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Friends, Community Say Goodbye Martirano Worried Over Possible Exodus of Senior School Employees to Yogi Baird
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A funeral for 87-year-old Buhrman K. Baird, the Hollywood resident who was struck down on Mervell Dean Road Jan. 19 by an off-duty Maryland State Trooper, drew full attendance at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home in Leonardtown last week, both by those who knew him as well as those who saw him walk along county roads pushing his trademark lawnmower for years. Neighbors and friends remembered Yogi, as he was known, fondly for his friendly manner and his indomitable spirit and will to remain independent. Baird was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. Richard Dickey Wood, of Hollywood, remembered Baird as a top mechanic and welder who worked in a local shop; but also was something of a trickster who played a joke on him as a boy one day. He said Ive got something that will fix you up, Wood said at Fridays evening services. And he pulled out this can of snuff I took a great big pinch of it and about three minutes later I about passed out. Lt. Michael Thompson, commander of the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack, said he came to know Baird as a night watchman at the Aldridge Ford dealership in Lexington Park when he came on as a trooper. I got to know him and I got to admire him, Thompson said of his own checks on the dealership at night. Baird would often surprise troopers who came by to check on the premises, Thompson said.
A commemorative presentation of Yogi Bairds past was part of services for the veteran that drew many mourners from around the county.
From the shadows Yogi would appear he would scare the hell out of you, Thompson said. Baird lived in a small camper on Old Hollywood Road, using a generator to get electricity and heat. Tommy Gray, the property owner upon which the camper sat, said that despite a severe speech impediment Yogi always sought people out to talk with. He wanted to talk to people, he really did, Gray said. I never, every heard that man say a coarse word about anyone. One man who spoke said he only knew Baird from his many travels on county roads, sometimes for round trips totaling 11 or so miles at his advanced age, but that Bairds toughness made an impression on him I had no ties to him, but he touched me and Im sure he touched everybody in here, the man said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Schools Superintendent Michael J. Martirano said Tuesday that even before the state potentially shifts teacher pension responsibilities to the counties, other changes in how teachers get their benefits could cause employees with 30 years in the system to vacate en masse to preserve their nest eggs. Martirano explained that proposed changes in how the state calculates how much teachers must pay into their accounts and how much of a benefit they would receive based on their years of service, called the multiplier, would almost certainly reduce their benefits if they stayed on with the system past July 1 of this year. That means many of the local school systems best and brightest teachers and administrators along with their talents could be lost quickly, he said. There could be a mass exodus of employees from the school system, Martirano said. We lose the talent but that also adds to the pressure on the pension system. Martirano said that the proposal in Annapolis that would change how
benefits are administered had yet to pass but that it had already started to worry employees in the system. The second wave of stress on county public schools, and the county government, would come if the state actually shifted teacher pensions to counties, he said. Both County Administrator John Savitch and Chief Financial Officer Elaine Kramer told a combined meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Education that they still expected the shift sometime soon. While Gov. Martin OMalley has said publicly he does not support the shift, some lawmakers in Annapolis have signaled their willingness to do so. The current state funding of retirement costs to teachers and library personnel where amounts to $15.3 million, but Kramer said that the actual costs to the county could increase depending on the formula the state used in the shift. She said that even if the shift was delayed from this year, the county would still likely find itself bearing the burden soon. I dont think its a matter of if, but when, Kramer said.
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Hoyer Talks Medicare Benefits Report: State May Need to Hike in Wake of Health Care Reform Property Taxes to Pay Debts
Hoyer also told senior citizens that their insurance premiums would not so much lessen from what they are now, but would rather be lower than what they were projected to be in about eight years without passage of the health care reform package. I dont expect your bill to go down next year or in 2014, he told residents. Hoyer also defended perhaps the most controversial measure in the legislation, which requires citizens to have health coverage or face fines, what is commonly known as the individual mandate. Two federal courts have upheld the provision while two judges, one in Virginia and another in Florida, have declared it unconstitutional. Those judges rejected the argument that the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution gave congress the authority to force consumers to purchase insurance. The latest judge to weigh in on the controversy stated that because the provision of the legislation was part and parcel to it, that the entire package was unconstitutional. Hoyer said, however, that increasing the number of insured in the country decreased the risk to insurers, which would have the affect of reducing premiums. If we dont have that broad level of coverage [an extra 30 million people] it will be difficult to keep the savings in the health care bill, Hoyer said. guyleonard@countytimes.net By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A new budget report by Department of Legislative Services analysts reveals that the state may have to raise property taxes or make even more cuts to basic services like education and public safety, to the tune of about $1 billion, in order to cover Marylands increasing public debt, much of which is tied up in construction projects. The report stated that increasing property taxes to $0.133 per $100 dollars of the assessable base was one option to bridge a projected gap between declining revenues and a 5 percent increase in the amount of debt service the state pays each year. This rate would apply for fiscal 2013. The projections in the report also show that property tax would have to be increased to the rate of $0.175 per $100 of assessable base to cover debt service in fiscal 2016. The current state tax rate, in fiscal 2012, is $0.112 for every $100 of the assessable base, the report stated. The report also showed that the state is reaching its legal limit on how much money it can spend to pay down its debts; the states ceiling for paying off its debt service cannot exceed 8 percent of the states revenues, while its overall debt cannot exceed 4 percent of the states income. Property tax revenues state wide are expected to drop from $965 million to $715 million in just five years, the report states. If taxes do not increase, the report stated, by 2013 legislators will have to dip into the states general fund for $132 million to pay debt services; that is projected to increase to $398 million by fiscal 2016. The report estimates that with declining property tax revenues, which is the primary source of funds to pay down public debt, the report stated that those revenues will likely be inadequate to pay down the debt service in coming years. The latest report adds to concerns that the states fiscal woes continue to mount, despite steps by the OMalley administration to reduce the structural deficit of fixed costs that the state must pay each year but that also increase with time. guyleonard@countytimes.net
House Minority Whip Steny H. Hoyer told citizens at the Garvey Senior Activity Center in Leonardtown that despite worries over cuts to Medicare that the governments recent health care reform package did not detract from their benefits. But, Hoyer said, many of the benefits and cost savings in the complicated piece of legislation, and how they are actually supposed to work out, are not yet fully understood. Dealing with one-fifth of our economy well have to see how this works out and make sure it works out well, Hoyer told seniors Tuesday, adding that the concept of slowing the growth of health care costs by passing the legislation, perhaps the most controversial in a generation is a contentious issue. Hoyer said that seniors would see decreases in the cost of many prescription drugs as a result of the law and would also benefit from free check ups for preventive care. Hoyer said he did not support the repeal effort in congress that newly elected and emboldened Republicans have pushed through the House of Representatives, nor did he think it would pass the Senate. But he did say that it would push lawmakers to examine just how the law is supposed to reduce overall costs. The repeal effort will encourage careful examination of what weve done, Hoyer said. We have to make sure it works the way its projected to work.
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No, we havent had time but were starting to get the papers together for it, said Cindy Downs, a resident of Clements. She said her family normally takes their time getting the forms ready for tax season. Donna Herbert of Mechanicsville said she hasnt picked up her W2 forms from work yet. She also said she wont be filing independently and will be claimed as a dependant on her parents taxes. Gail Whitney from Dameron said she hasnt gotten her taxes done yet because she hasnt received her W2 form from work. She said she and her husband try to coordinate getting their taxes done and do them together. We usually get money back, she said. No, not yet, said Burlie Duvall, a resident of Leonardtown. He said he received his W2 forms at work Monday and he plans to complete the tax forms on his next day off. He said he uses TurboTax to complete his taxes.
An essay contest, sponsored by the Maryland Municipal Leagues Communication Committee, for 4th-graders in St. Marys County, asks What Would You Do If You Were Mayor Of Leonardtown? This years contest theme is Working Together Works with questions such as, What things would you improve or change to make your town a better place to live? One winning essay will be selected from each of the MMLs eleven regional districts throughout the state. Sometime during the month of May, the 11 regional winners, along with their parents and teachers will be recognized during a Mayors Essay contest Awards Ceremony in Annapolis. Essays must be submitted by 5 p.m. April 1 to Mayors Contest, Maryland Municipal League, 1212 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Students can download an official entry form, complete contest rules, and mayors contest study guide by visiting the MML website at www.mdmunicipal.org or phone MML at 1-800-492-7121. For more information or to submit an essay, you may also contact the Office of the Commissioners of Leonardtown at 301-475-9791
Toyota of Southern Maryland presented Patuxent Habitat for Humanity (PHH) with a check for $2,300 on Jan. 19. Pictured from left is Mary Roma; Jean Combs, Operations Director of PHH; John Peed; and Don Parsons, Executive Director of PHH. The dealership selected five local charities to benefit from its Toyota of Southern Maryland Gives Back awards during the holidays whereby funds from each vehicle sold are earmarked for nonprofit organizations. Patuxent Habitat is a seven-year-old nonprofit whose purpose is to build affordable homes for working families in St. Photo Courtesy of Laurie Walker, Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Marys and Calvert counties.
