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Offcers respond to the scene of fatal
police shooting on Oct. 20. Offcers
were called to the scene for a report of
domestic violence. Police say the offcer
was attacked and forced to draw his gun
and shoot the suspect.
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For almost 370 years, the All Saints Episcopal Church in Av-
enue has stood in the 7th District, but its congregation members
are still seeking new ways to help the surrounding community.
Their latest service effort on Oakley Road, about two miles
down from the actual church, has them using a section of their
fellowship hall for a thrift store that they say has already ex-
ceeded expectations.
Selling all kinds of wares from kitchen supplies to toys and
clothes at much reduced prices, the store opened up for the frst
time Oct. 22 with about 50 people showing up to fnd deals in
just the frst couple hours.
We had people waiting in line outside before we opened
up, said Marilyn Butterfeld, a long time congregation member
who tended the small jewelry counter in the thrift shop.
Barbara Seeman, who coordinates the new store, said that
there are only about 30 members in the church who are active
anymore, but they still felt the need to start up the store as a way
to provide for community needs in tough economic times as well
as a method of outreach.
Its been a big group effort, Seeman said, adding that the
space was previously used for seniors to spend time.
The building wasnt being used for many things, she said.
There are certain church groups and we have some receptions.
Theres no other shop like this in the 7th District.
Parish members drew their inspiration in part from the
Episcopal Church on St. Andrews Church Road, Seeman said.
They were very generous by helping us with some of our
shelving and inspiration in terms of how to do it, Seeman said.
This idea had been around for a while but it never seemed to be
the right time, but now it is the right time.
Going into the thrift store, one might get the impression that
women in the church were the only ones running it, but Seeman
said that church men had been instrumental in setting it up.
My husband didnt sit around too much, he has a truck and
he hauled a lot of items, Seeman said. We couldnt have done
this without the men.
The store will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Parish members said they will continue to operate it as long as
there is a need in the community.
Were a dedicated group, we love our church, Butterfeld
said.
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Dyson Agrees to Talk to GOP on Opposition to Tax Increases
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Offcials at St. Marys College of Mary-
land originally planned to move about 350 stu-
dents from mold-infested dormitories to local
hotel space or other vacancies on campus, but
because of transportation problems students
face in getting to class on time the college
has decided to employ a private cruise ship to
house the students.
Barbara Geehan, spokeswoman for the
college, said that about 250 of the displaced
students will go on board the ship set to dock at
the college by Friday.
Charles Chip Jackson, associate vice
president for planning and facilities at the col-
lege, said the vessel is a 300-foot long ship
named Sea Voyager and will be able to give a
billet to every student the college has had to put
up in a hotel room.
Students will share rooms on the vessel as
they did in hotels, Jackson said.
Theres a bed for every student, Jackson
told The County Times.
The college has been running buses to
bring students to and from campus during the
mold remediation process, which had to run
constantly. This way the students would be able
to stay close to the school and it would cost the
college the same amount to hire the vessel as
it would to pay for hotels and transportation
fees, Jackson said.
The transportation was going to be a
challenge, the hotels are far away, Jackson
said. By bringing in the ship the students re-
turn to campus.
The college had to remove students from
both Prince Georges and Caroline halls to
eliminate mold there, Jackson said, and he
expects students would not be able to return
to their normal housing until mid-December.
Jackson said when the college started
looking for alternatives to hotels they soon
found help from a welcome source.
You start making phone calls and see
whats available, and we had an alum who was
a broker for shipping services and they helped
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron, noting what
he called horrifc traffc accidents that have
occurred recently, said he is studying whether
installation of red light cameras at key inter-
sections would reduce serious collisions.
Cameron said his original opinion of red
light cameras tended to be the devices are just
revenue-generating devices, but recent safety
data from Charles Countys experience with
the cameras has helped change his mind.
Ive always been suspect of red light
cameras because of the reasons for placing
them, Cameron told The County Times. But
Im more open to it as being less about fnan-
cial gain and more about traffc safety.
Its reduced accidents and accident se-
verity [in Charles County], he said.
Recent serious accidents, like the one that
seriously injured Maria Morgan, the wife of
County Commissioner Todd Morgan, helped
bring more focus on red light cameras.
Also, he said, the public has come to him
and expressed interest in red light cameras to
reduce collisions.
Cameron said he will seek the recom-
mendation of the countys Highway Safety
Program task force in November as to whether
they want him to further study implementing
the cameras.
Jackie Beckman, the countys traffc safe-
ty coordinator for the State Highway Adminis-
tration, said the group is already overwhelm-
ingly in favor of red light cameras and would
almost certainly give Cameron their backing
to continue.
Their effectiveness has been proven in
Charles County already, Beckman said.
Their crashes have reduced, she said.
Its a life saving, injury reduction issue.
Cameron said red light cameras continued
to have the stigma of being a cynical revenue-
raising tool among the public, but if they help
change driving behavior they could actually
reduce their own impact on residents wallets
by reducing the running of red lights.
If we do this correctly, well pay for them
up front, break even and then lose money on
them, Cameron said.
Sheriff Says Red Light
Cameras Worth Study
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Local Republican Central Commit-
tee chair David Willenborg has challenged
Democrat state Senator Roy Dyson to share
his ideas with Republicans on how to fght
looming tax increases and revitalize the
states economy.
Willenborg made his challenge in a pub-
lic letter to Dyson expressing the local GOPs
accord with Dyson on opposing any tax in-
creases in a letter the senator penned Oct. 14,
but noting he offered little in the way of so-
lutions to Marylands revenue and spending
problems.
Willenborg wants Dyson to talk to GOP
members at the central committees meeting
in December.
Dyson responded to calls from The
County Times by saying he would meet with
the local GOP to discuss his opposition to
any tax increases, especially on fuel which
has been recommended by a state-wide blue
ribbon commission.
Im opposed to tax increases, Im op-
posed to increasing the gas tax, Dyson said
Wednesday, adding that he had only frst
found out about Willenborgs letter from The
County Times.
Dyson said that the state must continue
to make spending cuts but also stop raiding
the transportation trust fund that was origi-
nally designed to take tax dollars and spend
them on critical transportation needs.
There was probably enough raided to
build another Thomas Johnson Bridge, Dy-
son said.
He also said small businesses continue
to suffer under much regulation from the
state, especially when it comes to payments
to the unemployment insurance fund which
have gone up as much as 400 percent in the
past two years.
Dyson said that businesses that have
kept their employees during the recession
should be exempted from paying such high
amounts into the insurance fund.
Willenborg said that the GOP group was
truly curious to hear Dysons suggestions,
and that cuts to state spending really meant
cuts to state jobs which was not always so
well received.
Its politically safe to say no more tax-
es, but with cutting, its all about jobs in the
end, Willenborg said. Cutting means some
people will lose jobs.
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The St. Marys Board of Commission-
ers on Tuesday approved the schools re-
quest to utilize funds within their budget to
restore three furlough days for teachers that
resulted from last years strained budget de-
cisions, and also authorized an upcoming
payment of $2.2 million to the OPEB trust
fund which provides retiree benefts.
After those actions, SMCPS will carry
a $2.1 million fund balance to handle any
unforeseen expenses, such as fuel fuctua-
tions or weather-related emergencies.
We are working with an eye constant-
ly on the future, Martirano said.
Commissioner Todd Morgan said,
This is a prudent fscal move, while
Commissioner Cindy Jones stated, The
steps taken today show a new approach to
budgeting.
Martirano explained that getting staff
back to their negotiated, regular salaries
was very important as is being responsible
with commitments made to OPEB. He said
while many of his colleagues are choosing
to ignore that burden, St. Marys is being
praised across the state for their efforts to
take care of teachers and staff.
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
The St. Marys County Board of Zoning
Appeals has changed the way they conduct
business.
Instead of making an offcial ruling the
night a person comes in for a public hearing
on an issue, members are now conducting a
straw poll on the night of the hearing, and
offcially voting on the issue at the beginning
of the next scheduled meeting.
This change, according to Board of Ap-
peals President Howard Thompson, came out
of a need to make sure they are paying atten-
tion to every detail in a case.
Were just trying to come on the straight
and narrow, he said.
Thompson said the board came up with
the new procedure during one of their retreats,
and it has been an issue theyve been thinking
about for a couple years.
County Attorney George Sparling said
board actions are not offcial until the board
adopts a formal, written order, which includes
a fnding of fact. He said the written order is
adopted at the beginning of the next meeting
after the public hearing.
The written order consists of three as-
pects the fnding of fact, a discussion of the
applications of the facts to the law and a deci-
sion. All the facts discussed are presented dur-
ing the public hearing.
Board Of Appeals
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By Corrin M. Howe
Staff Writer
Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Earl
Buddy Hance recently spoke to Southern
Marylands Newcomers and Neighbors Club
about topics that include buying local and the
newest technologies in farming.
Hance began his talk explaining hes
a fourth generation farmer. His family has
farmed a piece of land since 1905 on the south
shore of Battle Creek in Calvert County.
When it comes to buying local, Hance
warned the group to ask questions. He said the
state found that Buy Local became a mar-
keting tool for many grocery stores, which
choose to defne local in a broad number of
ways. One international chain decided local
was anything grown in the United States. An-
other national chain decided it was anything
that could be trucked in within 24 hours.
Maryland recently passed a law that re-
quires stores to post where the produce comes
from. They can call it local but it has to say
From Wisconsin if it came from there.
Hance admitted the law doesnt have any teeth
to it, but it does give consumers the right to
question where their fresh meat, vegetables
and dairy came from.
Roadside stands are the best local prod-
ucts. They will have products in season.
Hance said when he frst went to work for
the Department of Agriculture there were 60
farmers markets throughout the state. Now
there are approximately 100. He commented
that he has not seen a signifcant down turn
in the farmers markets despite the sluggish
economy.
He talked about how advances in tech-
nology and science in agriculture are making
it possible and proftable for the next genera-
tion of farmers to keep farmland in the family.
Science is extracting DNA out of various
plants to produce more yield, withstand poor
climate conditions and attacks from pests. He
said his father produced 70 bushels of corn
with the seeds he planted. Now Hance can
harvest 170.
I saw an automatic tractor which can
run 24/7. He chuckled that hed never give up
driving a tractor himself since it was part of
what makes farming worthwhile.
Buddy Hance Talks to Newcomers Group
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By Marta Hummel Mossburg
Occupy Wall Street is an authentic street protest movement in
the same way the ubiquitous Baltimore formstone is real stone.
It has the veneer of organized resistance, replete with disgrun-
tled youth, homemade signs and disruptive behavior, but it lacks a
unifying mission. And protesters, at least in Baltimore, seem more
interested in practicing what looks like tai chi and playing guitar
than rallying residents to their cause.
Maybe its because their purpose is defned only by vague complaints: that the rich need to
pay their (undefned) fair share; that government needs to return to the people; that (unnamed)
Wall Street criminals be put in prison; that we build too many prisons and not enough schools;
and that (an unidentifed) they are allowed to run the world for themselves.
Some of their musings -- at least those outlined on the occupybmore.org website -- make
sense and deserve a wider audience. The fact that a handful of developers are the only people
allowed to thrive in the City of Baltimore is one of them.
The same could be said of most counties in the state. That theme could have been the rally-
ing cry for a string of targeted protests around Maryland; would have brought attention to how
politics works in this one-party fefdom; and would have had a chance to force government to
work for the people instead of the politically favored. But so far, protesters have squandered
their chance to be relevant.
Here are a few examples of how they could trigger social change:
They could show up at the headquarters of the state Department of Housing and Com-
munity Development in Crownsville in Anne Arundel County to protest the agencys planned
move to Prince Georges County. The new headquarters will more than double the rent and
force major commutes for many employees. The developer of the new site, Carl Williams, has
donated thousands of dollars to Democrats. The state has revealed nothing about him, however,
other than that he is a resident of Prince Georges County. Nor will the state release his groups
winning proposal.
Or they could camp out at Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort, the taxpayer-bailed-out
resort near Cumberland, where no sane business will put a slots casino.
A third option would be to occupy the area of the planned $1.5 billion State Center project
in Baltimore. It will cost taxpayers $127 million in the frst phase, according to a July report by
the Maryland Public Policy Institute, while guaranteeing above-market rents and tax breaks to
developers -- and luxury offce space for state workers at a time so many are struggling to fnd
jobs.
Wall Street bankers may be easy to vilify, but Maryland has plenty of homegrown crony
capitalists equally worthy of identifying and shaming. Until protesters turn their attention -- and
the medias with it -- to local and specifc examples of their complaints, politics wont change.
Unless not showering for weeks and sleeping outside is the only satisfaction protesters hope to
achieve, they need rethink their goals and strategy.
Marta Hummel Mossburg is a senior fellow at the Maryland Public Policy Institute.
OWS Needs New M.O.
Hate crimes remain an appalling and horrifying problem in the United States that damage and
threaten the very fabric of our society. Although there are laws on the books to deter hate crimes
and protect victims, too often these heinous acts go unreported or under reported by institutions
seeking to protect their interest and reputations. Such is the case at the Leonardtown Campus of
the College of Southern Maryland (CSM).
In the early morning hours of July 19, 2011, an African American employee of the college
became the latest victim of a hate crime. Shortly after arriving at work, she was notifed by campus
security that her vehicle had been vandalized. The culprits spray painted numerous racial epithets
on the victims vehicle causing damage so severe that the vehicle was declared a total lost by her
insurance company.
This incident was reported to offcials of the College of Southern Maryland and the St. Marys
County Sheriffs Department. Despite being provided the name of a prime suspect, who has a
history of making racially charged remarks, had opportunity and access to the victims vehicle,
no arrests have been made in this case. In fact, the victim has repeatedly been subjected to inter-
rogation by the Sheriff Offce Investigator, while reportedly, there has only been a passing interest
in the suspect.
College of Southern Maryland President, Dr. Brad Gottfrieds response to such a despicable
act was seemingly casually reported in the local newspaper. The public needs more information
about this hate crime, immediately.
The St. Marys County Branch of the NAACP is saddened to learn that hate crimes continue
to occur in St. Marys County and throughout the nation in 2011. We are equally saddened and
disturbed that this horrid act occurred on the property of an institution of higher learning.
This act of domestic terrorism deserved no less than a strong condemnation from CSM Presi-
dent Gottfried and a commitment to all students, faculty and staff at CSM , especially African
Americans, that they can expect to study, work or visit all CSM campuses without fear of intimi-
dation, harassment or personal injury. Instead he chose to under report the incident, calling it an
Ethical incident, clearly failing to inform the college community and the citizens of St. Marys
County as to what really occurred at the CSM Leonardtown campus in the early morning hour of
July 19, 2011; an intolerable, despicable hate crime.
The NAACP is demanding an extensive and thorough investigation of this incident by the
St. Marys County Sheriffs Offce and the College of Southern Maryland. We are committed
to preventing or, if necessary, ensuring the proper reporting of and investigation of hate crimes
regardless of where they occur.
Wayne Scriber, President
St. Marys County Branch of the NAACP
NAACP Concerned Over Lack of Response to
Hate Crime
St. Marys Chapter 969 of the National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association
(NARFE) would like to take this opportunity to say Thank You to all of the businesses in the
area that so graciously participated in our Alzheimers & Hospice of St. Marys fundraiser in Sep-
tember by giving permission to our volunteers to collect donations McKays, Wal-Mart, Giant,
Charlotte Hall Food Lion, Ridge Market, Leonardtown & Charlotte Hall True Value, Monterey
Restaurant, & Aprils Pool & Spa in Charlotte Hall. Without their support and assistance, our
fundraiser would not have been as successful.
