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Staff Writer historic city for coordinating Civic activists with the St. Mary’s The silt and pollution from this volunteers, Erichsen said, that River Watershed Association say they runoff has a destructive effect on the She’s only been would have normally cost them are still looking for funding to pay for St. Mary’s River, they argue, by af- on the job about four $15,000. a strategy report that will guide restora- fecting the habitat for plants and ma- months but Regina But the volunteer is doing tion efforts for what they say is a trou- rine life. Faden, the director of it for free, she said. bled local watershed. But in recent years the associa- Historic St. Mary’s City, But it’s important to en- They asked for funding for the St. tion has partnered with local scien- knows she and her small sure that the presentation of one Mary’s River Watershed Restoration Ac- tists at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Creeks and streams like this one in staff have their work cut of the country’s most important suffering from heavy sediment out for them. historical sites doesn’t become tion Strategy (WRAS) weeks ago from as well as with some assistance from runoff in the St. Mary’s River the Board of County Commissioners but state natural resources agencies, to cata- Watershed are the reason for a And even though they staid, Padukiewicz said, and the motion to approve the $30,000 they log the condition of the watershed. strategy to restore the system local have dwindling dollars — being close to the college cam- wanted never even materialized. On the organization’s Web site, Photo environmentalists say. they’re facing a $300,000 bud- pus helps. Courtesy get cut from the state this year “We’re always trying to Bob Lewis, executive director of four separate studies are posted that re- of SMRWA the association, said that the WRAS is port on the conditions of different points — the first settlement of the figure out our audience… they county has still grown. force us to look at our message still needful and that they were working in the water system. “It’s not one comprehensive [re- to convince the county commissioners County Commissioner Thomas A. The 1667 chapel is near and how we can communicate port] looking at the whole thing,’ Veith completion and the St. John’s it better,” Padukiewicz said. “It to fund it. Mattingly (D-Leonardtown) said this said. “We still have to develop one co- “We’re in the process of working was one of the reasons why commis- Exhibit on the campus of St. keeps us young, too.” herent management plan.” Mary’s College shows visitors Students often volunteer on a proposal for justification,” Lewis sioners balked at approving any more Commissioner President Francis told The County Times. “We’ll take it money for further study. that inclusive government was at the site, they said, but they Jack Russell (D-St. George’s Island) said an integral part of the county’s also work over there to pay off back and hopefully they’ll move on it.” “It was originally asked for in the that the health of the river and watershed The association has been working budget last year… and there wasn’t a history. any minor infractions com- appears to be improving on its own, per- “Right now the budget is mitted on campus like parking for years to monitor and help preserve willingness to take on new initiatives,” haps, he said, because recent dry spells the watershed of the St. Mary’s River, Mattingly told The County Times. “I the concern because our staff violations. have helped reduce the amount of un- is excellent,” Faden told The “They can work that off which also happens to be in the county’s don’t know what benefit we could get checked storm water run off and the most heavily populated and built out de- from adding money to that.” County Times. “The organiza- with us,” Padukiewicz said. concurrent sediment. tion is in very good shape. “We get a lot of hours out of velopment district of Lexington Park. Sue Veith, the county’s environ- “It is probably a little bit better than Leadership at the association have mental planner, said that the sheer vol- “There’s already a lot of that.” it was before,” Russell said. “It’s a pleas- success here.” As for Faden, she said that engaged in public education efforts to ume of information on the watershed’s ant surprise with some of it.” show that the watershed is threatened health still had to be collated. Members of her staff like her mission right now is “to con- C o m m i s s i o n e r Sue Erichsen and Margaret tinue to build on what’s here,” Lawrence D. Jarboe (R- “Muffin” Padukiewicz, help en- that includes raising money for Golden Beach) said that sure that things run smoothly. a project called the Maryland St. Mary’s Lake was Erichsen coordinates the Heritage Interpretive Center to St. Mary’s Medical likely another reason for volunteer efforts upon which the tune of $2.5 million. what he believed was the site depends and Padukie- She also wants to see the the watershed’s improv- wicz ensures that the events the many “ghost frames,” skeletal ing health, since it held site is famous for move ahead structures of historical build- Associates, LLC back sediment from the on schedule. ings yet to be constructed, lower part of the river. The biggest thing they’ll finished. “The water that do all year is to prepare for the “It’s just a matter of the flows south of the lake celebration of Maryland’s 375th funding and the timing,” Faden [at the Great Mills kay- birthday. Since St. Mary’s is said, adding that the archaeo- ak launch] is as clear as the mother county of the entire logical staff on site is top notch. any mountain stream.” state, they know the pressure is “They are so attentive to histor- Jarboe said. on. ical details; but the archaeology Lewis agreed in “We’re dealing with every- takes time and the planning part but said that since thing from cakes and children’s takes time.” the state had designat- James C. Christine Dhimitri Kate Johnson, activities to tall ships, those will But perhaps one of her ed the water shed as a be coming in too,” Padukiewicz biggest challenges as director, Boyd, MD Rawlings, CRNP Gross, MD CRNP “stronghold” because it told The County Times. “We’re she said, was to get St. Mary’s Board Certified Certified Family Board Certified Board Certified is a refuge for endan- into the nuts and bolts.” City more recognition, particu- Internal Medicine Practice Family Practice Family Practice gered species and its Erichsen has worked to larly from those in the Balti- relative quality it de- Nurse Practitioner Nurse Practitioner catalog more stringently the more and Washington, D.C. reserved a strategy to pre- number of hours that volunteers gions who could visit and make St. Mary’s Medical Associates is a primary care medical group serving patients of serve it. have put in to the site, from donations. Also, he said, the Southern Maryland since 1995. Our approach to delivering health care is that of be- mailing letters to actually work- Her plans includes work- state has mandated that ing in a partnership with our patients. Together, the provider and patient make health ing as a historical interpreters, ing up programs that attract such strongholds have and has found that they’ve put middle school and high school care decisions, set goals and initiate therapy. We offer services for well baby/child, a WRAS by 2010, or well women issues, school physicals, routine physicals, DOT Pre-employment physi- forth a supreme effort. level students as well as empha- they may not issue per- Her calculations showed sizing the African history ele- cals, chain of custody drug collections, drug testing, medical review officer services, mits for certain kinds of disease management and preventative care. The office is open from 8am until 5 pm that in the past year volunteers ment of the site. development. have put in between 21,000 and After all Mathias De Sou- Monday through Thursday and from 8am until 3pm on Friday. We look forward to It was the county’s meeting you in our office located adjacent to St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown. 22,000 hours worth of work. za, a navigator of African and responsibility to have “They’ve always had good Portugese descent, cast a vote one, Lewis said, but Most Insurances Accepted Accepting New Patients volunteers here,” Erichsen said. in the state legislature there they needed the wa- “You’re talking about hundreds centuries ago and a slave named tershed association to Location: For Appointments Call: of thousands of dollars worth in Antonio was beaten to death by help. valuable work. his master for challenging his 41680 Miss Bessie Drive 301-997-0055 “They’re not up “We think of our volun- unjust status. Leonardtown, MD 20650 or 301-997-0114 to doing a strategy on teers like staff; you’ve got high- “That’s why I came here, their own,” Lewis said, (next to St. Mary’s Hospital) Fax 301-997-0066 ly functioning people who give those stories are so interesting,” “They need to talk to of their time.” Faden said of taking the job. the community, to sci- One such volunteer is “You have to believe in what “Caring for patient’s of all ages” entists, to developers; working on creating a com- you’re talking about, I love the they need to talk to puter program that is custom stories.” watermen.” Thursday, February 26, 2009 The County Times

un A jiffy is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second. Fact Thus the saying, “I will be there in a jiffy.” ews Today’s Newsmakers In Brief Will the new tourism guide for the state’s 375th anniversary drum up enthusiasm? Just as the recession When the 375th did not begin overnight, it will [birthday celebration] not disappear in the days or comes around we’re weeks immediately after the going to give it our best economic recovery is law. shot; this is a homerun. Bob Schaller, director of Rep. Steny Hoyer, discussing the county’s Department the president’s signing of of Economic and the American Recovery Community Development and Reinvestment Act Local Banks Replacing Debit Cards After Accounts Information Compromised By Guy Leonard the problem, including the name of the third breach will be deactivated by March 2. working any fraud cases related to the breach Staff Writer party supplier. The County Times has also learned that but are aware that they could happen. However, Linda Knott, vice president of some Visa debit cards from local Maryland “That type of problem is ongoing,” Bur- Several local banks have had to replace the credit union at the Maple Road branch did Bank and Trust Co. branches have been re- ris told The County Times Monday. “The bad thousands of Visa check debit cards after confirm that “many financial institutions” had called because of the security breach. guys use technology to their advantage just learning that the third party supplier of the been affected by the problem. Capt. Rick Burris, commander of the like the good guys do. cards had their computer system hacked and The credit union’s Web site confirmed county’s Bureau of Criminal Investigations, “But we’re not working any cases so far many account numbers could have been com- that the problem existed but stated that there confirmed that his detectives are not currently related to that.” promised, The County Times has learned. had been no reported credit card frauds using Cedar Point Federal Credit Union has in- the compromised information. formed its customers of the problem and has Also, the credit union Web site reported, begun issuing the new debit cards. the bank was not able to search the list for cus- One source with knowledge of the card tomers to see if their account information had problems said that as many 3,000 local cus- been compromised. tomers’ account information may have been The Web site did state that customers compromised as a result of the third party will be contacted by the credit union if their supplier’s security system being breached. account is found to be involved. Bank managers at Cedar Point Federal Also, the Web site stated, each card that Credit Union revealed little officially about may have been compromised in the security

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Conference Want a Realtor who By Guy Leonard NIC,” Everett said. “NIC has a role to play identifies with military Staff Writer in the expansion of the county detention center.” spouses and familiar Four county officials have traveled to Au- All four are set to come back Friday rora, Colo. to take part in a National Institute night, she said. with Pax River, of Corrections (NIC) course on techniques The county has already set into motion for managing the construction and expansion plans to expand and renovate the overcrowded of local jails. detention center in Leonardtown, with money Commissioner President Francis Jack already in from the state to begin planning. Call Trish Brow Russell (D – St. George’s Island), County The county has also issued notice to ar- Administrator John Savich, Sheriff Timothy chitectural and engineering firms that they at 301-481-8485. K. Cameron (R) and Capt. Michael R. Meri- are looking for a designer who can work out can are attending the conference, said county the plans for the right price. spokeswoman Karen Everett, but the only Those bids for the design contract are costs the county is picking up are their trips due March, 27 at 4 p.m., Everett said. Trish Brow to and from the airport and lunches during County Commissioner Lawrence D. Jar- the week-long meeting. boe (R-Golden Beach) said he did not know Cell: 301-481-8485 Everett said the course requirements of the trip until Monday and would have liked Office: 301-863-2400 ext. 221 for the NIC meant that not only did Camer- to have been informed in a public setting. on and Merican have to attend, but so did a “We could have all nodded our heads Fax: 301-863-7528 county commissioner and a county executive and said ‘Have a nice trip,’” Jarboe told The official. County Times. “Then there wouldn’t be any Email: [email protected] “This is part of our discussions with the questions.” round The County Times Thursday, February 26, 2009 A Town Local Ducks Unlimited Experts Give Advice On Chapter Makes Top 100 Preserving Retirement St. Mary’s County Chapter Savings By Guy Leonard retirement plan, one advisor said that if he Staff Writer moved his money elsewhere he could guaran- Recognized Nationally tee that loss. When it comes to saving for and preserv- “If you take a 30 percent loss and move MEMPHIS, Tenn. Feb. 25, 2009 – The ture of waterfowl populations and wetlands ing your retirement nest egg in these tough your money out of the market you’ve guaran- President’s Top 100 are among Ducks Un- that filter our drinking water are important economic times local financial planners say teed you won’t make that 30 percent back,” limited’s elite chapters throughout the nation. to them and their communities,” Lewis said. that disciplined personal spending and sound said Jim Whitehead a financial advisor for Every year, the list is reserved for the 100 “The more money we raise, the more habi- advice on investments are important but stay- the Naval Research Laboratory Federal Credit chapters who raise the most grassroots dol- tat we can conserve and the closer we are to ing in the market for the long haul and keep- Union. “The only way to recoup what you’ve lars for DU’s habitat conservation work. The preserving our waterfowl hunting heritage. I ing your money right where could be your best lost is to hang in there.” St. Mary’s County, Md., DU Chapter made would like to personally thank all our top 100 bet. Yet another investor said that it was dif- the list as one of the organization’s highest chapters for their achievement and look for- “You have to make wise decisions that ficult to stay in the market after having taken are based on logic and not emotion,” said heavy losses; there was just too much mistrust fundraising chapters. ward to seeing them among our elite chapters Chris King of Raley, Watts and O’Neill to in the way the government and business had “DU volunteers have historically gone next year.” attendees at a College of Southern Maryland handled the economy, he said. above and beyond and these chapters exem- Ducks Unlimited is a unique organiza- seminar. “The stock market won’t make you “You’re saying just keep cranking money plify our grassroots system,” said Bruce Lew- tion because it relies on the generosity and rich but with disciplined investing over time it in there,” the man said, who wished his name is, president, Ducks Unlimited. “Volunteers passion of its volunteers to accomplish its can provide wealth.” not be used. “I saw the bubble but I’m not within these chapters are this organization’s goals. Striving for success, the top 100 chap- King also said that a few simple prin- an expert so I stayed in but now I’m paying foundation and their passion for conservation ter volunteers, like all DU volunteers never ciples like postponing purchases now and in- heavily.” is what fuels their hard work.” fail to answer the call. stead putting that money aside on investments In the past year-and-a-half the man said The St. Mary’s County Chapter has With more than a million supporters, on a consistent basis could yield four times the he saw his mutual fund shrink from $160,000 earned a spot on the President’s Top 100 list Ducks Unlimited is the world’s largest and retirement savings over the years. to just $90,000. out of the more than 3,500 DU Chapters na- most effective wetland and waterfowl con- With the economic recession hitting all He was worried that federal tax cuts tionwide. DU’s grassroots system has become servation organization with more than 12 over the country millions of American have would expire and his retirement investing a model for other conservation organizations million acres conserved. The United States found that their retirement savings have been would take yet another hit. worldwide and has funded a portion of the alone has lost more than half of its original greatly diminished; King said that his own “I’m going to have less an less and to in- more than 12 million acres DU has conserved wetlands - nature’s most productive ecosys- wife had taken about a 40 percent hit on her vest in myself and my family,” he said. since 1937. tem - and continues to lose more than 80,000 retirement account. “These chapters are showing that the fu- wetland acres each year. “She said: ‘What happened to my retirement account,’” King said, advising that staying in the market was still the way to go. Though he advocated “pay- Working To Make ing yourself first,” before paying bills and other expenses to ensure St.Mary’s County that money was always flowing in to your retirement account. Robert Ramos, a financial A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE & WORK advisor with Wealth Management Partners, said that while media reports have latched onto the worst economic indicators out there, there were signs that the recession was bottoming out and that a recovery would come. Those included stronger than expected retail sales in January and better than expected home sales in December. “The media tends to focus on what does not work well and not on what does,” Ramos told the attendees. “Turn off cable TV… you’ll be able to sleep better and your blood pressure will go down.” When one man said that he Photo by Guy Leonard Chris King, of Raley, Watts and O’Neill, talk about how to protect was losing just as much money individual retirement savings at a seminar at the College of Southern as he was putting into his 401k Maryland in Leonardtown. Spring Ridge Middle School RELAY FOR LIFE Bizarre The Vendor/Craft Show will be held March 28th from 10am-2pm at Spring Ridge Middle School. Tastefully Simple, Avon, plus much more! Come shop until you drop and help fight cancer. Proceeds from the event will be DELEGATE donated to the St. Mary’s County RELAY FOR LIFE. Fighting together we can make a difference! JOHN F. WOOD, JR. Sponsored by the SRMS Drama Club. YOUR VOICE IN ANNAPOLIS Call 301-904-8903 or email [email protected] for more information. Thursday, February 26, 2009 The County Times Acorn Member to Md. Gop Down, But Not Out, Compact be Charged Supporters Say In Protest ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) _ Maryland tive and cross party lines when unhappy. Would Ease Republicans say the economy and budget Ehrlich has not said whether he will problems are creating an opening despite challenge O’Malley in the 2010 election. recent election setbacks. One Democrat agrees. Former Mont- Switches Break-in Former Republican Gov. Robert Eh- gomery County executive Doug Duncan, rlich says his party is stressing ``meat and who dropped out of the 2006 Democratic BALTIMORE (AP) _ An activist has potatoes’’ issues that matter to voters. Eh- gubernatorial primary against O’Malley, turned himself in to Baltimore police to rlich, who lost to current Democratic Gov. says he is thinks there will be a throw- for Military face a misdemeanor burglary charge after a Martin O’Malley in the 2006 election says the-bums out mentality among vot- staged break-in at a foreclosed home. Democratic voters outnumber Republi- ers and would be worried if he were an Louis Beverly was charged Monday cans but many are moderate to conserva- incumbent. Kids with fourth-degree burglary. Police spokes- man Anthony Guglielmi describes it as es- ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) _ Lawmak- sentially a trespassing charge. ers are holding a hearing on legislation to Beverly is a member of the Associa- Md. Immigrants Rally for add Maryland to an interstate compact to tion of Community Organizations for Re- help children in military families transfer form Now, or ACORN. On Thursday night, between school districts. he used bolt cutters to break a padlock at a In-state Tuition Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, who is a foreclosed home near Patterson Park in east colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, plans ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) _ Immigrants across Maryland are urging state legisla- Baltimore, telling supporters, ``This is our to testify in favor of the bill Tuesday. tors and Gov. Martin O’Malley to retain driver’s licenses and provide in-state tuition The measure is part of Gov. Martin house now.’’ for all Maryland residents, regardless of immigration status. ACORN staged the demonstration to Del. Ana Sol Gutierrez said Monday evening in Spanish that she’s ready to fight O’Malley’s priority legislative package. protest the foreclosure crisis. An ACORN ``to the death’’ to protect access to licenses during an Annapolis rally that attracted The interstate compact would direct organizer says in a statement that the group hundreds of immigrants. Maryland is one of five states where motor vehicle officials participating states to cut red tape in school stands ``in solidarity’’ with its ``mem- do not require applicants to prove they are in the country legally before giving out systems for children of active-duty service bers who are resisting these foreclosure driver’s licenses. members. actions.’’ State lawmakers are considering many bills this legislative session that would The idea aims to help children who of- Guglielmi says police understand the change Maryland identification policies. Some lawmakers feel public safety is bet- ten have to move frequently, because their break-in was a protest action, but Beverly ter when more people have licenses; others believe Maryland’s policy jeopardizes families are in the military. security. was still breaking the law. The County Times Thursday, February 26, 2009

