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Workmen for SMECO erect a new pole complete with Osprey nest on St. Georges Island as part of a project to replace utility poles on the island. Ospreys would frequently nest on the old utility poles, causing themselves to be electrocuted as well as power outages. Individual property owners volunteered to have the poles put on their land free of charge to help save the birds and prevent outages.
Obama Wins Collins Takes Maryland Lead In GOP Democratic Primary, Dist. 5 Primary McCain Looks Take Hoyer Takes Maryland Gop Delegates Commanding Lead
Andrea Shiell Staff Writer Board of County Commissioners President Jack Russell pitched a rock from one hand to the other at the Democratic Unity Breakfast on Sunday morning. This is a piece of America, he said. People need an investmentwere preaching to the choir today, but people need to go into their community and spread it others are covering everything else today, but me, Im just going to be talking about this rock. Indeed, there was a pretty full choir in attendance that mornSee Obama page A-10 By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Early vote returns for the Maryland 5th Congressional District race Feb. 12 showed Collins Bailey, a self-employed business man and Charles County School Board member was leading immigration law attorney Mike Hethmon by a small margin in polls for their GOP primary bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md-5th) in the general election. Bailey showed a strong double-digit percentage lead in his home Charles County in early returns, but the margins were See McCain page A-10
Task Force Report Says Paid Positions Needed To Boost Emergency Recruitment
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A long awaited report of the Emergency Services task force on how the county can best recruit more volunteers for fire departments, rescue squads and the paramedic unit says that a combination of paid positions supporting units are needed to improve services county wide. These positions noted in the recommendations include a volunteer coordinator, administrative assistant, a contract medical director and perhaps most importantly in the short term a paid advanced life support provider (ALS) who would help support a strained paramedic unit. The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to accept the recommendations for improving service, and expressed a sense of urgency in helping the countys ALS unit, See EMS Report page A-
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Nia Lee of Waldorf tries her hand at one of the electronic gaming machines at Freds Liquors in Charlotte Hall. Both Sheriff Tim Cameron and States Attorney Richard Fritz have said the machines are legal, though they are concerned about how the division of the proceeds is monitored.
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Maryland Honors Ten High Schools Compete In Top Dawg St. Marys County Academic Challenge Public Schools
Andrea Shiell Staff Writer St. Marys County Public Schools were honored by the Maryland State Department of Education for achievement on the 2007 Maryland School Assessments, the Maryland High School Assessments, and for improvements among subgroups between the 2006 and 2007 test results. The awards program is a requirement of the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), and recognizes assessment achievements and improved performance for special populations, identified under NCLB to include race/ethnicity, special education, limited English proficiency, and those receiving free or reduced price meals. Ten schools were honored, including Benjamin Banneker, Dynard, Hollywood, Oakville, Piney Point, Town Creek, and White Marsh Elementary, which received certificates for overall achievement, and Green Holly and Lexington Park Elementary, which were awarded financial awards for subgroup improvement as Title 1 schools. Great Mills High School was also honored with a certificate for subgroup improvement. I am extremely pleased and proud of the overall hard work and dedication of our students and staff, said school superintendent Michael Martirano. Their targeted interventions and approaches are yielding positive and improved academic results for all children. Title 1 schools that receive a financial reward each determine how to best utilize the funds. Green Holly and Lexington Park Elementary have each received over $5,700, and they will decide how to use it to best benefit their schools. The awards for their achievements will be used for activities and equipment to improve student performance, said Bill Mattingly, Chairman of the Board of Education. But it will not be used for staff bonuses or salaries. The Maryland School Performance Recognition Program was created by the Maryland General Assembly in 1996 as a way to recognize schools for their students achievement on state tests, this has been pushed to the forefront of the public education system since the implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act, for which the program was revised slightly in 2003. To say the least we are extremely proud of our students and teachers, said Mattingly. When speaking of the NCLB, he said, We have placed a very high level of importance on these requirements. Great Mills High School received the winning score. Great Mills High School team members Who wrote The Exorcist? What color is Andrew Rohland, Thomas Connor, Stephen the danger flag in auto racing? How many land Lampo, and Dorris Wallner walked away with miles are in a nautical league? What is the the coveted trophy after two rounds of winoutermost part of the suns atmosphere called? ning answers and a smart point wager on the What is the maximum number of clubs a golfer final question, which was set up like the final can