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Army Cpl. Matthew Wallace Pallbearers prepare to transport Sgt. Ryan Patrick Baumann of Great Mills to his final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery after his funeral Monday.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Hundreds of local citizens joined military and law enforcement personnel as they lined the streets of Leonardtown Monday with American flags to pay final tribute to the memory of U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Patrick Baumann, the soldier from the 101st Airborne Division who was killed Aug. 1 while serving in Afghanistan. Family, friends and superiors remembered Baumann as a dedicated soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice for his countrys freedom as well as for the freedom of the people of Afghanistan. Baumann died after sustaining injuries resulting from a roadside bomb explosion, known as an IED (improvised explosive device), while his column of vehicles was on mission to aid Afghan villagers. He was a neat kid, his mother Cindy Lohman said of her son. If it involved adventure he was right there. He was gung ho from the get go. Baumann, 24, of Great Mills, was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his service and courageous dedication to his country. Lt. General David Huntdon said that Baumanns missions to bring aid to struggling Afghans in one of the worlds most dangerous combat zones required equal measures of compassion and courage which Baumann possessed in abundance as a soldier. This dangerous duty was a natural calling for him, Huntdon said. Baumann had survived an IED explosion just about two weeks before this death, but refused to take a safer seat on one of the convoys trucks. He said: I wouldnt want to be in any other vehicle than the lead, Huntdon said of Baumann. Lohman said it was her sons nature to be at the front of the mission, taking the risk with his fellow soldiers. He was annoyed with the fact he was stuck on guard duty, Lohman said of her sons attitude after surviving the first explosion, wanting to get back to his job. Fellow service members remembered Baumann as See Baumann page A-
Donald and Cindy Dale say their son wasnt quite the same when he came home from serving in Iraq as a combat medic in March of 2005. They say the internal problems their son suffered werent apparent at first, but that his behavior soon began to spiral out of control. As he began to take prescription medication for his post-traumatic stress disorder, along with alcohol, they said, they began to worry more and more about his health. They tried to press him to hold back on taking so many pills and to lay off his drinking, but he would rebuff them, they said. Eventually, they said, their son stopped attending counseling for his disorder and his condition worsened. On July 6 of this year, the 25-year-old veteran was found dead in his See Health Services page A-
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South-Side Steppers, Dingbat the Clown, Mr. Magic Reggie Rice, entertainer Michael Rosman, the Hip Notic Middle Eastern Dance Troupe, and others. The Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department also had a truck parked in the square providing a shower of cool water for the event. This years festival drew hundreds, and was sponsored by the Commissioners of Leonardtown and the Leonardtown Business Association, with additional funding from the St. Marys County Arts Council.
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Brothers and sisters from all over our county, most who had never meet their fallen brother, came out to pay homage to Sgt. Baumann. We mourned the lost of another native son, while proudly thanking his family with thousands of grateful friends and neighbors lining the funeral procession route, many displaying the American Flag. We remind the family that we know what the sacrifice of Sgt. Baumann means for our Nation. Because of Sgt. Baumann, Pfc. Faulstich, Cpl. Wallace, and many others who have served our nation, freedom is on the march and terrorism is on the run. America is winning the War on Terror and our brave men and women are proving once again to be the finest fighting force on this planet. We must never forget the importance of the sacrifice of these soldiers and their families, or freedom will retreat.
