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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer In the wake of growing dissatisfaction with national leaders at the Congressional level and the Obama administration over issues like the national debt and attempts at health care reform, local GOP officials are hoping the tide may turn for them in upcoming elections. Julie Van Orden, president of the St. Marys County Republican Club, said that recent events have served to bring more members into the fold of the organization where before it was less active and even somewhat demoralized. People would sit around and complain, said Julie Burk-Greer, secretary for the club. They felt disempowered. About a year ago only about 9 to 15 people would show up at club functions, she said, now attendance has jumped to between 30 to 40 people at gatherings. Van Orden said much of the resurgence in interest of the GOP locally stems mostly from the national backlash over what is perceived as out-of-control spending and increasing power of the federal government. Van Orden said that recently the local GOP club has been instrumental along with others like New Day Maryland in getting people out to tea parties and tax protests. People want a more revved-up excited party, Van Orden said. Theres quite a lot of second thinking about parties now. Still the local GOP club remains small compared to its Democratic counterpart, which has long boasted a strong and cohesive pres-
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ence at St. Marys College of Maryland, said that the local GOP seems to be on the rising tide of Republicans across the country. It wouldnt surprise me to hear that this is going on, Eberly said. There is a national trend that is pushing us to a wave election. That wave of support perceived as growing behind the GOP could even help sweep in some Republican candidates in local races. You benefit yourself by aligning yourself with that wave, Eberly said. Theres a general consensus that the government is not operating as it should. But the rising enthusiasm may not be enough to ensure any kind of GOP landslide locally, he said, because of the sheer strength of the local Democratic organization. We are still very much in blue dog country here, Eberly said. And there is a long history of allegiance [locally] to the Democratic party. Despite the winds of change appearing to blow strong, Eberly did not expect one of the states and the nations most high profile Democrats to be going any where. I would not count Steny Hoyers seat as one in jeopardy, Eberly said, explaining that Hoyers recent shift more to the left of the party was because of a sense of support for Democrat priorities like health care and cap-and-trade. Hes generally more conservative than some of the other Democrats, Eberly said. But hes a loyal foot soldier. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Julie Burch-Greer, secretary of the countys Republican club and Julie Van Orden, the presedent, hope recent events will energise local Republicans.
ence in county politics. Getting the group a Web site and a Facebook page have all helped to increase interest in the GOP group, she said, as have get-togethers where members are encouraged to bring Republican friends. But the events of last week, has GOP members here even more hopeful, she said, as
nearly unknown Massachusetts State Sen. Scott Brown beat Democratic favorite and state attorney general Martha Coakley to become the new U.S. senator from a long-held blue state. Theyre definitely more energized, Van Orden said. What Ive experienced is people being more energized and hopeful. Todd Eberly, a professor of political sci-
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On the prospects of more budget cuts coming from the state. Theyre going to have to balance [this budget] on our backs and that scares me. Commissioner Lawrence D. Jarboe (R-Golden Beach) On the issue over rezoning over 600 acres of rural land in Oakville for industry. We need something like this in the northern end of the county to increase our tax base. Commissioner Francis Jack Russell (D-St. Georges Island)
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Indicted Leonardtown Attorney to Represent Himself

confiscated. Mattingly has filed suit in federal court against the prosecutor and one of the investigating detectives in the case to have those documents returned. Mattinglys filings also petitioned the court to suppress all evidence seized in the case, he argued, because they were obtained in an unlawful search and seizure action. Mattingly is set to have a scheduling conference in Circuit Court Feb. 1 to identify dates and times for the trial to go forward; Mattingly said last week that expects to file motions to have Circuit Court Judge C. Clark Raley recuse himself from the case as well as have the case moved to another jurisdiction.
Deal Near For Those Holding Corbels Gift Cards

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The former owner of the now-defunct Corbels restaurant in Leonardtown is close to sealing a deal with another local restaurateur to redeem a large number of gift cards sold during the holiday season, The County Times has learned. In the week following the closure of Corbels by Leo Dilling, the proprietor, frustrated customers who had purchased gift cards from the restaurant began calling local government officials, The County Times as well as the owners of Caf des Artistes about how to redeem their cards. Some of those cards reached as high as $200 in value and ranged down to single-digit dollar amounts. Dilling had stated before that he would work to come up with an option to redeem the gift cards so many had purchased. In all, records given to Caf des Artistes proprietors Karleen and Loic Jaffres, who have agreed to honor the cards at full face value, show that Dillings restaurant sold more than $23,000-worth of gift cards to the public. In a phone call to The County Times, Dilling said that he had made arrangements with the Jaffres to have them honor the outstanding gift certificates through the end of March. Karleen Jaffres said that the restaurant will begin honoring the certificates starting Feb. 16. Thats the agreement we have, Jaffres said. Thats six-and-a-half weeks. Jaffres said that while Caf des Artistes will honor the certificates at face value, the restaurant would receive just 50 cents on the dollar from Dilling. They didnt expect so many gift cards to be in circulation, Jaffres said, and that they were taking them on to help preserve goodwill towards locally-owned small businesses. They expect to lose some money in the venture, Jaffres said, but they hope they will gain new customers who might not have come to their Fenwick Street operation otherwise. Were just going to roll with the punches, Jaffres said. It was really to benefit the consumer who bought certificates who got stuck with nothing. Bob Schaller, director of the countys Department of Economic and Community Development said that making this deal stick was paramount if the management at Corbels, which had gathered a following before closing earlier this month after less than two years in business, wanted to enter the market again when the economy brightened. I hope they can make good, Schaller said. The last thing you want to do is leave a bad taste theyre going to have to make things better. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Court papers filed Tuesday by Leonardtown attorney John Mattingly, recently indicted on 140 criminal counts including land fraud, theft and filing false notary documents, seems to show that he intends to represent himself in the case against him. In the court filings Mattingly also entered a not guilty plea to charges against him named in one of the several case indictments as well as a request to review all of the evidence seized in a Sept. 24 raid last year where documents and other items in the states investigation against Mattingly and his real estate partner Daniel Brown were
Both sides of the case have said in court that individual trials of both Mattingly and Brown could take up to six weeks. In all the indictments and court filings go on to state that Mattingly conspired on numerous occasions to defraud the rightful owners of various parcels of property by buying their land at only a fraction of the value listed by the state Department of Assessments and Taxation, bilked money from an ailing widow and tried to pay off witnesses not to testify against a man accused in a 2008 shooting. Mattingly did not return phone calls seeking comment. guyleonard@countytimes.net
By Sean Rice Staff Writer
Oyster Open House Draws Crowd

development of an aquaculture industry, DNR officials say. The open house included a team of state fisheries experts and a 60-poster display that explained the elements of the plan. DNR staff fielded questions and comments from residents that attended. Some of the major aspects of the plan include: expanding the current oyster sanctuary area in the Chesapeake Bay and tributaries from 9 percent of the remaining quality habitat to 24 percent; increase areas open to leasing for oyster aquaculture and streamline the permitting process; and increasing enforcement of poaching laws. Im here with a friend of mine whos been oystering all his life they need to do something to get the oyster population back up, said Patrick Dominiak. Dominiak has lived in St. Inigoes since 1960 and has seen the county develop from a rural community to what it is today with thousands of homes and hundreds of businesses. I think a lot of [the problems for oysters] is caused by runoff and erosion, Dominiak said. This area used to be a farmland, and we didnt have problems until they built all the houses and schools. Bill Feldman, who is a waterman and marina owner out of Drayden said additional sanctuaries are just not the answer. What I dont understand is. Why do they want to take our bestproducing bottom? Theres plenty of bottom out there, said Feldman. I feel that if thats the best they can come up with in 30 years of them oysters dying then they arent ever going to come back. The Solomons open house was the fourth and final of such meetings held on the Bay. DNR is expected to submit a formal proposal in February, followed by a 30-day public comment period that will include traditional public hearings. Copies of the open house materials is available at www.dnr.state. md.us/fisheries/oysters. seanrice@countytimes.net
More than 150 people stopped by the Solomons Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday afternoon and evening for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources open house presentation on the newly proposed Oyster Restoration and Aquaculture Development Plan. The plan, announced by Gov. Martin OMalley in December, is designed to enhance oyster restoration and encourage the
Photo by Sean Rice Thomas OConnell, director of fisheries for Maryland Department of Natural Resources, explains aspects of the plan to expand sanctuary areas off-limits to oyster harvesting to waterman Bill Feldman of Drayden. center.
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Commissioners to Limit Development at Munitions Site

for years and had been zoned as rural land, but most commissioners agreed with Facchina management that the land would be better suited for industrial use to broaden and strengthen the local economy. The move to limit the build-out came on what was one of the final work sessions to hammer out the details of the countys comprehensive plan, which would guide development throughout the entire county. County planning director Derick Berlage said that land use staff had recommended good strong buffers between industry and agricultural land such as the Mennonite properties that border the site. He also raised concerns that if the site, which sits on Route 235, were built out to close to the main road it could impede the progress of establishing Three Notch Trail for hikers and bikers. A large industrial complex at the 600-acre site that was not set back from the road could also harm the view shed, Berlage said. Commissioner Lawrence D. Jarboe (RGolden Beach), the sole opposing vote on allowing rezoning for the property, said that the process was moving too fast. You have a developer from Charles County who gets rezoning out of the blue and its like theyre easing the development through, he said. Its absolutely wrong, its not going through any public process. The commissioner board also received complaints about the process from citizens including candidates from Jarboes Town Hall Alliance slate at a Tuesday public forum. The rezoning move has spread fears that heavy industrial uses like transfer stations could be placed deep in the rural preservation district.
One week after voting 4-to-1 that a former munitions site in Oakville be rezoned to an industrial footing, the Board of County Commissioners may put some limits on how the 600-plus acre site could be developed. The Gollahan property, owned by La Platabased developer Paul Facchina has been unused
The county planning commission recommended that the land stay in its rural zoning category. Commissioner Thomas A. Mattingly (DLeonardtown) said that the provisions Berlage wanted for the large property could also be handled at the county planning commission level. Its logical that would be required of a developer in the site plan, Mattingly said. Despite whatever restrictions the commissioners put on the site, county Environmental Planner Sue Veith said, the site would be restricted by the federal Environmental Protection Agency because of a stream there that feeds McIntosh Run. Development there couldnt impact water quality more than 25 percent, Veith told commissioners. Its a very sensitive site to say the least, Jarboe said. Once the site of a Thiokol corporate munitions operation, the 600-acre property is believed to be mostly free of any hazardous materials, but because of its history attempts to build homes there have been rebuffed. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Woman Flown From Crash
Photo by Sean Rice Shortly after 11:30 a.m. Monday, volunteer firefighters and rescue personnel were called to a two-vehicle crash on the northbound side of Route 235 at the intersection with Airport View Drive. Responders arrived to find a full-sized pickup truck had collided with a compact car. The pickup was on its roof and the driver of the car was pinned in the vehicle. Firefighters from Hollywood and Bay District worked quickly to free the woman trapped in the drivers seat of the crushed car, cutting off the roof to gain access. The woman was taken by helicopter to a regional trauma center, and is reportedly in stable condition. The male driver of the pickup was taken to St. Marys Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Photo Courtesy of Second District Volunteer Fire Department An unoccupied house on Louis Bailey Road in Avenue was totally demolished by fire on Monday afternoon. 28 firefighters from six departments battled the blaze for more than an hour on Monday after a neighbor reported seeing flames coming from the house at 11:43 a.m. Maryland State Fire Marshals have not yet determined the cause of the blaze, which caused $175,000 in damage.
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removed on the 30-acre site where open fields already comprised a good portion of the parcel? Additionally, the article stated approximately $260,000 has been collected from developers over the last decade (during a development stampede). It seems like there should be more in the pot if Park Place has contributed nearly 17% of that total. I could be wrong, but I was under the impression collected fees had to be spent within 2 years of payment for reforestation, etc. (especially in a watershed) as this is state mandated. I want to correct some of Mr. Parletts statements at the Jan. 11 meeting. He told the planning commission how surprised he was that Park Place neighbor, Ms. Tammie Sebacher, came up and testified at the November 2009 meeting, complimenting aspects of the development. Actually, after learning in a telephone conversation with Ms. Sebacher that she was going to attend the meeting, Mr. Parlett asked her if she would say something before the planning commission. Parlett quotes me as saying that a park would have been nice for the RNC zoned church site. Actually, I advocated for a small neighborhood park on the lot where the sizable office building will be built across from Baringer Drive. Mr. Parlett may be using the latest storm water management methods per a concept site plan approval condition; but he has missed an opportunity to incorporate and preserve some of the natural features unique to this watershed property. County government could have and should have demanded greater environmental sensitivity, over just requesting LEED (green) certification for two of the office buildings, standards the tenants plan to use anyway at least for one building. To preserve some green in a development district, something LUGMs director Derick Berlage stated last spring that he wanted to see, would have been a better way to go. Diane Fadeley Lexington Park, MD
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Sea of Asphalt Comes to Park Place