use in a round? E-Bay was originally set question on Jeopardy. up so that collectors could trade what items? Forrest Center Principal Robert Taylor These were just a few of the questions asked at the Second Annual Top Dawg Academic Challenge Thursday night. Students from Great Mills, Chopticon, Leonardtown, and St. Marys Ryken High School competed for a large trophy, bragging rights, and a chance to compete in the state challenge in Baltimore. The competition, a cross between Jeopardy and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, included each county high school with an enrollment exceeding 500 students, and featured four players from each school, and a host of Dawg Pound helpers, who could be called upon up to three times per team to give answers in categories including (but not limited to) Science, Literature, History, Geography, Art, Music, Popular Culture, and the ever-enterPhoto by Andrea Shiell taining Thats Weird. Kitner, Rachel Bailer, Alex Mancil cheer for Students and parents Jackie Mills High School at Katie Rudowski, andTop Dawg Academic Great the second annual crowded into a room at James Challenge. A. Forrest Career and Techsaid his school had no vested interest in the nology Center in Leonardtown for what was competition itself, so they served as the neutral termed a friendly intellectual competition, host school. but one would almost think they were at a high It seems like every year we get more and school football game, as students got up and more successful, said Taylor, describing the cheered each time their schools competitors honor of competition as a double-edged sword, scored points. with travel expenses for competitors being The rowdiest cheerleaders were from cause for concern. Great Mills High School. But the SkillsUSA clubs that compete in It was really intense, more than we ex- these events foot the bill with proceeds from pected, said GMHS student Jackie Kitner, events like this and others. Taylor said last year who had been holding a sign and jumping up students raised over $1600 for travel expenses each time her team scored points. to and from competitions. Kitner and her friends had come to the Regional winners will go on to compete at competition to cheer, but also to gain extra the state level, and at the national competition credit for their physics class. It seemed they held in Kansas City. had no problems making it a fun occasion, as Our main goal is to raise money for Skillwas evidenced by their shouting, I believe! sUSA, Taylor said, but our second goal is, of I believe! I believe that we just won, when course, to have fun. Andrea Shiell Staff Writer
Teams from Great Mills, Chopticon, Leonardtown, and St. Marys Ryken High School compete in the second annual Top Dawg Academic Challenge.
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Continued from page A- first in Annapolis to either outlaw the machines or regulate their usage. Its up to them to do that, Fritz said. The Maryland Court of Appeals has spoken very loudly about whether these machines are legal or illegal they are legal, they are not slots. The bells and whistles dont make it a slot machine. Under the current law, revised in 2001, the gaming devices now in the county can be used by qualified organizations, such as charitable groups or community service organizations that operate off of donations, to raise funds. The business establish-
ments who lease out space to gaming machine vendors are not permitted to make any money from the proceeds taking in by the machines. Fritz said, however, that the transactions of these machines needed to be monitored to insure that the organizations for whom the machines were raising funds received their fair share. If the transaction were not monitored in what Fritz said was a paper chase the door could be open to criminal enterprises. Its something [the division of the proceeds] that needs to be looked into, Fritz said. But we need the legislative authority to do it in an appropriate manor. Fritz also said that his investigative resources were already at their full capacity
fore the results were available on screen. Theyre just like scratch off lottery tickets, Sorrells said. Youve got a fairer shot with these than with slots. Sorrells encouraged the creation of some kind of authority to monitor the money transactions from the machines to avoid any criminal enterprises. Id like to see someone come in once a month and check the books, Sorrellls said. Lets come up with some hard and fast rules for everyone to abide by. Id like to see the county charge an amusement tax. Dana Spicuzza, owner of Petruzzis Italian Bistro in California, said that when some customers come in and see the machines they are initially disturbed but some
think otherwise when their operation, and their purpose is explained. They think theyre slot machines, Spicuzza said. But when you explain to them that all the money stays in the county and it helps out our area they dont mind so much. Petruzzis leases out space for the machines but does not get any of the money from the proceeds the machines generate, she said. The machines are there to help local charities and also to boost their restaurant business, Spicuzza said. This is just to get people in the door, she said. We benefit by the food and beverage sales. The charities the machines at Petruzzis raise money for are The Greenwell
Foundation, The Center for Family Advocacy, the Hollywood Lions Club and the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, she said. There are currently 19 machines in her restaurant, Spicuzza said and theyve only been there about three weeks and keeps money people might spend at gaming destinations in Delaware and West Virginia here. Its bringing in people who havent been here before, she said. They might as well spend their money here.
