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One participant raises his arms in triumph as he receives a medal from a member of the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office on Thursday as one of over 200 athletes who participated in the 42nd annual Special Olympics Spring Games.
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Second-graders from Chesapeake Public Charter School take a closer look at aquatic insects pulled from streams in the St. Marys River Watershed during a daylong field trip last week.
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Special Session Will Revisit Tax Hikes, Pension Shift
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer When the legislature left Annapolis without passing Gov. Martin OMalleys key tax increase provision, it meant $500 million in cuts to services like education and allocations to counties, but with the May 14 special session looming, lawmakers seem poised to increase taxes on those making more than $100,000 and begin making counties responsible for teacher retirement. Political observers on both sides of the aisle said the OMalley administration likely has the votes to pass legislation that would bridge the gap left by the so-called doomsday budget. House Minority Leader Anthony ODonnell (R-29C) slammed the special session as a detriment to prosperity in an already down economy because it would not only raise taxes on struggling families, but force counties to raise taxes again to pay for teacher pensions. He said that despite the $500 million in cuts, the budget still increased overall by $700 million. They called it doomsday because two percent wasnt enough, ODonnell said. This is going to be a killer for families who are struggling to pay their bills and put food on their tables. Still, ODonnell believes there were enough votes in the House of Delegates to pass the measure. It already has enough support in the Senate. The Democrats will fall in line and say Yes sir, yes sir three bags full, ODonnell said. Del. John Wood (D-29A) said he would not support the package as it was left at the end of the session unless there are changes to lessen the impact on taxes and teacher pension costs. Itll affect a lot of people, Wood said. I didnt support it then and the chances are pretty likely I will not. Sen. Roy Dyson said he would also oppose tax increases but believes OMalley has worked to line up votes to ensure the packages passage. To go into the special session without the votes lined up would be too big of a political risk for a governor who did not look good during the initial session. This would be a political disaster [for OMalley] if not, Dyson said. Todd Eberly, political science professor at St. Marys College of Maryland, said OMalley all but certainly has the votes to pass the tax increases and the pension shift. The key, he said, is to do the business in the three days allotted. Failing to pass the measure quickly would relive the embarrassment the legislature suffered the first time around, he said. Theres not much that anyone can do to slow it down, Eberly said. I dont see anything stopping it. Many of the high salary residents in Southern Maryland would be hit by the tax increases, he explained. Theyd rather take the heat for tax increases than for cutting services, Eberly said. Still the actual cuts to services were not really as severe as initially billed. The cuts werent that bad, Eberly said. They werent a doomsday. Del. John Bohanan (D-29B), the chair of the House Spending Affordability Committee, said the tax increases are necessary if cuts to education are to be avoided. The state already cut a great deal to employment at state agencies, he said, by 5,500 employees over the past several years. State agencies are pretty well skinnied up, Bohanan said. Pretty much we have volunteers running our state parks. I hate tax increases as much as anybody. Weve got a choice, either cut education or raise taxes on 10 percent of the state. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Photo courtesy of SMRWA Sen. Bernie Flower, left, wades into the St. Marys River with Watershed Association president Joe Anderson.
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A bill passed by legislature this year revises an old county law on redistricting of county commissioner districts and sets the time for the process to begin sometime in the first quarter of 2013. County Attorney George Sparling said the new law allows the redistricting process to move along faster, whereas under the older law, the districts might not be settled until after the 2014 commissioner election. Under the revision, the new district lines will be drawn by Dec. 31 of 2013, giving prospective candidates six months before the filing deadline for the 2014 gubernatorial elections as well as ample knowledge of which districts they will actually be running in. Were going to be a little short on time, but well be in time for the filing deadline, Sparling told The County Times on Wednesday. It corrects the problem as best as it can be corrected. The redistricting law requires that a committee meet to investigate the commissioner boundaries after publication of national census data. The county is already starting two years behind on the process, Sparling said. The last time records show the county engaged in a redistricting process, Sparling said, was 1990, but no records showing such a
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Commissioner Todd Morgan (R-Great Mills), who was not at the public Speeding along Wilforum at Evergreen Elemendewood Parkway and other tary School on Tuesday dangerous driving habits night, but is aware of the again brought Wildewood complaints, said that speed residents out to plead with humps on the parkway the Board of County Comare the answer and he will missioners for help. push for their installation Complaints from the in upcoming commissioner ever-growing community meetings. about rampant speeding It would force people - Commissioner Todd Morgan and illegal passing of school to slow down, Morgan said, (R-Great Mills) buses, endangering chilnoting it could be a quick dren and adults as they walk fix. I truly dont think its along the communitys main that much money to have to thoroughfare, has increased in recent months and resi- go through the budget process again. dents say it is because nothing ever really gets done to Morgan defended the efforts of the sheriffs office solve the problem. in trying to curb speeding and dangerous driving in the Tracey Clinnine-Noel, who lives on Green Acre community, and chided residents who continue to drive Lane, said she walks along the parkway with her in an unsafe manner. 8-month-old baby, where speeders often race up and Since Wildewood Parkway is a dead end, Morgan down the parkway. said, most of the people speeding along the road are Its incredibly dangerous when people speed probably residents putting their own neighbors at risk. past, she said. Cars have flown past when school busIve talked to [Sheriff Timothy Cameron] repeates have stopped. edly about that, Morgan said. They [police] will get Eilenn Hislop, of St. Andrews Lane, complained a few people and it slows down for a week Then the that despite numerous calls from citizens to stop the sheriff leaves and when the cats away, the mice will speeding in the California area, it continues virtually play. unabated. Morgan said speeding residents need to take the Youll never see a police presence against speed- initiative and slow down. ers or illegal passing unless theyre coming to an acYou cant have a sheriff out there everyday, Morcident or to lunch, Hislop said. gan said. The residents are complaining about other I dont know what were paying for, said Ray St. residents, they have to take some responsibility. Onge, who lives on Larkspur Street. Theres no real sheriffs presence out there. guyleonard@countytimes.net By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
They [police] will get a few people and it slows down for a week Then the sheriff leaves and when the cats away, the mice will play.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Property owners close to the site where a Mechanicsville farmer plans to construct a meat processing facility have filed a lawsuit in Circuit Court aimed at stopping his efforts. The civil action was filed in mid-April and pits 14 property owners, some of whom hold outof-county and out-of-state addresses, against the countys Zoning Board of Appeals, which earlier this year approved a special exception to allow the major agricultural facility to move ahead. Johnny Knott, the farmer who proposed the project to process beef at his Reeves Road property about three to four days out of the week, has characterized it as a small scale operation that could help revitalize the market for local meats to keep agriculture viable. Opponents have said it will take on the appearance of a mobile slaughter facility because of the offal, or waste product, associated with the project. However, county officials testified that animals would be dispatched at the individual farmers property before being trucked into Knotts property for processing. All of the operations there would be overseen by U.S. Department of Agriculture inspectors, county planning staff have testified. A mobile meat trailer, as well as two fixed trailers on the site, are designed to prevent the escape of odors, animal byproducts and gray water. A 2,000 gallon tank will be used as a container for all gray water coming off the site, county documents stated. Knott has proposed to operate four days a week, split between off-site and on-site work to initially process between three to four cattle a week, and the mobile meat truck will be the only one traveling to and from the site. The petitioners are aggrieved parties because their homes are in close proximity to Knotts 30acre farm, the petition for judicial review states. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Local car lovers plan to take to Southern Maryland highways Saturday and take their car show on the road. Cruisin Southern Marylands event organizer Wayne Mahaffey, of Mahaffey Motor Sports, said the events inaugural year is meant to raise money to benefit the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Registration will be at the events starting point Saturday at the park and ride in Charlotte Hall on Route 5; proceeds from registrant fees are what will be donated to the veterans home, Mahaffey said. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and runs until 9:45 a.m. with a cost of $20 per vehicle, and an additional $10 charge if participants want to play in an optional poker run. Mahaffey said his inspiration came a few years ago when he wanted to do something special beyond the usual car show. I wanted to get with folks who drive the cars instead of showing them off all day, he said. We want it to be a rolling car show. We want to give hot rodding a shot in the arm. The cruise starts in Charlotte Hall and goes north to Brandywine, then on to the Capital Beltway and Route 4 and back down to Waysons Corner for the second stop. The entire cruise is set for 100 miles, with several stops along the way, finally ending at the veterans home,Mahaffey said. Participant drivers will pay particular attention to driver safety and not impeding any other motorists on the highway and the size of the gathering will depend on the number of participants who show up on Saturday, he said. Mahaffey, a retired firefighter, said his event fliers have been well received at other car shows in the run-up to the cruise. Everyone seems to be hungry for this type of event, he said. Six car clubs are already sponsoring the event, according to the event web site, including St Marys Rod and Classic, East Coast Pro Streets, Quartermasters Racing Team, Southern Knights Rod and Custom, East Coast Drifters and Night Thunder Cruisers of Calvert County. For more information on this event visit the website at www.cruisinsomd.com. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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NEW DISTRICTING SUIT: A civil rights group has joined a number of others in asking Marylands highest court to overturn the state legislative redistricting plan, claiming it packs and stacks suburban and rural white voters to give them more power in the General Assembly than faster-growing minority communities, the Capital-Gazette reports. DIGITAL DISCLOSURE: The Frederick News-Post reports about the recently passed financial disclosure law for state lawmakers, which still needs the governors signature. The law will mean financial disclosure forms will be posted online so that constituents can easily see the holdings of their representatives. JUICY STUFF: David Moon of Maryland Juice throws a lot of stuff at the wall, including a tidbit about a dead body floating in the ocean near a political event held for U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer and some reports about the prospects of Maryland allowing gay marriage. Rico. Mr. Hoyer offers his deepest condolences to all those affected by this weekends tragedy, spokeswoman Katie Grant said in a statement. By County Times staff MORE & MORE GAMBLING: Capital-Gazette columnist Eric Hartley writes that, a month before Arundel Mills slot machine casino even opens, the state is already considering the next steps in gamblings march. Another casino, perhaps in Prince Georges County. Table games everywhere. A bigger cut for the gambling companies, meaning a smaller cut for the state. OPEN MEETINGS COMPLAINT: Debate over the meaning of gold-colored sheets of paper passed among members of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners has pitted the elected officials against residents who allege they are thumbing their noses at state open meetings rules, The Sun reports. PENSION LIABILITY: On June 30, 2011, the unfunded liability for the Maryland pension system was $19.7 billion, which includes $11.1 billion for teachers. This means that the pension fund is short an amount of money that approximates half of the entire annual state budget, Bruce Holstein opines in the Carroll County Times.
