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After 15 years of work by community advocates and local, state and federal officials to get the funding, the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum and Welcome Center is finally on its way with an official groundbreaking near the base main gate Tuesday.

White Marsh Elementary School fifth graders Alexis Carpenter, Riley Dollins, Hannah Davis and Faith Bouch have been working hard and have successfully published their first monthly newspaper, the WMES Printing Paw.

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Sotterley Plantation steps back in time this weekend to the year 1918 for the annual ghost tours, set to

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“There was no plan to replace the museum … that required leadership. That came in the form of Keith Fairfax.”

- Delegate John Bohanan, talking about the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.

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A gynecologist and two family doctors are the most recent ca-sualties in the increasing physician shortage in the area.

Dr. Lorraine Dianna, formerly of Shah Associates, moved to another practice in Waldorf. Officials with Shah Associates say that they have already found a replacement and two other medical spe-cialists to deal with the void left by Dianna’s departure.

“We have Dr. Walinda Nadike. She has joined Shah Associ-ates,” said Alan Buster, chief operating officer of the organization. “We replaced our void.”

Along with the new gynecologist Shah Associates brought in Christina Neurauter, a physician’s assistant, and Patricia Duswalt, a certified nurse and mid-wife, to bolster the gynecology services they provide, Buster said.

Studies show that Southern Maryland continues to have the highest critical physician shortage in the state and recruits several physicians a year just to try and bridge the gap, according to Buster.

Buster said that they plan on bringing three or four new physi-cians in by July of next year.

Dr. Tom Wilkinson and Dr. Mia Finkelston, who both had practices partnered with MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, have either left or are planning to leave their practices, sources with knowledge of their plans have said.

Wilkinson said the economic realities of being a primary phy-sician was that they were undervalued and underpaid.

“The business of medicine has finally overwhelmed the profes-sion of medicine,” Wilkinson said.

Wilkinson said it was a tough choice to leave Leonardtown where he had practiced for 12 years and he knew it would make life difficult for many patients because of two more doctors leaving.

“It’s a mess, and we’re already an underserved area,” he said.Dr. Stephen Michaels, vice president of Medical Affairs for

MedStar St. Mary’s said that so far this year they hired a number of new physicians including two endocrinologists, one pediatric endocrinologist, one pediatric cardiologist, a urologist and a spinal surgeon.

“We have also brought on a new psychiatrist and are very close in signing a second,” Michaels said, adding they have hired a physi-cian to take over Wilkinson’s practice.

“Not all vacancies are filled but we’re meeting with significant success,” Michaels said. “On balance we’re making a dent.”

County Commissioner Daniel Morris (R-Mechanicsville) pushed for legislation at the state level earlier this year that would have provided tax incentives for retired military physicians to come to St. Mary’s and practice but it fell away during the session.

In response to the recent loss of some physicians, Morris said that the shortage continues to the detriment of the community.

“We’re losing doctors at a phenomenal rate when we can’t af-ford to have them go, it’s really sad,” Morris said.

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With three weeks left to go in the campaign sea-son to decide who will sit on the bench as the coun-ty’s Circuit Court judge, former Gov. Robert Ehrlich formally endorsed Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph Stanalonis for the position.

Stanalonis is running against sitting Judge Da-vid Densford, who was appointed by Gov. Martin O’Malley earlier this year.

Densford has been adjudicating cases for the past eight months.

“The most important legacy governors leave is judges because governors come and go but judges stay forever,” Ehrlich told Stanalonis supporters at the Breton Bay Country Club Tuesday night.

Ehrlich said that he appointed both Democrats and Republicans to judgeships during his single term as governor and the two main criteria in his selec-tions came down to how people coming into court were treated and how well a candidate would apply existing law instead of making it from the bench.

“You pass both tests, my friend,” Ehrlich told Stanalonis.

A local political analyst said that Ehrlich’s en-

dorsement could energize an already energized – and growing – Republican majority in St. Mary’s County, despite the race being nominally non-partisan and both men claiming their affiliation as Democrats.

“It absolutely could have an impact,” St. Mary’s College of Maryland professor Todd Eberly said of Ehrlich’s endorsement. “This has clearly become a partisan race … and Republicans are clearly on the upswing in St. Mary’s County. To the extent this has become a partisan battle the candidate with a closer association to Republicans has the advantage.”

According to data Eberly had compiled from the primary election where Densford won the Democrat-ic nomination and Stanalonis the Republican nod, Stanalonis across both parties received 5,500 votes to Densford’s 4,600.

That advantage could carry over into the general election Nov. 6, Eberly said.

In Maryland as a whole, though, Eberly said that this is probably the only race the GOP has a good chance of winning since the state would certainly go to Barack Obama in the presidential general election as it would reelect Congressman Steny Hoyer and Sen. Ben Cardin.

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J e n n i f e r Hunt, public out-reach director for the county’s De-partment of Ag-ing and Human Services, says that next week’s county health fair has been around for so long she isn’t sure just when it started.

The one thing she does know, howev-er, is that in the perhaps 12 years of its op-eration feedback has been always positive.

The key to the success of the event, which will be Oct. 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, has been not only providing services like flu shots and health screen-ings but also other things that bring in the community.

To keep it interesting, Hunt said, the department is bringing in a commercial paper shredder contractor to help residents dispose of all their unwanted documents.

More than that there will be simple hand washing station there with a black light to show people what remained after what they may have thought was a good soaking.

“It’ll show you how well you really washed your hands,” Hunt said.

The fair will have blood pressure and skin cancer health screenings, a seated massage, flu shots, financial planners and information on senior living quarters with-in the county.

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The guest speaker at this year’s St. Mary’s County NAACP banquet told guests and elected officials that this presidential election was the most important in recent memory and that the future of the country would come down to each individual vote.

Retired Army Col. Gregg Riley, an ac-tor and speaker with an uncanny resemblance to civil rights legend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said that a vote was all about choice and he called upon the African American com-munity to make better choices for itself and in politics.

“Growing up in the 60s and 70s … the word vote meant choice,” Riley told the packed audience at the Riverside Conference Center at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. “And we have our frailties … there isn’t a day that goes by where we don’t shake our heads at what we do. We have a violence problem … we have a dropout problem,” Riley said. “We’re losing 50 percent of our sons to drop-ping out of school.”

Riley said the black community suf-fered from the ravages of the long gone crack cocaine wars that struck in the 1980s and 1990s.

“It’s totally derailed a generation,” Riley said. “I could go on but you get the picture.”

Riley said that institutional racism, low education and low self-esteem may have played a part in the plight of the black com-munity but the real issue rested in the com-munity itself.

“I can only conclude we’re voting for this, choosing this,” Riley said. “The answer lies in the power of choice. We have to make the right choices.”

Riley remembered the old Nike athletic mantra of “Just Do It” and he said that was part of the problem for the black community.

“That was the problem, we just did it,” Riley said, referring to community destroy-

ing behavior. That had to change, he said.“The new mantra in 2012 is ‘do what’s

right,’” Riley said. “The time is always right to do the right thing.”

That’s why this election was so impor-tant because it offered the opportunity to return power back to the people, according to Riley.

President Barack Obama was the one to help accomplish that, he said, because he helped to turn around the economy, save jobs and prosecute the War on Terror.

He blamed Republicans for “blatant ob-structionism” and “arrogance” in the politi-cal process and for getting the country into the fiscal mess for the past several years.

“They think Americans want to go back to that,” Riley said. “The Republicans ought to be ashamed of themselves.”

He implored those at the banquet to get out and vote this election.

“We have to truly understand and trea-sure the right to vote,” Riley said. “Now get out and choose and vote.”

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County Commissioners approved a shift of more than $2.2 million back into its fiscal 2013 capital reserve on Tuesday. The funds were allocated to purchase and pre-serve agricultural land from development, but the state reduced its commitment and only provided $169,000 for the effort.

Commissioner Larry Jarboe (R-Gold-en Beach) said that the reduced commit-ment by the state amounted to a “double whammy” because recent septic regula-tions from Annapolis had the effect of re-ducing the amount of lots they could build out on their own farm land.

Coupled with reduced chances to have their land preserved times were getting tougher for them to avoid selling their land off completely.

Commissioner Todd Morgan (R-Great

Mills) said he thought the state would have been more willing to provide funding to counties, since the Watershed Implementa-tion Plan that seeks to guide the cleanup of pollutants in the Chesapeake Bay and wa-tershed would be better served by preserv-ing agricultural land as a natural buffer.

“It’s not fair to the farmers,” Morgan said. “It’s another raw deal from Annapo-lis; at $2,000 to $3,000 an acre that money could save maybe 75 or 80 [acres]. That $169,000 is almost an insult.”

Though the $2.2 million has been transferred back into the county’s reserve funds it is uncertain what the money would be used for, Morgan said.

He holds out hope money can be used to preserve agricultural land.

“I’d like to see it used for its purpose at the end of the day,” Morgan said.

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After 15 years of work by community advocates and local, state and federal officials to get the funding, the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum and Welcome Center is finally on its way with an official groundbreaking near the base main gate Tuesday.

Keith Fairfax, one of the leaders in getting the project on the ground from the community side, said that former State Senator J. Frank Raley and Del. John Bohanan first came to him more than a decade ago to take a leadership role in getting the museum built.

He said it wasn’t an easy task working with all the stakeholders but the results worth it.

“It met with some struggle but nothing comes to life without some struggles,” Fairfax said. “We can finally say … it’s a reality.”

The new museum will be placed just in front of the current temporary structure along Route 235 with an open space age design that will allow for aircraft to be brought it for part of the displays, county department of public works officials have said.

The museum association that has worked to make the museum a reality had to work through much organization to get the job done, as well as work to get their $1.5 million in capital contribution goals to the projects.

But, Fairfax said, even with all the work of dedicated advocates and elected leaders was the U.S. Navy’s culture changing presence in St. Mary’s County that made the mu-seum possible.

“Without the continual support of naval aviation this

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“There was no plan to replace the museum … that re-quired leadership,” Bohanan said. “That came in the form of Keith Fairfax.”

Bohanan said that the new museum would act as a ma-jor tourist draw and help keep naval aviation at the heart of the community.

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The County Times invites local residents to get involved in the debate. If you had the opportunity to talk to the candidates, what would you say? What would you ask? Is there something you want to know more about? Are there issues that are important to you that seem to never get talked about? Now is your chance to be heard.

We are asking residents, readers and local voters to email The County Times questions that you want us to ask the candidates on your behalf.

You can ask whatever you think is important, and we will do our best to get them answered by each candidate. Then, we will publish all the questions and answers before Election Day.

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In addition to Board of Education races, local voters will help decide the race between Congressman Steny Hoyer (D) and Maryland Delegate Anthony O’Donnell (R) for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives and the race between Senator Ben Cardin (D) and Dan Bongino (R) for a seat in the U.S. Sentate. Also Circuit Court Judge David Densford and Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph Stanalonis are vying for a 15-year term on the bench.

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After several years of paying as much as a 400 percent increase on un-employment taxes, businesses are set to get some relief as those rates designed to replenish the unemployment benefits trust fund at the state are going to be cut in half, Gov. Martin O’Malley’s admin-istration announced this week.

“Working closely with business, labor and the General Assembly, Mary-land businesses will see a significant cut in their unemployment insurance rate — many as much as 55 percent,” O’Malley said in a prepared statement. “That’s good news for all Marylanders.”

State officials say the unemploy-ment trust fund currently stands at $794.5 million, ranking fifth overall in the nation. That is robust enough to trig-ger a change in the tax rate from a range of 2.2 percent to 13.5 percent, down to 1.0 to 10.5 percent of an employee’s first $8,500 in wages.

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“But then the recession hit,” Scara-fia said. “In order to get the trust fund where it used to be the rates had to go up.”

Scarafia said unemployment pay-ments were correspondingly lighter just before the economy faltered several years ago.

“Most employers got a couple good years with the reduction before the re-cession hit,” he said. “[The rate reduc-tion] is very, very good news … The system worked.”

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Now under new management, Thai In-ter restaurant recently received a makeover to its menu of authentic Thai cuisine.

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Budding Journalists at WorkBy Sarah MillerStaff Writer

They had their rough points, but these girls at White Marsh Elementary School successfully published their first monthly newspaper, the WMES Printing Paw, on Oct. 3.

Fifth graders Alexis Carpenter, Riley Dollins, Hannah Davis and Faith Bouch have been working hard to create a quality product for teachers and students with “cool news that gets kids attention,” Davis said.

The newspaper includes interviews with area profes-sionals – the first being the school nurse – a profile on a WMES teacher and a school wide survey. There are also sections dedicated to book recommendations, sports and even a comic.

For their first issue, Davis said they wanted to have big news to go on the front page. At the last minute, the girls got a tip about a candy thief loose in the school – second grade teacher Harry Arnold. They interviewed him, and ran an article on the thief-at-large on the top of their front page.

The girls have gotten support from the school, Doll-ins said. The media center teacher showed them Microsoft templates to use and how to get their stories and pictures in the template and teachers have made themselves available during recess and after school for interviews. WMES Prin-cipal Luchrisha Flowers even suggested a monthly article highlighting a famous figure born in that month.

Flowers said she’s pleased with the girl’s ambition, and was impressed during their meeting with her to pitch the idea. She said they came in with a well thought out plan to gather stories.

“They blew me away with the presentation,” Flowers said.

She said the girls even made sure to dress profession-ally, putting on their “Sunday best” for their meeting with her. She said they were polite and courteous, and she was happy to be part of taking their idea from dream to reality.

The road hasn’t been entirely easy. Bouch said there have been a number of people who want to get involved, but either didn’t have time or just dropped the project when they find out how much work will be involved.

“We want people who are fully committed,” Bouch said.

There were also problems learning to work as a team, Dollins said. The paper is entirely student run, and some-times they would clash over whose idea was best and what should go in and get left out. Davis said they wound up get-ting an adult involved to smooth things out, learning how to mediate themselves. She said it is important to allow every-

body a chance to lay out their ideas, and to discuss all ideas equally.

There will also be a challenge next year to keep the paper going. Everyone currently involved will move on to middle school next year. Davis said they are working to get younger students involved in the paper to continue it when they leave.

The group is currently working on their sec-ond issue for November, which will include ghost stories, another survey and several other fall-themed features.

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By Alex PanosStaff Writer

As a community member, Joel Rose has already made an impact at George Washington Carver Elemen-tary by saving thousands of dollars in the school’s budget.

He came up with the idea for the school to send home newsletters and announcements only with the oldest child in each household, therefore saving money on excess pa-per and ink.

Rose has also used his connections with the military – he is currently on active duty in the United States Air Force – to ensure the donation of computers and technol-ogy equipment to George Washington Carver Elementary.

As a father of three, husband and homeowner in St. Mary’s County, the District 4 Board of Education can-didate says it is important to him to ensure the county’s school system remains the No. 1 district in Maryland.

“I plan on all three [children] going all the way through [the school system to] 12th grade,” Rose said, who explained for him winning the election would provide a chance to be sure every child in the school district receives learning plans for their “unique needs.”

One way Rose hopes to do that is to retain “outstand-ing educators” in the community by being competitive with neighboring counties.

