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Victims in St. Marys
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Last week the Obama Administration, through the Department of Hous-
ing and Urban Development (HUD), named four Maryland counties disaster
zones after Tropical Storm Lee and authorized funds to help displaced home-
owners and low-income renters. St. Marys County was not one of them.
Families who may have been forced from their homes need to know that
help is available to begin the rebuilding process, said Secretary for Housing
and Urban Development Shaun Donovan in a prepared statement. Whether its
foreclosure relief for FHA insured families or helping these counties to recover,
HUD stands ready to help in any way we can.
The counties authorized for assistance were Cecil, Anne Arundel, Prince
Georges and Charles counties.
Offcials here say that they applied for both public disaster relief as well as
for private homeowners, dozens of whom were displaced after Hurricane Irene,
but were denied the private assistance for both storm events.
Believe me, we applied, said Bob Schaller, director of the Department of
Economic and Community Development. The way the formula works, in the
end there just wasnt enough [damage] it didnt hit the threshold.
County spokesman Tony Jones stated in an e-mail that there were just two
families in the county in transition from temporary to permanent housing out of
the 26 families that sought assistance after the storm.
To date there are still 68 homes in the county which suffered damage
during Irene which remain uninhabitable, Jones statement read. Most of
these are the result of homeowners still awaiting decisions from their insurance
companies.
Public assistance from the federal government covered much of the coun-
tys expenditures for the disaster clean up, for which the county government
appropriated slightly more than $3 million in reserve funds for which it planned
to get reimbursed.
Private assistance might still be had, however, Schaller said, if residents
seek it out from local non-proft groups who assist in curbing poverty and home-
lessness, since those groups did receive some disaster relief funding.
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Pin-
ey Point is having talks with county government to help
secure their approval for a certain type of bond that would
allow the school to borrow at a reduced interest rate to
fund waterfront improvements there, The County Times
has learned.
County Administrator John Savich confrmed that
lawyers for both groups are still negotiating the issue, but
there has been no formal proposal offered to the Board of
County Commissioners yet.
Savich said that the school leadership is requesting
the approval of the county to take advantage of a special
portion of the federal tax code that allows them to borrow
what is known as economic development revenue bonds.
It has nothing to do with the countys debt capacity
or our debt ceiling, Savich said. The full faith and credit
of the county government is not at stake. It doesnt count
against our debt.
Savich said that the school could qualify to take ad-
vantage of that particular part of the tax code because it is
considered an economic asset locally.
Its a signifcant employer in the county, Savich
said. It just authorizes the borrower to access those provi-
sions of the tax code.
County Commissioner President Francis Jack Rus-
sell (D-St. George Island) is one of the countys residents
that is employed by the school.
Russells 2011 fnancial disclosure statement shows
that he has a paid position there as a marine instructor.
Russell told The County Times that he knew few de-
tails of the talks between bond attorneys, but that if the
measure came before the board he would likely abstain
from voting.
If it came to a vote in all probability I would recuse
myself, Russell said.
Don Nolan, vice president in charge of the school,
said that the improvements would encompass about 1,000
feet of waterfront, some of it bulkhead and some of is
stone revetment, but because the scope of the project had
not been determined he could not offer a dollar fgure on
the cost.
Were just putting out feelers; were looking for some
options to fnance it, Nolan said of the project.
Nolan said that since 1968 the school has been oper-
ating in Piney Point, and as a school it is exempt from pay-
ing property taxes while employing more than 200 people.
According to fgures from the county tax assessment
offce, the property there is valued at a little over $61.6
million.
The county treasurers offce confrmed that if
the school were not exempt it would have owed nearly
$640,000 in property taxes this year.
Savich said he expects the proposal to come from
school offcials, but it could be months away.
About 10 years ago the county authorized Triton
Metals to access the bonds to facilitate their move to the
county industrial park in California, he said.
This is a proposal that will be coming to us, thats
my understanding.
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Former Republican candidate for Mary-
lands 5
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Congressional District, Charles Lollar
told audience members at the St. Marys Coun-
ty Lincoln/Reagan Dinner that he will decide
whether to seek political offce by Oct. 23.
Lollar, of Newburg, told GOP insiders that
the strain of campaigning last year against in-
cumbent Democrat Congressman Steny Hoyer,
as well as multiple deployments to the Middle
East as a senior Marine Corps offcer, took a toll
on his family.
He said that his political future rests in the
hands of his wife, Rosha, but the talk he gave this
weekend sounded much like a man who can still
energize Republicans.
Oct. 23, Ill know what Ill be doing, Lol-
lar said Oct. 8 at Lennys Restaurant in Cali-
fornia, who added that Republicans must come
together in coming elections to ensure their
candidates get elected to Congress and the State
House.
He said political change is necessary to
foster business
and economic
growth in the
private sec-
tor, which
he claimed
is critical to
forestall ris-
ing unemployment he said would hit Maryland if
deep cuts at the federal level occurred.
Maryland is headed for an economic di-
saster, Lollar said, warning of its dependence
on federal spending. If they make cuts of 22
percent were going to lose 150,000 jobs.
Lollars fgures match those of a study post-
ed by the Sage Policy Group in Baltimore, which
estimated that a 22 percent cut in federal spend-
ing as advocated by the National Commission on
Fiscal Responsibility and Reform appointed by
President Obama would result in deep withering
of the states job feld.
This would have the affect of raising un-
employment to 11.8 percent, both Lollar and the
study said.
Lollar, the keynote speaker, called on Re-
publican voters to stay united and look to God
and the Founding Fathers as the guideposts to
victory; he said that capitalism cannot survive
without philanthropy and a belief in something
bigger than us.
Todd Eberly, political science professor at
St. Marys College of Maryland, said that Lol-
lars prospects may be used up in the 5
th
District,
since it has been drawn to ensure that a Demo-
crat remains in power.
The recent redrawing of the districts pro-
posed by Gov. Martin OMalleys commission
on the issue has left it virtually unchanged ex-
cept for removing portions of Prince Georges
and Anne Arundel counties.
For Lollar to win, Eberly said, it would take
African American Democrats in Prince Georges
or Charles counties, as well as conservative vot-
ers in Southern Maryland to cast ballots for him.
That would take the mother of all coali-
tions, Eberly said. I dont see a future for him
running against Hoyer.
Lollars better chances might be to run for
a statewide offce, like the U.S. Senate, because
he would receive broad support from conserva-
tives around the state and be able to rely less on
African American Democrats.
But he would have to raise his profle for
that, Eberly said.
Still GOP operatives in St. Marys Coun-
ty have been pushing for Lollar to run against
Hoyer again, and have even begun a campaign to
show their declared support for him to encourage
him to enter the race in 2014.
Lollar to Decide on Political Future Soon
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Prince Frederick-based Marrick Proper-
ties is set to move ahead on its Clarks Rest
development just off Route 5 in Leonardtown,
but the State Highway Administration (SHA)
wants to it to go back to the drawing board, the
towns administrator Laschelle McKay said.
Clarks Rest has been on the books for
fve years now, she said, and the developer has
already received their permits from the Mary-
land Department of the Environment but now
SHA wants to do more surveys on the property
due to more stringent storm water management
standards the state has implemented.
SHA originally requested the developer
cede 80 feet worth of land from near the road-
way to allow for the eventual widening of
Route 5, McKay said, which the company did.
The most recent demands from the state
could mean that Marrick Properties would have
to give up more land, because new storm water
regulations prohibit ponds and other tools that
allow builders to have more density, instead re-
lying on more green space to flter storm water
of any polltants.
While this may preserve some green
space, developers have complained that the ad-
ditional need for land only drives up the cost
of projects, sometimes making it necessary to
abandon them all together.
For fve years weve been working with
them to get their approvals, it just isnt fair,
McKay said.
Clarks Rest is a planned community of
340 single family and town home units to be
constructed on 178 acres of former agricultural
land.
Clarks Rest Still Waiting
on SHA Approval
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Two graying and dilapidated
two story buildings, which served al-
ternately as apartments and business
fronts for decades were torn down
Tuesday as Leonardtown government
continues to negotiate with property
owners over blighted sites.
Jim Miedzinski, one of the own-
ers of the properties, watched as the
buildings were torn down by con-
struction contractors using an excava-
tors claw.
Thats the room I was born in,
he said as the machine tore into the
left-rear portion of the old house.
Miedzinski said that up until two
years ago he had the buildings open as
apartments but decided to completely
shut them down.
The apartments got so old as to
be irreparable, Miedzinski said.
Back in the 1940s one of the
buildings was used as a storefront for
the Southern Maryland Bottling Co.,
he said, where soda was distributed,
but that was shut down in 1942 for lack
of sugar during World War II.
As the claw ripped into the side
of the building and then into the roof and the attic, various items
like an old box spring, cooler and metal cans came down with the
rest of the debris.
I dont even know whats up there, Miedzinski said with a
laugh. Im afraid to go up and fnd out.
For several years town offcials have grappled with blight and
abandoned buildings in town as a direct contrast to their revital-
ization efforts and recently have enacted ordinances strengthening
property maintenance standards.
While town offcials are waiting for other property owners to
tear down vacant and aging buildings, they celebrated the removal
of the two buildings right next to each other on Lawrence Avenue.
Mayor J. Harry Norris said that the Miedzinski family agreed
to have the town demolish the buildings and said that their demise
was a long time in coming.
Theyve been an eyesore for quite a long time, Norris told
The County Times. And it was becoming a public safety issue.
Norris said that the property had been the site of several break-
ins and was also a site where squatters were living.
Aging Buildings Demolished in Leonardtown
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Nuclear plant operators and officials at Cal-
vert Cliffs in Lusby say their facility has an en-
viable safety record, but detractors of nuclear
power in general say that they should pay more
attention to safety at both Calvert Cliffs and fa-
cilities around the nation in light of the disaster
that befell Fukushima, Japan earlier this year.
The two sides met Oct. 7 at the Calvert Ma-
rine Museum to debate the safety of nuclear pow-
er and most agreed that the earthquake and tsu-
nami that struck Japan, leading to the meltdown
at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant was not
the likely threat to Calvert Cliffs.
Paul Gunther, of Beyond Nuclear, one of the
opposing parties to the third planned reactor at
Calvert Cliffs, said the next threat could be man
made.
Im worried about something like a cyber
tsunami that could attack the computer network
of the plant to cause a malfunction, Gunter said,
warning that the presence of military grade vi-
ruses is a real concern.
Gunter also chastised Calvert Cliffs owner
Constellation Energy Nuclear Group (CENG),
and all others, for not resolving safety issues,
such as what is known as Generic Safety Issue
191.
The issue basically is one that the nuclear in-
dustry has been trying to resolve for years and
involves the reactors emergency core coolant
system.
In the event of an emergency where the re-
actor begins to overheat, high pressure releases
inside the system can cause debris to pile up,
Gunter said, essentially clogging the emergency
coolant.
Basically the reactor loses the ability to
cool itself, Gunter said in a later interview.
With the inability to cool the fission reaction
of the nuclear fuel, a plant can be in danger of a
meltdown.
Maria Korsnick, chief nuclear officer for
CENG and 17-year veteran of working at Cal-
vert Cliffs, said that the Fukushima incident had
prompted the nuclear industry to work on more
ways to deal with long term power outages and
on the emergency coolant issue, CENG is con-
tinuing to make modifications to the system.
Mohammed Modarres, a nuclear scientist
with the University of Maryland, said that sim-
ulations the industry have used in the past help
them to prepare for the affects of natural or man
made disasters, but the focus should be on ex-
tending the ability to deal with long term power
outages that last more than 24-hours, which is the
standard on most disaster models.
Calvert Cliffs and the rest of the reactors in
this country have a phenomenal record of safety,
Modarres said. Its a technology to be promoted,
not feared.
The owner of CENG, Electricite de France,
is still seeking to build a third nuclear reactor
at Calvert Cliffs but has not yet found another
U.S. partner to run the site as required by fed-
eral law; and while Calvert Cliffs is regarded as
a safe facility it has been criticized both by the
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and senior
employees for safety and security lapses.
Experts Debate
Safety of
Nuclear Plant
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
In an ongoing effort to cut down on
the unemployment rate, the state has start-
ed a new initiative to get unskilled laborers
in the workplace for job training.
