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- Todd Eberly, professor of political science at St. Marys College of Maryland, talking about election results in Maryland.
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Thomas McKay, candidate for St. Marys County Commissioner, issued the following statement this week in response to the final vote counts being concluded by county election officials. First, I want to congratulate Jack Russell on his re-election as President of the Board of County Commissioners for St. Marys County. His service to the citizens of this community is ref lected by the support he has received from the voters. He has demonstrated by his re-election that he is the choice of the community to lead us through the next four years. I wish him the best in that difficult task and offer to him my sincere support. It is time for us all to come together for the benefit of that which is larger than any one individual, larger than any one party. Second, I want to offer my deepest gratitude to my wife Laschelle, my son Eric, my mother Marilyn, and all my family and friends who sacrificed so much over the past five months to support our efforts. And most importantly, I want to thank the citizens of St. Marys County who have given me so many opportunities to offer my ideas for the future. Your generosity to me and my family has been overwhelming, and with great love and appreciation, we thank you. Additionally, I want to express my admiration for the St. Marys County Elections Board and their fine staff. The integrity, dedication and hard work over the course of this election cycle should give the citizens of our county a great deal of confidence in the accuracy of our system. Finally, in the words of the great theologian Albert Schweitzer, I dont know what our destiny will be from here, but one thing I know: true happiness comes to those who have sought and found how to serve.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The GOP wave that hit the nation on Election Day had little affect here in Maryland, especially when it comes to the state legislature, both in the House of Delegates and the Senate. Electoral maps show also that the Democrats held the state solid blue for their incumbent Gov. Martin OMalley in just five of the states most populous jurisdictions that have long made up the machine politics of the state. But of the 19 out of 23 counties that went solid red for Republican challenger Robert Ehrlich, many of those chose to keep their state representatives in Annapolis who were Democrats showing that while voters seemed to be voting for change in the state government, for the most part they decided to keep their incumbent legislators. St. Marys County, a stronghold for Ehrlich during the campaign, stayed blue when it came time to decide on delegates and senators. Calvert County, which is also strong for Republicans, helped add to a small increase in the House of Delegates for the GOP. In all Republicans gained only six seats state wide in the House of Delegates, while Democrats lost the same amount to hold to a strong majority of 98 seats. Todd Eberly, professor of political science at St. Marys College of Maryland, said that despite many voters willingness to vote for Ehrlich, they still likely believed that sticking with their Democratic legislators was the way to keep a representative in the party in power. It shouldnt shock anybody, Eberly said. They know the power is in the Democratic Party. Their [Democrats] shear numbers help to maintain their numbers. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The counties colored red indicate the counties where governor candidate Republican Robert Ehrlich took a majority of votes on Election Day. The blue-colored counties show where Democrat Gov. Martin OMalley took home a majority of the vote. A common complaint is that voters in the five counties that make up the metropolitan areas of Maryland (which are primarily made up of Democrats) dictate who gets elected.
The election districts colored red indicate the areas where a Republican candidate won a seat to the Maryland State Senate on Election Day. The blue-colored areas show the districts where a Democrat won the state senate election. A map that would show the results of the Maryland House of Delegates races produces a very similar pattern. Despite the common complaint that Marylands urban areas sway state-wide votes, a look at individual districts across the state shows voters for the most part decided to stick with the status quo in the legislature.
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Source: Hoyer To Take Sprinkler Law Pits Development Minority Whip Post Costs Against Public Safety
newcomers on the Nov. 2 election. The source close to Hoyer said that the 5th District representative had the votes to unseat Clyburn for the whip post but that he was not part of the deal to create a new post for the South Carolina representative; that was an effort Pelosi made on her own initiative. The deal to make Hoyer the whip has not been formally announced by the caucus but has circulated through various sources on Capitol Hill. Todd Eberly, professor at St. Marys College of Maryland, said that the deal brokered would help ensure that Hoyer would avoid a fight that would have fostered ill will in the caucus, which could have diminished his influence. Hoyer could still be in line for the minority leadership position someday, Eberly said, if more Democrats turn against Pelosi who faced some opposition from Rep. Heath Shuler of North Carolina, a conservative Democrat. Shes not going not going to get unanimous support from the caucus, Eberly said. guyleonard@countytimes.net By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A proposal that widens the countys building code to mandate fire suppression sprinklers be installed in all new homes built on wells has builders and developers worried the costs could result in lost business opportunities while fire department officials say it is a necessary safety measure for first responders. Members of both communities sparred over the issue last week, showing that the widening of the ordinance could be one of the most hotly contested issues in the county. Outgoing board member Commissioner Daniel H. Raley (D-Great Mills) said that the current board would have to take up the vote on the issue on its last session if at all. New board members will be sworn in Dec. 6, but, Raley said, this issue should fall to the new elected officials. Its a pretty serious decision, Raley told The County Times. And it has ramifications on construction jobs, Im not interested in making a decision like that on the last meeting. John Parlett, owner of CMI General Contractors in Charlotte Hall, said that the ordinance would likely drive up the cost of homes, particularly in the rural preservation district where a house would not be on a central water system but would depend on its own well. It would require a tank and a pump at around $3,000 to $5,000, and thats a lot of money, Parlett said, adding that in a normal year without the economic downturn about 800 homes are built in the county. Multiplying that by a nominal $4,000 in costs for a sprinkler system came out to an extra $3.2 million in total homebuilders would have to put out each year. The issue presented a classic debate of the value of one life versus the costs of doing business, Partlett said. Im all for not letting somebody get hurt or die in a fire, Parlett said. But Im not sure where you draw that line when it comes to costs. The increased costs that builders would incur necessitated that they pass the bill on to homebuyers, he said, meaning that even more people could be priced out of the housing market locally because of lagging income. Less people are going to qualify to buy that house now, he said. If youre going to borrow $4,000 extra you have to have income to justify that loan. But firefighters say it is a small price to pay for the life saving benefits such a system affords, both for homeowners and for first responders. These are life safety devices, said Andrew Schneider of the Maryland State Fire Marshal at last weeks public hearing. It really reduces hazards for our first responders. The costs are insignificant compared to other [household] upgrades.
Steny Hoyer will stay in the Democratic caucus leadership as the minority whip, sources close to the congressman have told The County Times, which will put him in the No. 2 position of power behind newly elected House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California. A source close to Hoyer, on condition of anonymity, said a deal hammered out over the weekend ensured that the veteran Maryland representative would take over South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburns post as whip with Clyburn taking an as yet undefined third position in leadership created by Pelosi. The new position has been designated as the assistant leader of the part but duties assigned to it have not been defined. But it will allow Clyburn, the only African American in Democratic Party leadership, to maintain some influence. Hoyer has stated that he would not run against Pelosi for the minority leader position, even though members of her own party have called for her to step aside since she presided over the loss of at least 60 house seats to GOP
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The St. Marys Board of County Commissioners ceded more than $6 million in federal stimulus financing authority back to the state Tuesday because the programs requirements were too stringent to help private businesses before the programs upcoming January deadline. The $6.1 million in the Recovery Zone Facility Bond Allocation, as it was presented to commissioners, was not a sum of money to be dolled out by the county but rather a type of loan guarantee mechanism that the county would administer using federal stimulus funds, economic development officials told The County Times. The program would have allowed private businesses and commercial developers to borrow money from a bank at below market rates by using the stimulus bonding authority. Bob Schaller, director of the countys Department of Economic and Community Development, said that the program could have been more useful if the deadline for developers to apply to use it was not coming up so fast. Also, he said, the programs requirements, such as the project being more than $3 million in cost, that it must be shovel ready and that projects like rental housing, golf courses, country clubs massage parlors and liquor stores were to be excluded, also reduced its usefulness to developers. We let the community know about it but the parameters of these recovery zone bonds were so restrictive few people could take advantage of this, Schaller said. If a business or developer decided to take part in the program before the Jan. 1 deadline, then they would still be able to access the financing assistance, Schaller said. Project summaries for review were actually due the day the vote was taken to cede the financing project back to the state. But even with the below market interest rate on the financing, he said, the requirements and the effort to get an approval made the deal less attractive. The deal wasnt that great, Schaller said. It wasnt something developers could use in such a short amount of time. Commissioner Daniel H. Raley said that the stimulus financing for private projects mirrored the same level of bureaucratic requirements that stimulus dollars came with for public works projects nearly two years ago. He said the latest incarnation of the financing assistance was just not useful for businesses from the outset. This federal stimulus money [for public or private projects] theres so many strings and bureaucracy attached to it that I dont know how anything ever gets done, Raley said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
The slashing of highway funds to Maryland municipalities will have dire consequences to our states fiscal well being, our economy and our hard earned reputation as a wonderful place to live and work Its bad fiscal policy, its bad for business and its bad for civic morale, Franchot said. Municipalities lost a staggering 82 percent of their total State Aid in the FY 2011 budget.
