unique testing range, which
provides ideal and controlled conditions for completing air
start testing. The Edwards range is comprised of 20,000
square miles of airspace, and has 65 linear miles of use-
able landing area on Rogers and Rosamond Dry Lakes, if
required during engine out testing, said Lt. Col. George N.
Schwartz, Commander of the 461st Flight Test Squadron
and Government Site Director. In addition, weve recently
completed air start testing on the F-35A, so were able to
share some of our expertise with the Pax team as well.
The detachment to Edwards from NAS Patuxent River
overlapped with a busy summer fight testing schedule.
In the past two months, weve sent detachments to
Edwards and Lakehurst [N.J.], and maintained a full-tempo
test schedule here, Navy Capt. Erik Etz, director of test for
F-35 naval variants at NAS Patuxent River, said in a press
release. The team of military, government and industry
personnel rallied to make all the events happen, and they
can be proud of their accomplishments.
Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin test pilot Dan Canin fies BF-2 during air start testing. Air starts test the ability of the F-35s propulsion system to restart during
fight. The F-35B is the variant of the Joint Strike Fighter designed for use by U.S. Marine Corps. The F-35B is capable of short take-offs and
vertical landings. It is undergoing test and evaluation at NAS Patuxent River prior to delivery to the feet.
26 The County Times
A new slate of Maryland State Art Coun-
cil (MSAC) offcers elected at the coun-
cil's annual June meeting and three newly
appointed council members have assumed
leadership.
The newly appointed councilors rep-
resent broad arts expertise across a diversity
of Maryland communities and professional
backgrounds, Theresa Colvin, executive di-
rector of the MSAC said in a press release.
Under the leadership of our new chair, Bar-
bara Bershon, they will be a great asset to the
arts in Maryland.
Three new offcers were elected by the
council in July:
Barbara Bershon, a Council member
since 2008, is now chair of the Arts Council.
Bershon is executive director of the Chesa-
peake Orchestra and has served as Arts Out-
reach Coordinator for the River Concert Series at St. Marys College.
Carol Trawick, who joined the Council in July 2011, was named vice chair. Trawick co-founded the Jim and
Carol Trawick Foundation, based in Bethesda.
Lora Bottinelli, a Council member since July 2011, is now secretary/treasurer. Bottinelli is executive director
of Salisbury University's Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art.
Three new councilors were appointed to the council in July:
Kathy ODell, Ph.D. is Associate Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at University of Maryland
Baltimore County (UMBC).
Carla Du Pree has published several novel excerpts and short stories and received a Maryland State Arts Coun-
cil Individual Artist Award for Fiction in 2008. She is the founder of Kitchen Table Workshops and has served as
adjunct professor at The Johns Hopkins University graduate writing seminars.
Sandy Oxx is executive director of the Carroll County Arts Council and serves as treasurer for the Community
Arts Alliance of Maryland. She is also an advisory board member of Maryland Life Magazine.
The arts council is an appointed body of 17 citizens. Thirteen are named by the Governor to three-year terms,
which are renewable once. Two private citizens and two legislators are appointed by the President of the Senate and
Speaker of the House.
Community
Storytimes are offered at libraries
Daytime fall storytimes will begin the week of Sept. 10
at all three branches. Days and times are posted on the li-
brarys website. St. Marys College students will be conduct-
ing drop-in storytimes on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. at Lexington Park library starting this Friday.
Adults can learn research paper basics and Word
Lexington Park library is offering Research Papers 101
which covers the basics of writing a college-level term paper
on Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m. This adult class will cover online re-
search, print sources, library catalog, plagiarism/paraphras-
ing, citing sources, and formatting in Word. Registration is
required.
Introduction to Word 2010 will be offered at the Leon-
ardtown branch on Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. and at Charlotte Hall
branch on Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required for
both classes.

Back-to-school nights planned
Students and parents can learn about the resources and
services the library provides to help with school work and
projects at the back-to- school night at Lexington Park branch
on Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. and at Charlotte Hall branch on Sept. 20
at 6 p.m.

Coupon basics to be presented
Kimberly Pepper-Hoctor, a 30-year coupon veteran, will
present Saving with Coupons at Lexington Park library on
Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. She will provide the basics of using cou-
pons plus strategies to save even more by using them. Regis-
tration is required.
Mobile Career Center visits set
The Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Cen-
ter will be at Lexington Park library on Sept.19, at Charlotte
Hall on Sept. 20 and at Leonardtown on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. to assist job seekers. No appointment is necessary.

Statewide community read underway
The entire state of Maryland is reading The Cellist of
Sarajevo by Steven Galloway for the One Maryland One
Book statewide community read. Copies of the book are
available at the branches and book discussions will be
held at Leonardtown branch on Sept. 20 at 7 p.m., at
Lexington Park branch on Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. and at
Charlotte Hall branch on Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.
Library items Bershon Appointed Chair
of MD Arts Council
Lions Mark Achievements
I HAVE EXTRA TOES!
I AM A HEMINGWAY BABY!
My name is Leah
I am very unique. I not only have extra
toes on my front feet but on my back feet as
well. I was rescued from a feral colony when
I was very young and I am very friendly. I just
love to be petted and petted. My siblings were rescued on the
same night as I was. Our names are Cordelia, Addison, Ernie
and of course me, Leah. Ernie doesnt have our toes. He is the
one with the Hemmingway name and we are the ones with the
toes. If you would like to adopt me, please send an application
to moonandhunt@hotmail.com You will fnd the application on
www.feralcatrescuemd.org We will be fully vetted and Feral Cat
Rescue will even make sure we get all 3 distemper vaccines to give us a great start in life. We
cost $125 each or only 2 kitties for $200. Waiting for you, Leah
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Lexington Park Lions recognized Mon-
arch members with the presentation of longev-
ity chevrons at the meeting on Aug. 13. Mem-
bers recognized were Lions Ed Russell, 65
years; Frank Kuhn, 40 years; Chester Lynch, 35
years; Bob Hayward, Johnny Alvey, and Stan
Wainwright, and Jess Davis, 15 years; and Jim
Dodson and Doug Eddy, 10 years.
In a separate ceremony, Lexington
Park Lions welcomed Lion Amanda
Fast, as a Melvin Jones Fellow. The
Melvin Jones Fellowship Award is the
highest form of
recognition Lions
Clubs can bestow
on a member who
demonstrates true
commitment to
the principles of
Lionism and ex-
emplary service to
the Club and the
community.
Fast, newest
and youngest Mel-
vin Jones Fellow,
shares her award
with Lion Ed Rus-
sell, oldest and
most elder Melvin
Jones Fellow.
Lexington Park Lions Club elder statesmen Chester Lynch and Ed Russell,
each 95 years young, celebrated 35 and 65 years, respectively, of active
Lion service.
Lexington Park Lions Club President and King Lion Bob Hayward, left, and
Melvin Jones Committee Chair Lion Elliott Weisman, right, welcome Lion
Amanda Fast as a Melvin Jones Fellow.
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Community
Class of 72 Reunites
Bob Hope in Calvert County?
Vote with
Faith, Vote with
Knowledge
Our Ladys Apple
Festival Set
Lott Enterprises Awards
Foundation Scholarship
The St. Marys County Justice and Advo-
cacy Council will host an issues forum featuring
experts who will address key issues Maryland
voters will face in November: the Maryland ref-
erendums on education for immigrants and de-
fense of marriage.
Mary Ellen Russell, Executive Director of
the Maryland Catholic Conference (MCC), will
present the unique and vital importance of mar-
riage in society.
Chris Ross, an Associate Director of the
MCC, will provide information and explain the
provisions of the Maryland DREAM Act.
Jane Belford, Chancellor of the Archdio-
cese of Washington will clarify threats to reli-
gious liberty.
The forum will be held on Sept. 19, from 7
to 8:30 p.m. at St. Marys Ryken Romuald Au-
ditorium, 22600 Camp Calvert RD, Leonard-
town. The forum is free and all are encouraged
to attend.
Please contact Barbara Thompson for more
information (301-373-8545).
LOTT Enterprises of Maryland, Inc. awarded
scholarships to three very deserving St. Marys Coun-
ty students in July during the Scholarship Awards
Dinner Meeting held at the Hampton Inn, Lexington
Park.
The 2012 recipients are: Kevin Graham, a grad-
uate of The Kings Christian Academy, attending
Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.;
Sangeeta Sarkar, a graduate of Leonardtown High,
attending the University of Pennsylvania, Philadel-
phia; and Shaquann Johnson, a graduate of Great
Mills High, attending Stevenson University in Ow-
ings Mills, Maryland.
The scholarship board members are: Sylvia
Brown, President/Committee Chairperson; John
Jones, Secretary; and Dorothy Waters, Treasurer.
Scholarship Committee Members are: Nichelle
Brown, Sharon Briscoe, Imelda Hardy, Alma Jordon,
and Dorothy Waters.
Pictured is Kevin Graham, left, Sangeeta Sarkar, Sylvia Brown, Chairperson, and
Shaquann Johnson.