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maybe do the wine and chocolate thing, too. Flowers are always a good choice. Everyone likes to receive flowers, they just make you happy. If youre really creative, you can think of something totally different, like tickets to a play or musical or a maybe a special book that you know your partner would enjoy. Whatever you do, dont over-analyze everything. If youre buying a gift, just think about what your significant other would enjoy and get that. If youre receiving a gift, think about why your significant other picked that particular item. If you mentioned something in passing and your partner remembered and got you that item, thats huge! But if your partner comes home with the same dozen red roses as every year before, it doesnt mean the love isnt there, it may just mean isnt that what youre supposed to buy for Valentines? Most important of all, tell the people you love that you love them. It doesnt have to be a day just for lovers, it should be a day that we tell everyone how much we love them. You can email the Country Girl at countrygirlramblings@gmail.com
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Terri Bartz Bowles Ah, Valentines Day, a day that strikes fear in the hearts of some and a day that excites anticipation in others. Depending on your relationship status, it can be a mine field to navigate through February 14. It can be exciting or depressing or telling, it can be wonderful or disappointing or a day like any other. It can be a roller coaster ride for your emotions. A lot of advertising has been done and a lot of money has been spent and a lot of people will just be glad when the day is done. Valentines Day is one of those holidays rife with possible things to go wrong and plenty of opportunity for things to go very right. If you are in a relationship, you have certain expectations. Your expectations may be different depending on the longevity of your relationship. Whether or not you are married also has a bearing on expectations. I think its safe to say that the longer youre married, the lower your expectations. Im not saying thats a bad thing, Im just saying that once youve invested a number of years in each other, you understand its the day to day stuff that really counts, not the gift on a certain day. Still, you dont want your spouse to completely forget the holiday. Nobody wants to feel ignored or that theyre
Deputies also executed 1,908 calls to check a persons welfare in 2007, a nine percent increase over 2006 figures. OBrien said that Waldens crisis hotline has also been busy with calls for people, 35 from July to December of 2007, thinking of suicide as an option to solving their problems. Of all those calls, 19 came in December alone, OBrien said. Thats a significant number, OBrien said, adding that Walden statistics showed an additional five people for that same period had actively planned to kill themselves. There has also been an increase in the number of people expressing anxiety or depression, OBrien said, which could be attributed to the perceived national economic downturn. The number of people seeking counseling at Walden who cannot afford to pay has also increased recently, she said. Still, the decrease in suicides could only be considered a positive thing she said. If we didnt have a crisis hotline I dont know how much those numbers would change, OBrien said. The services value speaks to the number of suicides being down. a kids book that I just want to read and read and turn around and read again. Night Running is one of those. Based on a true story that author Elisa Carbone found while doing research, this book about James and Zeus will captivate children from the very first page. Carbone tells the tale with just the right amount of action, fear, heartbreak, and danger, and she leaves little readers with a happy ending. Artist E.B. Lewis watercolors will keep even the smallest child interested in this wonderful book about friendship, love, and courage. For kids ages 4 to 8 and for dog lovers of every size, Night Running is a welcome addition to any bookshelf. Pick up a copy and pack it away for the next trip, special event, or rainy-day readfest.
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Every time you go away from home for a night or a weekend, there are a few important things you always pack. You take a toothbrush. You take your jammies. You probably take a change of clothes and a favorite toy or a book. And maybe youre tempted to pack up your dog, cat, or hamster. You miss your pet when youre gone. Can you take him when you leave home? James figured he was better off leaving Zeus behind when he ran away from Master Grahams farm. In the new book Night Running: How James Escaped with the Help of His Faithful Dog by Elisa Carbone, illustrated by E.B. Lewis, Zeus had other ideas. When James told Zeus that he was fixing to run away, old Zeus was sad. Who would track raccoons with him? Who would join Zeus on hunts? It didnt matter, because James was done being a slave. But James didnt want to run away alone, so he invited his friend, Levi, to join him. Zeus, though Zeus was going to have to stay behind. That old hound was always hungry and noisy. A boy cant have that when he needs to flee in secret. On the night of the full moon, James ran through the field. Zeus didnt follow him. No, Zeus ran ahead, howling and loud. He tried to warn James that there was danger there, but James ran right into it. Two men captured James and tied him up. Master Graham would be happy to have his runaway slave back. But James was smart. He out-waited and outwitted the men, and he and Zeus ran some more. Then, just as James thought it safe to rest, Zeus started to growl. James was fiery mad, but not for long. Master Grahams dogs were coming fast. Zeus killed the dogs and the two ran on until they came to a river. Finding a rickety old boat, James told his friend goodbye. He set out for freedom on the other side of the river, and he left Zeus behind. A boat with holes cant hold a wiggly hound who wont stay still. A boat with holes cant hold a boy on the run, either. Every now and then, I find
Corrections
The February 7th issue of the County Times featured an article about the Maryland Summer Meals Program, listing an incorrect web address at the end. The correct address is www.mdsummermeals.org.