Photo by Dermott L. Hickey Senator Ben Cardin (D. Md) addresses attendees at the recent Maryland Municipal League Fall Conference in Annapolis. The League is urging legislators to restore full funding of highway user revenue to municipalities, which has been reduced across the board by 95 percent.
addition, MML will work with the leadership in the 2011 General Assembly to identify and advocate for alternative revenue-raising mechanisms in an effort to reduce municipal over-reliance on property taxes as their primary revenue source. Along with setting legislative priorities, conference attendees participated in forums with newly re-elected Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown and Comptroller Peter Franchot. Both stated strong support for restoring funding for highway user revenues and police aid in the states FY 2012 budget. Neither the Governor nor I believe that this is the first recession that will last forever. Revenue forecasts are already improving and our brighter days are ahead, Brown said.
Since 2008, highway user revenues for municipalities have been reduced by 95 percent and police aid has been reduced by 35 percent. Much of this funding goes to day-to-day street maintenance such as repairing potholes and snow removal. The Municipal League also set a priority to work with the leadership of the General Assembly to advocate for more local revenue-raising options. Currently, local cities and towns must rely heavily on property taxes, which make up nearly 60 percent of municipal budgets. These revenues are decreasing based on the current downturn in housing values. Municipalities cannot raise property taxes again, and our financial reserves are tapped, said MML President-Elect Michael Bennett.
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TRUSTEE'S SALE Case No. 18-C-08-001550
Of Valuable Improved Real Estate located in St. Marys County, MD at 24271 McGlue Road Chaptico, Maryland 20621 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in a Deed Of Trust from Mark R. Pittman and Karin Mitchell Pittman to Stanley L. Merson and S. Lynne Pulford, Trustees, dated March 28, 2006, and duly recorded among the Land Records of St. Marys County, Maryland, in Liber 2744, at Folio 021, docketed for foreclosure in Civil No. 18-C-08-001550, the holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed Of Trust having appointed Martin L. Goozman and Jeffrey W. Bernstein as Substitute Trustees by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and recorded among the Land Records of the said County, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the holder of the Note secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Circuit Court for St. Marys County, Maryland, Courthouse, 41605 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650, on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. all that Property described in the said Deed Of Trust as follows: Lot Numbered Seven (7), In Block S In The Subdivision Known And Called "Mill Point Shores" As Per Plat Of Said Subdivision Recorded In CBG No 1, Folio 35 One Of The Plat Records Of St. Marys County, Maryland. Said Property is improved by a dwelling. The Property will be sold in "AS-IS" condition, subject to all conditions, restrictions, easements, covenants, rights-of-way and agreements of record affecting the Property, and subject to whatever an accurate survey or inspection of the Property would disclose, without any express or implied warranty of any kind. A deposit of $25,000.00 cash, certified or cashier's check, payable to the undersigned Trustees, shall be required at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price shall bear interest at the rate of 6.375% per annum from the date of sale to the date of delivery of payment to the Substitute Trustees. No deposit shall be required of the noteholder where the noteholder bids on the Property at sale and payment of the purchase price by the noteholder shall be made by crediting the purchase price against the foreclosure costs and expenses and the indebtedness secured by said Deed Of Trust. In the event that settlement is delayed for any reason, including, but not limited to, exceptions to the sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, court administration of the foreclosure sale or unknown title defects, there shall be no abatement of interest. Adjustment of all taxes, public charges and special or regular assessments, annual front foot benefit charges and deferred connection fees, if any, shall be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowner's association fees, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. Title examination, conveyancing, transfer taxes, recordation tax and all other costs of conveyance and settlement shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser agrees to pay $295.00 at settlement to Seller's attorney for review of the settlement documents. The Property is sold subject to the right of any persons in possession of all or any part of the Property under recorded or unrecorded leases or rights of occupancy, if any. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the Property. Compliance with the terms of sale shall be made and the balance of the purchase price shall be paid within ten (10) days after final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Frederick County, Maryland, unless said time is extended by the undersigned Trustees in their sole and absolute discretion for good cause shown, time being of the essence; otherwise the deposit shall be forfeited and the Property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. In the event of resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any benefit, surplus proceeds or profits resulting from such resale. The Trustees are not liable, individually or otherwise, for any reason. If title to the Property is not or cannot be transferred consistent with the terms hereof for any reason, the Trustee's liability is limited, at its sole discretion, to return any deposit, without interest, thereby rescinding the sale, and there is no other right or remedy against the Trustee at law or in equity. Martin L. Goozman and Jeffrey W. Bernstein Substitute Trustees
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peake Beach Spa & Resort, The Grill Sergeant, The Optimist Club of Solomons and Marriott Springhill Suites. There is not enough room here to list all the great 30+ people in Calvert and St. Marys Counties that are part of Spiggy & Friends, but you know of my great affection and love that I have for your kindness and support! And I consider myself to be the luckiest guy in the world to count the Voice of the Redskins Frank Herzog, Redskins stars Pat Fischer and Ron McDole, and the Baltimore Colts Mike Mad Dog Curtis as well as the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders among my many friends! Their appearances at these events provided a lot of fun and excitement for all those who participated with us. Finally, I am often asked what becomes of the funds that are derived during these fun raisers? In 2010, nearly half of the proceeds were given to Childrens Hospital in Washington, DC. The remainder of the funding is provided here to United Way of Calvert, Calvert Special Olympics, American Cancer Relay for Life, The Optimists, The Knights of Columbus, the Hollywood VRS, the Calvert County Department of Social Services for Calverts Child, Boys & Girls Clubs of Calvert, Leah House, the Little Sisters of the Poor, the Divine Sisters of Providence, Birthright of Prince Frederick, Care Net, St. Marys Nursing Center Foundation, Calvert Health Solutions, Kid Support Network, Adult Daycare Center and the Calvert Humane Society. Additionally during the past 12 months we have helped the Hunter Scott Family, the Chris Young Fundraiser, the Anna Grace Fund, and the Janet Baumgardner Family. To all of you who donated to our cause once more, please know your contributions have provided a multitude of smiles and support for those less fortunate than ourselves. To borrow a phrase from my good friend Kirk, I wasnt born here, BUT I got here as fast as I could! Thanks again! Dave Spiggy Spigler Lusby, MD
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IN THE MATTER OF VALIN NIKOLE MALES FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO VALYN NIKOLE MALES
In the Circuit Court for St. Marys County, Maryland Case No.: 18-C-10-001700 NC The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change her name from Valin
Nikole Males to Valyn Nikole Males. The petitioner is seeking a name change for the following reason: I am requesting that my name be changed from Valin Nikole Males to Valyn Nikole Males because my mother had taught me to spell my first name as Valyn (with a Y instead of an I) and I have spelled my name as Valyn all my life and would like to finally make it legal. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 6th day of December 2010. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an ob-
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Photo courtesy of Christine Wojcik of Ballet Caliente Shannon Slaughter, Sydney Parker, Jordan Franz, Audrey Wojcik, Delaney Pennell, Colleen Daly (Dance of the Reed-Flutes) The younger ones are still dancing with us, but the older two have graduated and gone off to college, but it does represent one of the dances we will be doing on Dec. 4.