Along with savvy spending to keep elite teachers, Rose says the board must have smart use of technology, and analyze the budget to find “little things” – such as cut-

ting down on paper and ink – which can save significant amounts of money.

“I am a taxpayer who wants to ensure that our money is being spent appropriately in our budget,” Rose said.

Rose would save money and time, if elected, by cutting back on diversity training in the school system.

Diversity is an asset, Rose ex-plained, and should be taken ad-vantage of to a degree in school so children can learn about different religions and cultures. However, he said hiring teachers for specific di-versity lessons is not the best use of the taxpayer’s dollar by the school system.

Rose’s opinion on diversity teaching is quite contra-dictory to his opponent in the election – incumbent Mary Washington, who believes diversity education is impor-tant throughout the schools.

In fact, although Rose said Washington has done “an outstanding job” in office, he believes she has been in of-fice too long and her time is up.

As in the military, there needs to be a “revolving door” to Board of Education members, he said.

Washington has reached her “plateau,” Rose contin-ued, and is “no longer able to see things like a fresh set of eyes” will be able to.

“You get burned out,” Rose explained of a long tenure. “The next person

gets a good transitional briefing, and a renewed drive. It’s a win-win situation.”

Rose’s job with the Air Force re-quires him to review and evaluate all instructional materials, and manage a multi-million dollar budget.

Rose has also “been trained to lead” by the Air Force – he is cur-rently a special systems flight at-tendant and the lead flight attendant instructor at Andrews Air Force Base in Camp Springs.

As a leader, he thinks one thing he will do differently than Washing-ton in office is be able to stick to his beliefs and opinions, while speaking for the people.

“I think she needs to take more time to listen to what people want and not try to please everybody [other board members and public officials],” Rose explained. “I don’t know if she’s willing to put her neck out for something she believes in.”

“I’m not afraid to stand up in front of the Board of Education and advocate for them [the public],” Rose said.

Rose also says as a member of the military, it is a pet peeve for him is to continue to listen to Washington take credit for the board’s achievements.

“Every time I hear her speak, I hear her say ‘I accom-plished this, I accomplished that,’ Rose told The County Times. “I don’t think she should be taking credit for ev-erything the Board of Education as a team accomplishes.”

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Joel Rose, Board of Education District 4


Booz Allen Hamilton donated $6,000 to the After School Alliance on Tuesday, when the program held its annual Lights on After School awareness event.

This year’s themes focused on the Sci-ence, Technology, Engineering and Math-ematics (STEM) initiative and on Fitness and Nutrition.

In light of the $2.5 million STEM grant recently awarded to St. Mary’s County Pub-lic Schools (SMCPS) by the Department of Defense, SMCPS Coordinator of Special Programs Mike Smith said the goal is to ex-pose “all kids” to STEM activities.

“You just don’t know who it’s going to click with,” he said.

The reason the event added a fitness and nutrition focus, according to Smith, is rather simple.

“Because kids need it, which became clear recently,” Smith said, citing the increas-ing number of kids suffering from childhood obesity.

Volunteers act as mentors and prepare kids for a 5 kilometer marathon, and show kids how to live a “positive lifestyle” and have “positive outlook” on life.

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er Elementary was just one of more than 8,000 Lights on Afterschool events taking place nationwide.

Smith says the purpose of the event is to promote awareness to continue to receive funding for the afterschool program, which keeps kids safe, helps working families and inspires kids to learn, preventing kids from being unproductive and alone after school.

The afterschool program serves about 250 kids between first and eighth grade in Spring Ridge Middle School, George Wash-ington Carver Recreation Center, George Washington Carver and Lexington Park el-ementary schools – creating after school ac-tivities and providing bus transportation to and from the facilities.

According to Smith, in order to enroll in the program students must qualify, based on academic needs, and be invited in. The program is funded by the Maryland Depart-ment of Education 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant.

The event included performances from the Rhythm Club and Precision Jump Rope Team, and community partner organizers shared activities they will provide the after-school program.

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St. Mary’s Board of Education (BOE) member Mary Washington says she has the experience, train-ing and knowledge, due to 16 years on the job, to continue to effectively serve on the board.

Washington has been trained by the Maryland Association Board of Education (MABE) academy to be-come a more effective board mem-ber, and says she is full of energy and ready for another term.

“This is my calling, this is my purpose and this is my passion,” Washington said during an interview with The County Times. “I believe all students can and will learn.”

Ensuring each child in the county receives an edu-cation is important to her because during her previous careers as a certified real estate agent and a prison social worker, she has seen the effects a lack of an education can have on a person’s life.

Washington, whose two children graduated from St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS), had been a parent volunteer for eight years, doing whatever she could for the students and to help the teachers.

“No job was too large or too small,” said Washing-ton, who believes learning never stops. “I have a stead-fast service to the community.”

Washington graduated from University of Mary-land College Park, and has traveled all over the world making stops in Egypt, England and Spain.

She has encountered many cultures, and said the importance of accepting and teaching diversity will re-

main a priority to her if reelected.

“To teach a child, you must know a child,” Washington said, add-ing that in America ev-eryone is different, so the students must learn to appreciate the variety of cultures.

Along with increas-ing student diversity awareness, continuing to maximize money in the school budget is also one of her main priori-ties this election.

Despite little wig-gle room due to em-ployee salaries and fixed

costs, she says during her tenure the board has created and implemented programs to save money in the budget – such as condensing bus routes, installing solar panels in the schools for energy, employee savings programs and consolidating jobs.

“We have been effective and resourceful,” Wash-ington said. “We get rid of programs that don’t work.”

Along with maintaining and developing existing programs, Washington remains focused on the fu-ture of the county’s public school system.

Washington says some key points of em-phasis she will work on, if reelected, include continu-ing to hire highly qualified

teachers, increasing student achievement, creating and maintaining manageable class sizes, implementing rig-orous and relevant curriculum and continuing commu-nity partnerships.

Washington is the director of religious education at her church, but says her number one priority and full-time job is being an effective BOE member.

She believes her opponent – challenger Joel Rose – will only make these goals his priority as long as his country allows him to; Rose is on active duty in the United States Air Force. She says the BOE requires a full-time commitment.

“The key difference between he and I, is I have the time to do the job,” Washington explained. “He works up there [at Andrews Air Force Base in Camp Springs]. I’m right here to do the job.”

She says she knows he will have commitment issues because her husband, a retired military officer, took an oath to serve America as Rose did.

“I admire and respect him highly for his service, but his number one sworn duty is to the United States Air Force. And that comes before the Board of Education.”

“He doesn’t have the time, experience or education. I am the more qualified candidate and I have the time to do the job.”

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Vergil Agostinelli, 87

Vergil Mi-chael Patrick Agostinelli , 87 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on October 12, 2012 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.

Vergil was born on September 6, 1925 in Anacon-da, Montana to the late Vergilio Agos-tinelli and Edith (Puccinelli) Agostinelli.

Vergil graduated from Anaconda High School in 1943. He enlisted in the United States Army on July 17, 1944 and was honorably discharged on April 9, 1946 as Captain. Vergil received various mili-tary award medals, including the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, the Euro Theatre with three Battle Stars, and the Good Con-duct award. He attended Montana State College, the University of Montana where he majored in accounting, and Georgetown University Law School. As a child, Vergil knew the meaning of hard work. Ver-gil’s father owned a grocery store where he spent his childhood years working as a grocery store clerk doing tasks such as cleaning the store and delivering groceries. Later on, he delivered milk for Andreoli Dairy, worked several ranches, fought fires for the Forestry Service and worked as an Insurance Agent. He later founded and became the owner of Professional Insurers and Associates, Inc. Vergil was a mem-ber of the St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Leonardtown, MD. He was also a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon, the Breton Bay Country Club, the Lions Club, and also spent time as a volunteer for Hospice.

Vergil is survived by his children, V. Michael Agostinelli Jr. of Leonardtown, MD, Joan M. Hall (Mike) of Leonardtown, MD, Thomas L. Agostinelli (Paola) of Bryantown, MD, Ann E. Hawes (Marc) of Mechanicsville, MD, and Mary Pat Pope (Jackie) of Leonardtown, MD; thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchil-dren. In addition to his parents, Vergil was predeceased by his loving wife, L. Marie Craven Agostinelli; and his brothers and sister, Mary Ungaretti, Peter Agostinelli, Ledo Agostinelli, Frank Agostinelli, Floyd Agostinelli, and Albert Puccinelli.

Family received friends for Vergil’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 with prayers recited. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment followed in St. Aloy-sius Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Father Andrew White School, P.O. Box 1756

Leonardtown, MD 20650 or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Fu-neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Agnes Guy, 74Agnes Ger-

trude Guy, 74, of Mechan icsv i l le , MD passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 10, 2012. Agnes was a life-long St. Mary’s County resident. Born on October 12, 1937 in Leonar-dtown, Maryland, she was preceded in death by her parents John and Lucille Golds-borough Stone. In addition to her parents, Agnes was preceded in death by her hus-band, Charles Lewis Guy, Sr. (Tippie); her siblings: Hannah Miedzinski, Nellie Nor-ton, John “Buck” Stone, Lelia Thompson, Peter Stone, Cecilia Ferrell, Joseph Stone, and Phillip Stone. Agnes is survived by her children: Donna Knott (Terry), Charles Guy, Kevin Guy (Sandy) all of Hollywood, MD; and her companion of 22 years, Steve Dixon. Agnes is also survived by five grand-children: Katie Russell (Francis), Brittney Brennan (Malcolm), Ashley Guy, Barry Guy, and April Guy, two great grandchil-dren: Cody Grove and Xavier Russell, and another great grandchild yet to be (Baby boy Brennan), and many loved nieces, nephews, and dear friends. She is also survived by her siblings: Madge Hutchinson of Lexington, KY., and William Stone of Hollywood, MD.

In her younger years she enjoyed play-ing softball. Agnes loved cooking, and was a great cook. She enjoyed canning vegetables every summer. For the past five years she also enjoyed catering with her niece, Lynn. She loved watching her LMN movies, do-ing crossword puzzles, playing cards, hav-ing get-togethers but, mostly spending time with her family. Agnes previously worked at the Leonardtown Cleaners and the Devel-opmental Center where she enjoyed working with the mentally handicapped. She eventu-ally became a Homemaker while raising her family. She was also a past member of the VFW and the Ladies Auxiliary. The fam-ily would like to express their gratitude for the care given by Hospice and her caretaker Shelli Morgan.

The family received friends on Mon-day, October 15, 2012 with prayers recited in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Keith Woods officiating.

Interment followed in St. John’s Catho-lic Cemetery, Hollywood, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1041 Rt. 3 North Building A, Gambrills, MD 21054, and/ or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Florence Hill, 73

F l o r e n c e Gwyndola Hill, 73, of Waldorf, Mary-land died on Octo-ber 14, 2012 at her home. Born on December 17, 1938 in Oakley, Mary-land she was the daughter of the late Myrtle Virginia

Knott and Leonard Hall. Florence was the loving and devoted wife of the late William Haverman Hill, Jr. whom she married on December 30, 1960. Florence is survived by her brother Harold Rodney Hall (Judy) of Avenue, Maryland, and Theresa Ann Hall Lacey of Brandywine, Maryland. She was preceded in death by her sisters: Vir-ginia Attaway Nelson (Albert, Deceased), Mary Margaret Cross (Tom), Doris Jean Hall Lawrence (Bernard, Deceased), Har-riet Elizabeth Bailey (Mac, Deceased), Ag-nes Lorraine Farrell (Charles) and Delores Hall Guyer (Jerry, deceased). She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Charles Henry Hall (Mary Ann, deceased), James Leonard Hall (Louise, deceased), and Del-bert Raymond Hall.

Florence was a 1957 graduate of Margaret Brent High School. Florence held many administrative positions for the Department of Navy, Naval District Washington, DC, for 37 years before her retirement in 1994. Florence and Bill en-joyed many years traveling domestically and abroad with her husband, siblings, and close friends. Throughout the years, Flor-ence and Bill would be seen at many local dances, and always enjoyed music. They both had a sense of adventure and enjoyed a fun-loving life together until his pass-ing. In her later years, Florence continued an active lifestyle with many of her close friends, and could often be seen as one of the “mall walkers” early in the mornings. Florence always made time for her family. She was the rock many leaned upon in time of sickness and always volunteered to help when possible. Florence had quite a sense of humor and she was known as a prank-ster. She loved to make people laugh with a good joke. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed movies, and gambling with friends. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 259 and Moose Chapter 1350.

The family received friends on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in the Mat-tingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonar-dtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Father Michael Tietjen officiating.

Interment will follow in Charles Me-morial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rose-wood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923

Rosalie Husmann, 87

Rosalie Con-cetta Husmann, 87 of California, MD died October 8, 2012 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s.

Born March 20, 1925 in Brook-lyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Mario Granata and Rosalia (Geradino) Granata.

Rosalie is sur-vived by her husband of 57 years, Marston E. Husmann; sons, Donald Husmann of Wyckoff, NJ and Richard Husmann of Co-lumbia, SC; three grandsons, Robert, Jesse and Michael; and great grandchildren, Sa-brina and Robert.

Services will be private.Condolences to the family may be

made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funer-

al Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Elsie Kachel, 93

Elsie Viola “Yerger” Kachel, 93, of Leonard-town, MD, passed away October 8, 2012 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center, Lexington Park, MD.

She was born August 11, 1919 in Reading, PA to the late Charles Au-gustus Yerger and Mary Elizabeth (Keffer) Yerger.

Elsie has lived in St. Mary’s County for the past 65 years. Her skills as a cook and seamstress earned her many Blue Ribbons at the St. Mary’s County Fair throughout the years. When her children were younger and in school, Elsie helped out at the school caf-eteria and also served as a troop leader for the Brownies and the Girl Scouts. Later, she worked at the “Aquarium” pet shop in St. Mary’s Square, Lexington Park, MD. Elsie was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church since it’s founding. She was a die-hard Baltimore Orioles fan who watched her “boys” play every chance she could.

Elsie is survived by her children, Bar-bara Horton of Lexington Park, MD; Brenda O’Connor of Atoka, TN; and John Kachel of Leonardtown, MD; her sisters, Edna Yerger, Mary Yerger and Grace Landis all of Read-ing, PA; grandchildren, Robert Horton and Michael Horton of Lexington Park, MD; Tommy Alvey and Tammy Vinson of Mem-phis, TN; Gary Flatness of AL; and Chris Flatness of TN; and 5 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Elsie was also pre-deceased by her husband, Paul Levi Kachel.

The family received friends for Elsie’s Life Celebration on Friday, October 12, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 46707 Shangri-la Drive, Lexington Park, MD, 20653. Funeral Services were at the church with interment following in Trinity Memo-rial Gardens, 3165 Mattawoman Beantown Road, Waldorf, MD 20460

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or Trinity Luther-an Church, 46707 Shangri-la Drive, Lexing-ton Park, MD 20653.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Elizabeth Knight, 73

E l i z a b e t h “Betty” Ann Knight, age 73 of Lexington Park, MD died at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD on October 14, 2012.