The kind and generous people of St. Marys County really outdid themselves this year in
donating to our volunteers. Our drive raised $8,650 -- the most ever raised since St. Marys
Chapter 969 began its weekend fundraising. Our thanks and appreciation go out to all of you that
contributed.
A big thanks also to our many volunteers who gave of their time to assist in these very worth-
while causes.
Patricia A. Myers, President,
St. Marys Chapter, NARFE
Alzheimers, Hospice Fund Drive Was Best Ever
The St. Marys County Republican Central Committee agrees with Senator Dyson (D) when
he said I fnd it impossible and downright inhumane to dump tax increases on Marylanders endur-
ing the recessions hardships. While the Senator maybe concerned for the overtaxed citizens of
Maryland, he offered no solution in his letter.
One obvious answer to Marylands economic woes is increased employment. Sweeping tax
hikes will only harm job creation. By increasing taxes, we increase the cost of doing business in
Maryland, which leads to higher unemployment. Why set up shop in Maryland when the cost of
running your business is less in Virginia or Delaware? The reality is that Maryland is hostile to
businesses, and we rely mostly on government jobs. The Governor may be concerned about less
federal funding coming to our state, but the real blow will come when congress starts to slash the
federal budget, and with it many Marylanders livelihoods.
Our budget problems are the product of over spending, not a lack of tax revenues. I invite
Senator Dyson to come to our December Republican Central Committee meeting to share his plan
to cross party lines and defeat Governor OMalley, and the rest of the Maryland Democratic Party
leadership, in his attempt to extort another one billion dollars from the citizens of Maryland.
David Willenborg
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designing new kitchens and collecting the
check, but on the job hanging cabinets or
doing trim work.
Stinson has been in the business for
about 25 years and says he offers real
wood products and quality workmanship,
because he and his small crew do entire
kitchen makeovers from the f loor to the
ceiling, from structural work to designer
lighting fixtures.
In the rear
of the Mechanic-
sville business,
customers can
find a man whos
been in the fab-
ric business for
44 years. With
an assortment
of high-quality
home dcor fab-
rics at $9.95 per
yard and afford-
able, professional
upholstery work,
Langley said,
Anyone would
have a hard time
touching my pric-
ing on the East
Coast.
Over the
years, Langley
has forged rela-
tionships with
fabric manufac-
turers and en-
courages his cli-
ents to take sam-
ples home, live
with them for a
few days, and come back when theyve
made a decision. Then hell make the cur-
tains or re-cover that old cushion at a rate
that beats out big-box competitors.
Langley said the marriage of the two
businesses is only logical and has learned
enough about the kitchen business to of-
fer, what they agree is the number one ad-
vantage to doing business with them, top-
notch customer service.
The Fabric Store has been open since
March, and Broad Creek Kitchens opened
its showroom in July. They said theyve al-
ready worked with many Southern Mary-
land homeowners looking for a crafter to
work with them hands-on, and have since
gotten steady business thanks to positive
word-of-mouth.
I like being able to put my personal
touch on a project, Stinson said.
Langley and Stinson are trying to get
the word out through local advertising
and invite anyone considering a home im-
provement project to stop by and see them
at 27215 Three Notch Road in Mechanic-
sville, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
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Chance Partnership Puts New
Business on the Map
Loveville Leather Tack and Feed a lo-
cal Amish-type saddlery and supply shop
- is hosting an open house Saturday Nov. 19,
from 8 a.m. 6 p.m.
Special activities include door prizes,
homemade cookies and coffee and free bal-
loons. Also featured will be how to pre-
sentations on properly ftting tack, feeding
and housing your horse or other livestock and
many incentives. Horse and outdoor enthu-
siasts, hunters and all in the community are
welcome.
Operating in Loveville for 21 years,
Loveville Leather has provided the local com-
munity with equestrian products and supplies
and has recently become a feed and grain sup-
plier now carrying a full line of Purina Mills
Feeds.
Loveville Leather Tack and Feed is lo-
cated at 40625 Parsons Mill Road in Leonar-
dtown, and is open Monday through Saturday
8 a.m. 6 p.m. (closed Nov.5). Accepts checks
and cash.
Loveville Leather Hosting Open House
Photo by Carrie Munn
Tony Langley, left, owner of The Fabric Store, and Jimmy Stinson, owner of Broad Creek
Kitchens, stand in front of their shop along Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville.
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Lois Abell, 64
Lois Jeanette Abell, 64, of
Mechanicsville, MD, died on Oc-
tober 19, 2011 at her residence.
Born on January 5, 1947 she was
the daughter of the late Charles
B. and Julie M. (Wilson) Ow-
ens. She was the loving wife of
Robert W. Abell, Jr., whom she
married on January 23, 1965, in
Leonardtown, MD. Mrs. Abell is
survived by her children; Cheryl
Kennedy (Steve) of Hobbsville,
NC, Karen Abell (Joey Brooks)
of California, MD. She is also
survived by her siblings; C. Gil-
bert Owens of White Plains, MD,
Lynn OBrien of California, MD,
Dwight Owens of Indian Head,
MD, Ross Owens of Leonard-
town, MD, and grandchildren
Shelby and Summer. Mrs. Abell
is preceded in death by her sib-
lings; Mark and Reed Owens.
Mrs. Abell graduated from
Leonardtown High School, in
1964 and was a lifelong resident
of St. Marys County, MD. She
was a homemaker and enjoyed;
reading, spending time with fam-
ily, yard sales and thrift shops.
The family received friends
on Monday, October 24, 2011 in
the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral
Home, where a Memorial Service
was be held with Fr. Lawrence
Young officiating. Interment
was private.
Contributions may be made
in memory of Lois Jeanette Abell
to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O.
Box 625, Leonardtown, MD,
Cancer Care & Infusion Service
of St. Marys, 2550 Point Look-
out Road, Leonardtown, MD
20650, and/ or the Ovarian Can-
cer Survivor Newsletter, P.O. box
7948 Amarillo, TX 79114-7948
or www.ovarian-news.org.
To leave a condolence for the
family please visit www.mgf h.
com.
Arrangements provided by
Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
Mary Adams, 80
Mary M. Adams (Matting-
ly), 80 of Lexington Park, MD
passed peacefully on October 21,
2011. Born on October 25, 1930
to her parents, the late Lester and
Madeleine (Bussler) Mattingly,
Mary lived in St. Marys County
her entire life. She was pre-de-
ceased by her husband, the late
George Robert Adams, Sr. and
her son, the late George Robert
Adams, Jr.
Mary was a loving mother
and grandmother and her chil-
dren remember her as a fam-
ily historian. She was a great
Southern Maryland cook, often
filling her home with the scents
of steamed crabs, crab cakes and
stuffed ham. She also enjoyed
canning her own vegetables,
jams and jellies and always sup-
ported her family farm. A devout
Catholic, Mary was a member of
the Ladies of Charity at Holy
Face Catholic Church.
She also leaves to mourn,
her beloved family, her children,
David Michael (Cathy) Adams of
St. Marys City, MD, Alan Lester
(Jennifer) Adams of Pasadena,
MD, Patrick Wayne Adams of
St. Marys City, MD, Christopher
Mark (Jenifer Beall) Adams of
Park Hall, MD, and Sandra Ad-
ams Schroeder of Leonardtown,
MD. Dear sister of Angela Ryan
of Santa Barbara, CA, Carol Gar-
ner of Hollywood, MD, Aubrey
Mattingly of Leonardtown, MD,
and the late Joan Dean, James and
Lester Mattingly. Loving grand-
mother of 11 grandchildren.
Family will receive friends
for Marys Life Celebration at
the Brinsfield Funeral Home,
22955 Hollywood Road, Leon-
ardtown, MD 20650 on Thurs-
day, October 27, 2011 from 5 to
8 p.m. with prayers at 7 p.m. A
Mass of Christian burial will be
held on Friday, October 28, 2011
at 10 a.m. at Holy Face Catholic
Church in Great Mills, MD. In-
terment will follow in Holy Face
Catholic Church Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will
be James Mattingly, Troy Gar-
ner, Dylan Adams, Madeline
Adams, Mike Schroeder and Jon
Schroeder.
For those desiring, contribu-
tions in memory can be directed
to Lexington Park Volunteer Res-
cue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexing-
ton Park, MD 20653.
Condolences to the family
may be made at www.brinsfield-
funeral.com.
Arrangements by the Brins-
field Funeral Home, P.A., Leon-
ardtown, MD.
John W. Barnes, 79
Peacefully on Saturday, Oc-
tober 22, 2011 John W. Barnes
went home to be with the Lord.
Family and friends will unite on
Saturday, October 29, from 9 am
until time of Christian Burial 10
am at Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic Church 22375 Three
Notch Road, Lexington Park,
Maryland. Interment will fol-
low after the service at the Im-
maculate Heart of Mary Church
Cemetery.
Arrangements by Briscoe-
Tonic Funeral Home.
Thomas Hodges, 79
Thomas George Little Tom
Hodges, 79 of Avenue, MD died
October 17, 2011 at St. Marys
Hospital.
Born May 29, 1932 in Leon-
ardtown, MD, he was the son
of the late Edwin Joseph Hodg-
es and Mary Helene (Hayden)
Hodges.
Tom attended St. Marys
Academy in Leonardtown, MD
and was a member of the Old
Gum baseball team. He worked
for the St. Marys County Public
Works Department for nine years
and was a farmer as well as a wa-
terman. Tom enjoyed gardening
and spending time with family
and friends.
Tom is survived by his wife,
Mary Lee (Gough) Hodges whom
he married on April 24, 1971,
his children, Thomas George
Hodges, Jr. (Bonnie) of Mechan-
icsville, MD and Kimberly Ann
Hewitt (Keith) of Avenue, MD,
grandchildren, Eddie Hewitt,
Amy Hewitt, and Courtney Mi-
ley. He is also survived by his
siblings, Edwin Joseph Hodges,
Jr. (Shirley) of Waldorf, MD,
Barbara Ann Lorence (Andy) of
Newberg, MD, Margaret Jack-
ie Bailey (Robert) of Avenue,
MD and Louis Charles Hodges of
Abell, MD.
Family received friends for
Toms Life Celebration on Friday,
October 21, 2011 in the Brinsfield
Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood
Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Prayers were recited. A funeral
service was held on Saturday,
October 22, 2011 in the Brins-
field Funeral Home Chapel. Rev-
erend Lawrence A. Young, pastor
of Our Ladys Church conducted
the service. Interment followed
in Charles Memorial Gardens,
Leonardtown, MD.
Serving as pallbearers were
Robert Bailey, Michael Oliver,
Robert Hodges, Robert T. Brown,
Robert Anderson and Daniel
Oliver.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the Seventh District
Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O.
Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 or
the St. Marys Hospital Nursing
Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 527,
Leonardtown, MD 20650.
funeral.com.
ardtown, MD.
Robert Kennett, 56
Robert Rooster Edward
Kennett, 56 years old of Ave-
nue, MD died October 20, 2011
at Civista Medical Center in La
Plata, MD.
Born November 18, 1954 in
Leonardtown, MD, he was the
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son of Edward Kennett and Gen-
evieve (Delahay) Kennett.
Robert graduated from
Chopticon High School in Mor-
ganza, MD in 1972. In 1974 he
began a career at the Patuxent
River Naval Air Station Fire De-
partment as a firefighter/driver
operator. After 26 years of proud
and dedicated service, he retired
in March of 2000. Upon retire-
ment, Robert began a second
career of truck driving which
he tremendously enjoyed. At
the time of his death he was em-
ployed with Cullins Trucking lo-
cated in Clements, MD. and held
clearance for a special Transpor-
tation Certificate allowing him
entrance to classified locations.
He also enjoyed riding Har-
ley Davidsons. Between cross-
ing the country in a tractor-trail-
er and riding his Harley, he cov-
ered many miles. He was an ac-
tive member of ABATE. When
time allowed, he greatly enjoyed
farming and riding tractors on
his familys farm, The Bluestone
Farm. He was known for always
wanting to stay busy.
Robert is survived by his
parents, Edward and Genevieve
Teeny Kennett of Avenue, MD,
and brother George Kennett also
of Avenue, MD and a very lov-
ing, devoted, daughter Hayleigh
E. Kennett of Hollywood, MD.,
and Hayleighs mother Stacey
Kennett. As a father, he was ex-
tremely proud of Hayleigh and
took tremendous enjoyment in
joking and kidding with her.
Family received friends for
Roberts Life Celebration on
Monday, October 24, 2011 in the
Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955
Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,
MD 20650. Prayers were recit-
ed. A Funeral Service was held
on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at
Holy Angels Church in Avenue,
MD. Interment was private.
Serving as pallbearers were
Chris Hammett, Brian Hill, Greg
Casoni, Stevie Lawrence, Bill
Cullins and Noodles Nelson.
Memorial contributions may
be made to The Account of Hay-
leigh E. Kennett C/O The Navy
Federal Credit Union, 22598 Ma-
cArthur Blvd., California, MD.
20619
funeral.com.
ardtown, MD.
Xavier Smith, 73

Peacefully on Saturday, Oc-
tober 22, 2011 Xavier Murphy
Smith went home to be with the
Lord. Family and friends will
unite on Friday, October 28, from
9 a.m. until time of Christian
Burial 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Cath-
olic Church 29119 Point Lookout
Road, Morganza, MD 20660. In-
terment will follow after service
at Charles Memorial Gardens
Cemetery.
Xavier Murphy Smith, was
born on April 11, 1938 in Mor-
ganza, Maryland, to the late Jo-
seph Washington Smith and Mar-
garet Theresa (Dyson) Smith.
After several months of illness,
the Lord called him home on Sat-
urday, October 22, 2011. Xavier,
affectionately known as Mur-
phy attended St. Josephs Catho-
lic School in Morganza, MD.
He pursued most of his edu-
cational, social and spiritual en-
deavors in St. Marys County.
Murphy retired from the St.
Marys County School Board
where he worked as a custo-
dian at Chopticon High School,
Chaptico, Maryland and retired
on June 14, 2000. Murphy was
reared in a large family with lit-
tle means, but when he grew up
and started working he appreci-
ated the money he had earned
and spent it frugally.
He was distinguished in his
dress and loved to venture out
to social gatherings. He enjoyed
company and conversing with
family and friends. He was free
spirited and would give his last
dime. Murphy enjoyed cooking
and made many delicious meals.
He was a Washington Redskins
fan and was a music fan of James
Brown (the Godfather of Soul).
The world could not contain the
good and pleasant things we
could say about him, and space
wont allow. Anyone that came
into his company could testify to
that statement.
He will be dearly missed.
Murphy leaves to cherish his
memory, three brothers, Leonard
Washington, James Walter, and
Thomas Maurice; three sisters;
Agnes Theresa, Mary Alethia
Swann, and Margaret Louise
Brown; and one brother-in-law,
Elmer Brown, Jr. He is also sur-
vived by a host of nieces, and
nephews, relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by three broth-
ers, Joseph Edward, Charles Al-
exander, and Thomas Marshall;
three sisters, Sarah Regina, Ve-
ronica Marie, and Charlotte Core
Lee.