To The Editor: We Are No Longer Under The Rule of Law Government of the people, by the peo- already 4 ½ times all of the state’s budgets ple and for the people is not safeguarded combined. The national debt was large Editorial: by career politicians or an oligarchy. It is enough to fund the entire Maryland bud- only safeguarded by voting out of office get for over 200 years. The federal debt elected officials that don’t obey our Con- plus the entitlement obligations of the fed- stitution. We the People must be the ones eral government are now greater than all Taking More Of Your to do it. American’s net worth combined. The challenges of the last 8 years, a Do we really want the federal govern- budget deficit, trade deficit, moral defi- ment to make all the spending decisions Rights Away, And You cit and leadership deficit are made worse that used to be made and can still be made by the recently passed increases in what by individuals, by local government and was already out of control spending. That by state government? Do we really want Get To Pay More! spending is a violation of our Constitu- the federal government to place such a Every January the Maryland Legislature are owned by local folks finding better ways tion, which our leaders swore to defend. heavy drain on all the financial resources convenes in Annapolis for 90 days. Nearly to compete with the foreign dollars coming in Despite what our elected leaders in Wash- of individuals, local governments and state 2000 new laws are proposed each year. The that are buying the older liquor stores. ington seem to think, the American people governments? math is easy to do, 20,000 new laws in ten Led by Delegate Bohannon and Senator are not helpless, and we do not need them The current focus on spending tril- years, 100,000 new laws in fifty years and so Dyson, the St. Mary’s County legislators want to attempt to run our entire lives. For less lions of dollars of working American’s on. Of course, not every bill introduced by a the new stores to stop and the older stores pro- money than the $700 billion Wall Street future wealth to delay the repercussions senator or delegate is passed into law. Some- tected from competition. The free market will bailout that was rushed through Congress of the out of the control spending of the times they are so ridiculous they are laugh- be shut down and consumers will ultimately on October 3, 2008, the American worker last eight years, may camouflage the real able. But even the ridiculous will often make pay the price. could have been given a tax holiday from issue of too much federal government. But their way back the next year in substance. all income up to $100,000.00 for three it will not fix our economy and does not Look for practically every proposed law to years. The greatness of our nation lies address our challenges. The CBO has al- someday be passed. Senate Bill 937: in its people, our Constitutional republic, ready stated that the current stimulus will Times change and new solutions are The second proposed law involves the respect for the rule of law and principles hurt the American economy. needed to maintain our quality of life, maybe taking of property rights. The citizens of St. like: individual responsibility, sound In August Congress took a taxpayer even improve it. So it’s not as if we propose Mary’s County along with Southern Maryland money, limited federal government, fis- paid vacation for the whole month. They that government does not have a role to play Electric Cooperative own a strip of land that cal responsibility, economic and personal didn’t seem to see any of these disasters each year. It is just that lawmakers all too of- runs all the way from the St. Mary’s/Charles liberty, and American independence and looming then. Yet when they came back ten see government as the solution. We be- County line in Charlotte Hall to Lexington national sovereignty. from vacation they where a tremendous lieve people, property rights, and free markets Park. In most places this strip of land is ap- Unfortunately, we are no longer under hurry to rush through President Bushes are the solution. proximately 60 feet wide although it varies in the rule of law, but rather are being ruled Wall Street bailout so they could go on re- Lets look at just two of the 1000’s of bills some areas and actually has been used for ex- by the opinions of men. What rule of law cess. We need statesmen in Washington now pending before the legislature in An- pansion of Rt. 235 in some areas. would instruct our leaders to take $700 that will restrain themselves to the least napolis. St. Mary’s County legislators have Most people know this property as the billion dollars from the American worker intrusive approach to fulfilling their con- proposed these two bills: old railroad right of way. Many years ago and give it to hand picked financial institu- stitutionally mandated job and leave alone freight trains carried supplies to the Navy tions for the stated purpose of lending it all areas and issues that can be handled base via this railroad. Of course there is no back to us? What rule of law would take locally. House Bill 1272: railroad there today. The right of way runs the hard earned dollars of workers here in Statesmen in the past have understood The St. Mary’s County delegation has in- nearly the entire length of our county on the Maryland and spend it for a dog park in this principle. As evidence, here are some troduced a bill that would limit the free mar- west side of Rt. 5 and Rt. 235. Thousands Hercules California or a bike path in San quotes from just two of them. ket and ultimately cause you to pay more for of folks in St. Mary’s County own property Diego, as is the case with the most recent “Society in every state is a blessing, beverage, have fewer new products available on the west side of this right of way. To gain “stimulus” bill? Now I’m not saying that but Government, even in its best state, is a to consumers, and limit the number and types access to their property they must cross over there is anything wrong with a dog park necessary evil: in its worst state, an intol- of places you can shop. This law, if passed this right of way. or bike path. But it is very wrong for our erable one.” Thomas Paine would only affect citizens in St. Mary’s Currently the St. Mary’s County Com- federal leaders to take money from work- “Some writers have so confounded County. missioners control usage and access to this ing Americans in Maryland to fund proj- society with government, as to leave little A measure to limit the number of places property. The Commissioners over the years ects in California. That project decision or no distinction between them; whereas that can sell beer and wine to only one store for have looked at requests to cross over this right belongs to an individual or a local and/or they are not only different, but have dif- every 4,000 citizens is likely to pass into law. of way based upon the merits of each individ- state authority in California. What rule of ferent origins. Society is produced by our Folks outside of St. Mary’s County, mostly ual property owner’s request. When it was law would have Congress pick the winners wants and government by our wickedness; foreign descent have purchased the majority fair and reasonable the commissioners have and losers among business and bailouts? the former promotes our happiness posi- of the older liquor stores in St. Mary’s Coun- allowed crossovers. When alternatives were In 1900 all government spending (lo- tively by uniting our affections, the latter ty. This proposed law seeks to protect these reasonably available they have denied cross- cal, state and federal combined) was 5% negatively by restraining our vices. The new owners, many who live in Virginia, from over requests. The commissioners have used of GDP. 90% of that spending was local one encourages intercourse, the other cre- competition. their best efforts to protect property rights. government. The state and federal spend- ates distinctions. The first is a patron, the Recently a couple of new modern, bright, Senator Dyson has now proposed a state ing combined was 10% of the total gov- last a punisher.” Thomas Paine, Common customer friendly liquor stores have opened law that would prohibit the commissioners ernment spending. Prior to the recent Sense, 1776AD. in St. Mary’s County offering a greater vari- from allowing any encroachments upon the bailout/stimulus spending, federal spend- “It is incumbent on every generation ety of wines and specialty beers that consum- railroad right of way. Notwithstanding the ing was 20% of GDP all by itself. This to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle ers today want. These types of upscale retail merits of individual property owners needs to week on C-Span the ranking member on which if acted on would save one-half the environments offer consumers more choices protect their property rights, Dyson believes the Ways and Means committee, David wars of the world.” Thomas Jefferson. in clean, friendly environments. The result of all encroachments should be denied. Camp, stated that the federal spending as a “I predict future happiness for Ameri- a competitive marketplace. Just because a bill is introduced does not percentage of the GDP is likely to go from cans if they can prevent the government Best of all, these new age establishments make it good legislation. about 20% to 40% under this new spend- from wasting the labors of the people un- ing plan. That puts us in the ballpark of der the pretense of taking care of them.” socialist France. Thomas Jefferson. nical.” Thomas Jefferson. the banks and corporations that will grow The scriptures tell us the borrower is “My reading of history convinces me And in light of our Washington leaders up around the banks will deprive the people servant to the lender. Increased spending, that most bad government results from too stated goal of re-inflating the housing bub- of all property until their children wake-up paid for by increased debt, is enslaving the much government.” Thomas Jefferson. ble: “I believe that banking institutions are homeless on the continent their fathers con- American worker to international finan- “To compel a man to subsidize with more dangerous to our liberties than stand- quered.’ Thomas Jefferson cial institutions. Prior to the bail out and his taxes the propagation of ideas which he ing armies. If the American people ever al- stimulus packages, the federal budget was disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyran- low private banks to control the issue of their Collins Bailey currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, Waldorf, Md Thursday, February 26, 2009 The County Times Quote Of The Day Eighty percent of success is showing up. Speaks - Woody Allen St. Mary’s College Latest (Bait and Switch) Well the hucksters and snake oil salesman have cars will have to be adept at one half circles en route nothing on St Mary’s College (SMC). The public to an emergency. Don’t you all love that round about Maryland State Police Helicopter Program outcry over the $1.5 – $3 million bridge over Route in Chaptico en route to the Potomac River Bridge, 5 (President O’Brien’s dream for another ugly view- butttttttttt it does slow down the traffic. Waiting For a Rescue scape monument) went down in flames with the Bottom line the $1.5 million SMC has in their public demanding a more cost effective method for pockets thanks to Hoyer is burning a hole and they Maryland’s citizens have demanded and the program a world-wide model and has sup- protecting the students at the south crosswalk. Their are dying to spend it. Then they go back and say grown accustomed to the very best emergency ported the state’s EMS program (also a world- survey (facility/students/community) was 4 to 1 “Steny we need another one half to one million dol- medical system in the world. But having the wide model) since its inception in 1970. against the bridge and for a more cost effective solu- lars to finish the project”. best doctors and hospitals doesn’t work unless However, other missions performed by the tion (crossing guards, better lighting, better student Poor Chip Jackson (SMC Vice President) had to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) sys- MSP helicopter program (search and rescue, behavior, crossing signals, stop signs). The college tap dance while doing the firehouse fandango while tem is capable of delivering patients to them law enforcement, homeland security) are just showed zero statistics to justify the pedestrian hazard trying to sell the “traffic calming round about”. The in reasonable amount of time. The Maryland as important as was recently illustrated by the other than one girl breaking her ankle “jumping out only good proposal presented was a small pedestri- State Police (MSP) Aviation Command’s heli- rescue basket hoisting of a mother and daughter of the way”. an/bike bridge by the creek for students walking to copters, except when limited by weather condi- from a car flooded by raging waters in Bethesda. SMC’s number two hero in Washington is Sen- the north athletic fields on Route 5. That idea was tions, are best able to effectively serve the state These essential, and often life saving, missions ator Schoomer of NY. They embrace his latest quote brought up by community residents at the last meet- in a “scene” medevac role! The recent crash are too diverse to fully discuss in this article. “the chatterboxes talk about those “porky” little ear- ing and not the brain trust of the college or its advi- of one of Maryland’s helicopters has brought But the multi-mission role of MSP helicopters marks” that the public doesn’t care about”. Oh really, sory group. about some changes in how patients are being in Maryland’s public safety efforts is, without Chuck, the liberals just added a few hundred billion Heads up, Route 5 entering St. Mary’s City treated and transported. Legislation is also be- question, critically important! Maryland citi- dollars, like Nancy Pelosi’s $30 million for the marsh will be lined with trees, bike trails, medians and ing proposed to destroy the multi-mission role zens are well served by this “full package” of mouse and Harry Reed’s $300 million for the high new crossings and untried holistic traffic calming of the state’s medevac helicopters. services offered by the MSP helicopters. speed train from Disney World to Las Vegas in the system costing $1.5 to $2 million is about to hit the In a perfect world, EMS personnel would So there you have it! Maryland has some so-called “stimulus bill”. The $1.5 million of tax pay- tax payers. What is that old saying, “a sucker is born immediately arrive on the scene of your emer- of the very finest hospitals and doctors in the er money for the bridge was snuck into some nonde- every minute”? Well, St. Mary’s College, nice try gency and have all the time necessary to fully world. The MSP helicopter program enables ac- script bill by Steny Hoyer. Soooooo, stand by Route but this old country boy and the good ole St. Mary’s assess your injuries. Emergency personnel cess to that care and can rescue victims from a 5 commuters “TRAFFIC CALMING” is on the way folks don’t buy this Ponzi scheme. It is just another would be able to ask an infinite number of ques- variety of predicaments on both land and water! but it will likely be $2 - $3 million for this project. It O’Brien dream to add a palatial entrance to the col- tions regarding your incident and your medical In addition, the helicopters perform an endless may qualify for Lady Bird Johnson’s highway beau- lege. You poor Webster Field commuters better take history. But providing emergency medical care variety of missions in support to law enforce- tification but not traffic safety. No, Webster Field -em your “commuter calming pills”. never occurs in a perfect environment. ment and fire/rescue departments throughout ployees, they aren’t going to make you stop and “pop” P.S. The “proposed round about” almost got Sometimes dispatch information is in- the state. Sound like a good deal to me! a tranquilizer pill before letting you pass through the Chip Jackson egged at the meeting. No, St. Mary’s complete. Arrival times are frequently ex- Some state political leaders want to “priva- campus. No, they are planting trees along the road- City residents aren’t suckers. Fool us once, shame on tended, especially in rural areas, and the ar- tize” or fragment the helicopter program by side, adding bike lanes, adding crosswalks and trying you. Fool us twice, shame on us. rival of adequate resources can be delayed or eliminating the multi-mission capabilities of to make it seem like you are driving through a tunnel unavailable. Patients can be intoxicated and state police helicopters. What state legislator to reduce your speed. Another “cockamamie” pro- Donald Beck, St. Mary’s City Resident emergency scenes dangerous, dark, and dirty. can tell his or her constituents that this program posal presented was a “round about” in the center of St. Mary’s County, MD Sometimes patients can’t even be reached for is a waste? Or, that their local helicopter base is campus on Route 5. Now our fire trucks and police assessment until many minutes of rescue work going to be closed or only able to offer limited have elapsed. services? What state official can say a helicop- Paramedics now must perform a radio con- ter operated by a private corporation will be sult with a doctor in Baltimore’s Shock Trauma able to provide the comprehensive emergency Center for certain types of patients listed as services currently available to the citizens of “stable” by the medical protocols. This consult Maryland from the MSP helicopters? must be completed prior to the dispatch of a he- The Maryland State Police helicopter pro- licopter. Time is required to collect the often gram is waiting for a rescue. State Senators E. incomplete and unavailable information. Para- J. Pipkin and John Astle have sponsored legis- medics must “lobby” the doctor for a helicopter lation to destroy the multi-mission capabilities to be dispatched. Doctors are often directing of the state police helicopters. The legislation patients, especially rural ones, by ground to lo- would split the law enforcement and rescue Liberty offers fast, accurate cal medical facilities with limited and uncertain abilities from the MSP medevac helicopters resources. and would be the end of Maryland’s multi-mis- The entire EMS system is geared to over sion public safety helicopter program. You & friendly service. triage the patient. Paramedics and EMTs have may voice you support for the program by tell- been taught to prepare for and expect the worst ing your legislators to “rescue the state police when evaluating a patient. Personnel make rap- helicopter program!” Their telephone number 826 Solomons Island Road 21600 Great Mills Road id assessments based upon their training. Deci- is 1-800-492-7122. PRINCE FREDERICK, MD LEXINGTON PARK, MD sions are made in a difficult environment. Most paramedics will tell you the decisions they make H. Kevin Knussman 410-535-1720 301-737-7811 are determined as they would want a member of EMT-Paramedic their family treated. Police officials and fire- Just south of Wawa In front of Roses fighters have long expected their co-workers to Mr. Knussman became certified as an be transported to trauma and specialty centers EMT in 1976 and has also been certified as when there was any doubt about the seriousness an Aviation Trauma Technician, Cardiac 30385 Three Notch Road of an injury. Marylanders deserve no less from Rescue Technician, and Paramedic. He was their EMS system! in the first group of MSP medics to become CHARLOTTE HALL, MD Every provider wants to use emergency Nationally Registered Paramedics in 1987. resources appropriately. Case review is a con- Knussman joined MSP in 1976 and retired 301-290-0100 stant process for the state’s EMS community. in 1999 having served most of his career in Just north of Oak Road But questions should come following the emer- the Aviation Division. He still works and gency, not in the middle of a medevac request! volunteers in the Maryland EMS system. Information is required at the time of a mede- His email address is Knussman@goeaston. vac request that is often impossible to provide. net. The comments do not necessarily re- Questions are being asked at a time when a flect the opinion of any group in which he is paramedic may have to STOP patient care in affiliated. order to become connected to and discuss the OFF mode of transport and hospital destination with This commentary is dedicated to: TFC 50% a doctor. Protocols need to be changed to elimi- Phillip L. Russ, TFC Thomas A. Noyle, TFC nate delays in getting a medevac helicopter to Charles S. Rathell, Tpr. Donald E. Parker- Tax Preparation an emergency scene! son, Cpl/T Gregory A. May, TFC Carey S. The Maryland State Police (MSP) Aviation Poetzman, Civilian Pilot Stephen H. Bun- Good at participating locations. Command’s helicopter program is a state-wide ker, and TFC Michael Lippy. All of these For new customers. Not valid with multi-mission service performed by troopers personnel died in the line of duty while serv- other offers. Expires 4/9/07 and civilian employees working for the citizens ing as Maryland State Police helicopter pi- of Maryland. The medevac mission has made lots and medics. for the love of The County Times Thursday, February 26, 2009 10 un Money A Penny weighs 2.5 grams which is the average weight of a humming bird. Fact Oyster Ranch Booming, Legislators Discuss Expanding Too Bills and Business at By Sean Rice Staff Writer Annual Breakfast Circle C Oyster Ranch is By Andrea Shiell in the air. have today. BWI is one of the already harvesting more than Staff Writer “Nobody knows what the greatest airports in the coun- a million oysters a year us- stimulus package even looks try… it’s one of the easiest air- ing their floating oyster reef The St. Mary’s County like yet.” ports to get in and out of, and method, and the company’s Chamber of Commerce host- The particulars of the we are hoping to keep it that founder expects sales to enter ed its 2009 Legislative Ses- stimulus package did not dis- way,” Dyson said when dis- the multi-million dollar range sion briefing Feb. 23, where suade legislators from project- cussing proposed extensions pretty soon. members of the Southern ing where that money would to the slots that would allow “Our business is taking Maryland Delegation came to be spent, however. Bohanan for slot machines in airports. off,” Rich Pelz, owner of Cir- discuss bills currently making said the biggest portion of fed- “The last thing you want to do cle C, told The County Times. the rounds in Annapolis that eral stimulus money would go is step off an airplane coming “We’re trying to manage that Photo By Sean Rice may affect local businesses. toward education, and that no into the state of Maryland and it doesn’t take off too fast that Pelz works on an oyster washer at the new site. see a casino. we can’t keep up.” “It is just not the image Pelz is finishing work on crabs and fish, and well as and other oyster farmers need we want for our state.” Dy- a deal with a national whole- “shedding” softshell crabs for to be purchased from an oys- son added that the people had sale foods distributor that will the local market. ter hatchery, a facility were chosen to limit slot machines eventually require many more “Our main business up male and female oysters mate to certain spots and their deci- oysters than Circle C is pro- until now has been growing to produce larvae. sion should stand. ducing today. Pelz declined to oysters, and selling people “The Chesapeake Bay Jarboe mentioned that he name the distributor until the equipment to grow oysters,” needs three good-sized hatch- felt legislation on critical ar- deal is finalized, but he said it Pelz said. eries,” Pelz said. “Now we’ve eas and zoning would cause a will result in his oysters end- Pelz said he is eager to only got one … and when he great deal of consternation in ing up on restaurant plates become a major player in the has a bad year it affects the Annapolis. across the country. local wholesale seafood mar- whole industry.” “There will be some criti- The company’s new ket, but he is most excited “We need a hatchery be- cal area reviews that will affect customer will be phased-in about plans to launch a much- cause on average oyster hatch- Photo By Andrea Shiell us locally,” he said, adding that as production increases, Pelz needed oyster hatchery at the eries have a good year 40 per- From left to right: Del. John Wood, Del. John Bohanan, Sen. Roy Dyson at county officials and the area’s said, and current regular cus- new location. cent of the time,” he said. “40 Monday’s Chamber of Commerce legislative breakfast. delegates are not supportive of tomers will not be neglected. The hatchery addition, percent of the time isn’t good statewide critical area man- The aquaculture farm which will take a couple years enough for the industry, we Del. John Wood, Del. programs were likely to be ap- agement. “I can’t say in good also recently expanded to a to get going, would allow need oysters every year.” John Bohanan, and Sen. Roy proved that transferred special faith that it’s a good idea to let second location in Ridge, on Circle C to harvest oysters Pelz said he is seeking Dyson all attended the event, education or teacher retire- the state decide county zoning the other side of St. Jerome’s entirely in-house, with control additional investors to join his where they admitted that they ment funding to the counties. issues…it’ll affect the housing Creek, and will soon start over all stages of the shellfish’s expansion plans, and can be were just now getting bills out “We’re still shouldering industry down here.” buying and selling wholesale development. reached at 301-872-4177. Seed oysters used by Pelz of committee for votes on the that burden,” he said, “we’re Despite the vague nature floor. They did, however, of- going to educate the next gen- of the discussion, delegates fer some hints as to the state’s eration and they’re going to be remained optimistic that, al- priorities this year in light of the ones paying the bill.” though cuts are imminent, the the promise of federal stimu- The discussion also in- southern tip of the state would lus money. cluded a spirited reflection on not see the worst of what was “It’s an unusual situa- the state’s recent slot referen- to come. tion,” said board chairman dum, for which projected rev- “We do have problems in Tom Jarboe after Monday’s enues are coming in far below the state of Maryland,” Wood breakfast, “because most of expectations. said,” but we’re not feeling the time, it’s not a surprise “The last thing you need that so much here in Southern what they’ll be looking at, but are slot parlors in an airport Maryland.” things right now are really up with the security problems we