Betty was born in Washing-ton, DC on August


22, 1939 to the late William Christopher Robertson and Lillian (Bean) Robertson.

Betty was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She belonged to St. Ce-cilia’s Catholic Church in St. Mary’s City and was a member of the K-C Belles-Ridge Council #2065. Her sense of humor and spirited good nature, brought warmth and laughter to her family and friends through-out the years. She also enjoyed motorcycle riding, dancing, cross-stitching, her grand-children and her beloved pets.

Betty is survived by her husband George “Tony” A. Knight, Sr. of Lexington Park, MD; her children Kathleen G. Taylor of St. Petersburg, FL; Susan E. Schlitter (Dennis) of Crestview, FL; Nancy L. Lut-trell of Winchester, VA; George A. Knight, Jr. (Linda) of Holt, FL; H. Michael Knight (Vivian) of Bentonville, VA; and Donna M. Knight (Bob Huntsberry) of Winchester, VA; her grandchildren Kayla A. Tay-lor; Katherine (Schlitter) Lambert; Jason Schlitter; Dustin Luttrell; Preston Luttrell; Brandon Luttrell; Diana Everheart; Charles Smith; Jeremy Ingles; Tony Smith; Bradley Knight; Michael Knight; Ryan Knight; and Clayton Knight.

She was pre-deceased by her first hus-band, the late Richard Hammett Guy; sis-ters Joyce C. Bean; Katherine D. Sattler; and Patricia L. Robertson; and grandchild Kris Anthony Taylor.

Family will receive friends for Betty’s Celebration of Life at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonard-town, MD 20650 on Thursday, October 18, 2012, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with prayers at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, 47950 Mattapony Road, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Donations may be made to the Lexing-ton Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park, MD 20653 or the St. Cecelia Church Pantry, 47950 Mattapony Road, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 in lieu of flowers.

Condolences may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funer-al Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Elmer Rice, 68

Elmer “Mick-ey” Rice was born on April 5, 1944 to Annie “Leona” Walton and John Rice in Baltimore, M.D. Mickey was 16 years old when he joined the Air Force, serving his country in Viet-nam and travel-ing throughout the United States and Europe before retiring in 1980. For 20 years after that he worked in civil service before fully retiring in 2000. In 1976 he met his soon to be wife, Vicky, while serving in England. They married 2 years later.

Mickey was preceded in death by his mother, Annie “Leona” Walton. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Victoria “Vicky” Rice; aunts, Dorothy Thomas, June Brown, Gloria Paul; children, Karlen Bush, Rhonda Rice, Leslie Harriel (Rod-ney), Ricky Rice (Lynette), Rashaad Rice,

Reggie Rice, Shavsha Robinson (Avery), Sergio Kentish (Tracy); sister, Joanne Mar-shall; 2 sister-in-laws; 3 brother-in-laws; 11 grandchildren, Jarrod, Damon, Chris, Ra-ven, Bria, Taylor, Anthony, Keon, Khalon, Katima, Avery-Elise; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other dear relatives, “family”, and friends.

Mickey put his spare time to good use. He always was willing to try new things, especially in the kitchen where he loved to cook. He enjoyed repairing bicycles and exploring the newest exciting business ven-ture, becoming an entrepreneur in his own right. What gave Mickey the most joy out of life, however, was the ability to transform a young person’s life, "adopting" kids of all circumstances, taking them under his wing and mentoring them towards success. He didn’t care who you were, where you came from, or what you did. His door was always open. He took a great amount of pride and immeasurable passion in coach-ing, especially. Mickey’s hospitable, giving and willing spirit made him such a solid pillar in the community. He will be dearly missed, but if we strive to imitate his love and unconditional support for those in need, we will find the good in ourselves, and keep our memories of him alive.

Funeral services were held Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home Chapel, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanic-sville, MD.

Gloria Robinson, 48

Gloria Ann Robinson, 48, of Valley Lee, Mary-land was born on December 2, 1963 to Barbara Ann Robinson of Piney Point, Maryland and the late Jo-seph Lawrence Butler. Gloria was called to peaceful rest on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland.

Gloria earned her early education at Piney Point Elementary School and was a 1981 graduate of Leonardtown High School. Gloria worked for the Federal Bu-reau of Investigation in Washington, DC; CIS in California, MD. and until her health no longer permitted, she was employed as a security guard for The Trans Tecs Corpo-ration at Patuxent River Naval Base.

Gloria loved life and all that it held for her. She was a lifetime member of St. George’s Catholic Church. She loved talking on the telephone, spending time at family gatherings, refurbishing old furni-ture, gardening, watching Home & Garden shows and keeping up with her favorite baseball team -"The Baltimore Orioles".

Her greatest love was planning and going on yearly road trips with her mother and brothers; together there was no limits to a road trip (Florida, Myrtle Beach, Ni-agara Falls, New York and onward they would go). The four of them were insepara-ble "through the good and the bad". When-ever you saw Gloria, you saw a smile.

Along with her father, Gloria is pre-deceased in death by her maternal grand-parents, George & Margaret Robinson of Piney Point, Maryland.

Gloria leaves to cherish her memory

– her mother, Barbara Robinson; brothers, Wayne Robinson of Valley Lee, Stanley Robinson of Piney Point, and Joseph "JB" Butler of Arlington, Virginia; Godmother, Linda Jordan McFarland of Hughesville, MD; as well as a host of many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; especially her best friend, Sandy Goddard of Middleburg, Florida.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, Oc-tober 17, 2012 until Mass of Christian Buri-al at St. George's Catholic Church, 19199 St. George's Church Road, Valley Lee, MD. In-terment immediately followed at the church cemetery.

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Katherine Su-san Woodard, 47, of Lexington Park, MD passed away at her residence on October 8, 2012. Born on January 4, 1965 she was the daughter of the late Ilhea Jean Rus-sell of California, MD. Katherine is survived by her daughter Melanie Marie Woodard, and brother John Woodard both of Great Mills, MD. Katherine graduated from Great

Mills High School in 1983 and worked at a house cleaner. Katherine was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, she enjoyed crabbing and reading. A Memorial Ser-vice was held on Saturday, October 13, 2012 in St. Michaels Catholic Church, Ridge, MD. Interment was private.

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St. Mary’s law officers have arrested a 19-year-old man for allegedly trying to rob a pizza deliveryman last month of both food and money at gunpoint.

Kenneth Mitchell, for-merly of Waldorf but now residing in Lexington Park, remains incarcerated at the county detention center on charges of attempted rob-bery, according to on-line court records. He was arrested Oct. 15.

Court papers filed in county District Court state that on Sept. 9 at about 3 p.m. Mitchell, along with Bababo Obaro, who has already been charged in the attempt-

ed robbery, tried to take money and pizza from Ricky Dale Cook, the deliveryman who had answered their order for pizza.

The two defendants had ordered four pizzas from the apartment of Samuel Boswell, court papers stated, and wait-ed for the deliveryman to arrive; Boswell told police that he witnessed both defendants order

the pizzas while they were in possession of a handgun.

He also overheard them planning the robbery, court papers stated.

When Cook arrived at the apartment the two defendants attempted to rob Cook

by using a black handgun, police alleged, but Cook refused to hand over any money or pizza and called 911.

Both defendants fled the scene fol-lowing the botched robbery, police al-leged, though they later talked to another witness about the robbery.

Boswell had left the apartment, not wanting to be involved in the robbery, police stated, but had witnessed both defendants participate in the attempted robbery from a distance of about 60 feet after he had gone outside.

Police later found a handgun match-ing the description of the one used in the robbery in Obara’s apartment, charging documents stated.

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Second Degree AssaultOn Oct. 12, deputies responded to a

residence on Garrison Court in Califor-nia, for a report of an assault. Investi-gation revealed Danielle Lynn Goode, 29, of California, was engaged in a ver-bal dispute with the victim. The verbal dispute escalated into a physical assault when Goode allegedly choked the vic-tim. Goode was arrested and charged with second-degree assault.

Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance – suspected crack cocaine

On Oct. 12, deputies received a broadcast for an individual driving a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer while her li-cense was suspended. Deputies respond-ed to the area of Lexwood Drive in Lex-ington Park, and located and stopped the vehicle. A license check of the driver, Shannon Nichele Berry, 41, of Lexing-ton Park, confirmed Berry’s license to be suspended, police said. Berry was ar-rested for operating a motor vehicle while her driving privilege was suspended. A probable cause search incident to Berry’s arrest revealed she was in possession of suspected crack cocaine, police alleged. Berry was also charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

Second Degree AssaultOn Oct. 13, deputies responded to a

residence on Garrison Court in Califor-nia for a report of an assault. Investiga-tion revealed Laura Jean Holton, 51, of Hollywood, was engaged in a verbal dis-pute with the victim. The verbal dispute escalated into a physical assault when Holton struck the victim in the head with a bottle, police alleged. Holton was ar-

rested and charged with second-degree assault.

Second Degree AssaultOn Oct. 14, Deputies responded to

a residence on Glen Oak Court in Great Mills for a report of an assault. Investi-gation revealed Donald Ray Merritt, Jr., 33, of Great Mills, was engaged in a ver-bal dispute with the victim. The verbal dispute escalated into a physical assault when Merritt punched the victim and scratched the victim’s chest, police al-leged. Merritt was arrested and charged with second-degree assault.

Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance – suspected marijuana

On Oct. 15, deputies responded to a residence on Hood Lane in California for a check- the-welfare call. Upon arrival deputies were contacted by Dawn Marie Campbell, 47, of California. Campbell told the deputies that she called the po-lice because she was concerned that the marijuana she just smoked may have also contained some other unknown substance because she felt “weird,” po-lice said. The deputies asked Campbell if she needed an ambulance or medical assistance. Campbell refused medical treatment. Campbell then handed the deputies a clear plastic baggie contain-ing suspected marijuana for them to examine. The deputies, through their training and experience, recognized the substance as suspected marijuana, police said. Campbell was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled danger-ous substance.

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The Greenwell Foundation was a ben-eficiary of Caring Day last Friday, as em-ployees from local companies volunteered their time maintaining existing amenities and even adding some new ones to Green-well State Park.

This year’s annual event, run by Unit-ed Way, included building a certified wild-life habitat on the outside pavilion and a mounting ramp for handicapped people in the horseback riding arena; staining and water sealing picnic tables; and, landscape work and constructing a Greenwell Founda-tion entrance sign.

According to Jolanda Campbell, Exec-utive Director of the Greenwell Foundation, the certified wildlife habitat will become an integral part of child learning and develop-ment activities during next year’s summer camps.

“[Many] kids that come to camp will be able to interact a little more closely with nature,” Campbell said.

Volunteers built a pond as a water source along with a bluebird trail and habi-tat for other local animals. The additions will complement the plant garden the Ki-wanis club put in about a month ago.

In the spring, Campbell says the park will apply to have the habitat certified by the National Wildlife Foundation.

Having the horseback ramp built for the handicapped allows more community members to enjoy the foundation’s activi-ties, Campbell said.

“It will assist people in wheelchairs with mounting on horses,” she told The County Times.

The Greenwell Foundation’s mission, as a non-profit organization, she continued, is to provide inclusive activities at the low-est cost possible.

To accomplish this, employees from companies in the local area, including Con-stellation Energy Nuclear Group and Wyle were on hand volunteering their time to complete these projects free of charge.

Wyle External Communications Man-ager Karen Everett says as a major em-ployer in St. Mary’s County, the company is obligated to give back to the community.

“It’s our corporate social responsibil-ity,” she said, while she and other Wyle em-ployees stained and sealed picnic benches to preserve them from water damage and warping.

Wyle solicits volunteers, said Com-munications Coordinator Alex Clarke, and had 10 employees jump at the opportunity last week.

“We are a huge proponent of support-ing our local community,” said Clarke, add-ing that Wyle sends volunteers to most ma-jor charity events in the community.

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made a significant monetary donation this year to purchase the necessary supplies such as lumber and water sealant to com-plete the projects.

According to Campbell, in order to keep program costs low any kind of mainte-nance has to be done by volunteers.

“We’re not able to do that work our-selves,” Campbell said of the volunteers and monetary donators. “We wouldn’t be able

to accomplish these projects without their help.”

The Greenwell Foundation has 600 acres of land within Greenwell State Park on the banks of the Patuxent River. The Foundation is located at 25420 Rosedale Manor Lane in Hollywood. Call 301-373-9775 for more information.

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Spirits are Unsettled at Sotterley Plantation

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Sotterley Plantation steps back in time this weekend to the year 1918 for the annual ghost tours, set to begin as soon as the sun goes down.

“Which really makes it spooky,” Sotterley Market-ing Manager Eileen Miller said of the tours occurring after dark on the four hundred-year-old national historic landmark.

According to Miller, the “wildly popular” outdoor walking tour takes patrons to different locations around the scenic plantation, making stops in the dark night to watch ghosts of Sotterley’s past.

“Once you start your tour, you’re in 1918 with them. It’s not horror movie type scenes, but you’ll absolute-ly be creeped out,” Playwright and Assistant Director James LePore said of the tour filled with sickness, death, misery and sadness.

This year focuses on the year 1918 because World War I had just ended and an influenza outbreak spread across the world, said Jeanne Pirtle, Sotterley’s educa-tion director.

Herbert Satterlee, owner of the plantation at the time, is the main character in this year’s production. He tears down the mansions walls and remodels the home as part of the popular Colonial Revivalism movement – a trend in this era when people were restoring their homes to look like colonial dwellings – uncovering a number of ghosts living on the property at nine different stops throughout the plantation.

LePore says the people Satterlee encounters are people who actually lived and died on the property from war injuries or influenza.

The play is a blend of historical accuracy and com-plete fabrications.

LePore says every attempt is made to be historically accurate, and then he is permitted to “inject a spooky element.”

“People want scary things,” LePore says, explain-ing why some characters were created.

He notes, however, that although they are somewhat fabricated, the ghost tours are unique and unlike any-thing found in a traditional “theme park horror house.”

“It’s historically spooky,” says LePore, who is now in his fourth year writing the ghost plays. “We then

blend that with spooky fiction. Some characters are cre-ated from scratch.”

“We loosely base it on historical events,” added Pir-tle, who says some scenes in the play did actually occur in the area. “It’s meant to be an entertainment venue.”

According to LePore, there are no historical records of someone dying from influenza on Sotterley Plantation – yet he still incorporated it into the production because it was a world pandemic.

The performances are full of “twists and turns” and special effects on which LePore declines to give further detail.

“People should come to be surprised,” he says. “Ev-ery year the route changes. Every year people say ‘holy cow, I didn’t see that coming.’”

Pirtle says the time frame selected this year is “in-triguing and macabre,” which makes for a great ghost walk.

“You can really weave a good yarn with that,” she says.

“It’s a real balancing act,” Director and Producer Dawna Diaz explains of implementing fabrications and maintaining historical accuracy. “We try to make it come alive and be exciting. My favorite thing to hear people say is ‘Is that true? Did that really happen?’ Nine out of 10 times the answer is yes.”

