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Even motorcycles race Friday nights on the quarter mile strip at MIR. There are even certain requirements, such as a leather jacket and full-face helmet, specific to bikers.
Midnight Madness at Maryland International Raceway is open every Friday night to street-legal vehicles, including cars, trucks and motorcycles.
County. He tried to build this monument, said Todd Mack, who worked for NASCAR Drag Division at the time and was hired to help Laroque design the dragway.
nal construction of the track. Mack said [Laroque] tried to do twice as much as was realistic with the construction of the dragway, and it caused him to lose [the track] in the end. But a year later, in 1968,
concession stands. MIR offers more than 100 races a year, with four nationally televised. We kept the name Maryland International Raceway because it gives us more national recognition, said Miller, but we added Budds Creek underneath it to keep that local attention. According to Miller, more than 200,000 people visit MIR annually. The larger races, such as the Presidents Cup, have representatives from more than 30 states and Canada. We are a great tourist attraction, said Miller, partly because we give sports enthusiasts a safe, affordable and legal place to race their cars. And with the Millers running the place, Mack has noththe prosecutions intent to use Youngs apparent statement against him. This statement supports the courts finding that [Det.] Malaspinas version is the truth and that the defendants version is not the truth, Raley said. He then spoke directly to Young. Its not that the police are lying, its youre [Young] the liar. Youngs trial is set to begin Sept. 18 and will likely be the countys most high profile case this year. Young is also accused of participating in a string of armed robberies, with two accomplices, which included the local sporting goods store The Tackle Box, in which several firearms were stolen.
ing to worry about. I chose my successor carefully, he said, and this is the kind of business you have to have passion for, and Royce has it. Maryland International Raceway Budds Creek is located seven miles south of Route 301 or nearly twelve miles north or Route 5 in Leonardtown on Route 234. It is open Saturday and Sunday with midnight madness for legal vehicles only on Friday nights. Check the website at www. mirdrag.com or call the 24 hour race information dragline at 301-884-RACE for more information on scheduled events, specific times and fees.
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killing. Malaspinas testimony about what he said was Youngs Continued from page A- confession to the killing, contradicted that of the defendant. Young stands accused ed to steal items from Walters Malaspina asked Young of the first-degree murder of car when the victim confront- in his arrest report: Did you Kenneth James Walter, 24, as ed the defendant and was al- mean to shoot the white dude? the victim left his Lexington legedly shot by Young. Young answered, according to Park home for work at a local Malaspina testified, Malaspinas report, which he contractor in the early morn- though, that he read Young his repeatedin open court: No, it Miranda rights before he ques- was an accident. Thats not my ing hours Feb. 27. Police say Young attempt- tioned him about the Walters style.
Detectives investigating the murder case said the gun used to kill Walters was an exact ballistic match to a 9mmcaliber Glock semi-automatic handgun stolen from The Tackle Box. A traffic stop by law enforcement recovered the allegedly stolen firearms near Leonardtown. Youngs alleged accomplices, Crutien Bryan and Terrel Thomas, are also facing counts of armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery in connection with the events of late February. If convicted of the first degree murder charge, Young faces a life term in prison.
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said. Its something weve put up with for years, everyones concerned about it, Johnson said, adding that she could not prove that the facility was the cause of the soot that has plagued some residents. But the work done by Larsen and the PRA was sure to spark interest among the community, she said. Wed definitely be interested in more testing and wed be interested in seeing the results, Johnson said.
