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Accident Near Oakville Elementary

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Raiders Head Back To States

Were playing for a state championship, and were going to play the best we can. Senior Midfielder Jessica Cooke
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MSP: Trooper 7 Hours Cut Due To Lack Of Manpower

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Officials with the Maryland State Police say the recent reduction of hours of operation for Trooper 7, the helicopter responsible for casualty evacuation to regional trauma units, is due to a reduction in manpower agency wide In the aftermath of the crash of another state police helicopter in inclement weather last month, the aviation division has become short staffed and leadership is working to provide as much medical evacuation coverage as possible, said Greg Shipley, Maryland State Police spokesman. This was the time to scale back to meet manpower and heliPhoto by Andrea Shiell copter demands around the state, Family members of Sgt. Ryan Patrick Baumann, who was killed in Afghanistan on August 1st of this year, gather at the memorial to fallen Shipley told The County Times soldiers with their wreaths. Monday. Its an issue were continuSee Trooper 7 page A-

Md. Trooper, Great Mills Grad, Killed In North Carolina Accident

Brandywine Girl Killed In New Market Wreck
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer State troopers locally and throughout Maryland are mourning the loss of one of their own this week with the death of Sgt. Tobin Theodore Triebel, a flight paramedic with the Maryland State Police Aviation Division. Triebel, 39, was a graduate of Great Mills High School in the class of 1987. He had first come to live in Lexington Park in 1977 when he moved here with his family as a child, according to the state police. As a student at Great Mills See Accident page A-5

Citizens Honor Veterans In 11th Hour Counting

Parade and Festivities Solemn but Hopeful
Andrea Shiell Staff Writer dividuals there to commemorate the holiday. Four fifth grade students from Leonardtown Elementary School gave speeches about what the holiday and the veterans themselves meant to them, including much of the history of the holiday as well as their personSee Veterans Day page A-10

Gun Shop Owners: Sales Up After Election

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Every Vote
Final Absentee Ballot Totals Expected Friday
Andrea Shiell Staff Writer Board of Elections Director Brenda Burch sighed as she led her elections staff through the process of counting the countys absentee ballots last Thursday, nodding graciously to observers as she held up a ballot without a signature, asking her staff members to vote on whether or not it would be accepted. Several ballots faced the same scrutiny as they were separated from their envelopes and placed in stacks of 25, then fed into an optical scanning machine to record the votes. After a long process of opening envelopes and voting on whether to accept questionable ballots, the counting commenced. Totals were tallied along with provisional ballots, which were counted Monday, but Burch explained that there was still more counting to do, includSee Election Update page A-7

Thousands of people lined Washington Street in Leonardtown for this years 33rd Annual Veterans Day Parade, crowding in to see the barrage of groups and in-

Proprietors of local gun and sporting goods stores say that firearms sales are up significantly, and its not just because hunting season is here. Since the presidential election Nov. 4 of Barack Obama, former senator from Illinois, gun owners are worried that their rights to buy certain types of firearms could be severely curtailed, especially since Congress is now firmly in Democratic hands, shop owners told The County Times. The local increase in sales matches reports from around the County Times Staff Photo nation of more people buying up Veterans day is celebrated on the eleventh day of the eleventh month at the eleventh hour. Leonardtown holds it annual parade on this See Gun Sales page A- special occasion.

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tered womens shelter, carrying meals to the homebound, helping train dogs for the blind- the catalog of ways in which to serve is nearly endless. In America, there is a nonprofit to serve virtually everyone in need. Each of these nonprofits can make a profound difference in our own lives as well. All we need to do is make the commitment to serve. There are those who say that working in the nonprofit world is a sacrifice, or that it is not practical. The salary is low; the hours are long. This may be true. However the rewards are incalculable. I have made only one sacrifice since I began working in the nonprofit world almost 16 years ago: I have rarely taken a vacation, and never a long one, but this is a sacrifice of my choosing. We do young people a great disservice when we fail to encourage them to consider careers in the nonprofit world. I have been actively recruiting young people to work in my nonprofit specifically because my nonprofit works on behalf of older people. For younger people to consider a career that involves working with seniors is, for many, a huge leap of faith. Asking them to do so for lower wages than they would make in the corporate sector requires an even greater leap. However, asking them to dedicate themselves to serving a cause far more challenging than any they might otherwise consider allows them to proudly proclaim that they server their country in the spirit of the challenge President John F. Kennedy set for us nearly 50 years ago. Our country deserves no less from us, especially today.

What Have You Done For Your Country Lately?

By: Enid Borden How do we get people, young and old alike, to ask what they can do for their country? What have I done for my country lately? Famous last words, or words I seldom utter? Ive been thinking about what service and serving mean for quite some time. Service has taken on different meanings for me during different stages of my life. My father and brother both served in the military. In fact my father always referred to his stint in the Army as the time when he was in the service. My brother just said he was a Marine (but thats another story). The notion of serving ones country has gone through many iterations in my own mind, as I suspect it has for many other baby boomers, as different times, different wars, and different perspectives have all affected what it means to serve our country. Admittedly, I am totally biased. I believe that working in the nonprofit sector is an extraordinary way to serve ones country and is the most rewarding experience one can ever have. By their very nature as mission-driven enterprises, nonprofit organizations strive to make communities better places in which to live. As the meaning of service has changed, so has the concept of volunteerism. The need, desire, and commitment to make a difference once led people to volunteer. Today, many of our children volunteer in order to fulfill school obligations. They volunteer so they can graduate from high school. In far too many instances, volunteering has become an obligation rather than an opportunity to serve. How do we change the mindset? How do we get people, young and old alike to ask what they can do for their country? We tell them to work for a nonprofit for one year. Thats what we do. Although the idea is not a new one, it still is one yet to catch on. Why? Working for a nonprofit organization for one year, just one year, is an extraordinary way to serve our country. It carries a high return for the individual as well. This is exactly what I think we fail to emphasize. Serving with a nonprofit is serving ones soul. Serving at a homeless shelter, working with abused and neglected children, answering the phones at a bat-

Bar Fight Escalates To Shooting, Charges Of Attempted Murder

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer flown out by Maryland State Police helicopter to Prince Georges Hospital Centers shock trauma unit and was last known to be in stable condition. The initial incident began at Donovans Pub on Route 235 and soon moved to the nearby Hickory Hills Shopping Center. They were playing pool and an argument started, Burris said of the fight between Davis and McGrath. They got into an altercation in the pub and they left. Two groups of associates of both men then went onto the rear parking lot of the shopping center, where Davis is alleged to have exited a vehicle and shot McGrath in the chest with a small caliber handgun. Police reports said that the weapon was discharged at close range. Burris said that the police were initially called to break up the fight in the bar by an employee of the establishment but by the time police arrived they found that the shooting had already taken place. Burris said that investigators have yet to determine what was the exact cause of the altercation. Detectives interviewed witnesses that night, Burris said, and were even able to talk briefly with the victim but had not been able to fully interview him. Burris said that the Davis turned himself in to police about two hours after the alter-