The St. Mary's Academy and St. Mary's Ryken Class of 1972 held their 40th class reunion on Saturday Aug. 11 at Lenny's Restaurant.
Classmates in attendance were: Frank Aud, Eleanor (Pilkerton) Bailey, Marian (Longmore) Bowser, Steve Bradley, Ellen (Albaugh) Branoff, Pat Breslin, Cathy (Wible) Brown,
Edith (Sides) Burbage, John Colleary, Doris Conlyn, Carolyn Curtis, Ann Marie (Lowe) Doory, Pam Echeverio, Pam (Lacey) Ellis, Donna (Weiland) Ives, Beverly (Johnson) Jackson,
Valerie (Drury) Jenkins, Paula (Keatley) Keeton, Susan (Hassinger) Kirtadze, Debbie (Estep) Knott, Leon (Dana) Langley, Scott Neidhold, Karen O'Connor, Dan O'Shea, William
Owens, Andy Pennisi, Grace Quade, John Raley, Mary Pat (Mattingly) Reckner, Mary (Choporis) Russell, Bob and Wendy Schaller, Kenny Scully, Christine (Sterling) Senesse, Kathy
Speith, Lois (Russell) Springer, Dale Springer, Mary Donna (Hammett) St. Pierre, Tricia (Mattingly) Strittmatter, Donna (Ridgell) Taylor, Lenny Thompson, Frances (Bean) Titus, Rose-
mary (Barolet) Watson, James Wood, Joanne (Arnold) Woodburn, Willy Yowaiski, and Cathy (Cullins) Zuza.
The Circle of Angels Initiative, Inc. is hosting: The
Salute Fair at the Cradle of Invasion: Passing the Torch
to the Next Generation: WWII Remembered. The event
is set for Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Calvert
Fairgrounds, Prince Frederick, MD.
The Bob Hope Road Show features not only Bob
Hope but also Jimmy Durante, Jack Benny, and Red
Skeleton, beloved performers from the WWII era at the
Salute Fair.
The skits by the Bob Hope Road Show will be
throughout the day for half hour short periods of time.
The Salute Fair is held to honor those who serve in uni-
form, particularly in the WWII era. We believe that era
is important to tell our youth about because the folks
who lived through that time are living examples of resil-
iency, a press release states.
If you want (not a requirement of course), maybe
you could dress like they did in the WWII era to walk
around, and just generally support The Salute Fair which
is meant to honor and remember those who serve in uni-
form and home front heroes and heroines.
Memorabilia from the WWII era will be displayed.
Your memorabilia is wanted. Feel free to bring a display.
If you prefer that we display your item, we will accept
the loan of an item in advance at Educate and Celebrate,
122 West Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD
20678. The item will be returned.
WWII Remembered events are hosted and sup-
ported by the Circle of Angels Initiative, Inc. They are
part of our mentoring initiatives and they are communi-
ty-building projects.
Our Lady of the Wayside will hold its annual Apple Festival on
Sunday, Oct. 14, from 12 to 5 p.m.
There will be crafters, food, apple desserts, and apple and fall
products for sale, face painting, pumpkin painting, scarecrow mak-
ing, childrens games, bingo and live music. There will be a cash
money raffe-$500 for frst prize and $250 for second prize.
Tickets are $5 apiece and will be sold after all masses at Our
Lady.
Only 400 tickets will be sold. There will also be a silent auction.
In lieu of an admittance fee, the Our Lady Works of Mercy
will accept monetary donations and nonperishable food items for
the Mary Lou Gough Food Pantry.
For additional information, please contact Brenda Russell at
301-247-1871 or rsbrssll@aol.com
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Friday, Sept. 7
New Artist, Cheese Tasting & Music!
Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190 New-
towne Neck Road, Leonardtown) 5:30-
8:30 p.m.
Welcome a new artist in residence
with Wine, Cheese & Music. Artist Dean
Souleles work spans from nature to por-
traiture and landscape to urban views.
Dean will be with us to answer questions
about his painting with light. While meet-
ing Dean, enjoy guitar and vocals by Rich-
ard Wagner. PA Bowen Farmstead will
also be in the tasting room sampling and
selling their local raw milk cheeses. On
First Fridays Port of Leonardtown Win-
ery is open from Noon-9PM with wine
tastings, wine by the glass or bottle and
we have cheeses, crackers & meats avail-
able. Visitors may also bring their own
picnic. For more information please call
301-690-2192.
First Friday in Leonardtown
Historic Leonardtown and The Square in
Downtown - 5-8 p.m.
The quaintest town in Southern
Maryland is serving up good family enter-
tainment again with an acoustic main dish
consisting of The Folk Salad Trio during
its monthly First Friday.
Join the many Leonardtown Business
Association merchants for a night of spe-
cials and music on the square. The Folk
Salad Trio: Bob Augustine, Greg Penk
and Deb Szymkowiak, has been serving
up a variety of acoustic music, including
folk, light rock, oldies, original and more
since January 2009. Often compared to
Peter, Paul and Mary, their vocal harmo-
nies and upbeat stage presence have made
them popular at many events and festivals
in Southern Maryland.
Other First Friday attractions include:
The North End Gallery hosts a recep-
tion and features their new Exhibit Lay-
ers. The world around us is not one di-
mension but consists of many layers. We
look about us through layers of light or
layers of emotions, to name a few. There
is texture to all we see.
The Port of Leonardtown Winery
welcomes artist Dean Souleles work
which spans from nature or portraiture,
landscape or urban views. Dean will be
at the Winery during their First Friday
Wine, Cheese and Music reception. Live
music with guitarist Richard Wagner @
5:30PM. Raw milk cheese samples from
PA Bowen Farmstead.
The Olde Towne Stitchery offers light
refreshments and quilt binding and miter-
ing demos.
Good Earth Natural Foods hosts a
meet and greet with the owner of Forever
Eden, Wynne Briscoe . Wynne is a suc-
cessful, local business owner committed
to using 100% organic ingredients in her
skin care and specialty products.
First Friday entertainment on the
Square is free; food, beverage, and mer-
chandise for purchase. To learn more about
First Fridays in Leonardtown, visit www.
leonardtownfrstfridays.com.
Auditions for A Christmas Story
Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral
Drive, Lexington Park) 6 p.m.
The Newtowne Players announce
open auditions for the upcoming produc-
tion of A Christmas Story by Philip
Grecian. There are 11 parts, including
children. People interested in helping with
the technical and support crew are also
welcome. The show runs Nov. 29 to Dec.
16, with two performances every Saturday
(matinee and evening). Auditions will be
held Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. and Sept. 8 at 10 a.m.
at Three Notch Theatre. Callbacks will be
held Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. Auditions will con-
sist of cold readings from the script; how-
ever, young actors auditioning for the role
of Randy may bring a prepared reading.
Rehearsals will begin the week of Sept.
24. For more information, visit www.new-
towneplayers.org or call 301-737-5447.
New Show at Creek Side Gallery
Creek Side Gallery (26005 Point Lookout
Road, Leonardtown) 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Creek Side Gallery in the Maryland
Antiques Center has a new look and will
feature photography by Dave Kelsey and
John Thomas during the month of Septem-
ber. The Antique Center will be open First
Friday until 8 p.m. For more information,
call 301-475-1960.
Saturday, Sept. 8
Contra Dance
Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall
(37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico) 7
p.m.
A Contra Dance sponsored by South-
ern Maryland Traditional Music and
Dance, featuring caller Sargon Dejesus
will be held. Contra is a traditional Ameri-
can style of social dance and is a huge
amount of fun and exercise! If youve ever
danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square
Dance, you have a good idea how much
fun it can be. If you havent, its about time
you tried it! Beginners are encouraged to
arrive at 7:00 to get some instruction in the
various dances. Admission is $8 for non
SMTMD members, $6 for members. Band
members are free. No Fancy Or Outland-
ish Clothing is Required! You need to be
comfortable, to move freely. There will be
an ice cream social following the dance.
For more information and directions go to
www.smtmd.org.
Schwans Truckload Fundraiser
Ridge Volunteer Fire Department (13820
Point Lookout Road, Ridge) 10 a.m.-2
p.m.
The Ridge Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment Auxiliary will be holding a Schwans
Truckload Fundraiser on the second Sat-
urday of each month at the fre house. To
guarantee the availability of the items,
pre-orders may be made on their website
at http://www.schwansfundraising.com/
orderForm.aspx using Event ID 39903,
Ridge VFD Auxiliary, Ridge, MD 20680.
Catalogs may also be requested via their
website. For more information, call
301-872-5671.
Career Builder Boot Camp
Lexington Park Library (21677 F.D.R.
Boulevard, Lexington Park) 9-10 a.m.
Session One: Researching Career Op-
tions and Job Searching Strategies Sept.
8, 9-10 a.m.
Session Two: Cover Letter and Re-
sume Building Oct. 13, 9-10 a.m.