of the military and their families. The initial idea for the event came from Sheryl Marie Dunaway, the owner of Ballet Caliente out of Lexington Park. Dunaway said she was happy to have the chance to do something that involved the family members of people deployed as Individual Augmentees (IA). In the case of IAs, they are sent places independently, not as part of a unit, and are often gone when other members of the military get leave and are able to visit their families- such as Christmastime. The idea for Nutcracker Tea came from an event Dunaway attended in New York City, and Dunaway said she wanted to see something similar done at the base in St. Marys County. Its very important to me to reach out to the IA spouses, Dunaway said. To that end, 100 tickets are being set aside exclusively for families of IAs who are currently deployed and IAs who have returned in the last few months. Dunaway has been running Ballet Caliente for 25 years, and teaching ballet for more than 30 years. Her husband is an admiral in the Navy, so she said she can sympathize with the families who have members gone for extended periods of time. Dunaway also said participating in the Nutcracker Tea will be a good experience for the dancers. I believe its essential to learn about service, Dunaway said. Its easy to take a name from the Angel Tree or donate cans during a school food drive because those activities dont require a lot of effort. Dunaway said being involved in the Nutcracker Tea will teach the dancers about giving of themselves. Theyre spending their free time preparing for the event, and getting nothing tangible in return. Instead of money, Dunaway said theyre giving a gift of love and enjoyment to the people
couple of new costumes to the dancers, as well as paying for the 100 tickets reserved for the IA families. The Rivers Edge, in addition to hosting the event, will be providing the catering. Tom Dennison, SMECO spokesman, said getting involved with the Nutcracker Tea was a no brainer. Were certainly grateful for our servicemen and women who are serving overseas, Dennison said. Kirk MacKinnon, with the Rivers Edge, said the ballroom at the Rivers Edge can hold up to 300 people, and he expects the event to be sold out. The menu will be geared toward children and adults and will include tea sandwiches with various fillings, cookies, scones, tea, coffee and hot chocolate, among other things, McKinnon said. Tickets are available for members of the military and their families, as well as the independent contractors working on base, according to Valerie Doster, the special events coordinator who helped get everything set for the Nutcracker Tea. I think its a wonderful community event and a wonderful way to reach out to the families of the military and the members of the military, Doster said. People wanting to go to the event can contact the Rivers Edge at 301-342-3656. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Barbara Lynn Sr. Barb Bennings, 63, of Mechanicsville, MD and formerly of Riverdale, MD passed away on November 10, 2010 at her residence. Born on June 22, 1947 in Hyat tsville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Burnell and Lorraine Chase Bennings. Ms. Bennings is survived by her sister Burnell B. Bennings of Mechanicsville, MD and her brother John Bennings of Carlsbad, CA. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Ms. Bennings was preceded in death by her sister June Marie Judy Bennings. Ms. Bennings graduated in 1965 from Elizabeth Seton High School in Bladensburg, MD. She continued her education at St. Josephs College, Emmitsburg, MD, George Washington University, Washington, D.C. and Bowie State College, Bowie, MD. Ms. Bennings moved to St. Marys County in 2001 from Falls Church, VA and was a Teacher for The Order of the Daughters of Charity. She retired in 2007 from the Fairfax County office of children. Ms. Bennings was studying to become a master gardener and was an avid photographer. She loved animals, especially her husky Mr. Blue. She also enjoyed baking and was the best gift wrapper. The Family received friends on Sunday, November 14, 2010 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with prayers recited. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, November 15, 2010 in St. Johns Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment followed in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. Contributions in memory of Barbara Lynn Sr. Barb Bennings may be made to The Order of the Daughters of Charity, 333 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
ton, DC and preceded her in death on May 22, 1991. Mrs. Bohle is survived by her children; Christine M. Armbrester of White Plains, MD, Fred J. Bohle and Jim K. Bohle both of Mechanicsville, MD, Carol A. Tyng of Waldorf, MD, Frank E. Bohle of Myersville, MD, Jerry Bohle of St. Leonard, MD and Mary Lou Bohle of Lusby, MD. Mrs. Bohle is also survived by twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-seven greatgrandchild and eight great-great grandchildren. In addition to her children, grandchildren, great grand children and great-great grandchildren she is also survived by her siblings; Mary C. Benton of Oxon Hill, MD, Elizabeth Novak of Sparks, NV and Frank Buckler of Ashburn, VA. She was preceded in death by her son John E. Bohle, Jr. and siblings; Gwynn Buckler, James E. Buckler, Thomas Harry Buckler, Bernard Lawrence Buckler, Sidney Buckler and John Edward Buckler. A lifelong resident of St. Marys County, Mrs. Bohle graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1933. Mrs. Bohle was a housewife and enjoyed reading, card playing, Yahtzee, flower gardening and needlework. The family received friends on Tuesday November 16, 2010, in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with prayers said. A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 in MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Deacon Joseph Lloyd officiating. Interment followed in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD. Pallbearers were Gary Jameson, John E. Bohle III, Steve Tyng, Debbie Bohle, Allison Bohle, and Jason Bohle. Honorary pallbearers were all remaining Grand children and Great Grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the Hospice of St. Marys, P. O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650; American Lung Association of Maryland, Executive Plaza 1; Ste. 600, 11350 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21031; American Heart Association, 415 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-4101 and or Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15 Mechanicsville, MD 20659. Condolences may be left to the family at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
High School and worked at Union Carbide (known then as Bakelite) after graduation until her marriage to Walter B. Brice on July 29, 1945 in Bound Brook, NJ. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters Rose Albers of Bound Brook, NJ; Sylvia Brice of Inverness, FL; Joan Buratti of Piscataway, NJ; and Julia Ashby of Forked River, NJ; brothers Jimmy Consalvo of Bound Brook, NJ; Enrico Consalvo of Martinsville, NJ; Frank Consalvo of Martinsville, NJ; and Eugene Consalvo of Bayville, NJ. She is survived by her daughters Ellynne Brice Davis and her husband, Jim, of Leonardtown, MD. and Gail Brice Poist and her husband, Malcolm, of Brunswick, MD; and granddaughter Genevieve Renee Poist of Brunswick, MD; sisters Elvira Kennedy of Somerville, NJ and Pearl Rhodes and her husband, Charles, of Ft. Myers, FL.; and her brother Armondo Consalvo of Somerville, NJ along with her stepchildren Wendy Davis Shami of Annapolis, MD and Michael Davis of Fredericksburg, VA and step grandchild Jasmine Shami of Annapolis, MD and numerous nieces and nephews. Virginia was a lifelong homemaker and traveled with her family to Ft. Sill, OK where Walter attended Officers Candidate School. The family resided for over 20 years in Baltimore, MD, then she and Walter relocated to Belfast, MD for 14 years where they were both able to enjoy that states scenic beauty and Walter was able to hunt and fish; subsequently, she and Walter settled in Ocean Pines on Marylands Eastern Shore. Walter was attached to the 497th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 13th Armored Division. He was an air observation pilot. During WWII, he participated in the Invasion of Europe and was attached to Pattons Third Army.