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Driver In Wreck With Bicycles, Amish Buggies Is A Corrections Officer

Investigation continues, no charges filed
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The driver of a minivan that collided with two bicyclists who in turn hit two Amish horse and buggy rigs last month in Leonardtown is a corrections officer with the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office, Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron confirmed Tuesday. The officer, Benjamin Allen, 19, is still employed with the agency, Cameron said, while the investigation into the crash is continuing. Were handling it the way we would any investigation, Cameron said. He wasnt driving an agency vehicle, he wasnt even on the clock. The collision occurred Oct. 26 and according to police reports Allen collided with the bicyclists riding behind the two Amish horse and buggy rigs as they were stopped for the light at the intersection of Hollywood Road and Point Lookout Road. Both buggies were trailing canoes at the time of the accident, police reports stated. The two cyclists, who were 17-year-old juveniles, male and female, of Leonardtown and Mechanicsville, then struck one of the horse and buggy rigs, police reports stated. Allen, along with the juvenile cyclists, were taken to St. Marys Hospital for treatment. Both he and the female were released but the male was taken to Washington Hospital Center for further care. The drivers and passengers of the two buggies were unscathed, police said. Cameron said that the correctional officers career could be affected if any charges are brought against him resulting from the investigation. Well treat this with emphasis and priority, Cameron said. The accident was the subject of questions from at least one Leonardtown town council member at the Nov. 10 meeting. Mayor J. Harry Norris said that when the town deputy Steve Simonds was questioned about the accident, the deputy said he had few details on regarding it. It surprised me, too, Norris said. I would expect that a deputy assigned to the town would know about such a serious accident. He guaranteed me hed look into it and get back to me. Norris said that the Amish often bring canoes into town to take to Tudor Hall Farm to go boating. Theyve always used the Macintosh Run for recreation, Norris said.

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Thursday, November 13, 2008

Editorial & Opinion Election Coverage Stirs Debate

Some Question Headline
Last week, The County Times experienced the largest newsstand circulation in its history. In fact, circulation last week featuring final election coverage results was greater than 20% above average for this year. The County Times was on newsstands throughout St. Marys County Wednesday morning with final vote counts from every precinct throughout the county. We were the only newspaper that brought you that information the next morning, thanks to the late night dedication of our staff. We would like to thank our many thousands of readers who take The County Times each week, and to the thousands of new readers from last week, we hope you find The County Times as the one local news source that brings you local news without the spin. We received many compliments on our election coverage including fairly and accurately reporting candidate interviews prior to the election, publishing numerous readers letters without discrimination, as well as our efforts to provide equal opportunity for candidates to express their positions throughout the various campaigns. Our reporters are instructed to always be fair, we dont make the news, we just report it. While nearly everyone we heard from thought the coverage was excellent, there were a few complaints. In this business there are always those who are pleased with the reporting, and some who complain. We dont strive for 100% approval; we strive for 100% accuracy. The mission of our paper is to bring you the news each week about St. Marys County and issues that affect the people of our county. Our election coverage was intended to reflect the voters of St. Marys County and not necessarily the voters of Maryland or the voters of the United States. As such, our lead headline read: St. Marys Goes McCain. Even though Obama won the national election, McCain won St. Marys County with more than 56% of the vote to Obamas 42%. Several people were upset at our headline. One gentleman complained there was no way to tell that an African American had been elected President from our headline He also believed that since Obama won the national election, the lead headline should have been about Obama. A second reader, describing herself as a wise, older, very well educated white woman claimed the headline as: a great sign of disrespect for our President-elect, Barack Obama and those millions of us who voted for him that the front page of your newspaper lists St. Marys Goes McCain on top of the obviously more important news, Obama Wins Nation; County Favors Slots The same lady went on to say: Shame on you for your obvious disrespect and frankly, obviously racist bent. Shame on you and frankly, on St. Marys County Americans, both Obama supporters and McCain supporters wish Obama much success; after all we have a personal stake in his success regardless of whom we voted for. But one thing that will cause the nation to be divided rather than united will be people like this lady who claim racism when people dont agree with her. The County Times is not a racist paper, and the voters of St. Marys County are not racist because they preferred McCain over Obama. We would like to hear from you. Do you believe The County Times was biased or even racist in its election reporting? Please e-mail your thoughts to opinion@ countytimes.net or mail your thoughts to The County Times, P.O. Box 250, Hollywood, Maryland 20636

United Way Preparing for Higher Demand on Services

The United Way of St. Marys County kicked off the 2008 Campaign with a rousing breakfast at the J. T. Daugherty Conference Center on Friday, September 5, 2008 with nearly 250 people attending. Our 2008 Honorary Campaign Chair, Captain Glen Ives, USN (ret.) former commanding officer of NAS Patuxent River, revved up the group with his enthusiastic welcome remarks. We were truly honored by a visit from Senator Benjamin Cardin who participated in presenting the seven Merit Grants for one time only needs to six worthy programs: Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, CareNet Pregnancy Center, Special Olympics, Walden Sierra, Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living and the American Red Cross. Senator Cardin ended the mornings festivities with an equally enthusiastic and well informed wrap up. Among the activities for the morning were the United Way Points of Lights Awards to twenty-eight wonderful volunteers nominated by their agencies. These worthy recipients epitomize the volunteer/can do attitude that we are so blessed with in our community. Also recognized were our Corporate Partners, those companies and their employees who have donated most generously to the United Way of St. Marys County in 2007 were: Platinum, Constellation Energy Group; Gold, The Being Company; Silver, Wyle, and Bronze; St. Marys Hospital. The figures were so close that the United Way of St. Marys Board of Directors agreed that we should add another category for the corporate awards this year, and that was the Platinum Award. Without in kind support the event could not happen and, indeed, the United Way of St. Marys County would have far less funds throughout the year to distribute to our 42 members agencies. Among those are Norris and Dudderar, Historic St. Marys City, Town Creek Garden Club, Integrated Systems Solutions, Inc. (ISSI), Trophies by Design, Dugan, McKissick, Wood and Longmore, and Wyle. Without the specific help of Anne Marum and Sue Wilkinson of Historic St. Marys City we would not have had the fun PowerPoint presentation featuring our United Way of St. Marys City Points of Lights. And there would have been no awards nor program without Alex Clarke and Cindy Held of Wyle. The United Way of St. Marys County would like to thank the J. T. Daugherty Conference Center staff for making the breakfast such a delicious event and being so helpful in all the planning and strategizing. We are already on their books for the 2009 United Way of St. Marys Kick Campaign Off Breakfast. So put Thursday, September 10, 2009 on your calendars!! However, this was only the Kick Off for the 2008 Campaign. With the current situation in our economy we are faced with the dilemma of the possibility of fewer dollars, but higher demand on services from our 42 members agencies. We are casting our net even wider with the anticipation that more people in our community will be willing to step up and donate to the United Way of St. Marys County, perhaps for the first time, while those who have been loyal donors will continue their support. Our figures indicate that nearly 163,000 services are provided to our neighbors in need in St. Marys County with the definite possibility of even more services needed to be provided in the near future. Just about everyone in our community is touched in some way by one or more of our agencies either directly or through a family member, neighbor, colleague or friend. We are asking our community to remember those in need and come forward. You can make a one time donation or by payroll deduction through those employers who participate in payroll deduction plans. As an employer you may want to provide payroll deductions to your employees to enable them to donate to their favorite charity in a regular, painless way. The United Way of St. Marys County is available to answer any questions you may have or to come and talk with groups of employees. You simply need to call 310-862-5577. Again, many thanks to all who participated in our hugely successful 2009 Campaign Kick Off Breakfast and to those who so selflessly donate to assist other in our community. Lynn Fitrell Campaign Executive United Way of St. Marys County

