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Staff Writer
Heavy rains have contributed to an intense
but relatively limited oyster die-off in the north-
ern portion of the Chesapeake Bay, offcials say,
pushing oyster harvesters farther into Southern
Maryland waters and putting more pressure on
the local fshery.
But state fsheries experts say that most of
the oyster population is untouched throughout
the bay despite the die-off and that lower salin-
ity in the bay resulting from heavy spring rains
has helped reduce oyster decimating diseases.
It was a very small area it impacted,
said Mike Naylor, deputy director of Maryland
Department of Natural Resources fsheries di-
vision. It represented only about one to two
percent of the overall population.
Some oyster bars in the northern portion
of the bay have seen between 85 to 100 percent
loss of oysters due to fresh water washing salt
from those waters, Naylor said, but southern
waters have not been affected.
Naylor said reports he has heard from
watermen have been good, reporting healthy
oysters.
Right now theyre doing pretty well in
southern waters, Naylor said.
The reduction of salt in southern waters
helped fght the resurgence of diseases that can
destroy oyster populations, Naylor said.
Tommy Zinn, president of the Calvert
County Watermans Association, said water-
men harvesting locally have been able to make
a living this season but not much more than that.
Patent tongers are getting about six to
seven bushels per man, Zinn said. The guys
are able to make a days work.
But with watermen having to share more
of the southern waters, he said, fnding oysters
is getting more competitive.
Its a burden on our stock, the guys cant
work their own areas so they have to move,
Zinn said.
Larry Simns, president of the state water-
mans association, said watermen have request-
ed that the state open up some of the recently
closed oyster sanctuaries to let them recoup
their losses from this season, but he has not re-
ceived a positive response.
It means they wont do it, in my estima-
tion, Simns said.
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Oyster Die Off Puts
Pressure on Local Fishery
By Sean Rice
Editor
The countys public information offce an-
nounced Wednesday that Metrocast channel 95
is being re-launched as a continuous content
government news channel.
In addition to technical upgrades being
provided by Metrocast as part of its franchise
agreement with St. Marys County govern-
ment, a county press release states that a host of
new programming is being planned.
Public Information Offcer Tony Jones,
who is also taking the title of station manager,
said in a press release the new content will in-
clude local weather updates, news headlines,
stock market information, traffc reports, sports
news, scores and schedules as well as daily his-
torical tidbits and information.
In addition to existing broadcast of gov-
ernment meetings, Jones said new program-
ming will also include interview segments with
county commissioners, segments with employ-
ees and updates on current county programs
and events.
St. Marys County Commissioner Presi-
dent Francis Jack Russell, when contacted
Wednesday said he was unaware of exactly
what changes will be taking place on the chan-
nel. He said Jones is, just doing some different
things.
I dont know that theyre doing local
news on channel 95, he said. I know theyre
expanding it a litte bit.
Russell said he believed the public infor-
mation offce has exsisting funds to make the
changes.
St. Marys County has at least three estab-
lished newspapers, local radio stations and at
least four news websites that serve the public.
Russell said he doesnt believe the channel 95
changes are designed to compete with theses
outlets.
I dont think theyre doing anything thats
in competition with local business or a local pa-
per or anything like that, Russell said.
Reporter Sarah Miller contributed to this story.
County to Start News Channel
The County Times
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The task force appointed late last year by
Gov. Martin OMalley to examine options for
managing growth of septic sewerage systems
across the state voted last week to adopt a four-
tier regulation strategy.
A bill in last years legislature that sought
to virtually ban the installation of new septic
systems ran into stiff opposition from both
Republicans and Democrats, many from ru-
ral counties, where septic systems are widely
used and a moratorium on them could spell the
same fate for continued growth.
That bill failed but the task forces mis-
sion was born out of it.
Fred Tutman, a member of the task force
and the Patuxent Riverkeeper, said the panel
was made up of many diverse opinions on the
value of septic systems and their impact on the
environment.
For his part, Tutman, who lives in Upper
Marlboro, said that the damage septic systems
present to the environment varies in propor-
tion to their numbers in certain areas and the
maintenance they receive.
While septics can prove harmful in some
circumstances, they are not always so. He said
in his research, he has not seen how septic sys-
tems are proven to be universally harmful.
Ive never seen the science settled on
this, Tutman told The County Times. I
dont think we could fnd a one-size-fts-all
approach.
Calvert County Commissioner Evan
Slaughenhoupt (R-Dunkirk) said Calvert resi-
dents, by a great majority, use septic systems
and there is great interest in keeping fexibility
to allow for more of them.
When you have commercial water and
sewer that sets up for higher density, Slaugh-
enhoupt said. The majority of residents want
to have some distance between themselves and
their neighbors.
Septic systems allow for that space, he
said.
St. Marys County Commissioner Dan
Morris (R-Mechanicsville) said the task forces
recommendations appear much less stringent
than previous efforts to regulate the sewage
treatment systems.
I think its more of a softer approach,
as it should be, Morris said. Its much more
agreeable It sounds more promising, at least
for St. Marys County.
Chris Trumbauer, an Anne Arundel
County Council member who sat on the task-
force, said the agreed-upon framework that
will go to OMalley for approval will take the
shape of a four-tier system that has varying
levels of restrictions based on levels of devel-
opment and land preservation.
The recommendations, which have yet to
be fnalized, have the frst tier as
priority funding areas that al-
ready have dense development
and infrastructure as the most
restrictive against new septic
systems, Trumbauer said.
The second tier would en-
compass areas that have dense
development but are not priority
funding areas and would allow
for a little more leeway in allow-
ing septic systems.
The third tier appears to be
the most accommodating for septic systems,
with areas far removed from development
districts and with few constraints like rural
legacy programs, easements or resource pres-
ervation zoning.
The fourth tier would again be restrictive
because it encompassed more remote areas that
do have environmental resource constraints.
The details of how to achieve regula-
tions within the recommended tiers are still in
the works, Trumbauer said, but it represents
a framework that drew consensus from the
members.
We signed off on the concept of where
were going, Trumbauer said.
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New Septic Rules Almost Finished
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Southern Maryland residents have
until Dec. 12 to comment on the SMECO
Southern Maryland Reliability Project.
The project will include two miles
of underground construction beneath the
Patuxent River.
Erica Schmidt, project manager with
the Army Corps of Engineers for the
Southern Maryland Reliability project,
said SMECO originally applied for the
permits needed from the Maryland De-
partment of the Environments regulatory
authority on April 8 and was sent on to the
Corps of Engineers on April 22.
According to information supplied
by the Corps of Engineers, the project will
be constructed in areas that include tidal
and nontidal waters, including unnamed
tributaries and wetlands contiguous and
adjacent to that Patuxent River, Fish-
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Leonard Creek, St. Marys River, Hunt-
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Creek in Calvert and St. Marys Counties
in Maryland.
Once the public comment period is
closed, Schmidt said, the corps of engi-
neers will take all comments under review
and work with SMECO and the agencies
expressing concerns to work out kinks in
the plan. Then the corps of engineers will
approve, revise or deny the permit.
SMECO spokesperson Tom Den-
nison said the permit is only one of
many procedures SMECO has had to go
through to get the multi-county project off
the ground. He said in the end, they will
be laying a 230 kV transmission line to
complete a loop between Calvert and St.
Marys counties. Other things they have
had to do is work with each county to get
local grading permits and work with the
Maryland Public Service Commission.
He said SMECO has been trying to
work with customers along the way
and hold open houses to get information
about the project out.
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Its that time of year and the Lex-
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Association is hosting the Third Annual
Holiday Display Contest for businesses
and organizations located within the
boundaries of the Revitalization District.
This years celebrity judges include
Susan Fowler, Principal of the Lexing-
ton Park Elementary School, Commis-
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Chamber of Commerce.
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Representatives
from businesses both
small and large around
the county crammed
into a conference room
at the Southern Mary-
land Higher Education
Center on Wednesday
morning to get an un-
derstanding on how to
get a foot in the door
to doing business with
the U.S. Naval Air
Systems Command
NAVAIR.
The conference
was geared toward showing small businesses
how get into the acquisition process for con-
tracts between $3,000 and $150,000 NA-
VAIR is required by law to have set asides for
small businesses as well as simplifed proce-
dures that make it easier for those entities to
get a share of business done by the U.S. Navys
acquisition arm at Naval Air Station Patuxent
River.
Ken Carkhuff, with NAVAIRs Offce of
Small Business Programs, said that in fscal
year 2011, there was $1.7 billion allocated solely
to small business contracts, showing just how
lucrative it can be to do business with the Navy.
Carkhuff said NAVAIR wants to work
with small businesses, but they needed to do
their homework about just what the acquisi-
tion giant wants and what the smaller contrac-
tor could really provide.
Know where the opportunities are and
how best to ft them, Carkhuff said, adding
that NAVAIRs mission is to get the best equip-
ment to war fghters as quickly as possible.
We need to be able to fght today, he
said.
NAVAIR does not know what every small
business around is capable of, Carkuff said, so
businesses need to let them know if there is a
Navy contract out there they can fll.
We dont know everything, he said. Let
us know youre out there and how you can help
us.
Jack Pappas, a Navy veteran who owns a
small business in Lexington Park, said the ac-
quisition process is daunting and sometimes
discouraging.
He said he served as a senior acquisition
specialist for the Navy and knows the frustra-
tion in dealing with regulations goes both ways.
Conferences like the one sponsored by
county government are valuable to help small
businesses new to dealing with the Navy un-
derstand what they are getting into, he said.
The government guys are as frustrated
by this as we are, Pappas said.
The real value of the conference was it al-
lowed small businesses the chance to partner
with larger contractors who can make it easier
to get a piece of the navy contract pie, he said.
Thats one of the benefts of conferences
like this, linking with the big guys, Pappas
said.
Small Businesses Get Tips
on Dealing With NAVAIR
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Tax increases may be in the future; the
unemployment rate is higher than people
have been led to believe; and the state will
continue raiding money from dedicated
funds these are a few points Delegate Mark
Fisher (R-27B) warned of during a town hall
meeting this week.
Fisher, in the frst of three town hall
meetings in Northern Calvert County in De-
cember, updated North Beach citizens Tues-
day night on his forecast for the 2012 legisla-
tive session starting in Annapolis next month.
There are few people who are going to
tell you what Im going to tell you, Fisher
said.
Fisher warned that unless action is taken
to stop it, the Democrat-controlled Maryland
legislature will continue to borrow money
from trust funds built up by tax money
specifcally designated to go to things such as
road maintenance.
Fisher said there is legislation in the
works that would increase taxes, which
would add to the trust funds being raided to
balance the state budget.
He said he supports legislation that
would put a lock on the trust funds and pre-
vent the state from taking further monies
from dedicated funds, but that legislation is
not the most popular in Annapolis.
He said while Marylands unemploy-
ment rate is offcially upwards of 7 percent,
the people only working part-time but seek-
ing additional or alternative employment and
people who have gotten discouraged to the
point of not even looking for work are not
counted. With those factors included, he said,
the true unemployment rate in Maryland is
closer to 13 percent.
Fishers two additional town hall meet-
ings are set for Dec. 1 from 6:30 8:30 p.m.
at the Northeast Community Center in Ches-
apeake Beach, and Dec. 6 from 6:30 8:30
p.m. at the Calvert Pines Senior Center lo-
cated in Prince Fredrick.
sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Delegate: Tax Increases
May be in Store
Ken Carkhuff, with the Offce of Small Business Programs for NAVAIR, gives point-
ers to local small businesses about how the contracting process works.
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IN THE MATTER OF BARBARA ANNE TIDD
FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO BEAR LEVI TIDD
In the Circuit Court for St. Marys County, Maryland
CIVIL NO.: C-11-1510

TheabovePetitionerhasfledaPetitionforChangeofNameinwhichhe/sheseeksto
changehis/hernamefromBarbaraAnneTiddtoBearLeviTidd.Thepetitionerisseekinga
name change because:
I am transgender.
Any person may fleanobjection tothe Petitiononor before the 15
th
day of December,
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12-01-11
ElectionDay2011haspassedandthebigone,ElectionDay2012,isjust12monthsaway.
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wherewewouldliketobe,evenifitwilltakeseveralelectioncyclestogetthere.Wedidntget
hereovernight,soIdoubtifwecanstraightenthingsoutintheblinkofaneye.
Therearethreebasicchangesinourpoliticalsystemthatwouldgreatlyimprovethesys-
tem:Termlimits;publicfundingofcampaigns;and,aprovisionwherebyalllawsapplyequally
toelectedoffcials,withnosweetheartdealsofexceptions,wouldbeagoodstarttosolvesome
of the problems.