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To The Editor:
College Rowing Center Obeys All Laws, Contributes to Community
To the Editor:
As President of the Alumni Association of St. Marys College of Maryland and member of the Board of Trustees, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on some of the comments written recently regarding the new Rowing Center and the entire River Center project. There has been criticism that plans of this project were not shared publicly or allegations that the project was kept secret. Over 1,000 people, including many alumni, have to date made donations to make this project possible. Along the way, there were presentations to various community groups and leaders including the St. Marys River Yacht Club, local Rotary clubs, the St. Marys River Watershed Association, and the County Commissioners, as well as numerous gatherings of alumni, parents, and friends. Additionally, implications have been made that the College deviated from obtaining required approvals; accusations which are completely unfounded. One such claim is that the Rowing Center violates the Critical Areas Act. While the setback requirement from the water is normally 100 feet, the Critical Areas Commission allows exemptions for certain facilities such as commercial marinas. The colleges waterfront is covered by that provision. Throughout St. Marys County, there are at least 20 other facilities that utilize this exemption to build within close proximity of the water. St. Marys College was founded in 1840 as a living memorial to the first capital of Maryland. It was an independent educational institution then, and has remained so ever since. In 1967, the female junior college became a four-year co-educational college, maintaining its autonomous Board of Trustees thanks to legislation sponsored by then-State Senator J. Frank Raley. In 1992, with the strong backing of former Governor William Donald Schaefer, the Boards autonomy was reaffirmed and strengthened as St. Marys College was designated the states Honors College. It concerns me that, according to reports, State Senator Roy Dyson may be considering sponsorship of legislation to relinquish the autonomy of the St Marys College Board of Trustees. The alumni of the college have long believed that having a separate governing board has helped St. Marys move forward and become the institution that it is today. Year after year, St. Marys College of Maryland continually strives to find new ways to open college programs and facilities not just to alumni but also to neighbors and friends in the community. For instance, when the 1970s era gymnasium was expanded recently; a new Olympic size 50-meter pool was installed to complement the original pool. This was in direct response to community needs. Change is often difficult. It is never easy to accept adjustments or revisions to our routine. It is my hope and belief that the completion of this project, and the many activities it supports for students, alumni and community members will more than outweigh the sacrifice made by building on the open space on which it now sits. Peg Duchesne President, Alumni Association of St. Marys College of Maryland and Member, Board of Trustees
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debilitating condition. A cure for him is a cure for a lot of people, White Continued from page A- said. According to the JDRF, February. about 194 million people Since that time, it has around the world suffer from been difficult for the family diabetes, which is a leading and his son to adjust to the cause of kidney failure, adult change in lifestyle. blindness and amputations Whites son has to give that do not result from some himself six injections of in- form of trauma. sulin each day and check his It also leads to nerve damblood sugar levels at least age, strokes and heart attacks, eight times a day. the JDRF reports. His sons plight, and the In 2002, according to plight of millions of others the JDRF, diabetes countaround the world, spurred him ed for more than $132 bilon to do something about the lion in health care costs to
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Americans. There are two forms of diabetes, type 1, which is the juvenile onset, and type 2, which affects adults and is the result of a metabolic disorder. The juvenile onset diabetes comes from an autoimmune disease. Both he and Stanalonis have been working to cram training between their busy schedules in court to get ready for the tough ride ahead, but it hasnt been easy. Sometimes they are able to meet on weekends to ride a circuit on Patuxent River Naval Air Station to get in
shape. They do whatever riding they can during the week and then we get together on the weekends and do a little more, White said. Stanalonis said he would push to complete the 105-mile ride its his first attempt but anticipated much suffering if his initial training rides were any indication of what to expect. When I rode 30 miles last week I was in pain for two days after and had pain the same day, Stanalonis said, adding that he plans to ride in 30 and 60 mile increments
to get ready for the 105-mile finale. Thats what we call training. I expect there will be eight days of pain after 105 miles. Stanalonis and White get into some good natured ribbing over the subject of what training has been accomplished versus expected riding goals. Im committed to riding, Stanalonis said. Theyll have to drag me off the course if I dont finish it on time. White said: Thats a good attitude Joe. White said he will use his
sons condition and a picture of his family attached to the frame of his bicycle to keep him going. When I think about quitting I remember when [my son] doesnt want to do what he has to do [take his injections and check his blood sugar]. We have to make him do it sometimes. He keeps going, I keep going. And Ive got the easy part.
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Thirty-eight more volunteers were honored for their efforts by the United Way Sept. 7 at the J.T. Daugherty Center.