Arrangements by Briscoe-
Tonic Funeral Home
John Unkle Sr., 80
John Henry Unkle, Sr., 80, of
Charlotte Hall, MD, died October
19, 2011 at his residence. Born
February 8, 1931, he was the son
of the late James Unkle, Sr., and
Pearl Marie (Morgan) Unkle. He
was the husband of the late Edna
Mae Huntington Unkle whom
he married in Maddox, MD and
whom preceded him in death
in February 2003. Mr. Unkle is
survived by his children; Dan-
iel Unkle (Karen) of Charlotte
Hall, MD, John Unkle, Jr. (Kar-
en) of Frederick, MD, Tina Ma-
rie Swart (Paul) of Clayton, NC,
Mary Catherine Unkle of NC, 10
grandchildren and 6 great grand-
children. Mr. Uncle was preced-
ed in death by a son Gregory M.
Huntington.
Mr. Unkle was a lifelong res-
ident of St. Marys County and
was the owner operator of Wood
Craft Shop, Inc., in Alexandria,
VA, as well as a local Tobacco
Farmer until his retirement. Mr.
Unkle served in the United States
Army from September 9, 1952
until his honorable discharge on
June 10, 1964.
The family received friends
in the Mattingley-Gardiner Fu-
neral Home, Leonardtown, MD
on Monday, October 24, 2011
with prayers recited. A Funeral
Service was held on Tuesday, Oc-
tober 25, 2011 in the Mattingley-
Gardiner Funeral Home with Fr.
John Caulfield officiating. Inter-
ment followed in Charles Memo-
rial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Pallbearers were: John H.
Unkle, Jr., Bobby Devin Penkert,
John H. Unkle, II, Daniel Brian
Unkle, Bobby Devin Penkert, Jr.,
and Kenneth Russell.
Contributions may be made
to the Mechanicsville Vol. Res-
cue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechan-
icsville, MD.
To send a condolence to the
family please visit our website at
www.mgf h.com.
Arrangements provided by
Home, P.A.
Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
22955 Hollywood Road
Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
(301) 475-5588
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Charlotte Hall, Maryland 20650
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Police Seek Citizen Tips On Homicide
On Aug. 24, at 11:38 p.m., police units responded to the area of Sell Drive, Lexington
Park, for the report of a motor vehicle striking a tree. Upon police arrival it was determined the
operator of the vehicle, Deandre Agustus Hawkins, 20, of Lexington Park, had suffered a fatal
gunshot wound in his upper torso.
Anyone with information or who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact
Detective R. McCoy at 301-475-4200 Ext. 9119. Callers can make anonymous tips to Crime
Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to TIP239 plus your message to CRIMES (274637).
If the callers tip leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for this crime,
the caller may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Two Charged In Motor Vehicle Theft
On Oct. 22, at 2:10 a.m., a broadcast was transmitted by Deputy First Class Stone for a
black Honda Civic traveling north on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, which displayed
stolen Maryland tags. The vehicle was located by responding deputies and a traffc stop was
conducted at the intersection of North Essex Drive and Enterprise Road, Lexington Park. The
driver was identifed as Devin Wayne Michael Herrod, 19, and the passenger was identifed as
James Daniel Seifert, 19, both of Leonardtown. Both the tags and the vehicle were confrmed
to be stolen, police reported. During a police search of the vehicle, marijuana paraphernalia
and suspected marijuana were located in the center console of the vehicle. Herrod and Seif-
ert were arrested and charged with unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, theft under $10,000,
theft under $1,000, theft less than $100, CDS possession of marijuana and possession of CDS
paraphernalia.
Man Charged In Great Mills Assault
On Oct. 22, at approximately 11:30 p.m., deputies responded to a residence on Iverson
Drive in Great Mills, for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed Dustin Paul Lorraine,
34, of Great Mills, engaged in an argument with the victim. During the argument, Lorraine
allegedly grabbed the victim by her hair and threw her to the ground. Deputies responded to the
scene and arrested Lorraine who was charged with second-degree assault.
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
St. Marys County police arrested two men
from Lusby last week for allegedly walking
into the California Lowes home improvement
store and attempting to walk out with about
$700 worth of copper.
Both Christopher, 24, and Robert
Bysheim, 23, were arrested soon after the inci-
dent and initially jailed and charged with theft
less than $1,000.
According to charging documents fled in
St. Marys District Court by Trooper First Class
Dustin Brill, both brothers went to the store
Oct. 20 and began behaving in a suspicious
manner.
The men went to the plumbing section of
the store and loaded two large packages of cop-
per wire into a shopping cart and attempted to
exit the front of the store, walking past all the
cash registers, police say.
When store employees confronted the
men, they left the cart at the door and fed the
scene in a Dodge Neon, according to police.
Employees reported the alleged attempted
theft and police arrested the pair in Calvert
County shortly afterward, and transported
them back to the St. Marys County detention
center.
When St. Marys Bureau of Criminal In-
vestigations detectives interviewed the pair,
both men admitted their involvement in the at-
tempted theft, charging documents stated.
Capt. Terry Black, criminal investiga-
tions commander,
said copper thefts
continue because
of the high prices
thieves can get for
the precious metals.
The alleged
crime shows the
lengths which peo-
ple would go, he
said.
Theres a fne
line between being
brazen and fool-
ish, Black said.
Its a sign of the
times. They target
whatever they can
get the most money
for.
Court records
show that this is
the frst occasion of
either Christopher
or Robert Bysheim
being charged with
any crimes in St. Marys County, but in Cal-
vert County both have been charged numerous
times with various offenses for which they have
mostly avoided prosecution.
Christopher Bysheim, however, was found
guilty on two theft charges as well as a charge
of possession of marijuana.
Police: Men Tried to Haul
Copper Out of Lowes
Robert Bysheim
Christopher Bysheim
Citizen Posts Own Reward
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
On Oct. 12, Dale Maxwell found that his
home in Mechanicsville was burglarized and
numerous high-value items were stolen.
Now he has posted his own $1,000 reward
for information that leads to the capture and
conviction of whoever was responsible, he
said, and getting the items back isnt even the
most important issue for him.
He said he wants the perpetrators
punished.
The only way we can catch these peo-
ple is to get it out to the
public, said Maxwell, a
State Highway Admin-
istration employee based
in Loveville. If I had
$10,000 Id put that up, but
I cant afford that much.
Maxwell said the sto-
len items included a Ya-
maha PW 50 dirtbike, four
Stihl brand chainsaws and
a climbing harness and
boots; the value of the sto-
len items amounts to more
than $3,500.
I want somebody to
come forward, I want the
suspects caught, Maxwell
told The County Times.
The worst part about
having his homes garage
burglarized, he said, was
that his peace of mind
is gone as well as all the
property.
Its about not being
able to sleep at night, Maxwell said. I dont
know if my house is going to be broken into.
Burglaries to residences and vehicles
continue to be one of the most serious crime
problems in St. Marys County, police offcials
say, with homes burglarized for items like pre-
cious metals and anything else that can turn
into a quick proft.
Many of these burglaries are fueled by
drug addictions, police say, with the greatest
trend now being prescription pills.
Sheriffs Deputy Patrick Bowen is the in-
vestigating offcer at 301-474-4040.
Maxwell said this dirt bike along with other items stolen from his home
prompted him to put up his own reward money.
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Lexington Park Elementary
was buzzing with activity Thurs-
day, as it hosted Shining the Light
on After School Partners 2011.
The purpose of this is to re-
mind the community of the impor-
tance of providing kids with quality
activities afterschool, said Coor-
dinator of Special Programs for
St. Marys County Public Schools
Mark Smith.
Partnering with St. Marys
College of Maryland and individual
businesses, the event exposed stu-
dents and their families to many
of the great activities available to
them. Kids were enthralled by the
art and craft activities, enjoyed the
high-energy learning games and were offered
a chance to learn more about distance running
teams, 4-H activities and tennis.
Smith said Booz Allen Hamilton was rec-
ognized as the Bright Stars this year and was
awarded state recognition for their support of af-
terschool programs in St. Marys. The company
has a handful of volunteers who have operated
the Tiara Troopers at Lexington Park Elementary
for the last several years, teaching a group of 25
girls about health and nutrition, distance running
skills and teamwork. Aside from the one-on-one
support given by their employees, the company
also donates $3,000 to cover enrollment in races
and ensure the girls get quality running shoes and
team t-shirts.
Todd Winter, who works for Lockheed Mar-
tin, and his wife, a media specialist at the school,
have also started the Panda Pacers, which is avail-
able to third, fourth and ffth graders. The group
currently has 17 boys and two girls participating.
Winter, dressed in a Panda suit to draw the kids
interest, told the County Times, Im happy to vol-
unteer my time and be able to support these kids
while sharing my passion for running.
St. Marys College of Maryland students
participating in the Women in Science club do
outreach to middle school girls, boosting their
interest and confdence in math and science in
schools and through camps. Several were on hand
providing educational games during the spotlight
program.
Students from CSMs nursing program also
shared information about healthy living and
safety with the kids. Jopet Santos, who
was talking to kids about Inter-
net safety and cyber bullying,
said this information is perfect
for their age group. Hollie
Ridgell, studying to become
an obstetrics nurse, said par-
ticipation in the event also
provides great experience in
working with kids for her and
other students.
Smith said the 21st Century program targets
the kids most in need, and is currently available
at Lexington Park and George Washington Carver
elementary schools, Spring Ridge Middle and
Recreation and Parks Carver Recreation Center.
Participants can attend fve days a week, receiving
a healthy snack, small group academic support,
enrichment activities and a bus ride home.
This program is funded by the 21st Century
Community Learning Centers federal grant.
We used to have two grants, but lost one last
year, meaning our numbers are about half of what
they were, Smith said.
The program still serves about 250 locally.
Recent research indicates that 25 percent of
Americas school-aged children are on their own
after school, and the hours between 3 and 6 p.m.
are peak times for juvenile crime.
Theres a great need for afterschool pro-
grams these days, Smith explained. There
would be 15.1 million kids across the U.S. who
would be in afterschool programs if they had ac-
cess, but they dont.
He said theres always a need for more sup-
port. If every high-tech company in this area of-
fered a little bit of money and a few volunteers,
wed be able to have great programs in every
school.
After School Programs
Offer Much Needed Support
Photos by Carrie Munn
Two seventh-graders from
Spring Ridge Middle School,
Mark Zwick and Myles Davis
served as ushers at the 21
st
Cen-
tury spotlight event. Davis said
the program really helps kids
like me and Mark and lets us
just hang out and have fun with
our friends.
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any given afternoon, according to federal statistics. After school programs can
be a way to keep kids engaged and motivated, deter juvenile crime and pro-
vide social opportunities for children of todays busy working families. Find out
whats available in your childs school and check out some other activities for
school-aged kids in St. Marys County.
4-H Clubs
4-H offers activities learning about livestock, gardening, wood working,
shooting sports, small engines, crafts, photography and leadership. Membership
is open to kids aged 5 to 18. Visit stmarys.umd.edu or call (301) 475-4478 for
details.
St. Marys Dance Academy
For under $50 per month, your little dancers can take weekly dance classes.
Offering classes in ballet, tap and jazz to hip hop and mommy and me classes.
The studio is located in the Wildewood Shopping Center and more info can be
found at www.stmarysdance@yahoo.com.
Other dance classes are available at Ballet Caliente in Lexington Park,
House of Dance in Hollywood, Dreams Studio of Dance in Mechanicsville and
Power Explosion Studio of Dance in Charlotte Hall.
Martial Arts
Tae Kwon Do, Shotokan Karate and Shorin Rye classes let kids blow off
steam through physical activity while teaching them discipline and self-conf-
dence. Programs sponsored by St. Marys Recreation and Parks are available
at Spring Ridge and Leonardtown middle schools, as well as through private
studios like the Blackbelt Academy.
Art and Crafting
Recreation and Parks also supports numerous classes for the artistic and
creative kids. New pottery and ceramics classes are forming in November, class-
es on model airplane building and fying, digital photography and general arts
and crafts are available at different locations throughout the county.
Exercise and Sports
Beyond the standard physical education in schools, kids, aged 8 to 12, can
stay active with Zumba for Kids classes, take youth golf lessons or learn to play
tennis. The countys youth basketball program will begin registrations in mid-
November and practice and play at different locations throughout St. Marys, as
will the youth indoor soccer league and roller hockey group. Year-round swim-
ming is available at Great Mills pool, with lessons for younger kids and a com-
petitive club for other youth and with the Chesapeake Bay Aquatic Club at St.
Marys College of Maryland.
Music
Many local music stores offer lessons for a variety of instruments, includ-
ing Bella Music School in Leonardtown, which advertise, research shows that
children who learn music do better in math and science. For more details, visit
www.bellamusicschool.com or visit Nanbos or Allegro in California.
Scouting, acting and drama clubs, and various other guided, group activi-
ties are available and Superintendent Michael Martirano suggests utilizing St.
Marys libraries, calling them a wonderful resource for our kids.
By Carrie Munn
Staff Writer
Students, parents and teachers donned their cos-
tumes and came out for a night of safe fun during Ridge
Elementary Schools third annual Fall Festival.
PTA leader Dorothy Nelson did a lot of behind-
the-scenes work to put on what she said is one of their
biggest fundraisers. Volunteers and donations helped
accomplish an affordable way for families to spend the
evening with their kids and meet school staff and other
parents.
Nelson said this year they took the community in-
volvement factor even further with a food drive to ben-
eft Harvest for the Hungry, yielding about 180 pounds
of non-perishables for the less fortunate. Funds raised
from the festival will help Ridge Elementary purchase
two new interactive white boards.
Mary Lusk, president of Great Mills High School
PTA, said shes been a member of a PTA for as long
as she can remember. She explained teenagers often
share much less information about whats going on at
school than elementary-aged kids do. As treasurer for
the countys Parent Teacher Association, she said local
PTA leadership plays an active role in advocating for
our students on a larger scale, through input on school
board decisions and legislative decisions. PTAs are a
united voice for our children - our students, she stated.
Great Mills PTA increased membership by 75 per-
cent last year and with the help of community partners,
is able to sponsor enrichment events at the school like
Hornet Culture Day, an outdoor school beautifcation
project.
Mother of six, with fve attending public schools,
Lorie Joy serves as president of Oakville Elementarys
PTA. She grew up in the county and said a few years
back she helped resurrect the schools PTA from near
failure. While involvement of parents and teachers is
not at a level Joy would like to see, she said she tries to
make everyone feel comfortable in contacting her and
making suggestions by sending newsletters, e-mails
and maintaining a Facebook page.
Past fundraisers enable the purchase of new equip-
ment for the school nurse, a new sign and recess equip-
ment for all grade levels.
Piney Point Elementarys PTA president Lisa
LaPaglia told the County Times, Our PTA Board is a
dedicated and competent group of women who are all
strong leaders in the community as well.
She said her group supports multiple student en-
richment programs throughout the year and helps teach-
ers restock on their basic supplies, so they dont have
to spend their own money to keep their classrooms
top-notch.
Our volunteers go above and beyond and all we
want our children to know is we care about their educa-
tion, she said.
Christine Wojcik, Leonardtown Elementary PTA
leader and mom of four, said there are days she strug-
gles to juggle the schedules, but enjoys her involvement
in the school. Whether heading up a committee, help-
ing from home or somewhere in between, each of those
pieces add up to making a better experience for our
children, she said.
PTAs throughout the county host everything from
ice cream socials to book fairs to yearbook production
and science fairs.
You do not have to be an expert to get involved,
shared Lusk, adding, Diversity is an important aspect
of our PTAs new people bring new ideas.
Local PTAs Promote Sense of
Community in Schools
By Carrie Munn
Staff Writer
Superintendent Michael Marti-
rano understands the importance of
support for school-aged kids beyond
the classroom. Kids are only in school
10 percent of their time, he explained,
so despite recent funding cuts, Were
making certain our strong commit-
ment to after school programs still
exists.