Term limits have become necessary and are long overdue. In reality, our career politicians
arethereforonereasonitsalucrativejob.Ifyoubelieveallthisstuffaboutpublicservice
as their motivation, Ive got a bridge to sell you. They get elected, make friends, get and give
favors, protect their political hind parts at all costs, and get rich. If they help constituents in
theprocess,itsabonus.Thelongertheystayinoffce,themoreinfatuatedtheybecomewith
themselves,themoretheyrelishthepowertheyhaveattheirdisposal,themoretheybecome
obligatedtothosewhogreasedtheshootfortheirreelection,andthemorewealthytheybecome.
Howmanypoorpoliticiansdoyouknowexceptthosewhogotcaughtinsomescamandhave
beensenttojailornarrowlymissedanindictment?Eliminatingthegravytrainwouldeliminate
the bottom feeders.
I hate the thought of using my tax dollars to fund political campaigns, but in the end it
wouldprobablysavemoney.Letsfaceit,moneytalksandmoneywinselections.Inreality,our
electedoffcialsarebought.
Withoutpublicdisclosure,wedontevenknowwherethemoneycomesfrom.Deeppock-
etsruleand,aswehavelearned,thedeeppocketeliteisaverysmallsegmentoftheelectorate.
The current system hardly represents a true democracy. My vote may be a drop in the ocean, but
collectivelyourvotescanraisethetide.Thatwillonlyworkifweareaccuratelyinformedand
notfooled,brainwashed,tototallyconfusedbythespecialinterestwhocontrolthepoliticaldia-
logue.Gettingthefreefowofprivateandcorporatemoneyoutofpoliticsshouldhelpcleanup
thepoliticaldialoguesoweknowwhowearevotingfor.Ifmytaxeshavetogouptogethonest
government, Ill do my part and hope minimizing corruption saves me money in the long run.
Iamalsoafrmbelieverintheconceptthatalllawsshouldapplytoeveryone,evenour
politicianswhoseemtobelieveahalocomeswiththejob.Onepublicretirementsystemshould
ft all in public service. My public health care system should apply to those who dedicate
themselves to public service as an elected role. If my congressman gets a free gym, all those
onpublicpayrollgetafreegym.Afterall,ourelectedoffcialsoftentelluswereallinthis
together,butwhyarentweridinginthesameboat.Imtiredofridingintherowboatwhile
thosewhogobbleupmytaxpaymentareridingintheyacht.Sincepoliticiansactliketheywalk
onwater,theyshouldntbeafraidtojoinusinthedingy.Iwouldalsoexpectfulldisclosureof
thetotalvalue,includinganyperks,ofthecompensationpaidtoourelectedoffcials.Thisdis-
closure should be made annually and available at any time.
Howdowebringabouttermlimits?Getthebigmoneyourofcampaignsandmakethe
lawsapplyequallytoeveryone.Itcouldstartbyaskingeverycandidateforpublicoffce,Do
you support and will you subscribe to and work for, term limits, public funding for political
campaignswithnooutsidemoneyandaprovisionsthatmakesalllawsapplytoelectedoffcials
equallyastheydototheelectorate?Iftheydontsayyea,dontvoteforthem.Ifwedothis
ateverylevel,municipal,county,stateandnational,soonerorlaterwellgetwhatwedeserve,
dedicatedelectedoffcials.
The recent sit-in movements indicate that corporate greed is not a popular notion and dis-
contentiswidespread.ThesuccessoftheTeaPartymovement,whetheryoulikeitornot,did
showthatthereisagenuinedesireforsomedifferentthinkingandcontemptforthestatusquo.
Perhaps the time is right for each of us to start demanding accountability and perhaps it is time
foreachofustotakeasteptowardpoliticalreform.
If anyone is interested, I prepared a simple questionnaire asking their position which I
planonsendingtomyrepresentativethatIwillprovidetoeveryonewhowantsone.Ifanybody
wouldlikeacopyyoucancontactmeat301-373-8572oremailmeatdryan@md.metrocast.net.
David A. Ryan
Hollywood,MD
Three Things to Fix a Broken Democracy
Thefollowingismyownopinionandinnowayrefectsthatofothers.Iamcurrentlyserv-
ingmyfrsttermontheboardofeducationandhavefledtorunformysecond.Myconsiderable
experiencegainedfromtwenty-fveyearsofteaching,servingonvariouscommitteessuchas
the Budget Advisory Committee to the Board of Education, the Citizens Advisory Committee
for Special Education to the Board of Education, and the Superintendents Teachers Forum have
givenmeanexcellentperspectiveoneducationalmatters.Since1971whenIfrstcametoSt.
Marys County I have seen a great deal of change, and I must say that it has been for the better.
Letsusquicklyexaminethehistoryoftheissueoftesting.Isitagoodorbadthing?When
Ireenteredthesystemin1990,twenty-oneyearsage,westartedgivingtheMarylandSchool
Performance Assessment Program (MSPAP). Indeed, the students and teachers at that time
thoughtastemandleafplotmustlooklikeatree.Sincemypeergroupdidverypoorly,wewon
$10,000thatyearasanincentivetodobetter.AftertenyearsoftheMSPAP,only50%whotook
itpasseditsobye,bye,Imustsaythatthemajorityofstudentscouldsolveproblemsandexplain
howtheygottheiranswers.However,theterminologyinthegradingwasnotobjectiveandit
took too long to grade it.
ThenwithGeorgeW.BushcameNoChildLeftBehind(NCLB)andtheMarylandSchool
Assessments.TheyweremuchshorterasevidencedbyBriefConstructedResponses(BCRs).
Whatisgoingonnow?NationalStandardsarebeingdevelopedfortheentirecountryso
allchildrenwillgraduatecollegeorcareerready.Eachstatecancarryoutthestandardasitsees
ft.GototheMarylandStateDepartmentofEducationwebsiteandreadmore.Also,youcan
Googleit.AboveallKeepChildrenFirst.Ourcountyhasdoneanexcellentjobwithallof
theseendeavorsandwillcontinuetodosointhefuture.
Marilyn Crosby
LexingtonPark,MD
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By Carrie Munn
Staff Writer
A new delightful-smelling little shop on
Leonardtown Square held its grand opening
Saturday. After about a half a years practice
and growing popularity at area craft shows,
Christine Saulter, a.k.a. Chief Candlemaker,
and her partner Gary Tharaldson opened the
doors to Ruberry Candle Company on Park
Avenue.
Saulter said the company and its signature
candle scent Ruberry Pie are named for her
almost two-year-old daughter, Ruby. She and
Tharaldson, who reside near the Leonardtown
Wharf, hand pour all the candles and add the
dyes and fragrances in their garage. Theyve
taken notes throughout the process to perfect
the craft and have listened to the suggestions of
customers and family as well.
I love that these candles are better for the
environment, Saulter said, explaining how her
soy-based products are nearly 100 percent natu-
ral, helping local soybean farmers and burning
cleaner with hemp wicks. She also emphasized
the importance of the candles being American-
made, poured into an old-fashioned U.S prod-
uct mason jars.
The candles burn very evenly and leave
very little black soot, Saulter explained. The
soy candles have a very strong scent throw,
the crafter explained, meaning it carries well
across the room, and lasts longer than the paraf-
fn-based variety, since it burns at a lower tem-
perature. The Ruberry owner said this means
that long burning times wont rapidly deplete
the candle.
With a plethora of scents like Banana
Bread, Grapefruit Mango and Country
Cabin in sizes from tarts to large jars for un-
der $20, Ruberry Candle Co. offers an earth-
friendly alternative to other expensive designer
candles, she said. The shop currently has sev-
eral seasonal scents available for the holidays.
Saulter said they also
sell candles online and have
started doing custom orders
for events like weddings
and baby showers. Because
they make the labels them-
selves, they can craft can-
dles in requested scents and
colors with personalized
messages.
To provide the cozy,
boutique atmosphere she
wanted to create, Saulter
teamed up with local ar-
tisans Katrina Griffs, of
Pink Koala Design, and
Samantha Salzman, of Ava
Bug Accessories. Griffs
designs and creates unique
bags in a variety of sizes
and styles and Salzman
hand crafts one-of-kind ac-
cessories. Locally-crafted
and found jewelry are also
available.
Saulter said so far, shes
really happy with her location on the Square,
adding that other Leonardtown business own-
ers have been very helpful and friendly.
Its still a work in progress, with more
and new products to arrive in coming weeks,
she said.
Saulter and Tharaldson will continue to
take their products to craft shows, but are happy
to have a new store in a bustling area.
Stop in to see, smell and shop the new, lo-
cal, small business during Leonardtowns First
Friday, Dec. 2 or Monday through Friday, Noon
to 7 p.m., or Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more details on products from Ruberry
Candle Co., visit www.RuberryCandles.com.
carriemunn@countytimes.net
New Boutique Smells Sweet on Leonardtown Square
Christine Saulter
Photo by Carrie Munn
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Winifred Barnes, 87
Winifred Irene Barnes, 87 of
Leonardtown, MD passed away
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
at St. Marys Nursing Center.
Born August 24, 1924 in Al-
legheny County, PA, Irene was
the daughter of the late Walter
Guy Clark and Frances Kane
Clark.
Irene enjoyed the simple
pleasures of life; a good book,
quiet times with family and
friends. She was quick with a
smile and witty remark. She was
thoughtful, kind, and consider-
ate. She loved planting f lowers
and enjoyed their beauty. She
will be thought of often and al-
ways missed. She very much
enjoyed spending time with her
children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her five
children, Roger David Barnes
and wife Lou of Franklin, OH,
Charles Lee Barnes and wife Su-
san of DeGraff, OH, Sherri Ann
Guy and husband Roy of Clem-
ents, MD, Bruce Lee Barnes and
wife Cathy of Clements, MD,
and Rhonda Barnes-Riche and
husband Richard of St. Marys
City, MD. Irene is also survived
by nine grandchildren, Tony
Barnes, Roger David Barnes,
Derrick Barnes, Kate Har-
ris, Noelle, Michelle and Julia
Barnes, Emmilee Guy and Ra-
chael Riche.
Family received friends on
Sunday, November 27, in the
Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955
Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,
MD 20650. A funeral service
was conducted on Monday, No-
vember 28, 2011 in the Brinsfield
Funeral Home Chapel with Pas-
tor Keith Schukraft officiating.
Interment followed in Charles
Memorial Gardens, Leonard-
town, MD.
Condolences to the family
may be made at www.brinsfield-
funeral.com.
Arrangements by the Brins-
field Funeral Home, P.A., Leon-
ardtown, MD.
Pietro Bello, 76
Pietro Antonio Bello, 76 of
Tall Timbers, MD died on Tues-
day, November 22, 2011 at the St.
Marys Hospital, Leonardtown,
MD.
Born May 24, 1935 he was
the son of the late Michael Bel-
lo, Sr. and Anna Maria Torrillo
Bello. He retired from PEPCO
in 1991 after 35 years of service.
Pietro was an avid fisher-
man and after his retirement he
loved to go fishing with his best
friend Ron Darr.
He is survived by his wife
Audrey E. (Stokes) Bello, his
children Anna Maria Bello of
Virginia Beach, VA, Joseph M.
Bello (Deborah) of Leonardtown,
MD and Pietro Bello of Califor-
nia, brother Michael Bello, Jr. of
Dunkirk, MD. He is also sur-
vived by four grandchildren Tif-
fany Bello, Rachel Swisher, Han-
nah Bello and Nicholas Bello.
The family will receive
friends for Pietros Life Celebra-
tion on Thursday, December 1,
2011 from 1 to 2 p.m. At the
MD 20650. A memorial ser-
vice will be conducted at 2 p.m.
with Deacon George LHeureux
officiating. Interment will be
private.
Memorial Contributions
may be made to Second District
Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1,
Valley Lee, MD 20692.
Condolences may be made at
www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
Thomas Brock Jr., 81
Thomas Russell Brock,
Jr., 81, of Mechanicsville, MD,
died on November 27, 2011 at St.
Marys Hospital with his family
by his side. He was born on July
8, 1930 in Wilmington, NC.
He was the son of the late
Thomas Russell and Evelyn Rog-
ers Brock.
Russell served in the U.S.
Navy and retired from the U.S.
Naval Oceanographic Office
after 34 years of service. After
retirement, he got his captains
license, captained a sport fishing
boat, and delivered boats up and
down the coast.
Russell is survived by his
wife of 57 years, Margaret Ann
Welch Brock; his 4 sons, Daniel
Montgomery, Timothy Brock,
Eddie Brock (wife, Sara), and
Gregory Brock (wife, Faye); his 6
grandchildren, Jessica, Timothy,
Christopher, Kimberly, Cara,
and Samuel Jay, and his 2 great
grandchildren, Cameron and
Hayden. He is also survived by
a special niece, Louise Morgan.