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The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Roughead, recently named the Naval Air Station Patuxent River as the winner of the 2010 USS BAINBRIDGE (CGN 25) AWARD for outstanding support to our community. The award is named after the USS BAINBRIDGE (CGN 25) in honor of a ship and its crew that consistently provided tremendous community support. An awareness and recognition of the blessings of freedom yields a desire and a sense of responsibility to give back, to share, to encourage and to make better the community in which we live.- As the Commanding Officer of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station it is an honor to know and appreciate the military members and civilians who know why we are here---who appreciate our freedoms and want to give back to a community that has embraced our sailors, their families, and our mission. It is with the utmost respect and gratitude that I am writing you today to thank all of the members of our local community for accepting Pax River into their lives and allowing our
personnel to reach out and help through volunteering. This combined effort between the community and Pax Rivers personnel has helped our community to become a more caring place to work, live and play-a place where people feel a mutual concern and desire to make a positive difference in one anothers lives. Last year, our motivated Sailors, civil servants, and contractor personnel connected with our community as volunteers through outreach in the Personal Excellence Partnership programa school based mentoring program,, the STEM program, and Special Olympics. Volunteers taught students attending STARBASE ATLANTIS and helped to rebuild homes with Christmas in April and Habitat for Humanity. These are just a few examples of the tireless effort to improve our community. Thank you to all who have shown our community to be united in caring service to one another. Captain Stephen A. Schmeiser Commanding Officer, NAS Patuxent River
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Naval Air Station Patuxent River celebrated the homecoming of 11 individual augmentees (IAs). IAs are people who are deployed independently in support capacities to support other units. The celebration Thursday evening welcomed these people back and recognized them for their sacrifices. Among the eleven people recognized were MA2 (SW/AW) Brian Benway, pictured far right, who was attached to Joint Task Force Navy Expeditionary Guard Battalion in Guantanamo Bay Cuba from October 2009 to October 2010. He served as block NCO for one of the most highly volatile detention facilities, housing some of the masterminds behind the most recent terrorist attacks on the United States. He was responsible for enforcing rules and regulations set by the joint task force. There was also LT Lawrence Lopez, pictured above. Lopez was assigned to the Armys, 82nd and 101st, joint service Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Paktika Province, Afghanistan conducting medical counterinsurgency operations from February 2010 to November 2010.
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Southern Maryland Energy Cooperation (SMECO) recently hosted the 17th annual Elementary School Knowledge Bowl. Forty-six teams of fourth and fifth graders from 27 elementary schools in Calvert, Charles, and St. Marys counties competed, totaling 350 students in all. Its part of our commitment to helping our students in the math and science fields, said Tom Dennison, the spokesman for SMECO. The Elementary Knowledge Bowl quiz tested the students knowledge of mathematics, history, grammar and current affairs, and other general knowledge questions. The students worked in teams of six and each team was given one hour to complete the 75-question quiz. The overall winners in the tri-county area were William B. Wade Elementary School, Charles County, in first place, Sunderland Elementary School, Calvert County, in second place and Malcolm Elementary, Charles County, in third place. There were also winners announced by individual counties. For St. Marys County, first place was Hollywood Elementary, second place was Green Holly Elementary and third place was Dynard Elementary. Virginia Meadows, an Instructional Resource teacher with Hollywood Elementary and the advisor for the SMECO Knowledge Bowl team for that school, said she and the students were pleased to have placed first in the county. It was very exciting, the students were very happy with that, Meadows said. She said the test was general knowledge, so the students had to bone up on a lot of different topics, because they didnt know what questions would be asked specifically and how many questions there would be on certain topics. To help as a study guide, Meadows said they had a test from a couple of years ago. It was very multi faceted, Meadows said. They [the students] did a lot on their own. In Calvert County, the first place winner was Sunderland Elementary, second place was Dowell Elementary and third place was Beach Elementary. The teacher in charge of Sunderland Elementarys team was Kevin Lamb, a physical education teacher. The current school year is Lambs first with Sunderland Elementary. I was very pleased with their [the students] performance and how well they worked together, Lamb said. In addition to using the practice test provided by SMECO, Lamb said the students used various trivia sites, including quizzes from Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader, to brush up on general knowledge. As with all the other Catholic schools in the area, Father Andrew Schools all over the country are winding up Catholic White school will be School Week, the annual national event recognizing Catho- having an open house to lic schools. showcase the school to The schools on each side of the bridge are recogniz- current parents and paring the week with various activities and special days. The ents planning on sendtheme for the Catholic School Week is A+ For America - ing their children to the Catholic Schools. school. In St. Marys County, there are several schools that I think it brings are celebrating the week, including Father Andrew White home to the students that School in Leonardtown and Mother Catherine Spalding while were teaching School in Mechanicsville. you academically, were Its an opportunity for Catholic schools across the also teaching service and country to publicize schools and open the doors to let peo- community. ple in, said Linda Maloney, the principal at Father Andrew Susan Fatka with White School. Mother Catherine SpaldIts just about the going-ons in the school and letting ing School in Helen, said people see who we are and what we do, Maloney said. Catholic school week is She said the activities they will be having for the stu- planned by the National dents include a living history day, where students can dress Catholic Educational as their favorite historical figure. The students will have a Association. Andrea parade during lunch to show off their costumes and repreThey set aside a Kate Barthelmes andenjoy their Vavrus getting ready to sentatives from each class will explain their costume and week for us to celebrate ice-cream Sundays Father Andrew White School. the significance of the individual they are dressed up as. who we are, Fatka said. Some of the older students dont dress up, but they write She said each of the essays, Maloney said. days focus on appreciating a group of people. The activities There is also a dress in red, white and blue tag day and for students at Mother Catherine Spalding included a craft a no homework day for the students. day on Monday, with the products being donated to veterans homes, nursing homes and Cedar Lane Apartments. Tuesday was family appreciation day, with parents and other family members being invited to come spend part of a day at the school and eat lunch with the students. Wednesday was student appreciation day, with the students going bowling and having lunch at Chick-Fil-A. Today is teacher appreciation day, and tomorrow the students and faculty at Mother Catherine Spalding school will make breakfast for bus drivers, custodians and other supporting staff at the school. There will also be an open house at the school Friday from 9 until 11 a.m. Mother Catherine Spalding school will culminate their Catholic schools week with a dessert theatre Friday evening where students from each grade level will perform a play based on a fable that they have been putting together for the past few weeks. As part of Cathoic School Week, Father Andew White had a student Appreciation Day on Wednesday, there the students were give Sundays during lunch.
