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Summertime in
St. Mary’s County
Do you plan to attend any of
the shows at the River Concert
Series at St. Mary’s College this
summer?
“I’m not really into classical
music too much, but it’s some-
thing that I might take a
girl to go see or some-
thing,” said Steve
Soucoup, who
works in California.
“I like to go up
to D.C., you know
what I mean, I
went to the Gucci
Mane concert not
too long ago … I’ll go
see a Nat’s game or
something.”
Darling
Zollinhofer: Yes,
I would probably
go again this year. I
went to one or two
of them last year,
and I got to see the
fireworks last year,
so that was really
cool.
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Yes: 35%
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Health Officer Reports No State Money Southern Maryland Reps Push For
For Middle, High School Flu Vaccine
By Guy Leonard the swine f lu strains mixing.
Improvements To Bridge Now
Staff Writer So far the state has nearly 700,000
courses of Tamif lu antiviral drugs in stor-
The state can only afford to provide age for a resurgent swine f lu, split be-
seasonal f lu vaccine for elementary school tween its own reserves and federal stocks,
students in St. Mary’s County, according said David Paulson, spokesman for the
to the county health officer, leaving par- state’s Department of Health and Mental
ents of middle and high school students to Hygiene. Photo by Sean Rice
get the vaccine for their children on their Icenhower said the stock of Tamif lu,
own. for which the county commissioners re- By Guy Leonard coming up with these ideas,” Buck said.
Getting as many people as possible leased funds to purchase, has not arrived Staff Writer Wood said one option for relieving the
vaccinated against the seasonal f lu is criti- yet, although it is on order. In addition, the stress on Route 235 could be to open up the
cal, Dr. William Icenhower said, as he and state has not released any of the promised Southern Maryland legislators say that shoulder or another lane to allow traffic to
state officials are worried that a strain drugs despite the county finding an ade- they are still waiting for a response from State make the turn onto Route 4 and let the rest of
might combine with a resurgent swine quate storage space for it. Highway Administration and Department of the traffic move along.
f lu in the fall and create a more potent Icenhower said that the health depart- Transportation staff about options for reducing But that still left the traffic bottleneck
disease. ment has purchased the Tamif lu from the traffic congestion on Route 235 and across the problem at the bridge and across it, he said.
The World Health Organization re- lowest bidder it could find for the county’s Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge. Traffic routinely backs up on Route 235
cently elevated its pandemic alert to its $11,000 appropriation. The project team on the bridge design leading to the intersection of Route 4 in St.
highest level for the swine f lu which origi- “That’ll give us maybe 134 doses, started work after this year’s legislative ses- Mary’s, and traffic also bottlenecks at the
nated in Mexico and has circled the globe. which is a drop in the bucket, but it’s bet- sion, said Tri-County Council for Southern bridge crossing along the span out to Route 4.
There are currently 250 confirmed ter than zilch,” Icenhower said. “We can’t Maryland Director Wayne Clark after local On the other side of the bridge, in Calvert
cases of swine f lu in Maryland, none of get it [the state supply for the county] law makers asked for the options. County, traffic again stalls as cars comes off
them fatal, he said, and no confirmed cases delivered. “They pressed MDOT and SHA to look the span where traffic starts at two lanes of
have been reported in St. Mary’s County. “They keep saying they’re going to into what could be done,” Clark said. “They’ve traffic.
Icenhower said that he has developed deliver.” begun developing options for short term Currently no money has been appropri-
a plan to have all public school students Paulson said that no emergency situ- solutions.” ated for either the engineering or the construc-
immunized with a vaccine against the sea- ation currently exists to warrant releasing The expansion or rebuilding of the bridge, tion of either a new bridge or an expansion.
sonal f lu with the cooperation of the county the Tamif lu, though a plan to distribute it which links Calvert and St. Mary’s County and Those options and others are still in the
schools but that that the plan will only be to county hospitals and health departments accommodates commuter traffic to and from planning study stage.
executed if the funds become available. is in place if an emergency occurs. the Naval Air Station Patuxent River, is the re- The cost for engineering could be about
“You could get a more deadly form of “It’s all stored in a central, secret gion’s top transportation priority, Clark said. $68 million, while the total cost of the whole
the virus than both are now,” Icenhower facility for security purposes,” Paulson Del. John Wood (D-Dist.29A) said that the project has been estimated at about $600
said of the possibility of the seasonal and said. delegation has received no word yet on what million.
those traffic decongestion measures might be. Getting options to relieve traffic there
Located in St. Mary’s Square on Great Mills Rd in Lexington Park “Just tell us what you’re doing,” Wood now was critical, said House Minority Leader
said. “They say they’re working, they say Del. Anthony O’Donnell (D-Dist. 29C).
they’re putting it together. “The state needs to evaluate the Thomas
“Show us what you’re doing.” Johnson Bridge at Route 4 and on both sides of
David Buck, spokesman for the State the bridge to mitigate traffic congestion as an
Highway Administration, said that the project interim action prior to the bridge being build,”
team would need several months to work out O’Donnell said. “It won’t solve the problems
ideas. permanently but they may be somewhat help-
Father’s Day “They’re just at the beginning stages of ful in managing the traffic congestion.”
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
riculture and some of the sensitive areas,”
Jackman said.
Party Supplies Military & College A plan designed to guide growth and de-
velopment throughout St. Mary’s County is
Jackman said that housing develop-
ments in the rural preservation district could
only be built out to one house per five acres
set for a public hearing on Monday, June 22, as opposed to the limited residential zoning
and county officials believe that as many as that allows one house per acre.
300 people may show to hear that sections of Phil Shire, deputy director of the county
the county could be rezoned following adop- land use agency said that 1,000 notices have
tion of the plan to allow less development. been mailed to property owners who would
“Some people’s expectations could be affected by the proposed changes in the
Make this 4th of July Cookout a Blast! be reduced,” said Senior Planner Jeff Jack- comprehensive plan.
(See what’s in store) man, with the Department of Land Use and The plan also includes sections about
Growth Management. “They could find in a water resources and the environment, eco-
year-and-a-half that there is a zone on their nomic development, housing, community
35 35 35 % % %
land that could change their prospects.” facilities and transportation.
As currently proposed, some St. Mary’s The June 22 hearing is set for 6:30 p.m.
County Comprehensive Plan areas, such as at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Depart-
off off off eastern Hollywood, and New Market, would ment in Lexington Park. A second hearing
be rezoned as village centers rather than on the plan is set for 6:30 p.m. on Mon., July
3 Mylars 1 Jumbo 1 XL Jumbo town centers, which could return land to the 13, at Chopticon High School.
6 Latex 4 Latex 4 Latex rural preservation district. John K. Parlett, a Charlotte Hall-based
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Some parts of Mechanicsville could also
be taken out of the town center designation.
developer, said that the current comprehen-
sive plan could start the process of allowing
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“We’re proposing to protect more ag- town centers like Charlotte Hall to be more
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ews
Today’s Newsmakers In Brief
Will the county’s stock of Tamiflu Are potholes and other
help combat swine flu if it road maladies becoming a
makes a comeback this fall? problem on county roads?