The other honorees included: Bill and Sharon Rhodes of the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad; Kathleen Weigel of the Literacy Council of St. Marys County; Connie Walker, head of the Southern Maryland Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness; Elisabeth Eichel of the Pastoral Counseling Center of St. Marys; Larry Miller of Patuxent Habitat for Humanity; Debbie Drury of the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad; Laura Hammett of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad; George LHeureux of the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad; Liat Mackey of the Southern Maryland Childcare Resource Center; Mark Jones, Sr. of the Southern Maryland Tri-County Action Committee and Penny Brueggemann of Special Olympics St. Marys County. Other award recipients were: Gladys Taylor of St. Marys Caring, Anita Russell of St. Marys Hospital; Linda McInturff of The Compassionate Friends; Thurmon Harmon of the Three Oaks Center; Harriet Nettles of the Tri-County Youth Services Bureau, Inc.; Dakota Shelton of the United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Maryland; Scott Stahr of the United Way of St. Marys County; Mark Whitten and Anna Austin of Walden Sierra; Marguerite Cheseldine of A Community That Shares; Steve Mattingly of The ARC of Southern Maryland-St. Marys County Services; Bill Vaughn of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maryland; Dawn Szot of Birthright of Southern Maryland and Hank Zitnick of Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area Council, St. Marys County. Others also awarded were: Margaret Sawyer, Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maryland; Caren DePiazza of Care Net Pregnancy Center of Southern Maryland; Bobby Lynch of Catholic Charities; Heike Lasoski of the Center for Children, Inc.; LaRue Bowen of The Center for Life Enrichment; John Winters of Christmas in April St. Marys County; Jane Kayser; Girl Scout Council of the Nations Capital, St. Marys County; Gene Lane of the Greenwell Foundation; Nick Parker of H.O.P.E.; Pat Simone of Health Share of St. Marys County; Joan Williams of the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad; Jan Barnes of Hospice of St. Marys; Terri Griest of Learning Disabilities of St. Marys County, Inc. and Amy Smith of the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Kramer called the negotiations with Nextel long and changing with each passing week, but added that the county is really close to awarding contracts. The upgrade requires no additional channels or buttons, and is comparable to the system in place currently, according to Zylak. Coverage is also guaranteed, although some bad spots in the southernmost areas of the county are expected to persist. The FCC guarantees that it has to be at least as [effective] as the current system, Zylak added. According to Zylak, Nextel was the only carrier to have interference issues, and is solving the problem by implementing the re-banding initiatives. Nextel replaced 125 emergency radios that were unable to be re-banded with comparable radios. However, the replacement radios werent really the radios we would like to have, according to Zylak, so the county negotiated with Nextel to include upgraded radios. The St. Marys Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing Sept. 4 for the re-banding project, but nobody signed up to talk and no comments had been submitted by mail. I appreciate the work of a lot of people within county government This is very technical and very important, Im hopeful we can get it concluded, Commissioner Daniel H. Raley (D-Great Mills) said. In other news, The Maryland Emergency Numbers System Board awarded the county approximately $604,000 to upgrade existing mapping software, according to Kramer. The software will go a long way toward helping first responders locate calls as well as colleagues. Zylak called the upgrade a good thing, very beneficial to operations to fire and rescue.
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BAY SHORE, N.Y. - A 74-year-old man appeared to be an easy target to a lurking mugger with a tire iron in hand, but things are not always how they appear. Bruce Ferraro had no idea someone was following him as he walked out of a department store at the South Shore Mall on Saturday and got into his car, police said. But then a man pounded on Ferraros window and demanded cash. Ferraro told the Associated Press, What, are you kidding me? and he actually gets out of the car, said Det. Sgt. Thomas Groneman, of the Suffolk County Police Department. The mugger demanded Ferraro hand over his wallet, calling the Bay Shore resident an old man and threatening to hit him with the tire iron, Groneman said. Instead, Ferraro grabbed the bar and the two fought, until the septuagenarian managed to snatch away the tire iron, police said. Groneman said Ferraro did a good job of disarming his would-be assailant, though he would not recommend other people attempt such a brazen act of self-defense. Without the weapon, the 32-year-old suspect ran to his car and attempted to drive away, police said. But the vehicle stalled, and the man got out of the car and fled on foot. Ferraro later helped police identify the suspect. The man was arrested later Saturday at his home in West Babylon. Police charged him with attempted robbery and he was being held on $10,000 bail in Riverhead. Ferraros only injury was a scrape on the wrist. Merrimack, N.H. - A New Hampshire teenager had her yearbook picture rejected because she was holding a flower. Merrimack High School student Melissa Morins senior photograph showcased her with a small red flower. However, because props are not allowed, school officials said the picture would not make the yearbook. Morin, 17, who loves acting, is sitting on a costume trunk backstage at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. She is wearing a black and white sundress and is holding onto the flower. I totally understand that schools have right to dictate policy, Manchester photographer Brett Mallard told the Associated Press. I think the issue is people need to be made aware that weve thrown common sense out the window. When were restricting kids from holding a stupid flower in their hand, its kind of silly, quite frankly. The policy is in response to a controversy in 2005 in Londonderry, where a student posed with his gun. A judge ruled in favor of the school, but Merrimack officials told the Associated Press they didnt want to to face familiar scuffles. I understand (the schools) dilemma in trying to make it black and white ... and not blur the line, Kathie Roy told the Associated Press. On the other hand, if something is allowed in the classroom, something benign, then I think its perfectly acceptable (to allow it in a photograph). If Morin wants to have the picture published in the yearbook she can buy advertising space in the back of the yearbook. Parents are offered the chance to buy a spot and write messages if they wish. Commissioner Larry Jarboe (R-Golden Beach) applauded SHAs willingness to include a pedestrian and bicycle path across the bridge. Many years ago when I was crossing the bridge I remember I had to run and then when a care came by I had to jump on the railing, Jarboe said. Thats like being between the devil and the deep blue sea, literally. Jarboe asked SHA to look into using fairies that could run from the bridge to Pax River during rush hour as a temporary solution to easing traffic across the bridge while it awaits its fate.