With few conditions for approval, the St. Marys County Planning Commission and the Department of Land Use and Growth Management Director Derick Berlage, essentially green lighted amended Park Place development for developer John Parlett and his partners (including recused planning commissioner and Park Place part-owner Martin Seibert) on Jan. 11, 2010. Perhaps the worst offense of this developments approval is that 11% more parking spaces were allowed after a request for extra parking was originally denied in 2007. This development will be overly covered by asphalt and building footprints while located in the Patuxent River watershed near a protected perennial stream and a stream fed pond. To all you developers out there, you too, may have increased parking upon request, as precedent has now been established. No doubt, Mr. Parlett will have a parking bonanza especially at night when the office building lots will be empty, and during the day when the approved planned hotel parking and 28,000 square-foot possible church site with its 165 parking spaces, will often be available. A project agreement with any tenant assures shared parking. During the Jan. 11 meeting, in the desire to add some green and in no uncertain terms, Planning Commissioner Shelby Guazzo insisted that a pocket park be constructed where parking is planned between two office buildings. Mr. Parlett reluctantly agreed to this request and expressed that he would have to address the displaced parking later. Will we see a pocket park adjacent to Shady Mile Drive and between the office buildings where employees can sit, have some fresh air, and perhaps eat their lunch? As for tree retention in a watershed, Park Place wins no prize. Mr. Parlett paid the county $44,736 fees-in-lieu to remove 10.27 acres of trees according to a county document. A June 17, 2009 Enterprise article though, states an extra 5 acres of trees were cleared for $44,700. So was it 5 extra acres on top of the 10 acres that was and they open and close the rakes on the bottom and collect the oysters. You pull the tongs up and dump them on the culling board. This is where you pick out the legal oysters; those that are larger than three inches, and throw the rest back into the water. Every once in awhile you stop and eat a couple. Most tonging is done in the winter months. You have to dress warm. Tonging is a real workout for your arms, shoulders and back. Better than a gym because you will go to the gym for an hour or so and leave. When you are making a living from oysters and paying the bills you have to spend hours until you get enough oysters. We have been trying to bring back the oysters and fix the Chesapeake Bay for many years without much success. The bay will not be saved without the return of the oysters and the menhaden that are filter-feeding fish that filter more water than the oysters do. This plan looks like it can work. Not to just bring back the
After reading Governor Martin OMalleys Oyster Restoration and Aquaculture Development Draft Plan at the Maryland DNR web site (www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/oysters). This looks like the best oyster restoration plan I have seen or heard about to restore the oysters to a resemblance of their past history. I look forward to seeing this plan implemented and the results that I think could be realized. Having large areas of water set aside for the oysters will allow them to grow and from these oysters may come oysters that are more resistant to msx and dermo and may repopulate other areas. These areas also designate a clear delimitation as to where you can oyster and where you cant. Growing oysters for yourself or for a restoration project is a win-win situation for the Chesapeake Bay and all those that participate. Oysters hold many memories for me. I cant remember the first oyster I ever ate but know I have always liked them. I like them fried, raw, in stew, steamed, in fritters or my favorite is to put them on a half shell, sprinkle some crispy bacon bits on top with a piece of cheese and put them on a cookie sheet and into the oven. They are ready when the cheese melts. I remember the first time my wife tried a raw oyster. She saw me eating them and she wanted to try one. She is from the mountains of Pennsylvania and had never seen an oyster before. She asked how to do it. I told her to just open her mouth, tilt her head back a little and let the oyster slide off the shell and into her mouth. She then could either chew it up or swallow it whole. Later on I saw her stroking the front of her neck and I asked what she was
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doing. She said the oyster never went down. We have laughed about that story many times over the years. I remember the oyster roasts that my retired neighbors used to have. I would tell them that I wish I were retired so I could attend. They told me not to wish my life away because I would be old soon enough. Well I finally retired and attended the oyster roasts. They all called me the kid. My first job was to shuck oysters for the oyster stew. The other jobs were to work the steamer and the fried oysters. There were also cleanup duties, in which we all helped. One of the most notable things was that we were a diverse group. There was a former accountant, military people, a plumber, government bureaucrat, salesman, post office worker, a couple I dont know and a telephone worker. The oysters had a way of bringing us all together. They are all gone now just like most of the oysters. I miss them and the oyster roasts. One of my hobbies/projects I enjoyed the most was my oyster floats. It was also my saddest. I could go down to my pier, which is on a small tidal pond off the Potomac River and get oysters to eat anytime I wanted. I could raise oysters from spat (babies) to 3 1/2 inches in 14 months. When we wanted oysters for dinner I would gather up some to shuck. I had to bring up a few extras because I would eat a few raw ones while shucking. But the creek that brought salt water into the pond closed off. The water became fresher and fresher until all my oysters died. I have hand tonged for oysters a few times. What a workout. You have two long wooden shafts with a rake on each end. It is similar to a pair of scissors. You open and close the shafts
oysters but for the oysters to help clean the water with the help of the menhaden, if we can bring them back too. There may be those out there that do not agree with this plan. Some things that I have heard are short sighted and fail to see the long view for the future. I think we would be hard pressed to find something better that we can live with. In the long run this will help the watermen when we find the oysters that can tolerate the oyster diseases like dermo and msx. Thanks to Governor OMalley we now have a plan. I have my many good memories with the oysters. Theres not many new memories being made today. Maybe we can bring the oysters back to the point so that others can create their own memories. Bill Bartlett Leonardtown, Md
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A new tourism initiative called Savor St. Marys is launching, and seeks to bring together locally-owned restaurants, caterers, food service providers, wineries and growers to create special menus prepared with ingredients fresh from area farms, waterways and vineyards. The kickoff meeting will be on Feb. 8, from 7-9 p.m. at Lennys restaurant in California. Savor St. Marys will occur twice annually and will feature a seasonal line-up of items locally grown and produced as presented through the creative interpretation of area restaurants, a press release states. Kicking off this summer: July 25 Aug. 8, Savor St. Marys will highlight fresh seasonal produce, and then again Feb. 15 28, 2011, will have an emphasis on local seafood and wine. A collaboration between locally-owned restaurants, St Marys County Tourism and Economic Development, Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) as well as locally-owned small businesses and community-minded individuals, Savor St. Marys was conceived in order to offer support to local agriculture, promote the areas independent small businesses, and give back to the community. A portion of the proceeds resulting from Savor St. Marys will be donated to two local kitchens; St. Marys Caring in Lexington Park, and the Loaves and Fishes ministry at St. Pauls United Methodist Church in Leonardtown, which provide food to the communitys hungry and homeless. The kickoff on Feb. 8 is open to anyone interested in the promotion and there is no fee to attend. Restaurants wishing to become a participant in Savor St. Marys must be able to meet the following eligibility requirements: Participants must include at least one menu item featuring locally-grown produce as a main ingredient during the Savor St. Marys dates which will then continue to be offered on the menu throughout the season. Illustrate a commitment to utilize local suppliers whenever possible throughout the year. Have a Chef or Owner willing to serve as a face of the promotion and help encourage participation. For information on how to participate contact Rebecca Deprey, Tourism Coordinator, at 301-475-4200 x1404 or Rebecca. Deprey@stmarysmd.com.
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Michael Gardiner of Leonardtown, has recently qualified for recertification of the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP), by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. A number of professions grant special recognition to members upon completion of specified academic and professional programs and CFSP is funeral services national individual recognition. The Academy of Professional Funeral Ser-
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ly on trucks, vans, SUVs, and Honda and Toyota vehicles. But just about any part somebody While the down economy may be hurt- needs we can get it in between our stores, ing most retail stores, Southern Maryland Whitley said. If we dont have a part at Used Auto Parts, the St. Marys branch of this location, we can get it in by the next Brandywine Automotive Centers, has seen day, sometimes the same day. more customers seeking out used parts to He also works with a network of recysave money. cled part dealers across the country, With the way the econoand can literally get any part my is, people are leaning a customer needs. more toward recycled Whitley said he parts instead of sees many people new parts, said buying minor Randy Whitley, parts to install sales manager themselves, at Southern and even has Maryland seen increase Used Auto in sales of Parts on larger parts Route 235 in like motors Mecha n icsand transville. missions, R e which he cycled parts thinks is a can be bought direct refor as much as sult of the 75 percent less economy. than the cost of Its always buying new, and been said buy used sometimes more, and save, he said. Whitley said. What we do see Photo by Sean Rice For example, car batis people are coming to teries cost nearly $90 new, but buy parts and before they were $25 at the recycle yard. A typical enhaving service stations putting the gine would cost between $1,700 and $2,000 parts on for them, and now theyre kind of new, but one can be had for as little as $200 going back and putting the parts on themfrom one of Brandywines stores, Whitley selves again, trying to save that little extra said. money, said Woody Meinhardt, president Brandywine Automotive has 15 loca- of Brandywine Automotive Centers. tions throughout Maryland and Virginia, and the Mechanicville store focuses mainseanrice@countytimes.net
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When it comes to locally owned, nondefense oriented businesses being able to get a lucrative contract on Patuxent River Naval Air Station the track record has not been good, says the countys top economic development official. Local business roundtables have talked about how to deal with the problem and Bob Schaller, director of the Department of Economic and Community Development says its one of the priorities for improving opportunities for business. I think its been successful for businesses in actual defense work but we havent seen a lot of emphasis on non defense work. The answer, said the owner of Amelex, Inc., which has contracts on the base, is for businesses who are not technically oriented to find out what services contractors need and try to develop that niche for themselves. In other words, to get a slice of the bases economic pie, learn to eat off of a contractors plate.
They need to market to the contractors, Dawn Rich said. Because once they have a relationship with them [either the government or the contractor] theyll keep going back to them. Rich said that one example was the Quality Street operation in Leonardtown that takes care of lunches for conferences to acclimate their newly-hired employees. That kind of example showed how non-technical businesses could leverage their products to appeal to contractors, Rich said. For businesses who are defense industry oriented, Rich said, the trials of getting a direct government contract are tough enough with all the paper work and waiting for approval. For companies that are not military minded, it can be even tougher. Businesses really need to find out who really are their clients, Rich said. Its not the base you should be looking at, its the people coming on and off the base. You need to find out whats going to be hot for the client. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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related components are critical elements in the field of energetics. Developing effective energetics and energetics systems are vital to the success of our warfighters, said Bonnie Green, Executive Director for the Partnership. The participating experts will provide important perspectives on emerging requirements, the science of energetics and the issues in growing the workforce. It promises to be both a unique and important program. The program will begin at 7:30 a.m. with check in and coffee and breakfast snacks, with the panel beginning at 8 a.m. Advance online registration is recommended by visiting http://registration.paxpartnership.org/. This program is presented compliments of The Patuxent Partnership. Everyone is invited. The Patuxent Partnership (TPP), a non-profit organization with over 300 members, advocates for the growth of the Southern Maryland technology base. TPP encourages relationships between government, industry and academia by hosting briefings on relevant topics. As a membership organization, TPP offers informational resources and programs, and facilitates professional connections. TPP promotes career and professional development initiatives for working adults, along with promoting initiatives targeted at developing science, technology, engineering and math interests in schoolchildren. TPP also supports workforce retention initiatives and regional and cultural events which encourage community engagement and workforce satisfaction. For more information, visit www.paxpartnership.org or call 301-866-1739.
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Amelia Bridgers, 86
A me lia Milly Bennett Bridgers passed peacefully on January 16, 2010 at Georgetown University Hospital with her family at her side. Milly was born in Goliad, TX on September 17, 1924. She was preceded in death by her mother Esther de la Garza Guerra. Milly moved her family from Victoria, TX in the early 60s to Lexington Park, MD and became a successful businesswoman for 25 years. Milly owned and operated the Club Tropics. Upon retirement she worked as a caregiver for the elderly. During WWII Milly worked for Boeing Aircraft as an assembly technician for the B24 Bomber. For many years she also played in the Womans National Softball League where she was a standout pitcher. Milly is survived by her son Ronald Palchinsky of California, MD an her daughter Linda Palchinsky of Lexington
Park, MD as well as her grandchildren; Brad Palchinsky of Washington, DC, Kristy Palchinsky of Bethesda, MD and Melissa Rivera of Alexandria, VA. Mom will be dearly missed. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. Interment will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Craig Chesbro, 67
Craig R. Chez Chesbro, 67, of Lexington Park, MD died January 20, 2010 at the Hospice House of St. Marys. Born October 20, 1942 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Gilbert Chesbro and Flora (Jacob) Chesbro. He was married to Regina (Reznik) Chesbro who passed away in October 2005. Chez was a social studies teacher and a math teacher for the city of Buffalo for over thirty years before his retirement. He lived in New Jersey and Maryland for the past seven years. Chez is survived by his children, David Chesbro and his wife Brenda of Kingston, NH and Chris Chesbro and his wife Charlene of Lexington Park, MD, and grandchildren, Crysta, Collin, Luke, Paige and Jordyn. A memorial service was held
Mary Huntt, 80
Mary A g n e s Huntt, 80, of Holly wood, MD died January 21, 2010 in St. Marys Nursing Center, L eona rdtown, MD. Born September 11, 1929 in Hollywood, MD she was the daughter of the late Joseph Wilmer and Mary Eva Copsey Russell. Mary was the loving wife of the late George Enoch Huntt, who preceded her in death on June, 29, 1989. She is survived by her children Diana H. McConnell of Woodbridge, VA and Linda H. Crawford of Herndon, VA as
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well as 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two children Catherine H. Herberg and George E. Huntt. Mary was a lifelong resident of St. Marys county where she was employed as a Bus driver. She was a member of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary for fifty plus years. She was loved by the children of St. Marys County that rode her school bus. Mary was a great mother and grandmother. The family received friends on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers were said. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, in St. Johns Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Frederick McConnell, David Crawford, Andrew Crawford, Garrett Herberg, Ralph Obendorf and Sean Brady. Contributions in memory of Mary Agnes Huntt may be sent to the St. Johns Catholic Scholarship Fund, 43950 St. Johns Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department- Ladies Auxiliary, P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgf h. com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
siblings; Annie Knight, Arnold Jones, and Paul Jones. Family received friends on Monday, January 25, 2010. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service was conducted on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 in Andrew Chapel, Montross, VA. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Disease Foundation, 1501 NW 9 th Ave./Bob Hope Rd., Miami, FL 33136-1494 Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD
Mary Knott, 83
Mary Estelle K not t, 83, of C o l t o n s P o i n t , MD died January 21, 2010 in Chaptico, MD for merly of Forestville, MD. Born May 2, 1926 in Avenue, MD she was the daughter of the late Thomas Carroll Farrell and Ruth Cynthia Mattingly Goldsborough. She was a loving wife of the late Walter Chester Chess Knott whom she married on June 26, 1946 in Washington, DC and who preceded her in death August 20, 1985 in Lanham, MD. She is survived by her children, Debbie Jager of Chaptico MD, Cheryl Garman of Mechanicsville, MD, Sandy Goldsmith of Fredericksburg, VA and her brother Everette Goldsborough of Manor, TX as well as eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three of her siblings Howard Farrell, Jenkins Farrell and Anne Goldsborough. Mary graduated with the class of 1944 from Margaret Brent High School. Mary was a lifelong resident of St. Marys County where she was employed as an Accounts Receivable Administrator for Branch Electric from which she retired in 1991. Marys hobbies included gardening, boating, fishing and dancing. The family received friends on Sunday, January 24th, 2010 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers were said. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Monday January 25th, 2010, in Holy Angles Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Pallbearers were Sean Lumpkins, Billy Garman, Gary Garman, Mathew Jager, David Garman and Tommy Goldsmith. Honorary Pallbearers are Shelly
Irvin Jones, 88
Irvin K. Jones, 88 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on January 20, 2010 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home after a long illness. Born April 24, 1921 in Zacata, VA he was the son of the late Frank and Louella Knight Jones. Mr. Jones served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as an aircraft mechanic. He was the owner of Southern Maryland Hardwood Lumber, Co in LaPlata, MD. In 1963 he became a State Farm Insurance Agent until his retirement in 1995. Irvin was a member and past commander of the Harry White Wilmer Post 82 of the American Legion in LaPlata, MD, he enjoyed playing golf. It was his passion for over 40 years. He was thrilled to have played the old course at St. Andrews in Scotland. Irvin was married to the late Ercell (Perky) Jones for 57 years. He is survived by his children; Brandon (Peggy) Jones, and Brian Jones, granddaughters; Valerie Jones, and Summer (T.J.) Jordan, grandson; Zane Jones, great-grandchildren; Alexa Jordan, and Jeremiah Jordan, siblings; Mannie Crismond, Tayloe Jones, and Woodie Jones. In addition to his parents Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his
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Thompson and Julie Goldsmith. Interment followed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 and or the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Dept, P.O. Box 206, Avenue, MD 20609. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgf h. com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home,
Dorothy Morgan, 79
Dorothy Rosalie Morgan 79, of Mechanicsville, MD passed a w a y peacefully on January 25, 2010 with her daughter, Eva by her side. She would have been 80 years old this year on March 20, the birthday she shared with her granddaughter Julie and great-grandson Ricky. She was greeted in heaven by her husband of 56 years Wilmer Claude Morgan whom she married April 19, 1944 at Immaculate Conception Church. Dorothy was born in Mechanicsville to Mary Francis Knott Morgan and Camillus Theodore Morgan. She was the loving sister to her late brothers; Camillus, Carolle, Thomas, Webster, Albert and her late sisters: Kathlene, Louise, Emma, Pearl, Lillian, Eileen, Adele and Madeline. She is survived by her brother John of Hughesville, MD. She was of the Catholic faith. Dorothy was the beloved mother of Eva R. Jones of Charlotte Hall, MD, Wilmer C. Junior Morgan and Marie of Cambridge, MD, Thomas W. Morgan and Joyce of Cobb Island, MD, Dottie Tracy and Dave of Pinellas Park, FL and Jimmie L. Morgan and Sharon of Mechanicsville, MD. She was the loving grandmother of Eddie Jones, David Smurf Murphy, Angie Goldsmith, Scott Murphy, Julie Forbes and Bubby Morgan. She was the loving great-grandmother to Jessica, Ricky and Charlie Forbes, Davey and Kellie Murphy, Alysha and Roger Goldsmith, Seth Morgan, Garrett Murphy, Charlie Murphy, Amber Butler and Nathan Wilkerson. She was predeceased by her greatgranddaughter Megan Murphy. She was known as Aunt Dorothy to many, many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Southern Maryland. She loved bingo and playing cards with her family and friends. She had many pets over the years, but none were as special as her dog Dolly. Dorothy will be missed and remembered by all who loved her.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 5 8 p.m. in the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Fr. Peter Alliata officiating. A graveside service will follow in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. Peter Alliata from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church officiating. Serving, as pallbearers will be her grandsons: Eddie Jones, David Murphy, Scott Murphy, Bubby Morgan, Roger Goldsmith and Rick Forbes. Honorary pallbearers will be her great-grandsons: Davey, Ricky, Charlie, Roger, Seth, Garrett, Charlie and Nathan. Condolences may be left to the family at www.mgf h.com. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
I would like to thank you for your editorial, Time For More Prostitution and Sausage Making, that appeared in your Jan. 14, 2010 edition. You expressed my feelings exactly, perhaps even better than I could myself, and your analogy was right on the mark. The practices of far too many of our elected officials are a disgrace, has been proven illegal in many
Editorial Was Right on Target