Family will receive friends
for Visitation on Thursday De-
cember 1, 2011 from 5 to 8
p.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Fu-
neral Home, P.A., 30195 Three
Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD
20622, www.brinsfieldecholsfu-
neral.com. Prayers will be held
at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Services
will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, De-
cember 2, 2011 at Immaculate
Conception Church, 28297 Old
Village Road, Mechanicsville,
MD 20659. Interment will fol-
low to St. Marys, Bryantown
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can
be made to Immaculate Concep-
tion Church or Knights of Co-
lumbus Immaculate Conception
Council, #8159.
David Gebhardt, 56
David Alan Gebhardt, 56 of
Avenue, MD died November 21,
2011 at his residence.
Born May 10, 1955 in Wash-
ington, DC, he was the son of
Joseph Gebhardt and the late Fay
(Wood) Gebhardt. David was an
excavation contractor. He was a
man among men who loved peo-
ple and his collection of yellow
machines. David was a member
of the Seventh District Optimist
Club and St. Clements Hundred.
David is survived by his
wife Connie, his children, Da-
vid Gebhardt of Davidsonville,
MD, Casey Lynn Gebhardt of
Huntingtown, MD, Christopher
Simpson of Alexandria, VA, Sar-
ah Simpson of Denver, CO and
John Simpson of MD, one grand-
child and one on the way. He is
also survived by his siblings,
Mary Jo Gebhardt, Lynn Poole,
and Edmund Gebhardt. In ad-
dition to his mother, David was
preceded in death by his brother,
John Gebhardt.
Family received friends for
Davids Life Celebration on Sat-
urday, November 26, 2011 at the
MD 20650. A funeral service
was conducted by the Reverend
Harry Harper. Interment was
private.
Memorial contributions may
be the Seventh District Optimist
Club, P.O. Box 53, Bushwood,
MD 20618 or the Southern Mary-
land Food Bank, P.O. Box 613,
Hughesville, MD 20637.
funeral.com.
ardtown, MD.
Shirley Hoffman, 76
Shirley Hoffman, 76 of
Great Mills, MD died November
22, 2011 at The Solomons Nurs-
ing Center in Solomons, MD.
Born April 12, 1935 in Phil-
adelphia, Pennsylvania, she was
the daughter of the late Marcus
and Minerva Selingman. Shirley
was a Registered Nurse, proudly
taking care of many patients for
over 40 years at the Stones River
Hospital in Tennessee.
Shirley is survived by her
son, David Hoffman (Susan) of
Great Mills, MD and her daugh-
ter Renee Williams (Matt) of
Marlboro, Vermont. She is also
survived by five loving grand-
children. In addition to her par-
ents, she was preceded in death
by her husband, Allen Hoffman.
A graveside service was held
on Tuesday, November 29, 2011
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Allen Perrie Jr., 71
Allen Preston Perrie, Jr. 71
of Leonardtown, MD died peace-
fully November 27, 2011 at Hos-
pice House of St. Marys.
Born January 18, 1940 in
Washington, DC, he was the son
of the late Allen Preston Perrie,
Sr. and Naomi (Lusby) Perrie.
Allen lived locally in South-
ern Maryland, graduating from
Surrattsville High School in
1957. He began working for the
Washington Suburban Sanitary
Commission and retired from
there in October 1989 as a Di-
vision Manager in the water
and sewer departments. After
retiring, he came to St. Marys
County and served two terms
on the Board of Directors at the
Metropolitan Commission. He
completed two major projects,
including the Neighbors Helping
Neighbors Compton Sewer Proj-
ect, saving thousands of dollars
and surpassing estimated sched-
ule completion dates.
He spent his free time fish-
ing, farming, boating and hunt-
ing. Allen loved spending time
with his wife, children, grand-
children, great grandchildren
and friends.
Allen is survived by his
wife, Carol, his children, Terry
Hynson of Mechanicsville, MD,
Michael Perrie (Debbie) of VA,
Bonnie Hanger (Kevin) of Wal-
dorf, MD, David Perrie (Cheryl)
of Afton, VA, eleven grandchil-
dren, three great-grandchildren,
siblings, Doris Hartdagen (Ger-
ald) of York, PA, Benson Perrie
of Compton, MD, and Jimmy
Perrie (Joyce) of Edgewater, MD.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his daugh-
ter, Kathy Perrie.
on Friday, December 2, 2011
from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the
MD 20650. A Funeral Service
will be conducted at 12 p.m. in
the Brinsfield Funeral Home
Chapel by Father John Mattingly.
Interment will follow in Imman-
uel United Methodist Cemetery,
Baden, MD.
be made to Hospice House of St.
Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonard-
town, MD 20650 or the Imman-
uel United Methodist Church,
Baden, MD.
funeral.com.
ardtown, MD.
William Scriber, 73
William H. Scriber, 73 of
Lexington Park, MD, peacefully
went home to be with the Lord on
November 22, 2011.
Diddy as he was affec-
tionately called, was a giving,
caring, and to the point person-
-he didnt sugarcoat anything.
He loved teasing, having fun
and talking to family, friends
and even unfamiliar faces. He
once stated in conversation that
he would put a bleeding person
in his car. He said it wouldnt
matter to him. He would do it
any time to make sure he helped
save a life. He befriended every-
one whom he came in contact
with and always greeted every-
one with a smile. He was an avid
Wrestling fan. He will be truly
missed by all that knew him.
Diddy is survived by his wife
of 53 years, Sarah Scriber;
four children-William, Elea-
nor ( Sue), Francis, and Mary
(Jenny) Scriber, six grandchil-
dren- Lamont, Darwin, Latoya,
Kenyada, Eboni, and Ashley, six
great- grandchildren; Tamara,
Deomantae, Kaviantae, Jamari-
on, and Justyce, sister Catherine
(Dinkey) Herbert, brother James
(Dingum) Armstrong, brother
in-law Joseph (Fizz) Herbert,
sister in-law, Rashel Armstrong,
special friends Ronald Black-
well, and William Stevens, Jr.
and a host of nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends. He is
preceded in death by his parents
James Tyer and Catherine Scrib-
er and one sister Mary E. Wilder.
The family will receive
friends on Saturday, December 3,
from 10 a.m. until time of Mass
of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at
Holy Angels Roman Catholic
Church, 21340 Coltons Point
Road, Avenue, MD 20609. Inter-
ment will follow immediately af-
ter service at Sacred Heart Cem-
etery in Bushwood, MD.
Arrangements by Briscoe-
Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old
Washington Rd.,
Waldorf, MD. 20601
Marguerite Smith, 97
Marguerite Wise Smith, 97
of Leonardtown, MD died No-
vember 29, 2011 at St. Marys
Hospital.
Born February 15, 1914, she
was the daughter of the late Clar-
ence Wise and Ruth (Wilkenson)
Wise.
Marguerite is survived by
her daughter, Jean Curry of
Annapolis, MD, her grandchil-
dren, Kimberly Anne Vasco and
Robert Trenton Vasco (Dawn)
and great-grandchildren, Troy,
Shelly, Bobby, Laura, Ashley
and Travis.
on Thursday, December 1, 2011
from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the
MD 20650. Prayers will be re-
cited at 7 p.m. by Deacon Bill
Nickerson. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated on Fri-
day, December 2, 2011 at St. Mi-
chaels Catholic Church, 16555
Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD
20680 at 11:30 a.m. Msgr. Karl
Chimiak will be the celebrant.
Interment will follow in St. Mi-
chaels Church Cemetery.
be made to St. Michaels School,
P.O. Box 429, Ridge, MD 20680
or Ridge Volunteer Rescue
Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge, MD
20680.
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ardtown, MD.
Wayne Waid, 53

Wayne Ray Waid, 53, of Me-
chanicsville, MD, died on No-
vember 27, 2011 at Bay Ridge
Nursing Home in Annapolis,
MD. He was born on November
3, 1958 in Washington, DC.
Wayne was the son of Wil-
liam Ray Waid and Barbara Ann
Waid (Paul).
Wayne loved going to church
and spending time with his fam-
ily and friends.
Wayne is preceded in death
by his grandmother Pearl Green
and his grandfather Willy Waid.
Wayne is also survived by
his son, Wayne Waid, Jr.(Ashley)
of Hollywood, MD; his 3 broth-
ers, Gary Waid (Sherri) of
Mechanicsville, MD; Robert
Waid(Tammy) of Hartford, NC;
and Richard Waid of Mobile,
AL; his 2 nieces, Kristen Waid
of Mechanicsville, MD and Si-
erra Waid of Hartford, NC; and a
host of many other family mem-
bers and friends.
for a church service at 2 p.m. on
Thursday, December 1, 2011 at
Patuxent Baptist Church, 22614
Chancellors Run Road, Great
Mills, MD 20634.
All arrangements are being
handled by Brinsfield-Echols
Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three
Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD
20622; (301) 472-4400; www.
brinsfieldecholsfuneral.com
Memorial Contributions
may be sent to the Patuxent
Baptist Church, 22614 Chancel-
lors Run Road, Great Mills, MD
20634.
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Philip H. Dorsey III
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A man police allege was involved in the
armed robbery of St. Johns Pharmacy with a
partner earlier this year has been formally in-
dicted in Circuit Court, just two weeks after his
partner was sentenced to a local jail term for
the crime following a guilty plea to robbery.
Marcus Paul Cannon, 23, of Hughesville
now faces charges of armed robbery, robbery,
conspiracy to commit both armed robbery
and robbery after his indictment was unsealed
Monday. Cannon was originally only charged
with robbery.
Jody Sanna, 33, of Indian Head, is now
serving an 18-month sentence for the robbery,
during which he took several bottles of pre-
scription narcotics by implying to store staff
that he was armed.
Cannon, believed by police to be the get-
away driver in the pill heist, was arrested later
in Hughesville after his alleged partner had
been taken into custody by police.
Sanna later admitted to detectives that he
had planned the robbery the night before with
Cannon, who was to share in the proceeds of
the robbery as payment for his services as the
getaway driver,
charging papers
state.
Police found
Cannon in his Ca-
maro in the area of
the robbery just af-
ter it had occurred,
and he told troop-
ers that his car
had broken down
on the side of the
road.
Troopers then
went to the ditch
along Route 235 where Sanna had been located
and when they went back to the car, they found
Cannon gone, police reports state.
BCI detectives later caught up with Can-
non however, and during an interview, he con-
fessed to conspiring with Sanna to commit the
robbery, charging documents state.
Maryland State Police found Cannon in
Hughesville Nov. 23 and served him with the
armed robbery indictment.
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Felony Assault Alleged
On Nov. 28, at approximately 5:30 a.m. deputies responded to a residence on Budds
Creek Road in Clements for an assault report. Investigation revealed Christina Marie
Wedding, 26, of Clements became involved in an argument with the victim. The argument
escalated when Wedding allegedly slapped the victim and then retrieved a knife from the
kitchen and stabbed the victim on his arm. Corporal Patrick Handy arrested Wedding and
charged her with frst-degree assault, second-degree assault and intentionally injuring a
person with a dangerous weapon.
Disorderly Conduct
On Nov. 26, at approximately 7:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a fght in
progress on Piney Point Road in Callaway. As Deputy Rogers was checking the area for the
fght, he located Delonte Deangelo Harvey, 19, of Callaway. Harvey began yelling profani-
ties and causing a disturbance that drew the attention of other neighbors, police alleged.
Police reported Rogers ordered Harvey several times to stop yelling and quiet down, but
Harvey refused. Rogers arrested Harvey and charged him with Disorderly Conduct.
Troopers Make Warrant Arrests
On Nov. 24, at 12:40 a.m., Trooper. E. T. Reuschling served an arrest warrant on
George Neal Stauffer, 29, of Charlotte Hall. The warrant was issued on July 27, 2011 with
an original charge of malicious destruction of property by the District Court of St. Marys
County. Stauffer was located and transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center
where he was served and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner.
On Nov. 24, at 1:15 p.m., TFC J. A. Pilkerton served a bench warrant on Jeffrey Bran-
don Junge, 23, of Hollywood. The warrant was issued on Nov. 5, 2011 by the District Court
of St. Marys County for driving while impaired by alcohol. Junge turned himself into law
enforcement personnel and was transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center. He
was served and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner.
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A transport truck carrying fuel oil ca-
reened off the side of Medleys Neck Road
Wednesday around 10 a.m., sheriffs deputies
reported, spilling home heating oil and forcing
the closure of the road from both directions.
According to a statement from the sher-
iffs offce, the truck, part of Burch Oil Inter-
nationals feet, was traveling westbound when
it left the roadway on the right hand shoulder,
overcorrected to the left and overturned near
Medleys Neck Lane.