According to Miller, Diaz has been actively in-volved with Historical Sotterley Plantation’s non-profit organization, including all the aspects of the ghost tour production, for years. Miller says Diaz and her husband Ming are this year’s production sponsors and donate a significant amount of their own money for the show.

“Maybe half of the funds comes from our own money,” Diaz clarifies. “It’s such a great event, it brings people to Sotterley to learn the history.”

This year Diaz provides technical work, directing the show, makeup work and sewing costumes for the actors.

“Every bit of it is kind of my baby,” she says. “Every day is a different hat.”


Since Ming Diaz and Wesley handle most of the technical work for this year’s production, Diaz can focus on producing and directing the play.

“I personally like the range of the actors,” Diaz con-tinues, explaining the shows performers range from ex-perienced actors to new up and comers.

In fact, she says many people begin acting for the first time at Sotterley, discover their passion for the field and eventually branch out to other venues.

“There are numbers and numbers [of local perform-ers] like that,” Diaz says.

The annual ghost tour is a significant fundraising event for Sotterley. Miller says the money raised helps the non-profit organization maintain the site, and allows them to continue to provide free events for patrons to enjoy throughout the year.

Another main goal, according to Miller, is to bring new people to Sotterley Plantation. She says there are different events geared at different people occurring all year to attract as many tourists and community mem-bers to the plantation as possible.

“People get introduced in different ways to this na-tional site,” she says. “We want people to keep coming back here and experience all we have to offer.”

The tours begin this weekend on Friday and Sat-urday. The following week, tours take place Thursday, Oct. 25 thru Saturday, Oct. 27. Each tour is approximate-ly 10 minutes long and run each night from 7-10:30 p.m.

Tickets cost $15 per person and can be purchased online at www.sotterley.org. Groups of 20 can make ticket reservations by calling 301-373-2280. Advance registration is required.

For more information on the history of Sotterley during the historical time period chosen this year, watch LePore’s television show The Buzz on Metrocast Chan-nel 10. The show will run all week, LePore says.

Sotterley plantation is located in Hollywood on 44300 Sotterley Lane. According to a press release, it is older than Mount Vernon and Monticello and entering its fourth century as part of the landscape and fabric of Southern Maryland.

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High School Civics

Experience Does Matter

I Grew Up With Washington

Judge Has Already

Dedicated His LifeWhen Maryland’s Governor appointed David W.

Densford, Esq. to the Circuit Court of St Mary’s County, as an associate judge he was asking Densford to take on a commitment far beyond serving as the interim position-holder until the General Election of November 2012. It was a commission that most attorneys dream about and yet are either unqualified or ill prepared to accept.

Being appointed meant that the new judge after tak-ing the oath of his office would have to take up the mantle of actually being a Judge, same as if he’d been elected, with all of the ethical standards and canons that are mandated of a sitting judge. These standards are established by law and are instituted to assure the position remains impartial and above reproach as Marylanders everywhere so deserve.

Some of the things that changed immediately in Judge Densford’s life were his closing of his private law practice and divesting himself of anything potentially conflict-ing with the new job. He had an abundance of unfinished cases and those matters had to be resolved or transferred to another attorney, before taking the oath of office. As a consequence, from the moment of his investiture on Feb 3, his private practice ceased. He had already, as a part of the judicial candidate screening process disclosed information and made his life an open book.

And so he’s now totally committed to being the best Judge of the Circuit Court that he can be, and he must run for election and uphold the dignity of the Judgeship while having to run an election campaign. If he loses this general election, he will serve until the new Judge is invested and then he’s out and must restart his private law practice.

His opponent on the other hand is an Assistant State’s Attorney and as a public servant, does not have to give up his income, nor dispose of his cases, nor change his life all around until he actually becomes a judge. As a political candidate, and not having to bear the responsibility of be-ing a judge, he is very much more at liberty to say what he wants, even to conduct his campaign to a lower standard of behavior if he so choses. If the challenger loses the General Election, he just goes on living his life.

So it was a big commitment that Judge Densford took on when he volunteered. His challenger, on the other hand, risks nothing and therein may be an insight. The challeng-er was unsuccessful in his application for a gubernatorial appointment. He did not have to file his ethical disclosures or garner political support. All he did was complain about the process after Judge Densford was selected, file for elec-tion with the minimum of qualifications and ride the tide directly to the election.

So as voters consider whether to keep Judge Densford in office or to unseat him, I ask them to consider who is committed to doing the job? Who risks the most and who risks the least? Who has put it all out there, his life, his income, his future for the benefit of St Mary’s County, and who has not?

Judge Densford is asking for my vote to keep him, and I’m going to give it to him, because he has an hon-orable track record and willingness to risk everything to keep serving as our judge.

Capt. Brady BoundsLexington Park, MD

I write in response to a reader who won’t, or can’t, understand the difference between the “independent judi-ciary” and registering to vote as an independent (How can we trust a deceptive judge, Sept. 13, 2012).

It’s hard to fathom why this should have to be ex-plained, but I’ll do it anyway.

Your reader complains that “impartial and indepen-dent” as it appears on Judge Densford’s campaign signs is intended to trick the voters into thinking Judge Densford is registered to vote as an independent.

Let’s have some basic high school civics. The law, according to the Constitution of the United States and the Maryland Constitution, is that the judiciary branch of

government is independent, that is, free of coercion by the executive and legislative branches. The Maryland Rules of Judicial Conduct define “impartial” as the absence of bias or prejudice in the conduct of cases and “indepen-dence” as a judge’s freedom from influence or controls other than those established by law.

Anyone who thinks that a reference to an “impartial and independent” judge is a reference to the judge’s politi-cal affiliations has not read his high school social studies materials.

Patrick StackCalifornia, MD

On Sept. 13, The County Times ran a letter accusing Judge David Densford of dishonesty. The accusation is that Judge Densford’s campaign uses the slogan “Experi-ence Matters” in an attempt to trick the voters into think-ing Judge Densford has been a judge longer than he has. It is not. It is a simple statement of the facts.

Mr. Stanalonis has been a prosecutor for 16 years, a career that is limited to one very specific area of the law. The voters should understand, though, that criminal cases are only approximately 14% of the cases that come to Circuit Court.

Mr. Stanalonis has no experience in the kinds of cases that are the great majority of what a Circuit Court judge hears (child custody, divorce, contracts, real prop-erty disputes, foreclosures, personal injury cases, etc.). Judge Densford, on the other hand, has been a defense

attorney and has been appointed special prosecutor. In addition, Judge Densford has extensive experience in child custody, divorce, personal injury law, domestic vio-lence, landlord and tenant disputes, debt collection and contracts; he has, in fact, a wide-ranging experience that Mr. Stanalonis lacks.

“Experience Matters” is not an attempt to deceive the voters. Experience does matter and it is an undisputed fact that Judge Densford has a wealth of experience that Mr. Stanalonis does not have.

St. Mary’s County deserves the best and that is Judge Densford.

Susan M. SmithLexington Park, MD

I am writing this letter in support of Mary Wash-ington, candidate for St. Mary’s County Board of Education.

I am writing this letter as a former student of St. Mary’s County Public Schools. I have been a resident of St. Mary’s County all of my life and I have attended St. Mary’s County Public Schools from Kindergarten through twelfth grade.

I first met Mrs. Washington when I was in elemen-tary school. I can vividly remember Mrs. Washington’s active participation in our school whether she was com-ing in to read to our class, attending awards assemblies, supporting students in chorus concerts, or cheering us on at our DARE assembly where we presented creative ways to say why “drug free is the way to be”. Mrs. Wash-ington was always that friendly, kind, and excited adult in the crowd that was just so proud of all the students. That friendly face and encouraging spirit followed me and other students to middle school and high school. I cannot remember a year of my life in school where Mrs. Washington was not around supporting students and encouraging them to continue working hard inside and outside of the classroom. Not only do I remember see-

ing Mrs. Washington in my schools but also at several other programs and churches in the community that supported the social and educational growth of children.

I am now an adult, who earlier this year earned a Masters of Social Work degree from Catholic Univer-sity, and there still has not been a year that has gone by that I have not come in contact with Mrs. Washington. Whenever I see her she is still so proud of me and does not hesitate to remind me of how she remembers my 5th grade DARE performance. She continues to be encour-aging and supportive of me and pushes me to continue to do my best. Ms. Washington also always reminds me of the importance of giving back to a school system that contributed so much to my life.

I support Mary Washington because she is truly genuine about her love of children and her desire to want our students to have the best education that they can pos-sibly have. She takes pride in the students of our county and her pride shines the greatest when she is around the students.

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About a week ago I attended a picnic host-ed by Congressman Steny Hoyer in Lexington Park. I had a blast! I know how much people hate the United States Congress, but it is hard not to like a guy like Congressman Hoyer. He is a warm, funny, and intelligent person who truly cares about the people of St. Mary’s County.

The picnic was completely free to the public and offered great tasting barbeque and ice cream. Most importantly, Congressman Hoyer took the time to shake everyone’s hand

and thank them for attending. The picnic was a great opportunity for the people of St. Mary’s County to eat good food, meet their congress-man, and not pay any money for it. It is nice to have a congressman who takes time out of his busy schedule to hold events like this. I feel very fortunate to have spent time with such a nice person

Ellen W. ScottCalifornia, MD

On Nov. 6 we will each have the oppor-tunity to cast our vote for the person who will serve as one of our Circuit Court judges for the next 15 years. We have two honorable candi-dates to select from, Judge David Densford and Mr. Joe Stanalonis. Both men have been attor-neys for their entire careers, meet or exceed the minimum requirements to be a judge, and they both are campaigning hard for the job.

Judge Densford spent most of his 27 year career in a multi-faceted private legal practice handling many different types of criminal, civil, and domestic cases, while Mr. Stanalo-nis spent his entire 17 year career as a criminal prosecutor – two very different career paths. Both men were interviewed by the Judicial Nominating Commission, where Judge Dens-ford was deemed highly qualified for the posi-tion, and he was appointed to fill the position until the next election, which is now upon us.

If I am ever in the unfortunate position of being accused of a crime, I want a judge that will assume I am innocent until proven guilty. I believe Judge Densford to be that person. Mr. Stanalonis has spent his entire career assuming everyone he and his office have taken to court is guilty. I can only imagine what a difficult transition it would be from assuming everyone is guilty to assuming everyone is innocent.

Less than 20 percent of the cases that find their way to Circuit Court are for criminal mat-ters. Circuit Courts generally handle the State’s major civil cases, juvenile cases, family mat-ters, divorce cases, and most appeals from the District Court and Orphans’ Court. This is where Judge Densford’s 27-year career serves him well as these are exactly the types of cases he handled his entire working life. He already has a broad understanding of these matters, and the associated laws, that will come before him as Judge. Mr. Stanalonis does not enjoy such a diverse legal background, as he has spent his entire career doing the very important work of prosecuting criminal cases.

I am pleased we have these two fine gen-tlemen to choose from, but my vote will be to keep Judge Densford in his current position as Circuit Court Judge, and to thank Mr. Stana-lonis for his dedicated work as a prosecutor in the St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s office. I urge everyone to look beyond the campaign rhetoric, examine both men’s backgrounds and life experiences, and decide who you would want on the bench presiding over a case that involves you or your loved ones.

John K. Parlett, Jr.Charlotte Hall, MD

It is vitally important to vote for the best-qualified people to become members of the Board of Education. Marilyn Crosby is one such person.

She is currently finishing her first four years as a board member. As a teacher and for the good of our community, it is my opinion that she should be re-elected.

Marilyn has 24 years of teaching experi-ence and has participated in a multitude of or-ganizations throughout her career. She works tirelessly and endlessly for the good of our stu-dents. Marilyn also has grandchildren in our school system. She is extremely vested in our school system not only for them, but for all of our students because in her own words, “They are our future!”

Marilyn felt in the past that STEM should be for all students, which is currently hap-pening in our county. The superintendent of

our school system, Dr. Michael Matirano, has named her “The Class Size Queen” at a retir-ees’ luncheon. She stood behind the initia-tive to lower class sizes, which I have found through my own experiences, benefits all stu-dents. It helps to increase teacher effectiveness in assessing and teaching students. Through Marilyn’s tireless efforts, we were able to keep paraeducators throughout the school system. As our class sizes go up the importance of paraeducators become paramount, especially in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten.

In conclusion, re-elect Marilyn Crosby as a board member. In Marilyn’s own words, “Keep children first!”

Cindy Wilson, Kindergarten TeacherPiney Point Elementary School

St. Mary’s City, MD

In a recent letter to the editor to the Enterprise, the president of the teachers’ union outlined her endorsement for my opponent, Cathy Al-len, as the best candidate for the Board of Education’s District 2 seat. If you recall, last March she said that she had interviewed all of the BOE candidates and had endorsed Mrs. Allen along with two other candi-dates. The problem was that she never interviewed me and her state-ment was as far from the truth as possible.

Had she interviewed me I would have made an effort to convince her that I had the experience, credentials, temperament and executive leadership necessary to meet the challenges of the position. For ex-ample, she would have been told that I have over 40 years’ experience in education both as a consultant to school districts, as a certified flight instructor and as a college professor. I would have argued that holding a seat on the Board of Education requires an individual that has been in the trenches, who knows how to construct a lesson plan and syllabus and who has worked closely with students in the effort to achieve aca-demic excellence.

I would have also shared with her my strategic vision of the class-room of the future. The future classroom will be inexorably different from the present day classroom and our school board leaders must be prepared for these challenges. Indeed, this paradigm shift is altogether similar to what we are seeing in today’s work space environment where workers are using flex time, alternate work schedules and telecommut-ing. The Board of Education will be facing major capital investments in the not too distant future for two elementary, two middle schools and one high school. With investments exceeding $100,000,000, we will need leaders to plan and provide oversight in providing fiduciary guidelines and budgetary controls. If one does the math, it is easy to calculate that the classroom is utilized less that 20% of available time. Heating and maintenance, depreciation of facilities - not to mention repairs and alterations - will have a major cost impact on the taxpayers as well as resulting in diminished resources for our students.

I would also have outlined my academic credentials. I hold two engineering degrees and an MBA in finance. She would have seen that I am a Registered Professional Engineer with extensive experience in cost management and design review. I would have explained that, as a board member, I would be taking the initiative to ensure that all capital expenditures would have to be justified. All savings could be translated to more funds for our dedicated teachers and for our children. I would have explained that as an entrepreneur, I founded and ran four success-ful businesses and I have created hundreds of high paying jobs. I would have also added that I served honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam War era and wore my uniform proudly.

In addition, I would have said that I was a civic leader with many community volunteer efforts. I would have highlighted my current roles as Club Service Officer for the Lexington Park Rotary Club; as Financial Officer with the American Legion, Avenue, Maryland; as a member of the Leonardtown Lions Club; as Chairman of the Airport Advisory Committee and as former member of the SMC Board of Elec-tions. During the past four years I have worked closely with many civic and county leaders who together will help foster collaborative efforts necessary to bolster a healthy and prosperous public school system.