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of course Ive done a couple of times this year. But maybe thats recreation, not relaxing. Its fun and I enjoy it, but Im still going somewhere and doing something. Relaxing, on the other hand, should mean not making much of an effort or expending energy. So, sitting outside on a pleasant morning, reading the newspaper and watching the hummingbird is relaxing. It didnt take much effort at all! I try to sit outside in the evenings for a little while or sometimes after dark and just look at the stars and the moon. Or watch the thunderstorms roll through, thats happened a lot this summer. Some quiet contemplation time is a good thing. Down time restores us - physically, mentally and emotionally. It doesnt matter whether youre just clearing your mind or contemplating the mysteries of the universe, taking some time to just sit and breathe and relax is, as someone famous would say, a good thing. You can email the Country Girl at countrygirlramblings@gmail.com
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Terri Bartz Bowles The past two Sundays I did something I dont do on a regular basis. Its also something that doesnt seem to come naturally to me, at least not anymore. Well, I dont know, not since I was a kid anyway. Its not hard to do and its actually good for you. Some people are better at it than others. I have to make an effort to do it, which is extremely funny because its actually an effortless thing to do. What did I do? I relaxed. Yep, I did not do much of anything. I was lazy. Well, okay, not all day but for significant chunks of time and thats an accomplishment for me. I dont know why, but relaxing is not easy for me to do. I feel like I always have to be doing something. If Im
the medical examiner to rule on the cause of death, Cameron said. Detectives are not releasing details of how the patient died. Hospital administrators have also investigated the circumstances surrounding the patients death but likewise have not released any further details. St. Marys Hospital has been supportive of the police investigation in addition to completing our own internal analysis, as patient safety is our leading goal, said a statement from hospital President and CEO Christine Wray. Our deepest condolences are with the patients family. Detectives are also looking into the death
of Violette Noell Sheluga, a three-month-old infant who died after she fell down from a washing machine, BCI reports stated. Those same reports stated that Sheluga was reportedly sitting in a bouncy seat on top of the running washing machine while her mother was folding laundry. Sheluga was transported to St. Marys Hospital and then to Childrens Hospital in the District where she later died from the head trauma she sustained in the fall. Theres no indication of foul play at this point, said BCI commander Lt. Rick Burris. We still have a lot of [investigative] work to do.
school lists from Esperanza Middle School and Leonardtown Elementary School as a basis for their stock of items, since these lists comprise the basics for nearly every other school in the county. Items such as pencils, folders, notebooks, highlighters, crayons, tissues, and glue sticks will be made available to students who were lacking important items. Bennett and Figeroux confirmed that the grant money would need to be used within the next week before the grant closes at the end of August. Bennett said that the supplies will be allocated on a school-by-school basis. When asked how many backpacks could be filled with $27,000, Bennett laughed and said, quite a lot$27,000 buys a lot of school supplies.
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch Legal Notice: with Jeffrey Zaslow, read by Erik Singer
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By: Terri Schlichenmeyer Without a doubt, youve played the game with yourself a time or two: what would you do if you were told you had a few months to live? Would you travel to places youve never been, enjoying a tornado of travel before your end? Or would you stay put right close to home, friends, and family? Would you learn something new, or savor the old and comfortable? Before his time was up, the late author and Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch decided to leave a legacy. In the process, he caught the imagination of an entire continent. In the audio CD, The Last Lecture (with Jeffrey Zaslow, read by Erik Singer), youll hear words that will motivate you to truly live. Shortly after he learned he had terminal pancreatic cancer, Professor Randy Pausch decided to give one final lecture. Presented before students, friends, family, and faculty, he knew his words and this book - would be the biggest gift he could give his children, all of whom were under 6 years old. Pauschs first bit of advice to his audience, and perhaps the most important is this: Remember that brick walls are there for a reason: they give us a chance to show how badly we want something. If you yearn for a goal, setbacks should be seen as opportunities. Always keep your childhood handy. Never lose your love of play, carry crayons, and keep ahold of your childhood dreams. Dont be afraid to ask for help, and get those dreams fulfilled. You wont be sorry. One of the most fun things in life is to enable the dreams of others. Its satisfying to watch the growth of someone you nudged. Even years down the road, youll feel good about what you did. Hold on to an attitude for gratitude, and always use the chance to write a thank-you note by hand. Remember that failure is not only good, its essential. Get peoples attention in a way theyll remember. Do for others what someone did for you. Remember that a bad apology is worse than no apology. Have fun every day, even if youre dying. Given all the attention that this inspirational lecture has gotten, you might think youll need a box of tissues when listening to this audiobook. Youd only be partly right. The first three-and-a-half discs of The Last Lecture are somewhat like those gifty books you give to high school or college grads: a bunch of lifelessons you learned at your mamas knee, but that bear repeating. The last half of the last disc is where the tears come. Author Randy Pausch desperately, urgently wanted his children to know him, and his wife to know how much he appreciated her. Because of his fierce need to love his family, those last few tracks are the most heartfelt, heartbreaking words youll ever hear. This audiobook is an appropriate gift for anyone over the age of 15, but youll also want one for yourself. This Last Lecture is one you wont mind hearing repeatedly.