Leonardtown volunteer fre fghters and
hazardous materials specialists from Charles
County responded to the crash along with off-
cers from the Maryland State Police and crews
from the State Highway Administration.
A state police helicopter took the driver of
the truck to Med Star for treatment. The crash
is still under investigation.
Thomas A. Mattingly, Sr., a member
of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment who was on the scene of the crash said
as of about 1:20 p.m. the truck was back on
its wheels and most of the clean-up efforts had
concluded.
Mattingly said that preliminary estimates
had the loss of oil at between
100 and 300 gallons, but fre-
fghters and hazardous material
units were able to lay down spe-
cial absorbent pads to soak up
some of the spill.
Most of it was contained
pretty well, but theyll have to
measure the amount of fuel they
got back to get a better number,
Mattingly said.
The driver sustained non-
life threatening injuries in the
crash, Mattingly said.
Sonny Burch of Burchoil
said the driver was wearing his seatbelt during
the accident and while some oil was spilled,
most remained in the trucks storage tank.
Burch explained that the hatches on the
tank were designed to prevent spillage in the
event of an accident, but that a hole torn in
the tank during the roll over allowed some to
escape.
When the truck came to rest, Burch said
the hole was facing upward, keeping the oil
inside.
There was very little spillage overall,
Burch said.
Burch said he had been unable to contact
the driver, a 58-year-old from Great Mills, or
his family after the accident, but he appeared
to have escaped serious injury.
We just think he was badly shaken up,
theyre pretty sure hell be released, Burch
said.
Tony Jones, spokesman for county gov-
ernment, said the Maryland Department of
the Environment was still assessing damage
from the spill but was able to stop oil that had
spilled into the nearby creek from reaching
Breton Bay.
Sheriffs deputies reported that eight
mailboxes were also damaged as a result of the
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Staff Writer
Last month the St. Marys County Board
of Education approved a contract that would put
more security cameras in Leonardtown Middle
School, as part of its limited renovations.
Additional upgrades and enhancements are
also taking place to integrate digital systems with
more memory, explained Mike Wyant, safety and
security director for the schools.
He told the board and superintendent a new
hub server would provide a system-wide en-
hancement, calling the contract to Mona Electric
Group, Inc. based in D.C, a very worthwhile and
economical investment.
Wyant said camera systems are currently in
16 of the 27 school sites, adding that the older ana-
log systems may be repurposed and utilized in the
elementary schools.
Security cameras have been in use for the
past several years, predominantly in the middle
and high schools, and funding to keep up that
equipment and expand its coverage is included in
the annual budget for security.
Video footage is often useful in resolving
disputes about student conduct or criminal ac-
tivities, Wyant said, adding it seems to curb some
negative behaviors and destruction of property
and is signifcant to the safety and security of
students.
Superintendent Michael Martirano agreed,
stating, The cameras are working.
He said having them aboard buses and
strategically placed throughout the schools, par-
ticularly at entrance and exit points, ensures the
security of what he called sacred entities within
our community, where we house and educate our
many children.
We dont want to take anything for chance,
he said, adding that while St. Marys is viewed as
a very wonderful and safe area to live, bad things
can still happen to good people.
In a letter Martirano released in mid-No-
vember, following the allegations of abuse to
minors at Penn State, he stated, As a society, we
must react and be called to action Its one of
our main job requirements to protect kids.
Martirano explained how measures like in-
tensifed screening of school volunteers, manda-
tory staff participation in child abuse and sexual
harassment training, as well as stringent report-
ing procedures help to ensure the safety of the
countys 17,000-plus students.
While the precautionary steps may garner
some complaints from parents, Martirano said,
Id rather have a parent upset with me over the
inconvenience of sign-ins and more stringent se-
curity policies than for something bad to actually
happen.
Both Wyant and Martirano said the school
system will continue to be vigilant in making sure
the schools remain safe and secure, while educat-
ing staff and students when possible. Future pro-
grams geared at young driver safety and dating
violence will be presented later in the school year.
More Cameras, Security Precautions In Schools
SMCPS Director of Career
and College Readiness, Theo
Cramer presents an award to
Melinda Brown, Coordinator
of Adult Basic Education and
the GED program, as she
retires after 12 years of dedi-
cated service. It will be hard
to replace you, Cramer told
her. More than 50 students
graduated from the GED
program and 11 attended
the ceremony Tuesday eve-
ning. Many speakers praised
their dedication and decision
to complete their education
and proceed with more op-
portunities opened to them.
50-Plus GED Graduates Honored
By Carrie Munn
Staff Writer
American businessman Henry L. Doherty
(1870 1939) said, Be a student so long as you
still have something to learn, and this will mean
all your life.
Often when we think of students, we con-
jure up an image of young children, teenagers
or college kids. These days, there are students
of all ages, from all walks of life pursuing ad-
ditional education.
Kathleen Sweet, who volunteers her time
as a tutor, shared a story of one 60-year-old St.
Marys County woman, who, despite learning
disabilities that prevented her from completing
her primary schooling decades ago, is deter-
mined to continue her education.
After the mother and grandmother raised a
family and watched her son earn his G.E.D, she
decided she too would make that a goal.
When Rosalie was a child, there was very
little understanding of or support for the learn-
ing disabled, Sweet said, and she repeated el-
ementary grades numerous times before stop-
ping school completely. As a result, she never
learned to read or write.
Sweet said she and other volunteers
worked with Rosalie to improve her reading
and writing skills over the past few years.
Three autobiographical paragraphs
penned by the student show, regardless of age,
the determination to learn can be a very re-
warding cause.
It is never too late to learn because learn-
ing is forever, Sweet said, Just ask Rosalie.
Here is her story
My name is Rosalie and I live in St.
Marys County. I have a husband James, three
sons, Steve, Kevin and Howard and a daugh-
ter, Cindy. When one of my sons got his GED,
I wanted to learn more too. I am studying
math, writing, reading comprehension and po-
etry. I really enjoy learning new things.
I like art and music very much. I enjoy
singing and dancing. When I walk outside
with my husband, James, we really like to hear
the birds sing.
I like people
and I like talking
with them. Visiting with my friends and fam-
ily makes me very happy. I often take care of
my grandkids Trevor and Tyler and I can share
my studies with them and my granddaughters
Summer Marie and Emily Rose. It is a very nice
life for me.
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The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) hosted an education forum
Tuesday morning, which addressed the local effort to support
what St. Marys County Public Schools Superintendent Michael
Martirano calls, home-growing our own talent.
Department of Defense and higher education offcials were
joined by about 50 students involved in the Science, Technol-
ogy, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs in St.
Marys County schools and community members.
Martirano commented on the benefts to students TPP has
provided through peripheral programs that support the STEM
initiative, contributing more than $100,000 since 2008.
Dr. Darryll Pines, Dean of the A. James Clark School of
Engineering at the University of Maryland, spoke of the engi-
neering profession as one often invisible, but doing things that
truly beneft society. He shared details about the program that
has produced the talented engineers behind such technologies
as the common UPC bar code system, SMS text messaging,
and hybrid electric car engines, telling the students how gradu-
ates experience a high rate of job placement with competitive
salaries.
Pines encouraged what he called a seamless vision for
Southern Maryland, with the support of the Navy, legislators
and connectivity between the College of Southern Maryland,
University of Maryland and the Southern Maryland Higher
Education Center.
Delegate John Bohanan said the state set a goal to have
55 percent of students obtain additional education or training
beyond high school graduation by 2020, and while that goal is a
ways from being met, he stated, The future is bright for those
of you going into these programs.
Bohanan said the Southern Maryland Higher Education
Council is working on a game plan involving all stakeholders
on how to meet the needs of the workforce through partnerships
and possibly more brick and mortar investments in the region.
CSMs President Brad Gottfried and Pre-Engineering Pro-
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start toward their engineering career with an Associate of Sci-
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Maryland and the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division
(NAWCAD). Graduates of the program right now, Marino said,
are obtaining a 100 percent success rate of gaining immediate
employment.
Dave Barrett, NAWCADs director of engineering educa-
tion and research programs explained how the outreach efforts
through STEM programs from elementary school levels into the
community college, apprenticeship programs and Department
of Defense research scholarships are the successes that show,
the investments are starting to pay off.
NAWCAD physicist Frank Narducci and St. Marys Col-
lege of Maryland physics professor Josh Grossman talked about
the work being conducted at their lab, where burgeoning tech-
nologies that could substantially beneft society and the defense
community are being developed, studied and tweaked.
Narducci explained how applied physics is the bridge
that moves these big science experiments into the engineering
phase, creating new products and technologies. His lab offers
opportunities to highly-qualifed students where they can de-
velop real world experience, doing the research and learning to
communicate it clearly.
Martirano commented with a direct linkage to the local
workforce, STEM Programs begin in fourth grade and enable
student to be essentially getting a college education in high
school. He said there are close to 400 students enrolled and said
he hoped after graduation would take advantage of CSM, the
two plus two program at University of Maryland, get that
good job and stay here.
Defense Pipeline Poises Students for Success
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NAWCAD engineering education and research director Dr. Dave Barrett, Patuxent Partnership Executive Director Bonnie Green, Dean of UMs Clark
School of Engineering Dr. Darryll Pines, CSM Pre-Engineering Program Coordinator Robert Marino, CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried and Superinten-
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was killed Aug. 24 when he was shot while driving on Sell Drive in Lexington
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
On Aug. 24, Deondre Gus Hawkins, 20, was found
suffering from what turned out to be a fatal gunshot wound
after his car crashed into a utility pole on Sell Drive in
Lexington Park. Since then, police have been working the
case, but have made no arrests in the killing and have ap-
pealed to the community for more information.
Hawkins mother Phyllis Clark, has undertaken her
own efforts to help solve the mystery surrounding her
sons death and has now added to the $1,000 Crime Solv-
ers reward for leads in the case.
I put up $2,000 on Friday and Im putting up another
$2,000, Clark told The County Times. Im trying to get
it up to $5,000. Its been a struggle to get there.
As of Wednesday, Clark said, she had given $3,000 of
her own money over to Crime Solvers.
Theres going to be additional monies by Friday,
Clark said.
Lt. David Yingling, deputy commander of the Bu-
reau of Criminal Investigations, said that detectives are
continuing to follow up leads in the case.
Its still a very active investigation, we need reliable
information from the public to help in the investigation.
Clark, who has since moved out of St. Marys County
in the wake of her sons death, has blamed petty jealou-
sies in the community against her son as contributing to
his murder.
She said her son was not involved in local criminal
gangs or drugs, but was able to make money while unem-
ployed because he used his unemployment checks to buy
cars and then resell them.
His ability to be prosperous without connection to
territorial groups here, she believed, led to scrutiny
from local criminal gangs she believes her son was set
up to die.
I personally feel like someone he trusted set him
up for this, Clark said, pointing to the place her son
died as an area he usually avoided since his rivals could
often be found there.
There was no reason for him to be over there,
Clark said. Somebody told him something. He knew
who his enemies were.
Her son was never part of any particular group but
was naturally gregarious and tried to make friends with
everyone.
And you cant be friends with everybody, not down
there, Clark said. Its very territorial. It was hard for
him to make friends without people getting jealous.
Tributes to Hawkins can even be found online in the
form of videos on YouTube and she has started to post
signs in the community in the hopes that someone will
come forward with more information.
Despite the lack of arrests in the case, Clark said she
believes police are gaining ground on finding a suspect.
Theyre actively working on it, they just need
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Packages for Patriots.
For the third year, Walsh and her extended
family and friends put their best packing skills
forward and make such a pile of loot ft neatly
into a fat rate priority box headed overseas to a
soldier for the holidays.
She said theres a soldiers room in her
home that has been steadily flling up with food,
toiletries and comfort items that will let the
troops know folks back home are thinking about
them and hopefully lift their spirits.
Packages for Patriots is unique in that, on
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she discovered the weakened economy has left
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able to send care packages to their loved ones in
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They are facing situations that few of us
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these soldiers in a meaningful way. Last year,
she sent over 150 packages chocked full of useful
goodies and heartfelt letters to let those far from
home know they are loved.
Walsh created a specifc list of items that
will not only delight the troops receiving them,
but will also be useful in the feld. Many dont
realize how harsh it is, and how cold it gets over-
night, she said.
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CSM campuses are accessible to patrons with
disabilities. Audio description for the visually
impaired and sign language interpretation for the
hearing impaired are available with a minimum
two-week advanced notice. If you are interested
in these services, please contact the ADA
coordinator at 301-934-7614.
MUSIC
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La PLata CamPus
Fine arts Center theatre

257th Army Band
December 3 | 7 p.m.
the band will perform its holiday
concert. Free, but reservations are
encouraged to save your seat.