Lastly, I would have attempted to convince the teachers’ union that I have the commitment and dedication to support our great teachers and students. Most of our teachers hold masters degrees and are second to none in teaching excellence. I would explain that my wife, Ellynne, who retired from Leonardtown High School, shared her concerns to me about controlling classroom size, protecting our teachers’ pension system and bolstering job security. With new and innovative teaching methods, online learning and fast-tracking our AP students, I would play a supportive role in preparing our students for the future chal-lenges in the workplace. Science and technology will provide the path-way to success. Mediocrity has no market value in the workplace. Our children are our most precious asset, and they deserve the best money can buy.

Well, if this interview had taken place, would I have convinced the teachers’ union to support me? Not a chance. My words exclaiming my virtues to a thousand angels would have fallen on deaf ears. I knew full well before I ever registered to run for the SMCBOE where the teachers’ union support would be directed. As a footnote, I have great respect for my opponent. Having said that, I would argue that the par-ents and children of this county deserve a fresh approach to new ideas. It’s time for a change.

James J. (Jim) DavisLeonardtown, MD

It’s Time for a ChangeIt’s Hard Not to Like Hoyer

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To The Editor

Thursday, October 18, 201225 The County Times To The Editor

You are correct, Mr. Ben Auld, when you say every-one is entitled to their opinion and it doesn’t make them ignorant. However, mass complacency is ignorance in full bloom. When people fail to recognize facts is when it be-comes dangerous. You pretty much left yourself wide open when you stated socialism was a good thing. Perhaps in France or Italy, but certainly not in the United States. I am surprised that any good, American citizen would state “so-cialism is good.”

This country was established on democratic principals where individual freedoms are guaranteed under the consti-tution and its amendments. We are a capitalist society and this country’s strength and prosperity have been built on these principals. The Soviet Union was built on a socialist platform and look where it is today. Many of the socialist countries in Europe are failing financially, which should be a good indicator that share and share alike is not a good principal.

Socialism also removes personal freedoms, like free-dom of speech, freedom or worship and many personal

freedoms which we treasure. If you take a close look, you may notice that the US Government is part owner of GM and Chrysler corporations. The debt has not been repaid. Takeover of our medical industry, which slows and some-times stops job availability, is another method of socialist take over.

The easiest way to take control of a country is to fi-nancially put them in a situation where they cannot recover; additionally, cutting availability of work and taking over civilian enterprises. This is not presently happening? Wake up Ben and smell the coffee. Socialism is on its way if we don’t stop it! By the way, Ben, if you need actual facts of the loss of personal freedoms and take over methods that have been passed into law by Obama, Mr. Joe Wible in an earlier letter did a good job of explaining them.

You claim to be a well-informed person. Do you know that under the Federal Homeland Security Act, any citizen can be permanently jailed as a suspect terrorist! Use your freedom of speech and go directly to jail. There are many more rather subtle provisions that can be identified and

with a little research you can see for yourself.

Tom JulienCharlotte Hall, MD

Shame on you, Bob Ehrlich, for coming into St. Mary’s County, a county that has given you overwhelming bi-partisan support, and getting involved in a local judicial campaign.

For you, an [outsider], to support a candidate that the bi-partisan judicial nominating committee for Calvert and St. Mary’s County has on two separate instances de-termined to be unqualified for the position is beyond my comprehension.

It becomes even more incomprehensible when one considers the fact that the current chairman of said com-mittee was appointed by you during your term as governor.

You of all people should know better.“Turn This Car Around.”

Al GoughLeonardtown, MD

St. Mary’s County AARP Tax-Aide Program needs volunteer tax counselors to provide free federal and state tax preparation for low to moderate income taxpayers with special attention to the senior population.

Training is provided; all returns are prepared

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For more information contact the St. Mary’s County District Coordinator, Dana Davis by e-mail at [email protected]

Tax sites are located throughout the County. Training and the majority of site work are held during normal working hours during the work week.

Occasional service events are scheduled for evenings and Saturdays.

The St. Mary’s County AARP Tax-Aide Program provided service to more than 600 taxpayers last tax season at five tax sites and saved an average of $60,000 in tax preparation fees for folks who simply could not afford paid tax assistance.

AARP Tax-Aide is administered by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS.

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On Sept. 15, a group of St. Mary’s County teacher union members participated in the 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer's to reclaim the life of millions. The team, Solidarity Against Alzheimer's, raised nearly $5000 in memory and support of various friends and family. Team members included Liz Purcell Leskinen, Meg MacDonald, Susan Lesser, Geraldine Duval, and Jennifer Nguherimo, employees of the MD State Edu-cation Association and members of the Professional Staff Association; Mary Hart, a teacher at White Marsh Elementary School and member of the Education Association of St. Mary's County; and Ernestine Pence, a retired paraeducator and member of the Collective Education Association of St. Mary's County.

“After proudly devoting 39 years to educating the youth of St. Mary's County, my mother's visionary creativity and sharp intellect have been ravaged by 13 years of a devastating battle with Alzheimer's disease,” Purcell-Leskinen said in a press release.

By participating in the 2012 Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's and raising funds for Alzheimer's research, care, and support, these public education advocates hope to help others avoid the heartache that their loved ones continue to endure. Currently, more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050.

The Chesapeake Region Law Enforce-ment Accreditation Alliance (CRLEAA) PAC, at its September meeting, recognized CALEA Commissioner James Robey, Sena-tor, 13th District of Maryland for his service and dedication as a CALEA Commissioner. Senator Robey’s term as a Commissioner

will end this December after serving on the Board of Commissioner for the past 9 years, a press release states.

CRLEAA is a not-for-profit organiza-tion, formed in the 1980’s, serves Maryland, Delaware and DC law enforcement agencies as a network of law enforcement profession-

als supporting Accreditation through effec-tive communication, mutual cooperation, and shared resources.

St. Mary’s County Accreditation Manager has served as the President of CRLEAA since 2009 and will begin her 3rd

term as President in January 2013.For more information on the St. Mary’s

County Sheriff’s Office law enforcement accreditation please contact Pamela McKay at [email protected] or 301-475-4200 Extension 1928.

From left is Susan Lesser, Mary Hart, Ernestine Pence, Justine Norman, Liz Purcell Leskinen, Meg MacDonald, Sandra Duval, Geraldine Duval, and Jennifer Freedman Nguherimo.

From left is Pam McKay, CRLEAA PAC President; Chief John Fitzgerald, Chevy Chase Police Department; Commissioner James Robey; Sheriff Darren Popkin, Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s Office; and Maya Mitchell, CALEA Regional Program Manager.


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CommunityVeterans Home To Host 7th Annual

Open House

County Expanding Home Birth Registration

“That Doggone Tiki Bar Pet Day” CAT OF THE WEEK

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Lexington Park Library celebrates 10th anniversary

Lexington Park library opened the doors of the current building on Oct. 16, 2002. The library is celebrating its tenth anniversary this week with raffles, give-aways, and a photographic journey of the past. Winners of the raffles will be drawn on Oct. 20.

Children’s programs planned

Children and their parents/guard-ians can drop in between 10 a.m. and noon to enjoy fun activities together at the Leonardtown branch on Oct. 19 and at the Charlotte Hall branch on Oct. 22. These activities are geared to help the children get ready to learn to read.

Children ages 7 and older will ex-plore how food moves through the body, the fat and sugar content in their food, and mealtime safety at Hungry for Sci-ence program at Charlotte Hall branch on Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. and at Lexington Park branch on Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. Regis-tration is required.

Not-so-scary stories and activities are planned for children ages 5 and under at the Halloween programs scheduled on Oct. 27 at Charlotte Hall branch at 10 a.m. and on Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m. at Leon-ardtown branch and at 6 p.m. at Lexing-

ton Park branch. The children will also trick-or-treat through the library. No registration is required.

Seasonal shopping tips presentedKimberly Pepper-Hoctor, a 30-year

coupon veteran, will focus on seasonal shopping tips and using coupons at a program scheduled at Lexington Park branch on Oct. 23 at 6:45 p.m. Registra-tion is required.

Paying for college to be discussed

Caroline Bright, Director of Finan-cial Aid at St. Mary’s College, along with local high school career counselors, will discuss options available to pay college expenses, the FAFSA (Federal Applica-tion for Student Aid) form, and schol-arships on Oct. 24 at Lexington Park branch and Oct. 29 at Charlotte Hall branch. Both programs start at 6:30 p.m.

Training set for childcare providers

Childcare providers will learn sim-ple activities they can do every day with children in their care to help them get ready to learn to read at the Leonardtown branch on Nov. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Two CEUs will be awarded for this free training. Registration is required.

On Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Charlotte Hall Veterans Home will host their 7th annual Open House.

The Veterans home is Maryland’s only long-term Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living facility exclusively serving the needs of Maryland Veter-ans and their eligible spouses, a press release states,

The day will include tours of the facility and demonstrations of servic-es offered to our residents to include Skilled Nursing Care, Assisted Liv-ing, Alzheimer’s Care, Rehabilitative Services and Respite Care. Exhibitors will provide valuable information for seniors, their families and caregivers, and physicians.

For more information about this facility or to take a virtual tour please visit www.charhall.org.

The St. Mary’s County Health Department currently assists clients with home birth registrations in the northern end of the County at the Charlotte Hall Library meeting room. Representa-tives are available on the first Friday of each month from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. to assist with home birth questions and birth certificate registrations.

Beginning Nov. 16, the health department will expand its home birth registration schedule to include the Leonardtown area.

Walk-in clients may visit the St. Mary’s County Health De-

partment at 21580 Peabody Street from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on the third Friday of each month where staff will assist with completing the appropriate paperwork and filing the birth certificate with the Division of Vital Records in Baltimore. A $35 fee is required for birth certificate applications.

For more information on home birth registrations, please con-tact the Vital Records Office at the St. Mary’s County Health De-partment at 301-475-4427.

Crowds turned out for the fourth annual “That Doggone Tiki Bar Pet Day” on Sunday on Solomons Island, and were treated by an array of costumed canines, food vendors, K9 demonstrations and pet contests.

My name is Conner. One of the trappers for Feral Cat Rescue was trapping where I lived and decided to try to domesticate me and find a home for me because I was so young. It worked. I am super friendly and loveable. I am the type of cat that you can put down in a new home and I am not going to hide. I love people. I love to be petted. I was adopted out when I was very young but the family was unable to keep me so they gave me back to Feral Cat Rescue. I can't wait to find a home of my own. Frankly, I would like the attention. I live with a lot of cats now and hope to have a little more one on one. I even come when I am called. If you would like to adopt me, please fill out an applica-tion at www.feralcatrescuemd.org and email it to my foster mom at [email protected]. If you have questions, you can call her at 301-481-0171. You could arrange to meet me! By the way, I was named after a warrior from a novel! Do you know which one? Can't wait, Conner


Thursday, Oct. 18• Annual MeetingHistoric St. Mary’s City (18751 Hoga-boom Lane, St. Mary’s City) 10 a.m.

The Maryland Commission on Afri-can America History and Culture is hold-ing its annual meeting at 10 a.m. Oct. 18 at the Historic St. Mary’s Visitor’s Center. The public is invited to attend. Reservation are encouraged, but not required. To make a reservation or to be added to the agenda, contact LeRonn Herbert by Oct. 15, at 410-216-6181 or [email protected]. Light refreshments will be served. A tour of Brome Howard Slave and Tenant Quarter Project will follow after meeting.

• Cocktail Reception in Honor of Judge David DensfordGlebe Farm (Valley Lee) – 6-9 p.m.

Artist Carolyn Egeli and her husband, David Urbani, will host a cocktail recep-tion honoring Judge David Densford at Glebe Farm in Valley Lee. Judge Dens-ford, a St. Mary’s County Circuit Court judge, is running for election in November. Known for her portraits, Egeli has donated a portrait sitting worth $1,500 to be raffled off during the event. Each guest will re-ceive one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets are available at $100 apiece, or six for $500. Tickets are $300 a person or $500 a couple. Major donors may give $1,000 or more. To attend, RSVP by Oct. 13, either by calling Sam Baldwin at 301-862-4400 or by emailing him at [email protected].

Friday, Oct. 19• Steak & Shrimp DinnerAmerican Legion Post # 221 (21690 Colton Point Road, Avenue) – 5-8 p.m.

The menu includes New York strip steak, steamed shrimp and burgers. Plat-ters and sandwiches are available - eat-in or carryout service. For further informa-tion, please contact Mike Barbour 301-769-4569 or 301-769-4346 on the day of the event or visit www.alpost221.webs.com.

• The Pax River Raiders Youth Football & Cheer League BingoHollywood Volunteer Fire Department Carnival Grounds Bingo Hall (24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) – 5:30 p.m.

Doors open at 5:30; Early birds at 6:30; bingo will start at 7:00 p.m. $20 1st book, $5 additional books; $6 per book of specials You do not want to miss this event! All bags will be filled with goodies. There will be a 50/50 raffle as well as, a raffle for the hostess special, the Organiz-ing Pack. Drinks and snacks will be avail-able for purchase.

• 31 Bags BingoHollywood Volunteer Fire Department (24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) – 5:30 p.m.

Come out and support the Pax River Raiders with a 31 Bags Bingo. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., early birds at 6:30 p.m. and bingo will start at 7 p.m. $20 1st book, $5 additional books; $6 per book of specials. You do not want to miss this event! All bags will be filled with goodies. There will be a 50/50 raffle as well as, a raffle for the host-ess special, the Organizing Pack. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.

• Steak and Shrimp DinnerAmerican Legion Post # 221 (21690 Colton Point Road, Avenue) – 5-8 p.m.

The menu includes New York strip steak, steamed shrimp and burgers. Plat-ters and sandwiches are both available - eat-in or carryout service. For more in-formation, contact Mike Barbour 301-769-4569 or 301-769-4346 on the day of the event.

• “1918: Influenza, War, and Restless Spirits” Ghosts of Sotterley 2012Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood) – 7 p.m.October 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27, 2012Experiences begin at 7:00 p.m. and run every 10 minutesADVANCE Reservations Required – No Walk-ins

This year’s production will take guests back in time to the year 1918. While restoring Sotterley Plantation to its former glory, owner, Herbert Satterlee disturbs more than the bricks and mortar as the country is in the midst of a flu pandemic and the remains of the Great War. Prepare to encounter both the earthly inhabitants of the time and those not of this earth on this historical and spooky outdoor walk-ing tour! The ever-so-talented and im-portant Sotterley friend, Dawna Diaz has been actively involved in all aspects of the Ghosts of Sotterley for the past 10 years. She returns as Director, Producer and Make-up Artist for this year’s production. She hasn’t been off site for long, as she re-cently finished directing our War of 1812 living history events entitled, “The Choice – Risking Your Life for Freedom.” When not directing or performing on a stage, she can be found mediating or working her day job on base at Atlantic Test Range. Dedi-cated volunteer and local celebrity, James LePore returns as the Playwright and As-sistant Director of the Ghosts of Sotterley for the fourth year. He is a working actor with an impressive resume, a DJ on inter-net radio (www.phoenixintermedia.com), and is the Host of The Buzz on TV’s Me-trocast Channel 10.

Saturday, Oct. 20• Ping PerformanceSt. Mary’s College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary’s City) – 2 and 4 p.m.