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An article in the Feb. 7th issue of the County Times stated that the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department had requested a tax rate increase for emergency services. This is incorrect. The entity that requested the increase was the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad.
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St. Marys County Man Sentenced For Assault Legal Notices That Led To Police Barricade
NOTICE TO FATHER BY PUBLICATION LEGAL NOTICE In The Matter of the Paternity of S.E. to J.E and John Doe (real name unknown). You have been identified as the biological father or possible biological fatherof a Caucasian/Hispanic male child whom the biological mother currently intends to place for adoption. The placement occurred on July 26, 2006. S.E. was conceived on or about August 18, 2004 in Maryland and was born on May 18, 2005 in Frederick, MD. You have the right to: 1) deny paternity; 2) waive any parental rights you may have; 3) relinquish and consent to adoption; 4) file a Notice of Objection to Adoption and Intent to Obtain Custody pursuant to Nebraska Revised Statue section 43-104.02 or; 5) object to the adoption in a proceeding before any Nebraska court which has adjudicated him to be the biological father of the child prior to his receipt of notice. By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Circuit Court Judge Michael J. Stamm sentenced a Mechanicsville man to five years in prison Feb. 8 for brutally assaulting a woman be brought to his Baptist Church Road home last year. John H. Fore III was originally charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault and false imprisonment, but took a plea deal for seconddegree assault. Fores five year sentence was suspended down from 10 years, despite his prior convictions and probation violations involving the powerful drug PCP, which prosecutors said fuelled his assault on Kathleen J. Moore. I find it horrendous what you did to this young lady, Stamm told Fore, who had been incarcerated at the county detention center. Youve let PCP control your life. Stamm said he would not have suspended the 10 year sentence had he known about Fores violations of probation involving the use of PCP. He also said it was disheartening that Fore appeared to show no remorse for what he had done, only that it had nearly destroyed Fores own life. There will be no reconsideration [of the sentence], Stamm said. Dont even ask. In order to deny paternity, waive your parental rights, relinquish and consent to the adoption or receive additional information to determine whether you are the father of S.E., you must contact the undersigned agency. If you wish to object to the adoption and seek custody of the child you must seek legal counsel from your own attorney immediately. By: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Nancy Cole Protective Services Worker Adoption Unit 1313 Farnam On The- Mall Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 595-2823 (402) 595-2045 fax Police were called to Fores residence on Baptist Church Road in Mechanicsville in May of last year for a reported assault, in which a naked woman, Moore, dove out of his front window screaming and incoherent after being brutally beaten. Moore was tended to by Fores neighbors and taken to St. Marys Hospital with bruises, cuts and broken bones in her face. According to police reports Fore had picked Moore up in Clinton and drove her back to his home, where he struck her after she became belligerent, Fore claimed, and would not leave his home. Charging documents stated that crack cocaine was smoked that night in Fores vehicle, but it was not stated whether both of them were using the drug. Moore claimed Fore would not let her leave and tried to kill her, according to charging documents. For two hours Fore refused to leave his house and deputies from the sheriffs office Emergency Services Team, along with crisis negotiators, surrounded the house. The standoff ended about two hours later when Fore surrendered without further violence. It was one of the most traumatic days of my life, Fore told Stamm. I just want to get this behind me so I can get back to my family. Fores lawyer, Michael Blumenthal, argued that the victim was not defenseless as the prosecution argued and that Fore was not the same person when he was affected by PCP. He also said that a serious vehicle accident Fore was in some year ago left him with a cognitive deficit that meant he did not comprehend events as most people. This was an isolated incident, Blumenthal argued. Its not the John Fore that stands before you today. Moore, who was tearful during the sentencing, said the event hurt her deeply. I suffered more trauma than anyone should ever have to, Moore said. I live in fear of the day of his release. Aside from bruises and broken bones, Moore suffered cuts and scrapes from her assault at the hands of Fore, according to court testimony. Police found numerous blood stains on the carpet and interior of Fores home during their investigation as well as clumps of hair that had apparently been pulled out of her head. This was a serious and substantial assault, said Deputy States Attorney Ted Weiner. Literally she was bruised from head to foot.
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Another Craigslist Crime
Anne Marie Linscott of Rockford, Michigan was arrested two weeks ago on federal charges accusing her of placing an ad on Craigslist to solicit the murder of her lovers wife. The 48 year-old has been indicted for three counts of using interstate commerce with the intent to commit murder. The indictment alleges that Linscott used emails to solicit three people, offering $5000 for what she posted as freelance work.