He said that while some grants
were lost, others were found, and
when possible, budget adjustments
are made to retain some semblance
of support within the schools. Marti-
rano explained that when the call goes
out to the community, it is answered
by parents, individuals and business-
es with in-kind donations of time and
talent that often genuinely beneft the
kids.
Great partnerships within the
county such as the over 5,000 volunteer hours St.
Marys College students spend in the school, programs
offered through the Patuxent Partnership and through
NAS Patuxet Naval Air Station and others allow more
kids to beneft from extra-curricular support.
Our community is remarkable in helping us fll the
holes left by lost funding, Martirano said.
The PTA groups in the schools make great bridges
between school and community and work so hard to pro-
vide so much for kids, he stated.
Not everybody gets all the recognition they truly
deserve many are very humble in nature and are sim-
ply doing it out of the kindness of their heart, for the
betterment of our community and our kids, Martirano
said. They are real unsung heroes within our schools.
Principals in every school, the superintendent ex-
plained, put their business savvy and entrepreneurial
skills to work in pursuing community involvement,
program sponsorships and anything else to make their
schools the best they can be.
Id like to do more, Martirano said, But even in
these tough economic times, we have tried to do our best
to make sure no students are feeling that crunch and go-
ing without the support they need.
Martirano Nods to Unsung Heroes in Schools
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*CRAFT GUILD SHOP- 26005 Point Lookout Road (next to
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of these items are one-of-a-kind. For First Friday and the month of
November, Pat Willett, of Pats Ceramics of Waldorf, will be the guest
artisan at the Craft Guild Shop. Her beautiful, hand painted ceramics,
consisting of fall, Christmas and other pieces will be featured. The
Craft Guild Shop offers traditional and contemporary crafts by local
artisans and handcrafters. Many of these items are one-of-a-kind and
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CRAZY FOR EWE- 22715 Washington Street- home of quality yarns
and stylish designs.This month were going to start Lois, an oversized
jacket that works up super-quick on big needles. Its an easy-ft
jacket you can slip on when the air turns nippy - perfect for falls
unpredictable weather. Lois uses a clever side-to-side construction
that takes advantage of Drifts lovely color shifts for lots of fattering
vertical lines. The pattern has lots of ease built in so theres a size
to ft every body. Come try on the sample and let us help you get
started on your own Lois. Its so quick, youll have it fnished before
Thanksgiving! Choose any of Drifts 10 gorgeous colorways!

*FENWICK STREET USED BOOKS and MUSIC- 41655A Fenwick
Street- Author Stavros returns! Stavros is a Maryland author and artist
whose literary and creative works have garnered exceptional praise
and review. He will be signing copies of Blood Junky, Dead Girl: A
Romantic Zombie Tale of Revenge and Blood Junkys sequel, Love in
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*FUZZY FARMERS MARKET 22696 Washington St.- If youre
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and unique jewelry. Then fll your home with locally made blankets
and baskets, kitchen towels and textiles. Theres fun and funky fber
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CREEKSIDE GALLERY- (in Maryland Antiques Center)- Local
Treasures will continue this month featuring the watercolor paintings
of Sue Stevenson, who is well known for her capture of Southern
Marylands local seascapes and landscapes. There is always a story
with each painting that connects the piece with the history of the area.
The gallery will also begin its Historic Southern Maryland Show,
displaying the works of many other local artists in variety of mediums.
Beautiful wood works will be displayed along with decorative
gourds and hand crafted jewelry. Come join us this First Friday from
5:00 8:00 for light fare and enjoy the visual trip through Southern
Marylands many forgotten treasures.

*LEONARDTOWN ARTS CENTER- Court Square building, 2nd
foor, 22660 Washington Street- The newest addition to the lively
Leonardtown arts scene. Come visit local artists in their studios
working on their craft. Painters, sculptors, jewelers and more. TBA
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fall display will include over 80 fne arts creations, including paintings
in oil, acrylic and watercolor, sculpture, woodwork, porcelain tile
creations and jewelry.
The Galleria is open on First Fridays from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Otherwise,
it is open 10:00 am 5:00 pm seven days a week.
The Leonardtown Galleria is managed by members of the Color &
Light Society of southern Maryland. The gallery features art works by
15 members of the Color and Light group and one guest artist.
In the coming months, the Galleria plans to have special guest shows,
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In the wake of an offcer-involved shooting in which
a St. Marys sheriffs deputy shot and killed a man who
reportedly injured the offcer in a violent struggle, agen-
cy offcials say they are still investigating the actions
taken by Deputy First Class Robert Gill on Oct. 20.
Despite police-involved shootings being fewand far
between in St. Marys, Sheriff Tim Cameron said that
deputies are forced to draw their weapons for any num-
ber of reasons, from assisting other offcers in routine
traffc stops to calls for break-ins, or any other situation
potentially involving force or violence.
Thats everyday, Cameron said of deputies draw-
ing their weapons. When offcers assist in a traffc stop
they stay in the car with their guns drawn out of sight.
Cameron said assisting offcers do this in case the
offcer talking to the driver is suddenly surprised by a
suspect with a weapon or threatened with injury or death.
The same applies when a deputy responds to a bank
robbery or building search.
In a situation where deadly intent can come up in a
fewseconds, having their gun drawn discreetly can give
the assisting deputy an advantage, Cameron said.
Deputies are taught a host of non-lethal defensive
skills before graduating from the police academy and
any force they use has to be justifed, especially lethal
force.
We use minimal force to accomplish what were
doing, Cameron said.
During his days as a patrol deputy, Cameron re-
members being on several calls for a subject with a gun;
one in particular when he and other offcers were on the
lookout for a vehicle full of subjects who were reportedly
pointing guns at people.
Cameron was armed with a shotgun that day; it
turned out that the subjects were using squirt guns, and
no shots were fred but the use of the frearms was con-
sidered justifed.
In another instance years ago, another deputy was
deemed to have acted correctly when he shot a person on
Camp Cosoma Road who he believed was pointing a gun
at him, Cameron said. The lesson being that deputies are
justifed in using frearms if they have reason to believe
their life is in danger. That suspected frearmturned out
to be a pellet gun, and the suspect in that case survived.
In this latest instance of an offcer fring his weap-
on, the sheriffs offce reported that Dfc. Gill, a six-year
veteran, responded to a home on Spinnaker Circle in
Lexington Park for a domestic assault in which the sus-
pect Kotrell Omar Newsome, 38, had assaulted his wife.
Newsome became aggressive with Gill, police re-
ported, and a struggle ensued where Gill used his Taser
and other equipment to subdue Newsome, but all mea-
sures were ineffective.
When Gill became injured in the fght, he fred his
handgun and struck Newsome, who was declared dead
on the scene.
Both a criminal investigation into Gills actions and
an administrative review to determine if he adhered to
the agencys use of force policy are currently underway.
Gill has been placed on leave pending the outcome of the
investigation.
Capt. Terry Black, commander of the Bureau of
Criminal Investigations, said that despite the reputation
Tasers have for putting down suspects using electrical
current fed via leads shot into the suspect, they are not a
panacea for use of force situations.
Nothing is 100 percent effective, Black said of
Tasers. People can pull [the leads] out.
Newsome reportedly pulled out the leads after be-
ing hit with the Taser.
Assistant Sheriff Major John Horne said that
when chemical spray frst came into widespread use,
offcers believed it would be universally effective until
experience showed that some suspects were simply not
affected by it.
Horne said that offcers are trained in the judicious
use of force and must report on any force they use in
the line of duty the decision to draw their weapon is
especially scrutinized.
When you pull your weapon you have to be care-
ful, Horne said.
The aftermath of a shooting affects law offcers
differently, Cameron said, but all deputies are required
to take counseling after fring their weapons.
In times past it was seen as a sign of weakness by
some offcers to take the counseling, so mandating the
counseling became necessary.
There was a stigma, years ago, there absolutely
was, Cameron said.
Cameron declined to comment on details sur-
rounding the shooting investigation, including whether
Newsome had a weapon, citing it would be inappropri-
ate to do so.
Newsome had no criminal record in St. Marys
County or in Maryland according to court records out-
side of being charged with traffc offenses.
Offcers on the scene of fatal police shooting on Oct. 20 in Hermanville. Offcers were called to the scene for a report of domestic violence.
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with Burgess and his wife Kelley due to family
hardships.
Ive never met someone in my life that
cared so much for kids like they do, she said.
Despite her turmoil, Sapp is a straight-A
student, and plans to attend College of Southern
Maryland in the fall, in addition to staying ac-
tive in Young Life.
I want to share this with my friends,
she said. I want them to experience the same
amazing things I have.
At the groups annual fundraising ban-
quet Sunday, Oct. 23, Sapp called Young Life
club meetings controlled chaos and later ex-
plained, High school-aged kids are looking to
make their own decisions and Young Life al-
lows for that.
Teenagers are notoriously diffcult to
reach. If you want to say something meaning-
ful to them, the one thing you dont do is force
it on them, said Dave Kindley, committee
chairman.
Kindley explained how the levels of par-
ticipation cater to the age group whether serv-
ing as an introduction to scripture and Chris-
tianity or as a tool to grow for kids who have
been in church for years.
He explained that the non-denomination
group approaches things through a natural
progression and through college students and
young adults becoming leaders and befriend-
ing kids in area schools.
A Young Life leader, Burgess, in his high
school saw the leadership qualities in him,
which he couldnt see himself.
He moved me from an observer to a par-
ticipant in life, Burgess said.
He explained the group is almost two-
thirds of the way there, with its annual bud-
get just shy of $100,000, thanks to individual
supporters who give monthly donations and
local churches that support Young Life as
missionaries.
Theres great potential in this community
and in these kids. They can become the young
men and women God intended them to be if we
help forge their lives, he said at the banquet.
Keynote speaker for the banquet and Re-
gional Director Rick Beckwith is another who
is paying it forward though Young Life, nod-
ding to the groups leadership in Montgomery
County some years back for being an instru-
mental part of his life.
The course of my life has been infected
by their investment, he said.
Beckwith explained that Young Life is
a non-denominational organization with a
faith-based, youth-focused mission thats been
around for 70 years, reaching out to millions
of kids.
We believe every kid, regardless of their
color or their socioeconomic background, be
them the captain of the football team or the teen
mom, should be able to hear the message com-
municated in a language they can understand
from leaders they know and trust, Beckwith
said.
Kevin and Kelley Burgess, Beckwith said,
had become dear friends of his and respected
leaders of the mission, adding, and St.
Marys is fortunate to have them.
Burgess is proud of the current Young Life
participation at Leonardtown High School with
60 to 100 kids involved, with weekly club meet-
ings each Tuesday night at First Saints Com-
munity Churchs Callaway House. But I dont
think thats enough, he said, adding that his
focus is on the future.
Contact work has already started at Great
Mills High School, with Craig Culbertson, a
Navy offcer aboard NAS Patuxent River and
volunteer team leader, leading the charge and
working with staff.
Arthur Shepherd, who for
decades managed St. Marys
Countys Recreation Division,
has begun work at CSM, build-
ing relationships and recruiting
student leaders. Burgess said
he anticipates Young Life being
fully available at both schools in
January.
He said the group is also
looking to get WyldLife, a min-
istry for younger kids, into the
middle schools soon and hes
spoken to folks at St. Marys Col-
lege of Maryland and in Calvert
County.
We are open to new clubs,
Burgess stated, adding that its
the community, the volunteers,
the parents that decide where
Young Life will go next.
Referencing Romans 8:15,
Burgess said, Following Jesus
is a life of expectant adventure,
and thats what were offering to
kids.
For more information about
getting involved, visit www.smc.
younglife.org or contact Burgess
directly at (301) 475-7920.
A group of St. Marys Young life participants and volunteer leaders greet guests at the groups annual banquet
and fundraiser Sunday at St. Marys College of Maryland. From left is Abby Riegert, Matt Higgins, Kaci Gram and
adult volunteer leader, Shanise Yokely.
Matt Shaffer, an adult volunteer leader at Leonardtown High School,
lends a hand to LHS freshman Collin Dunn, as they and other Young
Life-ers helped with the event.
Photos by Carrie Munn
The County Times
Community
Spiggy & Friends 18th Annual Fun Raisers A Hit Once Again
Blessed with excellent Fall weather and
renewed enthusiasm throughout Redskins
Nation, Spiggy Hogette and his many South-
ern Maryland friends organized another thor-
oughly enjoyable weekend of fundraisers to
take care of local needy children and their
families. Spiggy successfully put together a
Celebrity Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 30
at the Chesapeake Hills Golf Club as well as a
large Sunday Beneft at the American Legion
Post in Lusby the afternoon of Oct. 2.
These outings continue to grow in popu-
larity and attendance and this year proved to
be no exception despite the troubling economy.
This group of close-knit friends from all over
the Tri County area raised more than $50,000
in donations of cash, products, and services.
The proceeds from their efforts will be dis-
tributed to organizations long known for their dedication to
helping the unfortunate within the community. Among the
outfts that will beneft from this fund raising are: Childrens
Hospital, Washington, DC; Ronald McDonald House; United
Way of Calvert; The Optimists; The Knights of Columbus;
The Hunter Scott Fund; and local Rescue Squads and Volun-
teer Fire Departments.
This years golf tournament was named the Grand Paw
Hogette Memorial Classic in tribute to Ralph Campbell who
passed away one year ago. Ralph was the most beloved of
all the Hogettes and was widely known throughout the Metro-
politan area during his 27 years of funny and humorous antics
that kept both the sick children and their parents in stitches.
More than 150 golfers played in this annual event and included
former Redskins stars Ron the Dancin Bear McDole and
Ron Saul, Bob Windsor of the San Francisco 49ers and the
New England Patriots, and Mike Mad Dog Curtis of the
old Baltimore Colts. Teams of Sheriff Deputies from both
St. Marys and Calvert Counties joined other golfers in what
turned out to be a perfect day on the links. The St. Marys
Deputy Team headed up by Deputy Jim Molitor turned in the
winning score and each member of the team won a $100 gift
certifcate to the Pro Shop at Chesapeake Hills.
In attendance at the Tournament was Ralphs widow
Tommie Campbell and several members of her family who
came to thank everyone for remembering Grand Paw. She
was completely surprised when Spiggy presented her with a
large portrait of Ralph that he prepared as a means to honor
Ralphs memory and what he meant to the Hogettes.
The Sunday Beneft saw more than 280 die hard Redskins
fans show up to root on their favorite team and enjoy large
banquet tables of donated food and cold beverages and watch
the game on a 100-inch screen.
A long list of special guests included Ashley, Breanne,
Chelsea, and Meghan from the Washington Redskins Cheer-
leaders, Pinch. Ron Lord and Bat Boy Jordan Stearns of the
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Baseball Team, Rockin El-
vis Jim Godbold, Mr. Tom, the Reptile Man with his 12-foot
Boa Constrictors and Gila Monsters, and Mr. Slice from Papa
Johns. Ron McDole and Bob Windsor signed autographs for
many appreciative fans, and nine of the 12 Hogettes were on
hand to add lots of color and hilarity to this large indoor tail-
gate party! A terrifc Silent Auction with 50 pieces of football
memorabilia and other items were available and went for truly
good prices. Sports Paradise was available to offer Redskins
jerseys and goodies at signifcantly reduced prices to the de-
light of those in attendance.
