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-Bob Schaller, Director of St. Marys County Department of Economic and Community Development, on the sudden closing of all local Arbys stores.
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All Southern Maryland Arbys Restaurant locations closed abruptly on Dec. 23. The local franchise owner KBK, stated on its Website that Arbys corporate forced the local business to close.
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Alleged Violations Pile Up on Chefs Bistro

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The St. Marys County Alcohol and Beverage board will be starting off the New Year with a list of alleged violations to consider during its first 2012 meeting on Jan. 12. On the agenda for violations are The Green Door, Friendlys Sports Bar and Chefs American Bistro. Chefs American Bistro is being charged with sale of alcoholic beverages after the Comptroller of Maryland seized its liquor license, and several other violations. Chefs owner Ahmed Koroma said the comptroller had the license seized due to a glitch, but the misunderstanding has been cleared up and Chefs is operating fully with their liquor license. Kim Frum, a public information officer for the comptroller, said: The Comptroller cant physically seize licenses, but they can work with local law enforcement to have the license seized at the comptrollers recommendation. She said the license was seized because of money owed to the state from sales and use taxes. Chefs American Bistro was found to be selling alcohol after their license was seized, according to the Alcohol Board agenda. Additional violations include - failure to maintain records of employees who have attended the authorized alcohol awareness training course and having the information current and available for inspection, failure to maintain invoices and tickets on premises of all purchases of the alcoholic beverages at the licensed establishment for a period of two years from the date of the purchase on the premises and failure to maintain the current IRS Special Tax Stamp, current Health Department Permit and current Alcohol Awareness Training certificate on the premises so they are conspicuous and easily read. Chefs license has been released, Frum said, after the taxpayer made two payments. We knew he needed the holiday business to pay us so we made payment arrangements with him. The owner has made the arrangements for a payment plan because he knows that we have placed a hold on his 2012 liquor license renewal. If he does not comply with the payment arrangements, we will not allow him to renew, Frum said. According to the upcoming alcohol board agenda, The Green Door was found serving alcohol after 2 a.m. and selling alcohol to individuals who were visibly drunk. Friendlys Sports Bar had customers remaining on the premises of the establishment and the parking lot after 2 a.m. There were also acts which violate the peace and safety of the community in which the place of the business is located, the agenda states. Friendlys Sports Bar is being charged with failure to comply with agreed upon recommendations of Alcohol Enforcement Coordinator to curb history of incidents at premises, failure to cooperate with police regarding assault on licensees person, failure to provide security on premises pursuant to security plan (lighting, installing security cameras, admitting persons under age 21, etc.) according to the agenda. Alcohol board administrator Tamara Hildebrand and Alcohol Enforcement coordinator Deputy James Stone could not be reached for comment this week. For more information, call the alcohol beverage board at 301-475-7844, extension 1600. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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All of Southern Marylands Arbys Stores Shut Down

By Carrie Munn Staff Writer Thinking Arbys? Well, think again. Notices posted on multiple Arbys restaurant locations throughout the region, including three in St. Marys County, notified employees and customers of their closing on Dec. 23 and directed employees to a website for additional information. According to details at www.arbyskbk. com, KBK Operations, LLC., also known as Knight Best Keller, Inc., was forced to close our [10] stores by the Arbys Restaurant Group. The website refers to failed negotiations that led to the stores locks and alarm codes being changed and directs store managers to return their keys to a post office box in Hughesville in order to receive their final paycheck. The web explanation also tells employees how theyll receive any pay due to them, obtain their W-2 information, file for unemployment if eligible and how to handle insurance continuation. The notice states negotiations continue and once they conclude, questions about whether or not the locations will re-open can be better answered. CMI General Contractors, Inc. owner John K. Parlett, Jr., said his company built several of the Arbys locations owned and operated by KBK, which are now closed indefinitely. He said KBK leased commercial space from him for their headquarters in Charlotte Hall, but had moved out at the end of November. Court reports confirm that KBK filed a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Oct. 10, with a list of 32 creditors including the Internal Revenue Service, METCOM, SMECO, Washington Gas and Arbys among others. Calls to the companys leadership, including KBK President Wade Kingsley, went unanswered as of press time Wednesday. It is unclear if individual store management and employees knew the closures were coming. At the end of the year is when these sometimes sudden changes happen its unfortunate, said Director of St. Marys County Department of Economic and Community Development Bob Schaller. These are viable businesses and someone else could buy them. KBK suggests checking back with the website for updates and leaves a solitary email as a contact method for more questions or concerns: closed@arbyskbk.com.
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer With 27 years in law under his belt, Leonardtown attorney David Wylie Densford will be taking the step from lawyer to judge after receiving Governor Martin OMalleys appointment last week to the St. Marys County Circuit Court. Geographically, the move wont take Densford far. His office is right across the street from the circuit court building. But he will soon be sitting on the other side of the bench and making the decisions instead of presenting cases. Densfords background is varied, from being a print and television journalist to going to law school and serving on the Board of Governors of the Maryland State Bar Association and the Board of Directors of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association. He has worked as a solo practitioner, as part of a small firm and as an Assistant Public Defender. Densford moved to St. Marys County when he was around 10 years old and has lived in the area ever since. The decision from the governors office was officially announced Dec. 22. Densford said he got a call Dec. 21 from the governor asking if he would accept the appointment. He said he was in North Carolina, heading back to Maryland from his daughters wedding, when he got a phone call asking him to hold for the governor. Densford said he knew immediately what the phone call was about. I let him ask before I accepted, but just barely, Densford said. He said it was a pleasure to be considered with the rest of the candidates and hes thrilled to be the one appointed to the opening. He said he has 30 days after getting the commission to pack up his 27 year practice and be sworn in at the circuit court. After being sworn in, he will go through a training period that includes observing other judges and going to Annapolis, then he will start at the circuit court in Leonardtown. He said his family plans on attending his swearing in, including his mother, girlfriend, his brothers and their wives, his daughter and her husband and all the kids they can gather. His brother, Joseph Densford, is also a lawyer in the office next door.
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Local Store Not Affected in Massive Kmart Shutdown

By Carrie Munn Staff Writer According to a Tuesday press release from Sears Holdings Corporation, 100 to 120 Kmart and Sears full-line stores are expected to close after dismal sales have left the company anticipating a loss. Sears Holding Corporation is the nations fourth largest broadline retailer with thousands of stores across the U.S. and Canada, but with reported year-to-date sales slumps at Kmart down 1.8 percent and Sears Domestic down 3.3 percent, and critical losses in their final quarter, the corporation stated the store closures will be a part of planned actions to improve and accelerate the transformation of its business. Inventory and fixed cost reductions along with improvement of inventory management, targeted pricing and promotion are all listed as components of the corporations plan to get their business back to good. The release explains a decline in consumer electronics sales at both Kmart and Sears domestic stores is visibly reflected, as is decreased apparel sales. Many media outlets are abuzz with the news, as the economy continues to be somewhat unstable and other retailers are reporting decent fourthquarter sales numbers following the holiday shopping season. Though end-of-year and final quarter reports are not to be released until February, Sears Holding Corp. anticipates the need for restructuring their business model and is preemptively moving forward with that plan. The St. Marys County Kmart store, located at 16080 Three Notch Road in California, is not on the list of targeted, non-profiting stores to be closed said the locations store manager Warren Courtney. Were not in that category, he said. Were all good down here in California. carriemunn@countytimes.net
On Dec. 25, deputies responded to a residence on Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, to serve a warrant. Upon arrival, Corporal Somerville observed Jason Walter Carter, 30, of Mechanicsville, exit his residence and then flee back inside upon observing police. Deputies entered the residence and arrested Carter. As Carter was being escorted out of the residence, he began pulling away from officers and kicking, police said. Carter was placed in a patrol vehicle for transport to the detention center. During transport, police said Carter struck the Plexiglas partition several times with his head causing the partition to crack. He was charged with resisting arrest and malicious destruction of property.
Spitting Mad Woman Arrested

On Dec. 26, deputies responded to a bar on Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for a report of a fight in the parking lot. Deputy Milam observed Kienna Sharese Curtis, 20, of Temple Hills, yelling and pointing her finger at the victim. Milam ordered Curtis to leave the establishment. Curtis began leaving but then turned back and continued to yell and spit toward the victim, police said. Milam told Curtis she was under arrest and attempted to handcuff her, but she pulled away and walked towards the cars in the parking lot. Milam, aided by other officers, was able to apprehend Curtis, and she was charged with assault second degree and disorderly conduct.
On Dec. 20, two suspects entered the Vino 2 Liquor Store located in Charlotte Hall, armed with handguns. The suspects stole an undisclosed amount of currency from a clerk and fled the store on foot. The two suspects are described as white males in their early 20s are between 5 10 to 6 01 tall with a medium build. Persons wishing to provide information
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Group Robbed at Gunpoint at Park

