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for grocery shopping, church, and doctors appointments. Denise Charlot, senior rides coordinator at the Department of Aging, said the program is in response to a growing need for transportation options in the community. Planning for the grantfunded program began in September and is now being implemented. The program is in need of drivers, and flyers have been circulated to churches, womens clubs, and senior clubs in the area.
Drivers will use their own cars and receive a reimbursement of 48.5 cents per mile. They are required to be 21 years old and are expected to pass a criminal background check. Charlot also said that the department would offer free training in CPR and first aid for drivers. The department is hoping to add cars with wheelchair access in the future. This is providing doorto-door transportation for people who cant transport themselves, Charlot said.
Ride recipients will be those who live more than a quarter mile from bus stops in the area, so as to provide transportation for those too far removed to take advantage of public transportation. Charlot said the transit system does not reach the St. Clemens Island area, Long View Beach, St. Georges Island, and Scotland Point, among other areas, and that one of the goals of the Senior Rides program will be to fill those gaps. The Department of Ag-
ing is still collecting information from interested parties, and hopes are for the program to be in full swing within a month. I think this is going to be really great once we get committed volunteer drivers, Charlot said. Those interested in volunteering can receive more information by calling the Department of Aging at 301475-4200, ext. 1066.
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what we think about ourselves and thus project what we want others to think. Theres nothing wrong with being a woman so lets not try to misrepresent ourselves as some sort of woman morphed into a semiman being. There is power in being a woman, being proud to be a woman and not being afraid to be a woman. Personally, I feel most confident on the job when I look both professional and feminine. Give me a skirt and a small heel and Im ready! I sort of feel sorry for men; they have no idea of the power a pretty heel. Poor things. How else to act like a woman? Sit like a woman. That means no crossing your knee over your leg when wearing slacks. Get in and out of a car like a woman. Your butt goes on the seat first, then you swing your legs in. Getting of the car is just the opposite, legs out, then your butt. Some women complain that chivalry is dead and men are pigs, etc. Lets experiment with this. Lets act like women who want to be treated like women and see if we can get the men to respond. Let me know what happens. You can email the Country Girl at countrygirlramblings@gmail.com
Mortgage Settlements
Patrick Dugan Contributing Writer One of the most misunderstood parts of a real estate transaction Is the HUD-1, or settlement statement. This is a form that will be explained to you at the settlement table, and will summarize the whole transaction if you are the buyer or seller. Generally it is a two page form that lists all credits and charges to both the buyer and the seller. They buyers side is on the left and the sellers charges and credits are summarized on the right. Page one is primarily a summary of all credits(money) that are paid by any one involved in your home purchase as well as all debits(charges), which are funds to be paid to any one involved in the transaction. For the buyer all fields in the 100 section reflect charges the buyer must pay to someone or some company. This could be termite inspectors, home inspectors, etc The 200 section reflects all funds the buyer receives as part of the transaction. This could be closing help from the seller, the mortgage and second mortgage etc The sellers credits appear in the 100 section and reflect all credits the seller is to receive. This would be the sales price that the buyer is paying, and the 200 section would reflect any charges the seller must pay. This can include, closing costs, transfer taxes, home repairs etc Page two of the HUD-1 itemizes the charges in detail making it clear what services were provided, who is providing them, and how much the provider is to be paid for their
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Smoking Ban May Be Good for Some, Not So Good for Others
Andrea Shiell Staff Writer Chris Frantt lights up a cigarette behind the bar at the ABC Lounge, taking a long satisfied Maryland alongside the thirteen other states in the Union that have now passed legislation calling for a statewide smoking ban. The ban includes bars and restaurants, and private or fraternal clubs. Exempt smokers with places to sit, and she did not expect bar business to take any significant hits. But others seem less optimistic. Amidst a crowd of regulars at Donovans Pub in California, owner Marlene Donovan says, The ban sucks. I think its going to hurt our business. She also noted that she had no room outside for tables, and the pubs location next to a hotel would make outdoor business a nuisance for guests next door.
