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For more than 20 years, more than fve
acres of Buzzs Marina in Ridge has been in-
correctly zoned in the most restrictive category
of the Chesapeake Bays critical area laws, pre-
venting owners from expanding camping as
part of their business operations.
But Tuesday, the Board of County Com-
missioners corrected that error, freeing up
space at the campground to allow the expan-
sion of camping on tourist-friendly land vital to
South Countys economy.
Mike Henderson, who owns and operates
the marina with his wife Christy, said that the
commissioners decision allows him to move
campers onto a 5.31 acre parcel on the marina
property, which helps to spread out campers
from crowding each other.
Before the LDA, or limited development
area, on his property was restricted from that
5-acre plot, forcing him to contain campers to a
single point on his property, he said.
Its a big asset for us, Henderson said of
the zoning change. It gives us more options on
the property.
It just encompassed the commercial ma-
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want to in that area.
The county recently passed a text amend-
ment that allows camping at all marinas up to
15 campers and this was the rule change that
Henderson said he had been waiting for.
Essentially, the text amendment ensured
that camping at marinas was an accessory or
permitted use and did not require a special per-
mit through the countys Department of Land
Use and Growth Management.
Still the changes must be approved by the
states Critical Area Commission, which over-
sees development and wetlands mitigation in
the bay watershed.
Henderson expected the state offcials to
approve the county change but that it would still
take more time.
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the Leonardtown town square to
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the loss of life during the terrorist
attacks. Sunday marked the 10 year
anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in
New York, Washington, D.C. and
Shanskville, Penn. in which nearly
3,000 people were killed. After the
walkers completed their laps, Capt.
Steve Schmeiser, commander of
Naval Air Station Patuxent River
laid a wreath at the monument to the
War on Terror in the town square.
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ARE YOU GAMBLING WITH YOUR ARE YOU GAMBLING WITH YOUR
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The St. Marys River for the past year has
been home to a newly established oyster sanc-
tuary designed to allow the environmentally
critical bivalves to grow undisturbed by har-
vesting and local groups are planting more and
more larval oysters to spur population growth.
But, state Department of Natural Resources
offcials say that the countys eponymous river
is doing just fne on its own as oyster habitat.
Mike Naylor, assistant director of the
fsheries division, said that the river is one of
the states success stories when it comes to re-
plenishing the native oyster, so much so that
the population there is back up to levels that
mirror conditions back around 1911.
Its had a huge resurgence the St.
Marys River numbers are comparable to the
turn of the [last] century.
Naylor said that he has gone on diving
expeditions into the river many times and has
seen frst hand that the reproduction levels
there are some of the best in the state.
The St. Marys River is one of the best
examples of how oysters can repopulate quick-
ly if conditions are right, Naylor said.
The St. Marys River Watershed Asso-
ciation dumped 1 million oyster spat into the
sanctuary over the weekend, but Naylor said
that represented just a small fraction of the
progress the river had shown in recent years.
This is the oysters coming back on their
own, he said.
The progress that has occurred locally
in natural reproduction of oysters seems to be
spreading to other parts of the Chesapeake Bay
watershed, Naylor said, because 2009 was one
of the most successful for oysters spawning on
their own.
Also, over the past six years the number
of oysters that have died from disease have
gone down, Naylor said, which seems to a
indicate that the animal may be developing a
level of resistance to the pathogens like dermo
and MX, which have ravaged the population in
recent decades.
The St. Marys River has also been a
center for controversy over the sanctuary now
placed there, with watermen saying that some
of the richest harvesting grounds were taken
from them, making it even harder to earn a liv-
ing at their traditional trade.
They have argued that sanctuaries often
become silted over for lack of being worked
and dredged and that in those circumstances
young oysters often die.
Natural resources offcials are now moni-
toring a large silt bloom that is making its way
down the Bay from the Susquehanna River,
Naylor said, and are concerned that the pollu-
tion could harm restoration efforts.
Naylor said that it is too early to tell
whether the new sanctuary has been effective
because it takes time for oysters to grow, but
monitoring of the restricted site continues. Of-
fcials are still studying the affects of dredging,
which has been recognized as having some
benefts to oyster habitat, but Naylor said that
conclusive evidence has not been found yet.
The progress in the local river as well as
the Bay at large contradicts the fndings of a
recent study from the University of Maryland
Center for Enviromental Science calling for a
complete moratorium on oystering, as the lev-
els of the creature have dropped to 0.3 percent
of their historically high levels.
For years offcials have thought that oys-
ters were at 1 percent of their historic levels;
the UMD study makes the situation seem more
dire.
The study said that pollution, disease and
over fshing has driven the population down,
but Naylor said despite continuing problems
with the oysters survival, a complete morato-
rium seemed extreme.
Theres already a moratorium in 25 per-
cent of the oyster grounds, he said referencing
the sanctuaries.
Tommy Zinn, president of the Calvert
County Watermans Association and frequent
critic of DNRs management of waterways,
said that the halting of a sewage treatment
plant near the river some years ago and dredg-
ing by watermen were responsible for oyster
resurgence.
They [DNR] hate to own up to the fact
that dredging really cleans up the shell, that
young oysters need to survive, Zinn said.
Of the moratorium proposed in the study,
Zinn slammed the report as blowing the prob-
lem out of proportion.
A scientist without a crisis is a scientist
without a grant, he said.
State: St. Marys River Oysters Surging Back
Volunteers with the St. Marys River Watershed Association shovel oyster spat into the St. Marys River this
weekend.
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
County Commissioner Dan Morris (R-Mechanics-
ville) foated the idea of having deputies with 23 years of
service in the county sheriffs offce get the option to retire
early, freeing up spaces on the agency for more entry-level
candidates looking to start a law enforcement career.
Morris said if deputies nearing retirement wanted an
early out that the county could then use their pay package
to hire more incoming deputies and provide more offcers
on the street.
With every one that retires we can hire two, Morris,
a former Prince Georges County police offcer and local
investigator for the States Attorneys Offce said Tuesday.
Under Morris plan, deputies who take the early out
would not be assessed the standard 6 percent penalty per
year and would still receive their full benefts.
This would not impact our operating budget but it
would increase public safety, Morris said.
Morris made the suggestion during commissioner
time outside of the boards normal business, but Commis-
sioner President Francis Jack Russell said that board mem-
bers would look at his proposal, as would county human
resources staff to see if the plan was viable.
By all means lets distribute it, said Russell (D-St.
George Island).
Earlier this year when commissioners were formulat-
ing the county budget Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron asked
commissioners for money to hire additional deputies but
was declined.
Commissioner Proposes Early
Retirement Plan for Deputies
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
During a ceremony Sept. 12 at the Circuit Court
building, the Adult Drug Court celebrated the gradu-
ation of fve participants from the program, the largest
group of graduates since the programs inception in
2009.
Drug Courts Coordinator Pete Cucionatta said the
program is designed for people with a persistent drug
problem who arent getting the help they need through
other venues.
We would not take the frst time marijuana user,
Cucionatta said.
While the program has proven to be effective, Cucio-
natta said they are not looking for a 100 percent graduation
rate. The juvenile drug court, started in 2004, had a gradu-
ation rate of 55 to 65 percent. A graduation rate that is too
high is an indicator that the program is too easy.
Not every addict who tries to stay clean is going to be
successful, Cucionatta said.
The fve men and women who graduated Monday went
through an average of 140 drug tests, appeared in court 20
times and averaged 49 counseling sessions during their time
in the program.
Its defnitely changed my life, said Andrew Hamlet,
one drug court graduate.
He said when he was offered the choice between drug
court and jail time, he knew it was his last chance to turn
his life around. He said he was at a point where he was so
desperate for help that I would take anything.
For more information about drug court, e-mail Cucio-
natta at pete.cucinotta@co.saint-marys.md.us.
sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Adult Drug Court Celebrates
Largest Graduation
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Vendors and restaurants all over St. Marys County are preparing
for the ffth annual Taste of St. Marys this Saturday from 12 - 5 p.m.
Well be doing all of the stuff weve been doing for the last few
years, Chamber of Commerce President Bill Scarafa said.
While there is no way of accurately counting people coming in
and out of downtown Leonardtown for Taste of St. Marys, Scarafa
said he estimates between 3,000 and 4,000 people come out for the
day-long event.
The ever growing number of vendors at Taste of St. Marys is at
18 this year, Scarafa said.
In addition to the food offerings, there will also be childrens ac-
tivities, such as face painting, bands playing throughout the day and
a custom car show.
For more information, including a complete and up-to-date list
of the vendors at the Taste of St. Marys, visit www.smcchamber.com
and click on the A Taste of St. Marys option under the Current
Chamber Events tab.
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A judicial nomination committee has chosen four local attor-
neys as possible successors to Circuit Court Judge C. Clarke Raley
who recently retired from the bench.
The nominees are David Densford, former county administrator
Alfred Lacer, current Deputy States Attorney Theodore Weiner and
Bryan Dugan of the frm Dugan, McKissick, Wood and Longmore.
There were originally seven names up for nomination; the other
three who were not selected by the judicial committee were James
Tanavage, a defense lawyer who until recently was a county prosecu-
tor, A. Shane Mattingly, a Leonardtown-based attorney with a private
practice and Joseph Stanalonis, currently an assistant states attorney.
The nominating committee met Tuesday to interview the candi-
dates, now the last four names will go to Gov. Martin OMalley (D)
for the fnal selection.
List of Successors for
Judge Raley Narrowed
Taste of St. Marys
Returns for Fifth Year
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
During the Sept. 12 meeting of the Planning Commission the
board was given an update on the Wildewood Planned Unit Develop-
ment (PUD).
Shawn Day from Duball, LLC represented the Wildewood Com-
munity in briefng the board on the current status and future plans for
the development.
Plans are in the works for Wildewood to get another swimming
pool and tennis courts to appeal to the teenagers and young adults in
the community, Day said.
The board wanted to know the percentage of Wildewood resi-
dents who are members of the Wildewood Community Association
(WCA), which owns some of the facilities and was created to help
with the upkeep of the facilities. Day said he didnt have the numbers,
and will have them during the next Planning Commission update. He
said Wildewood doesnt police facilities to make sure everyone using
them is in the WCA.
The commission also requested information on a date for Wilde-
wood to connect to Lawrence-Hayden Road, creating a back entrance
and exit from Wildewood. The entrance will become important as the
development comes closer to developing fully.
To date, there are 148 acres still left to be developed, Day said.
When Wildewood has been developed fully, they are required to have
444.92 acres of open space, which includes land left untouched and
developed open space such as parks, recreation felds trails and
playgrounds.
The next update is planned for spring. Wildwood representatives
update the commission semi-annually.
More Recreation Facilities
Planned for Wildewood
Photos by Sarah Miller
Above, Andrew Hamlet offcially graduates from Adult Drug Court, and is congratulated by Judge Karen Abrams and Delegate Johnny Wood.
Below is the largest graduating class from drug court with the adult drug court team, consisting of members from Walden Sierra, the states at-
torneys offce, public defenders, Judge Karen Abrams and others.
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The Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales are at it again this year.
The horses and crew have been working hard to bring out the best in their horses over the past
few months. Starting off the show season at the Howard County Fair in August (winning the tan-
dem), then three days at Maryland State Fair (winning the six horse hitch) followed by four days at
Prince Georges County Fair, putting on demonstrations last weekend.
They have done a great job so far but still have a long ways to go before the end of the year.
This year Southern Maryland can come out and see the Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales this Sat-
urday at the Charles County Fair and the following weekend at the St. Marys County Fairgrounds.
They will be opening for the draft horse pulls at both of these fairs.
They will also be making an appearance at the Blessing of the Fleet the frst weekend of October.
All the work this year is to prepare for the World Clydesdales Show in Madison, WI Oct 19-24.
Wayne Mast, his crew and horses will be traveling there to compete in the show with over 500
other Clydesdales from the U.S.A and Canada. This event only happens every four years and this
year they will be representing Maryland by being the only 6-horse hitch from Maryland.
Any one interested in helping sponsor the Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales on this rather large
adventure to the world show, please contact Wayne Mast at 301-884-4831.
A free farm tour after returning from the World show will be provided for all sponsors and
larger sponsors will be offered private farm tours.
If anyone would like to attend this huge display of horses, information about rooms, rates and
scheduling can be found on the Clydesdale Breeders of the USA website, clydesusa.com.
Hope to see you at the fairs and in Madison, WI.
