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Your Paper... Your Thoughts Summertime in St. Mary’s County Do you think that the county has an adequate fourth of July fire- works display?

“I love the fire- works display at the fairgrounds! I go every year,” said Gerald Good- win from Great Mills. “It’s great because I always see people I know, friends, co-workers, everyone has a good time, and the show last year was awesome.”

Jessica Potter of Lexington Park said, “I honestly have not seen the fireworks here, because last year it rained. Actu- ally I’m working at Catamaran’s on Sat- urday, too, so I won’t see them this year.”

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Foundation Suing Sheriff For Bingo License Officials: Marine Launch Service By Guy Leonard hall in Mechanicsville, from which the out- Staff Writer reach group leases space. Coming Into Compliance Local and federal authorities have raided By Guy Leonard A group called ADF Community Out- ADF Bingo twice in the past year, once in Staff Writer Town Creek Marine Dispute reach Foundation, Inc. is suing the county 2008 and again this year, over alleged incon- sheriff over his refusal to grant them a bingo sistencies in reports of payouts to local chari- A marine launch service has been license. ties from the proceeds generated by gambling operating from the shoreline along Town A hearing in the case has been set for July machines operating there. Creek for almost a year without a per- 6 in Circuit Court, according to online court “They are completely separate entities,” mit; however, the owner of Cape Henry documents. said McManus, who represented the owner Launch, Gary Bradford, is cooperating Thomas McManus, attorney for ADF of ADF Bingo hall, Sharon L. Modlin, dur- with the county to get proper site plan ap- Community Outreach Foundation, Inc., said ing law enforcement investigations into her proval, say officials with the Department A that the group, headed by Alice Gaskins, is operations. of Land Use and Growth Management. B trying to compel Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron St. Mary’s detectives confiscated 64 Meanwhile, the owner of the near- to hand over the bingo license it applied for in gaming machines from ADF Bingo hall in by Town Creek Point Marina claims the 4 October 2008. May 2008 after finding what they alleged county has treated him unfairly by al- “ADF Community Outreach has been were discrepancies in reports of payouts to lowing the Cape Henry Launch site near qualified for sometime for a bingo license,” the St. Mary’s Hospital auxiliary and another Saint Clair Road to stay open. McManus said. charity. “I have no dispute with Mr. Brad- In the suit filed in February 2009, Gaskins The operation by local detectives also ford, my dispute is with the county,” The owner of Cape Henry Launch (“A”) failed to get an ap- proved site plan for his marine business in Town Creek, but is claims that Cameron is required to furnish a netted files and other items and was followed said Greg Burkhardt, owner of the Town now working with the county to complete a plan while con- license if a group is qualified. by a raid in March 2009 by FBI agents. Creek marina and Greg’s Marine Con- tinuing to operate. The owner of Town Creek Point Marina However, lawyers with State Attorney Despite the spotlight on ADF Bingo and struction, with offices in Mechanicsville (“B”) says he approached the county informally about start- General Douglas Gansler’s office who are questions over how the gambling proceeds and Lusby. “How come someone from ing a similar business but was told it would be untenable. representing Cameron have said that the sher- were distributed to charities, no charges out of state can just come in and start do- iff maintains that the operations of the com- have been filed against Modlin, Cameron ing business?” ing a site plan. Bradford was warned in Octo- munity outreach group must be investigated confirmed. Burkhardt claims that several years ago ber to have a site plan in by December or face further. McManus said Modlin has no connection he approached the county informally about a reinstated stop work order, but he provided a Cameron maintained that the community with the suit currently set in for the Monday operating a marine launch service from his plan by November, records show. outreach group did not meet requirements of hearing. facility off Bill Dixon Road and was told the Phil Shire, deputy director of the land a qualified organization, specifically with re- Cameron said he was unsure about any idea would be untenable, but that recently the use department, said that analysis of the plan gards to how long it had been in operation. connection between the two entities. county has been much more lenient with Brad- showed that Bradford might have to make al- “The indicators were they did not meet “Just because they claim to be separate ford’s operation. lowances for additional parking at his property the requirements of the law,” Cameron said. and apart doesn’t mean they are; part of their “I don’t understand why they don’t give as well as tree buffers. McManus said that the foundation is a name is ADF,” he said. me that treatment,” Burkhardt told The Coun- “They’re not major variances,” Shire said, separate organization from the ADF Bingo ty Times. “Why are we not all being treated who added that the land use department often the same?” made allowances for business owners who Burkhardt said he has since formally start operations without a permit beforehand applied for marine terminal status with the as long as they sought approval in good faith. county. “We’re working towards his getting a Bradford transports men and equipment sight plan approved,” Shire said. “It’s as old Amish & Mennonite from his docks near the Thomas Johnson Produce • Fine Goods • Wooden & Vinyl Furniture • Local Crafts as time.” bridge to ships in the bay. Sometimes his busi- Bradford said that the regulations regard- ness transports sewage off vessels in the bay ing his operation, which he also runs in Point and brings it back to shore for the county to Lookout State Park and Tall Timbers and in dispose of, Bradford said. Food supplies are Virginia Beach, Va., were not clear. also part of the ferrying business, he said. “It’s been a long and confusing road,” ocaL According to county records, Bradford y For L Bradford said. “The rules are challenging and Stop B had been ordered to stop work at his facility, & Hanging not necessarily appropriate. produce which is located on land zoned for both com- “We’ve never had any complaint … ex- oF FLowerS mercial marine and limited residential usage, BaSketS cept from Greg’s Marine [Construction].” in late August of 2008. “We’re $10,000 into asking permission to The stop-work order was lifted in Sep- use that property,” he added. tember when Bradford and land use officials began to work in good faith towards develop- Online Traffic Survey Opens To Public Anyone concerned about aggressive driv- about people who use cell phones while driv- ers, drivers using cell phones or other road ing, yet almost 75 percent reported using a cell safety issues is invited to participate in an an- phone at least once when they drove in the last nual online survey of Maryland residents that month. began July 1 and continues through Aug. 12. The survey includes space for concerns Residents can participate by logging onto about specific areas, including roadway www.marylanddriversurvey.com. The survey locations. takes just 15-20 minutes to complete, accord- When combined with data about crashes, Everyday Low ing to a county press release. injuries and arrests, “the survey and its results It was developed by the University of will help localize and define the needs and is- Prices Maryland for the State Highway Administra- sues of their county,” according to survey’s de- tion’s Safety Office and is part of an ongoing veloper, Dr. Kenneth Beck of the University of effort to monitor public beliefs, concerns and Maryland School of Public Health. behaviors of Maryland motorists regarding For more information call Jackie Beck- traffic safety issues, especially at the local man, CTSP Coordinator for St. Mary’s Coun- level. ty, at 301-475-4200 ext. 1850 or e-mail her at More than 2,600 people took it last year [email protected] or contact Pro- and results showed that more than 62 percent fessor Kenneth Beck, Department of Public of the respondents were concerned about and Community Health at the University of Hours: Wed-Friday 11am - 5pm • Sat-Sun 9:30am - 6pm speeding and aggressive driving in their Maryland School of Public Health, 301-405- 27255 Three Notch Rd. 301-290-5770 community. 2527, [email protected]. Mechanicsville, MD 20657 1.5 Miles South Of Rt. 5/235 Split More than 50 percent were concerned 5 Thursday, July 2, 2009 The County Times ews Today’s Newsmakers In Brief Will state grant funds help in Just how popular is the tackling the backlog of warrants Leonardtown Wharf? the sheriff’s office needs to serve? It’s taken off a lot faster It typically has an impact on than expected. It’ll be crowded, crime. I’m very interested in this. It that’s what we want. fits neatly within one of our goals. Leonardtown Mayor J. Harry Norris Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron

Patuxent River On Waiting List For Army Corp Oyster Project County Fourth of July Closings By Guy Leonard ent River in 1997, 1999 and in 2002, she said, Staff Writer but those were from natural oyster shells. • County government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in There are about 30 acres of those bars in the observance of Independence Day. Offices will reopen on Monday, July 6. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is Patuxent, a relatively small amount, she said. poised to start using rubble and other kinds of The next set of bars made out of non- • The St. Andrews Landfill and six convenience centers and the St. construction debris to create man-made oys- oyster matter could cost about $1 million, but Mary’s Transit System will not be operating on Saturday, July 4, but will ter habitats in the Patuxent River, pending the the estimate is still uncertain and the contract be open regular business hours on Friday, July 3. desigation of special areas as sanctuary spots has not be sent out to bid, she said. for oysters, which could take some time. O’Neill said, however, that they were un- • The three St. Mary’s County libraries will be closed on Friday, July 3; “Our focus is the ecosystem,” said Claire sure just how effective the non-oyster material Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, and will reopen on Monday, July 6. O’Neill, project manager with the Baltimore habitat would be at reviving the population. District office of Corps of Engineers. “The Tommy Zinn, president of the Calvert • All senior centers will be closed on Friday, July 3, and there will be no key work will be getting sanctuary areas County Waterman’s Association, said that Meals on Wheels delivery. identified [for the Patuxent River].” the Patuxent River might be better off with- The project is important because the out bars made from something other than non-oyster substrate bars have proven some- oyster shells. what successful in providing a stable oyster “It could work, but talking to the old tim- habitat, she said. ers, there’s nothing like that shell,” Zinn said. The native oyster, which has been deci- “We’d be doing the environment much more mated by disease and lack of habitat, is seen good than putting something in we’re not too as a key component in cleaning up the Chesa- sure of.” peake Bay, which is fed by the Patuxent and Zinn said that there are still natural oys- other rivers. ter shells to be had in the bay, and that the “In some cases they’ve been more suc- watermen know where to get them. cessful in a spat [larval oyster] setting,” “Employing the local guys makes more O’Neill said. sense than some big company,” Zinn said. The man-made oyster bars use construc- A report from the Army Corps of En- tion rubble in lieu of oyster shells scraped gineers said that the negative environmental from the bottom of the bay and its tributaries, impact of the non-oyster shell material would since the natural oyster shells are now in short not be significant. supply, O’Neill said. The Corps made oyster bars in the Patux-

ACLU Director’s Speech Postponed Barnes Will Return In October By Guy Leonard ident Barack Obama has had on civil rights. Staff Writer “I was going to do a critical analysis of his first 200 days,” Barnes told The County John Barnes, director of the capitol area Times after his speech was postponed. branch of the American Civil Liberties Union, He revealed little else of what his speech did not give his planned speech on civil rights would have contained. at St. Mary’s College of Maryland last week Joseph P. Bush, chairman of the Human because of a lack of audience attendance — Relations Commission, said that Barnes was only about six members of the local branch willing to speak with just a few audience of the National Association for the Advance- members present, but the commission want- ment of Colored People showed. ed to ensure he had a broader audience. Members of the county’s Human Rela- “Mr. Barnes message was meant for tions Commission, which brought Barnes more than just a few people to hear,” Bush down for a speaking fee of $1,500 (nearly all said. of the commission’s yearly $2,000 budget) Brown said that choosing the college for said that Barnes will come back to an Octo- the speech had been a risk. ber NAACP outreach event free of charge. “That was a risk the commission took,” “The Human Relations Commission is Brown said. “There was some discussion that obligated to pay him, so we will,” said Cyn- might not be the best venue; lesson learned.” thia Brown, the county government adminis- While the speaker’s fee virtually wiped trator for the commission. “He’s agreeing not out their fiscal 2009 budget, Brown said that to charge us again.” other speakers would have cost far more. Barnes was to give a speech June 25 “It could’ve ended up costing us dearly,” about what impact the administration of Pres- Brown said. Town

