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things here, and I
think the county likes
us being here. There
is more parking, and
we dont hold up
traffc on the roads.
Mr. Hertzler, an Amish
vendor at the Charlotte
Hall Farmers Market.
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By Joany Nazdin
Contributing Writer
Mary Lee and Emma Yoder didnt get a
chance to sleep late last Saturday.
As they have for the past 10 years, the moth-
er and daughter rose at 5 a.m. to put the fnish-
ing touches on their cinnamon rolls, whole wheat
and nut breads, homemade butter and fruit
preserves.
After spending the previous day and part of
early Saturday morning baking, they loaded ev-
erything onto their buggy, and took it all to sell at
the Farmers Market at the Charlotte Hall Library,
which held its opening weekend.
Their Yoders shop, Marys Kitchen, was
soon visited by their regular customers, who have
been coming to see them at the farmers market
for years.
Lee says she has many
regular customers, but noth-
ing sells as well as her din-
ner rolls.
I made 33 dozen this
morning, 18 dozen just for
my regular customers, Lee
said.
She makes her dinner
rolls the old- fashioned way,
using yeast and letting the
dough rise before baking. In
a shorter period of time than
it took to make the rolls, they
were all gone. By noon, Lee
had sold every last bun.
Paps Produce, mean-
while, was doing a brisk business selling cabbage,
lettuce, sweet onions and fowers a few stalls
down. The Hertzler family has been selling plants
and produce from their two green houses at the
farmers market for the last six years, and it is a
multi-generational effort from the whole family.
David Herbert of La Plata was busy trying to
decide which of the fowers he should take home.
I have a koi pond and lots of fowers in my
front yard, and I always come here to get the fow-
ers for that, Herbert said. Its the colors of the
fowers that you fnd here that make them special.
The colors just speak for themselves. I dont even
go anywhere else to get my fowers.
Herbert says he likes to take his two sons
along with him when he comes, just to show them
the homemade crafts.
I show my boys the cards that the Amish
children make, and the wooden things like cedars
chests that you can get here, Herbert said. We
make it into an outing for the whole family.
Hertzlers whole family was also along that
day, his wife selling her greenhouse and baked
goods, his girls selling their cards, and his dad
selling his woodwork.
I like selling our things here, Hertzler said,
and I think the county likes us being here. There
is more parking, and we dont hold up traffc on
the roads.
Tina Gass, circulation clerk at the Charlotte
Hall Library, where the farmers market is held,
says a lots of the library patrons enjoy the opening
of the farmers market.
We get people that have never been in the
library before stop in when the come to use the
trail or visit the farmers market, Gass said. This
makes a nice community hub.
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Kathie Hatfeld, of Charlotte Hall, comes to the farmers market every
week for the brown egss, and only eats Amish-rasied chickens.
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Todays Newsmakers In Brief
On the fat funding of
non-county agencies
that help the homeless
Its a victory if you
can maintain.
County Administrator
John Savich
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The most recent statistics from a one-day
count of the homeless in St. Marys County show
that 1,787 are without their own lodging, and of-
fcials close to the problem say that there is not
much the county government can do about it.
Theres not a whole lot they can do, theres
not a lot theyre going to do, said Lanny Lancast-
er, director of the Three Oaks homeless shelter
in Lexington Park. Theres 17 people sleeping
on the foor here tonight [for lack of bed space],
were just trying to keep above water here.
With the economic recession continuing,
human services providers say that demand for
services is continually going up but there is little
they can do to meet the demand.
The proposed fscal 2011 budget shows
that non-county agencies that help in aiding the
homeless problem are receiving the same fund-
ing as they have in recent budget years, but no
more.
County Administrator John Savich said that
level funding for these entities was about the best
the county could do.
Were going to be able to do what weve
been doing but its going to be diffcult to do any-
thing more, Savich told The County Times. At
least were not pulling back. Its a victory if you
can maintain.
Budget proposal documents show that Three
Oaks shelter could receive $130,000 if the bud-
get is approved, thats $20,000 short of what the
agency requested.
Walden Sierra, Inc., which assists with the
homeless and provides treatment for substance
and alcohol abuse, is set to receive $345,447 from
the county, or 100 percent of their request.
Waldens budget allocation from the county
has remained the same since 2009, documents
show.
But that organization has moved out of its
Leonardtown site and consolidated at a new Lex-
ington Park location in the hopes of reaching the
majority of the population with problems as well
as reduce their operating bottom line.
The countys own human services depart-
ment, which receives most of its funding from
the state, has seen a loss of $2 million.
These agencies will likely have to bear the
brunt of the homeless problem, Savich said,
since the county government is stymied by lack
of funding.
County government by itself, no way,
Savich said. Even if you had all the funding in
the world its a thorny problem.
Commissioner Daniel H. Raley was sur-
prised the number of homeless appeared to be
on the rise. In 2008 there were 1,884 homeless
counted but that number dropped to an oft ques-
tioned 1,198.
I thought it would be around 1,200 to 1,300,
Raley said. Were in tough economic times and
people are coming here thinking theyll have a
better shot and maybe thats not the case.
A breakdown of the local numbers show
that few of the 1,787 are chronically homeless
but most appear to have suffered due to a loss of
housing because of the economy and drift from
one form of lodging to another.
Raley said that the industry that could pro-
vide much needed jobs, the construction indus-
try, has suffered the most here in St. Marys.
The jobs, theyre just not there, he said.
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As Homeless Population Grows,
Government Has Few Options
GOP Candidate Claims Theft of
Political Signs
On the progress of the state budget
The House operating budget that we
adopted yesterday gets an additional
$800k for St. Marys County that
will be yours to spend however you
want - money that wasnt expected.
Del. John Bohanan (D-Dist.29B)
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Supporters for Republican candidate for
Congress Charles Lollar say that three of his
campaign signs were stolen, one in St. Marys
and two in Calvert county.
The one allegedly taken from Holly-
wood stood in front of Toots Bar on Mervell
Dean Road.
The establishments owner, Ray Hard-
ing, said he reported the incident to local law
enforcement.
I can only think of two motives, it
was either [political] competition or some-
body didnt like black people, Harding said.
Thats my opinion.
Harding said that he has had political
signs out on his property before but this was
the frst time one had been taken.
Lollar said he did not believe the alleged
taking of the sings was racially motivated,
nor did he think that Congressman Steny
Hoyer had anything to do with it.
These people taking these signs it
unfortunate and Im very frustrated with it.
Kathy OBrien, head of the countys
Democratic Central Committee, said such
behavior damaged public discourse during
elections.
Im very disappointed in whoever
would steak political signs, she said. It hap-
pened on both sides last campaign and its
against public discourse.
I hope no Democrats are involved.
Mary Russell, a St. Marys County Re-
publican Central Committee member who is
supporting both Lollar and Collins Bailey in
their bids against Democrat House Majority
Leader Hoyer, said that all signs appeared to
have been taken Monday.
We had three signs taken in less than
24 hours and that was on private property,
Russell said. Its not funny because its
expensive.
Bailey, who ran against Hoyer in the
2008 election, said that none of his campaign
signs have been stolen despite the fact that
they have been out in the public for about a
year.
Lollars signs have also been posted in
advance of what political pundits consider the
traditional campaign season.
Lollar rejected the possibility that his
campaigns decision to post signs now had
any bearing on their being taken.
Collins similarly defended his cam-
paigns decision to get their message out
early.
When youre running against some-
one like Hoyer you have to try harder to get
the message out, Bailey said.
Hoyer is one of the best funded and
politically entrenched candidates in the U.S.
Congress and political analysts have said
that his seat is virtually secure despite ire the
Democratic party has drawn nationwide over
issues like health care reform and govern-
ment spending.
Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said that
the sign has an estimated value of $320 and
that deputies are seeking the publics help in
retrieving the sign.
The political season is upon us, so I
guess, here we go, Cameron said. We take
all of them [sign thefts] seriously.
By Sean Rice
Staff Writer
Delegate John Bohanan (D- Dist. 29B)
alerted a handful of county offcials over the
holiday weekend to recent developments in
the state budget that may result in more cash
and projects for St. Marys County if the bud-
get is ultimately adopted after committee ne-
gotiations with the state Senate.
On Friday, the Maryland House of Del-
egates approved a state operating budget
that includes an additional $800,000 for St.
Marys County (and about $4,000 for Town
of Leonardtown) that will be yours to spend
however you want money that wasnt ex-
pected, Bohanan wrote in an email from the
statehouse to County Administrator John Sav-
ich and others, including the three Democrats
on the county commissioner board.
The County Times received a copy of
Bohanans email on request. When asked
why the two Republican county commission-
ers were not sent the email, Bohanan said the
message started out as an informal update to
Savich, and the address list grew.
That was just a personal email that
grew. I fgured while Im at it, Ill fll them in
on other things to email addresses that I
happened to have with me out of town, Bo-
hanan said. I dont want anybody thinking it
was some sort of offcial communication, just
sent to one side and not the other.
The new $800,000 in funding to the coun-
ty is part of $100 million that is proposed to
be drawn from the states income tax reserve
fund, and sent to counties and municipalities.
Its money that the counties can use,
its their money. And we thought its proper
to distribute it to them, rather than have them
looking to raise taxes or make additional
cuts, Bohanan told The County Times on
Wednesday.
The alternative is to let the money sit
in a bank account for the counties, and we
thought it would be better to go ahead and al-
low them to use it at a time when counties,
just like everybody elses, revenues are way
off, he said.
The email also stated that the House-ap-
proved capital budget includes $5.5 million for
the St. Marys County jail, $765,000 for plan-
ning a new Leonardtown library and $835,000
for construction projects that beneft:
The Bay District Volunteer Fire
Department;
Pathways;
The Colored Troops Memorial;
The 4H building at the county fair-
grounds; and
Cedar Lane Apartments.
Delegate Anthony ODonnell (R- Dist.
29C), House Minority Leader, unsuccessfully
attempted to pass an amendment on the foor
of the statehouse Wednesday that would have
removed $211 million dollars in capital proj-
ects from the bill.
There are not dedicated funding streams
for these projects. ODonnell said.
Why dont we wait another year? Bo-
hanan asked rhetorically during the debate.
Because the construction industry in our
state is down 37 percent [this] revs up
those diesels and gets those hammers swing-
ing again at a very important time when that
industry is really ailing.
In Bohanans message to local offcials,
he also stated a bill passed that would allow
the county to waive the property tax require-
ment for the Chesapeake Charter School.
They are very excited about that, Bo-
hanan told The County Times, adding that
the school would save $25,000 to $30,000 per
year.
Calls for comment on this story went
unreturned as of press time Wednesday from
Delegates ODonnell and John Wood (D-
Dist. 29A), who were both in Annapolis, as
well as Commissioner Larry Jarboe (R-Gold-
en Beach).
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State Budget Has Perks for St. Marys
The County Times
ews
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
There are a lot of casualties included in the
fscal 2011 state budget that ensure counties will
have to make do with less this year highway
user fees are just one example but one that could
impact this years midterm elections is the lack of
funding to switch over to a paper ballot system.
Del. John Wood (D-Dist.29A) said that the
entire $31 billion budget, complete with $2 billion
in budget cuts from Gov. Martin OMalleys ad-
ministration, must now go to a conference com-
mittee of both the Senate and the House for fnal
approval.
Though there was a small possibility that the
funding might be restored, he said, he didnt hold
out much hope that that would happen before the
last day of the session on April 12.
[The chances] are probably very slim. Were
probably going to be using the same system weve
had [since 2008].
In 2008 voters used electronic touch screen
technology to cast and record their ballots, but a
movement surfaced to have that system replaced
over fears that the system could be compromised
with no hard copy of votes to certify an election.
The state legislature voted in 2008 to change
to paper ballots, but the economic recession and
subsequent drop in revenues means that touch
screen machines will likely be with counties for
some time to come.
Wendy Adkins, director of the St. Marys
County Board of Elections, said that the failure
of the state to fund paper ballots would actually
make things easier for her small staff on election
day, since the original plan was to have both touch
screens and paper ballots available for voters.
That would have made tabulating the votes
quickly and accurately diffcult, she said.
But the election boards gain in easing com-
plications apparently comes at the expense of pub-
lic demand.
Robert Ferraro, with Save Our Votes, a citi-
zen group that has lobbied the legislature to ensure
paper ballots and the optical scanners that go with
them are installed prior to this years elections,
said that the failure to include the funding was a
blow to the integrity of elections.
A paper trail meant a verifable vote count, he
said, something touch screens lacked.
Were very disappointed, Ferraro said. We
think its not in the best interests of the state to go
forward [with touch screens.]
Ferraros group has estimated that it costs the
state at least $10 million to $13 million to use the
touch screen system each election, which is above
and beyond the cost of the hardware itself.
He argued that switching to a paper ballot
system would reduce costs for the state.
Ross Goldstein, spokesman for the state
Board of Elections said that the most recent es-
timates to transition to a paper ballot were about
$22 million. The cost of the touch screen hardware
alone was about $60 million, not counting the oth-
er expenses in operating them.
And the state had not yet fnished paying off
the bill for the touch screens.
Were still paying for the fnancing on this
system, Goldstein said.
The main goal, Ferraro said, was integrity in
voting regardless of cost.
Even if it costs more it would still be
worthwhile, Ferraro said.
Paper Ballots Likely To Remain Unfunded
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
An attempt by an Anne Arundel County
member of the House of Delegates to have Attor-
ney General Douglas Gansler impeached failed
last week but some in the legislature believed the
attempt was an important event aimed at reassert-
ing the power of elected offcials.
Del. Don Dwyer (R-Anne Arundel) intro-
duced articles of impeachment last week that
later died in judiciary committee because of Gan-
slers earlier legal opinion that stated that the state
should have to recognize gay marriages from other
states.
According to Maryland law and the state con-
stitution, marriage is defned as being between a
man and woman only.
Dwyer stated in releases that Gansler had
overstepped his bounds as Attorney General in
making his ruling on gay marriages.
House Minority Leader Anthony ODonnell
said that the controversy over Ganslers ruling was
an important step in reining in Gansler, who he
said was an activist attorney general.
It was very signifcant, ODonnell said. I
wanted to hear the evidence but I never got the
chance because it died in committee.
Many of us in the house dont believe he
should be making policy.
ODonnell said that he has a bill under con-
sideration in this sessions fnal week, House Bill
1532, which would stay Ganslers opinion taking
effect until the courts could rule on its legitimacy.
Raquel Guillory, spokeswoman for Ganslers of-
fce, said that the impeachment attempt was more
about political agendas than settling law.
Unfortunately the delegate [Dwyer] at-
tempted to use the General Assembly as a venue to
voice his own political agenda, Guillory said. It
failed. It was baseless and without merit.
ODonnell said that Gansler further thumbed
his nose at the legislature earlier in the session by
issuing an opinion that the House did not have the
power to impeach him.
Aside from Ganslers ruling, the Maryland
constitution states: The House of Delegates shall
have the sole power of impeachment in all cases;
but a majority of all the members elected must
concur in the impeachment. All impeachments
shall be tried by the Senate, and when sitting for
that purpose, the Senators shall be on oath, or af-
frmation, to do justice according to the law and
evidence; but no person shall be convicted without
the concurrence of two-thirds of all the Senators
elected.
ODonnell said that Dwyers attempt was a
small victory despite its ultimate failure.
We maintained our prerogative of impeach-
ment, ODonnell said.
Del. John Bohanan (D-Dist. 29B) penned a
letter recently upholding marriage as between a
man and a woman.
In that letter he also stated that the attorney
generals opinion was not law, but a tool that legis-
lators could use to craft them.
