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Thursday February 3, 2011

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State May Need to Hike Property Taxes
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PAX Welcomes Home Deployed Individuals
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Catholic Schools Week is Underway
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Funding ShortFallS Could Mean Sad State For SChoolS
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools are faced with making $14 million in cuts to account for a funding shortfall coming in the 2012 budget.

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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 ‘I’ve got something that will fix you up,’” Wood said at Friday’s 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” Baird’s past was part of services for the veteran that drew many mourners from around the county.

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“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 Baird’s toughness made an impression on him “I had no ties to him, but he touched me and I’m sure he touched everybody in here,” the man said. [email protected]

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 system’s 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 O’Malley 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 don’t think it’s 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 don’t 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 don’t 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. [email protected] 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 Maryland’s 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 state’s ceiling for paying off its debt service cannot exceed 8 percent of the state’s revenues, while its overall debt cannot exceed 4 percent of the state’s 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 state’s 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 state’s fiscal woes continue to mount, despite steps by the O’Malley administration to reduce the structural deficit of fixed costs that the state must pay each year but that also increase with time. [email protected]

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 government’s 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 we’ll 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 we’ve done,” Hoyer said. “We have to make sure it works the way it’s projected to work.”

Couple Seeking After-The-Fact Approval Faces Uphill Battle
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer One St. Mary’s County family is finding out that it is easier to ask permission before taking action than seeking after-the-fact approval. Joseph Lynch and his wife Micheline Lopez-Estrada have been doing improvements around their home on Three Coves Road in Hollywood, such as clearing and grading land, building a path down to the creek with stairs and rebuilding a shed on their dock with an outdoor shower. According to county officials, the couple did all of these improvements within a Critical Area Buffer and without obtaining a variance to do so. “It’s a hard case to weed through,” said Howard Thompson, the chairman for the Board of Appeals. To help break the case down into manageable chunks, he said they are approaching it in two parts – the waterfront issues and the work Lynch still wants to do on his house. Thompson said the couple first came before the board on Sept. 23, 2010. “They knew they were going to have some problems,” he said. A lot of the problem stemmed from the fact that the family got approval from the state to do work on their dock, and they thought that covered the rest of the work they wanted to do. “He didn’t do his homework,” Thompson said. Their actions, done without malicious intent and, to the best of their knowledge to the codes they should have been adhering to, are coming back to bite them, according to their lawyer Chris Longmore who spoke during the Board of Appeals meeting Jan. 27. “It’s a slow process, but it’s a process people have to go through,” Thompson said. A part of the reason the board is so cautious is because, unlike the planning commission, the Board of Appeals has to determine whether their decision is according to the letter of the law or, if it is not, have a good justification for their actions, Thompson said. Another part of what makes the Lynch property unique is it’s on a peninsula and the majority of the land is in the critical area buffer, which is used to protect the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Because of this, the Critical Area Commission is also involved in the proceedings about the after the fact variances the family is seeking. During the Board of Appeals meeting, a representative from the state said the family had no grounds for an unwarranted hardship should they not be able to build on their property that is in the Critical Buffer Zone. The Critical Area Commission also had an issue with the material the stairs leading to the dock are made of. According to them, the stairs won’t inhibit runoff in the way that they should. Various ways to lessen the runoff for the steps were discussed, but no decision was made. The representative from the state said there needed to be more space between the stairs, making them more like stepping stones, with a water-absorbent material, such as gravel or mulch, between them. The issue will be back in front of the Board of Appeals on March 10, when deliberations will continue.

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Have You Done Your Taxes Yet?
“No, we haven’t had time but we’re 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 hasn’t picked up her W2 forms from work yet. She also said she won’t be filing independently and will be claimed as a dependant on her parents taxes. Gail Whitney from Dameron said she hasn’t gotten her taxes done yet because she hasn’t 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 League’s Communication Committee, for 4th-graders in St. Mary’s County, asks “What Would You Do If You Were Mayor Of Leonardtown?” This year’s 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 MML’s 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 mayor’s 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

“If I Were Mayor, I Would …”

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 Mary’s and Calvert counties.

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To The Editor:

Yogi’s Death Taught Us All Something
I would like to thank the citizens of Southern Maryland and our local newspapers for speaking out on behalf of Buhrman “Yogi” Baird. When I first read of the tragic accident I was upset and frustrated with the thought that Yogi’s passing was going to be dismissed as just another traffic accident. The people who live and travel through the Hollywood area, with the help of the local media, did not allow that to happen. Our busy schedules often make it difficult to find the time to get involved with things beyond our control but that was not the case with Yogi. The roadside memorial was adorned with flowers, flags, photos, mementoes and trinkets. Yogi’s Memorial Service was without a doubt the nicest I have ever attended with a perfect blend of sadness, reverence and humor. There were over 20 pages of tributes on the Funeral Home’s web page and attendance at the Memorial Service was impressive to say the least. Yogi taught us all a lesson or two and each of us will have a special memory of him that we can share with others and parents can use a piece of his legacy to teach their children a lesson of life. His story will live on for a long time as part of local lore. Athletes, politicians, and celebrities have statues and portraits made in their honor. Their accomplishments are recorded and on occasion they are used as a point of reference. Yogi may never have a park named after him but his memory will endure for as long as those who regularly make the headlines. His life was a front-page event and in the end it was recorded as such. None of us knew how many residents Yogi touched until he was gone but I am proud to be one of those who let my feelings be known and join the chorus of so many Southern Marylanders who helped etch Yogi’s memory into history. Yogi was a unique individual who lived a very low-key lifestyle but he was not unnoticed by his community and we can all be justly proud of ourselves and our neighbors who shared their thoughts about Yogi. A lasting tribute to Yogi will be if we can extend the outpouring of concern and caring we just experienced as a result of Yogi’s passing to the highways, convenient stores, gas stations, supermarkets and government institutions in our community. I know I will give a lot more thought to whom I consider as my neighbor regardless of how they look and whether I know them or not. Yogi befriended everyone equally and if we put our minds to it we can do the same. From now on raise you hand in a wave or put a smile on your face when you meet a stranger. Do it for Yogi. Collectively we should be proud of ourselves for standing up and showing how we felt about a small flame that lit up and entire community. Thanks neighbor. Dave Ryan Hollywood, MD

First Taste of Catholicism Came From School
My name is YooNa Son. I’m from South Korea. I never had learned about what the Catholic is before I came here to Ryken. The first thing that I appreciate was coming to Ryken where I could have a wonderful opportunity to know about Catholic. The first year at Ryken I had to take a theology class which was mandatory religious class. In my life, that was the first time I learned about the Bible. To get to know a God, Jesus Chris has made my life enriched. Since I study abroad being away from my hometown, I had lots of hardships and sometimes loneliness. Because there is always a God around me, I was not alone anymore. I really appreciate about it. The most impressive thing was going to retreat with classmates and instructors. It helped me to be sustained and be happy that will be remembered in my mind forever. It was a fabulous experience and education of Catholic at Ryken. Yoo Na Son, Senior St. Mary’s Ryken

Catholic School Made Me Who I Am
I’ve gone to Catholic school my entire life. Sometimes it is easy to forget how blessed we are to go to a school that honestly wants you to become a better person in all aspects of your life and gives you the opportunity to succeed. Getting into a private Catholic high school is not easy and none of us would have gone through all the trouble if we did not want to be here. This attitude allows us to get the most out of our education. Our teachers push us because they know that we are gifted students. They also give us a lot of responsibility because they know we can handle it. They have molded me academically, spiritually, and athletically to become a better person. The curriculum is challenging but this prepares us for college. The teachers are constantly pushing us forward in the classroom so that we will be well-rounded students when we leave. In athletics, the coaches push us physically and teach us values like determination, perseverance, and teamwork. Although sports take up a lot of a student’s time, they always stress the fact that we are student athletes, and that the word student comes first for a reason. Catholic school has also taught me the importance of faith. That we should be thankful for God for all the things we are blessed with. The entire school gets together for Mass a couple times a month and we are given the opportunity to go to Mass every week. All of these characteristics are very important to me in a school and I am very thankful for it. They have made me into the person I am today. Brandon Briscoe, Senior St. Mary’s Ryken High School