On Monday, Dec. 26, at approximately 12:15 p.m., officers responded to Nicolet Skate Park in Lexington Park for a reported armed robbery. Detectives with The Bureau of Criminal Investigations responded and assumed the investigation. Preliminary investigation revealed the three suspects approached eight individuals at the park and ordered them all to the ground at gunpoint. The suspect assaulted one person and took personal property and fled the scene in a light gold or tan, 1990s passenger vehicle, possibly a Ford Taurus, police report. The suspects are described as three black males, between 14-18 years old. In response to this robbery, St. Marys County Sheriff Tim Cameron said in a press release that detectives are working diligently to get this case solved. We are dedicated to assuring the safety and security of our parks. Deputies conduct regular patrol checks of all county parks, Cameron said. In addition, a representative from St. Marys County Parks and Recreations attends the Sheriffs Office weekly CompStat meeting to discuss challenges and/or concerns involving the St. Marys parks and how our two agencies can work cooperatively to maximize personnel and resources to overcome those challenges. Persons wishing to provide information can directly contact TFC Leo Nims at (301) 475-4200 x 1947, or Crime Solvers at 301-4753333. Callers also have the option of sending a text message to crime solvers at CRIMES (274637). Simply enter TIP239 (847239) before the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00. The St. Marys County Bureau of Criminal Investigations is an investigative team comprised of Detectives from the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office and the Maryland State Police, Leonardtown Barrack.
SHA To Start Handing Out Fines for Illegal Signs

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The three-month grace period on fines for illegal roadside signs is coming to an end. The State Highway Administration (SHA) can now do what they received permission to do in October fine the owners of unauthorized roadside signs $25 per sign to remove them from the state highway right of way. This is the last week that temporary roadside signs will be retrieved without a fine. Starting Jan. 1, business and individuals putting temporary or unauthorized roadside signs in the SHAs right of way will be fined. Kellie Boulware with the SHA Public Affairs Office said the fine gives the SHA the ability to recoup some of cost of removing the signs. She said putting the signs out on state highways has always been illegal. Most objections to the removal of the signs and the fining of the owners have come from rural areas, Boulware said. She said hard statistics about any change in the number of signs removed since October are forthcoming and should be available in the next week.
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IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL RICHARD PEFLEY FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO MICHAEL VINSON GIBBS
In the Circuit Court for St. Marys County, Maryland Case No.: C-11-1534 The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change her name from Michael Richard Pefley to Michael Vinson Gibbs. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: I would like to show respect and gratitude to the man who raised me as his own child, and I would like to have my last name reflect the fact that he is who I consider to be my father. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 21th day of January, 2012. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection. JOAN W. WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Marys County Maryland 12-29-11
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The Commissioners of Leonardtown are accepting sealed proposals for the demolition of the Church Street elevated tank in Leonardtown, MD. The work consists of the demolition and removal of the existing elevated potable water storage tank, including disposal of collected paint debris. A complete description and scope of work will be available on January 4, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at the office of the Commissioners of Leonardtown, Attention: Laschelle McKay, 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD or by calling 301-475-9791 or emailing Leonardtown.commissioners@verizon.net. Digital copies of the Contract Documents and Specifications are available at the same location for a non-refundable cost of $25.00 per set. If mailing of documents are requested an additional cost of $10.00 per set in a separate check is required to cover handling and postage. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on January 18, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the office of the Commissioners of Leonardtown. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., January 31, 2012 at POB 1, 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Commissioners of Leonardtown reserve the right to reject any and all bids and proposals, and to accept any proposals deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. 12-29-2011
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It appears as though St. Marys County has more money than was anticipated. The county has a $30.1 million surplus. It goes back to the state and then back to us. After adjustments we could get less if the adjustments trend downward. I personally agree with Jack Russell, President of the County Commissioners, that we must use caution as we move forward. Hurricane Irene and the earthquake are proof of that. We have not had to absorb teacher retirement, but that could change in the future. Many hands are outstretched for that money, but again, we must use caution as we spend this money. Our goal was to preserve the skeleton or integrity of the school system for FY12. With ingenious moves Dr. Martirano and the Board of Education managed to keep our magnificent, outstanding system in tact. We kept our class sizes near but not over cap, kept our several paths (Global and International Studies, Fairlead, The Academy of Finance, AP Courses, STEM, etc.). We also kept our dedicated paraeducators and instructional resource teachers. We need to bring our classes closer to goal; especially since more children are entering our county. We need to keep all of our learning pathways. Our school system staff must have a long deserved raise. Last, we need to thank the County Commissioners who helped us stay at the top in the state. As a school board member I am grateful for what we have. Marilyn Crosby Lexington Park, MD
IN THE MATTER OF MORIAH NICOLE CAIN FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO MORIAH NICOLE CAIN GROSS
In the Circuit Court for St. Marys County, Maryland Case No.: C-11-1679 The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change her name from Moriah Nicole Cain to Moriah Nicole Cain Gross. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: I did not change my name after marrying but I am ready to do so now so that my husband and I have the same last name. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 19th day of January, 2012. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection. JOAN W. WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Marys County Maryland 12-29-11
ODonnell Officially Files

Tony ODonnell, Republican Leader of the Maryland House of Delegates, filed his candidacy for Marylands fifth Congressional District with the State Board of Elections in Annapolis. ODonnell said he shares the frustration being felt by struggling families in Southern Maryland with out of touch politicians in Washington. This is pretty simple. If you want to change the way Congress works, you have to change the people in Congress, ODonnell said. Before there was the Internet, before Joe Gibbs ever coached a Redskins game, and before Parris Glendening was Prince Georges County Executive, there was Congressman Steny Hoyer. 31 years later, we are losing our jobs, losing our purchasing power and losing our home values. Its time we lose our Congressman, ODonnell said.
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As other states continued to slash education funding, the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) reports that intense activism on their part led to the General Assembly restoring a large chunk of the governors proposed education budget cuts during legislators last session. As it stands, the current total of state aid to public schools is roughly $5.8 million for FY2012, with additional funding for school construction projects totaling nearly $300 million. About $47.5 million worth of those projects are funded out of appropriated funds from the new alcohol tax, with another $15 million going to the Developmental Disabilities Administration, as originally intended. The state will provide $92.7 million in education funding to St. Marys County for FY 2012 and $82.9 million to Calvert County, according to MSEA. Both figures are less than those for the current year. At the county level, education officials worry rests on local government funding, which averages at 46 percent statewide but has been under intense scrutiny by commissioners as they work through local budgets. Gaining a leg up through the federal government, Maryland was announced as one of nine states to receive a multi-million dollar grant for the Race To The Top Early Learning Challenge, reports Maryland State Depart-
ment of Education. While hard numbers are unavailable, MSDE stated Maryland was eligible for $50 million over four years and these funds are targeted at narrowing the school readiness gap for disabled children, English language learners and children living in poverty. According to an MSDE press release, over the past decade, children in Maryland have improved their school readiness assessments, upon entering kindergarten, from 49 to 81 percent. Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-5) said, In applying for this grant, Maryland created a plan to increase access to high-quality programs for children from low-income families, providing more children from birth to ages 5 with a strong foundation necessary for success in school and beyond. Senators Mikulski and Cardin also issued statements highlighting the states strong support for and accomplishments in early childhood education. As Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Children and Families, I believe that early childhood education and care has one of the most profound impacts on a childs future, Mikulski stated. The funds will be channeled into comprehensive education reform that will improve academic standards and assessments, support staff and enhance achievements at the lowest performing schools. carriemunn@countytimes.net
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Ignatius-Hill Top cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Gene Quade, Sam Grow, Jacob Cooksey, Clifford Racey, Mark Borawski, and Johnny Racey. In lieu of f lowers, the family would like donations to be made out to the March of Dimes or the Susan G. Komen Foundation
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Daisy D. Anderson, 52, of La Plata, also known as Dee Dee to her family and friends, passed away at home with family at her side on Dec. 27, 2011. Dee Dee was a person that loved to have a good time. She enjoyed being around her family, including her grand babies. She was a fan of the Washington Redskins. She enjoyed the Sam Grow Band, NASCAR, the beach, swimming in her pool, and Coors Light. She liked to spend time at the Waldorf Moose, and the American Legion-La Plata Post. She was very active in the March of Dimes. She solely raised $2,000 plus for that charity. Dee Dee was always seen laughing, and enjoyed being with her pets as well. Dee Dee was preceded in death by her father; Fred F. Racey, Sr. She is survived by her mother, June M. Mattingly Racey; husband Craig Anderson; brothers, Fred F. Racey, Jr. (Joann), and Jack Racey; sons, Chris Cusic (Nikki), Josh Welch (Shelia); a step-son, Robert Anderson; a daughter, Lyndsey Welch; a step-daughter, Nicole Anderson; and seven grandchildren, Bradley, Paula, C.J., Zander, Marlee, Kyleigh, and Landon. A life celebration will be held on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with prayers at 7 p.m. at the Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. in La Plata. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church-La Plata. Interment will follow at St.
nes) of Lexington Park, MD and Samuel Ronald Cradle of Lexington Park, MD and sisters Martha Bradley of Lexington Park, Betty Cradle of Lexington Park and Charlotte Somerville(Blaine) of Loveville, MD and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. The family will receive friends on Friday Dec. 30, 2011 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at the Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home of Mechanicsville, 38576 Brett Way Mechanicsville. Interment will follow at Galilee UMC Cemetery in Mechanicsville. Arrangements by BriscoeTonic Funeral Home of Mechanicsville, MD.
Beatriz Lemieux, 93
MD, siblings; Fr. John Albao, of Ontario, Canada and Sylvia Albao-Rojo of the Philippines. The family received friends on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardner Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, with Fr. David Wells officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Contributions may be made in memory of Beartriz Betty Lemieux to Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. To leave a condolence for the family please visit www.mgf h. com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
The family received friends on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardner Funeral Home Chapel. A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 in the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown. Pallbearers were Stuart Geisbert, Harold Brown, Jimmy Brown, Jimmy Payne, Jimmy Burroughs, and John Abell. Contributions may be made in memory of Francis Frank Marion Necessary to Hospice House of Rapidan, 1200 Sunset Lane, Culpeper, VA 22701-3376. To leave a condolence for the family please visit www.mgf h. com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
Frank Necessary, 75
Frank Marion Necessary, 75, of Madison, VA and formerly of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on Dec. 15, 2011, at his residence. Born Dec. 20, 1935 in Boones Camp, KY he was the son of the late Orza Vernon and Mary Susan Sturgill Necessary. Frank graduated from high school in 1953. He served in the United States Air Force for 10 years, serving in Korea and Germany. Frank was an Entertainer and was known for his love of playing Bluegrass Music. Frank is survived by his wife Minnie E. Myers Necessary, whom he married on May 3, 2008, children; Jackie McGinnis of Chaptico, MD, sherry Turner (Tim) of TN, Marilyn Brown (Jim) of Compton, MD, Debbie Abell (John), Jerry McGinnis (Tammy) both of Mechanicsville, MD Katy McGinnis, Barbara McGinnis both of Leonardtown, MD, Carolyn Moore (Tim) of California, MD, and David McGinnis (Angie) of Newburg, MD. Frank is also survived by 30 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Frank was preceded in death by his siblings; William P., Joe M., John W., Charles R., Conley S., Garnet Ward, Beatrice Dennison, Elizabeth Daniels, and Ella Necessary.
Kay Rauen, 81
Karolyn Kay Nelsen Rauen, 81, of California, MD, passed away on Dec. 16, 2011 at St. Marys Nursing Center in Leonardtown, Maryland. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on April 5, 1930 to the late Louise and Kenneth Nelsen. Kay was a 1st grade teacher in Prince Georges County for 4 years. She was the founder and operator of Oxon Hill Tutoring Service. She was also a founding member of The Showboaters, an amateur theater group at the Naval Research Lab in Washington, D.C. Since moving to St. Marys County, Kay was an active volunteer with the Department of Aging in the Learning is Forever program. She also enjoyed writing articles, poems and short stories for both publication and pleasure. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Theodore James Rauen, and her children Kendyl Gibbons (Mark) of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, Bonnie Gilgallon of Palm Desert, California and James Rauen (Carol) of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Services will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be directed to the lo-
Kenneth Cradle departed this earthly life on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. He was born on May 16, 1942 in Washington DC to Samuel and the late Annie Cradle. He was preceded in death by his mother Annie Cradle, brothers James Cradle, and Stephen Cradle, sister Shelia Cradle and grandson Kiari Cromwell. He leaves to cherish his memory his father, Samuel Cradle of Lexington Park, MD, daughter Wanda Cromwell of Baltimore MD, Charlotte and Rebecca Cradle of Virginia Beach, VA , Tracey Cradle of Des Moines, WA, Carmen Cradle of Seattle, WA sons Irving Courtney of Loveville, MD, Kenneth Cradle, Jr. of Piney Point, MD, Charles, and Eddie Cradle of Orlando, Florida, 2 grandchildren, Keona Hill of California ,MD and Saniyah Courtney of Forestville, MD, 1 great- grandchild Kenady Hill of California, MD, brothers Marvin Cradle (Angel) of Washington, DC, Dorian Cradle (Ag-
Beatriz Betty F. Lemieux, 93, of Lexington Park, MD, died on Dec. 22, 2011 at her residence. Born on July 29, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Cipriano and Anastasia Maglente Albao. She was the loving wife of the late Rene Lemieux. Beatriz moved from the Philippines to St. Marys County in 1985 and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, dancing, her faith, movies, picnics, and parties. She was preceded in death by her children; Jaime and Teresita Fernandez. Mrs. Lemieux is survived by her children; Erlinda Fernandez, Joseph Fernandez both of the Philippines, Zenaida F. Altherr, Lourdes Fernandez, and David Fernandez all of Lexington Park,
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cal ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown,MD.
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Teddy Russell, Sr., 69