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Second-graders from Chesapeake Public Charter School take a closer look at aquatic insects pulled from streams in the St. Marys River Watershed, learning how the pollutionsensitive creatures can be indicators of the waters health. They were among 37 students who participated in a day-long field trip at St. Marys River State Park last week, learning from students at the Dr. James A Forrest Career and Technology Center and members of the St. Marys River Watershed Association about the importance of a healthy watershed. Moving through several environmental education stations, the second-graders got to touch fish, frogs, snakes and bugs while learning about them and their habitats. The field trip gives students the opportunity to experience nature first-hand and learn about the organisms that live in our streams and the surrounding watershed, Lindsay Tempinson, St. Marys River Watershed Association member said in a press release. Its wonderful to see students teaching students and sharing their knowledge and excitement for the environment with the younger generation.
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Students in Donna Livermans Government class at Chopticon High School present 55 pairs of recycled eyeglasses to George Kirby of the Leonardtown Lions Club to help members of the community unable to afford them through the Lions Club International Outreach Foundation. Students completed this and an earlier service learning project, in partnership with Mrs. Links Communication classes at CSM, where they collected items for 100 care packages sent to local soldiers overseas as part of their. Pictured above are Alex Pope, Elizabeth Barnes, Tarah Baldwin, Morgan Phares, Autumn Erslev, Shyanne Gross, Michael Johnson and James Goldring (back row), Marcus Stone, Amy Brown, Lynsey Rye, Hunter Farrell, Donna Liverman and Leonard Tippett (front).
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Rose Marie Badbinton, Pinkey, as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, departed this life on May 1, 2012 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland. For years she battled her sickness, but never once did she complain. We can truly say, she was a fighter and lived life to the fullest. Pinkey was born on March 30, 1951 to the late Joseph Butler and Alice Frances Kane Gough of Leonardtown, Maryland. She was the second of four children. In 1991, she was joined in holy matrimony to Isaac Badbinton who always called her My Rosie. Pinkey attended St. Marys County Public Schools and graduated from Chopticon High School. Upon her retirement (due to her illness), she was employed for 22 years with the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service. She loved traveling with her grandchildren and golfing with her husband. Pinkey loved coming to St. Marys to play cards as well as going to the casinos. Her true joy was spending time with her family and talking on the phone to her daughter, Roshannda, who was truly the apple of her eye. At family gatherings, Pinkey was always the life of the party. She cherished spending time with her nieces, whom she gave nicknames, Karen (Panny), Ericka (Poochie), Priscilla (Gee-Gee), Paula (Lala), Tiffany (Timmie) and Connie (Connie-Boo). Pinkey leaves to cherish her precious memories, her husband, Isaac Badbinton; daughter, Roshannda Williams (Brian); four grandchildren, Kara, Toni, Amber and Keith; one brother, Thomas Gough (Ann); two sisters, Diane Wade (Frank) and Linda Stewart (George Stewart-deceased); two aunts, Mary Catherine Kane and Lucille Berry; four godchildren, Thomas (Tommy) Gough, Priscilla (Gee-Gee) Gough, Anthony Wade and Sonia (Lulu) Miles; and Nathaniel Parks, who was like a son to her, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Pinkey will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her. Family and friends united on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 until time of Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD. Interment followed at Charles Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Waldorf, MD.
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Frances Edna Braden, 65 of Lexington Park, MD died May 7, 2012 at her residence. Family will receive friends on Friday, May 11, 2012 from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. A full obituary will appear at a later date.
Hezekiah Briscoe, 70
Hezekiah Anthony Briscoe, Kiah, as he was known to most, 70, of Hillcrest Heights, Maryland (formerly of Chaptico, MD), passed away on May 3, 2012. Kiah was the fifth child born on September 4, 1941 to the late John Frank Briscoe, Jr. and Mary Pauline Briscoe in Chaptico, Maryland. Kiah was raised in St. Marys County, MD and was educated in the St. Marys County Public Schools and graduated from Banneker High School. Upon graduation, he moved to Washington, D.C. where he began his work career. Kiah worked at Lyon and Conklin, Treasury Department, Mortons Department Store, St. Elizabeth Hospital, National Capitol Housing and Metro (formerly called D.C. Transit). He worked for Metro for thirty-six years (he boasted that he only missed two days of work) from where he retired in 2002. In May 1961, Kiah escorted a beautiful, young lady by the name of Yvonne Hackett to her high school prom. He mesmerized her with his charm and they married on November 24, 1962. From this union, three children were born: Derick, Darrell and Sean Briscoe. In 1971, the family moved from Washington, D.C. to Hillcrest Heights, MD. where Kiah was still residing upon his death. He molded this house on St. Clair Drive to make it Kiahs Castle . His home was always spotless and the lawn meticulously manicured. Kiahs lawn and garden were simply BEAUTIFUL! He spent so much time in his garden, was a resourceful handyman, and would work on his neighbors lawns as well. He kept the inside of his home just as spotless as his lawn was. He would always say everything has a place; and everything in its place. You were almost afraid to sit down in his house because it was always so neat. Kiah saw all the comings and goings in his neighborhood, thus earning the title The Mayor of St. Clair Drive. Not only did Kiah consider his yard and lawn to be beautiful, he considered himself to be even more beautiful. You could always hear him say neat in the waist and cute in the face. Kiah spent more time in the mirror than most women.
Kiah loved good soul food, enjoyed meeting with the guys in the mornings over a cup of coffee, was very witty and sharp-tongued and it was always his way or no way. Besides landscaping and primping, Kiahs other hobbies included motorcycle riding, attending car shows and cleaning and maintaining his personal cars, which he loved and was very particular about them. No one, I mean no one, could ever eat in his cars. Kiah leaves behind to cherish his memories his children, Derick, Darrell and Sean Briscoe and Jean and Darnell King; his former wife, Yvonne Briscoe; six siblings, Francis Ting, John X. Johnny (Sally), John Frank Junior (Ann), Mary Ronnie, James Jimmy and Charles Butch Briscoe; six grandchildren, Lil Derick Baumgardner, Ashley Francis, Jessica Martin, Deshea Williams, Danielle and Daira Sweeney; three great-grandchildren, Khalil Baumgardner, Skyler Francis and Timothy Francis; long-time companion, Regina Robinson; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Margaret Hebb, and sisterin-law, Frances Dickerson Briscoe. Kiah will be dearly missed. Whenever he would leave you, he would never say goodbye. His parting words were plant you now and dig you later. This time was no different. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, May 10, 2012 for visitation at 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2210 Callaway Street, Temple Hills, MD. Interment following at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Waldorf, MD.