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Bernice Aud, 78
Bernice A. Aud, 78 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on January 30, 2011 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center. Born September 7, 1932 in Great Mills, MD she was the daughter of the late Clarence M. and Estelle Combs Aud. Bernice was a homemaker. She is survived by her siblings; Dorothy Schindler of Hollywood, MD, Myrtle Abell of California, MD, Mary Schindler of FL, Marie Trossbach of Hollywood, MD, Frances Trossbach of Leonardtown, MD, Edna Trossbach of Browns Mill, NJ, and John Aud of Lexington Park, MD, also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents Bernice was preceded in death by 5 siblings; Matthew Aud, Teresa Trossbach, Combs Aud, Thomas Aud, and Clarence Aud. Family will receive friends on Thursday, February 3, 2011 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7:30 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 4, 2011 at 10 a.m. in Holy Face Catholic Church with Father Joseph Calis officiating. Pallbearers will be: David Aud, Douglas Aud, Danny Aud, Warren Trossbach, Danny Bowles, Jared Trossbach, and Brice Trossbach. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650
than taking her grandchildren, Stephen and MaryPatrick, to a variety of cultural events, ranging from World Wrestling Federation competitions, to the Ice Capades or to concerts of all sorts. Gege especially loved creating art projects with her four year old great-granddaughter, Alana. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 5th, 2011, at Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Marys City, Maryland. The Rev. Dr. Lloyd A. Lewis, professor of New Testament at Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, Virginia, will be the principal celebrant; the Rev. Darryl Stayton, rector of St. Albans Episcopal Church, Stuttgart, Arkansas, will preach the homily. They will be assisted by the Rev. Dr. Christopher I. Wilkins, assistant to the rector of St. Marys Parish, and the Rev. Nancy Hildebrand, chaplain program coordinator of the Washington National Cathedral. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Marys Parish, P.O. Box 207, St. Marys City, Maryland 20686. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Catherine Bowles, 93
Catherine Merle Cattie Bowles, 93, of Hollywood, MD, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 in St. Marys Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born September 26, 1917 in Chancellorsville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Wesley and Mary Jane Thompson Oliver. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bowles was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Douglas Bowles in 1977, her children; Thomas Richard Bowles and Mary Jean Gatton, her son-in-laws Daniel William Billy Gatton and Charles Lawrence, granddaughter Danna Gatton and siblings; Agnes Brown and Thelma Coleman. Mrs. Bowles is survived by her children; Doris Lawrence (Charles, deceased) of Mechanicsville, MD, Douglas Bowles (Mary) of Hollywood, MD, Lorraine Nelson (James Larry) of Mechanicsville, MD, Cathy Johnson of Kansas City, MO, Eleanor Alvey (Robert) of Hollywood, MD, Donna Garrison (Steve) of Oklahoma City, OK, Phyllis Hall (Joe) of Chaptico, MD, Francis Bowles (Bonnie) of Hollywood, MD, and Wallace Bowles (Donna) of Hollywood, MD. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren and 37 greatgrandchildren. Catherine Oliver Bowles grew up in Chancellorsville, VA. The eldest of three, she spent a lot of time in St. Marys County at her Grandmother Thompsons house in Hollywood. She enjoyed going to dances with her two aunts, Hope Adams and Agnes Tufte. It was at a dance that she met Thomas Douglas Bowles. They were married on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1936 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD by Reverend J. M. Johnson. In 1972, Mrs. Bowles started working in the cafeteria at Greenview Knolls Elementary School. She retired in 1982. After retirement and up until death, Mrs. Bowles volunteered at the St. Marys Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. She was affectionately known as Mama Bowles to both residents and staff. She was especially close to staff members Kim, Mike, Kellie, Brenda, and Erin. She loved all of the residents and considered them a part of her family. Mrs. Bowles had a deep faith in God and was often reading from her prayer book or saying her rosary. She never forgot to tell her family that she loved them and she prayed from them every day. Mrs. Bowles remembered all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildrens birthdays and would send each a birthday card every year. Mrs. Bowles enjoyed life. When she wasnt working or volunteering, she enjoyed reading spending time with her family, crosswords and puzzles, walking on the farm, and dancing. She was a truly remarkable person and loved by all that knew her. Her family and friends will truly miss her. The family received friends for Mrs. Bowless Life Celebration on Monday, January 31, 2011 at St. Johns Catholic Church with prayers recited. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in St. Johns Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Father Raymond Schmidt celebrating and Father John Dakes co-celebrating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Kevin Lawrence, Thomas Bowles, David Gatton, Joey Hall, Steven Alvey and Ray Bowles. Honorary Pallbearers were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns Catholic Church, 43950 St. Johns Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or the St. Marys Nursing Center, 21585 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com.
Ann Breslauer, 88
Ann M. Massie Breslauer, 88, of Piney Point MD died January 26, 2011 at her residence. Born December 16, 1922 in Baltimore MD, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna DAmbrosio Puchetti of Larino, Italy. She was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, Norman Breslauer, whom she married in 1975 in Lexington Park, MD; and her brother, Arthur Puchetti of Piney Point, MD. She attended McKinley Tech High School in Washington, DC and following high school she attended the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, DC. Before moving to Piney Point, she worked for a photography studio in Washington DC as a photo colorist. She then was employed at the Import Export Bank in Washington, DC. In 1958 she and her family purchased Oakwood Lodge. After selling Oakwood, she was employed by Maryland Bank and Trust Co. of Lexington Park, Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Melvin Construction Co., and she continued to work as a photo colorist as well. She was well known in St. Marys County and was loved by all who knew her. She was an accomplished artist. Her favorite subjects were flowers, landscapes, and birds. She loved to garden and was an avid birdwatcher. She enjoyed crossword puzzles especially the Washington Post and New York Times puzzles. For many years she was involved with the St. Marys County Department on Aging where she was recognized many times for her dedication and hard work. She won an award for her entry in the Color Maryland Beautiful art show for seniors. She was a member of NARFE, the Potomac River Association, and the Loffler Center Red Hatters. She was an outstanding tennis player winning numerous matches and tournaments. She loved to entertain; she was a fantastic cook. As a young woman she enjoyed boating and waterskiing. She liked to travel and visited many states in the US, along with Italy, Canada, Germany, Spain, and Northern Africa. Her favorite place of all was Piney Point, which she fell in love with at the age of 12. Mrs. Breslauer is survived by her children: Thomas C. Hammett (Bonnie Jean) Falls Church, VA; Susan Hammett Ross, Piney Point, MD; and Lynn Massie Skeen (Michael) Waynesboro, GA; her granddaughter, Victoria Piscitelli (Stephen) and great grand children Danielle and Vincent Piscitelli, Crofton, MD; her sister Rose OBrien (Jack) Boynton Beach FL; her nieces: Leslie Good (Wayne) Annapolis, MD; Barbara Raley (Clarke) California, MD; Gay Brittain (Bob) Piney Point, MD; and nephew Nicholas Puchetti (Julie) of Charleston, SC; stepson Paul Breslauer (Mary) Colorado Springs, CO; and many great-nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family received friends on Saturday, January 29, 2011 in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A
Henry Baumgartner, 80
Henry Peter Pete Baumgartner, 80, of Lexington Park, MD, died January 22, 2011 at his residence, Lexington Park, MD. Born July 14, 1930 he was the son of the late Henry Peter and Mabel Fern Baumgartner. He was the loving husband of Barbara May Baumgartner whom he married on June 14, 1952 in Brunswick, Maine. Mr. Baumgartner is survived by his children; Cary Vincent Vince Baumgartner (Marylou) of Hollywood, MD, Lisa K. Winkelmann (Tony) of Leonardtown, MD as well as four grandchildren; Mary E. Baumgartner, Carrie A. Baumgartner, Alexander B. Krepacki, and Megan L. Winkelmann. He was preceded in death by his step father Cary V. Pops Miller and siblings; Louis Baumgartner, Bernardine Wood, Bill Baumgartner, Libby Brocklesby and Jean Cunningham. He received his GED and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1947 he was transferred to St. Marys County in 1958 from Brunswick, Maine. Mr. Baumgartner served in the U.S. Navy as a storekeeper retiring in 1968 after 22 years of service, his duty stations included; Barbers Pt. Hawaii, Patuxent River, MD, Brunswick, Maine, Iceland, and served on the commissioning voyage of the U.S.S. Saratoga for four years. He worked as a Civil Service Budget Analyst for 22 years, retiring in 1993. Mr. Baumgartner enjoyed bowling, softball, birds, gardening and basketball. The family received friends on Saturday, January 29, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where a funeral service was held. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers were Cary Vincent Vince Baumgartner, Tony Winkelmann, Alex Krepacki, Joe Pohutsky, Chris Ruppert, and David Wick. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 629, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and also the Humane Society / St. Marys Animal Welfare League (SMAWL) P.O. Box 1232, Leonardtown, MD 20650. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com.