IN THE MATTER OF ROBERTA LYNN GARRAHAN 42063 Starlight Drive Leonardtown, MD 2060 FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ROBIN LYNN GARRAHAN
In the Circuit Court for St. Marys County, Maryland Case No.:CA08-907 NC
The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Chang of Name in which she seeks to change her name from Roberta Lynn Garrahan to Robin Lynn Garrahan. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: The Petitioner has never used her birth name Roberta. She has always been referred to as Robin and that is how she wants her documents (drivers license, social security, etc.). Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 10th day of September, 2008. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. A copy of this notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county/city at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection. Joan W. Williams Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Marys County, Maryland 8-14-2008
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this Jacksonville, Florida transplant was one of 116 new teachers attending orientation workshops for new teachers this week at the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown. Jeff Maher, the Director of Professional and Organizational Development for St. Mary County Public Schools, said that Mondays orientation served as a chance to introduce new teachers to the county, and familiarize them with their benefits and instructional programs. New teachers went through three days of intensive instruction in curriculum and instruction priorities, protocol, and meetings with supervisors. All incoming teachers have mentors who will guide them through their first year. Maher explained that new teachers will have several levels of support their first year. They have one (mentor) at their school site, but a second layer at these demonstration classroomsand of course they have their content supervisors as well. He said that this approach was indicative of the systems belief that multiple support
persisted with finding local mathematics, science, and special education teachers. School a drastic Leonardtown Middle Theres shortage of special education teachers, and math and science teachers have traditionally been harder to Margaret Brent Middle School find locally, he said. Also joining the public school system are teachSpring Ridge Middle School ers from out of state, and teachers recruited from local colleges like St. Marys College of Maryland, and studentsChopticon High School enrolled in teaching certification programs at the Higher Education Center. Gina Clark moved to the area because her hus- Center Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology band had been stationed at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, but she is happily taking her seat in the Great Mills High School public school system. After Mondays initial round of introductions and inductions, she commented that Leonardtown High School she could not wait to start teaching at Spring Ridge Middle School. She said she looks forward to the end Fairlead I hate summers, she exclaimed. of summer break. Academy I like the first two weeks, but then Im ready to go Chesapeake Charter School back to work.
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Cheerleading Coach Ford (Meet in the Cafeteria) Sa/August 16 12 - 3 pm M/August 18 19 3:30 6:00 pm
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Golf Coach Davies (Meet at Cedar Point Golf Course) M/August 11 Noon - Organizational Meeting at GMHS in room F12 Sa/August 16 3 pm M/August 18 3 pm Volleyball Coach Rice-Morton (Meet in the gym) Sa/August 16 9 - 12 am Tryouts begin M/August 18 3 5 pm Tu/August 19 3 5:30 pm Varsity and Junior Varsity Sports Fall (begins August 1th) Winter (begins Nov. 15th) Spring (begins February 28th) Cheerleading Boys Basketball Baseball Boy Cross Country (Varsity only) Girls Basketball Boy Lacrosse Girls Cross Country (Varsity only) Cheerleading Girls Lacrosse Girls Field Hockey Boys Indoor Track (Varsity only) Softball Football Girls Indoor Track (Varsity only) Boys Tennis (Varsity only) Golf (Varsity only) Pom pons/Dance Team (Varsity) Girls Tennis (Varsity only) Boys Soccer Wrestling
Cross Country Coach Leon (Meet at the Field House) F/August 15 5 - 6 pm Participation forms due Sa/August 16 8 9:30am And 5 7 pm M/August 18 19 2:45 5 pm
Field Hockey Coach Richmond (Meet on the Field Hockey Field) Sa/August 16 - 8-11:30 am M/August 18 - 19 TBD Football Coach Griffith (Meet in Team Room, H-27) Sa/August 16 7:30 10:30 And 12 3 *Additional information will be given out at a later date pertaining to summer conditioning and equipment issue.