pire in 2011, at which point they will have to impose the ban regardless. Donovan spoke about her fears that the process for applying for the waiver would take months, and meanwhile business would have taken a sharp hit, and possibly not be able to recover. Others seem more annoyed than fearful of the impending ban. Customers blew smoke rings as they drank their beers at the ABC Lounge on Three Notch Rd. and called the ban unfair. Bartender Chris Frantt also noted the possibility of people walking out on their bar tabs, using a cigarette break as their excuse. Its going
ing bans in other states. For example, California has passed a law making smoking cigarettes in front of children aged 17 or younger a misdemeanor offense, enforceable under the blanket of a moving violation or traffic accident. Laws such as these are sparking concern about where private property and public policy intertwine. Mike Donovan of Donovans pub said, I think that privately owned businesses should be able to decide for themselves. All amidst the statements of health advocates and the decisions of the legislature, which have included a $1 tax increase on all packs of cigarettes sold in the state of Maryland, the looming ban is arousing indignation. As Frantt
drag as he moves to the cash register to close out a customers check. Meanwhile, half the bar has lit up with him, and they are all enjoying their drinks with a bit of nicotine on the side. But this will soon change. On Febraury 1st, you will no longer see anyone smoking indoors. In accordance with a new statewide smoking ban going into effect on that date, no one will be allowed to light up in bars, restaurants, workplaces, buildings that offer child-care services, or other public buildings. This will place
from this law are private homes, no more than 25% of hotel rooms, retail tobacconists, tobacco manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, distributors, and laboratories researching the health effects of tobacco smoke. Some think that the ban in restaurants will help business. I think itll do great things for us, says Brandy Vlahos, manager of Outback Steakhouse in California. A lot of people complain about the smoke in here. She noted that the small section of outdoor tables not covered by the ban would provide
Businesses will be able to apply for hardship waivers if they can prove that the smoking ban has caused a sharp enough decrease in business, but these waivers will ex-
to hurt business. If people dont like the smoke they dont have to come to the bar. Though this new ban is extreme, it is not as extreme as smok-
lights up another cigarette with a customer in front of him, he says, People want to relax after work and have a smoke, and now theyre trying to take that away from us.
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Winners
Continued from page A- High School students. Elementary Class Poster winners include: First Place, Rosa L. Parks Elementary School (Prince Georges Co.), Eileen Caves 5th Grade Art Class; Second Place, Mechanicsville Elementary School (St. Marys Co.), Yvonne L. Pattons 3rd Grade Class; and Third Place, James Ryder Randall Elementary School (Prince Georges Co.), Andrea Moore and Judy Seversens 2nd Grade Class. Honorable Mentions were awarded to: Manchester Elementary School (Carroll Co.), Mr. Fitzsimmons 3rd Grade Class; Cranberry Station Elementary School (Carroll Co.), Ms. Rollins 4th Grade Class. Middle School Essay winners include: First Place, Austin Fry, grade 7,
Oklahoma Road Middle School (Carroll County); Second Place, Meg Heffner, grade 7, Oklahoma Road Middle School (Carroll County); Third Place, Sammy Showman, grade 7, Oklahoma Road Middle School (Carroll County). Fifteen-year honorees were Christine Adams, professor of history; Garrey Dennie, assistant professor of history; Brian Ganz, artist in residence, music; Stacey Goddard, fiscal administrator; Anne Grulich, program specialist, Maryland Heritage Project; Celia Rabinowitz, director of library and media services; Israel Ruiz, associate professor and department chair, international languages and culturesSpanish; and Frances Titus, fiscal associate II. Employees recognized for 10 years of employment at the college included Chuck Adler, associate professor and department chair; Dan Branigan, capital project manager, planning
and facilities; Lee Capristo, director, Office of Publications; Jeffrey Coleman, associate professor of English; Symaria Sam Enoch, fiscal associate II; Kathy Grimes, assistant vice president for Lifelong Learning and Professional Development programs; Andy Koch, associate professor and department chair, chemistry; Carol Morris, library supervisor; Irene Olnick, senior accountant, Office of Business Affairs; Joan Pickett, executive assistant to the provost, Office of the Provost; Jack Short, computer programmer and analyst, Campus Technology Support Services; and Elizabeth Williams, dean of the core curriculum and first year experience, Office of the Provost. Those recognized for five years of service were Jose Ballesteros, assistant professor of international languages and cultures-Spanish; Jean Beard, office associate II; Debi Brooks, executive assistant, Office of Development;
Rachel Brooks, caretaker I; Colby Caldwell, assistant professor, art and art history, photography and digital media; Bryan Doyle, public safety officer; Bill Gainey, assistant athletic director and head mens soccer coach, Athletics and Recreation; Mervin Gantt, general trades mechanic; David Groupe, technical director and lighting designer, Theater, Film and Media Studies; LaRita Hagar, adviser and director on international education, Academic Services; Alberta Hickman, RN, assistant director of health services, Health Center; Mary Howell, fiscal associate II; Angela Johnson, assistant professor of educational studies; Judy Johnson, office associate II; Cynthia Koenig, assistant professor of psychology; Randy Larsen, assistant professor of chemistry; Deborah ODonnell, assistant professor of psychology; Jordan Price, assistant professor of biology; Simon Read, assistant professor of computer