Session Three: Interview Prep Nov.
10, 9-10 a.m.
Session Four: Career Mixer Dec 8, 9
a.m. -12 p.m.
This program is free and open to any
residents throughout Maryland. However
space is limited, so sign up today. Email
newyearnewcareers@gmail.com to re-
serve a space.
Quilting Workshop
Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy
(41740 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown)
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Pax River Quilters Guild will be
hosting a quilting workshop by Linda J.
Hahn of Frog Hollow Designs on Ameri-
can Beauty Simplifed. Cost is $50. To
view the design, visit Lindas website at
www.froghollowdesigns.com. Bring your
lunch. For more info or to register, contact
Kara Davis, PRQG VP at davis.kara.r@
gmail.com. Supply list will be sent after
registration.
Woodland Indian Discovery Day
Historic St. Marys City 11 a.m. 4 p.m.
Long before the English settled these
shores, American Indians had mastered
living off the land and enjoyed rich cultural
lives. At Woodland Indian Discovery Day
on Sept. 8 at Historic St. Marys City, you
will discover how the Yaocomaco people
found or made everything they needed to
live comfortably in this environment.
At Woodland Indian Discovery Day,
you can learn to shoot a bow and arrow,
throw an atlatl, step a traditional dance,
and make a rattle to keep the beat. Experi-
ment with making tools from rocks and
learn which familiar plants were used for
food, tools, and building material. Shape
a bowl from clay and help tan animal hides.
Children of all ages will enjoy trying crafts
and skills throughout the day, from 11 a.m.
until 4 p.m.
Special activities are included in gen-
eral admission to the museum: $10 adult,
$6.00 for children ages 6-18, and free for
Friends and those under 5 years. For more
information, call the museum at 1-800-
762-1634, 240-895-4990, info@stmarysc-
ity.org, or visit the museums web site,
www.stmaryscity.org.
Fall Follies Craft Show
Leonardtown Square (Washington Street)
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Craft Guild Shop will host the
annual arts and crafts festival featuring
unique handcrafted items of all kinds -
jewelry, woodworking, hand sewn items,
needle work, baskets, and hand painted
pieces, just to name a few. Also, tempo-
rary glitter body art will be available in
the afternoon. This year we will have the
classic Rock & Roll Band GeeZer play-
ing on the Square from 1-3 p.m. Mark
your calendars and plan to come out and
join us for a fun time. For more informa-
tion, visit www.craftguildshop.com, e-
mail craftguildshop@verizon.net or call
301-997-1644.
Sunday, Sept. 9
Forget-Me-Not Brunch and Silent
Auction
Olde Breton Inn (21890 Society Hill Road,
Leonardtown) 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
The brunch will be held by the Care
Blairs team for the Southern Maryland
Walk to End Alzheimers. The brunch will
also feature a silent auction and a 50-50
raffe. Ticket price is $20 in advance or $25
at the door. For tickets call Susan Dudley
at 240-298-3122 or Lynne Howard at 240-
298-2391 or e-mail alzbrunch@gmail.com
Some auction items will include a Mary
Lou Troutman framed print, Coach purse,
A week at an Arizona timeshare, a Longa-
berger basket, a DeWalt Compact 18V
Drill/Driver, a Rolling Toolbox on wheels
and more.
Quilting Workshop
Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy
(41740 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown)
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Pax River Quilters Guild will be host-
ing a quilting workshop, Junk to Gems,
with quilting instructor Linda J. Hahn of
Frog Hollow Designs. Cost is $50.00. Visit
Lindas website to see the designs at www.
froghollowdesigns.com. Supply list will be
sent after registration. Bring your lunch.
For more information, contact Kara Davis,
PRQG VP at davis.kara.r@gmail.com
Drive- Thru Chicken Dinner PSA
Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment (28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanics-
ville) 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Join the Mechanicsville Vol. Fire De-
partment Ladies Auxiliary as they sponsor
their annual Drive Thru Chicken Dinner.
Dinners are $14 which includes, half of a
chicken, green beans, red potatoes, cole-
slaw, applesauce, buttered roll and brown-
ie. All proceeds to beneft Mechanicsville
Vol. Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
Monday, Sept. 10
Health & Fitness for Seniors
College of Southern Maryland, Leonar-
dtown Campus, Wellness, Fitness and
Aquatics Center (22950 Hollywood Road,
Leonardtown) 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Mondays, Sept. 10 through Dec. 17
Tuition and Fees, $68 (Age 60 and
over receive a $10 discount)
Youre never too old to practice yoga.
Yoga is benefcial in the prevention and
control of common health and emotional
problems linked with aging. Create a posi-
tive approach in life by becoming more in
touch with yourself and your body. Regis-
ter online at www.csmd.edu by Sept. 10.
For more information, call 240-725-5370.
Dog Obedience Classes
(42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown)
St. Marys County Department of
recreation and Parks is sponsoring fall dog
obedience classes to start the week of Sep-
tember 10. Puppy Kindergarten 6 weeks
for $45, Basic for 7 weeks $50, Advanced
classes for 7 weeks $50 and tracking for
4 weeks $70. Pre-registration is required
FMI 301-475-4200 ext 1801 or on line
www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/
Tuesday, Sept. 11
Poi for Beginners
Town Creek Elementary School Play-
ground (45805 Dent Drive, Lexington
Park) 7 p.m.
Poi is great fun, great exercise, totally
zen. We will be learning poi with various
items, starting with sock poi. We also do
streamers, fags, glowers and there are
advanced classes with fre. Your frst poi
class I will supply a free pair of sock poi.
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Classes are free and open to all ages. Do-
nations accepted. Hope to see you there.
For more information, visit www.face-
book.com/events/140146072793864/.
Thursday, Sept. 13
VOICES Reading Series
St. Marys College of Maryland (Daugh-
erty-Palmer Commons) 8:15 p.m.
As part of its highly anticipated
VOICES reading series, the English de-
partment of St. Marys College of Mary-
land welcomes acclaimed author E.J.
Levy. Levy will kick off the 2012-2013
series with readings from her works start-
ing at 8:15 p.m. in St. Marys Daugherty-
Palmer Commons. This is event is open to
the public, free of charge.
E. J. Levys fction and essays have
appeared in the Paris Review, the Missouri
Review, Gettysburg Review, the New York
Times, and Best American Essays and
have received a Pushcart Prize and Nelson
Algren Award, among other honors. She
is the editor of Tasting Life Twice: Liter-
ary Lesbian Fiction by New American
Writers, which won the Lambda Literary
Award. Levys collection of short stories,
Love, In Theory, won the 2011 Flannery
OConnor Award and has been called a
brilliant debut by New York Times best-
selling author Cheryl Strayed (aka Dear
Sugar); it will be released in September
2012.
For more information about the event,
contact Karen Anderson at 240-895-2017
or klanderson@smcm.edu.
Friday, Sept. 14
Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner
Olde Breton Inn (21890 Society Hill Road,
Leonardtown) 6 p.m.
The Friends of the St. Clements Is-
land and Piney Point Museums will present
Murder by Merlot, an interactive murder
mystery dinner, on Friday,
September 14, at Olde Breton
Inn, Leonardtown, MD. This
madcap fundraiser will help
support programs, projects,
exhibits and matching grants
for the museums and historic
sites of the St. Marys County
Museum Division. Murder
by Merlot takes the audience
to a fctional St. Marys Coun-
ty winery, Heron Crest, for
an international wine compe-
tition. Audience members are
encouraged to come dressed
as international jet setters who
are attending the event when a
murder is discovered. Guests
willing to participate will be
offered scripts and props and
encouraged to portray their
characters with over-the-top
performances. These unre-
hearsed and spontaneous per-
formances provide hilarious
entertainment for all and,
the murderer could be you!
Doors open at 6 p.m. for hors
doeuvres and cocktails at the
cash bar. At 7 p.m. an auc-
tion of very special treasures
donated by local merchants
and Friends members will be conducted
by the lively and entertaining auctioneer,
A. J. Bussler. In addition, a silent auction
with art, jewelry, wine-themed items and
other offerings will go on throughout the
evening. A delicious dinner buffet will be
served at 7:30 p.m. with the murder mys-
tery performance to follow. Coffee, dessert
and crime solving will conclude the eve-
ning of fun. Reservations must be made
and paid for in advance. There will be no
ticket sales at the door. The cost is $65
for members of The Friends and $70 for
the general public. Mastercard, Visa and
checks are accepted. Call the St. Clements
Island Museum at 301-769-2222 for more
information or to make your reservation.
Seating is on a frst come, frst served ba-
sis but groups of eight may reserve a table
in advance. The Friends of St. Clements
Island and Piney Point Museums is a
non-proft organization whose mission is
to fnancially support the historical inter-
pretation, education programs and special
needs of the sites and museums managed
by the Museum Division of St. Marys
County Department of Recreation and
Parks. Membership information is avail-
able by calling 301-769-2222 or logging on
to www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/muse-
ums and click on Join the Friends.