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Jane Margaret O’Brien, president of St. Mary’s College of Mary- Use the Realtor with experience and knowledge of land, was among a select group of business and community leaders Southern Md. Proudly serving the military and invited to attend the Defense De- partment’s 76th Joint Civilian Ori- entation Conference (JCOC) this defense contractors of Southern Maryland. past September. O’Brien joined 47 other officials, including the founder of Earthlink and the city manager for I can help make your transition to or from the Pax Las Cruces, NM, on a tour of mili- Defense Department Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jerry Morrison tary sites in Greece, Spain, the UK St. Mary’s College of Maryland President Jane O’Brien views and Germany, along with stops the sights of a rocket launcher while in Souda Bay, Greece. River area as smooth as possible. Also help with on the USS Iwo Jima and the US Coast Guard Cutter Dallas. that support the mission of our military men spouse job search and temporary housing. The Patuxent Partnership is hosting a and women. We got a good look at the Air “brown bag” lunch program on March 5 and Force’s F-15 fighter jet and cutting-edge spe- the community is invited to attend and hear cial weapons. We also had a small taste of Your Full Service Realtor O’Brien speak about her experiences dur- what urban operations in Iraq and Afghani- ing the weeklong tour of the U.S.-European stan may be like after witnessing a military Command. The event will be held at Wyle exercise at a training site.” Laboratories, Inc., on Exploration Drive, Speaking of the service members that Shaun Dugan Lexington Park, starting at 12 p.m. the JCOC group interacted with, O’Brien “Maggie’s perspective should prove to said: “Their dedication and training is stun- Cell: 240-298-2963 be both unique and enlightening,” said Bon- ning. They are responsible for perform- nie Green, Executive Director of The Patux- ing complex, difficult tasks under extreme Office: 301-863-2400 ext. 246 ent Partnership. pressure—and they rise readily to the The JCOC is the oldest Pentagon out- challenge.” Fax: 301-863-7528 reach program, which was started in 1948 Those interested in attending the March Email: [email protected] to explain to American business leaders and 5 program titled “EUCOM: the lightspeed community leaders what the Department of version”, are invited to register in advance at Defense does. the Partnership’s web site, www.paxpartner- Honesty, Integrity and Performance “The JCOC experience provides a valu- ship.org. able opportunity for individuals from aca- Attendees are invited to bring lunch, The Best of Southern Maryland demia and business to experience first-hand and The Patuxent Partnership will provide the professionalism and expertise of our mil- beverages. The Tides Restaurant has pro- itary personnel and leadership,” Green said vided a brown-bag lunch menu link on the in a press release about the coming event. Partnership website. Attendees can call and O’Brien said the JCOC group “had the pre-order lunch from the Tides and stop by opportunity to learn more about the opera- to pick up before arriving at the Conference tions and extremely advanced technology Center. F-22 Fighter Faces Chopping Block KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (AP) - At 22s the Air Force said it wanted to build. $140 million each, the F-22 is the most expen- On Jan. 4, 44 senators, fearing the eco- sive fighter ever built. And even before seeing nomic impact in their home states, urged combat, it might fall prey to President Barack Obama in a joint letter to continue production SEARCH FOR HOMES AT- Obama’s pen. of the F-22. Before that, some 200 House mem- www.homesdatabase.com/shaundugan In one of the president’s first major deci- bers did the same. sions on U.S. defense spending, future funding Lockheed Martin Corp., the prime con- for the radar-evading stealth fighter will soon tractor for the F-22, says that 95,000 jobs con- be on the block, affecting nearly 100,000 jobs nected to the F-22 would be lost by 2011 if spread across virtually every state in the U.S. Obama does not extend funding. Opponents say the $65 billion-plus F-22 The F-22, which was not ready in the earli- program is sucking money away from other, er days of the Iraq or Afghanistan conflicts, has more immediate needs and might be better only been deployed on a short-term basis over- spent on a different plane altogether. The F-35 seas three times - twice for training in southern Joint Strike Fighter, which is under develop- Japan, and once to an airshow in England. ment, is seen by some as more versatile, more The claims of its air superiority are char- realistic and, more importantly, cheaper, at acterized by some as “future-war-itis” - the de- about $80 million per plane. sire by planners to be prepared to overwhelm Doubters in the Defense Department, any potential threat that may arise in the fu- including Secretary Robert Gates, have been ture, despite the high costs involved. hesitant to build more than the 183 F-22s the “Spending more on outrageously over- U.S. is now committed to. priced weapons and unproven notions of hy- Obama must decide by March 1 whether pothetical warfare will only make our massive to spend $523 million on more of the planes. problems worse,’’ said Winslow Wheeler, of That would still fall far short of the total 381 F- the Center for Defense Information. 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See Stores for Complete Details 10am - 6pm 13 Thursday, February 26, 2009 The County Times Education un Fact The women of Iceland earn two-thirds of their nation’s university degrees. In The Know Students Face Off Funding Cuts Cause in Tech Challenge Record Turnout for Student Advocacy Day in Annapolis CSM Students, Legislators Discuss Tuition and State Budget As Maryland lawmakers grapple with tough eco- the Federal Stimulus Package to pass, to get dollars to nomic times, more than three dozen students from the states.” College of Southern Maryland advocated for community He added that Governor Martin O’Malley wants to colleges directly with their legislators during the annual restore community college funding. Student Advocacy This was seen Day Feb. 11 in as encouraging news Annapolis. by CSM President The day pro- Brad Gottfried, who duced a record has been in discus- turnout of com- sions with the state Photo by Andrea Shiell munity college stu- over funding issues Students from Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York com- peted at CSM’s Second Annual Tech Challenge on Saturday. dents from across as their portion of the state, with more community college By Andrea Shiell Pennsylvania and New York to com- than 300 students funding has been Staff Writer pete at CSM’s La Plata Campus. talking with legis- cut, with normal in- This year’s competition used a lators on the status creases having been CSM teamed up with BAE Sys- new robotics kit, TETRIX, which of state funding. frozen until federal tems this year to bring the area its allowed teams to be creative in their CSM’s contin- stimulus money can latest First Tech Challenge Feb. 21, designs while maintaining features gent of 38 students, be routed to higher featuring high school teams battling that are common in high-end robotics representing cam- education. with robots. systems. Teams began receiving their puses in Calvert, As the legisla- “The ultimate goal of the FTC kits in November and have been able Charles and St. tors were able to program is to get students excited about to enhance their designs with addi- Mary’s counties, between committee science, technology and engineering tional FIRST parts that can be ordered met with members meetings, CSM stu- by providing a sports-like venue where at official sites. of the Southern dents had an oppor- the lessons they learned in school can Spangler Software’s Incredibles Maryland delega- tunity to meet indi- be applied to the robots they are build- Homeschool team, “Under the Son,” tion to personalize From left, Suzanne Davis, Emily Howe, Kristen Knokey, Student Association Presi- vidually with elected ing,” said CSM Professor Jeff Tjiputra from Hollywood was ranked second the impact of com- dent of the Leonardtown Campus James Carroll, Bohanan, Grace Stewart, CSM Di- officials from their who is also chair of CSM’s Business going into the championship rounds. munity colleges, rector of Student Services for the Leonardtown Campus Regina Bowman-Goldring, districts, including and Technology Division. Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Tech- and to ask their Sharon Riley and Nathan Hurry. Sen. Middleton and In this second annual FTC, 40 nology Center’s “Jokers Wild” from support in increasing funding for community colleges. Delegates Sally Y. Jameson, Murray D. Levy, Peter F. teams came from across Maryland, Leonardtown was ranked 29th going Lt. Governor Anthony Brown told students, faculty Murphy, John F. Wood Jr., John L. Bohanan Jr., Anthony Virginia, the District of Columbia, into the championship rounds. Leon- and community college presidents that it was “critical for J. O’Donnell and Sue Kullen. ardtown High School’s “Raider Robotics” was School Health ranked 21st going into the finals, and a sec- Council Meeting Scheduled ond Forrest Career and Forrest Center Hosts Tenth Technology Center A general meeting of the School Health team, the “Transform- Council will be held on Monday, March 2, 2009, ers,” ranked 30th fol- Annual Tech Expo 5:30-7:00 p.m., in the Board of Education Meeting lowing five qualifying By Andrea Shiell Room of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ rounds. Staff Writer Central Administration Office in Leonardtown. The team with The council will discuss matters related to school the highest ranking health education, health services, nutrition and The James A. Forrest Career and in the winning alli- Technology Center in Leonardtown food services, physical education, and school site ance, “TwistedBots,” health promotion. was overrun by students and parents coached by Jon Thomp- the evening of Feb. 19, all there hop- An additional meeting is scheduled for Mon- son of Middle Peninsu- day, May 11, 2009, at the same location and time. ing to sign up for programs for the la Home Schoolers of upcoming school year. For more details, contact Dr. Andrew Roper at Glouster, Va., advanced 301-475-5511, ext. 122. Prospective students and parents to the world champion- met with staff members at the center ships in Atlanta. to learn about the 23 completer pro- Footbridge The winner of grams currently being offered, as the Inspire Award, the well as to talk with middle school and Plan Rejected highest award given by high school counselors to start plan- FIRST Tech Challenge ning their academic programs. St. Mary’s College of Maryland, which has (FTC), is a rookie team The Forrest Center currently of- been embroiled in a debate over ways to improve from McHenry in fers programs on automotive and avi- pedestrian and bicycle safety along Route 5, has Western Maryland. ation technology; carpentry; drafting Photo by Andrea Shiell Southern Mary- decided to reject proposals for a footbridge along and design; culinary arts; criminal Parents and prospective students got a chance to see what offerings they could take ad- the stretch, instead voting to approve traffic calm- land teams will be justice; health care; masonry; pro- vantage of at the Forrest Career and Technology Center’s 10th Annual Tech Expo, which ing “streetscape” projects to slow vehicle speeds featured specifically duction engineering and even hospi- was held on Feb. 19. throughout the college’s pedestrian corridor. March 7, when CSM tality and tourism, among others. this year than last year,” she said. “They learn lots of specific skills Specific plans for the Route 5 corridor through will host another chal- Melissa Dodson, a 12th grader As for Dodson’s own experience that they practice here,” said Board of the campus include a minor reduction in the width lenge for 32 South- completing the program in Dental as a student at the center giving out Education member Marilyn Crosby, of the highway’s travel lanes and an adjustment to ern Maryland middle Assistant Technology, echoed the program information for prospec- who was surrounded by CPR dum- shoulder widths to accommodate bike lanes. school teams and 35 sentiments of many others when she tive students, she said it had been mies and medical equipment near the Other possibilities under consideration in- high school teams. said this year’s traffic was heavier rewarding. school’s medical technology quarter. clude installing additional lighting and planting For more infor- than last year’s, as more students “It’s very hands-on and it gives “Then they go practice them in a hos- trees at varying intervals along the highway. The mation on the event, came to inquire about tech center you a lot of experience,” Dodson pital… I just really like that hands-on traffic-calming alternative is projected to cost be- visit www.csmd. programs. said. “And that’s what’s really helpful experience… I think it’s absolutely tween $1.5 and $2 million. edu/roboticschallenge/. “We’ve had a lot more sign-ups for this type of career.” terrific.” Crime& The County Times Thursday, February 26, 2009 14 Punishment Briefs Officials Focus Fire Chief Among Man Arrested, Charged Those Who Plead with Cocaine Distribution On Suicides Several months ago Vice Narcotics detectives identified Marvin Leon Young aka Marvin Somerville, 32, as an alleged distributor of cocaine. Although there were various points of But Reporting Guilty for Rockfish distribution, his reported drug dealing focused on the Calla- way, Valley Lee and Piney Point areas. Detectives began making cocaine purchases from Young Foggy Poaching and after a brief with the St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney the case was presented to the Grand Jury. The St. Mary’s County By Guy Leonard and check-in station operator Grand Jury handed down two indictments for various felony By Guy Leonard Staff Writer falsely inflated the number of drug charges to include cocaine distribution and conspiring to Staff Writer fish caught on their records, distribute cocaine. Young is currently being held without bond Five commercial fish- but also fraudulently under- and will be attending a bond hearing shortly. Young has a long After a Lexington Park man committed suicide ermen who operated in St. recorded their weight, which, criminal history that includes currently being a registered sexu- in public last week on Great Mills Road by shooting Mary’s County waters have federal authorities reported, al offender. Vice Narcotics detectives are working with Bureau himself in broad daylight, officials here say they are fo- pleaded guilty, just weeks after made it appear they had not of Criminal Investigations detectives to file additional charges cusing on preventing future occurrences, but questions they were charged, to federal actually reached the pounds of against Young for sexual offender registration violations. remain about just how accurate tallies of suicides in the counts of poaching rockfish as fish they were allowed to catch county have been over the past decade. part of a four-year scheme. each year. Bennett Connelly, director of the newly formed According to information Federal authorities also Woman Charged Department of Human Services, which also seeks to from U.S. District Attorney for state that Crowder had the monitor the mental health of the population, said offi- Maryland Rod Rosenstein’s of- highest value for the poached cials from human services and law enforcement should fice in Greenbelt, the market rockfish, totaling $956,285. with Disorderly Conduct come together to address issues surrounding adult sui- value of the striped bass was The owners of Cannon On February 19, 2009 Cpl. D. Corcoran responded to the cides when they occur. estimated to be about $2.15 Seafood, Inc., the Washington, Food Lion on Great Mills Road Lexington Park for a report of a “There’s a [fatality review committee] for children, million. D.C. wholesalers to whom the wanted person inside the store. The Emergency Communica- but not one for adults, and their needs to be one,” Con- According to informa- defendants sold the illegally tion Center advised Corcoran that Darlisha Rochelle Mackall, nelly said. “This is just another example of what we tion from federal authorities, harvested rockfish, have also 21, of Lexington Park had two outstanding assault warrants for should be focusing on.” Thomas L. Crowder, 40, of pleaded guilty to violations of her arrest and was inside the store. When Corcoran arrived at According to county health department figures that Leonardtown, who is also the the Lacey Act, which regulates the Food Lion he located Mackall seated in a vehicle out in the Connelly provided initially to The County Times, there fire chief at the Second Dis- the harvesting of marine life parking lot. As Corcoran was escorting Mackall to his vehicle were only four suicides in St. Mary’s two years ago in trict Volunteer Fire Depart- like the striped bass. she reportedly began to yell obscenities to others in the parking 2007. However, according to the state’s vital statistics ment in Valley Lee, along with Robert Moore, Sr. and lot. Mackall was told several times to stop cursing, which she report, the number of suicides was actually 11. John W. Dean, 53, of Scotland, Robert Moore, Jr. both face refused. Mackall was served with the warrants and charged But the discrepancies don’t end there. Charles Quade, 55 of Church- fines and prison sentences with disorderly conduct. The same report, in another section, shows that in town, Thomas L. Hallock 48 for their involvement in the 2007 there were fewer than 20 suicides in each of the of Catharpin, Va. and Keith A. scheme. three Southern Maryland counties, so actual numbers Collins, 57, of Deale all falsely The five defendants are in that part of the report do not exist. recorded the amount of rock- scheduled to be sentenced Assault Second Degree But the state still counts the total number of sui- fish they caught on a daily ba- throughout the month of April On February 20, 2009 Fallon Marie Birch, 25, of Dameron cides for the tri-county area at 10.4 people. sis from 2003 to 2007 with the by U.S. District Judge Peter J. was involved in a verbal altercation with the victim which es- Tracy Kubinec, deputy health officer for the coun- help of a designated Maryland Messitte. calated to a physical assault when Birch allegedly struck him ty, explained why the discrepancies could appear as they check in station. Each faces five years in in the face causing a cut on his lip an abrasion on his face. do, since those county residents who attempt to commit Federal authorities further federal prison and a possible Birch also allegedly choked the victim. Birch was arrested and suicide here may be transported to another jurisdiction revealed that the defendants $250,000 fine. and die while awaiting care at a hospital. charged with second-degree assault. Others could be county residents who simply commit suicide elsewhere and are tallied there, she said. “The reason why there might be a discrepancy… could depend on where the person actually died,” Ku- Wal-mart Bomb Scare Suspect binec said. “That death certificate does not necessarily come back to the health department to be filed.” Connelly said that in 2008 there were eight suicides Could Face Federal Terror Charges in the county, according to county health department statistics, two lower than the county’s tally for 2000. By Guy Leonard the leader of the county’s Bureau of Crim- nificantly,” Burris said of the investigation But the state’s vital statistics report shows that there Staff Writer inal Investigations. into the Wal-Mart employee. “We worked was just one suicide in St. Mary’s County that year and “We’ve been in contact with the FBI,” round the clock on Friday and Saturday to it was the only one for the tri-county area. A woman arrested by local detectives Capt. Rick Burris said Monday. “They wrap it up.” Connelly stated that the latest county held data for allegedly making eight bomb threats to would take over our case and pursue it Cook allegedly made some of the showed that St. Mary’s is still below the number of sui- the local Wal-Mart Superstore in Califor- federally. calls that cleared out the store while she cides reported nearly 10 years ago, but the discrepancies nia may face federal charges, according to “There could be domestic terror re- was working, Burris said, adding that the with state figures cast doubt on just how pervasive the lated charges pending.” events at Wal-Mart, which played out over suicide problem in the county really is. Detectives arrested Chantel Denise less than two weeks, appeared to be an iso- Capt. Rick Burris, commander of the Bureau of Cook, 32, of Lusby Saturday after the lated incident. Criminal Investigations which looks into suicides said eighth bomb threat was called in at Wal- And while he did not expect the same that so far this year there have been three suicides, with Mart that same day, according to police. problems to appear at other stores here, he last year’s tally standing at nine people having taken St. Mary’s detectives executed a was concerned that someone might try to their own lives. search warrant on Cook’s home using the repeat Cook’s alleged crime. In 2007 there were 10 suicides here, Burris said. agency’s tactical team after detectives “We’re always worried about that, The County Times also found discrepancies be- searched over phone records and other copycats,” Burris said. “We hope that the tween local and state reports on homicides here as well evidence throughout the weekend in an ef- message is clear… that we’ll prosecute as on the Eastern Shore. fort to track down a suspect, Burris told [these cases] to the fullest extent of the Connie Walker, a member of the steering board The County Times. law.” that advises the human services department and presi- “It’s a lot more difficult than people Cook, who is also known by the name dent of the Southern Maryland chapter of the National realize,” Burris said of the effort to track of Chantel Katika Walker, was charged Alliance on Mental Illness, said there appeared to be a down Cook. “You’ve got to build up a case with eight counts of making a false state- breakdown in the sharing or reporting of information. that’ll stand up in court.” ment of a destructive device; each charge “I think it’s pretty clear that the reporting system for BCI detectives pushed themselves to carries a possible 10 years in prison and a Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore isn’t working get enough evidence to make an arrest, $10,000 fine. well for homicides or suicides,” Walker said. 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Grace Cecelia Lawrence Kristie Clark (Gregory); great- Dickerson (Francis), and Cecilia B. the summer, he was always hanging Hollywood, Md. died Feb 21 in St. grandchildren, LaToya Williams, Wills (James); 49 grandchildren; 67 out at Camp Horizons. Steven en- Mary’s Hospital. Blackwell, 88 Marquita, Michael and Mercedes great grandchildren; 31 great-great joyed walks in his wheelchair with Born May 31, 1937 in Great Henderson, LaKendra and Terrence grandchildren; two sisters, Mary M. the wind in his face, bubbles at bath Mills, she was the daughter of the late Dozier, Tanisha Dozier and Geor- Bowman and Frances Israel; and a time, swinging outdoors, bouncing Clarence and Mary Margaret Langley dan, Kameryn and Geremy Clark; host of family and friends. on the trampoline with his cousins Armsworthy. She was the loving wife great-great grandchildren, Jerrell She was preceded in death by Philip and Alexis and swimming. He of Samuel Albert Jones, whom she Williams, Myles Shupe, Kaiyah five siblings; Gladys Young, Em- loved listening to his sister Rachel married June 26, 1954 in Holy Face Dotson and Mikayla Henderson; ily Barnes, Bertha Stevens, Joseph and her puppy Paris romp and play Catholic Church. her aunt Agnes Blackistone; sisters, Stevens and Elmer Somerville, and throughout the house. In addition to her husband, she Louise Brown, Ann Clayton, Cathe- three grandchildren. Steven and his mom spent is also survived by her children, Mi- rine Briscoe and Geneva Lawrence; Family will receive friends Feb. hours together on Sunday watching chael Earl Jones and his wife Annie, sisters-in- law, Nellie Lawrence 26 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. in St. Jo- the Redskins and NASCAR racing, Barbara Snavely and her husband Clayton and Geneva Blackwell and seph’s Catholic Church, Morganza. rooting for who else, but Kyle Bush Jeffrey and Jeffrey Samuel Jones brother-in-law Ralph Clayton, Sr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be in the M&M car #18. He developed a and his wife Robin all of Holly- Grace was a loving wife, moth- celebrated at 10:30 a.m. with Rever- taste for the finer things in life; Haa- wood, Md., Patricia Stout and her er and grandmother. She spent her end Keith Woods as the celebrant. gen Dazs ice-cream, sweet potatoes husband Gary of Little River, S.C., life serving God, her extended fam- Interment will follow in Queen of from Outback, dining in at the Gold- Lisa Price and her husband Mike of ily and her community. Peace Cemetery, Helen. en Corral, chocolate delight lovingly Yellow Springs, W.V. and David Paul Family received friends Feb. 20 Condolences to the family may made by his Aunt Tina, and a full bag Jones and his wife Sonya of Uma- from 10 a.m. – noon in St. George be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. of M&Ms. His greatest accomplish- tilla, Fla.; 15 grandchildren, Melissa Grace Cecelia Lawrence Black- Catholic Church, Valley Lee. A com. ment in his short life was to love and Garrison, Heather, Crystal and Mike well, 88, of Piney Point departed Mass of Christian Burial was held Arrangements by the Brinsfield be loved….it was a good life. Jones, Heidi, Sarah and David Quade, this life Feb. 16 in Fort Washington at noon with Monsignor Karl A. Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown. The family received friends Feb. Joann Quade LeBeaux, Ryan Jones, Hospital after a brief illness. Chimiak officiating. Interment fol- 20 from 5 – 8 p.m. in the Mattingley- Amy and April Russell, Glenn and Grace was born June 1, 1920 in lowed in the church cemetery. Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonard- Jonathan Price, Gary Spalding and Great Mills to the late Janie Estelle Serving as pallbearers were Steven Alan town, where prayers were said at 7 Lauren Jones; 14n great grandchil- Mason and Morris Andrew Law- Tony Henderson, Raymond Wig- p.m. with Deacon William Kyte of- dren, Jasmine, Brianna and Kelvin rence, Sr. She was baptized July gins, Jr., Dennis Lawrence, Thomas Cusic, Jr., 8 ficiating. A Mass of Christian Burial LeBeaux, Malachi Bailey, Taylor and 4, 1920 in St. Michael’s Church in Saxon, Gregory Clark and Bruce was celebrated Feb. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Dominique Quade, Deamonte Lacey, Ridge. Grace made her First Holy Morgan. in Immaculate Conception Catholic Gavin Jones, Kandace and Kiniya Communion and was confirmed Condolences to the family may Church, Mechanicsville, with Fr. Pe- Russell, Shannon and Kaitlyn Price, in St. Nicholas Church in Pearson, be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. ter Alliata officiating. Interment fol- Leah and Troy Jones. Md. com. lowed in Charles Memorial Gardens, She was preceded in death by Grace completed her elemen- Arrangements by the Brinsfield Leonardtown. Pallbearers were his two grandchildren, Christopher Jones tary school education in St. Mary’s Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown. grandfather Dennis Morgan, cousin and Jocelyn LeBeaux. County and in Baltimore. She grad- Philip Burroughs III, Uncle Ronnie Mrs. Jones graduated from uated from Jarboesville High School Cusic and family friend Doug King. Great Mills High School’s Class of as part of its first graduating class in Condolences to the family may 1953. She was a member of St. John’s 1938. She attended adult education Lillian Marie be left at www.mgfh.com. Catholic Church, Hollywood, Md. classes at Cardinal Gibbons High Courtney, 84 Contributions may be made to and of the Humane Society. She was School and later completed income Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, an avid animal supporter. tax preparation classes for the Of- Leonardtown, MD 20650 (website The family received friends Feb. fice on Aging. Lillian Marie Courtney, 84, of www.hospiceofstmarys.org) and/or 23 from 5 – 8 p.m. in the Matting- Grace was an active mem- Loveville was called to rest Feb. 18. Hope’s Hope, 1053 Sunset Meadow ley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where ber of St. George Catholic Church Born March 18, 1924, she was Drive Apex, NC, 27523 and/or to the Prayers were said at 7 p.m. A Mass of from 1938 until she moved with her the daughter of the late Richard and study of INAD c/o Allison Gregory, Christian Burial was celebrated Feb. daughters in 2004. Her service in- Emma Stevens. MS. Molecular & Medical Genetics, 24 at 10 a.m. in St. John’s Catholic cluded participation on the Parish She was a homemaker and a de- Steven Alan Cusic, Jr., 8, of 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Church with Fr. Eamon Dignan offi- Council, where she served as Chair voted wife, mother and friend. She Mechanicsville died Feb. 18 in his Mailcode L103A, Portland, OR ciating. Interment followed in Charles of the Social Concerns Committee, was baptized at St. John’s Catholic residence. 97239-3098. Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were the Liturgy Committee, and the Church, but later became a longtime Born Aug. 24, 2000, he was the Arrangements provided by the all of her nephews, Dale Dean, Tim- Baptismal Team. In addition, she member of St. Joseph’s Catholic son of Leslie Morgan of Mechanic- Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, my Jones, Frannie Woodburn, Jerry was a Eucharistic Minister and a Church. sville and Steven Alan Cusic, Sr. of P.A. Clements, George Jones and Leroy lector. On Aug. 31, 1941 she married Marblehead, Ohio. Jones. Her work history was quite James Alexander Courtney, Sr. and In addition to his parents, he is Contributions may be made to varied. Professional employment in- from that union they were blessed also survived by his siblings Rachel Mildred Elmena Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, cluded positions with the St. Mary’s with 17 children. Jones of Mechanicsville and Cody P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636. County Board of Education and the She loved to cook, attend gospel Cusic of Marblehead, Ohio; his ma- Jones, 71 To send a condolence to the fam- St Mary’s County Department of concerts and yard sales. Her favorite ternal grandparents, Dennis and ily please visit our website at www. Social Services. She was a volun- TV shows were All My Children and Sandy Morgan of Mechanicsville; mgfh.com. teer with the Maryland Extension Passions. She also enjoyed bus trips, his paternal grandparents, Wendy Arrangements provided by the Service and the Office on Aging. shopping and hanging out with the and Frank Wright of Marblehead, Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Grace retired from the Maryland “Try Me Club.” The one thing she Ohio; aunts and uncles, Philip and P.A. State Retirement System in 1975. enjoyed most was entertaining fam- Tina Burroughs of Mechanicsville, On Aug. 29, 1938 she married ily and friends. Her favorite holidays Ronnie and Tessa Cusic of Lusby, Morris Elmore Blackwell, who pre- were Thanksgiving and Christmas, Tracy Cusic of Hollywood, Md. Miles Lind ceded her in death Nov. 15, 1992. where she always had a good, nice and Eric and Crystal Youngless of Moore, 82 Grace was also predeceased by her home cooked meal ready. Ohio; cousins, Philip and Alexis daughter, Barbara Ann Somerville; Lillian is survived by her 17 Burroughs, Kayla Buckler, Heather her grandson, William M. Thomp- children, James A. Courtney, Paul Cusic and Tavaris, Teron and Jatori Miles Lind Moore, 82, of son III; her sister, Rosalee Clayton; D. Courtney, Joseph D. Courtney Cusic. Washington D.C., died peaceful- brothers, Morris Andrew and Jo- (Mary), Francis X. Courtney, Mi- Steven was gently carried to ly Feb. 18 with her family at her seph Aloysius Lawrence and son- chael E. Courtney (Michelle), Ray heaven by his guardian angel to join bedside. in-law, Kelly W. Somerville. A. Courtney, Joseph L. Courtney, his paternal grandfather Gene A. Cu- Mrs. Moore was born in Wash- She leaves to cherish her George B. Courtney (Kim), Alan R. sic, Sr. and his uncle Gene A. Cusic, ington, D.C. June 24, 1926 to Miles memory daughters Mary Elizabeth Courtney (Tina), Andrew L. Court- Jr. Street Lind and John Eugene Lind. Thompson (William) and Eleanor ney, Thomas E. Courtney (Barbara), Steven attended Banneker and As a young girl, she lived on Mili- Cecelia Dozier (Eugene); grand- Audrey A. Courtney, Victoria E. White Marsh elementary schools. tary Road and in Tacoma Park. She children, Benita Henderson (Tony), Goldring (J.C.), Barbara A. Court- He looked forward to snack time. In Mildred Elmena Jones, 71, of was married to Roderick Bruce Kim Dozier, Eugenia Dozier and ney, Theresa D. Courtney, Elaine M. 17 Thursday, February 26, 2009 The County Times

