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Jarboe Wants Commissioners To Study
Consolidations, Cuts Over Summer
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
As the Board of County Commissioners
passed the fscal 2010 operating budget Tues-
day by a vote of 4-to-1, the lone dissenter again
pressed for consolidations and cuts in govern-
ment for next years budget.
I foresee things getting fairly nasty in the
next couple of years when it comes to budgets,
said Commissioner Lawrence D. Jarboe (R-
Golden Beach).
Jarboe has made proposals before to con-
solidate departments and eliminate some de-
partment heads, most recently last week at a
budget meeting with other commissioners.
His ideas were rejected, mostly because
some of his colleagues felt that they came too
late in the process to be adequately studied.
Jarboe said he will present other propos-
als at next Tuesdays meeting, in hopes that
commissioners will examine them closely this
summer.
That way no one can say we didnt con-
sider this well in advance, Jarboe said of the
debate he plans to pursue into next years bud-
get cycle.
Commissioner President Francis Jack
Russell (D-St. Georges Island) said that com-
missioners would consider Jarboes proposals,
but there would be no guarantees that their
votes would turn out any differently.
Id be willing to look at anything some-
one wants to bring to the table, Russell said
after a majority of commissioners approved the
countys new $199.3 million general fund op-
erating budget, which is $3.3 million less than
last years funding outlay. Well defnitely look
at them.
The countys total operating budget, plus
state and federal funds, topped about $337 mil-
lion; the capital improvement budget reached
$20.6 million.
Russell said that Jarboes core issue this
budget season, the reinstatement of the con-
stant yield on property tax rates to ensure
property owners pay the same amount despite
higher assessment values, was not necessarily
a top priority of his.
Under the approved budget, property and
income taxes stay the same. Had commission-
ers voted for the constant yield, it would have
meant close to $6 million less in revenues.
Consolidating departments like Land Use
and Growth Management and Economic and
Community Development might not be the
best use of county government resources ei-
ther, Russell said.
LUGM is a department that is already
behind [on work] and Bob Schaller [economic
development director] is just smothered, Rus-
sell said. You have to have somebody do the
work; you just cant make cuts just to make
cuts.
Jarboe has said that he only wants to cut
some department heads as a result of consoli-
dations and not rank-and-fle merit employees.
However, under the approved budget,
there are no layoffs or furloughs.
One thing commissioners do agree on is
that the economic road ahead is a rough one,
especially with the state either not sending
down or withholding various sources of tax
revenue as they did this year.
Weve had every indication [from the
state] that next year theyre going to hit us just
as hard, said Commissioner Daniel H. Raley
(D-Great Mills)
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Worries over sign proliferation in the
county balanced with concerns about free
speech led the St. Marys Board of County
Commissioners to postpone a vote on legaliz-
ing digital signs Tuesday.
However, they did approve a change that
now allows real estate agents and homeown-
ers to use one off-site advertising sign to aid
in the sale of a home. The original proposal
called for as many as three real estate signs to
be allowed.
The issue of signage can be very com-
plicated, said Commissioner Daniel H. Raley
(D-Great Mills) You want to be fair, to be le-
gal and still do justice to the businesses who
use it.
Raley proposed tabling the text amend-
ment to the zoning code about digital signs
for discussion at the next commissioners
meeting.
Staff with the countys Department of
Land Use and Growth Management said that
the entire zoning ordinance section of the
county code needed the commissioners revi-
sion to ensure that it was fair and enforceable.
Each amendment we add makes it less
cohesive, said Land Use and Growth Manage-
ment assistant director Phil Shire.
The new digital sign ordinance under con-
sideration allows businesses to advertise with
10-second intervals between messages that
fade in and fade out. No blinking lights, fash-
ing or scrolling messages are allowed.
Also any message the business owner
wanted to put on the sign was allowable, be it
for a nonproft business or political campaign,
staff said.
However, digital signs would not be al-
lowed in the rural preservation district of the
county, raising some eyebrows about fairness
to longstanding businesses there.
Still the main concern was proliferation of
digital signs, which have received little support
from the public.
My only fear is the proliferation, said
Commissioner President Francis Jack Russell
(D-St. Georgess Island). Once we have them,
everyone is going to have to have one to level
the playing feld.
Commissioner Lawrence D. Jarboe (R-
Golden Beach) echoed Russells comments.
It wont make us look like Las Vegas, but
it will make us look closer to Waldorf; thats
too close for me, Jarboe said.
Others said that the digital signs, while
ostentatious in places like Anne Arundel
County, were still a legitimate and effcient
way to advertise.
The ones Ive seen pop up here, I dont
whether theyre legal or not, but people seem
to be pretty respectful about how theyre using
them, said Commissioner Thomas A. Mat-
tingly (D-Leonardtown).
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the offce to shut down Wednesday as workers
were busy cleaning up the mess.
William Russell, of the Department of
Public Works and Transportation, said that
the cause of the fre was likely a fan that had
been left on overnight that had melted down
in one of the small offces in the ground-foor
department.
A fan overheated and caught fre, Russell
said.
The fre was a small one and only caused
damage to one offce, but when the sprinkler
system turned on to put out the fames, more
damage ensued.
There was more water damage that fre
damage, Russell said. Luckily no one was
hurt.
Pat Buckler, offce manager for the Public
Defenders Offce, said that despite damage to
some of the materials there, attorneys still had
their case fles to defend their clients that same
day.
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Will the state continue to pass
revenue shortfalls to the county
during next years budget cycle?
Weve had every indication
that next year theyre going
to hit us just as hard.
Commissioner Daniel H.
Raley (D-Great Mills)
The county Planning Commission approved
by a 7-to-2 vote Tuesday night amendments to the
zoning ordinance that would allow wineries in the
limited residential zone of the county as well as the
rural preservation district.
Staff with the Department of Land Use and
Growth Management removed several proposals
that had met opposition at the planning board;
those were new regulations that would have al-
lowed conference centers and banquet halls at po-
tential wineries.
There were concerns that those uses, de-
signed to attract large numbers of patrons and
visitors, was not in keeping with the less densely
populated zones.
But commission member Shelby Guazzo
said that the proposal to put a winery in what is
R/L zone, where housing is built out with less den-
sity than elsewhere in the Lexington Park devel-
opment district smacked of spot zoning, because
it could put an agricultural use in close proximity
to housing.
Derick Berlage, director of land use and
growth management, said that the wineries would
be placed closer to the edge of the R/L zone and
not in the middle, which would put it farther from
housing.
We believe its a defensible use in the right
area of the R/L zone, Berlage said. The fnal ap-
proval for the measure will come from the Board
of County Commissioners.
Members of the regional construction
industry told the Board of County Commis-
sioners and the county Planning Commis-
sion Tuesday night that their industry is suf-
fering so much that they need the county to
extend for at least two years the approvals on
housing and other projects.
Industry members say that the exten-
sions would insure that their projects would
not be taken off the books and could be given
time to get more fnancing in hopes that the
lagging state and national economy will turn
around.
Our industry quite frankly is in the toi-
let, said F. Hamer Campbell, government
affairs director for the Maryland National
Capital Building Industry Association. If
we dont build homes you dont get transfer
taxes, property taxes and recordation taxes,
the whole nine yards.
Campbell and others from the associa-
tion hoped for an economic recovery soon
but believed it would be a slow rise in home
prices and not a rapid jump start of the
market.
He said if business doesnt improve in
two years, the industry might need more
help.
We may be back asking you for more
extensions, Campbell said.
The association president, Tom Farasy,
said that the industry was bleeding jobs
badly.
Our members are in survival mode,
he said. Theyve already gone through fve
or six rounds of layoffs.
Commissioners, Planning Board To
Consider Extending Project Approvals
Planning Commission Approves Wineries
Do panhandlers pose a problem
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Mills Road Corridor?
It affects business because
it drives away customers.
Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The state began its prosecution Wednesday
of a man accused of shooting a former Marine
last year after an altercation between the accused,
the victim and friends of both that started at a lo-
cal bar in Great Mills and escalated shortly after-
ward at a nearby liquor store.
The trial continues for a second day today.
Assistant States Attorney James Tanavage
argued in his opening statement Wednesday that
when Scott Davis, accused of attempted murder
in the Nov. 10 shooting of Jason McGrath, left
Donovans Pub on Route 235 after the initial fght
and went to treat his wounds behind the ABC
Liquor store a short distance away, McGrath and
another former Marine, who also went to the
store to get more beer after the initial fght cooled
down, discovered Davis and a friend there.
The two charged the vehicle, and then Davis
got out of the car with a gun brought by an as-
sociate and shot McGrath in the chest, Tanavage
said.
They [the defendant and friends] had plen-
ty of time to leave, Tanavage argued before the
jury on Wednesday. He [Davis] chose to get the
gun, he chose to fre the gun at point blank range
at McGrath hitting him in the chest.
Defense attorney David Densford painted a
different picture.
He claimed that Davis and his associates
were the frst to retreat from the melee at the pub
and that Davis was defending himself from seri-
ous injury at the hands of much larger assailants.
We call that retreat, Densford said of their
initial fight from the pub. They [McGrath and
others] were looking for them [at ABC Liquors].
The prosecution side of the case contends
that McGrath and his friends, who had been
drinking prior to going to Donovans Pub, were
infamed by what they believed were pro-Muslim
statements made by Davis and associates when
they saw them toasting fallen comrades in over-
seas action.
McGrath was a veteran of eight months ser-
vice in Iraq.
The defense side, however, argued that the
two former Marines were taunting one of Da-
vis friends, who was wearing a T-shirt wrapped
around his head while he was playing pool, ap-
parently believing he was wearing it in a style
found in the Middle East.
Words were exchanged between Davis and
one of McGraths friends, according to court tes-
timony and things began to turn physical when
McGrath shoved Davis when he picked up a pool
ball as an apparent weapon.
One of McGraths friends pulled him away
and had him go outside, where McGrath soon af-
ter got into a brawl with Davis associates who
showed up to assist their friend.
While McGrath was outside fghting, ac-
cording to court testimony, Davis remained in-
side and was able to smash a beer mug over the
head of one of McGraths friends during that
fght, which the prosecution stated was a break-
ing point in the overall hostilities.
Davis and his party eventually left to go to
ABC Liquors store to treat his wounds, but McGrath
and a compatriot soon also arrived at the store.
When they discovered Davis, they charged the
vehicle with the intent, McGrath said, of severely
beating Davis for crashing a beer mug over the
head of their friend.
McGrath said he never threatened Davis or
anyone else with a weapon.
But, McGrath testifed, Davis came from
the vehicle he and an associate were in and shot
McGrath in the chest at close range.
He said How about this? McGrath testi-
fed of Davis statement before fring.
The small caliber bullet remains in his
shoulder, he said, after it hit a bone over his heart
and defected into its resting place.
They [doctors] said it wasnt hurting
anything and I dont have health insurance,
McGrath, 28, testifed.
This was not their fnest hour, Tanavage
said of the conduct of McGrath and his friends
that evening. But however they acted no one de-
served to get shot.
Attempted Murder Trial Begins For
Shooting At Liquor Store
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
It didnt start out as the most auspicious of projects, say its build-
ers and fundraisers, but the Chiefs Bike is fnally fnished and ready to
raffe after more than four years of design and construction.
The unique street bike, created by Intracoastal Custom Bikes based
in Florida, is based on the theme of the traditions of U.S. Navy Chiefs,
an elite group of naval noncommissioned offcers considered by many as
the backbone of the service.
We got a rusted frame, two wheels and a transmission in a box,
said Brad Ashmore of Intracoastal Custom about the bikes beginnings.
The bike, Ashmore and local retired navy chief Jeff Hobrath, own-
ers of Naval Tees in Leonardtown, were all at the town square to show
off the Chiefs Bike May 23.
The bike now sports a deep Navy blue and gold paint job topped
off with an authentic Navy chiefs cutlass that actually serves as a key
to the ignition.
Were going to raise $100,000 [through a raffe] and its going into
the Chief Petty Offcers Scholarship Fund, Ashmore said.
The scholarship fund helps chiefs and their fami-
lies pay for the increases in costs for continuing edu-
cation at college.
Hobrath said the project started when another
Navy chief presented him with the idea more than
four years ago and asked for his help.
He called me four-and-a-half years ago and
asked me if wed kick off fundraising for it, Hobrath
said. In four months we raised $16,000.
Navy chiefs organizations around the country
also raised money to see the bike fnished, Hobrath
said, using just about every fundraising device they
could think of, from golf tournaments to burger bar-
becues to outright donations.
The chiefs gave a damn, Hobrath said. It was
a great idea.
Hobrath said that the raffe is open to anyone
who wants to buy a ticket, but the bike has only been
ridden a few times.
Its not really meant for bikers, Hobrath said.
But its more about the traditions of the Navy chiefs.
Its a great day to see that thing built.
Raffe tickets can be purchased online at www.
navychief.com. The target date for the drawing is
Sept. 16, tickets are $25 (5 tickets for $100), and the
goal is to sell 6,000 tickets, according to the Web site.
Chiefs Bike Comes To Leonardtown
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
County commissioners signed a letter Tuesday throw-
ing their support behind the construction of the highly an-
ticipated new library in Leonardtown, allowing the county
to apply for $818,000 in state building funds.
Kathleen Reif, director of the St. Marys County Public
Library System, said that the letter would be sent off this
Friday along with the application for grant funds.
Under the agreement with the county and the state, the
library is not to cost more than the initial bill of about $15
million, nor is the countys share of the project to go above
$13 million as recorded in the countys capital improvement
budget.
Reif told commissioners that there was about $5 mil-
lion available from the state to be divided among the coun-
ties for certain capital projects.
Reif said she had seen other counties get $800,000 for
projects and believed it would not be unreasonable for St.
Marys to get the money it wanted.
Commissioner Daniel H. Raley (D-Great Mills) said
that the Leonardtown Library project would be unlike the
one the new Lexington Park Library, since the county had
to foot the whole bill for that project.
The new library is set for construction on the Hayden
Farm Property on Route 245 on the outskirts of Leonard-
town, which the commissioners agreed to purchase last year
(without the vote of Commissioner Lawrence D. Jarboe) for
$5.3 million.
The assessment of the property was actually about $3.5
million but commissioners who voted for it said the price
was right since the county needed space to build an addi-
tional school.
While the property purchase drew some criticism,
most have been in favor of a new library to replace the aging
one near the county governmental center.
County Signs Off On
Letter Clearing The Way
For State Library Funds
Photo by Guy Leonard
Jeff Hobrath, owner of Naval Tees and a retired navy chief, sits atop the Chiefs Bike in the Leon-
ardtown square.
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BALTIMORE - The recession that has
weakened nonprofts around the country has
actually been a help to Vehicles for Change.
Headquartered in Halethorpe, Vehicles
for Change takes unwanted vehicles, repairs
them and sells them cheap to low-income
families around Maryland, the District and
Virginia.
We actually have more cars in our inven-
tory than weve ever had because were get-
ting so many donated, says Marty Schwartz,
president and chief executive offcer of Ve-
hicles for Change. The high-fenced, barbed-
wired lot where they store cars is packed.
Since the recession began, Schwartz
says, many of their donations have come from
families who are looking to cut costs by turn-
ing in a third car.
In this economy, people are going, You
know that car is costing us at least $300 a year
in insurance, probably putting another $300,
$400 in repairs, and so theyre getting rid of
it, he says. From that standpoint, I think the
economy is being very good to us.
But Vehicles for Change has also gotten a
lot more requests for cars.
Prior to the recession, last year, I might
get one to two e-mails a month, Schwartz
says. Now I get two e-mails a day from
people who, you know, need a car. They dont
know what to do. They dont know where to
turn.
Schwartz and Vehicles for
Change answer those calls and do the
best they can. But with their prices so
low, they cant afford enough staff to
award more than 50 cars a month.
Alvin Williams, a maintenance
worker at Goodwill Industries of
the Chesapeake, received a car from
Vehicles for Change last month. He
describes the car -- a 1997 Plymouth
Voyager -- and its infuence on his
familys life as a blessing.
I needed the wheels badly,
says Williams, who used to have a
two-hour commute with buses, rail
and a three-mile walk from his home
to his job. I get to work in, maybe,
20 minutes now.
But the car has helped him with
more than just his daily commute. Williams
has a 19-year-old daughter with both multiple
sclerosis and cerebral palsy, who has several
doctor appointments every month -- and pub-
lic transport is tough in a wheelchair.
The vehicle helps us out to get her down
there and get her out of there in a timely fash-
ion instead of catching the subway and then
the bus, he says. It also helps them with tak-
ing her out, getting her some air, you know,
going to the movies, which she likes to do.
With his commute so much shorter, Wil-
liams says he can now get a second job to help
support his single-income household.
The recession has really crunched us,
he says. This job takes care of some of the
bills, but I have other bills too, you know, that
I need taking care of.
Although Vehicles for Change is sitting
on a lot flled with more cars than ever, the
nonproft still needs money.
Finding that external grant money is
becoming more diffcult, says Schwartz.
Foundations have less and less money to
award.
The shortage of grants helps explain
why the charity employs only a skeleton staff,
which can turn around only so many cars, and
only so quickly.
But if thats upsetting Schwartz, you
wouldnt notice.
I hate to say it, but I think its a won-
derful economy, Schwartz says. We have
plenty of people who need our services, and
we have plenty of people who are giving us
cars to take care of them.
Poor Economy Greases Wheels for Vehicle Exchange
BELTSVILLE (AP) - A Prince Georges Fire
offcial says several motorists were rescued af-
ter their vehicles were stranded by fash fooding
brought on by torrential rainfall.
Members of the fre departments swift water
team were called Baltimore Avenue at Amendable
Road in Beltsville around 4:45 p.m. Monday.
Fire department spokesman Mark Brady says
team members were able to rescue four people in a
vehicle stranded after it passed road barriers.
About an hour later, Brady says the team was
called to the 5800 Block of Sunnyside Road in
Beltsville, where they rescued three people from
three vehicles. All three declined to be taken to the
hospital.
Drivers Rescued From
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HAGERSTOWN (AP) - A 15-year-old Hag-
erstown girl charged as an adult with soliciting her
fathers murder is trying to have her case referred
to juvenile authorities.
A hearing on the matter was scheduled for
Tuesday in Washington County Circuit Court.
Danielle Black faces one count of solicitation
of frst-degree murder in the fatal, Halloween stab-
bing of 47-year-old Billy Lee Black.
Prosecutors contend Danielle asked a friend
on a school bus to kill her father because he was
physically abusing her. Police say they havent
found any evidence of abuse.
They say that when the school friend re-
fused to participate, Danielle said she would ask
20-year-old Alec Eger (AYE-ger). Eger is charged
with frst-degree murder in the case.
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Editorial:
I just read the editors opinion in the En-
terprise and Commissioner Raley ranting about
How the county cant cut taxes.
Commissioner Raley, did you ask the citi-
zens that you are supposed to be representing
if they can fnd a way to pay the taxes you are
imposing on them? How about the other taxes,
like the 8 percent for water ? You should care
about the citizens of St. Marys County that you
are supposed to be representing but apparently
you do not.
Mr. Boyd, editor of the Enterprise, I assume
you are still writing the Opinion section. My
budget is pretty tight and the spare money I have
goes for my subscription. I guess it has to go so I
pay these additional taxes you are for.
Commissioner Raley, Commissioner Jar-
boe has always taken the position of lower taxes,
election or not. You are the only one to state
That you feel our pain. This is like the nurse
who declares that she feels our pain while at the
same time stabs you with a needle.
Enough is enough.
Jacqueline Miller
Lexington Park
Failure to Lower Taxes Hurts Citizens
The GFWC Womens Club of St. Marys recently installed its new offcers. Standing from left is
Betty Currie, treasurer, Carole Romary, recording secretary, and Joan Springer, corresponding
secretary. Seated from left is Pat Foley, second vice president, Sally Huff, president, and Judy
Lofin, frst vice president.
Three years ago Jack Russell prom-
ised that if elected President of the Board
of County Commissioners he would be sure
to provide citizens with an oyster in every
basket, a takeoff of Herbert Hoovers 1928
presidential campaign where he promised a
chicken in every pot, a car in every garage.
He promised that everyone would be pros-
perous under a Hoover presidency.
As history shows, Hoover lasted just
one term, he became vastly unpopular as he
turned to a policy of government intervention
to attempt to forestall the Great Depression.
By the end of Hoovers four years American
prosperity was only a campaign slogan.
County Commissioner Russell, having
just completed his third county budget, could
better be described as having taken an oyster
or two from every basket. In his three years
in offce, he and the other members of the
Board have taken nearly $29 million from
the countys fund balance to balance the
countys operating budget. This money is
the countys savings account, money that be-
longs to the taxpayers and should have been
returned to the taxpayers.
This is paramount to paying your mort-
gage out of your savings account, a practice
that is sure to lead to foreclosure. From a
management perspective, money from sav-
ings should only be used for expenditures
that do not reoccur. When regular income is
not enough to pay reoccurring expenses, the
only option is to fnd more income or cut ex-
penses. Savings will soon run out, and this
Board of Commissioners appear content to
wipe out the countys savings, then what?
Even though the next budget, Russells
fourth and fnal budget, is not due to be voted
on for another year they have already decid-
ed they will use at least another $3 million of
the countys savings to fund that budget.
Using fund balance to fund reoccurring
costs is bad fscal management, destined to
cause further tax increases.
What is even more concerning is that
during the three budgets since Russell took
offce, taxpayers have ponied up an addi-
tional $30 million in property taxes, a 45%
increase and an additional $4.3 million in in-
come taxes, a 7% increase. Yet this has not
been enough.
The commissioners say that since the
state of Maryland reduced funding for cer-
tain programs by $3 million they needed to
step in and provide funding from the countys
savings. Russell told a local reporter: We
were lucky we were resourceful, that we had
some fund balances to apply to bridge this
gap. Its just good management, thats all.