James Theodore Teddy Russell, Sr., 69, of Bushwood, MD, died Dec. 20, 2011 in Leonardtown, MD. Born February 8, 1942, he was the son of the late Charles Henry and Frances Myrtle Owens Russell. The family received friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011. A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgf h.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, Chaptico, with Fr. Jerry Gamrot officiating. Interment followed in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgf h.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Francis Wood, Sr., 72
John Oscar Schuhart, Sr., 89, of Chaptico, MD, died Dec. 18, 2011 in Leonardtown, MD surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born September 4, 1922 he was the son of the late William Edward and Nellie (Long) Schuhart. He was the loving husband of Margaret Viola Schuhart. The family received friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, on Wednesday, Dec. 21. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated
Francis Greenwell Clinker Wood, Sr., 72, of Clements, MD, died on Dec. 24, 2011 at his residence.
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Born on November 22, 1939 he was the son of the late Johnson Bartholomew and Catherine Migonette Russell Wood. He was the loving husband of Margaret Wilhelmina Graves whom he married on May 26, 1962 in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD. Mr. Wood graduated from St. Marys Academy and was a lifelong resident of St. Marys County, MD. He was a Grounds Foreman for St. Marys County Recreation and Parks for 17 years retiring on October 24, 2004. Mr. Wood was a lifetime farmer and enjoyed; tractor pulls, cutting grass, landscaping, watching softball games and spending time with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his sisters; Margaret (Doots) Tarleton and Catherine (Kitty) Clarke. Mr. Wood is survived by his children; Frankie Wood of Hollywood, MD, Patty Buckler (Chris) of Leonardtown, MD, Glenn Wood and Tammy Daye (Jeff) both of California, MD and 5 grandchildren; Shawn Wood, Frankie Wood, Jessica Wood, Jared Daye, and Jacob Daye. Mr. Wood is also survived by his siblings; Charles (Bob) Wood of Abell, MD., Barbara Ann Wathen, Johnson (Snookums) Wood, and Richard Wood all of Mechanicsville, MD. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardner Funeral Home Chapel from 5-8 p.m. with prayers being recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 at 10 a.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown. Pallbearers will be; Shawn Wood, Frankie Wood, David Wathen, Paul Clements, Bobby Wood, and Dale Tarleton. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bob Wood, Billy Bowles, Mike Bowles, Tommy Bowles, John Bailey, and Ricky Farr. Contributions may be made in memory of Francis Greenwell Clinker Wood, Sr. to Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or ALS Fighting for Lou Gehrigs disease, ALD Association, 27001 Agoura Road, suite 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
assistant at Calvert County Nursing Center for twenty years, until her retirement in 2002. Patricia was a former member of St. Paul Episcopal Church in Prince Frederick, MD. She loved to spend her free time with her family, friends and her loving grandchildren. She had a love of all animals especially strays and she rescued many over the years. Patricia loved doing crafts, crocheting, needle pointing and knitting. Patricia is survived by a daughter, Darlene Jones of Lexington Park, MD; sons, John Jones and his wife Julie of CO, Bobby Jones and his wife Katie of Port Republic, MD and Mike Jones and his wife Jennifer of St. Leonard, MD; seven Grandchildren Wendy, Patrick, Timmy, Kaitlyn, Brianna, Ryan and Sam. A Life Celebration Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 at 11:00 AM in Friendship United Methodist Church, 22 West Friendship Road, Friendship, MD 20758, with Pastor Byron Brought, Jr., officiating. Inurnment will be private. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Well Pet Clinic, 21800 N. Shangri-La Drive Unit 16, Lexington Park, Maryland 20653, www.thewellpetclinic.com. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, MD. www.rauschfuneralhomes. com.
John McCready, 75
John Berkeley McCready, 75, of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed away on Dec. 21, 2011 at Palm Gardens. He was born on Jan. 14, 1936 in Calvert County to the late John and Grace Humphreys McCready. Mr. McCready had been a resident of Florida for three and a half years, coming from Maryland. He was retired from the United States Government, having worked as a plumber for the White House in Washington, D.C. Mr. McCready is survived by his loving wife of three and a half years, Juana G. McCready; three step daughters, Jenny Brown, Claribel Meserve, and Maria Kolhler; siblings, Marie M. Hardesty, Erma M. Breeden, Annie M. Batchelor, Lynette M. Ward, Eunice M. Habig, Donas H. McCready, and Harold L. McCready. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Earlamond McCready and siblings, J. Edward McCready, C. Dudley McCready, and Ethel M. Grover. The family received friends on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 in the First Baptist Church of Calvert Co., Prince Frederick, MD where a funeral service was held with Pastor Ralph Nevin officiating. Interment followed in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, MD.
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But those who knew Baird personally say he was not the eccentric lawnmower man, but a fiercely independent, big-hearted man with history in St. Marys County going back nearly 70 years. Baird, of Hollywood, was killed when he was stuck while walking on Mervell Dean Road by an off-duty Maryland State Police Officer driving a state-owned Jeep.
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The County Times is recapping the top news stories of 2011 to give readers a glimpse of the most interesting and eventful news of the past year. This week we look back and offer snippets from the top stories from January to June, next week we will finish the recap. All stories printed in The County Times can be viewed in their entirety online at www.CountyTimes.net. Check out the archive for full-page views of each issue of the paper.
I think prescription medication drives that, Cameron said.
January
Police Cracking Down on Fake Pot - 1/13 Local narcotics officers are targeting the sale of a product that looks like incense packaged in a plastic bags, but in reality is a kind of synthetic marijuana that has been deemed illegal by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The most popular brand names of this substance go by names such as Spice, K-2, Blaze, and Red X Dawn, police say, but are listed as what is known as a Schedule 1 narcotic, which places it in the same category as substances like crack cocaine or heroin.
Clarke Dodges Heavy Sentence in Shooting Case 2/24 Local publisher and business owner Terry Anthony Clarke faced literally decades in prison for numerous charges of assault, reckless endangerment and illegal firearms when he walked into county Circuit Court to finish what started in December 2007 when he fired an AR-15 assault rifle at several teenaged hunters who were hunting goose on land adjacent to his home on St. Andrews Church Road. He was sentenced to just two years incarceration. Theyre good boys theyre not out there destroying peoples stuff, said the mother of one of the victims. By any one stroke or moment of anger, any one of those boys couldve been gone.
February
Bedbug Infestations Popping Up in SOMD - 1/20 The last generation put their children to bed saying, Goodnight. Sleep tight. Dont let the bedbugs bite. An official with the St. Marys County Health Department said the office started receiving complaint reports in the last year from citizens reporting bedbugs in homes and businesses. Absolutely, its been on the rise for about a year, said Vic Krasnokutsky, Environmental Sanitarian Manager with St. Marys County Health Department. Its not really a reportable disease issue. Its a nuisance issue. Crime Scene Investigators Patch Together Missing Pieces 2/17 Their workspace is nowhere near as high-tech or sophisticated as the ones seen on televisions fictional CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) programs but they still manage to get the job done. Crime scene technicians working for the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office collect and analyze evidence in just two small rooms at the Leonardtown headquarters, bags filled with blood stained clothes and other evidence boxed up waiting for analysis sit in the crime lab.
March
Late Night Campground Raid Enrages Owners 3/3 A middle-of-the-night enforcement action at two campers at the Buzzs Marina property in Ridge has the owners fuming. Mike and Christine Henderson, owners of the marina, say a county code enforcement officer came to the property with two police officers and told the campers they were not supposed to be there. For more reasons and with more emotions than I can possibly convey I am appalled, upset and frankly outraged by this event, said Christy Henderson. From a Typewriter to Cage Fighter 3/17 Needing something to occupy her time, Mechanicsvilleborn Vickie The Victorious Berkshire walked into a gym in Fredericksburg, Va. to study boxing and walked out a mixed martial arts fighter. I was always into boxing and I started doing that, then I got involved with MMA fighting and put my life into it, she said. The serious nature of training appealed to Berkshire, who attended Chopticon in her freshman and sophomore years of high school before graduating in West Virginia. She also
Illegal Prescription Abuse Now Biggest Drug Problem 2/24 This is probably the No. 1 drug [problem] were dealing with, said Capt. Daniel Alioto, commander of the countys drug interdiction unit It clearly surpasses marijuana or cocaine. Alioto said that in the past 30 days, 80 percent of the drug cases his investigators have processed involve illegal sale of prescription medication. Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said part one crimes, which include thefts, burglaries, homicides and robberies, were up in 2010, because of a surge in burglaries to vehicles. Cameron pinpointed one reason why such a spike occurred.
Yogi Remembered As a War Hero - 1/27 Buhrman K. Baird, also known as Jim, or Yogi, or even as Sneedy by some, is remembered by countless local residents as the old man who walked up and down Route 235 and other roads pushing a lawnmower with a milk crate attached to the top.
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worked as for the town of Leonardtown as a secretary. County Cuts Two Department Head Positions 3/24 The Board of County Commissioners decision to merge the departments of public safety and information technology and dismiss public safety director David Zylak will save the county about $100,000 in salary costs. But commissioners have not decided whether to fill the position of the director of the public information office, who they also dismissed Monday. Karen Everett, public relations head for the county, said she worked hard to get information out to the public and had received no warning that her contract would not be renewed. I was shocked, Everett told The County Times. I was not given any expectations I was not meeting standards.
ficking in stolen goods such as firearms and precious coins and metals, and charges of illegally possessing regulated firearms and participating in their transfer. He operates that pawn shop as a fence for stolen items, said Assistant States Attorney Daniel J. White. McGee is alleged to have purchased $7,000 in Canadian Maple Leaf coins that were reported stolen from burglary in Hollywood in October 2010. The suspects in the case, police alleged, sold the coins to McGee for a nominal amount without a transaction record or receipt of sale.
June
County Continues Running Drowning Golf Course 4/28 Despite running at a loss the past two years, the Board of County Commissioners have decided to give Wicomico Shores Golf Course one more season to at least break even before pursuing options to privatize the operations there. Since fiscal year 2009, the golf course and the new restaurant portion of the business there have been losing money, and recent figures revealed that the golf course is now running at a deficit because it no longer had a fund balance left to cover revenue losses. Financial records show that from July 2010 to February of 2011 the course has lost almost $180,000 dollars in revenues. The losses for the golf course in fiscal 2009 amounted to $321,042 followed by a net loss of $213,560 in fiscal 2010. Library Cuts Sunday Hours Amid Tight Budget - 6/9 A political battle over county budget funding of the local library system for stipends for its employees has led the Board of Library Trustees to cut out all Sunday service hours at the Lexington Park branch. The decision comes one week after Kathleen Reif, director of the county library system, warned the Board of County Commissioners that cuts in services would come because the library board was committed to giving its employees a $500 stipend to match what was given to county employees by commissioners before the final vote on the fiscal 2012 budget. The commissioners did not act on a request from Reif. I would suspect theyre not happy with us because we didnt give them everything they wanted, said Commissioner Dan Morris. Neither is anyone else. Study: Most Favor Entirely New Solomons Bridge 6/30 A strong majority of people who attended public hearings on the design of the Gov. Thomas Johnson bridge replacement want a completely new span of a four lanes, according to a study from the State Highway Administration, with most of those respondents favoring a height of 70 feet, just half of the current structures height. It appears most everybody wants the four lane option, said Zane Rettstatt, project engineer with the county, acknowledging that the entirely new bridge would also be the most expensive of four options. The highest estimates for the project came in at near $1 billion.
April
STEM Students Meet John Glenn 4/14 Aspiring local Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students had the opportunity Wednesday to meet a man who has actually been to the stars and back. John Glenn, a former pioneering astronaut and U.S. Senator, came to St. Marys County on to honor a group of about 50 students ranging from elementary to high school level for their science projects, which were on display at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. The students honored by Glenn at the museum represented public, private and home-schooled students. After their names were called, they walked across the stage and shook Glenns hand.
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Leonardtown Tornado Damages 17 Homes - 5/5 County officials confirmed that a tornado cut a swath of destruction through just over three miles in Leonardtown, though no one was injured in the event. I think we were very lucky, said Gerald Gardiner, emergency manager with the countys Department of Public Safety. The tornado started at about 11:20 a.m. and lasted until about 11:23 a.m. just three minutes but went from Breton Bay at the golf course to Potomac View and Paw Paw Hollow Lane then up to Phillips Drive off of Knight Road, then on to St. Marys Ryken High School and finally over to Cedar Lane Road. The tornado was classified by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as an EF-1, one of the least severe types of tornado, with maximum winds of 90 miles per hour.
County Creates New Fees for Waterfront Parks - 4/28 The Board of County Commissioners voted 3-to-1 to enact fees for both county residents and out-of-town visitors to both Myrtle Point and Elms Beach public waterfront parks. Officials claim the change is a way to pay for staff to supervise the burgeoning crowds expected to show up for Memorial Day. The plan now calls for county residents to pay a $5 entrance fee per car per visit. Non-county visitors will have to pay $10 per car each visit. It sets a historical precedent, weve never ever charged for waterfront access, said Commissioner Larry Jarboe, who voted against the measure.
Prosecutor: Pawn Shop Dealt in Stolen Gold, Guns 5/19 Judge Karen Abrams released the co-owner of Glorias Pawn Shop, Stephen Henry McGee, from incarceration on his own recognizance following his indictment for allegedly traf-
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By Carrie Munn Staff Writer Believed to date back to the Babylonians, the tradition of making a New Years resolution has been around, in some form or another, for many a year. Early Christians thought it wise to reflect on the passing year and vow to resolve bad behaviors or improve upon their lives in the new one.
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Realistic New Years Resolutions