Tri-County Council for Southern
Maryland director of regional workforce
and business development Daryl Rosen-
baum said the Council is offering a pro-
gram called On-the-Job Training (OJT)
which provides funds to businesses to train
new employees.
The tri-county council has 20 con-
tracts they can fll, which is the equivalent
of putting 20 people into the workforce.
Rosenbaum said the goal is to fll the gap
between experience and employment. Sev-
eral employers will not hire a person who
has no experience in the job they are being
hired for, but without the chance at that frst
job, they cant get the experience they need.
This is all part of the job creation pro-
gram, Rosenbaum said.
Eligible employers can receive 50 to
90 percent reimbursement for a new em-
ployees wages for the agreed upon training
period. Small businesses can get 90 percent
of the trainees wages reimbursed, medium
companies can get 75 percent and large
ones can get up to 50 percent reimburse-
ment, Rosenbaum said.
Jobs that offer up to $24 per hour are
eligible to enter into a contract with the tri-
county council to put a person to work.
Rosenbaum said there is a chance the
tri-county region could get more funding,
if enough contracts are awarded to busi-
nesses. The plan is to get an assortment of
large, medium and small businesses hiring
people, and giving them money to do so un-
til the worker is done with training.
The tri-county council also does inter-
views with the employees before and after,
as well as keeping tabs on them during their
training to make the OJT more effcient.
The tri-county council JobSource
will also match qualifed candidates with
approved job openings and help design a
training plan to meet business needs. For
more information, call Ruth Davis at the
St. Marys County JobSource offce at 240-
412-3360, or email at rdavis@tccsmd.org.
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Tri-County Council Funds Job Training
Photo by Sarah Miller
St. Marys Ryken unveiled the name of their football feld be-
fore their football game Friday night. The MIL Family feld was
named for the Long family and Maurice I. Long, a 1966 gradu-
ate of Ryken High School and former chairman of the St. Marys
Ryken Board of Directors. His three children, Jennifer Long,
Marisa Daley and Megan Long, are all graduates of St. Marys
Ryken. In addition to making the donation that allowed them to
name the sports feld, the Long family has established an en-
dowed scholarship at SMR. Maurice Long is also the president
and co-founder of the MIL Corporation.
MIL Family Field
Unveiled at Ryken
Contractors tear down an aging building on Lawrence Avenue in Leonardtown.
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10-6-2011
By Marta Hummel Mossburg
Green jobs are supposed to be one of the pillars of Marylands
future economy. Twenty percent of the states energy is supposed to
come from renewable sources by 2020, including 2 percent from so-
lar energy.
But the Solyndra bankruptcy shows the failure of a government
policy of picking winners and losers. Taxpayers may be on the hook
for $535 million because of the California-based companys bankruptcy fling last month. Con-
gress, the FBI and the Treasury Department are all investigating why the company received a
loan guarantee from the Department of Energy despite ample warning that it was not viable.
And we could be even more in the hole following two other loan guarantees of more than
$1 billion to solar projects in Nevada and Arizona.
Now to jobs. Maryland has been one of the worst states at creating jobs since the recession
ended, green jobs included. Nationally, green jobs are also losing people. As Joel Kotkin wrote
in Forbes recently, Since 2006, the waste management and remediation sector -- a critical por-
tion of the green economy -- actually lost over 480,000 jobs, 4 percent of its total employment.
What sector is adding jobs? The biggest growth is happening in the mining, oil and natural gas
industries.
One bright spot: The number of people installing solar panels in the state is increasing. But
the cost -- from about $9,000 to $50,000 per house -- is prohibitive to most residents. (The me-
dian household income in Maryland is about $69,000.) Even those with the cash to install them
have little incentive to do so, considering that the payoff in energy savings can take decades.
And with home prices in decline or stagnating, the initial outlay will likely never be recouped
at sale.
And we havent even gotten to the cost of generating electricity with solar energy compared
with other types of energy. Solar power is about three times as expensive as electricity produced
by natural gas. By comparison, wind energy starts at about twice as much.
Its one thing for individuals to make the decision to switch to solar, but a state policy
mandating a certain percentage of solar electricity will hit all ratepayers. Constellation Energy
just announced last week plans for a $60 million solar facility in Emmitsburg. Energy from the
project will be bought by Marylands Department of General Services and the University of
Maryland.
Nowhere in the press release about the project was the projected cost of the energy versus
electricity produced by natural gas. But its a given that the project means Maryland taxpayers
will be forking over more money to provide energy to state agencies.
The same thing will happen to individual ratepayers as more energy suppliers are forced
by politics to buy more renewable energy. For example, an offshore wind farm supported by
Gov. Martin OMalley was projected to cost ratepayers an extra $9 per month if it goes forward.
California has some of the highest electricity costs in the nation because of its mandates -- some-
thing Marylanders have to look forward to.
Green energy is expensive, unreliable and a job-killing folly. Maryland needs cheap, reli-
able energy to grow, not utopian goals.
Marta Hummel Mossburg is a senior fellow at the Maryland Public Policy Institute.
Green Jobs Myth
I was perplexed by the feature story Engi-
neer Questions Countys Commitment to Buy
Local in your Sept. 29 edition, on three counts.
First, assuming the facts were accurately
reported, Im at a loss to understand why the
inability of Mr. Norris to adhere to what I must
assume are widely published and well-known
County procurement procedure rates the exten-
sive coverage you provided.
Whether the current procurement process
is perfect or not is immaterial; it is what it is.
Apparently, other frms were able to understand
it suffciently to submit bids on time.
Second, a procurement process is useless
if not administered impartially. I would hope
the County Commissioners would resolutely
oppose even the appearance of special consid-
eration being given to any bidder for County
business.
Finally, while I believe in supporting lo-
cal business, that belief does not extend to tax-
payers paying more than necessary for goods
or services procured by the County. I am sure
there are myriad ways to calculate the relative
cots/benefts for local vs. out-of-County frms
on a contract; if those calculations favor local
businesses, great. But if they dont, I would
hope that the County Commissioners who
perpetually express concerns about tight bud-
gets and the need to fnd savings would act
accordingly.
Robert H. Volland
California, MD
Congress is failing its constituents by re-
fusing to do their jobs. They were elected as
being the most promising people to govern out
nation. It appears Congressional members are
nothing but self-serving public servants.
One solution is to eliminate their benefts
and force them to live on their salaries only.
It is diffcult to control offcials who can pass
laws to beneft themselves only. Padding their
pensions, giving themselves unearned cost of
living raises and passing laws that will be ef-
fective 10 years after their terms are served.
No government employees should regu-
late themselves. It is a human weakness to
pass laws that affect your salaries. Many of
these laws are passed because of their greed
for money. We can do only one thing to stop
this nonsense and that is to not reelect these so-
called public offcials.
Harry Reid has become a quasi-dictator in
his current position. Neither party is for the tax-
payers. Members of Congress only care about
one thing, whats good for the Party. They sit in
their ivory towers and have no idea how the av-
erage citizens are reacting to the current situa-
tions of out country. They spend taxpayer mon-
ies like water as they do not have to account to
anyone how they spend the taxpayer monies.
They are never audited and do as hey please.
Our fore fathers never envisioned this type of
American that would endeavor to govern our
country by putting their futures ahead of their
fellow Americans.
Where can we fnd qualifed public ser-
vants to truly govern our country and do what
is required to remedy our current position?
Candidates are running for offce and
promising the moon to get elected. Do these
people truly want to help our country or do
they just want to become public offcials for the
benefts they will receive by being elected?
When you hear comments by each can-
didate about their opponents, why should we
elect any candidate? Think of the money being
spent to get a low-paying position ($174, 000).
Benefts are astronomical, worth millions of
dollars and very little work. Why cant fellow
Americans see the truth about politicians?
Daniel J. Wilson
Leonardtown, MD
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With beading stores in Prince Fredrick and King George,
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the area for a place for beaders, wire-wrappers and crafters to go
for their materials and classes.
To fll this need, the Staleys started All About Beads, lo-
cated in the Wildewood Shopping Center in California. Cindy
Staley said the grand opening was June 10 and they have been
busy ever since. They sell everything from beads of all shapes
and sizes to wire for jewelry and ornaments, clasps, leather
cord and tools for crafts.
A variety of classes for beginners through advanced
crafter are offered, with everything from Viking knit brace-
let to custom ring and earring creations.
Anitra McLeod, a regular who has taken several classes
at All About Beads, said the classifcations are well suited to
the level they denote.
For people coming in for their frst project, McLeod
said everybody helps everybody during the classes and
the classes are kept small.
All About Beads has tools and
workspaces available outside of classes,
which are free for people to use. Cindy
Staley said some people come in all day
just to work on their projects. She also
said the classes are kept affordable, at
approximately $15 each. Because of
this, she sees several repeat customers
and familiar faces in the store.
Chris Staley said most classes fll
up ahead of time, so pre-registration is
recommended. They offer fve or six
classes each week, often on a nightly
basis, with different teachers on differ-
ent nights, all of whom are local artists.
They get several church groups and Red
Hat Ladies in for nights out.
Folks around here look for some-
thing to do, Chris Staley said.
Women arent the only people who
come in either. Chris Staley said men often
come in for chain mail and Viking knight
lessons, or to make items for their girlfriends
and wives. Customers from Calvert, Charles
and St. Marys counties visit for the classes
and to buy supplies.
In addition to making crafts for gifts, Chris Staley said
there are also gift certifcates available so crafters can purchase
their own supplies or come to a class for free.
For more information, including a calendar of classes of-
fered, visit www.allaboutbeadsmd.com.
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Sharon Bailey, 44
S h a r o n
Lee Bailey 44,
of Great Mills,
MD died Oc-
tober 3, 2011
in Leonard-
town, MD.
Born on Feb-
ruary 28, 1967
in New Brigh-
ton, PA. She
is survived by
her father Har-
old Leroy Bailey; mother Sandra
S. Brown, Stepfather Raymond
Brown, and fanc Albert Strigel.
She is survived by her daughter
Jade Lee Williams. Sharon is sur-
vived by her siblings; John Bailey
and Molly Bailey both of Beaver
Falls, PA, Brian B. Brown of Great
Mills, MD, Joey and Ronnie Bai-
ley both Eastvale, PA.
Sharon graduated from Black
Hawk High School in Beaver Falls,
PA in 1985. She served in the
United States Navy from March
8, 1987 to her honorable discharge
on March 8, 1991 and worked as a
record keeper at the Patuxent River
Naval Air Hospital of the United
States Patuxent River Naval Air
Station in Patuxent River, MD.
Sharon played for the St. Marys
County Womens Softball League
for 10 years, and loved spending
time with her daughter and family.
The family received friends
on Saturday, October 8, 2011 in
the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral
Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Fu-
neral Service was held on Satur-
day, October 8, 2011 in the Mat-
tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home,
Leonardtown, MD with Rev.
Owen Corcoran offciating. Inter-
ment was private.
To send a condolence to the
family please visit our website at
www.mgfh.com.
John Bean, Sr., 54
J o h n
Jack Frank-
lin Bean, Sr.
54, of Great
Mills, MD,
died Octo-
ber 6, 2011 at
his residence.
Born June 23,
1957 in Leon-
ardtown, MD,
he was the son of the late Wil-
liam B. Bean, Sr. and Henrietta M.
Johnson Bean. Jack is survived by
his wife Judy Gale Bean who he
married on April 14, 2007 in Val-
ley Lee, MD. Jack is also survived
by his children; John Franklin
Bean, Jr. (Mary) of Callaway, MD,
and Lauren Nicole Simms (Jimmy)
of Kinsale, VA, siblings; Elizabeth
Peterson (Otto) of Marietta, GA,
William Bean, Jr. (Mary Ann), Er-
nest Bean (Laura), Charles Bean
(Linda), Joseph Leonard Bean
(Donna), Lois Russell (Mike), Ei-
leen Lang (Tony), and Joseph Leo
Bean (Marie) all of Hollywood,
MD, and James Bean of Great
Mills, MD. Jack is also survived
by 3 grandchildren, and 5 step-
grandchildren. In addition to his
parents Jack was preceded in death
by one sister Mary Margaret Guy.