The fund balance was there when Rus-
sell got there, the county was very lucky to
have it, and in three years he has spent $30
million of it. It appears to be anything but
good management and the county taxpay-
ers are not as lucky now as they were before
Russell got there.
Lets put all this in perspective if we can.
Despite having the largest tax increase in the
history of Maryland last year, the state was
more than a billion dollars short of revenue
to fund the spending they wanted this year.
The federal government gave Maryland
some $700 million dollars which the feds
didnt have, so they borrowed the money.
The state spent the money on programs that
reoccur each year so next year they need the
money again, and again, etc. The state, still
short some $300 million cut about $3 million
from programs for St. Marys County. The
county commissioners, rather than let these
programs be reduced decide to take money
from the countys savings account to keep
them funded, believing the state will not
only fnd a way to replace the federal gov-
ernments $700 million but the other $300
million as well.
If you believe that, you probably do be-
lieve that somehow Russell will fnd a way to
put an oyster in every basket.
A Chicken in Every Pot Is About All
That Is Left
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be changed back to my birth name of Honora Veronica Otis Beasley.
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in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit
within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the
relief sought.
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Flight experts are fond of saying that the
mostdangerouspartoffyingisthedrivetothe
airport, but that didnt stop some pilots from
performing death-defying maneuvers at this
yearsAirExpoatNavalAirStationPatuxent
River,whichhostedsomeofthecountrysbest
airborn talents over Memorial Day weekend.
Among them was Tim Weber, who few the
German-builtExtra300atthisyearsshow.
Boastingamightysingleenginewithover
300horsepower,arollratetippingthescalesat
360degreespersecond,andaclimbrateinex-
cessof3,200feetperminute,makingitastand-
out among commercial dogfghting aircraft,
this may be one of the most aggressive small
planes in the air today, which is why Weber
saysitshisfavorite.
Weber, newly landed from his perfor-
manceatFridayspre-show,explainedthatthe
plane is an unlimited-class composite mono-
plane, meaning that the plane can be used
for competition ... Its the only airplane in the
worldcertifedtogo10gas,hesaidasheex-
plainedtheperksoftheplane.TheExtrasbuilt
inGermany,andIthinkitsthebestall-around
aerobaticplaneintheworld...Itsaverysmall
airplane,andvery,veryquicktomaneuver,and
ithauls,headded.
AnArizonaresident,Webersloveoffy-
ing began when he was 13 years old and liv-
ing within bicycling distance of Turf Soaring
SchoolinPhoenix.Bythetimehewas14,he
saidhewastradingworkforfyinglessons,en-
during tedium for time in the air, and he has
beenairborneeversince.
IthinkIworked18hoursforoneglider
fight ... but when I looked down from that I
thoughtitwasthegreatestthingintheworld,
hesaid,smilingasherecalledthememory.
From his roots trading working hours
for time in the air, Weber began logging so
many hours of airtime that he himself ad-
mitshavinglostcountyearsago.Hehasfown
avarietyofaircraft,including(butnotlimited
to) the Pitts Special, the Russian YAK 55M,
and several different jets including the F-16.
Allthewhilehewasforginganameforhim-
self in the world of aeorobatic stunt fying,
joiningwithGeicoseveralyearsago,whichhe
callsthebestsponsorheseverworkedfor.
Its really fun for me, because the kids
smile when they see the gecko on the plane
and they get excited and start waving ... and
thereallyneatthingaboutanairshowlikethis
isuspilotsareaccessible,whereasifyougoto
aNASCARraceyourenotgoingtobeableto
talktothedrivers.Butyoucancometotheair
show,cometotheGeicodisplayandmeetme
andtheairplaneIfy,hesaid.
Among Webers many other passions is
hisself-madesoundtrack,sincethepilotbegan
playing guitar professionally at the age of 17
and now incorporates his own original songs
into his fying routines. Hes also teamed up
withothermusicianstoproduceCDstofyto,
thelatestofwhich,calledHowManyWays,
wasreleasedtwomonthsago.
This years air show offered Weber his
frst opportunity to visit Southern Maryland,
one of his many stops on the show fying cir-
cuit,andheadmittedhewassufferingfroma
weary combination of sleep deprivation and
jetlag when he kissed the skies on Friday, but
hesmiledathisairplanewhentalkingabouthis
performanceattheAirExpo,refectingonthe
painstakingplanemaintenancethatheandhis
sponsorsregularlylavishonthebird.
Airshowplanesreallygetbabied,theyre-
allygettakencareof,hesaid.Pluswhenyoure
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airplanesworkingharderthanyou.
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I must begin by admitting that this re-
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Like so many others stricken with panic
at the thought of leaving the earths surface
(with little more than a metal frame protect-
ing them from an unforgiving freefall), the
thought of taking a ride in a plane that saw
missions against the Japanese during World
War II was a little daunting, but when of-
fered the opportunity to take a trip in one
of aviations fondest relics, I simply could
not resist.
Several members of the media were in-
vited to take a Friday afternoon ride before
this years Air Expo at the Naval Air Station
Patuxent River, which featured not only air-
borne stunt machines but a fair amount of
aviation history, among the highlights of
which was the B-25 Mitchell bomber nick-
named Panchito after the rooster from Dis-
neys The Three Cabarellos. (Incidental-
ly, the flm was released in 1944, the same
year the plane was
built in Kansas
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Lynn May
grinned wide as
she walked up to
the bomber, pet-
ting the plane
lightly along one
side. As event
coordinator for
Disabled Ameri-
can Veterans, a
nonproft organi-
zation that has been
touring with the plane to
air shows around the country, she described
her gratifcation at seeing Panchito unveiled
to veterans, some of whom hadnt seen a
B-25 since the Japanese had surrendered.
I remember talking to one veteran
who was in tears when he saw the plane,
she said, commenting later that showcasing
planes like this one was one of her favorite
parts of her job.
They gave us our freedom. That was
one of the turning points of the war ... I get
goose bumps talking about it, because this
airplanes so special, said May, adding that
she herself had been up in the plane several
times, and each time it was a thrill.
Pilot Paul Nuwer, who has been fying
Panchito for 12 years, said the airplane had
a lot of rough edges aerodynamical-
ly. It was made to drop bombs, not
for rolling or dogfghting, and it was
not made for any creature comforts,
he said, laughing. As such its got its
own personality, theres sharp edges,
theres no insulation and its exceed-
ingly loud.
Nuwer told the truth, too.
Panchito was defnitely not designed
with creature comforts in mind for
its six passengers, including a pilot,
co-pilot, navigator and gunners, as
we all discovered when we climbed
into the bird, strapping ourselves into
our seats with old buckling devices
speckled with rust, the smell of en-
gine grease permeating the air as the
engines roared and clattered noisily.
One thumbs-up later and we were roar-
ing above the Patuxent River and Solomons
Island, taking turns to explore the planes
gunning bubble located at the nose, and
leaning forward to see out the sides at the
air hissing past us. The vessel vibrated as
we descended, and in no time Panchito re-
turned safely to the surface of the earth.
As we exited the airfeld, it seemed ft-
ting to refect on what could make a per-
son so scared to fy in such a remarkably
dependable plane, one that shepherded
countless crews over the hazardous hori-
zons of one of the most devastating wars in
history.
The truth is this reporter will always
be a little scared of taking to the skies, but
with ground crews and volunteers keeping
vigil over this piece of living history, she
has developed a greater appreciation for
this American classic.
A feisty rooster, indeed.
Panchito Lives Again
B-25 Bomber Brings Veteran
Memories Back to Life
Panchito, like most other B-25s, has two
R2600 Wright Cyclone 14-cylinder, air-cooled
radial engines, rated at 1700 HP each, and a
formidable arsenal of 13 50-caliber machine
guns, and a 3,000-pound payload capacity that
could include an explosive cocktail of depth
charges, concussion bombs, cluster bombs and
torpedoes.
This killing machine became famous for
the Doolittle raid of April 18, 1942, when U.S.
forces charged their frst air raid on Japanese
soil as retaliation for Pearl Harbor. But the
B-25 Mitchell, which had been in production
since 1938, had a much more dramatic impact
on the war as a whole, with more than 9,800
seeing service in all theaters of war including
Alaska, North Africa, China, Europe, and the
Southwest Pacifc. They were fown by the U.S.
forces as well as the air forces of Britain, China,
Canada, Australia, Russia, Brazil, the Nether-
lands and East Indies, ranking them among the
most prolifc planes of that time period.
The original Panchito was one of many
such planes fying with the 396th Bomb Squad-
ron, 41st Bomb Group, 7th Air Force stationed
in the Central Pacifc during WW II. Its last
combat mission was on Aug. 12, 1945, against
Kanoya Airfeld in Kyushu.
The bird itself was restored and sold in
1997 to Larry Kelly, an aviation enthusiast
who had been inquiring about retired B-25s for
sale. With the help of his colleague Tom Reilly,
owner of the Warbirds Restoration School and
Museum in Kissimee, Florida, Kelly found
Panchito listed with a broker in Ft. Lauderdale,
and the rest is history.
Panchito Famous for Doolittle Raid
B-25 Mitchell Bomber Panchito
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Joseph Captain Joe
Andrew Bryan, 81
Joseph Captain Joe An-
drew Bryan, 81, of Ridge, Md.,
departed this life on Thurs. May
21, 2009, in St Augustine, Fla.
Born Jan. 25, 1928, in Ridge,
Md., he was the son of the late
William Joseph and Mary Eliza-
beth Barnes Bryan.
Captain Joe, as he was
known to all, received his edu-
cation from Cardinal Gibbons
Institute in Ridge, Md. He has
been a long and faithful mem-
ber of St. Peter Claver Catholic
Church in St. Inigoes, Md. Joe
enlisted in the U. S. Army in
1946, receiving an Honorable
Discharge in 1947 after serving
an18-month tour in Korea. He
received the World War 11 Vic-
tory Medal and an Army of Oc-
cupation Medal Japan Citation.
On June 11, 1948, he was
united in holy matrimony to his
loving wife, Minnie Lou Cal-
lier, and from that blessed union
were three sons.
Joe had more than 42 years
experience in heavy-duty trans-
portation at the Public Works
Department before his retire-
ment in January 1985 from the
Naval Air Station, Patuxent
River, Md. After retirement,
Captain Joe got a chance to
do what he enjoyed most in life
and that was fishing. He bought
himself a chartered boat and
named it The Minnie L. He
received his license from the
United States Coast Guard to
operate his vessel and from then
on, it was straight sailing for the
many different fishing parties
that engaged his services. His
favorite saving was: If they are
out there, I will find them. He
always aimed to please all of his
fishing parties regardless of how
long he had to stay out in the wa-
ters, and they all loved him for
dedication he showed regardless
of how he felt. Even in his later
years, when his health started to
fail him, he still wanted to be in
the waters.
Joe was a member of the
Usher Board at St. Peter Claver
Catholic Church and a member
of the American Legion Brown
and Gant Post 197. In 1963 a
group of black professional
men started a social club called
the Jolly Gents. On or about
1973, Joe became a very active
member of that elite group and
served as the treasurer. Mem-
bers had many functions in the
community, bought their own
social club, gave scholarships
and helped and supported other
organizations in and out of the
community.
Joe never gave in or gave up
his fight for life: His oxygen, di-
alysis, heart and many other ail-
ments did not stand in the way of
his thoughts for what he wanted
for his wife. So he and his wife,
Minnie, along with their chil-
dren, decided to purchase a con-
do in St. Augustine, Fla. About
two weeks before his death, he
spoke with his son Kenny and
told him that he just wanted to
see that his wife was safely there
and would be seen to by his fam-
ily. His wish was granted.
Joe leaves to cherish his
memory his loving wife of 61
years, Minnie L. Bryan of Ridge,
Md.; his children Kenny Bryan
(Lauren) of St. Augustine, Fla.;
Donald R. Bryan (Cathy) of Co-
lumbia, Md.; Benjamin G. Bry-
an (Lilian) of Dameron, Md.; his
grandchildren Courtney L, Jo-
seph Avram, Matthew and Mar-
garet Bryan; three step-grand-
children, Ashley, Elizabeth and
Graham, and one great-grand-
child, Angelyia Bryan; one sis-
ter, Mary Corbin of Ridge, Md.;
one sister-in-law, Novella An-
drews of Moreno Valley, Calif.;
two brother-in-laws, Charles G.
Callier (Marjorie) of Papillion,
Neb.; and Charles Callier (De-
lores) of Fuquay Varina, N.C.; a
host of nieces, nephews and oth-
er relatives and extended family
to numerous to mention.
Family will receive friends
on Fri., May 29, 2009, from 5
p.m. to 8 p.m. in St. Peter Claver
Catholic Church, where prayers
will be recited at 7:30 p.m. A
Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated on Sat., May 30,
2009, at 10 a.m. with Father
Scott Woods officiating. Inter-
ment will follow in the church
cemetery.
Arrangements provid-
ed by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Norris Wilmer Buck-
ler, 60
Norris Wilmer Buckler,
60, of Mechanicsville, Md., and
formerly of Chesapeake Shores
Nursing Center since August
of 2006, died May 22, 2009, at
Washington Hospital Center.
Born Sept. 19, 1948, in
Leonardtown, Md., he was the
son of the late Charles Gilbert
and Mary Helen Buckler. He is
survived by his siblings Marie
Groom of Mineral, Va.; Jean
Copsey of Mechanicsville, Md.;
Louise Nalborcyzk of Waldorf,
Md.; Paulie Buckler of Hughes-
ville, Md.; Doris Harding of In-
dian Head, Mo.; and Billy Buck-
ler of King Georges, Va., as well
as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by
his siblings Jim, Johnny, Earl,
Man and Charles Buckler, Deb-
bie Buckler, Betty Downs and
Emma Downs.
A lifelong resident of St.
Marys County, Wilmer was
a handyman around family
and friends. He enjoyed play-
ing jokes on people and loved
smoking his cigars and chew-
ing tobacco. Wilmer had a lov-
ing and caring personality that
everyone enjoyed being around.
His favorite place to eat was
McDonalds where he loved to
get a Big Mac or Cheeseburger
with fries. Even though he had
diabetes, that didnt stop him
from eating sweets. He loved
being around the family par-
ties, where he could mingle,
drink beer, eat crabs and listen
to old country music. His favor-
ites were George Jones, Hank
Williams and many others. He
hardly watched TV, but he loved
listening to the radio and play-
ing cards. Wilmer and his smile
will be sadly missed.
The family received friends
for a visitation on Wed. May
27, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. in
the Mattingley-Gardiner Fu-
neral Home, Leonardtown, Md.,
where prayers were said at 7
p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be held on Thurs. May 28,
2009, at 10 a.m. in Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church,
Mechanicsville, Md., with Fr.
Peter Allitata officiating. In-
terment will follow in Trin-
ity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf,
Md. Pallbearers will be Robert
Copsey, Kevin Copsey, Gene
Plater, Sonny Williams, Milton
Tuggie Copsey and Lewis
Collins. Honorary pallbearers
will be Douglas Harding, Mark
Nalborczyk, Matthew Downs
and Wayne Groom.
Contributions may be made
to the Mechanicsville Volunteer
Fire Department, P.O. Box 37,
Leonardtown, MD 20650. To
leave a condolence for the fam-
ily, please visit www.mgf h.com.
Arrangements provided by the
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral
Home, P.A.
Joseph Gresko, 91
Joseph Gresko, 91, departed
this life on May 23, 2009, at St.
Josephs Home, Richmond, Va.,
where he had resided since Jan-
uary 2007.
Born in Hermanville, St.
Marys County, Md., on July 21,
1917, he was the son of the late
Andrew Gresko and Suzanna
Hvlac J Gresko.
He worked on the fam-
ily farm through the Depression
until the outbreak of World War
II, when he moved to Baltimore,
Md., to work. His Maryland
National Guard unit was called
into action and was deployed
to southern England as a mili-
tary policeman one year before
the Allied invasion of France. He
was seriously wounded during
the first wave of D-Day action
at Omaha Beach, Normandy, on
June 6, 1944. He was married to
Susie Ann (Rahaim) Gresko of
Jacksonville, Fla., in November
1944 after recovering from his
wounds.
Jobs were scarce for vets,
but he secured a parcel post po-
sition with the U.S. Postal Ser-
vice and later served as a letter
carrier in Baltimore, Eastern
Branch, Md. He retired in 1973
to St. Inigoes, Md., where he
lived until 2007. He was an avid
gardener, hunter and fisherman
and enjoyed coin and stamp col-
lecting. He was a graduate of
Great Mills High School.
He is survived by his wife,
Susie Gresko of Richmond, Va.;
son Joseph Gresko of Montpe-
lier, Va.; daughter Rosemarie
Newman of Dundalk, Md.; five
grandchildren and four great
grandchildren.
Family received friends
on Wed., May 27, 2009, from
6 until 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield
Funeral Home, 22955 Holly-
wood Road, Leonardtown, MD
20650. The family also will re-
ceive friends between 9 and 10
a.m. on Thurs., May 28, 2009,
at St. Cecilias Catholic Church,
St. Marys City, Md., followed
by a Mass of Christian Burial at
10 a.m. Interment will follow in
St. James Cemetery.
Condolences to the fam-
ily may be made at www.brins-
fieldfuneral.com. Arrange-
ments by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Janet Luise (Cathcart)
Higdon, 67
Janet Luise (Cathcart) Hig-
don, 67, of Lexington Park, Md.,
died May 13, 2009, at St Marys
Hospital. She was born on Jan.
31, 1942, in Washington D. C.
and raised in Silver Spring, Md.
She graduated from Northwood
High School in 1960. Janet was
oldest of four children of the
late James and Irvin Cathcart.
She is survived by her son Wil-
liam D. Downs and daughter
Janie T. Higdon. Janet is also
survived by her brothers James
and Dudley Cathcart and sis-
ter Edith Courtney as well as
seven grandchildren: Siabhan,
Philip, William Jr., Noah, the
late Joseph Downs, Dean and
Dayne, as well as many nieces
and nephews. She was married
to John (Johnny) J. Coe for 21
years until his death in 1992.
Janet moved to Lexington
Park, Md., in 2006 to be with
her lifelong friends Anne Rob-
ertson and Cathy Sabo. She had
a love for crafting and created
many beautiful wreaths and or-
naments for family and friends.
She enjoyed playing mahJong
and cards as well as attending
local theater groups. A nur-
turing person, she was always
available to assist neighbors and
friends with paperwork, assis-
tant care and any other need she
perceived necessary.
Final arrangements were
made by Brinsfield Funeral
Home. A Celebration of Life
Memorial Service officiated by
Rev. D. Harmon was held on Sat.
May 23, 2009, at 3 p.m. at 25300
McIntosh Rd, Hollywood, Md.
Anyone needing additional in-
formation may contact Janie
Higdon at 240-256-5751 or
janiehigdon@gmail.com. Con-
dolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.
com.
Paul Theron Penrod, 68
Paul Theron Penrod, 68 of
Hollywood, Md., died May 20,
2009, at his residence. Born
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Md., he was the son of the late
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loving husband of Judy D. Pen-
rod whom he married on Aug.
20, 1961, in Level, Md. He is
also survived by his children
Steven Penrod and his friend
Theresa, Carolyn Hayden and
her husband Chuck and James
Jimmy Penrod and his
daughters Christy, Susan and
Jamie, all of Hollywood, Md.
He is also survived by nine
grandchildren: Mike, Heather,
Jason, Kristin, Blair, Alyssa,
(Christy, Susan and Jamie)
as well as his great-grandson
Chase, his niece Judy Lynn
Shull and her husband Bill and
his sister Sara Harrington of
Red Lion, Pa. Paul graduated
from Bel Air High School and
moved to St. Marys County
in 1976. He served in and
worked for the U.S. Navy for
20 years, from 1959-1979, re-
tiring in 1979. He belonged
to the Patuxent Moose Lodge
2393, VFW 2632, Fleet Re-
serve 93 and the American
Legion 208. The family re-
ceived friends on Sat., May
23, 2009, from 1 to 3 p.m. at
the Mattingley-Gardiner Fu-
neral Home Chapel, Leonar-
dtown, Md., where a funeral
service was held at 3 p.m. with
Rev. Arthur Pilkerton offici-
ating. Interment was private.
To leave a condolence for the
family, visit www.mgf h.com.
Arrangements provided by the
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral
Home, P.A.
Ann Vanessa Thomas,
46
Ann Vanessa Thomas, 46,
of Mechanicsville, Md., passed
away on May 22, 2009, at St.
Marys Nursing Center, Leon-
ardtown, Md. Family will re-
ceive friends on Fri., May 29,
2009, from 8:45 to 10 a.m. in
St. Josephs Catholic Church,
Morganza, Md. A Mass of
Christian burial will be cel-
ebrated at 10 a.m. with Father
Keith Woods officiating. In-
terment will follow in Charles
Memorial Gardens, Leonar-
dtown, Md. A full obituary
will be appear at a later date.
Arrangements provided by
the Brinsfield Funeral Home,
P.A., Leonardtown, Md. Con-
dolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuner-
al.com.