David Ryan Hollywood, Md
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cases, and is a disservice to the electorate. Enough is enough and it is time for voters to do something about it.
Hilda Mowery, 97
Hilda Josephine M o w e r y, 97, of Valley Lee, MD died January 18, 2010 at St. Marys Hospital. Born August 23, 1912 in Ivrea, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Aldo Brando and Marta Airone Bagnoli. She is survived by her daughter Charlene MoweryPizzadili of Callaway, MD as well as five grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her son Charles Mowery and her sisters Anita Enrione and Louise Zoccola. Hilda moved to St. Marys county in 1952, after previously living in Puerto Rico and Alaska. She owned The Chimney Sweep Company for 50 years, retiring in 2007. She worked as a decoder in Kodiak, AL during the Second World War and was also the owner of The Pink Elephant for fifteen years. The family received friends on Friday, January 22, 2010 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers were said. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010, in St. George Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Second District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692.To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgf h. com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Congressman Hoyer made statements regarding the election of Republican Scott Brown to the U. S. Senate that dont make sense to me! Mr. Hoyer said, He understands why voters in Massachusetts are angry, roiled, and looking to get us out of this economic ditch we inherited from President Bush. What an illogical statement! The Independents, Republicans, and Blue Dog Democrats in Massachusetts voted for the Republican Scott Brown not because of President Bush, whose policies I will not try to defend here, but because of the extreme left wing policies of President Obama which are supported by Mr. Hoyer and other Progressives. The majority of Americans are tired of trillion dollar deficits; stimulus that doesnt work; bailouts of the corrupt and greedy; Government takeover of banks, insurance companies, car companies, and the health care system; cap and trade; corrupt actives like ACORN; Radical Czars like Van Jones; apologies for america; civil liberties for terrorists; redistribution of wealth; and a rapid spiral into socialism. Wake up Mr. Hoyer! You are not creditable!
Is it Time for Steny Hoyer to GO?
Mr. Hoyer also vowed to move the health care legislation through Congress despite the Scott Brown Election. He said, the Senate Bill is clearly better than nothing. Most Americans disagree with Mr. Hoyer and President Obama on this. The Senate Bill will not contain costs and is full of unconstitutional mandates, increases in taxes, cuts in Medicare to hurt seniors, unfair back door deals, concessions to Unions at the expense of others, and Abortion treated as health care, which it is not. It is time to start over on Health Care Reform, to contain costs, that the majority of Americans can support, or do nothing. Hopefully, more changes are coming in the November 2010 election. Mr. Charles Lollar and Mr. Collins Bailey are competing in the Primary election to run against Mr. Hoyer in November. Both men are Fiscal Conservatives, Patriots, and men of character. Check them out because we need a change. Joe Wible Sr. Leonardtown, Md
Its HAPPENED! What Ive been praying for has begun to happen. The emergence of Scott Brown form the backwoods of Massachusetts with his charisma, intestinal fortitude, and straight talk that the people not Republicans, not Democrats, not Independents just the plain ol people have been longing to hear and see, and that will hopefully be the trail breaker for more just like him. Whether men or women, What we need now is some charismatic new faces who not only talk the talk, but will go to that Washington cesspool, walk the walk, and resist the temptations and blandishments that will be heaped upon them. I know we have leaders out there who still hear the drumbeat of FREEDOM who still believe in the will of the people and who still believe our Constitution should be our guiding light. We need those leaders to step forward and do the job our country needs to have done. We again need political leaders who understand that they work for US. We do NOT work for THEM. My greatest fear is that, unless such leaders come forward, our country is headed down the road of armed
Drumbeat of Freedom is Sounding
insurrection. Citizens will not quietly submit to the totalitarian society our current political thugs want. If our people would open their eyes and take a look a history they would find an almost exact overlay methodology between our current regime and those of Stalin, Hitler, Mao, and others of their ilk. The next step in the Progressive playbook is to take away our weapons. The day that effort becomes a reality will create the spark that will start the conflagration. I continue to hope and pray that November 2010 will bring about a riddance of as many progressives in both parties as come up for re-election. To do that, well need leaders. Let them show themselves! We need them now! Then, in 2012, we need to rid ourselves of the remaining Progressives in our political system. We need to return to sanity in the running of our country. We need to again be the country the world looks UP to not DOWN at. James Hilbert Mechanicsville, Md
Open Mouth; Insert Foot