Bohanan would not comment on the impeach-
ment attempt only his support of current law.
I support the Maryland Constitution that
states marriage is between a man and a woman,
period.
Impeachment of AG fails, But Some
Heartened By Attempt
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The bureaucrats now have control of the
loans for higher education. Just how long do you
think it will take before someone in the politi-
cal hierarchy says to the bureaucrat, Dont give
that loan to that family, they arent of the correct
party, club or philosophy!
Yes sir, we sure can trust the government to
do the right thing.
The bureaucrats now control the dispens-
ing of health care and have all the medical infor-
mation on everybody. No more doctor - patient
confdentiality for they (the bureaucrats) must
know everything about your condition to prop-
erly dispense, or not, money for your treatment.
Could a bureaucrat actually deny coverage be-
cause of some quirk of their character rather
than the rules?
Yep, that government is sure a great
provider.
The bureaucrats now control what you can
buy and from whom you can buy it and instruct
you that you must buy it or face a penalty. Yes,
they know best. You must accede to their great-
er intellect and the greater good of society.
Happy, happy, I no longer need make deci-
sions. Its all done for me.
The bureaucrats now control a large por-
tion of the fnancial industry and can now: Con-
trol the salaries in the industry; Have access to
all your fnancial dealings with the controlled
industry.
How nice to have someone in control.
The bureaucrats control a major portion of
our automobile manufacturing. They gave us a
large beneft if we would buy their autos, but, it
happened that our taxes will pay for that beneft.
Oh, happy day, again we have a great largesse
provided by the government. The bureaucrats
will control what fuel you can use, how you
use and how much you can use when the en-
ergy bills are passed and signed. We will save
the planet with this. Trust and obey for theres
no other way.
And who controls the bureaucrats? Not
me, said the lying politician. Oh, it must be
the theoreticians who gave us all this wonder-
ful stuff. Be happy, have another beer - oops
cant have that, your driving, if the bureaucrats
will allow you to have a license, fuel, education,
money, an automobile, eyeglasses, a truss, med-
ication, ad infnitum.
Something isnt good for you among those.
We know!
James M. Blass
Mechanicsville, MD
Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do
Anyone who is paying attention knows that
this GREAT Country is headed in the wrong
direction.
Out of control government spending and
massive debt are pushing this Country toward
BANKRUPTCY. Government take over of the
Banks, Insurance Companies, Car Companies,
and now Healthcare is against the Free Enter-
prise System that made this Country great; and,
we see policies of redistribution of wealth and a
spiral into SOCIALISM.
Cap and Trade will make us less competi-
tive in world markets and raise energy prices for
all citizens.
Our Politicians have little regard for our
Constitution and engage in unfair backroom
deals to pass Healthcare reform that the majority
of Americans dont want. The List goes on.
I urge all of my fellow citizens to get in-
volved. Come out to the rally sponsored by
Americans for Prosperity from noon to 3pm
on April 10 at the Pavilion at Solomons to hear
what you can do, and to hear conservative can-
didates speak.
We need to take back our Country in the
next election. Please, get involved.
Joe Wible Sr.
Leonardtown, MD
Are You Paying Attention?
Its said that it takes a village to raise a
child and, at the seventh annual St. Marys
Ryken Spring Gala, All Aboard the Orient
Express, I saw our village.
More than 380 parents, alumni, com-
munity leaders and friends attended our one,
major fundraiser for the year, raising almost
$100,000 for tuition assistance, which provides
talented students the opportunity to receive the
Catholic education they desire.
Our supporters truly understand the im-
portance of our mission of Catholic educa-
tion that we are educating the students of
St. Marys Ryken our leaders of tomorrow
not only in academics, but also in the values
of compassion, simplicity, humility, trust and
zeal.
Thank you to our many sponsors: our
Diamond Sponsors - J.F. Taylor; Brandywine
Companies; Burch Oil; CMI General Contrac-
tors; Community Bank of Tri-County; Com-
pass Pointe Real Estate Development; DCS
Corporation; Old Line Bank; Paragon Prop-
erties; Saber Systems; Mrs. Marion Sterling
& Family; Whiting-Turner Contracting Com-
pany; and to all of those who wish to remain
anonymous. Our Platinum Sponsors - Bob
Taylor Engineering; the Knights of Columbus
St. Marys County Council No. 1470; Shah
Associates MD, LLC; and Taylor Gas Compa-
ny. Our Gold Sponsors were AMELEX; Law
Offce of Rudolf Carrico, Jr.; Carruth & Son,
Inc.; Mrs. Pritzi L. Miedzinski Ely; Great Mills
Construction, Inc.; Guy & Guy Masonry, Inc.;
Dr. & Mrs. David D. Heavner; Printing Press,
Inc.; Rubeling & Associates; Technology Se-
curity Associates, Inc.; Tennyson Wealth Man-
agement Group; Travel Leaders/Action Travel
Tours; F.W. Thompson, Inc.; and W.M. Davis
General Contractors, Inc. Our Silver Sponsors
Mr. & Mrs. Gary E. Bell; Bridgett, Mock&
Associates, P.A.; C.H. Attick Electric, Inc.; Dirt
Works Excavation & Crane, LLC; Franzen Re-
altors, Inc.; Howard W. Phillips & Company;
Kelly Generator & Equipment; Maryland Sen-
ate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr.; Mul-
len, Sondberg, Wimbish & Stone, P.A.; Offce
Care, Inc.; Redgate Farm Enterprises, Inc.;
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Our Patron Sponsors Bay Books; Mr. Eric
L. Best; Mr. & Mrs. Donald B. Burch; Classy
Dcor Flooring & Furniture, LLC; Mr. & Mrs.
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Jesus the Good Shepherd Church; Mid-Atlan-
tic Lube Equipment, LLC; Pink Beach; Mr. &
Mrs. Albert J. Rudman; Towne Dentistry; and
Zekiah Technologies, Inc. Thank you all for
your generosity and support.
I would like to thank the parent and alum-
ni volunteers too numerous to mention here
who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to
make the St. Marys Ryken Spring Gala our
most successful event, yet.
If you missed this years Gala, please
mark your calendars for next year Saturday,
March 26, 2011.
Mary Joy Hurlburt, President
St. Marys Ryken
$100,000 Raised for Catholic Education
Leaders are beginning to step forward and
make their presence known. I was invited to a
meeting on March 26, 2010 to listen to Mr. Col-
lins Bailey make his case for being elected to
replace Steny Hoyer.
I wasnt anxious to attend. I expected to hear
the same old rant and rave against anything and
everything and how a vote for this guy would
result in more hope and change.
What a surprise I had.
Until this meeting, I never repeat, NEVER
heard a candidate for political offce commit
him or herself to refusing any pay, health care
benefts, or retirement benefts. Only with great
rarity have I heard any politician state that he
or she, if reelected, would only serve two terms
since serving ones country should be a privilege
and not a career.
But I very distinctly heard Mr. Bailey spe-
cifcally do so with no strings attached.
Collins Bailey is a staunch conservative. He
leaves no doubt in your mind that he will vote for
and support lower taxes, the Constitution of the
United States, making Social Security revenue
specifc, and promote clean, cheap American en-
ergy produced by Americans on American soil.
He was certainly specifc about what he
would NOT support: an unbalanced budget; vot-
ing for a bill he had not read; taxing or regulating
the Internet; or amnesty for illegal aliens.
After having spent 42 years in some form
of police work, Ive kind of honed my ability to
identify liars, hustlers, and bad people. Collins
Bailey (and believe me, I listened closely to what
he said and how he said it) came across as a man
who loves his family, his community, his coun-
try and his God. I believe he is the kind of leader
Ive been hoping would step up to the plate and
take a leadership role.
Our government needs new, fresh, HON-
EST, God-fearing, conservative people if our
country is to survive. I will vote for Collins
Bailey. You can check him out at www.Bailey-
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James Hilbert
Mechanicsville, MD
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must transact business in person.
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County Housing Authority where
they will be connected, through the
use of video service delivery equip-
ment, with a SSA employee at the
Camp Springs district offce. This
service is available from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. every Monday and Wednesday.
This is a very effective, secure
and convenient way of providing
face-to-face service to residents in
St. Marys County. Visitors will be
speaking with a representative, live,
using a video terminal, Ruby Jef-
fries-Broxton, Camp Springs District
Manager, said in a press release. By
using VSD at the Housing Authority site, resi-
dents will reduce their travel time when fling
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and services. For someone who is already re-
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or her with a request for information such as a
proof of income letter or replacement Medicare
card. Even if someone needs to change an ad-
dress or direct deposit information, this can all
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Although most business needs can be met
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still visit the local SSA offce to apply for a so-
cial security number or replacement card.
Social Security business may also be con-
ducted at the publics convenience, 24 hours a
day, including weekends and holidays. If St.
Marys County residents have access to an In-
ternet connection, they may conduct business
online at www.socialsecurity.gov. Toll-free
telephone service is also available at 1-800-772-
1213. Representatives are available from 7 a.m.
to 7 p.m. on business days.
To take advantage of this new service
delivery option, stop in at: St. Marys County
Housing Authority, 21155 Lexwood Drive, First
Floor, Suite C Lexington Park.
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For the past several years, offcials from St.
Marys and surrounding counties recognized that
the wine industry had the potential to positively
affect agriculture and tourism in the area, the St.
Marys County Economic and Community De-
velopment Offce reports.
The county asked the Southern Maryland
Grape Growers and Wineries Association to in-
vestigate the possibility of forming an organiza-
tion to help create the countys frst winery. Local
wineries support local growers, which is not only
good for the environment, reducing the amount
of fuel and energy it takes to deliver and process
wine, but is a boost for the local economy allow-
ing wine growers to keep more of their income,
which in turn is spent in the local market.
The winery is nearing completion and is
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an old State Highways garage, which has been
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The County Times
Raymond Dicus, 78
Ra y mond
A. Dicus, 78,
of Hollywood,
MD, died of
compl icat ions
from lung can-
cer on Monday,
April 5, 2010
at St. Marys
Hospital, Leon-
ardtown, MD.
Born December
2, 1931, in Baltimore, MD, he was
the son of the late Walter Leon Di-
cus and Estelle Keller Dicus.
Mr. Dicus married Mary Fran-
ces Martin on August 7, 1954 and
the couple started their life togeth-
er in Baltimore, MD. They moved
back to his wifes home county of
St. Marys in 1968. He quickly
developed a love and appreciation
for the land and surrounding water
and made St. Marys County his
beloved home. To be crabbing on
the water in a little skiff was one of
his favorite things to do.
His family was the center of
his life. He obtained the greatest
joy from his wife of 55 years, his
children, and his grandchildren.
Following his retirement as a jour-
neyman electrician with IBEW
Local Union 26, Mr. Dicus took
up woodworking. He built furni-
ture for his children and toys for
his grandchildren. In addition to
woodworking, he enjoyed music,
crabbing, and computers.
Mr. Dicus was an active pa-
rishioner at St. Johns Catholic
Church in Hollywood. His seven
children all attended school there,
and he coached boys basketball at
St. Johns for many years. He was
a member of the Knights of Colum-
bus, and a volunteer at St. Marys
Caring Soup Kitchen and Helping
Hands.
In addition to his parents, he
was preceded in death by his broth-
ers, J. Walter Dicus, Leo Dicus,
and Bernard Dicus, and his sister,
Teresa Thompson. In addition to
his wife, his survivors include his
seven children, Patricia Belanger
of Hollywood, MD, Michael Dicus
of Edgewater, MD, Barbara Brown
(Frank) of Great Mills, MD, Joanne
Dicus (Tony Tavera) of Woodbine,
MD, Steven Dicus (Kelly) of High-
land, CA, Jimmy Dicus (Teri) of
Hollywood, MD and Joseph
Dicus of Oklahoma City, OK, 12
g r a n d c h i l -
dren, and 3 step-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends
for Raymonds Life Celebration on
Thursday, April 8, 2010 from 4:30
until 8 p.m. at the Brinsfeld Funer-
al Home, 22955 Hollywood Road,
Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers
will be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated
by Reverend Raymond Schmidt at
St. Johns Catholic Church in Hol-
lywood, MD on Friday, April 9,
2010 at 11 am. Interment will fol-
low in the church cemetery.
Serving, as pallbearers will be
Michael Dicus, Steven Dicus, Jim-
my Dicus, Joseph Dicus, Matthew
Brown, Seth Tavera, Kyle Belanger
and Michael Short.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the St. Johns Building
Fund, 43927 St. Johns Road, Hol-
lywood, MD 20636.
Condolences to the family may
be made at www.brinsfeldfuneral.
com.
Arrangements by the Brins-
feld Funeral Home, P.A., Leonar-
dtown, MD.
Doris Jean Guy, 83
Doris Jean
McGuire Guy,
83, of Clements,
MD passed
away suddenly
on April 2, 2010
at St. Vincents
Hospital in To-
ledo, OH. Born
in Wilmington,
IL on June 15,
1926, she was
the daughter of the late Mary Be-
gler McGuire and Francis McGuire.
While visiting St. Marys County
in 1949, she met Charles Perry
Wink Guy and they married in
February 1950 at St. Josephs Cath-
olic Church in Morganza, MD. He
preceded her in death on June 24,
2004. Doris was the loving mother
of Charlene P. Guy of Manassas,
VA; Judith A. Guy of Arling-
ton, VA; Suzanne M. Guy (Kevin
Kramer) of Lynchburg, VA; Mary
Faith Fodor (Gary) of Munford, TN;
Perry Guy, Jr. (Robin), and Chris-
tine Guy Mattingly (Mike), both
of Leonardtown, MD; Christopher
A. Guy (Elizabeth) of Harrisburg,
VA; Jeffrey B. Guy and Maureen
Guy Bowles (Wayne), both of Hol-
lywood, MD. She is also survived
by her siblings Joseph McGuire
of Marysville, WA; and Gerald
McGuire of Lockport, IL; Don-
ald McGuire of Monroe, MI and
Katherine McGuire Bromberek
of Lemont, IL. Her 18 grand-
children Donna Beckwith,
Reed and Alison Kramer, Mike
Fodor, Michelle Mattingly King-
sland (Jeff), Diane Mattingly,
Travis Mattingly, Tony Brens-
inger (Heather), Nicole Guy,
Jonathan Springer, Christopher
Guy, Jr., Nicholas Guy, Kather-
ine Guy, Joshua Guy, Anthony
Guy, Rebekkah Guy, Briana
Guy, Joseph Guy, Taylor Bowles
and two great grandchildren,
Samantha and Alicia Beckwith
survive her as well. She was
preceded in death by her sister,
Rita Wooddell of Urbanna, VA.
Doris graduated from Wilmington
High School in Wilmington, IL
and received a diploma in nursing
from St. Johns School of Nursing
in Springfeld, IL and completed
post-graduate studies at Marquette
University in Milwaukee, WI. She
entered nursing school as a cadet
nurse during WWII. Her nursing
career at St. Marys Hospital, St.
Marys Nursing Home, St. Marys
Health Department and Cedar
Lane Assisted Living spanned over
50 years. A dedicated parishioner
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
Bushwood, MD, she was a lec-
tor and Eucharistic minister. Her
dedication to her faith lead her to
pilgrimages to such holy sites as
Fatima, the Holy Land, Lourdes,
Medjugorje, and Rome. She was
dedicated to the Divine Mercy
and was a member of the Sisters
of Charity of Nazareth Associates.