County Fair
Terri Bartz Bowles Newcomers and others not from around here have been heard to ask, Whats the big deal about the county fair? And I think to myself these poor souls grew up in a place where there wasnt a county fair! Theyve been deprived! For the uninitiated, let me share a few things about the fair. First and foremost, its a social event. You see people you havent run into for a while and catch up on things. Its entertainment, of course. Its even educational. But the main thing is, its just fun! The anticipation begins when the Fair Guide is published. First, you look through the whole thing, checking out each page. Then you go back and look at the Schedule of Activities. You plan out what you want to do and see because you dont want to miss anything. Then you go through the Exhibitor Classes and decide what youre going to enter this year. That new cookie recipe your family raved about? Yea, that will surely win a ribbon! Whats in the yard or garden thats worthy? What will be blooming at fair time; what will be ripe? What about something knitted? Sewn? The scrapbook just finished? Then, before you know it, its here! You go to the fairgrounds on Wednesday and
Navy News
First Time for Low Collateral Damage Bomb
Amy Kaper Staff Writer Naval aviators recently targeted enemies for the first time using the Low Collateral Damage Bomb (LCDB), a specialized weapon developed at Naval Air Systems Command. Naval aircraft dropped a GBU-51/B laser-guided bomb with the low-collateral damage explosive on an enemy target in Iraq July 27 after insurgents were identified setting up an improvised explosive device along a convoy route. Forward Air Control, (FAC) observing the insurgents, directed an F/A-18 assigned to VMFA121 to the successful strike. A second drop was recorded Aug. 12 in Iraq. FAC observed two vehicles in known terrorist-held territory making a weapons transfer. Two F/A18s assigned to VMFA-121 vectored to the targets. The aircraft destroyed a van with an AGM-65E Maverick and a sedan parked in a vacant lot off the road using a GBU-51/ B with low collateral damage explosives. Examination after the July and August attacks showed the bombs had successfully detonated while effectively limiting damage beyond the intended target. After early experiences in combat, the Fleet had requested just such a solution for unwanted collateral damage in direct attack bombing scenarios. The Navys Precision Strike Weapons Program Office (PMA-201) at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station led the LCDB acquisition effort using technical expertise from the Naval Air Warfare Center- Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, Calif. The PMA-201 team delivered a solution in only 16 months from war fighter need to fielded capability, delivering LCDB to Naval units in April of this year. Our Naval war fighter depends upon us to provide the right capability at the right time at an acceptable cost. When the combatant command submitted their low collateral damage effects urgent need, we were able to quickly and efficiently energize the Precision Strike Weapons team to identify a cost-effective solution in record time, said Captain Mat Winter, Precision Strike Weapons program manager. The PMA/ NAVAIR acquisition professional team performed excellently, and we delivered a solution into the war fighters hands in just 16 months. This accomplishment is a tribute to our acquisition agility facilitated through our cross functional Air Launched Weapons Team communications. Today is even more fulfilling now that LCDB has been successfully deployed in combat and achieved the results the war fighter requested. Air-to-ground weapons historically were produced to deliver the maximum amount of explosive effect possible. In modern urban warfare, there is often little delineation between friendly, neutral and enemy forces, which requires better blast and fragment control. The BLU-126/B - the designation for the LCDB - allows tactical aircraft to employ a precision strike weapon that limits unintended damage. Both missions demonstrated this unique capability of inflicting a lethal blow with minimal collateral damage to surrounding buildings or roadways. The key feature of this bomb concept was modifying the BLU-111 500-pound bomb to reduce fragment quantity and velocity. The modification reduces the mass of the main-charge explosive to less than 30 pounds, and the removed explosive mass is replaced with inert material that maintains the mass properties. The BLU-126/B is externally identical to the 500 lbs. BLU-111, but contains less explosive mass producing a reduced fragmentation pattern and blast radius. The program developed the weapon for use in situations where friendly forces or civilians are close to the target. The BLU-126/B can be used with the same guidance kits as the BLU-111, including those for laser guided bomb and joint direct attack munitions. The PMA-201 team, comprised of engineers, logisticians and testers from both Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland and the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division China Lake, Calif., worked as part of the Naval Aviation Enterprise Air Launched Weapons Team to swiftly bring this lethal-enough and cost-effective capability to the Navy and Marine Corps war fighter, said Winter. Excerpts in this article were taken from a written statement by Chuck Wagner.