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

Pax River Wins Bainbridge Award

personnel to reach out and help through volunteering. This combined effort between the community and Pax River’s 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

Thanks to My Parents for Sending Me to Catholic School
I have been in Catholic school ever since kindergarten – 13 years, that’s a pretty long time! I never fully appreciated how enriching this experience has been until recently. Catholic school has made me who I am today and by giving me the best education possible and close relationships with not only God as well. Catholic schools tend to be much smaller than public schools, so students are able to have a more personal relationship with the teachers and work together to fully understand material. The small class sizes allow individuals to get specialized teaching and teachers are available to help after school. The small school size makes it so everyone knows each other. Friendships tend to be deeper because of the ability to see one another constantly. This sense of community is one of my favorite things about Catholic school. The availability of priests and the chapel makes growing spiritually easier as well. The feeling of being so close to God through a school and classmates is impossible to describe. I wish everyone could feel it. My parents deciding to send me to Catholic school was a fantastic day if you ask me. I do not know where or who I would be if they had decided otherwise. Catholic school has deepened my relationship with God and all the people around me, and I could not ask for more. Mairead Slaughter, Senior St. Mary’s Ryken High School

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Ready or Not, Tax Season is Here
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Some people are fine with doing their taxes on their own, but others could use a third party to help them get all their ducks in a row. For the ones looking for somebody to help them get everything worked out for the tax season, there are several places in St. Mary’s County to help. One place people can go to get their taxes done is H&R Block. Mary Slade, the owner of the H&R Block in Leonardtown and Wildewood. She said there are some forms, which include teachers’ credits, and itemized deductions that will not be accepted until Feb. 14 because of new regulations passed by congress that the IRS is still interpreting. “It’s unfortunate when congress passes these laws so close to the end of the year,” Slade said. Slade said she would recommend people getting their taxes done by professionals. “With the number of audits coming up, I would really recommend people coming in and getting them done,” Slade said. There are more than 40 people working for Slade’s H&R Block offices who have “seen it all.” Sometimes people get audited and find they have made mistakes, or done things improperly and it takes a while to go through their paperwork and find the mistakes they made. The problem is people think there’s a right way and a wrong way to do their taxes. “Tax law isn’t black and white,” Slade said. “It’s a gray area.” Slade said the people with H&R Block are trained on how the IRS is interpreting tax law this year. H&R Block is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Askey, Askey and Associates is another firm that will do taxes for people, as well as small businesses. Catherine Askey, a partner with the firm and a business growth strategist, said she’s not certain how this tax season will treat them. “The economy seems to be picking up, there seems to be a lot going on,” Askey said. She said business is growing and there is a more c o m p e t i t i v e Catherine Askey market place, so she anticipates this year’s tax season to be at least as busy as last year’s. The 2010 tax season was busy, Askey said, but while most years they’re so busy they have trouble keeping up, last year the people at Askey, Askey and Associates had no trouble keeping up with demand. “We’re hoping for a great tax season,” she said. Askey, Askey and Associates is open and working year round, unlike some places which are only open and active during the tax season. “We are full-time consultants for our clients,” Askey said. Last year, Askey, Askey and Associates converted to Cloud Computing and client portals. “It gives them greater access to their records,” she said. Askey said it’s not her experience that people go into tax season without knowing what’s going on. “Most people are very responsible about getting their taxes paid,” she said. Askey said the are 14 people working for Askey, Askey and Associates who are “experienced, well educated folks who know what they’re doing.” Askey, Askey and Associates has offices in LaPlata and Leonardtown and is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. [email protected]

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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 Army’s, 82nd and 101st, joint service Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Paktika Province, Afghanistan conducting medical counterinsurgency operations from February 2010 to November 2010.

Base Welcomes Home Those Returning from Individual Assignments
LT Lopez was the senior medical officer for his unit consisting of 134 personnel. He was the lead coalition force representative, to the Afghans, for public health and red crescent affairs. Some of their team’s accomplishments were providing a sustainable clean water system, reducing pregnancy, infant morbidity and mortality cases, reducing the rate of malnutrition and providing health sustaining means to manage their people. He is accompanied by his wife Regina and sons Samuel and Jacob. During the ceremony, Commanding Officer Capt. Stephen Schmeiser and Command Master Chief R. Mark Cummings made speeches to thank the IAs and welcome them home. Students from St. Michaels Elementary and King’s Christian Academy led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance and Rebecca Howard from St. Mary’s Ryken sang the national anthem. Lieutenant Christilene Whalen delivered the invocation and the benediction. There was as a performance by the Spring Ridge Middle School Rythmic Club.

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Lexington Park Man Held on Rape, Assault Charges
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A man police have accused of raping a woman Jan. 30 remains incarcerated at the county detention center. Detectives have charged Wesley Benjamin Mumper, 30, of Lexington Park with seconddegree rape and second-degree assault. Mumper faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the rape charge and 10 years of incarceration for the assault charge. The victim in the case, who had a relationship with Mumper, told police that for the past several months the relationship had been declining and that there were plans to end it. The two had not been sexually active, charging documents stated, because of the relationship breakdown and this led to Mumper allegedly becoming frustrated and angry with the victim when she spurned him. According to charging documents the victim told police that on the night of the alleged rape, Mumper had confronted her on a foldout couch and pulled off some of her clothing. The victim began kicking and punching Mumper, charging documents stated, while telling him she did not want to have sex. The victim alleged that Mumper pinned her to the couch and forcibly had sex with her. Police stated in charging documents that the victim showed them bruises on her arms believed to be consistent with being forced down

Man Gets 10 Years For Fatal Car Chase
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A man who led Maryland State Police on a high speed car chase last year in an apparent attempt to shield his cousin from an immanent arrest for drug possession was sentenced to 10 years in prison last week for his part in the chase that ended with a crash that killed his cousin. Tyrone Butler, 40, who a jury earlier convicted of manslaughter and cocaine possession stemming from the January 2010 crash that killed his cousin Francis Xavier Chase, Jr. 33, told Circuit Court Judge C. Clarke Raley that he felt deep regret for his actions that day and thought about the loss of his cousin daily. “It was an accident which really tore me up inside,” Butler said Friday. “I lost a real, real good friend. “I lost a friend who was closer than a brother.” He, along with members from both his immediate family and Chase’s begged for clemency. But Raley still sentenced him to six years for the manslaughter conviction and four for the drug possession count, saying that Butler still needed to be punished for Chase’s death, even though he clearly had no intent of killing him. While it was disputed hotly during Butler’s trial as to whether he or his cousin was in actual possession of the cocaine at the time of the police chase, initiated by a traffic stop in the Hollywood area by state troopers, Raley said that because Butler sped away with his cousin and the narcotics he was in possession. “It is totally without question that you had no intention to kill your friend and cousin,” Raley said to Butler, but added that due to the high speeds and narrow roads that were part and parcel to the chase in which the defendant engaged police, it was “totally foreseeable that a tragedy would occur.” [email protected]

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to the couch. Mumper told detectives in an interview Jan. 31 that he was upset over the lack of sexual activity between he and the victim in recent months and on the night of the alleged crime he grabbed her arms, held her down and had sex with her, charging documents alleged, even though the victim had told him “no.” Mumper went on to tell police that he stopped having intercourse with the victim after about 30 seconds because “he knew what he was doing was wrong,” according to charging documents. [email protected]