She enjoyed church activities such
as facilitating the food bank ef-
fort and attending daily mass. She
also spent much time crocheting,
faithfully watching EWTN and the
History Channel, gardening, cook-
ing, and enjoyed her children and
grandchildren.
The family received friends
on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral
Home with prayers said. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be cel-
ebrated on Thursday, April 8, 2010,
at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catho-
lic Church, Bushwood, MD, where
Father Francis J. Early will be off-
ciating. Interment will follow at the
Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Grandsons
Travis Mattingly, Tony Brensinger,
Jonathan Springer, Christopher
Guy, Jr., Jeff Kingsland and God
Son, Sonny Guy.
Contributions may be made to
Catholic Charities of St. Clements
Center, P.O. Box 187,
Lexington Park, MD 20653.
To send a condolence to the fam-
ily please visit our website at www.
mgfh.com. Arrangements provided
by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funer-
al Home, P.A.
Horace McClane Sr., 62
H o r a c e
Bernard Mc-
Clane Sr., 62, of
Great Mills, MD
died April 5,
2010 at George-
town University
Hospital.
Horace bet-
ter known as
Redboy was
born January 15, 1948 in Ridge,
MD to the late Samuel and Bernice
McClane.
He will be remembered as an
avid fsherman and a serious card
player. He loved watching western
movies on the television, playing/
coaching softball, cooking, baking,
listening to old music, being with
family and spending precious time
with his grandchildren.
Horace was educated in the St.
Marys County Public School Sys-
tem, spent two years in the United
States Army and was a dedicated
worker for 35 years with the Naval
Air Warfare Center Aircraft Divi-
sion (NAWCAD), Patuxent River,
MD.
Horace is survived by his
lovely wife, Linda McClane, sons
Horace Little Reds McClane, Jr.,
wife Kimberly of California, MD,
Aaron Chase, wife Connie of Lex-
ington Park, MD; brothers Samuel
McClane of Lexington Park, MD
and Larry Brown (Audrey) of
Burkeville, VA; sisters Nola Carroll
(Carl Cash) of Ridge, MD and
Queenie Fenwick (George) of St.
James, MD; 5 granddaughters Har-
mony McClane, Arionna Chase,
Joya McClane, Brittany Chase and
Brittany Gross; 2 grandsons Dew-
ayne Wilkins and Deondre Lloyd
and many nieces, nephews, cousins
and other relatives and friends.
Family will receive friends on
Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 9 to
11a.m. at St. Peter Claver Catholic
Church where a Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.
Interment will follow in the church
cemetery.
Condolences to the family may
be made at www.brinsfeldfuneral.
com
Arrangements provided by
the Brinsfeld Funeral Home, P.A.,
Leonardtown, MD
Fr. OConnell, 84
Fr. OConnell died of cancer at
Murray-Weigel Hall, Bronx, N.Y.,
March 30, 2010. He was a Jesuit for
66 years and a priest for 53 years.
Fr. OConnell, who was 84,
ministered for many years in the
parishes of Southern Maryland
where he was known for his min-
istry to Native Americans and
his knowledge of Jesuit history in
Southern Maryland.
Three times, Fr. OConnell
served at parishes in Southern
Maryland, from his frst assignment
as pastor of two Charles County
parishes, to his fnal work at St.
Ignatius Church in Chapel Point.
During his tenure, he spearheaded
the establishment of Mother Cath-
erine Spalding School in 1966, the
frst integrated Catholic school in
Southern Maryland. He also helped
with efforts to rebuild Archbishop
Neale School, where he had taught
religion, after it was destroyed by
a tornado in 2002. In addition, Fr.
OConnell was active with Meals
on Wheels and Retrouvaille, a pro-
gram designed to enrich commu-
nication between married couples.
He reached out to Native Ameri-
cans who make up about 10 percent
of the population at St. Ignatius,
learning the history of the Piscat-
aways who have lived in Southern
Maryland since pre-historic times
and at times incorporating Native
American culture into the liturgy.
The son of James J. OConnell
and Elizabeth Purcell was born in
the Bronx, N.Y., on Dec. 5, 1925.
He entered the Society of Jesus on
September 7, 1943 where he pro-
nounced his First Vows on Sept.
8, 1945. After college studies at
the Novitiate of St. Isaac Jogues in
Wernersville, Pa., he studied phi-
losophy at Woodstock College in
Maryland from 1947 to 1950.
From 1950 to 1953, as a Jesuit
scholastic, Fr. OConnell taught
math, religion, history and cat-
echism at Georgetown Preparatory
School in North Bethesda, Md. He
returned to Woodstock College to
study theology from 1953 to 1957
and was ordained to the priesthood
in St. Patricks Cathedral, N.Y.,
by Francis Cardinal Spellman on
June 2, 1956. Fr. OConnell was
ordained with his brother, Ken.
Monsignor OConnell who is now
deceased. Fr. OConnell took his
Final Vows in the Society of Jesus
at Sacred Heart Church, La Plata,
Md., on August 15, 1959.
Fr. OConnell began his priest-
ly ministry in Charles County,
Md., where he served from 1958 to
1960 as pastor, both at St. Ignatius
Church, Hill Top and St. Katharine
of Alexandria Church, McConchie,
and then as pastor of Immaculate
Conception Church, Mechanics-
ville, from 1960 to 1966. He was
the last Jesuit to serve at Immac-
ulate Conception, which is now
staffed by priests of the Archdio-
cese of Washington, D.C.
Fr. OConnell left Southern
Maryland to serve for a year as
parochial vicar at Old St. Josephs
Church, Philadelphia, and then as
parochial vicar from 1967 to 1969
and pastor from 1969-1972 of St.
Ignatius Church in Baltimore.
From 1972 to 1978, he returned to
Philadelphia where he was pastor
of the Church of the Gesu.
After studying Spanish at
Georgetown University and the
University of Notre Dame, Fr.
OConnell returned to South-
ern Maryland to serve from 1979
to 1983 as pastor of St. Ignatius
Church, Port Tobacco, and teacher
of religion in Archbishop Neale
School.
Fr. OConnell then went to
Washington, D.C., where he was pa-
rochial vicar at Holy Trinity Church
from 1983 to 1985, followed by an
assignment in Pittsburgh, where
he was parochial vicar (1985-1987)
and then pastor (1987-1992) of Sts.
Peter and Paul Church and then he
spent two years as director of the
Corpus Christi Pastoral Center
(1992-1994).
Fr. OConnell returned to St.
Ignatius Church, Port Tobacco, as
a pastoral minister from 1994 to
2002 and then as an associate pas-
tor there until 2010. During this
time, he often acted as a tour guide
to visitors to the area, sharing with
others his vast knowledge of Jesuit
history in southern Maryland. Fr.
OConnell was also instrumen-
tal in helping with the creation of
the Religious Freedom Byways, a
driving tour of southern Maryland
established during the states 375
th
anniversary in 2009.
Earlier last month, due to old
age and ill health, he was trans-
ferred to Murray-Weigel Hall,
Bronx, NY where he prayed for the
Church and the Society until his
We love and
miss you!
The
Courtney
Family
Mark Darnell Courtney
March 9, 1973 - February 16, 2008
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A viewing was held at St. Ig-
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N.Y., and a brother and sister-in-
law Mr. & Mrs. John F. OConnell
of New Providence, N.J.
Thomas Penn, 89
T h o m a s
Eugene Penn,
89, of Me-
cha ni cs vi l l e,
MD died April
4, 2010 at St.
Marys Nursing
Center. Born
December 4,
1920 in New-
port, MD he
was the son of
the late Ollie and Eva Ann Brewer
Penn. He is also preceded in death
by his brothers; Hubert, Robert and
William Penn and his sister Mil-
dred Penn Thompson. He is sur-
vived by four nephews and eight
nieces. Thomas was a farmer for
his entire career and was a life-
long member of Trinity Episcopal
Church in Newport, MD. The fam-
ily will receive friends on Thurs-
day, April 8, 2010 from 10 11
a.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner
Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD
where a funeral service will follow
at 11 a.m. with Rev. Rona Harding
offciating. Interment will follow
in Trinity Episcopal Church Cem-
etery, Newport, MD. Pallbearers
will be Jackson Hall, Melvin Far-
rell and William W. Penn, Jr. Rob-
ert Rotzinger will be an honorary
pallbearer. Contributions may be
made to St. Marys Nursing Center,
P.O. Box 518, Leonardtown, MD
20650. Condolences may be left to
the family at www.mgfh.com. Ar-
rangements provided by Matting-
ley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.,
Leonardtown, MD.
Joseph Thomas Stewart,
Sr., 67
J o s e p h
Thomas Stew-
art Sr., 67 of
Hollywood died
March 30, 2010
at his residence.
Born July
15, 1942, in
Leonardt own,
he was the son
of the late John
Henry and Mary
Beatrice Stewart and the brother to
the late John Stewart and William
Stewart, Sr.
He was the husband of the
late Agnes Rosetta (Swales) Stew-
art, who preceded him in death in
1971.
He is survived by his chil-
dren, Bernadette Williams, Joann
Speaks, Joseph Stewart, Jr., Kim
Stewart-Mitchell, Joseph Young,
Sylvia Young and brother Francis
Stewart.
The family will receive
friends Saturday, April 10, from 10
to 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of
Mary Catholic Church in Lexing-
ton Park, where a Mass of Chris-
tian Burial will be celebrated at 11
a.m., with the Rev. Jack Kennealy
offciating. Interment will follow
at Charles Memorial Gardens in
Leonardtown.
Arrangements are being han-
dled by Mattingley-Gardiner Fu-
neral Home in Leonardtown.
Margaret Stolmeier, 90
M a r g a -
ret M. Duke
Frazier Stol-
meier, 90, of
Leonardtown,
MD, passed
away quietly
s u r r o u n d e d
by family on
March 31, 2010
at St. Marys
Nursing Center
following a lengthy illness.
Margaret was born Decem-
ber 31, 1919 in Leonardtown, MD.
She was the daughter of Roland B.
Duke and Mary L. Drury Duke.
She was the beloved wife of the
late Russell V. Frazier and the late
Harry A. Stolmeier.
She is survived by her children
Roland D. Duke Frazier (Ann)
of Towson, MD, Walter F. Walt
Frazier (Gerri) of Leonardtown,
MD, Katherine Kit Pilkerton
(Lawrence) of Leonardtown, MD,
Margaret Mickey Bean (Char-
lie) of Hollywood, MD, Russell R.
Russ Frazier (Marcie) of Ormond
Beach, FL, Samuel J. Sam Fra-
zier (Brenda) of Hollywood, MD,
Marion J. Will Frazier (Carol) of
Mechanicsville, MD, Andrew G.
Greg Frazier (Nancy) of War-
ren, ME. She is survived by her
siblings Eleanor Fearns of Leonar-
dtown, MD, James S. Duke of Tall
Timbers, MD, and Mary Angela
Hicks, SCN of Nazareth, KY. She
is also survived by 19 grandchil-
dren, 14 great grandchildren and
1 great great grandchild. She was
preceded in death by one son, Sam-
uel David Frazier and her siblings,
Roland Duke Jr., Benedict Duke,
George C. Duke, Walter Francis
Duke, and Betty Wise Lashley.
Margaret was very proud to
be a life long resident of St. Marys
County. She graduated from St.
Marys Academy and the Wash-
ington School for Secretaries. She
worked at Duke and Frazier Con-
struction and the Patuxent River
Naval Air Station from which she
retired, all the while raising a large
and loving family. Following her
retirement, Margaret led an ex-
tremely active life. She directed
the St. Aloysius Catholic Church
choir for over 35 years. She was a
member of the Senior Vibes and
the Sweet Adelines. Some of her
many loves were volunteering at
the Senior Center, traveling, danc-
ing and spending time with family
and friends. She also enjoyed cro-
cheting, gardening, and antiquing,
where she acquired an extensive
collection of fow blue china.
Family received friends for
Margarets Life Celebration on
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at the
Brinsfeld Funeral Home, 22955
Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,
MD 20650. Prayers were recited.
A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated on Thursday, April
8, 2010 at 10 a.m. at St Aloysius
Catholic Church, 22800 Wash-
ington Street, Leonardtown, MD
20650. Interment will follow in
Old St. Aloysius Catholic Cem-
etery, Leonardtown, MD.
Serving, as pallbearers will be
Margarets six surviving sons.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Sisters of Charity, P.O.
Box 9, Nazareth, KY or the Leon-
ardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad,
P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD
20650.
Condolences to the family
may be made at www.brinsfeldfu-
neral.com.
Arrangements by the Brins-
feld Funeral Home, P.A., Leonar-
dtown, MD.
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Troopers Make Narcotics Arrest
On Monday, March 29, 2010 at 5:57 pm, a 17-year-old male juvenile of Clements was ar-
rested by Tpr. N. E. Gresko for possession of marijuana. Gresko responded to the residence in
Clements for a reported missing juvenile. Upon arrival, contact was made with the stepfather,
who advised the juvenile left home at approximately 9:30 p.m. on March 28. The stepfather
advised he believed the missing juvenile was staying in the 29000 block of Skyview Drive in
Mechanicsville. Upon arrival at the Skyview Drive address, the 17-year-old was located. The
juvenile was found to be in possession of a small plastic bag containing marijuana. The juvenile
was taken into custody and transported to the Leonardtown Barrack for processing pending fur-
ther action by the Department of Juvenile Services.
MSP Investigates Theft Of Easter Memorial At
Gravesite
On Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 3:58 pm, TFC M. B. Adams responded to the Leonardtown
Barrack for a reported theft. The female complainant, 51, of Leonardtown advised several items
were stolen from her mothers gravesite at the Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown. The
stolen items included a wood Easter rabbit sign, valued at $15, a styrofoam Easter egg, valued
at $10 hard plastic Easter rabbit, valued at $10, a rosary, valued at $10 a home made oak cross,
valued at $100 and an Easter Bow, valued at $20. The total value of items stolen is $165.00 and
the investigation is ongoing.
Juvenile Arrested On Burglary Charges
On Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 5:29 pm, Tpr. E. J. Page responded to the 39000 block of
Lindsey Way in Mechanicsville for a reported burglary. Upon arrival, contact was made with
the male complainant, 18, of Mechanicsville. It was determined that items in the complain-
ants vehicle, which were stored in the garage, had been stolen. Items stolen included an Alpine
800 watt amplifer, valued at $600and an Orion Subwoofer and box, valued at $1200. Further
investigation and information from a female witness led to the arrest of a juvenile male, 17, from
Mechanicsville. The juvenile was transported to Leonardtown Barrack for processing pending
further action by the Department of Juvenile Services. The total value of items stolen was $1,800
and the case has been turned over to the Bureau of Criminal Investigations.
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Detectives say they have
confscated thousands of dol-
lars in drugs and cash after
arresting several defendants
in March drug raids centered
in Lexington Park.
The countys Bureau
of Criminal Investigations
Vice/Narcotics division re-
leased the names of the de-
fendants last week.
The defendants include
Corey L. Bowman, 30, Kese
E. Lyles, 29, Sheldon Curtis,
29 and Keith Brown, 20, all
of Lexington Park.
According to police re-
ports on the raids, offcers
arrested both Lyles and Cur-
tis at an Indian Way home
after they entered on a search
warrant and found both men
there.
Offcers say they found
about $3,000 worth of mari-
juana and other cash hidden
in the home in a shoebox.
Offcers also confscated
digital scales and cell phones,
according to police reports.
Both Lyles and Curtis
face marijuana possession
charges as well as charges
of planning to distribute
the controlled dangerous
substance.
Both have since been re-
leased pending their arrests.