He retired from the US National Guard in 1979. Virginia loved to cook and was thrilled to have received an Honorable Mention Award in the 2009 Thirtieth Annual National Oyster Cookoff (her recipe is published in that years World Famous Award Winning Recipe Cookbook). That same recipe for Oyster Burgers subsequently won Second Place in Salisbury, MDs Metropolitan Magazines Recipe Contest, which carried a prize of a gift certificate for the Tokyo Steakhouse in Salisbury. Her recipe was published in the January 2010 issue of Metropolitan Magazine. Virginia also loved tending her garden and she enjoyed writing poetry. She entered several poetry contests and she and Walter had attended a Poetry Convention held in Florida. Friends and relatives remember her for her phenomenal steel-trap memory. Her nephew Michael Consalvo of Riverside, CA describes her as a charming and gracious woman who seemed to know no boundaries to being polite, considerate, caring, and friendly. Walter was inurned at the Columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on July 2, 2009; Virginia will be inurned beside him on a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Arlington National Cemeterys landscaping projects. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
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Louise Madeline Bohle, 94, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away November 12, 2010 at St. Marys Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born July 30, 1916 on Delabrooke Farm in Oraville, MD she was the daughter of the late Thomas Harry and Bertie Mae Copsey Buckler. She was the loving wife of the late John Egon Bohle whom she married on January 27, 1936 in Washing-
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John Edward Burke, 54, of Waldorf, MD died November 10, 2010 at the Hospice House of St. Marys. Born February 6, 1956 in Arlington, VA he was the son of Thomas J. Burke, Sr. and the late Eileen V. (Sally) Burke. John attended private and public schools in Silver Spring, MD graduating from Montgomery Blair High School. His on-the-job training installing security systems began a work career in which he participated in many phases of the construction industry. He especially enjoyed opportunities to work in other areas of the country. His work on commercial projects in Nebraska, Colorado, and California and travel throughout New Mexico and Arizona led to extensive reading about the settlement and development of the west. An accomplished storyteller, he was devoted to two generations of nephews and nieces (25 of them) who delighted in the recounting of his real or imagined travel and work experiences. Injuries sustained in an automobile accident in 1993 severely limited him physically, worsening and disabling him in subsequent years. His earlier work throughout the Washington region brought him to the Southern Maryland area and he resided in Waldorf, Hollywood and Leonardtown at various times prior to relocating to North Beach to live with an older brother. Frequent hospitalizations and increasing frailty led to his admission to Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center in Great Mills and his decision to enter Hospice of St. Marys Hospice House in Callaway early in November. John is survived by his father Thomas J. Burke, Sr. of Hollywood, MD, and his siblings, Thomas J. Burke, Jr. of North Beach, MD, Michael (Lois) Burke of Prince Frederick, MD, Mary Burke-Russell (Kenny Coombs) of Hollywood, MD, Robert (Cecile) Burke of Garden City, ID, Eileen Mumford of Waldorf, MD and Patrick (Jean) Burke of Mechanicsville, MD. Family received friends for Johns Life Celebration on Sunday, November 14, 2010. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A funeral service was conducted. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD. on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Solomons United Methodist Church, Solomons, MD. Interment was private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com A full obituary will appear at a later date. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD daughter of the late Earnest Matthew and Jeanette Alan Greenwell Forrest. She was the loving wife of the late Philbert L. Langley, Sr. whom she married on September 19th, 1951 in St. James, MD and preceded her in death on August 15, 1994. Mrs. Langley is survived by her children; Peggy Erdolino, Sharon Sivak and Phil Langley all of Dameron, MD, Wanda Mathews of Hollywood, MD, Donna Trossbach and Brenda Reiche both of Valley Lee, MD as well as 13 grandchildren. In addition to her children and grandchildren, Mrs. Langley is survived by her siblings; Jean Clements of Lexington Park, MD, Virginia Abell of Hollywood, MD and Florence Whitten of Callaway, MD. Mrs. Langley was preceded in death by her sister; Sandy Knott and brother; Clarence Forrest. A lifelong resident of St. Marys County, Mrs. Langley graduated from Great Mills High School and worked for the St. Marys County Public Schools as a Food Service Manager for 13 years until her retirement in 1999. She enjoyed cooking, crabbing, fishing, cards, and playing bingo. Mrs. Langley also loved spending time with her family and friends. The family received friends on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with prayers said. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 10 a.m. in Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD with Fr. Joseph Calis officiating and Fr. Lee Fangmeyer co-officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Shayne Erdolino, Brian Erdolino, Andy Trossbach, Chris Sivak, Michael Meads and Cole Langley. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Patrick Jarboe, Bobby Abell and Stanley Abell. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Helen Marie Langley may be made to the Hospice of St. Marys, P. O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650, Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680 and/or Holy Face Catholic Church, 20408 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634. Condolences may be left to the family at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Richard Rand, 60
Richard Arthur Rand, 60 of Lexington Park, MD died November 9, 2010 at Hospice House of St. Marys. Born May 21, 1950 in London, CT he was the son of the late Arthur G. Rand, CMDR (Ret) and Phyllis M. Rand of Lexington Park, MD. Rick graduated from Portsmouth High School in Portsmouth, RI and joined the Army upon graduation. He served in Vietnam and earned the Purple Heart, Bronze Star with a V Device and Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. After his service with the Army, he found enjoyment driving tractor-trailers across the country. He also worked as an electrical journeyman for Pel-Burn Electric and drove fuel trucks for Universal Fuel. Rick enjoyed talking about history, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. He will be missed by all. Richard is survived by his wife Phyllis J. Rand of Tall Timbers, MD, children, Emily Tucker of Hollywood, MD, Robert Rand of Hollywood, MD, Jennifer Rand of Rocherster, NY, his granddaughter, Evelyn Grace Tucker and his sisters, Bonnie R. Stevens of Ocean City, MD and Cynthia A. Dale of Lexington Park, MD. A Life Celebration Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 12 p.m. at the Faith Bible Church, 26325 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659. Inurnment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
Carl Hoffman, 84
Carl Vincent Hoffman, 84 of Piney Point, MD passed away on November 10, 2010 at Hospice House of St. Marys. B o r n March 14, 1926 in Altoona, PA, he was the son of the late Carl and Marguerite Hoffman. M r . Hoffman served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946 during WWII. He received several awards; the European Theater Ribbon, Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, and the Victory Medal. Carl was a PBX Installer for AT&T for 33 years. He retired in 1984. He enjoyed the Baltimore Orioles and was a season ticket holder for the Washington Redskins. Carl was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Moose Lodge, Hollywood, MD and the VFW, Post # 9619. He was also a life member of the Pioneers of America Local #2800. Carl is survived by his companion, Norma Redden, of Piney Point, MD, stepson, Sam Redden of Leonardtown, MD, stepdaughter, Debbie Windsor of Prince Frederick, MD, nephew, Mike Duffy of Annapolis, MD, niece, Marguerite Harbachewski of Annapolis, MD and granddaughter, Ronda Libby of St. Leonard, MD. In addition to his parents Carl was preceded in death by his siblings, Marguerite Duffy and Edmond Hoffman. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 11 a.m. in Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or the Second District Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692 Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD
Susan Fairfax, 34