Music Students Honors
Recital
December 8 | 2:30 p.m.
(Free)
CSM Jazz Ensemble
Concert
December 8 | 8 p.m.
tickets are $5 for advance
purchase; $7 at the door
CSM Latin
Ensemble and CSM
Chorale Concert
December 9 | 8 p.m.
tickets are $5 for advance
purchase; $7 at the door
THEATRE SPECIAL EVENTS
FALL MuSiCAL
La PLata CamPus
Fine arts Center theatre
REuNiON: A Musical Epic
in Miniature
Book by Jack Kyrieleison
story by Jack Kyrieleison and ron holgate
traditional music adapted by michael OFlaherty

november 17 - 19
8 p.m.
(reserved seating)
$15 - adults
$12 - seniors/
military with iD/
youth
(high school and
below)
Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk
and 1 Mile Walk
november 20 | 9 a.m.
La Plata Campus,
Physical education Center (Pe Building)
All proceeds will beneft the American
Cancer society.
Fall 2011
Connections Magazine
Publication Reading
December 2 | 7:30 p.m.
La Plata Campus,
Center for Business and industry
(Bi Building), room 103-104
Contributors to the Fall 2011
Connections Literary
magazine will read and discuss
their published works.
CSM FiRST Robotics
Challenge
December 3 | 9 a.m.
La Plata Campus,
Physical education Center (Pe Building)
Congratulations to the
CSMs Mens Soccer
Team!
the hawks have earned a trip to
the national Championship
tournament in arizona.
this is only the second time in the
history of Csms soccer program
that it has advanced
to nationals.
Go hawks!
Visit www.csmd.edu/athletics
for the results!
ATHLETICS
Help Needed Feeding
the Less Fortunate
First Ever
Fill The Boat Planned
By Michael Schwartz
Director, Mikes Food Fund
Christmas is on its way. Its a time for
family and charity. Its a time to celebrate the
birth of the savior.
So every year since 1983, I have been rais-
ing money buying turkeys and trimmings for
needy families in St. Marys County. Last year
we delivered over 1,800 baskets.
This year there are more homeless and
more needy than ever. I need your help.
The cost of food has gone up. Each basket
including a 12-14 lbs turkey, 10 lbs of potatoes
and some canned goods will cost about $25. I
would like to help 2,000 households this year.
This will take a lot of money and a lot of
helpers. The people on my list that I get from
the Human Services Department in Leonard-
town are not helped by other groups. If they
dont get anything from Mikes Food Fund they
will not have anything for Christmas. I am the
last chance for a good holiday meal.
If you would like to donate please send a
check to Mikes Food Fund, 21310c Great Mills
Road, Lexington Park MD, 20653.
If you would like to volunteer to help
we will start boxing and delivering baskets
on Monday, Dec. 12, from 4 8 p.m. at Zion
United Methodist Church on Route 235 south
in Lexington Park. We will be working out of
the church from Dec.12 - 16. After that, we
will be working out of Mikes Bikes through
Christmas eve. For more info call 301-863-
7887. Your help is needed.
U.S. Coast Guard Station St. Inigoes is taking an opportunity to serve our community in a
different capacity than what they're used to distributing new toys and non-perishables to the
greater Washington area with the Salvation Army, National Capital Area Command.
The USCG Station St. Inigoes and the Salvation Army are teaming up in their frst annual
"Fill the Boat" event.
Taking place Saturday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 10, Station St. Inigoes will stage two 25-
foot response boats in the Giant and Chick-fl-A parking lots in California, MD. Donations of
non-perishables and new, unwrapped toys for 10-12 year olds will be collected and distributed in
the National Capital Area.
Chick-fl-A coupons will be distributed to the frst 250 donators both Saturdays for a free
kids chicken nugget or eight piece chicken nugget. Toys will be distributed beginning Dec. 16 by
the Salvation Army, and the non-perishables will be handed out throughout the holidays.
We are very grateful to Coast Guard Station St. Inigoes for providing us with this unique
opportunity to help the Salvation Army to continue doing the most good in the greater Wash-
ington area, Ken Forsythe, Communications Manager, Salvation Army National Capital Area
Command, said in a press release.
Station St. Inigoes Offcer in Charge, Senior Chief Philip Robinson, is excited about serving
the community in a greater capacity than the Coast Guard mission normally requires.
Although our station eagerly serves the community in maritime safety, search and rescue,
we are thrilled to recognize a great need in this area and help provide the resources to meet it.
Our desire is to continue to be a large asset to this community on many levels, Robinson said.
Since its start in London in 1865, The Salvation Army has touched millions of people in
their darkest hours. The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command helped more than
62,000 individuals last year from families living across the Greater Washington region by pro-
viding help and hope through a diverse range of social services.
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By Carrie Munn
Staff Writer
The crowd dining at the Ruddy Duck in Solomons on Sat-
urday was pleasantly surprised when a fash mob broke out in
dance in the middle of the restaurant. Joined by many costumed
characters. The covert performance was to promote the sixth an-
nual performance of Holly Jolly Musical.
The holiday-themed show which features dancing, singing
and humor was created and written by Grace Myles, owner of
Gracies Guy and Gals Dance Studio in Hollywood, with her son
Justin Myles serving as director and artistic advisor.
Holly Jolly Musical is a fundraiser for the dance troupe
with parents making props, stage decorations, costumes and
some even participating as cute costumed characters.
It is a very professional show with lots of scenery changes
and fun choreography, Myles said.
The kids in the troupe and their par-
ents have been traveling all over St. Marys
and Calvert counties to drum up, or rather
dance up, interest in the production.
Myles said this is her studios 24th
year in business in St. Marys. Offering
recreational opportunities and professional
training for dancers, the show troupes from
Gracies have become a fxture at commu-
nity events like the Blessing of the Fleet
and the Christmas Tree Lighting on Leon-
ardtowns Square. The group also performs
at many charitable events like Bluegrass for
Hospice and Relay for Life.
The musical features a cast of wacky
characters like Elfis, the Elvis of Elves,
Jingles the comical horse, Santa Mouse and
the Grinch and promises to be an entertain-
ing holiday show combining song, dance,
acting and performance to bring cheer to
audiences for the holidays.
The show goes on at Chopticon High
School Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2 and 6 p.m. and
then on Saturday, Dec 10 at the Mary Har-
rison Center in Owings at 4 p.m.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Information
on obtaining tickets can be found by emailing HollyJollyShow@
aol.com or by calling (301) 475-5265.
To see a preview of the high-energy show or fnd out about
the opportunities to hone dance skills at Gracies studio, visit
www.graciesguysandgalsdancestudio.com.
Flash Mob Promotes Upcoming Holly Jolly Shows
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CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY
CATHOLIC
BAHAI FAITH
God is One, Man is One,
and All Religions are One
Discussions 3rd Wed. 7-8
Lex Pk Library, Longfellow Rm
301-884-8764 or www.bahai.org
BAHAI FAITH
HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
A member of the Southern Baptist Convention
8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637
Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 6 p.m. the Psalm Singers (Childrens Choir) will be
presenting the musical The Greatest Christmas Giveaway The Gift Goes On.
Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 10:30 am the Adult Choir
will be presentingDown for His Glory The Love Story of Christmas.
On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2011 Hughesville Baptist Church will
have a Christmas Eve Candlelight service at 7 p.m. At 11 pm a
Christmas Eve Candlelight and Lords Supper Service.
All are invited to attend these services. For more info, please call:
301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627
Pastor Keith Corrick Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins
Virgil Mass: 4:30 pm Saturday
Sunday: 8:00 am
Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am
Confessions: 3-4 pm Saturday
St. Cecelia Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429
St. Marys City, MD 20686 301-862-4600
UNITED
METHODIST
Offering worship and serving opportunities at
First Friendship campus Ridge
9:00 am Traditional worship
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St George Island campus Piney Point
9:45 am Children and Adult Sunday School
St. Pauls campus Leonardtown
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9:15 am Contemporary worship
nca(ASL Interpreted)
10:45 am Contemporary worship
nca
6:00 pm The Refnery (interactive worship)
nc
n nursery provided
c- childrens Sunday school also available
a- adult Sunday school also available
www.frstsaints.org
301.475.7200
BAPTIST CHURCH
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sundays - 9:30 AM
41695 Fenwick Street Unit 3
301/997-1235
www.amosm.net
THE ANGLICAN MISSION
OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND
ANGLICAN
Thursday, Dec. 1
Poetry Reading
Daugherty-Palmer Center, St. Marys College
of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Rd., St. Marys
City) 8 p.m.
Poet and author Zach Savich will read from
his collected works at this event is sponsored
by the colleges Department of English and the
VOICES Reading Series. It is free and open to the
public, and refreshments will be served following
the reading.
Lunch Buffet and Beneft
Outback Steakhouse (23415 Three Notch Road,
California) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Enjoy a lunch buffet featuring caesar salad,
steak, chicken, rice bread and drinks for $15.
Funds support Little Flower School. Call (301)
994-0404 for tickets. Walk-ins also welcome.
Friday, Dec. 2
11th Annual Gingerbread Auction
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School (37840
New Market Turner Rd., Mechanicsville) 6 p.m.
Join the schools ffth and second grade
Book Buddies as they display and auction their
too-sweet-to-eat gingerbread creations. All pro-
ceeds from the event go to help local families
during the holiday season. For more information,
contact the school at (301) 472-4500.
25th Annual Holiday Exhibit and Open
House
North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick Street) 5 to
8 p.m.
Hand-made treasures from 32 of Southern
Marylands best artists and artisans will be avail-
able for purchase. The Gallery will be participat-
ing in Leonartowns First Friday event along with
other local businesses. For details visit www.
LeonardtownFirstFridays.com or call the North
End Gallery at (301) 475-3130.
Garden In Lights
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center
(13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons) 6 to 9 p.m.
The annual holiday handmade light sculp-
ture event takes visitors on a magical trip along
the pathways through the glittering woods. Night-
ly entertainment and fun activities will be avail-
able during that show that runs from Dec. 3 to
Jan. 1. Special nights for military, teens and pets
are among many special nights during Garden in
Lights. For a full listing of specials and schedules,
visit www.annmariegarden.org. Admission is
free for members and $5 for others. Kids 4 and
under are free.
Holiday Bazaar and Craft Show
Evergreen Elementary School (43765 Evergreen
Way, California) 6 to 8 p.m.
Vendors and crafters will at the schools sec-
ond annual holiday bazaar in the gym and cafeter-
is will provide a variety of gifts for that holiday
shopping list. A holiday shop for the kids, games,
karaoke, raffes and more make the event fun for
the whole family.
Saturday, Dec. 3
Annual Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show
Golden Beach Fire House (29848 Therese Cir-
cle, Mechanicsville 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Golden Beach/Patuxent Knolls Civic
Association will host the event featuring more
than 25 vendors, door prizes, and baked goods
and food for sale. Santa will arrive at 11 a.m.
and kids can have a picture taken with him for
$5. Non-perishable food items and new, un-
wrapped gifts are being collected and will be
donated to needy families in the area. Vendors
and anyone seeking additional information
can contact Kathy Owens at (301) 884-8432.

Family Plantation Christmas at Sotterly
Sotterly Plantation (44300 Sotterly Lane, Holly-
wood) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A full day of wonderment and Christmas
spirit will feature visits with Santa and treats from
Mrs. Claus Kitchen, carol sing-a-longs, holiday
craft-making and horse-drawn carriage rides.
Seasonal greens and hand-crafted items from
Sotterlys Garden Guild and unique holiday gifts
can be found at the museum shop and at Santas
Secret Shop for kids. For animal lovers, there will
be a petting zoo and Patuexnt Voices, a womens
acapella group, will perform Christmas favorites
from throughout history from 1 to 2 p.m. The cost
is $5 per person at the gate.
Hospice of St. Marys Festival of Tress 2011
James A. Forrest Tech Center (24005 Point
Lookout Rd., Leonardtown) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The community is invited to participate by
sponsoring a tree, decorating a tree, participat-
ing as a vendor or coming out for the holiday fun.
There will be entertainment, visits with Santa and
holiday shopping. Sponsorship and vendor forms
can be found at www.hospiceofstmarys.org. For
more info, please contact the Hospice Offce at
(301) 994-3023.
Live Candy Land Game
St. Marys County Fairgrounds (42455 Fair-
grounds Rd., Leonardtown) Noon to 6 p.m.
Come out for some family fun at the begin-
ning of the holiday season while helping in the
fght against breast cancer. The Thanks for the
Mammaries Avon Walk for Breast Cancer team
is bringing the wonderful, candylicious board
game that we played as kids to life in a live-action
board game. Join King Kandy, Princess Frostine,
Princess Lolly, the Duke of Swirl and all of the
other beloved Candyland characters along with
the Thanks for the Mammaries team in celebrat-
ing the holiday season and visit with the jolly ole
man himself at the end. Pictures with Santa, fam-
ily-friendly vendors with cash-and-carry items
and snacks will be available. One hundred per-
cent of the proceeds will beneft the Avon Walk
for Breast Cancer. For moreinformation, please
email thanksforthemammaries@gmail.com.