Saturday, Sept. 15
Brown Bag Auction
Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad (16515
Three Notch Road, Ridge) 12 p.m.
Come join the Ridge Rescue Squad
for their annual Brown Bag Auction.
Doors open at noon, auction starts at 2
p.m. Items from Wal-Mart, thirty-one,
Scensty, and much more! Four one day
hopper passes to Walt Disney World will
be up for grabs! Truly something for ev-
eryone. For more information, go to www.
ridgevrs.org.
Mechanicsville Ladies Auxiliary
Scrapbooking and Paper Craft Day
Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment (28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanics-
ville) 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Learn some new techniques, share
your ideas, chat with friends, enjoy the
quiet. Vendors include Close to my Heart,
Creative Memories and Stampin Up. The
admission for this event is $40 per person
which includes two meals and a four-foot
crafting space. For More Information on
this event email jmturner6207@ymail.
com.
Sunday, Sept. 16
Recovery Block Party
Beacon of Hope (21800 N. Shangri La
Drive, Lexington Park) 1-4 p.m.
Waldens Beacon of Hope Recovery
Community Center will celebrate National
Recovery Month with the communitys
frst ever Recovery Block Party. This free
public event will be held rain or shine at
Beacon of Hope and its adjacent parking
lot in Millison Plaza in Lexington Park.
The Recovery Block Party will feature
family fun, arts & crafts, wellness activi-
ties, food, music/entertainment, prizes,
50/50 raffe, tours of Beacon of Hope,
and informational displays from recovery
community organizations and groups.
Annual Drive Through Chicken
Dinner
Seventh District Rescue Squad Building
(21530 Coltons Point Road, Avenue) 11
a.m.-3 p.m.
The menu will include half a fried
chicken, parsley potatoes, green beans,
coleslaw, rolls and dessert, all for $13.
Running the 2nd & 4th Week of Each Month
To Advertise in the Church Services Directory, Call The County Times at 301-373-4125
CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY
CATHOLIC
BAHAI FAITH
God is One, Man is One,
and All Religions are One
Discussions 3rd Wed. 7-8
Lex Pk Library, Longfellow Rm
301-884-8764 or www.bahai.org
BAHAI FAITH
HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
A member of the Southern Baptist Convention
8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637
301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627
Pastor Keith Corrick
Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins
Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am
Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 am
Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study 6:00 pm
Wednesday Discipleship Classes 7:00 pm
(Adults, youth & Children)
Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Saturday
Sunday: 8:00 am
Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am
Confessions: 3-4 pm Saturday
St. Cecelia Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429
St. Marys City, MD 20686 301-862-4600
www.stceciliaparish.com
UNITED
METHODIST
BAPTIST CHURCH
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sundays - 10 AM
41695 Fenwick Street Unit 3
301/475-9337
www.amosm.net
THE ANGLICAN MISSION
OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND
ANGLICAN

September 10

Saints Cast in Brass and Molded in
Clay, Roman Catholic Religious
Artifacts from Historic St. Marys
City
Presented by Silas Hurry, Curator of
Collections and Archaeological
Laboratory Director at Historic St.
Marys City
October 1

The Newtowne Hundred and the
Colonial Catholic Church
Presented by Peter Himmelheber,
Local Historian
October 29

Religious Practice Among Colonial
Catholics
Presented by Reverend Rory Conley,
Pastor of St. Marys Bryantown and
Historian for the Archdiocese of
Washington DC.
November 12

Revealing St. Francis Xavier: Ar-
chaeological Investigations at the
Manor and Church, 1981-82

Presented by Dr. Dennis J Pogue,
Vice President for Preservation at
George Washingtons Mount
Vernon Estate, Museum& Gardens.
2012 St. Francis Xavier Churchs 350th Anniversary
Speaker Series
21370 Newtowne Neck Road
Leonardtown, MD
Email: SFX1662@gmail.com
stfrancisxavierchurch.org
301-475-9698
All lectures will be held in the church hall starting at 7 PM.
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St. Leonard Hosts Big and Rich
By Alex Panos
Staff Writer
Frank Dawson, of country music station 102.9
WKIK, said it best when he got on stage and urged the
crowd to get rowdy as you want prior to Big and Richs
performance in St. Leonard on Saturday. The country
duo played a surprising set list, touching on rock, pop,
funk and even a verse of rapper Sir Mix A Lots hit
Baby Got Back.
The evening also featured 6 foot 5 inch, 240 pound
African-American country-rapper Cowboy Troy, who
rapped portions of Red Hot Chili Peppers Give It
Away, House of Pains Jump Around and the afore-
mentioned Sir-Mix-A-Lot hit single.
Theres only one of these in the universe, Guitar-
ist John Rich told the audience of Cowboy Troy. Its like
a unicorn.
Along with their classic hits Save a Horse, Ride a
Cowboy, Comin to Your City, Thats Why I Pray
and Fake ID, Big and Rich also covered Madonnas
Like a Virgin and The Commodores Brick House.
The duo took time during the show to acknowledge
Southern Marylands military presence, even asking the
crowd to raise their hands if they had ever been members
of the armed forces.
Army Pfc. Dustin Shewbert and retired Air Force
Master Sgt. Zona Ash were brought on stage to share a
toast for freedom with the musicians.
Kenny Big Kenny Alphin invited all those that
fght for freedom and work for freedom in the audi-
ence to take part in the toast as well, including those in
the crowd who believe in freedom.
During a later segment of the performance, Big and
Rich paused to recite The Pledge of Allegiance with the
audience.
They also acknowledged the importance of local
fre departments, saying multiple times how glad they
were to be performing to beneft St. Leonard Volunteer
Fire Department.
In fact, Big Kenny even said he and his father
helped start the VFD in his hometown of Salem, Va.,
and thanked the heroes in our own backyard who put
(it) on the line everyday too.
The duo also announced that their new album, Hill
Billy Jedi is coming soon to put an end to the three and
a half year period since their last album release.
Its been too long (since our last album), Rich said.
On what Dawson called a hot and steamy night,
it was the perfect setting for Big and Rich to bring hot
entertainment.
The Big and Rich concert was the fnal concert of
St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Departments 2012 summer
concert series. Eric Church, Luke Bryan and Lynyrd
Skynyrd were also featured during the summer.
St. Leonard Fire Department President George
Anderson said the seasons concert
series, which is a major fundraiser of
the year, went very well because of
all the community support.
The frehouse concert planning
committee plans to continue to cri-
tique the shows and make improve-
ments on a concert-to-concert basis
in the future, Anderson said.
Along with the improvements
made, the main reason people come
out to the Bayside Pavilion each year
in St. Leonard is to hear some of their
favorite musicians live in Southern
Maryland.
Thats why theyre here, An-
derson said.
Big and Rich Photos By Alex Panos
Cowboy Troy
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In Entertainment
Thursday, Sept. 6
Watercolor Wizards at Work. Spt. 6
Oct. 11.
Annemarie Garden (3480 Dowell Road,
Solomons, MD 20657) 12 -3 p.m.
Live Music: Dominic Fragman and
Mixed Business
Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell
Road, Dowell) 7:30 p.m.
Zumba Fitness
St. Marys Sunshine Center (22995
Moakley Street, Leonardtown) 6 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 7
First Friday in Leonardtown
Leonardtown Square, Leonardtown 5
p.m.
First Free Friday
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solo-
mons Island Rd., Solomons) 5 p.m.
Live Music: Dominic, Benji and Fox
Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.
Live Music: Kappa Danielson and
Paul Larson
The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake
Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
Texas Holdem Tournament
VFW Post 2632 (23282 Three Notch
Road) 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 8
Fall Follies on the Square with GeeZer
Leonardtown square, Leonardtown 10
a.m.
Live Music: Just Us
Live Music: Hydra FX
Cryers Back Road Inn (22094 New-
towne Neck Road, Leonardtown) 8
p.m.
Live Music: Mike Butler
Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina
Road, Prince Frederick) 12 p.m.
Live Music: Sam Grow Band
Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200
White Sands Drive, Lusby) 9:30 p.m.
Live Music: Not So Modern Jazz
Quartet
The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake
Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
Southern Maryland Youth Rally
Great Mills High School (1130 Great
Mills Road, Great Mills) 3 p.m.
Contra Dance
Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall
(37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico) 7
p.m.
The Bullying Project A Community
Block Party
Cove Point Park (1 Solomons Island) 10
a.m.
Country Dance
American Legion 206 (3330 Chesapeake
Road, Chesapeake Beach) 7 p.m.
Casino Night
Mecahnicsville Moose (27636 Mechanic-
sville Road, Mechanicsville) 6 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 9
Olivia Mae Fundraiser with Live
Music: The Piranhas, Hydra FX and
Funkzilla
Speaker Series at Sotterley Plantation:
Edward C. Papenfuse
Sotterley Plantation (Sotterley Plantation
(44300 Sotterley Lane , Hollywood) 3
p.m.