During half time, each of the Redskins Cheerleaders and
Hogettes introduced themselves and spoke of their involve-
ment with the Skins and posed for pictures for an appreciative
audience. Then Spiggy brought up 20 members of the Hunter
Scott family to present them with a $1000 check for the Hunter
Scott Fund. Sandra Scott, Hunters mom spoke of her 7 year
old son receiving his angel wings this past June despite a
three year long battle with cancer and thanked all present for
their work and contributions in helping them fnd a cure for
this tragic disease.
Next, Jordan Stearns, the Blue Crabs Bat Boy, asked to
speak about the miracle that Childrens Hospital provided him
at the age of one when they performed an operation that saved
his life. And despite being born with Cerebral Palsy, Jordan
was able to graduate with honors from Patuxent High this past
year and is now attending college.
Spiggy then spoke of another of his efforts this year to
support the families of the 24 Navy Seals who lost a husband
and father in the shoot down of the Army Chinook helo over
Afghanistan in August. One of the Seals wives is Kimberly
V., a former Redskin Cheerleader, who helped the Hogettes
with their fundraising four years ago. He devised a plan to sell
raffe tickets for his Hogette Bobblehead throughout the area
and raffed two Bobbleheads during the afternoon. At last
count, his idea has helped his Hogettes raise $4000 for this
cause. This money will be given to Navy Seals Foundation in
Norfolk next month.
Finally, Ms. Margit Miller of Lusby asked to make a pre-
sentation and presented the Hogettes with another large check
for Childrens Hospital, a contribution she makes annually to
support their efforts. What is so amazing about her generosity
is the well known fact that she is a long term devout New York
Giants fan, but she admires and appreciates the dedication and
example The Hogettes provide the community.
Despite all this hard work, neither of these two great days
of giving would have been possible without the big warm
hearts of the sponsors who provided the fnancial support to
make it happen, starting with JJ and Kathleen of OHennon
Builders who put up the $4,500 to sponsor the golf tourna-
ment. They always rise to the occasion and are two of the
most generous people in Calvert County! Other special Spig-
gy Friends who always come through include Outback Steak
House, California, Joe Bozick Distributors, Bayside Chevro-
let, Century 21 New Millennium Realtors, American Legion
Post 274, The Grill Sergeant, Mels Crabs, Hammerhead Pro-
ductions, Embroidme, Southern Maryland Mustang Associa-
tion, Delegate Tony ODonnell, Chesapeake Hills Golf Club,
Papa Johns, Mary Lou Troutman, Cakes by Jeneva, and each
member of the Board of Calvert County Commissioners. And
much thanks to Tommy McKay and Southern Maryland Pub-
lishing Company for the super ads, and the 40 + sponsors that
purchased signs displayed at the Golf Tournament and Beneft.
When asked about why he continues to organize and run
these large events each year despite his retirement age, Spig-
gy states that he is one of the luckiest of people in the world, in
that he has always enjoyed good health, has a wonderful wife
and family, three grown kids who are successful in their own
lives and nine happy, smiling, healthy grandbabies that bring
he and his wife Debby great joy. He believes each of us need
to consider those less fortunate than ourselves and provide
them with opportunities for the happiness that many take for
granted. He has spent much of his adult life helping others and
he hopes he has set an example for his family and friends that
is catching and will rub off on them as well!
For his long term reputation and commitment to others,
Spiggy was recognized earlier this year by the State Council
of the Knights of Columbus as the Maryland Citizen of the
Year for 2011. He states he appreciates this recognition, but
is now makes it harder for him to say no when asked to help!
And, he says this award also belongs to his many great friends
who always come to his aid; he says They are easy to spot as
they wear bright gold T Shirts that say Spiggys Friend in big
burgundy letters on the back. Hence, his every annual charity
raiser is always titled Spiggy & Friends! He wouldnt have
it any other way!
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Even the smallest of trees can be hugely signifcant. A locally
grown Hibiscus syriacus, better known as the Rose of Sharon, was
named the Maryland State champion for its species after a visit from the
Maryland Big Tree Program.
The Rose of Sharon consists of four trunks, or leaders, rising from
a single root mass. Only the largest leader was counted to meet the stan-
dard, measuring 9 inches in circumference, according to Grace Mary
Brady, Historic Preservation Planner with county Land Use and Growth
Management.
To qualify as a tree, a specimen must have a circumference of
9.5 inches at 4.5 feet above the ground, and have a height of 13 feet. St.
Marys Rose of Sharon has a circumference of 14 inches and a height
of 23 feet, making it well above the minimum standard, according to a
press release from the Big Tree program.
The Rose of Sharon is typically a shrub, but the one in St. Marys
County is only one of three in the U.S. large enough to count as a tree.
The other two are in Virginia, a Big Tree press release states.
This specimen was found on an estate in Mechanicsville, along
with a number of other champion trees. The other species include a
pecan, a sugar maple, a bald cypress and an osage orange, all of which
became the St. Marys County Champions for their species.
All of these trees are assumed to have been planted by a previous
owner, probably in the 1930s, the release states.
Brady said she got involved in the Big Tree program two years ago,
and is excited to be working with them. She said she doesnt actively go
out to fnd large trees, but when she sees one she takes the time to stop
and take note.
I just happen to notice them as Im out and about on my job, she
said.
She said the Big Tree people come down twice per year, and she
keeps track of the trees she wants them to look at.
For more information, or to report a tree that could qualify as a
champion, call Brady at 301-475-4200, ext. 1549 or contact John Ben-
nett with the Big Tree program at mdbigtreeprogram@aol.com or call
410-287-5980.
sarahmiller@countytimes.net
St. Georges Episcopal Church in Valley Lee will hold its Annual Chinese Auction on
Saturday, Nov. 5. Bidding will begin at 9 a.m.. Tickets will be drawn starting at noon.
Items include Blue Crabs and MIR tickets, collectibles, new and like new items, restaurant
gift certifcates, over 50 themed baskets, autographed items, hotel accommodations, a day at
the races for 10 at Pimlico Race Course or Laurel Park and much more. Tickets are $0.50 each.
Baked goods, sandwiches and beverages will be available for purchase.
The church is located at 19167 Poplar Hill Lane in Valley Lee. Take Rt. 249 south from
Callaway. Turn right onto Rt. 244 at the Valley Lee Post Offce. Travel one half mile. The
church is on the left.
For more information, call Gail at (301) 994-0585.
Step into a world where art and artifacts seemingly come alive at the St. Mary's Hospital
Foundation Gala A Night at the Museum - on Friday, Nov. 18 from 7p.m. to midnight at the Hol-
lywood Social Hall.
As Southern Maryland's premier formal fundraising event to raise funds for the Foundation
Scholarship Program, hospital equipment and a variety of capital projects at St. Mary's, this year's
Gala will be a remarkable event, a hospital foundation press release states.
Proceeds from the event will go toward the Foundation Scholarship Program, which provides
funding to help train talented local scholars for a career in health care. In its 12th year, this unique
program is a proactive step to recruit and retain highly qualifed associates. The money raised may
also go toward capital projects and equipment for the hospital. Last years event brought in more
than $123,000. To date, the program has funded more than 100 scholarships.
Guests will enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and delectable cuisine crafted by nationally re-
nowned Master Chef Ken Upton. Spend the evening dancing to the sounds of Highway Star.
Guests at this one-of-a-kind event will have an opportunity to purchase a chances to win one
of three prizes, including LASIK Surgery performed by world-renowned ophthalmologist, Dr.
Mark Whitten; a pendant accented with Diamonds and Tanzanite donated by Blair's Jewelry &
Gifts; or a "Sunfower" original oil painting, by artist M. Jane Rowe. Only 300 Chances will be
sold. You must be present to win. Pre-purchase a chance at $60 per ticket or two for $100.
Seating is limited and ticket prices are $200 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are avail-
able and begin at $750. For more information, visit www.stmaryshospitalmd.org or contact our
Foundation liaison, Jane Loughran at 301-475-6455.
Hospital Foundation to
Host Annual Gala
The State Champion Rose of Sharon tree.
The County Times
Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad
Continues Tradition of Excellence
Walk for Pink
Community
By Carrie Munn
Staff Writer
Once again, units from the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue
Squad were awarded the Seal of Excellence by the Maryland In-
stitute for Emergency Medical Services Systems. The squad was
the frst in the county to earn the honor in 1990 and has kept up
that commitment to quality in years since.
A voluntary program that requires a lengthy and in-depth
application process, the seal of excellence certifes that the
squads vehicles and gear are up-to-date and well maintained.
The EMS service down here is as good as anybodys in the
country, said Lt. Doug Pennock, who has volunteered for about
20 years. He works full-time as an engineer on NAS Pax River.
Pennock explained that parts of the county are not as rural
as they used to be, with growth over the past couple decades con-
tinually increasing the number of incoming calls for emergency
medical services.
I think a lot of people dont realize the quality of care they
receive [from volunteer squads], he said.
I benefted from the system myself back in the late 90s,
after I was struck by a vehicle walking on the side of Rt. 235,
Pennock said. If it werent for the response of local EMS and
modern medicine, I wouldnt be standing here.
He said the interconnectivity of fre, EMS and the Medevac
units is critical in saving lives of St. Marys County residents.
Most volunteers work full-time jobs and some also volun-
teer for the all-volunteer fre departments and work with Ad-
vanced Life Support units as well. Hours of training to stay on
top of new requirements and procedures are required in addition
to these individuals already often-hectic schedules.
Pennock explained there are about 1,000 people in St.
Marys doing volunteer fre and rescue work and the potential
cost, if the county had to actually pay these full time salaries,
would be approximately $50 million.
He went on to explain that due to the rapid growth of Leon-
ardtown, the squad is in need of more equipment and a bigger
facility to house it. The squad hopes to rebuild at its current,
central location on Lawrence Street, but millions of dollars must
be raised for that dream to be realized.
A building committee has been working at a way to come
up with the funding to do that for several years and because there
is little tax support for the rescue squads, the auxiliary plays an
important role in organizing fundraisers.
The squad can also often be seen providing stand-bys at
local athletic events and out on the square during Leonardtown
events.
Pennock said its great to get out and meet the public, espe-
cially kids who, he says, are always interested in the big trucks
with fashy lights. He said this interaction helps kids not be so
intimidated if theyre involved in an accident requiring the res-
cue squads services and also serves as an important recruitment
tool.
Lt. Jackie Norris joined the squad at 16, as soon as she was
eligible to do so, and has volunteered ever since. She also serves
with Leonardtowns Volunteer Fire Department, works part-
time and is a biology major at St. Marys College of Maryland.
She said she currently receives a $1,500 scholarship for school
through her active status as a volunteer.
Its the cool thing to do, like being in a club, Norris said.
She stated that she enjoys the social aspect and the camara-
derie found amongst fellow volunteers. Her sister, Katie, serves
as the Leonardtown Rescue Squads historian.
Lieutenants Jackie Norris and Doug Pennock show off Leonardtown Rescue
Squads frst seal of excellence from 1990 and the one awarded just this year.
Photo by Carrie Munn
Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy (LHJNA) students held a Walk for Pink on Wednesday. LHJNA Head Mistress
Suzanna Wisnieski said: Today was our schools silent show of support, our Walk for Pink for our secretary Ms. Young,
whos currently battling breast cancer.
Photo by Frank Marquart
Booz Allen Hamilton Principal Ray Wernecke presented a $2,500 check to College
of Southern Maryland offcials to boost the community colleges program focused on
science, technology, engineering and math. The college is hosting four robotics competi-
tions beginning with a Maryland qualifer on Dec. 3 and preparing a week of STEM ac-
tivities in April including a regional robotics competition, a regional STEM conference
for educators, the Fourth Annual Youth in Technology Conference for middle and high
school students and a job fair that will include employers from STEM-related felds. For
information on CSMs STEM initiatives, visit www.csmd.edu/ISTEM.
Booz Allen Hamilton
Donates to CSMs
STEM Program
The Fashion Bug in San Souci Plaza will welcome Janice Simpson, a locally based motivational
speaker, at the store Oct. 29 at 11 a.m.
Simpson has 16 years of experience as a keynote speaker and workshop and seminar leader, ac-
cording to her pamphlet. She is a breast cancer survivor who has an insight on life that shines like a ray
of light through its darkest clouds and takes audiences on a roller coaster ride of emotions with her
presentations.
Fashion Bug is located at 22599 MacArthur Boulevard in California. For more information, call
Simpson at 410-474-8694 or e-mail justmotivateme@gmail.com.
Fashion Bug Hosts Motivational Speaker
The County Times
Thursday, Oct. 27
Award-winning Poet Gives Reading
Daugherty-Palmer Commons, St. Marys College of Maryland
(18952 E. Fisher Rd
St. Marys City) 8:15 p.m..
Award-winning musician, playwright and poet Ami-
ri Baraka will read from his works on Thursday eve-
ning at Daugherty-Palmer Commons at St. Marys Col-
lege of Maryland. Baraka is the author of Digging: The
Afro American Soul of American Classical Music, a win-
ner of the 31st annual American Book Awards for 2010.
Baraka also received fellowships from the Guggenheim Founda-
tion and the National Endowment for the Arts, the PEN/Faulkner
Award, the Rockefeller Foundation Award for Drama, the City
College Langston Hughes Award and a lifetime achievement
award from the Before Columbus Foundation. He was inducted
into the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1995 and in
2002 was named poet laureate of New Jersey and Newark Public
Schools. In addition to his poetry and plays, Baraka is the author
of numerous essays and jazz operas and the founder of the big
band New Arkestra. Refreshments will be served following the
reading, part of the colleges VOICES Reading Series, which is
supported in part by the Maryland Humanities Council.
Mother Catherine Spalding School Golf Tournament and
Beneft
Wicomico Shores Golf Course (35794 Aviation Yacht Club
Road, Chaptico 9 a.m.
Mother Catherine Spalding School is sponsoring a golf
tournament! $85 fee per player includes green fees, golf cart,
lunch and prizes. All proceeds will beneft the school. To enter
or get more information, contact Shirley Guy at (301) 475-9244.
Friday, Oct.28
Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad Spaghetti
Supper
7th District Rescue Squad Building (21530 Coltons Point
Road- Rt. 24, Avenue) 5 to 8 p.m.
Support your volunteer rescue squad and enjoy a great meal
at the same time. Spaghetti supper with meatballs, salad, bread
with coffee and tea will be available for eat-in or take-out for $9
adults, $5 age 12 and under. Kids under 2 eat free. Homemade
dessert table, with donations appreciated for your selection.
St. Marys Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar
Front Lobby at St. Marys Hospital (25500 Point Lookout
Road, Leonardtown) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This popular event features a host of items to fulfll your
holiday gift list, including beautiful, handmade items such as
quilts, crocheted blankets and more. A variety of gourmet nuts
that are perfect for entertaining, gift-giving or for use in cooking
and baking will also be on sale. Other items that will be avail-
able include the Auxiliary cookbook that features recipes from
all over our community, as well as homemade baked goods, hol-
iday decorations, foral arrangements and wreaths. All proceeds
beneft the hospital. Call Rosemary Cox at (301) 475-9645 or the
St. Marys Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop at (301) 475-6153 for
more information.
Saturday, Oct. 29
St. Marys County Fair Association Indoor Flea Market
St. Marys County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Road,
Leonardtown) 8 a.m. to Noon
The St. Marys County Fair Association is having an indoor
Flea Market at the Fairgrounds on Saturday morning. All ven-
dors and crafters are welcome. An 8 by 10 space with one table
may be rented for $20. For more details or to reserve a space,
contact Cheryl Ciecka at (301) 475-9543.
The Mulling of the Wine
Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190 Newtown Neck Road,
Leonardtown) 5 to 8 p.m.