Lawrence Odell Wea-
senforth Sr., 79
Lawrence Odell Weasen-
forth Sr., 79, of Ridge, Md.,
died May 19, 2009, at his resi-
dence. Born Oct. 20, 1929, in
Laurel Dale, W.Va., he was the
son of the late Lake Vernon
and Pearl Mae Coffman Wea-
senforth. He was the loving
husband of Mary Agnes Wea-
senforth whom he married on
July 23, 1949, in St. Michaels
Rectory, Ridge, Md. He is also
survived by his children Law-
rence O. Weasenforth Jr. of
Scotland, Md.; Charles Wea-
senforth and his wife Ginger
of St. Leonard, Md.; Elaine
Stone and her husband Mike
of Lexington Park, Md.; and
Wayne Weasenforth and part-
ner Rose Page of Ridge, Md.,
as well as his brother Lyle
Weasenforth of Dameron,
Md. He is also survived by 11
grandchildren: Ramona Wea-
senforth of Ridge, Md., Billy
Weasenforth of Lexington
Park, Md.; Melissa Wheeler
of Hollywood, Md.; Rebecca
Guy of Hollywood, Md.; Mi-
chelle Weems, Tamara Sapp
and Stanley Kerschner, all of
St. Leonard, Md.; Janet Stone
of California, Md.; Resy Aus-
tin of Hollywood, Md.; Dennis
Stone of Scotland, Md.; and
Shane Weasenforth of Lex-
ington Park, Md.; as well as
18 great-grandchildren: Jac-
queline Weasenforth, Amanda
Norris, Adam Norris, Hannah
Weasenforth, Rachel Weems,
Thomas Wheeler, Collin Sapp,
Haley Wheeler, Christopher
Austin, Ashlin Dean, Eliza-
beth Weems, Makyia Weasen-
forth, Alexis Parks, Joslynn
Austin, Alex Reece, Brandon
Austin, Brody Sapp and Cam-
eron Dean.
Lawrence moved to St.
Marys County in 1942 and
attended Great Mills High
School. He worked at PAX
River for 40 years, retiring on
May 2, 1992 (20 years in the
Navy Exchange Laundry-PAX
River, 17 years as a boiler plant
equipment mechanic and three
years as a ground support
equipment mechanic). He en-
joyed fishing, being a mechan-
ic, building boats and hunting.
The family receive friends on
Thurs., May 21, 2009, from 5
to 8 p.m. at First Friendship
United Methodist Church,
Ridge, Md., where prayers
were said at 7 p.m. A funeral
service will be held at 10 a.m.
on Frid., May 22, 2009, at
First Friendship United Meth-
odist Church with Rev. Keith
Schukraft officiating. Inter-
ment will follow in the church
cemetery. Pallbearers were
Billy Weasenforth, Dennis
Stone, Roy Norris, Earl Lump-
kins, Robbie Wood and Chip
Allen. Honorary pallbearers
were Shane Weasenforth, Stan
Kerschner and Jacqueline
Weasenforth. Contributions
may be made to First Friend-
ship United Methodist Church,
13723 Point Lookout Road,
Ridge, MD 20680 and/or Hos-
pice of St. Marys, P.O. Box
625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
To leave a condolence for the
family, visit www.mgf h.com.
Arrangements provided by the
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral
Home, P.A.
Brian Patrick Abell
May 20, 1972 October 8, 2008
In our time of sorrow it eased our pain to know others were
thinking of us. We would like to thank our family, our friends,
Father Ray at St. Johns Church, Mike Gardiner & Staff, The
Catholic Cemeteries Staff, IAM&AW, William W. Winpising-
er Ed. & Tech. Center Staff, Instructors & Employees, The
Jude House Staff and Town Florist Staff and many others
who came together with us to celebrate the life of our son.
To Brian,
we miss you
everyday and
we want to
wish you a
Happy Birthday.

Your Family
Mom & Dad,
Ken, Dave & Bitsy,
Matthew, Jessica
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By Andrea Shiell
Staff Writer
St. Marys Ryken was in fne form on Tues-
day night as students, parents, faculty members
and dignitaries crowded into the athletics cen-
ter at St. Marys College for the high schools
28
th
commencement ceremonies, during which
150 seniors walked the stage to collect their
diplomas.
Among those in attendance were members
of the classes of 1959 and 1984, all of whom were
recognized for seeing their silver and gold com-
mencement anniversaries, as well as the eve-
nings guest speaker, Del. John Bohanan (29B,
St. Marys County), an alumnus from the RHS
class of 1976.
Principal Rick Wood opened the evenings
program by congratulating the class of 2009 and
introducing the evenings student speaker, Addi-
son Goodley.
Weve been together for a long time. Weve
shared laughter and tears, victory and loss. We
survived as underclassmen and triumphed as se-
niors, said Goodley, entreating his fellow gradu-
ates to stay in touch with one another in the years
to come.
Bohanan spoke to the seniors of his own
tenure in St. Marys County, and the challenges
that would await them in the world they were
about to enter.
We cannot turn our back on the rest of
the world. Today North Korea is testing nuclear
weapons, in Pakistan the Taliban is advancing on
the city of Islamabad, where an instable govern-
ment controls nuclear weapons, he said, urging
the graduates to embrace and build upon their
education, and to work to bring knowledge to
other corners of the globe.
In the Fata region [of Pakistan] 80 percent
of the population is illiterate, and less than fve
percent of women have the ability to read. A civil
society will not emerge until these problems are
addressed, said Bohanan.
Whether considering their own plans after
graduation or considering their role in the world
at large, Rykens graduates seemed hopeful as
they turned their tassels, ready to take their next
steps.
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The Times Pick 10
Lauren Duncan, a North Point High School
senior, submitted the winning essay in the annual
Black History Month essay contest sponsored by
the Diversity and Equal Opportunity offce at the
College of Southern Maryland.
Duncans essay, titled From Dream to
Change, discussed the fulfllment of Dr. Martin
Luther Kings dream of equality and justice for all
Americans.
Dr. Kings dream of equality and justice has
absolutely been fulflled because of the election
of President Barack Obama. Obama is truly the
defnition of change because he is a symbol of this
transformation in America, wrote Duncan.
Duncan, who moved from California to Mary-
land in the sixth grade, has been fascinated with
Dr. King since that time.
He started the African-American rights
movement. He is one of the most historical fgures
in my eyes, she said.
As the winner, Duncan receives a $500 per-
formance award towards her attendance at CSM.
The essay contest was open to all Southern Mary-
land high school juniors and seniors. The essay
submissions were judged on content, clarity and
coherence.
Duncan plans to major in arts and sciences and
will begin taking classes this summer at CSM.
On Tuesday, May, 12, students Ryshell Butler
and Anthony Smith were named recipients of the
2009 Service-Learning Service Star Award. This
state award recognizes students who have made sig-
nifcant contributions to their school and communi-
ties, and have demonstrated civic responsibility.
Luanne Ruonavar, the social studies department
chair at Great Mills High School, nominated both
students for their commitment to serving others and
strengthening their communities as they addressed
social concerns and promote civic awareness.
Butler, a senior at Great Mills High School, is
actively involved with Special Olympics, the Iden-
takid Program and other activities with local law
enforcement agencies.
Smith, a sophomore at Great Mills High School,
assists with the delivering of meals to underprivi-
leged community members and actively participates
in helping Project Possible attain its community
millennial goals.
Duncan Wins
$500 for Essay
Butler and Smith Earn
Service Star Award
By Andrea Shiell
Staff Writer
As commencement season begins for pa-
rochial schools across St. Marys County, so
have graduation practices at Holy Angels Sa-
cred Heart School in Avenue. But after a tense
year in the wake of faltering fnances, this
community landmark will be closing its doors
for the last time this spring.
Principal Janice Walthour, who started
with the school last year after retiring in 2004
after more than 30 years with the public school
system, said that the school had been suffering
declining enrollment and shortfalls for several
years before she had come aboard.
With a 2009 defcit of $450,000 result-
ing from low enrollment and the loss of bingo
revenue to support the school, the Archdiocese
of Washington drew money to help cover the
schools shortfalls, the funding for
which represented 35 percent of all
funds available from the educational
assessment fund intended to support
schools across the archdiocese.
The archdiocese also provided
$25,000 in extra tuition assistance,
but parents and community groups
were challenged with the task of rais-
ing the remainder of the $100,000
needed by February to keep the
school open for another year.
We had a lot of parents and
community members who got out
there and really tried to help raise
money, said Walthour, adding that
fundraising efforts had netted about
$45,000 for the school, but of course
that did not match the amount that
was needed.
The schools chief administra-
tor Reverend William H. Gurnee
confrmed this, saying that it was a
sad time for the school, despite the
excitement of graduations around
the corner.
When asked about community ef-
forts at fundraising for the school, he said,
we did a number of things. We had an alumni
dance to kind of identify alumni whod be in-
terested in giving, we had the Give with An
Angels Heart campaign and several raffes,
he said.
When asked if there were any chance
of the school reopening, Gurnee said he did not
foresee it happening anytime soon, but he and
others had been grateful for the outpouring of
community support. Weve had just an in-
credible response from the community. They
really have responded very well. People have
been very kind this year, but strong commu-
nity support could not fll the number of empty
seats the school had seen grow in recent years.
Among the schools 84 students, 14 will
be graduating from the eighth grade on May
28 at 6:30 p.m., while the rest will don gradu-
ation caps and diplomas on June 10, when the
school will host its closing mass.
So all the students will be graduating
from Sacred Heart, from pre-K through sev-
enth grade, said Walthour.
As one door closes this spring, so oth-
ers will open to Sacred Heart students this
fall. Walthour said that the majority of stu-
dents had enrolled at nearby Catholic schools
for the next year. Most are going to Mother
Catherine Spalding, some are going to Father
Holy Angels Closing Doors
School Preps for Final
Commencement Exercises
Andrew White, and some are go-
ing to public schools next year,
she said, though fnal registration
fgures for each school are not yet
available.
Following the eighth-grade
graduation exercises will be a Fri-
day picnic scheduled for 11 a.m. at
7
th
District Park.
Other festivities in the works
include a student performance
called Then and Now, which
is scheduled for June 4 at 7 p.m.
Students will act out the schools
83-year history (from 1926 to the
present) with sketches and original
music. Eighth grade students will
also present oral histories from
community members who had at-
tended Sacred Heart in the 1940s
through the 1970s.
A closing mass, which
will be open to all community
members, former alumni, parents,
students, teachers and friends of the school
will be held on June 10 at 9 p.m.
For the members of this com-
munity, some of which have had several
generations attending Sacred Heart, the
schools closing will bring with it bitter-
sweet prayers.
Photo by Andrea Shiell
Photo by Andrea Shiell
Anne Thomas (left), Janice Walthour (center) and Jane Morgan (right) with the
2009 graduates of Holy Angels Sacred Heart School: Kevin Allshouse, Blair
Buckler, Courtney Buckler, Matthew Goode, Jordan Guy, Ellis Hayden, Gary
Hill, Jr., Ciera Holland, Chelsea Mattingly, Charles Morris, Courtney Norris,
Joseph Payne, Raymond Quade, Jr. and Angela Wilt.
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Man Arrested For Pot Possession, Resisting Deputies
On May 21, 2009, Sgt. Grumbles stopped a Dodge Avenger driven by Mi-
chael Ryan Norfolk, 20, of Callaway, for a traffc violation. Grumbles detected
an odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath and person. Norfolk
was asked to step from the vehicle. Cpl. Charles F. Earle observed Norfolk reach
into his pocket, pull out a white paper towel and drop it to the ground. The paper
towel contained suspected controlled dangerous substance, marijuana. Norfolk
was told he was under arrest for possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
Norfolk refused to place his hands behind his a back to be handcuffed. Norfolk
was eventually handcuffed. Norfolk allegedly spit on the deputies.
Woman Arrested For Disorderly Conduct In Lexington Park
On May 25, 2009, Deputy Watters responded to the area of Great Mills
Road and Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for a report of a disorderly subject.
Upon arrival, Watters contacted Eileen Day Jackson, 41, of no fxed address,
who was yelling and cursing at a male who was also on the scene. The deputy
detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage on Jacksons person and she appeared
intoxicated. Watters requested Jackson several times to stop yelling and cursing
which she refused. As Jackson was yelling and cursing, she almost fell into the
travel lanes of Great Mills Road. Deputy Watters told Jackson she was under
arrest for disorderly conduct; Jackson allegedly pushed Watters as she was be-
ing arrested.
Woman Charged With Pushing, Scratching Victim
On May 25, 2009, Corporal B. Connelly responded to a residence on
Circle Drive in Lexington Park for a report of a domestic assault. Investiga-
tion revealed Pamela Rose, 36, of Lexington Park was engaged in a verbal
dispute, which escalated into a physical assault when Rose allegedly pushed
and scratched the victim. Rose was arrested and charged with second-degree
assault.
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Attorney At Law
Former Baltimore City Assist. States Attorney
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Former Baltimore City Assist. States Attorney
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
County vice/narcotics unit investigators
say they have arrested several suspects, includ-
ing one Lusby man who allegedly sought sex
with a boy, in a scheme involving the online
networking site known as Craigslist.
The latest batch of arrests is the second in
an ongoing investigation that stretches back to
March but actually had its roots in a Dec. 12,
2008, incident where a man who responded to
an online offer of sex for money in St. Marys
County was escorted into an apartment by a
women and subsequently beaten and robbed.
Capt. Daniel Alioto, commander of the
vice/narcotics unit of the Bureau of Criminal
Investigations, said that the suspects in the rob-
bery and beating case had been arrested, but that
the incident sparked the greater investigation.
Were not going to wait around for this to
become a problem, Alioto said. Were not just
going to let that stuff breed.
According to information from the vice/
narcotics unit, detectives began an online
conversation with a suspect on Craigslist that
quickly turned to talk of allegedly soliciting a
young boy for sex.
The suspect, Scott G. Hunter, 44, of Lusby,
was arrested after he arrived at a pre-arranged
meeting sight set up by a detective who had
promised a fctitious 11-year-old boy, police
alleged.
Hunter was charged with an attempted
second-degree sexual offense, a felony, and
attempted perverted practice, which is a
misdemeanor.
After I sit down with [States Attorney
Richard Fritz], I do anticipate additional charg-
es, Alioto said of Hunters arrest.
Hunter has since been released on bond,
according to online court documents.
Also arrested in the Craigslist sting op-
eration were Richard Scott, Jr., 27, of Lexing-
ton Park, and Kimberly Graf Stowe, 48, of
Baltimore.
Scott allegedly arranged to have sex using
the online site and allegedly agreed to pay $40
as well as a laptop computer valued at $5,000
for specifc sex acts.
When he arrived and met the undercover
detective, he turned over the money and com-
puter and was arrested, vice/narcotics informa-
tion stated.
Stowe was arrested at a local motel after
arriving and allegedly agreeing to perform sex
acts for payment through the Craigslist Web
site. She was charged with prostitution.
Craigslist has made national media head-
lines in recent weeks over allegations the site
was used not only for setting up sex-for-pay
schemes but also for alleged murder schemes.
Evidently theres money to be made and
as long as theres money to be made, people are
still going to risk getting arrested or injured,
Alioto said.
Arrest Made In Craigslist Scheme
Sex For Hire
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron says that panhandlers
have become such a problem in the Lexington Park area
that deputies will be making regular sweeps this summer,
possibly every week, to keep them from harassing busi-
nesses and customers.
The frst of those operations happened a little more
than a week ago, with eight people arrested for what he
calls quality-of-life offenses, including six who were
homeless, Cameron said.
The operation showed a need for more patrolling for
offenses such as panhandling and public drinking from
St. Marys Square Shopping Center on Great Mills Road
all the way up to the gate at Patuxent River Naval Air
Station, he said.
They all seem to be congregating up at the liquor
stores, Cameron said. Theyre panhandling, and theyre
pretty aggressive about it.
The panhandling problem pushes customers away
from businesses in the older section of the community
where shop owners are hoping to revitalize the neighbor-
hood, and their activity has generated quite a few com-
plaints, according to Cameron.
In at least one incident during the past six months, a
panhandler became so aggressive, it approached the level
of an assault, he said.
The upcoming summer patrols will also branch out
into communities off of Great Mills Road, with deputies
riding special mountain bikes through neighborhoods
rather than the traditional police cruiser.
Deputies on those bikes can often go unnoticed by
offenders or suspects, reducing their chances of eluding
police.
They can get up on people and they dont see them,
Cameron said.
Sheriff: Deputies To Crack Down On Panhandlers
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A local warrant executed with help from both St.
Marys and Calvert counties tactical teams as well as fed-
eral law enforcement brought in 15 suspects on felony drug
warrants, said the commander of the countys vice/narcot-
ics unit last week.
These are actual dealers, said Capt. Daniel Alioto.
These are people we know who are traffcking drugs into,
out of and throughout St. Marys County.
Alioto described the operation as a signifcant one,
with thousands of dollars in cash, property and drugs
seized and either mid-level or high-level suspected dealers
being arrested.
Detectives arrested a man in Callaway after they ex-
ecuted a search and seizure warrant on his rental home and
found more than 50 marijuana plants in his possession that
they claim were valued at more than $50,000, according to
vice/narcotics information.
Kenneth Aloysius Hall, 35, was charged with posses-
sion of marijuana while intending to distribute it as well as
manufacturing it.
When detectives raided a Hollywood home during
another search and seizure warrant, they found nearly
$1,000 in cash, two sawed-off shotguns, a handgun and
close to $1,000 in cocaine, according to vice/narcotics
information.
Law offcers also confscated a small amount of mari-
juana and a scale they said was covered in cocaine.
Detectives arrested Woody Nathaniel Ward, 32, of
Hollywood as a result of the raid and also confscated his
Chevrolet Suburban that vice/narcotics detectives valued
at $10,000.
Detectives also received a suspect back from Hager-
stown police after they had arrested him on a Grand Jury
indictment from a 2008 drug case.
Law offcers state that Warren Albert Pilkerton, 32,
had fed his Hollywood home and avoided arrest after de-
tectives had raided it one year ago
and found a large amount of mari-
juana he had cultivated.
Pilkerton has since been placed
on a no-bond status.
Three-Day Sweep Nets Arrests, Drugs And Guns
Thursday, May 28, 2009 18
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On The
Cover
By Virginia Terhune
Staff Writer

One of Capt. Andrew Macykos goals when
he took command of Naval Air Station Patuxent
River in May 2008 was to bring the Air Expo back
to town after nearly a four-year absence.
The Blue Angels in recent years had
been performing in larger metro areas as part
of the Navys recruiting efforts and he want-
ed to get Pax River back on their schedule.
Its a way to let the community know what we
do on the base, Macyko said. Its a way to show
what naval aviation is all about.
Macyko was one of more than 100,000
people at the Air Expo over Memorial Day week-
end, where the Armys Golden Knights parachute
team, the Air Forces F-16 Demo Team and vari-
ous aerobatic pilots also performed.
A Long Island native who lives on base now
with his wife Susan and four young children,
Macyko has served 26 years in the Navy, doing
everything from commanding a helicopter anti-
submarine squadron to working at the Pentagon
to serving on the USS Harry S. Truman carrier
during the early phases of the Iraq war.
Macyko said a lot has changed since he was at
the test pilot school at Pax River in the late 1980s.
Route 235 is defnitely completely different
than when I remembered it, he said with a laugh
about the road past the base, which had two lanes
then and has six lanes now. There are more shop-
ping malls and more offce buildings now. Gate 2
was the main gate, and there wasnt even a Gate
1.
Now halfway through his two-year assign-
ment as commanding offcer, he oversees opera-
tions that span more than 14,000 acres, including
the main base in Lexington Park, the Webster
Field Annex in St. Inigoes, the Solomons Recre-
ation Center in Calvert County and Bloodworth
Island near the Eastern Shore, not to mention the
16 vertical miles of airspace over the Chesapeake
Bay.
More than 22,000 people go to work there
every day, making it the regions largest employ-
ment center.
Macyko said security is his No. 1 priority, in-
cluding staging drills to deal with potential threats,
and maintaining a warning system to quickly alert
thousands of people in case of emergency.
We try to apply lessons from the Virginia
Tech incident, Macyko said about the training
and education that makes everyone aware of
what they need to do, how to do it and what will
affect them.
He also has to oversee the base day to day,
with duties that run the gamut from plugging
potholes to fxing roofs to repairing water mains.
Its like being the mayor of a town, said Macyko
about the many facets of his job.
Retired Navy Capt. Glen Ives, who did the
job for two years before him, likens the task to
herding cats.
Running a base like Pax River, with its vari-
ety of tenants and range of people, including ac-
tive military, government workers and civilians, is
different than running a ship with clear chains of
command, and Macyko brings a certain patience
to the job, Ives said.
Hell bend over backward to work with
people. Hes very good at listening, he doesnt
make rash decisions and he really thinks things
through, said Ives. He considers all the facts and
listens to everybody, which brings a sense of sta-
bility to an organization.
Reluctant to be in the spotlight, Macyko pre-
fers instead to talk about the Pax Pros who have
earned awards and recognition for the bases envi-
ronmental efforts, recycling, fre and emergency
service programs, as well as collaboration with
local business groups, schools and community
organizations.
He also spends about a quarter of his time in
the community, meeting twice a year with county
commissioners, attending Memorial Day obser-
vances, veterans events and other community
activities.
Two or three times a month he even returns
to fying, piloting a C12 twin-engine, turboprop
that seats eight people on trips to meetings up and
down the east coast. He also occasionally person-
ally monitors the fight patterns over the base,
where 75 air-traffc controllers make sure planes
stay clear of each other.
The sheer number of planes at Pax River is
what sets it apart from other Navy testing centers,
Macyko said. Jacksonville, Fla., for example, has
four or fve planes Pax River has 49.
Naval Air Station Patuxent River works on
almost anything that fies within the feet, he
said.
Mayor of Pax River, Capt. Macyko Hits Halfway Mark
Photo by Frank Marquart
Capt. Macyko
Thursday, May 28, 2009 19
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41665 Fenwick Street
Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
(301) 475-8899
ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH, HISTORIC LEONARDTOWN'S ART GALLERIES,
RESTAURANTS, CAFE'S, GIFT SHOPS, ANTIQUE SHOPS, BOOKSTORE, ETC. OPEN
THEIR DOORS TO SHOWCASE LOCAL ARTISTS AND/OR SERVE SPECIALS AT THEIR
ESTABLISHMENTS. THE TOWN HOSTS A FREE EVENING OF ART, ENTERTAINMENT, AND
SPECIALS WHERE PEOPLE GATHER TO ENJOY LOCAL ART, THE COMPANY OF OTHERS,
AND EVEN A FREE GLASS OF WINE.