That’ll give us maybe 134 Our road situation in St.
doses, which is a drop in the bucket Mary’s County is probably as
but that’s better than zilch. bad as I’ve ever seen it.
Dr. William Icenhower, Del. John Wood (D-Dist. 29A)
County Health Officer
Town
A
Town Passes Budget With Reduced Tax Rate
The Leonardtown Town Council voted by a 4-to-1 margin Tuesday to approve a budget
with a property tax rate of 13.7 cents for every $100 of assessed value, down from the earlier
To The Editor:
Emissions Law Based On Science
Last month the Environmental Protection
Agency concluded that there is overwhelming
tancy rate for the United States, and if Maryland
was considered a country by itself, it would rank
Editorial:
Commentary We Can Agree With
evidence proving that the greenhouse gases cre- fifth in the world in global warming emissions
ated from fossil fuels endanger our welfare. Un- per capita. The EPA now has a golden opportu-
der the Clean Air Act, the EPA is now required nity to implement changes that can improve the
by law to regulate these emissions, because they well being of Marylanders and Americans alike, It is not often these days that any- ernment efficiency and transparency that the
have adverse health effects to Americans. As a through standing up to industry pressures on the thing comes out of Annapolis that makes governor claims is a success. What about its
Marylander, I am pleased by this news since it platform of scientific evidence. Let’s hope it’s sense to the folks back home who are brother BayStat? Where are the results?
means that the Obama Administration may now not squandered. -Public safety: The governor came into
struggling to find relief in these difficult office on a mission to abolish the death penalty.
regulate carbon emissions for reasons of safety
and in accordance with science, not politics. Terrence De Jesus
times. A commentary written last week After several failed attempts he tried to take on
Maryland has a lower than average life expec- Baltimore, Md. by Delegates O’Donnell (R. Dist. 29C) the role of a neutral arbiter by creating a com-
and Shank (R. Dist. 2B) struck us as right mission to study the death penalty. It was clear
Automotive Repair Shops Still Around on the mark. The County Times endors-
es the following commentary from these
from the start that this commission was noth-
ing more than a foregone conclusion looking
Vehicle owners should not stress out about performed at a dealership are warranty repairs, two delegates as our editorial position: for a process. While Maryland has technically
where they will get service and repair if their lo- recalls or post-warranty work that you want the retained the use of the death penalty, it has
cal new-car dealership closes. More than 130,000 manufacturer to pay for.” Gov. Martin O’Malley’s administration is been restricted in such a manner to render it
independent repair shops, conveniently located in The Car Care Council reported recently that expected soon to release a list of goals to guide virtually useless.
most every community nationwide, employ pro- “it’s a myth that only new car dealers can service the remainder of the governor’s term. The list -Tax cuts: Remember that tax package
fessional automotive technicians and have access vehicles under warranty.” Consumers are pro- of major goals includes increasing public tran- Governor O’Malley pitched before the special
to the parts for all vehicles. tected by a law – the Magnuson-Moss Warranty sit ridership by 10 percent per year, reducing session? He said 95 percent of Marylanders
Independent repair shops account for more Act – that prohibits a vehicle manufacturer from violent crime against women and children by would see a tax break. So far, the only Mary-
than 70 percent of vehicle service and repair, com- voiding the vehicle warranty because service was 25 percent by 2012, and ending childhood hun- landers that have seen a tax break are those that
pared to 28 percent of non-warranty repairs by performed by a non-dealer. ger in Maryland. No one can argue that these have moved to neighboring states.
new car dealerships. In fact, even before the rash Vehicle owners need to look no further than are not worthwhile goals. However, they may -Budget deficit: By far, the greatest hoax
of dealership closings, the number of dealerships their own community to find a reputable repair not necessarily be attainable. perpetrated by the O’Malley administration
and their share of the service and repair market shop to care for their vehicle and protect the Setting unattainable goals and giving over the last three years has been the multiple
have gradually declined each year since 2000. warranty. the appearance of progress is nothing new for “fixes” to the state’s structural deficit. First, he
In April, “Consumer Reports” stated, “Le- Governor O’Malley. He has a habit of govern- said he needed time to get a handle on the fiscal
gally, you can have maintenance performed by Kathleen Schmatz, President and CEO ing by mirage. He chooses laudable causes to situation. He used that time to raid every pot of
any mechanic without affecting your warranty. Automotive Aftermarket Industry champion, has a media blitz about how much money the state had and wiped out the surplus
Just keep thorough records in case of a war- Association he is doing, but nothing ever really changes. left by his predecessor. A few months later, he
ranty claim. The only services that need to be Bethesda, Md. We saw this during his tenure as the mayor of contrived a fiscal crisis complete with a “Cost
Baltimore. of Delay” doom and gloom budget created to
Then-Mayor O’Malley gave the illusion push through the largest tax increase in Mary-
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Perhaps before moving forward with a shiny
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The U.S. Navy has awarded the E-2D Ad- Aerospace Systems sector.
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land. It replaces the E-2C plane. smaller targets and more of them at a greater Available
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Mary Catherine Sterling partner, founded one of the most suc- of six, and grandmother of nine. She of Hollywood, MD. He was the lov- After graduating from High School, he
cessful businesses in Lexington Park, spent her days working in her yard and ing husband of Mary Lou (Tennison) went to work for SMECO as a mem-
Bell, 98 MD known as Curtis Tire Center in enjoying time with her grandbabies. Hayden whom he married on Novem- ber of the brush crew. He continued
the early 60s. Half a century later, hav- She was a tribal member of the Viejas ber 10, 1951 at Holy Face Catholic to work for SMECO until June of 1989
Mary Catherine Sterling Bell, ing passed the running of Curtis Tire Band of Kumeyaay Indians from Al- Church, in Great Mills, MD. He was when he retired as part of manage-
98, of Leonardtown, MD passed away to his son Xavier, Mason is the owner pine, California. the father of Charles G. Hayden, Jr. of ment. Garner loved traveling in his
peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, of three apartment buildings and his She is survived by her three California, MD and Robert W. Hayden, motor home with his wife, being active
2009 in St. Mary’s Hospital Leonar- entrepreneurial ambitions served as daughters; Shyla Barnes and Faith and his wife, Kathy, of Baldwin, MD. in his various associations, stuffing
dtown, MD. She was surrounded by an inspiration to others. Mason, also Barnes, both of Lexington Park, MD, He is survived by six grandchildren, hams for the HVFD and talking on his
her family. was a life long member of the Minor- Leighann Barnes of Great Mills, MD, Nicole Hayden and Steve Walker of Ham Radios. He loved spending time
Born October 20, 1910 in Leon- ity Alliance Association. When asked three sons; Aaron Shaw of Fort Lee, Dameron, MD, Britany Hayden of with his children, grandchildren and
ardtown, MD, she was daughter of concerning his success, he would say; VA, Holden Barnes of Hopewell, VA Park Hall, MD, Erin Hayden of Ow- great-grandchildren by whom he was
the late Lynwood J. Sterling and Ruth “You have to have faith, without it you and Michael Barnes of Drayden, MD ings Mills, MD, Lauren Hayden of affectionately called “Daddy Garner”.