Cruise on the Dee of St. Marys
Lore Oyster House (4430 Solomons Is-
land Road, Solomons) 2 p.m.
Live Music: GrooveSpan
Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina
Road, Prince Frederick) 12 p.m.
Live Music: David Flood
Lotus Kitchen (14618 Solomons Island
Road, Solomons) 2 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 10
No Limit Texas Hold em Bounty
Tournament
St. Marys County Elks Lodge (45779
Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park)
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 11
The Heart of a Nation: a musical trib-
ute to 9/11
Calvert Library (850 Costley Way, Price
Frederick) 7 p.m.
Zumba Fitness
St. Marys Sunshine Center (22995
Moakley Street, Leonardtown) 6 p.m.
Poi for Beginners
Town Creek Elementary Playground
(45805 Dent Drive Lexington Park) 7
p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 12
Line Dance Lessons
Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road,
Hughesville) 7 p.m.
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Lofer Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001; Ridge Nutrition Site, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
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9/11 Service & Remembrance
On Tuesday, September 11, imme-
diately after lunch, there will be an after-
noon recognition for 9/11 Day of Service
and Remembrance held at the Northern
Senior Activity Center in the Social Room.
(On this day, individuals are encouraged
to voluntarily spend time helping those in
need and being kind to others... in tribute to
the 9/11 victims and heroes.) You will fnd
some fascinating 9/11 displays, a candle
station available for illuminating tributes
to family/friends and the Random Acts
of Kindness Challenge. Dont miss the
special presentation at 2 p.m. with RSVP
(Retired & Senior Volunteer Program)
Manager Norine Rowe and volunteers who
share the personal and emotional benefts
that are exchanged through these experi-
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301.475.4002 ext. 1001.
Senior League Bowling to Resume
September 13 will be the start of the
new bowling season. We will be meeting
at noon to discuss the bylaws for the year
and bowling will follow. New bowlers and
returning members interested in bowling
either on a team or as a sub are asked to
please call Shellie at 301.737.5670 ext. 1655.
Diabetes Management Speaker Coming
to Loffer Senior Activity Center
Tina Leap from Health Connections
will be coming to the Loffer Senior Activ-
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while dealing with diabetes on Friday, Sep-
tember 14 at 12:15 p.m. This presentation is
free and walk-ins are welcome. We need to
have at least six people signed up in order to
hold this session. For more information call
301.737.5670 ext. 1658 or stop by the recep-
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Craft: Make Branches with Paper
Leaves at the Loffer Senior Activity
Center
Friday, September 14, 10 AM; $3.
Leaves are among the most famous
symbols of the autumnal season and these
crafts are designed to make the most of
them! We will gather up some bare branch-
es and put colorful leaves on them made
from beautiful scrap book paper. Put a few
of these beauties in a vase or jar and you
have a lovely, handmade centerpiece. A
payment of $3.00 may be made on the day
of the class Friday, September 14 at 10:00
a.m. To sign up call 301.737.5670 ext. 1658.
Prepared by Paula Brunch
Enjoy home-cooked meals that are
Prepared by Paula the chef at the North-
ern Senior Activity Center. On Monday,
September 10, its a brunch served midday
with ham & cheese quiche,
spinach salad with strawberries, a
baked cheddar pear, home-fried potatoes
and orange pineapple spritzer with reser-
vations required by Friday, September 7
at noon. On Thursday, September 13, the
menu will be an Italian sausage sub lunch
with sauted green peppers and onions, cu-
cumber salad and fresh-fruit topped pound
cake with reservations required by noon on
Wednesday, September 12. The cost for
lunch is by donation for seniors 60 and old-
er; $5.50 for individuals under 60.
Yard Sale
The Northern Senior Activity Center
Council will be holding a Yard Sale open
to the public on Friday, September 21, from
1:00 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, September
22, beginning at 6:30 a.m. (rain/shine) at
the Northern Senior Activity Center in
Charlotte Hall. The event will also include
antiques, white elephant table (collectibles,
etc.), baked items and plants. Proceeds will
beneft the Northern Senior Activity Cen-
ter. If you have any donations (please no
clothes, childrens toys or exercise equip-
ment) they can be dropped off Friday,
September 21 up to 10 a.m. at the center.
For further information call Pat Myers
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Classy Tote with Leather Handles
Make your own classy basket tote with
smoky brown leather handles at the North-
ern Senior Activity Center. Stop by the front
desk to sign up, as space is limited. Payment
is due at time of sign up no later than noon on
Friday, September 14. This basket is approx-
imately 11 long X 4 wide X 12 high and is
supportive and roomy enough to accommo-
date 8 X 11 inch folders and paperwork.
Cost is $40 for the three-session class held
on Tuesday, September 18, Wednesday, Sep-
tember 19 and Monday, September 24, from
1:00 4:00 p.m. All materials are included;
including accents.
Discover your Color!
On Thursday, September 13, at 11 a.m.
revisit Northerns award-winning program
Discover Your Color at the Northern Se-
nior Activity Center as recognized by the
statewide Maryland Association of Senior
Centers. This session explores the color
phenomenon and focuses on color selec-
tions and intuitions, mood expressions and
the meaning in what we like or are drawn
to. Enjoy a fun guessing game and take
home your very own visional artwork
when completed. Call 301.475.4002, ext.
1003 for more information.
National Senior Center Month Lun-
cheon and Show Featuring Al &
Company
In celebration of National Senior Center
Month, the Garvey Senior Activity Center
will host ventriloquist, Al Turner & Compa-
ny on Thursday, September 20. Mr. Turner is
a comedy ventriloquist who brings to life his
colorful and outrageous dummy charac-
ters. Prior to the show, a meal of quiche lor-
raine, garden salad, peas, pineapple, lemon
bars, milk/coffee/tea will be served. Lunch
will be served at Noon followed by the show
at 12:30 p.m. Sign up in advance by calling
301.475.4200, ext. 1050.
Latin Line Dance
Instructor, Linda Miller, will teach
Latin style line dance for eight weeks at the
Garvey Senior Activity Center each Friday
between September 28 to November 16
from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Linda has been danc-
ing and teaching dance more than forty
years and has taught dance in St. Marys
County for over fve years. The dances she
teaches include Meringue, Rumba. Salsa,
Hustle, Tango, Cha Cha, and Samba. The
fee for this eight week session is $40.00.
Make checks payable to Linda Miller. For
more information, call 301.475.4200, ext.
1050.
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By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
John Barton
Dyer was born
1775 and was the
son of James Dyer
and Mary Redman.
In 1801 he mar-
ried Jane Newton,
daughter of Bernard Newton and Mary
Ann Molly Greenwell.
On May 29, 1812 Dyer enlisted for
fve years as a private in the 14
th
U.S. Regiment. His
recruitment offcer was Lt. John White Thompson
(one of the Fightin Thompsons). At the age of 37
with a wife and three children he would enlist is a
mystery.
By September 26 the 14
th
Regiment had made
its way to Buffalo, New York. On Saturday [Sep-
tember 26, 1812] the 14th U.S. Regiment and infan-
try under the command of Col. William H. Winder,
arrived and encamped in the village. They will, we
understand, soon march for Lewiston. This regi-
ment is composed of fne healthy young men, 337 in
number. It is to be lamented that the number is so
few and that the men have not received their winter
clothing, as they came from the southward and are
not accustomed to our climate.
John Barton Dyer only had a few more days
to live. According to a certifcate signed by Lt.
Thompson, he died or was slain at Fort Niagara
on October 1, 1812, but I think he was probably
killed on October 13, 1812 at the Battle of Queen-
ston Heights, New York (aka the Battle of Lewis-
ton), the frst major battle of the War of 1812 that
was won by the British. The Americans, who were
stationed in Lewiston, New York were unable to get
the bulk of their invasion force across the Niagara
River [into Canada] due to the
work of British artillery and
reluctance on the part of the
undertrained and inexperi-
enced American militia. As a
result, British reinforcements
were able to arrive and force
those Americans on the Ca-
nadian side to surrender.
By 1815, Jane (Newton)
Dyer had presumably died too. Her uncle, Joseph
Greenwell (of George) made his will on April 3,
1815. There was no mention of Jane but he made be-
quests to Alexander Dyer, William Dyer, and Ann
Dyer, children of Barton Dyer.
In December 1816 the Orphans Court appoint-
ed Edward Ford guardian to Alexander, William
and Eleanor Dyer, orphans of John B. Dyer.
The Dyer children were entitled to bounty
lands as a result of their fathers service. Edward
Ford, however, declined the land in lieu of cash pay-
ments. The children were to receive instead $4 per
month until February 17, 1820.
In 1828 William Stephen Dyer and John Alex-
ander Dyer signed receipts to Edward Ford for their
share of their fathers estate and half [each] of the
share of their deceased sister, Ann Eleanor Dyer.