New Years resolutions today often center on individuals efforts to break bad habits and make personal improvements. Two common resolutions are to kick the habit of smoking cigarettes and to lose weight or improve overall health. Locally, help is available with both of those common resolutions. The St. Marys County Health Department offers free classes to help smokers quit with the next one beginning Tuesday, Jan. 3. Group support combined with free Chantix or Nicoderm CQ patches in an 8-week long class which meets at the Health Department for an hour, from 6 to 7 p.m., can provide the tools necessary to kick tobacco for good. For more information or to sign up, call 301-475-4356. If youre looking to shed some extra pounds and improve your health, the options are plentiful for ways to stick to such a resolution. College of Southern Maryland will host a free Zumba Dance Party on Jan. 11, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at the Wellness Center. Zumba, which is rapidly growing in popularity across the nation, meshes high-energy dance moves into an effective, fun workout that burns calories and reduces stress levels. Classes are forming now and beginning in early January at Town Creek and Mechanicsville elementary schools. Information on these and several other get-fit options this winter such as yoga and pilates, tai chi and drop-in volleyball, just to name a few, is available through St. Marys County Recreation and Parks by visiting www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate or calling 301-475-4200, extension 1800 or 1801. Another option to help reach those fitness goals is Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Club Inc., which hosts meetings to support healthy weight loss goals throughout the county. Southern Maryland Area Captain Dawn Williams said the program definitely works,
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Master Gardener Class Offered for Winter 2012