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Continued from page A- which runs some of the most serious medical emergency calls county wide. We need to make this simple, easy and fast so it works well, Commissioner Larry Jarboe (R-Golden Beach) said of getting a contract employee for ALS. Commissioner Thomas Mattingly (D-Leonardtown), himself a volunteer firefighter, said that the recommendations of the task force were pretty well on target. He also proffered a recommendation to help with the daytime shift for rescue squads and ALS, which is the hardest time for volunteers to come out and serve. He said that a county-contracted ambulance service working from 6a.m. to 6p.m. could be the answer. We have about six facilities in the county that generate about 1,500 calls a year for service and about 1,100 of those calls are from 6a.m. to 6p.m. when we have the least number of volunteers available. Facilities like the St. Marys Nursing Center and the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home routinely put out calls for emergency service during the day time. Some of these facilities were running 350 calls a year
Chicken Scratch
Workers at Northeast High School in Philadelphia arrived one Monday morning at 5:30 am to find their school overrun by dozens of chickens, which were found wondering hallways covered with droppings and chicken feed. School district spokesman Fernando Fallard said that the birds were most likely brought there sometime over the weekend and left as a prank. Most of the schools students were sent home for the day to allow for an extensive cleanup. Police stated that they do not know where the birds came from, and are now checking surveillance tapes to catch the culprits, who will have to pay a hefty fine. Kentucky state Representative Charles Siler may have just wanted to pay homage to his favorite restaurant when he introduced a bill designating KFC as the official picnic food of the state, but he instead sparked the scorn of animal rights activists. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has issued statements condemning the measure, continuing their years-long claim that the chickens served by KFC are abused and tortured. If the State Legilature moves forward with this one, said PETA Vice President Bruce Friedrich, then they should change Kentuckys state bird from the cardinal to the de-beaked, crippled, scalded, diseased, dead chicken.
to one address, Mattingly said. Another facet of the recommendations included funding a public education campaign on the proper use of emergency medical services, known as Make the Right Call. David Deaderick, chair of the task force and a research director at St. Marys College of Maryland, said that task force members often complained of emergency calls that misrepresented the level of crisis once they arrived. This is where there was real vehemence on the committee, Deaderick said. The system is sometime abused for transportation or for minor emergencies. Other recommendations the county commissioners will have to consider include getting the proper insurance precautions for the medical director position, who would establish service protocols, as well as possibly enhancing financial benefits and incentives for volunteers such as lifetime service awards, tax credits or even child care. But it will all come with a price, said Jarboe, and the commissioners are already facing a tough budget season with few dollars to spread around. Which Peter do we rob to pay Paul? Jarboe said. Well have to go through the budget to find out where to take it from. If theres one priority in government, emergency services are a priority.
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are typically treated with anticonvulsants. Dylans parents said the toll on his language skills and learning have thus far been unaffected by the treatments. Dylan, who has suffered from epilepsy since the age of three, was diagnosed with LKS a year ago, and has only learned to speak in the last two years. The time has come, said his mother, Tracy. Medication is no longer working and it has been decided that the only option now is surgery. Dylan sat pensively in his chair at the barbershop next to his father as they both sheered off their hair, surrounded by
supporters. I would do anything for my boy, said Chuck Latham, as wisps of hair fell to the floor by his feet. Others expressed similar dedication as they took turns in the barbers chair. All of my boys got shaved, said Eddie Voorhaar, who had shown up to offer his support for the family. Mike Roberts of the Pax River Volunteer Fire Department described the turnout as commonplace. The family did not need to advertise for this particular event. We dont need flyers, he said, smiling.
We know whats going on. Tracy Latham provided flyers, regardless, to encourage those who showed up to participate in the National Walk for Epilepsy on March 29. Sales from all the haircuts given that day also went to the cause.
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BR/FB/HB: 4/1/1 There is no other, look no more, dream home found. Waterfront custom built with so many extra touches. Including gourmet kitchen with 2 dishwashers, granite, 3 fireplaces, small bonus kitchenette in master suite, heated tiled floors in master bath with custom cabinets, finished basement, hardwood floors and 2 story river rock, 2 zone energy heat pumps, extensive upgraded molding. More, more and more.