Jeremy Bellinger (Allison) and Aaron Bellinger (Ashley); step-nieces, Adelai Bellinger and Emma Bellinger; step-grandparents, Ed and Lois Bellinger and Todd and Betty McCoy; step-aunt, Paula Gee and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Family received friends for Brets Life Celebration on Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 with shared memories. Memorial contributions may be made to Sotterley Foundation, Inc., Attention: Arleen Strider, P.O. Box 67, Hollywood, MD 20636. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Donald Evans, 57
Donald Donnie L. Evans, age 57, of Leonardtown, MD, died unexpectedly on May 3, 2012. Donnie was born on April 20, 1955 to the late Joseph Floyd Evans and Agnes Veronica Hill Evans Dunlap. Donnie lived his entire life in St. Marys. Donnie graduated from Chopticon High School in 1973 and attended the Lincoln Technical Institute. He worked at Pepco since 1974 as a Senior Fuel and Ash Technician, an occupation that matched his outgoing and friendly personality. He was a collector of gadgets and would often give away items to those who held an interest. He is survived by his siblings; Deborah Carter (Lairy) of Lexington Park, MD; Francis Michael Evans of Tall Timbers, MD; Cynthia Murphy (Gilbert) of Avenue, MD; Victor James Dunlap of S. Carolina; Joseph Emitt Evans, Stephen Wayne Evans and William Webster Evans all of Glen Burnie, Md; Catherine Evans James of Hyattsville, Md; and the late Anthony Dale Dunlap. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends for Donnies Life Celebration on Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. with prayers at 7 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 11, 2012, 10 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment services will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be, Lairy Junior Carter, Dustin Lee Carter, Ryan Nicholas Evans, and Kevin Michael Evans. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Leroy Roy Wilson, John Wilson, Robert Bobby Wilson, Kenny Hill and Glenn Grabis. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Donnie may be directed to the St. Mary's Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1232, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Bret Craven, 24
Bret Wallace MeisBret Craven, 24 of Lexington Park, MD, a loving son, caring friend, and high-spirited soul, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 30, 2012. Born on July 14, 1987, in Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of Victor Dudley Craven of Jacksonville, FL and Kathleen Lynn Bellinger of Hollywood, MD. Bret graduated from Leonardtown High School in May 2006. He attended the Forest Career and Technology Center. He competed in and won first place in SKILLS USA, Telecommunications event in 2006, for the State of Maryland. This led him to the National SKILLS competition in Kansas City, MO where he placed third in the nation. He began his professional career with Chesapeake PC Source in Leonardtown, MD. From there he moved to the Spalding Group, a military contractor; and then to his current position in Information Technology with General Dynamics in Lexington Park, MD. He was well liked and respected throughout the Information Technology field. Bret served as a mentor for the Forrest Centers IT Program. He volunteered at the Historic Sotterly Plantation providing over 1,500 volunteer technical support hours each year. He recently joined the NewTowne Players as a stagehand, providing technical support and using his handyman building skills. Bret was a self-made man who marched to the beat of his own drum. If you were lucky he would bring you along for the ride. His zest for life took him on many adventures. He lived his life OUTLOUD, never meeting a stranger and always ready to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. In addition to his parents, Brett is also survived by his step-father, Merle Bellinger of Hollywood, MD; brothers, Clifton Craven (Valerie) of Jacksonville, FL and William Joseph Bill Parks of Detroit, MI; maternal grandparents, Ferrel and Frances Shoe; paternal grandmother, Jewell Williams; nieces and nephews, Will Parks and Allie Parks of Detroit, MI; aunts, Annette, Diana and Connie; uncles, Marty, Donnie, Darryl and Carl; great-uncles and aunts, Bill and Carolyn Willhoite and Bob and Jeanie Willhoite; step-brothers,
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ton of Springfield, VT, mother of his four children. During WWII, Mr. Loheed was a process engineer at Bethlehem Steel in Baltimore, MD, producing war materiel using techniques he would later adapt to paper and packaging design. After the war, he became a development engineer and Division Manager for the Sealright Corporation in Phoenix, NY. During this time, he carried the worlds first plastic coated paper milk carton from research to production of 750 million units annually. In the early 1950s, he moved with his family to Cleveland, OH, becoming a process engineer for Pure-Pak Corporation. Here he helped to develop the ubiquitous pitcher-pour milk carton, the first of its kind, and still in worldwide use today. In the late 50s, he created the Paper and Plastics Division of Charles T. Main Engineering in Boston, MA; and served as the President of TAPPI (Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industries). This led to his appointment as Director of Research for Inland Container Corporation of Indianapolis, IN. In that capacity, he moved to West Lafayette, IN, to design, construct and operate the Inland Container Research Laboratory at Purdue University. In the 1970s, Mr. Loheed founded PakCo Inc., a producer of vacuum formed plastic packaging components. He retired from active business in 1990, becoming involved in other pursuits including assistance in construction supervision of the Oak Run residential project in Westport, ME; summer management work at Boothbay Harbor Inn; sailing and travel across Americaand to Costa Rica and his birthplace in Argentina. Mr. Loheed is survived by his children: Candace Loheed of San Francisco, CA; Shelley Loheed of Manchester, NH and Cambridge, MA; Richard W. Loheed II of Valley Lee, MD; and Philip N. Loheed of Lincoln, MA; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and his sister Bettina L. Moore of Lake Wales, FL. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his siblings, Katherine L. Packard; Hubert B. Loheed and Robert S. Loheed. Family received friends on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 47477 Trinity Church Road, St. Marys City, MD 20686. A Memorial Service was held. Condolences to the church may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
joyed doing crossword puzzles and spending time with his Labrador dog named Bosco. He was a member of the Patuxent 2393 Moose Lodge, the Mechanicsville 499 Moose Lodge, the American Legion and the VFW 2693. In addition to his parents, Joel is also survived by his wife, Virginia Frances Marquis, his daughter, Collette Marquis of Crofton, MD, and one grandson, Logan Fare, of Crofton, MD. He is also survived by two brothers, Dennis Marquis of Hagerstown, MD and Mark Marquis of Branson, Missouri, as well as two sisters, Renne Emmert of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Terry Gladmon of Charleston, South Carolina and many loving nieces and nephews. Family received friends for Joels Life Celebration on Monday, May 7, 2012 with a Memorial Service at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Reverend Marguerite Morris; her husband, Isaac Goodwin; three sisters, Jameka Morris, Charlotte Morris-Breeden and Aja Long; three brothers, Willie Morris, Jr., Christopher Morris, and Andre Morris and four very special friends, Shaudae, Sam, Michelle and Rose.. Katherine was loved by many and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, you may make a contribution in Katherines Memory to Leahs House at www.leahshousemd.org or mail your donation to Leahs House, P.O. Box 203, Callaway, MD 20620. Family and friends will unite to celebrate Katherines life on Saturday, May 12, 2012 for visitation from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m. at Gospel Tabernacle of Prayer Church, 24516 Budds Creek Road, Clements, MD. Interment will follow at First Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery,47359 Lincoln Avenue, Lexington Park, MD. Reverend Roderick McClanahan will be officiating.