Moore, U.S. Navy, who retired in Mary Rose whom she married Oct. 24, 1969; Christian Burial will be celebrated Sept. 28, 1995 in Leonardtown. June 1948. Following life as a mili- her children, Eddie Hefner (Linda) Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. with Monsignor They were married Dec. 15, 1953 tary wife, she moved back to Mary- Turner, 76 and Linda Sue Hefner of Canton, Maurice O’Connell as the cele- in the Leonardtown Courthouse. land and lived in Bethesda for 43 Ga., Nancy Ann Balta (John) of brant. Interment will follow in St. He is survived by his children years. Five years ago she moved to Lexington Park and Bobbi Jo Ma- Michael’s Cemetery. Frankie Merson, Dale Yates, Lewis Ingleside at Rock Creek, returning gee (L.P. Mercure) of St. Mary’s Serving as pallbearers will be Yates and Jenny Yates all of Cle- to Military Road. City; grandchildren, Joseph M. Joseph Unick, Jeffrey Long, Mar- ments, and Gene Merson of Lees- Mrs. Moore was a member Unick, Jeffrey S. Long, Angela vin Callander, Tim Hurley, Shane burg, Va.; siblings Jeannette Foley of National Presbyterian Church R. Callander (Marvin), Michele Stephenson and Josh Cochran. of N. Palm Beach, Fla., John B. where she served as a Deacon, L. Hurley (Tim), David Hefner, Memorial donations may be Yates, Donie Alvey, Georgia Mae was on the Board of Ushers and Brandon E. Carter, Christy R. Ste- made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Nelson and Winnie Kopacko all of was a member of the Business and phenson (Shane), Lindsay N. Co- Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 Clements and Linda Williams of Professional Women’s Guild. She chran (Josh) and Jessica L. Balta, or Lexington Park Rescue Squad, Loveville; 12 grandchildren and 12 spent many hours helping with the 15 great-grandchildren; siblings, Lexington Park, MD 20653 great grandchildren. annual bazaar and vacation Bible Marjorie Ann McKim (Howard) of Condolences to the family school. York, Pa., Lawrence Douglas “Cap- may be made at www. Brinsfield- tain Lou” Tippett (Betty) of Ridge, funeral.com. Alberta Marie Sullivan (Charlie) Arrangements by the Brinsfield