round The County Times Thursday, July 2, 2009 6 A Town Recent Rains A Mixed Mayor: Leonardtown Wharf Blessing For Local Farmers Growing In Popularity By Guy Leonard and Medley’s Neck dumped nearly By Guy Leonard Teri Demsey, town secretary, said that staff mem- Staff Writer two inches of rain in about 20 minutes, Staff Writer bers are working on regulations for the park now that Russell said. use seems to be increasing. Heavy summer rains have helped “That’s a 100-year storm,” he Leonardtown Mayor J. Harry Norris says that “You need to make sure that that’s there for every- the entire state of Maryland escape added. more and more people are using the town wharf at the body,” Demsey said. chronic drought conditions, but farm- The only thing farmers can do end of Washington Street, and not just for recreation Groups holding events may also have to pay a ers and officials say that all the extra now is wait for the land to dry out more but for events as well. small fee for using the park if town government ser- moisture that has come so quickly has and work their new plantings, he said. Norris said he sees the wharf property, which is vices are required in some way, he said. caused delays in planting and necessi- Farmers though, could find their public parkland, gaining in popularity. tated replanting of key moneymakers bottom lines affected this year, he “It’ll be crowded,” Norris told The County like corn and soybeans. said. Times. “That’s what we want.” “We’ve had excessive rains this “It’s going to make their crops There have been at least three weddings so season that led to some crops having shorter and hurt their pocket books,” far at the wharf this summer, he said, and inter- to be replanted twice,” said Mike Rus- Russell said. “But expenses are the est is growing for having a community block sell, a farmer who also works for the same … they just go higher.” party soon. local Soil Conservation District based Tommy Bowles, who operates “I’ve had people call from Cedar Lane in Leonardtown. “Some have been re- Bowles Farm in Clements, said that [Apartments] about taking routine jaunts there planted three times.” what farmers need right now is a bal- and bringing a grill… with maybe 15 people,” Corn and soybeans are some of ance of warm weather and moisture Norris said. “We’ve had more calls about having the highest priority crops for local to ensure the late planted crops have a weddings at the wharf. farmers, as well as hay, which they sell chance to grow. “The park is used so much by younger peo- for feed for livestock. Too much rain will create more of ple and by older people, too.” Russell said that heavy rains have the same problem while too much heat Since the wharf is taking off as a popular saturated areas in Mechanicsville, the will kill the seedlings. th attraction faster than expected, the town will 7 District and Ridge while leaving Bowles said that the recent rains move to seek state grants to allow for boat slips areas like Leonardtown in relatively had caused him to delay planting some and docking at the wharf for up to a period of 24 good shape. of his corn crop by as much as a whole hours, Norris said. “Those thunderstorms keep go- month. Norris said that he has received comments ing into the same places,” Russell said. “Everybody you talk to is behind,” about the need for more amenities for boaters, “It packs the ground so the seed can’t Bowles said. “Mother Nature deals you but he said the docking allowances would not be Photo by Guy Leonard emerge.” what you get. extensive. One storm that hit June 19 “The next six to eight weeks will Town officials say the Wharf’s populatity for recreation and events is “We’re not looking for a marina there,” increasing. throughout Mechanicsville, Clements tell the whole story.” Norris said. 7 Thursday, July 2, 2009 The County Times It’s tubby tIme at Chesapeake Pet Resort & Day spa! PSC Gives Approval for New chessiepets.com 301-373-3400 Calvert Cliffs Reactor BALTIMORE (AP) - The Maryland Pub- chief operating officer of Constellation Energy lic Service Commission has granted a certifi- and chairman of UniStar Nuclear Energy. cate for a proposed nuclear energy facility at “It’s important to also recognize that com- Calvert Cliffs in southern Maryland. pleting the proposed EDF nuclear joint venture The PSC issued a Certificate of Public is essential to Constellation Energy being able Convenience and Necessity on Monday on to work through the next set of challenges to de- an application by UniStar Nuclear Energy, a velop this clean energy opportunity for Mary- joint venture of Constellation Energy and EDF land. It is unrealistic to think that we will be Group. able to raise the capital required for a project The certificate is required before construc- of this magnitude if the perception persists that tion can begin. 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Md. Priest Considered For Sainthood ANNAPOLIS (AP) - The Archdiocese to pray as well. of Baltimore plans to investigate whether an Heibel, who experienced a recovery Annapolis woman’s cure from cancer was a her doctors did not expect and can’t explain, miracle, a possible step toward sainthood for a continues to pray to the priest, who served 19th century priest. in Maryland before dying in Louisiana while Mary Ellen Heibel was treated at Johns treating yellow fever victims. Hopkins Hospital in 2004 and early 2005 for The Archdiocese of Baltimore plans to malignant tumors in her lungs, liver, stomach begin investigating the case in a few weeks, and chest. marking only the fifth such investigation in its After she was diagnosed, Heibel began history. praying to Francis X. 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A spokeswoman for Gansler says the attor- 26120 Jones Wharf Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636 The County Times Thursday, July 2, 2009 8 Joining Forces to Do More for Our Nations Brave Young Men and Women The County Times, along with our sister Lodge #2092 in St. Mary’s as a sponsor of their organization that assists our warriors in receiv- publication, The Southern Calvert Gazette in “Wounded Warrior Project” awareness and fund ing those benefits that will allow them to return Calvert County are proud to join with The Elks raising campaign. This campaign is a yearlong to civilian life, including compensation, educa- series of events and promotions designed to tion, health care, insurance, housing, employ- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING bring awareness to the efforts of the Wounded ment and so forth. Warrior Project. The County Times will provide advertising, The St. Mary’s County Community Development Corporation, Inc., as a sub-recipient to The mission of the Wounded Warrior Proj- promotional, and awareness space throughout the Board of County Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, announces its intention to submit an ect is to honor and empower wounded warriors. the next 12 months to the St. Mary’s Elks Lodge application for Maryland’s State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2010 Community Development Block Grant The purpose is to raise awareness and enlist the in support of their efforts to help this great or- (CDBG) Program. A public hearing to discuss the application will be held on Thursday, July 16 at public’s aid for the needs of severely injured ser- ganization and more importantly the brave men 6:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor multi-purpose room of The Gateways located at 21155 Lexwood Drive, vice men and women, to help severely injured and women who have sacrificed themselves for Lexington Park, Maryland. All interested citizens and agency representatives are encouraged to service men and women aid and assist each oth- our safety and freedom. Please watch our pa- attend to express their views regarding community development needs in St. Mary's County, and er, and to provide unique, direct programs and per over the next year to see the many ways you to review a draft of the application for the Besche Mobil Station Acquisition Project. services to meet the needs of severely injured and all of St. Mary’s County can join with the service members. Elks to show our appreciation to these heroic Citizens will be furnished with information including but not limited to: The Wounded Warrior Project is a nonprofit Americans. • the amount of CDBG funds expected to be made available for the current fiscal year; • the range of activities that may be undertaken with CDBG funds; A Celebration All Summer Long, Right Here At Home • the estimated amount of the CDBG funds proposed to be used for activities that will Maybe it’s because we live in a proud Island; see the reconstructed Blackistone Light- meet the national objective of benefit to low and moderate income persons; and military community where we respect deeply house and more. What a great time to revisit St. • proposed CDBG activities likely to result in displacement if applicable and the unit the principles of our nation and our freedom. Mary’s history with the family. of general local government's anti-displacement and relocation plans required under 24 CFR Maybe it’s because we are blessed with green Performing July 17th thru July 19th and 42.325. fields of crops, hundreds of miles of beautiful again July 23rd thru July 26th at Great Mills High waterfront, and thousands of good stable jobs. School is the Summerstock Theater sponsored The Maryland Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a federally Maybe it’s because our pedigree is religious by St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks. sponsored program designed to assist units of general local government with activities directed tolerance and we are a community steeped in This year’s performance is Ragtime the Musi- toward neighborhood and housing revitalization, economic development, and improved com- Christian belief. Maybe all these and more con- cal. For information on these fabulous perfor- munity facilities and services. tribute to the fact that there is no better place to mances, including tickets, contact Recreation celebrate our nation’s birthday than right here in and Parks at 301-475-4200 ext. 1800. Maryland's CDBG Program is administered by the Department of Housing and Community St. Mary’s County. You won’t want to miss this summer’s Development (DHCD), in close cooperation with the Department of Business and Economic In fact, with our rich history, our many performance by The Newtowne Players at The Development (DBED). historical sites, andTo the vast arrayThe of cultural Editor: Three Notch Theater in Lexington Park from and community events scheduled over the next July 17th thru August 2nd. Get acquainted with The Maryland CDBG Program reflects the State's economic and community development two months, why not make this a summer long Shakespeare’s most famous fairies, Oberon and priorities and provides public funds for activities which meet one of the following national objec- celebration with family and friends here in St. Puck as they present Shakespeare in Hollywood. tives, in accordance with the Housing Community Development Act of 1974, as amended: Mary’s. With gas prices still a bit high, and the For show times and ticket information you can economy still treacherous, the money you will call 301-737-5447 or visit online at www.new- 1. give maximum feasible priority to activities which will benefit low and moderate in- save by staying local will be an extra benefit. towneplayers.org. come persons and households having an income equal to or less than the Section 8 lower income Plus you help make your hometown better by Always fun for the family is our local fire limits established by HUD; keeping your hard earned dollars working lo- department carnivals. The Hollywood Fire De- 2. aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; cally, creating added benefits for you and your partment Carnival is July 16th thru July 19th and 3. meet other community development needs of an urgent nature, or that are an immedi- family later. July 23rd thru July 27th. The Ridge Fire Depart- ate threat to community health and welfare. What better a place to start your 4th of July ment Carnival is August 6th thru August 9th and celebration than on the shores of the St. Mary’s August 13th thru August 16th. The State of Maryland's allocation of federal funds for the State fiscal year 2009 is estimated River? Friday evening, July 3rd you can bring Also this summer, you don’t want to miss to be $7,932,564. the family, a picnic basket and a couple of lawn First Friday’s on the Square in Leonardtown. chairs to St. Mary’s City, our state’s first capital, Starting at 5 pm the first Friday of each month Public transportation is available through the County’s STS bus system services. Efforts to enjoy the 3rd performance of the River Con- the town is alive with free entertainment, arts will be made to accommodate the disabled and non-English speaking residents with 5 days’ ad- cert Series that takes place every Friday evening and specials. The first Friday in August you vance notice to Toni Harris at 240-725-5786 or the Maryland Relay Service at: 1-800-735-2258 through July 31. The concert series is hosted by can register to win a free Hobie kayak. Also in (V/TTY). The Gateways is fully accessible. St. Mary’s College. This week enjoy a salute Leonardtown, the fourth Saturday in July and to the 50’s. As an added bonus, there will be the fourth Saturday in August beginning at 6 fireworks after the concert. And the best part, pm on the town square you can enjoy a free con- it’s all FREE! cert featuring local artists. Thanks to Those who Helped Make Relay for Life a Success Saturday the county will be abuzz with You should also check out the Greenwell On behalf of the American Cancer Society Portables, T&T Port-O-Let, Girl Scout Troop 2418, July 4th celebrations throughout our many com- State Park website at www.greenwellfounda- and the Relay For Life Planning Committee, we The Gilman Girls, Potomac Voices, Downtown munities. For more information about July 4th tion.org for the many nature related family ac- wish to thank the people of St. Mary’s County for Beat, the Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron fireworks displays and other great happenings tivities available this summer. making this year’s 12th annual Relay For Life a tre- Color Guard, the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue on the 4th, see our cover story in this week’s On Saturday July 25th visit St. Clements Is- mendous success. Squad, Ms. Cathy Fenwick, St. Mary’s Hospital, edition. land History and Heritage Day between 11 am With the help of our record 87 teams, com- BAE Systems, Lowe’s Home Improvement Ware- Don’t think the celebration ends on Satur- and 3 pm. On Saturday and Sunday July 25th mittee members, and several generous donors and house, True Value Hardware of Leonardtown, day; on Sunday July 5th head to Sotterley Plan- and July 26th from 10 am to 4 pm Historic St. sponsors, we have raised more than $225,000 thus PartyLite of Maryland and Ginny Maurer, JoAnn tation in Hollywood for a concert on the lawn Mary’s City presents Tidewater Archaeology far. It is yet another example of great generosity and Fabrics, Three Mules Welding, Randy Gross, Larry from 1 pm till 4 pm. This concert is part of The Weekend. commitment of the St. Mary’s County citizens to Howard, and Mr. John Luskey. Thank you all for St. Mary’s College Series which will feature How about a Bluegrass and Old Time the fight against cancer. helping out. two other on location concerts on the square in Country Music Festival? Starting Thursday First, we would like to thank our financial do- Thanks also go to our many dancers, singers, Leonardtown on Saturday’s July 11th and July August 6th thru Saturday August 8th at the God- nors, Southern Maryland Oil/Dash In Stores, Navy entertainers, guest speakers, as well as our great 18th. dard Family Farm in Leonardtown it’s the an- Federal Credit Union, SMECO, Red-Inc., and Cen- door prize donors for helping make the night so Every Tuesday during the month of July nual Lil Margaret’s Festival. Visit www.lilmar- tre Liquors. Second, we wish to thank our great list enjoyable. the College of Southern Maryland will offer a garetsbluegrass.com for more information. of in-kind donors for our Cancer Survivors’ Recep- With help like this, the American Cancer Soci- family-friendly, free concert series on the lawn One of the best family fun events all sum- tion: the James A. Forrest Career & Technology ety can continue to work toward its goal of eliminat- at the Leonardtown campus. Be sure to bring mer, the highlight for the kids is on Saturday Center, Immaculate Conception Church, Thelma ing cancer as a major health problem. Funds raised your lawn chairs and a picnic basket, concerts August 8th beginning at 4 pm you don’t want to Woodland, Agnes Woodland, Applebees Restau- at events like Relay For Life are used to provide: begin at 6:30 pm. A variety of artists will per- miss the Beach Party on the Square in Leonard- rant, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Bear Creek Barbeque, • Patient services such as rides to treatment, form each week. town. Live entertainment, children’s activities, Bob Evans Restaurant, Cheeseburger in Paradise, one-on-one support, camp for kids with cancer, and Be sure to make plans now to attend The and great food await you and your family. New Chipotle, Drift Inn, Nicoletti’s, Lenny’s Restau- free housing at the Hope Lodge for patients who Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival at St. Cle- this year will be a great fireworks display that rant, McKay’s Food Store, Shoppers Food Ware- would otherwise have to travel long distances to ments Island Museum, Colton’s Point on Satur- evening at the new Leonardtown Wharf Park. house and Subway of California. It was a wonderful Baltimore facilities for treatment. day July 11th. The festival is from 4 pm These and many more great activities evening of celebration for about 200 dinner guests. • Lifesaving cancer research. till 10 pm, but this is one you need to get to await you and your family all summer long here We also want to thank our florists for the won- • Information and guidance to cancer patients earlier in the day. Boat rides to St. Clements in our beautiful part of this great country we call derful floral donations to the Cancer Survivors’ Re- and their families – 24 hours a day/7 days a week Island, the place where Maryland was founded home. Happy Birthday America! ception: David’s Flower Shop, Jeannie’s Flowers, (1-800-ACS-2345 or www.cancer.org ). by the English settlers, are available. Visit the Kenny’s Flowers, LaFern & Shirley, and Towne • Advocacy efforts to ensure things like pa- Florist. tient’s rights and insurance coverage of early detec- left out. All participants are playing an important Abigail Seamans, event chair Finally, we wish to thank our event donors: tion tests. role in the fight against cancer. Because of com- Kristy Anderson, co-chair Leonardtown High/Mr. Glenn Larnerd, Alf Haa- We want to thank everyone who helped in this munity leaders like these …. lives are changed …. 2008-2009 Relay For Life, versen of Bear Cub Entertainment, Ron Ciecka, volunteer-driven community event and we apolo- lives are saved. St. Mary’s County Leonardtown Gracie’s Guys and Gals, Steve Dyson Hauling, J&J gize in advance to anyone who we inadvertently 9 Thursday, July 2, 2009 The County Times

Speaks Our mission is to grow by helping Legal Ad: the members of the education community achieve NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR award. Interested bidders shall ob- their financial goals and dreams. BID PROPOSAL FOR THE tain a copy of the Specifications by ASPHALT OVERLAY AT contacting Tony Wheatley, Capital ACADEMY HILLS Projects Coordinator, Town of Leon- ardtown P.O.B 1 41660 Courthouse The Commissioners of Leonar- Dr. Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 BeCome a memBer toDay! dtown are seeking bids to apply an or by calling 301-475-9791. asphalt overlay to three residential streets in Academy Hills Leonard- A pre-bid meeting will be sched- town, Maryland. uled for 10:00 a.m. July 8, 2009 at the Academy Hills location. Bids The work will consist of approxi- will be due by 10:00 a.m., July 24, mately 387.50 tons +/- surface mix, 2009. applied to streets in one course at a thickness of one (1) inch and traf- The Commissioners of Leonard- fic striping. The interested bidders town reserve the right to reject any shall familiar and satisfy himself as and all bids and proposals, and to to the conditions and measurements accept any proposal deemed to be in of the project. The work must be the best interest of the Town. completed 30 days from Contract

African American Monument is a Tribute to Accomplishments In Lexington Park stands a monument erect- visited by “Flat Sneaks”, the St. Mary’s County ed to commemorate the significant and ongoing Library’s summer reading mascot, as part of the contributions African Americans have made to “Where’s Flat Sneaks?” contest. The weekly the growth and development of St. Mary’s Coun- contest is sponsored by The County Times and ty. The African American Monument is located produced by the library as part of the Celebrate in Freedom Park, at the corner of Tulagi Place and 375! Campaign. Flat Sneaks will visit eight local Route 235. sites throughout the summer with weekly clues to In 1994, the Unified Committee for Afro- his whereabouts published in the County Times. • Great Rates on Loans & Deposits American Contributions (UCAC) formed to call Children ages 5 through 12 may participate in the attention to the contributions African Ameri- contest. cans have made to St. Mary’s County. Founding See Contest Details on Page 31 • Enhanced Insurance on your Deposits UCAC members, led by life-long resident Elmer Brown, were determined to erect a monument to • Great Member Service commemorate these accomplishments. It became a reality when the monument was dedicated on July 29, 2000. • Convenient Locations & Hours The monument’s shape recalls the Egyptian pyramids built by Africans and symbolizes strength and endurance. Employees, students and their parents of Prince George’s, Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s County The use of unpolished native stones was Public Schools and Prince George’s Community College are eligible to become members. Employees of the College of Southern Maryland, Talbot County Public Schools and individuals who live or inspired by the gospel hymn “Rough work in St. Mary’s County may also join Educational Systems FCU. Please check our website at Side of the Mountain”, symbolizing the www.esfcu.org for additional eligible schools and groups. struggle of blacks. An eternal flame tops the monument and serves as a re- minder of the eternal presence and inspiration provided by this community’s forebears. The six bronze plaques surrounding the monument note African American contributions CaLifornia PrinCe freDeriCK in all walks of life: farming, education, commu- San Souci Plaza Manning Building nity service, religion, trade services, business 22599-122 MacArthur Blvd. 90 King George Way and technology. Bricks inscribed with names of donors form the path surrounding the monument. California, MD Prince Frederick, MD UCAC continues to sell bricks to help defray costs to maintain the monument. WaLDorf UCAC is currently working to erect a me- Smallwood Village Center morial to the two black Civil War Congressio- 169 A Smallwood Village Center nal Medal of Honor recipients from St. Mary’s Waldorf, MD County. UCAC is active in many other areas of the community and has produced exhibits, books and oral histories detailing facets of black life in St. Mary’s County. Information on UCAC, the African American Monument and other UCAC activities may be found for more information: at www.ucaconline.org . 800.356.6660 • www.esfcu.org The African American Monu- ment was featured last week in the County Times as the second site for the love of The County Times Thursday, July 2, 2009 10 There are 293 ways to make un Money change for a dollar. Fact Festival at St. Mary’s Square By Casey McClay car show held in the parking lot. Throughout the The Times Pick 10 Contributing Writer Square, various shops also played hits by mu- sic icon Michael Jackson, who died a week ago Company Symbol Close Close Change As the new McDonald’s reaches the end of after a cardiac arrest. 7/1/2009 12/31/2008 construction and prepares to open in St. Mary’s For the businesses, Saturday’s event was Square in Lexington Park, shop owners joined not just an economic initiative to draw more forces Saturday to host a community festival to customers; it was also a way of fostering a sense celebrate the first of many upgrades now under of community. Wal-Mart WMT $48.43 $56.06 -13.61% way in the area. Both residents and merchants want to Harley Davidson HOG $16.42 $16.97 -3.24% Both store owners and local residents ex- change the perception people share about the pect that this latest restaurant and its new look area, which was originally built after World War Best Buy BBY $34.00 $28.11 20.95% Lockheed Martin LMT $80.74 $84.08 -3.97% BAE Systems BAESF $5.35 $5.41 -1.11% Computer Science Corp. CSC $44.62 $35.14 26.98% Dyncorp International Inc. DCP $17.16 $15.17 13.12% General Dynamics Corp. GD $55.69 $57.59 -3.30% Mantech International Corp. MANT $43.49 $54.19 -19.75% Northrop Grunman Corp. NOC $46.10 $45.04 2.35%

2nd Batch of Diamond Jim Rockfish Released BALTIMORE (AP) - Maryland wildlife of- is a specially tagged ``Diamond Jim’’ fish. ficials released another batch of specially tagged The first ``Diamond Jim’’ fish released earli- rockfish, including ``Diamond Jim,’’ who could er this month is worth $10,000. If it’s not caught by be worth as much as $20,000 to one lucky angler. Wednesday, it loses its special status and the sec- The 50 fish released into the Chesapeake Bay ond ``Diamond Jim’’ fish will be worth $20,000. If on Wednesday are the second of three batches that fish is not caught, another specially tagged fish being tagged and released by the Department of to be released in August will be worth $25,000. Natural Resources for its annual program to pro- The fish used in the contest are released at Photo by Stephen McClay mote recreational fishing. One fish in each group various points throughout the bay. Jenessa Herbert (left), Aden Dent (rear) and Quentin Wilson (front) check out one of the cars at the festival hosted by businesses in St. Mary’s Square in Great Mills on Saturday. Owners of the shopping center recently repaved the parking lot and plan to install shrubs as part of revitalization efforts under way in the area. Thanks To our series sponsors will help attract more jobs and business to the II to serve the new and growing Navy base. Over arts alliance of st. Mary’s College • Booz allen hamilton • Comcast Cable square and to the area across from the Naval Air the years, the Square lost some of its businesses Station. due to competition from newer chain stores and Communications • G&h Jewelers • Lockheed Martin • ManTech systems “We need a 24-hour food place around shopping centers along Route 235 running past engineering Corporation • Maryland public Television • Maryland state arts Council • here,” said Willie Lennon, of Lexington Park. the base. MetroCast Communications • northrop Grumman Corporation • raytheon • “A lot of people get off late or work nights. They “We are stereotyped down here,” says Can- river Concert series audience • saiC • smartronix • st. Mary’s County arts Council • don’t want to go home and make a seven-course dice Moneymaker, of Lexington Park, the spon- st. Mary’s County Government • Wyle • Yellow Book usa meal. They want something quick and cheap.” sor coordinator of the Southern Maryland Youth The county’s Community Development Football League. “But those stereotypes simply Corp. is funding water and sewer improvements aren’t true! Most of the people you meet down and streetscapes in the area. here are so nice. Look at how many people have July 3 And the Square’s merchant association is come out to try to build a better community.” it’s a 50’s Fourth anticipating changes soon by the owners of the And the glow of community was apparent, shopping center, including repaved sidewalks from the children with cotton candy smiles to Join Jeff Silberschlag and and fresh shrubs along the road. the numerous car hoods raised for show. River the Chesapeake Orchestra At the festival Saturday next to the nearly “It’s changing,” said newer resident and for a Fourth of July celebration finished McDonald’s, local business owners of- Hair in the Square Salon owner Tina Garrison fered face painting, animal adoption, carnival smiling. “We are becoming a community. We’re Concert featuring jazz sensation Hilary snacks and flyers with coupons for businesses. multicultural. We’re diverse. We’re like a city!” Kole, the Wyle soloist, Americana The square was decorated with tents, ban- Laughing, she added, “We are the city of ners and balloons but the featured event was the St. Mary’s County.” Series favorites and stay for a fireworks extravaganza. 2009 Hilary Kole