Mary Norris, 74
Mary Frances Norris, 74, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on May 4, 2012 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 24, 1937 in Leonardtown, MD., she was the daughter of the late James Carroll and Gladys Victoria Sheehan. Mary was the loving wife of Joseph Carroll Norris whom she married on May 7, 1955 in Drayden, MD and who preceded her in death on January 22, 1980. She was also formerly married to Charlie Earl Scott whom preceded her in death. Mrs. Norris is survived by her children Donna Jean Scott (Johnny) of Chesapeake, VA., James Richard Norris of Hollywood, MD., Robert Michael and Thomas William Norris both
William Moore, 81
William Thorward Moore, 81 of Lexington Park, MD passed away at Washington Hospital Center on May 1, 2012. Born November 27, 1930 in Caldwell, NJ, he was the son of the late Llewellyn Josephine (Thorward) Moore and William Lawrence Moore. William graduated from Grover Cleveland High School in 1949. He joined the police force in North Caldwell, NJ in 1958. He became Chief of Police in 1976 and retained that position until his retirement in 1983. After retiring, he developed a passion for antiques that he pursued the rest of his life. After living in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Washington State, William spent the last year back on the east coast closer to his family. William is survived by three children, William Moore of Lexington Park, MD, Barbara Thompson of Mount Pocono, PA and Lori Petito of Budd Lake, NJ. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. William was preceded in death by two wives, Florence Redford-Moore and Jacqueline Lambert-Moore, two children, Diana Linton and Steven Moore and three stepchildren, Lynnann Soboil, Raymond Coger, and Leslie Valente. Williams family plans to hold a memorial in Caldwell during the summer where family and friends can gather to say goodbye and celebrate his life. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
of Callaway, MD., 5 grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Mary is also survived by her siblings; Hilda Trossbach of Scotland, MD., Carol Johnson of Valley Lee, MD.,, and James Sheehan of Great Mills, MD. Mrs. Norris was a lifelong resident of St. Marys County and was a homemaker. She enjoyed flowers, plants and care giving. The family received friends on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 with prayers recited in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 10, 2012 in St. George Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will follow in St. Michaels Catholic Cemetery Ridge, MD. Pallbearers will be: Michael Hickman, Timmy Redman, Bill Clarke, Michael Weeks, Bobby Norris, and Pat Redman. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Kyle Moore, Kyle Kidwell, Joey Norris, Marcus Hickman, Tyler Mecure, Kaylynn Moore, and T.J. Redman. Contributions may be made to St. George Catholic Church P.O. Box 9, Valley Lee, MD 20692, Hospice House of St. Marys P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Leonardtown Lions Club P.O. Box 363 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Lydia Steenrod, 29
Lydia Ann Steenrod, 29 of California, MD died May 3, 2012 at her residence. Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. A full obituary will appear at a later date.
Joel Marquis, 58
Joel Perry Marquis, 58, of Mechanicsville, MD, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Hospice House of St. Marys, Callaway, MD. Born on December 6, 1953, in England, he was the son of Paul Marquis of New Zealand and Doris Edwards Marquis of Waldorf, MD. Joel grew up in New Carrollton, MD. Soon after graduation from high school he joined the United States Navy and the United States Army, proudly serving a total of five years. He then became a car salesman, an occupation that matched his outgoing and friendly personality. He was most recently employed with Brandywine Auto in Brandywine, MD. In 1978, during his lunch break at Dudleys Pizza in Washington, D.C., he met his wife, Virginia. They were married in 1979 in Upper Marlboro, MD. Joel had many hobbies that he loved to spend time-sharing with others. He loved to play pool, enjoyed a good game of golf, and was always ready to go fishing. He also enjoyed the adventure of splunking, an adventure his nephews and friends will always remember. He was also known as Wolfman Joel, a nickname given to him for this talent of being a DJ at events, great singing voice, and for playing the guitar. For quiet time he en-
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Katherine Sarah Morris, affectionately known as Kat, 22, of California, MD, passed away on May 6, 2012. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 11, 1990 to Willie Morris and Marguerite Morris, she was the baby girl of six brothers and sisters. Katherine received her education in the St. Marys County Public Schools and St. Marys Ryken from where she graduated. She attended the University of Maryland and earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Family Services. Just prior to her death, Katherine had applied for admission to the Air Force Officers Training School. Katherine was an avid reader, enjoyed working with young children, and did an enormous amount of volunteer work. Other hobbies enjoyed by Katherine were cooking (which she did a superb job) and jewelry-making. Katherine leaves to cherish her precious memories her parents Pastor Willie Morris and
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I was pleasantly surprised at the turnout and the enthusiasm of the community, said Mark Pinekenstein, chair of the LPBCA and CEO of Compass Systems. I think it shows that when we pull together we can really put together a nice event. He and Finnacom both said theyve heard an abundance of positive comments from all involved. While some naysaying persists about the efforts to enhance Lexington Park, Pinekenstein said: Were going to prove them wrong. I dont see them out there doing anything to create positive changes, theyre not making any contribution other than negative comments. Im just feeling the excitement from the community, he said. I look forward to doing more things like this under the banner of Pride in the Park. As the LPBCA continues to meet regularly with busi-
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Local officials cut a ribbon to mark the completion of upgrades to Great Mills Road.
ness owners and residents dropping in on meetings that average 20 to 25 attendees each month, more ideas about projects, events and ways to enhance the busy corridor will be fleshed out. Pinekenstein said his whole impetus for joining the association was to get more involvement from county government officials, that can really help us achieve what were trying to do. Local resident Jacqueline Roguemore, whose daughter walked the parade as part of Image, Inc., a group from Lexington Park Elementary, said she was thrilled about the parade. When my kids see good things like this happening, it gives them an incentive to stay positive. Roguemore, not originally from Lexington Park, said
its been a good area to raise her children. Her oldest son, now at Towson University, has plans to return to St. Marys County and make a difference. Our experience has been very positive, she said, explaining though she now works on base, she commuted far distances for work before so she wouldnt have to pull her kids out of a community and school system that was working well for them. Another spectator, Dean Johnson, said he brought his kids out to watch the parade, and recalled the great community feelings invoked by watching and being in big parades as a kid. We need to get back to that sense of being part of a community, he said. Ya-Ling Pan, owner of The Mixing Bowl restaurant
in Lexington Park, about to celebrate 10 years in business, said [Lexington Park] is slowly but surely getting better. She said she supported the parade and hopes to see more events that will help change the misconceptions about the area. Many parade-goers joined in a community picnic at Lexington Park United Methodist church afterward and Finnacom said while it was a short-term inconvenience to many business owners, she received a positive response from all of them. Many took the opportunity to promote their stores and market their wares. She said the group worked closely with the Sheriffs Office, and particularly traffic control representative Deputy Michael Butler, who put a great deal of effort into the planning and detail of detour routes, ensuring maximum safety during the event and minimizing impact on the local communitys roadways. The area was closed off for just more than an hour and the parade went off without a hitch. Finnacom said the only funding spent on the event was a little less than $5,000 for marketing, direct-mailings and merchandise, like the mini-flags many proudly waved. Many have asked if there will be another parade next year, which both she and Pinekenstein said is absolutely the plan. By this time next year, FDR Boulevard will be completed and may become part of the parade route, Finnacom said. This first year set the bar high for a very positive event that was a lot of fun for all involved and I think it will grow over the years, she said. carriemunn@countytimes.net
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Incredible Courage, a true story of British resistance in 1919 to the expansion of Communism to Finland and Estonia, will be presented Thursday, May 17 at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum in Lexington Park at 3 p.m. A reception with the author, Juan OCallahan will follow. It will be presented as part of the Semper Fi Weekend activities honoring the U.S. Marine Corps. Other activities include the Fifth Annual Claude D. Alexander Memorial Golf Tournament at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, May 18; and the Sixth Annual Leatherneck 5k Race/ Fun Run/Walk at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 19. Both events are at the Cedar Point Golf Course onboard NAS Patuxent River. Incredible Courage, which will also be presented at 10:30 a.m. the same day at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, tells of Royal Navy Capt. Augustus Agar and Sir Paul Dukes, renowned as the greatest spy in British Intelligence history. In the summer of 1919, just after the end of World War I, the British were intent on bottling up the Russian Bolshevik fleet in Kronstadt Naval Harbor outside St. Petersburg. The objective: Keep the Russians from overrunning Finland and Estonia. For more information on the Incredible Courage presentation and the golf tournament, contact Capt. Ted Harwood at 240-298-8865. For the Leatherneck 5k, contact Capt. Jeremy Nelson at 301-342-7776.
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Tom Burke, center, was honored recently as the MedStar St. Marys Auxilian of the Year. He is pictured with Auxiliary President Kay Owens, left, and MedStar St. Marys Hospital President Christine Wray. Burke was recently awarded the 2012 Fayrene Mattingly Auxilian of the Year Award for his decades of tireless service to the hospital. He wholeheartedly supports numerous fundraising events on behalf of the hospital. He has also worked in the Gift Shop, where customers praise his cheerful personality and his eagerness to assist. In addition, he served as the Auxiliarys treasurer for 13 years. A loyal and supportive member of the auxiliary for 27 years, Tom is a frequent participant in events, including the groups annual golf tournament held each fall, a press release states. Around the county, Tom is also known for his rich and smooth singing voice. At the award luncheon, however, it was everyone else who was singing Toms praises. The Fayrene Mattingly award is named for its original recipient who tirelessly supported the Auxiliary for over 35 years.