Hoyers Statement to the press on Jan. 19, 2010: Steny Hoyer has, once again, put his foot in his mouth. Regarding the political maneuvering necessary to get through this dreadful health care bill, Jennifer Haberkorn of The Washington Times quoted him before the Massachusetts special election results were in on Jan. 19 saying that if Mr. Brown (Republican from Massachusetts) won, passing the Senates bill is better than nothing. ReallyReally, Mr. Hoyer? That statement, in and of itself, shows just how out of touch he really is. He has allied himself with Nancy Pelosis extreme socialist agenda and completely ignored the majority of his constituents as they call for common sense solutions to our health care and economic issues. So why would Steny say what he said? I suppose one of these reasons he likes this bill is the provision added to it by Oregon Democratic Senator, Jeff Merkley, requiring that all industries with more than 50 employees provide health care insurance for every employee or face significant fines. This new provision singles out construction companies with only 5 or more employees, declaring that these small businesses must provide health insurance
coverage or face a fine of $750 per employee. Brilliant! Hoyer is supporting this! How, you may ask, did this happen? Well, Daniel Gardner is how. You probably never even heard of him, I can understand that, I did not know of him eitheruntil now. Daniel is a lobbyist (you know, those guys Steny says he hates, but continues to take an incredible amount of donations from) for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Daniel walked into Senator Merkleys office and persuaded the good Senator to make this last minute addition to the bill. The Unions are huge supporters of Steny Hoyer. Heck, he even bussed in SEIU members for his town hall meeting! The people in Massachusetts have once again fired the shot heard round the world! It is time for the Marylanders in District 5 to take the clarion call and remind Steny that it is not his seat, but the Peoples Seat! Patrick Burke Mechanicsville, Md
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Report Of Pellet Gun Leads To Drug, Alcohol Charges
On January 25, 2010 Deputies responded to assist Deputy A. Perkins with a report of four individuals firing a BB-gun in the area of Spy Glass Apartments in Lexington Park. Perkins was off duty in the area of Spy Glass when she received a complaint that four subjects were firing a rifle in the area. Perkins located the subjects and attempted to interview them about the rifle when they fled on foot, entered a vehicle and attempted to flee the area. Deputy Perkins pursued the vehicle and was able to eventually stop the vehicle on Pickett Harbor Court. All four subjects were detained. Further investigation revealed an odor of burnt marijuana in the vehicle and on the suspects person. All four suspects were searched. Suspected marijuana was located on Terrance Allen Scottland, 19, of Lexington Park. Scottland was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance Further investigation revealed Lamont Andrew White, 20, of Lexington Park, was allegedly in possession of an alcoholic beverage while underage and was charged on an alcohol citation and released on the scene. The driver of the vehicle, David Louis Briscoe, 20, of Lexington Park was arrested and charged on a traffic citation with fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer. The forth individual was released with no charges. A Crossman air rifle was seized during the investigation.
Panel to Review Sentence of Convicted Sex Offender
A three-judge panel appointed by Chief Administrative Judge William Missiouri will review the sentence of a man convicted of an attempted second-degree sex offense and sentenced to 20 years in prison. According to the motion filed by Public Defender Sean Moran, Richard Allen Richardson, of Great Mills, claims that the sentencing guidelines in his case were significantly less than the prison term meted out by Circuit Court Judge C. Clarke Raley on June 23, 2009. Raley imposed a 20-year sentence as well as a concurrent sentence of 10 years for another conviction for a third degree sex offense the jury found Richardson guilty of. The defendant has mental health issues. His mental health issues led to his actions on these charges, the motion reads.
Assistant States Attorney Robyn Riddle said that the three-judge panel could reduce the sentence, leave it as it is or even increase it. Richardsons offenses were committed almost four years ago against a 7-year-old developmentally disabled child he had close contact with nearly three years ago. According to testimony during the trial, Richardson was helping a family member with household chores in Sept. of 2006 when he was asked to help change the diaper of the young boy. Sometime after the two entered the room the disabled boys mother entered and began to become suspicious of what had occurred in the room and saved a diaper that later revealed through DNA testing to have physical evidence of the attempted sexual assault from both victim and defendant. The level of evidence, Riddle said, made the original sentence the right one. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Man Charged With Sex Offenses Gets Charged Again

On Dec. 13, 2009 the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office received a complaint of an assault. As a result of the assault investigation, on January 26, 2010 Rolf David Hartmann, 49, of Mechanicsville was arrested on an arrest warrant/true bill Indictment and charged with two counts of first-degree assault, one count of second-degree sex offense, one count of thirddegree sex offense, and two counts of sexual abuse to a minor. On January 27, 2010 Hartmann was presented to the Circuit Court for a bond review at which time the court ordered Hartmans original $25,000 District Court bond be transferred and carried over to the Circuit Court case. On January 27, 2010 Hartmann was released from the St. Marys County Detention Center on $25,000 bond.
Two Charged in Leonardtown Drug Raid

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Two men have been charged with possessing narcotics after a Jan. 18 drug raid in the Singletree development of Leonardtown. According to charging documents filed by detectives working with the Ryan Aud countys Vice/Narcotics unit, Ryan Duke Aud, 22, and Jonathan Franklin Kuehl, 20, both of Leonardtown, were in possession of a significant amount of drugs located in Auds home on Helen Marie Court. Court papers state that when detectives and members of the sheriffs office tactical team executed a search and seizure warrant at the address where both Aud and Kuehl were present, the search turned up a plastic bag suspected of containing marijuana, a smoking pipe and a large quantity of what detectives believed were ecstasy pills.
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Police reports valued the ecstasy pill haul at having a street value of about $1,000. Much of the narcotics recovered were found in Auds bedroom, court papers stated. D e t e c t i ve s also found marijuana in Kuehls Jonathan Kuehl pants pocket, charging documents alleged. Detectives also seized about $450 in cash as a result of the raid above the drugs confiscated, police reports state. Aud was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of the ecstasy pills. Kuehl faces charges of marijuana possession and two counts of possessing drug paraphernalia. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Man Charged in Identity Theft, Fraud Investigation

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Detectives with the countys Bureau of Criminal Investigations say that Dennis Gingles, 43, of Lexington Park used his brothers identity to make multiple high-dollar purchases for nearly two years. Dennis Gingles had been using the identity of his brother, William Gingles who has been serving a long-term sentence in state prison since 1987, to make the purchases, charging documents alleged. Those same papers revealed that Gingles had allegedly made false credit card purchases using cards from Kohls department store, Capitol One and Credit One. Some of his purchases included dealings with Chrysler financial services as well as Nextell cell phones. Dennis Gingles, charging documents stated, was also able to obtain a Maryland drivers license by changing his appearance to look like his brother William Gingles. Dennis Gingles Dennis Gingles has been charged numerous times with forgery, uttering false documents and credit card theft but has not been found guilty of those charges. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The Money Smart Workshop at CSM: Managing Your Money in Difficult Times will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 20, at the College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, C Building. The one-day educational workshop is divided into four seminars: Insurance, Financial Planning, Personal Banking, Real Estate and Mortgage, with each seminar containing multiple, individual, hour-long sessions-16 sessions in all to choose from. Topics include: Secrets to Using Grants/Tax Credits to Purchase a Home, Identity Theft Protection, Paying for Long-Term Care Insurance, Choosing a Financial Planner and more. There will also be an expo of real estate, banking, insurance and financial planning businesses between 8 and 9 a.m. and noon to 1 p.m., providing time to talk to professionals. All sessions are presented by professionals in their field with adequate time for questions. The Conference is free. To pre-register, call Christine Bish at 301-934-7602. For information and a list of session topics, visit www.csmd.edu/MoneySmart. The snow date is Feb. 27.
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Wood and Pipkin Honored for National Certification

By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer The Board of Education recognized two teachers at their Wednesday meeting, Dawn Pipkin and Theresa Wood, for being declared National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) through National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), both earning their national certification in the area of English Language Arts/ Early Adolescence, bringing the school systems total of national certified teachers to 34. This accomplishment is the representation of many hours of hard work and going above and beyond the highest level of expectations, said Michael Martirano, superintendent of schools. I am very proud of both teachers. They are superior educators. Theresa Wood, who has taught sixth grade reading
The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center will host the Maryland SkillsUSA Southern Regional Competition on Saturday, February 6, 2010, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the school located at 24005 Point Lookout Road, directly across from the St. Marys County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, MD. The competition begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Forrest Center, with the award assembly starting at 2:00 p.m. in the auditorium of Leonardtown High School. Students from the Forrest Center, the Calvert Career Center in Calvert County, and North Point High School in Charles County will be participating in the event. Students receiving 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each event will move on to the state competition scheduled for March 2627, 2010. The competition will cover knowledge and skills in a variety of areas including firefighting, nurse assisting, criminal justice, cabinetmaking, sheet metal, automotive technology, advertising design, and computer-aided drafting, and is open to the public. For more information, contact Ms. Bonnie Skinner by phone at 301-475-0242, or by email at bjskinner@smcps.org.
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and it involved a lot of just thinking about what we do and why we do it. Dawn Pipkin, an instructional resource teacher who has been at Leonardtown Middle School for 10 years, said that the process for national certification had taken her about a year, and included portfolios and a written test on general knowledge and pedagogy. Its kind of reminding yourself of what kind of instructional decisions you make for kids who have disabilities, or kids who are not native English speakers. What do you do to teach writing, what do you do to teach reading its really assessing your content knowledge, not how much you can cram. National certification assesses general knowledge as measured by a teachers documentation of their work using portfolios, videotape entries, and written assessments to complete the process. In a 2007 study mandated by Congress, which can be viewed at www.ntbs.org, the National Research Council said that national certification has a positive impact on student achievement, teacher retention and professional development. Currently, the national achievement rate for teachers attempting certification is 40 percent, with St. Marys County Public Schools achievement rate at 83 percent. There are currently 1,669 national certified teachers in Maryland and nearly 82,000 nationwide.
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and language arts at Leonardtown Middle School for four years, said that the process for national certification had been very challenging. I think that truly taking the time to ref lect on our practice, that was pretty difficult. We had four portfolio entries to put together, each one was about 13 pages long
Southern Marylanders will launch into The Big Read on Jan. 30 and Feb. 1 as the College of Southern Maryland partners with 18 organizations to offer programs focused on Ray Bradburys book, Fahrenheit 451, as part of the National Endowment for the Arts literature program. The community-based reading programs will feature a variety of activities such as book discussions and movie screenings, a writers workshop and book preservation workshop, and a lecture by author Sam Weller, the author of The Bradbury Chronicles: The Life of Ray Bradbury. As part of the program, CSM has received educational materials including books as well as readers, teachers and audio guides to distribute. The Big Read Kick-off in St. Marys County will be from 2 to 3 p.m., Jan. 30 at St. Marys County Library, Leonardtown Branch. Excerpts from the book will be presented by students from St. Marys Ryken High School. A limited number of books will be given away. There will also be a Fahrenheit 451 Movie Discussion at 7 p.m., Feb. 8. St. Marys County Library, Charlotte Hall Branch. Participants are asked to view the film prior to the discussion. For more information call Gail McFadden at 301-884-2211, ext. 2008. Other events scheduled within Southern Maryland can be viewed online at www.csmd.edu/thebigread.
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Volunteers from St. Marys College helped launch this years Christmas in April program a little earlier than expected by convening in Park Hall, Maryland, to clear out the underside of a trailer home and make room for a furnace and major bathroom repairs, neither of which were installed in the home occupied by
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a woman and her three children. Rather than waiting for the programs traditional date in April, the group will install a furnace and completed bathroom repairs immediately. Winters Heating and Cooling are donating their services, along with additional materials, later this week, while A&K Plumbing will donate their services with major bathroom repairs. St. Marys County Christmas in April is an affiliate of Rebuilding Together, a national volunteer organization that renovates homes of lowincome, elderly, and disabled individuals. For more information on Christmas in April, contact the St. Marys County executive director, Mary Ann Chasen, at 301-863-2905.
Volunteers from St. Marys College of Maryland and St. Marys County worked to complete an early project for Christmas in April. First row, left to right: SMCM student Taylore Mountain; SMCM student Lauren Ramsay; SMCM student Danny Marris; SMCM student Stephanie Hartwick; (second row, left to right) Bob Morehouse; SMCM student Donald Redmiles; Mary Ann Chasen, executive director of St. Marys County Christmas in April; and Fred Morton.
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By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer The mood seemed relaxed and a little whimsical when Everlyn Holland, 77, of Hollywood, sat down in a conference room on the second f loor of Leonardtown Library, looking around and commenting that there were probably cots lined up in here at some point, during the buildings days as an armory. And though they had long-since been removed, she was sure that the room, and the building itself, was never intended to house books. Holland seemed to be in her element, however, which isnt surprising considering that shes been on the St. Marys County Library Board since 1984, a fact which Del. John Bohanan brought up while handing her one of the first annual Realizing the Dream awards at this years MLK Prayer Breakfast, which was held at St. Marys College on Jan. 18. As Bohanan handed her a plaque and a check for $100, he jokingly commented that she would likely thank him, but then ask for more money for the Leonardtown Library, touching on a contentious topic that has embroiled the community as funds and land for the new library have been called into question. That has been an issue, and its been out there, said Holland, but what I think is the library has been used for political purposes and I dont think its fair to the citizens of the county to use it in that manner. All the same, as Holland has been campaigning to get county and town officials on the same page in terms of building a new library for Leonardtown, a community where shes spent most of her life, Everlyn has admitted to seeing harder times, particularly when she campaigned with her husband in the 1950s to integrate schools in St. Marys County. At the time the schools were segregated, and my husband and I got very active in pushing for the integration of schools. Those were supposed to be de-segregated, but it didnt happen until 1967, she said, explaining that much of the integration effort in St. Marys County had been voluntary and sluggish. They said well if you want to you can integrate they were incremental, taking slow steps, she explained. They were going to integrate one class at a time, and move forward in that way. I guess maybe they thought that would be more acceptable to the general population I just remember that we had a lot of meetings and it took a long time. But this same spirit of community involvement and activism has admittedly colored every corner of Hollands life. Born in 1932 in Salisbury, North Carolina, and spending her childhood growing up in Leonardtown, Holland graduated in 1949 from Banneker, which was then an 11-grade school for black students. She later became a nurse and an activist drawing on inspiration from her
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By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer When Faith Tydings, 31, talks about her philosophy on writing, she sounds almost like she should be teaching a class. Thats how passionate shes become about the art. A swimmer doesnt only swim when they are in the water. No, a swimmer thinks about swimming when they are on dry land, they think about their technique, think about their approach, they are always swimming no matter where they are, she wrote in an email to The County Times. Thats how a writer should be, always writing. Faith Tydings And one could say that going all in has always been Faiths philosophy, from her beginnings in Pasadena, Maryland, where she grew up in a military family and traveled the world with her parents, to her rst taste of higher education when she attended Anne Arundel Community College. After putting her education on hold to get married and have children, she ended up mak-
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Leonardtown Lions Club Provides Relief for Haiti