Susan Danielle Fairfax, 34 of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on November 6, 2010 at Georgetown University Hospital. Born September 18, 1976 in Brunswick, Maine, she was the daughter of A. Monica Gross and the late Gary F. Gross. Family received friends for a Gathering
Helen Langley, 75
Helen Marie Langley, 75, of Dameron, MD, formerly of Great Mills, MD passed away November 14, 2010 at her residence. Born February 28, 1935 in Scotland, MD she was the
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The owner, Greg Callaway, said the first year for the Gridiron Grill has been filled and packed with ups and downs, but they have Walking into the Gridiron Grill isnt like been doing well overall. To put the current sucwalking into every other sports bar. Of course, cess of the Gridiron Grill into perspective, Calthere are televisions mounted all around the laway said 80 percent of new restaurants go out room with football games playing, but there of business within their first year. is the distinctive lack of any residual cigarette For a first year, were doing well, said smoke, which is always impossible to remove, Kevin Reese, the head chef with Gridiron Grill. and the smell of spilled beer is also absent. It Callaway decided to open up a restaurant is cleaner than a lot of other sports bars, and in this location because he believed it could is set up to be inviting to people other than survive. The first thing he said they did was a just the sports crowd with high top tables and total remodel of the interior of the restaurant. chairs in addition to the bar side seats. If not for They also wanted to cater their menu toward the sports jerseys and televisions on the walls, what would fit the culture of St. Marys County there would be little to set the Gridiron Grill specifically. apart from an everyday family restaurant. We thought we could do better than the The other thing that makes the restaurant other places, Reese said. special is Gridiron Grill in the Callaway VilThe menu consists of basic American lage plaza is surviving in a location that has a cuisine, Reese said. In addition to things like history of restaurants that are short lived. hamburgers and pizzas, the Gridiron Grill serves local seafood and uses locally-grown ingredients in their cooking. Were just not another sports grill, Callaway said, quoting the restaurants logo. He said the restaurant is also a little classier than the other restaurants that had occupied the space, Greg and Dondi Callaway and its more focused on being successful. Dondi Callaway, co-owner and Gregs wife, said another thing that draws customers to the restaurant is the people. She said she has known some of their regular customers to describe the Gridiron Grill as their second home and second family because of the way they are treated. She said one of their regulars is a bachelor who doesnt have any family in the area comes in a few times a week and always treats the staff well. He also wants to put his name on a barstool, which Greg said they are considering doing. Everybody knows everybody, Dondi said. She also said she considers it to be one of the highest compliments to
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In addition to handing over the check, the various corporate and private sponsors who were involved in the fundraising were recognized and presented with a plaque. The sponsors included SAIC, Smartronix, SOMD. com and The County Times among others. Without our sponsors, this would not be possible, Winters said. Winters worked with Dwain D. (DD) MacRae, the current Esteemed Leading Knight, during the two-year project to raise money for the Wounded Warriors Project. MacRae said the Elks Lodge normally selects a different charity every year, but Winters decided to hold a longer series of fundraisers in order to collect more money. The fundraisers included two 5K marathons, and Elvis night. During the ceremony, Edward Donahue and George Critter Barnes auctioned off a football signed by alumni members of the Washington Redskins after the redskins beat the Green Bay Packers, which went for $625. Thank you for everything that you do and everything that youve done, Kules said during the ceremony. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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still was far from pristine. Shame on us for not taking care of this beautiful river, Lewis said. Most of our pollution comes from run off from roads, parking lots, buildings, agriculture and lawns. Every one of us contributes to the rivers decline what happens on the land ends up in our river. Joe Anderson, former county commissioner and president of the watershed association, said that some of the specific projects the grant will pay for could include rain gardens that use shrubs and small storm water management ponds to better contain rain water and prevent it from rushing away over impervious surfaces like asphalt and concrete and instead slowly percolate through soil. It can be anywhere, Anderson said of the rain gardens potential usefulness in restoring the watershed. But the rain garden would be a retrofit project to a single neighborhood that wanted to partner with the association, Lewis said, as part of the grant money would be used to put in the gardens and remove the traditional curb and gutter system at a small cluster of perhaps five or six homes. Approximately half of the grant will be used to finish the watershed restoration strategy, Lewis said.
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Libraries will be closed All three libraries will be closing at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, and will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. All three libraries will also be closed Friday, Dec. 3, for the librarys Annual Staff and Volunteer Day. Libraries are Toys for Tots collection sites All three branches are collection sites for the US Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. The toys collected, which are to be new and not wrapped, will be donated to children in St. Marys County. Donations can be dropped off through Dec. 9. Cemetery database can be viewed at libraries St. Marys County Historic Preservation Commission is trying to record all the graves and cemeteries in the county. Each library has a copy of the list compiled by the Commission for the public to view. The public is asked to correct the information listed as well as to list any graves or burial yards not included. They are especially interested in finding out about graves located on private property. Storytimes include LEGOs Families can enjoy a story and build LEGO creations on Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Lexington Park and on Dec.2 at 6:30 p.m. at both Leonardtown and Lexington Park. Charlotte Hall and Leonardtown both offer an evening storytime without LEGOs at 6 p.m. before the LEGO Fun. The Storm in the Barn to be discussed Children, ages 8-11, can chat up Matt Phelans book, The Storm in the Barn at Chapter Chats on Dec.7 at 4 p.m. at Lexington Park. Registration is requested. Books are available at the library. Opening Reception to be held for Artist The public is invited to an opening reception on Dec. 8 to meet local artist Candy Cummings and view her artwork, which is on display at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery through the end of December. Her artwork consists of a variety of styles, mediums, and dimensions, which have a common symmetry, colors and details. The reception will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Candy Cummings, the volunteer director of the Art Gallery, was instrumental in creating the Gallery and continues to maintain it. Artists interested in displaying their artwork should contact her at 301-863-6693.
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Julia Hallas Dinner and a Play TJ Shryock Lodge (24410 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 6 p.m. Julia Halla 107 OES is hosting Dinner and a Play. The price for admission will be $25 per person, which will include the dinner and the play. The play will be Table Manners, performed by the Newtowne Players. All OES and Masonic members are welcome to attend. For more information, call 301-862-2623 or 301-481-7296. Steak and Shrimp Dinner American Legion Post 221 (21690 Colton Point Road, Avenue) 5 p.m. The menu will include New York Strip steak, steamed shrimp and burgers. Steaks will be cooked to order. There will also be platters and sandwiches available for eatin and carry-out. For more information, contact Everett Cooper at 301-769-2220 or 301-769-4346 or visit www.alpost221.webs. com.
contact Laura McDevitt at 301-863-6312 or e-mail soko@md.metrocast.net. Jones Family Home Dedication Appeal Elementary (11655 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby) 3 p.m. The Patuxent Habitat for Humanity and Lowes of St. Marys Women Build Program are hosting would like to invite the public to the dedication of the Jones Family Home. People should meet at Appeal Elementary School, where a shuttle will take them to the home location. For more information, or to make an RSVP, call 301863-6227 or 410-326-9050.