Mom, without you, there would be no me. Your love, your attention, your guidance, have made me who I am. Without you, I would be lost, wandering aimlessly, without direction or purpose. You showed me the way to serve, to accomplish, to persevere. Without you, there would be an empty space I could never fill, no matter how I tried. Instead, because of you, I have joy, contentment, satisfaction and peace. Thank you, mom. I have always loved you and I always will.
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15 at 10:30 a.m. Adults can come for coffee and share books they have read or listened to. Each branch offers a monthly book discussion. At the Charlotte Hall branch the discussion is held on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. They will discuss Kyung-Sook Shins book, Please Look after Mom, on June 4. The discussion group that meets at the Lexington Park branch meets on the second Monday at 6 p.m. and will discuss Jerome K. Jeromes book, Three Men in a Boat on May 14. The Leonardtown branch holds their book discussion on the third Thursday at 7 p.m. and will discuss Tea Obrehts book, The Tigers Wife, on May 24. Photo editing class offered Adults can learn how to transfer digital photos onto their computer or upload to the web at a class at Charlotte Hall library on May 17 at 2 p.m. Basic photo editing techniques will be discussed. The class is free but registration is required. Each branch offers one-on-one basic computer instruction. Those interested should contact the library to set up an appointment.
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Reading activities and parachute games planned for children Parents and caregivers can enjoy fun interactive reading activities with their children at Read-Learn-Grow on May 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the Leonardtown branch. No registration is required. Children ages 3-6 can join in a variety of games using a parachute at Parachute Play at Lexington Park branch on May 14 at 10:30 a.m. Spring storytimes have ended. Summer storytimes will resume June 25. Applications for summer volunteers due May 12 Teen Summer Reading volunteer applications are due this Saturday, May 12. The summer volunteers are needed to help with the summer reading program at each branch from June 4 to August 11. Students entering the sixth grade this fall and older may apply. Applications are available online or at any branch. Training will be provided for those selected.
Jacquelyn Boone, a junior at St. Marys Ryken, has been selected for the 2012 U.S. Lacrosse Womens Division National Tournament. The tournament takes place at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York, at the end of May and is one of the major college recruiting events in the country. Jackie, from Leonardtown, was one of 400 girls from the Washington, D.C., region that vied for a spot on the team.
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Gutbuster Cheese Steaks VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd, California) 5 pm. Yes, they are big and they will bust your gut and, additionally, proceeds help to support veterans. These all-beef PhillyStyle Cheese Steaks are cooked-to-order and come with your choice of cheese, roasted peppers and onions, served with fries for $8. Check out other events at www.vfwpost2632.com. The Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron Meeting Mixing Bowl Restaurant (21797 N Coral Drive, Lexington Park) 5:30 p.m. The Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron will hold its monthly meeting. Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. Squadron Commander Randy Headrick will talk about the Squadrons Facebook page.
(37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico) 7 p.m. The Contra Dance is sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance, featuring caller Kim Forry. Doors open at 7 p.m. and dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun and exercise! If youve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. If you havent, its about time you tried it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7 p.m. to get some instruction in the various dances. Admission is $8 for nonSMTMD members, $6 for members and band members are free. No fancy or outlandish clothing is required. You need to be comfortable, to move freely. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org. Green Gardening - Saving the World One Yard at a Time Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood) 9 a.m. Going Green is more than just a passing trend; making more eco-friendly choices has become a vital part of our everyday lives. Linda Crandall, St. Marys County Master Gardener and Bay-Wise Coordinator, will offer sound suggestions on bringing planet preserving techniques and practices to gardening. From selecting the right plants and materials to disposing of yard waste, simple steps make a difference. Come and learn some tips and strategies for ways to have a beautiful yard without having a negative impact on the world around you. Everyone will leave knowing how to garden smarter, no matter what size of yard they have, while at the same time helping our local environment and promoting better water quality in the Chesapeake Bay. Crandall is also a wonderful cook who loves preparing meals using the fresh vegetables and herbs that grow in the little potager right outside her kitchen door. Linda has lived here in St. Marys County for more than 25 years, and along with her work as a Master Gardener, she also volunteers locally at Annmarie Garden. Advance reservations are required. Please call 301-373-2280 or 800-681-0850 to make your reservation, as space is limited. Admission is $15 per person and $12 for members. Summerseat Annual Plant Sale Summerseat Farm (26655 Three Notch
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As Bees in Honey Drown Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park) 8 p.m. Performance of As Bees in Honey Drown, a satirical romp centering around Evan Wyler, a young writer, who gets caught up in the conflict between fantasy and reality and is enticed by access to fast fame and fortune. Some language and themes are not suitable for children. Tickets available at the door, via phoned reservation, or online at www.newtowneplayers.org. For more information, call 301-737-5447. Mothers Day Weekend Special Bingo Father Andrew White School (22850 Washington Street, Leonardtown) 5 p.m. The Knights of Columbus Council 1470 supports numerous local charities year-round and will be sponsoring a Mothers Day Weekend Special Bingo at Father Andrew White School in Leonardtown. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with bingo starting at 7 p.m. Guaranteed two $1,000 games and $300 specials with numerous other games and prizes throughout the night!
Road, Mechanicsville) 8 a.m. Come celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Summerseat Annual Plant Sale. Choose from a huge assortment of annuals, perennials, the unusual, vegetable and herb plants, shrubs, trees, grasses, hanging baskets, pots, dish gardens, wood and garden crafts, wonderful gifts for Mothers Day and raffles. Many of the plants come from Summerseats own gardens! Stop by the University of Maryland Native Plant Display and Information and Sale with Vicki Fuhrmann; the Garden in a Bushel Basket demonstration by Kathy York of Scarborough Farm from 9 to 10 a.m.; and an educational display and sale of Compost, our black gold by our composting expert, Bobby Spalding. Cash, Check, and Credit Cards accepted. The Courtyard Caf has an exciting new breakfast and lunch menu, including Buffalo Burgers. Keeping the kids busy is our petting zoo; planting seeds in their own pot to take home; playing in the always popular Corn Pool; making cards for mom; and, for a nominal fee, games with prizes. Stroll and enjoy the bucolic grounds of this gracious 19th century farm whose original land grant was dated June 1678, with serene, blooming gardens, fish pond, gazebo and working fields nearby. Tour the manor house, built in 1884, visit the farm animals, including American Buffalo and Barbados sheep, with a guide to tell you about our animals and to answer your questions. Proceeds and contributions go directly back into the farm toward upkeep; preservation of the farm; equipment; and special projects and programs and are tax deductible as allowed by law. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, so we hope to see you there. For more information, call 301-3736607 or 301-373-5858, visit www.summerseat.org or email info@summerseat.org. MayFest Middleham and St. Peters Parish (10210 HG Trueman Road, Lusby) 6:30 a.m. The Annual MayFest will offer plants, books, antiques, collectibles, electronics, toys, sporting and baked goods, breakfast, raffles and silent auctions. For info 410-326-4948 or www.middlehamandstpeters.org. 7:30 Club Immaculate Conception Parish (28297 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville) 7 p.m. Ages 13 and and up are welcome to attend. The concert features Seventh Day
Slumber, Ilia and Manic Drive. For more information, call 240-925-6058 or visit seventhirtyclub.webs.com. 5th Annual Calvert Wine & Arts Fest All Saints Episcopal Church (Routes 2 and 4, Sunderland) 11 a.m. Sample the best Patuxent Wine Trail wines with a $15 souvenir tasting glass at the 5th Annual Calvert Wine & Arts. Shop from outstanding Southern Maryland juried artisans, delicious food, live entertainment, childrens crafts, mason jar raffle NS more. Tour our 1692 church and labyrinth. Rain or shine! Save money; reserve your wine glass at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/223794. Age verified by picture ID at fest. No admission fee. Proceeds benefit parish and community projects. For more information call Mary Ann Munn at 410-286-7586. Animal Fair St. Marys County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown) 10 a.m. The St. Marys Animal Welfare League will be hosting their 8th annual Animal Fair benefit and family/pet fun day. The day will be filled with activities including a pet parade, woof it down pet/owner pie eating contest, blessing of the pets, pet adoptions, pet pageant, vendor booths, silent auction, food, music, and much more. Back by popular demand is the annual pet King and Queen competition. Similar to a benefit walk or bowl-a-thon, the King and Queen competition offers entrants the chance to collect cash donations to benefit SMAWL. The top fundraising male and female pet from all entrants will be crowned King and Queen at the Animal Fair on May 12. SMAWL will provide a sample sponsor me letter for your pet to send to all his/her friends and family to collection donations. Or, your pet can hold their own fundraising event to raise money. All donations will be tax deductible and 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the St. Marys Animal Welfare League. Is your pet up for the challenge? Does he have the charisma to charm those around him? Is she popular enough to attract all her friends and family to our cause? Are they ready to be the inaugural pet King and Queen of St. Marys County? If so, register your pet today for this fun and worthy competition. Register your pet by downloading a copy of the King and Queen Entry form on the
Saturday, May 12
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SMAWL website at www.smawl.org. Cat Chat Concert St. Johns Church (43950 Saint Johns Road, Hollywood) 6 p.m. Join us for a night of faith and fun at a live Cat Chat concert. Cat Chat concerts are specifically geared for young families with kids (preKgrade 6). The songs are dynamic and packed with Gods Word and Catholic teachings that bring children into a refreshing experience of Catholicism. The concert is filled with powerful music, crowd participation, unicycling, juggling, yo-yos, prizes, good humor, prayer times and family fun. After the concert, the Cat Chat family and Moses the Cat stick around to take photos, sign autographs and chat with the families. Doors open at 6 p.m. with pizza, snacks, and drinks available for purchase and the concert starts at 6:30 p.m. at St. Johns Church in the Monsignor Harris Center. The concert is free to attend. A good-will offering will be taken to help pay for the concert. For more information visit www.stjohnsparishhollywood.org/ Education/CatChatConcert.aspx or contact Rich Olon at 301-373-2281or sjyg@verizon.net.