River Concert The St. Mary’s CountyAward Chamber of Com - Winnerbackpacks filled with school supplies along All concerts are FREE! Series merce based in California recently honored with first-aid kits, air mattresses, cleaning sup- Concerts begin each Colony Builders with its Community Service plies and kitchen necessities for the students, week at 7PM. The July 5 on location Award at its seventh annual Business Awards teachers and staff of the D’Iberville elementary grounds on Townhouse old Fashioned Fourth Luncheon. and middle schools.. of JulyPlus at sotterley The award recognizes outstanding com- During 2006-2008, the St. Clement’s One Green at St. Mary’s featuring the chesapeake College of Maryland orchestra Brass Quintet munity service and corporate citizenship. Hundred Organization asked Colony Builders From 1996 through 1999, company owner to provide drawings for the reconstruction of open at 5PM for Sotterley Plantation • 1PM Chesapeake Orchestra Don Cropp served as a chair of the Little Flow- the Blackistone Lighthouse, which the com- picnicking or purchasing Jeffrey Silberschlag, July 8 at the MovieS er School building committee. His efforts re- pany also oversaw at no cost. Through these music director food from a wide “Carousel” sulted in repainting of the interior of the entire efforts and those of many volunteers, the light- variety of vendors. cole cinema school, refurbishing of restrooms and the addi- house was completed within 12 months and campus center • 7 PM tion of a new library and computer science lab hundreds of thousands of dollars under the For more information, call 240-895-2024 sara Jones ’98, vocalist cole cinema within the building. original budget. or visit www.riverconcertseries.com campus center • 9 PM In 2005, Cropp and the company joined Colony Builders has also provided build- with a number of community leaders to form ing plans, advice and construction consul- Concert sponsors The Boeing Company • Compass pointe • Compass systems, inc. • the St. Mary’s County Hurricane Relief Fund tation at no cost for a variety of nonprofit Computer sciences Corporation • eagle systems • phocus Video • psi pax • to help victims in D’Iberville, Miss. On their organizations. resourse Management Concepts • W.M. Davis first trip the group delivered more than 800 11 Thursday, July 2, 2009 The County Times

Hollywood Man Picked for NASA’s 2009 Astronaut Class Scott D. Tingle, Commander U.S. Navy, of Hollywood, Md. has been selected as a member of NASA’s 2009 Astronaut Class. After reviewing more than 3,500 applications, NASA has selected nine men and women for the 2009 astronaut candidate class. They will begin training at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Houston, in August. Tingle was born in Attleboro, Mass., and is a test pilot and Assistant Program Manager-Sys- tems Engineering at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Tingle holds degrees from Southeastern Massachusetts University (now University of Massachusetts Dartmouth) and Purdue University. Stop by Linda’s “This is a very talented and diverse group we’ve selected,” said Bill Gerstenmaier, NASA associate administrator for Space Operations. “They will join our current astronauts and play before heading very important roles for NASA in the future. In addition to flying in space, astronauts participate in every aspect of human spaceflight, sharing their expertise with engineers and managers across out to your the country.” Fourth of July In Their Own Words: Scott D. Tingle When did you know that you wanted to become an astronaut? Celebrations! Two days after my 4th birthday (…21 July 1969). What was it that inspired this goal and what steps did you take to get there? My inspirations included our space pioneers, several out- standing teachers and mentors, my family and many life-long friends. I planned an education and training path focused on my interests, which included science, engineering, and flying….and then stuck to it. What was your reaction to hearing that you were selected? I was very excited, but I struggled for words. The excitement of being asked to join this incredible team was overwhelm- ing. I ultimately summed it up by indicating that my sea- bag would be packed that night. What are some of your hobbies, interests and special talents? Home Style Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner 301-862-3544 Guitar, auto repair, home computing, woodworking, playing with the kids and two Mon - Fri: 6am - 8pm • Sat: 7am - 2pm • Sun: 8am - 2pm energetic Dalmatians. Located in Old Downtown Lexington Park, Outside Gate 2 PAX NAS e O Tim nly d ! e pec t S ia Contract Awarded for Swiss Hornet i n l m McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned ization, Engineering and O-Level Maintenance i I L -

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Barber Hill. Mary Emmaline or Joseph Andrew Hill, and Mary on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at James Nelson Barnes, 83 Evelyna as she was known was the Lettie Stevens. Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Leon- sixth child of nine children. Family received friends for ardtown, MD at 10:00 AM with Fr. Evelyna attended school from Evelyna’s Life Celebration on Thomas LaHood officiating. Inter- first through seventh grade at a Thursday, June 25, 2009 from 5:00 ment followed in the church ceme- little one-room school house, in p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in St. John tery. Pallbearers were Michael Van Cross Roads (Hurry), MD. It was Francis Regis Catholic Church, Ryswick, Micky Ryce, Shawn Wa- then that she began to work in the 43927 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, then, Timmy Ryce, Stephen Van tobacco fields of the family. This MD 20636. Prayers were recited Ryswick, Kevin Ryce and Leonard was the first of many jobs to help at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Wathen, Jr. Honorary pallbearers provide the family with food, Burial was celebrated by Reverend will be Sonny Ryce, Leonard Wa- clothing and secure the family Ray Schmidt on Friday, June 26, then, Sr., Mike Wathen, John Wa- home. Other work adventures took 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Interment fol- then, Douglas Wathen, Jr. and Roy her to Millison’s Restaurant and lowed in the church cemetery. Copsey. family home as a cook and care- Serving as pallbearers were Contributions may be made taker; and to Cedar Point (on the Jermaine Barnes, James Black- to Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue naval base) as a cafeteria worker. well, Roy Person, Damian Somer- Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonard- It was there that she met the love ville, Pernell Somerville, Jr, Rob- town, MD 20650. To leave a con- wood, MD died June 25, 2009 at of her life, James Edward (Teeny ert Somerville, Jr., Thomas Somer- dolence for the family please visit Washington Hospital Center. Born Boy) Somerville, Sr. ville, Jr., and Carlos Yates. www.mgfh.com. Arrangements February 28, 1941 in Washington, Evelyna joined James in holy Serving as honorary pallbear- provided by the Mattingley-Gar- DC, he was the son of the late matrimony on May 25, 1947. A ers will be Charles Somerville II, diner Funeral Home, P.A. Harry and Frances Young John- 50th wedding celebration was held and James Somerville III. son. He was the loving husband in 1997. Through this union, Ev- Condolences to the family Peggy Leigh Rice Wooten, of Helen Josephine Hill whom he elyna bore nine children. Evelyna may be made at www.brinsfieldfu- James Nelson Barnes, 83, of married on October 7, 1974. He is 66 Lexington Park, Maryland, died worked hard raising her children; neral.com. also survived by his children Alan there was no such thing as a non- Arrangements by the Brins- on June 20, 2009. James was born (Lynette) Johnson of Laurel, MD Peggy Leigh Rice Wooten, 66, on November 15, 1925 in Scotland; working house wife when you had field Funeral Home, P.A., Leonar- and Patricia (Harold) Reid of Clin- nine children. She provided them dtown, MD. of Mechanicsville, MD, died June Maryland to Irene Barnes and Col- ton, MD; his sister Edna Moses of 15, 2009 at her residence. bert Barnes Sr. James grew up in with a warm, good and well-loved Washington, DC; twelve grandchil- home. She always received com- Born September 6, 1942 in Scotland, Maryland and attended dren and two great-grandchildren. Leonard “Lenny” Van Riverdale, MD, she was the daugh- Cardinal Gibbons Institute until pliments on how well her children Henry moved to St. Mary’s county behaved when visiting others. Ev- Ryswick, 61 ter of the late Thomas and Edrie 1940. He had a distinguished and in January 1995. He served in the Rice. enjoyable career with the Unit- elyna and Teeny Boy taught them army for two years and was a me- some of life’s simple lessons: sew- Leonard “Lenny” Van Rys- Mrs. Wooten worked for BAE ed States Government where he chanic helper for Cusic Mechanics wick, 61, of Leonardtown, MD Systems for 16 years as an Invento- worked as a carpenter from 1943- ing, preparing cured meats, tend- in Chaptico, MD, retiring in Sep- ing to the garden, canning vegeta- died June 14, 2009 at his resi- ry Data Clerk; she loved the ocean, 1981. James enjoyed carpentry, tember 2004. He enjoyed work- dence. Born November 26, 1947 dancing, reading and the Baltimore socializing, reminiscing about the bles, working in the tobacco fields, ing on cars, mowing grass, play- fixing engines, cutting wood, car- in Leonardtown, MD, he was the Oriel’s, and most of all spending past and had a strong liking for yel- ing cards and buying lotteries and son of the late Joseph Francis and time with her grandchildren. low cake with chocolate frosting. pentry work and how to be a lov- hitting nothing! The family re- ing and caring family. Being the Frances Teresa Beall Van Rys- Peggy is survived by her hus- James is survived by is sons; ceived friends on Wednesday, July wick. He was the loving husband band; John “Jack” Wooten of Me- David Barnes (Belinda), Raymond family glue, Evelyna had an abun- 1, 2009 from 9:30-10:30 AM in dance of love for each and every of Kathryn Borchert Kennedy chanicsville, MD, children; Kelly Barnes (Brenda) five grandchil- the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Van Ryswick whom he married on Winchell (Kevin), of Mechanics- dren; Cindy, Dwight, Angela, grandchild and great-grandchild. Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD. She knew all of them by name and December 29, 2006 in Medley’s ville, MD, Courtney Raley (Jo- Tony and Marsa, as well as two A Mass of Christian Burial was Neck, MD. He is survived by his seph), Hollywood, MD and Karyn step-grandchildren; Harold & Jill, their unique characteristics. Ev- celebrated on Wednesday, July 1, elyna was a protector and a regula- children; Lori Scriber of Califor- Hudson (Tim), of Hollywood, MD eight great-grandchildren; Arnisa, 2009 at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart nia, MD, Phyllis Superior and her one sister; Shirley Hadsock of Trevon, Zykiah, Ramon and An- tor. She ensured that things were Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD going to be done right and that no- husband Scott of Mechancisville, Gainesville, FL, 11 grandchildren; tonio as well as three step great- with Fr. Timothy Baer officiating. MD, Wayne Van Ryswick and his Rikki, Jaclyn, Scott, Patrick, Car- grandchildren; Eugene, Harold body was going to take advantage Interment followed in the church of anyone. wife Kelly of Leonardtown, MD, oline, Hannah, Madelyn, Tamara, and Kennadi, a very special neph- cemetery. Pallbearers were An- Nicole Atlas and her husband Den- Danielle, Melissa and LeAnne. In ew; Edwin Hewlett and a long time Evelyna’s later years were thony Armstrong, Weslee Hill, spent enjoying and supporting nis of California, MD and Kelly addition to her parents Mrs. Woo- friend; Dorothy Gary, one brother; Jerome Hill, Olando Hill, Lamont Scheer and her husband John of ten was preceded in death by her Bernard Barnes (Elsie) and two various organizations by going on Hill and Lydall Mason. trips, attending dinners and danc- Mechanicsville, MD as well as his grandson; Tony Waterman and 3 sisters; Della Roberts and Estelle grandchildren; Shaunte’ Scriber, siblings; Barbara, Judy and Tom. Argo as well as many other dear es, and visiting family and friends whenever she was able. A devoted Tyler Superior, Faith Van Ryswick, Family received friends friends and family members. His Josh Van Ryswick, Zachary Van for Peggy’s Life Celebration on loving wife of 19 years, Ellouise Mary Evelyn Emmaline Catholic, she was a member of St. John Francis Regis Catholic Ryswick, Matthew Atlas and Dean Thursday, June 18, 2009, from 5 Margaret Barnes, mother, Irene Hill Somerville, 92 Atlas and two great grandchildren to 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Barnes and father, Colbert Barnes Church in Hollywood, MD. Evelyna leaves to cherish Malakai and Milan Gordon. He is Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD Sr., brothers Colbert, Elwood & also survived by his siblings: Jo- where prayers were recited at 7:30 John, and a sister Reva Gough pre- her fond memories, her children: James Edward, Jr. (Beatrice), of seph Van Ryswick, Peter Van Rys- p.m., a Funeral Service was held ceded James in death. wick, Evelyn Ryce and Peggy Wa- on Friday, June 19, 2009, at noon A Mass of Christian burial Newburg; Thomas Eugene (Agnes) of Hollywood; Ann Loretta Carter then, all of Leonardtown, MD and in St. John’s Catholic Church, was celebrated on Saturday, June David Van Ryswick of Great Mills, Hollywood, MD with Father Ray 27, 2009 at 10:30 A.M at St. Pe- (James) of Clinton; Charles Web- ster and Pernell Sylvester (Elaine), MD. He was preceded in death by Schmidt officiating. Interment ter Claver Catholic Church, St. his first wife Shirley Ann Wathen followed in Charles Memorial Inigoes, MD, with Father Scott both of Hollywood; Robert Jerome of Fort Washington; Allen Francis whom he married on February 7, Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Woods officiating. 1970 in Mechanicsville, MD and Pallbearers were Jeff Daye, Pallbearers were Dwight (Linda) of Mechanicsville; Patricia Marie and Gwynn Xavier, both of who preceded him in death of Larry Fitzgerald, Bobby Bates, Barnes, Harold Seymore, Mervin January 23, 2004. A lifelong resi- Bill Crum, Tommy Gasch and White, Robert White, Johnny Hollywood; brother Thomas Eu- gene Hill of Bushwood; 16 grand- dent of St. Mary’s County, Lenny Mark Howe. Barnes & Manuel Bryan. In- was a Senior Service Officer for Memorial contributions may terment followed in the church children; 18 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, ex- The Architect of the Capitol for 26 be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, cemetery. years, retiring on October 2, 1999. Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Condolences to the family tended family and friends. Evelyna was predeceased by He was a member of the Knights of MD 20650 and/or Autism Speaks, may be made at www.brinsfieldfu- th her parents; loving husband James Columbus and enjoyed farming. 2 Park Ave. 11 floor, New York, neral.com. The family received friends NY 10016 www.autismspeaks.org. Arrangements provided by Edward Sr.; daughter-in-law Di- nah; granddaughter Katina Yates; on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 from Condolences to the family the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley- may be made at www.brinsfieldfu- Leonardtown, MD. 3 infant grandchildren; 1 infant great-grandchild; siblings: John Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, neral.com. Mary Evelyn Emmaline Hill Henry Hill, Charles Edmund Hill Leonardtown, MD where prayers Arrangements provided by Henry L. Johnson, 68 Somerville, 92, of Hollywood, Jr., James Aloysius Hill, Agnes were said at 7:00 PM with Knights the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., MD, was born on May 30, 1917 to Marie Somerville, Sara Lee and of Columbus prayers following. A Leonardtown, MD. Henry L. Johnson, 68 of Bush- Charles Edmund and Sarah Lee Mass of Christian Burial was held The County Times Thursday, July 2, 2009 14 On The Where to Celebrate the 4th Cover St. Mary’s County River Concert and Fireworks Friday, July 3 St. Mary’s College – 7 p.m. Free Event. Enjoy the River Concert Series’ salute to the’50s with soloist Hilary Kole. The Chesapeake Orchetra Hollywood VFD Hosting Fourth of July Fireworks will also perform Sousa Marches and Tchaikovsky’s “1812 By Andrea Shiell the lot up, but I really don’t know how many to expect … I Overture.” A fireworks display will conclude the evening Staff Writer don’t think we’ve done very many pre-registers, but we’ll of festivities. Get details at www.riverconcertseries.com or be expecting a lot more that day.” call 240-895-2024. On Monday night the sun began setting over the large Also on the day’s agenda is a raffle, live music by parking lot next to the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Depart- the band “Snakebite,” and food and snacks offered by the Freedom Fest 2009 ment’s social hall, where the skeleton of a Ferris wheel Ladies Auxiliary. The car show is set to run from noon to Saturday, July 4 towered above the concrete and Billy Mattingly, president 5 p.m., after which admission will be free. The fireworks St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds (Leonardtown) – 5-10 p.m. of the department, worked with several other volunteers are set to go off at sunset with live music beginning at 7 Free Event. Alcohol- and drug-free family celebration to put one of the other rides together. p.m. includes entertainment, food, family activities and a fire “That ride is called the ‘whip ride,’ and that’s for “Of course we’re hoping the car show will pay for the works demonstration at dark. For more information, call our carnival that starts on July 16. Along with doing this whole event and make it a first annual,” said Mattingly, the Division of Community Services at 301-475-4200 ext. July Fourth event, we’re also having to do our carnival who said later that the department had no monetary goal, 1849. setup and get things ready for inspection, so it’s been a only the desire to put on a good show. lot of work,” said Mattingly, sitting down for a moment Of course Hollywood volunteers won’t be the only Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Fireworks to relax. ones setting off fireworks on the Fourth. The county will Display As usual the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department still host its own Freedom Fest at the county fairgrounds, Saturday, July 4 will be hosting their summer carnival but before that they which will include live entertainment beginning at 5 p.m., Hollywood VFD grounds – 7 p.m. will also host their first Fourth of July fireworks show at culminating with a fireworks display at dark. Calvert Free after 7 p.m. Car, Truck & Bike Show all day, regis the grounds off Route 235, a show that evolved from its County will have its annual fireworks on the water on tration from noon-3 p.m. Music during the day by DJ successful 50th anniversary event two years ago, which Solomons Island, plus a Fourth of July fireworks cruise Charlie Thompson. $20 per vehicle and $3 for each ad featured a live fireworks display. for paying patrons at the Calvert Marine Museum. ditional person. Live music by “Snakebite” and free fire “Everybody enjoyed it so much two years ago when Mattingly said he wasn’t too concerned about com- works show at dusk. we had our 50th that the morale committee chairman ap- peting with county sponsored events, because he felt his proached me about trying to have fireworks this year,” he department would simply be offering one more choice for Birthday Celebration of our Nation and State said, “so we said let’s throw in a car show and get spon- families over the Fourth of July weekend. Sunday, July 5 sors, and that’s where we are now.” “I don’t have a concern because I think with all the Sotterley Plantation (Hollywood) – 1-4 p.m. Mattingly said that DJ Brady, head of the morale com- people who want to see fireworks, it takes away from the Featuring the Chesapeake Brass Ensemble led by Maestro mittee, had come up with the idea of having a car show congestion over in Leonardtown and Solomons. It’s just Jeffrey Silberschlag of St. Mary’s College of Maryland. the same day to offset some of the costs of the fireworks another place to view fireworks,” he said. “We’ve got a Prizes will be awarded through a Brown Bag Raffle and display and draw sponsors. huge facility here. Hopefully we’ll be able to fill it up and Silent Auction. Those with a Military ID get in free. The “The car show is $20 a car if you want to enter a car, people will enjoy themselves.” cost is $10 per vehicle. Visit www.sotterley.org for more and then it’s $3 per person,” he said. “Hopefully we’ll fill information. Calvert County Chesapeake Beach Fireworks Friday, July 3 4160 Mears Ave, Chesapeake Beach – dusk Free Event. The fireworks are discharged right in front of Caring for the Past the Rod-n-Reel. Call 410-257-2230 for more information. Solomons Fireworks Saturday, July 4 Solomons Island, MD – dusk Free Event. Fourth of July Fireworks over Solomons Is Planning for the Future land. People located anywhere on the island should have a good view of the fireworks.