Jack was a lifelong resident of St.
Marys County; he graduated from
Great Mills High School. Jack was
a Heavy Equipment Operator with
C.A. Bean Excavating in Califor-
nia, MD.
He enjoyed fshing, crabbing,
camping, NASCAR, and spending
time with family and friends. The
family received friends on Mon-
day, October 10, 2011 in the Mat-
tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home,
P.A. Leonardtown, MD with
prayers recited. A Mass of Chris-
tian Burial was celebrated on Tues-
day, October 11, 2011 in Holy Face
Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD
with Father Joseph Calis offciat-
ing. Interment followed in Charles
Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown,
MD.
Pallbearers were: Pat Ridgell,
Wayne Henderson, Charles Lang-
ley, Brian Bean, Tony Lang, and
Jeremy Andrews. Honorary pall-
bearers were: William Bean, Jr.,
Charles Bean, Bert Bean, Ernest
Bean, Leonard Bean, and Leo
Bean.
Contributions in memory of
John Jack Franklin Bean, Sr.
may be made to Hospice of St.
Marys, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leon-
ardtown, MD 20650.
To leave a condolence for the
family please visit www.mgfh.
com.
Dorothy Emig, 96
D o r o -
thy Elizabeth
(Dottie) Guy
Emig, 96, of
Leonardtown,
Maryland died
p e a c e f u l l y
October 9,
2011 at the St.
Marys Nurs-
ing Center.
Born July 9, 1915 in Clements,
Maryland, she was the daughter of
the late Claude Eugene Guy and
Mary Agnes Abell Guy. She was
the wife of the late Dr. George E.
Emig, DDS, whom she married
on May 29, 1942 at St. Josephs
Catholic Church in Morganza,
Maryland.
She is survived by her broth-
ers, George Aloysius Guy of Leon-
ardtown and Albert Francis Guy of
Clements. She is also survived by
her niece and guardian Mary Ag-
nes Plunkett and her special care-
taker Melissa Russell. She was
preceded in death by her brothers,
Joseph Stanton Guy, Claude By-
ron Guy, Frederick E. Guy, and
Charles P. Wink Guy; and sis-
ters, Mary Agnes Hammett, Laura
Cecilia Gass, Nellie Evangeline
Patrick, Anna Gertrude Haden,
and Claudia Abell Yates.
Mrs. Emig was a 1932 gradu-
ate of St. Marys Academy. She
completed her nursing degree at
Georgetown University Hospital,
May 29, 1935. She was a member
of the Womens Club of St. Marys
and she also belonged to the St.
Marys Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs.
Emig was a devoted member of St.
Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonar-
dtown, Maryland.
for Dorothys Life Celebration
on Wednesday, October 12, 2011
in the Brinsfeld Funeral Home,
where prayers were recited. A
Mass of Christian burial will be
celebrated on Thursday, October
13, 2011 at 10 a.m. in St. Aloysius
Catholic Church, 22800 Washing-
ton Street, Leonardtown, Mary-
land. The Reverend Francis J.
Early, Pastor from Sacred Heart
Parish in Bushwood, Maryland
will be the celebrant.
Interment will follow in
Charles Memorial Gardens, Leon-
ardtown, Maryland with Greg-
ory Plunkett, Dale Yates, Lewis
Yates, George Burroughs, Harold
Wood and Glenn Guy serving as
pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may
be made to ACTS (A Commu-
nity That Shares), P.O. Box 54,
Bushwood, Maryland 20618 or St.
Marys Nursing Center, 21585 Pea-
body Street, Leonardtown, Mary-
land 20650.
Condolences to the family
may be made at www.brinsfeldfu-
neral.com
Richard Ince, IV, 22
R i c h a r d
Ricky Jo-
seph Ince, IV,
22 of St. Ini-
goes, MD died
on October 8,
2011 at his res-
idence. Ricky
was born on
May 30, 1989
in Camp Pend-
leton, Califor-
nia to his loving mother Michele
Lee Barickman (Nee Medley) and
father, Richard Ince III, who pre-
deceased him on March 1, 1996.
Ricky lived in St. Inigoes
most of his lifetime. He attended
St. Michaels Grade School and
Great Mills High School. He en-
joyed being on the water, working
on cars and fxing anything that
was broken.
He leaves behind his mother
Michele Lee Barickman and his
step-dad Jay Barickman (St. Ini-
goes) who raised Ricky after the
passing of his father. He also
leaves behind his beloved fance,
Elizabeth Daniels and daughters,
Rylee Jade and Layla Renee Ince
(Lexington Park) and his son, Jase
Joseph Ince (Lusby, MD). He was
a dear brother to Richele Joanne
Ince (St. Inigoes). He is also sur-
vived by his Grandparents, Doug-
las and Waverly Medley (Holly-
wood) and Norma Ince (Scotland),
a Great Grandmother Goldie Med-
ley (Hollywood), his niece Brianna
Ince (St. Inigoes), and his Special
Aunt, Suzanne Medley (Lexington
Park) and her children, Desiree Ni-
cole Thompson, Leondra Hender-
son and Gregory (Lil Man) Hen-
derson. He is also survived by a
host of relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends are invit-
ed to Rickys Life Celebration, to
be held at the Bay District Volun-
teer Fire Department Social Hall,
46900 Shangri-la Drive South on
Thursday October 13 from 1 to 2
p.m. with prayers at 2 p.m.
For those desiring, contribu-
tions in his memory may be di-
rected to a Trust Fund that is to be
established for his children.
Condolences may be made to
family at www.brinsfeldfuneral.
com
Christopher Lathroum,
23
C h r i s -
topher Allen
Chris Lath-
roum 23 of
Hol l y wo o d ,
MD died Oc-
tober 9, 2011 at
his residence.
Born Au-
gust 8, 1988
in Clinton,
MD he was the
son of Robert Allen Lathroum and
Donna (Bramell) Lathroum.
Chris enjoyed hunting and
fshing, listening to music, and
playing X-Box and Playstation 3.
He also enjoyed playing with his
cat Bojangles.
Chris is survived by his par-
ents and his sister, Jessica Lath-
roum of Leonardtown, MD.
Family will receive friends
for Chris Life Celebration on Fri-
day, October 14, 2011 from 5 un-
til 8 p.m. in the Brinsfeld Funeral
Home, Leonardtown, MD. Prayers
will be recited at 7 p.m. A Funeral
Service will be held on Saturday,
October 15, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the
Brinsfeld Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will follow in Trinity
Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD.
Serving as pallbearers will
be Daniel P. OLeary, Brandon L.
Heaney, Ricky Lathroum, Ralph
Heard, David Bramell and Dar-
ryl Bramell. Serving as honor-
ary pallbearers will be Michael
Fleet, Jacob Sparks, Shannon
OLeary, Cassie Howsare, Krystle
Lathroum, James Sparks, Mike
Sparks, Tammy Sparks and Carol
J. Lundre.
be made to the American Diabetes
Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alex-
andria, VA 22312.
Condolences to the family
may be made at www.brinsfeldfu-
neral.com.
Thomas Morgan, 77
Thomas Aloysius Morgan
Pete, 77, of Leonardtown, MD,
died October 1, 2011 in Washing-
ton, DC. Born May 24, 1934, he
was the son of the late Louis Co-
lumbus Mor-
gan, Sr. and
Mary Mad-
eline Jones.
Mr. Morgan
was preceded
in death by his
siblings: Mary
Smith, Mabel
Redi, Agnes
Abell, Ray-
mond Elmer,
Harry Morgan, Louis Morgan, Jr.,
and Joseph A. Morgan.
Mr. Morgan worked as an
electrician for The Architect of the
Capital and was a lifelong resident
of St. Marys County. Thomas
served in the United States Air
Force from April 21, 1952 until his
honorable discharge in November
29, 1957.
in the Mattingley-Gardiner Fu-
neral Home, Leonardtown, MD
on Friday, October 7, 2011. A Fu-
neral Service was held on Friday,
October 7, 2011 in the Matting-
ley-Gardiner Funeral Home with
Deacon Bill Nickerson offciating.
Interment followed in St. Aloy-
sius Catholic Cemetery, Leonard-
town, MD. Pallbearers were: John
Abell, Tom Guy, Andrew Davis,
Shane Weasenforth, Brian Boothe,
and Joe Thornton.
www.mgfh.com.
Stewart Pool, 83
Stewart Newell Pool Stu, 83,
of Bonita Springs, FL died October
9, 2011 in Hollywood, MD. Born
February 17, 1928, in Pittsburgh,
PA, he was the son of the late
Frank Robinson Pool, Jr. and Eve-
lyn Lydia Spruance Pool. Mr. Pool
is survived by his wife Alexandra
Potts Pool, whom he married on
April 5, 1952 in Wilmington, DE,
children; Marguerite (Craig) Phil-
lips, of Arlington, VA, and Hugh
(Jane) Pool, of Brooklyn, NY, sib-
lings; Jane Pool, of Pittsburgh, PA
Frank Pool, of Americus, GA, and
Henry Pool, of Pittsburgh, PA and
4 grandchildren. In addition to his
parents Mr. Pool was preceded in
death by his son Stewart N. Pool,
Jr. and brother William Pool.
Mr. Pool graduated from
Shady Side Academy in 1946
and from the University of Pitts-
burgh in 1953 earning his BBA;
he served in the US Air Force for
2 years. Mr. Pool was the Manager
of Sales for the Eastern Division
of U.S. Steel Corporation in Pitts-
burgh, PA for 35 years retiring in
1989.
A Memorial Service was held
on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 in St.
Peters Episcopal Church, Arling-
ton, VA with Reverend Craig Phil-
lips offciating.
www.mgfh.com
June Pool, 82
June R. Pool, age 82, of Vir-
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family at the
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of St. Marys
in Callaway,
Maryland after
fghting a courageous and lengthy
battle with Parkinsons Disease.
Born October 21, 1928 in
Norfolk, Virginia, she was the
daughter of Georgia and Edward
Brendle.
She was the wife of the late
William Pool of Norfolk, Virginia,
a World War II and Korean War
Veteran.
She is survived by her daugh-
ter, Pamela C. Herold and her hus-
band, Gregory P. Herold of Leon-
ardtown, Maryland; and 2 grand-
children, William M. Herold and
wife Shelly P. Herold of Leonar-
dtown, Maryland and Jennifer N.
Herold of Arlington, Virginia.
For most of her life, she lived
in Norfolk or Virginia Beach, Vir-
ginia, and was proud to say she was
a native of the area. She gradu-
ated from Maury High School and
attended Old Dominion Univer-
sity. She was an artist and she also
had a beautiful voice and sang in
the choir at Zion Methodist Church
in Norfolk, Virginia. After she
married, she was a stay-at-home
mom for many years and was very
active in the Grace Baptist Church
(Sunday School Teacher), Bayside
Elementary School (Room Moth-
er, PTA -Safety Chairperson and
implemented the Bicycle Driving
Test / License Program), Norfolk
Garden Club (Secretary), and was
the founder of the Girls Club of
Norfolk. When her husband was
transferred to New York City,
she returned to the workforce,
and worked as Offce Manager at
Goodson & Todman TV Produc-
tions, New York City, and then
decided to work closer to home in
Scarsdale, New York as Placement
Director at Westchester Business
School, White Plains N.Y. When
she decided to go home and re-
turned to Virginia Beach, she
worked in sales and management,
enjoyed her family and friends as
well as long walks on the beach.
Upon the birth of her grandchil-
dren, she played a very active role
in their lives and ensured they were
introduced to the arts and culture
through piano, music, and dance.
She was a very selfess and giving
person and was also the primary
care giver for her parents and her
aunt when they became terminally
ill. And, even though she was di-
agnosed with Parkinsons Disease,
she continued to be very active in
the community by supporting or-
ganizations and projects such as
the Virginia Beach Ballet (board
member), Save Farmers Market,
and the Parkinsons Support Group
of Virginia Beach (charter mem-
ber). However, her main focus and
love was for her beloved grand-
children, Bill and Jennifer and her
daughter, Pam. Throughout her
life, she was a very spiritual per-
son and what mattered most to her
was her faith in God, her love for
her family and friends, as well as
her love of the arts, the beach, and
her dogs. Her fnal gesture of love
is at her death, she made herself
available to the NICHD Brain and
Tissue Bank at the University of
Maryland for Parkinsons Disease
Research.