Camalier Sterling. Her husband of 54 don’t have much of nothing.” as well as five brothers, two sisters Baltimore, MD, Bobby Hayden of The family will receive friends
years, the late Thomas Webster Bell, Mason met and married Carolyn and nine, soon to be ten, beautiful Baldwin, MD and Catherine Hayden of for a visitation on Thursday, June
Sr. died on November 21, 1987. Cutchember on June 15, 1994. They grandchildren. Hollywood, MD. He is also survived 18, 2009, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the
Mrs. Bell was honored for her enjoyed traveling and spending quality The family received friends for by two great grandchildren, Adelle Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home
sixty years of service to the Bell Motor time together. Every year, Carolyn and a visitation on Monday, June 15, 2009 Hayden and Lilian Walker. He is sur- in Leonardtown, MD, where prayers
Company on October 28, 1993. Dur- Mason lovingly provided Christmas from 2:00-3:00PM at the Mattingley- vived by his sisters, Caroline Murphy will be said at 7:00 pm. A Mass of
ing her years of service, she was the and Easter gifts, toys and candy for the Gardiner Funeral Chapel in Leonard- of Hollywood, MD and Louise Hewitt Christian Burial will be held on Friday,
secretary and treasurer for the family all of the children and some adults of town, MD, where a memorial service of Fort Washington, MD. He was June 19, 2009, at 10:00 am at St. John’s
business. Zion Methodist Church. was held at 3:00PM. Sherry was laid predeceased in death by his siblings, Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hol-
Mrs. Bell is survived by a daugh- Mason leaves fond memories to rest on her reservation in Alpine, Thomas A. Hayden, Jr., William A. lywood, MD.
ter Katherine Bell Atlas of Leonard- in the hearts of his loving wife of 14 California. (Lefty) Hayden, Regina H. James and Pallbearers will be Joey Tennison
town, MD, two sons; Frank C. Bell, years, Carolyn, his daughter Betty Arrangements provided by Mat- by his son Michael A. Hayden. Garner and Jack Hewitt who are two of his
Sr. (Diane) and J. Ernest (Ernie) Bell Pandora Curtis-Franks (Bruce Sr.), his tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. was a lifelong resident of Hollywood, god-sons, his nephews Steve Murphy,
II (Ann) both of Leonardtown, MD, sons: Xavier Curtis (Phyllis) and Her- Leonardtown, Maryland. MD, building his family home on his Dale James, Gil James and his grand-
two brothers; Walter Kirk Sterling of man Hawkins Sr.; his grandchildren: parent’s farm where his neighbors son, Bobby Hayden. Honorary pall-
Leonardtown, MD and Hugh Dalton Kendra & Latisha Curtis, Herman were all family. He was a Charter bearers will be his good friends Frank
Sterling of White Plains, MD. In ad- Hawkins Jr, (Gail ), Tamika Langley- Member of the Hollywood Lions Club Dean, Charlie Wible, Billy Huseman,
dition to her husband Mrs. Bell was Charles “Garner” Hayden,
Tremaligo (Greg), Lamont Spicer & and was currently serving as Treasur- Francis Norris, Re-Pete Mattingly,
preceded in death by two daughters, Bruce Franks Jr.; great grandchildren: Sr. , 79 er. He was a member of the St. Mary’s Gene Talley and the Hollywood Lions
Margaret Ann Bell and Ruth Ma- Brandon, Lakeita & T’Keya Spicer, Amateur Radio Association for many Club.
thilda Swann a son, Thomas Webster Gabriel , Hezekian & Herman Hawk- Charles “Garner” Hayden, Sr. , years and was currently serving as In lieu of flowers, contributions
(Tommy) Bell, Jr., nine brothers; L. ins lll, Rocque & Reece Tremaligo. 79, of Hollywood, MD, died June 15, Treasurer. He was a Lifetime Associ- may be made to the St. John’s Building
Edward Sterling, John Benjamin Ster- His stepchildren:Terry Cutchember, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leon- ate Member of the Hollywood Volun- Fund or the Hollywood Volunteer Fire
ling, J. Nelson Sterling, William O. Timothy Chase(Marcia) , Ricky & Bil- ardtown, MD, after an eight year battle teer Fire Department. He was also a Department. Arrangements provided
E. Sterling, James Henry Sterling, B. ly Dyson & Cassandra Dyson (Roy); with cancer. Born in Hollywood, MD lifetime member of St. John Francis by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral
Harris Sterling, Lynwood J. Sterling, step grandchildren : Wayne, Vonn, on November 14, 1929, he was the son Regis Catholic Church where he at- Home, P.A.
Jr., Ernest Abell Sterling, and Frank Ricky Jr., Keirra, April, Amber, Sham- of the late Thomas Alvin Hayden and tended grade school. He graduated
Sterling, four sisters; Ruth Sterling era, Roshaundra, Jolisa, Patrice, Paula, Dorothy Frances (Garner) Hayden from Great Mills High School in 1948.
King, Eleanor Sterling Sharpe, Lucille Demetrius, Sherice, Shawnese, Keny-
Sterling Cheseldine and Mary Theresa etta, Kerice & Clever, Aunts: Agnes
Sterling. Blackstone and Catherine Young; his
Family received friends for Mrs. siblings, Vincent Curtis (Joyce), Mary
Bell’s Life Celebration on Friday, June Holley (Louis), Helen Wilson, Alice
12, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Allen, Frances Diggs (James), Marga-
in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 ret Rufus, Mary Rochester (William)
Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD and John Calvert Curtis, brothers-in-
20650 where prayers were recited at law:Melvin Cutchember, Steve, Henry
7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial & Gerald Hawkins & Dexter Nelson,
was celebrated on Saturday, June 13, and a host of nieces, nephews and
2009 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Aloysius friends. Other then his parents and
Catholic Church, 22800 Washing- late wife, Mason was predeceased by
ton Street, Leonardtown, MD. Inter- two brothers: John Henry Jr. & Paul
ment followed in the Queen of Peace Curtis.
Cemetery. Family received friends for Ma-
PallbearerswereMrs.Bell’sgrand- son’s Life Celebration on Friday, June
children and great-grandchildren. 12, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00
Memorial contributions may be p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church,
made to The Leonardtown Volunteer 21291 Three Notch Road, Lexington
Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary or Park, MD 20653. A Funeral Service
the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue was held on Saturday, June 13, 2009
Squad, Leonardtown, MD 20650. at 10:00 a.m. at Zion United Methodist
Condolences to the family may be Church. Interment followed in Charles
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown,
Arrangements by the Brinsfield MD.
Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Serving as pallbearers were Ted-
MD. dy Crafton, Frank Dove, Jr., Timothy
Case, Billy Dyson, Ricky Dyson, and
Lawrence Hatton.