Daniel Mast
Mechanicsville, MD
A Long Road To World Clydesdale Show
Samantha Marshall, 17, of California, traveled to St.
Louis, Missouri to compete in the DreamGirls USA Na-
tional pageant as Miss Maryland in the Miss (age 16-
19) category. She had to compete against the queens from
all of the other states in the US to vie for the National
Queen title. The competition was held July 13-17, 2011 at
the Millennium Hotel in St. Louis, MO. Samantha earned
a large trophy for being selected as 3rd runner up for the
National Queen title.
To via for the National Queen title, Samantha com-
peted in a spokesmodel and formal wear competitions. In
the Spokesmodel competition, contestants had to present
a brief introduction of themselves to the judging panel.
Contestants were judged on speaking ability, poise, and
personality. Samantha scored 29 out of a possible 30
points. For the formalwear competition, contestants had
to model a full length formal gown on stage. Samantha
wore a full-length white one shoulder MacDuggal chiffon ball gown crystallized with beauti-
ful stones. Contestants were judged on personality projection, facial beauty, ft and style of
garment, poise, overall appearance, and smile. She scored 27 out of a possible 30 points.
The DreamGirls USA pageant is not a glitz pageant, they do not believe in anything fake.
Contestants in the DreamGirls USA pageant are real girls that show their unique abilities,
inner beauty, and personality. They seek a real, natural girl with lots of personality and real
goals who will be a true role model in all she does while representing her state or National
title.
Samantha also competed for the Senior Hi-Point Champion Title and $10,000 savings
bond against over 200 contestants age 13-up. The Senior Hi-Point Champion title is given to
the contestant age 13 and up with the highest combined score in the Photogenic Print Model,
Fashion Runway Model, and Casual Runway Model Competitions. Samantha placed in the
Top 10 for the Senior Hi-Point Champion Title.
In the photogenic competition, judges score photos on personality projection, clarity of
photo, overall photogenic qualities and modeling potential. Samanthas photo scored 28 out of
a possible 30 points. She was in the Top 10 in the Photogenic Competition.
In the Fashion Runway Model competition, contestants had to model a unique and fun
fashionable off the rack outft. Samantha modeled a casual outft of jeans, blouse, and jacket
from American Eagle. Contestants were judged on personality projection, stage presence, eye
contact, ability for age, and appearance. She scored 27 out of a possible 30 points. She was in
the Top 10 in the Fashion Runway Model Competition.
In the Casual Runway Model competition, contestants wore a simple, fun, every day off
the rack outft. Samantha modeled a beautiful yellow Sherry Hill short formal gown. Contes-
tants were judged on personality projection, stage presence, eye contact, ability for age, and
appearance. Samantha scored 27 out of a possible 30 points. She was in the Top 10 in the the
Casual Runway Model Competition.
Samantha also competed in the optional Talent and Essay contests.
In the Talent competition, contestants had 1.5 minutes to perform any talent they had.
They were judged on personality and showmanship, entertainment value, ability and dif-
fculty for age as well as overall appearance. Samantha performed a tap dance routine to a
shortened version of the song Soul Sister by Train. The routine was choreographed as a
small group routine by Justin Myles and Samantha modifed the routine for length and to
make it a solo. She scored 28 out of a possible 30 points. She was also selected as part of the
Top 10 in the Talent Competition.
Samantha also received a plaque for winning the DreamGirls USA essay contest with her
essay entitled, WHAT BEING A DREAM GIRLS USA QUEEN MEANS TO ME.
Samantha also received a trophy for representing her state at the National Pageant. Sa-
mantha will reign as the DreamGirls USA Miss Maryland until Spring 2012.
Samantha attends Holy Face Catholic Church, where she is an altar server. She is a mem-
ber of the Senior Show Troupe at Gracies Guys and Gals Dance Studio in Hollywood, Mary-
land, and is currently enrolled in several Senior Show Troupe classes to include ballet, tap, hip
hop, and modern/contemporary dance classes. She works at Texas Roadhouse as the To-Go
Order Taker / Hostess.
Samantha is an honor roll student and senior at Great Mills High School. She is a dual-
concurrent enrollment student at the College of Southern Maryland and attends classes at the
Leonardtown campus.
Janet Marshall
California, MD
Local Teen Places at National Pageant
Killer Trees in Avenue
Let me begin by saying I am so sorry for the people who had their homes and property dam-
aged by Hurricane Irene, because I care.
You are probably wondering why I am writing about trees.
First of all, Hurricane Isabel destroyed my home by a huge old oak tree in 2003.
Second, a large limb fell on my car from my neighbors yard onto my property, only to cause
me to pay a great deal of money out of pocket and have my insurance rates raised at the same time.
Last, but not least, our latest Hurricane Irene caused four oaks and one pine tree to fall on my
mobile home, totally destroying it. Myself and my granddaughter were trapped inside with trees
breaking windows and falling glass. I lost both my home and my sanity because of trees that do
not belong to me.
I hope out local electrician from Coltons Point, who these trees belong to, can live with him-
self after we are left homeless with only a car.
To you, mister, get rid of your patch of killer trees. There are more storms yet to come. Your
money and luck will run out someday. God doesnt like ugly people.
Oh, by the way, God helped me write this because I cant sleep any more for fear of more
trees falling.
Some may call this an act of God, but God creates not destroys.
Many more trees in the same electricians woods are broken and a puff of wind brings more
danger.
My grandson cries because he no longer has his grandmas house to go to. His sister had to
leave her valuables behind because she lived with me.
As for you guys who are crooks removing trees and giving estimates beyond belief, the
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief team from Kentucky and Tennessee removed my trees, cut them
up, patched the caved in roof and kept me from my suicidal thoughts with the circle of prayer.
They never even stopped, even in the pouring rain. They were angels to me, forever my friends
who are ages 48 to 79 years old.
Maryland people, open your eyes, help your own, and dont rely on people from other states
to clean up your mess.
Shame on you.
Joyce A. Brucks
Avenue, MD.
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
In the follow up to the July 13 Alcohol Bever-
age Board meeting, Corner Liquors in Lexington
Park received a $1,000 fne and a 30-day suspen-
sion of their liquor license in a 2-1 vote.
Alcohol Board member Linda Palchinsky
was in favor of the much stricter punishment of
completely revoking Corner Liquors license hold-
er Shambhubhai Keshavial Patels license, effec-
tively closing down the store completely.
She said Corner Liquors violation went be-
yond selling alcohol to a minor. They were selling
drug paraphernalia, like glass pipes and ready-cut
Brillo pads, and promoting drug use in Lexington
Park, Palchinsky said.
As a business owner, weve been trying to
clean up the park, said Palchinsky, who owns
Lindas Caf in Lexington Park.
Drug use is one of the biggest problems in
Lexington Park and the related stigma is harm-
ful to all businesses in the area, she said. Closing
down Corner Liquors would have sent a mes-
sage that promoting drug use is an unaccept-
able practice and one that will bring down harsh
punishments.
The lawyer for Patel, Matthew Tedesco with
frm of McNamee, Hosea, Jernigan, Kim, Green-
an and Lynch P.A. said they opposed coming back
in front of the board on the grounds that they
had already heard Patels case, and to bring him
in front of the board at a later time to determine
a punishment was out of their jurisdiction. He
said their decision at the July 14 meeting was that
Corner Liquors was guilty of the offense, but no
punishment would be dealt out.
Their request to stay the punishment until
Corner Liquors could exhaust their legal rights or
get their affairs in order in preparation of closing
down for a month were denied. The 30 day license
suspension was effective immediately.
Board president Moses P. Saldana Jr. said the
board was well within their rights to call Corner
Liquors back in front of them. Violation cases
have two phases the board determines whether a
violation occurred, then what the punishment for
the violation will be, he said.
While the board determined Corner Liquors
was guilty of a violation, they never agreed on a
punishment. Saldana said the meeting instead got
out of hand before a punishment could be decided,
culminating of the abrupt departure of former
board member and vice chair Tom Sacks.
Basically, I lost it, Saldana said.
For more information about the Alcohol Bev-
erage Board, including meeting videos and agen-
das, www.co.saint-marys.md.us.
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Despite objections from a future com-
petitor, the Licensed Beverage Association
and fellow members of the Alcohol Bever-
age Board, a 2-1 vote allowed for a liquor
license to be issued for another liquor store
in Lexington Park.
Lexington Village Wine and Spirits
will open in the Lexington Village Shop-
ping Center on Route 235, currently hous-
ing Kohls and the future Dicks Sporting
Goods and Buffalo Wild Wings.
Hung Nguyen was granted a 180-day
alcohol license to allow time to fnish build-
ing the store and stock the shelves, but the
vote to grant him the license was not unani-
mous. Both board President Moses P. Sal-
dana and member Linda Palchinsky had
their doubts as to whether there was a need
for the new liquor store.
I guess Im getting a little over strung
out here over why we need a liquor store
on 235 at every stop light Im very con-
cerned why we have to have a liquor store
at every shopping center, Palchinsky said.
So, to me, I dont think its needed, but
thats just my opinion.
Also opposing the license for another
liquor store were Twist Wine and Spirits
Owner John Winters and Director of the
St. Marys County branch of the Maryland
Licensed Beverage Association Dave Dent.
Im all for competition, but I see over
saturation, Winters said.
Dent echoed Winters opinion, saying
there was no need for another liquor store in
Lexington Park.
Were just getting over saturated in
that area, Dent said.
With Twist Wine and Spirits less than
a mile away and other liquor stores up and
down Route 235, Dent said another store
would place a burden on current stores,
forcing them to split up the profts even fur-
ther. There hasnt been a signifcant enough
increase in the population to warrant anoth-
er store, he said.
I dont think any store will be hurt,
Nguyen said.
Rather than being a threat to other
establishments, Nguyen said his store in
would keep customers from having to leave
the shopping center to buy alcohol. He said
it will keep customers from having to pull
unsafe driving maneuvers on Route 235.
During the boards August meeting,
similar claims were made that too many li-
quor stores already exist in the Route 235
corridor before the board voted to deny a
request to transfer a liquor license to the
McKays store in California.
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Betsey Bennett
Campaigne, 70 of
Lusby, MD died
September 1,
2011 at 3:10 AM
at the Mandrin
House Hospice
Center in Anne
Arundel County,
MD with her lov-
ing husband (Curtis) of 41 years by
her side.
Betsey was born on February
14, 1941 in Washington, DC to Clar-
ence O. and Louise M. Bennett, their
third child. She attended elementary
and junior high school in Washing-
ton, DC and graduated from Whea-
ton High School in 1958. From there
she attended American University
earning a BA degree in Psychology
in 1962. She furthered her education
by earning a Masters degree in Gen-
eral Administration from the Univer-
sity of Maryland University College
(UMUC) in 1995.
Immediately following college,
Betsey went to work for defense con-
tractors that included Dunlap & As-
sociates, Inc., IBM Federal Systems
Division, TRACOR (BAE Systems),
C-CUBED (CACI, Inc.) and PRB
Associates (Northrop Grumman).
After a total of 34 years experi-
ence, she retired on March 1, 2008.
For a 10-year time period while her
children were young, she became the
Director/Teacher at the St. Paul Nurs-
ery School in Chevy Chase, MD and
then Hollywood United Methodist
Church (UMC) Preschool in Holly-
wood, MD.
Betsey married the Reverend
Curtis F. Campaigne on July 18, 1970
at Wesley Seminary in Washington,
DC. She was an active ministers
wife as editor of newsletters, choir
member and Sunday school teacher
at the four churches her husband
served in addition to helping with re-
treats, suppers and bazaars.
As a young person, Betsey was
a member of the National Society
Children of the American Revolu-
tion (C.A.R.) and rose to the rank of
National President her senior year of
college. She joined the Daughters
of the American Revolution in 1962
and served as National Chairman of
Junior Membership for three years,
was a Chapter Regent and had main-
tained her membership in the Consti-
tution Chapter in DC. Her interest in
C.A.R. continued as a senior leader
and she held fve Senior National Of-
fcer positions.
Living in Calvert County since
1988, Betsey was very active in the
community as a Chief Election Judge
and as a 6-year member on the Board
of Social Services. She was a direc-
tor from St. Paul UMC in Lusby to
the Board of SMILE Ecumenical
Ministries, Inc. and served as Presi-
dent, Vice President and Secretary.
She was also Secretary of the Board
of Directors for the Southern Mary-
land Tri-County Community Action
Committee, Inc.