Mary Banton, 80
Mary Virginia (Wade) Banton, (also known as Gege), of Drayden, Maryland, and Ly nchbu r g, Virginia, died Tuesday, January 25th, at 6:35 am, at St. Marys Hospital. Geges health had been slowly declining for a few years, but most remarkably over the last several months. The quintessential Southern lady, she had just turned 80 on December 30, 2010. Gege was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald G. Banton, and her parents, Edna Fielder Wade and Fred Roy Wade of Lynchburg, Virginia. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Sue Banton Ball, and son-in-law, the Reverend John Ball of Drayden, Maryland; grandchildren, Stephen Frederick Ball of Washington, DC, and Mary-Patrick Ball of Drayden, and by her greatgranddaughter, Alana Marie Ball, of Drayden. She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Floyd of Lynchburg, Virginia, and her brother-in-law, Loy Banton of Amelia, Virginia, five nephews, a niece, and several great-nieces and nephews. Before retiring and moving to Maryland, Virginia worked for J.C. Penneys Department Store in Lynchburg, Virginia. Gege loved her family and friends. There was nothing she enjoyed more
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memorial service was conducted. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Marys, PO Box 625, Leonardtown, MD or the Second District Valley Lee Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Valley Lee, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. as Secretary at the old Leonardtown High School. When Leonardtown Middle School was built she transferred there where she worked until her retirement in 1992. Pat had many fond memories of her 38 years with the St. Marys Co. Public preceded in death by his son John Paul Hall. Possum attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Bushwood, MD and was a lifelong St. Marys County Resident. Mr. Hall was a Tobacco farmer and worked at B. Frank Joy Maintenance Company retiring in 1999. Possum enjoyed playing cards, and making wine. The family received friends on Sunday, January 30, 2011 in the Mattingley- Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers were recited. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, January 31, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Franics Early officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were John E. Hall, Jr., Wayne Hall, David Hall, Dennis Hall, Allen Hall, and Jason Bean. Memorial contributions may be made to Seventh District vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com. LaFayette Jones, George H. Jones, Jr., Roy Jones, Richard Jones, Mary Jones, Claire Jones, Chisselee Jones, Lorraine Jones and Mamie Jones. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Joseph Curry, 62
J o s e p h Leonard Joe Curry, 62, of L e o n a r d t ow n , MD, died January 28, 2011 in St Marys Hospital, L e o n a r d t ow n , MD. Born October 7, 1948, he was the son of James Gregory and the late Mable Anne (Tippett) Curry. Mr. Curry was the husband of Elsie Marie Curry whom he married in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD on October 28, 1967. Joe is survived by his children; Joanne Curry of Seneca, South Caroline, and Abby Curry of Leonardtown, MD. He is also survived by his siblings; Thomas Emanuel St. Clair and James Gregory Curry, Jr. of Compton, MD, James Raymond Curry, and John Edward Moochie Curry of Leonardtown, MD and six grandchildren. Mr. Curry was a lifelong St. Marys County Resident and worked as a Delivery driver for Suburban Propane. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 4, 2011 from 10 -11 a.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with a funeral service at 11 a.m. with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be David Farrell, Richard Bond, Robert Mccormick IV, Robert Burch, Steven Wathen, and Joe Lawrence. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gregory Curry, Howard Wathen, Buddy George, and Moochie Curry. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at
Dorothy Kinkead, 69
Dorothy Mae Dot Kinkead, 69 of Lexington Park, MD went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2011 surrounded by family and friends. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Johnstown, PA; Lexington Park United Methodist Church; Navy Wives Club of America; Patuxent Moose Lodge #2393; VQ4 Wives Club; Navy Relief Society. She was retired after 29 years of faithful service at 1st National Bank of St. Marys/Mercantile/PNC and 16 years at Lowes. She was a follower of Nellie Hortons Karoake group, enjoyed shuffleboard, loved to travel with her best friend Jackie Lozier. Enjoyed many life long friends, especially spending time with her best friends Nina Spiegel and Barbara Klosterman. Dot was a lifelong die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan to the end and loved Elvis Presley. Dot was known by many family and friends as Nana, Momma Dot and Auntie Dot. She was preceded in death by her parents Mabel Mae Kinback Kinkead & Thomas Garfield Kinkead and two brothers Thomas Eugene Kinkead & James William Kinkead. Dot is survived by her sister Ruth Kinkead, sons Milton Ronald Mickey Gray & Michael Rodney Gray (Sharon) and daughter Michelle Ronda Gray-Holloway (Lamar). Her grandchildren Ashley, Hailey, Michael, Mikel, Mikayla, Maliyah and Alivia. The family received friends for Dots Black & Gold Life Celebration with prayers offered Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. Interment was February 3, 2011 at Richland Cemetery in Johnstown, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dots name to the Relay for Life Team; The Sydnor, Parrott, Hawkins Family In loving memory of Dot Kinkead, at Relay for Life of St. Marys County, American Cancer Society, 1041 MD Rt. 3 North, Bldg. A1, Gambrills, MD 21054. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Schools. Pat married Laurie Gibson on October 24, 1964 at St. Aloysius Church in Leonardtown. They had a wonderful 38 years together. She lost her precious Larry on May 9, 2002. Pat was a resident of Leonardtown her entire life, residing in the same home she was born in. She was a lifelong member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. She became a member of the St. Marys County Retired Teachers Association in 1992 and held the dual office of treasurer and membership chair from 1992 - 2008. Pat enjoyed doing bookwork as she called it, baking her famous Cream Cheese Pound Cakes, Peanut Butter Balls and Embroidering. Previously she and her husband Larry volunteered at the St. Marys Hospital Gift Shop and at the Cedar Lanes Gift Shop. Pat is survived by her sister, Margaret C. Goddard of Leonardtown and numerous Nieces and Nephews, Great and Great-Great Nieces and Nephews, Sister-in-Laws: Betty Williams, Helen Hewitt, Bernadette Zimmerman (Leon), Elouise Gibson, Brother-in-Laws: Jim Gibson (Sue), McGuire Gibson and Walter Gibson (Melanie). Family received friends on Monday, January 31, 2011 with prayers recited in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in St. Aloysius Catholic Church with Father Rory Conley officiating. Interment will take place on Monday, February 7, 2011 at 1 p.m. in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD Pallbearers will be Tom Burke, Billy Goddard, Chris Raley, Lenny Goddard, Tom Bakewell, Jack Williams and Johnny Connelly. Contributions may be made to The Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.
Larry Holsinger, 58
Larry David Holsinger 58, of California, MD died January 28, 2011 at his residence. Born November 28, 1952 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of the late Lerty C. Holsinger and Minnie Snyder Hendrix of Lexington Park, MD. Larry was a waterman and carpenter. He was a member of St. Johns Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD. Larry loved nature, enjoyed collecting shark teeth and arrowheads. He loved being with family and friends and spending time with his dogs Chopper and Buddy. In addition to his mother, Larry is survived by his life partner, Pam Johnson of California, MD, his son, Larry Joseph Holsinger of Leonardtown, MD, sisters, Liz Goddard of Leonardtown, MD, Mary McGinnis of California, MD, Jeanne Liguine of Church Point, LA, Peggy Myers of Clements, MD, Margaret OHare of Lexington Park, MD and Judy Heard of Hollywood, MD and grandchildren, Hunter and Chelsea. Family received friends for Larrys Life Celebration on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A service was conducted with Deacon Lou Koeniger officiating. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Elizabeth Puckett, 93
Elizabeth Dorothy Puckett, 93 of Leonardtown, MD left us on Friday, January 28, 2011 to go to her heavenly father. Born April 15, 1917 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Henry Thomas and Ida Meyer Thomas. Among the loved ones left behind are two daughters; Betsey Leighton and her husband Wayne, their daughters Amanda and Denise, and grandson Roland of Delran, NJ and
William Jones, 89
William Henry Jones 89, of Lexington Park, MD died January 25, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital. Born December 7, 1921 in Williamsburg, VA he was the son of the late George A. Jones and Mary (Jordan) Jones. He moved to St. Marys County from New Jersey in 1948. William was a master carpenter and cabinetmaker. He enjoyed to hunt and fish. William is survived by his wife, Marie Butler Jones, and brother, John M. Jones of Hampton, VA, grandchildren, Kimberly Hicks, Mark Cox, Princess Hall, and Precious Hall, great grandchildren, Ynomrah Hicks, and Anaya Hicks, and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his children, LaVetta Hall and Joseph A. Hall, and sibilings,
Catherine Gibson, 75
Catherine Ann Pat Gibson 75, of Leonardtown, went to heaven to be with her beloved husband Larry on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Hospice House surrounded by her family. Pat, as she was affectionately known, was born April 7, 1935 in Leonardtown, Maryland. Her parents were the late Robert Woodley and Catherine Maria Coates Goddard. Pat attended Margaret Brent High School where she graduated in 1954. Upon graduation she was approached by Ms. Lettie Marshall Dent and offered the job
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Christine Vaughan and her husband Bill, son Jim and daughter Cristi of Tall Timbers, MD. Family received friends on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A funeral service was conducted. Interment will be Thursday, February 3, 2011at Lawnview Cemetery, Rockledge, PA. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. County Resident and worked at Patuxent Naval Air Station in Public Works, retiring in November 1993. Tinky enjoyed gardening, country music and guitar playing. The family received friends on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers were recited. A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 in the Hollywood United Methodist Church, Hollywood, MD with Rev. Sheldon Reese officiating. Interment followed in Joy Chapel Cemetery, Hollywood, MD. Pallbearers were James Harding, Robbie Tippett, Jimmy Hayden, Charlie Greenwell Jr., David Readmond, and Michael Readmond. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys Hospital, 25500 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com. Oregon. Grandchildren Jamie Lynny Watson, Hannah Marie Watson, Hailey Nicole Watson, Patrick David Miller Brothers Harley Kenneth Watson (deceased), Bearley James Watson of Lenoir, NC, Gene Earley Watson of Hudson, NC, Jerry Mac Watson of Hudson, NC, and Johnny Bradley Watson of Lenoir, NC Sisters Margaret Marie Braswell of Hudson, NC, Opal Edith Harris of Hudson, NC, Patricia Louise Eidson of Raleigh, NC, and Priscilla Loretta Annas of Lenoir, NC, Clyda Diane Haynes of Lenoir, NC, and Hazel Sharon Powell of Muscle Shoals, AL Jim was a Superintendent in charge of hardwood floor installations for Royalwood Associates, Inc. of Raleigh, NC. During his illustrious career, he was responsible for the floor restoration of many historic sites throughout the east coast. In his free time, Jim enjoyed listening to music, gardening, canning and wood working. His musical spectrum ranged from classical to bluegrass. His love for gardening was evident through the health and abundance of his crops as well as his understanding of botany. He was well known for his yellow tomatoes, which incidentally were created from seeds that had been genetically preserved in the family for over 80 years. His devotion to canning could be witnessed through the smile on his neighbors faces with which he often shared his bounty, to the endless rows of goods in his basement. His wood working skills were nothing short of amazing, he would often be spotted in his shop planning or creating a new project. Most will remember Jim for his hard work ethic and his love of his family. Family will receive friends on Thursday, February 3, 2011 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD where a Funeral Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD and parents, Mrs. Zimmerman was preceded in death by her brother James Mauck. She was a Food Service Manager for Charles County Public Schools. She loved decorating, crafts, scrap booking, camping, and reading. Mrs. Zimmerman loved animals, especially her two toy poodles; Monique and Fifi. She was a member of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, St. Marys County Womans Club, honorary member of NARFE Chapter 969 and she was a member of Piney Point Lighthouse. Mrs. Zimmerman was also a past member of the Ladies of the Moose Lodge, Chapter 444, in Mechanicsville, MD. The family received friends on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers were recited. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Rev. Rick Schaffner officiating. Interment will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 1 p.m. in Marylands Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Pallbearers will be Vincent Roche, Kenny Garber, Francis Raley, Craig Hill, Ricky Hill and Justin Garber. Contributions in memory of Vivian Kay Zimmerman can be made to the Second District Vol. Fire Department and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD, 20692 and/or the Broomes Island Wesleyan Church, 8520 Church Road, Broomes Island, MD 20615. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com.