Joseph Mason Curtis, 75 Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Joseph Mason Curtis, 75, of Dam- Arrangements by the Brinsfield
eron, MD died June 9, 2009 at his resi- Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown,
dence. He was born on July 9, 1933 in MD.
Medleys Neck, MD to the late John
Henry and Helen Mason Curtis.
Mason was one of eleven chil-
dren, married, a long and faithful Sherry Lee Hamlet (Barnes),
member of Zion United Methodist 45
Church, a devout Christian, and for
35 years, a member of a touring gos- Sherry Lee Hamlet (Barnes), 45
pel choir known as the Zion Methodist died on June 5, 2009 after her short
Men. He received his education from battle with pancreatic cancer. Sherry
the Public School System of St. Mary’s was born to George Shaw of St. Croix,
County. IN and the late
Though modest about his Ester Alto, on August 17, 1963 in
achievements, Mason and his late wife San Diego, California.
Betty Hawkins Curtis, his business Sherry was a great single mother
Know
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Cover
On The
Classically Driven
Concert Directors Ready for New Season
By Andrea Shiell Trio. He has also spread his musical genes to his the nuts-and-bolts networking that has been formances by Gov. Martin O’Malley’s Celtic
Staff Writer sons, who play the trumpet as well. bringing very well-known talent to a very well- rock band, “O’Malley’s March,” one can see the
All of his experience both in Europe and known stage in Southern Maryland for the last unlikely marriage between these two characters
As St. Mary’s College of Maryland pre- America has gone into his approach to promot- 11 years. paying off considerably as they anticipate their
pares for its latest season of free concerts, Jef- ing the concert series in St. Mary’s, he said. “I’m a big fan of the arts, so that was why most successful season to date.
frey Silberschlag and Barbara Bershon, two of “Great music and great entertainment it was a perfect match. We always had tickets For more information on the River Concert
the chief architects of the River Concert Series, takes something from the existing culture, be- to the National Symphony when we lived in the Series, go to www.smcm.edu/rcs/.
fan themselves as they take breathers from their cause then people feel connected to it quickly, D.C. area, and I love music, and we collect fine
duties setting up the stage, organizing listening and then it presents it in a new and sophisticated art in our house, but trying to make a living at
it was something I never considered,” she said.
“But because of my love for the arts, and since
working with Jeff was so much fun, it kind of
turned out to be this dream job I had never even
dreamed about.”
When asked about the college’s search for
a different venue on campus, Bershon said the
process was still underway.
“The amphitheater project is in process,
and location really has to do with how well we
can serve the community, and looking at vari-
ous locations we realized that the best location
is the one we’re at, and it really has to do with
acoustics as much as anything else,” she said,
explaining that though they had considered
many visually interesting sites in and around
Historic St. Mary’s City, noise issues had al-
ways dampened their appeal.
But as both Jeff and Barbara prep the
stage for Friday night’s opening performance,
which will feature the world premiere of Mary- Photo by Frank Marquart
land composer N. Lincol-DeCusatis’ “In Ter- Barbara Bershon, executive director of the River Concert
rae Mariae: A Creation Story,” as well as per- Series.
Photo Courtesy of Jeff Silberschlag
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And it seems to be working, too, with the
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“You could say St. Mary’s County is in a people to the college grounds for each perfor- LUNCH
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triangle between Baltimore, Washington and mance. But as co-director of the concert series
Richmond. Now it’s not an equilateral triangle, here in Southern Maryland, Jeff said he owed BRUNCH AND LUNCH
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lot, being in the center of that hub,” he said. shon, who handles much of the promotion and
“So Alba is also in a triangle if you kind fundraising aspects of the operation. DINNER
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against the French border and not very far from flyers and Web-page printouts as she spoke, Sunday:4:30pm-9:30pm
the Swiss border,” he added, going on to explain pulling out information on the various per- Friday and Saturday:
the link to the River Concert Series. formers that would be taking the stage at the 4:30pm-10:30pm
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“The Alba music festival and the River college this summer.
Series are something like … Spoleto, which Though comfortable and confident when HAPPY HOUR
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leto, Italy and Charleston, S.C. … and we have a considered her background as a developmental 4:30pm-6:30pm
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This will be Silberschlag’s 11th year con-
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that had helped her get her foot in that door,
she said.
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Vice/Narcotics detectives identified Joseph William Medley III, age 25, of Lexington Park,
One Suspect Accused Of Sex Offense as an alleged distributor of cocaine. Undercover purchases of crack cocaine were made and
State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz reviewed and presented the case to the St. Mary’s County
By Guy Leonard Detectives executed Grand Jury.
Staff Writer a search warrant on a Mid- Medley, a.k.a. “Joe Black”, was indicted and subsequently arrested. Additional warrants for
way Drive address and volation of probation and failure to pay child support were also served on Medley.
Two men are being held on no-bond status found McCarson there,
at the county detention center for allegedly break- whom they charged with
ing into a local sporting goods store and stealing burglary, also finding the
semi-automatic rifles. three missing weapons
Robert Jacob Eberle, there, court papers allege.
20, who has also been
charged with having sex-
ual relations with a minor,
The semi-automatic
rifles were found in the
residence, while the pellet Robert Eberle Kevin J. McDevitt
Attorney At Law
and Robert Damian Mc- rifle was found close by in
Carson, 22, are alleged to a long bag, court papers state.
have stolen an AK-47 pat- Witnesses interviewed claim they saw both
tern rifle, a Heckler and Eberle and McCarson together the night of the
Koch .223 caliber sporting store burglary at the same address where the
carbine and a competi- weapons were later found and later left the Mid-
Robert McCarson tion grade pellet gun in
the June 9 break-in at the
way Drive residence saying they were “going for
a walk,” charging documents state.
Former
Former Baltimore
Baltimore City
City Assist.
Assist. State’s
State’s Attorney
Attorney
Tackle Box in Lexington Park. During the witness interviews, according
Both men were arrested last week after an to charging documents, a 15-year-old girl told in- Former
Former St.
St. Mary’s
Mary’s County
County Assist.