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$449,000
$769,000
ML#: SM6658847
$1,499,999
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Obituaries
Timothy Lowell Big Tim Bowen, 58
Timothy Lowell Big Tim Bowen, 58, of Lexington Park died Jan. 28 in St. Marys County. Born Feb. 16, 1949 in Prince Frederick, Md., he was the son Audrey Mae Buckler Bowen and the late Briscoe Burdel Bowen, Sr. Timmy was a beloved member of the community, where everyone knew him as the big guy in the tow truck riding around with his son. He was employed for 17 years with Southern Maryland Towing in Ridge. He was a 1967 graduate of Calvert High School. Mr. Bowen is survived by his mother, Audrey Mae Bowen, two daughters, Valerie Johnson and her husband Jay of Lexington Park, Christy Long of Lusby, Md., a son, Thomas Bowen of Lexington Park, six grandchildren, Jennifer, Becky, Christina, Timmy, Brandon, Taylor and five great grandchildren, Mandy Justin, Katie, Hailey and Kera, and two sisters-in-law, Shirley Hardesty of Huntingtown, Md. and Jeanette Bowen of Florida. He was preceded in death by his father, Briscoe Burdel Bowen, Sr, and two brothers, Briscoe Burdel Bowen, Jr. and Robert Lee Bowen. Timmy Bowen will be sorely missed by his friends, family and colleagues. Honoring Mr. Bowens wishes, there will not be any memorial services. Contributions in memory of Mr. Bowen can be made to the Timothy Lowell Bowen Memorial Fund at Cedar Point Federal Credit Union located in St. Marys and Calvert County. All donations will go to benefit Mr. Bowens 8 year old son Thomas. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown. Keya Chase, one grandson, Tyree Ford and two great grandchildren, J Naiya and Antonio Butler. She is also survived by two aunts, Lilly Mae Beander and Agnes Holly, both of Lexington Park, one uncle, Augustus Herbert (Elizabeth) of Leonardtown, goddaughter, Stephanie Beander-Gibson, daughter-in-law, Mary Chase (Philip), sister-in-law, Mary Curtis (Joseph), five brothers-in-law, Jesse L. Hansley (Mary) of Great Mills, Paul Chase (Theresa) of Waldorf, Md., Lewis Chase (Carolyn), John Chase (Juanita) both of Baltimore, Md. and John Gray (Georgina) of Oakville, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. In addition to her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by her son Vincent Casey Chase, maternal grandparents, Charles and Mary Beander and her paternal grandparents, Lee and Melissa Herbert. The family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 15 from 9:30 11 a.m. in First Missionary Baptist Church, Lexington Park. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Reverend Roderick McClanahan will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. gineer where he received countless awards. Among these awards were two certificates for outstanding performance and a certificate of appreciation. James was a loyal and dedicated member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. He was supportive and involved with all church activities. James enjoyed singing, long walks, family affairs, gardening, restoration of antique automobiles, watching a good hardball game, caring for his four legged best friend Pooch, and blowing his saxophone. He is survived by his wife, Vera Fenwick of Forestville; three daughters, Faye P. Butler of Lexington Park, Roslyn C. Fenwick, and Ulinda D. Fenwick of Forestville; four grandchildren; three brothers, Ambrose L. Fenwick, Charles G. Fenwick, and William A. Fenwick all of Lexington Park; one sister, Mae L. Howell of St. Inigoes and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives attended Mr. Fenwicks Life Celebration Saturday, Feb. 9 from 8:30 10 a.m. at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Ridge. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Reverend Damion Shadwell was the celebrant. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Condolences to the family may be made at www. brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown. at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, with Fr, Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons Allen Lacey, Leroy Hill, Stephen Lacey, Charles Lacey, Leonard Nelson and Jay Helwig. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Senior Instructor at the Aberdeen Proving Ground Ordnance Center and School. Kaz retired from the Army as a Master Sergeant. During his military career, Kaz earned the French Parachutist Badge, Army Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal with seven awards, Korean Service Medal, and Army Service Ribbon. After his retirement from the Army, Kaz earned an A.A. Degree from Steilacoom Community College and became an accomplished senior marathon runner. In 2004 Kaz was preceded in death by his former wife, Joan Padukiewicz. He is survived by his four children, John Padukiewicz of Scotland, Md., Tom Padukiewicz of Tacoma, Wash., Barbara Beard of Woodinville, Wash., Jane Padukiewicz of Seattle, Wash. and seven grandchildren. A Memorial service was held Feb. 4 at Becks Funeral Home in Edmonds, Wash. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in St. Michaels Church in Ridge at 9 a.m. Feb. 14. Monsignor Maurice will be the celebrant. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. at 2 p.m. with military honors. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD. Funeral Home, P.A.