The Port of Leonardtown Winery invites all out for The
Mulling of the Wine. $5 cover with 10 percent off for those
in costume. Enjoy a haunting fall evening at the winery with
mulled wine, live music, kabobs and a special new red wine re-
lease. Wine and mulled wine samples are free. Glasses, bottles
and kabobs are available for purchase. Organic Mulling Spices
provided by Yera de Herbal Teas, kabobs by Lynns Catering
and music by Justin Myles & Rusty Williams. Reserve ahead by
calling (301) 690-2192 and be entered in a drawing to win two
organic mulling spice blends. Visit www.portofeonardtown-
winery.com for more information.
Open Auditions for Headquarters
Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington
Park) 10 a.m. to Noon
Pursue your acting ambitions as The Newtowne Player
announce open auditions for the upcoming production of the
original, one-act play, Headquarters, by Peter E. Abresch.
There are parts for one elderly male role and one role that can
be cast as either male or female and is not age specifc. People
interested in helping with the technical and support crew are
also welcome. The play will represent The Newtowne Players
at the Maryland Community Theatre Festival, Jan. 13 through
15, 2012 at Three Notch Theatre. Headquarters is about an
elderly gentleman facing and coming to terms with the end of
his life. Audition will be cold readings from the script. Scripts
will be available for review 30 minutes before the scheduled
audition time. For more details about the auditions or the fes-
tival, contact Director Bill Scarafa at (301) 863-2329 or wsca-
rafa@hotmail.com.
Sunday, Oct. 30
2nd Annual Monster Rockfsh Festival
Greenwell State Park (25420 Rosedale Manor Lane, Holly-
wood) 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Its the Offcial Rockfsh Festival of Maryland! Admission
is free. A $5 per car parking fee applies; vans and buses higher.
Spend a day at Greenwell State Park, nestled high on the banks
of the Patuxent River. The Second Annual Monster Rockfsh
Festival offers something for everyone: Rockfsh tastings and
other seasonal culinary delights, beer, music, tours of histor-
ic Rosedale Manor, awards ceremony for Monster Rockfsh
Tournament (held the day prior), pony rides, horseback rid-
ing demos, kayaking demos and rides (weather permitting) as
well as artists, crafters and outdoor outftter vendors display-
ing their wares. The event will also be a safe trick-or treat site.
All proceeds beneft the Greenwell Foundations inclusive pro-
grams including horseback riding lessons, kayaking, summer
camps and Nature Time. Proceeds also help Greenwell serve
as a host site for Southern Maryland Vacations for Vets, a re-
spite program for our nations wounded servicemen and wom-
en. Visit www.greenwellfoundation.org for more information.
Monday, Oct. 31
Kids In Costume Eat Free
Rustic River Resaraunt (40874 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown)
11 a.m.
Kids under 12 wear your costume to Rustic River on Hal-
loween and get a free kids meal! Two free kids meals per adult
entree purchased. Call (301) 997-1700 for details.
Tuesday, Nov. 1
Piano Talk with Brian Ganz
Auerbach Auditorium at St. Marys College of Maryland
(18952 E. Fisher Rd St., Marys City) - Noon
St. Marys College of Maryland pianist Brian Ganz will
conduct one of his popular piano talks. The talks are a series of
informal lecture/demonstrations where he plays and discusses
composers works to take the audience behind the scenes.
Wednesday, Nov. 2
Holiday Vendor and Craft Show Aboard NAS Patuxent
River
Lincoln Military Housing Community Center (21967 Cuddihy
Road, Pax River)- 4 to 8 pm.
Celebrate Military Appreciation Month and kick-start the
holiday shopping season at this event hosted by military spous-
es, and government and contract employees. Give back those
who serve or have served. Many of the vendors will be offer-
ing discounts and specials to those with military IDs or CAC
cards. The organizer of the fair, a military spouse who runs her
own home-based business, created the event as a means to give
other military spouses active duty and retired as well as base
personnel, a venue to sell their wares while paying tribute to
those who serve our country the men and women in uniform,
military families and the base personnel that support them. Over
25 vendors will participate.
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Thursday, Oct. 27
Live Music: Dave
Norris
DB McMillans (23415
Three Notch Road,
California) 5 p.m.
Live Music w/ Groove
Span
Ruddy Duck Brewery
(13200 Dowell Road,
Dowell) 8 p.m.
80s Night with $1
domestic draft and rail
Fat Boys Country Store
(41566 Medleys Neck
Road, Leonardtown) 7
p.m.
Friday, Oct. 28
B.Y.O.B Halloween
Dance
Knights of Columbus
Hall (41655 Fenwick
Street, Leonardtown)
6:30 p.m.
Karaoke Night w/
Super KJ
Cadillac Jacks (21367
Great Mills Road,
Lexington Park) 9:30
p.m.
All U Can Drink Nite
w/ DJ Chris
Big Dogs Paradise (28765
Three Notch Road,
Mechanicsville) 9 p.m.
Live Music: Fair
Warning
DB McMillans (23415
Three Notch Road,
California) 5 p.m.
Live Music: DWJ
Jazz Band
Martinis Lounge
(10553 Theodore Green
Boulevard, White Plains)
8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29
Live Music w/ Justin
Myles
Ruddy Duck Brewery
(13200 Dowell Road,
Dowell) 8 p.m.
Halloween Party Bash
Veras White Sands
Beach Club (1200 White
Sands Drive, Lusby) 8
p.m.
Live Music: The
Craze and Halloween
Party
Three Notch Road,
Mechanicsville) 9:30
p.m.
Halloween Party
Martinis Lounge
(10553 Theodore Green
Boulevard, White Plains)
8 p.m.
Live Music: No
Green Jelly Beenz and
Halloween Party
Hotel Charles (15110
Burnt Store Road,
Hughesville) 9 p.m.
Live Music: Lee
Travers and the Music
Program
The Westlawn Inn (9200
Chesapeake Avenue,
North Beach)- 8 p.m.
Live Music: Frankie
and the Actions and
Halloween Bash
Apehangers Bar and Grill
(9100 Crain Highway, Bel
Alton) 8 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 30
Halloween Party w/
Sam Grow Trio
Rustic River Bar and
Grill (40874 Merchants
Lane, Leonardtown) 6
p.m.
NFL Sunday w/ $1
Drafts
Fat Boys Country Store
(41566 Medleys Neck
Road, Leonardtown) all
day
Monday, Oct. 31
Team Trivia Night
DB McMillans (23415
Three Notch Road,
California) 6:30 p.m.
$2.50 Margaritas
Every Monday
Three Notch Road,
Mechanicsville) 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 1
$2 Crabs, $2 Beers
Calypso Bay Crab House
(120 Charles Street,
Solomons) 4 p.m.
Cigar Night
The Westlawn Inn (9200
Chesapeake Avenue,
North Beach)- 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 2
Karaoke with DJ
KayCee
Loveville Tavern (28275
Point Lookout Rd.,
Leonardtown) 8 p.m.
Open Mic Night
Ruddy Duck Brewery
(13200 Dowell Road,
Dowell) 8 p.m
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PURR GIRL
I was born in early summer of 2011. I was
born in a feral colony where a man has been feed-
ing us. He contacted Feral Cat Rescue and they
have been helping him get everybody vetted so
there will not be any more babies. I was destined
to go back to the colony and live an outside life
but thankfully Diane who is one of the volunteers
at Feral Cat Rescue decided to try to fnd me a
home. You see, she put me in her bathroom to
recover from surgery and she realized what a
love girl I really am. I was not the least bit feral.
Whenever she opened the door, I would run over
to see her. Now I run around her whole house
and when she touches me, I instantly purr. I also
love, love to play. I love to chase balls especially.
When my foster mom spins the ball in the spin-
ning thing, it is my job to stop it which I do with
such zeal! Please fll out an application at www.
feralcatrescuemd.org and email it to Diane at
moonandhunt@hotmail.com If you have ques-
tions about me, you can call her at 301-481-0171
Looking forward to my new life with you,
Whitney
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Park on Nov. 7. Both programs begin at 6:30
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gram on Jan. 24. Please register.

Halloween programs to include
trick-or-treating
Not-so-scary stories, creepy crafts, and
trick-or-treating through the libraries are
planned for the Halloween programs to be
held on Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. at Charlotte Hall
and on Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. at both Leonardtown
and Lexington Park. The programs are free
but registration is required.
Gaming fun planned at each branch
Families can enjoy an afternoon of
gaming fun on Nov. 1 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
at any branch. Wii and various board games
will be available for families to play. Snacks
will be provided.

Evening storytime and LEGO fun
offered
Lexington Park will hold an evening
storytime on Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. followed by
LEGO fun at 6:30 p.m. Charlotte Hall and
Leonardtown will offer their evening story-
time on Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. followed by LEGO
fun at 6:30 p.m.

Friends mini book sale set for Sunday
The Friends of the Library will hold a
mini book sale on Leonardtown Librarys
front sidewalk on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date will be Nov. 13.

Artist holds opening reception
An opening reception will be held for
Allen Price on Nov. 10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery.
Prices photography, which ranges from
wildlife to waterfalls to gardens goes on dis-
play Nov. 1 and runs through Dec. 15. Artists
interested in displaying their artwork should
contact Candy Cummings at 301-863-6693.
Library Items
Cat of the Week
PEt of the Week
Hello Everyone, My name is Garth and I am a sweet
and lovable male collie/beagle mix. I am a little shy and
just need someone who can give me lots of love and at-
tention. I was born on July 1, 2010 and am looking for a
family who will love and cherish me the rest of my life.
Our one sister found a home and I still have another sis-
ter and two brothers who are looking for families to call
their own. We would love to be home for the holidays!
We are current on vaccinations, neutered, crate trained,
heart-worm negative and identifcation micro chipped. If
you have a place in your heart and home for me please
contact Lora@secondhoperescue.org or call 240-925-
0628. Please Adopt, Don't Shop !!!
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Halloween Activities For All
The County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature!
To submit art or band information for our entertainment section,
e-mail carriemunn@countytimes.net.
Pumpkin Posse
PumpkinCarvingContest
ScarecrowMaking
(bringyourownclothes)
Hayrides
PuppetShow
LiveEntertainment
Games
FacePainting
AndTreatsforEveryone
Sunday,October30
1to5pm
FamilyFun
PottersPlaceChurch/ChesapeakeMarketPlace
St.Leonard,Maryland
410.586.1161
Chesapeake Auction House
St. Leonard, MD 20685
410-586-1161
www.chesapeakeauctionhouse.com
RIFLES
KNIVES
SHOTGUNS
BAYONETS
HANDGUNS
AntiqueSwordS
AmmoAndAcceSSorieS
SundAynovember6-1:Pm
Gun&KnifeAuction
Trick-or-Treat on the Square
Downtown Leonardtown,
Saturday, Oct. 29
Leonardtown merchants will have goodies
to share downtown from 1 to 3 p.m., custom
scarecrow making for adults and children with
the guidance of the Crafts Guild of St. Marys
runs from noon to 3 p.m. and this year the St.
Marys Animal Welfare League will invites
you to bring your costumed pet by their table to
have a photo of your pet taken to be entered into
our Facebook pet costume competition, pick up
a special treat for your pet and say hi to mascot,
SMAWLIE.
Family Fall Festival
Mt. Olive Farm, 45433 Drayden Rd.,
Valley Lee, Saturday, Oct. 29
This family-oriented event includes carnival
games, hay rides, pumpkin painting, a costume
contest, magic show, food vendors and lots of
prizes. The day of fall fun is sponsored by Op-
timist of Tall Timbers to beneft Camp Inspire,
Dylan Lumpkins and Adam Lumpkins. Activi-
ties run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Callaway Annual Fall Festival
Callaway Baptist Church, Intersection of Rt.
5 and 249, Callaway, Saturday, Oct. 29
This is a wonderful and safe alternative to
Halloween. Come enjoy a time of fun, fellow-
ship, games, and, weather permitting, a moon
bounce. The festival begins at 4 p.m. with food
and fellowship. Fun and games begin at 5 p.m.
to be concluded at 7 p.m., with door prizes. So
put on your costume, bring the children, come
on over to Callaway Baptist Church and enjoy
the evening. For further information, please call
the church offce at (301) 994-0655.
Halloween Party Bash
House of Dance, 24620 Three Notch Rd.,
Hollywood, Saturday, Oct. 29
Join us for an afternoon of fun and games,
dancing, trick-or-treat and a special Halloween
Parade! Free Admission, open to the public!
Children under 12 require parent supervision.
The party runs from 3 to 5 p.m.
Fall Colors Walk
Myrtle Point Park, 24050 Patuxent Blvd.,
California, Saturday, Oct. 29
The Friends of Myrtle Point Park invite all out
for a leisurely amble through the park to enjoy
the fall colors. Join leader Bob Boxwell in
looking for signs of the changing seasons and
enjoy the cooler weather it brings in a beautiful
outdoor setting. Meet in the grass parking lot to
the left upon entering the park. The educational
stroll will take place from 10 a.m. to noon.
Spirits of Point Lookout
Point Lookout State Park,
11175 Point Lookout Rd., Scotland,
Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29
An event of historic and supernatural propor-
tions, brings visitors to the park to explore its
spookier side. Tickets are $15 at the gate, with
limited availability and proceeds will beneft
local youth programs through the
St. Marys Kiwanis Club.
The event runs 7 to 10 p.m. both days.
St. Marys Square Fall Festival
St. Marys Square Shopping Center,
Great Mills Rd., Lexington Park,
Satirday, Oct. 29
A day of family fun with a costume contest at
2:30 p.m., trick-or-treating from 3 to 5 p.m.,
carnival rides, food and craft vendors, and live
entertainment. Event runs from Noon to 6 p.m.
Free Community Halloween Party
Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad,
8120 Flora Corner Rd., Mechanicsville, Sun-
day, Oct. 30
Celebrate with the MVFD Ladies Auxiliary
with the hall decorated with Halloween fair,
age-specifc costume contests and lots of fun
games, prizes and treats. Baked goods will also
be available at this event, beginning at 2 p.m.
10th Annual Halloween Safe Stop
Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, 24710
Sotterly Rd., Hollywood, Monday, Oct. 31
This FREE event takes place on our feld, be-
side the church and features infatables, games,
music, candy, hot dogs, popcorn and fun for all
ages. Come out from 6 to 9 p.m.
Wildewood Trick-or-Treat
Wildewood Shopping Center,
California, Monday, Oct. 31
Join the businesses of Wildewood Shopping
Center for trick or treating. Stores will be hand-
ing out candy; food and drinks will be available
along with other activities! The event runs
from 5:30-9 p.m.
Whether spooky or safe, St. Marys offers many options for folks to get out and enjoy Halloween and fall festivities.
Safe trick-or-treating, events with something for everyone, and fun stuff for kids can be found at:
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Business
Prime Rib Seafood Sunday Brunch
Banquet & Meeting Facili ties
23418 Three Notch Road California, MD 20619
www.lennys.net
301-737-0777
Cross & Wood
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Serving Te Great Southern Maryland Counties since 1994
Employer/Employee Primary Resource Consultants
Group & Individual
Health, Dental, Vision, AFLAC, Life, Long Term Care,
Short & Long Term Disability,
Employer & Employee Benefts Planning
Phone 301-884-5900
1-800 524-2381
12685 Amberleigh Lane
La Plata, MD 20646
Phone 301-934-4680
Fax 301-884-0398
28231 Tree Notch Rd, #101
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
301-866-0777
Pub & Grill
23415 Three Notch Road
California Maryland
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Franzen Realtors, Inc.