Jimmy Watson, 73
Jimmie Jim, James Clyde Watson 73 of Lenoir, North Carolina died peacefully at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina on January 28, 2011. Born October 29th 1934 in Kings Creek, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Clyde and Edith Watson also of Kings Creek, North Carolina. Survived by his wife Marilyn Mae Watson of Hudson, NC Children Michael Anthony Watson of White Plains MD., Robert Roland Watson of Ruckersville, VA., Randy James Watson of Portland,
Mildred Carter, 53
Mildred Joan Mickey Carter, 53, of Valley Lee, MD, passed away January 19, 2011 in St. Marys Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born June 24, 1957 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Edward Joseph and Joan Mildred Rudolph Adelman. Mrs. Carter was the loving wife of James Nelson Carter, Sr. whom she married on June 7, 2008 in Valley Lee, MD. Mrs. Carter is also survived by her children; Keith Lee Adelman and Jamie Grinder as well as her grandchildren; Jackie and Raymond Rudolph, Madison and Logan Adelman and Nicholas Grinder and siblings; Arleen May Bowie (George), Toni Lee Adelman and Elizabeth Rae Rudolph. She was preceded in death by her brothers; Edward J. Adelman, Jr. and George C. Adelman. Mrs. Carter attended Lackey High School and moved to St. Marys County in 2005 from Prince Georges County. Mickey was a homemaker who loved life, nature walks, yard sales, and spending time with her grandchildren. A Memorial Service was held on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 6 p.m. in St. Georges Episcopal Church, Valley Lee, MD with Rev. Gregory Syler officiating. Interment will remain private. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Vivian Zimmerman, 66
Vivian Kay Zimmerman, 66, of Valley Lee, MD, passed away January 28, 2011 in St. Marys Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born May 10, 1944 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Emory Ward and Margaret Elizabeth Foster Hollabaugh. Mrs. Zimmerman was the loving wife of the late John Lawrence Zimmerman whom she married in Prince Georges County, MD, and he preceded her in death on October 3, 2003. Mrs. Zimmerman is survived by her children; Douglas Zimmerman and Jimmy Zimmerman both of Tennessee, Judy Burjgtrom and John Zimmerman both of Florida, five grandchildren and 1 great grandson. She is also survived by her siblings; Patricia A. Roche (Vince) of Valley Lee, MD, Marie E. Garber (Kenny) of Broomes Island, MD, brother-inlaw Ray Zimmerman (Chris) of Rockville, MD, sister-in-law Carol Thomas (Joe) of Laurel, MD, nephews and nieces; Patty Raley (Francis), Vincent Roche, Christine Hill (Ricky), Justin Garber, Elizabeth Garber, James Zimmerman, Phil Zimmerman, great nieces and nephews; Alicia Norris (Todd), Andy Mattingly, Craig Hill, Tiffany Hill, Katie Hill, Krysta Garber, Byron Garber, Rebecca Garber, and great-great nieces and nephews; Andrew Mattingly, Dakota Skye Norris, Jaidyn Raley and Jaelyne Navor. In addition to her husband
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Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano says that in the wake of a proposed $3 million cut in funding from the state, the rising costs of doing business for St. Marys County public schools could push him to eliminate positions and cut other expenditures just to provide core instruction. Martirano said that he would likely have to eliminate positions within the system that are filled and make many other more than draconian cuts in other areas because rising costs and dissipating federal stimulus funds left a $14 million deficit. Everything we do has an inflationary cost, Martirano said Tuesday in a joint meeting with the St. Marys County Board of Commissioners. Its gotten darker for us. People may be losing jobs next year. Weve been able to say that we will not furlough employees but now I cannot promise that to anybody. Over the past three years the board of education has used money from their fund balance as well as federal stimulus dol-
estate market, from which the state received much of its revenues through property taxes, Del. John Bohanan (D-Dist.29B) said that the Thornton proposal has left the state trying to uphold nearly double the rate of spending while simultaneously having to cut the budget everywhere else. In a down economy weve been able to preserve that level of education funding, Bohanan said, adding that despite the recent cut to St. Marys, the county has still made out well. We have been increasing steadily for years after we passed Thornton, he said. Del. John F. Wood (D-Dist.29A) said that while the Thornton funding was provided to each county based on a formula, he believed that in this post-election year landscape, political payback also played into the OMalley administrations education budgeting. To a large extent St. Marys and Calvert voters backed GOP gubernatorial candidate Robert L. Ehrlich, while Charles County voters turned out for OMalley. Weve just come out of an election year, so its payback to a certain extent, Wood told The County Times. Politics always plays a part of it. Wood, who has long complained of state overspending, said that the legislature may try to tweak education funding, but the expenses that the Thornton plan have laid on government are likely to stay. Were not going to cut Thornton to make much of a difference, Wood lamented, adding that the states budget woes continue to mount. It makes you want to cry sometimes, he said. House Minority Leader Anthony ODonnell (R-Dist.29C) said that the education cuts that St. Marys received were just a small part of a budget that bore all kinds of bad news. In his estimation, the governors budget did little to solve the deficit problem because it was actually larger than last years fiscal plan. This budget doesnt go far enough in reducing the deficit, said ODonnell, who has often been critical of the administrations fiscal policies. Very little was cut in education overall. Last years budget was $32 billion dollars, this years budget is now $34 billion. I dont see how anything was cut. ODonnell said that despite pledges from OMalley that he would not countenance any tax increases this year, there are fees and hidden taxes in the budget designed to boost revenue wherever possible. ODonnell said that one provision calls for a new tax on bad drivers who have a certain number of points on their license. We continue to find more and more taxes and hidden fees, ODonnell said. The House GOP leader said that keeping up with Thornton funding was a major problem but that law makers would not be able to undue its impacts anytime soon. We never figured out how to pay for Thornton, ODonnell said. We increased spending without the capacity to pay our bills. [For the fiscal 2012 budget] were starting with a bad product and trying to make it better is going to be difficult. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Ye Olde Towne Caf started the New Year with a new tradition. On the first Friday of each month, when the rest of Leonardtown is having some sort of sale, special offer or event, Ye Olde Towne Caf will be welcoming youths into the restaurant for an evening of fun. For the second month, Ye Olde Towne Caf in Leonardtown will be open to young people while their parents go around to the other shops in Downtown Leonardtown. For $10, young people will be able to come into the restaurant from 5 until 8:30 p.m. and have a good time with other people their age, said Irene Parrish, the owner of Ye Olde Towne Caf. Its a safe place for young people to go eat, have fun and socialize with their friends, Parrish said. While they are at the caf, Parrish said their parents can go and explore the other things going on in Leonardtown during First Friday that are geared toward adults, like the events at the gallery and Fenwick Street Used Books and Music. The price for entry includes use of the video games provided, includ-
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with what they were seeing. They were really excited to see the children involved, Parrish said. We all try to do something to bring business to Leonardtown, Parrish said. The menu for the evening will include chicken nuggets, sliders, hot dogs, French fries and pizza. There are also all sorts of sodas. Parrish said the students mostly drink diet coke, sprite and water. Theyre very health conscious, she said. Parrish said shes happy to host the young people at the restaurant every month. Im not afraid of the kids, she said. Everyone said theyll tear everything up, but they were very well behaved and respectful. She said the plans for Marchs first Friday event include a 60s game night and a jam session for kids who bring in their instruments. The jam session will be conducted by Bob Schaller, the director of the department of economic and community development for St. Marys County. She said the restaurant also is available for other evening activities, because the caf closes early. She said they have had birthday parties, wedding and baby showers and Young Life meetings, and are more than willing to work with people to host their events. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Thursday, Feb. 3
Special Olympics Poker Bennett Building (24930 Old Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 7 p.m. $5-$5 blinds cash game. Dealers will be provided and the nightly high hand is paid nightly. Drinks will be free. Proceeds go to benefit the St. Marys Special Olympics and the Center for Life Enrichment. People who would like to help with the Special Olympics should call Mary Lu Bucci at 301-373-3469 or 240-298-0200. For more information about the poker game, call Jim Bucci 301373-6104 before 7 p.m. and 240-298-9616 after. Newtowne Players Present Doubt: A Parable Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park) 8 p.m. The Newtowne Players will perform Doubt: A Parable, a drama by John Patrick Shanley through Feb. 13. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances start at 8 p.m.; Sunday shows begin at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students, senior citizens and the military. Thursday shows are $10 general admission. Light refreshments and beverages are also available for purchase at the theatre. Reservations are recommended. To reserve a spot, call 301-737-5447 or visit www.newtowneplayers.org. Laundry and Bourbon College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium (22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown) 8 p.m. Laundry and Bourbon welcomes the audience to back porch, Anywhere, USA, where its a hot summer afternoon in 1974. Tickets are $5. For more information, or to order tickets, e-mail bxoffc@csmd. edu, call 301-934-7828 or visit www.csmd. edu/Arts.