science; Jeff Smith, associate director of admissions and coordinator of multicultural recruiting; Jennifer St. Germain, animal caretaker and departmental technician; David Sushinsky, assistant director of admissions; Angela Thomas, accountant, Office of Business Affairs; Danny Worrell, public safety officer; and Joe Young, public safety officer. Come celebrate Mardi Gras with the Ladies Auxiliary, to the VFW Post 2632 at 23282 Three Notch Rd., California, Md. 20619 When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 7 pm until the bewitching hour. Adm. $15 includes entertainment, food, games and prizes. Come dress casual or in your favorite Mardi Gras attire. For tickets call Sue Miedzinski 301 475 9200 or Vickie Stephens 301 290 1073 or 240 298 6235 cell. Join us Laissex Les Bons Temps Rouler! Let the Good Times Roll!!!!!
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level than we have been. School Board chair , We are going to do everything in our power to maintain the status quo, and hope that we dont go backwards. Commenting on the state of the economy and its impact on education, Delegate John Wood said, Were in some trying times right nowIve never seen anything like we have now. He predicted that some cuts would have to be made in light of the deficit. You run governmentlike you run a household, he said. If youve got (the money) you go with it. If you dont, then dont do itEducation is everybodys number one, and nobody wants to cutbut we all have to work together2008 is going to be a tough, tough year. Overall, the mood remained positive as people ate their breakfast and chatted. Its what I expected, said Maryland State Teachers Association Director Liz Purcell-Leskine, who admitted that it is far too early to tell what the General Assembly will do. Theres a lot of talking but not much planning or commitment.
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Continued from page A- teacher workloads, and the like, but there were very few forecasts dealing with actual legislation. Legislative Representative Carol Howard of the Calvert Education Association touted achievements from the implementation of full-day kindergarten classes opening up funds for materials and support, to new textbooks and materials being administered in the countys middle schools. Indeed the mood seemed light, but perched over the glasses of orange juice and the steaming cups of coffee were some worried faces as the subject of the budget came up. Senator Roy Dyson admitted he didnt know what to expect from the General Assemblys Regular Session in terms of budget, but he commented that employee growth had only created 18,000 new jobs, and that indicated that the country is going into a recession. We
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Continued from page A- that $2.6 million be held in reserve to ensure the county is in good financial shape given the state deficit that has hit counties hard. Commissioner Lawrence Jarboe (R-Golden Beach) said the budget target was representative of tough economic times ahead. This letter is a reality check not just to the sheriffs office but to the county government as well, Jarboe said. Cameron said, however, that no specifics in his pending budget request had been set and that he would wait to hear from county government officials. One of the top issues that must
be addressed this budget cycle, Cameron said, is that of increasing the number of correctional officers at the county detention center. Cameron said he has not made a decision on exactly how many corrections personnel he would hire, but that the current number there have to work mandatory overtime to keep the jail running. There are about eight vacancies at the jail, Cameron said. We know were down a lot of positions in patrol and in corrections and were working hard to fill that, Cameron said. But even with all the positions filled [at the detention center] they dont have enough. The countys capital improvement program has had a plan to build a minimum security wing at the jail to help deal with overcrowding for
the past several years but the county has held off on construction because the state has not yet provided half of the estimated $33 million needed. In the meantime, the population at the jail has continued to burgeon well beyond its original design. The daily population at the jail hovers around 350 inmates and increases substantially over the weekends but there are only about 245 beds. If the addition is ever built, he said, additional corrections officers would have to be standing by to guard the extra space. The sheriffs office also faces costs for replacing equipment and vehicles that have reached their service life. Even the cost of ammunition for service weapons, including the
ammunition used to qualify for minimum competency, has grown sharply. The nations current war footing, plus the rising cost of raw materials, mean that the sheriffs office is only now getting ammunition it ordered six months ago, according to Erin Shoemaker, the agencys fiscal manager. Were in competition with the war in Iraq to do our jobs as far as the budget is concerned, Shoemaker said. Cameron said that the demand for police service has increased so much that it would be easy, based agency data, to justify hiring about 25 new deputies and just as many correctional officers. The demand for service has gone up far more than resources
in recent years, Cameron said. It catches up with you. Cameron said such a large request for additional funding was out of the question, but said that the agency has always lacked a long-term plan to budget for cost increases and hire additional personnel. He said his office has been in contact with county government to remedy that problem. You cant get away with that for too long, Cameron said. Cameron said that there are no budget particulars as yet, since he still has to meet with county government officials to discuss budget priorities. Were only going to ask for what we need to get the job done, Cameron said.