Detectives Shut Down Suspected Drug House
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Detectives seized thousands of dollars in narcotics and cash late last week in an operation that hit what they alleged were drug distribution points in Clements and in Lexington Park operated by two brothers who they say are no strangers to dealing with law enforcement. According to information from the Vice/ Narcotics section of the county’s Bureau of Criminal Investigations detectives have charged Melvin Jerome Price and Reginald Allen Price as the two principal actors in a drug distribution chain that allegedly peddled marijuana, heroin, hashish and cocaine. Both of the Price brothers, for whom the Melvin Jerome Price Jr. operation was given the moniker “The Price is Right,” have prior drug arrests, narcotics detectives state, Detectives also raided a home in Lexington Park that was the home of another suspect in the network, Christi Mayhew, who detectives say is the girlfriend of Melvin Price. The raid, which occurred Jan. 27, turned up packaged marijuana set for distribution as well as arrests for both Mayhew and Melvin Price, who was found to have about $9,700 in cash on him when he was taken into custody. His vehicle, a 1996 Chrysler Town and Country sedan, was also seized, detectives reported. The subsequent raid by narcotics officers and tactical team members on the Clements home on Horse Shoe Road forced detectives to remove a toilet fixture from the floor of the Reginald Allen Price house in an attempt to recover drugs that Regi- enforcement in the past to break up drug distrinald Price was alleged to have flushed during bution networks. “We’re going to see what shakes out,” Alithe warrant service. Detectives recovered “a large amount of oto told The County Times. “Our intention is to heroin and crack cocaine” from the house’s stop [drug activity] permanently.” To finish the operation local narcotics offifoundation, according to their account of the operation, and also found about a half-pound cers along with drug enforcement officers from of marijuana elsewhere in the home along with the Maryland State Police posed as drug dealers packaging materials and an extra $6,000 in outside the Horse Shoe Road house and sold bogus cocaine to three suspects who were arrested cash. Capt. Daniel Alioto, commander of the and charged, police stated. Those suspects included Jared Jameson, Vice/Narcotics unit, said that the home has long been known for alleged drug activity, but could 49, of Avenue, Patrick Neal Tennyson, 46, of not say whether the state would attempt to have Mechanicsville and Bonnie Sue Lumpkins, 46, the house seized as part of a public nuisance or- of Avenue. dinance, which has been used as a tool by law

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SMECO’s Knowledge Bowl Catholic Schools Week Celebrations Underway Winners Announced
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. Mary’s counties competed, totaling 350 students in all. “It’s 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. Mary’s 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 didn’t 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 Elementary’s team was Kevin Lamb, a physical education teacher. The current school year is Lamb’s 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. Mary’s 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 we’re teaching School in Mechanicsville. you academically, we’re “It’s 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 Spald“It’s 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 repre“They 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 don’t 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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Celts Take Over St. Mary’s Ryken
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland and the Student Organization for Improving Arts (SOFIA) group of St. Mary’s Ryken worked together to take over Romuald Hall with a day of Celtic music Saturday. The groups worked in tandem to put together the Winter Celtic Music Concert, which featured the Celtic group Solas. “It was a big deal to get them here,” said Sarah Brenzo, the President of the Celtic Society of Southern Maryland. In addition to the concert Saturday night, the two founding members of the band taught workshops in the afternoon. Seamus Egan instructed the workshop for the penny whistle and Winifred Horan taught the fiddle workshop. Egan said the members of the group don’t do workshops often, and he was happy to be involved in that way. “It’s nice to see where everyone is at and give pointers,” he said. Individuals brought their own instruments to the workshop, and Brenzo said the target group for the workshops were intermediate to advanced musicians, though she said even beginners could learn a lot from the workshops. Geoff Wysham, a member of the community who got involved in the penny whistle workshop, said he liked the fact it was Irish music they were working on. “This is cool,” he said. “I wish they did more of it.” Brenzo said a big part of the collaboration is having the students get practical experience in something they might not have gotten otherwise before college. “The students learn what it means to bring in a band of this caliber,” Brenzo said. She said the students were active participants in booking the band and negotiating the contract, as well as making sure all the stipulations for the contract were upheld. They also sold merchandise and concessions in the afternoon and during the concert intermission. St. Mary’s Ryken freshman Joan Zimmerman, the president in training for SOFIA, said the collaberation between them and the Celtic Society is becoming an annual event and she looks forward to being involved in the future. She also said she was happy to see the band doing more than a concert with the school. “I think it’s actully very cool the band’s taking time out to do workshops,” Zimmerman said. Alecia Snellings, a junior at St. Mary’s Ryken, said being involved with booking the band has helped her develop managment and orginazational skills. Brenzo said she has seen several students who get involved with booking bands and organizing events like the Solas concert go to college for careers in event planning and managment. SOFIA is a group for students involved in any fine arts classes, or with an intrest in the arts. “When you’re involved in the arts, you’re involved in SOFIA,” Snellings said.

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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. Mary’s 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. Alban’s 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. Mary’s Parish, and the Rev. Nancy Hildebrand, chaplain program coordinator of the Washington National Cathedral. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Mary’s Parish, P.O. Box 207, St. Mary’s 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. Mary’s 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-law’s 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. Mary’s County at her Grandmother Thompson’s 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. John’s 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. Mary’s 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-grandchildren’s birthdays and would send each a birthday card every year. Mrs. Bowles enjoyed life. When she wasn’t 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. Bowles’s Life Celebration on Monday, January 31, 2011 at St. John’s Catholic Church with prayers recited. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in St. John’s 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. John’s Catholic Church, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or the St. Mary’s 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 D’Ambrosio 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. Mary’s 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. Mary’s 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 O’Brien (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. Mary’s 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; Barber’s 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. Mary’s, P.O. Box 629, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and also the Humane Society / St. Mary’s 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. Mary’s Hospital. Gege’s 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. Penney’s 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. Mary’s, 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. Mary’s 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. Mary’s 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 Mary’s 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. Mary’s 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. Mary’s/Mercantile/PNC and 16 years at Lowe’s. She was a follower of Nellie Horton’s 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 Dot’s 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 Dot’s name to the Relay for Life Team; The Sydnor, Parrott, Hawkins Family “In loving memory of Dot Kinkead”, at Relay for Life of St. Mary’s 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.

Elmer Gatton, Jr., 68
Elmer Marcellus “Ninky” Gatton, Jr., 68, of Hollywood, MD died January 28, 2011 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born May 7, 1942 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Elmer Marcellus and Abbie Lorraine Morgan Gatton, Sr. He was the husband of Linda Mae Bussler Gatton. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 3, 2010 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where a Funeral Service will be held at 7 p.m. with Fr. Joe Dobson officiating. Interment will remain private. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com. A full obituary will appear at a later date.

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. Mary’s 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. Mary’s 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. Mary’s, 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. John’s 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 O’Hare of Lexington Park, MD and Judy Heard of Hollywood, MD and grandchildren, Hunter and Chelsea. Family received friends for Larry’s 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. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Peter Hall, Jr., 77
Peter Paul “Possum” Hall, Jr., 77, of Chaptico, MD, died January 28, 2011 in St. Mary’s Nursing Home, Leona rdtow n, MD. Born February 19, 1933, he was the son of the late Peter Paul and Agnes Virginia (Burroughs) Hall, Sr. Mr. Hall was the husband of the late Neadurra “Sissy” Hall whom he married in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, MD, on April 12, 1978; she preceded him in death on August 31, 2004. Mr. Hall, Jr. is survived by his step children; Mick Nelson from Valley Lee, MD, J.P. Nelson from Clements, MD, Kaye Mayor from Chaptico, MD. As well as siblings; William H (Billy) Hall (Helen), James H. (Jackson) Hall (Mary Ann), John E. (Puddin) Hall, Sr. (Ann) all of whom are from Chaptico, MD along with 12 nieces and nephews. He was

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. Mary’s 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. Mary’s 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. Mary’s 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. Mary’s County Woman’s 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 Maryland’s 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.