Fireworks Cruise Aboard the Wm. B. Tennison Saturday, July 4 Calvert Marine Museum – 8 p.m. Adults $35. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41 for more information. Charles County Brinsfield Charles County Independence Day Fireworks Display Saturday, July 4 Charles County Fairgrounds (La Plata) – 5 p.m. Funeral Homes Free Event. Games and activities for kids include pony rides, moon bounce, face painting and more. No alcoholic beverages permitted. Fireworks begin at dusk.

& Crematory Town of La Plata Independence Day Celebration Saturday, July 4 La Plata Train Station (100 Kent Ave) – 11 a.m-1 p.m. “A Life Celebration™ Home” Free Event. There will be musical entertainment, moon bounces, hot dogs, bottled water and ice cream, plus an inaugural Watermelon Bash. Call Amy Peña at 301-934-8421 or go to [email protected] for more information. Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. Indian Head Annual 4th of July Celebration 22955 Hollywood Road 30195 Three Notch Road Saturday, July 4 Village Green Park (Indian Head) – 3:30 p.m.– 10 p.m. Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 Charlotte Hall, Maryland 20650 Free Event. Patriotic kickoff ceremony 3:30 p.m. Fire works display at 9:10 p.m. No pets, no alcohol. For more (301) 475-5588 (301) 472-4400 information, call 301-743-5511 or 301-753-6633, or go to http://www.townofindianhead.org. 15 Thursday, July 2, 2009 The County Times Education un There are only four words in the English language which end in Fact "dous": tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous. In The Know State Updates Guidelines For Free and Reduced-Price Meals Students Learn The Maryland State Department of Education announced last more students may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals this year About Tech Careers week changes in income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced- than in previous years. High school students from Charles and St. price meals. The new guidelines, which are set by the federal govern- Children enrolled in a Head Start program, children certified as Mary’s counties recently spent a day learning ment and have been adopted by the department, will apply from July homeless or migrant, and most children living in households that re- about healthcare career Tech Prep programs avail- 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. ceive benefits from the Food Supplement Program (formerly known able and transferable – tuition-free – to the Col- Household size and income is the most common way to deter- as the Food Stamp Program) or Temporary Cash Assistance are eli- lege of Southern Maryland during an interactive, mine eligibility. For example, a child from a family of four is eligi- gible for free meals and do not need to fill out an application. Some hands-on tour of CSM’s Health Technology Build- ble for free school meals if the household’s current income is below Food Supplement and Cash Assistance households will receive a let- ing at its La Plata Campus. $28,665. If the family’s income is between $28,665 and $40,793, the ter from the school telling them that their children are eligible for free The students who participated in Tech Prep child is eligible for reduced-price meals. meals; households that do not receive a letter by the beginning of the Day visited with CSM instructors and profession- Eligibility for the program is redefined every year to account for school year should fill out an application. als in the fields they are considering. In addition to changes in the Consumer Price Index. The free and reduced guide- The school will let parents/guardians know whether their chil- healthcare, Tech Prep programs include account- lines were obtained by multiplying the 2009 federal income poverty dren qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Households may speak ing, finance, criminal justice, electronics, com- guidelines by 130 percent and 185 percent, respectively, and by round- with school officials if they disagree with the school’s decision or they puter applications, graphic communications and ing the result upward to the next whole dollar. The end result is that may appeal the decision and request a fair hearing. more. The programs give students an early start, INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES and college credit, for the completion of select (Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010) high school courses. College Partners “Tech Prep will help students confirm their Household Size Free Meals Reduced-Price Meals decision to pursue a field of study or pique their With Community interest in another field,” said CSM Nursing and Groups For Big Read Allied Health Advisor Jackie Koerbel who intro- Year Month Week Year Month Week duced the program to visiting high school juniors. 1 $14,079 $1,174 $271 $20,036 $1,670 $386 The College of Southern Maryland is Students can begin taking high school Tech partnering with 16 organizations to launch a Prep courses their sophomore year and can earn 2 18,941 1,579 365 26,955 2,247 519 second Big Read as part of the National En- 3 23,803 1,984 458 33,874 2,823 652 college credit through CSM if they complete the dowment for the Arts literature program. entire sequence of high school career and tech- 4 28,665 2,389 552 40,793 3,400 785 The college and local partners were nology courses with a cumulative grade of B or 5 33,527 2,794 645 47,712 3,976 918 among 269 grant recipients and will receive higher. Credit for these courses can be transferred $17,275 for programs to be offered next 6 38,389 3,200 739 54,631 4,553 1,051 to CSM. February that will focus on Ray Bradbury’s 7 43,251 3,605 832 61,550 5,130 1,184 For more information, visit www.csmd.edu/ book “Fahrenheit 451.” academics/techprep or call CSM’s Tech Prep co- 8 48,113 4,010 926 68,469 5,706 1,317 The community-based reading pro- ordinator at 301-934-2251, ext. 7433. For each additional grams will feature a variety of activities family member add… such as book discussions, lectures, dramatic $4,862 $406 $94 $6,919 $577 $134 presentations and movie screenings. The college’s partners are currently planning kick-off programs and the schedule of activ- ities, which will be posted on the college’s Web site at www.csmd.edu. St. Mary’s Hospital Hosting Interns This summer, 13 high school and four college students are participating in a paid, eight-week in- ternship through August at St. Mary’s Hospital. For college students Dana Daniel, a St. Mary’s Ryken graduate, the summer internship is Howell Becomes a way to gain experience in the health care field, which she wants to enter after college. All-American “I wanted a deeper insight into how a hospital works,” Daniel said. Scholar at Large Now a senior at the University of Maryland- Baltimore, Daniel is earning her pre-medical cer- Amber Marie Howell, 11, a rising seventh tificate. She hopes to attend medical school and grader at Leonardtown Middle School, has been study cardiology. named an honorary member of the United States “St. Mary’s Hospital’s Student Intern pro- Achievement Academy in Lexington, Ky., a distinc- gram allows local students the opportunity to gain tion that also has carried with it a coveted place on real work experience, learn transferable skills, the annual list of All-American Scholars at large, an and grow personally and professionally toward a elite group chosen from the academy’s top 10 percent health care career,” said Marcia Chase, Human of students. Resources generalist II, in a press release. Among her other commendations is the President’s More than 100 high school students and 75 Award for Academic Achievement, the Good Citizenship college students applied for a summer internship. Award, honor roll and the Perfect Attendance Award. The three other college students include Cait- Amber has also competed in the Special Olympics, lin Rose, a Leonardtown High School graduate at winning gold medals in running and throwing, and a silver Greensboro College; Anna Winship, an Athens medal for jumping. She said that her favorite subject in school Academy graduate at St. Mary’s College; and Alli is science, adding later that she also enjoys toying with cars Mora, a Leonardtown High School graduate at the when she’s not in school. University of Maryland-College Park. The United States Achievement Academy was founded The remaining 13 interns are current stu- in 1978 to recognize outstanding students in grades 6 through dents or recent graduates of local high schools. 12, with faculty members representing all 50 states, Puerto They include: Rico and the Virgin Islands. The average GPA of academy • Great Mills High School (Harriette members is 3.8 on a 4.0 scale. Carrington); As an honorary member of the academy, Amber • Leonardtown High School (Kristen Hea- will be eligible for scholarships as she advances with her ley, Kirsten Olson, Princess Polidore, Kortney education. Redding, Lauren Riddell); “I’m very proud of her accomplishments,” said moth- • St. Mary’s Ryken (Lauren Morgan); er Laura Howell. “I think she’s a perfect model for other • Chopticon High School (Jessica Emmart, special education students, to inspire other ones to pur- Brittney Knight, Nicole Leonard, Sara Nichols, sue their dreams.” Chelsea Richardson, Danielle Wylie). The County Times Thursday, July 2, 2009 16 St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge #2092 Supports the Wounded Warrior Project 2009/2010 To Benefit Wounded Warrior Project UpCoMing eventS: th August 1st August 22nd September 19th July 18 texas Holdem Music Festival 50’s Dinner Dance (Multiple Bands) (Featuring Elvis Time: 3 p.m. (Check-in at 2:30) Impersonator) Dinner & Comedy night Who: All Welcome!!!!! 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Support Our Mission @ bpoe2092.org 17 Thursday, July 2, 2009 The County Times Crime Punishment& Assault Suspect Released On Bond By Guy Leonard below the speed limit, charging documents Briefs Staff Writer stated. When both vehicles came to a stop on A Mechanicsville man has been released Three Notch Road at the intersection with Man Charged With Unauthorized Contact With Minor from the county detention center on $50,000 Golden Beach Road, Small saw the driver pull bond after he allegedly pointed a rifle at anoth- a rifle from the back seat of the truck, turn On June 22, 2009, Corporal Joseph Somerville responded to Cheryl Court in Mechanics- er motorist while stopped at a Charlotte Hall around and point it at her, according to charg- ville for a report of a missing juvenile. The investigation revealed the juvenile, a 13- year-old intersection on Three Notch Road June 28. ing documents. female, continuously sneaks out of her mother’s and/or father’s residence to meet Roy James The victim, Angela Small, was driving As the light turned green, she was able to Phillips, 19, of Derwood. Phillips is an adult and the missing juvenile is a minor. Phillips has north on Three Notch Road when a green drive off and call 911. been told numerous times by the juvenile’s mother to stay away and have no contact with her Ford pickup truck drove up behind her and Deputies later found the truck with a li- daughter. Phillips allegedly refuses to comply with the mother’s demand. The mother advised got so close she couldn’t see the headlights of cense plate description given by Small and Phillips allegedly telephones her daughter and then her daughter sneaks out of the house to meet the vehicle in her rearview mirror, according confronted Weekley, court papers stated. him. A short time later, the missing juvenile was located with Phillips. Phillips was arrested to charging documents filed against Nicho- Weekley said he had had an argument and charged with contributing to the condition of a minor for taking the juvenile out of the care las Wayne Weekley, 19, by Deputy Brian J. with another driver but he denied aiming a and custody of a parent without the parent’s permission. Connelly. rifle at anyone. Small was unable to pull over and let the Deputies found a .22 caliber Thompson Police: Man Pointed Gun At Victim truck pass because of traffic and the lack of a Center rifle in the back seat in plain view that shoulder, charging documents stated. matched the description of the weapon given On June 22, 2009, deputies responded to North Essex Drive in Lexington Park for a report Eventually, the truck passed her and by Small, according to charging documents. of an assault involving a handgun. The investigation revealed Francis Otha Evans Jr., .71, of moved directly in front of her, slowing down Weekley was arrested and charged with Lexington Park, was in verbal dispute with the victim. When the victim refused to leave his drastically and causing them both to drive well first and second degree assault. room, Evans allegedly pulled a .32-caliber revolver from his nightstand drawer, pointed the handgun at the victim and told the victim to leave. The victim fled the room fearing for her life and called 911. Deputies located the revolver along with .32-caliber bullets in the nightstand drawer. Evans was arrested and charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault and using a handgun capable of being concealed upon the person in the commission of a felony or Sheriff: Grant Money Could Fund crime of violence. Warrant Squad Man Charged With Hospital Parking Lot Assault By Guy Leonard ty Times. “We’ve been chipping away at it.” On June 23, 2009, deputies responded to the parking lot at St. Mary’s Hospital for a report Staff Writer Cameron said his deputies have been mak- of an assault. The investigation revealed Patrick Alfonso Gayle, 22, of Lexington Park, was ing progress, but there are still 887 warrants engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim, which escalated into a physical assault when Gayle Since taking office more than two years in the agency’s “hold file” that shows deputies allegedly grabbed the victim by the neck scratching the victim. Gayle was arrested and charged ago, Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron has wanted have attempted to serve them unsuccessfully, with second-degree assault. to reduce the county’s backlog of criminal war- either because the fugitive has moved away to rants yet to be served as much as possible. another state or otherwise cannot be found. A plan by Gov. Martin O’Malley to release So far this year, Cameron said, the agency funds in order to make a dent in the statewide has a total of 1,273 warrants to serve the major- backlog could help him do that, Cameron said. ity of which are the lot in the hold file. The Violent Offender Warrant Reduction Those warrants occasionally include vio- program, to be funded by federal stimulus dol- lent offenders, but most “run the gamut of mis- lars according to an O’Malley administration demeanor crimes,” he said. press release, will award 15 grants of $1 mil- The O’Malley administration press re- Philip H. Dorsey III lion each to pay for officer overtime to track lease stated that the grants will help serve more down fugitives and serve warrants. than 4,000 criminal warrants statewide. The Cameron said his office would apply for release went on to state that tens of thousands Attorney at Law some of that money to ensure that he could of warrants often go without service statewide start up a warrant squad of officers working for lack of manpower and funding. overtime to combat the backlog. “Anytime there’s an economic downturn, “That still concerns me that we have war- overtime money is the first to go,” Cameron rants in our hold file,” Cameron told The Coun- said. “Every jurisdiction has a backlog.” -Serious Personal Injury Cases- UPDATE Police Continue Search For Suspects LEONARDTOWN: 301-475-5000 In Lexington Park Shooting TOLL FREE: 1-800-660-3493 By Guy Leonard ing at about 2 a.m. June 29 that someone fired Staff Writer several shots, striking Berry. EMAIL: [email protected] Capt. Rick Burris, commander of the Investigators are still looking for witnesses Bureau of Criminal Investigations, said that as well as suspects in the early morning shoot- investigators are still trying to track down wit- ing that occurred at a bar in Lexington Park nesses to the shooting and have no suspects Monday. yet. Detectives began their case when Jawon Also, no weapon has been recovered from Nathaniel Berry, 21, showed up at the emer- the incident, Burris said. gency room of St. Mary’s Hospital Center with Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said that a gunshot wound to the groin. Butler’s Place had not been a site for trouble Berry was taken soon after to Washington recently, although there had been large fights Hospital Center for treatment and is listed in there several years ago. stable condition. “We haven’t really had anything there in a Detectives believe that while customers at long time,” Cameron said. www.dorseylaw.net Butler’s Place on Three Notch Road were leav- The County Times Thursday, July 2, 2009 18 The CounTy Times and These Fine merChanTs Would like To Wish you and your Family a Very happy independenCe day!

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Rent’s Income Based & Wheel Chair Accessible This Institution is an Equal Housing Opportunity Provider & Employer 23 Thursday, July 2, 2009 The County Times AA JourneyJourney ThroughThrough TimeTime Got Sports? The Chronicle British offi cer. ‘ No by G—d, I do,’ says he, We Do! Columnist Linda Reno and stab’d him on the spot.” is a historian and genealogist A friend of Jack’s said that about specializing in Southern 15 months after Stony Point he almost Maryland history. Mrs. Reno is a got married. He was “damn’d nigh it. How he escaped, I know not…. XH Sports member of the St. Mary’s County Historical Society, St. Mary’s County her wedding clothes were made but & Giftware Genealogical Society, Charles County ….poor Kitty Crane, you must hug “Gear for Fans & Athletes” your sheets.” Items for All 32 NFL Teams, Genealogical Society, Maryland Historical Jack was later promoted to Lt. Society and the Maryland Genealogical Colonel and went south with the NASCAR, NHL, NCAA, MLB and more. Society. She has authored many books Marylanders. South Carolina was and articles on local history. We a hot bed of Tory activity, but Jack One hope you will enjoy these articles was having none of it. “Citizens who pair of soccer, and welcome your comments crossed him got arrested or beaten up FREE and suggestions for or horse-whipped.” He was in command of the First Maryland Regiment when football or basketball socks to future subjects. Charleston was liberated in December 1782. While in South Carolina he was chal- the first three athletes to bring By Linda Reno lenged to a duel and given his choice of weap- Contributing Writer ons. “He enter’d the appointed fi eld, with his this Ad to the Store counter by knapsack on his back, with three days provi- Lt. John “Jack” Stewart began his Revo- sions, a Musquet and Bayonet, with 60 rounds Monday July 6th, 2009.* lutionary War service under the command of of ammunition, and as soon as he came within Capt. John Allen Thomas of St. Mary’s Coun- sight of his antagonist, he began to fi re and * Only one free item per person for the 1st three advance, and so continued, and his opponent ty. Described as “six feet tall, well made, and customers. All major sock colors available handsome,” he was also young, brash, and hot was obliged to leave him the fi eld.””2009 tempered. At last the war was over and the army was about to be disbanded. On March 21, XH Sports & Giftware On September 17, 1776 in New York, St. Mary’s Square Shopping Center Stewart led a scouting party of Marylanders 1783 Jack was observed riding his horse down to locate British troops. They encountered a steep hill at a full gallop and people were 21600 Great Mills Rd • Lexington Park, MD 20653 and joined forces with a small group of Con- sure they’d both be killed and he was, but it 240-725-0063 necticut soldiers. Soon they accosted an ad- wasn’t until the next evening while riding on vanced guard of the British and as the fi rst a level road his horse fell and Jack was thrown shot was fi red, one of the Connecticut soldiers took off. The next morning, Jack went to the Connecticut encampment and de- manded the name of the man as he planned to charge him with cowardice. William Phelps was Cintas Delivers brought forward and Jack said to him that he had “behaved like a damned coward and was not fi t for an Ensign.” Phelps countered that he was as fi t for an Ensign as Jack was for a Lieuten- ant. Jack smacked Phelps in the face with his open hand. Col. Silliman (of / Àii‡LÕÌ̜˜Ê Connecticut) ordered Jack’s V i“ˆV>Ê`ˆÃ«i˜ÃiÀ arrest whereupon Jack threw Offering a variety of services to fit his hat on the ground and said “I’ll go to my tent—all you can the needs of your business. do is take my commission, but I am a gentleman, and will put it out of your power, for I will resign it, and UÊ>ÃÌ]ÊœV>Ê-iÀۈViʈ˜Ê>˜`œÛiÀ]Ê in less than two hours will be revenged Reproduced by on you, God damn you.” There was a court permission of The UÊ1˜ˆvœÀ“Ê*ÕÀV >ÃiÊ*Àœ}À>“ÃÊ­ÃVÀii˜Ê Society of the Cincinnati, martial, but both men were found not guilty. Ê «Àˆ˜ÌÊ>˜`Êi“LÀœˆ`iÀÞ® On August 22, 1777 Jack was taken Washington, D.C. prisoner at Staten Island in the midst of a head fi rst into a ditch. Jack always said he / Àii‡LÕÌ̜˜ÊÀiÃiÀۜˆÀ pitched battle. It was said that he “had never didn’t want to live to be an old man—he was UÊ1˜ˆvœÀ“Ê,i˜Ì>Ê*Àœ}À>“à gave them an inch before he found that he just 25. Shortly after the Battle of Stony Point, had nothing left to keep them off with.” He œ˜}iÀÊ œÃiÊvœÀÊ UÊ >ÌÊ>˜`Ê/œÜiÊ-iÀۈVi was imprisoned on one of the British prison Congress awarded Jack a silver medal for `ˆÃ«i˜Ãˆ˜}ʈ˜ÌœÊ LÕVŽiÌÃʜÀÊȘŽÃÊÊ ships—a death sentence for thousands, but bravery but he never received it. In 1790 Pres- UÊ,iÃÌÀœœ“Ê>˜`ÊÞ}ˆi˜iÊ-Õ««ˆià not Jack. Shortly after capture, he slipped into ident Washington sent it to Jack’s father with the water and swam to freedom. a letter in which he said “it must afford some By July 15, 1779 Jack (now Major) led pleasing consolation when refl ecting upon the UÊ,iÃÌÀœœ“Ê i>˜ˆ˜} an advance party in an assault on Stony Point loss of a worthy Son.” Worthy indeed! Sanis Cleaning Chemical System Jack’s medal is among many items now (NY). “Crazy Jack Stewart and Mad Anthony The correct dilution every time. UÊ i>˜ˆ˜}Ê i“ˆV>Ã Wayne and the Light Infantry carried the fort on display at the Society of the Cincinnati in and lived to hear their countrymen’s praise.” Washington, D.C. as part of a free exhibition ‡Ê->˜ˆÌâiÀ entitled “Maryland in the American Revolu- “At the taking of Stoney Point he com- ‡Ê ˆÃˆ˜viVÌ>˜Ì] manded one of the advance Guards; in cross- tion” that ends September 5. Go. Take the ing the Marsh his boot was fi lled with mud kids. They’ll learn more there than they are - Glass Cleaner taught in any classroom and all of you will and water, he kicked it off and marched on ‡ÊœœÀÊ i>˜iÀÉ i}Ài>ÃiÀ with only one on. When he got in to the works have yet another reason to be proud of your he came to some pieces of Artillery and ask’d Maryland heritage. Web: www.cintas.com who commanded this artillery,’ I do,’ said a Phone: 828.681.1962 or 800.849.4680 The County Times Thursday, July 2, 2009 24