A funeral service will be con-
ducted on Thursday, October 13,
2011 at 11 am at Hollomon-Brown
Funeral Home Kempsville Chapel,
Virginia Beach, VA. The burial
will follow in Forest Lawn Cem-
etery, Norfolk, VA. The family
will receive friends at the funeral
home at 10 a.m., one hour prior
to the service. Condolences may
be offered to the family at www.
hollomon-brown.com.
be made to The Parkinsons Dis-
ease Foundation in New York,
NY, the St. Marys Nursing Center
Foundation in Leonardtown, MD,
or the Hospice House of St. Marys
in Callaway, MD.
Saloma Stoltzfus, 12
Saloma Kathleen Stoltzfus,
12, of Mechanicsville, MD died
on October 1, 2011 in LaPlata,
MD. Born August 23, 1999, in
Prince Frederick, MD. She was the
daughter of Melvin S. and Anna
Mary Hostetler Stoltzfus,.
She is survived by her sib-
lings; Leroy, Samuel, Mahlon, Su-
san, Verna, and Rachael Stoltzfus,
all of Mechanicsville, MD. her
grandparents are Samuel & Mag-
delena Stoltzfus and Jacob and Sa-
loma Hostetler.
All Services are private.
Condolences may be left to
the family at www.mgfh.com.
JoAnn Titus, 51
JoAnn (Burk) Titus age 51, the
eldest daughter of the late Dr. Rol-
la and Frances Burk, passed away
on Monday, 3 October, at her home
in Albuquerque, NM.
JoAnn graduated from Great
Mills High School (1977) and the
University of Maryland, College
Park (1981), achieving a Bachelor
of Arts degree in English. She lived
in Adelphi and Riverdale, MD, and
worked for several agencies and
services, including Catholic Chari-
ties. After a brief marriage to Floyd
Perlman, of Riverdale, MD, JoAnn
moved to Albuquerque, NM in
1996. She married Louis Titus in
November 2000 and together they
enjoyed camping and fshing, and
dedicating themselves to rescuing
animals from shelters. At the time
of her death, JoAnn was the proud
mother of her two rescue dogs,
Allie and Freddy, and several cats.
She is survived by her hus-
band, Louis Titus, of Albuquerque,
NM; her brother, Rolla Burk, his
wife Mary Louse, and their son,
Roman, of Lexington Park, MD;
and her sister, Julie Burk-Greer,
her husband, Tad Greer, and their
son Taddy, of Leonardtown, MD.
Funeral services were held
in Albuquerque, NM, on 10 Oc-
tober, with private memorials and
tributes taking place in Lexington
Park, MD on 10 and 11 October.
The family requests that donations
be made to the Humane Society or
to Walden Sierra in JoAnns name.
Charlotte Lorraine Wathen,
46, of Mechanicsville, MD, died
October 10, 2011 in Leonardtown,
MD.
The family will receive
friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner
Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD
on Thursday, October 13, 2011
from 5 8 p.m. with prayers recit-
ed at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated on Fri-
day, October 14, 2011 at 10 a.m. in
Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church, Mechanicsville, MD with
Fr. John Caulfeld offciating.
Interment will follow in
Charles Memorial Gardens, Leon-
ardtown, MD.
www.mgfh.com.
Lois Yates, 83
In Loving memory of Lois
Ramona Yates, 83 of Bushwood,
Maryland, who passed away at
Washington Hospital Center on
Tuesday, October 4, 2011.
Lois was born June 14, 1928
in Arlington
Virginia. She
was the daugh-
ter of the late
Charles Lester
and Etta Mae
Snoots. Lois
was married
December 23,
1946 to the
late Joseph Aloysius Yates.
Lois is survived by her daugh-
ter Barbara Sue Nelson (Speedy),
her grandson, J.A. Nelson (Can-
dice), and great granddaughter,
Makenna Nelson. Lois was pre-
ceded in death by her brothers
Charles Snoots, William Snoots
and Richard Snoots and her sisters
Catherine Wilkerson and Clarice
Alexandria.
Lois loved spending time with
all of her family especially her
great granddaughter. She was de-
voted member to the American Le-
gion Post 221 Auxiliary in Avenue,
Maryland. She also enjoyed vol-
unteering her time with the Sev-
enth District Volunteer Fire De-
partment Auxiliary and was made
an Honorary Member. Lois began
her careers working on a steam-
boat on the Potomac River where
she met her husband. She was a
cook at several restaurants includ-
ing Leonardtown Wharf and Capt.
Sams Crab House and Carryout.
Everyone best knew Lois for her
one of a kind crab cakes that she
made for many years.
for Lois Life Celebration on
Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Holy
Angels Catholic Church. Prayers
were recited and American Le-
gion Prayers were recited. A
Mass of Christian Burial was
held at Holy Angels Church on
Monday, October 10, 2011 with
cemetery services following
at Charles Memorial Gardens.
be made to the Seventh Dis-
trict Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment and Auxiliary, P.O. Box
206, Avenue, MD 20609 or the
American Legion Post 221 Aux-
iliary, P.O. Box 98, Avenue, MD.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfeldfuneral.
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On Oct. 6, at approximately 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to a residence on Chestnut
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a physical assault when Hobson allegedly choked the victim. The victim fed to a neighbors
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detected suspected controlled dangerous substances (CDS) on Straight. Following informa-
tion provided and items detected on his person, Straight was placed under arrest for possession
of CDS and CDS paraphernalia.
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
St. Marys detectives arrested a man they
say held a victim at gunpoint Tuesday when that
victim arrived at a spot with the intent to buy
drugs.
Jeramey K. Bradshaw, Sr., 23, of Lexing-
ton Park remains incarcerated at the county
detention center on charges of armed robbery
and theft over $1,000 but under $10,000 after
the Oct. 11 alleged drug deal gone bad.
According to information from the Bureau
of Criminal Investigations, police responded to
an undisclosed location in Lexington Park to
report of a citizen robbery; when they arrived
the victim told them that they had driven there
to buy narcotics but were allegedly robbed by
Bradshaw at gunpoint.
The victim further alleged that Bradshaw
stole money and property valued at more than
$1,000.
The sheriffs offce tactical team and de-
tectives executed a search and seizure warrant
shortly after the robbery
report, at a residence where
Bradshaw was known to
be and arrested him, police
reported.
Capt. Terry Black,
commander of the criminal
investigations bureau, said
the victim had come with
the intent to purchase pre-
scription type narcotics
from Bradshaw who apparently had no plans to
give them to him.
There were no drugs involved in the
transaction, Black said of the incident that oc-
curred in the evening hours Tuesday.
Black declined to comment on whether a
frearm was recovered from Bradshaws arrest
and search; the victim said that Bradshaw had
produced a handgun with which to commit the
alleged robbery.
Robbery, Black said, was his intention.
Police: Narcotics Deal
Leads to Armed Robbery
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A man charged with sexually abusing a
child some time during a period of nearly three
years was formally indicted last week for the al-
leged crime, court records revealed.
The name of the victim in the case was
shielded in District Court proceedings, but the
Circuit Court indictment was offcially un-
sealed Wednesday in the case against Rodney
S. Thomas, 35, of Lexington Park.
Thomas initially faced charges of com-
mitting a second-degree sex offense but now
faces that charge and additionally a charge of
sexual abuse of a minor, court records show.
According to original District Court
charging documents fled by Bureau of Crim-
inal Investigations Det. Cpl. Thomas Hedd-
erich, law offcers began their case when the
Department of Social Services Child Protec-
tive Services Division told them they had re-
ceived a report of the alleged act.
Child Protective Services offcials re-
ported in July that the 10-year-old male victim
had allegedly been molested by Thomas while
he had lived with the defendant and his mother
between May of 2006 and June of 2009 as a fos-
ter child.
The victim told social services staff that
Thomas had performed a sex act on him while
they were in the living room of the residence but
that the victim had bitten him for it.
The victim could not provide a specifc
date, but did advise that he had [bitten the de-
fendant] because he did not like it, charging
documents read.
At the time of the alleged molestation the
victim was between 5 and 8 years of age, court
papers stated.
Detectives interviewed Thomas in August,
court papers stated, where he confessed to com-
mitting the sex act and also confrmed that the
victim had bitten him during the incident.
Thomas also confrmed that the alleged
abuse occurred when the victim resided with
Thomas and his mother.
Man Indicted in Child Sex Abuse Case
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After a 10-year hiatus, the Building Trades
Foundation is back up and running, with a new
project for the students at the James A. Forrest
Career and Technology Center.
The groundbreaking for the new construc-
tion project at 41021 Cryer Court in Leonar-
dtown was Aug. 10 and construction started
Sept. 21.
Principal of the James A. Forrest Career
and Technology center Theo Cramer said the
start date was delayed by the heavy rains,
which turned the construction site into a mud
pit for a few days.
The 2,600 square foot project is being
timed so the students who start the project at the
beginning of the school year can see it through
to completion by their graduation. It will con-
sist of the house, a semi detached garage and a
deck, all built by the students.
This is only going to grow, said Building
Trades President Jim Bacot.
There is tremendous lack of craftsmen,
Bacot said, and initiatives like the house built
by the Forrest Center kids will help fll the gap
with skilled laborers locally.
St. Marys County Public Schools Super-
intendent Michael Martirano, who came out to
visit the build site Oct. 11 as the foundation was
being laid, said it is a positive experience for the
students to be involved in the project.
Forrest Center Masonry Teacher William
Birch said the project has been going smoothly,
though he would like to see the students have a
little more time on the job site. The frst round
of students get out to the site at 8:25 a.m. and
have to be back to the Forrest center by noon to
change into clean clothes and do their daily logs
before being bussed back to their home schools.
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Auctioneer Rodney Thompson works the crowd at the Kings Christian Academys annual auction on Saturday.
This year the school raised money for their fne arts projects, including light and sound systems and a more
complete stage curtain. The goal was to raise $25,000, and Barbara Hanks said the gross amount raised was
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Last year Youth Service America and UnitedHealth-
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for a program they call Health Heroes.
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schools and communities; and can be easily implemented,
scaled and measured.
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their program called Fight Begins At Home. They polled
students at a local elementary school, tallied the results
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Staff Writer
John Sullens went mad after 15 years as a stay-at-home dad
with three children. When the youngest started school fve years
ago, Sullens became a Mad Scientist.
Thinking he was too old to go back to school to become a
teacher, Sullens attended a franchise expo in Washington, D.C.
where he learned of a way he could receive the benefts of teach-
ing without the disadvantages.
I get to have them for an hour in a classroom and then leave,
said Sullens. What we do is get kids excited about science.
Now known at Jupiter John, Sullens owns the Southern
Maryland territory of Mad Science, a franchise out of Montreal,
Canada. He estimates he has approximately 140 hours of pre-
pared science curriculum which meets the Marylands Volun-
tarily State Curriculum science standards.
We have fve summer camps, seven stage shows, fve
birthday parties, fve eight-week after school programs and 30
individual workshops, said Sullens. In addition, he can cobble
together material to meet specifc needs.
For example, one elementary schools ffth grade students
were having a diffcult time with a couple of science concepts
necessary to pass the Maryland State Assessments. The principal
asked Sullens to come in with workshops to address these areas.
Im invited into schools by the PTA, principals, and indi-
vidual teachers. I do home school programs in the library and
parks and recreation invite me into community centers. We touch
all genres of science, Sullens said.
The College of Southern Maryland is Mad Sciences big-
gest client, having him do Saturday workshops and summer pro-
grams, followed by Calvert County Parks.
Although his offce is in a light industrial park in St. Marys
County, he doesnt receive as much business from the county as
the other two. The St. Marys Library is his largest client here,
and expanding his business in St. Marys is one of his goals.
What I love about the program is we put something in their
hands. Then it opens up a conversation with parents or grand-
parents. Kids get to tell them what they learned in class. Thats
where the real learning takes place, he said.