Leonardtown First Fridays
Fine Dining
In a casual, relaxing atmosphere
On the square in historic Leonardtown
Classy entertainment, Prix-Fixe Menu & more
Reservations Recommended 301-997-0500
www.cafedesartistes.ws
Cafe:
Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
Wine Bar:
Thursday til 9pm
Friday & Saturday til Midnight
The Wine Bar & Cafe
22697 Washington St.
Leonardtown, MD
301 997-1110
On the Square in Historic Downtown
Monthly wine tastings every 3rd Wednesday
7 pm, Advanced Reserations required
The Tea Room
Open Daily
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
26005 Point Lookout Road (Rt 5)
Leonardtown, MD, 20650
(301) 475-1980
leonardtowntearoom@gmail.com
Leonardtown Galleria
Grand Opening Reception


Saturday, April 26, 2008
From 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Robert Bealle . 2008 MD Duck Stamp Design Winner
Artists Represented:
Robert Bealle
Nancy Wathen . Lucretia Tanner
Jane Williams . Barbara Hance . Tricia Darrow
Maria Fleming . Kay Duval . Sally Huff.
Mary Ida Rolape . Rose Beitzell
Tammy Vitale . Faith Gaillot . Harry Revis
Mary Etta VanNetta . Carol Wathen
Come meet the Artists and celebrate the
Grand Opening
Leonardtown Galleria
Located in the Maryland Antique Center
26005 Point Lookout Rd .
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Open Daily 10a.m-5p.m.
For information call Carol Wathen, Owner
301-475-2797
Leonardtown Galleria
Grand Opening Reception


Saturday, April 26, 2008
From 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Robert Bealle . 2008 MD Duck Stamp Design Winner
Artists Represented:
Robert Bealle
Nancy Wathen . Lucretia Tanner
Jane Williams . Barbara Hance . Tricia Darrow
Maria Fleming . Kay Duval . Sally Huff.
Mary Ida Rolape . Rose Beitzell
Tammy Vitale . Faith Gaillot . Harry Revis
Mary Etta VanNetta . Carol Wathen
Come meet the Artists and celebrate the
Grand Opening
Leonardtown Galleria
Located in the Maryland Antique Center
26005 Point Lookout Rd .
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Open Daily 10a.m-5p.m.
For information call Carol Wathen, Owner
301-475-2797
Leonardtown Galleria
Grand Opening Reception


Saturday, April 26, 2008
From 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Robert Bealle . 2008 MD Duck Stamp Design Winner
Artists Represented:
Robert Bealle
Nancy Wathen . Lucretia Tanner
Jane Williams . Barbara Hance . Tricia Darrow
Maria Fleming . Kay Duval . Sally Huff.
Mary Ida Rolape . Rose Beitzell
Tammy Vitale . Faith Gaillot . Harry Revis
Mary Etta VanNetta . Carol Wathen
Come meet the Artists and celebrate the
Grand Opening
Leonardtown Galleria
Located in the Maryland Antique Center
26005 Point Lookout Rd .
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Open Daily 10a.m-5p.m.
For information call Carol Wathen, Owner
301-475-2797
& Diner
25470 Point
Lookout Road
Leonardtown,
MD 20650
2nd Location Now Open in Ridge
www.dodahdeli.com
(301) 475-3354
Fax: (301) 475-7169
Creative Custom Framing & Art
301-904-2532
MD Antiques Center ~ Bldg. 2 ~ 26005 Point Lookout Rd
~Leonardtown, MD 20650
Hours:
Tuesday ~ Friday: 10 a.m. ~ 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. ~ 2 p.m.
301-997-0700
P.O. Box 937 41675 Fenwick
Street. Leonardtown, MD. 20650
North End Gallery North End Gallery
http://www.northendgallery.org
41652 Fenwick St.
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Tues. - Sat. 11 am - 6 pm, Sunday Noon - 4 pm
(301) 475-3130
Original Art by Southern
Maryland Artists Original Art by Southern
Maryland Artists
41658 Fenwick St. Leonardtown, MD 20650
301-475-8040
Fax: 301-475-8658
First Friday in Leonardtown is here!
Next big event is June 5th starting at 5:00 pm.
Visit uptown and downtown to rediscover the many treasures of Historic/New
Leonardtown!
Participating Businesses & staying open late:
Art In Wire, Arizona Pizza Company, Brewing Grounds, Caf des Artistes, Chillin' Time, Colleen's
Dream, Corbel's, Creative Touch Salon, Spa and Fitness, CSM, Do-Dah Deli, Fenwick Street Used
Books & Music, Good Earth Natural Foods, Heron's Way Gallery, Hilltop Graphics & Gifts, The
Shops of Maryland Antiques Center, Creekside Gallery, Leonardtown Galleria, Hannah Boutique,
The Tea Room, North End Gallery, Old Towne Crafters, On A Roll, Quality Street Kitchens,
Shelby's Creative Framing, White Rabbit Children's Bookstore, The Wine Bar & Cafe
Below is a list of Participating Businesses that are offering June First Friday Evening Specials:
-> NORTH END GALLERY - 41652 FEN-
wick STREET: kENNEDi MiLAN, AREA jEwELER,
wiLL HAvE HER FiRST SOLO ExHibiT ENTiTLED
"LEARNiNG TO FLY" STARTiNG 2 juNE AND RuN-
NiNG THROuGH 28 juNE 2009 . A FiRST FRiDAY
REcEpTiON iS pLANNED FOR 5 juNE FROM 5 uNTiL
8 p.M.
-> HERON'S wAY GALLERY -22760
wASHiNGTON STREET: OpENiNG REcEpTiON
FOR "2 pERSpEcTivES -TwO viSiONS OF THE
wORLD AROuND uS..." FEATuRiNG THE pHO-
TOGRApHic wORkS OF bEvERLY jAckSON AND
RiTcH buLLiS. cOME MEET THE ARTiSTS wHOSE
wORkS pROviDE A FRESH AND OFTEN wONDROuS
pERSpEcTivE OF THE wORLD AROuND uS. GREAT
cOMpANY, FAbuLOuS ART AND GOOD wiNE!
wHAT MORE cAN YOu ASk FOR? SHOw RuNS
THROuGH juNE.
-> cHuRcH OF THE NAZARENE- 340
wASHiNGTON ST: TbA
-> QuALiTY STREET kiTcHENS - 41675
FENwick ST: SiDEwALk SALE AND AppETiZER
TASTiNG! STOp bY AND TRY SOME OuR AppETiZ-
ERS FROM OuR FuLL-SERvicE cATERiNG MENu.
wE NOw HAvE A NuMbER OF SELEcT wiNES AT A
GOOD pRicE. FREE cLASS GivEAwAY. SiGN up
FOR OuR ELEcTRONic NEwSLETTER AND wE wiLL
GivE AwAY ONE cLASS AT THE END OF THE
NiGHT.
-> cAFE DES ARTiSTES - 41655 FENwick
ST: TbA
->cHiLLiN TiME SMOOTHiE bAR &
icE cREAM SHOp: 22745 wASHiNGTON ST:
TbA
->THE wiNE bAR & cAFE- 22697 wASH-
iNGTON ST: ENjOY viOLiN MuSic ON THE pORcH!
wE wiLL bE kickiNG OFF wiTH OuR SuMMER-
TiME SpEciAL: wiNE-A-RiTA'S FOR $3. STOp iN
AND TRY ONE AND ENjOY SOME cOMpLiMENTARY
AppETiZERS! DON'T FORGET AbOuT OuR MONTHLY
wiNE TASTiNGS, juNE 18TH wE wiLL bE FEATuR-
iNG wiNES FROM AuSTRALiA.
-> THE bREwiNG GROuNDS- 41658
FENwick ST: FEATuRiNG MuSicAL GuEST
FORTuNE'S TuRN FROM 6:30-8:30. wE'LL HAvE
THE uSuAL HOT AND cOLD cOFFEE DRiNkS, TEAS,
SMOOTHiES, pASTRiES AND MORE!
-> THE GOOD EARTH NATuRAL
FOODS cOMpANY- 41765 pARk AvE:
ERicA wEbbER OF cONSTANTiNE wiNES wiLL bE
HERE AT THE GOOD EARTH TO pROviDE SAMpLES
OF ORGANic, SuSTAiNAbLE, AND DELiciOuS
wiNES FROM 4 pM uNTiL 7 pM ON juNE 5.
-> ON A ROLL- (LOcATED ON THE bANk OF
AMERicA cORNER, FENwick AND wASHiNGTON
ST) SERviNG NATHAN'S FAMOuS HOT DOGS wiTH
AN ExTENSivE vARiETY OF TOppiNGS TO cHOOSE
FROM. FAvORiTES iNcLuDE THE cONEY iSLAND,
D.c., AND THE vERY pOpuLAR cHicAGO, TOppED
wiTH DicED ONiONS, SwEET RELiSH, A pickLE
SpEAR, TwO TOMATO wEDGES, bANANA pEppERS,
YELLOw MuSTARD AND A DASH OF cELERY SALT.
ALSO AvAiLAbLE, HALF SMOkES FROM bALTi-
MORE, HOMEMADE cAjuN bbQ RELiSH AND cHipS
AND DRiNkS TO FiNiSH iT OFF. STOp bY FOR A
cLASSic DOG wiTH uNiQuE TASTE AT A GREAT
pRicE.
->DO DAH DELi- ROuTE 5- THE DEMO-
cRATic cLub wiLL cELEbRATE FiRST FRiDAY
iN LEONARDTOwN wiTH A HAppY HOuR -- OuR
SpEciAL GuEST wiLL bE DELEGATE jOHN bO-
HANAN
->cRAZY FOR EwE - 22715 wASHiNGTON
STREET: jOiN uS FOR kNiTTiNG, LiGHT REFRESH-
MENTS, AND YARN TASTiNG EvERY FiRST FRiDAY.
ALL SAMpLED YARN wiLL bE 10% OFF.
->wHiTE RAbbiT cHiLDRENS bOOk-
STORE- 25470 pOiNT LOOkOuT RD # G
(ROuTE 5: LOcATED iN THE SHOpS AT bRETON
bAY). READiNG bY DEE McRAE FROM 6:30 TO
8:00 pM.
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Thursday, May 28, 2009 20
25470 Point Lookout Road | Leonardtown
www.creativetouchsalonspatness.com
301-997-1145 301-997-1145
301.997.0008
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Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday 5:00 9:00,
Friday and Saturday 5:00 9:30
Brunch: Sunday 9:30 - 1:30
-> CREATIVE TOUCH SALON, SPA AND
FITNESS-25470 POINT LOOKOUT RD, UNIT D
(ROUTE 5: LOCATED IN THE SHOPS AT BRETON
BAY): TBA
-> MARYLAND ANTIQUES CENTER-
26005 POINT LOOKOUT ROAD: A DRAWING WILL
BE HELD FOR A $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE, WHICH
CAN BE USED ANYWHERE IN THE ANTIQUE CENTER.
-> LEONARDTOWN GALLERIA-(LOCATED
IN THE MARYLAND ANTIQUES CENTER) ROUTE
5. 10% OFF EVERYTHING (EXCEPT DUCK STAMP
PICTURES)
-> FENWICK STREET USED BOOKS &
MUSIC- 41655A FENWICK STREET: WE WEL-
COME BACK LOCAL SINGER/SONGWRITER DAVID
NORRIS. WE SPECIALIZE IN USED (CURRENT AND
CLASSIC FICTION, NON-FICTION AND CHILDRENS/
YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE), RARE AND ANTIQUAR-
IAN BOOKS. WE ALSO HAVE DVD'S AND VINTAGE
VINYL RECORDS. 10% OFF ALL PURCHASES!
-> THE TEA ROOM - IN THE MD ANTIQUES
CENTER, RTE 5 NORTH: TBA
-> SHELBY'S CREATIVE FRAMING -
26005 POINT LOOKOUT RD. (ROUTE 5): MD.
ANTIQUE CENTER, BLDG. 2. TBA
-> CREEK SIDE GALLERY - IN THE MD
ANTIQUES CTR, RTE 5 NORTH: CREEK SIDE OF-
FERS AN ECLECTIC DISPLAY OF ARTWORK BY OUR
LOCAL ARTISTS AND ARTISANS. TBA
-> CORBEL'S - 22770 WASHINGTON ST: IN
THE ORIGINAL, HISTORIC STERLING HOUSE: TBA
-> COLLEEN'S DREAM - 41665 FENWICK
STREET: WE TAKE ON CONSIGNMENT QUAL-
ITY WOMEN'S CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES AND
VINTAGE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES. WE ALSO
HAVE A VARIETY OF NEW AND CONSIGNED JEWELRY
AND GIFTS. 20% OFF JEWELRY SALE IS NOW IN
PROGRESS.
->ARIZONA PIZZA COMPANY- 40874
MERCHANTS LN (RTE 5): KARAOKE CONTEST.
1ST PRIZE $50 CASH, 2ND PRIZE $25 GIFT
CERTIFICATE, 3RD PRIZE $15 GIFT CERTIFICATE.
KARAOKE IS FROM 9 PM
Leonardtown First Fridays
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GRADUATING CLASS OF
ST. MARYS COUNTY
Jessica Lynn Alderman
David Christopher
Alexander
Morgan Kelsi Allen
Presley Lynn Amick
Jessica Marie Andes
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Derrell Antonio Armstrong
Travis Mitchell Arndt
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Noelle Kathleen Barnes
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Rose Marie Blankenship
Brittany Anne Boltz
Amanda Jeanne Bond
Kristen Megan Bragg
Collin Edward Brooks
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Meghan Noel Bryant
Matthew Taylor Bryant, Jr.
Joseph Bucior
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Salina Lynn Buitron
Danielle Sabine Bullard
Savanna Lisa Bullard
Gene Nathan Burch
Shelby Lynn Burch
James Blake Burroughs
James Glenn Burroughs
Joseph David Burroughs
Jessica Lynn Butler
Jordan Cole Butler
Gary Tyrone Butler, Jr.
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Timothy Wayne Carpen-
ter, Jr.
Fallon Lea Carrico
Paul Andrew Cavanaugh
James Robert Cawley
Anna Bader Cerkez
David James Chedester
Eric Norman Christianson
Antonio Lamar Clark
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Kacy Lynn Cole
Krysten Joi Colon
Ebony Rochele Courtney
Tyler Jacob Cox
Elton Ryan Crouse
Jessica Lynne
DAmbrosio
Taylor Nicole Davis
James Glenn Dean, Jr.
Ryan Christopher Degruy
Ariella Alysia Dell Acqua
Daniel Warren DeLozier
George Anthony De-
Lozier, III
Brandon Scott Dickerson
Lauren Elizabeth Diggs
Jennifer Lee Dixon
Lauren Marie Dixon
Melissa Ann Dodson
Victoria Marie Downs
David Robert Downs, Jr.
Cristina Rae Dufeld
Adam Patrick Duffy
Colton Lee Dunston
Chad Michael Easter
Drew Anthony Ehnen
Robert Thomas Ehrhardt
Cara M Elder
Jarid Michael Ellis
Marissa Ann Emeigh
Darrell Francis Erskine
Ryan Wayne Erskine
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Chelsea Mae Evans
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Amy Catherine Fair
Ashley Nicole Faucette
Samantha Joel1 Faucette
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Rachel Mae Fiske
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Christian Eugene Foster
Nicollette Sheridan
Fowler
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Lindsey Joy Gagnon
David Timothy Gainey
Brendan Robert Gannon
Joseph Patrick Cannon
Amanda Michelle
Garrison
Victor Lucas Gascon
Laurie Jo Geiger
Dusten Kody Gilbert
Meghan Frances Giles
Rachel Lynn Goldsmith
Aaron Joseph Goodrick
Julie Elizabeth Gould
Carolyne Grace Graham
Richard Charles Graham
Ira Ray Greene
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Brandi Nicole Guy
Danielle Marie Guy
Jennifer Lynn Guy
Alisha Jean Hackney
Matthew Ryan Hale
Anthony Leonard Hall, Jr.
Kayla Ann Hall
Richard Ryan Hall
Travis Darnell Hall
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Amanda Marie Hardesty
Tationa Gloriel Harris
Rachel Shannon Harrison
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Timothy Paul Herbert
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Amanda Maria
Hoppensack
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Monica Rose Hottle
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Michael James Hum, Jr.
Christine Nicole Hurry
Charles Joseph Huseman
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Isaac Randall Indgjer
Danielle Lea Irvin
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Jeffrey Robert Janus
Amber Dawn Jarboe
Kevin Daniel Johnson, Jr.
Amber Lynn Jones
Travis Colton Jones
Erin Michelle Karnbach
Jacqueline Taylor Keating
Jason Michael Kerns
Matthew William Kerns
Michael Joseph Kincaid
Kyle Lewis King
Kevin Michael Kolbe
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Allison Laura Kvien
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Leo Joseph Kyte
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ki, Jr.
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Jeremy Lee Lanham
Brandon Anthony
Lanhardt
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Anthony Robert Littleford
Nicholas Edward Long
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Nicole Denise Lourette
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tin, Jr.
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McGee
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Frederick Lee Miller, Jr.
William Robert Mincey
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Richard Guy Montgomery
Ryan Shane Moon
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HI
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Kathryn Lindsay Morrison
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Nimmerrichter
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Neil Patrick OBrien, Jr.
James Carlin OGrady, Jr.
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Ostrowski
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Parsons
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Popielarcheck
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Molly Rebecca Raymond
Savannah Jane Read
James Michael Reibsome
Erica Ashley Reitan
Brittany Marie Rhodes
Eric Scott Richards
Melissa Irene Richards
Alexandria Jamie
Richburg
Shana Leigh Ridgell
Ashley Leann Rison
Veronica Marie Rivers
Joseph Wayne Roberts
Jennifer Marie Robertson
Jarrett Carl Rogers
Douglas Gerald Rollins, III
Kaitlin Anne Rose
Tiffany Amber Rose
Brendan James Runde
Lindsay Michele Russell
Ashley Elizabeth
Sampson
Kara Rae Sauter
Sunny Alicia Schemery
Jacob Matthew Schmid
Amy Mae Schoeld
Robert Dennis Schweizer,
Michael Robin Schwenger
Flannery Elizabeth Scott
Charlotte Mae Elizabeth
Sears
Kaytee Jean Sekel
Randi Nicole Serman
Trevor James Shea
Jonathon Robert Shircliffe
Vincent Paul Shontere
Steven Anthony Shorter
Ashton Rosemarie
Shumaker
Kaitlyn Brianna
Sidney-Werner
Lina Rose Skarwecki
Randal Lyle Slaughter
Derrico Richard Smith
Francis Howard Smith
Thomas Joseph Snyder
Daniel Thomas Sonon
Matthew Gorden Spalding
Justin Grant Stone
John Wayne Suite, Jr.
Kimberly Elizabeth Suite
Tyler McKenzie Summers
Jennifer Lynn Swarm
Courtenee Michele
Tanner
Dmitriy N Tanner
Laura Ann Tennyson
Shane Raymond
Tennyson
Alison Louise Thomas
Brittany Tyler Nicole
Thomas
Jeremiah Anton Thomas
Jermaine Antonio
Thomas
Leland Devon Thomas
Amber Nicole Thompson
Ashley Danielle
Thompson
David Allen Thompson
Edward Glenn Thomp-
son, Jr.
Jennifer Louise
Thompson
Jamie Lee Thorne
Nicolette B. Toman
Chelsea Anne Tominack
Brittany Lynn Trexler
Soleil Aida Turell
Kayla Marie Turner
Gabrielle Marie Twitchell
Danielle Lynn Tyrrell
Donald Joseph
Vennemann
Andrew Robert Warren
Jessica Jean Warren
Sean Richard Warring, Jr.
Shaina Renee Warring
Stephen Batory
Washabaugh
Klarrissa Raquel
Washington
Megan Marie Webster
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Weldon
Michael Glenn
Whittington
Dustin Allen Ridgley
Willett
Michael Brent Wilson
Kara Leanne Wolf-Pitts
Chelsea Lynn Wood
Kyle Patrick Wood
William Corey Wood
Amanda Ann Wright
Stephanie Renee Wyant
Devon Jerry Yates
Jonathan Ross Yates
Joseph Thomas Yates
Melissa Joy Young
Richard Wayne Young, Jr.