Ping, a vocal group of St. Mary’s College of Maryland, will present two short programs of a cappella music in the Brick Chapel at Historic St. Mary’s. Un-der the direction of Professor of Music Larry Vote, the group will present musi-cal selections from the 16th, 17th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Each performance will last approximately 30 minutes. Parking for the concert will be in the visitor’s center parking lot. The concert is free and open to the public. The St. Mary’s College vocal group Ping was established in spring 2012; the word “Ping” refers to a sharp resonant sound meant to draw attention.

• Surf and Turf Dinner DanceSouthern Maryland Higher Education Center – Center Hall (44219 Airport Road, California) – 7-11 p.m.

Cost is $40 per person. The menu includes homemade crab cakes and beef tenderloin from Jerry’s Seafood. Compli-mentary beer and wine included. Live DJ.

Silent Auction items include autographed sports memorabilia from local teams, framed Mary Lou Troutman artwork and two lower level tickets to Redskins vs Gi-ants. For tickets, visit: www.joestanalonis.com/gatherings. First Come First Serve – Maximum Capacity 230. You must be 21 years of age to attend. Attire is business casual - ties are completely optional.

• SOMD Fashion Flea Market and Vendor Event Lola Belle Co (26288 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) – 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

A first of its kind, the SOMD Fash-ion Flea Market is an outdoor/indoor flea market showcasing vendors’ gently-loved designer items such as clothing, hand-bags, jewelry, accessories, shoes, and home decor for resell and various product offerings from boutique and home-based businesses that cater to fashion and home decor. Shoppers at the SOMD Fashion Flea Market will find all kinds of vintage, brand name, and designer items as well as holiday gift items from over 40 vendors. Admission is free. For more information, email the event coordinators at [email protected] or call 301-997-1797.

• Super Basket BingoMechanicsville Volunteer Fire Depart-ment (28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanic-sville) – 4:30 p.m.

Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Depart-ment Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a “Super Basket Bingo” Saturday October 20,2012. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with games beginning at 5:30 p.m. Admission to the event is $20 for a book of 20 games with each additional book $5. Specials are $6, 50/50 Raffle to Benefit Mother Cath-erine Spalding School. Make your Reser-vation with Judy at 301-884-5680 and be entered in the drawing for the Haunted House Basket!

Sunday, Oct. 21• Hughesville Volunteer Fire/EMS De-partment Annual Fall DinnerHughesville Volunteer Fire/EMS Depart-ment (15245 Prince Frederick Road, Hughesville) – 12 p.m.

Annual Fall Dinner featuring Fried Oysters, Fried Chicken, and Ham Dinners will be served. You can dine-in or carry-out. $22 per adult/$10 per child under 10 years of age. Oyster Scald - $10 per bucket. Please come out and support the commu-nity. Catering by Thompson’s Seafood Market.

Monday, Oct. 22• No Limit Texas Hold ‘em Bounty TournamentSt. Mary’s County Elk’s Lodge (45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park) – 7 p.m.

Part of our Leaderboard Challenge Fall-Winter Season (Monday sessions) Anyone can join or play at any time (no cost other than your buy-in to each tour-nament). No need to be part of the points system, you can just play to win. Buy-in $25.00/$3,000 in chips Blinds start at $25/$50 and progress from there every 20 minutes Earn points for every tournament you participate in. Number of points you

earn is determined by how many people eliminated before you. Those accumulat-ing the most points will receive a free roll to the $100 Leaderboard Challenge Tour-nament scheduled for February. Number of players receiving the free roll will be determined by the amount of money that accumulates in the pool at the end of the season. (Last season 27 people received a free roll from the Monday session). Side games available. Food and beverage avail-able for purchase. Please enter through the side of the building. For more infomraiton, call the lodge at 301-863-7800, Linda at 240-925-5697, James at 240-577-0828 or Chuck at 301-904-8747.

Wednesday, Oct. 24• Free Line Dance LessonsHotel Charles (15100 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) – 7 p.m.

The Boot Scooters of Southern Mary-land offer free beginner Line Dance Les-sons every Wednesday. Guests may stay and watch, or even participate in, the more advanced practice session that follows the beginner lessons. Anyone interested in obtaining more information about these lessons can contact us through the Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland website at www.bootscootersofsomd.blogspot.com/

Thursday, Oct. 25• Gutbuster Cheese SteaksVFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m.

Yes, they are BIG and they will BUST YOUR GUT, additionally, proceeds help to support VETERANS. These all-beef Philly-Style Cheese Steaks are cooked-to-order and come with your choice of cheese, roasted peppers and onions, served with fries for $8.

So bring your family, friends and co-workers because the VFW is a great place to relax and unwind, and you’re always welcomed at the VFW. Check out our oth-er events at www.vfwpost2632.com

• Getting Pregnant 101Southern Maryland Higher Education Center – Center Hall (44219 Airport Road, California) – 6:30 p.m.

Please join Simon Kipersztok, MD, of our Waldorf office, and Kathy Houser, New Patient Center Supervisor, at one of two southern Maryland area - free semi-nars. Dr. Kipersztok and Kathy will review what prospective patients should under-stand about a fertility evaluation, a stepped care approach to treatment and will un-cover details about the topic of infertility. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask Dr. Kipersztok and Kathy questions following the presentation. To participate in this informative, free seminar, please register at www.shadygrovefertility.com/Seminar or call 1-866-405-9955.

• Gates of Summerseat Ghost Walk Summerseat Farm (26655 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 7 p.m.

“You will laugh. You will also scream and pray for daylight!” It’s Summerseat’s famous Ghost Walk! Last year’s event SOLD OUT to cheering ovations! This year our amazing cast brings one of Sum-merseat’s oldest legends to life for 3 mag-nificent and bloodthirsty nights! Tours last approx 40 minutes (if you survive). For tickets see www.summerseat.org.


Friday, Oct. 26• Fall FestivalPark Hall Elementary School (20343 Her-manville Road, Park Hall) – 6 p.m.

Annual Fall Festival at Park Hall El-ementary School, sponsored by the PHES PTA. Activities include carnival games, face painting, cake walk, food and snacks, the “Haunted Hallway”” and more. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged. All PTA proceeds to directly benefit the children of our school.

• Halloween Extravaganza-Family Hal-loween CampoutSouthern Community Center (20 Appeal Lane, Lusby) – 7:30 p.m.

Bring the family, pitch a tent and join us for a campfire party in the backyard of SCC! There will be games, stories, songs, marshmallow roasting, music, hula/limbo/dance contests all under the stars. Breakfast will be served in the morning. You may ar-rive early to set-up camp while it’s still light out. Pre-registration required, call 410-586-1101. If your up for it there will also be a cos-tume contest for all ages beginning at 6:30 p.m., check-in begins at 6 p.m. Great prizes to the winners! Calvert County services are available to individuals with disabilities.

• Spooky Spaghetti SupperSeventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad (21530 Colton’s Point Road, Avenue) – 5 p.m.

Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary will be hosting A Spooky Spaghetti Supper at the Rescue Squad Building. Dinner will include Spaghetti with sauce (with and without meat), garlic bread and garden salad. Eat-in or takeout will be available. $10 admission for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under and free for 2 and under.

Saturday, Oct. 27• 2nd Annual Recovery Discovery Walk Leonard Hall Recreation Center (23145 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown) – 8:30 a.m.

Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the Recovery Walk commencing at 9 a.m. After the Walk, an Open Mic sharing session will be available until 11 a.m. The Recovery Discovery Walk is an easy 1.25 mile route around Government Center that should be accessible to all ability levels. This is a family friendly event, and pets on

a leash are welcome. For a donation of $10, participants can receive a recovery-themed t-shirt.

• Bluegrass for HospiceFlat Iron Farm (45840 Highway To Heaven Lane, Great Mills) – 11 a.m.

This year’s “Bluegrass For Hos-pice-2012” will feature two of the top names in Bluegrass music today. Fiddler Michael Cleveland and his award-winning band Flamekeeper along with the up and coming Brother/Sister Duo, The Roy’s, from Nash-ville, Tennessee. This one day music festival begins at Noon with the doors opening at 11 a.m. Presented and organized by Jay Arm-sworthy, “Bluegrass for Hospice-2012” will again feature many local Bluegrass bands as well. Throughout the day there will be many raffles including 50/50’s, Door Prizes, Silent Auctions, and food will be available for sale by the 3rd District Optimist Club “Kruzin’ Kafe”. There is a $500 money raffle that is on sale between now until the end of the event. Tickets for the raffle are $5 each or 3 for $10 and can be purchased at the address listed below. Also, please bring a non-per-ishable food item to help replenish the Help-ing Hand Food Bank. You can order tickets in advance for $20.00 per person or at the door for $25 per person. Children under 12 are free. To purchase tickets by credit card, call 1-888-663-3729 or online at www.drby.tk/bluegrassforhospice. All proceeds from this day will go toward the Hospice House of St. Mary’s.

Sunday, Oct. 28• Children’s Halloween PartyMechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department (28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanicsville) – 2 p.m.

This event is free to the public. Join us for Games, Arts and Crafts, Costume Con-tests and more. For more information email [email protected].

Monday, Oct. 29• St. Francis Xavier Church’s 350th An-niversary Speaker SeriesSt. Francis Xavier Church Hall (21370 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m.

Rev. Rory Conley, Historian for the Archdiocese of Washington, D. C. will pres-ent “Religious Practice Among Colonial Catholics.” All are welcome to attend.

Tuesday, Oct. 30• No Limit Poker Tourney & Cash Game(24930 Old Three Notch Road, Hollywood) – 7 p.m.

$40 No Limit Poker Tournament starts at 7 p.m. sharp. $25 to the Prize Pool -$5 to the charity gets you $5000 in chips 50/50 Raffle of $10 gets you another $5000 in chips if you arrive before 6:50pm. you get an additional $2,500 in chips. Cash Game with $1 and $2 blinds starts as soon as play-ers available. Dealers are provided. All food and drink free! Benefits Special Olympics, St. Mary’s County. For more info please contact, Jim Bucci Sr. at 240-298-9616 or 301-273-6104.

Wednesday, Oct. 31• Halloween Safe StopHollywood Church of the Nazarene (24710 Sotterley Road, Hollywood) – 6 p.m.

Come on by for our Halloween Safe

Stop. This free, annual festival in our field features inflatables, food, candy, games, music, crafts, and fun. It’s really something the whole family will enjoy. For more in-formation, call 301-373-2130 or visit www.facebook.com/HollywoodNazarene.

• A SAFE Halloween Trick-or-Treat-ing EventChick-fil-A at First Colony Center (45150 First Colony Way, California) – 5-7

Are you looking for a safe Hallow-een event? Chick-fil-A at First Colony Center is partnering with local busi-nesses to provide the community with a SAFE Halloween Trick-or-Treating event. We will close our front parking lot for a “Trunk-or-Treat”. The commu-nity is invited to visit each of the cars in our front parking lot for a “trunkload” of goodies. The event runs from 5-7pm on Halloween night. All ages are invited. Trunk-or-Treating is free. For more infor-mation, call 301-862-1018.

• 24 Vendors with primitive, mid-century, formal and shabby chic, vintage furniture• Farmer Goddard with corn shocks, pumpkins, mums and fall vegetables

• Hot Dog cart from Guazzo’s Catering

Vintage Flea Market at THE VINTAGE SOURCESaturday and Sunday, October 20th & 21st, 8am-4pm

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22080 Newtowne Neck Rd, Compton, MDGo to TheVintageSource.net to see pictures of the store’s newest arrivals

TICKETS $25.00 AT THE DOOR CHILDREN UNDER 12: FREETickets may be purchased online or by phone via: https//www.drby.tk/bluegrassforhospice1-888-663-3729 or Mail check or money order along with a self addressed stamped envelope to:P.O. Box 741 California, MD 20619Make checks payable to Hospice of St. Mary’sFor more information call 301-737-3004

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County Oyster Fest ReturnsBy Alex PanosStaff Writer

The two-day county oyster festival returns this weekend when the Rotary Club hosts the 46th annual National Oyster Cook-Off Contest and the Na-tional Oyster Shucking Competition.

“It’s the most fun you can have in St. Mary’s County,” says Festival Chairman Robin Finnacom, adding that people come to St. Mary’s from all over the country to participate in the cook-off and oyster shucking events.

The oyster cook-off takes place Saturday, featuring three categories – soups and stews, appetizers and entrees.

Participants cook their original recipes from scratch throughout the day, and a winner from each category will be named. A crowd favorite and overall winner will also be named; par-ticipants can win up to $13,000.

At the end of the event, all the day’s recipes will be combined into one

oyster cookbook, says Finnacom.The oyster shucking preliminary

rounds begin Saturday and the final heat is slated for Sunday. The Lex-ington Park Rotary Club will spon-sor the contest winner’s travel to Ire-land to participate in the international competition.

In addition to the competitions, local bands will provide live music and local artisans will display arts and crafts throughout the festival.

Children’s activities include on-site carnival-style rides, a magician, stilt walking, face painting and puppet shows.

A variety of foods will be avail-able, Finnacom says, of course high-lighted by fried, steamed and roasted oysters.

“Any way oysters can be prepared will be available,” Finnacom says.

Finnacom, named this year’s “Oyster Queen,” says the festival is a celebration of St. Mary’s County’s heritage.

“We enjoy the bounties of the bay, en-joy our roots and raise money,” she says.

According to Fin-nacom, the annual oyster festival is the number one fundraiser each year for the Rotary Club, and is likely the top fundraiser for all the other participating non-profit organizations. Many of the commer-cial vendors contribute a portion of their pro-ceeds to charity.

Finnacom says profits from the event fund scholarships for students, dictionaries for third graders, home-less shelters and many other causes.

The event provides an economic boost for local restaurants, hotels and other businesses that accommodate all the weekend’s tourists, which Finnacom believes makes it a significant tourism event as well as a celebration of cultural heritage.

“It puts St. Mary’s County on the map … [as] people who enjoy oysters,” she said.

Overall, Finnacom looks forward to attracting locals, tourists and visitors to St. Mary’s County.

“Individuals and families will have a great time,” said Finnacom, add-ing she is hoping for a “gorgeous fall weekend.”

Tickets cost $5 per person, and children will get in free. The gates open at The St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds at 10 a.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. on Sunday, closing at 6 p.m. both days.

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Oyster Queen Robin Finnacom will accompany the national oyster shucking champion to Ireland for the international event.

People throw their hands up at the end of the national oyster shucking event.

Oyster samples are handed out to patrons to enjoy.

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hat’sGoing On

In EntertainmentThursday, Oct. 18

Live Music: “Sam Grow Band”ABC Lounge (22741 Three Notch Road, California) – 9 p.m.

Live Music: “No Green Jelly Beenz”Olde Town Pub (22785 Washington Street, Leonardtown) – 8 p.m.

Zumba FitnessSt. Mary’s Sunshine Center (22995 Moakley Street, Leonardtown) – 6 p.m.

The Summerseat Paranormal Experi-ence, Oct. 18-20Summerseat Farm (26655 Three Notch Rd, Mechanicsville) – 7 p.m.

No Limit Poker Tourney and Cash GameCounseling Services of Hollywood (24930 Old 3 Notch Rd. Hollywood) – 7 p.m.