This type of
program is excel-
lent for the tac-
tical and visual
learners accord-
ing to Sullens. In
50 minutes of ac-
tual instruction,
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have nine to 10
different activi-
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perform the same
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a different angle
or talk about dif-
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An inde-
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by Mad Science
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that students ex-
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through the pro-
gram signifcantly increased their knowledge of science con-
tent and subjects.
Sullens would like to see his summer camps grow, to get
more kids excited about science and have corporations invite him
out to company picnics for a kids hands-on activity or show. He
also just purchased a stage show about Be Tobacco Free which
he would like to incorporate into the county health department,
Sheriff departments DARE and other community based pro-
grams about smoking and drugs.
For more information about Mad Science call 410-586-3606
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In the aftermath of a tragic
collision between a truck and an
Amish horse and buggy and a
truck in Charlotte Hall that re-
sulted in the death of a 12-year-
old girl riding in the buggy, state
offcials say that they need to
reach out to the Amish to fnd
out their safety concerns.
But, in the meantime, of-
fcials will focus more attention
on warning motorists to be extra
careful and aware that buggies
share the highways.
David Buck, spokesman
for the State Highway Ad-
ministration (SHA), said the
Amish community came out in
2008 to express their concerns
over the deterioration on Route
236, (Thompson Corner Road)
where many of them live. That
got the states attention, Buck
said, and the road has since been
resurfaced.
But now, after the death of Saloma Kath-
leen Stoltzfus on Oct. 1, Buck said that SHA
will likely put up video messaging signs lo-
cally to warn motorists that the slow-moving
buggies are a constant fxture on county roads.
SHA would also do special early outreach
to the Amish community to make them aware
of community meetings next spring for the
proposed widening of portions of Route 5 in
Leonardtown, Buck said.
Were going to do outreach to that com-
munity to see what they would like to see on
Route 5, Buck said, who added that there may
be plans to have wider than average bike lanes
in the project that could accommodate the
buggies.
Laschelle McKay, town administrator
for Leonardtown, said that town offcials had
pressed for those kinds of amenities, but she
doubted they would happen any time soon.
Unfortunately it could be years down the
road before it [the widening project] gets any
funding, McKay said.
Joseph Stoltzfus, 70, who lives on Route
236, was related to the young girl who was
killed and said his community would like to
see some measures taken to alleviate their traf-
fc worries, especially because Route 236 has
no real shoulders.
Thats one thing we should have on this
road is a shoulder like on Route 6, Stoltzfus
said, lamenting the fact that nearby racetracks,
Potomac Speedway, Maryland International
Raceway and Budds Creek, attract traffc that
is unfamiliar with the Amish presence in the
community.
One other Amish community member
said that speeding is a constant hazard on
Route 236, and Stoltzfus agreed.
All of the racetracks at the end of the
road make it worse, Stoltzfus said. They
bring in traffc from other states who are unfa-
miliar with us and that makes it more treacher-
ous for us.
He said that the possibility of Amish
donating land on either side of Route 236 for
buggy paths might be a good idea, but it could
create problems if the tracts were owned by
someone not in that community.
Del. John Wood (D-Dist.29A) said that he
has proposed that idea with SHA several times
over the years but it never went beyond the dis-
cussion stage.
The state said that it was a good idea
but then they ask Whos going to pay for it?
Wood said. If you come off the road [on Route
236] youre in a ditch.
Its a case of wheres the money going to
come from.
Wood said that tragedies like the one that
occurred earlier this month are all too often
the catalyst for much needed road or traffc
improvements.
Its a shame to say it, but before they put
in a new traffc light or sign sometimes several
people have to get killed, Wood said.
Sen. Roy Dyson (D-Dist.29) said that the
Amish have often been to his district offce for
issues of varying topics, but never over traffc
safety.
He said their religious convictions cause
the Amish to eschew many modern conve-
niences like automobiles for buggies, but their
example is a lesson in religious toleration.
Some people have the mindset that they
shouldnt be on the road, but I cant ever accept
that, Dyson said. What we need to do is sit
down and ask What can we do to help make it
safer for you?
Dyson said that increased fnes for mo-
torists who hit or have an accident involving
a horse and buggy might be one option, but it
deserves much deliberation.
You can pass a lot of laws, but getting
people to obey is a totally different thing, Dy-
son said.
Stoltzfus said he considers the accident
that killed his nephews daughter an unfor-
tunate situation and that, for the most part,
his community is treated with respect on the
roads.
The girls death was the frst example he
could remember of one of his community be-
ing killed in such an accident.
Weve had accidents but this is the frst
fatality in 70 years, Stoltzfus said. If we give
respect, well get respect; we all can do that.
You fnd that everywhere.
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
L e o n a r d t o w n
hosted two parades this
weekend, both aiming to
raise awareness for local
volunteer groups.
The frst was the
antique tractor parade,
sponsored by the South-
ern Maryland Antique
Power Association, to
beneft the Christmas
in April Foundation.
The tractor parade fea-
tured more than 70 vin-
tage tractors from John
Deere, Farmall, Oliver,
Ford, Massey Ferguson
and other brands.
On the heels of the
tractor parade came the
frst-ever golf cart pa-
rade to beneft the Leon-
ardtown Volunteer Fire
Department (LVFD),
featuring 47 golf carts,
some simple and some
decked out with decora-
tions. Roger Mattingly,
a lifetime member of the
LVFD who, along with
other volunteers, planned
the parade, said he was
pleased with the turnout
for both parades.
We had a heck of
a nice crowd, Mattingly
said.
After the tractor and
golf cart parades, there
was a bull roast and oys-
ter scald at the LVFD.
Mattingly said the goal
of the fundraiser was to fnd something unique to draw people to Leonardtown, instead of a
basket bingo game or a poker night.
Hollywood resident Charles Honkey Johnson drove one golf cart, a Halloween-themed
affair awarded for being the Most Decorated. Johnson said he goes to several similar parades,
and when he heard about the Leonardtown event, he signed right up.
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Its that time of year once
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grounds near Leonardtown
transform to nirvana. Oysters
served up raw, scalded, grilled
on the barbie, on bread, on the
half shell, stewed, nude, cooked
in savory sauces, in salads, even
in desserts, just about every
way imaginable and then some.
Theyre here for the eating and
enjoying at the 45th Annual St.
Marys County Oyster Festival.
The St. Marys Oyster Fes-
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boards leading folk festivals.
Good food, quality entertain-
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ognized contests, the National
Oyster Cook-off and the U.S.
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test, are the elements that attract
visitors from across the country each year.
Oysters any way you like 'em have al-
ways been the trademark of the festival, and
this year is no different, a press release states.
Visitors can stroll around the festival midway
and sample the delicious bivalves served in
chowder and stew, raw, fried, grilled, scalded,
and on a sandwich. If you cant get enough,
oysters will be available to go in pints and
quarts. Seafood lovers can feast on a delicious
range of specialties like scallops wrapped in
bacon, fried clams, crab cakes, shrimp, fried
fsh, crab soups and seafood and clam chow-
ders. For those who might be hesitant about
all of that seafood, other dishes will be avail-
able. Polish and Italian sausage, hamburgers,
hot dogs, chili, barbecue, chicken tenders
and sweet potato fries are just a few of the
non-seafood options. Of course, no event
in Southern Maryland is complete without
our world famous stuffed ham sandwiches,
so be sure to leave some room! Volunteers
from numerous local non-proft organizations
make the event run smoothly by cooking and
serving most of the food, contributing to the
funds available to charitable causes.
On Saturday, nine fnalists from across
the country will compete to determine the
nations premier oyster chef in the National
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In conjunction with the National Oyster
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cooking demonstrations will highlight sever-
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their favorite oyster dishes. Demonstrations
will be held throughout the day starting at
12:30, 1:45, and at 3:00.
The U.S. National Oyster Shucking
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presentation as well, as time penalties are
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and a stage next to the oyster-shucking stand.
Returning musical headliners at the Fes-
tival for Sunday begins with Jay Armsworthy
and Eastern Tradition, a four-piece bluegrass
band performing an extended set at 12 p.m.
followed by the Celtic sounds of Danny Flynn
and Pond Scum, playing at 1:30. At 3 p.m.,
local favorite The Sam Grow Band takes the
Pavilion stage.
Dont worry football fans, you wont be
forgotten! There will be a large television set
up at the fairgrounds so visitors can watch the
game while they are enjoying the festivities.
Weve even added a Sports Bar area that
has a view of the Sucking Stands in the event
it is a close game!
The gates are open from 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
on Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults, no
charge for children 12 and under and there
is plenty of free parking. The festival events
continue, rain or shine, since adequate build-
ings and tents are provided on the grounds.
Proceeds from the Oyster Festival go to local
charities.
For more information on the festival and
a full schedule of events contact the Oyster
Festival offce at 301-863-5015, or visit the
festival website at www.usoysterfest.com.
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Loveville resident Valeria
Somerville said she
came out to see her
son driving one of the
tractors in the parade.
She said she enjoys
attending community
events, and thinks
theyre necessary
because they give
people a place to come out,
enjoy and learn about the
happenings in the county.
Leonardtown resident Clinton
Duke said he came out to
see what was going on. He
said he enjoys seeing what
other people are doing, and
community events like the
tractor and golf
cart parade help
groups like the
Leonardtown
Volunteer Fire
Department
get
recognition.
What brought you out to
the Antique Tractor and
Golf Cart parades?
Linda Pilkerton of
Leonardtown
said she enjoys
coming out to
community
events and,
having lived
in the county
all her life,
is interested in
seeing the new things
offered in the area.
Amber Bowles said she came to the
parade to see her cousin and uncle drive
their tractor. The
Leonardtown
resident said
community
events are
cool
because
they bring
everybody
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We need more of them, said Denise
Bragg of Mechanicsville. Something
for the people in the county to do and
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time. She
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Sotterley Plantation is pleased to announce open
auditions for this years Holiday Candlelight Tours on
the following dates:
Saturday, October 22nd 3-5pm
Saturday, October 29th 3-5pm
Roles available for the following:
Two Caucasian Males (Age 45-55)
Three Caucasian Males (Age 25-35)
Two African American Males (Age 20-30)
One Caucasian Male (Age 16-20)
One African American Female (Age 40-50)
Two Caucasian Females (Age 40-50)
One Caucasian Female (Age 20-25)
Also needed: Directing, Lighting, and Costume
assistance.
This years Holiday Candlelight Tours entitled,
Sotterley Christmas Past will run on Dec. 8 for Mem-
bers Night and Dec. 9-10 for the general public from
6 10 p.m.
Within the 1703 Plantation House, actors will por-
tray characters from Sotterleys over 300 year history
people who lived and worked on the site.
For more information, contact: Linda Tucker
Jones, Event Manager at: events@sotterley.org or
301-373-2280.
Call for Actors for the
Holiday Candlelight Tours
Monster
Catfsh
Mike Vallandingham shows
off a 15-pound, 30-inch blue cat-
fsh he caught this week while
fshing on the mouth of the St.
Clements Bay with Paul Thomp-
son of Thompsons Seafood in
Mechanicsville.
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Thursday, Oct. 13
Pennies From Heaven
JCPenny (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 10 a.m.
Oct. 12 through 25, shoppers at the St Marys JCPenney
stores are invited to turn small change into pennies from
heaven by rounding up their purchases and donating the dif-
ference to a local afterschool program. The Boys & Girls Clubs
of Southern Maryland is one of 1,100 afterschool organizations
from across the country matched with a local JC Penney store
that will beneft from the proceeds raised during the pennies
from heaven campaign. For more information related to the
pennies from heaven initiative, visit jcpenneyafterschool.org.
1878: After the Storm
Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood) 7
p.m.
After being greeted by their creepy guide, visitors of this
years Ghosts of Sotterley Tours will begin their ghostly adven-
ture by taking a wagon ride into the woods in the dead of night.
Disembarking at the bottom of the hill under a canopy of trees,
guests will begin the most spine-tingling outdoor walking tour
of the season! All will encounter both the earthly inhabitants of
the time and those not of this earth on this historical and spooky
tour. This years new script is a time-traveling experience to
the year 1878, when a vicious hurricane has swept up the East
Coast causing a shipwreck at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.