To The Editor:

Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan Affected by Economic Downswing Through Lack of Donations
The economic downturn has impacted all of us and created hardships not seen for decades in the United States. Weve also experienced one of the most challenging political climates in recent history, and understandably, our focus has been on issues close to home. However, while our own personal concerns have grown recently, the challenges faced by our Troops in Afghanistan and Iraqour fellow citizens, the sons and daughters of our friends, our neighbors, our coworkers have not changed, and with the economic turmoil of late are more often forgotten. While many of us worry about how to make the mortgage payment, members of our military deployed in battle zones are worrying about how to obtain even the most basic of items such as razor blades, socks, feminine hygiene products, or a cup of microwavable noodles. While we take for granted the ability to go to the store for simple necessities, the members of our military often rely on the kindness of people back home to provide for their personal needs. For years, Any Soldier experienced great support from the homeland with our list of donors growing and the care packages satisfying many soldiers request. Word spread on bases and in camps. More requests came in from abroad. It goes without saying that tough times call for belt tightening and a more frugal lifestyle. Unfortunately this has resulted in a significant decrease in donations to support the mission of Any Soldiereven though the scope and significance of our mission has actually grown. This is a call to action to remember whos out there and if you can, to consider support for the troops. Support can come in many forms magazines, books, snacks from the snack pack and even letters matter greatly, folks. Lets let the soldiers know were all fighting. Were in this together. Any Soldier has served a very important role to our Troops deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq. Were the only organization in the world that can match specific needs to specific units of Troops and we help all branches of the military. Individuals visit our website, where they find messages from deployed Troops who specify the needs of their units. Anyone who wants to donate the requested items can obtain the address through the website and send the package directly to their chosen Soldier, Sailor, Airman or Marine. also like to commend Congressman Hoyer for the statement released by his campaign and printed in the paper of his pledge to work in a bipartisan manner to forge solutions to the challenges that face us: strengthening our economy, creating jobs, ending our dependence on foreign oil and securing our nation. Those are, of course, important issues. And there are different philosophies of how to best address them. I wish our elected leaders well. I admit that I am disappointed that voters from across our nation did not vote to repeal the bailout. This could have been done by voting out everyone that voted for the bailout. Maybe the new Congress will vote to take that monWhen the package arrives at the base with the Attn: Any Soldier line in his or her address, the packages and letters are delivered into the hands of Soldiers who often dont receive much or any mail and might otherwise remain out of touch with those back home. The people who give through Any Soldier have discovered that something interesting happensthe military personnel often develop a kinship with their benefactors and express their gratitude for the outpouring of support in a number of unexpected ways. One Ohio woman who had been sending items to a female military member in Iraq heard her doorbell ring. When she opened the door, she saw an elongated FedEx box on her porch. Puzzled, knowing she hadnt ordered anything, she opened the box. Inside was a bouquet of multi-colored petite roses with a note that read, I wanted to let you know that I appreciate what you have done for me since I was deployed, and I thank God that he put you in my path. Thanks for everything. The military member the woman had supported signed the note. We constantly hear about touching stories such as the one above. After Hurricane Ike roared through the Houston/Galveston area, a member of the armed forces emailed an Any Soldier contributor who lived in the hardest hit area, concerned about their safety and offering assistance. Often, Service Men and Women are so touched by the generosity of Any Soldier contributors that they invite them to their weddings. No matter what is happening with the election or the economy here, the men and women who are fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan need the prayers and support of the folks back home. The types of items our Troops need are inexpensive and often free. Everyone interested in learning more can visit http://www.AnySoldier.com. I thank the thousands of people who have donated to Any Soldier and ask that you keep our Soldiers in mind while we face our own everyday challenges. We invite you to join us on in reminding our Troops that despite hard times, were there for them through thick and thin. Just as they are fighting for our freedom day in and day out. I promise you the reward is great. By Marty Horn, President and Co-founder of Any Soldier ey back from Wall Street CEOs and instead have a tax holiday for all Americans for the first $50,000.00 of income for the next three years. Whereas the bailout helped a select few, I believe a three year tax holiday would do more good and cost less than the 850 billion dollar bill passed by Congress on October the 3rd. The next Congress and its leaders will have a great opportunity to address many challenges. What they wont have is a legitimate excuse to blame the other party. I wish them the best. Collins Bailey Waldorf, Md

Election Over; Much Work To Do

I would like to thank all those who participated in our nations recent election. I met many new folks and have made some friendships that I believe will last a life time. Our campaign received more votes (over 72,000) than any other candidate in the state that ran against an incumbent democrat. I think that the voters displeasure at the out of control spending, among other things, that took place from 2000 to 2006 was reflected in the vote this election. As I campaigned for smaller Constitutional government, fiscal responsibility, sound money, individual responsibility, economic and personal liberty, and American independence and national sovereignty I met many folks that agreed with me that Washington is broken and were as tired as I am with the partisan bicker ing, out of control spending and taxpayer abuse. One of my goals was to show by example how there can be a respectful discussion about serious issues. I would like to commend Congressman Hoyer for the respect he showed me and I hope he feels that he was treated with respect as well when I discussed issues. I would

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Board Of County Commissioners Meeting