Sunday, Nov. 21
Craft Show Hollywood Firehouse Social Hall (24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 10 a.m. Parking and admission is free. Refreshments will be available, and there will be stuffed ham sandwiches for sale. Introduction to Stained Glass for Beginners Annmarie Gardens (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) 1 p.m. People will learn the fundamentals of stained glass art and copper foil techniques. They will learn to cut, shape and grind glass. They will also learn foiling and soldering techniques while making a suncatcher. The instructor will be Leza Hepler. Adults over the age of 16 are welcome. Cost of members is $30 and non-members is $40. Pre-registration is required. All materials are included. For more information, or to register, call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegardens.org. Fraternal Order of Police Poker Tournament Fraternal Order of Police (21215 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills) 2 p.m. There will be a $20 bounty tournament and cash games available for Omaha Hold Em and Texas Hold Em. For more information, call 301-863-6007. Dishing Up Maryland Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) - 2:30 p.m. Lucie Snodgrass will be sharing the stories of the people and places where she found the recipes printed in her book Dishing Up Maryland: 150 Recipes from the Alleghenies to the Chesapeake Bay. The author will also be signing books after her speech and there will be samples available. People will have the chance to enter their name to win a dinner to two at Caf des Artistes, compliments of Karleen and Loic Jaffres.
Charity Hold Em Tournament R.T.S. Building, Next to Cadillac Jacks (21367 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park) 7:30 p.m. There will be a Texas Hold Em nolimit tournament and side games. Tournament buy in is $30, which buys $3,000 in chips. And extra $5 will get people an additional $500 worth of chips. Blinds start at 25/50 and go up every 20 minutes. The number of players determines payouts and there will be payouts for the highest hand of the night. Dealers will be provided for cash and side games. There will be one rebuy per player at $25. Food and drink will be available. Proceeds go to benefit the Road to Scholarship in St. Marys County. For more information, call Barry Brendlinger, the CEO of R.T.S., at 433-486-3319.
Tuesday, Nov. 23
Conference on Turkish and Eurasian Affairs Daugherty-Palmer Commons, St. Marys College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Marys City) 9 a.m. There will be panels discussing the challenges of the new Turkish foreign policy, democracy, Islam, and constitutionalism in Turkey and the politics of Central Asia. Suleyman Gokce, the Turkish embassy deputy chief of mission in Washington, D.C., will be speaking at 11:45 a.m. on the perspectives of Turkish foreign policy. For more information, contact arlyons@smcm. edu. Tuesday Night Bingo Ridge American Legion Post 255 (13390 Point Lookout Road, Ridge) 6 p.m. The American Legion will be hosting a bingo night every Tuesday. Refreshments will be available. The proceeds go to benefit the Ridge America Legion Auxiliary Unit 225s programs for Americanism, children and youth, community service and the veterans.
Friday, Nov. 19
Casino Night Monsignor Harris Center St. Johns Parish (43950 St. Johns Road, Hollywood) 6 p.m. St. Johns School and Father Andrew White School will be hosting a casino night and Texas Hold Em Tournament. Registration will be from 6 until 7 p.m. Food and beverages will be available and there will be cash payouts. For more information, call Julia Russell at 240-298-1182.
Saturday, Nov. 20
Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair Town Creek Elementary School (45805 Dent Drive, Lexington Park) 9 a.m. The Town Creek Elementary Schools Parent Teacher Association will be hosting a craft and vendor fair at the school. The table rental fee for vendors is $25. Set up for vendors begins at 7:30 a.m. and breakdown will begin immediately after the event. For more information, or to reserve a table,
Wednesday, Nov. 24
Texas Hold Em Thanksgiving Eve Special Park Hall Bingo Hall (22608 Three Notch Road, California) 7 p.m. The door opens at 5:45 p.m. and play begins at 7 p.m. There will be an early bird special where people who arrive and register before 6:45 p.m. will arrive an extra $1,000 chip. Buy in is $100 with a $20 registration fee for 10,000 chips. Blinds start at 25/50 and increase every 30 minutes. There is a guaranteed $2,000 for first place. There will be a door prize drawing for a gas card and a holiday meal will be provided. There will also be cable television available to watch multiple sporting events. People pre-registering before Nov. 20 will be entered in a drawing for a free play at the Dec. 11 game. For more information, or to pre-register, contact Mike at mbb88@aol. com or call 301-643-5573.
Monday, Nov. 22
St. Marys Genealogical Society Meeting Leonardtown Library (23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown) 7 p.m. The topic for the night will be How to Avoid Being Duped by the Internet with speaker Thomas Jones. The event is open to the public and there is no price for admission. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Loranna Gray at 301-373-8458 or Peg Richardson at 410-326-4435.
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James Veasey Morgan (James Morgans son by his first wife, Ann Priscilla Howard), age 26 and Alice Morgan (Mary Anns daughter), age 20, both died. Alice had just been married three weeks before to William Burroughs. Then, just a little over two weeks later, on July 13, 1864, Mary Ann (Delahay) Morgan also died. All three were buried in the Old St. Josephs Cemetery at Morganza. James Morgan died in December 1871 and is buried beside his wife. In 1865, at the age of 16, Raphael left home and headed west. He went first to Cottonwood, Nebraska where he obtained employment herding stock. In 1870 he moved to Montana where he worked for several ranchers herding cattle. About 1875 he rented a ranch and began raising his own stock.
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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer My husband mentioned a few days ago that one of my favorite big old trees in the yard was going to have to come down in the near future. Its a huge, stately old oak. The problem is that it is just five feet from the corner of the house. The opposite corner has a matching oak, with more and more large limbs falling from it as well. He said when the limbs that are 8 inch in diameter fall, than the tree is starting to die. The look I gave him said everything. His answer was, Well, you just might end up with a tree in bed with you. I said, Remember when I told you about what happened when my holly tree was threatened to be cut down? The house where I grew up was right next door to a restaurant, and the owner decided to expand their parking lot. One morning, when I was about 10, excavators showed up to start digging and grading. I was watching them take down small trees feeling a pain in my heart. This was part of my play area, after all it had been our land only a few years earlier. Then I saw one workman aiming his truck straight down a line ten feet from our house heading for my holly tree! My holly tree! The one where I hid to watch everybody who walked up and down our street. The one where I could go on a hot summer day to read a book. Three cool, smooth, sturdy limbs branched off from the trunk and made a perfect sitting area. Crying, I hurriedly climbed up inside it until the workmen saw me. He tried to cajole me out of my tree. Nothing doing. I watched him leave and talk to some of the other men, and then they all went into the restaurant. When they came back out the men told me that they had a solution. I continued watching the rest of the morning as they cut a semicircle around my holly tree. As you know, I went to Loyola Retreat Center over in Charles County for a womens retreat based on the psychology of dreams. This was not a retreat about constantly analyzing your own and everyone elses dreams. It was more to do with techniques to remember your dreams and think of the shapes, symbols, and colors that the sub-conscious is hard-wired to associate with certain meanings. I know sometimes I seem to have just processing dreams, where things I have heard or seen
On July 28, 1880 at Choteau, 1927. His obituary read: Pioneer Montana Raphael married Mary Once Hunted With Buffalo Bill. RaWeipert, daughter of Isaac Weipert phael Morgan, 78, whose funeral (born in Quebec, Canada). Marys was held yesterday, was one of the mother was from the Blackfoot Indipioneers of the Pacific northwest, an tribe. In 1886 Raphael and his wife arriving in Montana 64 years ago secured 1,120 acres (Indian allotment when Indians and buffalo were the claims) in Teton County, Montana. chief inhabitants of that state. For In Teton Co. Becker and Courtesy of J. P. Morgan two years he hunted game with BufMcLean of Medicine Hat, N W T falo Bill, riding with the ox teams have purchased 500 head of horses from Ra- that brought freight from the Missouri river to phael Morgan and are now preparing to drive Helena and shooting game for the drivers. Mr. the herd overland to their destination. The Morgan later entered the cattle and sheep busibrands will be vented near Cutback. (Anacon- ness and was one of the large stock raisers of da Standard, Montana, 7/20/1899). Montana. He was twice shot by Indians and had At the time of the 1910 census, Raphael and frequent brushes with them in the early days. He his family were living at the Ft. Belknap Indian came to Spokane in 1913. Agency in Chouteau County, Montana. Raphael Mary (Weipert) Morgan died in 1933. She was listed separately from his wife and 11 chil- and Raphael are buried in the Riverside Memodren who were in the same place but were listed rial Park Cemetery in Spokane, Washington. as a part of the Indian population. Many thanks to Mr. J. P. Morgan for graBy 1920 the family had moved to Spokane, ciously sharing information and pictures of his Washington where Raphael died on March 10, great-grandfather, Raphael Morgan.