He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Lynn Burroughs, and four siblings, Jake Yates, Eve- lyn Clarke, Dale Yates and Thomas Mrs. Moore was an elemen- “Brent” Yates. tary school teacher for 25 years, J. Lewis was a lifelong St. teaching at both Georgetown Hill Mary’s County resident where he and Wyngate Elementary Schools. graduated from Margaret Brent She was known for her love of lit- High School’s Class of 1946. He erature and correct grammar! Her worked as a farmer and part-time children and grandchildren will testing water samples for the St. miss her patiently explaining the Mary’s County Health Depart- correct use of lay and lie. ment. He enjoyed gardening, farm- After retirement, she indulged ing, spending time with his family her love of gothic architecture and and grandchildren, playing poker became a docent at the National and dancing with the Mrs. Cathedral. Her specialty soon be- The family will receive friends came the gargoyles; she enjoyed Feb. 26 from 5 – 8 p.m. in the Mat- giving tours and teaching others tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, about the unusual carvings. She where Prayers will be said at 7 p.m. traveled extensively in Europe and A Mass of Christian Burial will especially loved touring the abbey be celebrated Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. ruins in England. in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, She is survived by her children, Morganza, with Fr. Keith Woods Merideth Hurley (Richard), Roder- officiating. Interment will follow ick Moore (Leslie), and Kathryn in the Church Cemetery. Pallbear- Franzen (Carl); her grandchildren, ers will be David Burroughs, Todd Lindsay, Christian, Jonathan, and Merson, George Burroughs, Chris Kathryn. She also leaves behind Mary Rose Turner, 76, of Lex- of Ridge, Grace Pamela Traas of Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown. Yates, Timmy Yates and Mike her beloved black lab, Olivia. ington Park died Feb. 23 in her Piney Point, John Francis Tippett, Guy. Honorary Pallbearers will be A Memorial Service was held home surrounded by her loving Sr. of Hagerstown and Alice Rita all of his grandchildren and great Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. in the Ingleside family. Cooper (Eddie) of Ridge; 12 nieces grandchildren. Chapel, Washington, D.C. Inurn- Born Feb. 7, 1933 in Ridge she and nephews; and sister in law, Rita Joseph Lewis “J. Lewis” Contributions may be made ment will be private. was the daughter of the late Cap- Tippett of Mannheim, Germany. Yates, Jr., 80 to American Cancer Society, St. Memorial contributions may tain William “Taft” Tippett, Sr. In addition to her parents, she Mary’s County Unit, P.O. Box be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, and Mary Ethel (Unkle) Tippett. was preceded in death by her broth- 1032, Lexington Park, MD 20653 P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD Rose was the owner of the night- er, William Taft “Bill” Tippett, Jr., Joseph Lewis “J. Lewis” Yates, and/or 7th District Volunteer Res- 20650 or Ingleside Residents Sup- club, Rose’s Place II in Lexington great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Jr., 80, of Clements, died Feb. 22 in cue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, port Fund, 3050 Military Road Park. Rose was an avid collector G. Callander, brother in law, Robert St. Mary’s Nursing Center. MD 20609. NW, Washington DC 20015. and loved spending time with her Traas and nephew, Billy Cooper. Born July 21, 1928 in Leonar- To send a condolence to the Condolences to the family may children and reading her bible. Relatives and friends are invit- dtown, he was the son of the late family please visit our website at be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral. She had a very kind and generous ed to Rose’s Life Celebration in St. Joseph Lewis and Agnes Jeannette www.mgfh.com. com. heart. Michael’s Catholic Church, Ridge, “Nettie” Tennyson Yates, Sr. Arrangements provided by Arrangements by the Brinsfield She is survived by her hus- Feb. 26 from 5 – 8 p.m. Prayers He was preceded in death by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown band, John Frederick “Tex” Turner, will be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of his wife Claudia Abell Guy Yates Home, P.A. The County Times Thursday, February 26, 2009 18 Brighten up the Tooth-Brushing Experience Information for Expectant Parents As any parent knows, getting kids ex- The appearance of a plus sign, two lines, cited about anything that isn’t the latest toy or whatever pregnancy test indicator informs or gadget is a hard sell. When it comes to a woman that she is expecting can signal a getting kids excited about personal groom- time of change and excitement. Many people ing habits, parents know the task is even look forward to having a baby and are anx- taller than usual. ious to experience the changes and joys that lie ahead. During the first few weeks of a pregnancy, the body is transforming at a rapid pace and many things are taking place. If this is a first pregnancy, you may be unaware of what to expect. While no one wants to think of complications arising early on in the pregnancy, it’s important to be aware of certain warning signs and consult with your doctor if you experience any odd conditions. A situation that may occur in the first tri- When kids get excited about brushing their teeth, mester of pregnancy of which many women they can proudly show off their pearly whites. are unaware is a subchorionic hemorrhage. Also known as a subchorionic hematoma, Perhaps no grooming habit has prov- subchorionic bleed or clot, a subchorionic en more of a challenge over the years than hemorrhage (SCH) is the most common so- proper dental care. As hard as parents may nographic abnormality in the presence of a try, kids seem to have an innate aversion to live embryo. It is estimated that 25 to 40 per- brushing their teeth. Recognizing that, Dr. cent of all women will experience some sort Fresh(R), Inc., the renowned manufacturer of bleeding during the first trimester of preg- of popular and affordable oral care products, nancy. An SCH is often the cause. offers parents the following tips to get kids An SCH is a collection of fluid and blood excited about taking care of their teeth. that forms between the uterine wall and the * Make brushing fun: Even parents can chorionic membrane. While there is no con- admit that brushing your teeth isn’t the most crete cause, some surmise it occurs during fun thing a person does every day. However, An SCH occurs to pregnant women of blood clot itself can cause a miscarriage. The that doesn’t mean this morning and nightly egg implantation. The egg slightly separates all ages and races. Depending upon the se- clot can release completely from the uterus or tears from the uterus causing a bleed. ritual can’t be spiced up with a little creativ- verity of the hemorrhage, a woman could ex- and cause the fetus and placenta to miscarry. ity. Thanks to his own daughter’s stubborn- There is nothing a woman did or could have perience mild to moderate bleeding, cramp- According to WebMD, pregnant women done to cause or prevent them. ness when it came to brushing her teeth, Dr. ing and other symptoms -- or no with a demonstrable hematoma have a prog- Fresh was inspired to add some dazzle to symptoms at all. An SCH nosis worse than women without a hemato- dental care. By taking the LCD light out of is a risk early in ma. The outcome of the fetus depends on the a pair of fancy sneakers and placing it in the p r eg n a n c y size of the hematoma, the mother’s age, and bottom of a regular toothbrush, Dr. Fresh did because the fetus’ gestational age. Rates of miscar- just that. After some more thorough research t h e riage increase with advancing maternal age and development, the Firefly(R) was born. N and increasing size of hematoma. Late first- Employing the same blinking technology W or second-trimester bleeding also worsens used in a pair of sneakers, the Firefly blinks O the prognosis. for 60 seconds, instilling the dentist-recom- An ultrasound can shed light on mended one-minute per arch brushing rou- D to Earth whether you are experiencing a subcho- tine, but doing it in a way that’s fun for kids. By Ashton Carkhuff rionic hemorrhage and help determine * Take the hurt out of brushing: One of Contributing Writer the course of action. Treatment for an the foremost reasons many kids don’t like SCH varies among doctors and there brushing or even trips to the dentist is the Not many people know more about procrastination than I do. I have suffered from this is no definitive cure for the condi- pain principle. Kids, and even adults, often problem from an early age. In high school I waited until the night before an assignment was due to tion. Nature simply has to take associate dental care or dental visits with start typing my work. When I entered college I had hit a low point and waited until an hour before its course. Most hematomas re- pain. That’s why Dr. Fresh recommends par- class started before I sat down in front of a computer to even think about the assignment, hoping that solve themselves by 20 weeks ents go gentle on young gums. A brush such the professor would somehow not make it into school that day. I had always passed my classes with of pregnancy, either being as the Firefly, with its soft and individually respectable grades and to me that meant that I must be a good writer. I had rationalized that if I can write reabsorbed or bled out. Doc- rounded bristles, is the perfect way to com- my term papers in an hour and pass them; then if put time and effort into my papers they would probably tors may suggest you go on fortable dental care. In fact, dentists have win a Pulitzer Prize. For me that concept of winning a Pulitzer Prize was further away than the stars, with your normal activities. even recommended the Firefly to adults who because I am a person who would rather clean my house than scratch an item off my to-do list (as long as Others advise you take it have experienced difficulty with the harder cleaning is not on the to-do list.) easy, meaning no heavy bristle brushes made for men and women. As I have grown I have learned the hard way that ignoring things does not make them go away. Most lifting, frequent resting, * Start early: Good dental care habits of the time if you turn a blind eye to something over time it creates a larger problem than the problem you no exercise, and no sexual start at a young age. Unfortunately, so do had in the first place. For example it is easier to practice good dental hygiene than to get a filling. It is easier intercourse. Bed rest may bad ones, emphasizing the importance of to stay active and eat a healthy diet than to try to lose the excess weight and take daily doctor prescribed be suggested if deemed reinforcing proper dental habits in children medications. It is easier to turn down the thermostat and unplug small appliances than to write a large check necessary. as early as possible. Studies have shown to the utility company each month. It is easier to carpool or use mass transit than to replace your tires on With frequent doc- that childhood tooth decay is reaching an your vehicle more frequently. tor check-ups and care epidemic level in the United States, and it’s One of the biggest mistakes that we make is thinking that someone else will take care of our problems on the part of the mother, been well documented that cavities in baby for us. When we are walking and notice litter on the roadside, why assume that someone else will pick it many pregnancies go on to teeth set the stage for cavities in adult teeth. up? Dispose of it yourself; we are part this community everyone will benefit from your actions. On the full term despite an SCH. Dental professionals recommend replac- reverse side everyone is affected by the actions and recklessness of the individuals who flip that one ciga- Consult with your obstetri- ing a toothbrush once every three months. rette butt outside the window at the intersection. They don’t evaporate and disappear; they make friends, cian to learn more about the In fact, the lights on the Firefly toothbrush multiply, and live in small communes on the curbside. condition and to discuss any stop functioning after the optimal number of It seems like we don’t have enough time in our days to complete the things that we need to. How- concerns if you experience uses, reminding kids and parents alike that ever, if you really kept a log of your daily activities where would you spend most of your time? What any bleeding or abnormali- it’s time for a new toothbrush. By giving if you took the two hours that you watched the TV and used it doing something beneficial to your ties during the pregnancy. It kids a new, bright and blinking toothbrush health, the environment, or the community? Your life would be more fulfilled and you would have is preferable to err on the side when the light stops blinking, you can renew more energy to do the things on your list. Investing in yourself and the community is the best of caution if you find anything kids’ interest in brushing their teeth simply contribution you can make. that goes against the norm. Do not by following your dentist’s guidelines. hesitate to call your doctor and as- For more information on the Firefly suage your fears. That is what he or toothbrush, visit www.drfresh.com. [email protected] she is there for. 19 Thursday, February 26, 2009 The County Times Announcing the GRAND OPENING of