The Spin Doctor Movie Review: ‘Th e Proposal’ DJ Hunt Brings Internet Radio to Southern Maryland By Andrea Shiell his stacks of vinyl Staff Writer and CDs to mp3s, Hunt says the swell- Nearly two months ago DJ John ing playlist is al- Hunt had a brainstorm. It was time, he ready starting to By Christie Lemire said, for Southern Maryland to plug into sprawl between AP Movie Critic the 21st century. genres, covering “I’d been toying with the idea of everything from All the romantic comedy conventions are Internet radio for a while, but I guess a Johnny Cash to shamelessly on parade in “The Proposal,” tram- month or so ago I all of a sudden had a R.E.M. to Cage pling on our brains and turning them into mush. big brainstorm. I went to a friend who the Elephant, with They include an uptight character who liter- knew DJ Gude, and she’s involved with more additions ally lets her hair down to show she’s loosening up, somd.com, and they loved the idea, so I each day. a spontaneous sing-along, wacky relatives, a shock- kind of jumped on it myself. I had a tech- “We also ing mid-wedding revelation, a mad dash to the air- nical guy put the computers together, and play local artists; port and, fi nally, some very public I-love-yous. we’ve been running with it ever since,” at least once an Where is the creativity, people? By defi nition, he said about the partnership with the hour we’ll play a this is a predictable genre – a guy and a girl who Web site as a vehicle to reach more lis- local artist that are clearly meant for each other eventually end up teners. maybe hasn’t together, despite the many madcap obstacles and From the looks of things, this new made it big, and misunderstandings that come their way. We know operation is turning some heads, too. some that have,” DJ John Hunt interviews representa Photo courtesy of David Noss the destination before we even park the car at the “It’s what I call adult alternative,” he said. Crabs baseball team at the recenttives St. Mary’sfrom the Crab Maryland Festival Blue in multiplex; it’s how we get there that matters. he said. “Some stations are vanilla, and A seasoned Leonardtown. “The Proposal” seemed to be getting there with they run the same 20 songs over and over DJ with more some spark and ingenuity, led by a couple of actors again, and if you like vanilla, that’s cool. than 30 years his operation runs just like any other with solid comic chops. Sandra Bullock and Ryan But I’m more of a 31 fl avors, I guess,” he of experience, Hunt started behind the radio station, except without broadcast- Reynolds are both well suited for snappy banter and said. switchboard at his fi rst unpaid job as a ing towers and fuzzy FM reception, and they play off each other with some nice friction off Though he’s not done transferring disc jockey in high school. he has already amassed thousands of the top. Bullock has always shown a fl air for physical “At Chopticon High School we built listeners. humor, but here she gets a chance to play a scheming, a radio station when I was a freshman, it What Hunt said he hoped for was tyrannical New York book editor, which is a refresh- was called WCHS, and I don’t know if it to have more DJs join the station, and he ing change from her frequently daffy winsomeness. still exists, and then I got my fi rst paid said he’d be keeping an eye out for inter- But Anne Fletcher (who also directed the by-the- job working Monday through Thursday esting show ideas, as well as suggestions numbers “27 Dresses”) and screenwriter Peter Chi- night, working from six till midnight at for his own show, which airs from 7 a.m. arelli obliterate any good will they’d generated when the old WKIK when it was just an AM to noon on weekdays. “The Proposal” turns gushy, piles on the contrivances station in Leonardtown,” he said, adding FCC regulations don’t apply to In- and goes precipitously downhill in the fi nal act. that he then went on to work for other lo- ternet radio, including his broadcasts. Bullock stars as Margaret Tate, a rigid Canadian cal stations before going to Ohio to start “If I feel the need – though I try to who’s on the verge of being deported. She blackmails a programming job. keep it relatively clean – but if I want to her put-upon assistant, aspiring editor Andrew Paxton “I’ve done radio in Ohio, Nevada, play the uncut version of something, then (Reynolds), into marrying her to stay in the country. Texas and Georgia, and here. That’s kind I can,” he said. Think they’ll fall in love for real? In three days, no of the path of the radio career, and it’s But of course, to listen it does require less? Perhaps in Sitka, Alaska, anything is possible. nice to be home in Southern Maryland,” a little more than bunny ears, namely a That’s where Andrew drags Margaret to meet his he said. computer and some speakers. Internet ra- family to convince a persistent immigration offi cial It seems he’s carving an interest- dio, as its name would suggest, operates that they’re a real couple. Some typical fi sh-out-of-wa- ing niche for himself, building on a long via the Web, but visitors to the station’s Photo courtesy of David Noss ter antics ensue. Margaret wears four-inch Christian evolution for a form of entertainment just Web site can fi nd information on down- Louboutin pumps and schleps her matching Louis DJ John Hunt interviews Miss Maryland starting to make its mark in Southern loading media players, and even advice Vuitton luggage for the weekend. She samples the 2008, Louise Schlegel, at the recent St. Maryland. on devices that will stream the content to local cuisine with horror. For her bachelorette party, Mary’s Crab Festival in Leonardtown. “There are guys in their basement their Blackberries or iPhones. Andrew’s mom (Mary Steenburgen), grandmother who’ve been broadcasting for years to, To fi nd out more, or to listen, go to (Betty White) and other family friends drag her to a ary’s like, fi ve people,” said Hunt, adding that www.radiosomd.fm. M bar for a little entertainment from a male stripper (Os- . car Nunez, who has multiple functions on the island, t none of which is terribly amusing.)

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pable of raunchy humor, which has always provided Show TimeTime an endearing contrast with her prim looks; here, she’s merely asked to look silly. Get Out & Have Fun Right Here in St. Mary’s County! But we know these folksy folks will wear down Margaret’s defenses, and in no time she lets down her Now Playing uptight ponytail and realizes maybe there’s more to Andrew than she’d previously realized. Seeing him naked probably also helped – it sure doesn’t hurt – in AMC Loews, Lexington Park 6, (301) 862-5010 The County Times is a scene in which both actors strip down to basically • The Hangover • Madagascar: • Public Enemies • Transformers: always looking for more nothing. Both have been to the gym, it seems. R, 96 min Escape 2 Africa; R, 143 min Revenge of the local talent to feature! As bickering co-workers, they’re a great fi t. As PG, 89 min Starts on Wed, Jul 1 Fallen potential romantic partners, not so much – and the 12- To submit art or year age difference is only part of what makes their • Ice Age: Dawn of Starts on Wed, Jul 1 PG-13, 150 min entertainment connection seem implausible. There’s also the small the Dinosaurs; PG, • The Taking of announcements, or band problem of Margaret abandoning everything that de- 87 min • The Proposal Pelham 1 2 3 • Year One information for our fi ned her faster than you can say “I do.” Starts on Wed, Jul 1 PG-13, 108 min R, 121 min PG-13, 100 min entertainment section, (A Touchstone Pictures release; run time 104 min- e-mail andreashiell@ Shows and Rating Provided By Yahoo Entertainment. utes. Two stars out of four.) Check Local Listings For Show Times. countytimes.net. 25 Thursday, July 2, 2009 The County Times

• Sotterly Concert Celebrates Independence • River Concert Series – It’s a’50s Fourth Monday, July 6 Thursday, July 2 The Sotterley Plantation in Hollywood St. Mary’s College – 7 p.m. • Slingin’ Mud Pottery Camp • Little Minnows will hold its annual Independence Day Cel- ebration Concert from 1-4 p.m. Pack picnic Annmarie Garden – 9 a.m. Calvert Marine Museum – 10 a.m. • Texas Hold ’Em Tournament baskets, brinbg lawn chairs and blankets, VFW Post 2632 (California) – 7 p.m. • Intro to Pastel Portraiture • BBQ Night and listen to the patriotic music performed by the Chesapeake Brass Ensemble led by Annmarie Garden – 9 a.m. VFW Post 2632 (California) – 5:30 p.m. • Texas Hold ’Em Tag Team Tourny Maestro Jeffrey Silberschlag of St. Mary’s FOP-7 Lodge (Great Mills) – 7 p.m. • Drop-In Salsa College of Maryland. To cool things down, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream will provide its House of Dance (Hollywood) – 6 p.m. • Bent Nickel Tuesday, July 7 new fl avor –Maryland 375 – in honor of our Seabreeze Tiki Bar (Sandgates Road) – 8 state’s birthday, as well as other fl avors, and • Ladies Night p.m. • $1 Beer Night Spicers (Owings) – 7 p.m. On A Roll will sell hot dogs with a variety of Spicers (Owings) – 3-8 p.m. fi xings. Win a prize at the Brown Bag Raffl e • Karaoke and Silent Auction, including toys large and • Karaoke Night 911 Bar (Mechanicsville) – 9 p.m. • Karaoke Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park) – 9 p.m. small, wine for the discerning taste, original Chef’s American Bistro (San Souci Plaza) artwork and prints, and the gastronomic de- • Karaoke – 7 p.m. lights from local restaurants. Children will Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park) – 9 p.m. be invited to help create a Thank You to Our • Styx & 38 Special Friday, July 3 Military banner that will be presented to Calvert Marine Museum – 7 p.m. Capt. Andrew Macyko, commanding offi cer • First Free Friday Saturday, July 4 of the Naval Air Station. Children will also • Karaoke Night Calvert Marine Museum – 5 p.m. be making “Maryland 375” birthday cards Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park) – 9 p.m. • SMAWL Pet Adoptions for the St. Mary’s County Division of Tour- • Win a kayak at First Friday event Petco (California) – 10 a.m. ism and participating in a coloring contest, The next First Friday event in Leonar- making a bookmark and playing colonial dtown will be held July 3 from 5–8 p.m., • No Limit Texas Hold ’Em Bounty games. The cost is $10 per vehicle, enabling Wednesday, July 8 and this month organizers are also offer- Tournament historic Sotterley Plantation to keep its door • Arby’s Wednesday Night Car Cruise ing chances to win a Hobie kayak, valued St. Mary’s County Elk’s Lodge – 3 p.m. open to the public and continue its mission. Arby’s Restaurant Parking Lot (Leonard- at $1,900, donated by BluHaven Piers. To (Members and the military are free.) For town) – 5 p.m. enter, visit any participating First Friday • Freedom Fest Fireworks more information, go to www.sotterley.org. business on July 3 and/or August 7; no pur- The St. Mary’s County Board of Com- missioners hosts an evening of family fun • Learn to Line Dance chase is necessary. The winner’s name will • Texas Hold ’Em Bounty Tournament Hotel Charles (Hughesville) – 7 p.m. be drawn August 7 at approximately 8:30 and entertainment beginning at 5 p.m. and FOP-7 Lodge (Great Mills) – 2 p.m. culminating with a fi reworks display at dark p.m. in Town Square, and the winner must • Special Olympics No Limit Hold ’Em at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in • Texas Hold ’Em “Big Game” be present to win. Leonardtown. Center for Life Enrichment (Hollywood) Stroll the sidewalks of downtown Tournament – 7 p.m. Freedom Fest 2009 is an alcohol and Izzak Walton Hall (Hughesville) – 3:30 p.m. Leonardtown and listen to the upbeat mu- drug-free celebration held annually at the sic at many of the participating businesses, fairgrounds and includes entertainment, • Karaoke • Cloud nine Trio St. Mary’s Landing – 7:30 p.m. some of which also offer poetry readings, food, family activities and fi reworks. In Seabreeze (Sandgates Road) – 6 p.m. book signings, cooking classes and jewelry the event of bad weather, the fi reworks will making. The galleries invite you to browse take place Sunday, July 5 with notice of the and meet the artists, and purchase fi ne art change posted on the county’s information for home or offi ce. Complete the evening Line at 301-475-4200, ext. 4911. with dinner at one of the area’s excellent For more information, call the Depart- restaurants, many offering dinner and drink ment of Human Services at 301-475-4200 the specials unique to First Friday. ext. 1849. Visit www.leonardtownfi rstfridays. com for a complete list of participating • Karaoke Apple Basket businesses. Spicers (Owings) – 7 p.m.

• Reception for watercolor artist • Fireworks Cruise Creek Side Gallery, located in the Calvert Marine Museum – 8 p.m. Invites you to join us in celebrating Maryland Antiques Center in Leonard- town, will feature Sue Stevenson’s water- • Karaoke with DJ Tommy T and DJ T Applebee’s (California) – 9 p.m. our 25th year in business! color paintings from July 3-31 and will also host a “meet the artist” reception on July 3 • Country Dance Night with DJ Jamie from 5-8 p.m. The month-long Stevenson Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park) – 9 p.m. exhibit will highlight historic treasures th found in Southern Maryland including • HydraFX CD Release Party 4 of July tobacco barns, landscapes, bayscapes and Hulas Bungalow – 9 p.m. lighthouses. A Calvert County resident, se specializes in capturing the spirit of many local barns, recording for posterity their Stop In & Check Out cultural and agricultural contributions. Sunday, July 5 Two other galleries, spaces with many an- • Village Day Our Great Bargains! tiques and gifts and The Tea Room are also Jefferson Patterson Park – 10 a.m. located in the Maryland Antiques Center Complex, and many offer First Friday • Nuttin’ Fancy Band Antiques specials. Also take a chance on a $25 gift Cryer’s Back Road Inn (Compton) – 12 certifi cate from the Maryland Antiques noon Jewelry Center. For more information, call Steven- son at 410-326-3087 or e-mail watercolors- Troll Beads [email protected]. Crocs What’s And More 27056 Mt. Zion Church Rd Mechanicsville, MD Going On 301-884-8118 The County Times Thursday, July 2, 2009 26