Assist. State’s
State’s Attorney
Attorney
investigation by the county Bureau of Crimi- vestigators that she had been in a sexual relation-
nal Investigations turned up information from a ship with Eberle since she was 14 years old.
confidential informant that led to the pair as the Eberle has since been charged with a fourth-
Office: 301-475-0093
Park business last week is being held on a no-bond Johnson.
status in the county detention center. McCleod allegedly dragged the victim un-
John Terrell McCleod, 26, of Lexington Park derneath his car before exiting and pulling John-
has been charged with both first-degree and sec- son out from underneath before fleeing the scene.
ond-degree assault for his alleged attack on Eric
Scott Johnson June 11 in the parking lot of the Cut
Emergency responders found Johnson in the
parking lot and had him flown via helicopter to Cell: 410-925-8992
Rate Tobacco store on Great Mills Road. the trauma unit at Prince George’s Hospital Cen-
According to charging documents filed ter in Cheverly for treatment. Dorsey Professional Building
against McCleod in county District Court, police McCleod returned to the scene of the in- 22835 Washington Street
found a witness who told them that they saw Mc- cident and was identified as the prime suspect, P.O. Box 952, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Cleod physically remove Johnson from the store charging documents state.
that night and push him to the asphalt in front of Court papers state that he later admitted to
his vehicle. using his car to assault Johnson that night. www.kjmcdevittlaw.com
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Columnist Linda Reno pull over. Do the
is a historian and genealogist companying this article shows what’s left same if one is com-
specializing in Southern of a stone, much larger, that originally ing from behind
Maryland history. Mrs. Reno is a weighed about 1,500 pounds. you. Don’t lead it,
member of the St. Mary’s County “This monument is erected to don’t get in the mid-
Historical Society, St. Mary’s County the memory of John Chesley, of Saint dle of it, don’t follow
Mary’s County, who died Decem- too closely, and for
Genealogical Society, Charles County ber the 5th, 1767, in the 64th year of God’s sake, don’t
Genealogical Society, Maryland Historical his age. He was Magistrate of this pass it. We and our
Society and the Maryland Genealogical County upwards of 30 years, during loved ones will die
Society. She has authored many books several of which he presided as judge one day. This is one
and articles on local history. We of the Court and always distinguished of the last tributes
hope you will enjoy these articles himself for Ability and uprightness. we can pay to the
and welcome your comments Beneath this stone the cold remains are deceased--do it! Photo Courtesy of Scott Lawrence
laid, Of one who has the debt of nature Last Friday, af-
and suggestions for paid, Truth as she passes drops the silent ter being at “Chesley’s Hill”, we went just a mile Here is interred the body of Mary So-
future subjects. tear, Laments the husband, Parent, Friend, or so to the cemetery at “The Plains.” The resi- theron, wife of Henry Greenfield Sotheron, only
Duty and love have thus inscribed his name dents of Golden Beach do a great job of keeping child of Major Zachariah Bond. Born the 14th
But virtue ranks in the Book of Fame.” this site clean, mowed, and in good repair. A of January 1736 and died the 11th of October
By Linda Reno John Chesley was married twice and had few of the stones have been restored; others are 1763 aged 26 years.
Contributing Writer 10 children. The remains of his wives and oth- no longer readable due to time and weather; and Under this tomb is deposited the body
er family members are probably buried near unfortunately, again, some have been vandal- of John Forbes, who was born on the 19th of
Do you believe in ghosts? While I’m not him at “Chesley’s Hill.” ized. Remember the old saying “fool’s names March 1757. He departed this life on the 31st of
sure that I do, I wish there were. How I would Some of you may say “why should I care, as fool’s faces are often found in public places?” December 1804 in the 46th year of his age. He
love to hear or read about the sorry little twit he wasn’t related to me.” You probably don’t Nick and Linda, your names are inscribed on was a good man.
who, while defacing or destroying a tombstone, know that with any certainty. Many residents a tombstone that’s over 200 years old. Did you Dryden Cheseldine (1687-1760), daughter
was grabbed by the cold, fleshless hand of the of Golden Beach and elsewhere in this county stop to think that maybe you would want to be of Kenelm Cheseldine and Mary Gerard, mar-
grave’s occupant. relocated here from Prince George’s County, remembered 50 or 100 years for something oth- ried first Henry Peregrine Jowles and second
Recently the tombstone of John Chesley unaware that some of them were essentially re- er than being a vandal? John Forbes (died 1737). She was the grand-
was relocated at Golden Beach. In 1908 it was turning to their roots. Prince George’s County Below are the inscriptions from some of mother of John Forbes (died 1804). It is highly
included in “Historic Graves of Maryland and wasn’t created until 1698 and most of the peo- the older stones at “The Plains.” likely that she’s buried here too.
the District of Columbia” by Helen Ridgely. ple who lived there were originally from the Here lies interred the body of Col. Henry A debt of gratitude is owed to Scott Law-
Fortunately, the words from the tombstone counties of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s. Peregrine Jowles, who departed this life the 31st rence and Gracie Brady for involving me in
were recorded at that time because today at You should also care because of your day of March 1720, in the 39th year of his age. this latest project. Scott freely gives his blood,
least half of it lies in pieces--so many pieces children. Our children learn from us, not by Here lies interred the Body of Mr. John sweat, and tears to ensure we don’t lose these
that even if all of them could be found, res- what we tell them but what we do. It isn’t just Forbes, who departed this life on the 26 day of valuable sites and even though I tease him of-
toration may not be possible. The picture ac- about tombstones. Show respect for the dead. January 1737, in the 37th year of his age. ten, I am honored to be his friend.
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• Lizzie and Friend
Chef’s American Bistro (San Souci
Wagner
Calypso Bay (Solomons Island) – 8
p.m.
• 4 Friends
or the mill at 301-994-1518.
• Juneteenth Celebration
Freedom Park (Lexington Park, 235
and Tulagi Place) – 12 noon
Goi n
Plaza) – 6 p.m. Chef’s American Bistro (San Souci 2nd District Fire Dept. and Rescue Tournament
Plaza) – 8:30 p.m. • The Wanderers Squad Auxiliary. St. Mary’s County Elk’s Lodge – 7
• Upstroke Cryer’s Back Road Inn (Leonard- p.m.
Vincenzos (Dowell Rd, Lusby) • Karaoke town) – 7 p.m. • No Limit Texas Hold’Em “Shoot-
– 6:30 p.m. Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park) – 9 out” Tournament • Dog Obedience Classes– Saint
p.m. • Idle Americans / Open Blues FOP-7 Lodge (Great Mills) – 2 p.m. Mary’s County Dept. of Recreation
• Ladies Night Jam and Parks is excepting registration
Fat Boys Country Store (Leonard- • Karaoke Fat Boys Country Store (Leonard- • St. Michael’s School Bingo – A for summer Puppy Kindergarten,
town) – 7 p.m. 911 Bar (Mechanicsville) – 9 p.m. town) – 8 p.m. new bingo session at Park Bingo Basic and Advanced dog obedience
Hall (next to McDonald’s, across classes. Classes start June 22 and 24
• Karaoke • DJ Red Dog Karaoke • 4 Friends from San Souci Plaza). Doors open at the Leonardtown Fair Grounds.
Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park) – 9 Cryer’s Back Road Inn (Leonard- Chef’s American Bistro (San Souci at 3:45 p.m. Bingo starts at 5 p.m. Pre-registration is required and class
p.m. town) – 9 p.m. Plaza) – 8:30 p.m. This Sunday, to celebrate the first size is limited. For more informa-
bingo session, the Jackpot in 58 #s tion call 301-475-4200.
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DJ T will be $2,009. Please tell all of your Tuesday, June 23
Hulas (23900 Patuxent Beach Rd, Applebee’s (California) – 9 p.m. friends and relatives to come out and
• River Concert Series Opener play Bingo every Sunday evening.