Tiera LaNae Young
Samantha Marie Zanelotti
Alexandra Marie
Zaremba
The County Times
Thursday, May 28, 2009 21
Leonardtown High School
GRADUATING CLASS OF
ST. MARYS COUNTY
Evan Joseph Abell
Stephen Michael Abell
Mickey Lee Adkins
Kellie Nicole Airhart
Danielle Marie Andersen
Kevin Michael Anderson
Kevin Scott Anderson
Erin Michele Ashak
Nathaniel McNeill Atwell
Michael Miles Aud
Heather Ann Backstedt
Erica Elizabeth Bailey
Ashawna Nicole Baker
Jonathan Stone Baker
Caroline Hillise Ball
Jeremy Duran Ball
Todd Andrew Barreca
Michael Allen Bassford
Lukas William Dyer
Battaglia
Kristina Marie Batteneld
Mary Elizabeth
Baumgartner
Rachel Elizabeth Baylor
Christopher Ryan Bean
Kimberly Ann Becher
Tyler Lea Beckman
Brittany Nicole Bell
Casie Marie Bell
Destiny Ann Bell
Joanna Elizabeth Bennett
Stephanie Anne Berry
Kassie Daniel Blazer
Andrew Thomas Bogan
Joseph Arthur Bond
Shannon Marie Bonnel
Dennis Allen Bowen
Jessica Lynn Bowles
Shannon Marie Bowles
Stacey Michelle Bowles
Emily Elizabeth Bowling
Nicholas Sebastian Boyd
Sarah Elizabeth Boyer
Nathaniel Holden Boyles
Ian David Bradford
Kathryn Esther Brand
Veronica Catherine Breck
Caleb Anderson Breckon
Dominic James Bright
Jenna Marie Briscoe
Patrick Andrew Britt
Lauren Beth Bronson
Timothy Raymond
Brosnihan
Caitlin Ammon Brown
Jessica Anne Brown
Nicholas James Browne
Joshua Christian
Brugman
Kevin Patrick Buchanan
Kristin Michele Buhler
Emily Halolani Burghardt
David Edward Burke
Ryan Adam Burnes
David Shane
Burroughs
Megan Rachele Burry
Lauren Michelle Bussler
Taneshia Phrenella Butler
Devin Patrick Byrne
Patrice lona Calhoun
Charlotte Rose Cameron
Zachary Francis Cameron
Marcos Ray Campos
Renee Eleanor Caouette
Andrew James Carlson
Coreen Elaine Carlson
Daniel Cody Carmack
Miranda Morgan Carter
Justine Marie Cavnor
Ryan Matthew Cease
Sean Vincent Chase
Anna Chernysheva
Brennen Ming-hein
Cheung
Cassandra Donnelle
Chisholm
Christian Taylor Chism
Shane Michael Choat
Davi Lynn Clark
Kelsey Elizabeth Clark
Tyler Adair Clark
Frederick Manley Clarke
Joseph Robert Coble
Michael Adam Cole
Brandon Joseph Coleman
Amanda Michelle Collins
Emma Lynn Collins
Christopher William
Colyer
Lauren Michelle Cone
Jessica Megan Cooke
Jenna Nicole Cooley
Michael Keith
Copenhaver
Courtney Nicole Corcoran
Nicholas James Corey
Hannah Teresa Corum
Gerald Adrian Cousineau
Anna Theresa Coyne
Sean Thomas Crain
Caitlin Jayne Crosby
Brittany Camille
Culpepper
Kaitlin Arielle Cummings
Sarah Jo Dalton
Colleen Elizabeth Daly
Carolina Louisa DArista
Curtis Michael Davis
Eboney Latrice Davis
Kevin Michael Davis
John Frederick Dawson
Russell Milton Dean
Lindsey Catherine Decker
Rebecca Gavrielle
Deegan
Melissa Ann Delabrer
Samantha Marie
Deshane
Alison Florence Devine
Kalynn Marie Dietz
Alan Russ Dobson
Nicholas Bradford Dong
Colin Patrick Donnelly
Mary Kathryn Donnelly
Dustin Ryan Downs
Jonathan Seton Drobeck
Corey Raymond Tufts
DuBois
Clare Elizabeth Duffy
Katherine Ann Dugan
William David Duncanson
Christopher Hale Dunphy
Irving Aloysius Dyson, Jr.
Melanie Renee Dyson
Ike Ugonnaya Elele
Samantha Iris Ellis
Erich Richard Engel
Christian Michael Erk
Nikki Marie Evans
Ryan Nicholas Evans
Alexandria Elizabeth
Evittg
Shayne Allen Fairgrieve
Patrick William Walper
Farbizio
Amanda Louise Fitzgerald
Amy Marie Flanary
Crystal Dawn Flanary
David Michael Flower
Debra Lynn Ford
Adam Robert Fosson
Kaitlyn Jessica French
Ashley Meagan Garrison
Stephen Aaron Gast
Megan Kathleen Geer
Emily Renae Gehrig
Divine Marie Gernand
Leslie Ada Gilman
Eric Russell Gittings
Lea Ann Goldsborough
Emily Faith Goodell
Trevor Jamal Gordon
Amy Elizabeth Goss
Wesley Joseph Gould
Rashaunda Faith
Granados
Kristen Alyse Granger
Emilee Nicole Grant
Mallory Angel Green
Drew Ryan Greer
Zachary George Grifs
Garrett Michael Groeger
Emmilee Lynn Guy
Michael Christian
Hageman
Chelsea Maye Haizlip
Thomas Edward Haley, Jr.
Shannon Donahoe Hall
Wesley Ignatius Hall
Ashley Marie Halsey
Katherine Marie
Hammerer
Carlin Jones Hammett
Trisha Lynn Hammett
Erin Elizabeth Hardman
Mary Cecelia Tayman
Harris
Nicholas Alan Harrison
Colin Warner Hassay
Alexander Jacob Nelson
Havrilla
Blair Ann Hayden
Catherine Elizabeth
Hayden
John Daniel Healy
Michael Terrell Hebb
Chelsea DahVe Heindel
Jeffrey Allen Held
Joseph Louis Herbert
Patrick Benjamin
Herriman
Eva Annalisa Hetmanski
Kayla Justine Heubel
Robert Tyler Higgs
Cory Nicholas Higgs
Carter
Emily Jordan Hiles
Shelby Nicole Hilton
Jenna Leigh Hines
Tyler Wade Homan
William Justin Horton
Jacob Loren Humiston
Cassie Elizabeth Hurley
Nicholas Scott Isom
Shelby Ann Jacobs
Humza Arshed Javaid
Elizabeth Kathryn Jenkins
Dante Jarrel Johnson
Joseph Allan Johnson
Bradford James Jones
Emily Christine Jones
Samantha Jo Jones
Tyler Indiana Jones
Thomas Joseph Joy
Mitchell Douglas
Kanowicz
Julia Marie Keates
Amanda Elizabeth Kemp
Christian Joseph
Kernisan
Bora Kim
Katherine Lauren Kivlan
Natassia Bree Klapka
Paul Michael Klear
Carlonte Antoine Knott
Brooke Nichole Koenig
Shaun Michael Kuehl
Bryant Michael Lamphier
Mitchell Ryan Landon
Natalie Marie Lanigan
Aleksandr Igor Laray
Jon Douglas Large
Mitchell Ryan Larson
Nicole Marie Law
Bryant Allen - Michael
La6son
Melissa Renee Lent
Lydia Caitlin Lepper
Stephanie Mae Ligon
Laina Sarana Lockett
Ariana Michelle
Lockington
Alexander Norton
Lommel
Samara Corinne Loss
Corey Matthew Lowe
Kelsey Erin Lowther
Benjamin Isaac Lynch
Emily Ann Lynch
Rachel Marissa Lytle
Matthew John Mahoney
Thomas Michael Maras
Michael Donell Marshall
Darryl Wayne Mason
Stephen Austin Masson
Travis Moakley Mattingly
William Keith Mattingly
Megan Marie McDaniel
Sarah Jeanne McGown
Samuel Elliott McKeown
Kiera Grace McNamara
Pooja Kiran Mehta
Casey Jo Mellott
Brittany Nicole Messineo
Morgan Christian Meyers
Brandon William
Miedzinski
Laura Elizabeth Miles
Sara Elizabeth Millen
Chelsea Elizabeth Miller
Tyler James Miluski
Justin Bruce Mock
Antwan Cory
Montgomery
Kenneth Lee Morgan
Emily Nicole Morris
Jessica Nicole Morris
John Oliver Mountjoy
Shelby Elyse Mullennix
Brittany Nichole Mundy
Victoria Renee Munn
Dominique Rashad Myles
Andrew William Nailor
Amy Michelle Nelson
Ryan Michael Nickerson
Matthew Thomas Norris
William Allan Norris
Travis Dean Norton
Nicholas Everett Nowotny
Matthew Craig Oechsel
Mayowa Chinedum Ojo
Caitlyn Rose Oliver
Kirsten Leigh Olson
Dana Elizabeth ONeill
Steven Charles Osvat-
ics, Jr.
Stephen Charles Parsons
Christopher John Pasch
Victoria Ann Pasini
Brittany Lynn Patz
Haunani Emily Pearson
Brandy Ann Perry
Eli Harlan Pinkerton
Kati Ann Pittendreigh
Alexander James Plant
Rachael Pauline Platt
Eugene Cho-rong Pok
Rae Dharyll Concepcion
Pona
John William Porter
Benjamin Edsel Potter
Rebecca Anne Potter
Brittany Anne Powell
Evan William Pratt
Victoria Nicole Proctor
Theodore James Kopsi-
das Pugh
Patrick Wayne Quade
Nicholas Edward Raley
Thomas Edward Raley
Matthew Kim Rauh
Jennifer Anne Ray
Justin Allen Redman
Brianna Lynn Reed
Whitney Elise Reed
Logan Montgomery
Reeder
Natalie Elise Reeder
Adriana Beatriz Reichard
Dustin Nicholas Reid
Anna Katarina Reithmaier
Sprout
Rebecca Lee Reynolds
Courtney Elizabeth Rice
Katie Lynn Ricker
Charles Edward Ridgell
IV
Lucille Victoria Ridgell
Christine Mary Ridpath
Kayley Morgan Riti
Katherine Margaret
Robbins
Oscar Manuel Romero
Caitlin Christine Rondeau
Nicole Catherine
Rongione
Emma Claire Roper
Sarah Adelle Rosch
Claudia Jill Rose
Christopher Matthew Roth
Aaron Manuel Roy
Brent James Roy
Tara Brianne Ruiz
Michael Gilbert Runyan
Robert Michael Russell
Brian Andrew Samuels
Courtney-sue Danielle
Santora
Maria Caterina Sarlo
Jonathan Steven Scalsky
Emily Danielle Scanlon
Abigail Caroline
Schadegg
Jessie Maria Schaller
Megan Katherine
Schanck
Corey Michael Schlosser
Hannah Jane Schneider
Samantha Lynn Schohn
Blair Frances Scholten
Kelsey Christine
Schramm
Alexandra Maria Schutz
Kaitlyn Marie Schwickrath
Mariah Shanae Scriber
Richard Kenneth Selby
Emily Elizabeth Shafer
Kailey Shelton
Kristin Elise Shields
Mechelle Ann Shifett
Gerell Terrence Shingles
Michael Lopaka
Shoemaker
Adam Wayne Sickle
Preya Simlote
Kelson Nathanial Sisk
Christopher George
Skarbelis
Devin Arnold Skinner
Katlinde Elizabeth Smith
Sarah Lynn Smith
Megan Marie Snell
Matthew Ryan Snively
Aja Nicole Somerville
Christopher William Spak
Brent Alexander Spalding
Hannah Elisabeth
Spalding
Alyssa Lynn Spence
Jon Kyle Spindler
Alexander Ryan
Spohnholtz
Nicholas Scott
Spohnholtz
Ashley Nicole Springer
Emily Renee Springer
Jessica Adair Springer
Megan Marie Springer
Misty Dawn Stachowski
Melissa Ann Stahr
Rebeckah Claire Stanley
Shannon Rene Stanton
Kristen Haley Stauff
Jonathan Marc Stefkovich
Dennis Steiger, Jr.
Andrew James Steinfeld
Michael Keith Stepp
Jarod Bradly Stevenson
Meredith Mino Stewart
Kaitlyn Ann Stiefvater
Noel Lynn St John
Kahleel Mouryce Stone
William Henry Stone
Emily Kate Stonebreaker
Aimee Beth Sutherland
Jacob Daniel Svobodny
Rachel Justine Swisher
Joseph Alexander
Tennison
Garrett Allen Thomas
Brandon James
Thompson
Christina Catherine
Thompson
Jeffrey Emmett
Thompson
Britt Daniel Thorne
Arianna Maria Tiger
Stacey Lauren Tilghman
Jacklyn Renee Tippett
Krista Marie Tippett
Meagan Jennine Tkach
Amanda Jenee Tondevold
Austin Joseph Toombs
Cody Ryne Towles
Dillon Ivy Townsend
Alexandra Rae Tribino
David Matthew Trick
David Lee Trossbach
Jessica Lynn Trossbach
Oden Trumpower
Marisa Yvette Turner
Cody Paul Updegrave
Jordan Armando Vicente
Danielle Nicole Wagaman
Jared Robert Walker
Julie Emily Walker
Lovella Maria Walker
Cassandra Lynn Wallace
Alexander Deane Walters
Holli Ann Wathen
Karen Patricia Wathen
Robert Anthony Wathen
James Michael Wayland
Madison Elizabeth Webb
Kristy Jane Weber
Shawn Andrew Wentz
Kate Richardson
Wernecke
Zachary Keenan Werrell
Jeffrey Scott Wettengel
Jessica Anne White
Carolyn Jane Whiteman
Krista Lee Whites
Rebecca Ann Whitley
Jordan Alexandra Wiley
Jasmine Antoinette
Wilkins
Amber Lynn Williams
Heather Marie Williams
Justin Michael Williams
Larissa Celeste
Williams
Leroy Walton Williams
Robert Dale Williams
Michael James
Williamson
Nicole Lane Wilson
Michael Anthony
Woehrer
Bryan Allan Wood
Conner Lewis Woode
Matthew Allan
Worden
Javon Bruce Wright
Logan John Wright
Charlay Nicole Yates
Zachary James Yates
Meagan Rene Young
Alex Jing-Hong Yuen
Nicholas Mathew
Zwolinski
St. Marys Ryken High School
Jessica Dorothy Allston
Anne Marie
Backscheider
Brock Edward Bailey
TaLor Alexandra Baker
Julia Isabella Bales
Andrew Scott Barncord
Elisa Marie Basile
Steven Thomas Beck
Ryan Eugene Bell
Thomas Christopher
Bennett
Alexandra Elizabeth Blair
Jacquelyn Marie
Blake-Hedges
Whitney Marie Blomquist
David Adam Booz
Casey Marie Boswell
Hillary Elizabeth Bowling
Jonathan Hayden Boyd
John Patrick Brennan
Roger Ellsworth Buck Jr
Jonathan Mark
Buddenbohn
Daniel Burke
Christina Rose Buzzeo
Elizabeth Mary Catherine
Capstaff
MacLain Alexander
Christie
Kristin Anne Cleaveland
Jessica Michelle
Clements
Bryce Patrick Clover
Mason Joseph Cook
Jacob Christopher Cooke
Cassandra Marie Cooley
Jamie-Marie Tyler Corder
Marlyna June Croson
Julian Alexander Davis
Victoria Michelle Dean
Devin Anthony DelRicco
Faith Marie Dillon
Sonia Dowuona
Desiree DaiShan
DuPree
Danielle Marie Early
Christina Lynn Edelen
Branden Anton
Ehrenreich
Ijeoma Chidinma
Ezeonyebuchi
Christin Elizabeth Fallin
Brian Andrew Fedor-
chak II
Christen Marie Fegeley
Matthew Mackenzie
Ferguson
Lauren Ross Feusahrens
Kara Anne Finamore
Victoria Bailey Fitzgerald
Ryan Francis Fleming
Heidi Nicole Forbes
Danielle Crystal Foster
Susan Elizabeth Fugate
Paul Emil Giacchetto Jr
Addison Shay Goodley
Kristen Marie Grater
Danielle Luray Guy
Fana Haile
David Kyle Hall
Tara Louise Hamilton
Jamie Elizabeth Holland
Sharrone Blondell Honor
Barbara Grace Horn
Elizabeth Yvonne Jean
Bradley William Johnson
Rachel Marie Johnson
Jae Jung Stacy Kim
Yun Woo Kim
Cynthia Lauren Kissik
Kathleen Elizabeth
Kleiber
Alexandra Marie Kline
Maura Leigh Kovalcik
Michael Stephen
Kubisiak
Lucy Bautista Kuhna
Katherine Mary Leard
Erin Colleen Leddy
Kristina Yvonne Letcher
Taylor Marie Lomax
Katherine Ann Love
Raven Chanel Manigault
William Harris Marley III
Matthew Ryan Marquis
Erica Leigh Martin
Thomas Michael
Matthews
Nicole Lynn Mattingly
Karen Anne McEvoy
Shelby Rae McNair
Anthony Thomas
Meadows
Meagan Regina Meek
Amanda Jane Meinhardt
Samantha Nicole
Meinhardt
Heather Nicole Mellinger
Karina Isabel Merchant
Elizabeth Kaitlin Mesmer
Lauren Michelle Miller
Kristina Elizabeth
Mooney
Marie Jessica Moore
Casey Elizabeth Morris
Kendall Megan Murphy
Kyle David Nazarek
Mary Elizabeth Nelson
Maringeli
Ortiz-Santiago
Leslie Ann Pifer
Haley Ann Potter
Mary Olivia Principe
Maggie Susan Quade
Nicholas Calin Quade
John Ryan Quinn
Timothy Joseph Pratt
Raley
Patrick Sean Rardin
Joshua Adam Rawlings
Dana Rene Redden
Jennifer Nicole Reinking
Matthew Thomas
Renwick
Micah Phillip Revel
Leah Marie Rezza
Samantha Jill Richards
Allison Danielle Riggs
Quiana Alia Robinson
Alesandra Grace
Rodgers
Tarah Elizabeth Romano
Charles Alfred Romeo III
Carrie Ann Rose
Evan Lester Ryan
Justin James Samsel
Oluseun Oladapo Sanusi
Olutosin Tokumbo Sanusi
Kaitlin Rae Schiele
Jessica Lynn Schindler
Paulina Elizabeth Schlor
Daniel William Schuck
Jennie Marie Shelley
John Patrick Sherman
Courtney Paige Shubert
Osman Gokhan Sirin
David Arthur Smith
Gorkem Sonmez
Felecia Dolores Soso
Paula Denise Spear
Richard Dale Strickler
Jennifer Elaine Tavares
Victor Ricardo Traven
Samuel Drew Vogt
Joseph Francis Walker
Jacklyn Chet-Yen Wong
Autumn Hope Wood
Alexa Brooke Woods
Jin-Myung Yoo
Asma Shaheer Yousaf
The County Times
Thursday, May 28, 2009 22
Great Mills High School
GRADUATING CLASS OF
ST. MARYS COUNTY
Autumn Nicole Abella
Shamara Ciera Adams
Jose Alvarez, Jr.
Earl Thomas Anderson
Jamilla Antoinette
Anthony
Jocelyn Arias
Rachael Pauline Bailer
Tyneshia Cherelle Baker
Cameron Antwan Ball
Damian Darnell Ball
Christine Marie Barry
Nicholas Anthony Bavani
Reagan Elaine Beasley
Michael Anthony Ben-
jamin II
Gregory Michael Bergin
Stephanie Lynne Bergin
William Francis Berry, Jr.
Patrick Damien Best
Brandon Thomas Biscoe
Erika LaShawn Biscoe
Aigner Tenelle Bivins
Melanie Maria Boekel
Andrew Michael Bogdan
Karyn Nicole Boggs
Michael Shelling Branigan
Michael Craig Branson
Anthony Kolby Brent
Denisha LaShelle
Brinkley
Tyler Todd Broadus
Alexander Nicholas
Bromley
Emily Marie Brooks
Jasmin Shalita Brown
Matthew Anthony Brown
Kayla Marie Buckland
Renneth Dean Ringor
Bugayong
RyShawn Antionette
Butler
RyShell Antionet Butler
Tyreke Delante Butler
Robert Weston Buttereld
Virginia Ann Callis
Jessica Monika Carnobas
Harriette Geneva
Carrington
Stewart McKinley Carter,
Jr.
Chanel LaShawn Chase
Sean Quincey Cissell
Ashley Nicole Clark
Benjamin Andrew Clark
Brandon Edward Conner
Mackenzie Elizabeth
Connor
Kimberly Ann Copeland
Jackie Lou Corpus
Emmanuel Cotto
Abigail Bliss Crim
Mark Eric Crowe
Carlos Juan Cruz
Natasha Devonne Curtis
Kendell Marcel Dancy
Christopher Daniel Datan
Bradley Cornelius Davis
Tenisha Lenett Davis
James Wesley Dehart, Jr.
Nneka Djenaba Dennie
Amanda Marie Denton
Kanesia LeChelle
Dickens
Christopher Shawn
Digges
Donald Wayne Dirkin, Jr.
Laura Danielle Dixon
Kristina Rae Dronenburg
Alexis Jane Duggan
Garry Marquis Dupree
Alvin Virgilio Dyson
Kyle Ryan Easterling
Calob Ray Ensign
Ashley Deanna Epps
Tyrone Francis Estep
Shannon Lee Ferguson
Patricia Josephine Fields
Christine Leigh Flanagan
Michael Lee Fountain
Rachael Lynn Frantzen
Jordan David Galbraith
Chelsea Elizabeth Gibson
Simone Deyshaun Glover
Liza Renee Gomez
Ashley Joyueax Gordon
Chelsea Nichole Gorman
Kevin Michael Grace
Jack Earl Graham III
William Cortez Graham,
Jr.