In 1829 William Stephen Dyer married Mary
E. Combs. In 1850 the family was living in the 3
rd

District and Williams occupation was given as
wheelwright. Their children were: Mary Jane Dyer,
born 1831 who married James Uriah Norris; Joseph
Alexander Dyer, born 1833 who married Mary Ma-
hala Norris; and Martha Ellen Dyer, born 1836 who
married William H. Drury.
A Journey Through Time A Journey Through Time
The Chronicle
Wanderings
Comfort Night
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
What is better when you are home sick on a Saturday evening
than to be curled up on the couch watching old movies? Probably be-
ing healthy and out eating a great dinner or listening to music some-
where. Thats sort of what my husband and I had planned, but I still
wasnt feeling that well. I dont think I was contagious sick, but I had
one of my severe allergy/sinus attacks that make me not want to do
anything.
I made it through my workday, and even made it to La Plata with my
friend Rose to visit the Southern Maryland carousel bunny, which she
painted in my shop. I didnt realize how much I missed Harlequin Beat-
rix Bunny until we walked in Ellen Lewiss second Crazy for Ewe yarn
and knitting shop on St. Marys Avenue in La Plata. The poor woman
working the store must have thought Rose and I were nuts. The lady
referred to the bunny as a he, not realizing that I had become so attached
to a wooden bunny over the last year and a half or so. I think I scared her
when I said, She!!! loudly, and told her what the bunnys offcial name
was. We even had a contest drawing to name her on one First Friday.
This is the same bunny I watched grow from a white gessoed wooden
bunny hand carved lovingly by the Southern Maryland Woodworkers
and Burkey Boggs to a painted chocolate brown bunny to the beauti-
fully hand painted blue fowered, harlequined bunny she had become.
Now fnished, she had several coats of high gloss lacquer and was ready
for the carousel. I felt like I had raised another child. Not quite one of
my children I suppose. Because there were those days when it was just
Harlequin and I and I would discuss things with her. I even had a glass
of wine with her after work a few times. Apparently bunnies dont drink,
but she humored me.
The carousel group is actively searching for the land to set up all the
artist-painted animals on a working carousel. I think that will be a great
addition to Charles County and to La Plata. Some of the original, but
refurbished, Marshall Hall Amusement Park carousel animals will be
used as well. A perfect place would be near the old Twin Kiss Ice Cream
place, now owned by Texas Ribs and Barbecue. A carousel ride, then
barbecue and ice creamperfect.
Harlequin did look great in Ellens shop; they had knitted booties on
her paws, and a knitted scarf wrapped up her pole. She looked comfort-
able and happy. The lady there said I could probably ask for Harlequin
back to display in my shop, but I really dont have the room anyway. I
believe Ellens Mothers shop, The White Rabbit in Leonardtown, has
one of the fnished carousel animals on display there as well. That is
the perfect place its like a wonderful little fantasy world of childrens
books, games and stuffed animals. If you get a chance take your kids or
grandkids by there and to La Plata to see the decorated carousel animals.
So, after an afternoon of happy, but poignant bunny moments, and
lunch at The Greene Turtle (how ftting), I went back home to vegetate on
our couch. Hmmm, movie night, with my husband and I both attempt-
ing to watch a show together. This is not as easy as it sounds. We do not
have the same taste in most movies, TV shows, or TV channels. It was
my night to control the fipper for once. I must have fipped around the
750+ channels three times before my husband fnally asked who gave me
control of the remote for the evening. Never mind that I had seen him do
this exact thing a thousand times. Nothing looked interesting, and some
were too violent, some too sappy for me that night. Most just seemed too
scary there must have been 50 horror movies on and not even October
yet. What did we fnally agree on? Zombieland; a horror comedy. It gave
me warm-fuzzy memories of my Mother who took me to see Night of the
living dead at the movie theater three times. The more blood the better
she always said. Theres nothing like cozy, comfort nights.
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
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By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Contributing Writer
You just cant stop yourself.
When it comes to a project youre interested in
doing, youve got the tenacity of a toddler with a new
toy, the grip of a pit bull, the grasp of a rock climber
on a sheer cliff. Nothing deters you. You stick around
to see the whole thing fnished, no matter what.
You cant let go.
Nikki Bordeaux Harper feels the same way,
especially when it comes to the people she loves. In
the new book Imitation of Death by Cheryl Crane,
Nikkis doggedness includes solving murders, too.
Realtor Nikki Harper shouldve been home.
The paint job in her kitchen shouldve been
done and her mother, actress Victoria Bordeaux,
shouldve had her Hollywood mansion all to herself
again. Nikki would return to selling expensive hous-
es and Victoria could enjoy semi-retirement.
Thats the way it shouldve been the morning
that Eddie Bernard was found behind the Bordeaux
mansion with gardening shears buried in his chest.
Eddie, son of Victorias long-time neighbor,
Abe, had just gotten out of rehab two weeks prior.
Not one to give up his drugs, hed thrown a party the
night before that culminated in several fghts.
One of the loudest was with Victorias gar-
dener, Jorge. Everybody saw it happen. Everybody
knew Jorge and Eddie detested one another. And
since the shears had Jorges name engraved on the
handles, everybody knew they were his.
Jorge was the son of Victorias housekeeper,
and Nikki had known him forever. She was sure he
didnt kill Eddie; Jorge wasnt that kind of guy.
Yes, he had reason, but so
did just about everybody. Ed-
die had been messing around
with too many women with jeal-
ous boyfriends. Abes second
wife, Ginny, reportedly loathed
her stepson. There were a lot of
people at the party who seemed to
want Eddie for his money and his
drugs, and Nikki heard rumors
that some of the hangers-on were dangerous.
Still, she couldnt let Jorge go to jail for some-
thing he didnt do. She had to know who really
killed Eddie, but someone defnitely wanted her to
stop looking
Ho boy. Finally! A mystery that isnt revealed
on page 25.
Nope, author Cheryl Crane keeps the specula-
tion going by tossing all kinds of false leads in her
readers way and by leading us down thought-paths
we know are wrong but that are fun anyhow. The
characters here seem to be a loose blending of real
Hollywood folks (Crane is the daughter of Hol-
lywoods Lana Turner) a feature that turns into a
guessing-game and that moves this story right along.
Add in a few ingenious plot twists, some things
that surprise us as much as they surprise the char-
acters, a defnite lack of four-letter words, and no
gratuitous violence, and wow! We have a winner!
Whodunit fans who hate the let-down of a too-
solvable mystery will love this delightfully tangled
novel, the second in a semi-series that can be read as
a standalone. Just remember, though: once you start
reading Imitation of Death, youll never be able to
stop yourself.
Imitation of Death by Cheryl Crane
c.2012, Kensington $25.00 / $27.95 Canada 304 pages
Aimless
Mind
of an
Battle of Queenston Heights
36 The County Times
CLUES ACROSS
1. Essential foral oil
5. Boast
9. A way to travel on skis
11. Austrian capital
13. Sensationalist journalism
15. Taxidrivers
16. Atomic mass unit
17. A rock-boring tool
19. Actress Farrow
20. The trunk of a tree
22. Satisfy to excess
23. Cleopatras snake
24. Single-reed instrument
25. Volcanic mountain in
Japan
26. Bon ____: witty remarks
28. Competitors
31. Republic of Ireland
32. Late Show host
34. Parrot nostril membrane
35. Moves into action
37. Back talk
38. A pointed end
39. British Air Aces
41. 1st weekday
42. Sound in mind
43. Hypothetical original
matter
45. Head covering
46. Classical musical dramas
49. God of war & sky
(Germanic)
50. Beginnings
53. Coarse fabric used for
bags
55. High legislative assembly
56. What a ghost does
57. Pats gently
58. Ceases to live
CLUES DOWN
1. N.M. National Lab: Los
____
2. In columns
3. Inclusive
4. Underground plant part
5. Top part of an apron
6. Confederate soldier
7. Make lively
8. Metamorphic rock type
9. Thrust with a weapon
10. Russian space station
11. Rotates showing wind
direction
12. As fast as can be done
(abbr.)
14. Desalinate
15. Marcus Porcius
18. Perching bird order
21. Citizen rejects
26. Missing soldiers
27. Cantankerous
29. German river
30. Fed
31. Large Australian fight-
less bird
33. Lasso users
34. Spanish saloon
36. Common cracker
37. Glided high
38. Draws from
40. Deceptive tactics
41. Conductance units
42. Unit of loudness
44. Steins
47. Express pleasure
48. A large amount
51. Talk
52. Belonging to a thing
54. Language spoken by the
Khonds
Last Weeks Puzzle Solutions
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37 The County Times
Food Timing And Its Affects On Strength Training
By Debra Meszaros CSN
www.MXSportsNutrition.com
An optimal strength training pro-
gram goes way beyond physical exer-
cise. The right food and the timing of
such food are more of a factor than
most of us think.
Did you know that eighty percent
of the results you get from exercise
come from what you eat and when?
That means focusing on train-
ing your body nutritionally is actu-
ally equally as important if not more
than, your physical training. When developing the ultimate
strength training program, one must consider a multiple
number of factors.