Margaret Gertrude Chase, 62, of Lexington Park, died Feb. 10 in her residence. Born Aug. 10, 1945 in Leonardtown, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lee Herbert and Gertrude Virginia Beander Herbert. Margaret accomplished her major milestone by obtaining her high school diploma Oct. 23, 1997. She retired in 2002 from the State of Maryland Boys Village in Cheltenham, Md. after twenty-six years. She enjoyed going to church, cooking, playing bingo, cards, slots, and fishing. She also loved spending time with her family and friends. Margaret is survived by her loving husband of fortysix years, Philip Chase, Sr., five children, Valerie Herbert, Annette Chase, Joseph Chase, all of Lexington Park, Philip Chase, Jr., and Aaron Mushey Clark both of Temple Hills, Md., one sister, Mary Hansley of Great Mills, two brothers, Joseph Curtis of Temple Hills, Md. and James Clark of Upper Marlboro, Md., five granddaughters, Anica Harris, Katrina Chase, Shanita Chase, Tamika Chase, La
James Cornelius Fenwick, 68, of Ridge died Feb. 3 in Washington Adventist Hospital, Takoma Park, Md. Born March 7, 1939 in Pearson, Md., he was the son of the late Ambrose L. and Bertha Mae Taylor Fenwick. James received his formal education from both Cardinal Gibbons High School in Ridge and Jarboesville School in Lexington Park. He accepted a position at Jean Springer Exxon as a gas attendant. He later united in holy matrimony May 29, 1965 to his long time sweetheart Vera Delores Berry. James was employed for over forty years with the Prince Georges County School Board as a building equipment en-
Margaret Beatrice Hill, 81, of Chaptico, died Feb. 9 in Washington Hospital Center. Born March 19, 1926 in Bushwood, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Minnie Lacey. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Wilford Hill Aug. 12, 1971, whom she married April 2, 1945 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood. She is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Nelson, and her husband Mickey of Clements; Annie Marie Lacey, and her husband Elmer; Ruby Lacey, and her husband Melvin, all of Chaptico; Charlotte Lacey of Mechanicsville, and Lorraine Helwig and her husband John of Scotland; siblings: Shirley Knott and Louise Mattingly both of Chaptico, Dorothy Trossbach and Ann Cheseldine both of Abell, Theresa Thompson of Bushwood, John Lacey of Clements, Ed Lacey, Howard Lacey and Joe Lacey all of Avenue and Andrew Lacey of Compton; 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Mrs. Hill was a lifelong St. Marys County resident where she worked as a housewife. She enjoyed gardening, canning, putting together puzzles, sewing and playing the fiddle and the organ. The family received friends Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 5 8 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers were said at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, Feb. 14
Kazimierz Kaz Padukiewicz, 79, of Lakewood, Wash. died Jan. 31 in Kirkland, Wash. Born Sept. 22, 1928 in Krakow, Poland, he was the son of the late Jan and Barbara Poprwa Padukiewicz. He was a loving and devoted father and grandfather. At the age of 15, Kaz was forced to work in a Nazi German labor camp. After the fall of Germany, he traveled to Italy and enlisted in a battalion of the Polish Armys 2nd Corps. He fought for two years in the Italian Campaign with the British. In 1947 at the age of 19, Kaz was honorably discharged from the Polish Army and traveled to Paris where he enlisted with the French Foreign Legion. He was assigned to the First Airborne Battalion in Algeria and was shipped with his paratroop unit to Indochina (Vietnam). During combat operations fighting Communist forces, Kaz was wounded. At the end of an 18 month tour with the Legion he accepted an honorable discharge. When he learned that the US Army welcomed stateless persons otherwise fit for military service, Kaz went to the US Armys European headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany and joined the U.S. Army. After meeting his five year service requirement, Kazimierz Padukiewicz was proud to be sworn in as a naturalized U.S. citizen by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Washington, D.C. Kaz retired in 1976 after 23 years in the U.S. Army. He spent most of his career at Ft. Lewis, Wash. and Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md. His last tour of duty was as a
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Obama