Santa Visits Carrolls
Carrolls Equipment (17723 Three Notch Rd.,
Dameron) 9 a.m. to Noon
Free pictures with Santa on a Gator, 12V Ga-
tor and tractor races in the service department and
discounted ERTL toys at the event. Kids can also
decorate their own Christmas cookie. The toy sale
continues through Dec. 10. Call (301) 872-5553
for more information.
Sunday, Dec. 4
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast with Santa
Father Andrew White School (22850 Washington
Street, Leonardtown) 8 to 11 a.m
This all-you-can-eat Breakfast with Santa
is sponsored by the Father Andrew White School
Home and School. Come visit with the white-
bearded special guest and enjoy a delicious menu
featuring eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits with
gravy, pancakes and more. Cost is $8 for those
13 and older, $4 for those 4 to 12 and free for
those 3 and younger. Call (301) 475-9795 for more
information.
Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair at
Wildewood
Wildewood Community Center (22961 Wilde-
wood Drive, California) 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Holiday shopping galore featuring more
than 20 vendors offering unique gifts such
as kitchenware, handmade crafts, dolls, jew-
elry, handbags, perfume and much more.
Holiday Home Tour from Health Share of St.
Marys County
Leonardtown 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
One of Southern Marylands most popu-
lar holiday events, this tour of beautiful, private
homes joyfully decorated for the holiday season
and 100 percent of the proceeds beneft Health
Share, a non-proft organization dedicated to help-
ing the working poor of St. Marys County obtain
medical treatment. All seven homes on this years
tour are conveniently located within fve miles of
each other in the Leonardtown area off Rt. 244
and Breton Beach Road in the Medleys Neck
area. Signs indicating the homes will be clearly
displayed on the roadway. Tickets may be pur-
chase on the day of the event for $50 per person
for all homes or $10 per house. Lunch by Kevins
Korner Kafe will be available for purchase at one
of the homes. All purchases are tax deductible.
Contact Mary Leigh Harless (301) 862-5584 or
smibintc@gmail.com for details.
Holiday Vendor Show
Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad Build-
ing (21530 Coltons Point Rd., Avenue) - 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
Special gifts for the special people offered
by multiple widely-rcognized vendors, along with
works of art and hand-knitted scarves will be
available. A cash raffe with a frst prize of $300
and second prize of $200, a 50/50 and gift raffes
and food, drinks and baked goods will also be
included at the fundraising event for the Seventh
District Rescue Squad Auxiliary.

Monday, Dec. 5
No Limit Texas HoldeEm Bounty
Tournament
St. Marys Elks Lodge (45779 Fire Department
Lane, Lexington Park) 7 p.m.
Anyone can join or play at any time (no cost
other than your buy-in to each tournament). Buy-
in $25 for $3,000 in chips. Blinds start at $25 to
$50 and progress from there every 20 minutes.
Earn points for every tournament you participate
in. Number of points you earn is determined by
how many people eliminated before you. Those
accumulating the most points will receive a free
roll to the $100 Leaderboard Challenge Tourna-
ment scheduled for February. Side games avail-
able. Food and beverage available for purchase.
Please enter through the side of the building. Con-
tact the lodge for details at (301) 863-7800.
Tuesday, Dec. 6
Weight Loss Challenge
Callaway Baptist Church (20960 Point Lookout
Rd., Callaway) 6:30 p.m.
25 people are wanted for a 12-week weight
loss challenge. Win cash, prizes and have fun. $35
for personal coaching, educational and nutritional
classes. The group meets each Tuesday night over
the course of 12 weeks. Call (301) 247-1322 for
more information.
Wednesday, Dec. 7
Line Dance Holiday Kit
House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Rd., Hol-
lywood) 6 to 8 p.m.
Heres your chance to get down, get funky
and have a blast at the next party or wedding you
attend. Learn the old standby line dances that are
currently out plus some new and exciting ones
such as The Wobble, The Baltimore, Mis-
sissippi Slide and many more. Complimentary
30-minute practice session (and review of the line
dances we learned that night).The cost is $20 at
the door.
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Thursday, Dec 1
Live Music: No Green JellyBeenz
- Acoustic
The Greene Turtle (6 St. Marys Av-
enue Suite 104, La Plata) 8 p.m.
Live Music: HydraFX Acoustic
The Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco
Road, Port Tobacco) 7 p.m.
Live Music: Just Us
Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road,
Dowell) 8 p.m.
Live Music: Chamber Music Concert
Auerbach Auditorium (18952 E. Fisher Rd.,
St. Marys City) 8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 2
Live Music: Anthony Ryan & Renegade
Hole in the Wall Tavern (24702 Sotterly Rd.,
Hollywood) 9 p.m.
Live Music: Smooth Country
Loveville Tavern (28275 Point Lookout Rd.,
Leonardtown) 9 p.m.
Live Music: Michael Bell
First Friday on the Square (22760 Washing-
ton Street, Leonardtown) 5 p.m.
Live Music: Allana and Joe Huffman
First Friday on the Square (41655 Fenwick
Street, Leonardtown) - 5 p.m.
Live Music: Joseph Norris
First Friday on the Square (second foor,
22660 Washington Street, Leonardtown) 5
p.m.
Country Dance Nights
Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road,
Hughesville) 7:30 p.m.
St. Marys College of Maryland Jazz
Combo and Jazz Bands Fall Concert
Auerbach Auditorium (18952 E. Fisher Rd.,
St. Marys City) 8 p.m.
Live Music: On Tap
Dowell) 8 p.m.
Live Music: Pandoras Box
Island Bar and Crab House (16810 Piney
Point Rd., Piney Point) 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 3
Live Music: No Green JellyBeanz
Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White
Sands Drive, Lusby) 9:30 p.m.
Southern Md. Antique Power Association
Dance
Featuring The Wanderers
Bowles Farm (22880 Budds Creek Rd., Cle-
ments) 8 p.m.
Live Music: Anthony Ryan & Renegade
Grid Iron Grill (20855 Callaway Village
Way, Callaway) 8 p.m.
Live Music: Jesse Lynch Trio
Great Mills High School (21130 Great Mills
Rd., Great Mills) 7 p.m.
257th Army Band Holiday Concert
CSM La Plata Campus Fine Arts Center
(8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) 7 p.m.
Live Music: Vendetta
Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain High-
way, Bel Alton) 8 p.m.
Live Music: Full Steam
Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road,
Hughesville) 9 p.m.
Live Music: Miles from Clever
Cryers Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne
Neck Road, Leonardtown) 8 p.m.
Live Music: T.D. MacDonald
Dowell) 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 4
16th Annual Jones Thompson Concert
featuring Bluegrass Gospel Express
Hollywood Church of the Nazarene (24710
Sotterly Rd., Hollywood) 6:30 p.m.
Live Music: The Paul Adkins Band and
Port Tobacco Pickers (local bluegrass)
American Legion Post 238 (6265 Brandy-
wine Rd., Hughesville) 2 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 5
$2.50 Margaritas All Day
Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch
Road, Mechanicsville) 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec 6.
Open Mic Night
Dowell) 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 7
Live Music: Sam Grow
Dowell) 8 p.m.
Karaoke w/ DJ Harry
Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch
Road, Mechanicsville) 8 p.m.
PET of the Week CAT of the Week
Hi Everyone, my
name is Kobi and I am
a beautiful 5 year old
chocolate lab. I have had
a hard life as my frst fam-
ily didnt want me after I
grew out of the cute puppy
stage. As I got older, I was
banned to the basement
in isolation and was very
sad. I needed a family and
some friends and had none. Then my family decided
I was in the way and gave me away to Second Hope
Rescue. I am a love bug and want a family to call
my own. I would really make a great companion
to a retired couple who want a dog to love. I am ok
with other dogs and would do better in a home with
children over 10 years old. I am neutered, current
on vaccinations and identifcation micro chipped.
Please if you have room in your home and your heart
for me contact lora@secondhoperescue.org or call
240-925-0628. Please Adopt, Dont Shop.
STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE My
foster mom went to the shelter to rescue a Siamese
cat because she knows that they are usually the
frst to be adopted. The people at the shelter didnt
know me at all. I was just really scared to be there.
One of the ladies told my foster mom that I was
going to be euthanized really soon because they didnt have
time to help me to trust people and would she take me home
because I had no chance. Lucky for me she did take me home
and she found out that I can be a little lover boy. I still dont
like when she comes over to pick me up but if she lays on the
couch or the bed, that is when I make my move. I jump up on
her and she will pet me for a good half hour. I push my head
against her face and love all over her. I have a really loud purr.
She has only had me for 4 weeks and I am a sweetie pie. Wont you give me a chance
to love you? If you would, please fll out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.
org or email my foster mom at moonandhunt@hotmail.com if you have questions.
Her phone number is 301-481-0171. I know she would love to fnd a home for me so
she can rescue more kitties. Hopefully yours forever, Nate
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The County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature!
To submit art or band information for our entertainment section,
e-mail carriemunn@countytimes.net.
By Carrie Munn
Staff Writer
Charlotte Hall resident Robert Smith
is a die-hard drummer. He has performed
across the nation and the world as a mem-
ber of the military for 15 years and said hes
been drumming every chance hes gotten
since the ffth grade. When not playing in
the Air Force Band, hes the beat-man and
driving force behind Southern Marylands
Synergy, a variety band of fve seasoned
musicians.
Smith explained the name of the band
says a lot, as synergy is defned as, The in-
teraction of two or more agents or forces so
that their combined effect is greater than the
sum of their individual effects.
Forming up originally as Locked-
n-loaded, the group started anew in 2011,
selecting a new name that represented the
efforts of Bobby Thomas, formerly of the
well-known local band Hot Ice, who plays
keyboards, rhythm guitar and sings; lead
guitarist George Gillum; bassist Bruce Tyler
and female vocalist Julia Oberti, all who pre-
viously made a name as Captain Woody,
and drummer Smith.
Synergys members have decades of
collective musical experience and have
shared the stage with popular local groups
like The Sam Grow Band, No Green Jelly-
Beanz and Hate the Toy.
Playing a wide-reaching variety of
songs, from classic rock tunes to a rap and
soul dance medley, Smith said the fve play-
ers each bring different musical infuences
and tastes to the group. The band members
can also learn new material quickly and like
to give a lively show, with one song leading
right into another without a lot of dead air,
Smith said.
Synergys rendition of the Santana jam
song, Black Magic Woman, showed off
the bands chops during a show the day after
Thanksgiving at Toots Bar in Hollywood.
From mellow grooves to a hard-hitting cover
of Drowning Pools Bodies, the band of-
fered something to suit a plethora of tastes.
Obertis raspy, rocker-chick voice
sounded spot on during the Joan Jett and 4
Non-Blondes songs, while Thomas showed
an adaptive vocal range able to carry the
rock ballad, the heavy metal intensity and a
James Brown-esque funk mash-up. Several
of the band members sing backing vocals
and play multiple instruments through a
Synergy performance, including Smith who,
while drumming, also controls the bands
in-ear monitors and light show.
If I could just have a computer going,
booking the next weeks gigs he joked.
The father of three said he manages the
band and handles marketing and booking
tenaciously with the support of his wife of
16 years.
Weve been blessed and lucky that
weve been steadily making a name for our-
selves seeing the crowds at our shows
grow and are excited to have already
booked Veras, Hotel Charles and Gilligans
Pier for the upcoming year, Smith said.
With a tight, professional sound adapt-
able to the size of the venue, Synergy plays
with no amps on stage, eliminating extra
noise and working with a sound techni-
cian to ensure a high-quality sound. With
a playlist based off of audience feedback
what gets people singing along, dancing, or
pumped up Synergy focuses on musician-
ship and keeping the crowd engaged.
Synergy recently picked up the spon-
sorship of Bully Bling Energy Drink, whose
promotional help, along with Facebook net-
working and Smiths pavement pounding,
have led to the band playing all over the tri-
county area and beyond.
Band t-shirts will come out at Syn-
ergys Dec. 10 show at Hotel Charles with
the Sam Grow Band and will celebrate their
offcial frst birthday as a band at Lisas Pub
in Indian Head this New Years Eve.
The group also plays private parties and
special events and can be reached for book-
ing details at SynergyBand@ymail.com.
Its a busy life, Smith said, But to-
tally worth it.