Feat. O’Malley’s March California) – 9 p.m. • Local Flavor / Local Fare
• DJ Jamie Proceeds will benefit St. Michael’s Leonardtown Square – 5:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s College – 7 p.m. School. For additional informa-
Saturday, June 20 Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park) – 9
p.m. tion, please contact Chris Chase at • Karaoke
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th Chef’s American Bistro (San Souci
p.m. Historic St. Mary’s City – 10 a.m. • $300 Karaoke Idol Plaza) – 7 p.m.
Big Dogs Paradise (Mechanicsville) • Karaoke
• Road House • Craft Day at the Mill – Cecil’s – 9 p.m. St. Mary’s Landing – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 24
La Plata Town Hall – 7 p.m. Old Mill in Great Mills is having • Upstroke
a free craft day for children from • DJ Mango • Bike Night
Heavy Hitters (Charlotte Hall) – 9 Wildewood Clubhouse (near pool)
• Free Christian Rock Concert 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. called Sand Art; – 5:30 p.m. Fat Boys Country Store (Leonard-
Feat. One Such Love it’s the first craft day of the season. p.m. town) – 6 p.m.
Lexington Park United Methodist The Mill will supply colored sand
Church – 7 p.m. and glass jars, and after the children Sunday, June 21 Monday, June 22 • Special Olympics No Limit
make their sand jars, they will be Hold’Em Tourney
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Heavy Hitters (Charlotte Hall) – 8 will take place rain or shine inside to 11 a.m. Valley Lee Fire House, Fat Boys Country Store (Leonard- Notch Road, Hollywood) – 7 p.m.
p.m. the historic mill and crafts center on Valley Lee. $8 adults; $4 children town) – 12 noon
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we have many wonderful On The Menu
Thursday, June 18, 2009 26
and Bananas
plunking a bar of cream cheese down on a plate and dumping a
GRILLED STRAWBERRIES AND jar of pepper jelly over it. Serve it with bread and crackers and it’s
pretty tasty.
By J.M. HIRSCH BANANAS WITH ICE CREAM This version takes it to a fresh and flavorful new level by
topping cream cheese with warm fresh strawberries, balsamic
AP Food Editor
Start to finish: 15 minutes Servings: 4 vinegar and ground black pepper. Finely diced jarred jalapeno
When the burgers and frank- peppers would be a spicy addition.
2 tablespoons lime juice Heat a grill to medium. To play up the sweetness of the berries, the cream cheese is
furters are done, keep the grill go-
2 tablespoons honey In a medium bowl, whisk to- whipped with finely chopped fresh berries before the topping is
ing for dessert. The heat helps cara-
1 tablespoon canola oil gether the lime juice, honey, canola added. The result is a nice contrast between the gently cooked
melize the sugars in fruit, as in this
Pinch salt oil, salt and cinnamon. Add the berries in the topping and the fresh, sweet berries in the cheese.
recipe for grilled strawberries and
Pinch cinnamon strawberries and bananas, then toss This same topping also would be delicious drizzled over va-
bananas. Pineapple, plums, peaches
1 pint strawberries, hulled and gently to coat. Thread the strawber- nilla or chocolate ice cream, or pound and angel food cake.
and mango are other great options
halved ries and bananas onto 5 skewers.
for grilled fruit.
Alternatively, skip the ice cream
and serve these berries and bananas
1 banana, sliced crosswise into
1/2-inch rounds
Reserve any of the glaze remaining
in the bowl. PEPPER-STRAWBERRY
over pound or angel food cake dusted
with powdered sugar.
1 pint vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream, to serve
Oil the grill grate. Grill the
skewered fruit for 2 to 3 minutes, CREAM CHEESE
On The Vine
covered, or until there are light grill Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 6
marks. Use a pastry brush to brush
the tops of the skewered fruit with 1 quart fresh strawberries, Bake until lightly toasted,
any remaining glaze, then turn and stems removed about 8 to 10 minutes. Re-
grill, covered, for another 2 to 3 2 tablespoons balsamic move from the oven and cover
minutes. vinegar with foil to keep warm.
If the skewers stick to the grill, 2 tablespoons honey Finely chop the remain-
1/4 teaspoon ground black ing strawberries. In a medium
BETTER TOGETHER:
use a thin spatula to loosen before
lifting. pepper bowl, combine the berries
Divide the ice cream between Pinch salt and the cream cheese. Use a
What to drink with strawberries 4 bowls. Top with whipped cream.
Remove the fruit from the skewers
12-inch baguette, cut into
1/2-inch slices
wooden spoon or an electric
mixer on low to gently mix
and use it to top each serving. Olive oil cooking spray the berries into the cream
By VICTORIA BRETT 12-ounce package whipped cheese.
For The Associated Press Nutrition information per
serving (values are rounded to the cream cheese, warmed to Mound the cream cheese
nearest whole number): 265 calo- room temperature mixture on a serving plat-
Some foods make you thirsty. Not the case with strawberries. The tart, Heat the oven to 450 F. ter, using a spoon to create a
juicy and sweet fruit excites the salivary glands, quenching thirst and hunger. ries; 108 calories from fat; 12 g fat
(6 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 34 mg Slice about two-thirds of slight hollow at the center. Fill
But put those red berries in a pie or shortcake and you’ll be wanting something the strawberries in half. Set the hollow with the cooled
to wash them down. cholesterol; 38 g carbohydrate; 3 g
protein; 3 g fiber; 124 mg sodium. aside the remaining berries. sauce, letting some drizzle
``One of the tricks when you’re trying to pair a drink with something In a small saucepan over over the edges. Surround the
is to find a beverage that has a similar level of sweetness to the food, and a medium, combine the halved cheese with the toasted ba-
similar level of acidity, or tartness,’’ says Ted Allen, Food Network host and berries, balsamic vinegar, guette slices.
cookbook author. honey, black pepper and salt. Nutrition informa-
Allen suggests adding elegance to your straw- Cover, bring to a simmer and tion per serving (values are
berry experience _ whether you nosh them on cook until the strawberries rounded to the nearest whole
their own, dip them in chocolate or use them as have mostly broken down and number): 374 calories; 184
part of a dessert _ by sipping sparkling wine. thickened, about 10 minutes. calories from fat; 20 g fat (12
Champagne, Allen says, has long been a Set aside to cool. g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 62
traditional accompaniment to berries. For the Meanwhile, arrange the mg cholesterol; 39 g carbohy-
best match, Allen suggests picking a ``demi- baguette slices on a rimmed drate; 9 g protein; 3 g fiber;
sec’’ Champagne, which is sweeter baking sheet, then spritz them 490 mg sodium.
than the more common ``brut,’’ with olive oil cooking spray.
which is dry.
``Also, a very nice pairing
is with the slightly sweet Italian
sparkling wine, prosecco, or
with still wines like pinot gris
or gewurztraminer from the Al-
sace region of France,’’ he says.
If you’re not looking to im-
press or don’t want alcohol, Al-
len suggests going with a glass of
milk. Berries and cream are a truly
wonderful pairing.
You also could play off the
strawberries by making a vanilla
smoothie (milk and ice cream or
vanilla yogurt work nicely) and add-
ing a few strawberries and a touch of
honey.