The Leonardtown Lions Club has pledged $1,000 to help support the relief efforts of Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) in response to the 7.0 earthquake that struck the impoverished Caribbean nation of Haiti, on Tuesday, January 12. Lions in communities around the world are supporting LCIF, which is in contact with Lions in the immediate area, neighboring Latin American countries and area Lions leadership, to assess the situation and determine immediate needs and how Lions and LCIF can best assist. Lions are committed to bringing aid to those impacted by the earthquake in Haiti. Through support from people in our community, our club and LCIF will be able to help so many more, said Charlie Breck, President of the Leonardtown Lions Club. Within 24 hours, Lions worldwide have pledged nearly $250,000 to the Foundation to help support relief efforts. In addition to Lions donations, LCIF has awarded a $50,000 Major Catastrophe Grant to help provide for immediate needs for victims of the earthquake. Immediate relief efforts will center on providing water, food, medicine, tents and other essential needs. The Foundation has experience in disaster relief, providing more than $25 million for South Asia tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and China earthquake combined. Donors can assist Lions on the ground and Lions Clubs International Foundation in responding to this disaster with a designated donation to the LCIF Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund. To donate online, visit www.lcif.org/donate and select Disaster. Please include LCIF Haiti Earthquake Relief in the comments section. You may also mail a check payable to Lions Clubs International Foundation (noting LCIF Haiti Earthquake Relief in the memo eld) to LCIF, 300 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA, Attn.: Donor Services. For more information about the local Lions relief efforts in St. Marys County, please contact Charlie Breck at 301-904-5975.
Calvert Hosts Tribute to Local Folk Hero

There will be a tribute concert for a local folk singer/songwriter and activist Tom Wisner on Jan. 29 at the Calvert Marine Museum. The concert: Follow on the Water, will feature local musicians Frank Schwartz, Teresa Whitaker, John Cronin, and Mac Walter, and will signal the release of a double CD, Follow on the Water, chronicling Toms years working and collecting in and around Solomons Island. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and are available on-line at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or at the door. Seating is limited, so advance tickets are recommended.
Historic St. Marys Hires New Deputy Director

Historic St. Marys City (HSMC), a museum of living history and archaeology on the site of Marylands rst capital, welcomed a new deputy director, Jennifer Legates, on January 19. We are delighted to have Jennifer join us at HSMC. She brings a rich background in management and museum operations and a great enthusiasm for public and living history. Dr. Regina Faden, said in a press release. As deputy director, she will oversee daily operations, personnel, procurement, and capital planning at the museum. Prior to joining the HSMC team, Legates was director of curriculum & educational initiatives at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw, Georgia. She has served as curator of education for Dumbarton House in Washington, DC, and has held positions at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, Pamplin Historical Park in Petersburg, Virginia, and for the Delaware State Museums. She began her career as a costumed interpreter. Legates holds a Master of Liberal Studies with a focus on museum education from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Arts from Shepherd College. I am looking forward to becoming a part of the Southern Maryland community, Legates commented. And discovering how I can promote new and innovative ways to expand programming, marketing, fundraising, and community partnerships at the museum.
Leonardtown Rotary Accepting Grant Applications

The Leonardtown Rotary Club is once again accepting grant applications from St. Marys non-prot programs and public services agencies. The deadline for this award period is March 5, 2010 and awards will be announced in May. A key element of service above self as practiced by the Leonardtown Rotary Club is providing grant funds to local agencies and programs that provide humanitarian services to the citizens of St. Marys County. Application for and awards made are competitive. Grants typically range from $250 to $500 depending on the need expressed in the application. To be eligible for the 2010 award, applications must be received by March 5, 2010. Applications have been sent to organizations which have requested or been awarded grants in the past and are also available on the Rotary website - http://www.leonardtownrotary. org or a group can request an application by writing to: Leonardtown Rotary Club, Attn: Phil Rollins, Community Service Director, P.O. Box 738, Leonardtown MD 20650 or phillip_rollins@msn.com Leonardtown Rotary Club is a participating club in Rotary International. As dened, Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
Genealogical Society Donates to Colored Troops Memorial
International Film Festival Coming