Synergy Gains Momentum in
Southern Maryland Music Scene
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1. Head coverings
5. Most eaten avocado
9. Harry: the boy who lived
11. Traveled on water
13. Revolves
15. Spanish saloon
16. Popular nail lacquer
17. Conditions of balance
19. Pharaohs cobra
20. Being dried & withered
22. Seamen
23. Distress signal
24. 1st state (abbr.)
25. Female sheep
26. Dutch colonist
28. Dress belts
31. Autos
32. Paper-thin tin plate
33. Husk of wheat
34. Airplanes
35. Campaigns
37. Manufactured
38. An association of
criminals
39. Radioactivity unit
41. Big London clock
42. Indian dress
43. Original cosmogony
matter
45. A single unit
46. Picture taker
49. In the past
50. Marks of shame
53. Tall cactus
55. Someone from Seoul
56. Exaggerated a role
57. College army
58. Scrape or shave
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2. Dresses up
3. School organization
4. Units of tennis play
5. Principle Chinese ethnic
group
6. Little island (British)
7. AKAs
8. Detector
9. Paid athletes
10. A way to soak
11. Impudence
12. Dips lightly
14. Satiny cotton fabric
15. Fleshy covering on a birds
beak
18. Wood cutting tools
21. Full of high-spirited
delight
26. Bleats
27. Cantankerous
29. Satiate
30. Not hers
31. Superior grade wine
33. Young children
34. Rio de ___
35. Crocus bulb
36. Eastern greetings
37. Teacher & guide
38. Dutch name for Meuse
40. Temperature measure
41. Small wooded area
42. Glance over
44. A prevailing attitude
47. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
48. Used as a gelling agent in
foods
51. Obtain
52. A waterproof raincoat
54. Actress Thurman
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By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
Aaron Stacey was
born March 17, 1760 in St.
Marys County. He was the
son of Bennett Stacey and
Sarah Hoskins. About 1771
his family moved to Bruns-
wick County, Virginia and
then shortly thereafter to
Granville County, North Carolina. In 1778 Aaron
enlisted for the frst of four enlistments during the
Revolutionary War. Fighting in the southern cam-
paign was different--not only did the soldiers have
to the fght the British but the Tories too.
During Aarons frst enlistment, his company
was marched to the Island Ford on the Yadkin
[River] to surprise a band of Torries that had
assembled at the shallow ford of the Yadkin. We
arrived just as the fring commenced between
the Torries and a Company of which who had
surprised them. We arrived in time to see the re-
sults. There were 19 Torries slain and the Cap-
tain who commanded the Whigs was killed in the
engagement.
From there his company marched into South
Carolina. They marched to where a group of Tor-
ries had assembled under the command of Col.
Rudesly. We decided storming the fort and took
one horse and fve Torries and their Colonel. I
marched as one of the guards of said prisoners
to Salisbury in North Carolina where they were
confned.
Aarons second term of service commenced a short
time before the battle of Guilford [Court House] and I
furnished my own horse and gun. His company was sent
to carry meal to General Nathaniel Greenes camp. They
encountered an old man and asked for directions. The man
complied, but fortunately they later encountered a woman
who told them they were headed directly for Lord Corn-
wallis Army. They escaped. Shortly after the battle, the
same old man attempted to pass through General Greenes
camp. We were all called in as witnesses who identifed
him as the man who had attempted to sidewind us into
the camp of Cornwallis. He was executed on a limb and
the army marched under him as he hung.
During his third enlistment, the hunt for Tories con-
tinued. We found and took Twelve Tories prisoners who
informed us of a company of Torries that were concealed
at Rafte Swamps. We marched on immediately and sur-
prised them killed three picket guards and four men.
After three voluntary enlistments, Aaron was drafted
to serve a relatively uneventful fourth time and was dis-
charged at wars end.
On December 13, 1779 Aaron married Nancy Bull-
ock. Nancy, daughter of James and Sarah Bullock, was also
born in St. Marys County and her family had moved to
Granville County about 1768 when she was just eight years
old.
Aaron Stacey died June 17, 1834 and is buried in
Burke County, NC. His tombstone reads In Memory of
Aaron Stacy who died with a good hope of heaven June
17
th
, 1834 aged 74 years and 3 months. Sleep sweetly Fa-
ther until we meet thee in heaven.
Thank you to Dennis Stacey of Glen Allen, Virginia
for sharing information on this family and for providing
the accompanying photo.
A Journey Through Time A Journey Through Time
The Chronicle
of an
Aimless
Mind
Wanderings
Changing up
on Tradition
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
***I must have spent way too much time in distilleries while I was
in Kentucky because when I was outside with Tidbit this morning, the
damp earth had a distinct bourbon smell. Hmm. I dont think Id give
up my regular cocktails of choice for bourbon ever, but the smell was
rich and comforting.***
Speaking of comfort, we are going to change the decorations
on our Christmas tree this year. You know how I feel about change.
I wasnt really ready to do this for a long time, Im still slowly getting
used to the change my husband made with the living room furniture.
Surprisingly, I am having very little trouble with the change to our
Hyundai Santa Fe from my old, Olds Silhouette minivan. I sometimes
miss the huge cargo area in the back, but having the ability to know
you can get from point A to point B without the van not starting or
something falling off of it is really nice. But as to Christmas decora-
tions, I tend to like what Ive collected over the years. Last year, we
decided to pare down, and had very few ornaments on the tree. Con-
sequently, I didnt get the same warm Christmas feeling of years past.
This year we are making a drastic change, we are switching
to a silver, soft blue-green, and even softer aqua, with maybe a few
purplish-gray accents. If you all knew mat color numbers I could just
rattle those off easier. I am not really a blue person, so leaning towards
green will make me happier. We also have plans to gather some of our
abundant pinecones in the yard and tip them with silver paint, faux
snow, and some glass glitter. We did buy 90 feet of wide soft blue-gray
ribbon to wind in and around the tree. I think it will look pretty neat.
Our living room has a soft sage green contemporary L-shaped sofa that
will blend nicely.
I believe this change of decoration came about from our trip last
weekend to The American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore. What
a cool place! The main building is three foors of the most unusual art
youve ever seen. Everything from 6 feet tall by 7 feet wide sculptures
made of toothpicks, to 3D artwork, robot families, and anything else
you can or can not imagine. One of our own talented creative artists,
Candy Cummings has a fairly large wall full of her recycled creations.
The museum is a very inspiring place. My husband sort of nodded at
me when we came to the room labeled OCD art (obsessive-compulsive
disorder art). I glared back at him, and told him that if I had OCD our
house would be cleaner. I do get in those manic painting or writing
phases upon occasion. I am sort of in that phase now. I guess its like
that AARP commercial out now, where the older man is riding his
motorcycle really fast and says He wants to leave this life exhausted.
The problem is that I am already exhausted, and well on my way to
delirium.
But I really was inspired and wondered for the rest of the day what
I could create. I loved the mirrored garland that one artist was selling
and also was giving classes on how to make. All this time I have been
throwing out my smallest glass and mirror pieces, and I could have
been making Christmas tree garlandfor $9 a foot! Thats the thing.
I dont think of these outside the box visual creations. I have to see it
to make it normally, though I have painted about four abstract paint-
ings. Anyhow, it was a unique experience, and I would recommend the
museum to anyone. I asked my husband later that evening if he liked
anything he saw in the museum, and he said not too much was to his
liking. It could have been because he was a touch exhausted we did
have to park quite a few blocks away, and afterwards we walked up the
side of Federal Hill, and then walked around Fells Point for another
fve hours after that. This was all after walking around downtown Bal-
timore since 10 a.m. that morning. I then asked him if he liked any of
my abstracts, and his reply was, Well, I have to like yours Im married
to you. Great ending line for our tenth anniversary getaway.
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
Libraries will be closed this Friday
All three libraries will be closed this Friday, Dec. 2,
for Staff Development and Volunteer Day. The Internet
branch, www.stmalib.org, will be open.

Storytelling at its best!
Back by popular demand is professional storyteller
Janice Curtis Greene. She will present a program of holi-
day and Kwanzaa stories this Saturday, Dec. 3, at Lexing-
ton Park library at 1:30 p.m. The program is free. A book
signing of her recently released book, Thema and the
Wonderful Black Gourd, follows with copies being avail-
able for purchase.

Holiday Surprise planned at libraries
Holiday stories; crafts and fun are planned for children
of all ages at the upcoming holiday parties at each branch.
Charlotte Halls will be on Dec. 13, Lexington Park on Dec.
15 and Leonardtown on Dec. 22. Each program starts at
6 p.m. The programs are free but registration is required.

Libraries now have Kindle Fires
Each branch has the new Kindle Fire along with a
NOOK Color, iPad, Kobo, and Pandigital reader for cus-
tomers to use within the library. Staff can demonstrate
their use and the downloading process from the librarys
eBook collection.
An eBook Workshop is scheduled at Charlotte Hall
branch on Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. An overview of the various
eReaders will be given and the downloading process dem-
onstrated. Registration is required.
Customers are reminded that a NOOK Color will be
given away at each branch and a Kindle countywide in a
drawing on Dec. 17. Any customer who inquires about
eReaders or attends the workshop will be entered. These
eReaders were donated by Southern Maryland Regional
Library Association.
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Remembering Pearl Harbor
On Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m., in remem-
brance of the 70th anniversary of the bombing of
Pearl Harbor, a special program will be held at the
Northern Senior Activity Center. Gather in the
warmth of the social room for a freside chat when
President Roosevelt announces on the radio the
bombing of Pearl Harbor. Step back in time and be
part of this historical event. A documentary video
will be shown at 1:30 p.m. Call 301-475-4002, ext.
1001 by Tuesday, Dec. 6 to reserve a seat as space
is limited.
Bring us your (ever)greens!
Loffer Senior Activity Center staff and volun-
teers are gearing up for the annual St. Marys Coun-
ty Department of Aging Christmas party and will
be making centerpieces on Dec. 6 and 7. We love
to use fresh greenery and would be very happy to
receive some trimmings from your yard! Greenery
donations can be dropped off at the center anytime
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Friday through
Dec. 5. Thanks for supporting our efforts to make
this event extra special. Call 301-737-5670 ext. 1658.
Christmas Gifts Shop
The Northern Senior Activity Center Council
is sponsoring several vendors on Saturday, Dec. 10,
from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Northern Senior Activ-
ity Center in Charlotte Hall. Consider giving the
gift of a versatile Miche (MEE-chee) bag which is
found in hand and shoulder styles with interchange-
able bag covers (or shells) and handles. Although
available through special television offers, Internet
and designer stores, there will be a sales represen-
tative to show the products and take orders for the
holidays. There will be wallets, purse charms, purse
hangers, purse organizers, closet organizers and
more to choose from. In addition to the bags, youll
fnd Sterling Silver jewelry and ceramic gifts for
purchase. Please contact Pat Myers 301-884-8714
with any questions.
Gift Donations Needed for Christmas Gift
Bingo
New items for our Christmas gift bingo are
being gratefully accepted at Loffer Senior Activ-
ity Center Mon-Fri between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The
bingo will be held on Friday, Dec. 16, from 10:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. If youve bought or made some-
thing in the past year and found that you didnt use
it after all or received a gift that doesnt quite work
out for you maybe you would like to donate it to our
annual Christmas gift bingo. (Please, no candles,
expired foodstuff or shopworn items - our players
give these as gifts to their loved ones.) And while
youre bringing things by, sign up to play Christmas
Gift Bingo yourself! THANK YOU!!! For more
information call 301-737-5670 ext. 1658.
Christmas Gift Bingo
Do your Christmas shopping while playing
Bingo at Loffer Senior Activity Center on Friday,
Dec. 16. The fun starts at 10:30 a.m. and contin-
ues until 1:30 p.m. (There will be a brief break for
lunch.) Cost to play is $5 for three cards. Some very
nice things have been donated already and we are
continuing to take donations. To sign up call 301-
737-5670 ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk.
Please indicate if you wish to order a lunch.
Lofer Senior Activity Center (SAYSF), 240.725.0290; Garvey Senior
Activity Center, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050; Northern Senior Activity Center,
301.475.4002, ext. 1001; Ridge Nutrition Site, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050.
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Christmas Here, There and
Everywhere Global Celebrations!
Off the Shelf
Although the traditions and foods associated with Christmas vary
with culture and country, the spirit of the day transcends all such dif-
ferences. This year, celebrate the season by partaking in crafts, games,
and customs of the Christmas season from countries worldwide at the
Garvey Senior Activity Centers Annual Christmas Party on Tuesday,
Dec. 13 from 12 2 p.m. Sing Christmas carols from around the globe
and feast on a traditional American Christmas dinner of spiral sliced
ham with pineapple slices, dinner rolls, candied sweet potatoes, sugar
snap peas, and peach cobbler with ice cream for dessert. Cost for lunch
is by donation for those ages 60 and above and $5 for those under the
age of 60. To sign up, call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050.