Detectives say they
raided the home where Bow-
man was staying after they
had been investigating his
alleged drug dealing op-
eration since November of
last year. Detectives made
undercover purchases of
the narcotics, police reports
stated, and later found dur-
ing their raid of the Esquire
Court home marijuana and
cocaine.
Detectives say they
found more than $1,000 in
crack cocaine, $1,000 in
powdered cocaine, two dig-
ital scales, $1,200 in cash,
20 pills of ecstasy valued at
$500 dollars.
Bowman was subse-
quently charged with pos-
session of both marijuana
and cocaine.
After conducting sur-
veillance of Brown, de-
tectives state in charging
documents, they obtained
a search warrant to raid his
Enterprise Road address
and found suspected crack
cocaine on him after they
ordered him to the ground.
Detectives had found
Brown outside his residence
working on a vehicle and
detained him there.
Later police reports
state that offcers retrieved
a handgun from the war-
rant service but no mention
of the frearm was made in
court papers and Brown has
yet to be charged with ille-
gal possession of a weapon.
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Detectives Make
Multiple Drug Arrests
Kese E. Lyles
Sheldon Curtis
Corey L. Bowman
By Guy Leonard
Staff Write
The case of Daniel Jason Brown, one
of two local men indicted in an alleged
theft and land fraud enterprise that pros-
ecutors claim went on for at least five
years, was assigned to the public defend-
ers office last week by a visiting judge,
but the head attorney at the office says
they should not have to take it on.
Our office plans on appealing the
decision, said Public Defender John
Getz. We dont believe the judge has the
authority to tell us what cases to take and
not take other than whats in the statute.
Getz said that visiting Prince
Georges County Judge Sean Wallace
ruled that real property holdings that be-
long to Brown, who is the real estate busi-
ness partner of indicted Democrat states
attorney candidate John Mattingly, were
not liquid assets that could be used to pay
for a legal defense.
Getz disagreed with Wallaces
decision.
He doesnt qualify; were supposed
to represent the indigent, Getz told The
County Times, Wednesday.
Brown was the first of the pair to
be indicted in November of 2009 after a
lengthy investigation into allegations that
he and Mattingly were involved in numer-
ous theft and land fraud schemes as well
as falsifying land deeds
Prosecutors allege they conspired on
several occasions to defraud the rightful
owners of various parcels of property by
buying their land at only a fraction of the
value listed by the state Department of
Assessments and Taxation, among other
charges.
Mattingly was indicted on 140 counts
in January.
Browns trial is set for May and could
last as many as six weeks.
Public Defenders Offce Doesnt Want Brown Case
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Along with health care reform, Congress also passed the
Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, an amendment
to the Higher Education Act of 1965 which will eliminate
many subsidies to banks in the federal student loan program,
and instead originate all student loans through the federal
government.
The bill invests $36 billion over 10 years, increasing
the annual Pell Grant scholarship to $5,500 in 2010, and to
$5,975 by 2017. The scholarship will also be aligned with the
Consumer Price Index, which will cover rising costs of living
for students.
$750 million will go to increase funding for the College
Access Challenge Grant program and other programs that
focus on fnancial literacy. The bill will also direct $1.5 bil-
lion to an Income-Based Repayment program that will allow
borrowers to cap their monthly student loan payments at 15
percent of their discretionary income. It invests $2.55 billion
in Historically Black Colleges and Minority-Serving Institu-
tions, and another $2 billion in a competitive grant program
for educational or career training programs at community
colleges.
The Congressional Budget Offce (CBO) estimates that
the bill itself will reduce the national defcit by at least $10
billion over 10 years, saving taxpayers $61 billion by switch-
ing to the cheaper Direct Loan program, though opponents
claim it will create a large bureaucracy and strip business
from private lenders.
The bill, which originally passed the House in Septem-
ber 2009, was included as a rider on the Patient Protection
and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590), which was passed by
reconciliation and signed into law by President Obama on
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Becomes Law
By Andrea Shiell
Staff Writer
A bill that might be passed by the House of Delegates may
raise the age of compulsory school attendance from 15 to 16
by 2014, and from 16 to 17 by 2016, a proposal thats drawing
mixed reviews from some elected offcials.
Currently, House Bill 723, entitled Education Compul-
sory Attendance Age of Withdrawal (which corresponds to
Senate Bill 239, by the same name) is making its rounds through
the Maryland General Assembly, but concerns about the bills
cost may keep some from supporting the measure.
Del. John F. Wood (D-29A) told The County Times I dont
have any problems with that, referring to raising the age for
compulsory attendance from 15 to 16, but he was not sure if the
age should be raised again to 17. Youre going to put people in
school that dont want to be there, and they might cause disrup-
tion to the other classmates, he said.
Wood said that he had not yet seen the fnal bill, but would
have many questions regarding the fnancial implications of the
measure.
That would be a big question mark as to what kind of costs
were looking at, said Wood.
Del. Anthony ODonnell (R-29C), said that the dropout
rate in St. Marys County was relatively low, though an outlier
problem of more dropouts has been recorded consistently from
Great Mills High School, but other districts in Maryland are
facing signifcant problems.
119 students (2.8 percent) dropped out of St. Marys
County schools in 2008-2009, compared with 1,640 students
(7.91 percent) in Baltimore City, which ranked frst in dropout
rates. Wicomico and Kent counties had the second and third
highest dropout rates in the state, whereas St. Marys County
has the 12
th
highest rate.
The bill has merit to consider, and the dropout rates in
some schools and some school districts are very concerning
to me, said ODonnell, adding that he felt there was a good
chance the bill may pass this year. However, the costs associ-
ated with this bill are very high. And although theres merit to
the bill, because we have a $2 billion structural defcit, I dont
think we can afford it, he said.
A fscal and policy analysis by the Ways and Means Com-
mittee indicated that raising the compulsory age of attendance
could add as many as 7,000 students to Maryland classrooms
by 2014, when the compulsory attendance age would be raised
to 16, and several thousand more in 2015-2016, when the bill
proposes the age be raised again from 16 to 17. With the cost
for extra classroom space and personnel, the new law would
increase costs for state education aid programs by an estimated
$48.8 million in 2014, and by $66.8 million in 2016.
The fnancial report could not determine any cost savings
that might be realized from raising the compulsory age of at-
tendance. But Cathy Allen, President of the Maryland Associa-
tion of Boards of Education (an organization that has advertised
its support for the bill), told The County Times in an interview
done in January that savings should not determine the mea-
sures feasibility.
It is more cost effective to pay for educating all students so
they will become productive and contributing members of soci-
ety rather than paying for the long-term consequences of a lack
of education and the ripple effect it has on society, she said.
The current bill was generated by a task force study re-
leased in December 2007 to determine the feasibility of rais-
ing the compulsory age of attendance from 16 to 18, a leap that
delegates may not yet be ready to fund considering the states
fnancial woes.
I think theres a chance the bill may pass, said ODonnell,
commenting on the merits of the measure, but some people are
concerned about the cost, so a fair number of people may vote
against it just because of the cost.
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You have to treat everyone the way you would want to be treated,
the former sheriff said.
And he instilled those same values in his two sons, Kevin Somerville
and Joe Somerville, Jr. who now also serve as deputies.
Thats the frst thing he told me when I was hired on as a deputy, his
son Kevin said.
Joe Jr. agreed that it was the basic ten-
ant of their familys local legacy in law
enforcement.
Bet we e n
the three of
them there is
little they have
not seen in the
line of duty.
H e
could be the
worst scum-
bag out there,
but one thing
pop always said
was treat them the
way you want to be
treated.
And that phi-
losophy has solidi-
fed their reputation
in the commu-
nity, according to
Commissioner
Thomas A.
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t i ng-
ly.
Mattingly, as a member of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment, has worked all kinds of accident scenes with the Somerville broth-
ers and has seen themin action.
Theyre always trying to work with everybody, they dont throw up
obstacles, said Mattingly (D-Leonardtown). Theyre just down to earth
young men whove made a commitment to the community and they come
froma good family.
Theyre always upbeat and professional.
Joe Sr. frst came on the force back in 1966, he said, and operations in
law enforcement looked much different.
At that time there had not been any black deputies in the
sheriffsdepartment,
he said, adding
that then Sheriff
Ben Burroughs
hired him on.
Back then
there were
only seven
de put i e s
and we were
on call 24-7
all the time.
B o t h
Kevin and Joe
Jr. can remember
times there father
got a call at home to
respond to a scene
and how he would
rush out of the
house with his
siren blaring.
I was
only a year
old when he
joined the
sheriffs of-
fce, Kevin
said. Its
what we grew into, we like what we saw in himon the job.
It rubbed off on us.
The elder Somerville, now 70, says that crime has re-
mained much the same as it was when he was patrolling the
streets, only there is much more of it.
But now, he said, the breakdown of the family has led to
a portion of that increase.
He can remember the differences between fghts of long
ago that he would break up and what happens today.
Back then it was a gentlemans fght with fsts, he said.
Now its with a knife or a gun.
Back then teenagers had a responsibility to work around
the home and when children went outside they played cow-
boys and indians. Now youve got those teenagers playing
that role and theyre playing it out in the streets with guns.
In his day, the elder Somerville said, when a police off-
cer showed up on the scene of a fght or disturbance, hostilities
often subsided just because of the law offcers presence.
But today, shucks, youve got to go in with backup be-
cause the younger generation has less respect for police, Joe
Sr. said.
Kevin, who has been on the force for nearly 22 years and
has even run for sheriff himself, said that he took to heart the
lessons his father taught himabout staying safe in his job.
Hed teach us things, hed tell us stories, Kevin told The
County Times. Weve all had scary moments as police of-
fcers but weve made it home.
In all his years as a deputy and then as sheriff when he
took over in 1977 and won election in 1978, Joe Sr. was proud
that he never had to discharge his weapon in the line of duty.
Ive maced a few, but I never had to hold my weapon on
anyone, he said. Counting my 20 years in Calvert County as
a nuclear security offcer I wore the gun for 36 years.
He can remember plenty of tense moments on the job,
from answering late night burglar alarms to breaking up
fghts in Lexington Park back in the early 70s when race ri-
ots in Washington, D.C. sparked the same feelings here in St.
Marys.
D.C. was burning and they wanted to start something
here, he said.
Delores Somerville, his wife and mother of the Somer-
ville brothers, said that times like that made her worry for her husband all
those years ago and she still worries about her two sons.
There was tension all the time, she said. Youre always worrying
about situations theyre going into and with the sons its the same worry.
Its mind boggling.
Joe Jr. said that their parents still listen to the police scanner for when
they are called out on emergencies.
They give us a call afterwards to make sure were OK, Joe Jr.
said.
We tell them to be careful every time they go out the door, his
father said.
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Former Sheriff Joe Somerville Sr., center, talks with his son and deputy Kevin Somerville, left. Joe Somerville, Jr. stands at right.
Photo by Frank Marquart
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By Andrea Shiell
Staff Writer
Considering the fact that many
authors take years to complete histo-
ries about regions or locations, some
even devoting decades to digging
up material, author David Browns
writing of Sotterley ~ Her People
and Their Worlds in 18 months
seemed both ambitious and urgent.
But Brown said it was well worth
the effort, since hell have his book
launch at Sotterley on April 23, just
in time for a milestone anniversary
for Historic Sotterley, Inc.
One of the big challenges was
I wanted to have the book nished in time for it
to be launched and published this year, he said,
explaining that he wanted it to coincide with
the 50th anniversary of Historic Sotterley, Inc.
That meant I had to spend a limited amount
of time otherwise I would be continuing to
dig up material endlessly, and the book would
never be published.
Brown said it took him about 18 months
to write his book, and another nine to edit the
material, so it was like giving birth to a baby,
he said, laughing.
Brown, who bought a second home in Hol-
lywood in 1999, said Sotterley was had been an
instant attraction for him.
I have an interest in historic homes, so I
wanted to see it, so when we were actually here
in our house and not renting it out, I started vol-
unteering at Sotterley, he said, explaining that
he had focused his efforts as an interpreter for
the site.
Over the course of his service as
both a volunteer at the plantation and a
trustee at Historic Sotterley, Inc., Brown
said he had access to a great deal of ma-
terial on the location from the 18th and
19th centuries, but there was very little
material on the 20th century, which he
thought could be a rich addition to the planta-
tions programs.
I do talk about the house and the agri-
culture, but the main focus of the book is the
people that have lived and worked at Sotterley
over the last 300 years and particularly do
that for the 20th century, he said. There are
some interesting stories from the 20th century,
and some of them are based on the oral histo-
ries that weve been doing.
The book launch of David G. Browns new
release of Sotterley ~ Her People and Their
Worlds will be held on Friday, April 23rd, 2010
at 7:00 pm in the historic Barn at Sotterley Plan-
tation. The event is free and open to the public.
Browns book is available for purchase:
$15 for Sotterley Members, $17 for Non-Mem-
bers. To order, email ofcemanager@sotterley.
org or call 301-373-2280. Orders can also be
placed online through Sotterleys website at
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Interview
Robert W. Askey 57, from
Charlotte Hall has been
helping people do their
taxes since 1979, and as
part owner of Askey, Askey
& Associates, CPA, LLC,
he has seen his fair share
of numbers. He took a few
minutes out of his day to
talk taxes with The County
Times.
CT: How much of your time
do you have to spend up-
dating your knowledge of
the tax laws every year?
RA: Well its not every year
anymore, its several times
a year as a standard we
have to have at least 40
hours of continuing edu-
cation every year, and 40
hours is not enough. What
we have found is most of
the accountants here we
generally spend 50 to 55
hours every year. Were
just trying to keep up with
everything that is handed
down.
CT: Whats the biggest tax
mistake that people make?
RA: (Laughing) Not paying!
Im not sure how to answer
that question because the
tax law is so complex that
I dont think anyone who
does their own returns can
do it without making a mis-
take. Literally, the tax laws
have gotten so ridiculously
complex [we should] re
all the people in Congress
who write all the laws and
bring in accountants who
have been doing this for
most of their career, and
come up with a roadmap to
do it.
CT: What are the biggest
questions or concerns that
people have been coming to
you with this tax season?
RA: As far as doing returns
the questions have been
about the homebuyers
credit and the energy credit
for their houses. The big-
gest complaint weve heard
is basically what has yet to
occur with the tax ramica-
tions of the health care law
that was passed one of
the things though that I al-
ways tell people is dont ig-
nore the IRS. When people
get mail from the IRS they
tend to not open it, or panic
and not do anything about
it. But the IRS is just anoth-
er government agency, and
theyre there to do a job if
you ignore them they wont
be happy.
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The Greenwell Foundation has recently
partnered with the National Inclusion Proj-
ect to implement its third year of Lets ALL
Play, a recreational curriculum that was de-
veloped to allow children with disabilities to
participate in summer camp activities. As part
of this years initiative, the National Inclusion
Project provided a program model, training for
Greenwell staff, and an award for $14,000.
It may not seem like much, but program
director Jolanda Campbell said in a statement
that the money would help implement the cur-
riculum during this summers Camp Green-
well, an outdoor nature day camp that runs for
nine weeks in the summer.
This will help enable us to give more chil-
dren the chance to participate in activities that
they and their families may never have thought
possible, said Campbell in a statement, add-
ing that theyll be able to do so alongside other
children in an accepting atmosphere.
All campers benet from attending
Camp Greenwell, said Campbell. Parents of
campers say their child came away with a bet-
ter understanding of what a disability really
is, and that their children are more focused
on what a child with a disability CAN do, not
what they cannot do... There is no separate
camp for children with disabilities.