The basic training class for the University of Maryland ExtensionSt. Marys Master Gardener Program starts Jan. 18, 2012, at 5 p.m. at the Agricultural Services Center in Loveville. Classes continue every Wednesday evening through April 18. The Master Gardener Program is sponsored by the University of Maryland Extension, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The Master Gardener program educates Maryland residents about safe, effective and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes and communities. Volunteers enroll in a 40 hour basic training course taught by University and Extension faculty. In return, volunteers conduct 40 hours of community outreach service for certification as a Master Gardener. Certification is maintained through advanced training and continued volunteer service. The course fee is $165, including texts and course materials, and preregistration is required. Program policies and guidelines can be found at www.mastergardener.umd.edu/ Contact the UME-StMarys office for an application at 301-475-4484.
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Spirit of Southern Maryland Heading to Troops Abroad

College of Southern Maryland student Brandon Hewitt, of Mechanicsville, places greetings from Southern Maryland into boxes for delivery to local military members serving abroad. CSM Adjunct Faculty Barbara Link organized a service learning project for her English classes that grew into an effort involving 36 of her students, Calvert, Charles and St. Marys county businesses, schools, government, military and non-profits. Volunteers filled more than 140 boxes with items that reflect the spirit of Southern Maryland, including Maryland blue crab ornaments donated by St. Marys resident Doro Stubbs and hand decorated by children from Kings Christian Academy in Callaway, and 300 new and used DVDs collected by students in CSM Languages and Literature Professor Carolin McManus and CSM Business, Economics & Legal Studies Professor Rex Bishops classes and others. We want to make this an annual event, said Link.
What is Your New Years Resolution?

Spending more time with his family is Gilbert McCoy from Californias resolution. He said he also plans to eat less, a goal he has already started and is off to a good start. Deborah Kenny from Dameron said she sets the same goal every year to help others and serve her community. To accomplish this, she said she volunteers with her church on community projects and works as a paramedic with the St. Marys County Advanced Life Support Unit. Janet Newman of Hollywood said her New Years goals are to lose weight, eat less and work to be an all around good person. David Baden from Hughesville wants to start exercising more. His plans include running the Three Notch Trail in Charlotte Hall every day on his way home from work.
GPS for Mariners Class

Did you get a new Marine GPS for Christmas? Do you want to learn how to use it? The US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Solomons Flotilla will present the GPS for Mariners course at Moore's Driving Academy, Mechanicsville. Course sessions begin on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 and will continue through Feb. 25. Class will run from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. each Saturday. The course will include interpretation of nautical charts, Global Positioning System overview, finding your position using GPS, navigating using waypoints and routes, GPS alarms, Man Overboard functions, and system interconnections. Each student will receive the GPS for Mariners textbook to retain for future reference. Because this course is tailored to the GPS units owned by the students, preregistration is required. Registration deadline is Saturday, Feb. 4. Contact Gary Smith at 410-326-8377 or fsope.232@hotmail.com to register. Poets can share poetry Leonardtown library will host Poetry Open Mic on Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m. for poets of all ages to share poems they have written or their favorite ones. The public is invited to come and listen. No registration required.
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Libraries to be closed for New Years All three branches will be closed Monday, Jan. 2. The Internet branch, www.stmalib.org, will be open. Evening storytimes and LEGO Fun offered Evening storytimes are being offered at 6 p.m. on Jan. 4 at Lexington Park branch and on Jan. 5 at Charlotte Hall and Leonardtown libraries. LEGO Fun will follow storytime at Charlotte Hall and Leonardtown at 6:30 p.m. Daytime storytimes resume the week of January 9 at all three branches. Days and times are posted online and at the branches. Planning for college Students and their parents can learn the options available to them for paying college expenses from Dr. Caroline Bright, Director of Financial Aid at St. Marys College, on Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Charlotte Hall branch. She will also discuss filling out the FAFSA (application for federal student aid). Chopticon High School career advisor Chris White will discuss scholarships at this free program.
Karaoke fun planned for kids Kids, ages 8 to 14, can enjoy some karaoke fun at the Charlotte Hall branch on Jan. 12 with the fun beginning at 6:30 p.m. eBook Workshop planned Charlotte Hall branch will offer an eBook Workshop on Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. Those attending will learn about and test-drive a few of the most popular eReaders and find out how to browse, checkout and download free eBooks from the librarys collection. Registration is required. Each branch has the various eReaders that staff can use to demonstrate their use and the process of downloading. Staff can help new eReader owners get started downloading the librarys eBooks. Christina Allen to speak at Friends Brunch Christina Allen will be the featured speaker at the Friends of the Library annual brunch on Jan. 24 at 11 a.m. at St. George Episcopal Church in Valley Lee. The local author and farmer will discuss heritage turkeys, the subject of her childrens book. The cost of the brunch is $15 and reservations are due by Jan. 16 to Annette Madel at 301-769-4633.
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Newcomers & Neighbors Club of SoMD Finds New Meeting Place

Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Southern Maryland (NNCSM) will meet at a new location beginning on Jan. 18, 2012. La Tebella Restorante Italiano, in California, is the Clubs new meeting place in the Wildewood Villages Clubhouse located near end of Wildewood Parkway. The Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month from September to May and welcomes new and long-time area residents, Club president Terry Osman said in a press release. We are proud to provide an enriching environment that fosters new friendships. NNCSMs meetings includes interesting guest speakers and programs as well as field trips exploring the cultural opportunities available throughout Southern Maryland and the Greater Washington DC area. Monthly meetings begin at 10:30 a.m. with coffee and social time; meeting and program at 11 a.m. followed by lunch. Guests may attend two meetings before becoming a member. Dues are $25 per year. For more information, see NNCSMs website at www.newcomersofsomd.org. For reservations, contact the luncheon chair at 410-231-2045 at least one week prior to the meeting. La Tabella is located at 23154 Wetstone Lane, California. Follow Route 4 east across Route 235. Turn right onto Wildewood Parkway and continue several miles. After the swimming pool on left, look for Wildewood Villages on the right, go through the gate. La Tebella in the Wildewood Villages Clubhouse. NNCSM is an independent nonprofit social organization. It is not affiliated with any commercial or national organization.
Red Cross to Host Public Meeting

The public is invited to meet the American Red Cross of the Chesapeake Region. This is an opportunity for anyone in Southern Maryland interested in the Red Cross to come and talk more about the organization and to learn how you can help. The meeting is open to those interested in volunteering, donating financially or who just want learn more about this important community organization. Representatives from the Red Cross of the Chesapeake Region including Frank Miller, Regional Executive, will be on hand to answer your questions. Dinner will be served. The event will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Rod N Reel Restaurant, Chesapeake Beach Resort, in Chesapeake Beach. The American Red Cross has been a part of the Southern Maryland community for over 100 years and its success is only possible thanks to our volunteers and donors, a press release states. This is a chance for the public to learn more about how they can be a part of the Red Cross movement. Attendees must RSVP by Jan. 3 to Ken Waldrop, Regional Development Coordinator, American Red Cross at 410-624-2030 or kwaldrop@arc-cmc.org.
Cedar Lane Celebrates Residents Who are 90 or Better

On Jan. 6 and 7, Cedar Lane will commemorate the birthdays of 32 Cedar Lane residents who have reached the age of 90 or better. The celebrants range in age from 90-100 and combined they have lived a total of over 2,900 years. They have varied histories filled with stories of war, semi-professional basketball, farming and families, many including great-great grandchildren. Two parties will be held in their honor. On Friday, Jan. 6 all Cedar Lane Residents will be invited to join in a celebration to recognize their neighbors in this milestone event. On Saturday, Jan. 7, families of the nonagenarians being honored are invited to attend a private reception. Cedar Lane Apartments is a senior living community that serves the elderly and disabled and is located at 22680 Cedar Lane Court, Leonardtown. 301-4758966. www.cedarlaneapts.com.
TumbleBooks Available at Library

With schools closed for the holidays, the TumbleBook Library, an online resource from the public library for early readers, can be a valuable resource for parents of young children and a fun activity for early readers, a press release states. Its fun, said five-year-old Wesley Truslow of Prince Frederick, who has been using TumbleBooks for the past three years. I like the puzzles. According to his mom, Robyn Truslow, Wesley loves TumbleBooks. He can enjoy a book being read to him while Im fixing breakfast or dinner, since we have a computer in the kitchen. TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which can be accessed by computer. The TumbleBook Library was created by taking existing, licensed picture and chapter books then adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book which children can read or have read to them. There are even iPad-compatible TumbleBooks. The TumbleBooks Library also contains electronic puzzles which can help young children practice using a computer mouse while stimulating matching, sorting and problem-solving skills. It also includes a languagelearning section with a growing selection of books in Spanish and French. Many are bilingual titles which allow the user to read the book in two languages. These books and puzzles can provide hours of fun and entertainment while encouraging children to strengthen and expand their reading skills, said Sharan Marshall, director of the Southern Maryland Regional Library. According to Marshall, the regional library also provides its partner libraries with an online database of elementary and middle school magazines, a comprehensive selection of online childrens literature resources and an online electronic readers advisory for childrens fiction. To access the TumbleBooks Library with your library card, go to the COSMOS link on your librarys website (listed below) and then to online resources. For more information about TumbleBooks and other online services, visit your local library or contact the St. Marys County Library (www.stmalib.org) at 301-475-2846.
Winter Celtic Music Festival Coming