In all her work, church, commu-
nity and family activities, Betsey was
well known for her can do attitude,
her enthusiasm, her teamwork and
a willingness to give the job 100%
of her time and talent. She will es-
pecially be missed for her laughter.
Betsey loved to read, travel, and
organize (Campaigne Clutter Con-
trol was her side business) in addi-
tion to visiting with her family and
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by
her parents. She is survived by her
beloved husband, Curt; her son, Da-
vid (Kristin) of Baltimore, MD; and
Christina (Dale) Watson of Virginia
Beach, VA; and by her grandchil-
dren, Claire Watson, Jonathan Cam-
paigne, Maya Campaigne, and Nate
Watson. She is also survived by her
sister, Louise B. Bennett and her
brother, Timothy R. Bennett.
Family and friends were invited
to Betseys Life Celebration on Tues-
day, September 6, 2011 at the Brins-
feld Funeral Home, 22955 Holly-
wood Road, Leonardtown, MD. Me-
morial service was held on Wednes-
day, September 7, 2011 at Hollywood
United Methodist Church, 24422
Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood,
MD. Interment followed in Joy Cha-
pel Cemetery.
In lieu of fowers, memorial
contributions may be made to your
favorite charity or to St. Paul United
Methodist Church, 11000 H.G. Tru-
man Road, Lusby, MD 20657.
Condolences to the family may
be made at www.brinsfeldfuneral.
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Arrangements by the Brinsfeld
Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown,
MD.
John Gateau, Sr., 88
John Antho-
ny Gateau, Sr.,
88 of Hollywood,
MD died peace-
fully, September
12, 2011, sur-
rounded by his
family.
Born July 6,
1923, in Wash-
ington, DC; he was the son of the late
George J. Gateau and Amy I. Gateau.
He married the love of his life, Win-
ifred M. Hill of Altoona, PA on Sep-
tember 14, 1938. They were to cele-
brate their 73rd wedding anniversary
on September 14, 2011.
He was an Auxiliary Fireman
for the Metropolitan Area of DC in
the early 1940s, then he served in
the United States Army at Fort Knox,
Kentucky and held the title of Lance
Corporal; separating from service
in 1945. Following his service in the
military, he devoted 24 years of ser-
vice to the DC Fire Department from
which he retired as Sergeant and
moved from Clinton, MD to his home
in Hollywood, MD where he resided
for over 48 years. In his earlier years,
he also owned and operated a furni-
ture repair business known as Johns
Furniture Service. He was also a long
time parishioner of St. Johns Church
in Hollywood, MD.
John is survived by his wife,
Winifred (Wink) and six children,
John Jr. (Linda) of Ocean Pines;
George of Edgewater; Angel Judd
(Craig) of Hollywood; Robert (Beth)
of Hughesville, Patricia Muchow
(Dan) of Leonardtown; and Sandra
Wathen (Robert Reece) of Mechan-
icville. He is predeceased by fve
brothers and sisters (George, Emily,
Bucky, Rita, Billy), with one surviv-
ing sister, Frances Gates of Golden
Beach. He was also predeceased by
two grandsons, John A. Gateau, III
and Frederick Simeon III.
He was blessed with 15 grand-
children, 21 great grandchildren, 13
great - great grandchildren and 7 step
grandchildren. He had a great love
for the work of the frefghters and the
sacrifces they make for saving oth-
ers. But his greatest and endless love
was his family, friends and special
companion Tammy his pet poodle.
His belief in families was obvious as
he established the legacy for the Ga-
teau family traditions. In addition to
his family, he enjoyed being close to
the Patuxtent River and the beauties
it offered.
The family will receive friends
for Johns Life Celebration on Sep-
tember 15, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until
8:00 p.m. at Brinsfeld Funeral Home,
22955 Hollywood Road, Leonard-
town, MD 20650. Prayers will be re-
cited at 7:00 p.m. A mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated by Father
Dignan on September 16, 2011 at St.
John Francis Regis Catholic Church
in Hollywood, MD at 11:00 with in-
terment immediately following at St.
Johns Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Robert Ga-
teau, George Gateau Sr., George
Gateau Jr., George Gateau, III, John
Wathen, Jr., and Joel Wathen. Honor-
ary Pallbearers will be Dan Muchow,
Craig Judd, Robert Reece and Don-
ald Finch, Sr; along with the DC Fire
Department Honor Guards.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the Hospice House of St.
Marys, P.O Box 625, Leonardtown,
MD 20650; the American Cancer
Society, 1041 Route 3 N, Bldg. A,
Gambrills, MD 21054, the Holly-
wood Volunteer Fire Department,
P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636
or the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue
Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD
20636.

Denise Nicholson, 47
Denise Irene
Nicholson, 47, of
Loveville, MD,
died September
4, 2011 at St.
Marys Hospital,
Leonar dt own,
MD. Born Janu-
ary 11, 1964 in
Leonar dt own,
MD, she was the
daughter of Joseph Albert Tippett
and Alice Richards Tippett.
Denise worked as a Home
Health Care provider. Denise had a
passion to help others and to touch
their life in some small way. She was
a lifelong member of Mt. Zion United
Methodist Church in Mechanicsville,
MD.
Denise was predeceased by her
mother. She is survived by her father,
Joseph A. Tippett and wife Sandie;
daughter, Samantha Samme Storm
Nicholson; sister, Karen Casamento,
1 niece, Stephanie Grieninger; 2
nephews, Jeffrey Grieninger II and
Nicholas Casamento; great niece,
Kaylee Chew and great nephew, Na-
than Moss.
The family received friends on
Thursday, September 8, 2011 from 6
- 8p.m. with prayers at 7p.m. at the
Brinsfeld-Echols Funeral Home,
P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Char-
lotte Hall, MD.
A Funeral Service was held on
Friday, September 9, 2011 at 10:30
a.m. at Mt. Zion United Methodist
Church. The funeral precession de-
parted from Brinsfeld-Echols Fu-
neral Home at 10 a.m. The Rev. Ann
Strickler offciated. Interment took
place in the Church Cemetery.
Pall Bearers were Brian Moss,
Erby Elder, Jeffrey Grieninger II,
Nicholas Casamento, Michael Burch
and Johnny Burch.
Randy Jones, 55
R a n d y
Keith Jones, 55,
of Mechanics-
ville, MD, passed
away after a brief
but courageous
battle with can-
cer on Septem-
ber 7, 2011 at his
residence with
his family by his
side.
He was born March 16, 1956 in
Scottsburg, Indiana, to the late Har-
old and Mildred Jones and grew up
on their 100 year old farm in South-
ern Indiana.
He was honorably discharged
from the U.S. Navy as a Petty Offcer
2nd Class Tradesman and served on
the USS Inchon LPH and NAS JAX
from 1979 1983. Randy worked
25 years as a defense contractor for
Intergraph and BAE Systems where
as an Engineering Specialist he was
considered the go to guy. His pas-
sion was music and he performed as
a singer/songwriter for over 25 years
in bands ranging in genre from blues,
rockabilly, punk, surf, tradition-
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spent many hours recording in his studio.
Randy loved literature, history, and debat-
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food and money to the homeless he met on
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and his daughter, Emmeline Inez Jones
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ret Cummings of Kansas City, MO, Ron-
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ard Jones and many cousins, nieces, and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
brother Robert Jones.
A private family service was held Sep-
tember 9, 2011 with a Life celebration with
friends to be held at a later date.
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your local chapter of Hospice.
Albert Shorter, 84
Albert Rabbi
Columbus Shorter,
84 of Leonardtown,
MD passed away on
September 11, 2011
in Leonardtown, MD.
Born February 1, 1927
in Drayden, MD, he
was the son of the late
Albert L. and Fannie
Mae Hammett Shorter.
Albert is survived by his loving wife
Mary Louise Shorter whom he married on
July 27, 1989 in Leonardtown, MD. Albert
is survived by his daughter; Kim Hicks
(Jack), and step-son Danny Goode. Al-
bert is also survived by his brothers; An-
drew Shorter, and Charles Shorter, grand-
children; Michael T. Langley, Jr. (Traci),
Amanda R. Langley (Jeff), Angel M. Ow-
ens, Stacy L. Goode (Alvaro), Brian Goode
(Ann), and Darrell Goode (Laura), as well
as great-grandchildren; Owen M. Lang-
ley, Jayden D. Holt, Alexis Goode, Lacy
Goode, Miranda Goode-Guerra, Brooke,
and Brittany.
Albert was preceded in death by his
siblings; Rose Saunders, Mae T. Thomas,
Alice Henderson, Laura Purcell, John L.
Shorter, Thomas Shorter, and Richard
Shorter.
Albert was a lifelong resident of St.
Marys County. He entered the U.S. Army
in 1954 and served until 1956, he was sta-
tioned in Germany, and received the Good
Conduct Medal. After service, Albert went
on to work as a Natural Resources Police
retiring in 1989 after 33 years of service.
Upon retirement, Albert enjoyed; traveling,
being outdoors, going to bingo, and spend-
ing time with his family.
The family received friends Wednes-
day, September 14, 2011, in the Mattingley-
Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonard-
town, MD with prayers recited at 7 p.m.
A Funeral Service will be held on
Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM
in St. Georges Episcopal Church, Valley
Lee, MD with Reverend Greg Syler offci-
ating. Interment will follow in the church
cemetery.
Pallbearers will be; Michael Langley,
Jr., Jack Hicks, Jeff Owens, Brian Goode,
Darrell Goode, and Alvaro Guerra. Hon-
orary pallbearers will be; Alberts Great-
Grandchildren and the Natural Resource
Police.
Memorial contributions may be in Al-
berts memory to the St. Georges Episco-
pal Church, P.O. Box 30, Valley Lee, MD
20692 and/or Hospice of St. Marys, Inc.,
P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
To leave a condolence for the family please
visit www.mgfh.com .
Arrangements provided by the Mat-
tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.,
Leonardtown, MD.
Bernard Sullivan, Jr., 72
Bernard Franklin
Bernie Sullivan, Jr.,
72 of Dameron, MD
died September 5,
2011.
Born June 3, 1939
in Washington, DC,
he was the son of Ger-
trude Louise Sullivan
and the late Bernard F.
Sullivan, Sr.
Bernie was a member of the Inter-
national Union of Operating Engineers
(IUOE) and the Callaway Baptist Church.
Bernie is survived by his mother,
Gertrude L. Sullivan of St. Inigoes, MD,
his children, Joseph William Sullivan (Do-
lores) of Dameron, MD and Cindy Lee
Sullivan-Norton (Jim) of Loris, SC, six
grandchildren, and siblings, Paul A. Sulli-
van (Sandy) of Ridge, MD, Ruth Ann Lam-
bert of Falls Church, VA, Betty Jean Megee
(Skip) of Colonial Beach, VA.
In addition to his father, he was pre-
ceded in death by his sister, Janet Esther
Nicholson.
The family received friends for Ber-
nies Life Celebration on Saturday, Sep-
tember 10, 2011, in the Brinsfeld Funeral
Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonard-
town, MD 20650. Interment is private.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625,
Leonardtown,MD 20650 or the Ridge Vol-
unteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge,
MD 20680.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfeldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfeld Fu-
neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Steven Charles Thomas, 54
Steven Charles
Thomas, 54 of Cali-
fornia, MD died
peacefully at home
surrounded by his
family on September
8, 2011.
Born August 16,
1957, he was the son
of Mary (Campbell)
Thomas of Norwalk, CA and the late Wil-
liam M. Thomas.
Steven moved to St. Marys County
and was enlisted in the U.S. Navy, sta-
tioned at the Patuxent River Naval Air Sta-
tion from 1981 until 1985. He started St.
Marys Locksmith in 1985. He loved the
outdoors, jet skiing, trips to Harpers Ferry,
WV, camping and sitting around with fam-
ily and friends with a cold beer. He was
also a member of the Elks Lodge.
Steven is survived by his mother,
Mary Thomas of Norwalk, CA, sons, Matt
Thomas of Lexington Park, MD and Gar-
rett Thomas of Jacksonville, FL, grand-
daughter, Alaina Thomas, fanc, Nancy
Boswell, siblings, Mike Thomas of Moun-
tain View, CA, Bill Thomas of Topeka, KS,
Jerry Thomas of Hacienda Heights, CA,
and Nancy Cremer of Stockton, CA.
Family will receive friends for Ste-
vens Life Celebration on Friday, Septem-
ber 16, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
in the Brinsfeld Funeral Home, 22955 Hol-
lywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Inter-
ment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Hospice of St Marys, P.O. Box 625,
Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfeldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfeld Fu-
neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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A routine traffc stop turned into a high
speed car chase that started in Calvert County
and ran through St. Marys County and all the
way to Hughesville before police were fnally
able to catch the suspect the night of Sept. 8.