tatoes, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, chocolate fountain, fruit, cheese, muffins, croissants, coffee, milk, orange juice, cranberry juice and Mimosas. Children Up to 5 years old are free, 6 to 12 years old are $10, 13 and up are $15.
Monday, May 14
Pax River Quilters Guild Meeting Good Samaritan Lutheran Church (20850 Langley Road, Lexington Park) 6:30 p.m. The next regular monthly meeting of the Pax River Quilters Guild will be held at 6:30 p.m. New members are welcome! Its membership renewal time. For more information, contact Carol Evans at caroljevans@ erols.com or visit the groups Facebook page.
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Tuesday, May 15
Cedar Point Ladies Golf Season Start Cedar Point Golf Course (23248 Cedar Point Road, Patuxent River) 8:15 a.m. The Cedar Point Ladies Golf Association (CPLGA) has officially started their golfing season and will meet to play every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. at Cedar Point Golf Course, with 8:30 9 a.m. tee time. Lady golfers of all skill levels are welcome to join; annual dues of $45 cover the end of season luncheon, prizes and awards. All lady golfers eligible to use the Cedar Point Golf Course, without discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, or national origin, may become members of the CPLGA. Eligible members include all active duty, reserve, retired or military personnel or their dependents; DOD federal personnel and family members employed at Patuxent River, St. Inigoes, or Solomons Annex, Cedar Point Officers Club silver card holders, contractors, members of the Navy League, and sponsored guests. For more information please email CPLGA Chairman Shirl Vatter at shirleyvatter@yahoo.com or call 301-373-2366
Sunday, May 13
Mothers Day Outing Myrtle Point Park (24050 Patuxent Boulevard California) 1 p.m. Bob Boxwell will lead his traditional Mothers Day Walk. Take a leisurely stroll around Myrtle Point Park. A chance to look for birds, wildflowers, animal tracks, and whatever else catches your eyes, ears or nose. Meet in the grass parking lot on the left as you enter the park. For more information call Bob at 410-394-1300 or Dudley at 301-475-1858 or dlindsley@verizon.net. All You Can Eat Breakfast 2nd District Fire Department (45245 Drayden Road, Valley Lee) 8 a.m. Menu includes scrambled eggs, home fried potatoes, pancakes, French toast, sausage links, ham, hot biscuits, creamed chipped beef, spiced applesauce, juices, milk and coffee. Adults are $8, children between 6-12 are $4, children 5 and under are free. For more information call 301-994-9924. Mothers Day Brunch St. Johns Church (43950 Saint Johns Road, Hollywood) 10:30 a.m. St. Johns Church and School will be hosting a special Mothers Day Brunch in the Monsignor Harris Center, on Mothers Day from 10:30 a.m. 1 p.m. For more information please visit www.sjshollywood.org/ AboutSJS/Mothers-Day-Brunch. aspx or contact Patrick Dugan at patrick4homes@gmail.com. The menu includes: roast beef, Rosemary po-
Every day at MedStar St. Marys Hospital, our highly trained nurses provide quality care to our community. As the baby boomer generation retires, the need for talented clinicians grows. This National Nurses Week, May 6 13, MedStar St. Marys would like to thank all nurses for their clinical expertise and dedication now and in the future.
Wednesday, May 16
Rugby Registration Roy Rogers Restaurant (14000 HG Trueman Road, Solomons Island) 5 p.m. Patuxent River Rugby Club will be offering its Co-Ed youth touch rugby season for youths 5-15 years of age this summer. Registration will be at the Roy Rogers Restaurant in Solomons from 5-9 p.m. First practice will be May 29 and registrations can be done at all practices throughout the season. More details can be found on paxrugby.com or by calling 1-877-806-7775
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py hour starting at 5 p.m., with a cash bar open to individuals over the age of 21. There are also classes held, including kids camps during the summer where they learn to sail a dinghy by themselves. Schneider said several area schools have started sailing teams. Communications coordinator Megan Hildenberger said all money made from events and the regatta goes to pay for the clubhouse space and other bills. For more information, visit www.smsa.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Live Music: Safe Harbor @ SMAWL Animal Fair St. Marys County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown) 1 & 3 p.m. COSMIC Symphony Season Finale Great Mills High School (21130 Great Mills Road, Great Mills) 7 p.m. Live Music: TaKila Jones Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 9:30 p.m. Live Music: Pet the Monster Sea Breeze Restaurant & Crab House (27130 S. Sandgates Rd., Mechanicsville) 8 p.m. Scarlet Plus Karaoke Contest Gridiron Grill (20855 Callaway Village Way, Callaway) 8 p.m. Live Music: Seventh Day Slumber with Manic Drive & Ilia The 7:30 Club (28297 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville) 7 p.m.
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Live Music: Gretchen Richie: The Songs of Sinatra Fenwick Street Used Books & Music (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 6 p.m. Salsa Thursday House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood) 6:30 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Dusty Sea Breeze Restaurant & Crab House (27130 S. Sandgates Rd., Mechanicsville) 8:30 p.m.
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Live Music: Rusty in the Middle Sea Breeze Restaurant & Crab House (27130 S. Sandgates Rd., Mechanicsville) 8 p.m. Live Music: Hot Tub Limo Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 9:30 p.m. Live Music: Matt Garrett Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Live Music: The Naked Jam Band feat. Jennifer Cooper The Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) 8:30 p.m. Live Music: Bob Wire & the Fence Posts Rustic River Bar and Grill (40874 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown) 8 p.m. Live Music: The Piranhas The Green Turtle (98 Solomons Island Rd., South Prince Frederick) 9 p.m. Live Music: Justin Crenshaw Band Port Tobacco Marina (7610 Shirley Blvd., Port Tobacco) 9 p.m. Live Music: Dave & Kevin Trio Hole In the Wall Tavern (24702 Sotterley Road, Hollywood) 9 p.m.
Live Music: Three Notch Country Andersons Bar (23945 Colton Point Road, Clements) 8:30 p.m. Live Music: Mayday Mayday Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 9:30 p.m.
Monday, May 14
Open Mic Night Rustic River Bar and Grill (40874 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown) 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 12
Live Music: Sam Grow Band Dew Drop Inn (23966 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 9 p.m. Live Music: Too Many Mikes Cryers Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) 8 p.m. Live Music: Joy Bodycomb Band Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) 9 p.m. Live Music: The Not So Modern Jazz Quartet The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 15
Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 16
Live Music: Mason Sebastian DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Wolfs Open Blues Jam Emerald Cove (3800 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach) - 8 p.m.
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Photos by Carrie Munn Participates concentrate on their Bocce match (left), one participant raises his arms in triumph as he receives a medal from a member of the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office (above) and Oscar Ocasio of Wyle, a sponsor of the Spring Games, awards a medal to another joyful Special Olympian.