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Obituaries
Mary Bullis Barnes, 79
Mary B u l l i s Barnes, 79, of Park Hall, Md., died Sept. 4, 2007 in Wa s h i n g ton Hospital Center, Washington, DC. Born Nov. 9, 1927 in Park Hall, Md., she was the daughter of the late Anna Barnes and William McClain Dorsey. Mary was reared by the late Jesse and Mary Ellen Taylor. Mary received her education in the St. Marys County Catholic Schools. During her lifetime, she worked as a selfemployed domestic engineer. Accepting Christ at an early age, Mary was a lifelong member at Zion United Methodist Church in Lexington Park, Md. She was the President of the Usher Board until her health failed. She always greeted you with a smile and warm welcome. Mary also served as a Communion Steward and a member of the kitchen committee. Little Mary as she was affectionately called, enjoyed cooking, baking cakes, rice pudding and making homemade root beer. She was always active in the welfare of the community. Mary leaves to cherish her beloved memories a devoted son, William Charles Fenwick, a loving daughterin-law, Sherri, one grandson, Wm. LeVar, all of Park Hall, Md., and goddaughter, Shell Jackson. Mary also leaves a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. The family received friends on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007 from 10-11 a.m. at Zion United Methodist Church, Lexington Park, Md., where a Funeral Service was conducted. Reverend Dr. Brian W. Jackson conducted the service. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. Serving as pallbearers were Melvin Fenwick, Arthur Martin, Morris Fenwick, Andre Shubrooks, Tony Hatton, and James Taylor. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Norman Bailey, John Taylor, Richard Sims, and Thomas B. Waters. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, Md. laid the foundation for Margarets future hard work and strong family orientation. She loved to dance and her rendition of the Electric Slide was something to behold. Her passion for this dance was undeniable. She is survived by her two daughters, Margaret Ann (Al) Hayes of Owings, Md., and Francine M. Carroll of Washington, D.C., a granddaughter, Mykia Carroll, four brothers, Joseph (Ola) Hall of Long Island, N.Y., Ernest (Emma) Hall if Lexington Park, Md., James (Claudette) Hall of Washington, D.C., and John (Mary Jane) Hall of Lexington Park, Md., three sisters, Nellie (Francis) Nolan of Lexington Park, Md., Christine (Willie) Poole of Silver Spring, Md., and B. Marie Blackmon of Washington, D.C., and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Talbert, three brothers William Hall, Raymond Hall, Bernard Hall, and one sister, Rose Mary Fenwick-Yates. The family received friends Friday, Sept. 7, 2007 from 9-10 a.m. in St. Cecelias Catholic Church, St. Marys City, Md., where a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated. Reverend Damian Shadwell was the celebrant. Interment followed in St. James Cemetery, Lexington Park, Md. Serving as pallbearers were Michael D. Hall, Sr., John R. Hall, Jr., Patrick R. Hall, James Edward Carroll, Russell Carroll, and Sheron Chase. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD. with cancer. Born June 19, 1918 in Manhattan, N.Y., he was the son of the late Frank Greco and Filomena DiGiorno Greco. Mr. Greco grew up in New York City, where he developed an early interest in aviation and aspired to be an engineer. He entered the Navy in 1938 and served aboard a destroyer ship, the Whitney, during World War II. He began as an apprentice seaman and worked up to Chief Fire Control man and later received a commission as Ensign. His Naval career ended in 1945 with a medical discharge. Following this time in the Navy, Mr. Greco came to St. Marys County and began his civil service career with the Department of Defense. He began as a technician at Armament Test and at the same time pursued educational opportunities offered by his employer. After completing undergraduate courses through the University of Maryland and passing the Civil Service Equivalency Exam, he fulfilled his dream of becoming an engineer. He then began his career as an Electronics Engineer with the Naval Electronic Systems Test and Evaluation Facility. He became active in the field of TACAN, eventually writing a book, TACAN Principles and Sitting Criteria. Mr. Greco retired from civil service in 1977 and began work as an engineering consultant, working primarily for the Canadian government. Mr. Grecos greatest passions in life were spending time with his family, gardening, and tinkering with electronic devices. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Esther, three children, Deborah Greco of California, Md., Robert Greco of Norfolk, Va. and Camille Colvin and her husband, Scott of Leonardtown, Md., five grandchildren, Eric Colvin, Brandon Colvin, Kelsey Colvin, Nicholas Colvin and Carly Colvin, three nieces, two nephews, three great nieces, one great nephew, one greatgreat niece and three greatgreat nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his four siblings, Peter Greco, Annette Greco, Rose Greco Milano, and Alfred Greco. A Memorial Service was conducted on Sept. 7, 2007 at the Leonardtown Baptist Church, Leonardtown, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or to American Cancer Society, St. Marys County - Unit 350, P.O. Box 1032, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, Md. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609. 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step-father, Walter Knight. The family received friends Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007 from and Friday, Sept. 7, 2007 at Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, Md. Prayers were recited on both evenings. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007 at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, Md. Reverend Ray Schmidt was the celebrant. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were R. Chip Dudderar, John Felicitas, Henry Fowler, Jr., Sam Fulp, Jack Greely, Randy Martin, John Raley, and Frank Staebler. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Marilyn Elizabeth Mathes Scholarship Fund for aspiring special education teachers, c/o Norris and Dudderar, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1039, California, Maryland 20619 or c/o the Mercantile Bank, P.O. Box 655, Leonardtown, MD 20650, National Brest Cancer Foundation, 2600 Network Blvd, Suite 300, Frisco, Texas 75034, or to Hospice of St. Marys P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, Md.
wife, Joan Teresa Newman and his siblings. A Graveside Service will be conducted on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007 at 1 p.m. in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, Md.
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Continued from page A- exorbitant home prices, or buy and then leave, but hold onto the home as a rental investment property. Perhaps the justification succumbs to large developers ruining it for the smaller investor. Under the current zoning ordinance, large single-family home developments, of any size, can add accessory dwelling units to the home. Also referred to as mother-in-law apartments, accessory apartments are then rented out to a separate tenant than that of the single-family home. What was a development approved for a certain number of families could double with no regulation, compromising an adequate public facilities report, which determines the developments impact on schools, roads and public services. The biggest issue is that neighborhoods dont want these all to be rentals, said Sabrina Hecht, a planner with the countys Department of Land Use and Growth Management. If we require the owner of the lot to live in the accessory unit or the dwelling unit, then its controlled and theyre going to enforce clean up. Hecht cited the Greens Rest subdivision off Flat Iron Road in California as one example of a major single-family home development being built with the addition of attached apartments, both for rental purposes. Other counties have taken similar action. Montgomery County, for example, requires a separate permit application for mother-in-law apartments, which are granted by the board of appeals. But the mandate would be particularly unkind to Pax River, an institution St. Marys has tirelessly committed to, crafting the countys most recent land use policies specifically to nurture its growth potential. Commissioner Thomas A. Mattingly Sr. (D-Leonardtown) suggests a variance for military personnel who have constructed an accessory apartment and moved, but plan to retire to the county. Some military personnel are required to transfer every three years.