When they caught up with him, police
charged Terry Brown, 49, of Capitol Heights,
with multiple counts including reckless endan-
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substance and frst-degree assault for allegedly
trying to rundown a St. Marys County deputy
who was laying out a road block obstacle on
Three Notch Road as Brown headed north, po-
lice stated.
It started out as a minor traffc violation
and the suspect gave false infor-
mation to the offcer, said Lt.
Randy Stephens, commander of
the Maryland State Police bar-
rack in Prince Frederick, whose
offcers started off in the chase.
Stephens said one of his
troopers was going to arrest
Brown on Solomons Island for
driving without a license when
Brown sped off and raced across
the Thomas Johnson Bridge.
His vehicle struck a couple
of cars trying to get away, at least
one of them on the bridge, Ste-
phens said.
On Route 235 the St.
Marys County deputy was
busy trying to put out stop sticks to puncture
the tires on Browns vehicles, Stephens told
The County Times, when he started to drive
towards the deputy, forcing her to back away.
At that point you have a frst-degree as-
sault, Stephens said.
By the time Brown got to Mechanicsville,
he used his car to strike another vehicle inten-
tionally, Stephens said, just to get it out of his
way. Once in Hughesville, Brown fnally lost
control of his vehicle on the bypass and hit a
guard rail where his car came to rest, police
said.
Brown then fed the scene on foot and po-
lice fetched K-9 units to fnd him.
He eventually fushed himself out, Ste-
phens said of Browns escape attempt, and
police found the suspect outside the Harley-
Davidson store and captured him.
A search turned up oxycodone for which
Brown did not have a prescription, Stephens
said.
It also resulted in fnding a controlled dan-
gerous substance on Browns passenger, Paula
Krauchuk, of Washington D.C., Stephens al-
leged, resulting in a drug possession charge.
All charges came from the states attor-
neys offce in Calvert County, Stephens said,
because all the events of the case started there.
Brown was also found to have six out-
standing warrants for his arrest in four juris-
dictions, including Charles, Montgomery and
Prince Georges counties as well as Arlington
and Alexandria, Va., Stephens said.
Police: Suspect Led Cops
on Tri-County Chase
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Two men, one a former employee at a
local salvage yard and the other his alleged
conspirator, were responsible for tens of
thousands of dollars worth of copper being
stolen from T/A Super Salvage in California,
police say.
Police charged Adam Davis, 24, of Lex-
ington Park with numerous theft counts for
an alleged month-long spree of thefts at the
salvage yard throughout August, accord-
ing to charging documents fled by Det.
David Alexander of the Bureau of Criminal
Investigations.
Court papers also name Jeb McWade
as a conspirator in the precious metal thefts
and court records show that he has also
been charged in the alleged crimes, but not
arrested.
Charging documents allege that both
Davis and McWade burglarized the sal-
vage yard on at least six separate occasions
throughout August and were able to gain
access to the site via a section of fence they
could manipulate.
They were then alleged to have stolen
about $60,000 worth of copper that they then
sold for about a quarter of its value at scrap
metal dealerships in Charles County and in
Baltimore, police said.
Police say Davis used his drivers license
during the transactions with the scrap metal
dealers, and police were able to establish Da-
vis and McWade as the suspects in the case
through witness interviews, video surveil-
lance and documentation.
Police alleged that Davis used his
knowledge of the salvage yard operations
from being a former employee as well as
knowledge of the value of the copper during
the burglaries.
Charging papers stated that McWade
admitted his involvement as well as Davis in
the alleged copper heists, but police say that
when Davis found out he was a target of the
investigation he fed his residence to avoid
arrest.
He was later found and incarcerated in
the countys detention center without bond.
Police: Pair Sold Stolen
Copper For $15,000
Detectives Seeking Robbery Suspect
On September 11, offcers responded to a private residence on Winding Way in Lexington
Park for a reported injured subject. The male victim was seriously injured, and transported to
St. Marys Hospital by ambulance andwas later transferred to a trauma center for treatment of
his injuries, police reported.
BCI Detectives responded to the scene and assumed the investigation, which revealed the
victim was home alone when three men entered the residence and began assaulting the victim
with a blunt object. The three suspects then stole property of the victim and fed the residence,
police said. William Jerome Swales, 32, of Lexington Park was identifed as one of the three as-
sailants, police report, and BCI detectives have obtained an arrest warrant for Swales charging
him with armed robbery, frst degree assault, burglary frst degree and related crimes. Swales is
known to frequent the Lexington Park area and mainly travels by foot.
Swales is described as a black male, standing 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighing 170 pounds.
Persons wishing to provide information can directly contact Detective First Class Sarah Russell
at 301-475-4200 ext. 9105. Callers may also provide information by contacting Crime Solvers
at 301-475-3333 or text your information to CRIMES (274637). Enter TIP239 (847239) before
your tip. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.
Four Charged In Drug Cases
Jessica Adele Kearney, 25, of Hollywood, was arrested on multiple warrants, police re-
ported, with vice narcotics detectives presenting cases to the St. Marys County Grand Jury
which included allegations of conspiring to distribute prescription medication and possession
with intent to distribute prescription medication. The alleged illicit medications included xanax,
morphine and oxycodone.
John Michael Jackson, 36, of Avenue was arrested after being indicted by vice narcotics
detectives for possession of oxycodone with intent to distribute.
Brittney Michelle Wood, 23, of Mechanicsville was indicted by vice narcotics detectives
and subsequently arrested for alleged prescription fraud. Additional charges are pending, police
report.
Sabrina Leigh Hall, 32, of Leonardtown was charged after a search and seizure warrant was
executed on her Leonardtown home, police reported. Marijuana and related drug paraphernalia
was seized, police alleged.
Photo by Matt Suite
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Along with most school districts throughout the state, St. Marys
County Public Schools (SMCPS) is in the midst of celebrating the
fourth annual Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week.
Schools try to fnd new and innovative ways to improve Home-
grown Food Week each year, but the basic model hasnt changed, said
SMCPS Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services Mike Jones.
Hopefully, this impacts their eating habits, Jones said.
The entire district celebrates the week, but only two or three el-
ementary schools are chosen every year to showcase different learning
stations, including farm animals, seeding demonstrations, a green mo-
bile classroom and a Rainbow of Food station for pre-kindergarten
students. This years schools are Benjamin Banneker and Green Holly
elementary schools.
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that are local but they may not be exposed to, Adams said.
Many of the students at Green Holly are from less rural areas of
the county, like Lexington Park, and may not regularly get the chance
to see how agriculture works from beginning to end.
The teachers try to connect what students learn during home-
grown lunch week to other lessons throughout the year to drive home
the importance of agriculture and healthy eating, Adams said.
Otherwise, its not a very smart use of our time, she said.
Staff from the University of Maryland extension service help the
school coordinate the week, with materials and curriculums, as well
as daily support during the year as needed agriculture and nutrition
topics.
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make healthy eating choices at a young age, which makes it a habit
more than a burden later in life.
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
On Monday, George Trossbach, Jr, rode his tractor around
some of his farmland in Scotland surveying the damage wrought
by Hurricane Irene and then Tropical StormLee.
Large swaths of his corn felds had either been blown over or
were dying on the stalks by high winds and the heavy rains that hit
the night before made it impossible to take his combine harvester
out on the soggy ground for fear it would sink into the mire.
His famous peach trees were standing but only because he had
propped up about 200 of themwith wooden slats.
Fruit that had fallen to the ground stayed there, no good for
sale at market. Other fall vegetables and fruits like cantaloupe and
late tomatoes lying on the ground were either damaged or split open
and left to rot.
Trossbach estimated that he lost 90 percent of the late season
tomatoes and about 80 percent of the peach crop that was left on
his trees.
Even though the storms hit near the end of the growing season,
the damage was signifcant and marked another year where weather
caused local farmers plenty of headaches.
If I can get out there I might get half [of the corn], if I cant I
wont get none of it, Trossback said.
He was able to get back out into his felds by Tuesday to try
and salvage what was left of the corn harvest, but he had to use a
reel attached to his combine that helped feed downed corn into the
machine it had gone so low.
He said he had to go all the way to Indiana over the weekend
to buy it and have it shipped by freight truck to his farm on Point
Lookout Road.
Concerning his peach trees, he expected the losses to continue.
I had set 200 of themback up and probably 20 percent of them
will die, Trossbach told The County Times.
Agricultural specialists have spent the last several weeks col-
lecting data from farmers on the amount of losses theyve suffered,
and while some crops like soybeans have held up well others have
been hit hard.
Amy Farrell, executive director at the countys Farm Service
Agency, said that the reports had been shipped off to the state and
they would then send them to the federal government to decide
whether to declare the county a agricultural disaster zone.
Farrell said for that declaration to happen, at least 30
percent of one crop had to be lost. Ben Beale, with the Uni-
versity of Marylands extension service, said the county lost
at least that much in corn alone.
Some isolated felds will have a much higher loss,
Beale said. Vegetables really got hammered pretty hard
vines are damaged and were having a lot of fruit rot issues.
Beale said that aside from a 25 to 30 percent loss in
corn, there was probably a 40 to 50 percent loss in what was
left of the overall vegetable crop.
Its right on the verge of being categorized as a disas-
ter, Beale said. It couldve been worse but it has cost a
signifcant economic loss to the area.
Donna Sasscer, agricultural and seafood specialist with
the countys Department of Economic and Community De-
velopment, said consumers can expect less produce avail-
able at local markets at a higher price.
Its just made some of the fall vegetables split open
and start to rot; theyre just water logged, Sasscer said.
Because of the high corn prices generated from last
years shortage, farmers would have been able to take ad-
vantage and net a good proft this year, Sasscer said, but now
with the losses some may be able to just break even.
Now with the corn crop on the ground they hopefully
will be able to cover their costs with crop insurance, Sass-
cer said.
Trossbach said he carried no such insurance because it
was never much beneft to him.
Its easy to pay into but hard to collect, he said.
Farrell said that corn crops were already hit with
drought earlier this growing season, especially in the north-
ern portions of the county, the storms only added to the crop
damage.
It was like a double whammy for the growing season,
Farrell said.
Tommy Bowles, who farms in Loveville, said he ex-
pects to lose as much as 40 percent of his corn crop.
Were just getting back to harvesting, Bowles said
Tuesday. It takes your proft down a lot.
Its been a tough couple of years.
Also, of the 500 acres of tobacco grown here, 300 were
harvested before the storms and growers expect the remain-
ing 200 to be damaged.
But the harvested tobacco is already starting to rot in
barns because of high humidity, Farrell said of reports she
has received.
Trossbach said that despite the losses and the expense,
he has no intentions of giving up farming, though it gets
more diffcult every year.
Its in your blood, you dont know any different, he
said.
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By Corrin M. Howe
Staff Writer
Larry and Beth Carter of Lusby spent the
past three summers around the country rebuild-
ing homes for those who needed a helping hand.
It all started a few years ago when Larry,
who worked as a handyman after retiring from
the Department of Defense, and his wife, a re-
tired teacher from Leonard Hall Junior Naval
Academy, decided they wanted to make a dif-
ference in someones life. So when the Iowa
River overfowed its banks on June 14, 2008
completely decimating the town of Oakville,
the Carters set out to help.
My goal was to make one house ready for
winter, he said.
According to newspaper reports at the
time, the 2000 census reported the town had
439 homes. The food affected 400 of them.
No one believed this town would be able
to come back, said Beth.
They arrived in September on their own,
bringing their own tools in the back of their
truck. They stayed in a Methodist church base-
ment which still had water in it from two weeks
prior. A group of six from a church in Kentucky
also showed up to help.
They came with their pillows and the
church van, Beth laughed. They wouldve
starved if I hadnt brought food. They were
very willing but clueless.
Larry agreed about the groups state of un-
preparedness. The pastor said he could dig a
trench, so thats what I put him to work doing.
Together with the group from Kentucky,
the Carters ended up working on three homes
mitigating mold, installing insulation and
hanging dry wall.
We impacted three homes but didnt fn-
ish any of them, said Larry.
The result was an emotional lift and last-
ing friendships with the homeowner, according
to Beth.
It was a life changing experience. You
read in the newspapers about their spirit keep-
ing them going, but you have to be there to un-
derstand it, said Beth. There is an emotional
connection with the people you work with.