The Bridges to the World International Film Series is a statewide, month-long initiative in recognition of the States global reach and a reection of those connections here in Maryland. World Artists Experiences and the International Division of Marylands Ofce of the Secretary of State, in conjunction with the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, Frostburg University, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Salisbury University and Towson University invite the public to attend free screenings of ve international lms, one each from Russia, Korea, Argentina, Estonia and Nigeria. The series will run for ve the weeks, on Wednesday Evenings, from Feb. 10 through March 10 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in the Center Hall, Building II, and feature lms chosen by the embassies of the respective countries. Each lm will be introduced, screened, and followed by a discussion. Presentations begin at 7 p.m. at Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, Center Hall, Building II, 44219 Airport Road, California. All lms will be shown with English subtitles. The schedule is as follows: Wednesday, Feb. 10 Russia - The Island (Selected as Best Russian Picture of the year in 2006) Wednesday, Feb. 17 Korea - My Dear Enemy (Female lead won best actress award at 2007 Cannes Film Festival) Wednesday, Feb. 24 Argentina - Son of the Bride (Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Langauge Film in 2002) Wednesday, March 3 - Estonia - December Heat (Submitted for 2010 Nomination for an Academy Award for Best Foreign lm in 2010) Wednesday, March 10 - Nigeria - Dance of the Maidens Tickets are not required for these free screenings; however seating is on a rst-come basis. For more information on the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center call us at 301-737-2500 or visit our website, www.smhec.org.
David Roberts 2nd Vice President of St. Marys County Genealogical Society, presents a check to Douglass Frederick, committee member of the United States Colored Troops Memorial Monument and Duane Whitlock, left, of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, James H. Harris Camp No. 38 to help with the building of a memorial to be located in Lancaster Park, Lexington Park. For more information on the Memorial, please contact Janice Walthour at 1walthour@md.metrocast.net. Contributions can be mailed to the USCT Memorial Monument Fund, P.O. Box 1457, Lexington park, Md 20653.
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Thursday, January 28
Business Networking Coffee Quarter (California) 9 a.m. For more information contact Shari Mesh at 703-587-5659. Tastee Taco Night VFW Post 2632 (California) 5:30 p.m. Basket Bingo for LHS Band Leonardtown Fire House 6 p.m. Longaberger Basket Bingo, doors open at 6 p.m.. bingo starts at 7 p.m. $20 for 20 games, $5 for second set of cards, $1 for each special. $50 Free Roll No Limit HoldEm Donovans Pub (California) 7:30 p.m. Newtowne Players: Over the River and Through the Woods Three Notch Theater (Lexington Park) 8 p.m. Over the River and Through the Woods by Joe DiPietro will be playing Thursdays through Sundays, Jan. 22 through Feb. 7, 2010. Reservations are recommended. Please make reservations for the show by calling 301737-5447 or visiting www.newtowneplayers.org.
Saturday, January 30
No Limit Texas HoldEm Bounty Tournament St. Marys County Elks Lodge (California) 3 p.m. Bluegrass Concert & Spaghetti Dinner Nanjemoy Community Center 5 p.m. Annual Bluegrass Concert featuring Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition. Doors open at 5:00pm, spaghetti dinner goes from 5:30-6:45pm. The concert will run 7:00-9:00pm. Resident Fee: $15 in advance/$20 at the door; Non-Resident $20 in advance/$25 at the door. For details or directions, please call the Nanjemoy Community Center at 301-246-9612 or 301-6097639. (Snow date is Feb. 6.) Longaberger Basket Bingo Lexington Park Bingo Hall 7 p.m. Sponsored by St. Michaels School in Ridge. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start at 7. Cost is $20 for rst pack of cards and $5 for additional cards. For more information or to reserve seats (for parties of 6 or more), Call Tina at 301-872-5526. Newtowne Players: Over the River and Through the Woods Three Notch Theater (Lexington Park) 8 p.m.
Soup Cook-Off Forrest Career & Technology Center (Leonardtown) 3 p.m. The contest has two age groups -- a junior division for students and a senior division for adults. Cooking begins at 3:00 p.m., with doors opening to the public at 5:30 p.m., and tasting and judging of the junior division starting at 6:00 p.m., followed by tasting and judging of the senior division. The contest is open to the public. Admission tickets are $6.00 per adult, $3.00 per student, and free for children under four years old. This cost includes admission to the contest and sampling of the soups. To purchase tickets, to register, or for sponsorship details, contact Mr. Ron Grosche by phone at 301-475-0242, or by email at rkgrosche(at)smcps.org.
Tuesday, February 2
Relay For Life Teams Meeting Leonardtown Middle School (Media Center) 6 p.m. The American Cancer Society is holding a Team Captains meeting for the 2010 Relay For Life, St. Marys County. Meetings are open to the public and all ages are welcome to attend. Come learn how to start or join a Relay Team. Am. Legion Auxiliary Unit 221 Meeting AL Post 221 (Avenue) 7 p.m. Unit 221 invites all spouses of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during the listed war eras to join us for our monthly meeting on the rst Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. Visit the Post website at http://www.alpost221.webs.com/. Call Christina Barbour at (301) 904_5876 for more information. Safe Boating Course Trinity Lutheran Church (Lexington Park) 7 p.m. Americas Boating Course (ABC) is recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard and approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). Courses are planned throughout the spring and early summer. The rst will be February 2, 2010, 7 p.m. on eight consecutive Tuesday evenings. First night will be registration, take the exam after ve sessions and return for two sessions of charting and digital charting with the optional Introduction to Navigation section. Register by calling 301-475-3883. Special Olympics No Limit HoldEm Bennett Building, 24930 Old Three Notch Rd (Hollywood) 7 p.m.
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Library Board elects ofcers for 2010 The Board of Library Trustees has elected the ofcers for 2010. Alan Dillingham will remain president. Joan Springer will be vice president and Carole Romary will be treasurer. Other members of the Board are Janice Briscoe, Daniel Burris, Joseph Bush, and Everlyn Holland.
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Friday, January 29
Casino Night St. Johns School (Hollywood) 6 p.m. Includes black jack, poker, Texas HoldEm, roulette and slots. Dinner, refreshments and cash bar available. All proceeds will go to St. Johns in Hollywood. Call 301-672-1925 for more information. Southern Maryland Jeopardy Tournament Great Mills High School Auditorium 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5.00 per person. Proceeds from this event will benet the Great Mills High School STEM-10 and Engineering Club. For sponsorship information or details on registering as a contestant, visit http://schools.smcps.org/gmhs/stem10 or contact Mr. Allen Skinner at caskinner(at)smcps.org. Friday Night Lecture Series: Civil War Comes to St. Marys County College of Southern Maryland (Leonardtown) 7 p.m. CSM President, Dr. Bradley Gottfried will speak on the The Civil War Comes to St. Marys County. This is an encore performance as Dr. Gottfrieds presentation at the Sotterley Plantation was lled to capacity in November. Free. 301-9347703. 240-725-5499. 443-550-6199. 301-870-2309, Ext. 7703. www.csmd. edu. Texas HoldEm Tournament VFW Post 2632 (California) 7 p.m. Newtowne Players: Over the River and Through the Woods Three Notch Theater (Lexington Park) 8 p.m.
Sunday, January 31
Basket Bingo & Swap/Shop St. Marys County Elks Lodge (California) 12 noon Doors open at noon; early birds at 1:00; regular games at 1:30; swap meet after bingo. Seating limited. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $20 each and include one book of 20 regular games. Gently used Vera Bradley and Longaberger Basket swap and shop open to bingo players following the program. Everyone must have paid admission. No one under age 6 allowed (includes infants). To order tickets, contact Linda Hill at chuckswife@verizon.net or 240-925-5697. For a complete prize program or bingo information, call 410-474-2958. Deep Stack Texas HoldEm Bennett Building, 24930 Old Three Notch Rd (Hollywood) 2 p.m. Newtowne Players: Over the River and Through the Woods Three Notch Theater (Lexington Park) 3:30 p.m.
Big Read kicks off on Saturday St. Marys County will kick off the Big Read this Sat, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. at Leonardtown Library. Six students from St. Marys Ryken will read excerpts from Ray Bradburys novel, Fahrenheit 451, this years selected novel. Copies of the book will be given away and light refreshments will be served. The public is invited to participate in a lm discussion at Charlotte Hall on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. or in any of these book discussions: 7 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Leonardtown; 6 p.m. on Feb. 22 at Lexington Park or 7 p.m. on Mar. 1 at Charlotte Hall. Copies of the book and dvd are available at the libraries. Discover how to pay for college Tim Wolfe, Director of Financial Aid at St. Marys College, along with a local high school career counselor, will discuss the options available to help pay college expenses and the FAFSA form at Charlotte Hall on Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. No registration is required. Libraries offering free family movies Identical twins separated at birth plot to reunite their estranged parents in the 1998 PG rated movie to be shown on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. at Leonardtown Library. A 2009 animated adventure about a scientist who tries to solve world hunger only to see food fall from the sky in abundance will be shown at Lexington Park on Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m. Both movies are free and snacks will be provided. TAG meetings scheduled Teens are invited to attend the librarys TAG (Teen Advisory Group) meetings to help plan teen programs. The meetings will be Feb. 9 at 5:30 at Lexington Park; Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. at Charlotte Hall and at 5:30 at Leonardtown. Snacks will be provided. Unlimited copies of audio books available online Library users will no longer have to wait for a copy of a book to come available to download it. Net Library Recorded Books has unlimited copies of all the books in its collection. The books can be downloaded free from the librarys website by clicking on Downloadables. Library users who do not have high speed Internet access can download books in the libraries using dedicated computers.
Monday, February 1
Camp Greenwell Registration Opens Greenwell Foundation Web Site (www. greenwellfoundation.org) Priority registration for Greenwell Foundation members begins today. Greenwells specialty camps -- Horse Camp, Kayak Camp, and Fishing Camp. Registration and membership information: www.greenwellfoundation.org. Registration for general public begins March 1.
Wednesday, February 3
Special Olympics No Limit HoldEm Bennett Building, 24930 Old Three Notch Rd (Hollywood) 7 p.m. Lecture: The Holocaust in the Soviet Union: The View from the Soviet Trenches St. Marys College of Maryland (Blackistone Room, Anne Arundel Hall) - 8 p.m.
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on the oor under her machine with her hair wound tightly about the shaft. Messengers were sent for physicians, and in a few moments Dr. Micheau was on hand, closely followed by Dr. W. B. Burch. Both saw at a glance that their services were not required, as Miss Greenwell was beyond all human aid. Her long suit of hair, which was the envy of her companions, was wound so closely around the iron shaft that her head was forced to the oor. Exactly how the accident occurred and how Miss Greenwells hair got caught in the shaft no one could tell, but it is supposed that while combing her hair she dropped a comb or hair-pin and in stooping to recover it her hair, which was hanging over her face, got caught around the shaft and was wound round and round until it drew her head down to the oor. Her face was not bruised to any extent and there was nothing to show that she had been violently killed.
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By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Jane Gray Greenwell was born 1877 in Baltimore. She was the daughter of Joseph Alexander Greenwell and his wife, Sarah Jane Gray, natives of St. Marys County. At
the age of 15, Jennie went to work at the Paul Mayer & Hables shirt factory in Baltimore. Three years later, on the afternoon of August 8, 1895, Jennie and her fellow employees (mostly girls) had just nished work. All were in a gay mood as the factory had given them a weeks holiday. Some had even made arrangements for a shing trip the next day and Jennie planned to go too. As they chatted among themselves, they heard a scream. Philip Zimmerman, an employee, who was passing through the room, surmised that something had happened to one of the girls, and acted promptly. He ran to the east end of the room and reversed the crank that operates the sewing machines. As quick as he was [it] was too late to save the poor girls life. Everyone in the room rushed over to the corner whence the rst outcry had come, and there they saw Jennie Greenwell stretched
The poor girls body was laid out on a pile of shirts which she had helped to make, and notice was sent to her parents. In a short while her father, Mr. Joseph A. Greenwell, appeared, and his grief when he saw the body of his daughter was so overwhelming that even strangers were moved to tears. Miss Greenwells father is a well-known telegraph operator. For several years, he has been at the Centre street ofce, under the St. James Hotel. Joe Greenwell had served in the Confederate Army and lost a leg at the Battle of Antietam. When asked by a Federal Ofcer if he would re-enlist in the CSA, Joe replied My daily prayer is that I may recover, get a cork leg, and come at you again. He was a man of his word. According to Rob Long, he did obtain an articial leg, rejoined his unit in 1864 and was wounded yet again before the end of the war.
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By Theresa Morr Contributing Writer When you think of zebras, what comes to your mind? Stripes, of course! Just like the swirls on your ngertips are unique to you, zebra stripes are unique to each animal. There are three species of zebra, all members of the horse family: the plains zebra; the mountain zebra; and Grevys zebra. Zebras are social animals and live in family herds. Each family is headed up by a stallion. But within a family, a dominant female leads the group while other females follow her, each with their foals behind them. The stallion is the lead male of the herd but stays at the back of the group as a lookout for predators lions, leopards, cheetahs, and packs of hyenas. Youd think zebras would get confused amid all those stripes. Not these guys. They recognize one another by smell and particular stripe patterns. Zebras enjoy closeness and groom one another by nibbling the hair on each others Mohawk-like manes, necks, and backs. Talking is through braying, snorting, wufng, and whinnies. The position of their ears and how wide open their eyes and mouth also mean something to a zebra. Even a bared teeth smile communicates a greeting. Zebras are nomadic animals and roam the African plains and savannas in search of food. They are herbivores and graze primarily on coarse grasses, leaves, and bush stems. Being heavy water drinkers, zebras like to hang out at waterholes where they can also enjoy dust and mud baths, while keeping a wary eye on crocs. Have you ever wondered why zebras have stripes in the rst place? Well, biologists think the stripes are a form of camouage and the patterns make it hard for a predator to pick out one animal out of a huge running herd of dizzying stripes moving in all directions. This is especially true at dusk
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and dawn when the stripes appear distorted. Its enough to give a lion one big headache. Biologists call the striping disruptive coloration because it breaks up the outline of the zebras body. Also, the shiny coat helps to dissipate the African heat and the stripes allow the animal to withstand solar radiation. Most likely youre also wondering, Are zebra stripes black on white, or are they white on black? According to Lisa Smith, curator of large animals at the Atlanta Zoo, the zebras coat is often described as black with white stripes. Smith says this makes sense since the pattern is a result of pigment activation (black and sometimes brown) and inhibition (white). This means black or brown is the actual color of the fur and the white patches are areas that lack pigmentation. Most zebras, she says, have dark skin beneath the fur. So, what do you think about these striping ideas? This topic would be great to research for a science paper, and a neat way to impress your teacher. Like many animals in the wild, the mountain and Grevys zebras are on the endangered species list due to habitat destruction and humans hunting down the animals for their skins. The plains zebras are more plentiful. For more cool zebra stuff, check out http://fohn.net/zebra-pictures-facts/index. html. To print a zebra to color, surf over to http://www.coloring.ws/animals.html. Then scroll the A Z list for Zebra. Comments to Kikusan2@comcast.net).
How many times have you heard, while someone is frantically running around their house or shop, Its got to be here somewhere. Does that even make sense? You might have said it yourself now and again. Everything is somewhere. Items dont just de-materialize like on a Star Trek transporterright? I dont normally lose many things. I rarely lose my keys unless my husband has used them. More often than not I was just using an object and mislaid it, and cant for the life of me remember where I laid it down. Similar to the Where are my glasses? and someone says, They are on the top of your head. Now with cell phones, there are a million people asking their friends every day, Can you call my cell phone, so I can nd it? I believe it is worse though when you say, But I just had it in my hand! Thats why I am writing this, because Saturday I was busy at work, talking to a few people at one time and then mislaid my price sheet. I always put it back in the top drawer. I looked for the sheet an hour later gone. Then I had to run back to work today and needed the list and searched under and in everything. Then I thought let me open the second drawer yup, there it was. Simple. But it aggravates me. A few years back I could tell you where any item was anywhere; home, work, stores, and places. Then there are those mysterious times when you look and look for something, cant nd it and someone else looks and tells you that here it is right in front of you. Or same scenario, and the fth time you look, you nd the item where it was supposed to be yourself. I try very hard to return things to their proper place. At work everything has its own spot. But last week I looked for one can of a special varnish for the fth times
I mentioned. I came home, went out to my workshop and ransacked all the cans there. I knew I ordered it, and I could see exactly where it was supposed to be in my mind. The next day, back at work, I went to the shelf in question and there was the varnish right in front. How does this happen? I am really starting to believe the mischievous fairy stories. I dont know if my memory has made its little slip because Im getting older, or if there is a more ominous future reason. I have it in my mind that I would like to learn a second language someday. I worry that if I have trouble nding the right words now in English, how would I ever learn another language. I am amazed at musicians or singers. I always wonder how they remember all the words or notes, or how they can sing and play at the same time. Neil Young was on the last Conan OBrien show we watched it mainly to see Neil and he was able to play the harmonica while playing the guitar. I know there are lots of musicians who do that like Bob Dylan for instance. But how do you have two sets of chords running through your head. I know all of us can easily do two or three things at one time, but music seems difcult to me. Of course most of the time everything is ne in memory world. I can rattle off customers phone numbers from years ago, and nd 99 out of 100 things, as I need them. No problem. Most likely the culprit is thinking or doing too much at one time, or lack of sleep. Times of stress can wipe my memory out for a short time too. Oh! I have to go! O.k. keys, phone, purse, coat check. Husband? Hes got to be here somewhere. To each new days adventure, Shelby Please send comments or ideas to: shelbys. wanderings@yahoo.com.
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Thursday, January 28
Fair Warning Irish Pub Band CJs Back Room (Lusby) 5 p.m. David Norris DB McMillans (California) 6 p.m. Jim and Kathy Jake and Als Chop House (Lusby) 6 p.m. John Shaw Ruddy Duck Brewery (Solomons) 6:30 p.m.
DJ Mango Lexington Lounge (Lexington Park) 7 p.m. Dans 3-Man Band & Richard Wagner Toots Bar (Hollywood) 8 p.m. Karaoke Night Quades Store (Bushwood) 8 p.m. Captain Woody Full Rack (Waldorf) 9 p..m.* Endway Hulas Bungalow (California) 9 p.m. Impact Beach Cove (Chesapeake Beach) 9 p.m. Karaoke with DJ Tommy T & DJ T Applebees (California) 9 p.m. Miles from Clever Cryers Back Road Inn (Leonardtown) 9 p.m. Minus One Hotel Charles (Hughesville) 9 p.m. Roadhouse Band Blue Dog Saloon (Port Tobacco) 9 p.m. Three Sixty Martinis Lounge (White Plains) 9 p.m. WildGood Fat Boys Country Store (Leonardtown) 9 p.m. Too Many Mikes Goose Landing (Benedict) 9:30 p.m.
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Students Explore What Lies Beneath