Dont miss the Celtic Society of Southern Marylands Winter Celtic Music Festival hosted by the students of St. Marys Ryken, on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. This years event will showcase two world class performing artist groups to offer a mid-winters menagerie of music ranging in styles from Scottish, Irish, French Canadian and Old Time. Fynesound, traditional Celtic music and songs accompanied by harp, fiddle and cello, comprised of Sharon Knowles (harp), John Knowles (fiddle), Linda Rice-Johnson (vocals) and Ralph Gordon (cello, bass), for the first time ever, will be joining Mist Covered Mountains Trio, Celtic French-Canadian fiddle music and songs in French and Gaelic, with finger-style guitar comprised of Donna Hebert (fiddle), Max Cohen (guitar) and Molly Hebert-Wilson (vocals). The musicians will offer afternoon workshop instruction in Celtic FrenchCanadian fiddle, Celtic harp, traditional Scottish, Irish, Gaelic and American singing, finger-style guitar and cello, followed by an evening concert that will sweep you away into a new wave of bliss to gently embrace and sustain you through the remaining cold winter months, a press release states. Workshops will be held from 2-4 p.m., followed by evening concert at 8 p.m. at St. Marys Ryken High School, Romauld Hall Auditorium, 22600 Camp Calvert Road Leonardtown, Maryland. This event is sponsored in part by The Caf des Artistes, Leonardtown, the Executive Inn and Suites, Leonardtown, and SOMD.com. Visit sponsor websites for special pricing related to this event. More details are available at www.cssm.org. Email fiddling@cssm.org, or call (301) 375-0534 with questions. Afternoon workshops will include fiddle, harp, cello, guitar and singing. Limited seats are available. Early bird discounts available online now. The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland is a 501(3)c nonprofit for education.
St. Marys Science and Engineering Fair Coming Soon

The 52nd Annual St. Marys County Science and Engineering Fair will be held on Feb. 3 and 4, 2012 in the cafeteria at Great Mills High School. The fair will be open to the public on Feb. 4 from 1 - 3:30 p.m. The awards ceremony, which is also open to the public, will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the schools auditorium. The snow dates for this event are Feb. 10 and 11, 2012. Rules and entry forms are available to all students in St. Marys County at the Science and Engineering Fair Boards website (www.sm-sef.org) or at the St. Marys County Public Schools website (www.smcps.org/students-parents/popular-links/ st-marys-science-a-engineering-fair). The deadline for registration is Friday, January 13, 2012.
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Holiday Camp Days Southern Community Center (20 Appeal Lane, Lusby) 8 a.m. Winter break fun for ages 5-12! Drop your child off at Southern Community Center for crafts, games, movies, snacks and more. Each day will be highlighted by new games and crafts. Please bring a bag lunch each day. Cost is $15 per day. Call 410-586-1101 to register or for more information. Calvert County services are available to individuals with disabilities. Weight Loss Challenge Callaway Baptist Church (20960 Point Lookout Road, Callaway) 10 a.m. United Christian Church (21880 Millison Lane, Lexington Park) 10 a.m. Get a jump start on your New Years resolution. 25 people wanted for 12-week Weight Loss Challenge. The cost is $35 for 12 weeks of Personal Coaching, educational and nutritional classes. Win cash, prizes and have fun! Call 301-247-1322 for more information.
7th District Rescue Squad New Years Eve Dinner Dance Amaze-N-Place Bowles Farm (Loveville) 7 p.m. New Years Eve Dinner Dance sponsored by Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary will be held at Amaze-NPlace Bowles Farm. Included in the ticket price of $40 per person is a Fried Chicken Dinner served from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dancing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. featuring Southern Traditions. Door prizes and 50/50 raffle.
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New Years Special Bingo Father Andrew White School (22850 Washington Street, Leonardtown) 7 p.m. Door open at 5 p.m. and Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Prizes include $1000 Jackpot Guaranteed, $1000 Special Guaranteed, $300 Specials Guaranteed and $100 Regular Games plus numerous other games and prizes throughout the night. The price for regular books is $6, special books are $7 and early birds are $2. No Limit Poker Tourney and Cash Game Bennett Building (24930 Old Three Notch, Road) 7 p.m. No limit tournament and cash game. $60 tournament starts at 7 p.m. There will be a $20 special bounty on a few players at no cost to the players. $40 to the prize pool buys $5,000 in chips and $10 to the charity buys an additional $5,000 in chips. Blinds are 20 minutes. Dealers are provided, food and drinks are free. Proceeds go to benefit the St. Marys County Special Olympics. For more information, contact Jim Bucci at 301-373-6104 or 240-298-9616.
First Day Hike Greenwell State Park (Hollywood) 9:30 a.m. Reconnect with nature as you journey through a hidden treasure. The White Trail at Greenwell State Park meanders through a beautiful hardwood forest and loops around overlooking the peaceful Forest Creek. Moderate 1.6 mile hike for families, recommended for children ages 5 and up. Pets are welcome. Guided hikes are scheduled at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and take approximately one hour to complete. Self-guided hikers are welcome to participate at their leisure between sunrise and 4:00 pm. Hikers are asked to wear brightly colored clothes and shoes appropriate for the weather. Bring a camera and water. For more information, please contact Courtney Clark at the Maryland Park Service at cclark@dnr.state.md.us, call 301-872-5688 or visit www.greenwellfoundation.org. The Refinery at First Saints Community Church St. Pauls Campus (25550 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) 6 p.m. The Refinery is a campus, a community, and a worship service. The Refinery had its beginnings as a fourth worship service at St. Pauls. In 2006, the service was moved to Sunday evenings. In 2010, the Refinery became an individual campus of First Saints Community Church. Refinery worship is experiential. For us, this means all aspects of the service are uniquely designed to create a worship experience that fits the occasion and the message. There may be art, drama, discussion and places or times for individual engagement with God through senses other than sight and sound. There arent any cookiecutter Sundays with the Refinery. A team meets weekly to plan each service and incorporate elements that will engage attendees in different aspects, styles and forms of worship. The Refinery is a community in the ways we connect with one another. The group places value on connecting with one another in social media and group activity outside of the Refinery worship service. Since we meet Sunday evenings, the Refinery is an ideal worship service for people who work Sunday morning shifts or families who participate in Sunday sports. For more information check out the First Saints Community Church website at: http:// www.firstsaints.org/.
Chess Club Loffler Senior Activity Center (21905 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills) 9:30 a.m. Chess Club is back at Loffler Senior Activity Center but on a new day and a new time. Gary Stewart, Executive Director of the MD Educational Chess Association, is on hand to show you how to play chess or give you tips to improve your current game. Never played chess? Havent played in a long time? Just want to play chess with someone? Here is your opportunity. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 for more information. Evening Story Time Lexington Park Library (21677 FDR Boulevard, Lexington Park) 6 p.m. Families can drop in and enjoy a story time. For more information, call 301-863-8188.
Friday, Dec. 30
Live Music: Anthony Ryan and Renegade Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8 p.m. Live Music: Synergy Murphys Pub (6971 Indian Head Highway, Bryans Road) 9:30 p.m. Live Music: Dee Jay Britney The Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) 8 p.m. Live Music: Beyond Black Skies, White Sound, Incideous Memories Nightclub and Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) 9 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 5
Introduction to Computers Lexington Park Library (21677 FDR Boulevard, Lexington Park) 2 p.m. Adults will learn the components, vocabulary and general use of the personal computer. Admission is free and registration is required. For more information, call 301-863-8188. Tai Chi Class Evolve Yoga and Wellness Studio (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 7:30 p.m. Yang style Tai Chi class. The most widely practiced form in the world. Excellent for beginners. For more information, visit www.EvolveYogaWellness.com or call 301-862-1236.
Saturday, Dec. 31 New Years Eve

Live Music: No Green JellyBeanz Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) 9 p.m. Red Solo Cup New Years Eve Party w/ Anthony Ryan and Renegade Jake & Als Chophouse (258 Town Square Drive, Lusby) 9 p.m. Live Music: Synergy Lisas Pub (4310 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head) 9 p.m. Live Music: Sam Grow Band Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 9 p.m. Live Music: Pet the Monster Loveville Tavern (28275 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) 9 p.m. Carribean Countdown w/ DJ Dave Island Bar and Crab House (16810 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point) 8 p.m. Live Music: Lee Travers,
Saturday, Dec. 31
Friday, Jan. 6
Sunday, Jan. 1 New Years Day