27 Thursday, June 18, 2009 The County Times
Wanderings
d
of an Aimless
sunshiny day, color. You can tell I’ve been look- such a nice drive in the convertible yesterday.
ing forward to turning 48 for quite awhile. Maybe it is the years ending in 0’s that are the
It’s not that I think as if an odd-year is years of change for men.
Min
doomed from the start. I’m just not as excited on Now I need some goals for 48. Since not all
my birthday. For the first half of my 47th year, I the goals from New Year’s resolutions have been
still thought of myself as 46, and then gradually fulfilled, this is a half-year do-over. A mid-year
starting thinking of myself as 48. I never truly recharge of spirit and goals. I like having a June
embraced 47. It’s kind of like the child who says birthday for that reason. In my early 40’s, I went
they are 4 and a half or 15 and three-quarters on a mid-life directions retreat for a recharge,
– always wishing that more grown-up number but I can’t find my notes. I don’t remember now
Creature Feature
a special gleam in their eye and a touch of sar- want to take a ride in the convertible. All I need
casm in their voice. “You’ll find out when you now is a yellow convertible. Watch out 48, and
get older.” watch out “Thelma and Louise”!
My husband has already reached this pin-
nacle of age. But I believe it is different for men. To each new year’s adventure,
KiddKioer
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By Andrea Shiell improve access to care right here in Southern
dtown for six months, having re- Staff Writer Maryland. This means a focus on recruiting and
cently moved to the sales floor. He retaining quality staff and physicians in prima-
took some time out of his day to an- As Christine Wray rounds out her 17th ry and special needs areas, expanding facilities
swer a few questions for the County year as CEO of St. Mary’s Hospital in Leon- as growth demands, and always following best
Times. ardtown, she will be doing so as the College of practices in the care we provide.”
Southern Maryland’s Corporate Center publi- Wray was honored at the Leading Edge
CT: How long have you had your cizes t its selections for the ninth annual Lead- Awards Ceremony at the Greater Waldorf Jay-
business, and how does being the ing Edge Awards, honoring Wray as CEO of cees Community Center in Waldorf on Wednes-
only beauty school in town position
you in the community?
the year. day night, where companies from Charles, Cal-
Wray, who has been the president and vert and St. Mary’s counties took home their
CT: What’s the hottest selling car CEO of St. Mary’s Hospital since 1992, earned honors.
you have right now? a bachelor of arts from Johns Hopkins Univer- When asked for her general reaction to the
sity and a master’s degree in Health Planning award, Wray said “I’m very humbled by being
DC: The Chevy Malibu … It’s award and Administration from The Johns Hopkins chosen … I know that this is a reflection of the
winning, it’s got the most incen- School of Hygiene and Public Health. teamwork we have and our focus on providing
tives, and it’s the best offer right Today she serves as a representative to the very best care we can for our community.”
now. state and national healthcare organizations and The Leading Edge Award was instituted by
CT: How did you get started selling
is an active member of the Southern Maryland the College of Southern Maryland’s Corporate
cars? Naval Alliance and the Rotary Club. Dur- Center nine years ago to honor business own-
ing Wray’s tenure, St. Mary’s Hospital was ers and managers who spur economic growth
DC: I got started when my boss saw named one of only four hospitals in Maryland in the region.
some potential. I was working in a to achieve the Delmarva Foundation’s Gold This year’s other Leading Edge winners
different area of the shop and they Achievement Award for quality of patient included: Keep It Simple Computer Training,
brought me on the sales floor, so care. the Calvert County Technology Company of
I’ve been selling cars for about two Rounding out her dizzying list of accom- the Year; Port Tobacco Consulting, the Charles
and a half months now. plishments has also been the hospital’s success- County Technology Company of the Year, and
CT: Do you think that federal
ful transition to electronic medical records last Compass Systems, Inc., the Patuxent Partner-
stimulus money will help the auto year, which she credited to the culture of team- ship Member Firm of the Year. Wyle Laborato-
industry? work she and her staff had built at the hospital. ries took home the CSM Partnership in Educa-
When asked about her plans for St. Mary’s tion award, and the Carol M. Porto Treatment
DC: Sure, I think so. I think it’ll help Hospital, Wray said that there was a lot more Center was named the Small Business Persons
GM, at least. I think GM is in the she wished to see done. of the year, sponsored by the Maryland Small
most dire need, and they’ll be the “We have so much work ahead!,” she Business Development Center.
most affected by it. said. “We must continue to develop services to
Community
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L ibrary Items
• Children can earn prizes by reading
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Children from babies through teens can sign up and
participate in a Summer Reading Club and earn prizes
Flag Day 2009 tributed to the St. Mary’s County libraries, St. Mary’s Coun-
ty Welcome Center, St. Mary’s County Public Schools, day
care centers and the Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
make a simple arcade game using Gamemaker on June
29 at 2 p.m. A workshop using Scratch software to cre-
ate a computer game will be held at Lexington Park on
Residents mingled The Summer 2009 Guide is produced by The Early June 22 at 2 p.m. Teens can create simple animation for
with dignitaries on the Childhood Team, Local Management Board of St. Mary’s email messages in a digital art workshop offered on June
lawn of the governmen- County and the guides include free or low-cost family ac- 24 at 2:30 p.m. at Charlotte Hall and on June 24 at 10 a.m.
tal center in Leonard- tivities and destinations in the local community. It began in at Lexington Park.
town for the county’s 2008 as a Girl Scout Gold Award Project by Stacey Tilgh- Registration is required for all workshops. The same
annual Flag Day festivi- man and updated in 2009 as a Girl Scout Silver Project by workshops are being offered at various times throughout
ties on Sunday, which Erin Gallo. the summer at each branch.
included performances
by the Piney Point Ele- • Families can enjoy free movie
A PG movie about a group of kids who begin caring
mentary School Chorus
and the Southern Mary-
land Sounds Barbershop
Blue Fin Tuna for stray dogs in an abandoned hotel will be shown at
Leonardtown on June 18 at 2 p.m. Snacks are provided.
Chorus under the direc-
tion of Diane Trout- Dr. David Secor, a fisheries ecologist and associate profes- • Wii game fun planned
man. Among those in Photo By Andrea Shiell sor at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sci- A Wii Play Family Game Fun is scheduled on June
attendance were county Commissioners Lawrence Jarboe and ence, will discuss “Atlantic Bluefin Tuna: a Shared Resource?” 18 at Charlotte Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Lexing-
Francis Jack Russell. at the June meeting of the Coastal Conservation Association ton Park on June 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. and Leonardtown
Maryland, Patuxent River Chapter. The meeting is scheduled on June 25 from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. These are free and open
commissioners Kenneth for 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge No. 2092, to all ages.
Dement, Lawrence Jar- 45779 Fire Department Lane, California. It is free and open to Teens can challenge other teens at Teen Gaming
boe, Daniel Raley and the public. Fun on June 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lexington
Francis Jack Russell, del- “Dr. Secor has worked for many years at the Chesapeake Park and on June 26 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Leonardtown.
egates John Bohanan and Biological Laboratory in Solomons Island and conducted ex- Registration is requested for these free TAG sponsored
John Wood, and Senator tensive research on bluefin tuna,” said Chapter President Scott events.