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discharged from the Academy and began studies at Loyola College in Baltimore, Md. She was awarded the Harry S. Truman Scholarship in 1983. Dora was the first Truman Scholar at Loyola College. She became the first black woman elected President of the Associated Students. Dora was the Delegate to the Democratic National Convention Maryland Primary in 1984. She graduated from Loyola College in 1985 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Economics. She is also a graduate of Georgetown University Law Centers class of 1989, with a Juris Doctorate. She was a member of the Young Democrats, served as Vice President of the Black Students Association and volunteered as a lecturer in the campus ministries program. Dora worked for numerous agencies including the Legal Aid Bureau, Inc., Criminal Justice Clinic, St. Marys County S.M.I.L.E. Program, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, St. Marys County Office on Aging, ManTech and the Center of Living Independently for Everyone. Dora served an Internship for Congresswoman Barbara A. Mikulski and as a Law Clerk for Attorney Stephen J. Braun. She was also an Adjunct Professor at the College of Southern Maryland. She had been a member of the following Civic, Undergraduate/Graduate and Professional Associations: Black Law Students Association, Gilbert and Sullivan Society, Christian Legal Society, Whos Who, Phi Sigma Alpha, Alpha Sigma Nu, St. Marys County Human Relations Commission-Pathfinder Award, Guatemala Mission Team, Outstanding Young Women of America, Center for Children Board of Directors member, Member of the LINKS of Southern Maryland Chapter. Dora was an accomplished musician, playing piano, guitar and organ. She was a Choir Director at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church and St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. She was also a Eucharistic Minister at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She was also a member of a local group of musicians who performed at various venues in the TriCounty area. In addition to her husband, Dora is survived by her children, Nataye Mary Bush of Waldorf, Md., and Nicholas Joe Lewis Bush of Hollywood; granddaughter, Makayla Jade Elizabeth Richmond; sisters, Neva M. Thompson (Alvin) of Hollywood, and Monica L. Bankins of Ridge, as well as numerous relatives and friends. Family received friends for Doras Life Celebration Tuesday, Aug. 12 from 5 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown. Prayers were recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Lexington Park. Reverend Jack Kennealy was the celebrant. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., P.O. Box 631047, Baltimore, MD 21263-1047. Condolences to the family may be made at www. brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown. borne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. Ryan was killed in action while leading the convoy on Route Alaska in Afghanistan by an improvised explosive device. Ryan was born in Loveland, Ohio Sept. 17, 1983. He moved to Germany when he was five, where he attended American, German and International schools and excelled in both baseball and soccer. He moved to Maryland in 1996 and attended Esperanza Middle School and graduated from Great Mills High School in 2003. While in high school, Ryan continued to play and referee soccer and enjoyed cars and racing. Ryan also developed his interest in photography while in High School and even won awards from the School Board and did the photos for a walking guide to St. Marys County. After graduation, Ryan met his fiance, Lauren Smith, who is also a graduate of Great Mills High School. Ryan enlisted in the Army in 2004 and served a 12-month tour in Iraq prior to this years deployment to Afghanistan. Ryan and Lauren were planning to marry Jan. 10, 2009. Ryans awards and decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal (2 awards); National Defense Service Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Ribbon; Air Assault Badge; Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-Wheeled Vehicles and Weapons Qualification, M4, expert During funeral services on Monday August 11, 2008 he will be receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Ryan is survived by his mother, Cindy and stepfather Gary Lohman of Great Mills, his father, Robert