Animal Shelter
Continued from page A- budgets finalization. Our FY2008 budget deliberations and the allocations were finalized and approved on May 29, 2007 We do not intend to re-visit any allocations that were approved, unless experience warrants, after completion of our audit and several months of FY2008 revenue collections, the letter states to Charles County Commission President Wayne Cooper. Yet just two months later, the board voted 4-1 in favor of taking $15,000 from the countys emergency reserves to push the project forward. Raley cited similar denials from the board, collectively, against funding budget requests from Walden and Sierra the College of Southern Maryland and Leahs House all submitted after May 29th. The board denied each request. I would hope we have similar deviations, Raley said of Tuesdays decision and its hypocritical nature. The project was resubmitted to the commissioners agenda after Charles and Calvert counties approved their
portions of this joint funding effort. The shelter off Route 231 is run for and by all three counties. The rest of the board cited the backing of Charles and Calvert, and the desire to complete the shelter before winter as their reasoning to vote for the project. I recognize Raleys concerns, said Commissioner Lawrence Jarboe (R-Golden Beach) at Tuesdays meeting, but at this point in time winter is coming and the other counties have provided the funding. I would not want to be the county to point the finger and see animals outside in snow and rain suffering. The commissioners emergency reserves totaled $716,673 before Tuesdays vote. The shelters funding will the first time the commissioners will break their resolve to be fiscally prudent until the looming state budget crisis is thoroughly evaluated. Photo by Adam Ross St. Marys County Livestock apprehended by Animal Control will soon have an upgraded facility in Chief Financial Officer
Hughesville Md., to roam.
Elaine Kramer confirmed that the budget request for the shelter came in after the budget had been approved calling it one of several that had came through an interesting path, that is, outside the budget cycle. Raley told The County Times that he has heard rumors of the state passing half of funding of teachers pensions to local government, along with a host of other possible scenarios that could bog down next years budget. When asked if Raley was disappointed in the boards decision, he said, the vote is the vote.
The seldom heard commissioner, Kenny Dement (R-Callaway), said he had concerns with the funding the project, and was aware the commissioners had tabled similar requests, but working with the tri-county area was a necessity. Animals have no free will and are in a tough situation, Jarboe added, and sometimes you have to deal with things on a case-by-case basis. Meanwhile, Commissioner Thomas A. Mattingly Sr. (D-Leonardtown), who very rarely clashes with Raley, voted to approve the funding, saying its not the first time the
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Continued from page A- headquarters for the St. Marys River project and nationally recognized sailing team. The river center will be powered by energy from geothermal heat pumps, Apter said. Equally as impressive was a U.S. News and World Report magazine review of Americas best colleges, which cited St. Marys as the top public traditional liberal arts college in the nation alongside New College of Florida. There are 266 liberal arts colleges in the nation, 27 of which are public. St. Marys tied for 87th overall in the U.S. and World Report rankings of the nations top liberal arts schools, moving up eight spots over last year. The U.S. News and World Report ranking is noteworthy, said Maggie OBrien, president of St. Marys College of Maryland, in a written release, as is our distinction in having the highest graduation rate among Marylands public universities and colleges. The magazine cited increases in the percentage of incoming freshman that were in the top 10 percent of their high school class fro 34 to 36 percent, and the 6-year graduation rate increased from 72 to 80 percent. However, even though the U.S. News and World Report magazine ranked St. Marys College of Maryland tied for first of traditional liberal arts colleges, the school actually tied for fourth among public
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commissioners have followed a similar course of action. Its important that folks managing that understand our budget process and adhere to it, Mattingly said. Mattingly made the motion to approve the funding for the project minutes later. The shelter in Hughesville currently has a barn for livestock with three stalls, which houses approximately 100 animals from pigs, sheep, cows and chickens. The average confinement time for an animal is two to four weeks, and the shelter takes in approximately 3400 animals a year, according to David Zylak, director of St. Marys County Department of Public Safety. Charles and Calvert counties have agreed to their portions of the project via a commitment letter. St. Marys County utilizes about 34 percent of the shelter.
non-traditional liberal arts colleges, behind the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and the Virginia Military Institute. Last year, only VMI was among the military academies included on the list, and St. Marys College ranked second. U.S. News and World Report rankings methodology is based on quantitative measures that education experts have proposed as reliable indicators of academic quality, and on a nonpartisan view on education from the magazines staff, according to its website. And the good press keeps on building: the Fiske Guide to Colleges has consistently ranked St. Marys as one of the 43 Best Buy Schools in the country, for the colleges affordable and rich curriculum. In 2006, the Fiske Guide said of St. Marys College; The State of Maryland decided to make St. Marys its public honors college, and the rest is history. The Princeton Review this year released its Top 10 Best Value Public Colleges, which ranked St. Marys number 10 overall behind the University of Wisconsin Madison. Barrons Best Buys ranked St. Marys in the top 10 percent of U.S. colleges. St. Marys also found itself in Kiplinger magazines top 5 best value colleges, forbes. coms Americas most connected campuses, and The Washington Post cited it a great place to get an ivy league education at a public school price.