Approximately 600 kids participate each
year, and equipment and instructional adap-
tations are made for children with physical,
sensory, cognitive, emotional and learning
disabilities.
Campers kayak, do archery, hike, do
arts and crafts, and learn about the nature all
around them in Greenwell State Park. Extend-
ed care is available before and after the camp
day for a small fee, said Campbell, adding
that the camp maintains a high staff-to-camp-
er ratio to handle problems as they come up.
We practice scenarios that may come up,
but the most important thing we teach them is
not to overreact, and that they are responsible
for dealing with any issues that may arise, said
Campbell.
Amazingly, these young adults nd solu-
tions, she said. Even more amazingly, this ac-
cepting, adaptive attitude is transferred to the
kids in the camp and they learn to adjust and
develop their own problem-solving skills
this is what is meant by inclusion.
The National Inclusion Project has been
actively developing its Lets ALL Play Program
since the programs inception in 2004. This
year, the Project is partnering with more than
45 recreational programs in 23 states.
Camp Greenwell is an outdoor nature day
camp at Greenwell State Park in Hollywood
that runs for nine weeks in the summer (June 21
Aug. 20) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Campers
can participate for as many weeks of activities
as they like, which include kayaking, archery,
hiking, nature lessons and arts and crafts. Ex-
tended care is available before and after the
camp day for a small fee.
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Notice is hereby given that an election
of three (3) Council members of Leonard-
town shall be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2010,
and that the polls shall be open at the Town
Ofce, 41660 Courthouse Dr., Leonard-
town, Maryland, between the hours of 12:00
PM and 7:00 PM, on said date, for voting.
The deadline for ling is Monday,
April 19, 2010 at 4:30 PM. Candidates may
le at the Town Ofce, 41660 Courthouse
Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland.
In order to hold elective or appoint-
ive ofce as Mayor or as a Town Council
member one must be a citizen of the United
States, a resident of the Town for at least one
(1) year, and at least twenty-one (21) years
of age. Property ownership alone does not
qualify for election or appointment as a
Town Councilmember.
Deadline for registration to vote is
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 5:00 pm. Visit the
Board of Elections ofce at 41650 Tudor
Hall Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650, Mon-
day through Friday, between the normal
business hours of 8:00 am through 5:00 pm,
or call 301-475-7844 ext. 1610 to request an
application to be mailed to you. For more
detailed information go to: http://www.
co.saint-marys.md.us/supervisorofelec-
tions/index.asp
Deadline for submitting a completed
application for an Absentee Ballot is Tues-
day, April 27, 2010 at the Town Ofce by
4:30 pm.
Deadline for Obtaining Emergency
Ballot is Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 7:00 pm.
To qualify to vote in a Town Election
one must be registered. To register, one must
be a citizen of the United States, at least
eighteen (18) years of age, and have a been
a resident of the town for a period of at least
thirty (30) days preceding the election.
To obtain forms or for any questions,
please call 301-475-9791 or go online at
Leonardtown.somd.com or email Leonard-
town.commissioners@verizon.net.
Leonardtown Election and Deadline For Filing as a Candidate
Library hosts authors visit
Pamela Duncan Edwards, author of Warthogs Paint, Roar, and
Some Smug Slug, will be this years featured author for the librarys an-
nual BooksAlive! celebration on Sunday, April 18, at 2 p.m. at Lexington
Park. She will read from her books and also talk about her writing experi-
ences. Book sales and signing will follow the program. This free program
is funded from proceeds of the sale of the cookbook, 300 Years of Black
Cooking in St. Marys County Maryland.

Opening reception held for local artist
The public is invited to the opening reception for local artist Suzanne
Shelden on April 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library
Art Gallery. Her show, called Tour de Four: Route 4 consists of a series
of paintings featuring the best known barns and landscapes along Route 4
in Southern Maryland and will be on display until May 15. Artists inter-
ested in displaying their artwork are asked to contact Candy Cummings at
301-863-6693.
Teens can help plan teen programs
Teens can meet other teens while helping to plan teen library programs
at the TAG (Teen Advisory Group) meetings. Charlotte Halls will be April
8 at 5 p.m.; Leonardtowns will be April 8 at 5:30 p.m. and Lexington Parks
will be April 13 at 5:30 p.m. Snacks are provided.

Riordan presents Tales from the Crypt
Dr. Timothy Riordan, Chief Archaeologist at Historic St. Marys City,
will present a special program at Leonardtown Library on April 28 at 7 p.m.
on the forensics of the 17th Century graves found around the Brick Chapel.
He will discuss what the bones reveal and their connection with the Smith-
sonian Exhibit, Written in Bones. The program is free.
Master Gardeners offer gardening help
The Master Gardeners will resume their drop-in plant clinics starting
April 17. They will hold the clinics from 10 a.m. to noon on the rst and
third Saturdays at Charlotte Hall, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the rst and
third Tuesdays at Lexington Park and the second and fourth Tuesdays at
Leonardtown.
Free family movie offered at Leonardtown
On April 24 at 2 p.m. Leonardtown will show a PG-rated movie about
two kids who release a man trapped in an old board game for decades along
with an array stampeding jungle animals. Snacks will be provided.
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Thursday, April 8
Formal Prom Dress Sale
St. Marys County Tech Center (Leonard-
town) 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Selection of new and gently used prom
gowns and wedding dresses for sale. All pro-
ceeds to benet The Avon Walk for Breast
Cancer. Bring a new or gently used formal
as a donation and get half off any purchase
at the sale. Night sale will be from 5 p.m. to
7 p.m.
Job/Career Fair
College of Southern Maryland (La Plata
Campus, Physical Education Center) 10
a.m. to 2 p.m.
More than 40 employers representing
federal and county government, military, and
private sector organizations will be on-hand
to meet with prospective applicants, present-
ing information on job opportunities in their
elds. For a list of participating employers,
visit http://www.csmd.edu/CareerServices/.

Meeting: Young Professionals Initiative
of St. Marys County
Technology Security Assoc. Meeting Room
22685 Three Notch Rd (California) 6 p.m.
For more information call 443-838-6429
or email programs@ypi-smc.org.
Performing Arts Fundraiser
Great Mills High School 6 p.m.
Event consists of performances by the
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maryland
club members. Rhythm clubs from Spring
Ridge, Park Hall, and GW Carver will per-
form. For more information contact Shonda
Sheppard at 410-257-0007 or ssheppard@
bgcsm.net.
Leonardtown High School Rose Players:
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Leonardtown High School Auditorium 7
p.m.
For more information contact Ms. Lind-
say Littleton at lslittleton@smcps.org.
No Limit HoldEm
Donovans Pub (California) 7:30 p.m.
Newtowne Players: The Importance of
Being Ernest
Three Notch Theater (Lexington Park) 8
p.m.
Please make reservations for the show
by calling 301.737.5447 or visiting www.
newtowneplayers.org.

Friday, April 9
Leonardtown Business Association
Meeting
Location TBA 8:30 a.m.
The LBA holds monthly meetings the
second Friday of each month at 8:30 a.m.
All Leonardtown businesses are invited to
attend. For more information, or to join the
LBA, visit www.thelba.org or call Melinda
Owens at 240-925-3959.
SMCM Cross Country Team 24-Hour
Run
St. Marys College (track) 5 p.m.
Donations will be accepted, and half
of the proceeds will be given to the South-
ern Maryland Vacations for Vets organi-
zation; the other half will be shared by the
cross country teams. Make checks payable to
SMCM Foundation and write Cross Country
in the memo section. Mail contributions to
Tom Fisher, Head Coach, Mens Womens
Cross Country, St. Marys College of Mary-
land, 18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Marys City,
MD 20686.
Speed Unlimited Midnight Madness
Maryland International Raceway (Mechan-
icsville) 6:30 p.m.
ONLY open to street legal cars and bikes
- no race cars. Admission. 301-884-7223.
www.mirdrag.com.
FOP-7 Texas HoldEm
FOP-7 Lodge (Great Mills) 7 p.m.
New Song Coffee House
Leonardtown Square 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Live worship music will be presented by
Vision 8. A good will love offering will be
received.
Special Olympics Deep Stack No Limit
HoldEm Tourney
The Center for Life Enrichment (Holly-
wood) 7 p.m.
Leonardtown High School Rose Players:
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Leonardtown High School Auditorium 7
p.m.
Being Ernest
p.m.
by calling 301.737.5447 or visiting www.
newtowneplayers.org.

Saturday, April 10
Senior Activity Center Yard Sale
Northern Senior Center (Charlotte Hall)
6:30 a.m.
For more information call Pat Myers at
301-884-8714.
Relay for Life Yard Sale
Fitness and More (Hollywood) 7 a.m. to
12 noon
Yard Sale to benet the American Can-
cer Society.
Ignite the Night Auction
St. Marys County Fairgrounds (Leonard-
town) 8 a.m.
Auction viewing starts at 8 a.m. Bidding
starts at 9 a.m. To donate items, contact ITN
via email at webmaster@ignitethenight.info.
Spring Yard Sale
St. Andrews Episcopal Church (California)
8 a.m.
Donations are being accepted - for pick
up, call 240 925-2599. For more information
go to www.standrewssomd.org or call St.
Andrews Church at 301 862-2247.
Patuxent River Cleanup
Myrtle Point Park (California) 9 a.m.
Friends of Myrtle Point Park host their
annual cleanup effort. Sign in at park pic-
nic area. Here you will get your assignment,
trash bags, water bottle (while supplies last)
and work gloves. It is advisable to wear
sturdy work clothes and shoes. If you have a
group interested in helping please contact us
in advance by calling Bob at 410-394-1300.
St. Marys River Cleanup
St. Marys River Water Trail (Great Mills)
9 a.m.
Hosted by the St. Marys River Water-
shed Association. Volunteers will paddle the
St. Marys River Water Trail from the Great
Mills Canoe/Kayak Launch to St. Marys
College of Maryland picking up trash. Meet
at the Great Mills Canoe/Kayak Launch, off
MD Route 5, at 9 a.m. Bring your own canoe
or kayak, life vest, and paddling gear. Please
call 301-862-3517 or email info@StMarys-
River.org to RSVP.
Bay Country Boat Show
Hollywood Fire Department Grounds 10
a.m. to 4 .m.
Over 60 exhibitors of boats, trailers, ac-
cessories, nautical crafts, shing tackle and
refreshments. Admission. Call 301-373-5468
for more information.
Motoring for MS Poker Run
Bay District VFD (Lexington Park) 10 a.m.
Motoring for MS Poker Run to benet
2010 MS Walk - motorcycles and cars. Regis-
tration at Bay District Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment, 46900 S. Shangri-La Drive, Lexington
Park, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Last hand
out by 11:00 and last hand in by 4:00.
Spring Open House
Joy Lane Healing Center (Hollywood) 10
a.m.
For more information call 301-373-2522
or email info@joylanehealingcenter.net.
Speed Unlimited ET Series 1/4
Maryland International Raceway (Mechanic-
sville) 1 p.m.
Admission. 301-884-7223. www.mir-
drag.com.
Steak Night
Am. Legion post 255 (Ridge) 5 p.m.
Contra Dance/Fundraiser
Chesapeake Public Charter School gym
(Lexington Park) 6 p.m.
All proceeds will be donated to Relay
For Life. The cost is $5 for individuals, $15
for a family of 4. Go to www.smtmd.org or
call the Charter School at (301) 863-9585 for
more information.
Texas HoldEm Saturday Nite Special
Park Bingo Hall (California) 7 p.m.
No Limit HoldEm
Being Ernest
p.m.
by calling 301.737.5447 or visiting www.new-
towneplayers.org.
Sunday, April 11
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad 7:30 a.m.
2nd District All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
2nd District VFD & RS (Valley Lee) 8
a.m.
Pancake Breakfast by Sea Scout Ship
548
Holy Angels Hall (Avenue) 8 a.m.
St. Johns Hollywood Monthly Breakfast
St. Johns Church Social Hall (Hollywood)
8 a.m.
Bay Country Boat Show
Hollywood Fire Department Grounds 10
a.m. to 4 .m.
Over 60 exhibitors of boats, trailers, ac-
cessories, nautical crafts, shing tackle and
refreshments. Admission. Call 301-373-5468
for more information.
Test & Tune
Maryland International Raceway (Mechanic-
sville) 10 a.m.
The Gamblers race will be pro-rated if
less than 64 cars. Admission. 301-884-7223.
www.mirdrag.com.
Gold Fundraiser Benet
7th Dist. Rescue Squad (Avenue) 12 noon
To benet the 7th District Rescue Squad
Auxilary. For more information call Trisha
Kelley at 301-769-3214 or email kelleygirl54@
yahoo.com.
Super Basket Bingo
Mechanicsville Moose Lodge 1 p.m.
Charlotte Hall Rotary Club hosting bas-
ket bingo to benet 2010 High School Schol-
arship program. For more information call
Shirley Mattingly at 240-298-3885.
Deep Stack HoldEm
Bennett Building, 24930 Old Three Notch
Rd (Hollywood) 2 p.m.
FOP-7 Texas HoldEm
FOP-7 Lodge (Great Mills) 2 p.m.
Being Ernest
Three Notch Theater (Lexington Park) 3:30
p.m.
by calling 301.737.5447 or visiting www.new-
towneplayers.org.
Breast Cancer Fundraiser
The Green Door (Park Hall) 4 p.m.
Beer pong tournament. The cost is
$30.00 per team of two. All prots will go to-
wards the Avon Walk For Breast Cancer on
May 1,2 2010.
Monday, April 12
Basic Dog Training Classes
Companion Care Animal Hosp. (Mechanics-
ville) 6 p.m.
All classes are one hour a week for six
weeks. Cost is $90. For information or to en-
roll, call #443- 852- 4912, or visit www.train-
ingbyjulie.com.
No Limit HoldEm Bounty Tournament
St. Marys County Elks Lodge (California)
7 p.m.
Charity HoldEm Tournament
Tuesday, April 13
Nature Time at Greenwell
Greenwell State Park (Hollywood) 10 a.m.
Pre-registration (no later than 24 hours
in advance) is required via email - lpran-
zo@greenwellfoundation.org -- or by call-
ing the Greenwell Foundation ofce at
301-373-9775.
Special Olympics No Limit HoldEm
Rd (Hollywood) 7 p.m.
St. Marys ABATE Meeting
Fat Boys Country Store (Leonardtown)
7:30 p.m.
For more information contact: St.
Marys County Chapter Events Coordinators
George Smith at 301-672-1052, Susan Smith
at 240-561-0694, or e-mail ABATE.SoMd.
Events@gmail.com.
Wednesday, April 14
Why Snooze When You Can Crooze?
Arbys Restaurant parking lot (Leonardtown)
5 p.m.
Hollywood Rescue Squad Monthly
Meeting
Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad 7 p.m.
For more information call 240-298-7956.
Special Olympics No Limit HoldEm
Rd (Hollywood) 7 p.m
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A man named Charles Osborne had the hiccups for 6 years.
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
Many readers have requested that I broad-
en my area of writing to include all of Southern
Maryland instead of just St. Marys County. I do
write about the surrounding counties occasionally
since most of us do seem to travel within the three
counties of St. Marys, Charles and Calvert quite
regularly. There is still much more in St. Marys
yet to explore, but I will happily include travels
and more reminisces. Not that I like to talk.
Does anyone remember the circle in Wal-
dorf? You may know the spot now as where Bor-
ders, Red, Hot, and Blue, Burlington Coat Fac-
tory, Chipotle, and other stores make their home.
Back then I remember a movie theatre and the
Szechuan Garden restaurant. Im sure some St.