County Administrator Items
Monday, November 10, 2008
1. Draft Agendas for November 18 and 25, 2008 2. St. Marys County Public Schools (Dr. Michael Martirano, Superintendent of Schools; Brad Clements, Chief Operating Officer) A. Transferring $2.5m from school systems site acquisition capital project to the Countys capital project to allow for purchase of multi-use sites Motion: To approve and authorize Commissioner President Russell to sign the budget amendment allowing the transfer of $2.5 million from the PS0601 Land Acquisition capital project to the PS0807 Land Acquisition capital project, as approved by the Board of Education on October 29, 2008. Motion By:Raley Second:Mattingly Action: Passed Voting Record: Francis Jack Russell Yes Thomas Mattingly Yes Daniel Raley Yes Lawrence Jarboe Yes Kenneth Dement Yes B. Categorical transfer, realigning $15k to assist with the cost to administer the f lu mist Motion: To approve the St. Marys County Board of Educations categorical transfer request realigning $15,000 among categories, as approved by the Board of Education on October 29, 2008, and to sign the letter of consent as evidence of this approval. Motion By: Mattingly Second: Dement Action: Passed Voting Record: Francis Jack Russell Yes Thomas Mattingly Yes Daniel Raley Yes Lawrence Jarboe Yes Kenneth Dement Yes 3. St. Marys County Sheriffs Office (Sheriff Timothy Cameron; Erin Shoemaker, Fiscal Mgr.) FY09 Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement for the Sheriffs Office Child Support Enforcement Grant and related BA in amount of $45,555 Motion: To approve and authorize Commissioner President Russell to execute the MD Dept. of Human Resources Child Support Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement Application and the related budget amendment in the amount of $45,555, increasing the project budget revenues and expenses. Motion By: Dement Second: Mattingly Action: Passed Voting Record: Francis Jack Russell Yes Thomas Mattingly Yes Daniel Raley Yes Lawrence Jarboe Yes Kenneth Dement Yes 4. Dept. of Economic and Community Development (Bob Schaller, Director) (Robin Finnacom, Executive Dir., Community Development Corporation; John Groeger, Deputy Dir., DPW&T) MOU with the SHA committing county funding for acquisition of easements for MD Rt. 246 Great Mills Rd. Streetscape Project (SHA estimates acquisition costs at $448,951 FY09 CIP budget established at $650,000) Motion: To approve and sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the State Highway Administration committing county funding for the acquisition of easements for the MD Rt. 246, Great Mills Road Streetscape Project. Motion By:Raley Second:Dement Action:Passed Voting Record: Francis Jack Russell Yes Thomas Mattingly Yes Daniel Raley Yes Lawrence Jarboe Yes Kenneth Dement Yes 5. Dept. of Human Services (Bennett Connelly, Director; Cynthia Brown, Community Services Div. Mgr.) Accept FY09 Community Traf-

Two-Car Accident Clogs Traffic In Oakville

Andrea Shiell Staff Writer side by a Dodge Durango that was traveling southbound. Woodburns car overturned, and firefighters used the jaws of life to extract her from the wreckage. Woodburn was then taken to St. Marys Hospital. The Durango also ended up in the ditch along the southbound side, though reports indicate that the driver, Rainna Leshea Richardson of Loveville, was not treated for injuries. They were both hurt, but they both went home that night, said Cpl. Bennett, who reviewed the case, explaining that no further information on the drivers conditions was available.

fic Safety Program grant and related BA decreasing the project funding by $11,900 Motion: To accept the FY09 Community Traffic Safety Program grant from the State Highway Administration, in the total amount of $116,200, and to approve and authorize Commissioner President Russell to sign the related budget amendment in the amount of $11,900, reducing the budget to match the grant award. Motion By: Jarboe Second: Dement Action: Passed Voting Record: Francis Jack Russell Yes Thomas Mattingly Yes Daniel Raley Yes Lawrence Jarboe Yes Kenneth Dement Yes 6. Dept. of Public Works & Transportation (George Erichsen, P.E., Director) A. Public Works Agreement and Agreement Addenda Motion: To approve and authorize the Commissioner President to sign the Public Works Agreement for Town View Subdivision, located in the 3rd Election District, with an expiration date of September 1, 2009. Motion: To approve and authorize the Commissioner President to sign the Public Works Agreement Addendum for McIntosh Subdivision, Section 1, located in the 6th Election District, with an expiration date of November 1, 2009. Motion: To approve and authorize the Commissioner President to sign the Public Works Agreement Addendum for Clements Landing Subdivision, Phases 1 and 2, located in the 8th Election District, with an expiration date of May 1, 2009. Motion: To approve and authorize the Commissioner President to sign the Public Works Agreement Addendum for Woods of Rue Purchase Subdivision, located in the 8th Election District, with an expiration date of November 1, 2009. Second: Motion By: Raley Mattingly Action:Passed Voting Record: Francis Jack Russell Yes Thomas Mattingly Yes Daniel Raley Yes Lawrence Jarboe Yes Kenneth Dement Yes B. Resolution for 4-Way Stop at the Charlotte Hall Rd. - Oaks Road intersection Motion: To approve and sign the Resolution establishing a four-way stop on Charlotte Hall Road at the intersection with Oaks Road, located in the 5th Election District, with an effective date of November 24, 2008. Motion By: Jarboe Second: Dement Action: Passed Voting Record: Francis Jack Russell Yes Thomas Mattingly Yes Daniel Raley Yes Lawrence Jarboe Yes Kenneth Dement Yes 7. Office of the County Administrator (John Savich) Ordinance to provide for the Re-recording of Ordinance 2008-05 in order to correct a clerical error made in the notation of the adoption and effective dates. Motion: To adopt Ordinance 200810 for the purpose of re-recording Ordinance 2008-5 in order to correct a clerical error made in the notation of the adoption and effective dates, which were incorrectly noted as 2007, rather than 2008. Motion By:Mattingly Second:Dement Action:Passed Voting Record: Francis Jack Russell Yes Thomas Mattingly Yes Daniel Raley Yes Lawrence Jarboe No Kenneth Dement Yes

At 4 pm on Monday, two cars collided along route 235, causing both to bank in the ditch along the southbound side of the road, clogging the right hand lane and slowing traffic for over an hour. Brenda Lee Woodburn said she was attempting to cross southbound 235 from the crossover onto Mar-A-Lee Drive in Mechanicsville, when a white passenger vehicle entered the crossover and blocked her view. She said believed there were no oncoming vehicles, at which point she was struck on the passenger

Traffic slowed on Monday in the wake of a two-car accident that happened at the intersection of route 235 and Mar-A-Lee Drive in front of Oakville Elementary School.

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Accident
Continued from page A- High School he lettered in soccer and band activities. According to state police reports Triebel was killed late Nov. 7 when he was jogging on a rural road in Hillsboro, N.C. and was struck by a tree trimming truck. Triebel was airlifted to University of North Carolina Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill but died as a result of his injuries that evening, police reports stated. He had been vacationing in the area with his family when the accident occurred. Just two days after Triebel was killed, another crash victim was killed on county roads. Police reports from the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office state that on November 9 Nicole Yelena Pitonyak, 17, of Brandywine was driving her 2004 Ford Focus south bound on Route 5 when she lost control of the vehicle near New Market. Pitonyak drove off the roadway, police reports stated, and struck a tree in the center median. Lt. Mike Thompson, commander of the Leonardtown barrack, said that he had been high school friends with Triebel and had kept in touch with him while he had gone on to various assignments. Triebel had eventually settled in Frederick County and had been serving as a supervisor for the Aviation Command Training Section. We were high school pals, Thompson said of his old friend. We followed fairly similar career paths.