Continued from page A- ing, including Democratic County Commissioners Thomas Mattingly and Daniel Raley, Delegates John Wood and John Bohanan, Senator Roy Dyson, and Representative Steny Hoyer, who spent the first part of his stay circulating the room and shaking hands with everyone, starting with the catering staff. It is evident that there are not as many people on the ballot this year as in previous yearsbut I think this is an exciting national election, said Hoyer. Maryland is expecting probably a million people to vote in the primary. The large expected turnout was the result of what many democrats saw as an historic election for their party. Either way youre voting for an historic candidate, said Democratic Central Committee Chair Kathy OBrien. And its really great that Maryland is in play with this primary. In the wake of the not-so-super Super Tuesday, the legislators decision to move the primary from March to February seemed to have created a more focused spotlight on Maryland as the nations attention swung to what was termed the Potomac Primary, with citizens in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC casting their votes on the 12th. Most of us believed that Super Tuesday would resolve it, said Hoyer at his polling place on Tuesday morning. To some degree, this becomes a more relevant primary. When asked for his own predictions, he said polls show Obama ahead, but polls have been wrong, so well see. As you know, Im not committed. We were asked to move up the date, said Senator Roy Dyson at Sundays breakfast, and they asked me, do you think itll make any differencewho wouldve thought that
McCain
Continued from page A- much smaller in Calvert and Prince Georges counties against Hethmon. In Prince Georges less than 100 votes separated the two GOP candidates. Bailey showed a strong lead early on in St. Marys. Results from Anne Arundel County were not available as of press time. Early voting also showed that Arizona Sen. John McCain was leading in polls to take the Old Line States delegates to be the Republican nominee for president. Even before election results came back in from Maryland counties, national news media outlets were calling the Maryland race for McCain. Del. Anthony ODonnell, state house minority leader, said that the winner will have a tough battle in the general election against Hoyer, the House Majority Leader, but it was worth it for the party. ODonnell endorsed both Bailey and McCain in his presidential bid. Both of them [Collins and Hethmon] are good men, ODonnell said. Make him [Hoyer] defend his position, dont let him become complacent. The early primary also gives the GOP primary winner more time to mount as strong a challenge as possible to the entrenched incumbent. Obviously Steny Hoyer has superior name recognition, ODonnell said. The longer the nominee has to get their name out there its helpful. Earlier in the day, ODonnell predicted that former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, who trailed a distant second to McCain
Representative Steny Hoyer casts his ballot at Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School on Tuesday morning.
Collins Bailey, of Charles County, casts his vote in the Maryland Republican primary. Bailey and Mike Hethmon, of Croom, are vying for the GOP nod to face U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D) in the general election.
2008 PRIMARY
3 5 4 56 0 1 0 8 0 0 0 51 1 3 72 6 2 0 5 1 33 0 1 56 4 8 0 3 2 6 0 0 20 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 3 6 17 1 1 19 7 0 2 5 1 0 2 1 1 0 0
Republican
Rudi Giuliani Mike Huckabee Duncan Hunter Alan Keyes John McCain Ron Paul Mitt Romney Tom Tancredo Fred Thompson
Dist. 8 Dist. 9 P.1 P.2 P.3 P.4 P.5 P.6 P.7 P.8 P.9 P.10 P.1 3 88 2 4 2 87 0 5 1 92 0 2 4
107 63 0 4 0 4
112 92 0 2 0 2
116 127 0 2 0 0
123 80 1 1 0 2
111 137 97 2 2
196 116 20 3 1 4 8 8 1 7
285 213 13 12 0 0 15 17 0 1
Dist. 1
Dist. 8 P.1 P.2 P.3 P.4 P.5 P.6 P.7 P.8 P.9 P.10 0 2 1 3 1 3 1 91 0 2 0 2 0 23 0 1 0 0 0 0
Democrat
Joe Biden Hillary Clinton Christopher J. Dodd John Edwards Mike Gravel Dennis J. Kucinich Barack Obama Bill Richardson
P.1 5
P.2 3
182 173 1 9 1 1 1 11 1 1
188 235 1 9 1 1 0 14 1 2
110 41 0 6 1 0 1 0 0 0
242 149 4 3
208 169 1 1
167 132 91 2 3 3
290 95 0 0
Republican
Collins Bailey Mike Hethmon Jesse Dann
Dist. 8 Dist. 9 P.1 P.2 P.3 P.4 P.5 P.6 P.7 P.8 P.9 P.10 P.1 100 84 59 50 60 40 87 67 51 122 143 89 93 79 132 65 76 45 55 46 30 14 14 6 58 26 23 38 23 14 8 7 3
Democrat
Steny H. Hoyer James Cusick Sr.
Dist. 3 P.1 P.2 P.3 P.4 P.5 203 377 268 295 213 33 48 25 30 31
Dist. 8 Dist. 9 P.1 P.2 P.3 P.4 P.5 P.6 P.7 P.8 P.9 P.10 P.1 267 193 242 392 308 217 235 44 56 35 50 56 34 31 37 0 308 110 53 15 51 4