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What Can SpriNg My Country LAwN & pAtio Do for Me? FurNiture By Patrick Dugan mortgages and get them there is a proposal to let Contributing Writer off the books of other you modify your loan for lenders. It is thought that 5 years. This would lower Not quite the way by removing bad debt, or your mortgage payments At outlet President Kennedy word- showing that the bad debt over that time to help ed it but…On February is insured, lenders will you stay in your home. 18th President Obama turn loose more money This is a great idea! This Discount let the country know the into the economy and give will actually let you start main points of his Ho- it a jump-start. working with your lender meowner affordability Of course, this also before you are behind and Stability Plan. It is means that government on payments, and before pricing thought that this plan will money, (yours, your your credit is ruined. help between 7 and 9 mil- children’s and grandchil- The new homebuyer lion homeowners avoid dren’s tax dollars) have makes out as well. You foreclosure. Supposedly now been used to buy bad will receive an $8000 this will be accomplished investments. Whether or tax credit if you buy be- through refinancing or not the influx of cash gen- fore the first of December restructuring of their cur- erates enough spending 2009. Look closely, it is rent mortgage. to get the economy going, the first of December, not It is amazing to me and thereby send enough the end of the year. This is every day that I hear tax dollars back to the important to remember so things such as 75 BIL- government to make up that you do not miss out LION DOLLARS, 100 for the investment is the on this great benefit. BILLION DOLLARS, TRILLION DOLLAR Who does not qual- AND 850 BILLION question. ify? Many many people. DOLLARS being tossed Who will get help? If your mortgage is over around as if we are talk- Homeowners who took $417,000, in St. Mary’s ing about a small amount advantage of the oppor- County and $729,750 in of money. I cannot believe tunity to buy more ex- Calvert County you will that we are burdening our pensive homes than they not qualify. You also children and their children could afford to pay back cannot use this program with the problems we have will benefit. The sub to modify your loans on created. Our children and prime, or exotic loan may investment properties. It our grandchildren will be end up being great for is only for your primary paying back the debt we many borrowers. If they residence. If your pri- are currently incurring have fallen behind in their mary residence happens But, that is for a let- mortgage and do not owe to be in a row house, or ter to the editor. This col- more than 105% of their apartment building of less umn will be about how house value they may be than 4 units, and you own Seasonal the bill will help current able to have their mort- the building you do may homeowners and future gage redone and end up qualify to redo your loan. buyers. with the same low initial Full details of this First the government payment, but this would plan are due out March OUTLET CENTER is giving ANOTHER 100 be for the life of the loan. 4th. I will attempt to read BILLION DOLLARS They make out great! it and get you all the im- McKay’s Plaza, Charlotte Hall each to Fannie Mae and What about the hom- portant information that Freddie Mac. These two eowner who had a good may make the decision 301-884-8682 • 301- 274-0615 Government Sponsored credit record? Paid their easier for you to buy a Entities, (GSE’s) help to bills on time, but have fall- house. insure that mortgages can en victim to the times and be resold, or actually buy their household income If you have any ques- Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat:10 am - 7pm the packages of mortgages has dropped? They may tions or comments, or if themselves. By infusing qualify as well. If your you need help buying, 10am - 4pm each GSE with cash, the income has fallen and you selling or renting please Sunday: government is encourag- just simply cannot keep contact me at PatrickDu- ing them to buy up, “bad” up with your payments [email protected] Closed Tuesdays A House is The County Times Thursday, February 26, 2009 22 a Home Marrick Homes Pushes the Limits of Customer Satisfaction

By Sean Rice Staff Writer

It’s no exaggeration to say that Marrick Homes has a satisfaction rate of near 100 percent among past customers – they have the data to prove it. Woodland, O’Brien & Associates, an independent research firm that has 22 years experience in customer satisfaction research for the country’s larger homebuilders, reports that Marrick has satisfaction grades that are among the best in the country. “Your buyers were genuinely thrilled with the condition of the homes as delivered, and product quality ratings are in the top 10 percent of our clients nationwide with literally none disappointed.,” J. Keith O’Brien wrote in a recent report to Marrick Properties. O’Brien reported that during the last five years his company has a response rate from past customers between 65 and 80 percent. Among those buyers who responded to the de- tailed surveys, 100 percent reported they were satisfied. “The feedback is accompanied by contin- uous accolades – ‘love the home’, ‘great place to live’, ‘superior design’, ‘great value for the $’,” O’Brien wrote. Marrick Properties has been building

homes, shopping centers and office buildings in Southern Maryland for 25 years, and currently has three housing subdivisions in St. Mary’s County. From an affordability standpoint, Marrick Homes VP of Sales and Mar- keting Jay Webster points to Cecil’s Mill subdivision, off Great Mills Road. “It’s tucked back in there very nicely, and it has great-sized home sites,” Webster told The Photos Showcase the Breton Model at Cecil’s Mill Subdivision

County Times. “We have a variety of homes styles available, ranging from 2,200 to 3,400 square feet,” Webster said. “And you can make quite a few modifications.” Marrick is in the third phase of building at Cecil’s Mill, with 80 homes already built and 40 more on the way. Prices start at $299,900. A “Breton” style home is on display as a model at Cecil’s Mill and potential customers are invited to visit Marrick’s design center in Prince Frederick to have a hand-on look at possible upgrades and styles available. “We take a lot of pride in satisfying our customers,” Webster said. 23 Thursday, February 26, 2009 The County Times Wanderings know I have time to spend picking out the right Now it’s more likely that I doze off for five or mysteries to listen to during the day. ten minutes and miss crucial scenes that explain Many times I have picked out the same who the murderer is. of an Aimless audio book twice. It is like when I bought Wa- I break my audio books and TV shows tership Down by Richard Adams again after down into two categories: Murder She Wrote, 20 years because the cover had changed. I was Diagnosis Murder, or Hallmark mysteries and tricked. Also, never go to the library after you’ve the like I think of as “happy murder mysteries” had dinner and a glass or two of wine - that time since you never really see blood or someone get Min three of the audio books were ones I had already murdered. It’s more about the process. These d listened to. are the ones I prefer. The other category is obvi- There are times when one wants a brand ously the realism style like, Cold Case, Criminal Pleasure of new ”hot off the press book” just for themselves Minds, CSI’s, or in books, Jeffery Deaver, etc. or as a gift. I’m someone who tries to shop lo- Jeffery Deaver can be so scary that I have had cal as much as possible, and really I just prefer to stop listening at a section for a week or two the Spoken or smaller spaces. I love Bay Books in California before I can go back to it. for new books and audio books. The new book smell is so completely different. When you walk I normally listen to a happy mystery and Written Word in someone speaks to you and helps you right then a scary mystery, and so on. I’ve tried to re- away. listen to the classics or romances, or contempo- By Shelby Oppermann know the Internet is now one stop shopping for Going on the hunt for old books is like find- rary novels. They don’t seem to hold my interest. Contributing Writer lots of things including e-books, but hearing ing treasure. Walking into Fenwick Street Used I need a mystery, but still have a good amount of or reading the written word is an indescribable Music and Books in Leonardtown is the feeling mindless dribble. Sometimes, I think it’s easier One of my favorite simple pleasures is pleasure to me. of being in a secret garden of books. The most to visualize in your head the author’s scenes, be- listening to audio books. Most anyone knows You keep hearing about print media amazing out of print and up to date books can be cause then you can put on your own limits. On that has stopped in my shop that I usually slowly declining; but I still feel that if you can found there. I found an instrumental CD that I TV, you are watching and all of a sudden it’s all say, ”I’ll be right with you, let me turn off my keep the feel of a book or the smell of a book in couldn’t believe I would ever come across again. right there in front of you in full goriness. I enjoy mystery.” I receive hours of enjoyment from kid’s hands from when they are little that they I went into a cute shop in Leonardtown for visualization better. books on tape. At home, I normally have a will always find time to read. It warms my the first time last week with friends called The I wrote a short story a while back and had book I’m reading and then various magazines heart to walk in the Library and see so many White Rabbit, a children’s bookstore. I was in my friend read it. She said, “She thought it start- are always at hand. This fills my head with people utilizing the computers and reference heaven. I thought for sure they wouldn’t have ed it out so nice, but then she wasn’t expecting vast amounts of trivial knowledge, yet it is so room, besides just checking out books and this one particular book that my son Ryan carried it to turn so violent.” I told her, “That’s kind of relaxing. I’m ready for my stint on Jeopardy. I audio books. For me, I get so excited when I around with him for months as a little one called the point, you remember it this way, when it has Stella Luna, but there it was, one of the most a twist.” I think she mumbled something to the beautifully illustrated books I’ve ever seen. effect of, “Yeah, like your mind”. But, I’m not My sons always laughed about me watch- sure… ing “Murder she Wrote” over and over. I very To each new day’s imaginings, Shelby. rarely can remember “who done it”. I believe that Creature Feature is because moms are usually multi-tasking and Please send comments or ideas to: shelbys. never really watch an entire show in one sitting. [email protected] The Amazing Giraffe

By Theresa Morr front of their fore feet, all the while their neck Contributing Writer swinging from side to side. Have you ever wondered why giraffes Can you imagine cleaning your ears with don’t fall over when galloping? Well, they have your tongue? Giraffes do. But these guys can seven supporting neck bones called vertebrae do other neat stuff with their incredibly long – the same number as you do in your neck! tongues, like some serious dining out. Gi- But unlike yours, their vertebrae are elon- raffes have colorful pink and black prehensile gated and keep the animal balanced when its or wrap-around tongues that are anything but neck sways. Giraffes also have a special neck short. How about a tongue circulatory system, which 18 to 22 inches long? The takes care of blood pressure giraffe just wraps it around changes. And guess what? a tree branch, and with a This is an animal with plen- swift movement of its head, ty of heart – more than 24 the leaves are stripped away. pounds worth. Dinner is served! Giraffes can rest on the Giraffes are the world’s ground, but prefer sleeping tallest land mammals. standing up, but only for a Adults range from 14 to few minutes at a time. They 19 feet tall, so reaching for have great eyesight, but keep high tree branches is easy. one eye open just in case They weigh about 1,200 to they have to make a quick 4,000 pounds or more, and getaway from an approach- spend a good part of each ing lion. And for safety, they day feasting on yummy like hanging out with zebras leaves and shoots from the acacia, their favor- and antelopes. The giraffe’s reddish to chest- ite tree. Giraffes eat about 75 pounds of foliage nut brown pattern in various shapes and sizes every day while roaming the African savan- on a buff ground helps it to blend in with its nahs and open acacia woodlands south of the surroundings. And just like your fingerprint, Sahara Desert. each giraffe has its own unique markings. And Like camels, giraffes don’t drink water about those funny looking knobs atop their often. And when they do, they have to spread heads – they’re not horns, just bones covered their long forelegs in a wide, awkward posi- with skin and tufts of hair. tion, head down, to reach the water. But most- Females give birth while standing up. ly, they depend on the morning dew on leaves Newborns are over six feet long and weigh 110 or the water in them to satisfy thirst. to 120 pounds when dropped about six feet to Long-legged giraffes look a little silly earth. Ouch! But within 20 minutes or so, the Over 250,000 Southern Marylanders can’t be wrong! when pacing or galloping. When pacing, the calf is standing up, ready to meet the world. In legs on one side of the body are lifted at the the wild, giraffes live around 26 years, and in same time. This special gait saves energy and the zoo, about 36 years. allows for a longer stride, too. But giraffes can For some really cool giraffe pictures, surf also reach speeds of 35 miles per hour when over to rosswarner.com/giraffe.html. Com- galloping along, as their hind feet reach in ments to [email protected]. The County Times Thursday, February 26, 2009 24

CLUES ACROSS 48. Gambling town 21. Consumer 1. Part of the NFL 49. Notre Dame team 24. The face of a clock 4. Sums nickname 25. European shad

er 8. Hits lightly 55. Botswana monetary unit 26. Counterweights 12. Poetic meadows 57. 12th Jewish month 27. Electronic 58. Dull sustained pain countermeasures n 14. Scotttish hillside Kiddie 15. Sole genus of the family 59. _____bore: lenton rose 28. _____ngle: 4-sided figure Najadaceae 60. Cease to have 29. Point midway between S r 61. Heidi Klum’s husband and SE Ko 16. Freedom from difficulty 17. A cutting remark 62. Gomer ____, marine 32. Canadian flyers 18. Electronic communication 63. Paul ____, Swiss painter 33. Japanese classical theater 19. Coffee additives 64. Shaft horsepower (abbr.) 35. Orbital point where satel- 22. Feeling ill lite is nearest to the earth 23. Droop 36. Consumed food 24. “The _____ Show” with 38. Atmospheric light bands CLUES DOWN 41. Suspiration Jon Stewart 1. One of the Baldwin 26. Move unsteadily 44. Suitable for use as food brothers 45. Unit of a temperature 29. Scandinavian name for 2. Fright and alarm small herring scale 3. Pillow slip 46. Black tropical American 30. 4840 square yards 4. An abbot’s jurisdiction 31. Gray sea eagle cuckoo 5. Consumed liquids 48. Ribonuclease 34. Food from dried orchid 6. C. ____en: O.J. tubers 49. Cut down a tree prosecutor 50. Use language 36. An upper limb 7. Point that is one point S 37. _____ and Vanzetti 51. Object that is worshipped of SE as a god 39. ___ Lilly, drug company 8. Equipment casualty 40. This (Spanish) 52. Frosts 9. Slightly open 53. Former ruler of Iran 42. American state 10. ___liff: court officer 43. Baseball championship 54. Give assistance to 11. Software Sight License 55. Thrust horse power (abbr.) playoff 13. Where she sold seashells 45. Elastance unit 56. Expression to attract 15. Contradicts attention 47. Shovel earth 20. Metric capacity unit Last Week’s Week’s Last Puzzle Solutions Puzzle 25 Thursday, February 26, 2009 The County Times un If you are right handed, you will tend to chew your food on your right side. Fact If you are left handed, you will tend to chew your food on your left side. Community Father Andrew White Spring Camps School Collects Cans Being Offered During Catholic Schools Week, Father Andrew White Students and to All Girls!! their families collected over 1200 for Helping Hands items that were donated to Helping Hands in Hollywood, Spend your spring break at camp with us. All girls grades K Maryland. Helping Hands – 12th are invited to join us for a fun filled week. will distribute these items All Spring Camps offer Supervised Fun, Hands-on Activities, to the needy in our Games, Songs, Crafts, Adventure and Excitement for all girls! Join local area. us for an amazing spring break! Bus Transportation Available for All Locations!!

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Among employees honored at the College of Southern Maryland for their years of service are, front row from left, Becky Cockerham, Bob St. Pierre, Richard Siciliano, Dona Batten, Susan Needham and Patrick Allen; middle row from left, Tabitha Krauel, Joel Kinison, Carol Harrison, Linda Smith and Susan Vencelov; and rear from left, Gene Kirscht, Theresa Beckett, Charlene Cole-Newkirk and 23314 Surrey Way • California, Maryland 20619 Barbara Bowling. Fax: 301-737-0853 • [email protected] The County Times Thursday, February 26, 2009 26

Today in St. Mary’s County CuisineCuisine we have many On The Vine wonderful options for Beringer Vineyards dining out. Each week we www.beringer.com & More will feature a local Beringer boasts “Time Honored Tradition” for good restaurant and give our reason, as Napa Valley’s benchmark producer since 1876 readers an overview of what they offer contemporary elegance along with cutting edge quality. Beringer offers a large assortment of collections; Healthy Bites they can enjoy on the menu a favorite is their Founders Estate collection which at each location. provides their legacy quality with everyday value. On The Menu This collection features a wonderfully refreshing Bon Appétit! Riesling with peach and apricot flavors balanced with a touch of lemon/lime. Or for red wine lovers Fiesta Café try their Shiraz with full and lush flavors of plums, blackberries and a touch of cloves. The Founders 28255 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD Estate collection also features delightful Char- 301-884-9730 donnay, Zinfandel and Merlot varietals. All are Conveniently located along Three Notch available locally for under $12.00 per bottle. This Road in Mechanicsville, the new Fiesta Café Beringer collection marries seamlessly with a va- brings an extensive menu with all your Mex- riety of culinary tastes. Try these great food and ican favorites! Opened earlier this month, wine pairing tips from Beringer to help you decide local owners Temo and Cindy Amezcua, what your preferences are: provide fast, friendly service and great food • The judicious addition of salt to food, espe- whether you are dining in or carrying out. cially to sauces and other savory dishes can be use- Open Monday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m.- ful in some cases to tone down the bitterness and 9:00 p.m. Start your meal off with chips and astringency (sharp taste) in some wines. salsa and one of their great appetizers. Then • Sour foods with high amounts of acidity will enjoy one of the authentic entrees including decrease our perception of sourness or tartness in combination platters, tacos, fajitas, salads or wine and make it taste richer and mellower. Pair creative house specials ranging in price from with crisp and fruity wines. $5.75- $14.95. Homemade desserts such as • Sweetness in food will increase the perception flan, fried ice cream or fried cheesecake will of bitterness and astringency in wine, making it seem less finish out your meal. Stop by and say hello sweet (drier), less fruity and stronger. Pair with sweet dessert wines. and try a new alternative for dinner tonight. • Savory (sweet, spicy or protein dominant, also called umami) tastes in food will also increase our perception of acidity and bitterness in wine. Serve with off-dry or light wines. • Spicy food will exaggerate the tannins and bitterness in a wine but adding something salty or sour to the food will counteract this effect. Recipe For instance, squeezing lime juice (which is acidic) over hot enchiladas PENNE WITH MUSHROOMS makes for a more wine-friendly dish. Pair with a wine that is low on acid Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 4 AND MINT and tannins.