The last time Thompson said he saw his long time friend was at the funeral for the pilot of Trooper 2, the Maryland State Police helicopter that crashed last month. In that tragic accident two state troopers, a medic and patient were killed. Theyve had an unbelievably tough time, Thompson said of the aviation divisions recent losses. No question. On the heels of everything else [Triebels death], its very sad. Thompson remembered his friend with fondness and pride. He was a down to earth, fun loving guy, Thompson said. He was a devoted father. We looked out for each other on this job, there werent many from Great Mills [High School] who went on to the Maryland State Police. Pitonyak was pronounced dead on the scene of the Nov. 9 accident; a 16-year-old passenger from Waldorf was flown to the shock/ trauma unit of the Prince Georges County Hospital Center in critical condition. Investigators believe that speed is a contributing cause of the crash, according to police reports, but initial reports of Pitonyak drag racing have not been confirmed. Pitonyaks death is the latest of 14 fatalities to have occurred on county roads this year. Sheriff Timothy Cameron said that he would work with Maryland State Police to come up with some kind of enforcement measures to curtail the seemingly lethal mix of young drivers and speedy cars. We have rural roads with little traffic on them and you just cant drive that way, Cameron said of the most recent wreck. The scene was horrific as it was described to me, I didnt go there on purpose.

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Wanderings of an Aimless Mind Little Flower School

Smells and The Smell of St. Marys County

Awarded Science Grant

Andrea Shiell Staff Writer School two years ago, Garner said she has applied for three grants, the latest of which was awarded at the AFCEA Science Tools Grant Presentation Luncheon on October 30. Garner said she plans to apply for as many grants as possible, as she sees it as one of the best resources available to schools during the economic crisis. And extra funding may come in handy as the school begins its first year of its new robotics program, which she says will culminate in a robotics competition involving fifth and seventh grade students. Some of the stuff we have was purchased several years agobut at present all science supplies I get are donated by the parents or bought by me, Garner said, adding that she planned to use the recently awarded grant money to purchase more lab supplies. I would like to focus on quantitative measurement, data collection, and data analysis as part of our lab experiences, she said, my overall goal as a middle school science teacher is to be able to teach them how to do a hands-on experimentso they have a background in doing these kinds of things, she said. Without these materials, were limited.

Shelby Oppermann

By Shelby Oppermann After I wrote about how I see Winter two weeks ago, I started thinking about how important smells are to ones memory and psyche. A lot has been written and researched on the subject in regard to marketing and health. I am waiting for a quick spray with the aroma of twenty dollar bills which I can inhale and then sleep for 6 uninterrupted worry-free hours. As you travel this Fall, and into the coming year, be aware when you return to the county of the difference in the smells. That was something I really noticed when I first came down to St.Marys County, though I dont pay attention to it quite as much as I did 28 years ago. And unless you have been down a road where a few unfortunate skunks have been on a death wish mission, I believe our county is unique in odor, and that is not only during fertilizing time which can burn out a few smell cells. Scientists are spending millions of tax dollars right now to explain why the smell of apple pies baking makes you want to buy a home. I think the scientists have wasted our money on that one for this past year or so. You actually need to have the smell of a mixture of nitrous oxide and chloroform that will keep buyers in a slightly loopy, happy mode, where they will sign anything. They spend another million on why lavender induces relaxation, when all you really need is to drive back into St. Marys down Rt. 5 with your windows down. Just

re-entering St. Marys County for that matter creates an Ahhhh moment and immediate calm. I have always noticed a watery, slightly brackish smell. Sometimes its stronger than others. I love that we are nearly surrounded by water, it seems like we live in a beach-side resort year round. I grew up right next to Route 5, and my elementary school was located next to an asphalt plant in Clinton, so the difference is very strong. My sense of smell has always been intense, possibly because I have never tried cigarettes. I did have that half of one in junior high, but I really couldnt focus on one thing long enough to remember to buy them or smoke them. Thats a good thing I guess. My husbands comment about my sense of smell, is that I can smell an ant _ _ _ _ a mile away. I dont like that F word either. Maybe its because of my love of swamps; the heavy smell of centuries of damp decay, that I love the brackish odor. Fall leaves have that wonderful smell as well, especially when you kick them as you take a walk. That was the other thing I had kids do if I was a chaperone on field trips or in the archaeology club I was in charge of at Hollywood Elementary. I would always have them stop and smell trees or leaves, or how a stream smelled. All of this is stored in our memory and retains pleasant comforting thoughts, just as those aromas of the roast turkey, pecan pie, or for my husband, suntan lotion. That last one makes me stop and wonder a bit though. Right now is prime smell time. This week is supposed to vary form 50s to 60s. When the temperature drops down to the 30s and below, I feel the smell level starts to drop, plus your nose is running all the time. So try it. If you leave the county for any reason take a smell test. See if you dont notice a difference yourself. Maybe its just one or two stray newcomers who have smelled the watery charm. Let me know. To each new days adventure, Shelby Send comments to: shelbys.wanderings@ yahoo.com

Mary Beth Garner seemed to enjoy her planning period. She moved past a line of students, nodding and smirking as she made her way into one of her two classrooms to sit quietly and reflect. The halls of Little Flower School in Great Mills echoed with footfalls as she quietly sat down in her room. The school has recently joined several others in the tri-county area as being awarded an Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) grant for their science program, which she as a science teacher hopes will help replenish their supplies for the rest of the school year. Science teacher and Science Coordinator Garner wrote that though Little Flower had managed to stay afloat financially in the face of the recent economic downturn, Little Flower still has no specific budget for supplies. All supplies used for labs and activities are paid for by teachers or generously donated by parents, she said. Since starting with Little Flower

Gun Sales
Continued from page A- firearms. Overall gun sales have been very brisk, said Ken Lamb, owner of The Tackle Box in Lexington Park. Anything that goes bang is moving real fast. Obama wins the gun the salesman of the year award. Gun rights advocacy groups, including the powerful National Rifle Association, spent millions of dollars in ads persuading hunters, sportsman and gun owners to vote against Obama in the election, pegging him as one of the most anti-gun candidates to run in years. In the aftermath of the Supreme Courts Heller decision earlier this year, which declared the Districts gun ban as unconstitutional, Obama said he supported the right of citizens to own firearms, but that has not seemed to be any comfort to gun owners locally. Weve seen a strong increase in sales, said Tommy