We dont always know how weve helped, but
sometimes just being there gives them hope.
They realize that someone cares.
Beth was happy to report the town not
only survived, but they created their own co-
op and are buying back homes, rebuilding and
drawing new families to the area.
Since Oakville, the Carters have gone on
to restore other homes, but always as a part
of an organized team, usually through church
short-term mission projects. In fact the last
three summers they have gone out with Hol-
lywood United Methodist church to Berkeley
Springs, West Virginia.
We primarily work with youth. We are
gone from Sunday to Saturday, said Beth.
A week at a time is all they are able to han-
dle emotionally and physically, according to
Beth, who stated she realized she and Larry are
better at going in and rebuilding after a disaster
rather than cleaning up.
Knowing she needs a bathroom, running
water and food, she prefers to arrive on site
when these basics are restored so I can be a
positive infuence rather than adding to the
problem.
Working with youth has become a passion
for the Carters. Beth feels teens today no longer
have a rite of passage a point where they
realize theyve grown up. Going out and work-
ing on someones home is hard work but it gives
them skills and builds their self-esteem.
Larry points out, as a couple, Beth builds
relationships and connects at an emotional level
with the teens on their builds, whereas he be-
lieves his strength is in teaching them skills and
working one on one.
Its not only skills, its self esteem. I made
a comment to Katie who was laying tile. I told
her she had an eye for this work and how she
made corners match and her lines straight, said
Larry. The young woman realized the truth
of his statement when she went into another
room and saw that another youth was having
a more diffcult time with the same task.
I had Luke build a frame under a dirty
trailer. Its asking a lot especially for a kid,
he continued. They learn work is work.
Beth pipes in about a local project their
church completed in Huntingtown over
the summer. Larry and Beth were part of
team which took on repairing a roof, in-
stalling gutters and repairing fooring for a
home previously rejected by Christmas in
April as being too big of a task. The church
group consisted of adults and a handful of
high school and college boys working on a
roof during one of the hottest weeks of the
summer.
It was amazing how the boys kept
working up on that roof when they shouldve
been falling out, said Beth. In fact, a num-
ber of the adults did fallout during the 100
degree weather while the boys remained up on
the roof.
This summer the Carters were part of
three different church short term mission trips
to work on homes. They went with Hollywood
United Methodist to Berkeley Springs, WV,
with St. Pauls United Methodist church to
Noxen, PA and stayed in Calvert with Harvest
Fellowship.
Over the years theyve learned how to
maximize their ability to help out on various
work sites. First, Larry keeps all his tools in
Rubbermaid tubs ready to load up his truck and
go. Beth keeps all their grubby clothes in the
tubs too. When she returns home she washes
them and repacks them for the next trip. They
have a camper shell and keep everything well
stocked. Since they work primarily through
churches, they dont have to worry about food
knowing the congregations are willing to feed
them.
Having the right tools is the most diffcult
part of the projects, according to Larry.
You never know what you are going to
need until you get there. Sometimes the project
calls for a specialty tool but you got to use what
you got.
Recently the Carters went to a conference
from their denominations mission board. The
conference had a disaster relief trailer on site to
display the organizations goal of having simi-
lar trailers set up throughout the country.
It was an incredibly well stocked trailer.
You got to have a mint and a team to pick and
leave when called, said Beth when asked to
dream about having all the supplies necessary
on hand during a build. Around here it would
take several churches to put this together.
Larry said the beneft of his church work-
ing locally on a house was the ability to have
a runner get whatever supplies were missing.
For example, Larry owns a circular saw but he
doesnt like to travel with it because it would be
jostled around; however, a circular saw allows
him to make better cuts than his handheld.
On the Huntingtown house, he wouldve
liked to have a nail gun to make the work easier
and faster. However, he admitted the trade off
was teaching the boys how to properly hammer
a nail.
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The Carters also found that one of the
hardest roles to fll on a work site is a safety
offcer. Because they arent actively partici-
pating in the building, most people dont feel
like they are contributing; however, having
someone spotting the ladder, watching to
make sure people take breaks from the heat
and providing something as simple has iced
towels is critical for any project.
Larry leaves the summers open so that
he can go out on these short-term projects.
During the other months of the year he spends
his Saturdays volunteering for the local Habi-
tat for Humanity program. Hes helped build
three houses in Calvert and two in St. Marys
counties.
During Hurricane Irene, Larrys pastor
asked him to be the point man for the congre-
gation members needing clean up and repairs.
We are supposed to be retired, Larry
began talking about how his summer started
off helping work around his daughters house
in Colorado, then the three mission projects
and ending the summer dispatching teams
to cut up trees and assess damage after the
hurricane.
The day after the Hurricane he opened
the duplex owned by the church to make run-
ning water available for church members to
take showers.
It was a good idea that didnt work out,
Beth laughed. While the duplex had electric-
ity, its well was tied to another property with-
out electricity so they couldnt get water into
the bathroom.
However, the Carters were able to lend
some support for the church member hit hard-
est by the storm.
The day after the storm he recommend-
ed they call their insurance company right
away to discuss how to proceed with the tree
through their daughters bedroom. A few days
later, when the insurance company contractor
failed to completely clean up the tree debris,
Larry sent another church volunteer to fnish
cutting up the tree.
Over the years, the Carters arent com-
pletely sure how theyve made an impact in the
lives of the people theyve helped; however, they
have come away with a passion for working with
youth and a number of new relationships.
Beth also discovered even in the United
States there are people still struggling. We
take a lot for granted. We expect people to
know what we know, have what we have and
do what we do.
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Larry and Beth Carter
Beth Carter with a volunteer team from the Hollywood United Methodist Church.
Photo by Frank Marquart
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Staff Writer
The St. Marys County United Way
kicked off its annual fall-winter fundraising
season this week, with some new faces to help
boost the agencys fundraising success.
United Way President of the
Board Scott Stahrm said the fall fun-
draising season runs from September
through December, and provides 40
local charities access to communi-
ties they normally wouldnt be able to
touch.
St. Marys United Way Execu-
tive Director Jennifer Hollingsworth,
who has been in her position for less
than a month, said she will be work-
ing on fnding a signature event for
the local United Way. Her idea of a
signature event is a name-brand event
people put on their calendars every
year and look forward to.
She said she also want to expand
the fundraising efforts to be year-
round, working into the summer to
raise money for the charities the Unit-
ed Way helps to support.
Former county commissioner
Dan Raley, and honorary chairman
and spokesman for the local United
Way in 2011, spoke at the kickoff
breakfast this week about the importance of
keeping charitable donations local.
I believe very strongly in the whole con-
cept of the United Way in St. Marys County,
Raley said.
He said the United Way supports local
charities by raising money locally and keeping
the money in the community.
Basically the United Way concept im-
proves lives by mobilizing the caring power of
our county to address the needs of our com-
munity, he said.
He said the board of directors makes sure
the money raised goes to good use by feeding
the hungry, sheltering the homeless, helping
school kids and making neighborhoods safe,
among other initiatives.
With federal and state monies coming
into the county decreasing, and local govern-
ment reductions in funding to non-government
agencies, money raised through the United
Way is even more important than ever, he said.
Raley said the lack of funding could have
not come at a worse time. Jobs are scarce,
money is tight, and when people need help the
most, there is less to offer them.
The United Way is the most effcient way
to give assistance to our citizens who need help
the most, he said.
For more information on how to donate,
call 301-862-5577 or e-mail uwsmc.admin@
gmail.com.
United Way Kicks Off Fall
Fundraising Campaign
Fine arts enthusiasts are invited
to join the celebration of the Grand
Opening of the Leonardtown Gal-
leria, located in the Maryland An-
tiques Center.
A Ribbon Cutting is scheduled
for Friday, September 16th at 4:30
p.m.. The Grand Opening follows on
Saturday September 17 from 1 to 5
p.m.
The Leonardtown Galleria is
managed by members of the Color &
Light Society of Southern Maryland.
The gallery features art works by 15 members of the Color and Light group and one guest
artist.
Art works include paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor, sculpture, woodwork, porce-
lain tile creations, and jewelry.
The gallerys purpose is to offer established artists in the area a place to show their work
and to encourage emerging artists by giving them a place to exhibit through partnerships
with the local schools and other special shows. Future plans for the Galleria include special
guest shows, classes, and workshops.
The gallery is open 10 a.m. 5 p.m. seven days a week. It is also open on First Fridays
from 5-8 p.m.
The public is welcome to join the celebration and meet many of the artists who exhibit
their work here and in other galleries across the region.
For more information call Carole Thieme at 410.394.0326.
Leonardtown Galleria
Grand Opening
Leah's House founder Rev. Marguerite Morris talks
with St. Marys United Way Executive Director Jennifer
Hollingsworth.
Former county commissioner Dan Raley is the honorary chair-
man and spokesman for the local United Way during the 2011
fundraising campaign.
Photo by Sarah Miller
Photo by Sean Rice
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Waterfront
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Pilots from Calvert and St. Marys coun-
ties gathered at St. Marys County Regional
Airport on Saturday to give local children
between the ages of 8 and 17 a ride in their
personal aircrafts.
Bernie Wunder of the local Experimen-
tal Aircraft Association (EAA) chapter 478
said the Young Eagles event
Saturday is one of two they
hold annually in the spring and
fall to help light an aviation
type spark in youths.
When the Young Eagles
started in 1993, Wunder said
the goal was to have taken 1
million children up for a fight
by 2003, a goal they hit. The
most recent numbers released
showed that 1.5 million chil-
dren have gone up with EAA
members.
Before starting, the pi-
lots had a pilot briefng to go
over weather conditions and
the days agenda. Joe Spelz,
Young Eagles coordinator for
EAA 478, said there were 16 pilots who came
out, mostly from the airport in Calvert Coun-
tys Ranch Club Estates, and they averaged
two or more fights per hour.
Some pilots could accommodate mul-
tiple passengers, taking up children in groups
of two or three at a time. Spelz said going up
with friends or siblings helps to calm kids
down who may have never fown before.
Another way to make the kids comfort-
able in the air and make sure they have fun is
to fy them over landmarks theyre familiar
with, such as their schools or neighborhoods,
Spelz said.
At the event in Calvert County, they took
80 kids up. Approximately another 80 kids
went up on Saturday.
Don Byrne, one of the pilots Saturday,
said he loves taking the children out and got
an award for fying his 100th child in June.
Some pilots have taken over 1,000 kids up for
Young Eagles, so he has some work ahead of
him to catch up, he said.
For more information, visit www.
eaachapter478.org.
Rev. Roderick W. McClanahan is assisted by Joshua
Carroll, Jr. and Tayevion Peel during the groundbreaking
ceremony in August for the New Greater First Mission-
ary Baptist Church at 46370 Pegg Lane in Lexington
Park. Pastor McClanahan and the 500-plus members of
the church have turned what he calls a vision from God
into reality with the groundbreaking ceremony.
A Vision
Unveiled
Young Eagles Go For First Flight
Pilots Jack Pappas, above, and Alan Wirth, right,
give Vinay Pundith, Spencer Wallace, Ian House and
Taylor and Breana Brown their pre-fight briefngs.
Photos by Sarah Miller
The County Times
Thursday, Sept. 15
We Are The Beggars Tour
St. Johns Church (43950 Saint Johns Road, Hol-
lywood) 7 p.m.
Attend the We Are The Beggars Tour. Catholic
music at its best, featuring Audrey Assad, Ike Ndolo
Band and Ennie Hickman. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or
in advance online at www.stjohnsparishhollywood.
org.
Friday, Sept. 16
Homeschoolers Workshop
Lexington Park Library (21677 F.D.R. Boulevard,
Lexington Park) 2 p.m.
Students and parents can learn about the re-
sources and services the library offers. Admission
is free. For more information, call 301-863-8188 or
visit www.stmalib.org
Saturday, Sept. 17
Opportunity to Volunteer at
Summerseat Farm
Summerseat Farm (26655 Three Notch Road, Me-
chanicsville) 9 a.m.
Summerseat Farm needs volunteers to help
with special events, gardening, vineyard, general
maintenance, publicity, and caring for the animals.
A volunteer orientation with refreshments will be
held at Summerseat Farm. Presentations will be
offered on the history of Summerseat. For more in-
formation, call Dudley Lindsley at 301-475-1858 or
email dlindsley@verizon.net.
Overture Brunch
St. Pauls Episcopal Church (25 Church Street,
Prince Fredrick) 9:30 a.m.