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ODD NEWS
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A recent challenge to the Slayer Statute, a law barring those convicted of willful and unlawful killing from profiting from the deaths of their victims, has surfaced in Washington state, where 37 year-old Josha Hoge is trying to inherit the estate of his mother, who he stabbed to death with a butcher knife in 1999. Since he was found not guilty by reason of insanity (he suffers from schizophrenia) his lawyer is arguing that his crimes were not legally unlawful and that the Slayer Statute should not apply. After Hoge killed his mother, her family won the $800,000 estate he is pursuing in a civil suit against the county because the public health clinic failed to give Hoge his medication.
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Joseph Francis Joe Browne, 80, of Valley Lee, and formerly of Buffalo, N.Y., died Jan. 4 in his residence. Born Dec. 9, 1927 in Buffalo, N.Y. he was the son of the late Patrick Joseph and Hnora OShea Browne. He was the loving husband of Phyllis Rita Johel Browne whom he married May 26, 1951 in Buffalo, N.Y. He is survived by his children; Patrick J. Browne of San Diego, Calif., Daniel C. Browne of Valley Lee, Mary E. Walker of Great Mills, and Joseph M. Browne Greensboro, N.C. as well as 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Ann Kontos of Buffalo, N.Y. and Margaret Murray of Lewiston, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his siblings; John, William, Mary and Frank Browne and Rev. James Browne. A graduate of St. Josephs Collegiate Institution Class of 1945 he then attended Manhattan College and graduated in 1950 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Joe served in the U.S. Army from 1945-1947. He moved to St. Marys County in 1974 from Buffalo, N.Y. after working at Bell Aerospace Company in Buffalo for 23 years. Upon moving to Maryland he worked for the Naval Air Test Center for 19 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member and treasurer of the Sierra Club of Southern Maryland, past president of the Little Flower School and St. Marys Academy PTA, a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and a member of the Knights of Columbus in Buffalo, N.Y. The family received friends Tuesday, Jan. 8 from 5 8 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, where prayers were held at 7 p.m. The family also received friends Wednesday, Jan. 9 in St. Georges Catholic Church from 10 11 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. with Rev. Msgr. Karl Chimiak and Rev. Mark W. Ervin co-officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Ethan Walker, Justin Browne, Patrick Murray, Michael Browne, Reed Walker and William Johel. Honorary pallbearers were Johel Browne, Jacob Walker, Dylan Walker and Joshua Browne. Contributions may be made to St. George Catholic Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 9, Valley Lee, MD 20692 and/or Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner
Margaret J. Ballew, 85, of Hollywood, and formerly of Washington, D.C., died Jan. 2 in St. Marys Nursing Center. Born July 9, 1922 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Henry I. and Elsie Tanner White. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond W. Ballew whom she married Jan. 25, 1939 in Baltimore, Md. and who preceded her in death April 8, 1986. She is survived by her children Raymond A. Ballew and his wife Sue of Hollywood, and Robert W. Ballew and his wife Wanda of Bowdoin, Maine, seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and her sister Gloria Grapevine of Morningside, Md. She was preceded in death by her daughter Nancy C. Cullins and her siblings Doris Eberle and Lee White. Margaret graduated from Anacostia High School and moved to St. Marys County from Washington D.C. in 1984. The family received friends Saturday Jan. 5 from 1011:30 a.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, where a funeral Service was held at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Dale Skurla officiating. Interment followed in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown. Pallbearers were Raymond Ballew Jr., Mark Porter, David Thomas, Keith Eberle, Pete Glass, Michael Clayton, Darren Ballew and Daniel Ballew. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
dition to many of the clothes her children wore growing up. She was often asked by friends and neighbors to sew clothing for them on special occasions. She did secretarial work for a Philadelphia based company for a number of years before any of her children were born. She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl S. Budd of California, Md., Lorie B. Pirtle of Virginia Beach, Va., five grandchildren, a brother, Gus Strese and his wife Sue of Whiting, N.J. and three nieces, Catherine Jarjisian of Richmond Heights, Ohio, Dorothy Ollier of Brunswick, Maine and Lisa Kuter of White Haven, Pa.. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert C. Budd. A Graveside Service was conducted Saturday, Jan. 5 at noon in Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson, N.J. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys Nursing Center, 21585 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD.