By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer Exhibitions can be dry affairs, not necessarily because the material is bad, but because you rarely get a sense of the curators criteria for choosing one piece over another, especially if you arent there for the opening, where youll be able to question them yourself. more to the eye the longer you look at it. Such was an example of a piece he said pushed the boundaries of visual perception, an idea that he said resonated with him as he was choosing which pieces to include. Other pieces are not so abstract, however. Allie Snyder, an art/art history major, chose two portraits, one by famous Hollywood lm studio artist Bartholomew Mako, and the other by the more surreal Salvador Dali. All in all, there will be 20 pieces at the colleges Boyden Gallery on display, including notes by the curators. The exhibit will open on Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and will run until Feb. 27. For more information on What Lies Beneath? go to www.whatliesbeneathsmcm.blogspot.com. For more information on hours and other events at the Boyden Gallery, call 240-895-4246.
Friday, January 29
Fair Warning Irish Pub Band Donovans Pub (California) 5 p.m. David Norris DB McMillans (California) 6 p.m. Jennifer Anne Cooper Ruddy Duck Brewery (Solomons) 6:30 p.m. DJ Night OCI Pub (Piney Point) 8:30 p.m. Captain Woody Drift Away Bar & Grill (Cobb Island) 9 p.m.* DJ/Karaoke Night Sunshine Oasis (St. Inigoes) 9 p.m. Jah Works Hulas Bungalow (California) 9 p.m. John Lusky Blue Dog Saloon (Port Tobacco) 9 p.m. Karaoke Club 911 (Mechanicsville) 9 p.m. Naked Apehangers Bar (Bel Alton) 9 p.m. Sacchetti Band Goose Landing (Benedict) 9 p.m. Three Sixty Martinis Lounge (White Plains) 9 p.m.
Wednesday, February 3
Captain John DB McMillans (California) 5:30 p.m. Wolfs Hot Rods & Old Gas Open Blues Jam Beach Cove (Chesapeake Beach) 8 p.m.
Saturday, January 30
Benjamin Connelly Ruddy Duck Brewery (Solomons) 6 p.m. Hand Dance Party Am. Legion Post 206 (Chesapeake Beach) 6 p.m.
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But students at St. Marys College have made an effort to change that with their upcoming student exhibition, What Lies Beneath? which employed ten students as curators choosing from more than 1,800 pieces of art stockpiled at their school. As art history major Brittany Sigley sat at the (2 Cones)3 by Noa Attia Boyden Gallery at St. Marys College, looking around at the paintings, prints and lithographs, she said the students from the colleges art program had started the curatorial process not with the pieces the college had, but with what members of the community wanted to see. During the fall of 1992, the students in Michael ScanThey began by circling all of St. Marys lans acting class at LaSalle Academy in Providence, R.I., with clipboards to conduct surveys. undertook an investigation to see how various cultures We went everywhere, said Kelton responded to the concepts of generosity and greed. The Bumgarner, 21, a senior studio art maclass was divided into continents, and each group read jor. We were at stores, restaurants, cofextensively the folk stories, legends, and literature of the fee places, you name it. We tried to talk to different cultures and select stories centered around these everybody. two concepts. The selections were assembled into the colAnd what they found was that students, lection of folklore now known as the full-length play Give parents, family members, and county resiand Take, with each scene dramatized in a manner that dents wanted a social environment, maybe might reect its unique culture. where they could bring their kids and be Director Stacey Park has assembled a talented team comfortable, and they wanted to see someof students from St. Marys and Calvert counties. Their thing different, something they hadnt seen ages range from eight to 15 years, but their enthusiasm and before, said Sigley. talent is enormous, she said. And you could argue that the exhibit The Newtowne Players will perform Give and Take offers just that, along with a personal touch one weekend only, Feb. 11-14, 2010, with ve showings from each of the ten student curators, each Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and matinees Satof whom picked two pieces to represent a urday and Sunday at 3:30 p.m. All tickets are $10. Perfortheme of their choosing. mances are held at Three Notch Theatre on 21744 South Bumgarner, for instance, chose Ad Coral Drive in Lexington Park. Light refreshments and Reinharts Graphic USA, which, at rst beverages are also available for purchase at the theatre. glance, looks like a blank, black frame a Reservations are recommended. Please make reserpicture of modern art at its most pretentious vations for the show by calling 301-737-5447 or visiting but it redeems itself with subtle variations www.newtowneplayers.org. of the color congured in a design, revealing
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Thurs., Jan. 28
Wrestling Chopticon at North Point, 7 p.m. Calvert at Great Mills, 7 p.m.
Mon., Feb. 1
Boys Basketball Patuxent at Chopticon, 7:30 p.m. Great Mills at Huntingtown, 7:30 p.m. Ice Hockey St. Marys Ryken vs. Southern at Piney Orchard, 6:50 p.m. Girls Basketball Chopticon at Patuxent, 6:30 p.m.
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A Minimalists Approach To Diversity
in 1984 (NBA). To further illustrate the NFLs sluggish evolution, look at our local teams. The Skins, since arriving in D.C. in 1937, have had one minority head coach Terry Robiskie and it was on an interim basis. Conversely, the Nationals and Wizards combined have had seven minority head coaches since 2000. With this decient resume, youd think the NFL would be serious about its commitment to the Rooney Rule. Yet if this off-seasons coaching lls in Washington and Seattle are any indication, the NFL is more interested in satisfying the letter of the Rooney Rule than it is truly embracing its spirit. At seasons end, the Skins and Seahawks radar-locked on and swiftly hired Mike Shanahan and Pete Carroll - two well qualied, deserving candidates. To clear a path through the Rooney Rule so they could hire the objects of their affection, the Skins interviewed then-defensive assistant Jerry Gray and Seattle interviewed Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier. At each teams request, the NFL reviewed and determined that the obligatory interviews with Gray and Frazer were good enough to check the Rooney Rule block. They shouldnt have been. Yes, teams should ultimately be able to select the best candidate. But were Shanahan and Carroll the best? We dont really know since neither was selected as part of a deliberative process. What we do know is the exclusive process of both teams yielded coaches that, ethnically, are a heck of a lot like the large majority of other NFL coaches. By securing some minimal compliance with the Rooney Rule, Washington and Seattle missed an opportunity, and in my opinion skirted their responsibility, to promote diverBy Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer In 2003 the NFL, in an effort to promote greater (or any semblance of) diversity in its head coaching ranks, adopted the Rooney Rule. The rule, named after Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney, required NFL teams to interview at least one minority candidate before lling a head coaching vacancy. Prior to its inception, there had never been more than three standing minority head coaches; since 2005 there havent been less than 6. That is undeniable progress. Is it all because of the Rooney Rule? Maybe not, but it also probably wouldnt happened without it. The bottom line is, the Rooney Rule has worked. Still, despite these accomplishments, Im going to quibble a bit with success. I acknowledge NFL teams are, save for the Green Bay Packers, privately owned entities that should, to some extent, retain the right to hire and re as they choose. But is that free reign over human resources, in a sport with such social signicance, also carte blanche authority to conduct a non-competitive hiring process? (File that question for a moment.) The fact of the matter is the NFL has lagged woefully behind professional baseball and basketball in minority head coaching opportunities. It is a non-story when a MLB or NBA team hires a minority head coach. Yet, when two African American coaches meet in the Super Bowl as they did when Indianapolis defeated Chicago in Super Bowl XLI its the lead story. By comparison, I vividly remember Boston Celtics, led by head coach K.C. Jones, beating the Showtime Lakers in the NBA Finals. What I dont remember is Jones race (African American) being a big issue. The signicance of that comparison is Super Bowl XLI was played in February 2007 while Jones Celtics beat the Lakers in the 1984 NBA Finals. Think about that: lead issue in 2007 (NFL) vs. footnote
Leonardtown 197, Westlake 73 Leonardtown 203, Calvert 76
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Fri., Jan. 29
Boys Basketball Chopticon at Huntingtown, 7:30 p.m. Calvert at Leonardtown, 7:30 p.m. St. Marys Ryken at St. Johns, 7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball Huntingtown at Chopticon, 6:30 p.m. Leonardtown at Calvert, 6:30 p.m. St. Johns at St. Marys Ryken, 7:30 p.m. Ice Hockey Leonardtown vs. Southern at Capital Clubhouse, 6:45 p.m. Swimming Chopticon vs. Huntingtown at Lackey, 7:30 p.m.
sity among NFL coaches. Historically though, when it comes to equal opportunity, weve come to expect more than the bare minimum from the world of sports. To answer the question I asked earlier, NFL teams should not be able to hire a head coach through a blatantly non-competitive process; and without question, neither Gray nor Frazier had any chance of being hired. The NFL simply has not demonstrated an ability, on its own accord, to achieve any acceptable level of diversity within its head coaching ranks. The NFL would likely dispute that; but Id then ask why they needed a Rooney Rule in the rst place. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com.
Tues., Feb. 2
Boys Basketball St. Marys Ryken at Paul VI, 7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball Paul VI at St. Marys Ryken, 7:30 p.m. Wrestling Lackey at Chopticon, 7 p.m. Leonardtown at Huntingtown, 6 p.m.
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1. North Point 122 2. Leonardtown 109 3. Huntingtown 61 4. Patuxent 56 5. Northern 34.50 6. Lackey 31 7. Thomas Stone 28 8. La Plata 27 9. McDonough 21 10. Chopticon 18 11. Westlake 16 12. Calvert 12.50 13. Great Mills 8
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1. North Point 84 2. Huntingtown 66 3. Northern 56 4. Westlake 51 5. Chopticon 48 6. La Plata 45 7. Lackey 44 8. Leonardtown 35 9. Great Mills 31 9. McDonough 31 11. Patuxent 19 12. Thomas Stone 16 12. Calvert 16
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Ice Hockey St. Marys Ryken vs. DeMatha at Capital Clubhouse, 5 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 30
Girls Basketball Archbishop Carroll at St. Marys Ryken, 3 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 20
Boys Basketball Thomas Stone 78, Chopticon 38 Great Mills 58, Westlake 52 Leonardtown 50, Lackey 39 Girls Basketball Thomas Stone 57, Chopticon 49 Westlake 65, Great Mills 42 Leonardtown 43, Lackey 39 Boys Swimming Northern 151, Chopticon 117 Girls Swimming Chopticon 138, Northern 138 (tie)
Leonardtown 46, Patuxent 24 Chopticon 47, Patuxent 22
Girls Swimming North Point 174, Great Mills 105 La Plata 144, Great Mills 135 Leonardtown 184, Westlake 84 Leonardtown 196, Calvert 83
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Boys Basketball Great Mills 64, Patuxent 42 St. Marys Ryken 88, Good Counsel 85 (double overtime) Girls Basketball Calvert 57, Chopticon 48 Great Mills 61, Patuxent 31 Good Counsel 63, St. Marys Ryken 58 Ice Hockey La Plata 3, Leonardtown 1 Boys Swimming North Point 171, Great Mills 102 La Plata 163, Great Mills 110
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Boys Basketball Leonardtown 69, Westlake 56 Girls Basketball Huntingtown 46, Great Mills 35 Westlake 62, Leonardtown 24
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Boys Basketball St. Marys Ryken 56, Bishop McNamara 50 Girls Basketball Bishop McNamara 73, St. Marys Ryken 58
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Wrestling Leonardtown 43, Chopticon 28
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Raiders Cant Find the Net in Loss to La Plata

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer WALDORF Some days are good, some days are bad. That not only applies to every day life, but to the Leonardtown ice hockey team as well. The typical explosive Raiders offense could only muster one goal Friday night as La Plata edged LHS 3-1 in a Maryland Scholastic Hockey League Southern Division game at Capital Clubhouse. We played a good game, it was a good game to watch, Leonardtown coach Rob Barthelmes said. The hockey gods just didnt smile on us today. La Plata got goals from Travis Reece, Dylan Higgins and Greg Hoglund, while Charlie Yates scored the lone goal for Leonardtown. Reece found the net with 1:40 left in the rst period to give the Warriors (3-5-1 in the Southern Division) a lead. Shortly after Reeces goal, La Plata was assessed a penalty, and 27 seconds into the second period, Yates batted home a rebound of a Gordy Bonnel shot to pull even. The game remained scoreless until the third period when Higgins took a feed after a superb fake by Reece and slid it past Brett Kibler three minutes and 19 seconds into the nal period. The Raiders had another power play and the Raiders had several shots to tie the game, including two from Yates who had an open net, but just banged the puck off the side of the net. Bonnel also whistled a shot past La Plata goalie D.J. Dunlevy, but the puck kept sliding towards the corner. For all intents and purposes, we shouldve had several goals, Barthlemes said. Some days it happens and some days it doesnt. With the season coming to a close, the Raiders (3-4-1 in division play) may nd themselves on the outside looking in come playoff time, but they wont go down without a ght. We lost some players early in the season and its been a surprise the way things have turned out, Barthelemes said of the tightness in the Southern Division. If they have to play hard like they played tonight, well be competitive. Every game weve lost, we lost because we didnt play three periods of hockey. chrisstevens@countytimes.net
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Blue Crabs Hosting Super Bowl Party