John Readmond, Sr., 74
John Franklin “Tinky” Readmond, Sr., 74, of Hollywood, MD, died January 27, 2011 in St Mary’s Hospital, L e on a rdt ow n , MD. Born January 9, 1937, he was the son of the late James Leonard and Emma Estelle (Wallace) Readmond. Mr. Readmond was the husband of Mary G. (Harding) Readmond whom he married in Orlando, Florida on February 4, 1967. Tinky is survived by his children; Sue Moody (Brian) of Disputana, VA, Brenda Readmond of Callaway, MD, John F. Readmond, Jr. of Hollywood, MD. He is also survived by his siblings; Agnes Fergurson of Leonardtown, MD., Catherine Jones of La Plata, MD., Jeannie Davis of Bedford, TX., Joseph Lee Readmond, Robert Readmond and William C. Readmond all of Hollywood, MD. As well as grandchildren; Sydney Myers and Alisabeth Sigar and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother James P. Readmond. Mr. Readmond a was a lifelong St. Mary’s

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. Mary’s 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. Mary’s County in 2005 from Prince George’s 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. George’s 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. Mary’s 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 George’s 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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lars to keep the system moving, to the tune of millions of dollars. School Board member Cathy Allen said that those funds were mostly used for items like technology purchases in the classroom that the board did not expect to make again. “The monies we used were in large measure for non-recurring costs,” Allen said Wednesday. “We realized that these funds would eventually go away. “But we didn’t expect the state to drop our education funding by $3 million,” she said. Mike Hewitt, a former school board member, disputed Allen’s comments by saying that the board had a near $25 million fund balance in recent years but were “burning through it” despite knowing that hard economic times were coming. “My criticism has been that the fund balance comes from taxpayers,” Hewitt said. Martirano’s announcement comes shortly after protests by elected officials around the state over Gov. Martin O’Malley’s announcement in the fiscal 2012 budget that some jurisdictions would receive cuts in education funding, while others would receive a boost. In Southern Maryland both St. Mary’s and Calvert counties had their funding cut, but Charles County actually saw an increase in school dollars by almost the same amount as was cut from St. Mary’s County. Martirano said that increased class sizes could be a result of cuts the system would need to make along with cutting positions. Students who want to join extracurricular activities like sports might also have to pay a fee to participate, Martirano said, and students may have to walk if they live close enough to their school if the system eliminates certain bus routes to save money. School maintenance may also suffer, Martirano said, and students may also have to make do with the current text books while the system examines the use of on-line materials to reduce costs. The budget woes now force the school system to choose those services it holds to be the most important, Martirano said. “This is going to be an exercise in values,” the superintendent told officials. Members of the St. Mary’s County legislative delegation say that a good part of the state’s fiscal woes that have lead to all kinds of cuts in order to balance the budget (the state must deal with a $1.6 billion deficit) stems from the massive upswing in education funding due to the legislature’s reaction to the Thornton Commission in 2002. The commission called for a plan to fund school systems based on their size and relative wealth in each county but legislators never found a dedicated funding source for the initiative, which became known as the Bridge to Excellence, and instead relied on strong revenues that were, at least then, flowing into state coffers. With the recession and the collapse of the real

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. Mary’s 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. Mary’s County Board of Commissioners. “It’s gotten darker for us. “People may be losing jobs next year. We’ve 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 we’ve been able to preserve that level of education funding,” Bohanan said, adding that despite the recent cut to St. Mary’s, 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 O’Malley administration’s education budgeting. To a large extent St. Mary’s and Calvert voters backed GOP gubernatorial candidate Robert L. Ehrlich, while Charles County voters turned out for O’Malley. “We’ve just come out of an election year, so it’s 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. “We’re not going to cut Thornton to make much of a difference,” Wood lamented, adding that the state’s budget woes continue to mount. “It makes you want to cry sometimes,” he said. House Minority Leader Anthony O’Donnell (R-Dist.29C) said that the education cuts that St. Mary’s received were just a small part of a budget that bore all kinds of bad news. In his estimation, the governor’s budget did little to solve the deficit problem because it was actually larger than last year’s fiscal plan. “This budget doesn’t go far enough in reducing the deficit,” said O’Donnell, who has often been critical of the administration’s fiscal policies. “Very little was cut in education overall. “Last year’s budget was $32 billion dollars, this year’s budget is now $34 billion. I don’t see how anything was cut.” O’Donnell said that despite pledges from O’Malley 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. O’Donnell 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,” O’Donnell 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,” O’Donnell said. “We increased spending without the capacity to pay our bills. “[For the fiscal 2012 budget] we’re starting with a bad product and trying to make it better is going to be difficult.” [email protected]

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Beginning Thursday, Jan. 27, the Veteran’s Administration’s Mobile Vet Center is now available for Southern Maryland citizens on the last Thursday and Friday of each month through April of 2011. The Mobile Vet Center will be parked at the St. Mary’s County Welcome Center in Charlotte Hall near the Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home. Staff will be available on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Mobile Vet Center program is a gateway into the VA. Staff will provide a variety of services including readjustment counseling ser-

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vices to combat Veterans and their spouses, VA healthcare enrollment, linkage to job resources, housing, financial services, referrals to VSOs for claims support, ordering documents/records, referrals for discharge upgrades, etc. VA staff is eager to work with Veterans to meet their specific need or get them connected to the proper agency/ person who can meet their need. For additional information on the Veteran’s Administration, log on to www.va.gov. The St. Mary’s County Welcome Center is open on Fridays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Visitors to the Mobile Vet Center are welcome to drop by the Welcome Center.

Combs Creek Marina Working to Protect Clean Water
Combs Creek Marina is doing their share to protect Maryland waterways, according to owner, Joyce McComas, who has signed a pledge to help keep local waters free of harmful chemicals, excess nutrients, debris. The Clean Marina Pledge is the first step toward achieving recognition as a Maryland Clean Marina. “We are excited about the Bay and all it has to offer, fishing, boating, for future generations to come. Keeping it clean, we will be able to pass it on,” McComas said in a press release. The Maryland Clean Marina Initiative is a program to promote and celebrate voluntary adoption of measures to reduce pollution from marinas and recreational boats. The Initiative recently established an awards program to recognize environmentally-responsible marinas. To be certified as a “clean marina”, Combs Creek Marina will adopt a number of the recommendations contained within the Maryland Clean Marina Guidebook, a comprehensive pollution prevention manual. Something that Combs Creek Marina is already doing to limit their pollution is providing a pumpout for slip holders at no extra charge and for a minimal fee for local boaters, the release stated. The Clean Marina Initiative is coordinated by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in partnership with an advisory group composed of marina operators, the Marine Trades Association of Maryland, Boat/U.S. Clean Water Trust, the U.S. Coast Guard, and other state agencies. For more information about the Initiative, call the DNR at (410) 260-8770. Boaters and the general public are invited to visit Combs Creek Marina’s to view the facility and sound environmental practices.

U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Dinner
The local Greater Southern Maryland Chapter of the US Naval Academy Alumni Association holds their Annual “Dark Ages” Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 5, at the La Tabella Ristorante Italiano in the Wildwood Retirement Village, 23157 Wetstone Lane, California MD. All USNA Alumni, friends and guests are welcome to join in for an evening of good food, wine, fairytales and sea stories. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. Make reservations and pay on-line by visiting the GSMC website: www.navyalumni.org; or by contacting Rick Snyder ’75 at 240.298.2279 or ( [email protected]). The cost is $49 per person which includes gratuity and choice of wine with dinner.