Baumann of Jeffersonville, Ind., his sister, Christina Baumann of Mesa, Ariz. and his fiance Lauren Smith of St. Marys City. He is also survived by his grandfathers, John Boggs of Dayton, Ohio and Edward Baumann of Loveland, Ohio. Ryan was proud of the work he was doing, believed in the mission and knew they were making a difference both in Iraq and Afghanistan. Ryan paid the ultimate sacrifice and died a true hero. Family received friends for Sgt. Ryans Life Celebration Sunday, Aug. 10 from 2 5 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown. Prayers were recited at 4 p.m. A funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Msgr. Maurice OConnell Monday, Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment followed in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. at 2 p.m. with full military honors. Memorial contributions can be sent to the 506th Airborne Infantry Regiment Association Widows, Orphans, and wounded soldiers fund, Hoyt Bruce, Treasurer 4126 Cole Way San Diego, CA 92117. Condolences to the family may be made at www. brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown. Davenport and Frances Elizabeth Kessler Carter. She is survived by her brothers William David Carter and Gary Wayne Carter, both of Conneaut, Ohio, John Mitchell Carter of Ashtabula, Ohio and Robert Max Carter of Mechanicsville. Pamela graduated from Conneaut Senior High School, Vo-Tech ACJVS Class of 1988. She moved to St. Marys County from Conneaut, Ohio in October of 2004. She was employed as a secretary for Bay Area Bingo Supplies, LLC in Hollywood for three years and three months. She was an avid Stephen King fan and had all of his books, loved the ocean and all outdoor life. The family received friends Wednesday Aug. 13 from 5:30 8 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown where a funeral Service was held at 7 p.m. with Rev. Joe Dobson officiating. Interment will be private. Pallbearers were William David Carter, Gary Wayne Carter, John Mitchell Carter, Robert Max Carter, Gary Brunts and Gary Knott. Honorary Pallbearers were William Jennings Midgett III, William Jennings Midgett IV, Cory Kenneth Trossbach, Andrew Stephen Carter, Alex Bradley Carter and Jason Lee Carter. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Funeral Home, Leonardtown. Prayers were recited at 7 p.m. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. in St. Pauls United Methodist Church, Leonardtown, with Reverend Keith Schukraft officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown. Serving as pallbearers were Ben Albright, David Bogie, Dale Goldsborough, Joey Decker, Rudy Medley, and Jimmy Herbert. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www. brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown. go, playing pitch and going to Dover Downs to play the slot machines. She loved to sit, watch and feed the birds and squirrels. She enjoyed going camping with her family and sitting by the campfire roasting hot dogs and marshmallows and always looked forward to getting her ice cream cones. She had a special little dog named Skippy. She lived for the holidays and weekends spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends. If you werent there by noon on Saturday, she was calling to see where you were. She always enjoyed canning fruits and vegetables in the summertime. The greatest gift that she gave others is the belief that you can accomplish anything that you pursue in life. Her words of encouragement have helped many through the most difficult times in their lives. She always instilled in her children the belief that all you need in life is love and respect. We will never forget the women who cared when others turned away, and brought so much sunshine and hope that lighted up each day of our lives. The family received friends Friday, Aug. 8 from 5 8 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers were said at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. in Our Ladys Catholic Church of Medleys Neck with Fr. Thomas LaHood officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown. Pallbearers were Michael Laney, Christopher Laney, Justin Knott, Donald Knott, Tommy Angle and Bobby Wimberly. Honorary Pallbearers were Blake Smith, Brayden Smith, Hunter Smith, Cade Keen, Owen Keen, Justin Knott Jr., Drake Thomas, George Quade (Dinky), John W. Knott, James L. Knott, son in laws, Robert