1 1/2 pounds mixed mushrooms, such as shiitake, In a large, heavy skillet heat the oil over me- bluefoot, oyster, chanterelle and hedgehog dium-high. A handful at a time, add the mushrooms 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil (just enough to form a single layer in the pan), season Salt and ground black pepper, to taste lightly with salt and pepper, and saute until they start 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to brown, about 3 minutes. Healthy Bites 2 garlic cloves, minced Push the browned mushrooms to the side of the 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme pan, then add the next batch and repeat. 1 pound penne pasta Once all of the mushrooms have been browned, 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint add the butter and let it foam, then add the garlic and When Stewing 2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (or simi- thyme. Stir well, then remove the skillet from the lar Parmesan cheese) heat. When the water boils, cook the pasta until al for Health, Pick Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. dente according to package directions. Drain the pas- While the water heats, remove and discard any ta and immediately toss with the mushrooms. Add mushroom stems. Cut large mushroom caps into the mint and half of the cheese. Toss well, then add Meat Carefully halves or quarters; leave smaller ones whole. the remaining cheese. Adjust the seasonings. By JIM ROMANOFF Think outside the mojito For The Associated Press Meaty stews can be rich comfort foods... that often come at a By PERVAIZ SHALLWANI New Uses For Mint nutritional price. But giving a bit of thought to your choice and quan- For The Associated Press ubiquitous on restaurant tables as featuring mint. ``It’s a digestive and tity of meat can lower the cost of comfort. ketchup is in American diners. an antioxidant.’’ When making beef stew, chuck is the best choice. Bottom Most people in the U.S. are Like any good weed, mint In savory dishes at her restau- round, which is leaner but still has enough fat to keep it moist and familiar with mint as a flavoring in adapts well to its environment rant, Oleana, Sortun uses mint the flavorful, also works well, especially if you cook it low and slow _ candies, chewing gum, ice cream, (mints are, after all, a highly inva- classic Turkish way, which is com- that is, for a long time at low heat. the occasional cocktail, maybe a tea, sive plant). This produces countless bined with dill and parsley. ``Mint Pork butt and shoulder definitely make for flavorful results, but and as a particularly dated sauce for varieties that can vary widely in aro- as a fresh herb is best combined are high in fat. Lower-fat pork sirloin and tenderloin can make a lamb. ma and flavor. Some even smell and with other herbs,’’ she says. ``It cre- sumptuous and tender stew. But they must be cooked for less time, But elsewhere in the world, taste of chocolate and pineapple. ates a warm flavor.’’ usually under an hour, so they don’t end up tough and dry. mint is a key _ and refreshing _ Mint can be found growing Try cutting it in into ribbons For lamb stew, leg meat is considerably lower in fat than other ingredient in numerous savory around the globe, from dry, rocky to freshen salad recipes. Stir a few cuts and offers great flavor. The leg meat contains enough connec- recipes. ridges in the Mediterranean to gar- chopped teaspoons at the last min- tive tissue so that it becomes relatively tender when cooked at a low In Thailand, whole mint leaves dens in Vietnam. The fresh leaf of- ute into cooked peas. Add it to a temperature for a long time. add a pleasantly bracing flavor to fered most often at American gro- marinade for grilled beef, lamb or To keep things significantly healthier, always be sure to trim all spring rolls. In Vietnam, they are cers is spearmint. trout. Or use it to add depth to a clas- meats of any visible fat before you cook them. folded into meaty lettuce wraps. ``Most people use it not only sic tomato sauce. Another strategy for making a stew lean is to load it with veg- In Italy, mint is stirred into a pasta for its flavor, but for its health rea- In this Tuscan pasta, mint etables. They add essential flavor and are filling, but low in fat and sauce and pureed for a variation on sons,’’ says Boston chef Ana Sortun, invigorates the meatiness of wild calories. Mushrooms in particular add a deep, satisfying flavor to pesto. And in India and Pakistan, whose cookbook ``Spice’’ dedicates mushrooms. stew, plus they have a chewy, almost meaty texture. it spikes a spicy chutney that is as an entire chapter to savory dishes 27 Thursday, February 26, 2009 The County Times

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Homespun CoffeeHouse cados, Inc., announce a free Women’s Wellness Greenwell has several camp options to choose Thursday, February 26 program to be held Saturday, Feb. 28 from 8 from: Open Mic a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Camp Greenwell - our traditional outdoor Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Church of Laurel Grove in Mechanicsville, Md. recreation camp An Evening With Joe Chaptico – 7 p.m. The program includes health screenings, conti- Horse Camp - spend a week riding and Stead Admission is $5.00 per person (per- nental breakfast and lunch, health displays and learning about our equine friends Calvert Marine Museum Auditorium formers free). Doors open at 7pm and educational materials. Health care profession- (Also offered during Spring Break - – 7:30 p.m. play starts at 7:30pm. 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All camps run from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Donovan’s Irish Pub – 7:30 p.m. Group before and aftercare is available. With reason- All proceeds go to Family First of The first meeting of the Free Market able fees, Greenwell offers one of the best sum- Southern Maryland. Call 443-975-1591 Economics Reading Group is Friday, All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast mer camp values for your dollar in Southern for more information. February 27, 2009 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Bay District VFD (Lexington Park) – 8 a.m. Maryland. Come Play in Our Backyard! Dunkin Donuts on Three Notch Road in $8.00 Adults / $5.00 Kids 5-12, 4 and under Ladies Night California, MD. The group is open to free. the public. Anyone interested in learn- All You Can Eat Breakfast Country Store Bar (Leonardtown) – 7 p.m. Father Andrew White School’s Home and ½ price drinks for ladies from 7-9 p.m. ing about economics is invited to attend. For more information, call Cindy Jones FOP-7 Poker Leader Board School Association is sponsoring a community at 301-994-0074. all-you-can-eat breakfast on Sunday March 1, Challenge 2009, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, at Father An- Outback Steakhouse FOP-7 Lodge (Chancellor’s Run Rd) – 2 p.m. drew White School in Leonardtown, MD. Luncheon to Benefit For more info or questions contact fop7mary- The menu is: Saturday, February 28 [email protected] or call 301-863-6007. Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuits, Sausage Walden/Sierra Gravy, Pancakes, Fried Potatoes, Danish, Walden/Sierra will hold a fundraising Camp Greenwell Coffee, Tea, Cocoa, Juice, Milk luncheon at the Outback Steakhouse COSMIC Symphony Cost is: in California, Maryland, on Thursday, Family Concert – 7 p.m. Registration Ages 13 - up: $7 February 26th, at 11:30 a.m. Great Mills High School – 7 p.m. Online registration for Greenwell’s summer Ages 8 - 12: $5 Tickets are $20 each, and proceeds will Featuring Young Artist Competition camps opens to the general public on March 1. Ages 5 - 7: $3 help support Walden’s community- winners. Go to www.cosmicmusic.org Visit www.greenwellfoundation.org for dates Ages under 5: FREE based programs, including crisis inter- for performance schedules and more and rates and to register for summer fun. fatherandrewwhite.org vention, trauma counseling for victims information. of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse, and substance abuse treatment programs for Southern Maryland Full Effect & DJ Rob Lenten Seafood Dinners residents. For more information or to Hotel Charles (Hughesville) – 9 p.m. purchase tickets, please call Valerie Full Effect with DJ Rob playing during Immaculate Heart of Mary Church located on Three Notch Road in Lexington Colvin at 301-997-1300 ext. 804, or visit intermissions in the Party Room. Cover Park will host its annual Lenten Seafood Dinners beginning Friday February 27th www.waldensierra.org. charge. Call 301-274-4612. – April 3rd, from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Carryout will be available. Prices will range form $7 - $14. Children meals available – children under three eat FREE. For more informa- DJ Katie tion call 301-863-8144. Friday, February 27 Mechanicsville Moose Lodge – 8 p.m. Texas Hold’Em TOOMANYMIKES Mechanicsville Fire House (21865 Hills Cadillac Jacks (Lexington Park) Club Rd) – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Proceeds go to help Matt Benefits Optimist Club and Mechanic- Mattingly. sville VFD Ladies Auxiliary. Call 301- LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENTS 884-4709 for more information. Shop For a Cure Activities p.m. at Lexington Park. These Friends Annual Come Join Us To Support Breast Cancer free classes are for teens ages Film & Concert: Awareness on: Saturday February 28th, planned for teens 12 years and older and do re- Book Sale ‘Espace Ouvert’ 2009 Teens can enjoy an after- quire registration since space Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad 9 noon of gaming fun from 2:30 is limited. planned Joy Lane Healing Center – 7 p.m. The Friends of the Li- Concert and film featuring Malcolm a.m. – 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. today at Lexing- Teens are invited to Teen Longaberger, Tastefully Simple, Avon, ton Park or watch a movie Gaming Fun at Leonardtown brary will hold their annual Goldstein, Violinist-Maestro of Im- book sale March 13-15 at the provisation. Go to www.joylaneheal- Creative Memories, Slumber Party, with other teens from 3 p.m. Library from 5:30 p.m. to Pampered Chef, Home Interiors, Silpada to 5 p.m. at Leonardtown. 7:30 p.m. on Mar. 10 to play County Fairgrounds. Dona- ingcenter.net or call 301-373-2522 for tions of good used books, registration and information. Jewelry, Party Lite, Greeting Cards, Both programs, sponsored Wii and other games with Purses, Tupperware, Local Crafters and by the library’s TAG (Teen teens. Snacks will be pro- audios and puzzles can be Much More! Advisory Groups), are free vided. Please register for this dropped off at the Leonar- Maryland, My and snacks will be provided. free program. dtown Library. Individuals Teens must be 13 years old or donating boxes of items are Maryland Exhibit Free Women’s Wellness older to attend the movie. asked to bring their donations North End Gallery (Leonardtown) Several special teen pro- Libraries directly to the fairgrounds the – 11 a.m. Call 301-475-3130 for more Program week of the sale. To volunteer St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s Deli- grams are being offered dur- celebrate Dr. information. ing Teen Tech Week, Mar. 8- to help before, during or after 14. Deb Daniel from Discover Seuss’s birthday the sale, please contact Carol U Children’s Museum will Children of all ages will Moody at 240-725-0051. conduct a class on designing a enjoy stories, activities, and The book sale will be What’s computer game using Scratch songs related to Dr. Seuss open on Friday evening, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on when the libraries celebrate March 13, from 5 p.m. to 8 March 9 at Charlotte Hall, on his 105th birthday. The free p.m. for Friends members March 11 at Lexington Park, programs will be Feb. 28 at 2 only. Membership will be and on Mar. 12 at Leonard- p.m. at Lexington Park and on available at the door. The town. Teens will have fun Mar. 7 at 10 a.m. at both Char- sale is open to the public on experimenting with avatar lotte Hall and Leonardtown. 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Great Mills Rd 31 Thursday, February 26, 2009 The County Times Question Newsmakers Interview Cheseldine Discusses Self-Help Housing Program Interviewing: By Andrea Shiell 3 Staff Writer Joseph “Frenchy” Leclerc Margie Cheseldine, of Cheseldine Management Consult- Joseph has lived in Southern Maryland since 1967, having worked ing, said she has projects lined up in Leonardtown and Prince as an aircraft maintenance engineer for Air Force One for more than 20 years. He spent 23 years in the military, getting out of the Frederick, but her passion lies with community development, Air National Guard in 1987. particularly as it applies to affordable housing programs in the area. CT: Which presidents did you work for? Did you ever get to meet For that reason, the flurry of construction at Lexington or talk to any of them? Park’s Hunting Creek housing development is especially close to her heart. JL: The only one that I ever got really close to, about 12 feet away, Along with the Southern Maryland Tri-County Commu- was President Kennedy…back in the old days they didn’t have a nity Action Committee, her company is constructing 15 duplex landing tower like they do now. They had the old World War 2 units for 30 low-income families, using low interest loans pro- system, which was on the Navy side of Andrews Air Force Base, and in those days it didn’t matter that he was president of the vided by the USDA’s rural development division for families United States. He used to fly his own plane…and he had a very that qualify, and who are willing to work 30 hours per week in small motorcade so if you were near the fence he’d come out and order to construct the homes themselves with help and guid- Photo Courtesy of www.cheseldine.org say hi…that’s the way it was. You could get close to the president ance from licensed building contractors. Families have begun constructing duplexes for the self-help hous- before the incident…but after he got shot, everything changed. “The income limits are based on family size and divided ing program at Hunting Creek, but more applicants are needed into low income and very low income, with priority going to for the project. CT: What’s the most outrageous story you’ve ever heard about very low income families,” she said. an Air Force One trip? Cheseldine admitted though that finding qualified ap- may not qualify as of yet. plicants had been a struggle since the program was first con- “If you do have a problem with your credit, you are given JL: (Laughing) Well I don’t want to get myself in trouble here…but ceived. “What we really need is applicants for the program,” about a six month opportunity to improve your credit, to work there was one president, and I’m not going to tell you the name, with your creditors…in some cases we have been able to quali- and he carried his dog on Air Force One all the time…and they she said, “we have gone through about 354 applications, and would clean the carpet, but if he urinated or something [which we’ve right now gone to settlement with three families, so fy families…who have reapplied for the program,” she said. he did, often] they would change the carpets completely…it just we’re in need of more applicants.” In the meantime Cheseldine said that her company has goes to show you that Air Force One is a very special aircraft. Added to the stress of a slowing economy and the drop- teamed up with county officials to try and get the word out ping availability of loans are concerns about the USDA’s strict about the program as they have begun constructing the first CT: What was your proudest or biggest stand-out moment when credit requirements for applicants, which Cheseldine said had duplex units. you did that job? created problems for finding qualified participants despite a “We had some families this weekend…and you could tell great deal of community interest. it was the first time they’d ever hauled gravel or dug in the JL: Just having the job! You need clearance just to work on “Credit worthiness is a big issue and it’s also a barrier dirt,” she said, “but it’s rewarding. I don’t think there’s any those birds…I was an aircraft mechanic, I wasn’t a flight special- doubt that owning your own home is a great achievement.” ist or anything…but we did a lot of special projects to please him to certifying some of the families,” she said, adding that her or whomever…everything had to be catered to every individual… company along with the Southern Maryland Tri-County Com- Those interested in finding out more about the self-help and of course they were high maintenance. munity Action Committee could offer credit counseling to pro- housing program at Hunting Creek can call 301-274-4474, ext. spective participants, which they encourage for applicants who 210, or visit www.cheseldine.org/SelfHelp.html. NOW OPEN!

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MEXICAN CARRY OUT 301-884-9730 301-884-9731 28255 Three Notch Road Mechanicsville, MD 20659 HOURS Monday - Saturday 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Locally owned & operated Closed Sundays Bienvenidos Amigos (Welcome Friends) The County Times Thursday, February 26, 2009 32 AA JourneyJourney ThroughThrough TimeTime The Chronicle Columnist Linda Reno is a historian and genealogist ary 6, 1759 she married George Lee) and Eleanor Parke “Nelly” Washington and they moved to Custis who married Lawrence specializing in Southern Maryland Mt. Vernon, that George inher- Lewis, George Washington’s history. Mrs. Reno is a member of ited from his half brother Law- nephew. the St. Mary’s County Historical Society, rence. Lawrence Washington In the summer of 1775, St. Mary’s County Genealogical Society, had named this property Mt. George was in Cambridge, Mas- Vernon in honor of Admiral sachusetts trying to get his army Charles County Genealogical Society, Edward Vernon of the Brit- in shape however, Martha was Maryland Historical Society, and the ish Navy under whom he had at home and the British knew Maryland Genealogical Society. She served during the War of Jen- it; there were rumors that they kin’s Ear in 1739. One of his planned to abduct her and then has authored many books and shipmates was William Hebb to burn Mt. Vernon. The British articles on local history. We hope of St. Mary’s County who was were marauding along the Po- you will enjoy these articles and also so impressed by Admiral tomac River, burning and loot- Vernon that he named his plan- ing. Many families fled inland to welcome your comments and tation “Porto Bello” for one of the safety. suggestions for future battles they fought and then named his John Augustine Washing- subjects. son Vernon in honor of the Admiral. ton, one of George Washing- On February 3, 1774 John Parke Custis ton’s younger brothers, tried to married Eleanor Calvert at her father’s home, get Martha to leave, but she did “Mt. Airy” in Prince George’s County, Mary- not believe she was in serious By Linda Reno land. Eleanor was the daughter of Benedict danger. Contributing Writer Calvert, son of Charles Calvert, 5th Lord Bal- George was much alarmed timore. Four of their seven children survived and in a letter dated August 20, George Washington, the father of our coun- infancy. 1775 he wrote to his cousin, try, was born February 22, 1732 near Pope’s John Parke Custis, within days of his ap- Lund Washington, who was York where he arrived alone to be sworn in. Creek in Westmoreland County, Virginia. pointment as aide-de-camp to his stepfather managing Mt. Vernon in his absence: “I can His inaugural ball was held before Martha even His wife was Martha Dandridge, born who was then at Yorktown, contracted camp hardly think that Lord Dunmore can act so arrived. The capital would shortly be moved to June 2, 1731 in New Kent County, Virginia. At fever and died on November 5, 1781. George low, and unmanly a part, as to think of seizing Philadelphia, this time for 10 years while wait- age 19 she married Daniel Parke Custis and had and Martha Washington took two of his chil- Mrs. Washington by way of revenge upon me; ing for the completion of the new capital that four children of whom John Parke Custis, born dren and raised them, e.g., George Washington howev’r, as I suppose she is, before this time would ultimately be named Washington, D.C. 1754, was the only one to survive to adulthood. Parke Custis who married Mary Lee Fitzhugh gone over to Mr. Calvert’s [Mt. Airy], and will George Washington died at Mt. Vernon Martha was widowed in 1757. On Janu- (their daughter and only child was Mary Anna soon after retng., go down to New Kent, she will on December 14, 1799. He had become ill the Randolph Custis, wife of General Robert E. be out of his reach for 2 or 3 months to come, day before, complaining of chills. Early on the in which time matters may, and probably will, morning of the 14th, his personal physician, Dr. take such a turn as to render her removal ei- James Craik, of Alexandria was summoned. ther absolutely necessary, or quite useless. I Later that day, Dr. Elisha Cullen Dick of Al- am nevertheless exceedingly thankful to the exandria, and Dr. Gustavus Brown, of Charles Askey Askey & Gentlemen of Alexandria for their friendly at- County, Maryland were called in as well. 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St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks De- There’s arts and crafts, ceramics, quilting, partment has a slew of leisure programs aimed drawing, sign language, self-defense training at curing cabin fever. and tole painting, which is a folk art form of While spring doesn’t officially begin un- decorative painting on tin and wooden utensils, til 11:44 a.m. March 20, when the sun lines up objects and furniture. directly over the equator, registration for parks “We have lots and lots of new fitness pro- programs opens on March 4. grams,” Bishop said, including aerobic boot Shortly after March 4, the Spring 2009 camp, junior jazzercise, cardio hip hop, yoga Program Guide will available to the public in and turbokick. print. The nearly 50-page guide to activities There’s also dozens of programs that re- will be available at public libraries and the quire little or no physical activity, including parks office. Can’t wait? It is available now health workshops, free financial seminars, for downloading at the parks department Web Computer training to learn how to use common Site, at www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/docs/ programs or do some desktop publishing, and currentprogramguide.pdf even “etiquette 101” for kids and teens, which Christi Bishop, therapeutic recreation teaches about proper manners and speaking specialist, says there are dozens and dozens of clearly and respectfully.