BAE Donates to Library
Library Director Kathleen Reif, center, uses a wireless laptop while (from left) Carla Tomaszewski, BAE Graphic Designer, Mark Keeler, BAE Systems Vice President of Communications, Electronics and Logistics Solutions, Dan Burris and Lynn Newkirk, members of the Board of Library Trustees, look on. Keeler presented a $1,000 check to the Library. Besides monetary donations, BAE Systems has provided the library with laptops, Wi-Fi connectivity, and their graphic design services over the years.
Submitted photo

Supporting St. Michael’s School
St. Michael's School Masquerade Gala
Saturday, February 19, 2011
6:30 PM at Mary's Hope in St. Inigoes Dinner, dancing, karaoke, and a silent auction Tickets are $50 each ($25 tax deductible)
Sponsorship opportunities and donations welcome

Giving Thanks to the Community

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Edward Jones Ranked 11th “Best Company to Work For”
The financial-services firm Edward Jones ranked No. 11 on FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For 2011" list in its 12th appearance on the prestigious list, according to James D. Weddle, Edward Jones Managing Partner. Edward Jones' 12 FORTUNE rankings include top 10 finishes for eight years and consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003 and consecutive No. 2 rankings in 2009 and 2010. “The fact that we've been on the list for 12 years speaks to the consistency of our business model and our focus on working with individual investors. In addition, our partnership allows us to share the ownership of the firm with those men and women who help us to be successful,” Weddle said in a press release. To pick the 100 Best Companies to Work For, FORTUNE partners with the Great Place to Work Institute to conduct the most extensive employee survey in corporate America. A total of 311 companies participated in this year's survey. Two-thirds of a company's score is based on the results of the institute's Trust Index survey, which is sent to a random sample of employees from each company. The survey asks questions related to their attitudes about management's credibility, job satisfaction, and camaraderie. The other third of the scoring is based on the company's responses to the institute's Culture Audit, which includes detailed questions about pay and benefit programs and a series of open-ended questions about hiring practices, internal communications, training, recognition programs and diversity efforts. The St. Mary's County financial advisors include: Mary Clifton in Mechanicsville, Joanie Smith in California, Ed Turbush in California, and John Walters in Leonardtown. Edward Jones, which ranked No. 2 on FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2010, is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones web site is located at www. edwardjones.com, and its recruiting web site is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.

For more information: please call Jennifer @ 301-872-4264 or visit www.saint-michaels-school.org

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If people sign up their store cards to support St. Michael’s School, McKays, Target, and Giant will donate percentages of those sales to the school.

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• 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. Mary’s 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 it’s 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. Christine’s 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 [email protected] 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 McBride’s book, “The Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to His White Mother.” For more information, call 301-884-2211

L ibrary Items
• 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. Mary’s 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 library’s 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 Library’s 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, there’s 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. Mary’s College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary’s 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. John’s 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 school’s 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

A Journey Through Time
The
By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Henry Carberry, son of John Baptist Carberry III and Mary Thompson, was born about 1757 in St. Mary’s County. Like many young men of his time, he served during the Revolutionary War, but this young man served first in the Maryland Line and later in the Pennsylvania Line. He enlisted as a cadet but would ultimately achieve the rank of captain. He not only witnessed, but actively participated in many historical events of our young country both during and after the war. In 1783 he got himself into trouble by being one of the ring leaders of a revolt of the officers of the Continental Army over nonpayment of salaries, bonuses, and pensions. The authorities in Pennsylvania sought to have him hung and many leading Marylanders would have been all too

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happy to have seen him swing from the end of a rope, but he was a Marylander and they were not going to stand by and allow Pennsylvania to hang one of their own. On April 18, 1784 Otho Holland Williams wrote to Uriah Forrest saying, in part, “the mutiny at Philadelphia last summer produced a quarrel between Congress and the state of Pennsylvania. Capt. Carbery of Maryland was in the mutiny. He entered the service against the wishes of his father who disinherited him for doing so. When the Pennsylvania line was reduced, Carbery was put out of the army with nothing more to live on than a good military name. Carbery was at the barracks in Philadelphia when the Northern Army was afraid it was going to be disbanded without pay or any settlement of its accounts. The troops at Philadelphia, encouraged by some of the citizens, decided to practise upon the fears of the general Assembly then sitting, hoping to extract money…. the troops in the barracks at Lancaster [Pa.] heard of this, though not through Carbery, and some eighty or so of them marched upon the city. They insulted Congress and Congress left the city. After Congress had gone, the president of the State ordered out the militia. Carbery and [?] Sullivan, an accomplice, advised the soldiers to submit and went off. In a military view, Carbery’s action was criminal. After peace was restored, Carbery came back to Maryland and was trying to get himself a pardon. Congress, hearing that he was in Baltimore, appointed a committee to go into the circumstances, and that committee signed a warrant for his arrest. Mr. Gassaway was to take Carbery into custody, with the help of Sergeant Dove, and carry him to Annapolis before one of the judges of the general court there…Gassaway let Carbery go unattended to Annapolis on his parole… the issue will show whether citizens who have been soldiers are liable to arrest by Congress or like other citizens, they are subject to the laws of their own state only. Baltimore is generally afraid that a power has been exercised that is not warranted by the Confederation of the States. Carbery will probably not be executed.”

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By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer Rumors have been flying around for days, but you don’t need them to know that something’s going on with the neighbors. You’ve got two eyes, and you can plainly see that he’s deploying soon. He’ll be gone for awhile, so he’s fussing at the house, doing small chores, cleaning up, making sure she won’t have to worry about anything. But she’s worrying anyhow and – as you can see – crying an awful lot, too. Wouldn’t 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 you’re 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. You’ll be moving in six months or a year or two – but that doesn’t mean you won’t babysit in a pinch. That doesn’t mean you won’t watch one another’s backs. Sometimes, though, other wives have issues you can’t fix. Sometimes, the Army does things you can’t 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 don’t want to know. And then there are the times you do want to know. You’d be interested in talking to the soldier whose life your husband saved before he

I guess I’ve never been too bright. I’m of the sort that says oh, I feel bad, but maybe I’ll 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 don’t know where this attitude comes from. My Father was that way. You’d 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 it’s the theory of “what I don’t know, isn’t really there”. Oh…I guess that is just my theory. I explained to my husband about my theory – he didn’t 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 can’t 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 don’t 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. “I’m 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 didn’t want to bother them.” “You left because there were a lot of sick kids there.” “I didn’t want to get sick.” “You are sick.” “I called my doctor for an appointment, but she’s 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 River’s song “Rockin’ pneumonia and the boogie-woogie flu” must have been written about a different kind of pneumonia than what I have. I don’t feel like rockin’ for some reason. I don’t 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 haven’t been able to keep my eyes open, why it’s hard to breathe, why the elephant sitting on my chest has decided to become a permanent squatter, and why I can’t think straight. Well, that might be a chronic problem. It didn’t 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 don’t always die.” “Eeeeek.” “What was that?” “Just my good friend the elephant sitting on my chest.” To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send comments or ideas to: [email protected].