Trooper 7
Continued from page A- ing to address. The crash of Trooper 2 in Prince Georges County resulted in the deaths of two state troopers, an emergency medical technician and one patient. The County Times published a story last week reporting the cutting of the hours of locally-based Trooper 7 from a 24-hour-7-day-a-week operation to just 12 hours per day. Local emergency operations personnel were concerned that the cutting in half of Trooper 7s hours could result in increased response times. One official said the time could increase to as much as 20 to 25 minutes if Trooper 7 was not available and another helicopter had to come in from either Andrews Air Force Base in Prince Georges County, Washington Hospital Center in Montgomery County or U.S. Park Police in the District. Del. John Wood (D-Dist.29A) said his inquiries into the matter showed that budget cuts were at least partially responsible for the cutback in Trooper 7s hours of operation. Those are the only answers we could get, Wood said in a phone interview Monday. Thats all Ive been able to find out. Shipley disputed Woods claim that budget issues had anything to do with Trooper 7s scheduling.

Emergency operation officials here said they were informed of the situation regarding Trooper 7 availability just about two weeks ago and the information only came through informal channels. The County Times was made aware of the situation by a citizen tip, which was later confirmed by local law enforcement and emergency management personnel. Wood said the tri-county delegation from St. Marys, Charles and Calvert counties would meet soon to discuss how they could push for a return of round-theclock operating hours for the medevac unit. I dont think any of us are happy, Wood told The County Times, adding that delegation members had heard of the situation only informally. Most of them heard about it the way I heard about it. Getting 24-hour medical evacuation coverage was going to be an important issue for the tri-county delegation, Wood said. That will be one of our top priorities, Wood said. Im sure of that. The Maryland Board of Public Works recently approved $300 million in budget cuts from Gov. Martin OMalleys administration, including a hiring freeze on Maryland State Police positions to the tune of $4.5 million in savings. No reductions for the aviation units were expressly listed in the budget cuts summary from the state. The cuts for Maryland State PoPhoto by Guy Leonard lice also included eliminating 25 vacant Damian Hall, owner of Ds Outdoor and Pawn on Point Lookout Road, holds a military-style shotgun that reppositions.

Bennett, owner of Southern Maryland Firearms in Leoanrdtown. And its all types, guns and ammunition. Bennett said he has sold more so-called assault weapons, which resemble military style firearms. Theyre really nothing more than a semi-automatic rifle, Bennett said. Handgun sales have increased, too. One College Park man who had traveled to Leonardtown Tuesday for the Veterans Day parade, took the time to visit Bennetts establishment to look for any deals. Im hoping I can get one before he [Obama] passes his draconian legislation, said John Reinhart. As soon as it became obvious hed get in [the White House] there was a run on guns, especially the black ones. Black guns or black rifles are common terms for assaultstyle weapons. Reinhart said he and family members are looking to buy but the inventory seems to be drying up everywhere he goes. Were looking every-

where, he said. But its looking pretty gloomy. In Great Mills at Ds Outdoor and Pawn owner Damian Hall says that hunting season has definitely not accounted for the recent upswing in sales. Were not selling any hunting guns, Hall said from his stores new location on Point Lookout Road. Handguns, handgun ammunition and rifle ammunition are what were selling. Hall said hes sold all of his stores assault style weapons and wants to make sure he can get his hands on more to keep sales up. Hall said the Obama ascendancy is the likely force behind his increased sales. I cant say that for sure, but it sure helped, Hall told The Count Times. While shop owners hope the boon in sales will continue, Lamb said he did not believe it would last for long. Itll last another 10 days and then itll die off, Lamb said. This years [run on guns] has been very pronounced because of election jitters.

resents the kind of firearms hes been selling lately in large numbers after the presidential election. The hunting shotguns in the background have been selling slowly.

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jected for various reasons. Some decided to vote even though they werent registeredwe had several ballots without signaturesand we had one person who wanted to vote a paper ballot because they didnt trust the machine, she said, adding that the practice was not allowed. Burch added that all ballots were researched, and that all eligible provisional ballots were counted, hoping to dispel the myth that they were only counted to break a tie. I think people really think that if the race isnt crucial or if it isnt really close, then they arent counted, she said, but every ballot is counted. Burch said final counts for this election were delayed due to the sheer number of new registrations the county Board of Elections received, which this year reached record highs. In response to the inf lux of new voters in the system, the state of Maryland this year allowed backdating of absentee ballots for several days after the October 14 deadline. There has been a lot of overtime work done to get the registrations in, Burch said. The county and country spoke clearly last week, electing Barack Obama to the presidency while returning Steny Hoyer to the House of Representatives, where he has served since 1981. St. Marys County also voted in favor of amendments to Marylands constitution that allow slots and early

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voting. In the one contested Board of Education race, Gary Kessler may still be unseated by challenger Marilyn Crosby once the rest of the absentee ballots are counted. So far, numbers from the election, the first batch of absentee ballots and provisional ballots have Crosby maintaining a slim lead, with 18,152 votes to Kesslers 17,577 votes. However, that could still change, and activity at the Board of Elections office was in full swing as Burch sighed and fanned herself as she said, I cant wait till its over.

Election Update
Continued from page A- ing a second batch of over 1,400 absentee ballots. Burch rolled her eyes and laughed as she described the provisional ballot count on Monday. Out of 531 provisional ballots received, 216 were re-

I Found Bullocks!
Board of Elections staff members at Thursdays absentee ballot count.
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Man Found Guilty Of Attempted Sex Assault On 7-Year-Old

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A county Circuit Court jury found a former Great Mills man guilty last week of attempting to sexually assault a 7-year-old developmentally disabled boy he had close contact with more than two years ago. Richard Allen Richardson, 23, was pronounced guilty of an attempted second-degree sex offense as well as a third degree sex offense after a three-day trial. During the later half of the trial the prosecutor trying the case produced DNA evidence that she argued showed that Richardson had come close to sexually abusing the young boy who was not able to speak because of complications from numerous medical and developmental disabilities. According to testimony given in court, Richardson was helping a family member with household chores when he was asked to help change the diaper of the 7-year-old boy. On the stand Richardson testified that he took the boy into a bedroom in the familys home and closed the door to start changing the diaper. I shut the door so the TV wouldnt distract him, Richardson testified. Sometime after the two entered the room the boys mother entered the room and began to become suspicious, according to court testimony, and saved a diaper that later was found to have DNA Ecidence on it that implicated Richardson. Richardson denied any inappropriate or sexual contact with the young boy while he testified on the stand. Shortly after the events of Sept. 23, 2006, Richardson spent four days at St. Marys Hospital after taking, by his own account, two boxes of sleeping pills. A statement taken from Richardsons father showed that Richardson had admitted to his him that he had committed a lesser sexual offense against the young boy. Assistant States Attorney Robyn Riddle also argued that Richardson had made the same admission to Detective Fred Dollinger, an investigator with the St. Marys County Bureau of Criminal Investigations, in an interview after his release from the hospital. On the stand Richardson said he could not remember making that admission to his father during his hospital stay. In her closing argument, Riddle said that all the evidence pointed to one conclusion: that Richardson had attempted to sexually assault the younger boy. She said that the DNA analysis showed that it was 100 billion times more likely that the evidence found came from Richardson than any other human being. DNA doesnt lie, Riddle told the jury, adding that the mothers suspicions were appropriate. She opens the door to find out whats taking so long and almost catches him [Richardson in the act]. She knows somethings wrong here. But Sean Moran, Richardsons public defender attorney, argued that the steps the mother and father took, collecting the suspected diaper and the defendants clothing, could have led to contamination. The DNA evidence was not reliable, he said. What Im worried about is what they did with collecting this stuff, Moran argued to the jury. With these cases its garbage in, garbage out. After the jurys guilty verdict Judge C. Clarke Raley ordered a pre-sentencing investigation done on Richardson with a concurrent psychological evaluation.