The Music Teachers Association of Greater
Calvert invites all area music teachers to the Over-
ture Brunch. MTAGC consists of professional mu-
sicians and educators working together to promote
varied venues for student performance, to encourage
musical training, and to provide a rich network of re-
sources and support for music education. All music
teachers in the area are invited to attend and become
acquainted with the opportunities available. There
is no charge for this event. Please RSVP to Martha
Rogerson at 410-867-0128.
Sunday, Sept. 18
Care Net Baby Shower
Immaculate Conception Church (28297 Old Village
Road, Mechanicsville) 12 p.m.
The IC Angels, the Ladies Auxiliary to the
Knights of Columbus 8159, are sponsoring a baby
shower to beneft Care Net Pregnancy Center. Sug-
gestions for needed new items are formula, diapers,
infant clothes, toddler clothes, toiletries for baby,
toddlers, and moms. Gift cards and cash will also
be accepted. Lunch will be served. RSVP to Marian
Taylor at 301-884-5697 or tmtaylor72@comcast.
net.
Family Fun Day and Cornhole Tournament
Seventh District Optimist Field (21804 Coltons
Point Road, Bushwood) 12 p.m.
All proceeds to beneft Adam C. Lumpkins Trust
fund. Adam is a 4-year-old fghting Lymphoblastic
Leukemia. There will be moon bounces, face paint-
ing, 50/50, Chinese auction, carnival games, bake
sale, stuffed ham sandwiches, burgers and hotdogs.
The Jack Tippett Band and California Ramblers will
provide music. The cornhole tournament registration
begins at 11 a.m. with bags fying at noon. For more
information, call Bo Baird at 301-481-8498
Monday, Sept.19
No Limit Texas Hold Em Bounty Tournament
St. Marys County Elks Lodge (45779 Fire Depart-
ment Lane, Lexington Park) 7 p.m.
Part of the Leaderboard Challenge Fall-Winter
Season, Monday sessions. Anyone can join or play
at any time with no cost other than your buy-in to
each tournament. No need to be part of the points
system, you can just play to win. Buy-in is $25 for
$3,000 in chips. Blinds start at $25/$50 and progress
every 20 minutes. Points are earned for every tour-
nament. The number is points and individual earns
is determined by how many people were eliminated
before them. Those accumulating the most points
will receive a free roll to the $100 Leaderboard Chal-
lenge Tournament scheduled for February 2012. The
number of players receiving the free roll will be de-
termined by the amount of money that accumulates
in the pool at the end of the season. Last season 13
people received a free roll from the Monday session.
Side games will be played and food and beverage
available for purchase. Please enter through the side
of the building. For more information, call the lodge
at 301-863-7800 or Linda at 240-925-5697.
Tuesday, Sept. 20
Southern Maryland College Fair
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department (24801
Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 10 a.m.
St. Marys County Public Schools, Calvert
County Public Schools, St. Marys Ryken High
School, the College of Southern Maryland, and the
St. Marys County Memorial Libraries are pleased
to host the twentieth annual Southern Maryland
College Fair. This cooperative effort will bring to
Southern Maryland the largest college fair held in
the area. The frst session begins at 10:00 a.m. and
runs through 1:00 p.m. The second session begins at
5:00 p.m. and is open until 7:30 p.m. Approximately
130 colleges and universities throughout Maryland
and the east coast, from Maine to Florida, will be
represented with exhibits and admission offcers.
College and university offcials will be available to
answer any and all questions from students and par-
ents/guardians concerning their schools. Financial
aid workshops will be presented on site throughout
the evening. All college-bound students in Calvert
and St. Marys counties, as well as those who might
just be considering college, are encouraged to attend
this event and to bring their parents/guardians. Stu-
dents and their parents/guardians will have a unique
opportunity to talk personally with the visiting col-
lege offcials to learn what each institution offers,
requirements for admission, cost, special programs,
and location. Admission is free and information is
available from all high school counselors, or by con-
tacting St. Marys County Public Schools Depart-
ment of Student Services at 301-475-5511, ext. 150.
Wednesday, Sept. 21
Newcomers and Neighbors of Southern Mary-
land Luncheon
DiGiovannis Restaurant (4556 Solomons Island
Road South, Solomons) 10:30 a.m.
Newcomers and Neighbors of Southern Mary-
land will have their monthly luncheon. Meet n
Greet will begin at 10:30 a.m. and at 11:00 a.m.
Prince Frederick attorney Rosemary Keffer will
speak to the group about wills, trusts, and estate law.
For more information about the group or to attend
this luncheon e-mail NNCSMD@gmail.com.
The Friends of Ripple will hold their 3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Fun on Saturday, Oct.15, at
the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman ship in Piney Point. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the
race starts at 8 a.m. The pre-registration cost is $20 for an individual ($25 on race day) and $35 for a
family of 3 ($40 on race day). Pre-registration ends Oct. 1.
All proceeds go toward supporting activities for participants of St. Marys Adult Medical Day
Care at the Ripple Center in Hollywood, Maryland. The Friends of Ripple also support the Centers
efforts to secure an additional bus to transport the centers growing population.
To register visit www.active.com and use keyword Ripple 5K or contact Dorothy Flynn at
301-373-6515 or by email at marketing@stmarysamdc.com.
Friends of Ripple 5K Run/Walk for Fun
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Wrapping Arms Round Many
Dominion Donates $10,000
to Help Local Hurricane Victims
Representatives from local organiza-
tions and churches gathered Sept. 13 to
kick off the third season of Wrapping Arms
Round Many (WARM). The organization,
which provides homeless citizens of St.
Marys County with a place to get food and a
warm location to sleep during the cold win-
ter months, has grown to include more than
20 churches. The churches can accommo-
date 20 to 25 people during the night, with
volunteers supplying them with hot meals in
the morning and afternoon. At right, Sara
Martin adresses the crowd Tuesday night.
Discuss Sherman Alexies book
The public is invited to read and discuss
Sherman Alexies book, The Absolutely True
Diary of a Part-Time Indian, this years One
Maryland One Book. Copies of the book and
readers guides are available at each branch.
Discussion of the book will be held at Leonar-
dtown on Sept. 15, at Lexington Park on Sept.
21, and at Charlotte Hall on Oct. 3. All three
discussions begin at 7 p.m.

Homeschooled families can learn about
library resources
A workshop for homeschooled families
will be held at Lexington Park on Sept. 16 at 2
p.m., at Charlotte Hall on Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. and
at Leonardtown on Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. Students
and their parents will learn about the resources
and services the library offers.

Kids to create tornadoes and more
At the Wacky Weather program scheduled
Sept. 23 at each branch; children ages 7-12 will
create tornadoes, rainbows and more to learn
about weather. Two sessions are being offered at
each branch. Children can register for either the
10:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. session. The program is free.

All about Me craft to be made
Children ages 4-12 can drop in and com-
plete an All About Me craft at the fall crafter-
noon offered on Sept. 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
at Charlotte Hall and Lexington Park. Supplies
will be furnished.
Research paper class scheduled for adults
Adults who are returning to college can
register for a class covering the basics of writ-
ing a college level research paper at Lexington
Park on Sept. 22 at 5:30 p.m. The class will
cover researching online, locating print sourc-
es, using the library catalog, citing sources and
formatting with Word.

Community can obtain college library
cards at libraries
Community members can apply for a li-
brary card from College of Southern Maryland
and St. Marys College at any branch through
Sept. 24. These college library cards provide
access to many academic books and journals.

Art contest under way for Teens
Teens have until Oct. 15 to submit artwork
at any branch for the Teen Express Yourself Art
Contest. The artwork must be fat, no larger
than 8 x 11 and original. It can be pencil,
paint, photography, or even computer gener-
ated. A winner from each branch will be an-
nounced at the Gallery Showcase on Oct. 24 at
Lexington Park. Full details can be found at
the libraries or on the Teen Programs webpage.
Library Items
The Dominion Foundation, the philanthrop-
ic arm of Dominion Resources Inc., is contrib-
uting $210,000 to organizations assisting Hurri-
cane Irene victims in Virginia, North Carolina,
Maryland and Connecticut.
For many families, Hurricane Irene de-
stroyed or severely damaged their homes, said
Virginia M. Board, president of The Dominion
Foundation. Our community organizations are
stepping up to provide assistance, but they, too,
need help. As neighbors, we are pitching in.
Dominion provides electric service to more
than 2.4 million customers in Virginia and North
Carolina. The company also owns the Dominion
Cove Point liquefed natural gas (LNG) facility
on the Chesapeake Bay in Calvert County, and
the Millstone Power Station in Waterford, Ct.
The Dominion Foundation is providing the
following grants to help in specifc geographical
areas, including $120,000 to the American Red
Cross to be shared by chapters in three states:
$10,000 to the American Red Cross, South-
ern Maryland Chapter, which serves residents in
Calvert, Charles and St. Marys counties.
$50,000 to the American Red Cross, Vir-
ginia Capital Region.
$50,000 to the American Red Cross,
Coastal Virginia Chapter.
$50,000 to the Virginia Disaster Relief
Fund, a newly formed, state-managed fund es-
tablished by Gov. Bob McDonnell to help Vir-
ginia residents impacted by Irene.
$20,000 to the North Carolina Disaster
Relief Fund, earmarked to assist residents of the
northeastern part of the state.
$15,000 to Richmond-based FeedMore,
formerly the Central Virginia Food Bank.
$10,000 to chapters of the American Red
Cross to help Connecticut residents impacted by
severe weather.
$5,000 to the North Carolina Baptist State
Convention, which is providing relief support in
Martin County and Williamston.
The County Times
Its County Fair Season in St. Marys County
The County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature!
To submit art or band information for our entertainment section,
e-mail sarahmiller@countytimes.net.
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
It is time once again for crafters
to put the fnal touches on their proj-
ects, farmers to begin thinking about
their agricultural entries and kids to
empty out their piggy banks for their
favorite treats and rides at the 65th
Annual St. Marys County Fair.
Preparing for the county fair
and the rest of the activities that
operate at the fairgrounds is a year
round job, according to John Rich-
ards, the president of the St. Marys
County Fair Association since 1984.
Its a lot of work, for a lot of
people, and all of them are volun-
teers, Richards said.
Because the fairgrounds are run
by volunteers, there are times when
things are not as organized as they
could be, but in the end everything
turns out all right.
Not everything goes as smooth
as possible, Richards said. Its not
Disneyland. But we make out pretty
well.
The county fair is a commu-
nity event, and people come out for
a variety of reasons to visit with
friends and neighbors, to fnd a treat
they only get at the fair, to see the
parade, to enter in one of the contests
or to ride the rides at the carnival.
Everybody has their own rea-
sons, he said.
The county fair is one of the
events that can bring out residents
both old and new, attracting the
county population to one central lo-
cation for a weekend, Richards said.
Like the community, the fair has
been growing over the years. Rich-
ards said it went from a plot of land
behind St. Marys Ryken to the cur-
rent position across the street from
Leonardtown High School. Current-
ly, there are 20 buildings on the fair-
grounds, all of which will be open
and active during the fair. Richards
said the buildings and grounds sus-
tained minimal damage from Hur-
ricane Irene, and all planned events
will be able to proceed as scheduled.
Recently fnished projects at the
fairgrounds include cement paths in
some of the barn areas and minor
repairs and upkeep on the buildings.
Its a constant project, Rich-
ards said.
The next major project for the
fairgrounds will be a new restroom
facility. The construction on the
facility is slated to begin after the
Oyster Festival and fnish in time for
the spring and summer events at the
fairgrounds, Richards said.
Over the course of a year, Rich-
ards said an average of 120,000
visitors come in and out of the
fairgrounds.
For those hoping to enter in one
of the exhibits, the date for registra-
tion is Sept. 21.
Norris Shepherd with the Farm
and Garden department said the judg-
ing of the exhibits begins and ends
on Thursday, generally running from
8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Getting the judg-
ing done early and awarding the rib-
bons at the beginning of the fair gives
all the fairgoers the chance to see the
winning entries, Shepherd said.
In the Farm and Garden build-
ing alone, the number of entries
can run as many as 1,100 during a
good year and as low as 700 during
a bad growing season. There are
places for all manner or produce,
from honey to peanuts and herbs
to cucumbers. There are also sev-
eral sub-categories, ensuring all en-
trants have an appropriate venue for
their wares.
Judges for the fair are brought
in from out of the area to ensure im-
partiality, according to Nancy Wolfe
with the Arts and Crafts building.