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house will feature live music by HydraFX and chances to win big for only $30. To find out more about participation, volunteering or events that help support St. Marys special athletes, call 301-373-8100. carriemunn@countytimes.net
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Beautiful three year old Ranch style home for sale or rent. Features include two propane gas fireplaces, jacuzzi tub, walkin closets, attic, hard wood floors, two full baths, two outside storage buildings, gazebo, two car gargage, front porch, geothermal system, attic, easy on utilities on an very private one acre lot. Definately a must see! Please contact Patty on 301-904-9624. Price: $265,000.00/$1400 month. Spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bath brick rambler with finished basement and 2 car attached garage. Also a two car detached garage with furnace and carport. Sits on 2.95 acres in quiet neighborhood on St. Johns Road in Hollywood. Includes eat in kitchen with plenty of oak cabinets and 3 ovens. Large master suite with sitting area that accesses the deck with pool. Large great room with hardwood floor also accesses the deck. Basement has large gathering room, office, game room, two storage rooms and a full bath with shower. Vaulted wood ceiling living room could also serve as formal dining room. Extras include three brick fireplaces, ceramic entry way, ceiling fans, large shed (with electric) , two bay pole shed (with electric) attached to detached garage and a large gazebo(with electric and ceiling fan with light). Plus much more. Call for appointment. 301-373-8462 or e-mail at jlaowens@aol.com. Price: $450,000.
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March 1, 2012 Richard Kenneth Selby, Jr., 47 Hollywood, MD Thipawan Yipkrathok 35 Hollywood, MD March 2, 2012 Jose Alejandro Rivera Veras 31 Washington, DC Aurora Lea Borener 30 Washington, DC March 8, 2012 David Francis Hill 61 Corning, NY Regina Alice Cobb 50 Avoca, NY March 12, 2012 Dewayne Maurice Cutchember 29 California, MD Krystal Lynn Deats 24 California, MD Thomas Lamont Saxon 39 Lexington Park, MD Frances Lolita Butler 40 Lexington Park, MD March 14, 2012 Michael Troy Langley, Jr., 26 Bushwood, MD Traci Lyn Abell 23 Bushwood, MD March 15, 2012 Robert Jennings Hutchison, IV 27 Mechanicsville, MD Priscilla Marie Rawlings 23 Mechanicsville, MD March 16, 2012 Richard Lewis Krasnesky 52 Hollywood, MD Nancy Schaffstall Vigna 36 Hollywood, MD Christopher William Russell 22 Leonardtown, MD Megan Marie Cales 22 Leonardtown, MD Devin Alan Kemp 18 Lexington Park, MD Cecilia Aquino Garcia 17 Lexington Park, MD Dillon James Gaida 19 Great Mills, MD Kayla Sue Byrd 21 Great Mills, MD March 21, 2012 James Alan Glass 47 Ridge, MD Gina-Lee Miller 44 Gainesville, VA Christopher Jay Hicks 25 LaPlata, MD Jessica Lynn Chembars 23 LaPlata, MD March 22, 2012 Robert Steven Carroll 50 Leonardtown, MD Luz Ena Moreno Sanchez 52 Lexington Park, MD Cesar Ernesto Afanador 55 Mechanicsville, MD Maria Geneoveva Lopez 51 Mechanicsville, MD March 23, 2012 Gregory Darnell Stevens 49 Chaptico, MD Aurelia Vegova Aloiva 34 Chaptico, MD Raymond Corbett Cannon, III 25 California, MD Suzanne Nicole Bumgarner 26 California, MD Knoxie Hunter Carson 44 Lexington Park, MD Melissa Rochelle Biscoe 37 California, MD Kevin Michael Wood 27 Park Hall, MD Tammie Marie Nelson 26 Park Hall, MD Joel Ryan Laduca 24 Hollywood, MD Sarah Bailey Mattingly 22 Hollywood, MD Brian Wilson Lyautey 24 Lusby, MD Patricia Dora Harris 19 Fort Washington, MD Jason Patrick Stant 36 Great Mills, MD Jennifer Lynn Mercer 33 Great Mills, MD Anteron Patrick Herbert 23 Lexington Park, MD Ashley Marie Albright 22 Lexington Park, MD Randy Shane Weeks 27 Great Mills, MD Melanie Alicia Long 24 Great Mills, MD March 26, 2012 Travis Austin Meering 24 Port Tobacco, MD Samantha Joan Wise 25 Charlotte Hall, MD Darius Nicholas Cooper 28 Lexington Park, MD Antoya Tysheka Green 26 Lexington Park, MD March 27, 2012 Nathaniel Benjamin Ratcliff 31 California, MD Jennifer Erin Shaffer 30 Hollywood, MD Michael Eugene Lusby 28 California, MD Kerry Anne Purl 35 California, MD March 28, 2012 Terry Lee Roach 43 Lexington Park, MD Rebecca Ann Lumpkins 43 Lexington Park, MD March 29, 2012 Malcolm Jamal Wilcher 23 Patuxent River, MD Valisha Ann Chase 23 Lexington Park, MD Stephen Gordon Claggett 47 Nanjemoy, MD Susan Chalise Ramsey 45 Nanjemoy, MD David Michael Maguire 26 Mechanicsville, MD Jessica Camille Lidh 26 Mechanicsville, MD Darrell Edward Williams 26 Bushwood, MD Amy Nicole Faunce 26 Bushwood, MD Kevin Michael Teig 26 Great Mills, MD Brittany Amber Gorecki 26 Lexington Park, MD Roy David Dyson 53 Hollywood, MD April Dawn Lee 37 Hollywood, MD David Michael Cudd 29 Great Mills, MD Mary Elizabeth Garner 29 Drayden, MD Gerald Winston Eastwood, 79 Lusby, MD Patricia Ann Snovell 68 Owings, MD Jeffrey Taylor Barnaby 44 California, MD Kimberly Kay Newman 51 Alexandria, VA Justin Bryce Kohler 33 California, MD Susan Michelle Cox 28 California, MD March 5, 2012 Andrew David Knapp 36 A rlington, VA Jessica Renee Norris 28 Arlington, VA
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of Maryland as British regulars sacked Washington in 1814About 2,000 liberated slaves were carried to Nova Scotia aboard royal war vessels and quartered at the military base. I dont know what happened to Margaret and her family, but at least during this war the British kept their promise to the slaves and transported them to freedom. They certainly did not do so during the Revolutionary War when slaves were abandoned in droves after the Battle of Yorktown and were left to face the wrath of their former masters. As for Caleb Barnhouse, he would make his own escape. One cent reward for apprentice boy, Caleb Barnhouse who ran away on September 8. He is well grown and rough spoken. Thomas Hall, St. Marys County. Caleb made his way to Washington, D.C. and by 1818 all of the trouble with Hall must have been over when he made the deposition concerning the taking of the slaves of George Loker. Caleb remained in Washington where he worked as a carpenter. He married three times, and had seven children. He died on February 13, 1865 and is buried in Congressional Cemetery. Thomas L. Hall took on two more apprentices on November 13, 1819. Thomas Jones binds his son William Jones until September 8, 1822 when he will arrive at the age of 21, and William Langley binds his son William Langley until October 15, 1823 when he will arrive at the age of 21 to Thomas L. Hall, house joiner and carpenter. Hall died about 1830. In 1832 his property called Junios Choice, 296 acres located on St. Inigoes Creek, was sold to the highest bidder. His widow, Elizabeth (Biscoe) Hall, married James H. Hopewell on December 27, 1830.