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Cell: 301-481-6767 Home: 301-737-1669
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22316 Three Notch Rd. Lexington Park, MD 20653
For All Your Real Estate Needs.
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General yard
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House, Sidewalk, Siding, Decks
Outside Home Maintenance
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Est. 1982 Lic #12999
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30457 Potomac Way
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
Phone: 301-884-5011
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Real Estate
Beautiful six bedroom colonial located on a quiet
culdesac in sought after Marley Run subdivision
in Huntingtown. 5,100 square feet of living space
located on two beautiful acres. House includes very
large master bedroom with luxiourious bath, washer
and dryers located both on the top level and another
set in fully fnished basement. Basement includes
two bedrooms and a great kitchenette. Main foor
includes grand kitchen, private offce, large living
room and family room. Just minutes from Plum
Point Middle and Huntingtown High School. Call
202-409-6450. Price: $559,000
Real Estate Rentals
2 BR, 1 BA. Across from SMECO on Rt 245.
Monthly rental includes sewer & water. Small shed
on premises. Rent: $950. Call 301-475-5747.
Apartment Rentals
Recently renovated 1 BR apartment close to public
transportation. W/D, A/C and off-street parking.
Walking distance to post offce, bank, restaurants,
etc. $775 + utilities. 1 month security deposit re-
quired. 301-475-8384.
Employment
I am looking for a few framing carpenters for
work located in D.C. Transportation and tools is a
must. Contact Ronnie at 202-330-3740 for further
information.
Pets for Sale
1 BR apartment, $775 plus utilities.
$775 security deposit. Newly renovated, W/D,
A/C and off-street parking. Walking distance
to public transportation and all conveniences
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Near Charlotte Hall:
New Large Basement Apartment
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German Shepherd Puppies
Parents AKC Reg. on premises.
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Quality Markings and temperament
Call 443-995-5607
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CLUES ACROSS
1. Disrupt the arrangement
of
7. Dont know when yet
10. Dawn
12. Terrestrial frog
13. Water crops
14. Sucking onion louse
15. Struck a heavy blow
16. Rock guitarist Clapton
17. Fed
18. Big man on campus
19. Tough Asiatic grass
21. To copy the behavior of
another
22. M_____: soaked meat
27. Dover is the capital
28. Outdoor cooker
33. Farm state
34. More bleak and dismal
36. Large northern deer
37. LEggo My ____
38. Thais (alt. sp.)
39. No (Scottish)
40. Civil wrong
41. Be suitable for
44. Spider-Man actor
Maguire
45. Put up with something
48. A plank for sliding
objects
49. Coated a metal with an
oxide
50. A companionship animal
51. Archaic to commit
CLUES DOWN
1. Novice or beginner
2. Notice of someones
death
3. An instinctive motive
4. A very large body of
water
5. Broad fat back muscle
6. Supplement with
diffculty
7. Shaped like a torus
8. Spoken in the Dali region
of Yunnan
9. Automatic data
processing
10. Move deeply
11. Yerevan is the capital
12. Severe spasm of pain
14. Poster paints
17. Physicians organization
18. Boy Scout merit award
20. Same name son (alt.
abbr.)
23. The quality of being
capable
24. Outdoor furniture woods
25. Emotional intelligence
26. An explosion fails to
occur
29. Trauma center
30. Anger
31. Brown coal
32. Sent as an offcial
emissary
35. Egg mass of a lobster
36. Dog-_____: shabby
38. A Hebrew captive in
Nineveh
40. Take a puff
41. Binge Eating Disorder
Assoc.
42. Pitcher Bedard
43. Disconcert
44. Tea spoonful (abbr.)
45. The bill in a restaurant
46. Being a single unit
47. Grounds of a flm studio
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By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
Grace Fen-
wick, daughter of
Edward Fenwick
and Ann Nancy
Hebb, was born 1775 in St. Marys
County. About 1797 she mar-
ried Edward Neale (son of Bennet
Neale of Charles County and Eliz-
abeth Sprigg Medley of St. Marys
County). They lived in Charles
County and had six children before
Edward Neales death in 1814. Their youngest child, An-
thony Neale, was born and died the same year as his father.
About 1818, Grace left her fve surviving children in
the care of relatives and became a Carmelite nun, taking
the name Sister Barbara of St. Joseph. Two years later her
daughter, Olivia Neale (born in 1803) also became a Car-
melite nun, taking the name Sister Isabella of the Angels.
They lived in the same convent until 1825 when Grace died
but it said they refrained from displaying their personal at-
tachment to each other.
Olivia began having mental problems in the late
1830s. She began refusing food, wanting to eat only leaves
and grass. On Sunday, August 18, 1839 she fed the mon-
astery into the streets of Baltimore begging for protection,
claiming she was being held against her will.
The Nun stated that she had entered the Convent at
a very early age; that she had long desired to escape; that
on one occasion before, she had got out, and was met and
carried back by Priest Gildea. And she demanded in the
most earnest and piteous manner the protection of the
people. Many rumours soon got afoat, which aided in
exasperating the public mind; but whether they were true
or not, we shall not now enquire. (A later article referred
to an unidentifed brother of Olivia who also had mental
problems).
Over the next several days, thousands congregated
outside the convent, some threatening to tear it down. The
mayor found it necessary to call out the militia and it was
only after he had personally interviewed all of the nuns and
assured the crowd that no one was being held prisoner, did
the crisis come to an end.
Olivia was placed in the care of her sister Elizabeth
and her husband, Col. William Brent of Washington, D.C.
No longer a nun, she received a mental evaluation and as
a result was placed in the care of the Sisters of Charity at
Mount Hope (a mental hospital) in Baltimore. On several
occasions she begged to be readmitted as a nun, but was
refused. She died at Mount Hope on May 8, 1864 at the
age of 61.
The unidentifed brother of Olivia named in the Bal-
timore Sun was Dr. Leonard Neale The 1839 will of their
brother Edward F. Neale devised the major part of his es-
tate to his sisters, Priscilla Neale and Elizabeth Brent all
of my estate to be divided equally, upon the sole condition
that they shall take care of and provide for their brother,
Leonard Neale, at present in the City of Baltimore. Its
entirely possible that Leonard was also an inmate at Mount
Hope. Leonard died in 1841.
My thanks to Sister Miriam John of Mt. Carmel who
shared her extensive research on this family.
A Journey Through Time A Journey Through Time
The Chronicle
of an
Aimless
Mind
Wanderings
Beginning of
the Holidaze
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
I cant think how many times I have heard these words in the
past few weeks, Wow, this year has gone by fast, or Look, Christ-
mas stuff is out already! You might have heard these comments or
said them yourself while out shopping. Yes, you do hear these say-
ings every year, but I think its true this year. In fact, the holiday
buying season doesnt start on Black Friday anymore, it starts now
about two weeks (or more) before Halloween. It used to be when
people referred to the holiday season they meant Thanksgiving
through New Years. Halloween starts the holiday season now, and
has become a huge buying frenzy. As I am writing this paragraph,
I can hear a home fragrance commercial with The Nutcracker type
music in the background. The announcer is telling us to fll our
home with holiday fragrance. Id like to enjoy Fall frst. Maybe that
home fragrance company can come up with smells like burning
leaves, or sawdust from chain sawed trees. I would like that for right
now. But no, the scents go straight from suntan oil to cranberries,
cinnamon, and balsam.
I suppose Im just as bad as starting the holidays extra early.
Ive been driving around for a few weeks with a ghostly fve foot
skeleton in the back of my vehicle. I had him sitting up in a Rub-
bermaid box watching all the drivers behind me. I took him out last
week after he didnt do his job. I still got stopped by the police. The
ghost neglected to remind me that the speed limit was thirty and
not forty something. The policeman did seem to take a step back
when he looked in the back of the car. I tried to blame my ticket on
a demon following me around all the time, and that I kept hearing
strange moans and screams from inside my vehicle. The policeman
didnt buy it. He said he hears that one all the time its usually the
speeder starting to whine and cry.
This year we are adding a new path to the Halloween Trails,
and party that we host every year. This one will be a short detour
through the edging of trees, and mainly for the teenagers that come
through. My husband really gets in to thinking up fun new things
to scare them. I think what would really scare teenagers is having
a classroom re-creation with a teacher standing there asking for
homework, or telling them that there is a pop quiz that evening. You
know, that isnt a bad idea. If we keep adding on to the trails each
year we will inevitably end up winding through the house at some
point. I might not even have to decorate, I could just not dust for a
few weeks, and add a black light bulb or two. Instant haunted house.
We stopped by the Spirit store a few days ago to pick up a few
more props for the trail. You wouldnt know there was anything
wrong with the economy if you walk in one of the Spirit stores. It
really is fun to go through this seasonal pop-up shop and see and
hear the animated creatures that are scattered throughout. We cant
get the really cool creatures this year, but with some creepy cloth
and masks, we can whip up some contenders. We have lots to do yet
inside and out. We do have some nice creatures we have amassed
over the last few years, though some I have other plans for at pres-
ent. The new clown fgure we bought is one of them. As soon as I
fnish emptying out the display walls and tables from my vehicle, I
am going to replace my previous unearthly traveler with this twelve
foot creepy clown. The clowns head is sixteen inches wide with
long, glaring teeth. Im hoping he will sit quietly in the Rubbermaid
box and keep vigil, maybe even scare off a policeman. Though I
will keep to the thirty mile speed limit on that particular road. If
not, maybe my new creepy clown friend can keep me company in
the hoosegow. I hope he doesnt talk as much as the last passenger.
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
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Contributing Writer
Though you tried, there was really no
way you could ignore it.
The frst time your fngertips spotted
the lump, you were sure it was nothing.
Just a little abnormality beneath the skin,
probably one of those weird things every-
bodys body does now and then.
But the lump was there the next time,
and the next, and you couldnt ignore it
anymore. With a big lump in your throat
(ironic, huh?) you saw your doctor and got
the diagnosis you dreaded.
So what next? How can you get past
breast cancer and stay well?
You can begin by fnding Breast Can-
cer: 50 Essential Things You Can Do by Greg Anderson.
Before you start reading, though, Anderson says
to grab some paper and create a Wellness and Recovery
Journal. Write whatever comes to mind: your insights,
thoughts, fears, questions you have for your doctor, suc-
cess stories. Paste in it articles you fnd interesting. Use it
as a reference on your journey.
Next, remember three things: there is no single cause
for all breast cancers and there is no one cure. The names
of the kinds of breast cancer may be similar (and youll
fnd a listing in here) but youre an individual and so is
your disease. Remember that youre not looking for more
medicine. You are seeking the best medicine. The two are
not the same. And remember that hope is your greatest
ally.
So youre ready to fght. Anderson, who is founder
and CEO of Cancer Recovery Foundation International,
says that you should ask, ask, ask ques-
tions. Dont be intimidated by your doc-
tor. If youre uncomfortable with him or
her, look for a doctor with which you have
great rapport.
Studies show that exercise boosts
long-term survival rates for breast can-
cer, as do healthier eating and nutritional
supplements. Learning to focus will stop
negative thoughts from swirling around
in your head. Put yourself in charge of
your disease, and learn as much as you
can about it. Reframe statistics and ignore
pessimistic predictions. Know your op-
tions and believe in the one you choose.
Laugh, play, sleep, love more, and share
your experiences.
When you get a cancer diagnosis, its
natural for your mind to do frantic loops of doom but in
order to get through what lies ahead, you need real an-
swers. Breast Cancer: 50 Essential Things You Can Do
can help.
From the panic of frst opinion to surgery and be-
yond, author Greg Anderson takes patients through every
step as he offers nurturing advice along the way. Theres
a lot of new information in this book, as well as plenty of
common sense guidance of which breast cancer fghters
need to be reminded. Anderson doesnt step lightly here;
he charges through the battlefeld, which is the perfect
tone.
Though bits of this book are a little on the new-agey
side, Breast Cancer: 50 Essential Things You Can Do
would, overall, be of great beneft to patients. If youve
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Health Fair Offers
Connections to Valuable
Services, Information
Lofer Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652
Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301.475.4002, ext. 1001
Ridge Nutrition Site, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050.
Visit the Department of Agings website at
www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
SENIOR LIVING
St. Marys Dept of Aging
Programs and Activities
Fun with Fondue
Celebrate National Fondue Month
at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on
Tuesday, November 1 at 11:00 a.m.! Learn
the history and traditions of fondue while
sampling classic fondue favorites. To sign
up, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Cards for Our Troops
On Tuesday, November 1 from 1:30-
4:30 p.m. the Garvey Senior Activity Cen-
ter will be making handcrafted Christmas
cards for our United States service mem-
bers serving abroad to send home to their
loved ones. All cards made will be donated
to From Our Hearts. The mission of From
Our Hearts is to provide homemade greet-
ing cards to service members to send home
to family while away from home. Supplies
will be available; we need your help to
stamp and assemble the cards. If you are
interested in volunteering with this proj-
ect, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1062.
Scripture Study Sessions to start
November 4
Our True Identity in Christ, a new
class that focuses on looking through
Gods Word and the encouragement He of-
fers us in our daily walk, will be offered at
Loffer Senior Activity Center on the fol-
lowing dates: November 4, 18; December
2, 16, and 30 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Top-
ics will include Gods Comfort and Di-
rect Access to God. There will be take-
home handouts for personal devotion time.
This class will be taught by Karen Abbott
and Monique Greer. For more information
call 301-737-5670 ext. 1658.
Crafting with Terra Cotta
Terra cotta pots are not just for gar-
dening anymore. Explore creative ways
to use these inexpensive pots to decorate
your home for the holidays. On Thursday,
November 3 at the Garvey Senior Activity
Center make a Scarecrow from Terra Cotta
pots. The cost for this project is $4.00. Sign
up by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Sunday Dinner play
On Monday, November 7 at 1 p.m.
the Sunday Dinner, play will be pre-
formed by the Northern Stars Theater
Group at the Northern Senior Activity
Center. (The Pucketts are gathering to cel-
ebrate Grannys birthday and its a Sunday
afternoon of wisecracking fun. You are in-
vited to join the family for dinner!) Enjoy
your Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes/
gravy lunch at noon. Reserve your seat
and a lunch by calling 301-475-4002, ext.
1001 by noon on Friday, November 4. The
cost for lunch is by donation for adults 60
years and older; $5 for individuals under
60.
Honoring Our Veterans
On Thursday, November 10, at noon,
a special tribute will be presented to honor
our service men and women for their devo-
tion and dedication to our country at the
Northern Senior Activity Center. Identify
which branch of the military you served
by wearing any pins, medals, hats or other
items to signify your group. Seating will
pair you up with fellow comrades. If you
are a veteran, and want to attend or have
personal mementoes to display, please call
301-475-4002, ext. 1003 to be included.
Anyone interested in reserving the stuffed
chicken breast lunch should call 301-475-
4002, ext. 1001 by noon, Wednesday, No-
vember 9. The cost for lunch is by donation
for seniors 60 and older; $5 for individuals
under 60.
Additional day for art class at Loffer
Senior Activity Center
The Tuesday art class is now full but
our art instructor has started a new class
on Fridays. If you think you cant even
draw a stick man, think again! New stu-
dents are being accepted into our open
studio sessions on Fridays from 10 a.m. to
12 p.m. The only cost is whatever supplies
you will need for whatever medium you
choose to work with. Beginners should
bring a #2B drawing pencil and a drawing
pad. Call 301-737-5670 ext. 1658 for more
information.