Wolfe also runs the baby show,
which begins Sunday at 10 a.m. She
said registrations are accepted at the
fair, though the parents are asked to
fll out the entry forms ahead of time
to make sure they are legible.
Another event for the whole
family is the wagon decorating con-
test Friday at 10 a.m. Wolfe said
families have to supply their own
wagon, and are encouraged to deco-
rate it at home. The children ride
in the wagons when they are being
shown, though Wolfe said there is
no hard and fast rule saying the kids
have to ride in the wagons.
Im just waiting for an adult to
jump in a wagon, Wolfe said.
The fair runs from Sept. 22 thru
Sept. 25. It opens at 3 p.m. Thursday
and at 9 a.m. the rest of the week.
To see a copy of the fair cata-
logue or for more information, visit
www.smcfair.somd.com.
Captains choice foursome event. Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams based
on fights, putting contest and other events. Fee includes green fees, cart, refreshments (during play)
and a luncheon reception after the tournament. Interested in supporting or playing in this event?
For more information or to register, please call Laurie at 301-373-8100 ext. *814.
Both organizations are United Way Agencies!
Benefit Golf Tournament
to beneft Special Olympics St. Marys County and
The Center for Life Enrichment
Friday, September 30th our 20th annual Golf Tournament
at Wicomico Shores Golf Course
Advantica, Boeing Company,
PNC Bank, The Knights of Columbus #1470
& RJ Princinsky Associates/HSC
Sponsored by
The Center for Life Enrichment
is selling bricks with names or titles engraved on them,
a great way to acknowledge or memorialize someone.
These bricks will be placed in the sidewalk and entrance
to the front of the Center in Hollywood.
Cost per brick is $125.00 entrance
or $100.00 sidewalk.
For additional information please call
301-373-8100 or e-mail at contact@tcle.org
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CLUES ACROSS
1. Popular TV network
4. Dreaming sleep state
7. Microgram
10. Yemeni monetary unit
12. Mild yellow Dutch
cheese
14. The outward fow of the
tide
15. Pole (Scottish)
17. Acts as assistant
18. Portable container for an
object
19. Fill with high spirits
20. Two channel sound
systems
22. Defunct art magazine
23. Noncommercial TV
network
25. Asian court attendant
28. African overland
journeys
31. A cable car
32. A feudal lord entitled to
allegiance
33. Gambling town
34. In an honest way
39. Apothecaries unit
40. Long times
41. Ventilates
42. Obsolete petroleum
45. Part of a dress above the
waist
48. US Sec. of Energy
49. Lime or lemon drink
51. Dizziness
54. Make second offer
56. Mains
58. Popular carbonated drink
59. Tested and proved to be
reliable
60. Barristers collectively
61. Color properties
62. Small ornamental ladies
bag
63. Guillemot
64. Unit of a tennis match
65. Point midway between S
& SE
CLUES DOWN
1. Shaped like a curve
2. Onion rolls
3. A dressing room beside
the sea
4. Transfer to a different
position
5. Copyread
6. Produced
7. One who gauges
dimensions
8. Ed Murrows network
9. Gigabit ethernet
11. Allow
13. Nothing more than
specifed
16. Restore to working order
18. Show differences when
compared
21. Atomic #63
24. La __ Tar Pits,
Hollywood
26. Stick used as a walking
aid
27. Group health insurance
29. Lightweight carbon
papers
30. A closed litter for one
passenger
34. Cold (Spanish)
35. Ant bear
36. Seashore
37. 19th Hebrew letter
38. Free from injury
39. Gentle tap
43. Recurrent patterns of
behavior
44. Words of farewell
46. Atomic #24
47. A way to make into a
print
50. Singer Fisher
52. Promissory notes
53. Great merriment
55. Before
56. Helps little frms
57. Cologne
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By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
John Hebb
was born about
1783 and was
the son of Joseph Hebb and Jane Mc-
Clelland. The family lived in the vicin-
ity of Valley Lee and Piney Point. Like
many men from that area, the sea was
his life. In 1811 he married Hopewell
Lynch, daughter of Stephen Lynch and
Sarah Guyther. They made their home in Baltimore.
John joined the Revenue Cutter Service (RCS) which
was created in 1790 when Congress authorized the con-
struction of ten vessels to enforce federal tariff and trade
laws and to prevent smuggling. From 1790 until 1798 when
the Navy Department was established, the RCS was our
only armed force at sea. Today we know this organization
as the U.S. Coast Guard.
The role of the Revenue Cutter Service would be
expanded with the outbreak of the War of 1812. Early in
June of 1813, the U.S. revenue cutter Surveyor, under the
command of Captain Samuel Travis, left Baltimore for a
cruise of observation in the Chesapeake Bay. There
were just 25 men on board. Their mission was to observe
the movements of the British ships then infesting the area.
First Lt. John Hebb was second in command.
On the night of June 12, 1813 the Surveyor was al-
most captured by the British but managed to escape. The
following night they would not be so lucky. Guard boats
near the shore were instructed to warn the Americans of
the British approaching by fring a fare. The crewmen of
the Surveyor heard suspicious noises but awaited the warn-
ing signal. It never came. That night it was rainy and foggy
and despite all efforts the fares could not be lit.
The lookouts were admonished to sharpen their
ears, and not to slacken in their vigilance for a moment.
At the frst suspicious sound or circumstance, the com-
manding offcer, with all hands, were to be called at
once. Such had been the parting instructions of Cap-
tain Travis to his executive offcer as he sought his
cabin to secure a few hours repose.
Lieutenant Hebb had the watch, and his reputation
was suffcient guarantee that no safeguard would be ne-
glected or overlooked while he had charge of the deck.
The distant muffed report of a musket startled Hebb
as he walked backward and forward on the quarter-deck.
Another and still another shot followed, enabling the of-
fcer to locate the direction of the alarm as proceeding
from the entrance to the river. Pausing for a moment,
expecting momentarily to behold the glittering trail of
sparks as the signal rocket rushed on high, Lieutenant
Hebb hesitated before descending to the cabin to arouse
his superior.
Within a few moments the crew was standing to
their quarters, quiet, resolute, and on the qui vive for
whatever danger might confront themevery man had
been provided with two muskets, in addition to cutlasses
and pistols.
The men on the Surveyor silently awaited the orders
of Captain Travis to fre. The British were just a few yards
away when the order was at last given.
A Journey Through Time A Journey Through Time
The Chronicle
of an
Aimless
Mind
Wanderings
Shabby or
Zigzaggy
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
I was looking at our bedroom dresser the other day, well actually
our whole bedroom set, Thinking, hmm,,, I think Id like to shabby
chic the whole thing paint everything a creamy off-white. I still
want to do that to our kitchen cabinets. Our living room has the Nan-
tucket, shabby chic end table and coffee table, and I seem to like them
better and better every year. Grandkids have raced Matchbox cars
across the tops leaving a miniature version of Budds Creek Raceway,
candle wax has dripped on them, and they just seem indestructible,
and look even better. My old furniture fnish tables never fared as well.
When I was dealing in antiques for a few years, I was always taking
furniture to Mr. Martin (an excellent furniture builder and refnisher
near Dr. Dabbs Dental offce in Leonardtown) for all sorts of mysteri-
ous repairs that would appear while on display. What beautiful work
he did for me. I use the few pieces I had left from my antiques days
in my shop now for displays. Of course, there is a little shabby chic
mixed in here or there too.
Local Antiques and Vintage dealers like Antiques Etc. at The
Maryland Antiques Center, and Michelle of The Vintage Source have
turned Shabby Chic painted furniture into highly prized additions to
homes all over our region. Its recycling at its fnest. There is also a
type of furniture that I personally call Shanky. Shanky is what I
consider to be shabby antiques; unpainted, well worn, and well loved
pieces found in most homes. I bet if you looked around your home,
or maybe in your garage you could fnd one or two. I watched the
Jacqueline Kennedy documentary last night and realized it was she
who really started the shanky look. One scene showed Mrs. Kennedy
giving her famous tour of the White House and her remarks on pieces
that she found and restored from the basement, garage and the like.
Shanky has a bit of an edge to it. The word has mysterious, layers of
meaning with a slight shady overtone relating to the unknown his-
tory of family pieces handed down through the years. Im quite sure
the White House contains lots of those mysterious histories associated
with various pieces of furniture. The Lincoln bedroom, I believe, has
enough for its own book.
Judging from this weeks Target frenzy, I am glad I do not deco-
rate in zigzags. Sounds like half of the planet raided Targets website
and stores for everything in the Missoni collection this week. Ill wait
a year and start fnding everything zigzag at yard sales. Not everyone
is going to be as thrilled seeing the design day after day on everything
they wear, eat on, and ride. Yes, there are Missoni zigzags on bikes
too. My style is always a few years behind anyway. I must admit snag-
ging a few zigzag pillows for my couches did cross my mind, and the
shoes with two olive green and khaki zigzags were really cute. I dont
know all those zigzags might bring on vertigo, or sea-sickness. I can
imagine looking down at the shoes and losing my balance. I can get
dizzy all on my own thank you very much. Shocking pillows might
take away the serene feeling in my living room. On the one hand it
could bring me an extra jolt (or any jolt at all) of energy when I walk in
the door at night to see bright, outrageous decorator accents. Nah, who
needs energy at night anyway? I get whatever I need to get done in
the mornings. If it doesnt get done its held over to the next morning.
So, I guess I need to just start on the bedroom. Take everything
out of the dresser, off of the dresser, fnd room for all those hats (I lost
count at 25 hats mainly softball caps from all the various teams my
husband has coached or played on, and his Dads treasured old fsh-
ing hat) on the very top of the dresser, take it out on to the deck and
throw it over the sideno, start painting. How hard can it be. Well,
it doesnt matter, it will have to wait until tomorrow morning. My
recommended daily amount of energy has already expired for today.
Maybe I better get over to Target and fnd that Missoni zigzag bike
after alland a few pillowsdefnitely the shoes.
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
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By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Contributing Writer
The frst one was easily dealt with.
You plucked it and threw it away,
and you made a mental note: buy hair
dye. But then that one gray strand was
accompanied by others, followed by
wrinkles and an increasing number of
failing body parts.
You wonder whats next.
You wonder when you turned old.
But would you really want to be 18
again? For most, the answer is no be-
cause theres plenty of good about grow-
ing older, as youll see in the new book
Life Gets Better by Wendy Lustbader.
Several years ago, while on an
excursion in New Zealand, Wendy Lustbader and her
traveling companions were asked to say a little some-
thing about themselves to the group. Lustbader told the
bus full of mostly 18-to-24-year-olds not to worry, that
theirs were the worst years of [their] lives.
Relief washed over her companions faces and each
of them, one by one, thanked her for her wise words.
That got Lustbader, a social worker, to thinking. Most
of the elders she knew including her middle-aged self
seemed happier than her younger compatriots, less
stressed, and more at ease. And yet, youth is venerated
in our society and most people dread the signs of aging,
perhaps because they dont know what their elders have
already discovered.
With age, says Lustbader, comes self-knowledge:
we know who we are, and were satisfed with it. Weve
been tested and have survived more solid than before.
We can accept praise more readily because we know
weve earned it. Were grateful for that
which we have, even if its with creaky
bones. We are glad for what we have be-
cause we recognize that there are others
with less.
To have aged is to have learned to
give and receive. We have seen time fy,
so we know how to better use it. Deci-
sions are wiser, resilience is greater, and
so is our ability to relax. Were more
courageous when faced with the new.
Age confers the knowledge that
not everything is worth fghting over,
which makes relationships feel more
comfortable. Past sibling rivalry dimin-
ishes and love becomes sweeter due to
mutual sensitivity. Spending a life-
time with someone no longer seems like
enough
You know the old saying: youth is wasted on the
young. But if you let a twentysomething read your copy
of Life Gets Better, you can bet theyll feel a little
jealous of you.
Author Wendy Lustbaders joyous words make ev-
ery gray hair seem like a gold star and every wrinkle
like a reward as she turns readers away from stereo-
types and toward a new understanding. Even the so-
called negative aspects of aging (Senior Moments,
loss, incapacitation) are wondrous in Lustbaders eyes,
which will give readers of all ages more reason to em-
brace elderhood.
If youre already of a certain age, nothing in
Life Gets Better will be of any big surprise but youll
enjoy reading it anyhow. If youre mourning your youth,
though, or if youre eyeing age with trepidation, read it
and relax. Like life, this is a book well-seasoned.