Marys County folks must have worked their way
up there. Some of the drivers in the circle prob-
ably raced or watched at Potomac Speedway in
Budds Creek - one of St. Marys Countys great
northern attractions since 1972. We hear the roar-
ing of the engines at our house.
Most of the time when I drive by the Waldorf
Shoppers World shopping center I just drive by.
But when warm weather starts I remember driv-
ing down to Waldorf with friends from Clinton,
and slipping in to the circle. The circle was the
place in Waldorf where all the kids with either
really nice cars or fast cars showed off what they
had.
The rst night I went to the circle it was an
option of getting stuffed (again) in the back of a
Pinto with a bunch of my girl friends to go to the
Ranch Drive in Clinton, or go with other friends
to the circle who had a really cool car where I
could actually sit up and breathe air. The circle
won, but I really missed the greasy half smokes at
the Ranch. Who knew what movies were playing.
You couldnt hear the movie anyway with every-
one talking and laughing.
This particular friends Father was a me-
chanic and she picked up all those mechanic
skills. Her car showed it. She and her friends
were all Charles County girls and knew the rou-
tine here. It was so neat when we pulled into the
entrance, and I saw this huge line of cars moving
slowly around the entire length of the shopping
center. The cars were beautiful and shiny. You
had to have a pretty decent car in order to not get
laughed at. I couldnt have brought my mothers
AMC Ambassador or my Fathers Plymouth Fury
to this.
No one in their cars was rude, everyone
gradually eased into the circle, and real custom-
ers made their way into the shopping center okay.
Thats the way it seemed to me on my few visits.
The shoppers at the time might have other recol-
lections and so might the local police. There was
quite a bit of yelling back and forth between the
cars though. I do recall asking what was it that
the drivers were holding in their hands out the
windows. As we got closer I could see that it was
money. The drivers held up the money if they
were willing to race. I think one of the quarter
mile tracks was near Upper Marlboro, but Im
sure there were plenty more places around. I, of
course, would not have rst hand knowledge of
this. I still cant quite recall how that rod when
through the engine of my old mid 70s Delta 88.
Once in awhile, someone brings up the cir-
cle or a band they saw at the Stardust, and you
get taken back to those brightly lit, neon nights
in Waldorf. I wonder what the kids do now, oh,
there must be a video game for that.
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send comments or ideas to: shelbys.
wanderings@yahoo.com.
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Mind
Wanderings
By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
On August 3, 1678
in Calvert County, just
across the Patuxent and
in the vicinity of present-
day Golden Beach, a small
band of Indians attacked the family of Daniel
Cunningham killing him and his wifes brother
who were working in the elds. Then they went
into the house where they tomahawked his wife
Bridget in the head. Bridget was found four days
later and taken to the home of her stepfather,
Richard Edwards. Though unable to speak, she
was supposedly able to signify to her mother
that there were four Indians involved led by the
rogue Wassetass. Bridget died August 9.
Through the testimony of John Burroughs*,
a neighbor, and Bridgets mother, the conclusion
was reached that the murders had been the work
of the Piscataways since Wassetass was a mem-
ber of that tribe.
Governor Notley ordered Maj. William
Boarman to go to the Piscataway Fort and meet
with the Emperor and other elders of the tribe.
He was not to mention the murders, but pretend
he was there to address concerns recently raised
by the Piscataways as some of their tribesmen
had been killed by members of the Senniquo and
Susquehanna Indians.
In the meantime, the Marylanders immedi-
A Journey Through Time
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By Theresa Morr
Contributing Writer
Whats water-
proof, soft, stretchy
and strong on the
outside and wet and
squishy with zil-
lions of hollow
tubes on the inside?
Its your body, the most complex and aston-
ishing machine on earth. So lets scope out
some of your amazing body parts.
Your brain. It looks like a big wrinkly
shelled walnut but produces about 100,000
different chemical reactions every second.
Your brain controls everything you do and
think. Inside your brain are some 100 billion
nerve cells --- so many that it would take you
over 3,000 years to count them all at one cell
every second! And guess what? Your brain
has no feeling. If it were cut into, youd feel
no pain. When you grow up, your brain will
weigh about three pounds.
Your eyes. Every two to ten seconds,
you blink your eyes, or about 11,500 times
each day. Each blink uses over 200 muscles.
With two million working parts, your eye
muscles are the most active in your body,
moving around 100,000 times daily as they
process an awesome 36,000 bits of informa-
tion every hour.
Your skin. Natures protective blanket
is also your largest single organ of your body.
Without it your innards would spill out on
the oor. Your skin shields you from dirt,
bacteria, germs, and other yucky stuff in the
environment.
Your skin constantly grows as new
cells push their way to the surface and die.
About 30,000 to 40,000 particles of dead cells
fall from your body every minute. Those tiny
akes are gobbled up by microscopic critters
hiding in your bedding, clothes, and else-
where. In fact, you get a whole new you
about every month when the process repeats
itself. As an adult, your skin will be about
1/20th of an inch thick; weigh around six
pounds; and have a surface area of about 18
square feet.
Your buds. You have about 10,000
taste buds under your tongue; inside your
cheeks; and on your lips, throat, and the roof
of your mouth. Every two weeks, new buds
replace the ones that die, and as you age,
youll have fewer of them. But did you
know that most of what you
taste comes from your sense
of smell? If your sniffer is in
top-notch condition, it can tell
the difference between 4,000
to 10,000 smells! So the next time you
chow down on pizza, thank your tongue
and your nose, with its 40 million olfac-
tory (smell sensing) receptor cells, for
helping you to enjoy its real avor.
Your bones. You are born with
about 300 bones, but many fuse to-
gether along the way. Youll eventually have
206 bones, with 54 of them in your hands and
wrists and 52 in your ankles and feet. Your
largest bone is the femur, or thigh bone, and
the smallest is the stirrup bone in your ear.
You take about 8,000 to 10,000 steps dai-
ly. As you walk, about 250,000 sweat glands
in the soles of your feet produce around a
half pint of moisture. Now try this: Measure
your foot length. Surprise! Its the same size
of your forearm between your wrist and the
inside of your elbow.
Your heart and blood. Your heart
works a lot harder than you do. Every day it
beats around 100,000 times, pumping some
2,000 gallons of blood throughout your body.
Imagine this: All of your blood vessels --- ar-
teries, veins, and capillaries --- stretched out
in a single line would be about 60,000 miles
long. Thats enough to go around the world
twice. Now think small: Your red blood cells
are so tiny that 2,000 of them could t across
your thumbnail. Just one tiny droplet contains
about ve million cells. Now think big: The
average human being has about 60 trillion
cells. Whew! Youre denitely awesome.
Body barf. Heres some yucky stuff you
may not have thought about before:
Your nose and ears never stop growing.
Your buggers are a gross mix of dust,
pollen, germs, and whatever.
Each day, you produce about one-half
quart of spit.
About 32 million bacteria live on each
square inch of your skin.
Over a lifetime, youll make about 9,000
gallons of pee or 315 bathtubs full.
With every toot, you put out about 3.5
ounces of gas.
Want to know more about your amazing
body? For an interactive tour of the human
anatomy, surf over to www.innerbody.com/
html/body.html. Comments to kikusan2@
comcast.net.
The Circle
ately began preparing for war, advising Lord Bal-
timore by letter that it was inevitable. Maj. Henry
Jowles was ordered to raise a company of men for
the security and defense of the inhabitants at the
head of the Patuxent River. 60 men were recruit-
ed but it was felt that only half that number was
needed, so 30 were sent home. Of the remaining
force, 20 men were to be distributed among the
plantations along the river for the defense of the
houses and the other 10 men, under the command
of Capt. Ninian Beall, were to roam about the
head of the Patuxent River.
It was further ordered that while the inhabit-
ants should defend themselves in case of attack,
no soldier or civilian was to commit any violence
against the Indians.
On August 19, the Piscataways, represented
by Nicotaghsen, the Emperor; Ouquintimo, the
Speaker; Chotike and several Choptico Indians
met with Governor Notley. Maj. Boarman served
as interpreter.
The Indians were presented with the evi-
dence involving the murder of the Cunninghams
by Wassetass and three more Indians (no foreign
Indians had been seen recently in the area and the
day of the murder three Piscataway Indians had
been seen within two miles of the Cunningham
houseall of them painted).
The Indians were reminded of the treaty
made with them some 12 years before which re-
quired that if one of their tribe murdered an Eng-
lishman, the perpetrator was to be surrendered to
the Marylanders immediately.
Chotike, on behalf of the Indians present,
answered that they were very troubled about this
murder but that they did not know who was re-
sponsible, promising to make strict inquisition
among their young men and to return on August
27 to give their answer.
On August 27, the Piscataways said they had
made a diligent inquisition among their young
men but had not found the responsible parties.
They were dismissed and reminded again of the
requirement, under their treaty, to turn the felons
over to the Marylanders.
To be continued.
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Down River Band Goes From
Downtown to Motown
By Andrea Shiell
Staff Writer
Billy Mendez ,
singer and guitarist
for the Down River
Band (named for the
nickname given to
the south side of De-
troit, where he grew
up), said the worst
thing he could see
when he played was
indifference.
The worst ex-
periences Ive had
performing was when
people seemed indif-
ferent to what I was
doing, he said, sip-
ping a Corona while
taking a break from
his gig at Veras White
Sands on Easter Sun-
day. He went on to ex-
plain though that his
best days and nights
onstage were always
in the midst of crowds
dancing and call-
ing for requests, and
since teaming with his
long-time drummer
Ron Chambers and
keyboardist Jim Ber-
toglio, he said there
have been plenty of
enthusiastic crowds.
And at this stage, he said he can play
pretty much anything from Frank Sinatra
to Kid Rock, at times even playing both in
the same set.
Such is a useful skill for a performer
whos gone from playing in Washington
D.C., where rock is dominant, to Southern
Maryland, where Mendez says country mu-
sic is king.
People around here really love their
country music, he said, smiling, so I try to
include that when I play here but I started
playing a long time ago, so Ive got a lot of
background in Motown, a style to which his
voice seems particularly suited.
Drummer Ron Chambers, 61, a credit
manager from Upper Marlboro, began his
career as a drummer oddly enough be-
cause his mother insisted on it.
Its really ironic because when I came
home on my eighth birthday, my mom said
I have a surprise for you I went to the
music store today and bought you a drum
set, he said, laughing, explaining that his
mother wanted him to learn an instrument,
but I didnt want to play drums I wanted
to play accordion!
And that he did, earning some notoriety
for his skill with the instrument, but when
he joined band at his middle school, and he
found there was no place for his instrument,
the drums started sounding better, and hes
been playing them ever since.
Keyboardist Jim Bertoglio was absent
from Sundays gig, but Mendez and Cham-
bers lled his space well enough with a com-
puter generated backing track, which may
be good or bad, depending on your point of
view.
Theres always a place for sequencing
programs that generate strings and back-
up vocals, but it almost seems like overkill
for two guys who could probably sound just
as good if not better with a simple set
of drums and one acoustic guitar. Even if
theyre missing a member, they can play, so
they dont seem to need all the extras.
But well leave that to them. After all
their years of experience onstage, they seem
to know what theyre doing.
Down River Band usually plays every
Sunday at Veras White Sands Beach Club in
Lusby, either starting at noon or 2 p.m. It is
suggested you call the venue to conrm their
scheduled play dates. For more information
and booking details email billymendez@
comcast.net.
Billy Mendez and Ron Chambers from Down River Band.
Thursday, April 8
Fair Warning Irish Pub
Band
CJs Back Room (Lusby)
5 p.m.
Dave Norris
DB McMillans (California)
5 p.m.
Gretchen Richie: The
Songs of Johnny Mercer
Caf des Artistes (Leonard-
town) 6 p.m.
Jim and Kathy
Jake & Als (Lusby) 6 p.m.
DJ McNa$ty
Big Dogs Paradise (Mechan-
icsville) 8 p.m.
Ladies DJ Dance Night
Hulas Bungalow (Califor-
nia) 8 p.m.
Friday, April 9
Dave Norris
5 p.m.
Band
Donovans Pub (California)
5 p.m.
DJ Charlie Thompson
Toots Bar (Hollywood)
7:30 p.m.
Line Dancing with DJs
Donna and Ohmer
Hotel Charles (Hughesville)
7:30 p.m.
DJ Chris
icsville) 8 p.m.
Karaoke w/
Band-in-a-Box
Quades Store (Bushwood)
8 p.m.
Live Jazz Night
Chefs American Bistro
(California) 8 p.m.
Brian Lee
Fat Boys Country Store
(Leonardtown) 9 p.m.
The Craze
Drift Away Bar & Grill
(Cobb Island) 9 p.m.
Highwire
Memories (Waldorf) 9
p.m.
Jay Henley & the Stone
Broke Band
Veras White Sands Beach
Club (Lusby) 9 p.m.
John Lusky
Apehangers Bar (Bel Alton)
9 p.m.
Karaoke
Club 911 (Mechanicsville)
9 p.m.
Legend
Martinis Lounge (White
Plains) 9 p.m.
Sam Grow
Lisas Pub (Indian Head)
9 p.m.
Permanent Damage
Murphys Pub (Bryans
Road) 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 10
Band
5 p.m.
DJ Charlie Thompson
Toots Bar (Hollywood)
7:30 p.m.
Country Memories Band
Prince Frederick Rescue
Squad 8 p.m.
Not So Modern Jazz
Quartet
Westlawn Inn (North Beach)
8 p.m.
Bent Nickel
Andersons Bar (Avenue)
8:30 p.m.
Big Boy Little Band
Delta Blues Juke Joint &
Diner (Waldorf) 9 p.m.
Bone
Memories (Waldorf) 9
p.m.
Crossre
Beach Cove Restaurant
(Chesapeake Beach) 9 p.m.
Hate the Toy
Apehangers Bar (Bel Alton)
9 p.m.
Impact
Cryers Back Road Inn
(Leonardtown) 9 p.m.
Karaoke
Applebees (California) 9
p.m.
Legend
Plains) 9 p.m.
Mary Lou & the
Untouchables
Club (Lusby) 9 p.m.
Naked
Blue Dog Saloon (Port To-
bacco) 9 p.m.
No Green JellyBeenz /
Signature Live!
Hotel Charles (Hughesville)
9 p.m.
Roadhouse Band
Goose Landing (Benedict)
9 p.m.
Three Sixty
Scuttlebutt Restaurant &
Marina (Cobb Island) 9
p.m.
Full Steam
icsville) 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 11
California Ramblers
Am. Legion Post 238
(Hughesville) 12 noon
Down River Band
Club (Lusby) 2 p.m.
Spoken Word Poetry and
Live Music Night
Chefs American Bistro
(California) 8 p.m.*
Monday, April 12
Mason Sebastian
5 p.m.
Open Mic Night
Scotts II (Welcome) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13
Band
5 p.m.
Open Mic Night
Plains) 9 p.m.*
Wednesday,
April 14
Band
CJs Back Room (Lusby)
5 p.m.
Captain John
5:30 p.m.
Karaoke with DJ Harry
icsville) 7 p.m.
Open Mic Night
Hulas Bungalow (Califor-
nia) 8 p.m.
Wolfs Blues Jam
Beach Cove Restaurant
(Chesapeake Beach) 8 p.m.
*CALL TO CONFIRM
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The County Times
By Ronald N. Guy Jr.
Contributing Writer
Spring always rejuvenates but after the win-
ter that was, this one feels more like a re-birth.
The last couple weekends have been nothing
short of psychological and spiritual bypass sur-
gery for at least one guy who was a snowake
away from re-enacting parts of Jimmy Buffetts
song Boat Drinks (think extreme cabin fever).