A. Russell Jr., Mike Laney Sr., Rocky Hammett and Allen Fennington. Contributions may be made to Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Carl Francis Abell, Sr., 70, of Avenue, died Aug. 7 in his residence. Born Sept. 8, 1937 in Leonardtown, he was the son of the late John F. Abell and Dorothy V. Kucher Jr. He was the loving husband of Barbara Anne Abell, whom he married June 14, 1958 in Holy Angels Church. He is also survived by his children; John F. Abell and his wife Patty of Chaptico, Katherine M. and her husband Ron Triplett of Solomons, Carl F. Abell, Jr. of Avenue, Alison A. and her husband George Beavan of Chaptico and Theresa L. Abell of Bushwood; and his sister Dorothy Victoria and her husband James S. Hayden of Bushwood; as well as nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A lifelong resident of St. Marys County, Carl graduated from St. Marys Academy Class of 1956. He was an electronics technician for the Naval Air Station at Patuxent River, retiring in April of 1988. He was an artist, sign painter, chef, restaurant owner, caterer and he made rosaries. The family received friends Sunday, Aug. 10 from 2 5 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, where prayers were said at 3 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment followed in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Leonardtown. Pallbearers were Ricky Blair, Jamie Hayden, John F. Abell IV, Tony Bailey, Colby Beavan and Justin Beavan. Contributions may be made to the Seventh District Optimist Club, P.O. Box 53, Bushwood, MD 20608 and/or Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Dora Elizabeth BankinsBush, 45, of Hollywood, died from Cancer Aug. 5 in her residence. Born Nov. 12, 1962 in Newark, N.J., she was the daughter of the late James Eugene Bankins and Barbara Ernestine Briscoe. She was the very loving wife of Michael Lee Bush whom she married Sept. 25, 1992 in St. John Francis Regis Church in Hollywood. Dora was in the first graduating class in 1980 at Leonardtown High School. She was the class valedictorian, an honors student, cheerleader, and recipient of the Senior English Award-Cum Laude 1979-1980. She was appointed to and attended the United States Naval Academy in 1980. Due to illness she was honorably
Pamela Jean Pami Carter, 38, of Mechanicsville, and formerly of Ashtabula, Ohio, died Aug. 11 in her residence. Born Aug. 31, 1969 in Ashtabula, Ohio she was the daughter of the late William
Mary Carol Hurry, 52, of Clements died Aug. 6, 2008 in Hollywood, at the home of her sister with her family close by her side. Carol was born Nov. 26, 1955 in Portsmouth, Va. She grew up in Norfolk, Va. and attended the Commonwealth public schools. She moved to St. Marys County in 1980. She and her husband owned and operated Hurrys Store in Clements until last year. Recently, she resumed her education, completing several classes at the College of Southern Maryland. Carol possessed a unique personality and wit. Everyone who knew her likely has some kind word, compliment, or anecdote. Despite health issues, she never complained and always looked to the future. She worked hard and was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She was very tolerant of peoples shortcomings. Her hobbies included reading, playing Scrabble, Sudoku, and embroidering. She loved dogs. Her most recent was a standard poodle named Miss Bleubell. She enjoyed dining out and going to antique and thrift stores. She practiced etiquette and style regularly having an informal high tea at 4 p.m. Carol is survived by her husband and companion of twenty-five years, James R. Hurry, Jr., son Michael L. Hurry II of Clements, parents, Kenneth and Mary Carter of Leonardtown, brother, Stephen Carter of Norfolk, Va., sisters, Rebecca Bogie and Lisa Goldsborough both of Hollywood, grandsons, Isiah Miller and Jalen Hurry, mother-in-law, Rosalyn Hurry of Morganza as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. The family received friends for Carols Life Celebration Monday, Aug. 11 from 5 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield
Doris Teresa Angle Knott, 75 of Leonardtown, died Aug. 5 peacefully in her home surrounded by her husband and children. Born Jan. 22, 1933 at Bushwood Wharf in Bushwood, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Lillian Angle. She is survived by 12 siblings, Betty Hager of Louisiana, Agnes Clements of California (state), Catherine Hughes of Ridge, Md, Mary Pilkerton of Leonardtown, Beatrice Rollins and Dorothy Cullinan of North Carolina, Clara Gatton of Helen, Thomas Angle of Tennessee and George Angle of Ridge, four deceased brothers and one deceased sister. As a child, she attended various schools including Sacred Heart Catholic School, Holy Angels Catholic School, Our Ladys Catholic School, St. Marys Academy and graduated from Great Mills High School. She is survived by her husband of 56 happy and wonderful years James (Bunky) A Knott Sr. They were married Oct. 11, 1951 in Our Ladys Church in Medleys Neck. She was the mother of five children, Joan Marie Knott Fennington and husband Allan, of Baltimore, Md.; James A Knott Jr. of Potomac Shores and wife Patricia Mae, Valley Lee; Linda Faye Knott Hammett and husband Rocky of Valley Lee; Brenda Lee Knott Laney and husband Michael W. Laney. Sr., of Leonardtown; and Jennifer Lynn Knott Russell and husband Robert A. Russell, Jr, of Abell. She was a grandmother of seven; Tracy Keen, Heather Smith, Michael Laney, Jr., Crissy Hammett, Justin Knott, Christopher Laney and Sophie Russell and great grandmother of eight, Cade Keen, Owen Keen, Blake Smith, Brayden Smith, Hunter Smith, Madeleine Smith, Lily Rose Hill and Justin Knott, Jr. She was step grandmother to Reahanna Thomas and Dawn Katz and step great grandmother to Drake Thomas, Cole Katz, Laydon Katz and Blake Katz. She had two very special relatives who she always called her sisters; Shirley Stone and Rosalie Roderick, and two adopted daughters; Mary McGinnis and Linda Howe. Teresa was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved everyone. Her joy in life was her family. She loved to collect bells from all over the world and Avon figurines. She loved flowers, especially roses, playing bin-
David Berkley Dave Lloyd, 48, of Mechanicsville, and formerly of Prince Georges County, died Aug. 5 in his residence. Born Sept. 23, 1959 in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late John Beech and Nancy Lee Earion Cobb. He was the loving husband of Mary Policelli. He is also survived by his sons Jarrod Policelli of Coltons Point, Md. and John Lloyd of Mechanicsville; and his siblings Chris (Mikie) Lloyd of Waldorf, Md., Charlie (Ann) Lloyd and Wayne (Dodie) Lloyd, all of Venica, Fla. and Steve (Susan) Lloyd of Cleveland, Ohio. Dave attended Greenbelt High School and was later employed as a truck driver for Jimmy Richards. The family received friends Sunday, Aug. 10 from 2 4 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, where a memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Interment is private. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
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His parents immediately thought of what happened to Afghanistan War veteran, James Emerick Dean, who was killed in a police standoff in December of 2006 after barricading himself in his parents home. Dean, who was also diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder, was in treatment but his condition worsened when he received orders over the 2006 Thanksgiving holiday that would have to ship out to Iraq. Despite the danger to their son, the Dales said, they had to act. I said this is the chance we were looking for to force him to get help, Donald Dale said. So we had Chris arrested. Their son was charged with first-degree assault for the alleged gun-pointing incident and was awaiting trial before his death. Their sons anger issues were brought on by his experiences in combat, the Dales said, and that fits of rage became common. Though he did not talk about the actual incidents he had faced, they said, their son did reveal that the adrenaline rush was consuming him. He said it was addictive, his father said. Nightmares and flashbacks to horrific battlefield incidents also plagued their son, they said. Despite the problems he faced here, Dales family said, their son served with distinction in the war. He even risked his life in combat to treat a wounded enemy fighter who had been hit on the battlefield; it earned him a commendation, his family said. He was proud that he joined, Dales father said. He said America should be there [in Iraq] so he enlisted. The County Times contacted the Department of Veterans Affairs but could not get additional information on Dales condition by press time.