First Friday Author Talk Fenwick Street Used Books and Music (41655A Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 5 p.m. Fenwick Street Used Books and Music is pleased to welcome back author Christine Trent. Christines new book is A Royal Likeness and she will be discussing and signing copies in costume. No Limit Texas Hold Em Tournament VFW Post 2632 (23282 Three Notch Road, California) - 7 p.m. Buy in is $50, $40 of which goes into the prize pool and $10 goes to charity. Sign in is from 6:20 to 6:45 p.m. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Late players will be accepted until the end of the 1st break. The number of entries determines payouts. With 50 100 players 9 places paid. The public is welcome. Individuals must be 18 or older to play. Side games are available. For more information, e-mail poker@vfw2632.com or call 240-925-4000.
to necessary equipment. Contestants will be required to provide their own ingredients. Soups will be grouped into six categories and will be judged by expert chefs and celebrities. The contest is open to the public. House soups will also be provided by the center to allow attendees to make a meal of the event. Admission, which includes a sampling of the competition soups and a serving of the house soup, is $6.00 per adult, $3.00 per student, and free for children under four years old. Sponsorship is available to businesses and organizations. These sponsors will be given free passes to the event and will be recognized during the evening and in news releases. The event will be recorded and aired on Channel 96, the SMCPS Educational Cable Channel. Book Discussion Charlotte Hall Library (37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall) 7 p.m. Discuss James McBrides book, The Color of Water: A Black Mans Tribute to His White Mother. For more information, call 301-884-2211
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2010 was busiest year ever This past year was the busiest year to date for the libraries. In 2010 almost 675,000 users walked through the doors of the libraries checking out 1.4 million items for an 11% increase over 2009. St. Marys County Library is number four in the state in items checked out per resident, up from fifth place last year. The Library has more than 75,000 library card holders or about 75% of the county residents compared to the state average of 58%. These are a few of the highlights of 2010 and more can be found in the Annual Report posted at the branches or on the website. Storytelling at its best All ages will be mesmerized by professional storyteller Janice Curtis Greene, President of the Griots Circle of Maryland, at the Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. at Lexington Park Library. Her lively performance will include folktales, original stories and rap, all woven with historical facts and life lessons. The performance is free and is being co-sponsored by UCAC (Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions) and NAACP. Light refreshments will be provided. Grant Proposal Writing and Budget Basics Workshop offered Caroline Herbert, Manager of Multimedia and On-Demand Training at the Foundation Center at Washington D.C. will present a free workshop on Feb. 23 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Grant writers will be introduced to key components of a proposal to a foundation or corporation. Topics covered include: gathering information to prepare the proposal; tips for writing and structure; communicating with the funder after a decision is made; and review of the essentials of budget preparation and presentation in a grant proposal, including the personnel section; overhead costs and budget narrative. Registration is required. Teens can win digital camera Teens can earn a chance to win a digital camera by creating a book trailer or a video featuring the awesomeness of reading for the Teen Tech Week Video Contest. Once the videos are created, teens post their videos on YouTube with the tag, STMALIB TTW Video Contest 2011, and then submit the entry form found on the librarys teen webpage. Entry deadline is March 9. The winner will be announced at the Video Showcase on March 12 at Lexington Park. More details can be found on the Librarys teen page. At the next TAG (Teen Advisory Group) meetings, Feb. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Lexington Park and on Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. at Charlotte Hall and at 6 p.m. at Leonardtown, teens will learn how to create a video without using a camera. All teens are welcome. Snacks are provided. Reception held for local artist A reception will be held for local artist, Candy Cummings on Feb. 17 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery. Her latest, mature, yet whimsical artwork is on display through the end of February.
Saturday, Feb. 5
Preschool Indoor Yard Sale Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (27108 Mount Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville) 7 a.m. All proceeds go to benefit the Mt. Zion Preschool Program. For more information call 301-884-5455. Animal Adoptions The Well Pet Clinic (21800 N Shangri-La Drive, Lexington Park) 11 a.m. The Animal Relief fund will host dog and cat adoptions every Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm at the Well Pet Clinic in Lexington Park. For more information, call 301-866-0305. Hold Em Julie Rogers Studio Of Dance (4120 Old Town Road, Huntingtown) 6 p.m. Texas Hold Em to benefit the Patricia Rogers Educational Scholarship Fund. 75 percent of the money goes to the payout and the remainder foes to the scholarship fund. Play begins at 7 p.m. Buy in is $125, which gets $10,000 in chips. Register before 6:40 to receive an additional $1,000 in chips. Cash tables for Texas Hold Em and Omaha will also be available. Blinds start at 25/50 and increase every 20 minutes. There will be free food, sodas and alcohol. For more information, or to pre-register, call Tommy Rogers at 443-398-5223.
Tuesday, Feb. 8
Everyone has a story to tell: Memoir Writing Basics Garvery Senior Activity Center (21580 Peabody Street, Leonardtown) 1:30 p.m. Whether a life is unconventional or relatively normal, theres bound to be something fascinating about it. Seniors are invited to the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays until March 1 to participate in this memoirwriting workshop. In this group they will learn how to focus their life stories, give them literary purpose, and apply such craft elements as character, plot, description, dialogue, setting, pacing, and theme. To sign up, or for more information, call 301-475-4200, extension 1050. Lecture Cole Cinema, St. Marys College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Marys City) 6:30 p.m. The national debt of the United States is at record levels and on an unsustainable course. Learn the future implications of this and potential solutions, as Jeff Thiebert, national grassroots director of the nonpartisan Concord Coalition, describes the causes and consequences. The event will be free and open to the public.
Friday, Feb. 4
National Wear Red Day Heart Truth Campaign Garvery Senior Activity Center (21580 Peabody Street, Leonardtown) 10 a.m. Community organizations across the country are joining The Heart Truth campaign and using its Red Dress symbol to raise awareness about women and heart disease. This year the Garvey Senior Activity Center is promoting The Heart Truth by hosting a National Wear Red Day heart healthy luncheon, featuring heart healthy food items, The Heart Truth for Women presentation, guest speakers and demonstrations, and free heart healthy information, recipes, and brochures. Advanced registration is required. Call 301-475-4200, extention 1062 to register. This event is open to women ages 50 and above. Lunch is by donation for those ages 60 and above and $5 for those under the age of 60. All other event activities are free. War on the Patuxent Calvert Marine Museum (14275 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) 1 p.m. War on the Patuxent! Join an interpreter in the Maritime History Hall to learn more about the War of 1812 and how the local waterways played a critical role. Fifteen minute programs will begin at the top of every hour from 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Free with museum admission. All ages are welcome! For more information, call 410-326-2042.
Sunday, Feb. 6
St Johns Hollywood Monthly Breakfast St Johns Church Social Hall (43950 Saint Johns Road, Hollywood) - 8 a.m. All you can eat breakfast served at St. Johns Catholic Church in Hollywood. The menu includes eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, hash browns, biscuits, sausage gravy, orange juice, milk and coffee. Families are invited. The cost is a donation. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.s
Wednesday, Feb. 9
Rugby For All Experience Levels Southern Middle Gym (9615 Hg Trueman Road, Lusby) 6 p.m. Pax River Rugby would like to invite you to try out of one the fastest growing sports in the nation. All ages, all experience levels welcome. We will teach you everything you need to know, USA Rugby certified coaches. For more information, contact Corey at 443-603-2448 or paxrugby.com for more details about the sport and the club. Free Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles (15100 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) 7 p.m. The Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland are offering free Line Dance Lessons. The lessons will be followed by the regular weekly practice session. Anyone interested in obtaining more information about these lessons or interested joining the Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland can contact then through link on our website at http://www. bootscootersofsomd.blogspot.com/.