Dr. Walter Hanson Stone Briscoe has been called upon to treat
the survivors. Creepy chaos prevails as the plantation is reeling
from the disaster and teeming with the restless spirits of the
newly departed, as well as the spirits of those long past who
have been unsettled by the upheaval. Advance reservations are
required. Tour times will begin at 7 p.m. and run every ten min-
utes. May not be suitable for young children. Dress appropriate-
ly for this spooky outdoor walking tour and production. Tickets
are $13 per person and can be purchased online at www.sotter-
ley.org. Group rates are available at 301-373-2280.
As You Like It at St. Marys College
St. Marys College of Maryland Montgomery Hall (18952 E.
Fisher Road, St. Marys City) 8 p.m.
In William Shakespeares pastoral romantic comedy, As
You Like It, nothing is as it seems. Like all of Shakespeares
romantic comedies, including A Midsummers Night Dream
and Twelfth Night, As You Like It is about love. Who will
fall in love, out of love, escape love, pine for love, or have love
requited? Love is what makes the world go around. The play,
which opens Thursday, Oct. 13, and runs through Sunday,
Oct. 23, in the Bruce Davis Theater at St. Marys College of
Maryland, is set in the Forest of Arden, Shakespeares signa-
ture magical creation. Ticket prices are $4 or $6, general admis-
sion. To make reservations, contact the Theater Box Offce at
240-895-4243 or email boxoffce@smcm.edu. Parking is avail-
able within walking distance to Montgomery Hall in either the
Michael P. OBrien Athletics & Recreation Center lot or in the
adjacent visitors lot. Both are located on East Fisher Road off
Mattapany Road.
Friday, Oct. 14
45th Annual Oyster Festival
St. Marys County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Road,
Leonardtown) 10 a.m.
Shuck and slurp your way down to the Saint Marys
County Fairgrounds for the Annual Bivalve Bash October 15
and 16. Its that time of year once again. When, for oyster
lovers, the St. Marys County fairgrounds near Leonardtown
transform to nirvana. Oysters served up raw, scalded, grilled
on the barbie, on bread, on the half shell, stewed, nude, cooked
in savory sauces, in salads, even in desserts, just about every
way imaginable and then some. Theyre here for the eating
and enjoying at the 45th Annual St. Marys County Oyster
Festival.
Yard Sale
Northern Senior Activity Center (29655 Charlotte Hall Road,
Charlotte Hall) 1 p.m.
The Northern Senior Activity Center Council will hold a
yard sale open to the public on Friday, October 14, from 1-4:30
p.m. and Saturday, October 15, beginning at 6:30 a.m. Proceeds
will beneft the Northern Senior Activity Center. Any dona-
tions can be dropped off Friday, October 14 until 10 a.m. at the
Center. No clothes will be accepted. For more information, call
Pat Myers at 301-884-8714.
Saturday, Oct. 15
Summerseat Farm Annual Quilt Auction
Summerseat Farm (26655 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 9
a.m.
Summerseat Farm will host its 7th Handcrafted Quilt
Auction at the farm. Preview starts at 9 a.m. and the auction
starts at 10 a.m., rain or shine. There is a heated tent to keep
people warm and dry. Food and drinks will be available for
purchase. Summerseat Farm is a 501c.3 non-proft and an all-
volunteer organization. A portion of the winning bids will go to
the Farm to help pay operational expenses.
Craft and Vendor Fair and Yard Sale
Ridge Volunteer Fire Department (13820 Point Lookout Road,
Ridge) 8 a.m.
The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is look-
ing for vendors and crafters to display their wares at a Craft and
Vendor Fair and Yard Sale. Tables inside are available for ven-
dors and crafters at $25 each. Yard sale spaces will be available
outside for $10 per space. Outside sellers need to provide tables
and covers if desired. To reserve a space, send an email to auxil-
iary@ridgevfd.org and include name, phone number and types
of items you will be selling and your preference for an indoor
or outdoor table or call 301-872-5671. People will be contacted
to confrm their reservations. Home Party Consultants will be
limited to only one consultant each for the event, frst come,
frst serve.
Sunday, Oct. 16
Fall Drive Through Dinner
Ridge Volunteer Fire Department (13820 Point Lookout Road,
Ridge) 12 p.m..
The Fall Drive Through Dinner will be catered by Thomp-
sons Seafood. $22 per carry out The menu will include roast
beef, fried oysters, fried chicken, green beans, potatoes, cole-
slaw and a roll.
Monday, Oct. 17
No Limit Texas Hold Em Bounty Tournament
St. Marys County Elks Lodge (45779 Fire Department Lane,
Lexington Park) 7 p.m.
Part of the Leaderboard Challenge Spring-Summer Sea-
son. Anyone can join or play at any time at no cost other than
your buy-in to each tournament. No need to be part of the points
system, you can just play to win. Buy-in is $25 for $3,000 in
chips Blinds start at $25/$50 and progress from there every
20 minutes. Individuals earn points for every tournament they
participate in. The number of points somebody earns is deter-
mined by how many people are eliminated before them. Those
accumulating the most points will receive a free roll to the $100
Leaderboard Challenge Tournament scheduled for February.
Number of players receiving the free roll will be determined by
the amount of money that accumulates in the pool at the end of
the season. Side games will be available and food and beverage
available for purchase. For more information, call the lodge at
301-863-7800 or Linda at 240-925-5697.
Tuesday, Oct. 18
Special Olympics Poker
Bennett Building (24930 Old Three Notch Road, Hollywood)
7:30 p.m.
$1 - $2 blinds cash game. Dealers will be provided and the
high hand is paid nightly. Drinks will be free. Proceeds go to
beneft the St. Marys Special Olympics and the Center for Life
Enrichment. People who would like to help with the Special
Olympics should call Mary Lu Bucci at 301-373-3469 or 240-
298-0200. For more information about the poker game, call Jim
Bucci 301-373-6104 before 7 p.m. and 240-298-9616 after.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
Southern Maryland Newcomers and Neighbors Luncheon
DiGiovannis Dock of the Bay (14556 Solomons Island Road
South, Solomons) 10:30 a.m.
Newcomers and Neighbors of Southern Maryland will
have their monthly luncheon. Meet n Greet will begin at 10:30
a.m. and lunch at 11 a.m. Maryland Secretary of Agriculture
Earl Buddy Hance will speak. For more information about the
group or to attend this luncheon, email NNCSMD@gmail.com.
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Thursday, Oct. 13
Dave Norris
DB McMillans
(23415 Three Notch
Road, California)
5 p.m.
Sam Grow
Ruddy Duck Brewery
(13200 Dowell Road,
Dowell) 8 p.m.
All You Can Drink
Ladies Night
Big Dogs Paradise
(28765 Three Notch
Road, Mechanicsville)
9 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 14
Dave Norris
DB McMillans (23415
Three Notch Road,
California) 5 p.m.
Gretchen Richie and
Randy Jazz Duo
Chefs American Bistro
(22576 Macarthur
Boulevard, San
Souci Plaza suite 314,
California) 8 p.m.
Jim Ritter and the
Creole Gumbo Jazz
Band
The Westlawn Inn (9200
Chesapeake Avenue,
North Beach) 8 p.m.
Groove Span
Ruddy Duck Brewery
(13200 Dowell Road,
Dowell) 8 p.m.
Wolfs Hot Rods and
Old Gas Blues Jam
Fat Boys Country Store
(41566 Medleys Neck
Road, Leonardtown) 8
p.m.
Alive and Kickin
Veras White Sands
Beach Club (1200 White
Sands Drive, Lusby) 9
p.m.
All You Can Drink
Night
Big Dogs Paradise (28765
Three Notch Road,
Mechanicsville) 9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 15
Fair Warning
DB McMillans (23415
Three Notch Road,
California) 6 p.m.
Live Music with Matt
and Brad
Ruddy Duck Brewery
(13200 Dowell Road,
Dowell) 8 p.m.
Anthony Ryan
Country Band
Fat Boys Country Store
(41566 Medleys Neck
Road, Leonardtown)
9 p.m.
The Craze
Apehangers Bar
and Grill (9100 Crain
Highway, Bel Alton)
9 p.m.
Rock Bottom
Big Dogs Paradise
(28765 Three Notch
Road, Mechanicsville)
9:30 p.m.
One Louder
Veras White Sands
Beach Club
(1200 White Sands
Drive, Lusby)
9:30 p.m.
Spoken Word Open
Mic Night
Chefs American Bistro
(22576 Macarthur
Boulevard, San
Souci Plaza suite 314,
California) 10 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 16
Anthony Ryan Bull
Roast for the Wounded
Warriors Project
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell
Dean Road, Hollywood)
2 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 17
Team Trivia Night
DB McMillans (23415
Three Notch Road,
California) 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 18
Fair Warning
DB McMillans (23415
Three Notch Road,
California) 5 p.m.
Open Mic Night
Ruddy Duck Brewery
(13200 Dowell Road,
Dowell) 6:30 p.m.
Open Pool Tables
Three Notch Road,
Wednesday, Oct. 19
Mason Sebastian
DB McMillans (23415
Three Notch Road,
California) 5 p.m.
Karaoke with DJ
Harry
Three Notch Road,
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The library will be giving away a NOOK
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Families and caregivers can drop in with
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Teen art entries due Oct. 15
Entries in the teen Express Yourself Art
Contest are due Oct. 15 and can be submitted
at any branch. Contest details can be found on
the Teen Programs page on our website. All
entries will be showcased and the winners an-
nounced at the Gallery Showcase on Oct. 24 at
Lexington Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Regis-
tration is requested.

Paying for college to be discussed
Dr. Caroline Bright, Director of Financial
Aid at St. Marys College, will present informa-
tion on paying for college and on flling out the
FAFSA form at Leonardtown on Oct. 26 at 7
p.m. Local scholarships will also be discussed.
Saving with coupons to be explained
Kimberly Pepper-Hoctor will explain the
basics of couponing and how to save money-
using coupons at a free program at Leonard-
town on Oct. 27 and at Lexington Park on Nov.
7. Both programs begin at 6:30 p.m. Charlotte
Hall will host the same program on Jan. 24.
Registration is required.
Halloween programs scheduled
Not-so-scary stories, creepy crafts, and
trick-or-treating through the libraries are
planned at the Halloween programs to be held
on Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. at Charlotte Hall and on
Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. at Leonardtown and Lexing-
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Writers from all over the greater
Southern Maryland area are encour-
aged to enter the environmental essay
contest hosted by the Potomac River
Association.
This years writers are given the
challenge of writing an essay on what
they would do to clean up the Chesa-
peake Bay if money and resources
werent limiting factors, and as if
they were a king or queen and their ev-
ery command had to be obeyed, said
Potomac River Association President
Bob Elwood.
He said the hypothetical situ-
ation, and the creativity it allows for, is meant
to encourage people to have fun with the essay.
While theyre not step-by-step plans for the fu-
ture of the bay, the essays are designed to fnd
what the community thinks would fx the bay.
People give us what they think without
worry about how it will play politically, Elwood
said.
Points will be given for how fair the writer
is with their rule, and how they compensate peo-
ple affected by their plan, he explained.
Elwood emphasized the fact that this com-
petition is open to anybody in Anne Arundel,
Calvert, Charles, Prince Georges and St. Marys
counties, not just students, because the bay is a
community-wide problem, and the solutions
have to come from the community.
He said the goal of the essay contest is to
spark discussion in the community and start a
dialogue that is all inclusive.
The judging is done blindly, with the judges
reading essays with no name attached. Submis-
sions must be in English, not more than 5,500
words in length, with the pages numbered. Two
copies of the submission must be mailed to Po-
tomac River Association, Attn: Essays, P.O. Box
76, Valley Lee, Md. The deadline is Dec. 1. The
winners will be announced at the next Earth Day
celebration in Leonardtown.
Last year, there were fewer than 20 entries,
Elwood said, but this year he has no doubt
there will be more, judging by the interest he has
heard about the contest.
For more information related to the essay
contest, contact Potomac River Association at
potomac.org@verizon.net, call 301-769-3840 or
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The County Times
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
From Toots Bar in Hollywood to The Ruddy
Duck in Lusby, The Piranhas are offering people in
Southern Maryland live music on the weekday.