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Obituaries
Audrey Anne DeBord, 87
Mr. Gates was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during WWII; he served with the 378th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons, Battalion in Iceland. Following the war he was a Pipe Fitter. Mr. Gates is survived by his siblings; Howard Gates of Coral Gables, Fla. and Jean Beverage, of Mechanicsville, niece Julie Hughes of Mechanicsville, and nephew Thomas Hughes of Leonardtown. In addition to his parents, Mr. gates was preceded in death by his wife Catherine Theresa Amidon Gates and 11 brothers and sisters. The family received friends Nov 9 from 2 5 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Nov. 10 in St. Georges Catholic Church, Valley Lee with Monsignor Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will take place Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Georges Catholic Church, P.O. Box 9, Valley Lee, MD 20692 and/ or Second District Volunteer Rescue and Fire Department, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692 Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown. Condolences to the family may be made at www. brinsfiledfuneral.com They would often visit Japan after Lt. Col. Richardsons retirement. A resident of St. Marys County for the last fifteen years, she was a GRI with Coldwell Banker Realtors and a member of the League of Women Voters of St. Marys County. Mary is survived by her husband Rich Richardson, Lt. Col. USMC (Ret.) one sister, Angela Savnik and two brothers, Anthony Lucido and Steven Lucido all of California. Family received friends for Marys Life Celebration Nov. 5 from 6 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown. Prayers were recited at 7 p.m. by the Reverend Monsignor Maurice OConnell of St. Michaels Catholic Church. Interment will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www. brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown. daughter Cherrie Speck, fondly known as Punkin, and her brother James Bolt, Jr. known as Jim. Her devotion and ability to bring joy, happiness and humor and warmth will always be remembered by family and friends. We were truly blessed by God to have her as a part of our lives. Family received friends Nov. 10 from 9:30 11 a.m. in St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, St. Inigoes. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. with Reverend Scott Woods officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown. Condolences to the family may be made at www. brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown. Jason Edward Tuemler and his wife Leighann of Hollywood, Md., one sister: Jane Harrison of Macon, Ga.; four brothers: Johnny Singletary of Columbia, S.C., Bud Singletary of Byron, S.C., Jack Singletary of Warner Robins, Ga. and Dean Hinson of Macon, Ga. He is also survived by six grandchildren; Megan, Chasen, Fiona, Karleigh, Tara and Victoria Tuemler; her mother-in-law Sarah Annie Ricketson of Augusta, Ga. and brother and sister-inlaw Daniel and Nancy Hayman of Marion, Ohio. Family received friends for Rosas Life Celebration Nov. 11 from 5 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown, with prayers recited at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was offered Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. in St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, Hollywood. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown. Condolences to the family may be made at www. brinsfieldfuneral.com married to her husband, William Robert Turner, in 1956. Bill and Anne were high school sweethearts and remained loving companions their entire life. After Bill joined the U.S. Navy, they married and lived numerous places including Patuxent River N.A.S. in 1957, where they returned many times. She and her husband Bill made Hollywood their permanent home after his retirement from the Naval Service in 1981. Anne was a loving and devoted wife. Her entire professional life was committed to educating young children as a teacher from kindergarten thru elementary school ages in the St. Marys County school system. She retired in 2001 as a library and media person for Lexington Park Elementary school. She loved sewing, gardening, round and square dancing. Surviving polio at a young age she was an inspiration to all who met her as she was a tireless and cheerful individual who always had time for others. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Christine Ashwell and her Father Johnny Ashwell of Hardy, Va. She is survived by her husband Bill of Hollywood, her son Bill of Del Rio, Texas and five aunts and uncles. Family received friends and family for Shirleys Life Celebration, Nov. 10 from 5 8 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 7 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home in Leonardtown with Reverend John Wunderlick of St. Pauls Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be held at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown. Condolences to the family may be made at www. brinsfieldfuneral.com

Audrey Anne DeBord, 87, of Leonardtown, formerly of Annapolis, Md., died peacefully at Georgetown University Hospital Nov. 8. She was born April 1, 1921, in Milwaukee, Wis. to the late Walter Bartenbach and Anna Bartenbach. Audrey was married to the late Charles L. DeBord. She was preceded in death by her sister Marilyn Miklus and her brother William Bartenbach. She was a homemaker, piano, kindergarten and Sunday school teacher. During World War II she worked for the Army Motion Picture Service. Mrs. DeBord was a title abstractor for many years in Upper Marlboro, Md. She is survived by her daughter Marilyn Crosby of Lexington Park; her sons Michael DeBord of Lothian, Md. and Walter DeBord of Gaithersburg, Md.; her sonin-law Thomas Crosby; her daughter-in-laws Wanda DeBord and Bonnie DeBord; her grandchildren Tommy, Stacey, Edmund, Chelsea, Taylor, Nathan and Marc; her great grandchildren Blake and Josie; as well as her nephew Lawrence Miklus of Florida; and niece Charlynne Bourne of Texas. Burial will be private at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md. Contributions may be made to your favorite charity in memory of Audrey Anne DeBord. Condolences to the family may be made at www. brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown.