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can get away soon and spend a weekend, or maybe longer, in Ocean City this year. No more health problems please for any of us. It seems that for the last few years our getaways have revolved around trips to Baltimore for doctors appointments. Im pretty sure the last time we went to Ocean City was several years ago for a softball tournament. If youve been away for a softball game, you know that it is rush to the game, play, wait anywhere from an hour to four hours to play again, and lots of group thing. There is usually not enough time in between to really go do anything. But I really miss it. It was crazy fun. My husband always tried very hard though to make sure either at night or on our way home, that I
What a beautiful string of days we are having. I hope you are able to enjoy the outdoors as well. It has been easy to breathe, and pleasantly warm. The mosquitoes are taking the opportunity to rest up for a week or so more. Hence, I am writing outside. Today is the kind of dry, breezy day where if you close your eyes you can imagine lying on the sand at Ocean City ( or the beach of your choice). It helps that I brought a candle outside which smells like suntan lotion. My husband loves the smell of suntan lotion. I am hoping that my husband and I
Book Review
By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer Its an old joke, but so true: you havent got a thing to wear. Yes, your closets crammed. You could wear a different outfit for six months with no repeats. You could skip doing laundry for weeks and youd be okay, but when you got dressed this morning, everything was all wrong. Why cant you get rid of that ripped sweatshirt from college? Are you wearing things that show too much skin? Why arent you taken seriously at work? Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner says that whats in your closet can answer all those questions and more. In her new book You Are What You Wear, she explains. When Jennifer Baumgartner was a small child, she loved to explore her grandmothers closet. Even at that early age, she realized that she could understand a lot from the things her grandma wore and loved. Much like a turtle with its shell, she says, we tell the world the who, the what, the where, and the when of our lives by what we wear on our backs. Every item in your closet is there because of an unconscious feeling. You may have hangers filled with baggy clothes because youre ashamed of your body. Perhaps you have drawers full of neon because youre afraid of getting older. You might still have racks of 80s fashions because they hold memories. Maybe youve got things that are inappropriate, too big, too small, too scruffy, or duplicates. Those clothes are affecting the way you live, and they may be
still a fun place at any age more so for the kids of course. The neon and bright lights are exciting. My absolute favorite place to go though was The Caribbean Bar and Grill at Plim Plaza. Plim Plaza is one of the older hotels on the boardwalk. On Sundays before we left the beach we had a tradition of going to this second level rooftop to have frozen drinks and listen to the band play smooth jazz. What a relaxing way to end a fast-paced weekend. I can close my eyes again and pretend Im there too. Ahhh, Pina Coladas. I have expanded somewhat since that 90 pounds (must have been all those Thrasher Fries) , so I probably wont be seen in a bikini, or one-piece cover-up for that matter, any time soon. I think we could find plenty to do though. And I do have a selection of books waiting to be read under a beach umbrella. My husband would go at the drop of a hat. So, Maybe this Summer we will make our plans. Until then, Ill just close my eyes, light my candleand pretend. To each new days adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
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By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer Now is a good time to start fishing for a variety of species of finfish and crabs if you havent already! Our diets can be substantially enhanced by fish and crabs from our local waters. I have a couple of fishing buddies who love to fish, but cant tolerate fish as a meal. These are the characters that fish with me who bring along some of the unhealthiest snacks known to man. When the action slows and snack time rolls around, out come the sausages, chicken livers, beef sticks, jerky, corn chips and jalapeos to take their minds off fishing. If I dont find fish in a hurry, the HoHos and Twinkies will be on deck and more than a few beers to wash it all down. I call this their See Food diet. If the snack has high cholesterol, high fat, high calories, high salt, or is spicy enough to take the top of your head off, then it qualifies as a good snack on the boat. Basically, anything they are not allowed to eat at home is fair game on the boat. Despite the ominous weather predictions the past weekend wasnt a bad time for fishing. The winds werent great, but most boating anglers were able to get out there to
catch a few. Most folks headed to the Bay for trophy stripers and found lots of willing fish to bite their trolled tandem rigs, umbrellas and daisy-chains. On Friday, I headed over to the Eastern Shore area to look for some of the speckled trout that were reported by The Tackle Box and others. We found the trout and lots of small stripers. I also snagged a cow-nosed ray that made for a surprisingly exciting battle. Other anglers fished for croaker. It seems the hardhead are more cooperative now, and are providing good action along the shores of the Naval Air Station and some of the local fishing piers.
White perch action is also picking up. Fish the oyster bars in the rivers with bloodworm or peeler crab for the best catches. Crabs are beginning to come on well. This will get better in the weeks to come after the spectacular full moon that weve just had. Next Wednesday, well be able to keep some of the smaller stripers that weve had to throw back recently as DNR changes the size and creel for stripers beginning May 16th. From that date, we will be allowed to keep one fish over 28 and one fish over 18. If no fish over 28 are caught, then two over 18 can be kept. The Patuxent River boundary is relaxed a little at the same time and youll be able to fish for stripers in the mouth of the river from Point Patience to the Bay. The size and creel limits for the Potomac River change at the same time. The boundary also changes there on May 16th from below the Harry W. Nice Bridge to below the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. Remember Mothers Day is this weekend even though the calendar says its only Sunday! How about a really nice seafood dinner with fish or crabs that Mom caught? (You might want to leave the See Food and beer at home.) Remember to take a picture of your catch and send it to me with your story at riverdancekeith@gmail.com. Keith has been a recreational angler on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for over 50 years; he fishes weekly from his small boat during the season, and spends his free time supporting local conservation organizations.
was fourth and Mike Raleigh rounded out the top-five. Heats went to Quade and Troy Kassiris. It took six races to do it, but there was finally a repeat winner in the hobby stock ranks as Brian Adkins romped to his second win of the season in the divisions 15-lap main. Adkins darted into the race lead, and would go on to lead every lap of the event. Matt Tarbox collected second, Don Breach rallied for third after a mid-race spin, Jimmy Randall was fourth and Will Nelson filled the front five. Heats went to Tarbox and Breach. A late evening rain shower forced the cancellation of the u-car and strictly stock features which will be made up at a later date. Limited late model feature finish 1. Ryan Hackett 2. Ben Bowie 3. Derrick Quade 4. Ed Pope 5. Tyler Emory 6. Dave Adams 7. Sam Archer 8. JT McGlanigan 9. Charles Wyant Street Stock feature finish 1. Mike Latham 2. Stephen Quade 3. Darren Alvey 4. Kurt Zimmerman 5. Mike Raleigh 6. Teddy Dickson 7. Scott Wilson 8. Johnny Oliver 9. Dave McBrayer 10. Dale Reamy 11. Troy Kassiris Hobby stock feature finish 1. Brian Adkins 2. Matt Tarbox 3. Don Breach 4. Jimmy Randall 5. Will Nelson 6. Robbie Gass 7. Travis Hopkins 8. Jonathon Raley 9. James Sutphin 10. John Burch 11. Jerry Deason 12. Bobby Miexsall (DQ) 13. Shane Roloff (DQ) 14. Tommy Randall (DNS)
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By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer Remember the 2010 World Series? The Texas Rangers, the American League representative, were constructed by Nolan Ryan, one of the best pitchers in baseball history, coached by Ron Washington, a man who overcame a positive drug test during the season, and were led on the field by slugger Josh Hamilton, a one-time cant miss prospect who resurrected his career after it nearly succumbed to drug and alcohol abuse. Facing those fascinating Texans were the San Francisco Giants, a team seeking its first championship since moving west from New York in 1958 - this despite having once employed greats like Willie Mays, Willie McCovey and the swollen version of Barry Bonds. These Giants amped up the entertainment meter with characters like Tim Lincecum, the quirky, flowing-locked ace of the pitching staff and eccentric closer Brian Wilson and his awkwardly long, jetblack beard and zany, Jim Carey-esque interviews. The storylines ultimately proved more enthralling than the series itself: the Giants prevailed in five mostly undramatic games. Still, for those without an identifiable rooting interest, it was hard not to like both teams and get wrapped up in their individual journeys. Strangely, the aforementioned headlines-grabbers arent what I remember most about the 2010 World Series. That distinction goes to Aubrey Huff, the solid but unspectacular veteran 1st baseman for the Giants. Huff didnt claim real estate in my meager and overloaded memory banks with any memorable on-field play; its Huffs interviews that are still with me. At the time, Huff was a well-traveled veteran of exclusively bad teams (including a stint with the Orioles). Having finally stumbled on something special 11 years into his career, Huff appeared punch-drunk on euphoria. He was completely awestruck by the mo-
ment; so overjoyed that he simply couldnt suppress his inner little boy that was boiling over for all of America to see. In this era of filthy rich and lackadaisical athletes that often make one wonder if they still play for any of the reasons that originally attracted them to the game, it was moving. Huff was certainly getting paid, and rather well, for his and his teams success, but theres no doubt he would have played for free. Not even two years later, it seems that joyous smile has apparently been wiped from Huffs face, his youthful spirit absent from his demeanor. His struggles on the field since the Giants World Series triumph are inescapable: a career .279 hitter, Huffs average plummeted to .246 in 2011 and below .200 in 2012, respectively (sort of). Huffs life off the field isnt faring much better as hes mired in a divorce. In an alltoo-common scenario, Huffs personal and professional struggles have taken a psychological toll. Recently, Huff announced that he was taking a leave of absence from the team to seek treatment for anxiety - heavy stuffand a long way from the beer-soaked celebrations Huff basked in just 18 months ago. There is a silly, occasional inclination for fans to view professional athletes as something other than not
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