Elizabeth Jane Gray
Jamar Lamont Greer
Catherine Arlene Grimes
Thomas Dion Gunn
Alyssa Nicole Gunther
Gretchen Marie Hafner
Takeyah KaShaun
Hambrick
Brittani Nicole Hans
Robert Franklin Hard III
Alicia Sarah Harden
Andrew Alexander
Harrington
Latheresa Jean Harris
Michelle Yvonne Harrison
Trevor Harold Hartwick
Brianna Sherie Hatchett
Jason Michael Havanki
Stevie-Mari Dove
Hawkins
Jamel Ignatius Hebb
Myiesha Lanae Hebb
Devin James Heuvelman
Jonikka Mone Hill
Dakota James Earl
Hodges
Heather Nicole Hoffman
Darrius Cortez Holland
Gerald Holland
Matthew James Holtzem
Juree Nicole Hopkins
Zachary Allan Hoschar
Stephen Michael Hubley
Diamond Kierra Huff
Robyn Donita DaShay
Isom
Carlos Miguel Jackson
Breanna Paige Janssen
Ronnie Jay Jenkins
Constance Sade Johnson
Katiara Chartel Johnson
Mark Anthony Daniel
Johnson
Paulette Michele Johnson
Casey Lee Jones
Damien Alexander Jordan
Kirsten Emily Kaetz
Kyler Chase Kane
Nicholas John Keenan
Andrew Snarey Kelly
Cierra Ashleigh Kennedy
Terika Lyniesh Kent
Prawesh Khanal
Peter Louis Klug
Andrew Nicholas Koch
Christine Marie Kodluboy
Stephen Edward
Kosewicz
Jacob Thomas Lang
Christopher Cody Lenharr
Heather Michelle Lindsey
Dakota Charnell
Livingston
Amber Michelle Long
Andrew Vincent Lopez
Mark Dave Restor Lozada
Benjamin Christopher
Luffey
Peter Alan Madrigal
Christopher John Malinich
Michael Alexander Mancil
Daniel Holden Martin
Charles Darnell Mason II
Devin Jillian Mathews
Jessica Michelle Matos
Sean Anthony Matthews
Jon Thomas Mattingly
Sean Patrick McCall
Ireesha Janay McCaskill
Sean Thomas McGovern
James Flamboe McKean
Preston Davon McMillan
Carlton Edward MeBane
III
Kristen Ren Mendenhall
Sergio Michael Mercado
Cassandra Eleese Miles
Brittany Janae Miller
Heather Leigh Miller
Christine Laniear Milton
Alexander Michael
Minucci
James Paul Monda
Corey Justin Moore
Hannah Lexi Morse
Shelby Ann Mowrer
Bulasio Mutyaba Mukiibi
Caitlin Marie Murphy
Tyrrick Deshawn Nance
Corleda Millamont Naylor
Barbara Alexandra
Nelson
Amanda Lynn Norris
Emily Marie Norris
Wanda Lowelyn Toledo
Ocado
Mara Alizabeth Olenick
Samantha Renee Otte
Janelle Le Anne Owens
Thomas Warren Owens,
Jr.
Maiya Sharnice Parker
Hardik Kumar Bharat
Patel
John Warren Phillippi III
Brandon Patrick Picard
Hali Anne Pinter
Laura Jo Ann Probert
Kristen Michelle Pulliam
Malcolm Desales Queen
Ryan Anthony Reed
Elaina Marie Reilly
Larry Keith Reyna II
Latiesha Monique-Rene
Rice
Aaron Curtis Rodenizer
Richard Allen Roloson II
Katie Marie Rudowsky
Jasmine DNeal Runnels
Cory Paul Russell
Heather Lynne Russell
Daniel Chap Ryan
Allison Marie Salvo
Austin Michael Samblanet
Emanuel Kenneth Scates
Elton Jamal Scott
Nathaniel Chatwin
Seevers
Gerald Patrick Sellers
Gregory Harrison
Semones
Andre Ocaya Serrano
Damien Lloyd Shipley
Brittany Leyla Shorback
Brian Michael Skibicki
Garrett Linden Smith
Paula DeAnn Smith
Timothy Matthew Smith
Sarah Jane Southam
Randae Renee Sparks
Krystina Louise Spencer
Sarah Dolores Spencer
Brandon Lamar Spicer
Laketa Dane Spicer
Keith Edward Stallworth
Todd Christopher Stanley
Joselynn Marie Stewart
Lakea LaShawn Stewart
Victoria Nicole Alberta
Sullivan
David Walker Tart III
Shawnese Ciera Taylor
William Lamont Taylor
Tiffany Lee Tedore
Zena Marie Tommie Terry
Christopher Irvin Thomas
Jasmine LaShawn
Thomas
Katherine Anne Thomas
John Luciano Thompson
Julian Alexander
Thornton
Samantha Marie
Townsend
Megan Kathleen
Trossbach
Silvia Trovato
Mychelle Clarissa Trujillo
Mindy Lucinda Tubbs
Decarius Jamal Tucker
Paris Danielle Tutor
Edward Charles Vess
Kimberly Duong Vo
Thelma Elizabeth Wade
James Paul Walker
Taneesha Shantel
Washington
John Elwood Wathen III
Tamika Arian Welcome
Candice Davona White
Lakisha Nicole White
Patrick Hayden White
Clinten Eugene Wilbur
Jennifer Lynn Wilkin
DeAndre Jeremiah
Williams
Shatoria Shanea Williams
Tierra Denenne Williams
Jason Lyn Wilson
Travis Michael Wimberly
Kathryn Michelle Wood
Jasmyne Yvonne Woods
Toni Alanna Woolridge
Monchele Renee Young
Shambr Nechelle Young
Myriah Evelyn
Zelinsky
Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center
Allied Health
Presley Lynn Amick
Emily Mical Arnold
Meghan Noel Bryant
Brandon Joseph
Coleman
Ashley Renae Flint
Kayla Ann Hall
Robert Franklin Hard, III
Brooke Nichole Koenig
Amy Jean Leman
James Flamboe McKean
Corleda Millamont Naylor
Erica Ashley Reitan
Alexandria Jamie
Richburg
Courtney-Sue Danielle
Santora
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Weldon
Tierra Denenne Williams
Automotive
Renishing
Glendon Larner Boyden
Robert Tyler Higgs
Thomas Joseph Joy
Matthew John Mahoney
Ryan Michael Nickerson
William Allan Norris
Randal Lyle Slaughter
Damien Lamont Thomas
Automotive
Techology
Evan Joseph Abell
Timothy Raymond
Brosnihan
David James Chedester
Christopher Shawn
Digges
Robert Thomas Ehrhardt
Frederick Lee Miller, Jr.
Roger Lee Pritchard
Gregory Harrison
Semones
Sunny Alicia Schemery
Christopher Irvin Thomas
William Corey Wood
Conner Lewis Woode
Aviation
Benjamin Christopher
Luffey
Christopher Matthew
Roth
Devin Arnold Skinner
Matthew Gorden
Spalding
Carpentry
Zachary Samuel Barrick
Amanda Michelle
Hoffman
Joseph Michael Howell, II
Corey Lee Patrick
Hynson
Caleb Matthew
McDonald
Cameron Briley Nolan
Brandon James
Thompson
Jeffrey Emmett
Thompson
Kevan Patrick Wathen

CADD
Megan Rachel Burry
Thomas Edward Haley, Jr.
Colin Warner Hassay
Leo Joseph Kyte
Jeremy Lee Lanham
Donna Nhi Ly
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Longoria
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Welding
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James Glenn Burroughs
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Cable
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IV
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Nicholas Everett Nowotny
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By Andrea Shiell
Staff Writer
For Three Notch the-
atergoers the stage will
take on many local a-
vors when the Newtowne
Players present their new-
est round of one-act plays
from June 4 to June 9,
featuring plays not only
acted by local community
members, but also
written by local
authors.
Re a l l y
what makes
this show
so special
is the fact
that all the
authors this
time are lo-
cal, said Lisa
Gregory, who
is producing the
show as well as
directing Rap-
ture in Flight and
Babus Burgers.
Rapture in
Flight, written by
Thomas Esposito,
follows the misadventures of a cocky but nave pilot
played by Aaron Meisinger, who ails through the skies
during a routine practice ight that turns into a gut-
twisting, panic-fest laced with witty monologues and
several light comedic moments.
Second to the stage is Babus Burgers, written
by Keith Williams, a comedy about an Indian char-
acter, Babu (played by the hilariously animated Chris
Nugent), who owns a diner next to a Hollywood movie
studio that is frequented by the quirky method actors
working nearby. If one can imagine Galileo, Ben Frank-
lin, Jesus Christ, Adolf Hitler and Genghis Khan sitting
at a table eating burgers and arguing about women, then
one gets the gist of this amusing play.
Another comedic selection is Andrea Heins The
Wake, about family members that come together for
their uncles funeral with various members scheming to
get their hands on his multi-million dollar fortune.
The gem of the show, however, is its lone dramatic
piece Buttery, written by Leonardtown native Trish
Cole. This tragedy follows
the story of Ruby, an inmate
reecting on her inability to
come to terms with her trans-
gender daughters desire
to live as a man.
Actress Gloria Ranta
fearlessly attacks the role
of the distraught and of-
ten confused mother who
retreats mentally and
emotionally to her very
own wildower garden,
disassociating from real-
ity to a refuge that shelters
her from her connement
and the actions that led to
it, playing the role with
an intensity that is both
inspiring and disturbing
to watch.
Cole wrote But-
tery several years ago,
after which it was staged
in San Francisco, Chicago and New York before coming
home to roost in Lexington Park.
Because of my connection with Sheila [Martel],
the co-director and her involvement here at Three Notch,
I decided to kind of go forth with this. I knew they were
looking for local authors and I ac-
tually submitted two plays. One
was more in the comedy vein and
the other, Buttery, is a much
heavier piece, and its my personal
favorite, she said.
In terms of everyones
search for their own meaning,
their own identity, its a really per-
sonal piece, said Cole. I used the
transgender issue as a vehicle to
communicate that. Its just some-
thing that I really wrote from the
heart.
Rounding out the one-acts is
another original, The History of
St. Marys County in 23 Minutes
by R. Da Silva, a recounting of the
history of Marylands rst colony
that is as politically incorrect as it
is fun to watch, making for a t-
ting end to a show featuring (and
making fun of) its local air.
Audience members will have a chance to weigh in
on their own favorites after each performance, and the
winning piece will be performed at the Maryland Com-
munity Theater Festival, which will be held in January.
As for this years selections, all seem to promise
something for everyone.
For more information on the Newtowne Players, or
to reserve tickets for their Week of One-Acts, call 301-737-
5447, or visit them online at www.newtowneplayers.org.
AMC Loews, Lexington Park 6,
(301) 862-5010
Angels & Demons
PG-13, 140 min
Dance Flick
PG-13, min
Night at the Museum:
Battle of the Smithsonian
PG, 105 min
Star Trek
PG-13, 126 min
Terminator Salvation
PG-13, 114 min
Up
PG, 96 min
X-Men Origins:
Wolverine
PG-13, 107 min
By Christie Lemire
AP Movie Critic
We have seen the future in Termi-
nator Salvation, and the future is noisy.
This fourth ick in the Termina-
tor saga takes place in 2018, 14 years
after Judgment Day. John Connor is a rising force in the resistance
against Skynet, the articial intelligence network that started
thinking for itself and eradicating humanity. He has seen destruc-
tion and listened to the recordings left by his mother that foretell
his future, but he has yet to send anyone back in time in hopes of
stopping it, including the man who will become his father.
(You denitely need to have seen the rst three movies to
have a clue as to whats going on here. This is no time to play catch-
up. Being a fan also helps.)
McG, director of the Charlies Angels movies and We
Are Marshall, drops into this well-established lore and presents
a post-apocalyptic world that is repetitively bleak and relentlessly
loud. Yes, the machines have taken over, so of course theres going
to be a healthy amount of clanging, crunching metal and automatic
weapon re but even things that shouldnt be noisy, like the light-
ing of a are, sound like a rocket launch.
And Christian Bale steps into the role of John Connor, played
previously by Edward Furlong and Nick Stahl, and he ... well, he
does the same voice he uses when he dons the black suit for
the Batman movies, a monotone, guttural growl regard-
less of the dialogue. Connors function as Christ gure is
clearer than ever in the script from John Brancato and Mi-
chael Ferris, who also wrote 2003s Terminator 3: Rise of
the Machines; nearly everyone who managed to stay alive
describes this JC as a messiah and a prophet, but not ev-
eryone believes it. The metaphor adds yet another layer of
portentousness but the writers also threw in a couple of
classic Terminator lines, ostensibly to lighten the suffocat-
ing mood. Instead, theyre real groaners.
John must nd and protect his future father, teenager
Kyle Reese (the plucky Anton Yelchin), while also trying
to determine whether to trust the mysterious stranger Mar-
cus Wright (Sam Worthington) to help him with this quest.
Worthington has the masculine good looks and formidable
screen presence to stand strong opposite Bale but, natu-
rally, he also has to scream a lot. This installation sorely
needs more of the kind of liveliness Arnold Schwarzenegger
brought to the franchise.
Terminator Salvation does feature some inventive
camerawork, though McG is a commercial and music vid-
eo veteran, after all and the intricate special effects weve
come to expect from the series (the work of the late Stan
Winston, who died before the lm was nished). Several of the
new villainous devices are extremely cool, including the Hydro-
bots, four-foot-long killer eels that attack under water.
But theres not much here in the way of way of humanity, even
with the strong feminine presence of actresses including Bryce
Dallas Howard, Moon Bloodgood and Jane Alexander. It seems
the machines have already won.
(A Warner Bros. Pictures release; Rated PG-13 for intense se-
quences of sci- violence and action, and language; Running
time: 114 minutes. Two stars out of four.)
Movie Review:
Terminator Salvation
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Minutes, part of the
Newtowne Players
Week of One-Acts.
From left to right: R. Da Silva, Em-
ily Funderberk, Larry Silvestro and
Mark Heidrich in The History of
St. Marys County in 23 Minutes.
From left to right; John Giusti,
Larry Silvestro, Patrick Welton
and Mark Heidrich in Babus
Burgers.
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Thursday, May 28, 2009 25
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Summer Reading Clubs Children can main-
tain their reading skills by participating in one of
three reading clubs; clubs for babies through teens
start June 8. The rst of six professional per-
formances is set for June 29. Also scheduled are
Wii play family game nights, story times, movie
showings, and computer and drawing workshops
and special Celebrate 375 activities. Find a com-
plete list in the summer brochure available online
and in the libraries. Summer T-shirts are cur-
rently on sale at each branch while supplies last.
Training Sessions Students who applied to
be summer volunteers must attend one of the fol-
lowing training sessions: May 28 at Leonard-
town, June 1 or June 3 at Lexington Park, or June
4 at Charlotte Hall. All sessions begin at 6 p.m.
Charlotte Hall Hosts Free Movies Families
are invited to Charlotte Hall on May 30 at 1 p.m.
for a showing of a PG-rated family comedy fea-
turing a hotel handyman whose life changes when
bedtime stories magically come true. On June
11 a PG-rated movie about the adventures of the
Central Zoo animals stranded in Africa will be
shown, starting at 5 p.m. Snacks will be provided.

Computer Game Workshops Discover U
Childrens Museum is sponsoring free workshops at
the libraries. Deb Daniel will conduct a workshop
for kids ages 7-11 on how to create their own com-
puter games using RPG on June 6 at 10:30 a.m. and
June 15 at 6 p.m. at Charlotte Hall. She will con-
duct a teen workshop on June 10 on how to make a
simple arcade game using Gamemaker and on June
11 on using Scratch software to create a computer
game. Both teen workshops begin at 2:30 p.m. Reg-
istration is required. The same workshops are be-
ing offered throughout the summer at each branch.

Teens Invited Teens can hang out with other
teens, play Wii, munch on snacks and plan fun teen
library programs at the upcoming Teen Advisory
Group meetings. Lexington Parks will be June 2
at 4 p.m.; Charlotte Halls on June 8 at 5 p.m. and
Leonardtowns on June 11 at 5:30 p.m.
L ibrary Items
Thursday, May 28
Fair Warning Irish Pub Band
CJs Backroom (Lusby) 5 p.m.
Wing Night
VFW Post 2612 (California) 5
p.m.
Basket Bingo
Mechanicsville VFD Social Hall
5:30 p.m.
Drop-In Salsa
House of Dance (Hollywood) 6
p.m.
David Flood and Company
Chefs American Bistro (San Souci
Plaza) 6 p.m.
Ladies Night
Fat Boys Country Store (Leonard-
town) 7 p.m.
DJ Jamie
Cadillac Jacks (Lexington Park)
9 p.m.
Friday, May 29
Relay For Life Groovin Gran-
nies Fundraiser
Fitness and More (Hollywood) 9
a.m.
Fair Warning Irish Pub Band
Donovans Irish Pub (California)
5 p.m.
Texas HoldEm Tournament
VFW Post 2612 (California) 7
p.m.
Annie the musical
Mother Catherine Spalding School
7 p.m.
Poker Leader Board Challenge
FOP-7 Lodge (Great Mills) 7 p.m.
St. Johns Spirit Night with the
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs ball
team starting at 7:05 p.m. Tickets
are $13, on sale now at http://som-
dbluecrabs.com. Click on FUN-
RAISER; promo code is stjohns.
Fifty percent of every ticket pur-
chased goes back to the church. For
more information, call Mary Ann
Thompson at 301-475-3143.
Upstroke
Jake & Als Chophouse (Lusby) 8
p.m.
4 Friends
Chefs American Bistro (San Souci
Plaza) 8:30 p.m.
Karaoke Night
Cadillac Jacks (Lexington Park)
9 p.m.
Karaoke
911 Bar (Mechanicsville) 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 30
Ridge UM Womens Spring
Bake, Crafts, and Rummage Sale
8 a.m. to noon, First Friendship
Church Fellowship Hall on Route
5 across from Ridge Volunteer
Fire Department nearer the inter-
section with Wynne Road. Rain or
shine. Proceeds to be used for lo-
cal charities and church preserva-
tion. For more information, call
301-872-0285.
Annie the musical
Mother Catherine Spalding School
7 p.m.
Bent Nickel
Seabreeze 8 p.m.
4 Friends
Chefs American Bistro
(San Souci Plaza) 8:30 p.m.
Karaoke w/ DJ Tommy T and
DJ T
Applebees
(California) 9 p.m.

Wild Good band
Cadillac Jacks (Lexington Park)
9 p.m.
Jeff Miller Band
Fat Boys Country Store
(Leonardtown) 9 p.m.
Six Pipe Band
Cryers Back Road Inn
(Leonardtown) 9 p.m.
Sunday, May 24
Village Day
Jefferson Patterson Park & Mu-
seum 10 a.m.
More than Meets the Eye
(archeology presentation)
Jefferson Patterson Park
& Museum 11 a.m.
Contemporary Dance
workshop
House of Dance
(Hollywood) 1 p.m.
Karaoke
St. Marys Landing 5:30 p.m.
Monday, May 25
Margarita Monday
Fat Boys Country Store
(Leonardtown) 12 noon
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Paramedic Dennis Gordge helps mend some stuffed animals.
Two-year old Isabella Giampetroni meets a canine and her
ofcer.
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Thursday, May 28, 2009 26
Today in
St. Marys County
we have many
wonderful options for
dining out. Each week we
will feature a local
restaurant and give our
readers an overview of what
they can enjoy on the menu
at each location.
Bon Apptit!
Cuisine
& More
Cuisine
By J.M. HIRSCH
AP Food Editor
If a trip to the beach (or just a desire for one)
has you thinking about seafood, try this simple and
intense seafood salad.
The trick for making this more than just a glop
of seafood and mayonnaise is to combine plenty
of contrasting avors and textures. The
dressing, for example, blends creamy
mayonnaise, spicy whole grain mustard
and a splash of hot sauce.
The soft seafood - a blend of shrimp,
crab and imitation lobster - is paired with
crunchy celery, red bell pepper, jicama
and a sweetly tart green apple.
While real lobster would be a tastier
choice in this salad, it can be pricey and
inconvenient to cook and shell. If you
have the time and money, go for it. Oth-
erwise, the imitation version is an afford-
able and easy alternative that does ne in
a salad.
White hot dog and hamburger buns are the
only way to go when serving this salad. And for
best taste they need to be toasted, ideally on a grill
or in a skillet of melted butter.
This salad is easily prepared ahead of time for
serving at the beach or on a picnic. Pair it with a bot-
tle of crisp, white wine. The acidity complements
and cuts through the dressing.
On The Menu
By JIM ROMANOFF
For The Associated Press
Folks who think they dont like tofu probably
havent tried the marinated and baked varieties now
common at most grocers.
Unlike traditional tofu - which is packed in
water, has little or no avor and a soft, even grainy
texture - these tofus typically are vacuum packed,
pressed to remove excess water, and seasoned and
sometimes baked.
The result is a rm, chewy (some even say meaty)
texture and a savory avor. They are excellent for
sauteing, grilling or even cut into slices and added to
sandwiches similar to deli meat (the smoked version
makes a great tofu, lettuce and tomato sandwich).
Its also possible to transform traditional water-
packed tofu into a meatier variety. Start with a rm or
extra-rm variety. Place the block on several sheets
of paper towels in the bottom of a shallow dish.
Place a paper towel on top of the tofu, then gen-
tly press to remove any initial liquid. Remove the top
towels and place two layers of fresh paper towels on
top. Carefully place a plate on top of the tofu, then put
a weight (such as a can of beans) on top. Let the tofu
press in this manner at room temperature for at least
20 minutes, then discard the wet paper towels.
Alternatively, tofu can be rmed up by freezing
it. Simply place the unopened container of water-
packed tofu in the freezer overnight, then thaw, drain
and use as desired. The texture will be somewhat
coarse, similar to ground beef.
Sliced or cubed traditional tofu also can be baked
or roasted to improve the consistency. Bake the tofu
on a lightly oiled baking sheet at 400 F until golden
brown, about 30 to 40 minutes.
On The Vine
Tofu Takes a Flavorful Turn
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2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup rum
1 1/2 cups ice
1 lime, cut into wedges
In a blender, combine the pineapple juice, guava nec-
tar, strawberries, sugar, rum and ice. Blend until completely
smooth. Pour into glasses and garnish with lime wedges.
(Recipe adapted from Sandra Lee, host of Food Net-
works Sandras Money Saving Meals)
Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded
to the nearest whole number): 260 calories; 1 calories from
fat; 0 g fat (0 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 34
g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 3 g ber; 7 mg sodium.
By VICTORIA BRETT
For The Associated Press
A summer salad loaded with the seasons freshest produce is a
healthy and easy way to end the day.
And since salads are quick to prepare, you might as well use the
extra time to create a delicious cocktail that brings out the best of
both the vegetables and a warm summer evening.