We begin with frst understanding that the body oper-
ates on a 24 hour cycle, known as your circadian rhythm,
innate clock. Your autonomic nervous system operates
around the circadian clock and during the day, the natural
rhythm of the body puts your sympathetic nervous system
(SNS) in charge of placing the body in an active mode, ready
to spend energy. When the typical breakfast, a high energy
breakfast, one of more than 60% carbohydrates, is prac-
ticed, this can be the most harmful meal of the day. Clearly
the breakfast of champions is not cereal because besides the
over-glycemic reaction the body will have, you also strong-
ly inhibit your ability to burn fat during the course of your
day. Science shows a typical high carbohydrate breakfast
can increase body weight and fat storage. How you start
your day matters. With intense strength training, feeding
your muscle properly before and after your workout is vital
to your programs success. Feed your muscle the proper fuel
before and after exercise, and optimal results follow.
Ideally, about one hour before your exercise you will
need a fast assimilating protein, like whey concentrate, to
make yourself a protein shake. You will need to include
the right carbohydrate to load glycogen into your mus-
cle. Why a carbohydrate? With strength exercise you are
working your fast glycolytic muscle fbers which do re-
quire pre-workout carbohydrates; but what kind? Nutrient
fruits like berries! Berries contain potent anti-oxidants
that tend to reduce oxidative stress (caused by exercise)
therefore allowing faster recovery, while still supplying
much needed fuel. A further enhancement would be add-
ing one tablespoon of coconut oil to your pre-workout
shake, this adds MCFA's, medium chain fatty acids that
immediately convert to energy while boosting metabo-
lism. MCFAs have a small molecular structure thereby are
an excellent form of transportation of nutrients directly into
your cells. If you are performing prolonged intense sessions,
adding a bowl of oatmeal to your meal is advantageous.
After your workout, fast assimilating protein is needed
once again. This time your post-workout protein shake,
should be low-glycemic. It should NOT include any added
sugar, including fruit. This is one of the reasons I support
protein concentrates instead of isolates, a quality protein
concentrate powder is one that adds NO sugars of any kind,
especially sucralose. Isolates are bitter and always have ex-
tra sweeteners added to the powder to mask the bitterness.
If your objective is recovery, consume the post-workout
shake quickly following your exercise session.
As far as your overall diet, from the time you rise, until
the time you fnish your sessions, your body needs to be fu-
eled correctly. The basis of the diet should be whey protein
concentrate, from grass fed cows, (or alternate concentrate
form like sprouted brown rice etc.), vegetables (especially
green vegetables), and fruits (especially berries). These can
be consumed every 3-6 hours if needed. I suggest not ex-
ceeding 2 to 3 servings of fruit a day. When it comes to
simple carbohydrates, never consume them during the day,
this disrupts the programmed fow of energy that accompa-
nies this diet plan.
As your innante clock continues to tick on throughout
the day, it is during the night that your body shifts from
your SNS system to your parasympathetic nervous system
(PNS). This naturally places the body in an energy replen-
ishing mode and prepares you for relaxing and sleeping. It
is dinner that is the meal you can't afford to miss. Eating a
balance of protein, low-glycemic carbohydrates, and qual-
ity fats are the fnishing touches to your ultimate strength
training program. And as always, you need a good nights
rest, every night.
2012 Debra Meszaros MXSportsNutrition.com. All rights reserved; no
duplication without permission.
DISCLAIMER: When you read through the diet and lifestyle informa-
tion, you must know that everything within it is for informational purposes
only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other
health care professional. I am making no attempt to prescribe any medical
treatment. You should not use the information here for diagnosis or treatment
of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment.
The products and the claims made about specifc products have not been evalu-
ated by the United States Food and Drug Administration and are not intended
to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. You should consult with a health-
care professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation pro-
gram, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have
a health problem. Confrm the safety of any supplements with your M.D., N.D.
or pharmacist (healthcare professional). Some information given is solely an
opinion, thought and or conclusion based on experiences, trials, tests, assess-
ments or other available sources of information. I do not make any guarantees
or promises with regard to results. I may discuss substances that have not been
subject to double blind clinical studies or FDA approval or regulation. You as-
sume the responsibility for the decision to take any natural remedy.
You and only you are responsible if you choose to do anything with the
information you have read. You do so at your own risk. Use your intelligence
to make the decisions that are right for you. Consulting a naturopathic doctor
is strongly advised especially if you have any existing disease or condition.
38 The County Times
Sp rts
Local Youth Soccer Team Wins in Virginia
Potomac/Winchester Point Season Down to the Wire
By Alex Panos
Staff Writer
St. Marys United Rangers 13 and under youth
soccer travel team is bringing home the championship
from their Labor Day weekend tournament in Wood-
bridge, Va.
Team manager Karen Breslauer said everyone made
contributions to the title, and used great teamwork as
a key to fnding success. In four games, the boys scored
14 total goals from 11 different players.
Team chemistry played a great role too, Breslauer
told The County Times, because most players have been
on the team since they were 8 years old.
The team also exhibited tremendous conditioning
and endurance in their transition to the big feld the
regulation size soccer feld.
All the work on transition (from offense to defense)
helped us a lot during our games, team member Jacob
Breslauer said.
The Rangers opened the weekend long tournament
by defeating Beach FC 1-0. They routed Loudoun 7-2
in the second game, and held on in another nail bitter
against Prince William Soccer Inc. White Courage for a
1-0 victory during their third contest. The Rangers then
cruised in the championship game against PWSI Cour-
age Red and captured the title with a 5-1 win, fnishing
the tournament with a 4-0 record.
Their tenacity was important, Breslauer ex-
plained, because it allowed them to hold on in a couple
one-goal games for two crucial victories.
They displayed poise, patience and a will to bend
and not break in both games when the other team pressed
late, said coach Jim Funyak.
Coaches Funyak and Alex Kokolios proved to be
two tremendous coaches, Breslauer added, because of
all they did for their team. They worked with the Rang-
ers during hour and a half long practices, two nights a
week.
They (the coaches) demonstrated great leadership,
skill and character development for the boys, claimed
Breslauer.
The Prince William Soccer Inc. toys for tots tourna-
ment was held in order to provide play items for needy
children; hundreds of toys were donated to the Marines
Toys for Tots program.
According to Breslauer, each team in the tourna-
ment donated a toy, and she believes everyone on St.
Marys team brought at least one item for charity.
I know I was shopping (last) Friday night, Bre-
slauer said.
Teams from Maryland, DC and Virginia partici-
pated over the course of the weekend, which she said
makes it even more astounding St. Marys Countys se-
lect travel team won the whole thing.
Its really amazing, said Breslauer.
Kneeling from left is Jack Hamilton, Layne Wright, Alex Delaney, Logan Miller, and Cameron Darden. In the second row is Austin Gray,
Dominic Ichniowski, Jacob Breslauer, Seth Blevins, Joseph Buckley, Nikolas Kokolios, Jay Tracy, Zach Gaylord, Luke Kokolios and Coach Jim
Funyak. In the third row is Coach Alex Kokolios, Greg Lawrence and Kyle Funyak.
By Doug Watson
Contributing Writer
The premiere Friday/Saturday stock car venues of Po-
tomac (MD) and Winchester (VA) speedways will end their
respective season-long point battles this up coming race
weekend.
Winchester was able to beat the rain on Saturday and
get their show in the books, however, Potomacs Sunday
event fell to late arriving rain showers setting up another
epic point conclusion that will be decided this Friday. Win-
chesters point fnale will take place on Saturday with sev-
eral titles still in question. Heres a quick peek at how the
championship battles are shaping up.
Winchester Speedway
Kenny Pettyjohn will carry a 309-point lead into Sat-
urdays program over Keith Jackson as he seeks his frst-
ever Winchester title, and the frst driver from the state of
Delaware to be a LM champion at the speedwayAll driv-
ers in the top-fve in LM points have won in 2012...Brad
Ritter leads the limited late model division by 202-points
over Jonathon DeHaven, with Tanner Kerr lurking back in
third just 242 point behind the lead duo. The LLM division
has been strong indeed this season with solid car counts, so
one would have to consider DeHaven a formidable threat
to the championship run as Ritter seeks his frst-ever Win-
chester track titleThe always entertaining pure stock divi-
sion point chase is setting up to be a dandy. Mike Franklin,
a former Winchester track champion, looks to dethrone
defending champion Mike Corbin. However, the task will
not be easy as only 35-points separate the two drivers that
have combined for seven feature wins in 2012. Two-time
winner Buddy Wilson is ready to spoil the party as he sits
third in the standings just 82-points behind the leaders
Defending four-cylinder champion Tommy Whitt holds a
214-point advantage over Randy Linaburg as the two driv-
ers have dominated the division this season posting 11-fea-
ture wins between them in the 12 races run for the class
On the strength of a six-feature win season, Krazy Kenny
Thomas backed-up his Hagerstown title from 2011 with
his frst-ever Winchester title as the divisions points ended
last SaturdayThe u-cars will go down to the wire as well.