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during the week come together in unusual configurations, but then there are dreams where a recurring place, or person reappears over many years. The retreat leader gave us a few points to keep in mind when breaking down our dreams. First of all, take your dreams seriously; these could be the last piece of the puzzle that helps you make a decision, or helps you to understand something about yourself. Secondly, the dream is all about you; when you dream about a particular person, whether it be a friend or someone you clash with, take a moment to name three qualities about that person. These could either be qualities you admire and would like to assimilate into your personality, or in the case of someone you clash with, these could be the three traits you are most afraid of in yourself the behaviors you do not give yourself permission to exhibit. I could understand this concept and cant wait to apply it to one of my own dreams. This past weekend, I again thought about my holly tree. One of the exercises we were asked to do was to go outside and find a tree. Be with it, focus on it, and listen to it to receive its message. I thought, I love trees, but Ill probably just sit there and admire it. I couldnt imagine it, or me, having anything to say to each other. I went straight to a white tree with golden leaves that stood out in stark contrast against a china blue sky. I started with compliments, and then gradually my thoughts turned to questions for the tree, for that moment my tree. Seven pages later, the tree had seemed to speak to me with beautiful answers. One answer was to stand tall, and embrace all the branches of your creativity. And even though the branches seem to bend down at first, they always end gracefully arched towards the sky, always upward. Where the tips of each branch ends in a fork, it only means sometimes you have to travel backwards slightly before heading back upwards again. Every fork is a new opportunity. I have an appointment now with a stately, old oak in my front yard. To each new days listening adventure, Shelby Please send comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com.
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By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer Theres a wolf at your door. Eh, more or less. He looks like a wolf, anyhow, but not quite. He has large teeth and a wolfish body, but he barks and wolves dont. He will look you in the face and not mean it as a threat. And he has a large capacity to love you, unlike wild canids. But why do you have that kind of relationship with your dog and not with, say, pigs or sheep? In his new book The Dog Who Couldnt Stop Loving by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, youll learn more about the heart of the wolf at your feet. At two years old, Benjy the Lab was on his third home. A guide dog school drop-out, hed also failed seizuredog training because he hated going for walks and balked at most lessons. That wouldnt do for a service dog, and Benjy was up for adoption again. Though he wasnt looking for a dog, Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson agreed, at the urging of his sons, to see Benjy. The dog was polite at that first meeting, but Masson was disappointed that he refused to obey. Still, his foster parents (and everybody who met Benjy) remarked on his loving personality. Benjy never met a stranger; indeed, he adored Massons kids the minute he saw them. He even befriended animals of other species. Observing Benjy and his loving nature got Masson thinking: why, among domesticated creatures, do dogs love us the way they do? Why dogs and not cats, cows, or camels? And how does a dogs love affect us? Are we more human bePhoto Courtesy of Helen Carroll Beavers Patterson
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Thursday, Nov. 18
Dave Norris DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Gretchen Richie- The Music of Gershwin Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 6 p.m. Karaoke and Spoken Word Poetry Chefs American Bistro (22576 Macarthur Boulevard, California) 6 p.m. Diane Daly Back Creek Bistro (14415 Dowell Road, Dowell) 6:30 p.m. Special Olympics No Limit Poker Bennett Building (24930 Old Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 7 p.m. Live Music with Deanna Dove Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7:30 p.m. Ladies Night with DJ Chris Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 8 p.m. VOICES Reading Series featuring Jeffrey Hammond St. Marys College of Maryland, Daugherty-Palmer Commons (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Marys City) 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 21
NFL at the Duck Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 6 a.m. Big Dog Zone Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 11 a.m. Fraternal Order of Police Poker Tournament Fraternal Order of Police (21215 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills) 2 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 20
Craft Show St. Francis Xavier Church Hall (21370 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) 10 a.m. Denny Grizzle Gilligans Pier (11535 Popes Creek Road, Newburg) 4 p.m. The Creole Gumbo Jazz Band The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 8 p.m. Fair Warning DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 6 p.m. Music Night Chefs American Bistro (22576 Macarthur Boulevard, California) 6 p.m. Jen Cooper Back Creek Bistro (14415 Dowell Road, Dowell) 6:30 p.m. Randy Richie on Piano Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 6:30 p.m. International Dance Night The House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 7 p.m. True Blue Country St. Marys Landing (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) 7:30 p.m. Big Dogs Paradise Four Year Anniversary Celebration Featuring Car54 Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 8:30 p.m. Live Music with A Day of Earth Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8:45 p.m. Locked n Loaded Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) 9 p.m. Karaoke with DJ Tommy California Applebees (45480 Miramar Way, California) 9 p.m. Split Decision with Too Many Mikes Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) 9 p.m. Karaoke with DJ Mango Lexington Lounge (21736 Great
Monday, Nov. 22
Mason Sebastian DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. No Limit Texas Hold Em Bounty Tournament St. Marys County Elks Lodge (45779 Fire Department Lane, California) 7 p.m. Salsa Night Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 23
Fair Warning DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Open Pool Tables Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 7 p.m. Live Music with The Jennifer Ann Cooper Band Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 19
Dave Norris DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Randy Richie on Piano Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 6:30 p.m. Live Music with Jeff Miller Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7:30 p.m. Line Dancing Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) 7:30 p.m. Music Night Chefs American Bistro (22576 Macarthur Boulevard, California) 6 p.m. All-You-Can-Drink Night with DJ Chris Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 8 p.m. Wolfs Hot Rods and Old Gas Open Blues Jam Fat Boys Country Store (41566 Medleys Neck Road) 8 p.m. Newtowne Players present Table Manners Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park) 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov 24
Captain John DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Ladies Night and Karaoke Chefs American Bistro (22576 Macarthur Boulevard, California) 6 p.m. Karaoke with DJ Harry Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 7 p.m. Band in a Box St. Marys Landing (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) 7:30 p.m. Hate the Toy Toyz for Totz Bring a $10 donation or an unwrapped toy Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) 8 p.m.