in death by his wife Theresa Miles, one sister, Margaret Bonds and five brothers; Howard, Walter, John, Joseph and Frederick Miles. The family received friends Tuesday, Jan. 8 from 10 11 a.m. in St. John Francis Regis Church, Hollywood. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Father Ray Schmidt will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD.
Elsie Strese Budd, 87, of California, died Dec. 30 in St. Marys Nursing Center, Leonardtown. Born April 5, 1920 in Philadelphia, Penn., she was the daughter of the late Ludwig Strese and Ottilie Seling Strese. Her favorite hobby was sewing. She was a talented seamstress who made many of the familys wedding and bridesmaids dresses in ad-
Francis Paul Miles, 83, of Hollywood, died Jan. 2 in his residence. Born Jan. 8, 1924 in Chaptico, he was the son of the late Joseph Miles and Mary Madeline Miles. He received his education in St. Marys County Public Schools. He had worked for the Department of Public Works at Patuxent River Naval Air Station for 41 years retiring in 1988. He also worked at Aldridge Ford for several years. Francis was a loving, caring and humble person. He loved spending time and playing cards with his family and friends. He also loved baseball, automobiles and collecting coins. He is survived by his special friend Loretta Cruze, four daughters; Yolanda D. Miles and Robin D. Blackiston both of Leonardtown, Catherine L. Miles of Lexington Park, Wanda M. Miles of Hollywood, four sons; Paul B. Miles and Mark A. Miles both of Lexington Park, William F. Miles of Hollywood, Robert D. Miles of Orlando, Fla., a brother, James Louis Miles of Vallejo, Calif., four daughtersin-law; Sherry, Patricia, Shelisha and Bernadette Miles, one son-in-law, John Somerville, Jr., three sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, one grandsonin-law, seventeen grandchildren, three step grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Francis also had two people who were very close to him and he considered them his sons, Francis Chase and James Bobby D. Dorsey. He was preceded
Thomas Francis Poe, 73, of Callaway, and formerly of Piney Point, died Jan. 1 in his residence. Born May 16, 1934 in St. George Island, Md. he was the son of the late Albert and Myrtle Basten Poe. He was the loving husband of Ann Elizabeth Poe whom he married Jan. 15, 1970 in Leonardtown. He is survived by his children; Ann Alioto and her companion Jay Hills of Callaway, Sandy Littleford and her husband Jim of Lusby, Md., James Albert and his wife Marina of Valley Lee, Bobby Albert and his wife Tessie of California, Md., Bill Albert and his wife Sandi of California, Md., Missy Mattingly and her husband Alan of Great Mills, his brother Tynan Poe of St. George Island and his long time friend Delores Morgan of Callaway. He is also survived by his grandchildren; William L. Farr III, Heather M. Schrader, Brittany Albert, Robbie Albert, Daniel D. Alioto Jr., Nicholas A. Alioto, Logan Bell, Cameron Schrader, Taylor Kimber and Thia E. Albert. He was preceded in death by his son David T. Poe and his granddaughter Crystal L. Albert. A lifelong resident of St. Marys County, Mr. Poe attended little flower school and was a self employed waterman. He served in the U.S. Army in 1957. The family received friends Thursday, Jan. 3 from 5 8 p.m. in the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home Chapel where prayers were held at 7 p.m. A funeral service was held Friday, Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Daniel David Alioto Jr., Floyd Ashley Jr., Ronnie Lee McGee, Robbie Albert, Doug Ward and Richard Cleveland. Honorary pallbearers were be Nicholas A. Alioto, Logan T. Bell, Taylor Kimber, Heather Schrader and Brittany Albert. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Miller, Kenneth Wayne Miller and his wife Amy Miller, both of Leonardtown, sisters, Janet Clark of Leonardtown, Brenda Sydnor of Redding, Pa. Victoria Sams of Charlotte Hall, and Barbara Miller of Brandywine, Md. The family received friends for Joyces Life Celebration from 2 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6 with prayers at 4 p.m. in the Brinsfield Life Celebration Chapel Leonardtown. A Funeral Service was conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. The Reverend Paula Robinson conducted the service. Interment will be private. Serving as pallbearers were Arthur Miller, Bradley Miller, Brandy Daye, Rodney Tibbs, Ronan Blackistone and Fran Dever. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be given to either Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650 or to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Fwy., Ste.250 Dallas, Texas 75244