EFT Clinic at Loffer twice a month
Emotional Freedom Technique
(EFT) is a simple, yet very effective treat-
ment that consists of tapping on several
meridian points within your body to re-
lease emotional diffculties that cause
you physical illness. Based on the tenets
of acupuncture but simplifed to tapping
that you can learn to do yourself; EFT has
been used to treat addictions, Post Trau-
matic Stress Disorder, pain, disease and
many other complaints. Richele McLeod,
a registered nurse, is the practitioner and
will be available at Loffer the 2nd and 4th
Tuesday of each month. Initial 30 minutes
of the frst appointment is free and if you
fnd that the session is helping you and you
wish to continue, the next hour is $45. Af-
ter that you many continue the tapping on
your own or, if you need another session
you can simply make another appointment.
Richele makes her own appointments and
can be reached at 240-925-4309. For more
information call Shellie- 301-737-5670 ext.
1655. You can also fnd more information
about EFT by going to eftuniverse.com
About 480 people attended
the Community Health Fair at
Hollywood Volunteer Fire De-
partment Friday, collecting
information, taking advantage
of several free screenings and
learning more about the health-
ful living.
The fair is hosted by the
departments of Aging and Hu-
man Services and has been
an annual event for at least 15
years.
Demonstrations about nutri-
tion, diabetes management, refex-
ology, budgeting and self-defense
went on throughout the day, fu
shots were available and as were
opportunities to learn about social
activities, like dance and exercise
classes for seniors.
The health fair is a com-
prehensive way of bringing the
countys public and private health
care providers, businesses and or-
ganizations together to create a
one-stop-shop for residents, said
St. Marys Department of Aging
Community Programs and Out-
reach Manager Jennifer Hunt.
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HALLOWEEN PARTY
Saturday, October 29th
16560 Three Notch RD in Ridge (301) 872-5454
5:30 p.m.
Trunk or Treat
(costumed participants
to trick or treat from
decorated car trunk to
decorated car trunk)
6:00 p.m.
Hay Rides, Games,
Music, Mad Science,
Costume Contest,
Dinner and Dessert

Cost: $3.00 per person
or $15 per family
Community
The St. Marys Animal Welfare League (SMAWL) will
be hosting a table at Leonardtowns Trick or Treat on the
Square on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 1-4 p.m.
Stop by the table to have a photo of your pet taken to be
entered into a Facebook pet costume competition and grab a
special treat for your four-legged friend.
The afternoons festivities will also include a guest ap-
pearance by Smawlie the dog and information regarding
SMAWLs pets currently available for adoption.
The St. Mary's Animal Welfare League is a non-proft
membership organization working to help the homeless,
abused and neglected animals in our local community
and, in times of extreme need, in our larger national rescue
community. For additional information and news on all of
SMAWLs events and animals available for adoption, like
SMAWL on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/smawl.
Do you fnd it diffcult to focus on the
task at hand? Does your mind constantly race
from thought to thought, leaving you feeling
scattered?
Anyone seeking answers to why they have
a hard time focusing thoughts or completing a
task is invited to join Dr. Carol Drury, PhD, as
she explains how to cope with Mind Spam, a
press release states.
The Discovery Forum, sponsored by The
Visionary Alliance, will be offering the third
in a series of free seminars with Dr. Drury, at
the SMECO Offce Building in Leonardtown
between 7 and 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27.
The SMECO offce is located at 23365 Holly-
wood Road, Leonardtown.
Mind Spam - How to overcome self-
defeating behavior will discuss causes,
symptoms and solutions. During this FREE
90 minute seminar, Drury will teach specifc
techniques for overcoming bad habits, dealing
with adult ADD, and learning how to focus
your mind using guided imagery.
The Discovery Forum is a no-cost series
of learning opportunities. The Visionary Alli-
ance will be offering one per month through
December. Due to limited seating pre-regis-
tration is requested. To register, please email
Carol@TheVisionaryAlliance.com or call
301-475-5969.
I am very excited to be offering this sem-
inar, and I hope the community will support
this free opportunity. It will allow everyone to
take advantage of information that in the past
has only been available through costly work-
shops and seminars, Drury said
Drury is a nationally certifed clinical ther-
apist. Her practice is located in Leonardtown.
Pet Costume Contest
and Trick or Treating
Overcome
Self-Defeating Behavior
Growing Nursing
Program Needs Space
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
The nursing program at the College of
Southern Maryland (CSM) has been growing
in the number of students, but not in physical
space available.
Morag Dahlstrom, assistant professor of
health at CSM, said the program has grown
to include human simulations where nursing
students can work on a dummy that has the
ability to react and interact to the students by
remote control.
Unfortunately, the quarters are cramped
for the students and professors alike.
Were really looking for more space,
Dahlstrom the CSM Board of Trustees last
week.
In addition to using pre-provided simu-
lations and scenarios, Dahlstrom said the
students and teachers have been writing their
own, growing the offerings to include code
blue simulations, among others.
The simulation is cutting edge for nurs-
ing, Dahlstrom said.
She said the additional simulations help
the students learn to react to different situa-
tions, and remain calm.
We really want to build this, Dahl-
strom said.
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Announcin
Issued Marriage Applications for September 2011
September 1, 2011
William Clay Roberts
Wilson 43
California, Md
Kristen Elizabeth Adair 26
California, Md
Samuel Leon Clubb 42
Lexington Park, Md
Lawanda Kay Shively 40
Lexington Park, Md
MacArthur Deshazer, Jr., 36
Fairfax, Va
Susan Melissa Blanton 34
Fairfax, Va
September 2, 2011
Jeremy Lee Green 28
LaPlata, Md
Meghan Anne Massey 24
LaPlata, Md
James Edward Breeden 23
Mechanicsville, Md
Jessica Ann Tayman 22
Mechanicsville, Md
Ray Edgar Gaskill, III
Valley Lee, Md
Bobby Jo OConnor 29
Valley Lee, Md
Robert James Bender 24
Lexington Park, Md
Lauren Casey Mihelich 24
Lexington Park, Md
Brooks Anthony
Whiteford 25
Elkridge, Md
Kimbrey Anne Pierce 25
Elkridge, Md
Peter John Elias 22
Lexington Park, Md
Kristina Elaine McInturf 21
Lexington Park, Md
Kyle Joseph
Canaan Tippett 18
Indian Head, Md
Casey Aleen Boland 19
Indian Head, Md
September 6, 2011
Jamal Dante Parker 23
Lexington Park, Md
Shannon Marie
Lawrence 27
Lusby, Md
Robert Eugene
Wilson, Jr., 62
Prince Frederick, Md
Pauleen Marie Dyson 55
Lexington Park, Md
Paul Allen Unkle 36
Mechanicsville, Md
Jessica Ann Hamilton 29
Mechanicsville, Md
September 7, 2011
Darryl Kevin Nicely 50
Mechanicsville, Md
Kathryn Elizabeth Moore 53
Mechanicsville, Md
James Charles Clem, Jr., 23
Leonardtown, Md
Rachel Lynn Hayden 23
Leonardtown, Md
September 8, 2011
Dante Maurice Eubanks 37
Leonardtown, Md
Carrie Sachiko Rowe 34
Leonardtown, Md
September 9, 2011
Patrick Terrell Brock, Jr., 20
Portsmith, Va
Dianne Katrina
Frais Manuel 22
Great Mills, Md
David Andrew
Vallandingham 24
Ridge, Md
Christina Maureen Falk 27
Ridge, Md
September 12, 2011
Joseph Francis
Ichniowski 34
Leonardtown, Md
Courtney Elizabeth
Antemann 30
Leonardtown, Md
Timothy Larry Brown 37
Charlotte Hall, Md
Rebecca Kimberly
Thomas 35
Charlotte Hall, Md
Trevor Franklin Brown 26
Washington, Dc
Elizabeth Joy Smith 25
Washington, Dc
September 13, 2011
Ryan Scott Beacham 29
Halethorpe Md
Stephanie Michelle
Riggs 25
California, Md
James Frederick
Babcock II 19
Patuxent River, Md
Olivia Renee Hargrave 21
Mt. Carmel, Il
September 14, 2011
Nathan James Baker 26
Bowie, Md
Brittany Michelle Payne 24
Bowie, Md
September 15, 2011
Angelo John Bonaccorsy 29
Arlington, Va
Mary Englehart 27
Arlington, Va
September 16, 2011
Donald Gene Geller, III 36
Lexington Park, Md
Michelle Lynn McCloskey 41
Lexington Park, Md
Eric Xavier Bond 46
Compton, Md
Gladys Marie Duckett 47
Compton, Md
Jaryd Mikahl Bern 29
Washington, Dc
Colleen Marie Costello 28
Washington, Dc
Robert Phillip Nickey 25
Ridge, Md
Shannon Elizabeth Barr 24
Ridge, Md
September 19, 2011
Eric Dean Erb 25
Lexington Park, Md
Jonquil Renee Moore 28
Lexington Park, Md
Ryan Christopher Gould 26
Great Mills, Md
Becky Lynn Lonkert 29
Great Mills, Md
Matthew Evin Lanier 27
Mechanicsville, Md
Alison Ann Page 25
Mechanicsville, Md
September 21, 2011
Brian Curtiss
Brookhart 35
Clements, Md
Julie Ann Wallace 36
California, Md
Darrell Wayne Goode 23
Valley Lee, Md
Laura Madison Sweeney 25
Valley Lee, Md
Raymond Richard Outt, Jr.,
37
Mechanicsville, Md
Sandra Lynn Lucas 38
Mechanicsville, Md
John Walter Wise 48
Clements, Md
Veronica Ann Knott 44
Clements, Md
Roger William Leonard
Davis 56
California, Md
Bonnie Lynn
Mattingly-Napier 52
California, Md
Dario Ivan Moran 27
Lexington Park, Md
Jennifer Louise King 25
Lexington Park, Md
September 23, 2011
Adam Douglas Edwards 22
Winston-Salem, Nc
Caitlin MaClennan
Brooks 22
Winston-Salem, Nc
Schoen Daniel
Tribett 32
Mechanicsville, Md
Tifany Sue Shorback 29
Great Mills, Md
September 26, 2011
Brian Edward Knott 36
Mechanicsville, Md
Tina Marie Alsup 56
Mechanicsville, Md
Corey Joseph
Gilbert Duley 25
Lexington Park, Md
Ashley Nichole
Davis 24
Lexington Park, Md
Rory Leighton
Rieger 50
Lexington Park, Md
Valerie Shawn
Lechman 39
Servera Park, Md
September 27, 2011
Ivan Earl Nealy 32
Bushwood, Md
Debra Jane Kruse 26
Bushwood, Md
Frederick Jusuyke
Sharron 45
Hollywood, Md
Meridith Birkhimer 47
Hollywood, Md
September 29, 2011
Jefrey Michael Geerts 50
Great Mills, Md
Susan Mary Buckler 50
Great Mills, Md
Marvin Ernesto
Carabantes 20
Chesapeake Beach, Md
Amy Michelle Howes 19
Chesapeake Beach, Md
September 30, 2011
Tarvon Jarkeast Nolan 27
Lexington Park, Md
Tifany Renee Irion 27
Lexington Park, Md
The County Times
By Keith McGuire
Wind, rain, more
wind, a nice day or two, then wind,
rain, more wind, and a little more
rain; such is the weather lately. (Ive
concluded that Im much more accu-
rate when talking about the weather
that has been, rather than the weather
that will be. I think the same can be
said about some local prognosticators,
eh?) Im beginning to think that the
marina stores know more than any-
one of us. Ive been getting a lot of
mail lately on deals for winterizing
the boat.
The reports that Im getting from
local anglers indicates that on the nice day or
two that weve had lately, fshing has been,
well, O.K. Stripers continue to be schooled-up
and chasing baitfsh to the surface in the main
stem of the Bay, but they are mixed with a lot of
what I call Arkansas Stripers, or Little Rock.
There are still quite a lot of bluefsh in these
schools of breaking fsh. Persistence (and lots of
tackle) will fnd the right school of breaking fsh
with keeper sized stripers for you to take home.
The good news is that Patuxent River an-
glers are doing well at catching decent keepers
of 23 25 inches. Captain Bruno Vasta reported
that the Patuxent River fsh are fat little footballs,
well fed on menhaden and alewives.
Scott McGuire took a break from deer
hunting on one afternoon last weekend to go
crabbing in the Patuxent River. Using his crab
traps in 8 12 feet of water from his boat, he was
able to catch a half bushel of really nice jimmies
in just a couple of hours.
For you tournament anglers, you might be
interested in The Monster Rockfsh Tourna-
ment, which takes place on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Its the Chesapeake Bays biggest open rockfsh
tournament with $130,000 in prizes. Registra-
tion and further information about the Bay-wide
tournament is available at www.monsterrock-
fshtournament.com. The last day to enter is
today, October 27, 2011.
The Greenwell Foundation is a benefactor
of the tournament and receives a portion of the
proceeds. In addition, Greenwell will host the
2nd Annual Monster Rockfsh Festival at the
Greenwell State Park on Steerhorn Neck Road
in Hollywood on Sunday, October 30th from
11:00 AM until 5:00 PM. The Festival includes
the awards ceremony for the Tournament.
The Festival features the 2nd Annual Mon-
ster Rockfsh Cook-Off featuring restaurants
from the greater Maryland area. Taste and vote
for the Peoples Choice Award!
Enjoy other seasonal culinary delights at
the festival, plus, beer and local wine. There
will also be music, tours of historic Rosedale
Manor, pony rides, horseback riding demos,
kayaking demos and rides (weather permit-
ting), and childrens activities. The Festival is a
designated SAFE TRICK-OR-TREAT ZONE.
Greenwell will offer candy and other treats to
children.
Admission to the Festival is free; however,
a parking fee does apply.
So, dont let the mail from the marina
shops get you down. If it is too windy to get on
the Bay, try the river! Keeper stripers and white
perch are being caught there. On the other hand
if you have already winterized your boat, why
not treat the family to a major fshing-related
event at Greenwell State Park?
Dont forget to take a picture of your catch
or tournament winning fsh and send it to
me with a report at this email address: river-
dancekeith@gmail.com.

Keith has been a recreational angler on
the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for over
50 years; he fshes weekly from his small boat
during the season, and spends his free time sup-
porting local conservation
organizations.
Bowles Farms 2011
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Farm
Southern MDs Largest Corn Maze
& Pumpkin Harvest is BACK!!!
Come see why getting lost is so much family fun
Operating Dates: September 24th to October 30th, 2011
Hours Of Operation
Mon Fri: By Appointment Only
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Rates
Admission: $10.00
3 and Under FREE
Croup Rates Available (15 or more)
Admission To Te Farm Includes
Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Wagon Rides, Mini Straw Maze,
Childrens Corn Box, Childrens Barrel Rides, Straw Mountain,
Corn Maze Express, Special Weekend Events
Ofce: 301-475-2139 Email: bowlesfarm@rcn.com
Located at the intersection of Route 234 and Pincushion Road in Clements, MD
For More Details Visit Us At:
www.bowlesfarms.com
Host Your: Team Building Event or Birthday Party Here!!
Decorating Supplies:
Mums, Corn Stalks,
Straw, Gourds,
and Indian Corn
Food & Refreshments On-Site
Large Covered Picnic Area Air-Conditioned/Heated Restrooms
Cupcake Shop
Take a taste of
fall home with you.
Sunday, October 30th (All Day)
KIDS
(Newborn to 10 years old)
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST:
Kids show up in your Halloween Costume and get $2.00 OFF Admission.
A Halloween Parade & Costume Contest will be held at 3:00 PM. Prize will be awarded
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