Rosa Lee Tuemler, 57

Shirley Victoria Fox, 67

Shirley Victoria Fox, 67, of Lexington Park died in her residence in Savannah, Ga. Born Sept. 5, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Virginia Virgie Bolts Biscoe and the late Charles Aloysius Biscoe. On Sept. 18, 1983, Shirley was married to her soul mate James C. Fox, Sr., and they shared 25 glorious years together. Shirley and James shared quality time with their children as well. She leaves all of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren with many fond memories. She affectionately nicknamed all of her grandchildren so she could personally remember each of them. Her heart was always full of warmth and she was always optimistic and loving; her favorite pass time was playing cards, slot machines, and visiting with her closest friends. On Nov. 4, in her home in Savannah, Ga., she was relieved of her burdens and embraced in the arms of the Lord. She is survived by her devoted husband of 25 years, James C. Fox, Sr.; nine loving children, Johnny C. Moody (Rebecca), Kathy M. Norris (Tommy), Angela V. Hubbard (Carl), Sherlane L. Briscoe (Calvin), Yevette L. Pollock, James C. Fox, Jr.; Teizo M. Fox Ebony Fox and stepdaughter, Evelyn Moody. She is also survived by five grandsons, six granddaughters; four great-grandchildren, and a host of other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her

Shirley Anne Turner, 70

Mary Ann Richardson, 63

Rosa Lee Tuemler, 57, of Lexington Park died in her home Nov. 7. Born July 8, 1951 in Macon, Ga. she was the daughter of the late Kendall and Anna Mae Lavender Pevy. Rosa is survived by her loving husband David Jean Tuemler, whom she married Feb. 1, 1969 in Macon, Ga.; two sons, Michael Jean Tuemler and his wife Lorraine of California, Md. and

Shirley Anne Turner, 70, of Hollywood died Nov. 4 in Washington Hospital Center. She was born June 30, 1938 in Hardy, Va., and was

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People plan for many things well in advance. Finances are set aside for schooling, purchasing a home, retirement, and even vacations. Despite being a certainty, fewer people plan for their own death and funeral. Death is not an easy subject to discuss, especially when its your own. Few people enjoy facing their own mortality. Some avoid doing so for superstitious reasons. Others feel its not something to consider while theyre in the prime of their lives ... death being a long way off. But as one knows, passing away is not something that can be scheduled. Advanced planning can ensure your wishes are followed and remove some of the emotional and financial burden from relatives. There are dozens of decisions and tasks that come into play with funeral planning. The average cost of a funeral, as of July 2004, was $6,500. That cost includes an outer burial container, but does not include cemetery costs. Finances are just one of the many tasks relatives would have to handle without preplanning on your part. Here are some ways to consider pre-planning: contact the funeral director choose a cemetery arrange the date with clergy/church hire organist and vocalist contact insurance agents select a casket and burial location choose clothing decide on flowers and music arrange transportation contact friends and family order thank-you cards sign legal papers pay for the services of doctors, funeral directors, etc. secure lodging for out-of-town guests Depending on the advanced planning you make and the service you use, many of these tasks can be handled, leaving relatives to take care of the personal condolences. This makes it easier for them to cope during a time of grieving and uncertainty instead of having to worry about details. It also ensures that they are not taken advantage of financially by the rare people who profit at the expense of anothers grief.

Donald Ducky Abraham Gates, 91

Donald Ducky Abraham Gates, 91 of Leonardtown passed away Nov. 6 in Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Born Feb. 12, 1917 in Silesia, Md., he was the son of the late Theodore Philip and Annie Laurie Raum Gates.

Mary Ann Richardson, 63 of Leonardtown died Nov. 1 in her home. Born July 28, 1945 in Pittsburg, Calif., she was the daughter of the late Horace Lucido and Mary Virginia Costanza Lucido. Mrs. Richardson was in the Foreign Service when she met her husband Rich Richardson, Lt. Col. USMC, became a loving Marine Corps wife and traveled the world with as he fulfilled his assignments. One of their favorite places was Japan.

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Andrea Shiell Staff Writer Bob Carltons Return to the Forbidden Planet is what would happen if someone like Ed Wood decided to write a rock n roll science fiction musical version of Shakespeares The Tempest, complete with an enviable soundtrack of 50s and 60s pop classics like Teenager in Love, Its a Mans World, and of course, Mr. Spaceman. The Newtowne Players at Three Notch Theater in Lexington Park seem up to the task of bringing this off-Broadway hit to the stage, breathing new life into two different eras, from Elizabethan to the dawn of rock n roll. In order to bring together musical comedy, Shakespearian dialogue, and science fiction camp, the play draws on the 1956 film Forbidden Planet, which starred Ann Frances and Leslie Neilson, and which was based loosely on The Tempest, with dialogue that is more modern. In the film, a United Planets Cruiser is sent to visit Altair IV in the Altair solar system to find out what has happened to a colony that landed there and broke contact twenty years earlier. Upon landing the crew is met by Robby the Robot, and Dr. Edward Morbius, the films version of Shakespeares Prospero. The play twists the films plot by changing the name of the planet to Dillyria, which is an uncharted world, and crash landing the crew in the midst of a meteor storm (or tempest, if you will). What follows in the play is a dizzying romp between both plots, with jukebox hits included, making for a show that is both absurd and enlightening, as it highlights some of the more humorous aspects of Shakespeares play, which was itself meant to be a comedy before it was classified as a romance. Return to the Forbidden Planet reclaims Shakespeares dialogue and adds a fair amount of comic revision to make it fit into its futuristic setting, and it is easy to see the cast members enjoying themselves as they perform, at times even holding back their own laughter as they recite their lines. Captain Tempest, played by Patrick Welton, is like a stage version of William Shatner (who, oddly enough, started off as a Shakespearean actor before becoming Captain Kirk), playing the part of the handsome captain with humor and gusto. Dr. Prospero, played by John OLoughlin, is both manic and amusing as the plays mad scientist, who has created a formula called X-Factor, which can make the minds desires take shape in the physical world. Though meant to cure diseases and bring peace to the planet on which he and his daughter, Miranda, have been marooned, Prospero has gone loopy in the last 20 years, and his drugged brain is now calling forth monsters instead of miracles, one of which is pursuing the shipmates. Included of course is a love triangle between marooned daughter Miranda (who has never seen any man other than her father until the cruise ship lands), the ships captain, and the ships cook, named Cookie. The Tempest is not the only Shakespearean flavor in this production either, as lines from other plays like Macbeth and King Lear are littered throughout, added for comedic emphasis. The overall effect is a production that is campy, fun, and upbeat. The Newtowne Players will perform Return to the Forbidden Planet until Nov. 23. For tickets, call 301-737-5447 or go online to www.newtowneplayers.org.

VOICES Presents Ana Maria Spagna

Essayist and fiction writer Ana Maria Spagna will read from her most recent works as part of the English Departments VOICES Reading Series at the Daugherty-Palmer Commons at 8 pm. The first book, entitled, Test Ride on the Sunnyland Bus, explores her fathers role in the early Civil Rights movement. She will also read from her collection of nature essays, Now Go Home: Wilderness, Belonging, and the Crosscut Saw, named the Best Books of 2004 by The Seattle Times. The reading is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Karen Anderson at 240895-2017 or klanderson(at)smcm.edu.

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