Monday, Feb. 7
Forrest Center Hosts Soup Cook-Off Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center (24005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) 3 p.m. The James A. Forrset Career and Technology Center will host its sixth annual Soup Cook-off in the schools state-of-the-art kitchen. The contest is open to the first 20 individuals or teams that register. Cooks or teams will have use of the facility and access
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By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer Rumors have been flying around for days, but you dont need them to know that somethings going on with the neighbors. Youve got two eyes, and you can plainly see that hes deploying soon. Hell be gone for awhile, so hes fussing at the house, doing small chores, cleaning up, making sure she wont have to worry about anything. But shes worrying anyhow and as you can see crying an awful lot, too. Wouldnt you like to know what goes on behind closed doors? Get a glimpse by reading the new novel, You Know When the Men Are Gone by Siobhan Fallon. When youre an Army Wife living on a base like Ft. Hood in Texas, you learn to get along with others, even though you might never see them again after this deployment. Youll be moving in six months or a year or two but that doesnt mean you wont babysit in a pinch. That doesnt mean you wont watch one anothers backs. Sometimes, though, other wives have issues you cant fix. Sometimes, the Army does things you cant do anything about, like when they send women to a forward operating base. Single women, near a platoon filled with lonely husbands. Sometimes, things happen and you just dont want to know. And then there are the times you do want to know. Youd be interested in talking to the soldier whose life your husband saved before he
I guess Ive never been too bright. Im of the sort that says oh, I feel bad, but maybe Ill feel better in a few days. If I just tough it out then the pain will go away before I have to call the doctor. You might be one of these people too. I do go to my rheumatologist as scheduled however. I dont know where this attitude comes from. My Father was that way. Youd think I would have learned from his mistakes. By the time he finally started going to see a doctor and taking his diabetes seriously quite a bit of damage was done. Not following lifesaving directions to change habits cost him his life at the young age of 52. Of course it seems young to me now at 49. Sometimes its the theory of what I dont know, isnt really there. OhI guess that is just my theory. I explained to my husband about my theory he didnt see the logic. With lung cancer being a common occurrence in my family and having watched the progression until the very end, my theory then is basically let me keep going until I drop. This is why I was destined to meet my husband. His theories are much more logical than mine. He is of the mind that you use the prevention and cure route. What a novel concept. That idea might just catch on someday. He encourages me in his gentle (why cant I find the strike-through button for certain words) way. Last Monday we had errands to do in Waldorf for his sister and afterwards found ourselves in La Plata for a quick bite at The Greene Turtle. He told me Why dont you order a burger, your favorite food, since you are not feeling well? (To my challenge colleagues I only ate half). So he got me all nice and happy with my favorite comfort food. And then, on our way home, at the intersection of Routes 6 and 5, he turned left instead of heading right towards home. Where are you going? I asked. Im taking you to Express Care. But I went yesterday (Sunday).
Yeah, but you left after 15 minutes. No, It was 20 minutes, they were busy I didnt want to bother them. You left because there were a lot of sick kids there. I didnt want to get sick. You are sick. I called my doctor for an appointment, but shes busy today too - I have an appointment for next Wednesday. Well, tonight you are really sick, and going to Express Care! You tricked me! And so on. Before I knew it I was signed in and waiting. The wait was short saw the doctor had my x-ray and got my prognosis: pneumonia. Luckily bacterial instead of viral pneumonia. Probably had it since December. Johnny Rivers song Rockin pneumonia and the boogie-woogie flu must have been written about a different kind of pneumonia than what I have. I dont feel like rockin for some reason. I dont even feel like walking. In fact he must have been delirious from pneumonia himself when he wrote it. Now I know why I thought I was dying during the Zumba class. This explains a lot. Why I havent been able to keep my eyes open, why its hard to breathe, why the elephant sitting on my chest has decided to become a permanent squatter, and why I cant think straight. Well, that might be a chronic problem. It didnt help when I talked to the ask-a-nurse from Enbrel. I inquired if I should continue my injections while sick with pneumonia? Her rote response was, Continuing treatment could make your symptoms worse which can lead to death. Oh, o.k No in some cases or rare instances added after that? They say that on TV. Yes, you dont always die. Eeeeek. What was that? Just my good friend the elephant sitting on my chest. To each new days adventure, Shelby Please send comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com.
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Thursday, Feb. 3
Open House Father Andrew White School (22850 Washington Street, Leonardtown) 9 a.m. Dave Norris DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Thirsty Thursday Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 6 p.m. Special Olympics Poker Bennett Building (24930 Old Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 7 p.m. Salsa Thursdays House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 7:30 p.m. Laundry and Bourbon College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium (22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown) 8 p.m. Newtowne Players Present Doubt: A Parable Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park) 8 p.m. Karaoke with DJ Harry Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 8 p.m. Comedy Night Martinis Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains) 8 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 4
Dave Norris DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Friday Night Bingo Father Andrew White School (22850 Washington Street, Leonardtown) 6 p.m. Randy Richie on Piano Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 6:30 p.m. No Limit Texas Hold Em Tournament VFW Post 2632 (23282 Three Notch Road, California) - 7 p.m. All You Can Drink Ladies Night with DJ Chris Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 8 p.m. Karaoke in Solomons Isaacs Pub, Holiday Inn (155 Holiday Drive, Solomons) 8:30 p.m. Martini Karaoke with DJ Steve Martinis Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains) 9 p.m. DJ Mike Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) 9 p.m. Hollow Point The Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 5
Hold Em Julie Rogers Studio Of Dance (4120 Old Town Road, Huntingtown) 6 p.m. Fair Warning DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 6 p.m. Randy Richie on Piano Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 6:30 p.m. Pax River Rugby Fundraiser DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 7:30 p.m. True Blue Country St. Marys Landing (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) 7:30 p.m. The Redwine Jazz Trio DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 8 p.m. Karaoke Contest and Fundraiser for the NBVFD Abners (3725 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach) 8 p.m. Karaoke with DJ Tommy and DJ T California Applebees (45480 Miramar Way, California) 9 p.m. Sam Grow Band Cryers Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) 9 p.m. Craze Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 9 p.m. Winter Bikini Contest and Crushing Day Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 9 p.m. Split Second Martinis Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains) 9 p.m. Radio Redline Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) 9 p.m. Lost in Paris Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) 9 p.m. Dee Jay Christian The Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) 9:30 p.m.
Super Bowl Party with Allens Famous Fried Chicken Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) 11:30 a.m. Sunday Funday Super Bowl Party Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 11:30 a.m. Super Bowl at the River Rustic River Bar and Grill (40874 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown) 4 p.m. First Friday Live Music The Brewing Grounds (41658 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 6:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 7
Forrest Center Hosts Soup Cook-Off Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center (24005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) 3 p.m. Mason Sebastian DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Salsa Night Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 8
Fair Warning DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Open Pool Tables and List of Specials Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 7 p.m. Live Music with the Jennifer Ann Cooper Band Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7:30 p.m.
We post nightlife events happening in Calvert, Charles and St. Marys counties. To submit an event for our calendar, e-mail sarahmiller@countytimes.net. Deadline for submissions is Monday by 5 p.m.
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Wednesday, Feb. 9
Mason Sebastian DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Karaoke with DJ Harry Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 7 p.m. Band in a Box St. Marys Landing (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) 7:30 p.m. Live Music with the Anthony Ryan Country Band Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7:30 p.m. Wolfs Hot Rods and Old Gas Open Blues Jam Beach Cove Restaurant (8416 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach) 8 p.m. Martini Karaoke Martinis Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains) 9 p.m.
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NFL at the Duck Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 6 a.m. Super Bowl Sunday Party Ye Olde Towne Caf (22685 Washington Street, Leonardtown) - 11 a.m. Big Dog Zone Open Super Bowl XLV Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 11 a.m.
For family and community events, see our calendar in the community section on page 22.
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Thurs., Feb. 3
Wrestling Chopticon at Westlake, 7 p.m. Great Mills at La Plata, 7 p.m. Leonardtown at Calvert, 7 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 5
Wrestling St. Marys Ryken at WCAC Championships at Good Counsel, Olney, MD, 9 a.m.