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pokes are the NFLs Nordic warriors, the Minnesota Vikings. After nearly reaching the Super Bowl last season, the organization begged back old gunslinger Brett Favre for one last run. But after a pre-season injury to star wide receiver Sidney Rice and Favre finally aging before our eyes, the team started off 1-3. Ahhhhhh where have you gone Leif Ericson? This is not the sort of pillaging the Viks had in mind. The Super Bowl or bust Vikings then paid a steep price to acquire the physically declining but still accomplished malcontent Randy Moss. The Moss chemistry experiment lasted three games, his laissez-faire effort and toxic attitude prompting his release. Now at 3-6, the Vikings season has but a faint pulse. The blame for the teams underachievement has gradually fallen on the shoulders of the man at the helm: head coach Brad Childress. Childress, weve learned, is not unlike many NFL coaches. He is long on ego, lacks finesse when dealing with people and is inflexible in his approach. He seems convinced hes the smartest person in the room, regardless of company, and has little care for the consequences of his actions. He made no apologies for begging Favre back for another season, even though it likely created a divide in the locker room for a quarterback that was present more out of obligation (to his teammates) than desire. In press conferences, he has then very matter-of-factly thrown that same quarterback under the bus for several poor performances. Thats the Childress we see. Apparently whats worse is the one we dont. There are rumors he has questioned certain players ability to push through injuries and has had heated confrontations that nearly got physical.
Wed., Nov. 10
Volleyball 4A East Semifinals South River 3, Leonardtown 2
Fri., Nov. 12
Football Bullis 42, St. Marys Ryken 14 3A South Semifinals Friendly 36, Chopticon 10
Unnamed Vikings have recently gone as far as to say they hate Childress and are playing only for their teammates and in spite of him. Its stuff better suited for the daytime soaps than Sportscenter and an indication that a coach has clearly lost his audience. So what are we to make of this drama in Minnesota, the land of 10,000 lakes and one giant coaching ego? There has been much made of the unprecedented dynamic of the four-generations that now exist in the American workforce. The interaction between these generations and the different lenses through which they view work is fascinating. The potential friction between these groups when generational differences are disregarded is being realized in Minnesota. Childress, a product of the workaholic baby-boomer generation, is attempting to rule as a take-or-leave-it dictator. The problem is hes applying this philosophy to a team of empowered professionals that are either from the dissident, prove it to me Generation X or from Generation Y, a group that mostly asks not what it can do for its employer but rather what its employer can do for them. The iron-fisted dictator is already a dying breed as an effective leader in the workplace. Childress, who never played in the NFL and has a very pedestrian coaching resume, is particularly ill suited to abrasively champion a singleminded, rigid approach to a group exuding natural cynicism (Gen-X) and self-confidence (GenY). It seems his unwillingness to acknowledge and adjust his style to the reality of his situation will ultimately cost him his job; thereby ensuring that his legacy will not be in the pantheon of NFL coaches but as just another case study in a leadership textbook.
Sat., Sept. 13
Girls Soccer 4A East Semifinals Bethesda-Chevy Chase 4, Leonardtown 0
Fri., Nov. 19
Ice Hockey Leonardtown vs. Huntingtown at Capital Clubhouse (Waldorf), 6:45 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 20
Boys Basketball St. Marys Ryken at St. Frances Academy (scrimmage), 3:30 p.m. Girls Basketball Calvert at St. Marys Ryken (scrimmage), 2 p.m.
Mon., Nov. 22
Boys Basketball Lackey at St. Marys Ryken (scrimmage), 5 p.m. Girls Basketball Parkdale at Chopticon (scrimmage), 6:30 p.m.
Tues., Nov. 23
Girls Basketball Great Mills at St. Marys Ryken (scrimmage), noon
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CHS Gray 24 interception return (Palmer kick) CHS Palmer 22 Field Goal FHS Baltimore 25 pass from Dorsey (run failed) FHS Hobby 10 pass from Dorsey (Dorsey run) FHS Dorsey 2 run (pass failed) FHS Hall 34 pass from Dorsey (Conteh run) FHS Matthews 19 pass from Dorsey (Dorsey pass to Conteh) The third-seeded Patriots rallied to take a 14-10 lead at halftime behind two touchdown passes by junior quarterback Davon Dorsey. Dorsey completed 15 of 28 passes for 267 yards and four touchdowns (to four different receivers). He also had a two-yard touchdown run for the Patriots, who advanced to host Huntingtown in tomorrows 3A South championship game. Lisanti was disappointed for his senior class, who he felt spearheaded the drive to Chopticons first playoff appearance since 2007. The work they put in not just in the off-season but year-round was tremendous, he said. Theyre great leaders by example. Its a shame it had to end like that. Seems like freshman year was yesterday, safety Ray Sydnor said. For us to go from 4-6 last year to 7-3 and a home playoff game is great. Sydnor added he would miss hanging out with the seniors and the team as they go their separate ways. Miles believed that they ere more than just teammates on this journey. Were a brotherhood weve bee playing together since elementary school, he said. Going to the playoffs together meant a lot. chrisstevens@countytimes.net
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chased from a favorite butcher. With these smells wafting through the blind, Richard started telling a funny tale about how to cook merganser. Raucous laughter soon filled the air around the blind, when Richard abruptly became quiet. It was sunrise. Listen! We all fell silent as we strained to hear the whisper of duck wings above us in the dense fog. In the haze over the decoys a canvas back splashed onto the water from out of nowhere. We watched as the duck surveyed the situation, obviously realizing that it had landed in a convention of duck mannequins. Before long it eased to the edge of the decoys and took flight. Richard blasted from the left corner of the blind and the duck fell. Cracker Jack was in the water right away and dutifully returned with the only canvas back of the day. The fog lifted quickly to reveal blue skies. By 10:00 AM it became obvious that the ducks werent coming. Feeling like real men, full from breakfast and warm from the heater, we realized that one duck would have to do. As we packed up everything and gathered the decoys, a bufflehead came through at 60 yards. Jimmy blasted three shots as the duck disappeared on the horizon. Our day was done! Thorough gun cleaning was not required. I will be offering stories of hunting adventures in future articles for this column. If you have a particularly interesting story, drop me an email at riverdancekeith@hotmail. com. Be safe and enjoy the season.
out of range of Cracker Jack, Richards yellow lab. In the dense fog and darkness of the early morning I learned that Jimmys boat is largely unused except during duck season. Duck hunters, it seems, arent all that particular about the condition of their boats! We loaded all of the decoys into the boat and set them in an attractive and close array. Jimmy let us off at the blind and parked the boat around the point just yards away. The blind was a really nice affair something ordinary folks might have lived in during the early American frontier. It was brushed to hide the structure, or at least to make it look like something obscure that had been scuttled in the weeds 50 years ago. Inside were creature comforts galore. There was a Coleman camp stove, a kerosene heater, hooks for coats and gun cases, a clothesline for hanging gloves to dry, and a special place for the dog. It was open above a 4-foot wall on the water side with a roof that protruded out beyond the wall at about 7-feet high. The corners had similar openings on the sides to allow shooting to the right or left. Hector started a pot of coffee on the Coleman stove and then started cooking some special sausage that he pur-
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St. Marys Ryken senior Kevin Thomas, with teammate Treveon Grahams mother Katrina, head coach/athletic director Dave Tallman, principal Rick Wood and assistant coach Chris Cobbina, signs his letter of intent to play basketball at Fairfield University.
I always wanted to attend a big school, so when I went to visit, I thought I wouldnt like it. But it felt like home, he said. I could see myself playing with those guys. And the fact that his basketball and academic career will be free (he accepted a full scholarship) doesnt hurt either. Im real excited its the beginning of a free education, he said. My moms been waiting for this day since I first picked up a basketball. chrisstevens@countytimes.net
Leah Cranmer is one of nine freshmen on the St. Marys College womens basketball team this season.
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The enthusiastic St. Marys College student section gets fired up.
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Alex Franz scored 15 points and handed out six assists in St. Marys 73-66 win over Johns Hopkins Tuesday night.
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November 18, 2010