The three man band, comprised of Mike Dam-
ron on vocals, guitar and drums, Justin Myles on
drums, vocals and guitar and Anthony Damron on
bass, formed in January.
Front man Mike Damron, also of No Green Jel-
lyBeenz, said he started the group for something to
do through the week, similar to the No Green Jel-
lyBeenz acoustic side project. His new project took
on a life of its own.
It turned into something else, Damron said.
The Piranhas have a regularly booked gig at
Leonardtown Pub on the frst Thursday of each
month. The Piranhas are a cover band, performing
songs by artists such at the Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Tom Petty and Jason Aldeen. He said the crowd var-
ies in both size and age, with groups in their 20s, 30s,
40s and up.
To keep things interesting, Damron said his
group almost never plays the same set list. This
makes sure no matter how many times a person sees
them in concert, theyll never know whats coming
up next.
The band will also change songs in the middle
of the set to get a better response from the crowd,
and can even change mid-song. Damron said that is
easier in a band with his little brother, who he has
been playing music with all his life, and a friend
from high school.
Ive always wanted to play with these two,
Damron said.
In addition to the cover songs, Damron said
the owner of the Ruddy Duck has been encouraging
them to start working in original pieces. Once they
have six good original songs they are comfortable de-
buting, they will be massaging them into the set list.
Damron said the Sam Grow Band does some-
thing similar, throwing in original pieces with their
cover songs.
It seems to work really well, Damron said.
Damron is the main songwriter, and said they
have been recording the songs in the studio in his
basement as they go.
Were pretty new to songwriting as a group,
Damron said.
The original songs take inspiration from ev-
erything from politics to relationships. He said the
sound is also inspired by all different types of music
and that he wants to avoid making a CD where every
song sounds similar.
I dont want to be bored when I listen to my
own music, he said.
He said the variance in their sound is also close
to what people expect when they listen to music.
Now that everybody has an iPod with thou-
sands of songs, people are used to listening to every-
thing, not one genre at a time, Damron said.
In the future, Damron said he hopes to book the
band at Seabreeze, Gilligans and the Tiki Bar.
Local Band Aims To Entertain
The County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature!
To submit art or band information for our entertainment section,
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Pets for Sale
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CLUES ACROSS
1. Membrane around the
lungs
7. Perennial trunked plant
11. Upper side of a building
12. Count on
13. W. Samoan monetary
unit
14. Much ___ About Nothing
15. Freedom from diffculty
16. Person for whom some-
thing is named
18. Filled with lead
20. Against
21. Upper surface of the
mouth
23. Belgian painter James,
1860-1949
24. Miri or Dafa
25. Alaskan gold rush town
26. ___ Lanka
27. Touchdown
29. Theater stage scenery
30. A slight amount
31. Of she
33. Designated hitter
34. Lemon or lime drink
35. Expel in large quantities
37. 4840 square yards
39. Sharpened a knife
41. Birch bark, dugout &
outrigger
43. Yellow winter melon
44. Admirer
46. Hands on hips
47. Afrikaans
48. A fat cushion or mat
51. European hop
52. Initial poker wager
53. Linking together
55. Precipitation
56. Satisfying an appetite
CLUES DOWN
1. Synthetic wood fnish
2. Soils
3. After E
4. Reptile genus
5. A long thin implement
6. Greek god of light
7. Goody
8. Duane _____: NY
pharmacy
9. Other, different
10. In a way, looked
11. Liberated by payment of
a demand
13. Body trunks
16. Adams wife
17. Actor Sean
19. Of major consequence
21. Festival processions
22. Tolerate
26. Look at with fxed eyes
28. Take a deposition from
32. Rechristen
36. Dragnet actor Jack
38. ______ Christi, TX
40. Taoism
41. Coon cat
42. Former U.S. Senator
Spector
43. Sleeping room on a ship
44. Essential oil from fowers
45. Church lady Carvey
49. Professional nursing
group
50. Telegraphic signal
54. Atomic #22
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By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
Mary Eliza
Russell, daughter
of William Rus-
sell and his sec-
ond wife, Sarah
Cahoe, was born
in 1821. In 1849
she married Philip
Burroughs, wid-
ower of Elizabeth
Sothoron. Their
frst two children, William and Philip,
died in infancy. Mary was pregnant with
their third child when her husband was
murdered by Bernard Hayden in June
1858 (see County Times, December 2,
2010). Mary moved to Washington, D.C.
to stay at the home of her sister, Sarah
(Russell) Brooks where on August 11 she
gave birth to a daughter she named Mary
Eliza (called Molly).
Now widowed and with a baby to support, Mary ini-
tially worked with her sister as a seamstress but she needed
a job so she went to work at the U.S. Arsenal. About noon
on June 17, 1864 Mary, along with 20 other women, was
killed in a horrifc explosion. Her body would never be
positively identifed.
108 girls were at work that day making cartridg-
es for small arms when a quantity of fre works, which
had been placed on the outside of the building became
ignited, and a piece of fuse few into one of the rooms,
set the cartridges on fre and caused an instantaneous
explosion. The scene was horrible beyond description.
Under the metal roof of the building were seething bodies
and limbs, mangled, scorched, and charred beyond the
possibility of identifcationan agonized crowd of rela-
tives rushed to the spot to learn tidings of their daugh-
ters or sisters who were known to have been in the fated
building.
By three oclock that day an
estimated 18 or 19 bodies had
been removed--no one could be
sure. At least six bodies were put
in a box about fve feet square.
The anxiety and sorrow of wait-
ing friends and relatives was
beyond all description. In one
case, the whole top of the girls
head was gone and the brain vis-
ible. She was identifed from a
fragment of her dress. Another
girl was identifed from her gai-
ter shoes.
The next morning the work-
ing men of the Arsenal met and
agreed to select a site for burial at Congressional Cemetery;
the carpenters and painters would make the coffns; they
would make all funeral arrangements; and they would have
a monument erected. The men also agreed to donate one
days pay from each of them to help cover expenses. This
will be one of the most imposing and extensive funeral
processions ever beheld in the national metropolis.
Funeral services were held at the Arsenal on June 19.
Thousands attended. Services were conducted by Catho-
lic and Protestant clergymen. Then the procession began.
President Lincoln and Secretary Stanton rode together as
chief mourners. Church bells rang as the procession,
miles long, wended its way to the cemetery where the girls
were buried in two pits. Marys remains were buried along
with seven others, all unknown.
Molly Burroughs, just six years old and now an or-
phan, was placed in the St. Vincents Orphan Asylum. In
1883 she married Col. Richard OBrien. She died in 1919.
A Journey Through Time A Journey Through Time
The Chronicle
of an
Aimless
Mind
Wanderings
Moo in the Morning
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
My husband has asked Tidbit repeatedly this morning to please
go outside and get the paper. She just lifts her head, stares for a minute
to see if he is going to go with her. When he doesnt move she lays her
head back down and sighs. I always love to hear a dog sigh. Now if
he made a movement to put on shoes then she would be bouncing all
over the bedroom. As with most dogs, all you have to say is the word
outside and Tidbit is ready. Shes a little older now, and is willing to
wait to see if there is any action behind the words frst. Now if you say,
You want to eat? Tidbit has priorities.
I take the words as a hint that he would really like it if he didnt
have to go out to get the paper. I am the morning person, and I do love
walking outside in the early morning as the sun slowly rises. This
morning especially was lovely with bright fuscia-red and orange lay-
ers of color fanning out for miles. This must be the kind of morn-
ing that inspired the drink called Tequila Sunrise. I believe the vivid
colors are actually foretelling the coming change in the weather; rain
and cooler weather ahead. Everything is so quiet - even in this large
development.
Just as Im thinking how quiet it is I hear a long, low Moooooo,
and then a few more moos chiming in. Even after living in this house
for eleven years it still surprises me to hear farm animal sounds. I
always enjoy hearing the morning wake-up call of the roosters, except
when they are real close. I lived in Hollywood when the boys were
small. Our cottage was part of a small mini farm with chickens, roost-
ers, rabbits, and a goat or two on occasion. A rooster within 50 feet of
your windows can be a bit much though. The owners of the little group
of cottages and farm raised lots of vegetables, which in turn inspired
my frst husband to grow quite a large garden himself. My sons and I
were able to go out there with him and eat the fresh veggies right out
of the ground. I never realized how delicious a radish could taste, or a
carrot still covered with a bit of dirt. I was raised a suburban brat with
a mom who liked her vegetables, if any, heated right out of the can.
Not always of course.
There are times I remember standing in the kitchen with my
Mother snapping the ends off string beans, and breaking them in half
to put them in the big soup pot with bacon or ham. Those wonderful
high cholesterol meals of days gone by. I also helped prepare the cab-
bage leaves ready for Hungarian stuffed cabbage. There was a certain
way to do this which had been taught through the generations. You
had to carefully slice off the top layer of the rib, and tuck in the ends
so the cabbage would roll up smoothly. The frst nip and tuck I had
ever heard of.
This past Monday with that smell of Fall coming on, I decided I
would make a nice big meal for that evening. I had to run a few errands
in Charlotte Hall, and lastly get our beautiful mums from Mr. and Mrs.
Owens on Mechanicsville Road. On the way back I decided at the last
minute to stop by the small farmers market at the library to get some
fresh string beans. How can you pick up only string beans when there
are all these neat veggies youve never tried before. Fifteen minutes
later I was leaving with sweet corn, sting beans, a green decorative
round squash, and a huge onion. I asked the man working the stall if
the decorative squashes were good to eat. He told me to cut the squash
in half, put a little brown sugar and butter in each side and bake it. I
was in an adventurous mood. At home I combined one of those pre-
marinated mushroom pork loins with large chunks of onion and purple
cabbage to bake. Cut my squash in half and also added cut up apple
slices and a touch of maple syrup to what he had mentioned and put
that in to bake. All the while I kept smelling this enticing lightly fruity
smell. It was heavenly- what was it? Had I hugged someone on the
way. Then I started snapping the beans. That was the smell. Im sure
farmers are used to this smell, but to me it was so exciting. The fresh
smell, the crisp crunch as I munched on a few of the beans. Wonderful.
The meal was delicious a true comfort meal.
I started wondering if a rooster in the yard, or maybe just one
cow would bother the neighbors. How hard could it be to milk a cow I
thought. Then I looked down and saw Tidbit staring at me and realized
that would not work. Ill have to be content with the distant sound of
Moooooo in the morning, and fresh vegetable fxes.
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
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Your favorite celebrity lives in a big
house.
Youve never actually visited that big
house, but youve seen pictures and wow:
sumptuous bedrooms with ridiculously huge
beds, lush lawns, garage-door-size freplaces,
serious marble bathrooms, and a kitchen that
belongs in a fve-star French restaurant. It al-
most makes your place look like a doghouse
by comparison.
But - depending on the doghouse - that
might be a good thing, as youll see in the new
book Rin Tin Tin: The Life and The Legend by Susan
Orlean.
For Leland Duncan, growing up without a father was
bad. Being temporarily left in an orphanage by his mother
was worse. But each time he was forced to leave behind
yet another beloved dog, the pain was almost unbearable.
Memories of abandonment were perhaps on his mind
when, while serving in France during World War I, Lee
found a litter of puppies in a bombed-out kennel. Feeling
a kinship with the animals, he rescued and raised them,
and eventually kept his two favorites, naming them after
a 1918 French fad.
It was a struggle for Lee to get Nanette and Rin Tin
Tin to America, but he wasnt leaving France without
his dogs. Sadly, Nanette sickened and died before Lee
could get both dogs to his home in California and while
he mourned her death, it was in Rinty that Lee saw the
most potential.
Dog and master bonded as Lee de-
voted his life to training Rinty. Lee had a
dream of making his dog a star in movies,
which was then a relatively new medium.
Film footage had been taken of Rinty in ac-
tion and Lee literally knocked on doors to
drum up interest in the pup. He quickly got
a contract and Rin Tin Tin just as quickly
became a star, complete with tour schedule
and private kennel.
Its a sad fact of life, though, that dogs
rarely outlive their people. Its also a fact that
nothing lasts forever. Leland Duncan didnt
prepare for either inevitability. Though
there were other Rintys and other chances to showcase his
dogs talents, nothing, for Lee, was ever the same.