Joyce Irene Wathen, 58, of Leonardtown, died Jan. 3 in her residence. Born March 27, 1949 in LaPlata, Md., she was the daughter of George Earl Hill and Genieva Hannah (Swann) Hill of Loveville. She was employed as a bookkeeper for Ship Point Machine Company located in Hollywood. Ms. Wathen is survived by two sons; Paul Eugene
James Wiant Jim Wendler, Jr., 20, of Hollywood died Dec. 28. Born Sept. 6, 1987 in Jacksonville, Fla., he was the son of James Wiant Wendler, Sr. and Robin Marie Garner Wendler of Hollywood. Jim was a 2005 graduate of Leonardtown High School. He worked as an automotive repair technician for Toyota of Southern Maryland. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Brian M. Wendler, Andrew W. Wendler, Jonathan R. Wendler, all of Hollywood, maternal grandparents, Robert I. Garner, Jr. and Ethel Marie Clements Garner of Hollywood, and paternal grandmother, Mary Alice Wendler of St. Augustine, Fla. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Willis John Wendler, Jr. Family and friends attended Mr. Wendlers Life Celebration at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, Thursday, Jan. 3 from 5 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday, Jan. 4 at 11 a.m. in St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, Hollywood, Md. The Reverend Ray Schmidt was the celebrant. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636 or St. John Francis Regis Church, 43927 St. Johns Road, Hollywood, MD 20636.
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St. Marys County Sheriffs Deputy Patrick Bowen tries out the agencies new sidearm from Smith and Wesson. The sheriffs office is transitioning weapons from the aging Beretta 96D.
Beretta 96D, the agencys standard police weapon for the last decade, to the newer Smith and Wesson M&P 40, short for military and police, came after the agency learned Beretta no longer manufactured their current issue sidearm. The sheriffs office tested four other guns alongside the Smith and Wesson design, including one entry from Beretta, with officers finding the M&P to be the favorite, McLane said, both for its ease of shooting and feel. We did tests and evaluations of five different pistols and the clear choice of the officers was the Smith and Wesson M&P, McLane said. Our problem is we have officers with extremely small hands and its not just the women. We had to find a gun that fit all the officers hands. The new weapon has a polymer frame that
Their group size shrunk considerably, McLane told The County Times. The pistols attributes are expected to pay dividends on the streets as well. The possibility of errant rounds being fired [during a deadly confrontation] is reduced, McLane said. Wear and use of the older guns had also become an issue, McLane said. The sights on the Beretta 96D, which had glow-in-the-dark tritium inserts to allow deputies to shoot at night, were failing and were difficult to replace. The newer weapons tritium sights were fresh. Also, the Smith and Wesson design is equipped with a special accessory rail below the barrel where officers can attach flashlight for searching for dangerous suspects at night. This feature is particularly popular with
St. Marys County Sheriffs Office armorer Jeff McLane instructs Deputy Thomas Seyfreid in properly using the agencies new sidearm, the Smith and Wesson M&P 40.
ficers already heavy load of equipment on the weapon each year to qualify with it. Thats street. the equivalent of a 20 year career. A Sam Browne [police officers utility] belt weighs about 18 pounds, McLane said.
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