Live Music: Sam Grow Band Rustic River Bar and Grill (40874 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown) 6 p.m. Polar Bear Swim 5th Street and Bay Avenue on the Boardwalk, North Beach1 p.m.
DiGiovannis New Years Party DiGiovannis Dock of the Bay (14556 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) 11:30 a.m. Enjoy dinner at DiGiovannis Dock of the Bay and get the New Year behind you. You can enjoy the four New Years Eve specials. Call 410-394-6400 to make reservations. New Years Eve Dinner Buffet Morris Point Restaurant (38869 Morris Point Road, Abell) 6 p.m. New Years Eve Dinner buffet, music, and a champagne toast $35.00 each. The party starts at 6 p.m., call for reservations at 301-769-2500. New Years Eve Party American Legion (206, Rt 260, Chesapeake Beach) 6 p.m. Festivities commence at 6 p.m. with hot hors doeuvres, then a luscious dinner, followed by dancing to the tunes of the 2-4U Band, a champagne toast bring the New Year in, and finally a continental breakfast. Hosted by the American Legion StallingsWilliams. Cost is $55 each or $100 per
First Free Friday at CMM Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) 5 p.m. The museum is open free to the public from 5 until 8 p.m. First Free Friday performance features Nia Olabesi, a singer/songwriter now living in Southern Maryland. Performing with keyboard player Demitri Nassar, Nias focus is to keep jazz alive and kicking. She performs classic jazz standards as well as original songs all sung in her hot-n-silky style. Performance starts at 6:30 p.m. in the lobby. For more information, call 410-326-2042 or visit www. calvertmarinemuseum.com. An Owl Prowl Myrtle Point Park (24050 Patuxent Boulevard California) 8 p.m. Always popular with the people and sometimes the owls join us as well. An owl prowl is an evening hike through the woods attempting to call in any of our resident nocturnal birds of prey. In past years we have heard barred, screech, and great horned owls respond. Come out and see what this year offers. For information call Bob at 410-394-1300 or Dudley at 301-4751858; email: dlindsley@verizon.net.
Monday, Jan. 2
Open Mic Night Rustic River Bar and Grill (40874 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown) 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 3
Live Music: Fair Warning DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 2
Toys in the Lighthouse Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) 1 p.m. Kids may take special tours of the Drum Point Lighthouse at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Explore what life was like for the children who were stationed at the lighthouse
Wednesday, Jan. 4
Open Mic Night Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) - 8 p.m.
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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer It was a cold, Christmas Eve morning, Tidbit and I were out in our paths by 6:30 a.m. Slowly, I began to hear the softest tap tapping of light rain all around. What I thought promised to be a magnificent sunrise yet to come, turned out, upon closer inspection to be a multi-color lighted Christmas tree in someones yard on the hill above and beyond us. The drizzle began to clear and the faintest glow of sunrise began to appear. It would seem not another soul was stirring Twas the morning before Christmas and all through the yard, it seemed nothing was stirring, not even a car. The bird food was hung on the tree with care, in hopes that the squirrels would not leave it bare. Tidbit was roused from her soft, warm bed, with dreams of doggie bones still in her head. With my husband still slumbering, and I in my sweats, I headed outdoors for a walk down the paths. Then out on the lawn there arose such a chatter, that I followed Tidbit to see what was the matter. A small stirring was heard, the leaves how they rustled. Then squeaking and squawking so softly and quick, that I thought I should jab at the ground with my stick. It squeaked and it squawked and Tidbit reared back. She scratched and she growled, then I told her alasthe creature so deftly has slipped from our grasp. The sunrise shining through trees on the paths down below, made the morning glow stronger in the unseasonable warmth. When what to my wondering ears should I next heara whirring chainsaw and eight gunshots too near. To Tidbit I yelled, Come quick, stay close! With your rust colored coat you look just like a deer. She paused and then frowned - her doggie eyes puzzled. She cautiously pushed at my hand with her muzzle. I soothed her and calmed her, only to find, she could care less for the noise, had my hot tea on her mind. More swiftly than bills after Christmas, the gunshots they came. The hunters whistled then whooped and yelled out hooray. Now pot pie, and stew, and deer burgers well cook, Now pot roast, now steaks, and duck for the soup. To the tops of the hills, and back to the roads, the hunters they ran, to their trucks how they flew, now, dash away, dash away dash away home. As the dry leaves danced in the high winds and twirled, I turned to Tidbit and said, come on my girl, well go back in the house to prepare for St. Nick. She looked back at her quarry so wistful and quick, but then followed, realizing that she had been licked. I hugged her then comforted her with warm food and a drink. With love in my eyes and new hot tea in my hand, I smiled at my doggie and then said, keep your eyes off my tea, this one is mine, then I sent her to nap near my sleeping husband. AhChristmas Eve in St. Marys County. My apologies to the memory of Clement C. Moore, whose poem, The Night before Christmas I thoroughly destroyed. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, and that as we slide into our New Year, we remember to find a bit of humor, both at ourselves and in what is around us. I wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year and hope that this coming year will be a good one for all of us. As always, thank you for your e-mails, your visits, and for reading Wanderings. To each new years adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@ yahoo.com
Tis the Season

By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer I hope Santa Clause was good to everyone, especially the hunters. My hope is that under your tree you found lots of Gortex, Thinsulate, Scent Lock, and other things you can use afield. Christmas day was Sunday, so hunting was out of the question. Still, Im sure plenty of you got out on Christmas Eve, and since Monday was a federal holiday, I know that many of you delayed the return of unwanted items so you could get afield in the pursuit of a different sort of New Years dinner. Have you ever seen such a bright sun and azure blue sky? These are not good things for goose or duck hunting. Everyone I know prefers an overcast or even drizzly day for waterfowl hunting I know I do! We are in the final week of the late muzzleloader deer season. The only thing left for deer hunters except the really die hard bow hunters is the two days of the late firearms season on January 6 and 7. All in all, it has been a reasonably good season though not quite as good as Maryland DNR might have us believe. Waterfowl season, along with the seasons for a few of the furry critters, continues until the end of January, or there about. After that, wed better have snow to shovel, or a few boating and fishing shows to go to. This is also an ideal time to plan a vacation to Florida to try to catch some bonefish, or at the very least, some mangrove or yellowtail snapper. About this time of year, I always start to look forward to waterfowl hunting. Sure there are still some furry critters to hunt now, and the waterfowl season started several weeks back, but since I have a hard time justifying a Florida vacation and will stay in the local area, the best thing to do is to find a few migrating ducks or geese. The good thing about this time of year is that the waterfowl season can be extended well into February if youve got some Eastern Shore friends that happen to be in the snow goose (or light goose) fly zone. Having hunted these birds, I can honestly tell you that our local farmers are really glad they dont fly much of the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. If theres a field planted with a winter cover crop, snow geese will eat it down to mud. When February comes, I head to the Eastern Shore for these birds. The great thing (for me) is that snow goose breast filets, although slightly smaller, are not very different from those of the Canada goose. My adult son and I ventured out on the day after Christmas for local Canada goose. That clear blue sky that I talked about earlier was the order of the day. We saw a few geese, though they were miles away, and ducks on the same horizon. We found little comfort in the infrequent gunfire barrages that we heard in the distance. Just before noon, we gave up on the goose and ducks, and headed for the brush piles around the edges of the woods to look for rabbits. I would pretend to be the dog for a while and then my son would bark for a while. The rabbits were not impressed. I have a really hard time hunting rabbits without thinking of Elmer Fudd. Be vewy quiet! Were hunting wabbits! If you have a particularly interesting hunting story and a picture, please drop me a line at riverdancekeith@ gmail.com. If you have a particularly interesting hunting story and a picture, please drop me a line at riverdancekeith@gmail.com.
Field decoys on a sunny day.
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Programs and Activities
Still time to sign up for two-day Art Workshop at Loffler Learn to paint using pen & ink and watercolor and take home a completed painting! Faith Gaillot, a local award-winning artist, will walk you through a mixed medium rendition of a landscape with a historic barn. She will teach you some of the methods she has developed over the years to produce a work of art suitable for framing. The two-day workshop will take place Thursday, January 12 and Friday, January 13 from 1- 4 p.m. Cost is $50 which includes 6 hours of instruction and the use of required supplies needed to complete the project. Payment is to be made directly to the instructor on the first day of the class. To sign up by Wednesday, January 11 or to request more information call 301.737.5670 ext. 1658. Loffler Book Club to meet Thursday, January 12 at 12:30 p.m. Get together with other people who love to read and discuss the latest novel: The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta on Thursday, January 12 at 12:30 p.m. Even if you have not had a chance to read this months selection you might like to drop in anyway and hear about this compelling story and find out what books will be on the Loffler list in upcoming months. For more information call 301.737.5670 ext. 1658. Learn about Home Care Options On Friday, January 13 at 12:15 p.m. Delores Marlin from Chesapeake-Potomac Home Health Agency will be at Loffler Senior Activity Center to discuss the many advantages (including less expense!) of using home care rather than prolonged hospitalization while recovering from surgery, fractures, or illness for extended periods of time. To sign up for this free, informative presentation call 301.737.5670 ext. 1658 or stop by the Loffler reception desk. Learn a Simple Way to Make Paper Heres a creative way to recycle paper into a new product plus ideas to make your project unique and beautiful! This class will be held on Friday, January 13, 10:30 a.m. at Loffler Senior Activity Center. Though this class is free and includes all necessary supplies, bring a towel to dry out your screened pulp as much as possible. The rest of the drying will take place at home. Sign up for this project before Wednesday, January 11 by calling 301.737.5670 ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk. News & Breakfast Break On Wednesday, January 4, at 9 a.m., a blueberry muffin breakfast will be served at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Complimentary coffee, hot & iced tea and water is available. There is a $1 fee at sign-up, which is required 24 hours in advance. Sit back and relax while watching the news on a large screen TV. Make your reservation at the Northern Senior Activity Center front desk. Wii Bowling Tournament Deadline The Wii bowling league is starting up again and will be held for six consecutive Mondays starting on January 9. Anyone interested should sign up no later than Thursday, January 5 at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Stop by the front desk or call 301.475.4002, ext. 1001 to sign up. You will be paired up with a partner, team play time is between 9 a.m.- noon. You can come anytime during this period to bowl. Cost for participating in the tournament is $10 and will be collected during signup. All monies will be used for the recognition day at the end of the tournament. New Years Nutritional Goals On Wednesday, January 4, at 11 a.m., 10 simple goals for the New Year will be presented at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Dietician Donna Taggert will get us going in the right direction without all the fuss and worry about diets. Walk-ins are welcome. Clue: An Interactive Mystery Dinner Party The classic whodunit detective game thats been a family favorite for over 60 years will come to life at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Friday, January 13 from 4:30 8:30 p.m.! This interactive mystery dinner party will put your deductive reasoning to the test. Advance tickets are required and are available at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Suggested ticket donation is $7.00 and includes a staff prepared meal. Ticket quantity is limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. For more information, call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050. Watercolor Workshop This workshop, offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, January 11 from 10 11:30 a.m., is for those who are new to watercolor or those who want a jump-start or refresher course. Participants will learn about the tools and materials, basic washes and brush strokes, and then practice together. This class is fast-paced, fun, and packed with important information foundational to learning watercolor. All supplies will be provided. Cost is $5.00 payable in advance. For more information, call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050.
Cholesterol Scapegoat or Culprit?