With all due respect to Ponce de Leon who
risked life and limb in search of the Fountain of
Youth, after the brutality of this winter, I needed
little more than a couple of weekends with tem-
peratures in the 70s to feel more youthful.
In spite of Mother Nature mercifully turn-
ing up the temperatures early and with author-
ity, for the sports fan, its not spring until bats
are cracking, mitts are popping and were play-
ing ball. For me, the seasonal switch ipped last
weekend. While on assignment at a local park,
I had the pleasure and interesting perspective of
watching three different local teams of various
age groups shaking off the rust in preparation for
the upcoming season. It was a perfect evening:
warm, sunny, the sights and sounds of baseball
all around. As refreshing as it was, its a scene
(our national pastime greeting spring) Ive expe-
rienced before and
one that occurs an-
nually in Southern Maryland and nationwide.
On this night though, there was a particularly
poignant moment. Gazing across the elds I
saw a T-ball coach getting his kids into defensive
positions, a little league coach hitting y balls
and another pitching batting practice. Whats so
special about that you ask? Try everything.
In this beautiful but routine spring time-
piece, it occurred to me unlike it ever had
before just how extraordinary the work of
local youth league coaches is. For this specic
evening to occur, many elements were required:
cooperative weather, willing parents, exuberant
kids and a supportive local government. But the
scarce resources in the equation that made the
evening possible were the coaches.
Its easy to take for granted the orchestra-
tion necessary to coach a team. Whether adult
player or parent, most of us just show up to team
events be it a practice, game or post-season
celebration - and offer little more than a passing
thought to the effort involved in its or a seasons
execution. Most parents, especially the athleti-
cally inclined, probably have at least considered
stepping up and coaching a team. Ultimately
though, after considering the time involved in
coaching kids, managing playing time, hauling
equipment and dealing with the occasional rogue
parent reliving their athletic career through their
kids, most of us dont; choosing instead to defer
and assume others will. After all, we re-
ally dont have the time, right? Yeah, as if
those who choose to coach a team do.
Every season, regardless of the sport, coach-
es help introduce our children to or progress their
knowledge in a particular sport, create cherished
childhood memories and forge life-long friend-
ships. It is work whose value cannot be under-
stated but is often unappreciated and overlooked.
Anyone with a relationship with athletics, from
the weekend warrior to the professional athlete,
undoubtedly owes a debt of gratitude to a few
individuals that made the conscious decision to
give a little of themselves, for their community
and a group of kids, and coach a local team. In
fact, reconsidering the sources of my affection
for sports, perhaps I owe more to my little league
and soccer coaches than I ever realized.
For that matter, without them maybe Im not
even writing this column, and what a huge civic
loss that would be (okay, maybe huge is a bit of
an overstatement).
Back to the practices I mentioned earlier,
the lasting images were the smiles across the
faces of our young athletes; positive emotion
created in part by those coaches. Is there any big-
ger daily accomplishment than putting a smile
on a kids face? For regularly doing just that, for
getting kids off couches and into some dirt and
for facilitating the athletic experience, I tip my
cap and say thanks to our rec-league coaches.
On at least one evening, your good work didnt
go unnoticed.
Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com
Thurs., Apr.
8
Boys Lacrosse
Huntingtown at
Chopticon, 6:30
p.m.
Girls Lacrosse
Chopticon at Hun-
tingtown, 6:30 p.m.
Calvert at Leonard-
town, 6:30 p.m.
Fri., Apr. 9
Baseball
Chopticon at Lack-
ey, 4:30 p.m.
Great Mills at La
Plata, 4:30 p.m.
Leonardtown at
North Point, 4:30
p.m.
Boys Lacrosse
Leonardtown at
Calvert, 5:30 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse
St. Marys Ryken
at Great Mills, 6:30
p.m.
Softball
Chopticon at Lack-
ey, 4:30 p.m.
Great Mills at La
Plata, 4:30 p.m.
Leonardtown at
North Point, 4:30
p.m.
Tennis
Chopticon at Lack-
ey, 4 p.m.
La Plata at Great
Mills, 4 p.m.
North Point at Leon-
ardtown, 4 p.m.
Sat., Apr. 10
Baseball
Bishop Ireton at St.
Marys Ryken, noon
Mon., Apr.
12
Baseball
Bishop OConnell
at St. Marys Ryken,
4 p.m.
Chopticon at Great
Mills, 4:30 p.m.
Patuxent at Leonar-
dtown, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse
Chopticon at Great
Mills, 6:30 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse
St. Marys Ryken at
Northern, 6:30 p.m.
Golf
St. Marys Ryken at
Holy Cross, 3:15 p.m.
Softball
St. Marys Ryken at
St. Johns, 3:30 p.m.
Chopticon at Great
Mills, 4:30 p.m.
Patuxent at Leonar-
dtown, 4:30 p.m.
Tennis
Chopticon at Mc-
Donough, 4 p.m.
Great Mills at North
Point, 4 p.m.
Leonardtown at
Westlake, 4 p.m.
Tues., Apr.
13
Boys Lacrosse
St. Marys Ryken
at Good Counsel,
6 p.m.
Patuxent at Leonar-
dtown, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse
Good Counsel vs.
St. Marys Ryken at
St. Marys College,
4 p.m.
Great Mills at Chop-
ticon, 6:30 p.m.
Leonardtown at
Patuxent, 6:30 p.m.
Golf
Paul VI at St. Marys
Ryken (Breton Bay),
3 p.m.
Softball
North Point at Great
Mills, 4:30 p.m.
Tennis
St. Marys Ryken at
Gonzaga, 3:30 p.m.
Track and Field
Great Mills/Chop-
ticon at Calvert, 4
p.m.
McDonough at
Leonardtown, 4
p.m.
Wed., Apr.
14
Baseball
Thomas Stone at
Chopticon, 4:30
p.m.
Great Mills at West-
lake, 4:30 p.m.
Lackey at Leonard-
town, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Bishop Ireton at St.
Marys Ryken, 3:30
p.m.
Thomas Stone at
Chopticon, 4:30
p.m.
Great Mills at West-
lake, 4:30 p.m.
Lackey at Leonard-
town, 4:30 p.m.
Tennis
Good Counsel at St.
Marys Ryken, 3:30
p.m.
Chopticon at Thom-
as Stone, 4 p.m.
Westlake at Great
Mills, 4 p.m.
Lackey at Leonard-
town, 4 p.m.
Track and Field
St. Marys Ryken at
Bishop McNamara,
4 p.m.
Over 250,000 Southern Marylanders cant be wrong!
BLEACHERS
A View From The
Tip Of The Cap To You, Skip
Wed., Mar. 31
Baseball
Huntingtown 10, Great Mills 0
(ve innings)
Leonardtown 17,
Chopticon 12
Boys Lacrosse
St. Marys Ryken 8, St. Johns 4
Softball
Huntingtown 14, Great Mills 0
(ve innings)
Leonardtown 4, Chopticon 1
Tennis
Paul VI 9, St. Marys Ryken 0
Thurs., Apr. 1
Baseball
North Point 20, Great Mills 2
Westlake 4, Leonardtown 3
Boys Lacrosse
St. Marys Ryken 23, Bishop
McNamara 0
Softball
Leonardtown 9, Westlake 1
Sat., Apr. 3
Baseball
ChopticonInvitational
Tournament
Chopticon 8, Westlake 2
Leonardtown 14, Westlake 3
(six innings)
ChampionshipGame
Chopticon 4, Leonardtown 1
Patuxent Classic
St. Marys Ryken 9, Patuxent 0
St. Marys Ryken 12, North
Point 8
Boys Lacrosse
NorthHarfordTournament
St. Marys Ryken 9, Kent
Island 6
St. Marys Ryken 10, North
Harford 2
Parksville Tournament
Chopticon 14, Parksville 6
Chopticon 16, Western 3
Girls Lacrosse
Karl Wolf Tournament
Leonardtown 19, Reservoir 3
ChampionshipGame
Leonardtown 18, Linganore 4
Softball
LeonardtownTournament
Leonardtown 7, Patuxent 0
Chopticon 6, Great Mills 1
ConsolationGame
Patuxent 7, Great Mills 3
ChampionshipGame
Leonardtown 2, Chopticon 1
Tues., Apr. 6
Baseball
St. Marys Ryken 12,
Chopticon 6
The County Times
Branch Sets Assist Record as Seahawk
Women Down York in Overtime
WASHINGTON (AP) When Mike Sha-
nahan was introduced as Washington Redskins
coach, he said he hated to use the word rebuilding
even though he was taking over a 4-12 team.
With the acquisition of Donovan McNabb
from the NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles,
Shanahan and new general manager Bruce Allen
have made it clear they are trying to make a quick
turnaround in Washington.
That denitely sent a message, said 32-
year-old center Casey Rabach, who re-signed
with the Redskins in March. This isnt about
rebuilding. This is about going out to win games
now. At this stage of my career, thats exciting.
Prior to trading for McNabb, the Redskins
had signed eight players in free agency. All of
them will be at least 30 by November 11. This is
no youth movement.
It harkens back to the days Allens late Hall
of Fame father, George Allen, was running the
Redskins. The future is now, was his philosophy
back in the 1970s.
Talking to guys this morning, everyone
was excited, Rabach said after his workout at
the Redskins Park. Everyone knows the kind of
player that Donovan is, the kind of leader he is.
Hes a winner on and off the eld.
The Redskins gave up the 37th overall
choice in this months draft as well as a third- or
fourth-round selection in 2011 for McNabb, who
will be formally introduced at a news conference
on Tuesday.
Among active quarterbacks, only Minneso-
tas Brett Favre, Indianapolis Peyton Manning
and New Englands Tom Brady have more regu-
lar season victories than McNabbs 92. Only Fa-
vre has been to as many conference title games.
And among active passers with at least 60 starts,
only Brady, Manning, Pittsburghs Ben Roeth-
lisberger and San Diegos Philip Rivers have a
higher winning regular season percentage than
McNabbs .648.
The news of the McNabb trade was not nec-
essarily good for Redskins quarterback Jason
Campbell. Last years starter has a career 20-32
record and hasnt played a playoff game. His ca-
reer-high 86.4 passer rating from 2009, matches
the fth-best single season for McNabb.
Campbell, who couldnt be reached for
comment, had lunch with Shanahan on Monday
but doesnt gure to be retained. The Redskins
have already signed former Chicago starter Rex
Grossman, who played under offensive coordi-
nator Kyle Shanahan in Houston last year, as a
backup.
Jason is a great guy and hes handled all the
controversy hes been through as well as it could
be handled, but the best thing for him now would
to be traded, Rabach said.
Carolina, Buffalo, Oakland and perhaps
Jacksonville could be interested in trading for the
28-year-old Campbell, who started 52 of Wash-
ingtons past 56 games while trying to master
three different offenses. McNabb, the rst player
chosen by the Eagles in the 1999 draft, beneted
from playing his entire 11-year career in Phila-
delphia under one coach, Andy Reid, and in one
system.
Donovan can still play and do a nice job for
a long period of time, Reid said. ``I look at the
last quarterback I coached (as a Green Bay as-
sistant) and that was Brett Favre. Hes about 150
years old and still playing.
McNabbs arrival also alters Washingtons
draft outlook. The Redskins now have just one
pick No. 4 overall among the rst 100.
Given the retirement of six-time Pro Bowl
tackle Chris Samuels and no ready replacement
on the roster, Washington will almost certainly
look at lling that void in the rst round. Oklaho-
ma States Russell Okung and Rutgers Anthony
Davis, two of the leading available left tackles,
will visit Redskins Park this week.
ST. MARYS CITY Mid-
elders Aubrey Mirkin (Ashton,
Md./Sherwood) and Lauren Ben-
nett (Frederick, Md./Gov. Thom-
as Johnson) each scored in over-
time to propel St. Marys College
of Maryland to an 11-9 overtime
victory over York (Pa.) College
in Capital Athletic Conference
action Saturday afternoon. This
was a key conference win for the
Seahawks as the league tourna-
ment nears and the race for the
six playoff spots tightens.
Besides helping the Se-
ahawks to todays overtime tri-
umph with two assists, senior
captain Kelsey Branch (Jarretts-
ville, Md./North Harford) set
the schools all-time assist mark
with 113 career helpers. Branch
surpassed the old record of 112
established by former head coach
Carol (Schmoeller) Hatton 04.
She has been St. Marys assist
leader for all her four years as a
Seahawk and currently leads the
team with 20.
Mirkin completed a pass
from rst-year midelder Lauri-
ann Parker (Woodbine, Md./Gle-
nelg) with a fall away shot to put
the Seahawks up 10-9 with 4:43
left in the six-minute overtime
period. Bennett secured the win
with her goal off a Mirkin pass as
26 seconds remained in OT.
Mirkin nished the con-
test with two goals and two as-
sists while rst-year midelder
Erin Shackelford (Annapolis,
Md./Annapolis) contributed four
points as well on three goals and
a helper. Parker ended the day
with three assists to bring her
second-best season total to 12.
York (7-5, 1-4 CAC) notched
three straight goals, including
two clutch goals in 47 seconds
by rst-year midelder Kimberly
Wayson (Harwood, Md./South-
ern), to overcome its biggest de-
cit of the contest and force over-
time. The Seahawks had one last
chance to avoid overtime in the
nal 11 seconds as Parker was
fouled in the 8-meter arc but her
free-position shot went wide and
time expired.
Wayson netted 67% of the
Spartan goals as she nished the
afternoon with six scores while
senior midelder Meg Foy (Toms
River, N.J./Toms River North)
added two and rst-year mid-
elder Leah Schultz (Catonsville,
Md./Seton Keough) had one.
The game was tied twice
in the rst half, including a 3-3
draw at 19:32 following a Foy
tally off an assist from junior at-
tacker Molly Kerrigan (Bel Air,
Md./Institute of Notre Dame).
St. Marys received back-to-back
goals from Shackelford and Ben-
nett to post a 5-3 lead at 10:06
before York notched two of the
halfs nal three goals to cut
the Seahawks margin to 6-5 at
halftime.
St. Marys (4-7, 2-2 CAC)
edged the Spartans in ground
balls, 16-12, as junior goalie Ja-
mie Roberts (Rockville, Md./
Barrie) scooped up a game-high
ve loose balls while nishing
the game with seven saves and
two caused turnovers.
St. Marys scored the rst
two goals of the second half for
a three-goal cushion before Way-
son found the back of the net
with an unassisted goal at 18:14.
Shackelford returned her teams
three-goal lead at 13:54 with her
third of the afternoon.
York posted a 14-10 edge
in the Seahawks draw controls
as Schultz had a game-best four.
First-year Kelsey Evans (Bel Air,
Md./Fallston) turned away seven
shots and picked up two ground
balls.
By Doug Watson
Potomac Speedway
BUDDS CREEK Defending track
champion David Williams of Charlotte
Hall drove to a convincing win in last Fri-
day nights 25-lap late model feature at the
Potomac speedway.
Slated to start second in the event, Wil-
liams out-dragged fellow front row starter
Jamie Lathroum to take control of the race
by the rst lap. Even though Williams
would eventually lead the remaining 24
circuits, he would have to continuously re-
pel the advances of Lathroum, who pulled
alongside Williams on more than one occa-
sion. However, Lathroums bid for the win
would come to an end as he tangled with
the lapped car of Roland Mann on the 23rd
lap severely wounding his mount and end-
ing his night.
In a two-lap dash to the checkered,
Williams would go on to win uncontested
to post his 25th career Potomac late model
feature win.