Photo Courtesy of St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks Instructors Carver Center to Needed; Earn Cash Host Open House The St. Mary’s County Recre- St. Mary’s County Recreation and ation and Parks Department is seeking Parks invites the community to attend additional instructors for a variety of an Open House and Program Registra- upleisure programs including, but not tion On Wednesday March 11, from 5-7 limited to: Irish dancing, hula danc- p.m. at the Carver Recreation Center lo- ing, cooking, programs for individuals cated on Lincoln Avenue in Lexington with disabilities, Tai-Chi, calligraphy, Park. daytime programs for toddlers and The main focus of the evening is more. to register neighborhood children in the Come share your talent or passion new Carver Afterschool program to be and get paid for it. held each Wednesday from 3 - 7 p.m. Interested persons are asked to beginning March 18. complete a prospective instructor Volunteers are also invited to at- survey found at http://www.co.saint- tend. You can make an excellent contri- marys.md.us/recreate/Forms/IN- bution to the Lexington Park commu- STRUCTORPROSPECTsurvey.pdf nity by mentoring 1st through 8th grade and mail or email it to Christina Bish- students each Wednesday. op, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, P.O. For more information contact Pro- Box 653, Leonardtown, MD 20650. gram Director BJ Waldron or Arthur E-mail to [email protected] Shepherd, Recreation Division Man- marys.md.us ager at 301-475-4200 extension 1800. The County Times Thursday, February 26, 2009 34

Culpepper Swims To State Championship By Chris Stevens Staff Writer

Brittany Culpepper refused to let the pressure of a state final get to her in last Saturday’s 4A/3A State Championship Swim Meet. “I really didn’t think about it that much, I just wanted to swim as fast as I could,” the Leonardtown senior said of her close victory over Severna Park’s Kim Weyand in the 100-yard breaststroke, giving her the state championship in that event. “I knew she was going to push me to swim my fastest and it was exciting to know that everybody was cheering for me.” Culpepper, who cites the 100-yard breaststroke as one of her favorite events to swim, won the championship with a state record time of 1:08.65, edging out Weyand’s time of 1:09.13. Culpepper’s triumph was a major part of the Raider girls’ overall success in the meet, as they finished fourth out of 24 schools in the meet, held at the Prince Georges’ Sports Complex in Landover. Leonardtown won the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference girls’ swimming championship for the fifth straight year, then proceeded to win both boys and girls’ 4A East Regional meets before advancing to states. “We knew we wanted to go higher than fifth this year,” Culpepper said of the girls moving up one spot from 2008 in the state meet. “It was a really exciting and fun experience, we’re sad it had to end, but now everyone’s getting ready for spring sports.” Culpepper will be participating in Tennis this spring, and while she looks forward to attending college, she doesn’t plan to share the nervousness that most high school seniors have when applying to the colleges and universities of their choice. “I don’t think I’m going to have time to be anxious about it,” she said with a laugh. Team Scores From the 4A/3A State Swimming Championships: Women

1. Severna Park High School 334 2. Urbana High School 275.5 3. Eleanor Roosevelt High School 269 4. Leonardtown High School 186 5. South River High School 183.5 6. Broadneck High School 174 7. C. Milton Wright High School 159 8. Thomas Johnson High School 104 9. Old Mill High School 92 10. Westlake High School 69.5 11. Laurel High School 66 12. Bel Air High School 53.5 13. Great Mills High School 53 14. Chesapeake High School 41 15. North County High School 22 16. Thomas Stone High School 18 17. Meade High School 16 18. Chopticon High School 14 19. Glen Burnie High School 12 20. High Point High School 8 21. Arundel High School 7 22. Bowie High School 6 23. Linganore High School 4 24. Huntingtown High School 2 25. Flowers High School 1

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1. Broadneck High School 294 2. Severna Park High School 239 3. Thomas Johnson High School 189.5 4. Urbana High School 167 5. Huntingtown High School 165.5 6. Great Mills High School 149 7. South River High School 142 8. Leonardtown High School 136 9. Old Mill High School 121 10. C. Milton Wright High School 118 11. Bowie High School 89 12. Meade High School 60 13. Eleanor Roosevelt High School 59 13. Linganore High School 59 15. Thomas Stone High School 58 16. Flowers High School 43 17. Glen Burnie High School 30 18. Aberdeen High School 16 19. Laurel High School 13 20. Parkdale High School 7 21. Arundel High School 6 22. Bel Air High School 4 23. Chopticon High School 3 24. North County High School 2

Tennis League Seeks Players (Mixed 7.0) and Saturdays (Mixed 6.0). Currently there is no Mixed 8.0 league in We are looking for 2.5 or 3.0 men and St Mary’s County, but there is still time to form women to play in the 6.0 mixed adult USTA teams and create a league. Contact Mai Liem league. Matches begin in early March, run ap- Slade if interested. proximately two months and are held on the weekends. If interested, contact Marisa Mansueti at Ospreys 10U Softball Team [email protected] or Karolyn Clarke at looking for players [email protected]. Four Mixed 7.0 teams have formed - cap- The Southern Maryland Ospreys 10 and tains are Ray Gagnon, Gary Richard, Doug Under fast pitch softball team is currently look- Bellis & Jason Wynn. Contact these team ing for players of all positions to try out for the captains or the St Mary’s USTA League Co- team. For more information, contact League ordinator - Ms. Mai Liem Slade - mslade@ Manager Jim Sewell at 301-904-1654 or diam. md.metrocast.net. [email protected] Matches are at Cecil Park on Sundays 35 Thursday, February 26, 2009 The County Times High School Basketball Sp rts Senior Night Is All Right For Hornet Girls By Chris Stevens have enough fire for maybe two more Staff Writer weeks of action. “It feels great to win on senior GREAT MILLS – After being night because we’ve been together a honored for four years of basketball long time, and it’s big for us to go into excellence, the five seniors on the the playoffs with these wins,” guard Great Mills girls’ basketball team Shamara Adams said after the Hor- went out and showed that they still nets downed Lackey 64-41 Tuesday

Photo By Chris Stevens Great Mills’ RyShawn Butler defends Lackey’s Kendra Mosley. night. “I think we can go back to full potential and put the game away son out and prepare for the winner states if everyone plays to their full with a 14-0 second quarter scoring of the Potomac/Chopticon 3A South potential.” streak that gave them a 31-9 lead late regional contest. Great Mills will The Hornets, who ended the in the period, wrapping up their sixth host the winner of that game Tuesday Photo By Chris Stevens regular season at 17-5, played to their straight win to close the regular sea- March 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Shawnese Taylor scores two of her 15 points over Lackey’s Shovonne Duckett. “I think we did a real good job with our pressure defense and the way we shot our free throws,” said Hornets coach Brian Weisner. “We Coaches Prepare for Regional Battles had a great deal of open looks at the basket because of execution and you By Chris Stevens saw them lose heartbreakers to North have to be very happy with that.” Staff Writer Point and Leonardtown. Before the game, the five seniors “The coaches and players, we on the team (Adams, Corleda Naylor, Brian Weisner is not concerned talk like we normally do,” Weisner Tyneshia Baker, RyShawn Butler and with the way the 3A South Region in said when asked if any changes con- Shawnese Taylor) were honored with girls’ basketball came to be, nor is tributed to Great Mills’ recent hot gifts by their parents and coaches for Terry Mumau in the boys bracket. streak. “The girls are just doing what two conference championships and However, both Weisner and Mu- they have to do win and doing the a state semi-final appearance last mau, Great Mills girls’ head coach things they can do well.” season. and Chopticon boys’ coach respec- Weisner was not ready to gauge The Hornets struggled in the tively, will get their players geared up similarities in this season’s team to early stages of the first quarter, but for the all-out war that is Maryland the teams of the previous two years, back-to-back three-point shots by State Regionals, scheduled to begin which won or shared the South- Baker and Butler put Great Mills with first round games Feb. 27 across ern Maryland Athletic Conference ahead to stay at 12-6. The Chargers the state. championship. The Hornets finished called on leading scorer Shovonne The Hornets are the defending second to North Point in this season’s Duckett, who wasn’t expected to 3A South champions, thanks in some title race. play due to an injury, but came off part to a decisive home court advan- “Those years where we won the the bench in the second quarter and tage they earned as the number one conference, I can’t even compare be- made her first shot of the game to seed in 2008. This year, the Hornets cause they were different teams and close the gap to 17-9. That’s as close (16-5 in the regular season) will at- you have different kids year to year,” as the Hornets would allow Lackey tempt to head back to the state semi- Weisner said. to get, as Adams, Naylor and Taylor finals as a number three seed. Meanwhile, Mumau’s Braves are - Great Mills’ leading scorer on the “The advantage of having that sitting at 17-4 and ready to go. The evening with 15 points – put together number one seed is that your oppo- coach plans to keep things as they a burst that also was keyed by what nents have to come to you,” Weisner, are in a region that features SMAC Weisner characterized as “great de- who is also director of the 3A South champion Lackey at number two fense” that junior forward Tori Brad- region, said the evening of Feb. 22 and Friendly High School of Prince burn played on Duckett in that quar- after the draw was announced. “Your Georges County as the top seed. ter, a tribute to the Hornets’ team de- fans have a shorter distance to come “One thing that we’ve stressed fensive approach. “We don’t double and see you play, but being any seed all season and all year is just play team players, we play man-to-man,” you’re going to prepare in a similar the next game,” Mumau said of the he explained. “We don’t look at just fashion. preparation process. “We’d better one player on any team and say ‘we “At this point in the season, the be ready because the winner of that have to stop her.’” Duckett did lead hay is already in the barn.” Great Mills-La Plata game can upset all scorers with 25 points, but many The Hornets have ripped off five us if we take them lightly. Photo By Chris Stevens of those came long after the game’s wins in a row (allowing just one team “We’re not looking down the Brian Weisner, shown here congratulating RyShawn Butler, feels the Hornets outcome had been decided. above 30 points) after a stretch that road at all.” have what it takes to repeat as 3A South Regional Champions. The County Times Thursday, February 26, 2009 36 un Sp rts On November 29, 2000, Pope John Paul II was named an “Honorary Harlem Globetrotter.” Fact magic elixir that cured all the tainted baseball records that fell courtesy of the steroid era in baseball. So the apology A View From The isn’t bothersome. The excuse they provided is. Here’s what Phelps had to say for himself: “I’m 23 years old, and despite the success I have had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and Bleachers inappropriate way, not in a manner that people have come to expect from me.” And Ro- driguez, “ I’m here to say that Youth Served…A I’m sorry. I’m here to say that in some ways I wish I went to college and got an opportunity High School Helping Of Disrespect to grow up at my own pace. Sports Schedule You know, I guess when you’re young and stupid, you’re young 02/26/09-03/04/09 if the sports gods give fans an ing marijuana and Rodriguez’s and stupid and I’m very guilty opportunity to detox from the positive steroid test. Not sur- for both of those.” Oh that’s NFL season and check off a prisingly, now that they’ve beautiful, gentlemen (sniff, By Ronald N. Guy Jr. few honey do’s before college been caught with overwhelm- sniff)...can I get a tissue? Thursday Feb. 26 Contributing Writer basketball’s March Madness ingly incriminating evidence, In their defense, both men and baseball’s opening day ar- both have issued contrite tried to take responsibility for Boys’ Basketball Do you know what started rive. But February 2009 has statements expressing how so WCAC Play-In Game the Sports Illustrated Swim- their actions…sort of. It was hardly been defined by scant- terribly sorry they are for the an “I’m sorry”, with a healthy Archbishop Carroll at St. Mary’s Ryken, 7:30 p.m. suit Issue? Besides the obvi- ily clad swimsuit models frol- disgrace they’ve brought upon ous appeal to the basic, primi- dash of, “I was young and icking in exotic locales; Mi- their sports and sponsors and dumb.” It’s as if they tried to Girls’ Basketball tive tendencies of the majority chael Phelps and Alex Rodri- the pain they’ve inflicted upon WCAC Play-In Game of male sports fans (SI’s target appeal to the court of public guez have made sure of that. their families and fans (espe- opinion by saying, “Hey, we Bishop Iretonat St. Mary’s Ryken, 5:30 p.m. audience), Sports Illustrated Unless you’re a sports- cially little Johnny and little needed a filler. See, the post- were young, just like you all atheist (in which case I doubt Suzy of suburbia). Okay, fair were young…so you can’t hold Superbowl sports calendar is you’ve found your way to this enough. Does anyone doubt Friday Feb. 27 about as exciting as that of the me totally accountable, right?” column…lest the powers of they’re sorry? Heck, Phelps No, actually we can. True, we typical Friday night for par- Boys’ Basketball boredom have consumed you), will potentially lose millions were all young once. We all ents of young children (I speak 3A South Regional First Round you’ve heard all about the in- in endorsements and Rodri- did things in our youths that of what I know). It’s almost as La Plata at Great Mills, 7:00 p.m. ternet photo of Phelps smok- guez was supposed to be the we wouldn’t repeat as adults. Reckless adolescence, how- 4A East Regional First Round ever, and the ability to use it Leonardtown at Chesapeake (Anne Arundel), 7:00 p.m. as a behavioral excuse, ends well before a person’s mid- Wrestling 20’s. Phelps, as he so self- Leonardtown/Chopticon/Great Mills at 4A/3A South incriminatingly said, was 23 Regional Tournament (South River High School) when he smoked weed at a college party a few weeks ago. Rodriguez admitted to ste- Saturday Feb. 28 roid use in 2001-2003. Flip to back of his baseball card and Spring Sports Practice Begins you’ll find Rodriguez was 25- 28 years old when he was on Girls’ Basketball the homer juice. Memo (from 3A South Regional First Round the real world) to Phelps and Chopticon at Potomac, 12:00 p.m. YouYou CanCan GetGet AA Rodriguez: when you’re com- fortably in your 20’s, you’ve Wrestling waived your right to cite the Leonardtown/Chopticon/Great Mills at 4A/3A South immaturity of youth for your Regional Tournament (South River High School) FREEFREE transgressions. At that point, poor judgment, bad decisions GALLONGALLON and illegal acts are just that. Tuesday March 3 Period. In their apologies, OF MILK both men seemed concerned Boys’ Basketball OF MILK with the impact of their acts 3A South Regional Second Round ForFor EveryEvery 99 GallonsGallons YouYou BuyBuy on the impressionable minds Great Mills/La Plata Winner at Chopticon, 7:00 p.m. of their adolescent fans. WithWith YourYour McKay’sMcKay’s GoldGold Card!Card! Okay…but what about their Girls’ Basketball young adult fans? With their 3A South Regional Second Round No need to save register tapes. “yeah, but” apologies, Phelps Chopticon/Potomac Winner at Great Mills, 7:00 p.m. and Rodriguez dignified and 4A East Regional Second Round Your purchases will be gave credence to a 25-year-old Thomas Stone at Leonardtown, 7:00 p.m. automatically accumulated... chalking up a poor decision to age. 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