Deeply researched and endlessly entertaining, Rin
Tin Tin is one of those books you just want to savor.
Thats a good thing, too, because author Susan Orlean
doesnt hurry her tale at all; instead, she allows readers
to wander along in her exploration of her subjects lives.
I loved this book, not just because its a dog-lovers
treat, but for the sense of time-travel that Orlean brings to
it: so much has changed since Rinty made his frst movie,
and Orlean puts it all into perspective with a little history,
a little culture, and some personal references to make
things interesting. She also looks at the Rin Tin Tin legacy
and the dogfght that came from it.
If youre a dog lover, a Rin Tin Tin fan, or if youre
feeling a little nostalgic, this is a book to sink your teeth
into. For you, Rin Tin Tin is something to bring home.
Rin Tin Tin: The Life and
the Legend by Susan Orlean
c.2011, Simon & Schuster $26.99 / $29.99 Canada 325 pages
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St. Marys County Department of Aging & Human Services
Health Fair
Te Way To Wellness
Presentation & Demonstration Schedule
Friday, Oct 21, 2011 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Hollywood Vol. Fire Dept Hall
24801 Tree Notch Road, Hollywood, MD 20636
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Brandy Tulley
St. Marys County Department of Aging
Tai Chi for Arthritis
Tai-Chi for Arthritis consists of movements from the Sun style of Tai Chi.
The Sun style evolved through the centuries into a slow-paced, graceful, low-impact
form of exercise. The movements do not require deep bending or squatting, which
makes it easier and more comfortable to learn. While every individual is unique,
many people who participate in Tai Chi for Arthritis enjoy the following benefts:
improved balance, increased fexibility, increased mobility, decreased pain,
decreased fatigue, and decreased stiffness.
9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Dr. Christine Bergmark
Southern MD Agricultural Commission
Healthy Plate, Healthy Planet
While the American economic motto of bigger, better, faster, cheaper
has its advantages, it has also come with a tremendous cost. For the frst time in
history, it is predicted that our children will live shorter lives than their parents.
This is in large part due to our diet and exercise. Dr. Bergmark will speak
about the connection between healthy eating, our local economy and the
environment, and how we can make healthier choices for all.
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Rebecca Sutay
St. Marys Hospital Health Connections
Diabetes Management
The speaker will provide an overview of the risks and complications of diabetes
as well as ways to manage or prevent the condition. She will discuss healthy
cooking techniques and ways to modify your favorite recipes. Currently there is
confusing information about diabetes in the media. At the end of the presentation,
many of the myths will be dismissed and you will have a better understanding of
how to successfully manage this very common medical problem.
11:00 p.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Christine McDougal
Refexology4yourlife
Refexology Demonstration
Refexology is a therapy of the hands, feet or ears where the client relaxes
in a zero gravity reclining chair. Most sessions include music and dim lights.
Refexology is based on zone therapy, using acupressure on specifc points
of the feet, hands or ears as they relate to organs and their refex points.
Refexology promotes well being and good health.
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dr. Patricia Maynard
University of Maryland Extension Charles County
Maintaining a Household on a Small Income
It can be diffcult living on a limited income.
While life may have thrown you some fnancial hardships,
knowledge will empower you to live comfortably and enjoy life.
Knowing how to manage your fnances will give you the confdence
you need to manage your household on a small income
1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Dr. Clifford Thomas
Tae Kwon Do Ramblers
Practical Self-Defense Demonstration
Dr. Clifford Thomas will entertain and educate
participants about simple and practical self-defense techniques.
He emphasizes methods that can be used on the street
and at home. He demonstrates how the development of
both mental and physical street smarts is vital for basic
survival in todays climate of crime and violence.
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Kimberly Pepper
The Girl Who Loves Coupons
Coupons 101
Everyone loves a deal and shopping with coupons helps with securing
better discounts. But what if you dont know how to get started with
coupons? Then the Saving with Coupons class is just the right ticket.
The Saving with Coupons class will explain the benefts of couponing,
give a realistic view on how to use coupons, provide the pros and
cons of Extreme Couponing, give tips on how to get started, provide
additional savings ideas beyond the newspaper ads, and provide
strategies on how to make the most of your coupons. Ms. Pepper has
been featured in the Washington Post for her coupon classes!
2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Liat Mackey
College of Agricultural and Natural Resources
My plate, how does it rate?
What is the new MyPlate, and how does your plate rate with the
new Dietary Guidelines represented by the new MyPlate symbol?
Come learn whats new and how to use MyPlate to design
optimal meals for you and your health!
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Free Wellness Clinic
On Tuesday, October 18, from 9 a.m. - noon there will be presentations, personal interviews and
free health screenings provided at the Northern Senior Activity Center in partnership with the Col-
lege of Southern Marylands nursing program. Get updated on Shingles, a fast-growing concern for
seniors, and many other relevant topics including respiratory hygiene and hand sanitation etiquette.
Dont miss the Germ Detector instrument which shows you what you cannot see. Walk-ins are
welcome, however signups are encouraged as space is limited. Call 301.475.4002, ext. 1001 by noon
Monday, October 17, to reserve a chicken salad plate lunch.
Seven Healthy Habits for Diabetes
On Wednesday, October 19, from 1-3 p.m., a diabetes presentation will be held at the Northern
Senior Activity Center to discuss the basic steps for managing diabetes. This session, presented by
St. Marys Hospital Health Connections, will have a Q & A period with one-on-one consultations
available. Walk-ins are welcome.
Garvey Scrabble Tournament
All playing levels are welcome to participate in this social scrabble tournament at the Garvey
Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, October 19 from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Entry fee is $4/person. Cash
prizes will be awarded. Advanced registration is required by Friday, October 14 and may be done by
calling the Garvey Receptionist at 301.475.4200, ext. 1050. At noon there will be a break for lunch.
Bridge Club Seeking Players
The Garvey Senior Activity Center Bridge Club is looking for players (regular and sub list).
The club plays on Thursdays at the center at 10am. If interested please call 301.475.4200 ext
1050 and we will connect you with the club coordinator.
Native Americans before the Colonists
On Thursday, October 20, at 1 p.m., relive the fascinating history and traditions of Native
Americans who inhabited the shores of the Chesapeake Bay region. This presentation will focus on
the daily lives of the American Indians who were members of the Piscataway Nation. Walk-ins are
welcome.
Lofer Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652;
Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050;
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301.475.4002, ext. 1001;
Ridge Nutrition Site, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050.
Visit the Department of Agings website at
www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
SENIOR LIVING
St. Marys Dept of Aging
Programs and Activities
Annual Community
Health Fair
ALERT
Medicare Alert!
The St. Marys County Department
of Aging & Human Services Community
Health Fair will be Friday, October 21, 2011,
from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hollywood
Volunteer Fire Department Hall, 24801 Three
Notch Road. Over 600 citizens attended the
event last year to learn more about the latest
health and wellness news and products from
over 60 exhibitors. Flu inoculations will be
available (Medicare card holders must bring
their cards); $20 payable by cash or check is
appreciated from those not eligible for Medi-
care. Free Health Screenings will include
screenings for skin cancer, vision, depression
and hearing.
All are welcome to attend and receive
a wide variety of health screenings, listen to
presentations and view demonstrations. For
more information, call 301.475.4200 ext. 1051
or log on to www.stmarysmd.com/aging .
ALERT There have been reports of an individual calling local seniors
stating that they will receive a new Medicare card in the mail within three
weeks but before the card can be mailed the caller requests some bank account
information to verify their records. These calls are fraudulent and under no
circumstance will a Medicare representative call you and request this type of
information. If you receive a call like this, please notify the Department of Ag-
ing and Human Services at 301.475.4200, ext. 1064.
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By Keith McGuire
No one can argue
with October weather; it is fan-
tastic! October is surely Mother
Natures annual gift to all of us.
She starts the month with a hint
of shorter days, a foggy mist in
the mornings, milder daytime
temperatures, and crisp clear
evenings. When it rains, it is
more likely a simple rainy day
than a day torn apart by thunder-
storms or other severe weather
patterns. If there were a place
on earth where it was October all
the time, I would have to think
about moving there. October
provides some of the best fshing
of the year.
So lets get to it. Breaking fsh can be found
on the Bay with little effort these days. Look in
the usual places and wherever you usually fnd
schools of baitfsh. There are frequently a lot of
smaller ones near the surface, but bigger ones
down deep. You will also fnd that there are a lot
of bluefsh up to 3 pounds mixed in.
As Ive told you before, now is the time to
cast top-water plugs along fshy looking shore-
lines and structures for rockfsh. If youve tried
this, you know that there are very few methods
of fshing for stripers that are more fun.
Trolling for rockfsh is also productive dur-
ing the fall. If you are a troller, mix your offer-
ings with rigs that run high in the water column
and some that run deep to the bottom. Look for
the bigger stripers on the deeper rigs.
Bluefsh are one of my frst targets while
they are still here. Bluefsh in the 3 pound range
make some of the best smoked fsh out there. I
flet and rinse the fsh, then soak them for 4
6 hours in a brine solution made from 1 gallon
of water, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 cup of kosher
salt, and 3 tablespoons of Old Bay. At the end
of that time, I take them out of the solution, pat
them dry and let them sit on a rack for several
hours until the flets develop a glaze. Then I
place them in a smoker with hickory chips at
150 for 4 hours. At the beginning of the last
hour, I baste the flets with pure maple syrup.
The smoked fsh flets that arent eaten in the
frst day or two are vacuum sealed and frozen
for cocktail appetizers over the winter.
The second target is the stripers. If not
served fresh, the flets of stripers up to 20 25
inches are vacuum sealed and frozen with the
skin left on. I prepare the flets by rinsing and
patting dry, and then treating them with a fsh
rub of some sort. I make a fsh rub using Old
Bay, lemon pepper, and Mortons Natural
Seasons. Then I place them on the grill with
very low heat ( 250) skin side down for about
10 minutes. They can be served with the skin
still attached, or you can take a spatula turned
upside down and scrape the flets off the skin.
One of these flets with the usual side dishes and
a glass of your favorite wine make a delectable
meal.
I think October has just
made me hungry!
Dont forget to take a pic-
ture of your catch and send it to
me with a report at the email ad-
dress below.
riverdancekeith@gmail.com.
Keith has been a recre-
ational angler on the Chesa-
peake Bay and its tributaries for
over 50 years; he fshes weekly
from his small boat during the
season, and spends his free time
supporting local conservation
organizations.
Bowles Farms 2011
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Farm
Southern MDs Largest Corn Maze
& Pumpkin Harvest is BACK!!!
Come see why getting lost is so much family fun
Operating Dates: September 24th to October 30th, 2011
Hours Of Operation
Mon Fri: By Appointment Only
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Rates
Admission: $10.00
3 and Under FREE
Croup Rates Available (15 or more)
Admission To Te Farm Includes
Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Wagon Rides, Mini Straw Maze,
Childrens Corn Box, Childrens Barrel Rides, Straw Mountain,
Corn Maze Express, Special Weekend Events
Ofce: 301-475-2139 Email: bowlesfarm@rcn.com
Located at the intersection of Route 234 and Pincushion Road in Clements, MD
For More Details Visit Us At:
www.bowlesfarms.com
Host Your: Team Building Event or Birthday Party Here!!
Decorating Supplies:
Mums, Corn Stalks, Straw,
Gourds, and Indian Corn
Food & Refreshments On-Site
Large Covered Picnic Area
Air-Conditioned/Heated Restrooms
We have acres and acres of
pumpkins available for a
small additional fee.
Cupcake Shop
Take a taste of
fall home with you.
Saturday & Sunday,
October 15th & 16th (All Day)
Sunday, October 16th ,
11:00 to 3:00
KIDS BASEBALL WEEKEND:
Kids (Ages 4 to 12) come in their
baseball uniforms and they will receive
$2.00 of admission. On Sunday,
October 16th PINCH the Southern Marylands Blue Crabs
mascot will be at the farm from 12:00 to 3:00.
Southern Knights Rod & Custom
Car Show: Steet Rods, Customs,
Antiques, Muscle Cars, Original. Open to 1980
and Older Vehicles. Dash Plaques to all cars registered.
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