Fri., Feb. 4
Boys Basketball Northern at Chopticon, 7 p.m. Leonardtown at Great Mills, 7 p.m. Bishop OConnell at St. Marys Ryken, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball Chopticon at Northern, 7 p.m. Great Mills at Leonardtown, 7 p.m. Bishop OConnell at St. Marys Ryken, 7:30 p.m. Hockey Leonardtown vs. St. Marys Ryken at Capital Clubhouse, Waldorf, 5 p.m. Swimming Chopticon/McDonough vs. Patuxent at Calvert Swimming Pool, 5 p.m.
Tues., Feb. 8
Boys Basketball St. Marys Ryken at Archbishop Carroll, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball Archbishop Carroll at St. Marys Ryken, 7 p.m.
Wed., Feb. 9
Boys Basketball North Point at Chopticon, 7 p.m. Thomas Stone at Great Mills, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball Chopticon at North Point, 7 p.m. Great Mills at Thomas Stone, 7 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 28
Boys Basketball Chopticon 59, Huntingtown 48 Calvert 82, Leonardtown 63 Girls Basketball Huntingtown 56, Chopticon 53 Calvert 77, Leonardtown 36 Hockey Leonardtown 7, Northern 1 Huntingtown 19, St. Marys Ryken 0 Boys Swimming Chopticon 148, Thomas Stone 93 Huntingtown 192, Chopticon 84 Girls Swimming Huntingtown 171, Chopticon 144 Thomas Stone 139, Chopticon 125
5. Great Mills, 41 13. Chopticon, 0 Girls 3. Leonardtown, 93 12. Great Mills, 9 13. Chopticon, 4 Wrestling North Point 44, Chopticon 21 Leonardtown 40, Tuscarora 25 Leonardtown 61, Westminster 16
Sun., Jan. 30
Boys Basketball St. Marys Ryken 82, Bishop Ireton 62
Mon., Jan. 31
Boys Basketball Chopticon 55, Patuxent 49 Thomas Stone 67, Leonardtown 44 McDonough 56, Great Mills 48 Girls Basketball Chopticon 51, Patuxent 23 Great Mills 40, McDonough 37 Leonardtown 41, Thomas Stone 38 Boys Swimming Leonardtown 159, Great Mills 117 Girls Swimming Leonardtown 177, Great Mills 79
Sat., Jan. 29
Boys Basketball La Plata 58, Chopticon 41 St. Marys Ryken 73, St. Anslems Abbey, 40 Girls Basketball Chopticon 63, La Plata 33 Bishop McNamara 73, St. Marys Ryken 59 Indoor Track SMAC championships at Prince Georges Sports and Learning Complex, Landover, MD Boys 2. Leonardtown, 60
Location: St. Marys College of Maryland, Somerset Tennis Complex 18952 East Fisher Road (Outdoor Facility) St. Marys City, Maryland 20686 Times: Sundays, 9:30 am 11:30 am (Mini-matches included) Instructors: St. Marys College Coaching Staff and Players Cost: $25.00 per session!! Players: Beginning 9th graders to Seniors!!!! Registration: Contact Derek Sabedra, Head Tennis Coach, St. Marys College Cell: 410-610-4300 and/or email ddsabedra@smcm.edu
Tues., Feb. 1
Boys Basketball Paul VI 70, St. Marys Ryken 68 Girls Basketball Paul VI 81, St. Marys Ryken 60
Baseball is available for children ages 6 through 18, with a machine pitch level for those up to age 8. For more information, please go to http://smbrl.baberuthonline.com
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By Chris Stevens Staff Writer LANDOVER One Leonardtown runner was a veteran of the 3200 meter relay. The other runner was only competing in the event for the second time. Experience proved to be the best teacher for Brian Oeschel and Erin Kelly as they were the final legs of the Raider boys and girls Southern Maryland Athletic Conference championships, earned with victories Saturday at the conference meet at the Prince Georges Sports and Learning Complex. Weve missed a lot of practice time so we havent been on top of our game, said Oeschel, the senior whos been in many a race in his four years at Leonardtown. The Raider boys, comprised of Oeschel Tim Carey, Bobb Young and Chris Padgett, won their championship by just under half a second over Thomas Stone (8:43.08 to 8:41.51), with Oeschel finishing it out. Ive got a lot of trust my team and we did well, he said. I started off fast because I knew they were close on me. Kelly, who already has a conference outdoor long jump gold medal to her credit, also fills in for sprinting events, but this was only her second time running the 3200. She came through, helping the Raider girls (10:18.62) take the confer-
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Tim Carey of Leonardtown speeds around the corner during Saturdays SMAC championships in Landover.
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Kayla Ruiz of Leonardtown goes over a hurdle during the SMAC indoor track championships Saturday.
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woodchucks in the state! But then I learned that the Punxsutawney Pennsylvania groundhog is the only genuine weather prognosticator, claiming all others throughout the country to be imposters. This fact reduces all other groundhogs to varmint status because of their nasty burrowing and crop eating habits. To make matters worse, they hibernate through the winter months, so it would be virtually impossible to find one to shoot at this time of year. Those who know me well know that my favorite calendar day is Groundhog Day. Im still amazed that its not a red-letter day. Every year on February 2nd, I wake from a restless night, grab a cup of coffee, turn on the TV and radio, and check the computer repeatedly,
impatient for the news from Punxsutawney PA. The actual weather outside on those days never seems to matter. As I step out to get the morning paper I look for my own shadow, as if to predict the announcement from Pennsylvania. Im not a Bill Murray fan, yet my favorite movie is Groundhog Day. I watch it every year. The weather doesnt really matter. Spring will arrive when spring arrives and we will welcome it! Still, it is fun to watch the Groundhog Day antics that would be uninteresting at any other time of the year. Is a ruse still a ruse if everyone knows it is a ruse? As reported yesterday morning, Punxsutawney Phil did NOT see his shadow, so as we shovel snow and chip ice in the coming
weeks, we should anticipate better weather. We may want to accelerate the cleaning our hunting gear and the preparation our fishing gear because the fast approaching spring demands it. How upset would we be if we werent ready? Punxsutawney Phil has given us fair warning. By the way, in my research for this article I learned that Punxsutawney Phil is a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Given his forecast for an early spring, I may have to put my Super Bowl money on the Pittsburgh Steelers! I will be offering stories of hunting adventures in future articles for this column. If you have a particularly interesting story, drop me an email at riverdancekeith@hotmail. com. Be safe and enjoy the season.
Patuxent River Rugby Club will be offering a free Co-Ed Youth/ Adult tag rugby and conditioning classes throughout the months of Jan and Feb. No experience needed, we will teach you everything you need to know. More details and registration can be found on paxrugby.com or by calling Justin Thompson at 732-492-9760 or 1-877-806-7775.
Pax Rugby offering co-ed youth and adult tag rugby league and classes
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By Chris Stevens Staff Writer MORGANZA After a tough 56-53 loss at Huntingtown Friday night, the Chopticon girls basketball team took the court looking to forget about it and come away with a win against La Plata. Mission Accomplished. Junior forward Kirstin Norris led three Braves in double figures with a season high of 25 points as Chopticon (10-6 overall, 3-4 SMAC) cruised to a 63-33 win Saturday afternoon. Its a new day, so we just had to forget about it, come out strong and get the win, head coach Judy Evans said after beating the Warriors for the third time this season. We knew it was going to be hard to beat them a third time, said Norris, who out-scored La Plata as a team (25-18) through the first three quarters of play. We just had to play hard and come out on fire. And come out fire the Braves did, taking a 16-3 lead after the first period and kept the pressure on. We had a really good first quarter, Evans said. Our defense forced a lot of turnovers and got us Photo by Victor Marquart some easy baskets. Scoring on most of those easy Chopticons Bree Brown goes up for two of her 11
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Taryn Eaton of Chopticon and La Platas Lindsay Thompson battle for possession of the ball.
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By Chris Stevens Staff Writer Its been a difficult season for St. Marys Ryken hockey coach Chris Palombi. One calendar year removed from the first MSHL playoff appearance in school history the Knights are 0-for-2011 with Fridays 19-0 loss to Southern Division champion Huntingtown, and Palombi is frustrated with the struggles. Ill be blunt, it is very disappointing. I see this team, and the talent is there, Palombi said. [La Plata coach] John McFadden told me after our loss to them in mid-January that he views Ryken as a scary team to play due to the talent and potential we have. The Knights (3-11-0 overall, 2-9-0 MSHL South) played Bowie Wednesday
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element into the game of guys challenging each other. Its great for the sport, its great for the schools. Anyone planning to come out should have their popcorn ready. Its going to be a good one. Palombi is still hopeful the Knights can pull it together in time for an upcoming playoff re-match against the Hurricanes with time and place yet to be determined. Its been a roller-coaster of a season. e have a very talented team but I think it comes down to playing disciplined defense and lack of mental preparation for games, he said. When this team shows up to play at their potential, I am confident that they can hang with the best. The coaching staff is not giving up on them, and Im positive they can pull it together. chrisstevens@countytimes.net
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