Today in CuisineCuisine St. Mary’s County we have many wonderful Healthy Bites options for dining out. Each week we will feature a Turning Fruit Into Firework & More local restaurant and give our readers an overview of what Finish on July Fourth they can enjoy on the menu fruit is completely ten- at each location. der and caramelized. “I am always On The Menu Bon Appétit! amazed at how lus- cious and easy this dessert is,” she says. BBQ and Pasta Salad Rolled Together “The heat really brings the best out of even By J.M. HIRSCH substandard or unripe AP Food Editor BARBECUE CHICKEN PASTA fruit, and the oven does SALAD WITH LIME AND SOUR CREAM all the work for you.” Pasta salad and barbecued Similarly, grilling chicken are a natural pairing Start to fi nish: 20 minutes Servings: 12 fruits caramelizes their sugars and intensifi es for July Fourth celebrations. 1 pound bow tie or spiral pasta By JIM ROMANOFF Meanwhile, pull apart the fl avors. Plus, it’s a fun and easy They’re even better in the same 2 cups frozen peas For The Associated Press chicken meat, discarding the skin dessert for backyard barbecues. dish. 1 cup frozen corn kernels and bones. Chop any large pieces Brush the cut face of halved This fast and easy take on 2 1/2-pound rotisserie chicken With so many fruits in peak into bite-size chunks. Set aside. peaches or nectarines with melted pasta salad starts with a tradi- 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce season by July Fourth, summery In a large bowl, whisk togeth- butter or vegetable oil, then grill, tional base of pasta and diced 1 teaspoon hot sauce desserts almost make themselves. er the barbecue sauce, hot sauce cut-side down, over medium-high vegetables. But instead of may- 2 tablespoons lime juice Fruits are always a treat when and lime juice. Add the chicken until lightly browned, about 5 onnaise, which can be cloying, 1/2 cup sour cream eaten unadorned and out of hand, and toss to coat. minutes. Turn the fruit over and, if it is tossed with sour cream. 2 stalks celery, diced but they’re also the perfect start- In a second large bowl, com- you like, spoon some blueberry or Low-fat versions would be fi ne, 1 medium red onion, diced ing place for an impressive vari- bine the sour cream, pasta and veg- blackberry preserves into the cavity but regular is best for unbeatable 1 medium carrot, cut into ety of pies, cakes, bars, tarts and etable mixture, celery, red onion, of each, then continue grilling until creamy richness. matchsticks crumbles. carrot and tomatillos. Toss well to the fruit is tender but not mushy, The sour cream is the per- 4 tomatillos, chopped “This is not the time to be coat. Fold in the chicken and cilan- about 5 to 7 minutes longer. fect foil for the vinegary chicken 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro mucking about with complicated tro, mixing until just combined. These grilled stone fruits are that gets tossed into the salad. Salt and ground black pepper, to recipes,”says cookbook author Bar- Season with salt and pepper. delicious on their own and espe- The meat from a rotisserie taste bara Kafka. “I just want it simple Serve immediately or cially nice served with a scoop of chicken is tossed with bottled Bring a large saucepan of so I can taste the fruit when it’s at refrigerate. vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt. barbecue sauce spiked with salted water to a boil. Add the its best.” Nutrition information per Frozen desserts are another lime juice and hot sauce. The pasta and cook according to pack- For the Fourth, Kafka likes a serving (values are rounded to the crowd pleaser, and fresh fruits result is creamy, sharp, soft and age directions. During the fi nal 2 classic strawberry shortcake. She nearest whole number): 278 calo- make a perfect base. Ice cream crunchy. minutes, add the peas and corn, makes it special by layering clas- ries; 23 calories from fat; 3 g fat makers are relatively inexpensive If you already are at the stirring to ensure they don’t clump sic shortcake biscuits with sponge (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 20 and easy to use, but if you have a grill, you could skip the rotis- together. cake, then whipped cream and mg cholesterol; 49 g carbohydrate; food processor it’s even easier to serie chicken and just toss on a Drain the pasta mixture, rins- strawberry fi lling inside and top- 15 g protein; 3 g fi ber; 882 mg make icy, fresh fruit sorbets. few chicken breasts. You’ll need ing it with cool water, then trans- ping with more cream and whole sodium. The basic sorbet technique is about 1 pound of cooked chick- fer it to a rimmed baking sheet. berries. simple. If using berries, they should en meat. Spread it in an even layer to dry. The shortcake concept is both fuss-free and versatile, Kafka says. be rinsed and frozen on trays until Almost any fruit can be substituted they are solid. Larger fruits should for the strawberries. For a truly ex- be peeled and cut into smaller piec- traordinary take on the idea, she es before being frozen so your food suggests using cut up fresh fi gs. processor can puree them easily. On The Vine Diana Henry, author of “Pure Place about 3 cups of frozen Simple Cooking,” also favors no fruit and a cup of juice, or a blend Recipe for Raspberry and Beaujolais Granita fuss. For an elegant, but easy dish of frozen juice concentrate and wa- she hulls and quarters fresh straw- ter, in the bowl of a food processor, then process until smooth. Serve it Save this grown-up dessert for the adults; the kids will be just as happy with fudge pops, anyway. berries, then douses them with enough Beaujolais (or pinot noir) right away, or transfer to a plastic Fresh raspberries and the lush fl avor of Beaujolais red wine combine for a cooling treat. A granita has a container and freeze to enjoy later. crystallized texture that is less smooth than a sorbet. wine to cover, plus a generous sprinkling of sugar. “Leave them to For a creamy variation, in- Start to fi nish: 9 hours (20 minutes active) Servings: 8 macerate for 30 minutes,” she says, stead of using juice, freeze a cup of “and there you have it.” low-fat yogurt or sour cream, then 1 1/2 pounds fresh raspberries (4 cups) Rhubarb, one of the fi rst crops process it in to your sorbet. For a bit 3/4 cup superfi ne sugar, divided of the season, can be cooked down more decadence use frozen whip- 3/4 cup Beaujolais red wine with strawberries and enough sug- ping cream. In a medium bowl, toss the raspberries with 1/4 cup of the ar to balance the tartness, to create Of course, if you have fruit sugar. Set aside. a fruit compote that is quintessen- that is absolutely exquisite, the sim- In a medium saucepan, stir together the remaining 1/2 cup tially summer. plest and often most enjoyable ap- sugar with 10 tablespoons of the wine. Boil over medium-high heat Kafka uses this blend as a proach is to serve it on its own. For for 2 minutes, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Set aside to cool. fi lling for pies and tarts, and as instance, Henry likes to fi ll a shal- In a food processor, puree the sugared berries. Use a mesh the base for crumbles or cobblers. low bowl with ice cubes and serve strainer to strain the puree into a medium bowl. Mix in the cooled It’s also wonderful on its own, or really sweet ripe cherries on top. syrup and remaining wine. spooned over ice cream or pound “Cherries on ice,” she says, Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish. Cover with plastic cake. “what could be better?” wrap and freeze. After 2 hours, use a fork to scrape the frozen mix- Stone fruits are heading into Or for what Henry describes ture from around the edges of the container and mix it into the rest high season by the Fourth. as an “utterly chic” and hassle-free of the liquid. Cover and return to the freezer. Henry says she adores roasted dessert, give each guest a perfect Repeat the scraping and mixing every 2 hours three more stone fruits. Her method is straight- peach, a sharp knife and a glass of times (for a total of 6 hours additional freezing time). The texture forward: Take peaches, apricots cold, muscat dessert wine. Let each should be crystallized and icy, not smooth like a sorbet. and plums, halve or quarter them diner peel a peach and slice it into If prepared a day ahead, defrost the granita in the refrigerator (depending on size), then place the glass of wine. Leave the peach for 20 minutes and mix with a fork before serving. them in a shallow baking dish. Dust fl esh macerate for 10 minutes, then (Recipe from Diana Henry’s ``Pure Simple Cooking,’’ Ten liberally with sugar, add some red give out the spoons and watch them Speed Press, 2009) wine and cassis (the French black eat an elegant do-it-yourself treat. currant liqueur), then bake until the 27 Thursday, July 2, 2009 The County Times Healthy Bites Wanderings ous restaurants and shops isn’t exciting. I guess which I would know nothing about. I loved the it’s like when I travel back through Clinton and look of Tennysons near the corner of Rt. 235 and remember where the old barber shop was across Maple Road. I think part of that was groceries. Aimless from B.K Millers or the old People’s Drug store It had such county charm about it. And, of course of an with the lunch counter. the old Hideaway Bar in Ridge that my ex-in-laws You can drive by places and always remem- owned for many years. I always think of one ber sitting inside or the people who frequented. night there when one young Ridge Runner was I still think about Duffy’s Tavern in Scotland; asked to leave because he wasn’t wearing any Min listening to local bands and eating those great shoes – he never liked them. He quietly left, then d burgers. Another great burger spot in college was came back in with his tennis shoes tied together Happy Hamburger (I think that is what it was and worn around his neck. I think he stayed. I Forgotten Images called) near where San Souci is now. The great still hear people talk about “The Phone Booth” in sub run place was Mike’s Sub Shop in Lexington Lexington Park where there were phones at each By Shelby Oppermann like to see an old drive-in movie theatre go there. Park (Is Lexington Park still referred to as L.P. table to call one another. There are so many oth- Contributing Writer Wouldn’t that be fun? Has anyone else ever been City?) If you wanted delicious breakfasts anytime er images that will forever stay imprinted on my stuffed in the back of a Pinto to go see a movie? day or night then you had to eat at Pete’s Galley mind – like leaving bars or drive-through win- My husband and I were traveling down to Remember the half-smokes and popcorn and or Mike’s Restaurant on Great Mills Road. I must dows with go-cups. I often wondered if that was his softball game yesterday evening at Chancel- the static-crackle sound of the speakers (if you be hungry. exclusive to St. Mary’s County. My sons can’t lor’s Run Regional Park and were amazed at all were really listening). I suppose they would I used to work at Two Rivers Gallery and believe that was true. I must be thirsty. the changes that were happening along Route need to put in a lot of tall trees fi rst, like those Framing for 18 years, which was in the old Spin- We create new memories in our new es- 235 and on Chancellor’s Run Road. In fact we fast-growing Leyland Cypresses. But an Olive ning Wheel Restaurant building on Great Mills tablishments each time we visit, and in reality both were a little disconcerted and could not Garden has already spoken for the land I hear. Road. People would stop in all the time to tell us probably don’t always remember the old ones. fi nd the entrance to the park for a second or I can imagine how it must feel for people about the wonderful times they had there. Cou- All the changes will soon become commonplace two. I was looking at spots where I would think who have lived here for all their lives. I know ples would come in and show me right where they – like they have always been there. It might take - wasn’t there a house there before? just for my nearly 30 years and the years before sat and could tell me about the food and danc- a while. We might still feel little jabs of anxi- We saw all the land was cleared where the visiting I still see the ghost images of the build- ing and all their memories. I loved it. My boss ety for all of the old houses, businesses or trees Country Food’s Warehouse used to be across ings that once were. Not that progress isn’t good and I were told that there was some old stained lost, but humans adapt and utilize. We hear a lot from Best Buy and Ross’. I, personally, would in lots of respects and the convenience of vari- glass up in the small attic, so a few times, after about “staycations”, and St.Mary’s County is fast we would get our work done, she would have me becoming a county, which has something for ev- search for it in the crawl space above the front eryone. As long as we can help keep our farmers area. We never found any stained glass, but we here by buying their local products when we can, found all the old restaurant receipts with whole we can keep a good portion of our local, rural breakfasts for about $2.00. And if my old boss beauty as well. Creature Feature is reading this, she will remember me thinking I saw something move up there, then screaming To each new day’s adventure, and losing my footing on all the stuff we stacked Shelby The American Bald Eagle, Symbol of Our Country up. I was left hanging by my armpits in the attic opening with her laughing below. Please send comments or ideas to: shelbys. By Theresa Morr and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Then of course there were the old taverns, [email protected]. Contributing Writer Act. Harsh penalties are meted out for killing, harassing, possessing or selling Bald Eagles. The American Bald Eagle became our But zoos and other institutions that protect country’s National emblem on June 20, 1782, and breed Bald Eagles in captivity are given when the Second Continental Congress ad- special permits. opted The Great Seal of the United States. The effort took six years, three committees, Bald Eagle facts: and the combined ideas of 14 men before an • The name “Bald Eagle” is thought to emblem was fi nally agreed upon. come from “Piebald,” an old word meaning Benjamin Franklin, a leading statesman “marked with white.” of the time, was not happy with the selec- • Found in every state except Hawaii, with tion of the Bald Eagle over other feathered most living in Alaska. symbols being considered. In a letter to his • Wingspan range is around 6 to 8 feet; daughter, Franklin wrote: “For my own part, weight is from 10 – 14 pounds. I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen • Both male and female adults have white the representative of our country. He is a bird heads, necks, and tails and blackish-brown of bad moral character…a rank coward…the backs and breasts; bills and feet are yellow; turkey is a much more respectable bird…and feathers number around 7,000. a true original native of America…though a • Have color vision; excellent eyesight is pro- little vain and silly, a bird of courage….” vided by two centers of focus, allowing the Perhaps Franklin envisioned the wild bird to see forward and to the side at the same turkey’s image on the nation’s coins and paper time. They can spot a rabbit on the ground money; military insignia; on the president’s from a mile away. fl ag; along with the other patriotic purposes. • Primary food is fi sh but small prey, like In the end, the Bald Eagle was selected as a ducks and turtles also on the menu. symbol of freedom, great strength, majestic • Can fl y to an altitude of around 10,000 feet looks, and being a species unique to North and reach speeds of 30 – 35 miles per hour America. However, offi cial recognition was during level fl ight; lifting power is about four delayed until1789, the same year George pounds. Washington became the nation’s fi rst presi- • Can swim but may suffer from hypother- dent. mia if the water is too cold. In praise of the Bald Eagle, the late Pres- • Build large nests in tall trees near rivers, ident John F. Kennedy, wrote: marshes, and coastlines. Nests are used year “The Founding Fathers made an ap- after year, increasing in great size. propriate choice when they selected the bald • Females lay up to three eggs. Incubation eagle as the emblem of the nation. The fi erce duties are shared by both parents, and which beauty and proud independence of this great lasts for about 35 days. bird aptly symbolizes the strength and free- • Mated pairs remain together until one dies. dom of America.” • Life span in the wild is about 30 years. For many years, the Bald Eagle was on For more information and pictures of the Federal List of Endangered and Threat- the American Bald Eagle, check out www. ened Wildlife and Plants. The species slowly baldeagleinfo.com/eagle11.html. To learn recovered in numbers and on June 28, 2007, about how The Great Seal of the United States the Department of the Interior removed the was developed, go to www.state.gov/www/ Bald Eagle from the List. This regal bird is publications/great_seal.pdf . Comments to protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act [email protected] The County Times Thursday, July 2, 2009 28