Life Gets Better: The Unexpected
Pleasures of Growing Older
by Wendy Lustbader
c.2011, Tarcher $25.95 / $30.00 Canada 256 pages
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SHOWSTOPPERS Performance & Lunch
At the Garvey Senior Activity Center on
Tuesday, September 20 from Noon 2:00 p.m.,
Terry Marshs Showstoppers performance will
provide a great mix of show tunes, big band num-
bers and just the right amount of blues. Lunch
will be served at noon and the performance be-
ings at 1:00 p.m. The lunch menu includes pine-
apple juice, baked ham, macaroni and cheese,
glazed carrots, cabbage, apple cake, milk/coffee/
tea. Lunch cost is by donation for those ages 60
and above and $5.00 for those under the age of
60. There is no fee to attend the performance. To
make reservations, call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050.
Seven Healthy Habits of People with Diabetes
Join certifed diabetes educators from St.
Marys Hospital Health Connections at the Gar-
vey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Sep-
tember 21 from 10:00 a.m. Noon to learn how
you can manage diabetes, one healthy step at a
time. Caregivers and family members welcome.
To make reservations for this valuable program,
call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050.
Around the World
Have you ever wanted to explore far away
lands the food, attire, customs and more? If so,
this is your chance to go around the world in a
day! Seniors at the Garvey Senior Activity Cen-
ter on Thursday, September 22 from 1:00 3:00
p.m. will display souvenirs and collectables from
far off lands and will be available to share stories
of their travels. Perhaps you have stories and me-
mentos to share of your travels. If you are inter-
ested in displaying and sharing your experience
with others, call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050.
Steps for Safety
On Friday, September 23, at 12:30 p.m.,
a featured presentation on Safety for Seniors
in the Shower and other possible areas of con-
cern will be held at the Northern Senior Activity
Center. This recognizes Senior Falls Prevention
Awareness Day. Call 301.475.4002, ext. 1001 to
reserve a seat. Reservations are preferred, but
walk-ins are welcome.
Redskins Rally
On Monday, September 26, at noon, show
your team spirit and wear your Redskins col-
ors for a pre-game rally at the Northern Senior
Activity Center as the Redskins are scheduled
to play Dallas! A pool will be taken after lunch
so place your bets! A lunch of chilidogs, baked
beans, coleslaw and other treats will be served.
Reserve a lunch by noon Friday, September 23
by calling 301.475.4002, ext. 1001.
Lofer Senior Activity Center (SAYSF), 240.725.0290; Garvey Senior
Activity Center, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050; Northern Senior Activity Center,
301.475.4002, ext. 1001; Ridge Nutrition Site, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050.
Visit the Department of Agings website at
www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
SENIOR LIVING
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Dept of Aging
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The St. Marys County Board of County Commissioners and the St. Marys County De-
partment of Aging are pleased to announce the Loffer Senior Activity Center Grand Re-
Opening which will be held on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Center, located at 21905 Chancellors Run Road, at the Chancellors Run Regional
Park in Great Mills, is known for its upbeat and friendly atmosphere and offers activities
ranging from social, educational, and recreational programs. The center also provides direct
support of essential services, such as nutrition, health, and leisure opportunities.
To celebrate the Loffer Senior Activity Centers grand re-opening and demonstrate its
commitment to the community, the new center is opening the doors for tours, refreshments
and entertainment. Local entertainers have been invited to perform.
David Norris will sing in the Weisman and Loffer rooms from 11 a.m.-noon. Clare O
Shea who has been featured on Americas Got Talent will sing her soul music from 12:30-1:30
p.m. and local favorite, Geezer featuring rock-n-roll will play from 2-3 p.m.
The Loffer Senior Activity Center had a partial roof collapse in February of 2010. While
the Loffer building was being re-built, the center was relocated to the Seek and Ye Shall Find
Bible Church (SAYSF). At that time, total regular programming was not able to resume, but
Loffer Senior Activity Center staff tried to recreate the cozy, comfortable atmosphere of
Loffer as much as possible.
All activities will be able to resume with additional programming added.
For more information on the Grand Re-Opening Celebration, please contact the Depart-
ment of Aging at 301-475-4200, extension 1050.
Kick off the autumn season with an old fash-
ion barn party at the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds
planned by the Garvey Senior Activity Center on
Friday, October 7 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. En-
joy country music and food in a country setting.
Tap your feet while listening to live country music
by Billy Hill and Friends, twirl your partner around
the dance foor, and enjoy a barbeque chicken meal.
Ticket price is $8.00 and are available in advance at
all senior activity center locations. For more informa-
tion, call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050.
Northern Senior Activity
Center Hosts Annual Car Show
Barn Party at the St. Marys
County Fairgrounds
Loffer Senior Activity
Center Grand Re-Opening
The Department of Aging &
Northern Senior Activity Center
send a sincere thanks to all who
participated in the Annual Car
Show. The cars were spectacular
and we look forward to admiring
them next year!
Left: A look at some of the antique
cars that lined up for show at the
Northern Senior Activity Center (in
the background.) In the forefront, is
a 1965 Turquoise Convertible Thun-
derbird (John Warnes), followed by
a 1931 Black Model "A" (Don Au-
man) and a 1949 Turquioise Mercury
(Ray Tanner).
Right: Northern Senior Activity Center
participant, Valerie Hunt, stands by her
favorite car on display at the Centers car
show, a 1954 Burgundy Ford Sunliner
Convertible owned by Socrates Zois.
The County Times
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By Ronald N. Guy Jr.
Contributing Writer
The trained
eye knows that
on sports stage
reside, not just
athletic com-
petition, but
unmi st akable
parallels with
the experi-
ences of every-
day life. After
c o n s c i o u s l y
following this
sports-life connection for a period of time,
I believed its consistency and signifcance
could support a column. The good folks
at The County Times - still to my utter
surprise - agreed, gave me a shot and A
View From The Bleachers was born. In
the years since, Ive dutifully canvassed
the sporting landscape and have tried to fll
the column with the more under-publicized
or less obvious links between sports and
life. In these subterranean stories Ive at-
tempted to develop mostly positive (sports
is supposed to be fun after all), thought pro-
voking and entertaining refections on such
topics as gender equality, functioning with-
in a team, recovering from personal mis-
takes, career management and generational
appreciation, among others. Occasionally,
though, the stories are far more obvious
and their mental and emotional collisions
quite violent. And sometimes, despite my
efforts to the contrary, the overwhelming
feeling when putting pen to paper is pro-
found sorrow. Such was the case recently.
On August 23rd, the sports world
learned that Pat Summitt, the 59-year-old
iconic coach of the Tennessee womens
basketball team, had been diagnosed with
early-onset dementia. Still recovering
from that gut-punch, the very next morn-
ing I awoke to the further-jarring news that
Mike Flanagan, longtime pitcher and ex-
ecutive with Baltimore Orioles, had com-
mitted suicide. He was just 59.
(Gulp) How can either of these
things be?
Pat Summitt is immovable. She is
womens basketball. Hell, shes just bas-
ketball. If you had to pick one person
most synonymous with womens college
athletics, it would probably be her. Shes
the Lombardi, Ruth, Gretzky and Jordan
of womens basketball. Shes won more
games than any college coach, male or fe-
male, 8 national championships and pos-
sesses not a single drop of quit in her being.
If every person set about to positively touch
1% of the lives Pat Summitt has, this world
would be vastly upgraded. Coach Sum-
mitt, not surprisingly, plans to continue to
coach. Lets hope she can for some time.
Mike Flanagans death, of course,
comes with a disturbing fnality. Flanagan,
a member of the Orioles Hall of Fame,
pitched 15 seasons for the Birds and recent-
ly served in the teams front offce. More
personally, he was THE Orioles pitcher of
my youth. Sure I remember Jim Palmer,
but as an early-70s baby, I knew him far
past his prime. Flanagans prime, though,
coincided with my youthful minds ability
to chronicle unforgettable memories and
create sporting heroes. Sans video, I need
only to close my eyes to vividly picture Fla-
nagans casual delivery and that fabulous,
physics-defying, 12 to 6 (okay, maybe 10 to
4) on your hands-clock, rainbow curveball.
How Mike Flanagan arrived at the place he
occupied on August 24th no one will ever
fully know. I, for one, dont need to. Im
just terribly sorry he did and couldnt fnd
his way out.
This is the point where Im suppose
to make some sense of the story, twist it
in a useful way and hopefully leave you in
an amused, refective mood that will en-
sure your return to the column in a couple
weeks. Say something witty sports guy.
Drop some goofy metaphor or make some
bizarre reference to a cartoon or a song.
(Dammit Ronnie, give them something.) I
cant this time. All I have is the obvious;
much like these powerful stories were the
obvious topic for this weeks article. The
obvious is life is hard, unpredictable and
unfair. The obvious is tomorrow is un-
known. The obvious is that people around
us, even our family and closest friends, are
dealing with fears, illnesses and carrying
burdens that we through our intuitive
limitations or their choice of privacy are
unaware of. The obvious is that during our
briefy shared space and time, we must,
at the very least, remain cognizant of the
existence of these encumbrances and treat
one another respectfully, compassionately
and with (increasingly rare) basic human
decency.
Thats as much sense as I can make
from the senseless.
Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com
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screen TV, and a homemade chest are offered
as Grand Prizes. All the proceeds from this
charity raiser will go to local organizations
dedicated to helping families within the Tri
County area as well as the National Childrens
Medical Center in Washington, DC.
This years event has a special meaning
and awareness for needs within our communi-
ty. We will be paying special tributes to Grand
Paw Hogette and little 7 year old Hunter Scott
who we lost this year.
Grand Paw was one of the four original
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ropolitan area. He was buried at Arlington
with full military honors and his funeral was
covered by all the local TV stations.
Little Hunter had been our Poster Boy
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medical attention available, there was noth-
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years ago lost
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the Army Chi-
nook tragedy in August. He was a Navy Seal
and lost his life with 29 others in this attack.
Money is being raised through the raffe of Ho-
gette Bobbleheads at more than 40 locations
throughout the area. Chances are 50 cents a
piece and the winners of each Bobble will be
drawn in late September so that a check will be
prepared and given to a Seals Representative at
this event.
Doors open at 12:00. Tickets for admis-
sion are $25 each and there will be plenty of
football food and beverages available. Chil-
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p.m. and there will be chairs available under
the tent outside for the overfow crowd to watch
the game on TVs that will be provided. Come
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By Keith McGuire
In my real career the one I
retired from in 2005 I had sever-
al opportunities to travel to some
exotic places and to enjoy some,
shall we say, different foods. As
the years go by, more and more
of these different menu items are
available right in our own kitch-
ens. Such is the case of the north-
ern snakehead.
In July 2002, Marylanders
were shocked to discover a snake-
head caught in a pond in Crofton, MD. In 2004, a snakehead
was caught in a Virginia tributary of the Potomac River. Not
long after that, snakeheads were being caught in fresh and
brackish waters in several parts of Maryland. Not too long ago,
the Department of Natural Resources issued a press release
Snakehead Fish Reminder that renewed the departments ap-
proach to snakeheads.
We want you to catch and kill snakeheads, says Mary-
land Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Inland Fisheries
Director Don Cosden. This is not a species that we encourage
in our waters.
There should be no confusion about what anglers must do
when they catch a snakehead. Maryland fshing regulations al-
low the taking of snakeheads so long as the fsh is immediately
killed and its head removed, or the fsh is gutted, or both gill
arches are removed, or the fsh is flleted. Otherwise, the cap-
ture and possession of snakeheads is not subject to any season,
creel limit or size limit.
Maryland does not require the reporting of snakehead
catches. However, DNR does want to know about any snake-
heads caught outside of the Potomac tidal waters by contact-
ing Don Cosden at dcosden@dnr.state.md.us or call (410) 260-
8287. This will help DNR track the expansion of the species.
My friend Jim, brought a snakehead by that was dead
and gutted, and iced down nicely to preserve it. He wanted
me to have it, announcing that it was right up there with white
perch as some of the best eating fsh available in our area. I
flleted and skinned the 15 inch long beast and found two very
nice fllets of white meat. I presented them to my wife who
said, Ew! Yuk! A little encouragement got the fllets fried
using our favorite white perch recipe. It had the taste of white
perch with the consistency of good catfsh fllets.
Jim catches snakeheads in Mattawoman Creek with many
of the types of top water frog lures. I dont know about you, but
if DNR says that we have to kill the snakeheads that we catch,
we may as well invite them to be a part of a local exotic meal!
Do you have a current fsh picture or story of a great catch?
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his small boat during the season, and spends his free time sup-
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