“You Know When the Men Are Gone”
by Siobhan Fallon
$23.95 / $30.00 Canada 240 pages
was killed by an IED. You’d want to hear about your husband’s last minutes. You’d want to hang on to every memory you could. And speaking of memories, just calling them up can keep a man sane over there. All the time, he’s thinking about his troops, himself, and making sure that neither gets hurt. He’s dreaming about toilet paper, your smell, the kids, fresh socks balled up in a drawer, food that hasn’t sat on a truck for six months. And he’s thinking about a clean bed, and hoping that you’re not sharing one with someone other than him… Be careful where you are when you first pick up this book. Make sure there are comfy chairs around, good lighting, and you’ve got room in your schedule because you’ll have an impossible time tearing yourself away from it once you start it. Briefly put, I was stunned at how incredible “You Know When the Men Are Gone” truly is. The characters in this collection of short stories – each connected by the thinnest of threads – will put a lump in your throat after they’ve taken your breath away. Author Siobhan Fallon spent lived at Ft. Hood during her husband’s two tours of duty, so she created those characters with the voice of one who’s Been There. That lends a particular feeling of reality here, even though this is a work of fiction. If you don’t mind having your heart broken by a debut novel, “You Know When the Men Are Gone” is the one you want. To be sure, this is 2011’s first can’t-miss book.

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• Open House Father Andrew White School (22850 Washington Street, Leonardtown) – 9 a.m. • Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (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 Martini’s Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains) – 8 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 4
•Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (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 Isaac’s Pub, Holiday Inn (155 Holiday Drive, Solomons) – 8:30 p.m. •Martini Karaoke with DJ Steve Martini’s 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 McMillan’s (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 McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 7:30 p.m. • True Blue Country St. Mary’s Landing (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) – 7:30 p.m. • The Redwine Jazz Trio DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 8 p.m. • Karaoke Contest and Fundraiser for the NBVFD Abner’s (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 Cryer’s 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 Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9 p.m. •Split Second Martini’s 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 Allen’s Famous Fried Chicken Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) – 11:30 a.m. •Sunday Funday Super Bowl Party Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 11:30 a.m. • Super Bowl at the River Rustic River Bar and Grill (40874 Merchant’s 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 McMillan’s (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 McMillan’s (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.

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Newtowne Players Cast Shadow of ‘Doubt’
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer When an old-fashioned, stern nun goes up against a charismatic and presumably popular pastor with a chilling accusation, it sets the stage for much drama and, as the title indicates, doubt. “Doubt: A Parable,” written by John Patrick Shanley and directed by Bill Scarafia, is the latest play to hit the stage at Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park. Opening night was Jan. 28 and the play will be preformed Photos By Sarah Miller Thursday through Sunday Sister Aloysisu and Father Flynn have a talk in the principal’s office at St. until Feb. 13. The play opens with Nicholas School in the Bronx. a sermon, delivered by school in the Bronx in 1964. Using rotating Father Flynn, played by Brian Donohue in his sets, the small stage at Three Notch Theatre debut performance with the Newtowne Players. alternately becomes Sister Aloysius’s office as To set the tone of the play, the sermon is principal of the school, the pulpit where Father about doubt and the effects of doubt in a per- Flynn delivers two sermons, and the courtyard. son’s life. Doubt is not a comedy by any stretch of “What to you do when you’re not sure?” the imagination, but surprisingly the stern, arFather Flynn asks his assembled congregation guably cold, Sister Aloysius is the one to break in the opening line of the play. the tension and make people laugh with oneHe ends with a statement for the congre- liners delivered deadpan. The character herself gation to consider, which summarizes one of doesn’t mean to be amusing, but McDonald’s the messages of the play, as well as the stance delivery of her lines keeps tense situations from of one of the main characters, Sister Aloysius, becoming downright uncomfortable for the played by Joanne McDonald, who goes up viewers while staying in character and keeping against Father Flynn armed with nothing more the story moving along. than her certainty. “Doubt: A Parable” subtly explores all “Doubt can be a bond as powerful, and as kinds of doubt in different ways from different sustaining, as certainty,” Father Flynn says. people. Nobody in the play is immune to doubt Missy Bell plays Sister James, the young, in some capacity and at sometime. There is also naive nun who teaches the eighth-grade class secondary theme, subtler but no less important, that Donald Muller, a never-seen but nonethe- about the loss of innocence. less important character, attends. She brings to “Doubt” isn’t a play an individual can come Sister Aloysius’s attention the private meeting away from with a clear-cut idea of who was Father Flynn had with Donald in the rectory, right and who was wrong. There is no ‘the bad and Donald’s strange behavior upon returning guy got what he deserved and everyone lived to class. happily ever after’ ending. Instead, it serves to Sister James’s observation sets the rest of explore the gray areas of the human condition. the play in motion as Sister Aloysius embarks Reservations are recommended. To make on her campaign to ferret out the truth. reservations, visit www.newtowneplayers.org. Shemika Berry portrays Donald’s mother, Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances Mrs. Muller, and rounds out the four-person start at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows begin at 3:30 cast. Mrs. Muller is the smallest part in the play, p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for stubut she is no less important to how the events dents, senior citizens and the military. Thursday unfold and she has no less to loose than Father shows are $10 general admission. Light refreshFlynn or Sister Aloysius. ments and beverages are also available for pur“It was interesting to see how important chase at the theatre. this small character is to the over arching story,” Berry said. [email protected] The play is set in a church and private

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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. Mary’s Ryken at WCAC Championships at Good Counsel, Olney, MD, 9 a.m.

Super Bowl XLV Preview
By Chris Stevens Staff Writer Two of the more storied franchises in the National Football League will battle for the right to be called champion this Sunday when the AFC champion Pittsburgh Steelers take on the NFC-winning Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV, played at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Packers earned the right to represent the NFC the hard way – after having to win their final two regular season games to even make the playoffs, sixth-seeded Green Bay knocked off three division champions (Philadelphia, Atlanta and Chicago) in succession on the road. The Steelers meanwhile, won the AFC North with a 12-4 record and did not have to leave the comfort of Heinz Field and their faithful fans that pack the joint. The Steelers rallied from 14 down to stun the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional game and withstood a furious rally from the upstart New York Jets in the AFC title game to earn a trip to the franchise’s eighth Super Bowl. We will break down the advantages and disadvantages each team has along with a prediction (Note: We’re 0-2 with Super Bowl predictions. Maybe the third time will be the charm.) Offense: The Steelers have one of the more unique talents in the NFL in quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, a 6-foot-5, 250-pound quarterback who moves just as quickly as starting running back Rashard Mendenhall. Roethlisberger’s ability to shrug off contact and keep plays alive is one of the many reasons the Steelers, along with veteran receiver Hines Ward and speedster Mike Wallace, have one of the league’s top passing attacks. The same can be said for the Packers and their signal caller Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers has stepped out of the shadow of Brett Favre and become the leader of this Green Bay team. The running game will decide whose offense will have more success. Mendenhall is an elusive runner who can absorb contact, but Green Bay’s James Starks is a bigger and faster runner who prefers to run North and South. Advantage: Even Defense: There are superstars on both teams on this side of the ball. Pittsburgh has safety Troy Polamalu and pass rushing terror James Harrison while the Packers employ kamikaze linebacker Clay Matthews III and veteran defensive back Charles Woodson. The key however will be Green Bay’s huge defensive tackles, B.J. Raji and Cullen Jenkins, who might find it easier to stuff the run and get at Roethlisberger with Steelers all-pro center Maurkice Pouncey questionable with a severely sprained ankle. The Steelers do just as good of a job at stopping a team’s running game and with the inexperienced Starks toting the pigskin for Green Bay, Pittsburgh could make the rookie’s first Super Bowl appearance a nightmare. Advantage: Steelers Special Teams Neither team really has a game breaker in the return game, so field position will be just about even. Green Bay has a very reliable place kicker in Mason Crosby, while the Steelers haven’t had to rely very much on Shaun Suisham, the guy who replaced Jeff Reed in October. The special teams unit that makes the fewest mistakes will have done the job for their team. Advantage: Packers Coaching/Intangibles Pittsburgh has really responded well to Mike Tomlin, only the third head coach in the franchise’s last 42 seasons. Tomlin exudes a brand of toughness and confidence that is the trademark of the Steelers’ organization and it has certainly rubbed off on his players. Green Bay’s Mike McCarthy is an unassuming guy but has done well in rallying the troops after the messy 2008 divorce from Favre. Both coaches will do a good job of firing up their teams for this contest. Advantage: Even Summary With two evenly matched teams with volumes of history in big games, this promises to be one of the better Super Bowls in recent memory. It’s a matter of who will blink first and neither team seems likely to do that any time soon.