Sandra Lee, cookbook author and host of the Food Networks
Sandras Money Saving Meals, likes to pair her Hula Girl Cocktail
with summers bounty of corn, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes and
berries.
Summer entertaining can be easy and relaxing, she says.
Nature is on your side. Lots of fruits and vegetables are at their
peak, so we tend to eat lighter and healthier, she says.
Her favored cocktail is a healthy summer treat with pineapple
juice, guava nectar juice, strawberries, sugar and a splash of rum.
I dress my salads with grilled or curried meat or chicken, and
the pineapple and guava juice from this cocktail enhance those a-
vors, she says.
If you want
to skip the al-
cohol and save
money and calo-
ries, Lee says
the drink holds
up great without
the rum. `Top
it with strawber-
ries and a lime
wedge, and this
drink will re-
mind you that
fun, summer
days in the sun
await you, she
says.
Lee sug-
gests a balsamic
vinaigrette dress-
ing or a fruit-
based dressing
to compliment
the cocktail and
keep the meal
light.
Be bold
and mix sweet,
tart, hot and
cool to make
your taste buds
A Seriously Flavorful
Seafood Salad for Summer Fun
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon whole-grain
mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch celery seeds
Black pepper, to taste
Hot sauce, to taste
2 ribs celery, nely chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored and
nely chopped
1/2 jicama, peeled and nely
chopped (about 2 cups)
1 medium green apple, peeled
and diced
1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled
and roughly chopped
1 pound crab meat, picked over
for shells
1-pound package imitation lob-
ster meat, roughly chopped or
pulled apart
2 tablespoons butter
12 hamburger or hot dog buns
In a large bowl, whisk to-
gether the mayonnaise, mustard,
garlic powder, celery seeds and
pepper. Add hot sauce, mix well,
then taste and adjust pepper and
hot sauce as desired.
Add the celery, red pepper,
jicama and apple, then toss well
to coat. Add the shrimp, crab
meat and imitation lobster meat.
Toss until just coated. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medi-
um-low, melt the butter. Add the
buns (split open if hamburger, on
their sides if hot dog) and toast
until lightly browned and crispy.
Serve the salad in the buns.
Nutrition information per
serving (values are rounded to
the nearest whole number): 288
calories; 63 calories from fat; 7 g
fat (2 g saturated; 0 g trans fats);
117 mg cholesterol; 28 g carbo-
hydrate; 28 g protein; 3 g ber;
499 mg sodium.
SUMMERY SEAFOOD SALAD
AND BUTTER-TOASTED BUNS
Start to nish: 20 minutes Servings: 12
Healthy Bites
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Thursday, May 28, 2009 27
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
Memorial Day weekend always makes me
think of camping, but not in a tent. This par-
ticular weekend was the rst one of the season
when my mother would hook up the camper
trailer. The rst trailer was a 25-foot Prowler,
and a favorite place to camp was at Point
Lookout State Park. Now, I guess its referred
to as RVing.
I believe I was around 9 or 10 when my
mother got the rst Prowler, so that would be
about 1970-71. The campground at Point Look-
out, at that time, was on the bay side next to the
old 1920s hotel. The shing pier is right about
there now. I dont believe the causeway was
paved yet for some reason. The breezes were
great on the bay side, and it was so much fun
nding sea glass on the beach.
Where my father was a culinary expert at
hot dogs and beans in a can on a propane grill,
my mother was the expert on a camper trailer
gas stove. I was the only recipient of all of the
delicious foods she would create. My parents
vacation styles did not blend, and I remember
of an
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them briey joining up for only one Virginia
Beach vacation together. My father insisted he
could back the trailer into the driveway upon our
return and gouged a 4-foot-long rip in the side
from the telephone pole foot anchors. That was
the rst and last time he came, though I do have
a treasured photo of my dad with his arm around
my mom on the beach.
My mothers meals included the full com-
plement of comfort foods: spaghetti, baked
chicken, tuna casserole, pot roast and my fa-
vorite, broiled T-bones with baked potatoes
and lima beans. The only meal she wouldnt x
when we came to St. Marys County, which she
normally xed at home and is still one of the
best Ive ever had, is fried chicken. We would
stop at Hills Halfway House, or the restaurant
where Club 911 is now in Mechanicsville. St.
Marys Landing was a favorite fried chicken
place of hers until her death.
Point Lookout had so much to offer to a
suburban tomboy: a wide expanse of water that
made you feel you were at the ocean, plenty of
trees to climb, miniature golf, a huge playground
and old buildings to explore. What more could a
child want?
I, of course, loved the old hotel the most,
and my mother, always encouraging my life of
crime, just as I did my sons, was the rst one
behind me in an old spooky building. I did the
same thing to Robert and Ryan, come to think of
it I let them go rst. Parents really do get wiser.
(Now there are whole groups across the country
called urban explorers or inltrators. They
have a code much as archaeologists do of dis-
turbing as little as possible and leaving nothing
behind and taking nothing from the scene. Well,
archaeologists take, but they plot and record in
detail.)
The old hotel was an imposing structure and
looked beautiful to me both inside and outside.
After my mother and I walked in through the
front door, it did seem to shut rather too quick-
ly. The foyer was still grand with the reception
counter and aging carpet. There was also a large
hole in the middle of the oor. I see the foyer a
certain way in my mind, but it may have looked
completely different. Even though I know it was
empty, I visualize it very regal and elegant with
slot machines on a circular ledge around the pe-
rimeter. I know I wanted to go up the stairs on
several occasions, but I was not allowed to ven-
ture upstairs. That is one thing my sons and I
would usually try if it looked safe enough.
Since those early years, I have camped in
a tent on the Potomac River side when the boys
were small and had just as good a time. I enjoyed
watching my sons play on the same playground
equipment, like that unique large metal wedge
where you could climb all the way to the top and
slide down its angled surface. They played on
those same swings I did, and my son Ryan when
he was small, saw a little girl swinging on those
same swings that I never saw. Interesting occur-
rences have always happened at Point Lookout.
Maybe I can get my husband to stay in one
of those cabins at Point Lookout; he is not a tent
camper and not into RVing. I hope they dont
mind if we bring a few things: our re pit, may-
be his softball team, so we dont miss a weekend
game, and Ill need a few things to work on. We
might as well stay home.
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send comments or ideas to: shelbys.
wanderings@yahoo.com.
Wanderings
Camping
at Point Lookout
Book Review
c.2009, Rodale $18.95 / $20.95 Canada 371 pages, includes index
How to Cheat at Gardening
and Yard Work by Jeff Bredenberg
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Contributing Writer
One weeks worth of vacation.
All year long, you accumulate hours at
work just so you can take a leisurely week off
to do what you want. Sure, you have a to-do
list for your vacation, but heres whats on it:
travel, relax, shop.
Hammock, here you come.
So why do you throw away 40 hours of
potential vacation each summer?
The average homeowner spends 40-plus
hours a year caring for the lawn. Add in the
hours spent on a garden, and youve thrown
in the dirt more than a vacations-worth of
time.
But making your home look good and
growing some fresh food is important, right?
So pick up How to Cheat at Gardening and
Yard Work by Jeff Bredenberg and make
your yard and garden work for you, instead
of the other way around.
Although cheating at poker is not cool,
cheating at gardening and yard maintenance
is easy and perfectly acceptable. By cheat-
ing, Bredenberg says he means cutting cor-
ners and keeping things fun.
Since you cant grow anything without
it, lets start with POTS. That stands for Pri-
ority One: The Soil. Before you even think
of putting any seed in the ground, you need
to stop treating your soil like, uh, dirt and
prepare it for planting. That doesnt mean
tilling; in fact, gardening experts say you
shouldnt till at all. Instead, plan early and
use old newspapers and mulch to make till-
ing unnecessary. If you did your homework,
you should have some compost ready, too.
By the way, save your back on planting
day by utilizing a few common things you
might have lying around the garage.
As for the lawn, Bredenberg asks sim-
ply, when was the last time a fancy magazine
was planning to use your home for a photo
spread?
Never?
Then why obsess? If its green and its
not hurting anything, let it grow, and mow.
Consider installing automatic sprin-
klers. Plan your project, think small, and buy
only the plants you need. Look into garden-
ing with a raised bed and, if you decide to
go that route, be sure to wet the bed often.
Recycle. Be a gardening renegade.
Thinking the only planting you want
to do this year is your fanny in a soft ham-
mock? Before you sink in, take a look at this
book. How to Cheat at Gardening and Yard
Work makes planting, mowing, and culti-
vating sound like artsy fun.
By consulting dozens of horticultur-
ists, gardeners, and other yard-and-garden
experts, author Jeff Bredenberg pulled to-
gether hundreds of useful tips to make gar-
dening easier and lawn work not work. Some
of the things in here are old news (compost-
ing) but many are fresh and unique (plant
clover between vegetable rows for a soft,
pleasant pathway that will benet your soil).
The ideas are easy for a neophyte gardener
to tackle, yet fun for anyone who was born
wielding a spade.
Throw down the gloves, grab this book,
and let your life go to seed. How to Cheat
at Gardening and Yard Work is a book you
can dig.
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Thursday, May 28, 2009 28
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instrument
23. Have a yen for
25. Member of U.S. Navy
26. Eliminates moisture
28. Black magic
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31. Thyroid stimulating
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45. W. Samoan monetary unit
47. From another world
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9. Aluminium
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37. Radioactivity unit
38. Seaport (abbr.)
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ewsmakers
STEM Academy Teacher Rides with Blue Angels
By Andrea Shiell
Staff Writer
When Nathan Swick, a sixth-grade STEM academy sci-
ence teacher at Spring Ridge Middle School, got a call inform-
ing him that he had been invited to y with the Blue Angels,
he said he was so overcome with excitement that he was un-
able to sleep for the next two days.
Swick said he was overwhelmed by his good fortune not
only because he was excited to spend 30 minutes in an F/A-18,
but because it would provide his students an opportunity to
see their own STEM curriculum in action.
Wednesday I found out I was ying on Blue Angel num-
ber 7, and the rst thing I thought about was inviting my stu-
dents, so we were able to pull some strings and get our kids
there, a whole busload of 47 kids, said Swick.
They were able to see the Blue Angel before
ight and they saw me get in the cockpit, get
all strapped in, and then they went to a take-off
strip, and then they also saw me land a half an
hour later, and talk to me about how the ight
was and what I experienced.
Fortunately for the students, they also got
to see a video of their teacher in the air as the
planes pilot explained the maneuvers he was
performing, some of which took Swick to an
uncomfortable seven and a half gs (g refers
to g-force, which is the popular term for the
force related to an objects acceleration relative
to free fall) over the Patuxent River and Solo-
mons Island.
The kids really got a lot out of it, espe-
cially the part where the teacher comes out of
the whole experiment, he said.
Swick added later that the kids got to
see that theres a lot of science behind how jets
move and g-forces, and he has been explaining
to his students all week how the rigors of ying
at nearly 700 miles per hour had affected him.
It feels like everything is just pulled
down, including the blood in my brain, and it caused me to
pass out twice, he said, smiling as he scrolled through the
video footage.
After he had been chosen to go ying with the Blue An-
gels, Swick said, my main goal then was to get the kids on
the base to watch it and to be there, and that was very valuable
because the whole Blue Angels objective is to recruit and get
people interested in the Navy and what they have to offer.
These kids are all scientists and engineers, thats why
theyre in here, but I think having this kind of experience they
may think about joining and exploring science and math in the
military, he said.
The Blue Angels themselves were formed in 1946 to at-
tract new recruits to the Navys aviation program, so Swick
said he could understand the appeal of strapping a young sci-
ence teacher in an F/A-18 Hornet in front of his students.
The model itself was unveiled in 1986 during the Angels
40th anniversary year as one of the fastest and sleekest duel-
role ghter/attack aircraft in the world, a distinction it still en-
joys today.
Swick said he plans to construct a unit for his class fea-
turing video footage of his ight and the mechanics of ghter
jets like the Hornet, because according to this jetsetter, there
is nothing better than sharing the wealth.
By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
Memorial Day was celebrated this year
on Monday, May 25. Before the days of Lets
make things convenient, it was celebrated on
May 30. For me, its still May 30.
What did you do on May 25? Did you
sleep late, go shopping, or lounge around? I
hope you did some of those things, but did you
also at least take a few minutes to give thanks
for those who fought to enable us to enjoy
this holiday, or have you, like so many others,
forgotten its real meaning?
I would like to take this opportunity to
offer my deep, heartfelt appreciation to just a
few of the many soldiers who served from the
early times of Maryland.
To William Ashmore who, on May 10,
1635, was the rst man to lose his life while
defending St. Marys from William Claiborne,
I thank you.
To John Jarboe and William Evans, my
appreciation for recapturing the edgling
Maryland Colony from Richard Ingle in 1645.
To William Eltonhead, William Lewis and
Thomas Hatton, all of whom were executed
after the Battle of the Severn on March 25,
1655, despite promises from the Puritans to the
contrary, your lives were not lost in vain.
To Thomas Truman, who commanded
Columnist Linda Reno
is a historian and genealogist
specializing in Southern
Maryland history. Mrs. Reno is a
member of the St. Marys County
Historical Society, St. Marys County
Genealogical Society, Charles County
Genealogical Society, Maryland Historical
Society and the Maryland Genealogical
Society. She has authored many books
and articles on local history. We
hope you will enjoy these articles
and welcome your comments
and suggestions for
future subjects.
A Journey Through Time A Journey Through Time
The Chronicle
the Maryland Militia in 1673, when Maryland
and Virginia made a joint attack against the
Susquehanna Indians, I applaud your mercy
and detest those who tried to bring dishonor to
your name.
To William Claw, who was slain before
the Susquehanna Fort in 1675, your sacrice
is appreciated.
To John Vadry, who, beginning in 1669,
with many others, were soldiers in the last
Indian march up the Bay; they being carpenters
and persons having no crops. They were out 11
weeks and 5 days and for the encouragement of
others, they shall be called to serve the country
as soldiers hereafter. I will not forget the many
hardships this must have brought to you and
your family.
To the many thousands of other Southern
Marylanders who have served, whether it was
for a Maryland cause or a national cause, space
prohibits your individual acknowledgement but
know that I am grateful.
And last to Bill Davis, whom I will always
remember.
William Philip Bill Davis was born on
Feb. 4, 1924, in Oraville. His mother died when
he was a year old, and he was raised by his
paternal grandmother.
Life for this family, already hard, would
become even worse by the onset of the
Depression. There was no money for anything
except the bare necessities of life, and sometimes
not even for that. High school was out of the
question. No decent clothing, barely any food,
and one pair of shoes that he tied to his feet. At
age 12 he went to work at Leonard Dixons store.
From then until he entered the Army, he stayed
with Mrs. Frances Newell, who until her dying
day, claimed him and loved him as her son.
In 1943 Bill received his draft notice and
was sent to Fort Benning, Ga., for basic training
and was then assigned as a mortar handler to the
1st Division, The Big Red One.
June 6, 1944, and it was D-Day. The
Germans were raking the landing craft with
machine gun re. The men had to get off further
from the beach than planned. With 80 pounds
of equipment and no swimming skills, Bill left
the craft and immediately sank. Another soldier
saved his life and then immediately lost his
when they got on shore. Many living veterans
have stated that the opening scenes of Saving
Private Ryan accurately portray what they
endured. If you havent seen this movie, you
should.
His battlefront experience ended with the
Battle of the Bulge during the winter of 1944-
1945 and it was the worst European winter in
40 years. Winter clothing issued to the men was
inadequate against the extreme cold and deep
snow no boots, only rubber galoshes. Many
died, not in battle, but froze to death. Bill was
lucky, escaping only with frostbitten feet.
He suffered from post-traumatic stress
syndrome but it wasnt called that then. It
affected him as a man and it affected his family.
When one member of the family suffers, they
all do. It would take 20 years to get beyond of
the worst of it.
Bill lived the rest of his life in his beloved
St. Marys County, dying on July 30, 1991. I say
to you, my beloved father that I will always be
proud of you. Even though I was very young
at the time and didnt realize everything that
was being said, I remember the many times
you cried out in the middle of the night from
the nightmares that haunted you. I cried too, not
because I understood, but because I couldnt
stand to hear Daddy cry. You are my hero.
Pvt. William P. Davis
Photo Courtesy of Nathan Swick
Photo Courtesy of Nathan Swick
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Thursday, May 28, 2009 32
By Sean Rice
Staff Writer
Victory Baptist Academy of Charlotte
Hall, one of St. Marys Countys smallest
schools, came in rst place for the second year
straight in McKays $60,000 Community Re-
wards Giveaway.
With 56 students enrolled this year, Vic-
tory Baptist is the smallest school among the 99
local organizations that participated this year in
the annual rewards giveaway from the McKays
chain of grocery stores.
Its so heartwarming to see a small school
with this kind of participation, and to be able to
do these little things that turn into big things,
Tommy McKay said during the schools check
presentation Wednesday morning.
Victory Baptist edged out the second- and
third- place winners, St. Johns School and Fa-
ther Andrew White School, to take rst in the
contest, which has awarded more than $620,000
during its 11-year existence.
For us, and for all retailers, it has been
sort of a tough 18 months or so, so were re-
ally happy were still able to give these rewards
back and we hope that its beneted you
folks, McKay said.
You have no idea, said Sharon Potter, a
full-time volunteer at the school who coordi-
nates its participation in the annual McKays
contest. This is too cool, its awesome.
Victory Baptist claimed $6,767 in reward
money this year, bringing its total rewards
from the program over the years to $45,400,
which ranks third among all groups that have
participated.
Victory Baptist has used its reward money
through the years to buy desks, computers,
audio/visual equipment, classroom white
boards, kindergarten equipment, lunchroom
tables, sports equipment and much more, prin-
cipal John Tignor said.
A lot of the stuff that we get are things
that students sit at and work on every day, said
Tignor, who has been principal for 10 years.
It really helps us out as a small school
with being able to get a lot of the things you
normally wouldnt be able to grab, he said.
Fact
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Local health ofcials are asking residents for help in iden-
tifying current health problems in St. Marys County through
a random telephone survey that will begin June 1.
Each call is expected to take about 10 to 15 minutes, ac-
cording to a press release from St. Marys Hospital. The calls
will be made by Holleran, a research rm in Pennsylvania. For
residents with caller ID, the number for Holleran may show up
as a 717 area code.
The purpose of the survey is to identify key health issues
in the community and adjust community health programs
according.
The comprehensive community assessment provides
baseline health-related data for St. Marys Hospital to plan
its future initiatives and provides information for the hospi-
tal and other health-oriented community agencies to evaluate
currently offered programs, said Joan Gelrud, hospital vice
president, in the release.
Callers may ask about access to health care; exercise and
physical activity habits; prevalence of diabetes, cardiovascular
disease and stroke; and awareness of hypertension and choles-
terol. Other possible topics include childhood asthma preva-
lence, alcohol and tobacco usage, and cancer screenings.
A similar health assessment done in 2003 identied a
high incidence of cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes
in the county. The results led to programs encouraging life-
style changes and promoting screenings in the community.
Anyone with questions may call Barbara Hak, director of
Health Connections at St. Marys Hospital, at 301-475-6195.
Other organizations involved include St. Marys County
Health Department and the St. Marys Community Health
Advisory Committee.
Community Health
Survey Starts Monday
Parishioners gathered at St. John Francis Regis Catho-
lic Church in Hollywood on Memorial Day to honor former
parishioner Ray Faulstich Jr. and others who have died in
combat.
This is the third year that that the Knights of Columbus
Council 7914 has held a memorial service following Faul-
stichs death in 2004 in Iraq, said organizer Chris Woehrer,
community chairman of the council.
Hes buried at the church, and hes a symbol for the
others. His grave is a place to put the wreath, Woehrer
said.
Because of rain, the ceremony was held indoors this
year following a memorial mass by Fr. Raymond Schmidt.
Capt. Glen Ives, former commanding ofcer of Naval
Air Station Patuxent River, placed the wreath in front of a
table holding photos, medals and other memories of Faul-
stich, who was 24 when he died.
It makes me feel good, that people recognize my son,
said his father Ray Faulstich Sr., who participated in the cer-
emony as a Knight of Columbus Fourth Degree.
Ives, who recently joined the parish, said the ceremony
at St. John is an extraordinarily meaningful tradition.
There is truly nothing more important we do as Amer-
icans than what we do here today, because when we honor
our fallen when we honor our own we strengthen our-
selves, reafrm our values as a people, as a nation, said
Ives during remarks to the gathering.
[We] reafrm our love and commitment to God, coun-
try, family and community.
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Thursday, May 28, 2009 33
&
Recreation Parks
The Recreation and Parks Department
is currently conducting sales of amuse-
ment park tickets in the Patuxent Build-
ing, located at 23150 Leonard Hall Drive
in Leonardtown. Tickets will be on sale
during regular ofce hours from 8 a.m. to
5 p.m.
Cash and credit cards with picture ID
are accepted, but personal checks are not.
All tickets are listed as Good Any One Day
this season unless otherwise noted.
The selection of Parks includes Busch
Gardens, Paramounts Kings Dominion,
Water Country in Virginia, Dutch Won-
derland, Hershey Park, Dorney Park and
Sesame Place in Pennsylvania, Six Flags
America both in Maryland and New Jer-
sey. All sales are nal.
For more information, call 301-475-
4200, ext. 1842.
St. Marys County To Host
Annual Golf Tournament in June
The Board of County Commissioners will once again host
the annual Scott Verbic Memorial Golf Tournament Fri. June 12
at the Wicomico Shores Municipal Golf Course, 35794 Aviation
Yacht Club Road in Mechanicsville (near Chaptico).
The tournament will begin with an 8:30 a.m. registration fol-
lowed by a shotgun start at 9 a.m. A buffet lunch will be served
at the conclusion of the tournament. There will be hole-in-one,
closest to the pin and longest drive contests, as well as several
rafes and door prizes.