Residents and dignitaries flooded the lawn of the governmental center in Leonardtown for this years 18th annual VFD Appreciation Day.
Del. John F. Wood, and Maryland Sen. Roy Dyson. The festivities included a free crab feast and other assorted free food and drink, moon bounces for the children, face painting, and music. Its just really nice that the county cares enoughto provide great food and fun at events like these, exclaimed Allen, who was there representing both the
said many members of the community are unaware that emergency services personnel in the county are not paid for their efforts, but the system still provides a high quality of emergency services in the county. [Having an all volunteer force] saves the taxpayers an enormous amount of money, and it also provides an extremely high quality of service, Mattingly said.
residence. His family believed that his death might have been linked to his PTSD and to self-medication. The Dales now say that if mental health services were available to treat their son locally, he might still be alive. Where do people down here turn to? asked Donald Dale. If they [returning veterans] dont want help what do we do? If [treatment and counseling services] were here in Lexington Park, he wouldve kept going to counseling. The counseling sessions their son only infrequently attended, the Dales said, were too far away, in the District. Connie Walker, director of the Southern Maryland chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) said that rural mental health care for veterans is a pressing issue with little hope in sight for improvement. While attending a conference geared towards mental health providers helping veterans in Bethesda, Walker said help is likely far off. What I heard today was more rhetoric and the word rural was used just once, Walker told The County Times. Rural [mental health] care is a huge issue across the nation and Southern Maryland is an example. A solution that would come in perhaps 2010 or 2012 would not be enough, she said. People cant wait that long, Walker said. Were behind the power curve and the problem is immediate. They cajoled and pushed him to get treatment, they even gave him money for gasoline, they said, but he wouldnt get the help he needed. Donald Dale said that he would continually question his son about all the pills he saw him take, more than what was prescribed on the bottle, but it only drove more of a wedge between him and his son. He would say: Im a medic, I known what Im doing, Donald Dale said of his son. In his mind, if he had his medications he was OK, Cindy Dale said. But he was a walking time bomb. All the medications and heavy drinking took a toll on their son, making him increasingly unstable, his parents said. Events finally came to a head Photo Courtesy of Dale Family when he pointed a gun at his sisters Christopher Allen Dale, 25, right, who died July 6 at his residence in husband after a domestic dispute es- Hollywood, served as combat medic in Iraq. He is shown here with a friend Nick Zangara who was killed by a improvised explosive. calated out of control.
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Casey said. I know hell have my back just like he always did. U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD-5th) said Baumann, like others from St. Marys who gave their lives in war on terror, did so with the knowledge that their service made a difference. Hoyer said Baumann continued the fight against those who by sheer power and terror wanted to control their society. Thats why this country sent Ryan Patrick Baumann, Hoyer said. He lived with a conviction and a vision of what he ought to do. He died too young but he did not live in vain. Ryan Patrick Baumann did not die in vain. Baumann was buried at Arlington National Cemetery Monday. Other local soldiers killed in the war on terror are Pfc. Raymond J. Faulstich, Jr., 24, while serving in combat in Iraq in 2004 and Cpl. Matthew Wallace, who died in Germany after sustaining burns from an explosion by a roadside bomb in Iraq in July of 2006.
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Hopefully we can generate some interest in volunteering and becoming members. When asked about the idea of privatizing the emergency response system in St. Marys County, Mattingly emphatically stated, it needs to continue to be funded as it has been. I get asked this a lot, how does a volunteer system work? said Dyson, adding that other counties needed to see St. Marys as a model for how volunteer systems could serve the community. All attendees echoed appreciation above all else, many saying thank you as they passed volunteers at the event. We take for granted that when we call fire and EMS that they will come, Washington said when addressing the crowd. But we should not take that for granted.
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