On Monday, Dec. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Northern Se-
nior Activity Center enjoy a day dedicated to everything about books
reading, writing, publishing and more. If you have literary lean-
ings and interests, you will enjoy our information, presentations and
guest speaker. Faith Tydings, is a local Christian book author, who
will discuss her published work, A Little Yellow Star and the world
of publishing from her perspective. She will also be available
for book signings and discounted sales. Library Services for
Seniors is held in partnership with the Charlotte Hall Library
and explores the traditional neighborhood library and the en-
hanced offerings such a e-Books, audio books, genealogy da-
tabase access and more. Meet our book club leaders and get
information on book clubs and our lending library. Please
contact the Center at 301-475-4002 ext. 1001 by noon on Dec.
9 to sign-up for the session and/or roast beef sandwich lunch.
This event is designed as a kick-off for our Authors Series
which will continue to bring in local authors to the Center.
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If I could ask the question, What do
you feel is the greatest contributing factor
to your overall health? I would expect a
variety of answers but probably not the
human digestive system. Actually, we are
not only what we eat, but what we digest,
assimilate and utilize.
For the most part, digestion starts in
the mouth and where we often make our
frst mistake in the digestion process, since
we eat too fast and do not chew our food
very well. Why is that important? There
are enzymes in our saliva that are needed
to break down our food, especially when it
comes to carbohydrates. Carbohydrate en-
zymes are frst released in the mouth, not
the stomach. The more you chew, the more
enzymes are released making it easier to di-
gest what you have eaten. Some may notice
the lack of suffcient enzymes through the
bodys language of feeling bloated. How
well the stomach mixes the food in an acid
bath, breaking up the nutrients, will deter-
mine the outcome of assimilation and utili-
zation. The pylorus valve at the base of the
stomach will open once the PH of the stom-
ach reaches 5.5. Then the food is passed
along to the primary digestive organ; the
small intestine.
Nature has provided us with a nervous
system that regulates the digestive process
but has a preference that places muscle ac-
tion over digestion. When a threat or stress
comes to us after a meal, our body will shift
its energy from digestion to the muscles;
hence our nerves can stop the digestive pro-
cess. Managing stress during mealtime is
essential; otherwise the stomach may emp-
ty its contents prematurely. Another reason
for premature release of food is the actual
food groups combined during a meal. Either
reason will place stress on the small intes-
tine, since the food is not properly prepared
for digestion, and large undigested proteins
and fats can be absorbed into the lymphatic
system. They then enter the free fatty acid
and amino acid pool and either clog up the
lymphatic system or be used to make cells;
cells which will now be made of poor qual-
ity parts. This can be a problem if this be-
comes a way of life.
Additionally, many people constantly
use anti-acids, drink coffee, milk, or too
much liquid at mealtime, which can empty
the stomach too early. These actions have
long term effects on nutrition and are very
detrimental to health. Choosing to follow
the rules of the stomach can maximize
nutrition. Choosing to violate the rules se-
riously increases the development of dys-
function and a host of various diseases. So,
lets review the rules.
Fluids alone (no more than 4oz. of
fuid with a meal, or for two hours after a
meal). Proper Hydration is achieved when
liquid consumption is ingested in small
amounts of liquid over the course of the day,
not in large quantities two or three times a
day.
No coffee at meals (wait for 1.5 to 2
hours after or 1 hour before eating)
No milk with meals (wait for 1.5 to 2
hours after or 1 hour before eating)
Fruits alone (wait for 2 hours after
or 45 mins. before eating)
Melons alone, separate from other
fruits as well (wait for 2 hours after or 45
mins. before eating)
Concentrate on smaller meals fo-
cused on the quality of the foods actual
nutrition not quantity.
Slow eating habits so you can savor,
enjoy, rejoice, and celebrate the meal.
Eat for nutrition not for stimula-
tion. Eat when hungry, not when bored.
Rest comfortably after eating for
at least 35 to 45 min to maximize stom-
ach function.
Make and eat food with love
and kindness, no violent or negative
emotions.
Eliminate the use of anti-acids.
Do not sleep for 3 hours after
eating.
Chewing ice cubes or
drinking very cold liquids
with foods slows digestion
Do not mix meat
proteins with sugars [ex-
ample steak & apple
pie or fruit juice]
Some signs
of a weak stom-
ach are: craving
fuids with a meal,
bloating after a
meal, itching skin es-
pecially rectum, belching, gas and
diffculty digesting raw vegetables.
We must understand the true value in
assimilation and utilization of the nutri-
ents from our food and realize by break-
ing the rules of the stomach, you may be
increasing the development of disease
and dysfunction and hindering your
bodys potential to heal itself.
Disclaimer: When you read through the
diet and lifestyle information, you must know
that everything within it is for informational
purposes only and is not intended as a substitute
for advice from your physician or other health
care professional. I am making no attempt to
prescribe any medical treatment. You should
not use the information here for diagnosis or
treatment of any health problem or for prescrip-
tion of any medication or other treatment. The
products and the claims made about specifc
products have not been evaluated by the United
States Food and Drug Administration and are
not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent
disease. You should consult with a healthcare
professional before starting any diet, exer-
cise or supplementation program, before tak-
ing any medication, or if you have or suspect
you might have a health problem. Confrm the
safety of any supplements with your M.D., N.D.
or pharmacist (healthcare professional). Some
information given is solely an opinion, thought
and or conclusion based on experiences, trials,
tests, assessments or other available sources of
information. I do not make any guarantees or
promises with regard to results. I may discuss
substances that have not been subject to double
blind clinical studies or FDA approval or regu-
lation. You assume the responsibility for the de-
cision to take any natural remedy.
You and only you are responsible if you
choose to do anything with the information you
have read. You do so at your own risk. Use
your intelligence to make the decisions that are
right for you. Consulting a naturopathic doctor
is strongly advised especially if you have any
existing disease or condition.
The County Times
Sp rts
By Ronald N. Guy Jr.
Contributing Writer
At any moment, everyone is dealing with some com-
bination of positive and negative issues in their lives. Such
is life, and the psychological approaches to deal with the
variables of human existence are many. Once such theory
suggests that when the opposing forces of good and bad are
unbalanced, when life is oddly smooth or nearly unbearable,
something will happen to reset our world a life reboot if
you will to snap us back to the middle.
I dont buy it not completely, anyway. It dismisses
an individuals ability to chart his or her path, to infuence their lifes course. Karma
is real, and we all control far less than wed like to think, but were not simply blowing
in the wind and riding it to whatever pleasant or dark destination it takes us. Theres
at least some fraction of this great journey we can infuence.
Regardless of what approach youve adopted to negotiate lifes fckle ways, this
much is universally true: every decision unfurls opportunities and bears the opportu-
nity cost of the path not taken. Theres the school we attended, the person we married,
the children we had, the career we pursuedand those we didnt. In that substantial
population of un-traveled paths reside great consequences. Sometimes the conse-
quences can be assessed, but more often they are poorly estimated at decision time,
revealing themselves some time later, if at all, and only to those with the tendency to
seek an explanation of the present by considering the past. Im guilty as charged of
such nostalgic wiring.
With that long-winded, marginally comprehensible dribble having run dry, the
pathetic state of D.C. sports and its stark and previously unexplainable contrast to the
period between 1978 and 1992, makes a lot more sense. What is there to say about the
home teams? The NBA lockout may be ending, which only means that the Wizards
can begin anew their annual quest for a ticket to the NBA Draft Lottery. The once
mighty Terps, with coaches Gary Williams and Ralph Friedgen gone, have barely over
a handful of scholarship basketball players (and were trounced by IonaIONA!) and
a football program in complete disarray. How long ago 2002s national champion-
ship in basketball and ACC championship in football seem now. The Skins, who are
diffcult to speak about, are as bad as theyve been in my lifetime. The Caps, the one
bright spot in recent years, are imploding after a 7-0 start and recently fred coach
Bruce Boudreau. Far more serious than these nauseating on-feld escapades is what
has befallen the Nationals this off-season. Wilson Ramos, their starting catcher and
member of a bright young core, was kidnappedkidnappedin his home country of
Venezuela. Fortunately he was found unharmed.
Its hard to remember, but it wasnt always this bad. Between 1978 and 1992, D.C.
won its lone NBA championship (78), saw its adopted baseball team the Orioles
win the World Series (83), enjoyed the Caps annual trips to the NHL playoffs and
celebrated three Super Bowl wins. It all seemed so easy. Winning was common. All
our teams were good and the Skins were regular title contenders.
Being an early-70s baby and member of a sport-crazed clan, I can thank good-
ness remember this success vividly (if you cant, Im so very sorry). Winning is
all we knew, though, so making sense of the last 2 decades of nearly exclusive losing
has left me perplexed and downtrodden; but I have it fgured out now. At a fork in
the road a decision point - years ago, a horned beast propositioned us. This wasnt
a fddle challenge for a golden fddle or our soul, as the song suggests, but an offer
to win - briefy - beyond our wildest dreams followed by an inadequately considered
period of abysmal darkness. We took the deal and it produced a Mardi Gras-like
period followed by its apparent consequence: a 20-year and running raging hangover.
Perhaps Ill subscribe to the aforementioned natural order theory the one that sug-
gests excessively good or bad times will self-correct and await the goodness. Just in
case Ill keep the aspirin nearby on game day.
Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com
BleaChers
A View From The
The hangover
The County Times
By Keith McGuire
Contributing Writer
Im busy hunting this week, so I
thought I would offer an article from last
year that gets to the point of most interest to
deer hunters now.
My Dad worked two jobs and week-
ends, but when it came to hunting season in
1964, he decided that it was time to intro-
duce his boys to the woods. He went to the
local hardware store and bought three shot-
guns; a new one for himself and one each
for my brother and me. That year, we load-
ed into the family Ford late on Friday night
and headed for Green Ridge State Forrest
in Allegany County for the season opener
the next day. My brother was lucky enough
to bag a small buck. He and I were hooked
and everyone was happy! Today I cant sit
in the woods without remembering that frst
adventure. We were just plain lucky!
My deer hunting skills are more refned
than they were in those early days. Based
on my own observations, I certainly under-
stand the deer a little better. Ive engaged
in many discussions and experiments about
the most effective techniques, and Ive em-
ployed several of them in my almost daily
ventures during the season.
Im convinced that the modern deer
hunter is among the cleanest individuals on
the planet. Many take a shower with scent-
free soap every morning, air their clean
clothing outdoors to remove any scent from
scent-free laundry detergents, and spray
themselves with scent killer sprays before
heading into the woods. These and other
measures to control scents that are unnatu-
ral in a deers environment are used each
time a deer-hunter heads into the woods.
In the woods, a good deer hunter de-
termines the location of his hunt based on
wind direction so that any residual scents
are downwind of where the animals are
likely to travel. It takes years to correct-
ly calculate the way deer habitually move
through a particular woodland area before
a good location for a tree stand or ground
blind can be determined. When possible,
several locations should be picked so that
choices can be made based on the wind di-
rection for a given day.
The second most important technique
is to control motion. Its easy to say, Dont
move! But, lets be real. Herky-jerky mo-
tion will scare everything in the woods. Sit
still and move in slow deliberate ways when
you have to move. The legal fuorescent
orange requirement has no effect on deer
when movements are controlled.
A lot of folks use commercially devel-
oped scents to cover their own scent or to
attract deer. Cover scents are scents that
stand out before human scent. Skunk urine
used to be popular, but has pretty much
been abandoned by modern hunters for ob-
vious reasons. Vanilla extract is the one in
vogue now. Attractant scents are usually
[said to be] derived from deer urine, but can
be designed to imitate the smell of some-
thing that deer like to eat, such as corn or
apples. Use these scents according to the
directions that come with them.
Most successful hunters employ some
or all of these techniques. Even hunters
who smoke can beneft if they know the
patterns of deer movement for a particular
area and play the wind so that their location
is not revealed by their own scent streaming
into the path of an approaching deer.
If you are hunting and not harvest-
ing, try these methods. Refned skills beat
dumb luck every time. Make scent control
your priority and dont move!
If you have a particularly interesting
hunting story and a picture (Im still look-
ing for a Snipe hunting story!) please drop
me a line at riverdancekeith@gmail.com.
Makes Scents To Me
Sp rts
Fur and
Feathers
Fur and
Feathers
Im convinced
that the modern
deer hunter is
among the cleanest
individuals on
the planet.
While Keith hasnt had much luck lately, Chad
Day, of Hollywood, took this 8-point buck on
opening morning of shotgun season during an
outing in the 7th District.
The County Times
MHBR
No. 103
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