Fri., Feb. 4
Boys’ Basketball Northern at Chopticon, 7 p.m. Leonardtown at Great Mills, 7 p.m. Bishop O’Connell at St. Mary’s Ryken, 7 p.m. Girls’ Basketball Chopticon at Northern, 7 p.m. Great Mills at Leonardtown, 7 p.m. Bishop O’Connell at St. Mary’s Ryken, 7:30 p.m. Hockey Leonardtown vs. St. Mary’s 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. Mary’s Ryken at Archbishop Carroll, 7 p.m. Girls’ Basketball Archbishop Carroll at St. Mary’s 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. Mary’s 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

County Times Prediction: Steelers 27, Packers 21
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Using Tides to Find Fish Highlights CCA Meeting
Captain Sean Crawford, a marine environmental scientist who operates Terrapin Bay Fishing, will speak on “Knowing Tides Makes You a Better Angler” at the Wednesday, Feb. 23, meeting of the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland Patuxent River Chapter. The meeting is open to the public and will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge #2092, 45779 Fire Department Lane, California. Crawford, who fishes throughout the Chesapeake Bay, will explain tides and how they impact bait and game fish. Among other topics he’ll discuss the impact currents have on fishing and the difference between astronomical and meteorological tides. In addition to Crawford’s presentation, three chapter members at 7 p.m. will demonstrate fly-tying techniques and be available to answer questions on important patterns for the Bay, equipment and materials.

Sun., Jan. 30
Boys’ Basketball St. Mary’s 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. Mary’s Ryken 73, St. Anslem’s Abbey, 40 Girls’ Basketball Chopticon 63, La Plata 33 Bishop McNamara 73, St. Mary’s Ryken 59 Indoor Track SMAC championships at Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex, Landover, MD Boys 2. Leonardtown, 60

St. Mary's Babe Ruth Baseball Registration
2011 Registration Information
LOCATION: Mechanicsville Firehouse DATES: Saturday, February 5, 2011, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. LOCATION: Leonardtown Firehouse & 7th District Firehouse DATES: Saturday, February 5, 2011, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Dates: February 27, 2011.

High-School Tennis Clinic Series 2010

Location: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Somerset Tennis Complex 18952 East Fisher Road (Outdoor Facility) St. Mary’s City, Maryland 20686 Times: Sundays, 9:30 am – 11:30 am (Mini-matches included) Instructors: St. Mary’s College Coaching Staff and Players Cost: $25.00 per session!! Players: Beginning 9th graders to Seniors!!!! Registration: Contact Derek Sabedra, Head Tennis Coach, St. Mary’s College Cell: 410-610-4300 and/or email [email protected]

Tues., Feb. 1
Boys’ Basketball Paul VI 70, St. Mary’s Ryken 68 Girls’ Basketball Paul VI 81, St. Mary’s 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 George’s Sports and Learning Complex. “We’ve missed a lot of practice time so we haven’t been on top of our game,” said Oeschel, the senior who’s 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. “I’ve 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 Saturday’s SMAC championships in Landover.
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ence crown by five seconds over second-place North Point (10:23.82). Joining Kelly were Ashley Weston, Cara McLaughlin and Rachel Labatt. “It’s a lot different than of course jumping and the 4 by 2,” Kelly said. “You have to open up your stride a little more and just hold on as much as you can.” Kelly described her championship experience as difficult but rewarding. “It’s really hard, but it’s competitive also,” she reasoned. Leonardtown coach Shawn Snyder was pleased with Oeschel and Kelly’s efforts in bringing home the gold. “Brian’s a strong runner and has been for a while. That was only Erin’s second time in that event and it was a pretty big adjustment to make,” he said. St. Mary’s County had just one individual champion, Great Mills’ Peter Offenbacher, who won the boys’ 3200 meter race with a time of 10:14.78, 13 seconds ahead of North Point’s David Dickshinski. North Point won both the boys’ and girls’ team championships. The Raider boys finished second and Great Mills joined them in the top five. The Leonardtown girls finished second to North Point, while Great Mills and Chopticon finished 12th and 13th respectively. [email protected]

Great Mills’ Leah Neville leaps the hurdle.
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Kayla Ruiz of Leonardtown goes over a hurdle during the SMAC indoor track championships Saturday.

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Fur and Feathers
By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer Deer season is now completely over for gun, archery and muzzleloader. Waterfowl season is also done (except for the special Conservation Season on snow geese). Now is the time to clean up all of that deer and waterfowl hunting gear and prepare for the rest of the winter. If you really have an itch to continue hunting, about the only critters still in season are squirrels, rabbits and crows. How much more winter weather? Good question! The answer might depend on who you ask. My go-to source is Punxsutawney Phil. No groundhog is more famous than Punxsutawney Phil – named after King Phillip (whoever he was). According to legend, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early spring. According to his website, www.groundhog.org, the marmot has not been wrong in 125 years! I must admit that his news has not always been welcome. On more than one occasion the declaration that we will have six more weeks of winter weather has caused me to scurry to the gun safe for my .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire rifle and declare war on all

Weather Forecaster or Varmint?

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. I’m still amazed that it’s 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. I’m not a Bill Murray fan, yet my favorite movie is Groundhog Day. I watch it every year. The weather doesn’t 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 weren’t 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.

Over 50 Softball League Seeking Players
The Over 50 Independent Men’s Slow Pitch Softball league, now in its eighth season, invites players to participate. Games are played Thursday Evenings from May through August at St. Clements Shores Park. It’s a four-team league, team assignments are done by random selection with no uniforms. If interest, mail your name, address, date of birth and phone number to: Over 50 Softball P.O. Box 362, Leonardtown, MD 20650

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

Lower Potomac River Marathon Returns Soon
Ramp up your mileage, runners! The Lower Potomac River Marathon is only nine weeks away. The 26.2-mile race, presented by Chesapeake Bay Running Club and hosted by the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, returns for the 7th running on March 13, 2011. Top runners will compete for modest cash prizes, and age-group awards will be presented to the top three finishers in ten-year divisions. For more information, contact Liza Recto, 301-481-0832 or [email protected].

SMCM Accepting Registration for One-Day Fielding and Baserunning Camp
St. Mary’s College will host a one-day fielding and baserunning camp Monday, April 18 for players in grades 1 through 12. St. Mary’s College head coach Lew Jenkins will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. The session will last for three hours and cover numerous aspects of playing infield, outfield, and running the bases. The cost is $50 using discount code “RUN”. Space is limited. Registration is now under way at www.USBaseballAcademy.com. For more information, call toll-free 866-622-4487.

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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. “It’s 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 Chopticon’s Bree Brown goes up for two of her 11

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baskets was the sharp-shooting Norris, who tallied 19 points in the second and third quarters, while junior center Ashya Short and senior forward Bree Brown joined her in double figures with 12 and 11 points respectively. Freshman guard Tyaira Priest just missed out on double figure scoring with nine points, but did hand out six assists and had five steals on the afternoon. “This was our third time playing them, so we knew what to expect,” Brown said. “We came out strong because we didn’t want to get upset.” There was little rest for the weary as the Braves took Sunday off, played Patuxent Monday (and won 51-23) without the benefit of much practice due to last week’s rough winter weather. Yet Evans and Brown had no complaints. “We only had one day of practice, but everybody else is in the same boat,” Evans said. “We try to go so hard in practice that we’ll be prepared even if we don’t get to practice some days,” Brown added. Chopticon has already passed their win total for last season and think they can do well as long as they continue to play together. “We all bond together well, just like a family, so we try to help each other out as much as we can,” Norris said.” [email protected]

Taryn Eaton of Chopticon and La Plata’s Lindsay Thompson battle for possession of the ball.

points in the Braves’ 63-33 win over La Plata Saturday.