I cant thank George and Tina Mo-
reland enough for allowing me the oppor-
tunity to drive their car, Williams stated.
We had some problems with the car two
weeks ago but the crew really worked their
guts out to get the car ready for tonight and
it was really good to win for them.
Daryl Hills hung tough for second,
Matt Quade had a solid run taking third,
Deane Guy was fourth and Dale Hollidge
posted his second top ve of the season,
placing fth at the nish. The heat for the
nine-car eld went to Jamie Lathroum.
In the 20-lap limited late model fea-
ture Mechanicsville Md.s Derrick Quade
would start from the pole and lead every lap
to post his rst feature win of the season.
Coming off a second place effort on open-
ing day, Quade was primed for the win but
had to fend off the challenges of defending
track champion Tommy Wagner Jr. to pre-
serve the win.
Paul Cursey took third, Ben Bowie was
fourth and opening day winner Stevie Long
completed the top ve. Heats for the 15 cars
on hand went to Quade and Cursey.
In other action, Russell Erwin scored
his rst-ever Potomac feature win in the
20-lap modied feature after a stirring duel
with opening day victor Tony Garber, John
Latham scored his 23rd career feature win
in the 15-lap hobby stock main and Mike
Wroble took the win in the 10-lap u-car
feature.
Late Model feature results (25 laps)
1. David Williams 2. Daryl Hills 3. Matt
Quade 4. Deane Guy 5. Dale Hollidge 6.
Jeff Pilkerton 7. Bobby Beard 8. Jamie
Lathroum 9. Roland Mann
Limited Late Model feature results
(20 laps)
1. Derrick Quade 2. Tommy Wagner Jr. 3.
Paul Cursey 4. Ben Bowie 5. Stevie Long
6. Chuck Cox 7. Ricky Lathroum 8. Kenny
Moreland 9. Bruce Kane 10. Matt Morgan
11. PJ Hatcher 12. Kyle Lear 13. James
Snead 14. Mike Latham 15. Ed Pope.
McNabb Deal is
Future is Now
Moment for Redskins
Kelsey Branch
Its All David Williams In Potomac Late Model Main
Boys and Girls Club Charity Golf
Tournament Registration Open
The Southern Maryland Boys and Girls Club golf tournament, scheduled for
Thursday May 20, is now accepting registration.
The shotgun start is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Breton Bay Golf Club in Leonard-
town, with a $200 prize going to the top team. There will also be closest to the pin and
longest drive contests, 50/50 rafe and door prizers.
The cost is $80 per player which includes 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch buffet
and door prizes.
Money and registration is due by Friday, May 7 and all checks should be made
payable to BGCSM Charity Golf Tournament
For more information, please contact Jason Verbic at 301-866-6948 or
Kim Murray at 301-863-3412.
Tennis League
Seeking Team
Captains
St Marys County USTA Tennis League
is looking for Captains and 3.0, 3.5, 4.0,
4.5 rated players for Adult men and women
teams. Season runs from May-July. Must
be a USTA member and have reached eigh-
teen (18) years of age prior to, or during, the
2010 calendar year. Contact Mai-Liem Slade
if interested, mlslade@md.metrocast.net or
301-481-2305.
The County Times
By Chris Stevens
Staff Writer
LEONARDTOWN After the Chopticon baseball
team started off Tuesday afternoons non-conference
baseball game with a grand slam, St. Marys Ryken didnt
panic they got even and then some.
Catapulted by a
nine-run third inning, the
Knights continued their
dramatic turnaround from
a winless 2009 with a 12-6
win over the Braves, mov-
ing their record to 5-3 this
season.
Weve been through
this before, rst-year head
coach Clarke Rollins said.
We were down 2-0 to
North Point over the week-
end and put together a big
inning [Ryken eventually
won the game 12-8]. Its im-
portant to score runs to take
pressure off of our pitching
and defense.
We just had to nd
our pitches and try to score
some runs, said starting
pitcher Bailey Buckler, who
drove in three runs on two
hits (double and triple) in
that third inning.
Every team needs to
have that one inning. The
third inning was ours and
we just busted it open,
said senior catcher Brendan
Burch, who reached base in
all four plate appearances
(two hits, hit by pitch and
walk) and drove in three
runs of his own. It was
huge, especially since weve
got a little rivalry going on with Chopticon.
The Braves loaded the bases in the top of the rst
inning against Buckler and junior outelder Domenic
Cristaudo made it count with a laser into left eld that just
kept rolling. All three runners ahead of him scored and
Cristaudo completed the slam standing up for an early 4-
0 lead.
Its huge to go up 4-0 early. Thats something we
preach is going up right off the bat, said Braves coach
Dan Velez, also in his rst season in charge. We wanted
to set up for the kill shot and didnt get it.
After scoring three runs in the rst inning, the
Knights sent 14 men to the plate in the third, scoring nine
runs on six hits, with right elder Devin Mackeys RBI
single the go-ahead hit. Velez noticed the tightness in the
players and the coaching staff during that inning.
I take responsibility for that, he said plainly. The
players are going to feed off the coaches and if they see
were upset and frustrated, then theyre going to panic.
The condence
was there early,
but after they
took the lead, we
lost it.
For Roll-
ins, a Chopticon
grad, he was
looking forward
to this game and
happy to see his
team walk away
with another
win.
Th e y r e
all team play-
ers, they do it
for each other
and they want to
win, he said.
chrisstevens@
countytimes.net
Knights Use Big Third Inning to Handle Braves
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Above: Rykens Tyler Simms swings at a pitch from Austin Murphy
of Chopticon.
Left: Chopticons Domenic Cristaudo is congratulated after his rst
inning grand slam.
Photo By
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Bailey Buckler, shown here throwing a pitch, drove in three
runs in Rykens 12-6 win over Chopticon on Tuesday.
The Braves Jonathan Nagy catches a y ball.
Baseball
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Lacrosse
Blue Crabs
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs manager
Butch Hobson has announced the ofcial
signings of four more players with the begin-
ning of spring training less than a week away.
First baseman Eric Crozier and starting pitch-
ers Kenny Rayborn and Dan Reichert are re-
turning to the Crabs, while relief pitcher Jeff
Ridgway will make his Atlantic League debut
following major league stints with Atlanta and
Tampa Bay.
Crozier spent all of 2008 and part of last
season with the Crabs and is among the all-
time team leaders in numerous categories in-
cluding games played (160), hits (143), walks
(102), home runs (21) and stolen bases (14).
In 50 games in 2009, the lefty hit .314 with
eight home runs and 24 RBI before becoming
the rst ever Blue Crab to sign with the Bal-
timore Orioles on June 19. Crozier spent the
remainder of the season playing for Double-A
Bowie. Entering his 11th professional season,
Crozier was originally drafted by the Cleve-
land Indians in 2000. He reached the Major
Leagues with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2004,
and has also spent time in the New York Yan-
kees, Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox
organizations.
Right-hander Rayborn returns to the Blue
Crabs after going 8-5 with a 3.06 ERA in 17
starts and 103 innings last year. Rayborn did
so in just over four months, as he signed with
the Chinese Professional Baseball League in
Taiwan on August 9. From 2006 through 2008,
he also played in Taiwan and Korea. Rayborn
was originally drafted by the Boston Red Sox
in 1997, and has also spent time in the Seattle
Mariners and Cleveland Indians organizations,
ascending to Triple-A with Cleveland between
2003 and 2005.
A veteran of 13 professional seasons,
Reichert was a member of the original Blue
Crabs squad in 2008. He went 3-1 with a 3.40
ERA in six starts before becoming the rst
Blue Crab to ever sign a contract with a Major
League organization, going to the Cleveland
Indians on May 29, 2008. Reichert spent last
season with the Bridgeport Bluesh in the At-
lantic League, going 14-9 with a 3.53 ERA and
126 strikeouts in 28 starts. He was originally
the seventh overall pick in the 1997 draft by the
Kansas City Royals, reaching the Majors for
the rst time in 1999. Reichert would appear
in the big leagues with Kansas City in each of
the next three seasons as well, appearing in 109
total games for Kansas City through 2002. In
those four seasons, Reichert tallied each of his
51 career Major League starts. He also reached
the Majors with Toronto in 2003.
Ridgway nished the 2008 season in the
majors with the Atlanta Braves. In 10 appear-
ances, he went 1-0 with a 3.72 ERA and re-
corded eight strikeouts in 9.2 innings pitched.
Ridgway made his Major League debut with
the Tampa Bay Rays in 2007, and was origi-
nally drafted by the Rays in 1999.
By Chris Stevens
Staff Writer
In any sport that features numerous ath-
letes to a side, teamwork is one characteristic
all coaches feel is necessary for a successful
team.
Leonardtown girls lacrosse coach Ken
McIlhenny was pleased with the teamwork
the Raiders showed in dominating the annual
Karl Wolf tournament in Howard County, win-
ning the crown by defeating Reservoir High
19-3 and Linganore 18-4 in the championship
game. Leonardtown also won the tournament
in 2009.
The girls work ethic was tremendous,
McIlhenny said. They gave 110% from the
opening whistle both on defense and offense.
Senior Christina Ferrara led the charge of-
fensively, tallying nine assists on the day, while
11 different players scored the 37 goals during
the tournament.
Defensively, goalie Christina Wet-
tengel had a goals-against average of
3.5, aided by defenders Claire Tiffany,
Molly Nantz and Candace Lower keep-
ing attackers from getting too close to
the net.
The tournament win was key for
the Raiders hopes of going far in the
regional playoffs, as defeating two op-
ponents from a different region gives
them a boost.
These wins continue to strength-
en the girls condence. With these wins
and also our pre-season scrimmage
play, it shows our girls that we can hang
out of county, McIlhenny said.
The coach is also aware that they
still have an entire regular season to
play, and hard work is still necessary
for the team to reach their goals.
We need to continue to work hard and ex-
ecute in practice and on the eld, he said. The
girls need to continue to strengthen team chem-
istry. I know we are a talented team, but team
chemistry will be what enables us to compete
in states.
Errington Wins Wolf
Award, Nominated
for Tewaaraton
Senior midelder Taelar Errington
earned the tournaments Wolf award, which
is given out to a mem-
ber of each team in
the tournament who
represents what Karl
Wolfs family says he
loved about lacrosse;
Hustle, determination,
sportsmanship, and a
love of the game.
Taelar is a dedi-
cated and hard work-
ing lacrosse player,
McIlhenny said. She
has matured tremen-
dously this year and
has become a true
leader on this team.
The tournament
and award was named
for Karl Wolf, a How-
ard High lacrosse star
who touched many
lives before passing
away due to Hodg-
kins disease in 1999.
Errington was also nominated for the
Washington/Baltimore regions Tewaaraton
award, honoring the best in boys and girls
lacrosse from this area. Errington is the rst
Southern Maryland Athletic Conference play-
er to be on the awards to-watch list.
chrisstevens@countytimes.net
Familiar Faces Return, Former
Major Leaguer Joins Blue Crabs
Raider Girls Win Second Straight Wolf Tournament Crown
Leonardtowns Taelar Errington has been nominated for the Tewaaraton
award for girls lacrosse in the Washington/Baltimore region.
The County Times
Sp rts
Softball
By Chris Stevens
Staff Writer
LEONARDTOWN While the Leonardtown softball
team had its moments offensively in Saturdays home tourna-
ment, they didnt need much thanks to the senior pitching tan-
dem of Veronica Peters and Kylee Woode.
Peters struck out 19 batters in eight innings of work and
Woode pitched six solid innings in the championship game as
the Raiders defeated Patuxent 7-0 and Chopticon 2-1 to win
their tournament for the rst time in recent memory.
Its been a long time coming for these girls, said rst-
year head coach Kimberly Schrader. I cant recall the last time
weve won our tournament and this was huge in building the
girls condence.
The Raiders (4-1 on the season) had good reason to be con-
dent as Peters started the day off by striking out 16 Patuxent
batters and allowing just one hit on her way to a complete game
shutout.
I remember them hitting home runs off of me last year,
Peters said of her 2009 struggles against the Panthers. I was
disappointed in my perfor-
mance, so I was gunning for
them.
Its great to have some-
body that I can trust out there,
Schrader said of Peters. More
importantly, the girls trust her
a lot.
Peters was modest about
her performance in the rst
game, giving credit to her
teammates. Its great to know
that your defense is behind you
and has your back, she said.
Woode was no slouch
in the championship game
against Chopticon, who de-
feated Great Mills 6-1 earlier
in the day. She allowed just one
run on four hits in six innings
of work to get the win. After
surrendering a leadoff double to Jennifer Nagy,
Peters picked up the save by striking out the next
three batters to claim the championship.
Kylee pitched against them Wednesday [a
4-1 win] and Roni closed it out. Theyre a great
duo, Schrader said, noting that it helped to face
the Braves again because Leonardtown knew
what to expect.
For Chopticon coach Kevin Cioppa, his
young teams outstanding play was cause for opti-
mism heading into the rest of the season.
They fought, they battled and they never
game up, Cioppa said. Im very proud of their
effort.
The Braves (2-2) took down Great Mills in
their opening game, with sophomore pitcher Kelly
Sothoron allowing one run on six hits and striking
out seven before leaving in the sixth inning with
a hand injury. Senior Tiffany Kennedy closed out
the win and went the distance in the title game,
allowing two runs on seven hits.
The Braves youth (the team only has three
seniors) is an asset in Cioppa eyes, as the team
looks to improve on last years win total of three
after not winning a game in 2008.
These girls know that if they continue to play good soft-
ball in close games, they can get the job done against anybody,
he said.
By Chris Stevens
Staff Writer
LEONARDTOWN Great Mills
struggled to string together some hits
in losing both games of the Leonard-
town softball tournament, a develop-
ment that coach O.J. Lewis chalks up
to the program getting younger and
younger this season.
I havent made a secret that were
not the most experienced team, but this
is the best team Ive coached, Lewis
said of the talent level of this years
Hornets. We only had six returning
players, four are seniors and Ive got
two girls that havent played before
tryouts.
One key returner is senior pitcher
Tori Bradburn, who pitched the en-
tire rst game (a 6-1 loss to county ri-
val Chopticon) and also went into the
sixth inning of the Hornets 7-3 loss
to Patuxent in the consolation game
before freshman Hannah Arnold took
over. While talented, Lewis plans to
bring Arnold along slowly.
Shes working hard, practicing
with our pitching coach every Tuesday
night, but is she ready to be a starter?
Not right now, Lewis said. I do see it
in her future.
Bradburn will have to bear the
weight until Arnold is ready, especially
with Courtney Stewart moving with
her family to Virginia Beach during
the Christmas holiday.
We knew that last spring that she
wasnt going to be back, Lewis said.
We cant just depend on the same two
or three girls to carry us this season.
Lewis feels Bradburn, on proper
rest, gives the Hornets a chance to be
competitive, but their bats have to catch
up with their pitching and defense in
order for that to happen.
The one thing weve got to im-
prove on is our bats, he said. We can
get better, but the lack of hitting killed
us today.
Peters, Woode Pitch Raiders to Tournament Title
Youthful Hornets Struggle in Tourney
Photo By Chris Stevens
Kelly Sothoron pitched Chopticon to a 6-1 win over
Great Mills before leaving with a hand injury.
The Raiders Monica Peters connects with the ball during Saturdays
game against Patuxent.
Veronica Peters struck out 19 batters in eight innings as the Leonardtown softball team won its tourna-
ment Saturday.
Tori Bradburn pitched 12 innings
for Great Mills in the Leonard-
town softball tournament.
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