Live Music: “Ed Crowley”Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 19Live Music: “Frankie Shegogue, John Previti and Jim Stephanson”The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

Live Music: “The Swag”The Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobac-co Road, Port Tobacco) – 9 p.m.

Live Music: “Fast Eddie and the Slow Pokes”Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Ghosts of Sotterley. Oct 19-20.Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane , Hollywood) – 7 p.m.

Jeff Steinberg in ConcertHollywood Church of the Nazarene (24710 Sotterley Road, Hollywood) – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 20Live Music: “Old Soul Regiment”Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Live Music: “Virgil Cain”Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) – 8:30 p.m.

Live Music: “Tripwire”Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m.

St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival feat. Live Music: “GeeZer” at 1:45 p.m.St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown) – 10 a.m.

Live Music: “3 Day Ride”Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 9:30 p.m.

Haunted HouseAction Taekwondo (45315 Alton Lane, Suite 16028. California)

Live Music: “R&R Train”Jake & Al’s Chophouse (258 Town Square Drive, Lusby) – 9 p.m.

Live Music: “Jim Riter and the Creole Gumbo Jazz Band”The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

Live Music: “The Stephanie Williams Band”Cryer’s Back Road Inn (22094 New-towne Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 9 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 21St. Mary’s County Oyster FestivalSt. Mary’s County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown) – 11 a.m.

GrooveSpan TrioRunning Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) – 12 p.m.

Music FestivalHollywood Firehouse (24801 Three Notch Road) – 12 p.m.

Halloween Family Fun Night at the Water ParkChesapeake Beach Water Park (4079 Gordon Stinnett Blvd, Chesapeake Beach) – 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 22Zumba FitnessCallaway Baptist Church (20960 Point Lookout Road, Callaway) – 6:30 p.m.

No Limit Texas Holdem Bounty TournamentSt. Mary’s Elk’s Lodge (45779 Fire De-partment Lane, Lexington Park) – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 23Live Music: “Fair Warning”DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m.

Live Music: “Big Dogs”Chief’s (44584 Tall Timbers Road, Tall Timbers) – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 24Live Music: “Mason Sebastian”DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m.

Free Beginner Line Dance LessonsHotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) – 7 p.m.

The County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail [email protected].

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities

Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001; Ridge Nutrition Site, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.

2012 Department of Aging & Human Services Health Fair

The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Hu-man Services proudly presents the 2012 Annual Health Fair: The Way to Wellness. The Health Fair will be from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire De-partment on Friday, October 26, 2012. Health screenings include Skin Cancer, Hearing, Depression and several others. Flu shots will be available (Medicare card holders should bring their cards; a $20 payment, by cash or check is appreciated from those not eligible for Medicare). Free chair massages will be provided by Body Anew mas-sages. A Commercial Shredder truck will be available for the community from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This ser-vice is available for any individual who wishes to shred documents, including financial and other personally identifiable documents they no longer need. Lunch will be available for purchase from Rita B’s Catering. Tons of giveaways and over 75 vendors. Call Jennifer Hunt, at 301-475-4200 ext. 1073 for more information.

Halloween Party at Loffler Senior Activity Center

Let your hair down and get your laugh on for a rol-

licking good time as Loffler celebrates Halloween! The fun takes place on Wednesday, October 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This party will offer music, dancing, skits, a costume contest (several categories) and who-knows-what-else those gals will come up with! Costumes are not required but will be thoroughly appreciated (and per-haps profitable if yours wins a prize!) Lunch will be sup-plied by our regular caterer (FitzVogt) and your donation will be the only cost required to attend. Reservations are

required so that we can order your meal. To sign-up call 301.737.5670, ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk by Monday, October 29.

Lunch Prepared by Paula

On Monday, October 29, at noon, a special lunch prepared by Paula will feature stuffed pork loin with apples and raisins, steamed broccoli, red garlic mashed potatoes, gravy and a dinner roll at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Call 301.475.4002, ext. 1001 or stop by the front desk, no later than noon on Thursday, October 25 to reserve lunch. The cost for lunch is by donation for seniors 60 and older; $5.50 for individuals under 60.

Practice Your Tai Chi for Arthritis with New Friends and Certified Instructor

If you’ve learned the core AND advanced move-ments of the Tai Chi for Arthritis program and would like to practice it with others who have done so, the Weis-man Room at Loffler Senior Activity Center is available to you for this purpose on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. On Thursdays there will be an instructor to guide you through the practice. On Tuesdays partici-pants can help and encourage each other while improv-ing health, balance and form. For more information, call 301.737.5670, ext. 1658.

Two-Day Beginner’s Cake Decorating Class Coming Up

Anita Kriner, owner of Anita’s Cake Shop is offer-ing a 2-part workshop on basic cake decorating , from 1-4

p.m. on November 6. Cost for Tuesday’s Part 1 class is $60 (includes instruction and materials). If you wish to con-tinue with Part 2 on November 7, the cost is $96 for both classes. Techniques to be taught during Part 1 include leveling, torting & filling the cake, then icing, smoothing, bordering and finishing with confectionary calligraphy. Techniques for Part 2 include making buttercream roses and fondant cutout flowers, icing & smoothing the cake, creating a basket weave design, then finishing with grass, leaf and rope border techniques. A minimum of 4 peo-ple are needed to sign up (maximum of 10 students) and payment must be made in advance so please register as early as possible. Anita can take your payment by VISA or Mastercard over the phone. Payment can also be made in person by stopping in at Anita’s Cake Shop located at 22741 Three Notch Rd #17 in California, MD. Registra-tion and payment must be completed by Friday, Novem-ber 2. For more information call 301.737.5670, ext. 1658.

Veterans Circle Celebration to be held Friday, November 9

Every year, the staff at Loffler Senior Activity Center welcomes our local veterans with a breakfast and a simple ceremony designed to honor those who have served and continue to serve our country through military service. This year’s Veteran’s Circle Celebra-tion will take place on Friday, November 9 at Loffler Senior Activity Center. A staff-prepared breakfast will begin at 10 a.m. with the ceremony following at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $4 for civilians and is FREE for veterans (including active duty members.) To sign up call 301-737-5670 ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk before Monday, November 5. Indicate if you are a veteran when you sign up.

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• Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am• Sunday School (all ages) 9:15 am• Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study 6:00 pm• Wednesday Discipleship Classes 7:00 pm (Adults, youth & Children)

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By Linda RenoContributing Writer

Robert Mar-tin Bean, born in 1853, was the son of John Henry Bean (1800-1858, son of Robert Bean, Jr. and Eleanor Hebb) and his third wife, Ann Cla-

rissa Martin (1815-1886, daughter of John Hen-ry Martin and Margaret Ellen Thompson) who lived near Piney Point. In 1860 Robert acquired a stepfather when his mother married Edwin Au-gustus Wilson (1834-1895, son of Joshua Wilson and Priscilla Hebb), then almost 20 years young-er than his wife.

Older woman, younger husband, only child and money wasn’t a good combination. Robert and Edwin didn’t get along. By 1870 Robert had been sent off to school and was living in Char-lotte Hall at the home of William T. Briscoe. It is assumed he was a student at Charlotte Hall School. In February 1879 Robert and Edwin got into an argument that soon spiraled out of con-trol. Edwin hit Robert with a pair of fire-tongs and then attempted to reach for his pistol, but Robert was faster. Robert fired two shots, one that hit Wilson in the throat and the other just above his right ear. The only witness to the fight was Ann Clarissa.

Robert was arrested but was soon released on bail. At the bail hearing “Dr. T. A. Lynch* stated in his testimony that he probed the wound in the skull to the depth of five inches, and the other to the depth of two inches and failed to find either of the balls, and was of opinion that Mr. Wilson would not recover.” *Dr. Thomas Alex-ander Lynch.

The February 21 edition of the Baltimore Sun said: “The condition of Edwin A. Wilson, whose shooting by his step-son, Robert M. Bean, was narrated in our last paper, at latest accounts had shown no favorable symptoms, the sufferer still remaining in a comatose state, without pow-er of speech or ability to make himself under-stood. He is supposed to be gradually sinking. ..It was rumored in Baltimore yesterday that Mr. Wilson died on Tuesday last.”

Subsequent papers noted that Wilson had not died but “is still unconscious, paralyzed in the right side and unable to articulate.”

I have found no record of a trial taking place and would have to suppose that Robert was not prosecuted as Edwin Wilson was the aggressor.

Ann Clarissa (Martin) Bean/Wilson died at Piney Point on July 9, 1886 and is buried at St. George’s Episcopal Church.

Edwin Wilson died January 29, 1895 at the home of his brother-in-law, John Morris Milburn (married Eliza Octavia Wilson). He too was bur-ied at St. George’s Episcopal Church.

Robert Bean, who had married Julia Gar-diner in 1875 (born 1856, daughter of Thomas Warren Gardiner and Catherine G. Ashcom), sold all of his property in St. Mary’s County in 1881 and moved his family to Baltimore where he worked in a hat factory. He died in Baltimore on August 18, 1913. His remains were returned to St. Mary’s County and he is buried at St. George’s Episcopal Church. Julia and their six children remained in Baltimore.

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Fall Treats

By Shelby OppermannContributing Writer

The leaves are beginning to change and drift on the breeze down to the ground, the air is pleasantly cooler, and the fall wreath is up on the door. (The old one is destined to hang between two of our lower windows outside but my husband doesn’t know it yet). My dining room china cabinet fall display is finished, and I am al-ready thinking of what foods to prepare for church refreshments on the last Sunday before Halloween. It’s also potluck Sunday on the 28th, so I can’t wait to see what everyone brings. I love fall and Hal-loween. It will be hard to think of new things to make, because my friend and I usually make so many Halloween treats.

It is just going to be a busy weekend the last weekend of Octo-ber. A few of us will be hosting a baby shower for my son and his significant other on the 27th and I am trying to think of fun things to bake & do for that too. At least all this baking happens in cooler weather – so I don’t mind it. I’m a little worried about working with fondant for the baby shower cake, so I’ll try to channel my inner Martha. It will be exciting to have a new little grand baby boy.

Last weekend I was trying to bake gingerbread cookies in the shape of our church for our annual Fall Faire. The cookies didn’t taste bad, but they were way too big. I have a cookie cutter making kit, so I will try it again soon. I try to get those old domestic fires burning again, but now that the boys are grown I don’t do it as often. Refreshments and holidays are about it for me.

Yesterday we went to the Spirit Halloween store in Waldorf. Well, that is after we rode around for a half hour trying to find it. Spirit, as you may know, changes their location to whatever vacant building is available. And Map quest does not keep up with the changes or the phone numbers. I suppose that is part of the fun. We did get a good long walk around the mall in search of Spirit. Turns out this year it was down towards the old Wigwam. Each year we check at Spirit, Big Lots and everywhere else we can for new yet in-expensive additions to the Halloween Trails at our house. This year I think one of my favorites might be the gargantuan jumping black spider. I truly got chills from testing that one in the store. I’m really hoping it won’t rain this Halloween. It seems to every year, and then you have to leave everything out for a few days to dry out – not to mention detangling leaves from hair and creepy cloth.

I am looking forward to this weekend ahead; it’s my annual women’s retreat for the women of Christ Church at Loyola Retreat Center in Charles County. No baking. I’m just there to absorb ev-erything I can from our retreat leader, Deborah Smith Douglas. She wrote a beautiful essay a few years ago that I have read and re-read many times titled, “Feathers on the breath of God” about anxiety. Even the title is soothing to me. I picked up a publication called Weavings at Walter Reed Army Medical Center when my Aunt Honey was dying, and found the essay. I found the writer (Mrs. Douglas) in Santa Fe, and she agreed to be this year’s retreat leader. I can’t wait. What a beautiful setting overlooking the Potomac Riv-er. I will re-charge, but I know myself: I’ll also be planning for the next few months. Anxiety? I could write the book most days, but this weekend is going to be an anxiety–free zone. Sure, that’s why my notebook and lists are already packed.

To each new day’s calm adventure, Shelby

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Book Review

By Terri SchlichenmeyerContributing Writer

When you were young, you couldn’t wait to escape.

Your old hometown was bor-ing. It was tiny, closed-in, stifling and stiff. Everybody knew ev-erybody’s business – and if they didn’t, well, wait five minutes.

It was a one-horse town with one stoplight. It was the least inter-esting place you could ever imag-ine. You couldn’t wait to leave and move far away.

And in the new book “Your House Is on Fire, Your Children All Gone” by Stefan Kiesbye, four former friends should’ve gone while they had the chance.

The Big House, which stood just beyond the edge of the small village of Hemmersmoor, was once elegant and imposing.

Its owners, the von Kam-phoff family, liked it that way: they used their money and pres-tige wisely and kept themselves distant from villagers. Their gar-dens were tended by hired hands. There was a maze behind the huge mansion.

And there were rumors.By the time Anke von Kam-

phoff died, however, The Big House had fallen into disrepair so Alek Frick purchased it, intending to restore the mansion to its former grandeur for use as a hotel. Alek’s old friend, Martin Schurholz wasn’t sure that was a good idea, though, because the place held old ghosts - and after the funeral, after Anke’s childhood friend, Linde Janeke, had finished desecrating Anke’s grave, the house’s grounds seemed even more foreboding.

Or maybe the vileness came from the German village of Hem-mersmoor itself.

Hemmersmoor was where little boys suffocated their sisters to own their souls, or taunted others with deadly dares. It was where a crazy woman could scream about nine dead child-spirits, and where nine tiny skel-etons could be found beneath a local matron’s rosebushes. It was a place of curses and omens, where lies could ultimately ruin a girl’s future and her face.

There, the old mill was ir-resistible to children playing violent games of pretend. There, men made a living in the muck of peat bogs. Within its borders, poor women were beaten to death,

along with their children, and their house burned.

And Hemmersmoor was where the baker’s son discovered a secret village behind the village, filled with buildings that everyone knew were there...

Looking for a jump-and-scream fright for your Halloween pleasure? It’s not here. “Your House Is on Fire, Your Children All Gone” is more subtle than that.

Starting with a shocker at a gravesite, author Stefan Kiesbye layers on the squirminess thinly and slowly. His story stretches through the childhoods of five young people who each hold ter-rible secrets about which the oth-ers seem to know, culminating in an ending that, well, all I can say without ruining the story is to keep your eyes open.

Then again – with a book as taut as this one, you might not be able to close them.

So when the wind howls this Halloween and there’s a scratch-ing at the window, grab this book and make yourself uncomfortable. For chill-lovers like you, “Your House Is on Fire, Your Children All Gone” is a tale you can’t es-cape from.