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By Andrea Shiell head spin, and this was just the stuff he had on till 8 or 9 at night.” His latest triumph though will be his 10th Staff Writer display, he said. It seems he’s kept in the habit of working year anniversary, for which he is planning Having fi rst started his collection after one constantly, too, though his energy in the back some surprises on his menu. Loïc Jaffres stood up in his dining room of his fi rst restaurant apprenticeships in France and front of the house has earned him no short- “I won’t tell too much, but there will be at Café des Artistes in Leonardtown, fl anked in the late 1960s, Loïc said that photography age of commendations from the culinary world some treats there for customers,” he said, by row after row of cameras, some dating back had always been one of his favorite hobbies. at large. He was one of only nine inductees into smiling. to the 1930s. There were enough movie cam- In the dining room he said he has some- the Academie Culinaire de France at the an- Loïc said he plans to donate more than eras, spy cameras, panoramic cameras, bulbs, where around 217 cameras, many donated by nual United States’ meeting for the world’s half of his cameras, complete with lenses, fl ashes and lenses to make an antiques dealer’s customers, but upstairs in his storage trunks, top chefs, held in San Francisco in 2004, and fl ash bulbs and users manuals to the col- he said he has at least 50 or 60 more, many of has made a name for himself teaching cooking lege “whenever they’re ready to take them.” which he is planning to donate to the College of classes through CSM’s personal enrichment Though many of the cameras are no longer Southern Maryland for photography students. program. functional, he says he is hoping they can be It seems a fi tting donation from a chef placed in exhibits to teach about the history of who’s carved an impressive niche for himself photography. in Leonardtown, where he has been serving In the meantime he still carries at least the only authentic French cuisine in St. Mary’s two cameras with him wherever he goes. County for close to 10 years, but also because Question “It’s still in me,” he said. “It’s still a great his love of photography inspired the name of love of mine.” his restaurant. It may be safe to say that Loïc’s evolu- Interview tion from a photography enthusiast to a clas- sical French chef has been a long one, and he’s form this time of year? and with colleges in the area, Interviewing: people are trying to get their still in the process of applying his know-how LH: AC service, diagnosing, kids out of town. We rent a lot to both his dishes and his approach to running 3Lachelle fi xing, adding Freon, there’s of trailers and trucks. Hertz his business. Hutchins a lot of AC work that goes on rentals are moving, too, be- He started at the age of 13 making pâtés this time of year. cause it’s vacation time. and learning cooking basics, he said, explain- Lachelle Hutchins, from Ridge, works at Hewitt’s Service Cen- CT: What is your hottest rental CT: Have you learned any ing that, “in France you don’t go to school. You ter in Lexington Park, where learn in the restaurant. The apprenticeship in right now? And why do you great lessons about car main- she took a few minutes our of think it’s so popular? tenance since you started France you go to school once a week or one day her day to talk to the County a week, or once a month to learn math, Eng- working here? Times. U-Haul rentals, defi nitely. Photo By Anrea Shiell lish, French, or whatever, but I was 13 when LH: At the end of the school year, LH: Oh sure! Oil changes! I Loïc Jaffres, owner and head chef at Café des I began … and you work seven days a week, CT: What is the number one people are always moving, can change my own oil now. Artistes in Leonardtown, shows off his camera starting at 7 or 8 in the morning and working service request you all per- collection. The County Times Thursday, July 2, 2009 32 First ‘Miss Golden Beach’ Community Crowned at Fourth Festivities By Joany Nazdin Filipino Fiesta Contributing Writer Residents of the Golden Beach commu- Celebrates Shared Culture nity held their annual Fourth of July parade By Andrea Shiell and fi reworks last Sat- Staff Writer urday, but this year they also held a contest to Hundreds crowded into the so- crown a “Miss Golden cial hall at the Immaculate Heart of Beach.” Mary church in Lexington Park Sat- Photo by Andy Phillips This is the fi rst Abagail Solis, front, and her sister, Claudia Solis, year they have had ride their three-wheeled trike that they decorated for such a competition, the Golden Beach 4th of July Parade on Saturday. said Kathy Owens, sec- retary treasurer of the sell and Larry Jarboe. Golden Beach Patuxent Knolls Civic Kelly Walker, 6, of Golden Association. Beach, came for the candy toss and “The contest is open to anyone the fi re trucks. Her parents, Lori and who lives in Golden Beach, and the Steve Walker, also brought Levi, 6 winner is picked by whoever raises months, to the festivities. the most votes at a quarter a vote,” “This is all about seeing every- she said. body,” said Lori Walker. “You get to Photo By Andea Shiell The winner was Brittany Young, see your family and your neighbors Lechon Baboy (whole roasted pig) was one of many traditional Filipino dishes who was crowned Miss Golden today, because everybody comes served at the second annual Filipino Fiesta on Saturday. Beach. Also crowned was Sarah out.” Larry Paschal came because a urday evening for the second annual during the Spanish-American War, Beth Kirby, who was crowned Miss Junior Golden Beach, and Robin Kir- parade is one of the few places where Filipino Fiesta, hosted by the Filipino but they did not become a self-gov- the tank that he owns and drives is American Association of Southern erning nation until July 4, 1946, by, who was crowned Miss Senior Golden Beach. welcome. Paschal was able to pur- Maryland. when the Philippine Islands became chase the tank when some friends Steve Beggs, president of the as- the independent Republic of the Phil- Pat Knoll, chairman of the as- sociation, said the proceeds from of his who work for the government Photo By Andea Shiell sociation, described Saturday’s event ippines and were granted indepen- were able to get him one as a good as a chance for community outreach dence from the United States. the funds the princesses raised will Ashley Espiritu performing at Satur- go towards future events such as deal. day’s Filipino Fiesta event. and the celebration of a unique cul- Highlights at Saturday’s event “I only get to drive my tank to ture that has many members in this included traditional Filipino dances, National Night Out and the Holiday Celebration. things like parades and events like area. food, a native attire fashion show, this, so that is why I came out to- “We have the Asian Pacifi c heri- traditional music and the Santacru- “Also, the girls get a chance to be a princess for a year and represent day,” Paschal said. “I have taken it tage month here year after year, and zan, a procession of virtues com- to the demolition derby, which was Filipinos are one group among those, memorating the quest for the holy Golden Beach at various functions,” Knoll said. fun, but I used another car to actu- so a year or so ago we decided we’d cross by Queen Helena and her son, ally participate in the derby, and won do something unique with the Phil- the Emperor Constantine. The annual Golden Beach Com- munity Parade, held as part of the third. It wouldn’t have been fair to ippines, so we put this together,” he All culminated in a great cele- enter the tank. It would have crushed said. bration of what Beggs had described day-long July 4 celebration, which included neighborhood kids and their everything.” “June is the month of Filipino as a culture that drew from many in- Luckily Paschal lives in the independence, the month when the fl uences across the globe, translating families who decorated their bikes, wagons and four-wheelers in patri- neighborhood, as his tank only gets EEZLE independent Republic of the Philip- into an evening that celebrated a con- seven miles to the gallon. B pines was started, so this is the month cept both unique to the Philippines otic red, white and blue. The event had something for ev- The day was capped off by a we chose to do it, and it celebrates and to America. fi reworks display at dusk. the culture and the uniqueness of the “They’re not Orientals, they’re a erybody, which this year included the candidates for Miss Golden Beach, “This year the fi reworks were Philippines,” said Beggs, who added Malayan people, so there’s a differ- bigger, longer, higher and louder,” in his speech later some colorful ref- ence there,” he explained. “They’re members of the East Coast Car Club and their classic autos, the Mechanic- said Harry Grant, president of the as- erences to the country’s history. not like the Japanese and the Chi- sociation. “They were the best ever. “This is a celebration of the cul- nese, but they’re also very much like sville and Hughesville volunteer fi re departments, state Sen. Roy Dyson We had close to 2,000 people come ture and heritage of a proud people America because they’re a melting down to watch the fi reworks.” from a group of islands in the west- pot,” he said, smiling. and county commissioners Jack Rus- ern Pacifi c who’ve made the world their home and left an indelible mark wherever they’ve gone,” said Beggs when speaking to the crowd. “From Green Wing Event Brings Kids to the Jose Rizal, a man with doctoral de- grees in medicine and philosophy, who spoke at least 10 languages, and who would be executed by the Span- Wilder Side of St. Mary’s ish for being part of a rebellion he the Ducks Unlimited Youth Green tions to the organization’s monthly had disavowed, to Manuel Quezon, Wing Event on Saturday, which was magazine. “Hi, my name is Beezle and fi rst president of the independent Re- hosted by the St. Mary’s County Ducks Unlimited is a conser- I’m a charming approximately public of the Philippines, to Benigno Greenwing Committee. vation society devoted to the pres- three year old male Great Aquino, who stated ‘the Filipino is “We have six stations,” said ervation of wetland habitats. The Dane/Boxer mix. I weigh worth dying for’ and proved it with Tommy Bowes with the St. Mary’s organization got its start in 1937 about 70lbs and I’m fully his own life, Filipinos throughout his- County chapter of Ducks Unlim- during the Dust Bowl when North tory have made a difference in their grown. Now I’m looking for a ited, explaining that activities that America’s waterfowl populations surroundings. These are the things day included fi shing, archery, fi re- had plunged to unprecedented lows. loving home to make my life that we celebrate tonight and that we Photo By Andea Shiell arm safety, shotgun and rifl e shoot- With more than 600,000 adult mem- complete. I’m up to date on pass on to our children,” he said. ing, retriever demonstrations, duck bers in the United States alone, and vaccinations, crate trained, The evening’s guest speaker was Jordan Dunston practices archery carving and face painting. nearly 70,000 Greenwing members house trained, neutered and retired U.S. Navy Captain Matt Scas- with a Greenwings volunteer. Lunch was provided by the under the age of 17, Ducks Unlim- identifi cation micro chipped. sero, who shared a little more his- Third District Optimist Club. ited is considered one of the largest For more information, please tory with the crowd as he praised the By Andrea Shiell Bowes said this year’s turnout grassroots conservation groups in call Second Hope Rescue at shared culture and heritage of both Staff Writer peaked at 73 children, one up from the world. 240-925-0628 or email kat- America and the Philippines. The last year’s event. Kids who partici- For more information on Green islands were occupied by American Sanners Lake in Great Mills pated became members of Ducks Wing and Ducks Unlimited, go to www. [email protected]. saw dozens of children come out for Please Adopt, Don’t Shop!” forces after Emilio Aguinaldo helped Unlimited and received subscrip- ducks.org or www.greenwing.org. the Americans defeat the Spanish 33 Thursday, July 2, 2009 The County Times

Livestock Expo Helps Promote Farming ‘Nature By Casey McClay St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds this weekend. Nearly 360 animals from 11 Contributing Writer counties participated. Time’ Moves Since its fi rst year in 2005, the competition has grown by 220 animals, Leonardtown’s six-year-old Camryn Mayor has spent the past nine 61 participants, and eight counties that now include Cecil, Kent, Washington months preparing for her fi rst horse show by practicing and taking care of and Queen Anne’s County. to Summer her pony Ginger. The event is funded by grants from the Southern Maryland Agricul- On Sunday morning she was named champion of the Walk Trot Division tural Development Commission based in Hughesville. during the fi fth annual Southern Maryland Invitational Livestock Expo. The fi rst Expo was launched in an effort to promote the livestock in- Schedule “My favorite part was the jumping!” Mayor said, smiling. dustry. Because of the tobacco buyout program, efforts have been made to Families like the Mayors prepared their animals for the Expo at the ensure agriculture remains Maryland’s number one industry despite the loss Starting July 7, Greenwell of tobacco as a cash crop. State Park’s Nature Time program “The land comes from farming families,” said County Commissioner will meet every other Tuesday at Daniel Raley at the Expo. “That’s why you want to support them. If they just 10 a.m. during July and August give up, then that land will turn into development instead of going to the next (no program scheduled for June generation of farmers.” 30.) Participants are welcome to Tiffany Hall, 21, of Chaptico, has been showing steers since she was pack a picnic lunch and explore eight. the park on their own after the “I reckon now the plan is for me to take over the farm,” she said. program. Weekly sessions resume Tiffany recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s in Sept. 1. Animal Sciences. Nature Time is a program for “It’s a family business,” said her father John Hall as he watched his two young children and their families/ daughters and nephew wash their cattle. caregivers offering games, crafts, “Their steers go to show and the kids work up a nice bank account for stories, movement, and explo- college,” he said. “They do the work, so they get the reward.” ration. To pre-register (no later Unlike the county fair, the Livestock Expo allows kids from all over than 24 hours in advance), e-mail Maryland to participate and show their animals for a premium reward, rang- lpranzo@greenwellfoundation. ing from $40 to $200. org or call the Greenwell Foun- “But this is about the learning experience,” said commission Marketing dation offi ce at 301-373-9775. Executive Susan McQuilkin. “Instead of simply handing them a prize, we The schedule is: July 7-Mol- actually discuss the performances with every individual. We tell them what lusk Mobile; July 21-What Tide they can improve on.” is it?; Aug. 4-Rock On; Aug. 18- This year the horse shows were videotaped, allowing the participants to Jellyfi sh: Fact and Fiction; Sept. go over what they did wrong with a judge. 1-Letterboxing; Sept. 8-Seek Photo by Stephen McClay After watching her youngest daughter win in her fi rst show, Tori Mayor Scavenger Hunt; Sept. 15-Don’t Camryn Mayor, 6, of Leonardtown, was named champion of the Walk Trot said, “Taping helps them realize what they did wrong from someone who isn’t Bother Me, I’m Crabby; Sept. 22- Division with her pony Ginger at the Livestock Expo at the county fairgrounds their mom.” Laughing, she added, “So, I can’t be accused of hovering.” Welcome to Fall. last weekend. Lab Hosts Kayak Races, Dedicates Yawl Boat Library Items By Casey McClay environmental education facility The lab received two $2,500 • Libraries close can challenge other teens for free at Contributing Writer on St. George Island to learn more grants from Preservation Maryland All three branches will be closed Teen Gaming Fun on July 9 from 1 about oystering in the region. and the National Trust for Historic Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5. p.m. to 3 p.m. at Lexington Park; reg- Last Sunday the nonprofi t “We are trying to have our Preservation for work on the yawl; istration is requestsed. Chesapeake Bay Field Lab dedi- own living museum for kids to the money went for refurbishing, • Exploring sign language cated its refurbished yawl boat, a understand the oyster industry, as painting and replacing the motor. Kathy MacMillan will explore • Reception for artist small vessel used to push the lab’s well as the future so they really The dedication was part of an sign language through music and sto- The public is invited to meet Rose skipjack, the Dee. get a clear understand of the im- afternoon that also included canoe ries at the next free professional per- Beitzell and view her pyrography art The boat will now be on per- portance of saving the bay,” said and kayak races held by the lab for formance to be held July 6. Charlotte display entitled “Feathers Burning” manent display on the shore as an Kathy O’Brien, president of the the fi rst time this year. The winner Hall’s performance will be at 10 a.m. on July 9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the exhibit for students, who visit the lab’s board of directors. of the Cash Prize Race was Ray at White Marsh Elementary School, Lexington Park Library Art Gallery. McLain, of Hunting- Leonardtown’s at 12:30 p.m. at Leon- Beitzell uses burning tools to create town in Calvert Coun- ard Hall Recreation Center and Lex- images and the texture then acrylics to ty, who donated his ington Park’s at 3 p.m. at Lexington impart the color. Her work is on dis- winnings of $25 back Park Library. The performances, for play through Aug. 15. to the lab. all ages, are funded by a grant from St. The kayak and Mary’s County Arts Council and the • Prizes for reading canoe race was spon- Target Corporation. Children who participate in a sored by half a dozen summer reading club will receive a corporations including • Computer game workshops free lawn ticket to the Aug. 21 Blue SMECO and Booz Al- Discover U Children’s Museum is Crab game as well as earn prizes for len, and all profi ts are sponsoring free, 90-minute teen work- reading. Those who complete their going into the pres- shops conducted by Deb Daniel. Reg- reading logs receive a free book. The ervation of the skip- istration is required. How to make a reading clubs, available for babies jack for the next year. simple arcade game using Gamemaker through teens, are ongoing. Patuxent Adventure is set for July 11 at noon and July 15 Children who visit fi ve sites listed Center lent kayaks, at 2 p.m., both at Leonardtown. Leon- in the Adventure Passport will earn canoes and standing ardtown will also offer a workshop a coupon for free Bruster’s ice cream paddle boards to the on using Scratch software to create a and a chance for Sally Walker’s book, Field Lab to use during computer game on July 7 at 6 p.m. “Written in Bone.” The passport ad- the races. mits the bearer free to sites that charge The winners of • Free movie, game night admission. Each site has an activity each race were given Charlotte Hall will show a free planned. Passports are available at any Photo by Stephen McClay medals awarded by PG movie on July 8 at 5 p.m. about a library. This free program runs through the Dee’s captain, Jack superdog who gets separated from his Aug. 31 and is made possible in part by The nonprofi t Chesapeake Bay Field Lab on St. George Island received $5,000 in grants to Russell, who leases the owner and joins forces with his part- the Southern Maryland Heritage Area refurbish a small yawl boat which served as the only motorization of the lab’s skipjack, the Dee to the lab. Rus- ner and an alley cat to reunite with his Consortium. Dee, during the decade that the skipjack oystered in the Chesapeake Bay. The restoration sell is also a St. Mary’s owner. Snacks will be provided. Teens work was done by Piney Point Boatwright Ben Goddard. County commissioner. The County Times Thursday, July 2, 2009 34 Bare’s 48th Win Silver Stars Ryken Seeks Head with Potomac’s Looking for Players Coaches For Three Sports Canupp Memorial Pax River Silver Star tryouts for the 14U/9th grade fall league St. Mary’s Ryken High School seeks qualifi ed applicants for By Doug Watson team will be coming up in August. Also, the group will putting the positions of Head Varsity Girls Soccer Coach. Head Girls Ten- Potomac Speedway together a 5th and 6th grade girls AAU basketball team to play nis Coach and Head Baseball Coach for the 2009-10 school year. in the fall and next spring/summer. For more information, contact These are part-time positions but teaching positions are also avail- BUDDS CREEK – Booper Bare of Rock- Savannah Webb, director, Pax River Silver Stars, savweb@msn. able. If interested contact Mike Vosburgh, athletic director, at 301- bridge Baths, Va., became the fi rst repeat late- com, 301-737-1792 or 301-247-3152. The Web site is www.eteamz. 373-4199 or [email protected]. model winner of the season after he was victorious com/paxriversilverstars/index.cfm. in last Friday night’s 36-lap Ed Canupp memorial at the Potomac speedway. Kyle Lear and Daryl Hills brought the fi eld to Skate Series Returns to St. Mary’s County in August the initial waving of the green fl ag. Hills grabbed the early lead and would lead the event for the fi rst The Mid-Atlantic Skating Serieswill return for its yearly meet in St. Mary’s County on August 22, when MASS takes over Nicolet six circuits. Kyle Lear would then fi nd the bottom Park in Lexington Park. All age and skills welcome. For more information, go to http://www.curtkimbel.com. of the speedway to his liking as he took the lead from hills on lap seven. Meanwhile, 10th-starting Bare had worked Tennis Gretton his way into second by lap 11 and would grab the race lead on lap 12. Lear would once again reas- sert himself as he wrestle the lead back from Bare Doubles Goalkeeping Camps on lap 15. From that point on, Lear appeared to Social Doubles is held twice weekly, and consists of informal have the car to beat as he lead effortlessly until his doubles matches put together by the site coordinator based on that Gretton Goalkeeping will offer its summer goalkeeper soccer undoing on lap 35. As Lear took the white fl ag, he day’s attendance. All who show up will get to play. camp series runs through the week of Aug. 17. Camps run Mon- tangled with the back-marked car of Ed Pope en- • 5 p.m. Sundays at Leonardtown High School through August. day through Thursday each week at various locations and hours tering turn one, ending a brilliant run. Bare would • 5 p.m. Tuesdays at Great Mills High School through September. of the day. All ages and skill levels welcome. Field player training control the fi nal trip around the speedway en route The league fee is $25 for the Leonardtown site $30 for the offered as well by separate fi eld player instructor. For questions or to his division-leading, 48th career Potomac late- Great Mills site. Fees include court costs and balls. No registration to reserve your spot, please call 301.643.8992 or email grettongoal- model feature win. is required. [email protected]. “We were having some brake issues with the car during the heat race and that put us behind a little bit.” Bare said. “The car was still a little off during the feature because the track got a lot drier American BMX Race for Life Standings than we expected, but we were able to capitalize June 27th on Kyle’s misfortune and come home with the win.” Moto 1 Class 11 Girls Moto 8 Class 11 Inter Early leader Hills rallied back to take second, Rider # Rider Name Place Rider # Rider Name Place David Williams recovered from an early race spin Nag 9 Cassidy Ellis 1 46 Kollin Baer 1 to post third, Rick Hulson had a nice run in fourth 7 Brooke Carloss 2 941 Mason Visele 2 and Ray Kable Jr. completed the top fi ve. Heats for 3 Elizabeth Price 3 962 Nicholas Wilkins 3 the 19 cars on hand went to Hills and Scott Cross. 16 Kelsey Sweeney 4 17 Christian Carlos 4 In the 16-lap street stock feature, it was Kyle Nelson collecting his second win in a row and fi fth Moto 2 Class 17-20 Cruiser Moto 9 Class 13 Novice of the season. Nelson took the lead from Kevin Rider # Rider Name Place Rider # Rider Name Place Cooke on lap seven and would once again romp 1 Robert Vago 1 924 Lane Visele 1 home to a very convincing win. Donnie Smith 22 Micheal Jenkins 2 182 Andrew Floyd 2 collected second, Kurt Zimmerman was third, 545 Patrick Daley 3 722 Michael Warren 3 Brian Kerns took fourth and Troy Kassiris com- pleted the top fi ve. Heats for the 17-car fi eld went Moto 3 Class 31-35 Cruiser Moto 10 Class 13 Inter to Ben Bowie and Nelson. Rider # Rider Name Place Rider # Rider Name Place In other action, defending track champion 3 Tony Spears 1 5 Rory O’Connor 1 Kyle Vantassel took his third win of the season in 530 Myke Munoz 2 RLC 1 Austin “The Yeti” Dernar 2 the 20-lap strictly stock feature. Both the four-cyl- 542 Chris Junkin 3 16 Brandon Bell 3 inder and the hobby stock events were lost to rain 49 Tony Smiroldo 4 and will be made up a later date. Moto 4 Class 36-40 Cruiser 67 Joshua Mackall 5 Rider # Rider Name Place Nat 155 Chris Carloss 1 Moto 11 Class 14 Inter 10 Norman Brown 2 Rider # Rider Name Place Late models 36 laps 2 James “Popeye” Martens 3 81 Justin Mackall 1 (lap leaders Daryl Hills 1-6, Kyle Lear 15 Bobby Beard 4 11 Alex Rivera 2 7-11, 15-35, Booper Bare 12-14, 36). 8 Eric Spears 5 411 John Otto 3 23 Stephen Harms 6 1. Booper Bare 2. Daryl Hills 3. David Wil- Moto 12 Class 15 Expert liams 4. Rick Hulson 5. Ray Kable Jr. 6. Deane Moto 5 Class 7 Inter Rider # Rider Name Place Guy 7. Jeff Pilkerton 8. Scott Cross 9. Matt Quade Rider # Rider Name Place 4 Robert Vargo 1 10. Ed Pope 11. Kyle Lear 12. Kenny Geer 13. DJ 56 Camron Mason 1 15 Dalonta Mackall 2 Myers 14. Louie Littlepage 15. Dale Hollidge 16. 21 Bryce Rose 2 14 Deyonta Gross 3 Roland Mann 17. Eddie Drury 18. Dave Adams 63 Tomas Spears 3 44 Justin Bohannon 4 (DNS) 19. Harold Dorsey Jr. (DNS) 20 Micheal Jenkins 5 Moto 6 Class 8 Novice Rider # Rider Name Place Moto 13 Class 17-18 Novice 937 Jemery Pelczar 1 Rider # Rider Name Place Street stocks 16 laps 101 Nick Sutherland 2 107 Wesley Morris 1 130 Brayden Harms 3 971 Brandon Dowell 2 1. Kyle Nelson 2. Donnie Smith 3. Kurt Zim- 816 Dillon Gatton 3 merman 4. Brian Kerns 5. Troy Kassiris 6. Jim- Moto 7 Class 10 Novice my Jessmer 7. Stephen Quade 8. Kevin Cooke Rider # Rider Name Place Moto 14 Class 28 & Over Expert 9. Country Prince 10. Craig Tankersley 11. Scott 938 Christopher Junkin II 1 Rider # Rider Name Place Wilson 12. Phil Lange 13. Teddy Dixon 14. Ben 703 Benjamin Cecil 2 28 Deion Harris 1 Bowie 15. Josh Gass 16. Mike Reynolds (DNS) 17. 133 Matthew Harms 3 6 Doneven “Hungry” Dernar 2 Eric Hanson (DNS). 62 Sierra Bell 4 1 James “Popeye” Martens 3 35 Thursday, July 2, 2009 The County Times Sp rts Chaptico Bike Park Open To All Great Mills By Chris Stevens Staff Writer This past weekend saw a lot of action at the Chaptico Pool Th rives on BMX park, and track operator Frank Bohannon couldn’t be happier. “I’m very exited for the turnout; we have a lot more peo- ple this week than usual,” Bohannon said shortly before the Happiness track’s fourth annual American Bicycle Association race for life kicked off on Saturday. “[The race for life] is a worthy cause and every ABA-sanctioned track has one.” The race for life raises money and awareness for leu- kemia, and not only is it for a good cause, it also helps rac- ers who hope to make up distance in the Southern Maryland BMX standings. “The points awarded to each rider are doubled for this race,” Bohannon says. The track, according to employee Steve Harms, raised closed to $4,000 dollars in this past Saturday’s race, with Ryan Bohannon raising the most money, a grand total of $2,795. The track has been open for four years and with an inti- mate layout, it has quickly become a BMX favorite, as Sun- day’s Redline Cup qualifi er proved. Racers from as far south as Georgia and far north as New York State came to St. Mary’s County to compete in the qualifi er. BMX racing is a sport that endears itself to all ages, as the track has had riders from ages 3 to 68 participate in the Photo By Frank races. Bohannon agrees that families can and should enjoy bi- Marquart cycle racing because of the fun and exercise it provides. Bryce Rose leads the pack while Tomas Spears gives chase. “We’ve had one parent who’s been racing here for a while who has lost 43 pounds,” Bohannaon says. “It’s a sport that you can race or alone or you can race with your kids.” Track volunteer Peggy Rivera agrees that BMX racing helps give everyone something to do and some- thing they will enjoy. “It helps to get kids off the streets and off the Photo By Chris Stevens couch,” she says. “It’s good clean fun for everyone.” Children splash around in Great Mills Pool Tuesday The track is also encouraging everyone from St. morning.