Former champion Kevin Oates leads another former track
champion, Josh Wilkins, by 37-markers with Tom Paddock
sitting solidly in third just 60-points out.
Potomac Speedway
It just wouldnt be Potomac if the late model title fght
didnt come down to the fnal event. Just 111-points separate
the top-fve with Dale Hollidge sitting in frst as he seeks
his frst-ever Potomac LM championship, and his second as
a driver as he was the 2008 Hagerstown pure stock cham-
pion. Two-time winner Kenny Moreland is just 4-points
out in second, David Williams, the defending and four-
time consecutive Potomac champ, sits 14-points behind
the leaders with Matt Quade (-104) and Ryan Hackett (-111)
all still in the title hunt. Hollidge (1) and Moreland (2) are
the only drivers, so far, to win at the track this season who
are currently in the top-fve in pointsBen Bowie boasts
a 212-point advantage as he seeks his second-consecutive
LLM title with double-duty driver Ryan Hackett in sec-
ond. Both drivers are two-time Potomac winners in 2012...
Kurt Zimmerman, the 2010 street stock champion, has all
but locked-up his second career Potomac title as he holds
a hefty 258-point lead over 2009 champion Kyle Nelson
in a division thats produced seven-different feature win-
ners.One of Potomacs more competitive divisions, the
hobby stocks, will see their title fght go down to the wire
as well. Former track champion John Burch holds a slim
23-point advantage over Jonathon Raley, who seeks his
frst-ever Potomac crown. Four-time winner Brian Adkins,
who lead the points for a majority of the season, is still in
the hunt just 93-points out, despite the fact that he missed
one point-show during the season.The u-cars have made
great strides at Potomac this season as just 133-points di-
vide the top-fve drivers. Rookie Kevin Pollard looks to
secure his frst-ever Potomac title as his holds a 46-point
lead over David Coates, who looks to become a frst-time
Potomac champion as well. Tom Paddock (-89), Brandon
Coates (-97) and 15-year old Race Alton (-133) are still all
mathematically alive in the title race.
39 The County Times
By Keith McGuire
Contributing Writer
There is a program spon-
sored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the
Coastal Conservation Association, and the
Maryland Saltwater Sportfshing Associa-
tion called Careful Catch. This program is
designed to provide tips to anglers about how
to release striped bass that are too small or
simply not intended to be kept so that they are
relatively unharmed to swim free once again.
By extension, this program can be ap-
plied to any species of fsh that are caught by
anglers, but not kept because they are either
under the minimum size or not intended to be
kept for various reasons. The Careful Catch
program for stripers has been widely publi-
cized for years and is taken to heart by many
dedicated anglers throughout the Chesapeake
Bay. The program is avidly supported by the
Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Being a dedicated angler, I release any
striped bass that is undersized or of a size that
is undesirable to me say one that is over 25
inches as carefully as I can and according
to the guidelines. Size limits and seasons for
striped bass have dedicated space in fshing
regulations to ensure that everyone knows
the size and creel limits for the different sea-
sons for those fsh.
This year, among the many species of
fsh out there that are willing to bite a hook,
puppy drum also known as juvenile redfsh,
red drum, or channel bass seem to be ev-
erywhere. There are no signs posted about
the unusual abundance of this fsh, the mini-
mum (18) and maximum (27) sizes that can
be kept, or careful catch methods that should
be employed for fsh that will not be kept.
The Maryland Fishing Guide lists Red Drum
unceremoniously among many other species
of fsh that an angler is likely to catch.
The Bay is obviously a nursery for this
special game fsh species. They are seldom
found here in the slot (18 27) that can
be kept. Almost all of them are less than 18
and a few are caught each year that are well
over the 27 maximum size. Any redfsh
caught, regardless of size, qualifes an angler
to register for an award from the Maryland
Fishing Challenge sponsored by the Mary-
land DNR.
Our regulations are designed to protect
these fsh so the big ones can spawn and the
juveniles can grow in our estuarial nursery.
Be very careful not to keep these fsh when
they are too small or too big according to the
regulations! Many anglers fshing for white
perch or croakers are often treated to the bite
of a juvenile redfsh. If they toss the small
red drum in the box with the white perch and
hardhead that they are keeping, and are sub-
sequently checked by the Natural Resources
Police, they can expect a fne of $125 per fsh!
Juvenile reds grow very quickly. In
May and June this year it was not uncommon
to catch small redfsh of 6 to 8 inches. Now
they are a little heftier, with most stretching
the tape to 16 or 17 inches. In the picture is
one that I caught last week that measured 18
inches. I measured the fsh about six times
to make sure I was not eligible for the $125
fne! It was only the third keeper redfsh that
has been seen by the folks at Buzzs Marina.
Remember to take a picture of your
catch and send it to me with your story at
riverdancekeith@gmail.com.
Keith fshes weekly from his boat, The
Ordinary Angler, during the season, and
spends his free time supporting local conser-
vation organizations.
Sp rts
By Ronald N. Guy Jr.
Contributing Writer
In his song Fruitcakes,
Jimmy Buffett quipped, Re-
lationshipswe all want em,
we all got emwhat do we
do with em? Exactly. They
come in various forms and
ones as baffing as the next.
Has anyone fgured out the par-
ent-child dynamic yet? From
either side of the equation?
What about husband and wife?
Right, we stand united in our confusion.
Siblings? The phrase sibling rivalry is,
no doubt, fact-based. At least weve found
harmony in our professional relationships.
Bosses and employees always function well
together and coworkers routinely get along.
Uhhhnevermind.
In the sports world, where the best in
humanity can be found (even if you have to
squint sometimes to see it), relationships re-
main a work in progress. Teammates quar-
rel regularly and coaches will fuss at players
for as long as the sun keeps rising (21 Dec
2012, right?). But thats all because of their
mutual love and respect. Of
course, of course (uttered
with a wink). However, the
real relationship fruitcakes
of the sports world reside
in the stands and glued to
TVs. Sports fans (me in-
cluded) have the emotional
maturity of teenagers. Our
feelings are simple, passion-
ate and polarized. We love
or we hate. We lost our gray
crayon long ago, if we ever
possessed one at all. We
develop insatiable, one-way crushes based
on little more than an athletes wardrobe.
Were that deep as a people. Wear our col-
ors and well fnd any reason to root for you,
dress like you, adorn our walls with your
life-sized image, tattoo your name on our
biceps over our ex-wifes and name our frst
born after you. Don a rivals logo and youre
the enemy and the target of an over-fowing
caldron of emotional venom that will en-
velop your earthly existence and saturate
your posthumous journey to the depths of
Hell. We promise you that, mister. Just try
us. Dare you.
Such a, ahem, rational perspective
can occasionally depart ones view ever
so slightly from reality. Exhibit A: former
Skins tight end Chris Cooley. After the
Skins cut Cooley, the most popular and
longest-tenured player on the team, the out-
rage from fans and former players was swift
and Cooley-nostalgia swelled to extravagant
levels. The feeling, from those owning now
obsolete Cooley jerseys, was that the Skins
rudely discarded one of their best players
and part of the teams identity. The reality
is Cooleys play had regressed and, even in
his prime, he was one of the best players on
otherwise pedestrian rosters. Stated differ-
ently, he may have once been an elite Skins
player, but he was never an elite NFL player.
Thats harsh, but its the Vulcan-like,
unemotional truth. Before you food my
in-box with hate mail, hear me out. Cooley
wasnt just another player. We, my fellow
Skins fans, had a relationship with him,
and thats precisely why its really hard for
us to assess him objectively. To clear emo-
tions rose-colored glasses, try this exercise:
close your eyes and ponder Cooleys career.
What immediately came to mind? I didnt
see much beyond a couple of goofy inter-
views and random broken tackles. Now,
repeat the exercise with true Skins greats
like Darrell Green, Dexter Manley and John
Riggins. Did you see franchise-defning
plays in playoff games and Super Bowls?
See the difference?
You can do that quick exercise with
just about any relationship. Try it with
a random sample of your 543 Facebook
friends. If your visions produced no real
shared experiences or continuing bond,
then theyre probably not a friend, but a
virtual acquaintance. Want to know if you
can work for that autocratic boss or commit
long-term to your fabulously (or is it fatally)
fawed signifcant other? Close your eyes
for clarity. Do the positive images trump
the warts?
As Jimmy Buffett noted, and whos
to argue with man inspired by palm trees,
booze and the perfect cheeseburger, rela-
tionships are a confounding human need.
Skins nation had a strong bond with
Chris Cooley. Ill miss him and the primal
Cooooooooooool chants on Sundays, but
not as much as I still miss the true greats to
wear the Burgundy and Gold.
Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com
BleaChers
A View From The
To see Clearly,
Close Your eyes
Careful Keep
Angler Angler
The Ordinary
Red in the slot!
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