“Your House Is on Fire, Your Children All Gone” by Stefan Kiesbye

c.2012, Penguin $15.00 / $16.00 Canada 198 pages

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AnnouncinIssued Marriage Applications for August 2012

August 1, 2012

Benjamin Lee Osterhout 31 Woodbridge, VA

Jennifer-Camille Yancey 30 Woodbridge, VA

August 2, 2012

Richard Roy Miller 52 California, Md

Ann Wise Loker 42 California, Md

August 3, 2012

Daniel Steven Simpson 29 Lexington Park, MdApril Dawn West 24 Lexington Park, Md

Brandon Richard Flax 31 White Plains, Md

Jacquelyn Marie Aikman 26 White Plains, Md

Brian Joseph Yuricich 31 Hollywood, Md

Melissa Ann Guy 30 Loveville, Md

August 6, 2012

Charles Allen George, II 38 California, Md

Angelica Marie Owens 22 California, Md

Morriz Johnson Sagastume 20 Lexington Park, Md

Rina Elizabeth Medrano 19 Lexington Park, Md

August 7, 2012

Jeremie Grant Kitchens 28 Mechanicsville, Md

Hayley Frances Kurylowski 28 Mechanicsville, Md

August 8, 2012

Eric Allen Legette 28 Lexington Park, Md

Ashley Chandalira Elam 23 Lexington Park, Md

August 9, 2012

Dallas Lovell Cook 26 Lexington Park, MdBrandy Jo Blevins 25

Alexandria, Va

Kevin Ray Wolters 40 Lexington Park, Md

Diana Karolina Obando Quinonez 23 Lexington Park, Md

James Edward Mullins, Jr., 40 Willow Park, Tx

Gayle Yvonne Peksa 39 Willow Park, Tx

August 10, 2012

Joshua Thomas Medina 25 Lexington Park, Md

Kimberly Lara McCannon 23 Mechanicsville, Md

Richard Martin Brunts 25 Lexington Park, Md

Rachale Nicole Schneider 20 Lexington Park, Md

Marco Larent’e Coates 26 Waldorf, Md

Rickya Vontrice Stewart 24 Leonardtown, Md

Justin Lee Humphrey 31 Alexandria, Va

Kathleen Ann Rinn 30 Alexandria, Va

Timothy Alexander Hamilton 26 Mechanicsville, MdLaurel Anne Russell 25

Hollywood, Md

August 13, 2012

Harold David Hudson 56 Avenue, Md

Karen Janette Stasch 60 Avenue, Md

August 14, 2012

Michael John Tresansky 27 Mechanicsville, Md

Heather Rashell Gilbert 26 Mechanicsville, Md

Patrick Adam Sedlak 23 California, Md

Brianna Lynn Murray 22 California, Md

John Harris King 42 Valley Lee, Md

Kristin Paige King 41 Valley Lee, Md

August 15, 2012

Marvin Brubacher Weaver 22 Mechanicsville, Md

Marilyn Stauffer Stauffer 21 Leonardtown, Md

Terry Lawrence Willams, Sr., 28 Okarche, Ok

Shirley Elizabeth Redman 26 Okarche, Ok

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Thomas William Raley 25 Mechanicsville, Md

Rachel Michelle Williams 26 Mechanicsville, Md

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August 17, 2012

Anthony Paul Gaug 26 Lusby, Md

Anna Joyce Gardiner 26 Lusby, Md

Steven Scott McPherson 24 Lexington Park, Md

Caroline Foxwell McKinney 23 Lexington Park, Md

Ronald McGrath 54 La Plata, Md

Elaine Judith Rizzo 55 La Plata, Md

Michael John Myers, Jr., 18 Mechanicsville, Md

Kristi Rebekah Parson 19 Charlotte Hall, Md

Steven Patrick Kiley 26 St. Michaels, Md

Kelly Dianne Finch 26 Cordova, Md

Richard Michael Woodburn 31 California, Md

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Malcom Jamar White 22 Waldorf, Md

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August 21, 2012

Cory Robert Clark 23 Leonardtown, Md

Sarah Christina Arneson 24 Leonardtown, Md

Miguel Antonio Moyett, Sr., 19 Great Mills, Md

Ashley Hermosilla Roof 19 Great Mills, Md

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Matthew Brian Thompson 26 California, Md

Cassady Lee Todd 25 California, Md

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Kevin Dale Hogan 26 Huntingtown, Md

Sondra Lee Ogden 42 Chesapeake Beach, Md

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Kevin Edward Shields 38 Lorton, Va

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Dameron, Md

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Shannon Marie Staycoff 22 California, Md

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Cameron Marie Anderson 20 California, Md

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Michelle Ann Riley 20 Great Mills, Md

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Joseph Allan Hoffman 32 La Plata, Md

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All Ford Weekend at MIR

Football Recap Week No. 7By Alex PanosStaff Writer

The Leonardtown Raiders (4-3), fresh off of clinch-ing the best record in St. Mary’s County last week against Great Mills 54-6, are traveling to Calvert this Friday night to play the 5-2 Cavaliers.

The Raiders scored eight touchdowns and were firing on all cylinders last week. Zac Sharpshott threw for 112 yards and the Raiders scored six running touch-downs. They gained 263 yards on the ground during the game, 159 of which came from senior Stephen Stewart.

On defense the Raiders got to Great Mills’ quarter-back all night, hurrying him 12 times and sacking him on three occasions. They also picked off three passes, returning the interceptions for 125 yards. The Raiders cruised the entire game, scoring the first 26 points and leading 33-6 at the half.

Great Mills, now 0-8, has a home game this Friday

against La Plata beginning at 6 p.m. The Raiders game starts in Calvert at 7 p.m.

The Chopticon Braves extended their losing streak to 4 games, this time falling to Northern 34-14.

Brady Snyder recorded 12 solo tackles and Tyler Rhodes had 10 solo take downs of his own. In all, the Braves did not have much gang-tackling throughout the game. Of the 115 recorded tackles only 17 were assisted.

The Braves are now 1-6 and travel to Thomas Stone to play the Cougars, who with a record of 3-4 have hovered around .500 all season. The game begins at 7 p.m. on Friday night.

St. Mary’s Ryken improved on their season to 4-3 with a 44-22 win over Avalon. The Knights have been scoring points in bunches as of late, totaling 124 points for an average of over 41 points in their last three contests.

The Knights play Options Public Charter School (2-4) on Friday at 7 p.m. in Leonardtown.

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This weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Maryland International Race-way it’s the 19th annual Washington Area Ford Dealers Ford Fever Classic. The event will be 3-day format, featuring a Test & Tune on Friday night and two complete ET races for Top, Mod and Street ET on Sat & Sun. See all Ford Drag Racing, Custom Car Show, Swap meet, and much, much more. This is the largest all Ford event in the region! See the baddest Mustangs in the country competing in heads-up competition. Also, special nostalgia cars like Phil Bonner’s Daddy Warbucks 65 Ford Falcon driven by Dick Estevez, and 422 Motorsports with a collection of original legendary Nostalgia cars from the 60’s. Again, this year there will be an outrageous power wheel stand contest. Heads up classes will include: Mild Street, Wild Street, X275, and Outlaw 10.5! Ford E.T. classes and Open Comp classes will also be run. There will also be two complete all Ford Custom Car Shows with separate judging and awards each day. If you have some used Ford parts that you would like to sell or buy be sure to take in the Flea Market Swap Meet.

The weekends schedule is as follows on Friday gates will open at 5 p.m., with a Test & Tune from 6:30-11 p.m. On Saturday Gates will open at 9 a.m., Car Show reg-istration, judging, and time trials from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pro rounds will be at 1, 3 and 6 p.m. and the ET race starts at 4 p.m. On Sunday Gates will open at 9 a.m., Car show registration, judging, and time trials from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Pro rounds and Elimi-nations will start at 1 p.m. Admission fees for the weekend are as follows spectator and crew Friday admission is $10, Sat or Sunday $20 each. A 3-Day pass is $45. Children 6 to 11 are $5 per day. Car show entry or Swap meet space is $30 for 1-day or $45 for 2-Day. General spectator parking is free or you can park pitside for $10.

For more information on this event call 301-884-RACE, or visit mirdrag.com/ford.

Photos by Elliott Lawrence


By Ronald N. Guy Jr.Contributing Writer

This article was locked and loaded. Ideas were flowing, co-pious notes had been taken and fingers were poised to chronicle a tale of unimaginable triumph – a dual rags-to-riches story proving reality’s creative capa-bilities superior to those of the greatest minds of fiction. Then, in matter of about 7 hours, ev-erything changed. As the situ-ation devolved, the notes were tweaked, then reconstructed and finally scrapped altogether. When it was over, the origi-nal story was a mangled, unrecognizable heap. Those copious notes were now wads of paper strewn across the floor - their final act being that of a projectile, not the source of spectacular prose. And the writer…the previously fervent writer…lay sunken into his couch, his creative juices paralyzed by the night’s evil acts.

Before turning in for a restless night of sleep, the scribe wiggled his mouse to awaken and shut down his hibernating computer. The screen illuminated to reveal

the final insult: a word-less document. This was supposed to be the fable capable, even in an election year, of unify-ing the D.C./Maryland/Virginia area around overwhelming and un-precedented athletic vic-tory. This was the article that would, for a few mo-ments, render President Obama’s botched debate performance and Mitt

Romney’s disturbing tax return inconse-quential afterthoughts. Climate change, the economy, and rhetoric over job reports, taxes, health care, blue states, red states and the nation’s future would mercifully leave our conscious thoughts. Instead of writing that article and accomplishing that rare feat, there was only the rhyth-mic blink of a cursor that, in my delirium, seemed to tauntingly ask, “you were going to say?” Nothing…I wasn’t going to say a *%#!$&@ thing.

The morning after the horrendous night before, I carefully unfolded those crumpled notes and my weary, defeated

eyes found something; certainly not what had been intended, but a story still worth telling nonetheless. So with a heavy heart I’ll offer you this melancholy alternative to what coulda been…

In May 2011, my daughter’s class trip afforded me the opportunity to attend my first Orioles game since the late 90’s, a time when the Cal Ripken Jr. led O’s were competitive and Camden Yards was regularly packed to capacity. I soon real-ized much had changed. Gone were the bustling packs of people on Pratt Street, stuffed watering holes near the stadium and energy emanating from baseball’s jewel on Eutaw Street. In its place was a less-than-half-filled joint where the pea-nuts and cracker jacks trumped the prod-uct on the field. Now admittedly the game was a weekday afternoon bill against the non-descript Kansas City Royals, but the experience was starkly different.

I donned a Nationals cap that day, a wardrobe choice that not surprisingly sparked playful verbal exchanges with fans of the Birds. The spirit behind the debate was half-hearted though, dimmed equally from both sides by the sad state of the fran-chises. At the time the Orioles were mostly a collection of young unknowns searching for their first winning season since 1997 and manager Buck Showalter was still

mortal. The Nats were without a rehab-bing Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez was still pitching for the A’s and manager Dav-ey Johnson had yet to assume command. Anyone predicting on that day that either team was a year away from a playoff berth would have been accused of consuming a mind-altering amount of Natty Boh’s (as if that’s a crime).

But then, literally out of nowhere, 2012 happened. The Nats essentially led the National League East wire-to-wire and recorded the best record in baseball while the O’s scored an improbable wild-card berth in the American League. The accomplishments exemplify each team’s competitiveness and dedication to an elu-sive end state few thought possible. That unabashed, against-all-odds pursuit of success, or at least better times, is among the most inspiring aspects of competitive sports and should absolutely be channeled into every aspect of our lives…especially in the “down-est” of times. The O’s and Nats, by their rise from baseball’s depths, proved they possess that admirable trait. That’s just stating fact. It’s not supposed to make you feel any better about their sto-rybook seasons rudely ending on the same flipping night. I know I don’t.

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Vitamin C, The Untold storyBy Debra Meszaros CSNwww.MXSportsNutrition.com

A genetic mutation millions of years ago left humans inferior to most animals. We lost our ability to manufacture an extremely impor-tant vitamin, vitamin C. Most of us recognize vitamin C as an important role player in immune system func-tion, and as a major antioxidant, but it is its involvement in many other functions of the body that gives us reason to focus on this very essential nutrient. For individuals under men-tal, emotional, or physical stress, lis-ten closely.

The highest concentrations of vitamin C are found in your adrenal glands and brain. Your adrenal glands depend on it for the production of adrenal steroid hor-mones. I call vitamin C adrenal fuel. To your brain vita-min C is necessary for the synthesis of neurotransmitter production, affecting mood. Proper brain function relies on the availability of vitamin C; so we can call it brain fuel too!

If you are an athlete or an individual wanting to keep your ligaments, tendons, cartilage, bone or heart strong, you should pay attention to your bodies needs for vita-min C. It is likely the levels of vitamin C needed by your body go way beyond the recommended daily allowance set at 90mg for men and 75mg for women. Collagen is the main component of connective tissue and vitamin C is required for its synthesis. As a structural component of blood vessels, capillaries, skin, teeth, vertebrae, and your intestinal tract, this vitamin needs to be high on

your priority list.Most Americans are struggling with maintaining

proper weight levels and/or body fat ratios; it is vitamin C that is involved in the synthesis of carnitine, your body’s essential compound responsible for the proper burning of fat for energy within your cells. The body was designed to utilize fat as its primary energy source, providing long term sustained energy and endurance. Your cellular power plants also run on a co-enzyme known as CoQ10. The body needs to manufacture CoQ10 on a regular basis and it depends on the avail-ability of vitamin C daily. Vitamin C is also cellular fuel.

Are all forms of vitamin C created equal?

Almost all vitamin C supplements on the market are listed as ascorbic acid. This is really an isolated, purified compound produced in a lab by a five step chemical pro-cess involving glucose. Since our bodies operate syner-gistically, always in multi-step interactions involving co-factors and multi-components for every activity, isolated components are usually non-functional. Consuming the entire vitamin C complex is the goal to achieving total vitamin C activity. Rutin, bioflavonoids, tyrosinase, and various mineral co-factors need to be present. Look for vitamin C products that are whole food based and are complexes; not 100% ascorbic acid.

What about foods high in vitamin C?

Many fruits are naturally high in vitamin C, but there are some very important facts about vitamin C sta-bility you should know. Heat, light, and oxygen are en-emies of vitamin C. Soon after slicing, peeling, or juicing

fruit it begins to loose potency. Always consume your vitamin C source as soon as possible. I have a 30 minute rule I follow. And that freshly squeezed orange juice you just purchased in that cardboard container…. It’s unfor-tunately just sugar. If you read ingredients closely you’ll often find ascorbic acid has been added despite the “all natural” label claim. Pasteurization has depleted the nat-ural vitamin C and they have to add it back somehow in synthetic isolated form! Be careful, be wise.

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DISCLAIMER: MX Sports Nutrition does not sell supplements. When you read through this information, you must know that everything within it is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional. I am making no at-tempt to prescribe any medical treatment. You should not use the information here for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. The products and the claims made about specific products have not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medica-tion, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem. Confirm the safety of any supplements with your M.D., N.D. or pharmacist (healthcare professional). Some information given is solely an opinion, thought and or conclusion based on experiences, trials, tests, assessments or other available sources of information. I do not make any guarantees or promises with re-gard to results. I may discuss substances that have not been subject to double blind clinical studies or FDA approval or regulation. You assume the respon-sibility for the decision to take any natural remedy.

You and only you are responsible if you choose to do anything with the information you have read. You do so at your own risk. Use your intelligence to make the decisions that are right for you. Consulting a naturopathic doctor is strongly advised especially if you have any existing disease or condition.


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