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs will be hosting a Super Bowl XLIV party in the Legends Club at Regency Furniture Stadium, complete with six high-denition TVs. Admission is $20.00 per person and includes unlimited pizza and chicken wings. Soda and beer will be available at the bar (not included in admission price.) All the proceeds from the event will benet the Civista Health Foundation, and Bill Snitchers run for 2010 King Rex of the annual Civista Mardi Gras Ball. This year, proceeds from the hospitals most notable fundraiser will go toward the renovation of the hospitals kidney dialysis facility. Snitcher is striving to be the rst Blue Crabs staff member named to the prestigious post through his fundraising. He is a corporate sponsorship executive with the team. Its important to remember that every dollar equals a vote, and support for King Rex equals support for Civista, said Snitcher. With Civista being such a great partner with the Blue Crabs, I really want to come up huge for them, help raise all the funds they need, and win this thing. I hope all of our fans take the opportunity to spend Super Sunday with us, continued Snitcher. The party will begin at 5 p.m. The game is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. in Miami. The team is asking those interested in attending the party to RSVP. Please contact Director of Ticket Sales Kyle Knichel in the Blue Crabs front ofce by e-mailing kknichel@somdbluecrabs.com or calling 301-374-1128 to reserve your spot.
Robert Reinhold of Leonardtown eyes the puck during Fridays 3-1 loss to La Plata in MSHL Southern Division action.
Blue Crabs Hosting A Charity Breakfast to Benet Haiti on Feb. 12 Donations Accepted With 100% of Proceeds to Benet Disaster Relief
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs will hold strikes, its really up to everyone to help out however an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet at the ballpark on they can no matter how far away, said Blue Crabs Friday, February 12, to raise money for disaster relief General Manager Chris Allen. Were very lucky to efforts in Haiti. The Blue Crabs are requesting a mini- be in a community with many great partners, and Im mum donation of 10 dollars for each individual attend- sure theyll step up and help us in this cause. ing the breakfast in the Legends Club room at Regency Business leaders are strongly encouraged to Furniture Stadium. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. spread the word about the breakfast to their employees and last until 11 a.m. and co-workers. The Blue Crabs are expecting several In addition to the donations, there will also be entire ofces to turn out for the event, but an RSVP is a silent auction of Blue Crabs memorabilia and Val- not required. For more information, please contact the entines Day items, with 100 percent of the proceeds Blue Crabs front ofce at 301-638-9788. benetting the cause in Haiti. There is also currently a link on the front page of the Blue Crabs ofcial website, www.somdbluecrabs. com, to help Haiti with a donation to the Red Cross which can be made by credit card. The breakfast event will be the rst of two the Blue Crabs have initiated to help the shaken Registration for the St. Marys County Babe Ruth/Cal country. The organization is also announcing Ripken Baseball League (ages 7 to 18) will be held at the that its Wednesday, May 26 game against the Mechanicsville, Leonardtown and 7th District Firehouses Bridgeport Bluesh will be designated Haiti from 10:00 am to Noon on Saturday February 13, 20 and Relief Night, where portions of the proceeds 27. will also go toward the relief efforts. At the Registration will also be held at the Mechanicsville breakfast on February 12, fans may purchase Firehouse from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm on Wednesday, February tickets to the May 26 game as well to ensure 17 and February 24. For more information, please visit our their full support of Haiti. website at http://smbrl.baberuthonline.com Anytime a tragedy of this magnitude
Gretton Goalkeeping Indoor Futsal Clinic Series

Gretton Goalkeeping will conduct weekly indoor futsal training sessions for all ages and skill levels Monday and Wednesday each week at Park Hall Elementary School from 7:30-8:30pm. Field player training is also available. Reservations are required. For more information or to reserve your spot please email grettongoalkeeping@gmail.com or call 301-643-8992.
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By Chris Stevens Staff Writer LUSBY It had been a full year since the Leonardtown and Chopticon wrestling teams had gone against each other in competition, with the host Braves taking a 37-30 decision then. Thursday night at Patuxent High, it was the Raiders who earned bragging rights for the coming year with an impressive 43-28 win over the Braves and swept the tri-meet with a 46-24 win over Patuxent in the second match of the evening. It means a lot to us, said Leonardtown senior B.J. Frederick, who pinned both of his opponents in the 140-pound weight class in under a minute each match. That was one of the things we were telling the team this was our last chance to beat Chopticon. The Raiders, whose only conference loss to date has come to perennial SMAC champion La Plata, jumped Photo By Frank Marquart out to a 19-6 lead on the strength of Leonardtowns Cody Brookens stretches out Stephen Cannon of Chopticon. decisions by Jeff Sherman, Eric Bose and Martez Allen, along with a pin by Frederick of Alec Horne at 43 seconds pin at 215 by David Freeman and never of the rst period. Frederick also pinned looked back. Patuxents Matt Bartley in 27 seconds, Alex Truitt and Sam Corey came up winning both matches in a combined with a decision and pin respectively in time of one minute and 10 seconds. the 114 and 119 weight classes, providI like to get the matches over with ing the Raiders with enough of a cushion quick because you never know what can to sew up the victory. happen, he explained. That was my It was a really good win for our biggest problem earlier this year was team, Truitt said. It does a ton of good, starting slow. but we still have goals to reach and work Chopticon responded with back-to- to do. back pins by brothers Stephen and James For Chopticon coach Dane Kramer, Cannon, along with a decision in favor of he hopes his team can get over the disAlec Pence to take a 21-19 advantage. appointment of losing to Leonardtown Coming into tonight, we wanted to with a tough road (La Plata and North be county champs, Pence, who wrestled Point) remaining. out of his class at 189 pounds but won It doesnt get any easier, we dont both bouts. Its pretty heavy. I wanted to have time to mope and be down about it, get a pin against Leonardtown. I couldve Kramer said. We have to work hard. Photo By Frank Marquart worked harder. David Freemans pin of Doug Harbold was crucial as Leonardtown defeated county rival Chopticon 43-28 Thursday Leonardtown regained the lead on a chrisstevens@countytimes.net night.
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Chopticons James Cannon holds on to Shane Crawley of Leonardtown.
Six Sabres Pee Wee Rec players were selected to carry the ags on the ice at the Verizon Center during the Washington Capitals Game Sunday, Jan. 17th against the Philadelphia Flyers: Left row, left to right: Eric Johnston (Leonardtown), Jacob Pilkerton (Leonardtown), Jake OHara (California, MD). Right row, left to right: Justin Carlson (Leonardtown), Eric Brawner (Newburg), Hunter Stempin (La Plata)
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By Chris Stevens Staff Writer LEONARDTOWN In the nearly two months since the rst time the St. Marys Ryken boys basketball team and Bishop McNamara faced off, a 61-54 Mustangs win, Dave Tallman had time to make a defensive adjustment. McNamara has really quick guards and we
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Knights Are in the Zone, Outlast McNamara

had trouble keeping them in front us, Tallman said after the Knights took a 56-50 victory Tuesday night at Ryken Gymnasium. We switched to a match-up zone to contain them. The gamble worked as McNamara consistently settled for the outside shot, a development that didnt please Mustangs head coach Martin Keithline. We didnt handle their zone well, Keithline said, but the bigger problem was were only down 46-45 in the fourth quarter and took ve straight jump shots. Junior guard Treveon Graham led all scorers with 20 points, and Deon Andrews and senior center Lazar Petrov added 14 each for the Knights, who led from beginning to end. Graham described his offensive success as a matter of match-ups. If I have a bigger guy on me, then I can go around him because Im quicker, he reasoned. If I have a guard or smaller guy on me, I can go over him because of my height (64). When Graham wasnt having his way with any defender McNamara assigned to him, it was his backcourt partner Andrews, who Tallman describes as the teams sniper, making McNamara pay, knocking down the open shot. Tres our leading scorer, so I just wanted to help him out, Andrews said after he scored eight consecutive points at the end of the third quarter to help the Knights (12-6 overall, 6-4 in WCAC play) build a 10-point lead. McNamara (10-11 overall, 3-8 WCAC) clawed back to within a point on a three-point shot by Marcus Thornton in the fourth quarter, but the 611 Petrov was huge down the stretch as he scored six points in the nal three minutes, but it was his defense on Mustangs forward Brandon Coleman that impressed Tallman the most. Lazar and Elijah Matthews, those two guys kept in the ball game, defensively, he remarked. Lazar really battled Coleman out there. With the Knights moving closer to the top of the WCAC, and winning close games to do so, condence among the players is rising. We feel like if we work hard, we can beat anybody, Andrews said. By us winning these games, were getting respect in the league now, Graham added. chrisstevens@countytimes.net
Hornet Girls Swept Up by Hurricane Defense

Deon Andrews of St. Marys Ryken defends as Bishop McNamaras Ibn Muhammed drives to the basket.
By Chris Stevens Staff Writer GREAT MILLS Dry spells on the offensive end have been a bugaboo for the Great Mills girls basketball team throughout most this current season. Another example presented itself Monday night as two anemic periods led to a 46-35 loss to visiting Huntingtown in a non-conference game between two Southern Maryland Athletic Conference teams. We did some very nice things against their 1-3-1, said Hornets coach Brian Weisner. But we only had four shot attempts with about a minute and 30 seconds left in the third quarter. They got a good margin on us and we werent able to recover. Great Mills inability to take and make shots was largely due to the aggressive pressure defense that the Hurricanes (11-1 overall, 5-1 SMAC) employed, even if Huntingtown head coach Felicia Hall felt said defense wasnt at its strongest. We were about 60 percent on defense tonight, Hall said. We knew Great Mills was going to come back, its always a brawl every time weve come down here. The Hurricanes came to town with a purpose, speeding out to an 11-0 advantage in the games rst three minutes. Great Mills (9-7 overall, 3-3 SMAC) responded with a 173 run to take a three point lead, capped by senior guard Johnita Bakers drive and lay-up at the ve minute mark of the second quarter. I knew I had to pick it up myself, said Baker, who tied with forward Tori Bradburn for leading scorer honors with nine points each. We had to show them that they game wasnt over, we had to come out and be aggressive. After taking the lead, Great Mills struggled offensively, only scoring three points in the third quarter, with the aforementioned lack of shots hurting their chances. We attacked, we had some good shots, they just didnt fall, Baker said. Huntingtown and guards Kaula Jacks
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(the games leading scorer with 18 points) and Riddia Mackall (11) put a stranglehold on the contest and walk away with their fourth straight win. Weisner felt that the Hornets tried to do too much in escaping the Hurricane defense. We didnt make the easy one pass, he said. We tried to make the tough second pass instead of the intermediate rst pass. When you try to do that, its going to make it tough. chrisstevens@countytimes.net
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County Coaches Focus on Regionals, States

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LANDOVER With North Point High School sweeping the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference indoor track championships for the second straight year, the coaches of the track teams of St. Marys Countys public schools used the SMAC meet to get their athletes ready for the larger stages their respective regional and state meets. Our Number One priority is individual times, said Leonardtown head coach Shawn Snyder. We want to get as many people to states as possible. For Snyder, SMAC is indeed an important event, but the focus is clear for the Raiders, who Photo By Chris Stevens are in the Class 4A East region. [Regionals and states] are very competi- Leonardtowns Nick Laurel takes a leap during the tive for a smaller school, so we approach it a dif- boys long jump competition in Saturdays SMAC Indoor Track Meet. ferent way, he says. The Raider boys nished eighth in the meet, jump, every event were competitive. A regional while the girls nished in second place with 109 championship isnt far off, and top three is a repoints, 13 behind the champion Eagles. alistic shot. As for Chopticon head coach Thomas With a young but talented group of athletes, Corcoran, he was condent enough in the Braves Great Mills coach Ray Rice placed a focus on showing that he feels regional and state success giving the Hornets a chance to learn and take l isnt far away. things from the meet, not just in athletics, but in We started off a little shaky today, but life as well. we got a lot of points, so were about average, What I try to do is place them where Corcoran said of the teams performance. Over- theyre best at, he said. When you start talking all, were doing pretty well. about states and regionals, people lose it, and its As far as regionals and states Corco- not about the kids when it should be. ran believes the Braves, slotted in the Class He added that We want kids to walk 3A South region, can make a run at a regional away with the idea of following through and championship. nishing. Weve got a chance to send quite a few people to states, he said. High jump, long chrisstevens@countytimes.net
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By Chris Stevens Staff Writer LANDOVER Each St. Marys County public high school can lay claim to a conference champion as four athletes from the three high schools won individual titles at Satudays Southern Maryland Athletic Conference indoor track meet. Chopticon led the way two athletes taking home gold medals, as seniors Tyler Ostrowski and Cody Jarboe reigned supreme in the boys 3200 meter run and high jump respectively. Jarboe won the boys high jump with a leap of 510, beating out La Platas Patrick Steger for the title. Ostrowskis win, in a time of 10:01.02 was even more impressive considering he was battling a stomach bug all day. You can always count on Tyler to give 110 percent, said Braves coach Thomas Corcoran, in his rst year on the job. He came out here and ran a personal record in the twomile, and he says he can run a sub-10. Hes always great. Ive just been pushing through it, Ostrowski said of making it through the days events. In the mile, it was absolutely tight, my legs were screaming, but I just pushed as hard as I could. Ostrowski nished second to Northerns Ryan OConner in the 1600-meter race, but stayed nearly three seconds ahead of Huntingtowns William Allen to claim the 3200-meter crown. While Ostrowski willed himself to victory, Leonardtown senior Jessica Gass was cruising, as she won the girls 800-meter by ve tenths of a second over North Points Shannon Hall and stayed far ahead of the pack in the 1600 and 3200-meter events. She knows exactly what she has to do every race, her pacing is perfect, said Raiders coach Shawn Snyder. Every lap is right at 45. She is a great runner. For the two miles, I know I have to pace it because every point counts, Gass said of the team standings. We want to win so we know that we have to give it our all. While the youthful Great Mills team took the days meet at as a lesson for the future, senior Derrick Petett brought his SMAC indoor career to a close with a shot-put title. His winning hurl of 47-02.5 was nearly four feet longer than second place Connor Crowell of North Point. Throwing that 47 felt really good, Petett said. It was slow motion, rolling off of my ngers. I knew it was perfect. Looking at who was behind him, we knew he was going to be near the top, said Hornets coach Ray Rice. We knew Derrick was a capable and he pushed it up a notch. chrisstevens@countytimes.net
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