The Recreation and Parks Department coordinates the tour-
nament each year as a memorial to Scott Verbic, a Rec and Parks
Citizen Advisory Board member and youth advocated who passed
away while serving on the Board. All proceeds from the tourna-
ment benet the Departments scholarship program for Summer
Youth Camps and other recreational activities.
For additional information on forming a team or sponsorship,
contact Christina Bishop at 301-475-4200, ext. 1802 or visit the
County website at www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/specialev-
ents.asp.
Amusement Park Tickets
The Great Mills Swimming Pool re-opened
on May 23. Until June 14, the pool will be open
from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Satur-
day and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
The summer hours of operation will begin
on Monday June 15, and those hours are noon to
8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6
p.m. on Sundays.
The Great Mills Swimming Pool provides
opportunities for recreational, therapeutic, in-
structional and competitive swimming for all
ages.
The 25-yard by 25-meter pool includes six
lanes and has a zero depth entry for maxi-
mum accessibility. The facilitys bathhouse
includes showers, lockers, restrooms and a life-
guard room; a toddler pool is also part of the
aquatic facility and is open during the summer
months.
For more information on fees, classes and
operation, call the pool at 21100 Great Mills
Road at 302-866-6560 or got to www.co.saint-
marys.md.us/recreate/facilities/swimming-
pool.asp.
Great Mills Pool
Re-Opened May 23
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Thursday, May 28, 2009 34
By Chris Stevens
Staff Writer
MECHANICSVILLE With the goal of
the Marcey House continuing to be one of hope
and recovery, Fridays festivities proved to be a
sterling example of what director Larry Harvey
oversees on a daily basis at the Leonardtown re-
hab facility.
Our motto is to help others help them-
selves, Harvey said Friday morning before the
start of the 16th annual Marcey House golf tour-
nament at Wicomico Shores Golf Course.
Weve been able to meet all state bench-
marks in terms of employment, low arrest rate
and retention. Most of our patients stay six
months, he said.
The tournament, in its 16th year, has prov-
en to be a successful fund-raiser as well as a
way to publicize the successful efforts Marcey
House has made in terms of alcohol and drug
treatment.
Marcey House has one of the more solid
retention rates, considering they deal with the
most difcult of patients, says Donald Hall, Di-
rector of Quality Assurance for Marylands Al-
cohol and Drug Abuse administration division.
Over the course of 10 years, Ive seen them
improve steadily over time, and even when we
had a shortage of funding, Marcey House main-
tained their level of funding.
For chairman of the board Dan Slade, see-
ing patients come into Marcey House at a low
point and leave with their heads held high makes
it all worth it.
Seeing someone in the program, you
watch the complete change in their life, they
become a parent, child, friend and community
member, Slade said. Its an incredibly power-
ful feeling.
The tournament kicked off bright and early
with a putting competition followed by 18 holes
of golf and a lunch back at the clubhouse for all
involved. Minnesota mens basketball coach
and Scotland, Md, native Tubby Smith made
a visit to his home county to show support be-
fore he headed off to a speaking engagement in
Charlotte, NC, this past weekend. Smith said
golf is a game that brings many people together,
especially in the spirit of conversation.
Its a game that people can have some
common ground in, Smith explains. Whether
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there on the course and youll nd you have a
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Thurs., May 28
Slow-Pitch League
Eagles Nest vs. Bombers
at Pax River, 6:30 p.m.
Back Road vs. Budweiser
at Captain Sams,
6:30 p.m.
Bookkeeping By Blanche
vs. Chaneys at The Brass
Rail, 6:30 p.m.
Wentworth vs. VFW
2632 at Chancellors Run,
8 p.m.
Mens Over 40-League
Hobos vs. Nationwide at
Knight Life
Andersons vs. Tri-Coun-
ty Aire at Back Road Inn
Rita Bs vs. Seabreeze at
Tippets Field
Hole-In-The-Wall vs.
Mom & Pops at Fenwick
Field
Capt. Sams vs. Clements
at Andersons Bar
Fri., May 29
Young Mens League
Straight Cuts vs. AC
Moose at Moose Lodge,
6:30 p.m.
Cryers vs. Raley Softball
at Back Road Inn,
6:30 p.m.
Big Dogs vs. Knotts
Construction at Captain
Sams, 6:30 p.m.
Shockers vs. Jeff Rocks
at Andersons Bar,
6:30 p.m.
Sat., May 30
Premier League (All
Games at Knight Life)
Elks vs. True Players,
Noon
Backstabbers vs.
G-Quest, 1:15 p.m.
Ballers vs. Raiders,
2:30 p.m.
Country Boyz vs.
G-Quest, 3:45 p.m.
Budweisers vs. Park
Cougars, 5 p.m.
Stars vs. Boatman, 6 p.m.
Sun., May 31
Premier League (All
Games at Knight Life)
Raiders vs. Stars, Noon
Country Boyz vs.
Ballers, 1:15 p.m.
G-Quest vs. Budweisers,
2:30 p.m.
Park Cougars vs. Ballers,
3:45 p.m.
Boatman vs. Elks, 5 p.m.
True Players vs.
Backstabbers, 6 p.m.
Womens League
Chesapeake Custom Em-
broidery vs. Southern at
7th District Park, 2 p.m.
Mon., June 1
Womens League
Moose Lodge vs. Dew
Drop Inn/Two Point
Construction/PJs Auto-
body/Bryan Jones Paint
at Knight Life, 6:30 p.m.
Knockouts vs. Captain
Sams at Captain Sams,
6:30 p.m.
Andersons Bar vs.
Southern at 7th District
Park, 6:30 p.m.
Knight Life vs. Chesa-
peake Custom Embroi-
dery at The Brass Rail,
6:30 p.m.
Bud Light vs. Coors
Light at Back Road Inn,
6:30 p.m.
Xtreme vs. Simms at the
Brass Rail, 8 p.m.
Tues., June 2
Slow-Pitch League
Bookkeeping By Blanche
vs. Bombers at Pax River,
6:30 p.m.
Wentworth vs. Budweiser
at Captain Sams,
6:30 p.m.
Chaneys vs. Back Road
Inn at Back Road Inn,
6:30 p.m.
Eagles Nest vs.
VFW2632 at Chancel-
lors Run, 6:30 p.m.
Wed., June 3
Womens League
Knight Life vs. Dew
Drop Inn/Two Point
Construction/PJs Auto-
body/Bryan Jones Paint
at Knight Life, 6:30 p.m.
Captain Sams vs. Coors
Light at Back Road Inn,
6:30 p.m.
Back Road Inn vs. Moose
Lodge at Moose Lodge,
6:30 p.m.
Knockouts vs. Southern
at 7th District Park,
6:30 p.m.
Just Us vs. Simms at The
Brass Rail, 6:30 p.m.
Chesapeake Custom Em-
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Staff Writer
MECHANICSVILLE Even as a nationally-recognized college
basketball coach, Orlando Tubby Smith is still a huge part of St.
Marys County, where he was born and raised.
I had a lot of great people help me get to where I am today,
Smith, the University of Minnesota mens basketball coach, said as
he prepared to tee off in the 16th annual Marcey House Charity Golf
Tournament at Wicomico Shores Friday morning. It really does take
a village to raise a child.
Tubby, raised in Scotland along with 16 brothers and sisters, cred-
its his parents Guffrie Sr. and Parthenia Smith, along with his brother
Guffrie Jr., better known as Smitty for his development as a person
and as a coach.
Before heading to a speaking engagement in Charlotte, N.C. this
past weekend, Smith stopped through for a rousing 18 holes of golf and
many, including John Levay of Metrocast, were happy to see im.
I think what makes him so successful is the attachment he has
with his players and students, said Levay, a student athlete that Smith
coached at Great Mills back in the mid-1970s. When he left to go
coach in North Carolina, there was a real sense of loss, like a family
member moved away. Looking back after all these years, his success
doesnt surprise me at all.
More than 30 years later, Smith, making his fth appearance at
the tournament in the last seven years, returns to St. Marys County as
one of college basketballs top coaches. In 1998, he led the University
of Kentucky to the NCAA Division I national championship, and two
years ago, took over a Minnesota program that had made the NCAA
tournament just once in the previous eight seasons. Smith took them
back to the Big Dance this
past March.
Smith, who has also
coached at the University of
Tulsa and the University of
Georgia, was happy to be
home with his family on Friday, and shared fond memories of his nephew, Will Smith.
The younger Smith suffered fatal injuries as a peacemaker in a ght at Becker College
in Worcester, Mass., last September.
Will was just a special kid, Smith said, recounting a story about when Will
and his parents, Tubbys brother William Sr. and his wife Jeannie, came to visit him
in Lexington, Ky., some ve years earlier. Even though we had him for a such a
short time, he was a super leader, very protective of his younger brother.
Even with a busy schedule that includes several speaking engagements as
well as the recruiting trail heating up again in a few weeks, Smith felt it was im-
portant to return home and show support for the Marcey House, a rehabilitation
facility located in Leonardtown.
As you get older, it starts to become more about giving back, and thats what
we try to tell our players, Smith said. Surround yourself with positive people.
Home is Where
the Heart is for Smith
Tom Lydon, Todd Morgan and Tim Sheply pose for a picture with their golf partner, and St. Marys County Native Tubby Smith.
Kicking up dust: Tubby Smith clears
a ball out of the sand during Fridays
Marcey House golf tournament.
Tubby Smith follows through on a swing during the Marcey
House golf tournament at Wicomico Shores on Friday.
Photo by Frank Marquart
Photo by Frank Marquart
Photo by Frank
Marquart
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Thursday, May 28, 2009 36
By Doug Watson
Contributing Writer
BUDDS CREEK Cle-
ments Sommey Lacey
scored his rst limited late-
model feature win of the
season in last Friday nights
35-lap, $1,000-to-win, Jay
Rhode Memorial at the Po-
tomac speedway.
This is Laceys third
straight win in this event and
fourth overall, as he took the
win in the inaugural event
back in 2003.
Paul Cursey and Der-
rick Quade led the eld to
the green ag. Cursey got
a good jump at the start as
he would lead the event for
the rst nine circuits. Mean-
while, seventh-starting Kyle
Lear had worked his way
into second by the fth lap
and would then take the
lead from Cursey on Lap 10.
Lear appeared to have the
car to beat until mechanical
problems forced him from
the event on lap 23. Bruce
Kane then inherited the top
spot and would lead for two
laps until sixth-starting Lac-
ey made the winning pass
on lap 26. Lacey would then
control the remainder of the
event to post his 33rd career
Potomac limited late-model
feature win.
I knew we had a good
enough car to win, Lacey
said. It was just a matter
of staying out of trouble and
making it to the end.
Track conditions aided
Lacey in his winning run.
The car seemed to
work the best up top, and
once we got to the front,
the car seemed to get a lit-
tle better, he said. I cant
thank all the guys on the
crew enough for all their
hard work.
Point leader Tommy
Wagner Jr. came on strong
late in the event to post
second, early leader Paul
Cursey was third, PJ Hatch-
er came from 14th to collect
fourth and Dave Adams
posted his career-best LLM
nish, taking fth. Heats
for the 15 cars on hand went
to Wagner and Lacey.
In the 16-lap street
stock feature, Walt Hom-
berg made his season debut
and scored a ag-to-ag
feature win. Homberg took
the lead on lap 1 and then
held off Kyle Nelson for the
remainder of the event to
post the win.
Ben Bowie took third,
Barry Williams Sr. was
fourth and Barry Williams
Jr. completed the top ve.
Heats went to Homberg and
Bowie.
In other action, Darrin
Henderson scored his rst-
ever Potomac feature win in
the 20-lap crate late-model
event, Sam Archer took his
rst win of the season in the
15-lap Hobby stock feature,
and defending champion
Greg Gunter collected his
second four-cylinder tri-
umph of the season.
Sp rts
Potomac Speedway
By Doug Watson
Contributing Writer
BUDDS CREEK Booper Bare from Rockbridge
Baths, Va., was victorious in last Sunday nights 40-lap
Mike Clore Memorial at Southern Marylands Potomac
Speedway.
In scoring his rst late-model feature win of the sea-
son at Potomac, Bare also became the sixth different driver
to score a win at Potomac in six late-model races run to
date.
Kirk Ryan and Bare brought the eld down to the ini-
tial waving of the green ag. Bare would get the jump at
the start and dart into the race lead.
Although Bare would eventually lead every lap of the
event, the action behind him was quite intense. Eventual
runner-up Kirk Ryan, Daryl Hills and 14th-starting Kyle
Lear battled furiously over the nal f14 laps of the event.
Despite a caution on lap 38, Bare would go on to post the
win, his second Mike Clore Memorial win, and his divi-
sion leading 47th career Potomac late-model feature win.
We went a little old school tonight, Bare replied
from Potomacs victory lane. We went with a little harder
tire for the feature and it really red well after those re-
starts. Bare was quick to praise his engine builder that
aided in his winning run.
Ive been with Malcuit racing engines for the bet-
ter part of 20 years and they once again provided me with
some great horsepower, he said. I really have to thank
Robby Allen as well. Weve got a new style Rocket car
that a lot of the traveling guys are using and hes helped us
work the bugs out of it.
Ryan would post his career-best Potomac effort tak-
ing second, Kyle Lear rallied late to take third, Daryl Hills
settled for fourth and Roland Mann completed the top ve.
Heats for the 19 cars on hand went to David Williams and
Andy Anderson.
In the 16-lap street stock feature, it was Kevin Cooke
scoring his rst career feature win in the division. Cooke
started on the pole and despite the repeated challenges of
eventual runner-up Ben Bowie, would lead every lap of
the event to post the win. Michael Carter took third, Kyle
Nelson was fourth and Jason Murphy rounded out the top
ve. Heats went to Nelson and Cooke.
In other action, Josh Dotson collected his rst-career
feature win as he scored in the 15-lap hobby stock feature.
Defending champion Kyle Vantassel took his second win
of the season in the 20-lap strictly stock main, and Greg
Gunter annexed his second win of the weekend and third
of the season in the 15-lap, four-cylinder feature.
Big Money Sommey
Takes Third Straight Rhode
Memorial
Booper Super In
Potomacs Mike
Clore Memorial
Late Model Feature Finish 40 Laps
(Lap leaders, Booper Bare 1-40)
Limited Late Models 35 Laps
(Lap Leaders Paul Cursey 1-9,
Kyle Lear 10-23, Bruce Kane 24-25,
Sommey Lacey 26-35)
Street Stocks
1. Sommey Lacey 2. Tommy Wagner Jr. 3.
Paul Cursey 4. PJ Hatcher 5. Dave Adams
6. Ed Pope 7. Chuck Cox 8. Mark Jones 9.
Glen Buckler 10. Mike Latham 11. Kyle
Lear 12. Bruce Kane 13. Derrick Quade 14.
Alan Canter 15. Stevie Long (DNS)
Street Stock
Feature Finish
1. Booper Bare 2. Kirk Ryan 3. Kyle Lear 4. Daryl
Hills 5. Roland Mann 6. Jeff Pilkerton 7. David Wil-
liams 8. Matt Quade 9. Walter Crouch 10. Ben Bowie
11. Dale Hollidge 12. Jamie Lathroum 13. Andy An-
derson 14. Richard Hulson 15. Kerry King 16. Ray
Kable Jr. 17. Steven Axtell Jr. 18. Billy Wampler 19.
Deane Guy (DNS)
1. Kevin Cooke 2. Ben Bowie 3. Michael Carter 4. Kyle
Nelson 5. Jason Murphy 6. Troy Kassiris 7. Kurt Zim-
merman 8. Country Prince 9. Donnie Smith 10. Ste-
phen Quade 11. Eric Hanson 12. Mike Reynolds 13.
Walt Homberg 14. Teddy Dickson (DNS)
1. Walt Homberg 2. Kyle Nelson 3. Ben Bowie
4. Barry Williams Sr. 5. Barry Williams Jr. 6.
Kevin Cooke 7. Troy Kassiris 8. Scott Wilson 9.
Kurt Zimmerman 10. Wendy Jessmer 11. Ja-
son Murphy 12. Josh Gass 13. Stephen Quade
14. Country Prince 15. Donnie Smith (DQ).
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Thursday, May 28, 2009 37
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First Place Southern
Maryland Improves To
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The Southern Mary-
land Blue Crabs defeated the
Long Island Ducks 10-2 on
Tuesday at Citibank Park in
Central Islip, N.Y.
The Blue Crabs belted a
season high 16 hits, includ-
ing ve home runs en route
to their fth win in eight
games against the Ducks
this season. Ducks starter
Brad Halsey (1-3) suffered
the loss as he tossed three
and one-third innings, al-
lowing six earned runs and
11 hits, while striking out
one. Back-to-back ding-
ers in the second inning by
Jeremy Owens and Lance
Burkhart highlighted the
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second time this year Owens
and Burkhart have hit back
to back home runs. The rst
instance was also against
Long Island, back at Regen-
cy Furniture Stadium in the
fth inning of the 13-0 win
over the Ducks on May 13.
The Crabs added two
more in the third, includ-
ing Burkharts second long ball in as many
innings.
A three-run seventh against Ducks re-
liever Mike Hrynio broke the game wide open
as the Crabs used homers by Jermy Acey and
Mike Just to cement the contest. Aceys was
the only home run for the Blue Crabs that
wasnt a solo shot. James Shanks, who also
had a two-run single in the second inning,
was on base for the Acey bomb after a single.
Travis Garcia also chipped in two RBI singles
in the contest.
Kenny Baugh (1-1) picked up the win r-
ing six innings, yielding two runs and eight
hits, with seven punch outs. The Crabs bull-
pen did the job as Mike James, Jimmy Ser-
rano and Matt Schweitzer combined for three
shutout innings of relief.
Offensively for the Ducks, Estee Har-
ris, Gabe Suarez and Johnny Hernandez each
chipped in with a multi-hit game, with Suarez
picking up his rst three-hit performance of
the season. With the victory, the Blue Crabs
move three and a half games ahead of Long
Island for rst place in the Atlantic Leagues
Liberty Division.

Game recap courtesy of Casey Lynn of the
Long Island Ducks.
LIBERTY DIVISION W L PCT GB STREAK LAST 10
Southern Maryland 19 11 .633 W 2 7- 3
Long Island 15 14 .517 3.5 L 1 4- 6
Camden 16 15 .516 3.5 W 1 5- 5
Bridgeport 11 19 .367 8.0 W 1 2- 8
FREEDOM DIVISION W L PCT GB STREAK LAST 10
Newark 18 12 .600 L 2 4- 6
Somerse 17 12 .586 .5 L 2 7- 3
Lancaster 15 16 .484 3.5 W 5 7- 3
York 9 21 .300 9.0 L 1 5- 5
Atlantic Baseball League Standings
(For games through Tues., May 26)
Lance Burkhart slugged two home runs as the Blue Crabs stayed in
rst place by defeating the Long Island Ducks 10-2 on Tuesday.
Photo Courtesy of somdbluecrabs.com
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Copenhaver Finds
Spot At Elon
By Chris Stevens
Staff Writer
By all accounts, the recruiting process
that will take Leonardtown High graduate
Mike Copenhaver to Elon College to play
football was initiated by Copenhaver him-
self. However, Copenhaver gives much of
the credit to Sally Ann Ball, the mother of
his girlfriend for a critical piece of support.
She helped put together some DVDs for
me, and I sent Elon a highlight tape, Copen-
haver explained of his journey to the NCAA
Football Championship Subdivision School
in North Carolina. It denitely shows that
other people believe you, and it showed me
that I could really do it.
Copenhaver isnt sure what position the
coaches at Elon would like for him to play,
but hell be ready and willing for whatever
they ask of him.
Ill be able to nd a way to do some-
thing to help the team, he says.
For Copenhavers high school coach-
es, his ascent to playing Division I football
comes as no surprise to them.
Im so excited for him, because its nice
to have a kid work so hard and get results,
said Leonardtown football coach Anthony
Pratley. Mike is relentless, tough as nails
and those attributes are going to carry him
a long way.
Mike is a very special athlete, he has a
unique blend of speed and quickness, adds
Raider boys lacrosse coach Bart Rogers.
Hes like a son to me and Im very proud
of him.
For three years, Copenhaver made his
mark on the Raider football team as a speedy
receiver and return specialist, but when Prat-
ley felt he needed to make a change at quar-
terback, he knew where to turn.
He pretty much took it and ran with
it, Pratley said. He said no problem, and
he had the team hop on his back. Mike was
denitely our leader.
In his rst game taking the snaps, Co-
penhaver rushed for 202 yards and all three
Raider touchdowns as they defeated county
rival Great Mills 21-12 on October 3.
I actually wanted to try out for quar-
terback in the beginning, Copenhaver said
of summer practice.
When coach asked me to play the Great
Mills game, he gured between me and Dar-
ren Reed, whos a real fast kid, that we could
get the job done.
And get the job done Copenhaver did,
as the Hornets put together their best stretch
of football with their new quarterback, which
included wins over Great Mills and Calvert,
not to mention a near-upset of SMAC co-
champion Huntingtown in the regular sea-
son nale.
For the coaches, its a point of pride to
watch an athlete theyve had the opportunity
to coach grow and move on to bigger and
better things.
This is what its all about, seeing these
kids moving on to college, Rogers said.
Thats the benchmark in everything we
do.
Photo By Chris Stevens
Accompanied by his mother Lisa Orwig and girlfriend Caroline Ball, Leonardtown graduate
Mike Copenhaver visits Elon College, where he will be playing football this coming fall.
THURSDAY
MAY 28, 2009
Photo By Frank Marquart
Holy Angels
Graduates Final Class
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Story Page 15
Victory Baptist Tops
McKays $60K Giveaway
Story Page 32
Week of One Acts at
Three Notch Theater
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