Roy Dyson. McGuire. “His knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay, tuna and
other fish is invaluable for anyone concerned about the Bay and • Libraries are a collection point for Soldiers’ Care
local angling.” Packages
Wings, other food and beverages will be available for St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau Women’s Commit-
Isabella and Gabrielle purchase beginning at 6 p.m. for those attending the meeting. tee is collecting items until June 27 to fill care package for
Longmore at Sunday’s There will be an update on the chapter’s oyster restoration ef- soldiers oversees. Items such as gum, snacks, and maga-
Flag Day event. forts, and raffle items provided by Guy Brothers Marine, Inc. in zines for the packages can be dropped off at any branch.
Photo By Andrea Shiell Clements will be offered.
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“Once we get those call, the field will be up and running.”
scrambling to put
said. together a roster from
Saturday evening, the Shockers showed game to game.
what they can do when games are played, slug- “We only had 11
ging their way to an 18-5 victory over Eagles’ players today, and we The Shockers’ Steve
Nest in Young Mens/Slow-Pitch Inter-league have had a different Guy makes a throw
play at Chancellor’s Run Park. line-up every game,” from his knees Satur-
The Shockers, last season’s Young Men’s he explains. “We’re day evening.
League runners-up, jumped on Eagles’ Nest used to playing on Tuesdays and Thursdays,
from the start with a three-run first inning, and but come the weekend, guys want to spend
subsequent long balls by Ryon Raybon, Bobby time with their families. It’s killing us.”
Cox and second baseman Steve Guy helped the For Nelson, he’s tried to predict changes
Shockers cruise to a win. and situations as best he can by putting togeth-
“They’re just a base-hitting team,” said er line-ups and rosters for each game based on
Eagles’ Nest manager and third baseman Chris work schedules.
Pulliam. “We just didn’t hit with them, if you “Travel and work kills us anyhow, so I
look at the book, we must’ve had about 15 have 18 players and myself we set it to where
pop-ups.” we know everyone’s schedule and that’s why
The Shockers got started with a two-run we carry as many players as we do,” he said.
single by Jay Herbert and an RBI single by
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Blue Crabs Edge
Camden Riversharks
The Blue Crabs and Riversharks met for his first homerun of the season, pushing
Tuesday night for the second of a four game the Blue Crabs lead to two runs. Martinez
series. It was a pitcher’s duel early between had solid defense behind home plate, throw-
Blue Crabs starter Kenny Baugh and Cam- ing out three attempting base stealers in the
den starter Dewon Brazleton. Brazleton led first, seventh, and ninth innings. The out in
the battle early, retiring the first 11 batters he the ninth inning ended the game. Camden
faced, including 6 strikeouts. Baugh strug- got on the scoreboard in the eighth inning,
gled a little early with two base runners in the with three singles against relief pitcher Ed-
second and third innings, but kept the Riv- ward Rodriguez to bring the lead to one. Re-
ersharks from scoring. In the fourth inning, liever Matt Schweitzer came in, inheriting
the Crabs’ Patrick Osborn broke the score- two base runners, and preserved the one-run
less tie and recorded the first hit on the night lead, getting two outs to end the threat. Mike
against Brazelton with a two-out homerun James took the mound in the ninth inning and
to left field. In the sixth inning, Jermy Acey preserved the win for the Blue Crabs, picking
helped the Blue Crabs keep the lead with a up his third save of the season. Kenny Baugh
key defensive stop. With runners at first and (3-3) posted his longest outing of the season
second, Acey made a great diving stop on a with seven scoreless innings pitched, record-
hard chopper headed for the outfield. He was ing three strikeouts while giving up six hits
able to get up and make the throw to first to for the win. Brazelton (2-3) had 10 strike-
get Baugh out of another jam. The momen- outs, a season-high for a pitcher against the
tum carried over for the Blue Crabs into the Blue Crabs this season. However, he picked
bottom of the sixth. Octavio Martinez led off up the loss and finished with seven innings
the inning with a deep homerun to left field, pitched, giving up two runs on five hits.
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Ryken’s Ryan Army-Bound Murphy, and that generated a lot of interest.”
Along with the willingness of the coaches
to recruit while he was injured, he also was
impressed with the beauty of the campus and
drawn in by the fact his best friend and Knights
teammate Patrick Brennan will be at West Point
as well.
“[Patrick being there] should help me with
the transition,” Ryan said of going from high
school to college.
Evan’s father Les, a Great Mills High
School and Naval Academy grad, is pleased
with his son’s choice of college, although he will
be forced to cheer for his college rival when his
Photo By Chris Stevens
St. Mary’s Ryken graduate Evan Ryan will be son takes the field for Army.
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playing his college lacrosse at Army. “Evan’s watched it growing up, we’ve been
thoron says. “He was a great captain with great
year,” he said of the recruiting process. “I had a leadership skills. I think he made a great deci-
10-to-15 minute conversation with Coach [Mike] sion and that he’ll do fine.”
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Angela Rourke looked around St. Mary’s ! !"
County for opportunities for youth travel bas-
ketball and did not see any.
“There are a couple of programs for high
school boys and girls, but as far as the younger
kids, there was nothing,” Rourke said.
She, along with organization president The Maryland Dream 11 and under basketball
and girls coach William Powell, decided to team finished second in a tournament held in
take matters into her own hands and start the Langley Park this past weekend.
Maryland Dream, an Amateur Athletes’ Union
(AAU) program with teams that compete in with the Dream being fairly new and faced
the Girls’ 14 and under and Boys’ 11, 12, 14U. with expenses in this economy, their biggest
The Dream started off with word of problem has little to do with finances.
mouth, as Rourke, who coaches County Rec- “For us, the biggest issue is gym time,”
reation and Parks basketball, printed up and Rourke said. “The high schools turned us
handed out 250 flyers. More then 50 kids down, they didn’t want AAU in their gym.
showed up for the first tryouts. We were able to practice in middle school and
Education is a point of importance, as elementary school gyms, but they are closed
players who wish to play in travel tournaments for the summer. So we’ve been practicing any-
must keep at least a C average in school to do where we can.”
so. Aside from giving young kids a chance
As with any travel sport, especially affili- to play travel basketball, Rourke hopes that
ated with AAU, expenses run high, as fees can they will become leaders outside of the gym
run anywhere from $200 to $350 per player. as well. ?**)6)2(7
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finished second this past weekend in a tour- the organization on and off the court by being 6)786-'8-3271%<%440< 6-')7%2(7%:-2+7-2" (300%67 ))<396()%0)6*36()8%-07 3,2))6)7+6))2%2(<)003;'30367',)1)8,)0)%4-2+())67<1&30%2(%6)86%()1%6/73*))6)314%2<
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team has entered so far at $200 dollars. Even yond basketball.” DC3CUAI6227 -CAR3x100513CCR-4C-00287274
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