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer

Great Mills pool manager Mike McCabe enjoys his job very much, and wants swimmers to share that same happi- ness when they step into the water. “It’s a happy pool,” McCabe said as he presided over campers splashing about on a gorgeous Tuesday morning. “I tell me lifeguards all the time when they come in [to work] to see if the pool is happy. If it’s chaotic, then that means they have to use discipline.” Not a lot of discipline is necessary at Great Mills, which routinely passes the random inspections the St. Mary’s County board of health issues at least once a month. With a clean pool and attentive staff, the focus is on fun for McCabe, who took over as the pool’s manager about one year ago. “I had been working on base for 14 years, and I’ve been swimming here longer than that,” said McCabe, a for- mer Navy SEAL whose parents were both lifeguards. “I just decided to get back into something in love, which is aquatics.” McCabe’s happy and friendly disposition will help the pool, according to aquatics director Gary Reed. “We stay especially busy on the weekends, but we’re busy every day really,” Reed says. “Kids just love the water.” Photo By Frank Marquart Aside from the free swim time during the days, the Deyonta Gross is ahead of Michael Jenkins in a Moto pool – the only public pool in the county – offers various event from Saturday’s ABA Race for Life at Chaptico Park. health-related swim courses, including aerobics and Adapt- Mary’s County who has the slightest interest to come out ed Aquatics, for both therapeutic and educational purposes. and participate, even if you’re not racing. Operating hours for open swims are noon to 8 p.m. “You can come out and volunteer; we’re always Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. looking for more volunteers,” says Rivera. The pool charges a daily fees ranging from $3 to $5 and also Bohannon wanted to give credit to the people who offers passes for regular users. are already in place for a successful race season so far. The pool can also be rented after regular hours for “It takes a lot of people, and we have a great group birthday parties and events. Photo By Frank Marquart of people here helping out,” he says. The track’s Web site For more information, visit www.co.saint-marys. Chris Carlos goes up high during the ABA Race for Life held at Chap- is www.somdbmx.com for anyone who is interested in md.us/recreate/facilities/swimmingpool.asp. tico Park on Saturday. racing or volunteering at Chaptico. Sp rts The County Times Thursday, July 2, 2009 36 A View From The BLEACHERS United We Stand By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Unlike his prior near misses, is a near certainty all of us will be With that thought and with all to touch on the recent loss of Michael Contributing Writer however, Mickelson won’t be criti- touched by cancer in our lifetimes, due respect to Lucas Glover, the Jackson and Farrah Fawcett. Like so cized (as much) for a lack of shot be it directly or through a loved one. guy who ultimately won the tourna- many boys of my generation, Fawcett On the surface, this year’s U.S. execution or poor strategy, but ap- Breast cancer happens to be one form ment, the indelible image from this was the fi rst woman that quickened Open lacked the drama and fl air of plauded for his courage and the that instantaneously boils my blood. U.S. Open will be the pink ribbon my pulse and gave me that previously most of golf’s major championships. message he carried throughout the It took my mother-in-law. I miss her on Mickelson’s hat. Here was Mick- unfamiliar fl uttery, gooey feeling in- First, it rained … a lot … causing weekend. Just a few weeks before the every stinking day. And that’s not elson, who’s often called the peo- side … oh the power of that smile and multiple interruptions and pushing Open, Mickelson’s wife Amy was the only time cancer and my family ple’s champ, competing at Bethpage fl ip of that feathered hair. Jackson most of the fi nal round to Monday. diagnosed with breast cancer. After have intersected. Frustratingly that Black, known as the “people’s coun- was my generation’s Elvis or Sina- And the leaderboard, populated for a brief hiatus from the tour while he makes me, well, not much different try club,” while raising awareness of tra. In the early’80s he made MTV the most part by players known but to and his family got their arms around than a lot of you or, for that matter, our battle against, what is in many an equal rival to ESPN on my cable devout golf fans, had about as much the diagnosis and treatment plan, Phil Mickelson. ways, the people’s disease. dial (or old-school converter box). To fl air as a silver mini-van with dual Mickelson returned in time for the There are too many families in Few of us can relate to the life- this day it is practically impossible to sliding doors (I know of what I speak Open for what was surely a much- our county and millions across our style of an elite athlete or playing in hear “Billie Jean” and not at least tap … or write). needed distraction. nation with their own stories “star- one of golf’s major championships, my foot … if not vigorously shake Tiger was never really in con- According to the American Can- ring” one form or another of this but too many of us can relate to that everything the good Lord gave me. tention, and while Phil Mickelson cer Society, 1 in 8 women will devel- rampant disease. But thanks to the pink ribbon. Get well Amy Mickel- Farrah, age 62, and Michael, age 50, grabbed a share of lead on the back op breast cancer. More staggering, 1 openness of families like the Mick- son. United we stand – rich or poor, left us much too early. June 25, 2009: nine of the fi nal day, he faded on the in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be af- elson’s, cancer remains in our collec- black or white, pro golfer or weekend a melancholy day and one that left me last few holes and fi nished second, fl icted with some form of the disease tive crosshairs. Through awareness hack – for a cure. feeling noticeably older than the day again. Actually, Mickelson, who’s in their lifetimes. Seriously. I have to and persistence, maybe, just maybe, before. never won the darn tournament, fi n- admit, I knew cancer was prevalent, we can drastically change for the bet- Extra Point: Forgive this ished second for the fi fth time at the but those fi gures are shocking. ter the meaning of a cancer diagnosis brief foray into pop culture. As a Send comments to rguyjoon@ U.S. Open. The reality behind them is it for our children. child of the late ’70s and ’80s, I have yahoo.com. Got Sports? We Do! 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of Dew Drop Errors S By Chris Stevens Cryer’s, which improved to 10-4 on Staff Writer the season, got back-to-back home runs SOFTBALL SCHEDULE from Mike Buck and Jamie Thompson GREAT MILLS – In the grand in the fi rst inning after Dew Drop pitcher games of baseball and softball, a cardi- Dave Rollins retired the fi rst two hitters. 7/2-7/8/2009 nal sin is giving your opponent’s offense The two-out rallies would be a recur- Thurs., July 2 extra chances to swing the bats. Sunday ring theme in Cryer’s win, something evening, Cryer’s took advantage of three manager Robert Opperman attributes to Slow-Pitch League costly errors by Dew Drop Inn during a experience. Chaney’s vs. Bombers at Pax River, 6:30 p.m. 16-6 Young Men’s Softball League win at “This is a veteran team, they don’t get VFW 2632 vs. Budweiser at Captain Sam’s, 6:30 p.m. Chancellor’s Run Park. down and can score when they need to,” Bookkeeping By Blanche vs. Wentworth at The Brass Rail, 6:30 p.m. “We’re a lot better defensive team he said. Back Road Inn vs. Eagles’ Nest at Chancellor’s Run Park, 6:30 p.m. than we showed today,” said Dew Drop Rollins quickly retired leadoff bat- Mon., July 6 manager Tom Stone. “That’s not the Dew ter Frankie Wood and shortstop Wayne Drop team I’m used to watching.” Fowler on groundouts. Buck stepped up Women’s League and smoked a drive over the right cen- Knockouts vs. Back Road Inn at Back Road Inn, 6:30 p.m. terfi eld fence for the game’s fi rst run, and Xtreme vs. Knight Life at Knight Life, 6:30 p.m. Thompson followed with a bomb in almost Captain Sam’s vs. Chesapeake Custom Embroidery at The Brass Rail, the same spot for a lead that Cryer’s would 6:30 p.m. Chesapeake Custom Embroidery vs. Bud Light at the Brass Rail, 8 not give up. p.m. “We knew they were going to hit, we just didn’t do a good job of hitting with Photo By Chris Stevens Tues., July 7 them,” Stone explained. Cryer’s shortstop Wayne Fowler throws to Aside from Buck and Thompson, fi rst to complete a double play in the bottom Slow-Pitch League of the sixth inning. second baseman Zac Merchant and Fowler Wentworth vs. Bombers at Pax River, 6:30 p.m. clubbed three-run homers in the third and “We have two good pitchers, and Chaney’s vs. Budweiser at Captain Sam’s, 6:30 p.m. fourth innings to help stake Cryer’s to an we’ve been switching Joe and Darrell Wil- VFW 2632 vs. Back Road Inn at Back Road Inn, 6:30 p.m. liams back and forth, so it worked out for Eagles’ Nest vs. Bookkeeping By Blanche at Chancellor’s Run Park, 11-0 lead. 6:30 p.m. Starting pitcher Joe Cook took it from us tonight,” he said. there as he kept DDI batters off-balance all Dew Drop Inn, who fell to 12-5 on Wed., July 8 game long. the season, got a home run and three RBIs “The tough thing about being a man- from Tater Hewitt, are looking to get Sun- Women’s League ager is putting together the right line-ups,” day’s game out of their system as soon as Knight Life vs. Coors Light at Back Road Inn, 6:30 p.m. Opperman said of starting Cook on the the fi rst pitch of their next game. Just Us vs. Knockouts at the Brass Rail, 6:30 p.m. mound Sunday. “We want to get back on the fi eld as Xtreme vs. Dew Drop Inn/Two Point Construction /P.J’s Autobody/ Photo By Chris Stevens soon as possible,” said Stone, whose team Bryan Jones Paint at Knight Life, 6:30 p.m. He allowed 12 hits and just six runs Simms vs. Southern at 7th District Park, 6:30 p.m. Jeff Gass of Dew Drop Inn connects on a and also contributed two hits and a run won’t play again until next Friday, July 9. Anderson’s Bar vs. Moose Lodge at Moose Lodge, 6:30 p.m. single in the bottom of the third inning in batted in to the offensive cause. “We want to get this bad taste out of our Back Road Inn vs. Bud Light at Chancellor’s Run Park, 6:30 p.m. Sunday’s Young Men’s Softball Game. mouths.” Knight Life vs. Bud Light at Chancellor’s Run Park, 8 p.m. Softball Standings

Women’s League Young Men’s Standings

Standings For Games Wins Losses Games Back 1. AC Moose 11 2 0 Through Mon., June 29 2. Team Moose 10 2 0.5 Division I 3. Cryers 10 4 1.5 4. Dew Drop 12 5 2 Wins Losses Games Back 5. Shockers 9 5 2.5 1. Just Us 13 0 0 6. Straight Cut 9 5 2.5 2. CCE 13 1 0.5 7. Big Dogs 6 8 5.5 3. Bud Light 12 1 1 8. Raley’s 7 11 7.5 4. Southern 10 3 3 9. Knott’s 6 12 8.5 10. Liberty 3 13 10 Division II 11. Jeff Rocks 2 13 10.5

Wins Losses Games Back 1. Anderson’s 9 5 0 Men’s Slow-Pitch 2. Knight Life 7 5 1 3. Back Road 6 6 2 Standings 4. Simms 6 7 2.5 5. Capt. Sams 5 7 3 Wins Losses Games Back 6. DDI 4 9 4.5 1. Budweiser 15 2 0 2. Chaney’s 16 3 0.5 Division III 3. Back Road 16 5 1.5 4. Pax Bombers 15 7 3 Wins Losses Games Back 5. Wentworth 9 12 8.5 1. Xtreme 3 11 0 6. Eagles’ Nest 4 16 13 2. Coors Light 1 10 0.5 7. Book By Blanche 3 18 1 Photo By Chris Stevens 3. Knockouts 1 11 1 8. VFW 2632 1 20 16.5 Mike Buck started the scoring for Cryer’s with a home run in the top of the fi rst 4. Moose 0 14 3 inning. The County Times Thursday, July 2, 2009 38 Sp rts First Place Blue Crabs Improve To 37-24 On The Season, Move Closer To First Half Division Title And Playoff Spot

The Blue Crabs defeated the Newark shutout for fi ve and two-thirds innings, but Bears 11-4 at Bears & Eagles Riverfront then gave up seven earned runs in the sixth. Stadium in downtown Newark, New Jersey Southern Maryland’s Kenny Baugh notched on Tuesday night. his fourth win in a row in four starts, im- Southern Maryland scored a franchise proving to 6-3. Baugh tossed fi ve innings, record 11 runs in the sixth inning to erase allowing eight hits, four runs but just two the Bears 4-0 lead. Four home runs off the earned, striking out three and walking four. bats of Patrick Osborn, James Shanks, Jer- The loss brings Newark’s record to emy Owens, and Octavio Martinez were 33-29, as the fi rst half of the 2009 Atlantic more than enough to secure the Crabs vic- League season winds down. The win keeps tory. Owens’ and Martinez’s homers were Southern Maryland fi ve games ahead of two-run shots, and Shanks blasted a three- Long Island in fi rst place in the Liberty Divi- run dinger. The Blue Crabs totaled nine hits sion, lowering their magic number to clinch in the sixth and sent 15 batters to plate in the their fi rst playoff spot in franchise history to inning, and got every hit and scored every four. There are just nine games remaining in run with two out. the fi rst half as the Blue Crabs close in on a Newark starting pitcher Jose Garcia division title. dropped to 3-1 after pitching a three-hit St. Mary’s County Baseball and the Blue Crabs

On Friday, June 26th, 36 members about his own experiences and shared of the St. Mary’s County Historical Soci- quotes from Al Gough’s article on coun- ety and several family members attend- ty baseball that appeared in the spring ed the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 1988 (vol. 36, no. 1) issue of the Chron- game. The major purpose of the trip, icles of St. Mary’s. Copies of that issue however, was to learn more about the are available for $3.00 each from the St. history of St. Mary’s County baseball. Mary’s County Historical Society, PO The fi rst game was played in the county Box 212, Leonardtown, MD 20650. The on July 4, 1873. Ernie Bell related sto- Society is pleased to report that, thanks ries about the history of the game in the to their participation, the Blue Crabs county with great passion and gusto and beat the Lancaster Barnstormers by a other travelers joined in about their ex- score of 8-3 and maintained their fi rst periences on the diamond. Nicknames place status. of players, some fl attering and some not so, were shared by all. Ernie reminisced

Atlantic Baseball League Standings (For games through Monday, June 29)

LIBERTY DIVISION W L PCT GB STREAK LAST 10 Southern Maryland 36 24 .600 L 1 6- 4 Long Island 31 29 .517 5.0 L 1 4- 6 Camden 27 33 .450 9.0 L 2 4- 6 Bridgeport 27 34 .443 9.5 W 2 6- 4

FREEDOM DIVISION W L PCT GB STREAK LAST 10 Somerset 38 23 .623 L 2 4- 6 Newark 33 28 .541 5.0 W 1 6- 4 Lancaster 29 31 .483 8.5 W 1 5- 5 York 21 40 .344 17.0 W 2 5- 5 39 Thursday, July 2, 2009 The County Times  


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