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Great Mills Girls Rally Past McDonough
By Chris Stevens Staff Writer GREAT MILLS – Sure, on paper the McDonough High School girls’ basketball team had a size advantage and in the first two and a half quarters of Monday night’s Southern Maryland Athletic Conference girls’ basketball game they were certainly more aggressive than host Great Mills. Yet and still, over the final 12 minutes of game action, the smaller but quicker Hornets slowly turned the tide in their favor and walked away with a 40-37 victory. “We’ve had too many of these games, but it’s good because we’re learning how to close,” head coach Brian Weisner said. “Our bench played very well and kept [McDonough] from getting a bigger lead.” “It does a lot for our confidence because we know now we can beat bigger teams even though we’re small,” said senior guard Bria Jones, who thwarted McDonough’s late attempt to steal the game with a steal of her own. The Hornets (6-9 overall, 4-3 SMAC) took an early 10-6 lead behind seven points from senior guard TaQuana Gordon, but the Rams, courtesy of Tyler Smith’s 11 points, rallied to lead by as many as seven points (30-23) halfway through the third quarter. Great Mills responded due in large part to junior forward Ashia Joseph slashing to the basket and if not making shots, drawing fouls to put McDonough on was just instinct, by any means necessary.” The Hornet girls and their coach hope their heels. “I saw that they were playing re- their big win serves as momentum with ally wide so the middle was pretty much six games left in the season. “We want to finish strong and do well open,” said Joseph, who scored 10 points on the evening. “We really wanted to work in the playoffs,” Joseph said. “To be ready for the playoffs, we have on finishing around the basket.” Great Mills finally took the lead to finish strong,” Weisner added. “We’ve for good with four minutes to go in the just got to take it one game at a time.” game when Gordon, who tied with Smith for high scoring honors with 11, drained a baseline jumper to make the score 35- [email protected] 33. Great Mills expanded the lead to 39-34, but a put-back by Carley Flowers and a Smith foul shot sliced the lead to two. After a Hornet turnover, McDonough (10-5 overall, 4-2 SMAC) had a chance with eight seconds left to get a tying shot attempt, but Jones stepped in front of Flowers on the inbounds pass to make the steal and hit one of two free throws to put the game away. “I knew they were looking for their taller players, so when they couldn’t find them, I just Photo by Victor Marquart played the girl who was Great Mills’ Ashia Joseph drives around Che Conner of McDonough left open,” Jones said. “It during the Hornets’ 40-37 win Monday night.

Tyiss Rothwell of Great Mills tries to pass around the Rams’ Destiny Morgan.
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Hockey
By Chris Stevens Staff Writer It’s been a difficult season for St. Mary’s 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 Friday’s 19-0 loss to Southern Division champion Huntingtown, and Palombi is frustrated with the struggles. “I’ll 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. It’s great for the sport, it’s great for the schools. Anyone planning to come out should have their popcorn ready. It’s 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. “It’s 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 I’m positive they can pull it together.” [email protected]

Knights Struggling, Ready to Get Back on Track Against Leonardtown
night before battling county rival Leonardtown (6-4-1 overall, 5-4-1 MSHL South) Friday at Capital Clubhouse in Waldorf at 5 p.m. “I picked them to be the surprise team of 2010-11, kind of how we were the surprise team last year,” Palombi says. “Anytime you have players like Gordy Bonnell and Charlie Yates on the ice, you always have to know where they are. They’re game-changers. I have to give a lot of credit to Coach Rob Barthelmes and his coaching staff. They have done a great job of getting other role players involved to help produce big goals, big hits, and big plays.” Palombi believes this Friday’s game will be like every other game between the two schools – an exciting border war. “The fact that the school is so close, and that we are the only two schools representing St. Mary’s County, it is definitely bragging rights for the winning team,” he explained. “When you have friends playing on opposite sides of the ice, it adds that

Seahawk SMCM Swimmers Sweep Frostburg in Regular Season Finale
The St. Mary’s College men’s and women’s swim teams ended their regular season schedule on a good note Saturday afternoon, sweeping host Frostburg State University. The Seahawk women (10-3, 4-1 CAC) posted a 168-30 win, taking all but one event while sweeping eight of those 10 events. Sophomore Kelly Heyde (Wilton, Conn./Wilton) was the only multiple winner for the Seahawks as Heyde captured the 800 freestyle (10:04.90) as well as the 100 backstroke (1:14.31). She then helped St. Mary's to a tie for second place in the 200 freestyle relay. Senior captain Sofia Sokolove (Bethesda, Md./Bethesda-Chevy Chase) picked up a first-place finish in the 100 freestyle (1:05.87) while being part of two second-place relay teams. Senior Rosa Trembour (Takoma Park, Md./Albert Einstein) notched a gold medal in the 100 breaststroke (1:19.38) while swimming on two second-place relay squads. Junior Katie Serfling (Frederick, Md./ Urbana) touched the wall first in the 100 butterfly (1:11.13) while swimming the third leg of the first-place 200 medley relay. Sophomore Daisy Smith (Baltimore, Md./Notre Dame Prep) was a winner for the Seahawks in the 400 freestyle (5:10.94) while fellow classmate Emma Sullivan (Bethesda, Md./Walt Whitman) came in first in the 200 freestyle (2:24.01). Smith and Sullivan were both part of the third-place 200 medley relay team. First-year Erin O'Connor (Potomac, Md./Winston Churchill) tallied St. Mary’s eighth individual victory by claiming a gold medal in the 200 individual medley (2:42.01). The SMC men, led by three-time winner Thor Petersen (Germantown, Md./Northwest), defeated the Bobcats 137-65. The Seahawks (6-6, 3-2 CAC) captured all but one event in the win. Petersen started off the meet with a win in the 800 freestyle (9:37.79) then followed with a gold medal in the 100 butterfly (1:04.74). He ended the meet by touching the wall first in the 100 breaststroke in 1:14.24. Sophomore Billy DeBoissiere (Columbia, Md./Atholton) and first-year Cameron Hedquist (Gaithersburg, Md./Gaithersburg) also won multiple events with two gold medals apiece. Hedquist picked up his first win in the 50 freestyle (25.92) before tallying a firstplace finish in the 100 backstroke (1:05.29). DeBoissiere was first in the 200 individual medley (2:18.19) as well as the 400 freestyle (4:38.40). Senior captain Jackson Webb (Valley Lee, Md./Leonardtown) notched an individual event win in the 100 freestyle (56.31) while helping both relays to first-place finishes. The senior relay team of Gabe Grace (Baltimore, Md./Baltimore Tech), Nico Pinto (Lima, Peru/FDR-Winston Churchill American School), Webb and Kalvin Day (Hagerstown, Md./N. Hagerstown) posted a time of 1:59.07 to place first in the 200 medley relay. The same senior group (Webb, Grace, Pinto, and Day) then swam a 1:44.88 to capture the 200 freestyle relay to end the meet. St. Mary’s now sets its sights on the 2011 Capital Athletic Conference Men's & Women's Swimming Championships which the Seahawks will host on February 18-20 at the Michael P. O'Brien Athletics & Recreation Aquatics Center. Tickets are $15 for a weekend pass, $8 for a day pass (same-day morning & evening sessions), and $5 for a single session.

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