By Debra Meszaros MXSportsNutrition.com Its been many decades since man discovered how to measure cholesterol, a vital bodily substance. Since then it has been driven into our brains about the importance of blood cholesterol levels; but why? What does cholesterol do? It is a constitute of bile helping to digest fats It helps in the conversion of sunlight into vitamin D It is used by the body to produce sex hormones Every cell uses it to keep its membranes waterproof Every cell uses it to assist in the transmission of nerve impulses It serves as an anti-oxidant when vitamin C, E and selenium are unavailable It is involved in the bodies repair process It helps in the formation of memories and is involved in many neurological processes. Due to its importance and involvement in so many important processes in the body, the less of it we eat, the more of it our body produces. So, why do we want less of it present? Cholesterol - misinformation or miscalculation? We have been told we should reduce our dietary intake of cholesterol but it seems high cholesterol levels have little or nothing to do with our dietary intake. If one is practicing an omnivorous diet, the body normally makes 70 to 80% of our bodys cholesterol; and if one is 100% vegetarian, than the bodies cholesterol levels are 100% body-made. There are those who believe it is a malfunctioning liver that produces too much cholesterol. It is really a malfunction or is there perhaps a root reason for the liver to create so much? An interesting, normal process of the body is to return unused cholesterol to the liver for recirculation. Why would this be a normal bodily process if maintaining low levels were the bodys real objective? The body does have the ability to rush cholesterol to your kidneys for excretion. Understanding body language So what is the body trying to tell us if our cholesterol and triglycerides are out of balance? Since 75% or so of your cholesterol is produced by your liver, let us look at liver function as a root reason. If the liver is producing an imbalance of cholesterol or triglycerides, why is it doing so? It seems insulin influences the liver to produce cholesterol. So ones dietary intake of sugar and sugar related products could very well influence the liver and therefore ones blood lipid balance. The body will convert sugar to glycogen until maximum storage has been achieved, then manufacture triglycerides and cholesterol. Beyond this point the body then manufactures non-essential fat. It is the control of your dietary intake of sugar, fructose (from fruits), high fructose corn syrup, processed flours and even grains that seem to aid the body in maintaining its ideal level of blood lipids. My primary concern with categorical target levels for cholesterol is, how could all of us have the same target level if we are all bio-chemically unique? What is arterial plaque and how does it form? The information stream portrays cholesterol as the reason our arteries become clogged, causing heart attacks. Ironically, Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found in our blood and it is not sticky; it is not calcified. Free radicals are actually where plaque begins. As these free radicals scratch the arterial wall, mutate the DNA of arterial walls, they cause the cells to proliferate into a mini-tumor in the artery wall. As it expands it tears the inner lining of the artery. The body then lays down fibrin to repair the tears. Minerals and debris in the blood flowing past sometimes get trapped in these locations. Due to the electromagnetic charges of the minerals, they then attract fats. The bodys repair process then lays down waxy, slippery cholesterol, so blood cells can slide past. Cholesterol is the last layer in arterial plaque. So, what are some healthy measures we could take to maintain proper blood lipid balances? Reduce, with the objective to eliminate, processed grains and sugars from your diet. Sugar is the top culprit in the destruction of your health. Exercise, this will keep blood flowing through the body and lymph movement as well. Eat 50% or more of your diet in raw food form. Drink plenty of water [sipping] (half your body weight in ounces of water per day) Limit whole, fresh fruits to 2 pieces (15 grams of fructose) per day Manage emotions and stress Avoid smoking Limit your alcohol Check thyroid function as high cholesterol levels can be a symptom of low thyroid function. With these measures and information, one may have the ability to naturally support the body in maintaining healthy lipid levels.
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 prescription of any medication or other treatment. The products and the claims made about specific products have not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem. Confirm the safety of any supplements with your M.D., N.D. or pharmacist (healthcare professional). Some information given is solely an opinion, thought and or conclusion based on experiences, trials, tests, assessments or other available sources of information. I do not make any guarantees or promises with regard to results. I may discuss substances that have not been subject to double blind clinical studies or FDA approval or regulation. You assume the responsibility for the decision to take any natural remedy. You and only you are responsible if you choose to do anything with the information you have read. You do so at your own risk. Use your intelligence to make the decisions that are right for you. Consulting a naturopathic doctor is strongly advised especially if you have any existing disease or condition.
Debra Meszaros
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; 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.
Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
is a Certified Sports Nutritionist and Bio-feedback practitioner with further educational studies in Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Orthomolecular Nutrition and additionally holds fourteen U.S. patents. Through her extensive health education, and experience of 20-plus years in cellular biology, she has developed an all-encompassing Holistic health service that allows individuals to discover their biochemical uniqueness, allowing them to fine tune their health. The basis of her service is to facilitate access to information that will help your understanding of health processes and elements that are within your area of control. Her services are available in Maryland, Virginia and South Carolina. She can be reached at (540) 622 4989 Monday through Friday.
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Seeking experienced body men for a busy auto collision repair facility. Also seeking an experienced painters helper. If interested please contact Laura by cell at 301-399-8675 or by email at laura@sullivansautobody.com. AMP is seeking a part-time mortgage loan processor in the Southern Maryland area. Must be detail oriented, organized and have knowledge of mortgage loan programs. Experience with Encompass software is a plus. This is a work from home position and compensation would be paid on a per loan basis. Please email resume to ngarofalo@ampros.net or fax to 410-286-1359. Class A CDL Driver needed. Clean driving record. Drug testing required. Call for Billy for details (240) 298-2014.
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First Fridays are Happening in Leonardtown Now Open on the Leonardtown Square: Next big event is January 6 starting at 5:00 p.m.
Visit uptown and downtown to rediscoVer the many treasures of historic/new Leonardtown!
ring in the new year with us!
the tweLVe+ deaLs of christmas wiLL be ceLebrated during the first fridays eVent on december 2nd, when participating Leonardtown businesses wiLL each hoLd a $25 gift certificate drawing in their own shop. customers can pick up their free ticket to win at participating Leonardtown business between noVember 4th and december 2nd. check back here reguLarLy for an updated Listing of the tweLVe+ businesses participating in this hoLiday promotion (* designates participants). you do not need to be present to win! come shop, dine and enjoy this hoLiday season right here in your town, Leonardtown!
ParticiPating businesses & staying oPen late: bella Music school, big larrys coMic book caf, brewing grounds, caf des artistes, craft guild shoP, colleens dreaM, college of southern Maryland, crazy for ewe, fenwick street used books and Music, fuzzy farMers Market , good earth natural foods, the shoPs of Maryland antiques center, creekside gallery, kevins corner kaf, leonardtown arts center, leonardtown galleria, leonardtown grill, lynns caf and catering, MontParnasse gallery and gifts, north end gallery, ogas asian cuisine, olde town Pub, olde towne stitchery, on a roll, Port of leonardtown winery, rustic river bar and grill, quality street kitchens, shelbys creative fraMing, st. Marys Macaroni kid, the farMers daughter cuPcakes, the front Porch, treadles studio, white rabbit childrens bookstore, ye olde towne caf
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BIG LARRY'S COMIC BOOK CAFE- 22745 Washington Street Big Larry's Comic Book Caf would like to thank all our great customers, old and new. Come out and enjoy our delicious Nathan's hot dogs and smoked sausages. We also have a new chili selection, and hot chocolate to help stave off the cold! We hope to see you! BREWING GROUNDS- 41658 Fenwick StreetCAFE DES ARTISTES- 41655 Fenwick Street- Join us for holiday fun and a delicious meal. Leonardtown's original neighborhood bistro with French Country Charm, a casual and friendly atmosphere, fine food and excellent service. Creative, comforting dishes are Classic French with an American flair and pair perfectly with the great variety of wines from Leonardtown to France, and al fresco dining available on our quaint patio sidewalk! CRAFT GUILD SHOP- 26005 Point Lookout Road (next to Maryland Antiques Center) For First Friday, the featured artisan is Judy Dillon of Hollywood, MD. Call 301-997-1644 or visit our website, www. craftguildshop.weebly.com. All the members of the Craft Guild would like to send a special "thank you" to our many customers for their patronage and support. We also wish everyone a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year in 2012. FENWICK STREET USED BOOKS and MUSIC- 41655A Fenwick Street- Piney Point Playboys return! FUZZY FARMERS MARKET 22696 Washington St. If you're looking for unique, high quality items to give or to keep, youve come to the right place. Indulge yourself with handmade goats milk soap and unique jewelry. Then fill your home with locally made blankets and baskets, kitchen towels and textiles. Theres fun and funky fiber art along with felted figurines of farm animals and fairies. We have handspun yarn and dyed fiber ready to knit, crochet, spin, and felt. GOOD EARTH NATURAL FOODS- 41675 Park Ave The Good Earth will be starting the new year off right! to learn more about our offerings: www.HarborBayChiropractic.com, www.FreyWine.com, and www. BadgerMtnVineyard.com. CREEKSIDE GALLERY- (in Maryland Antiques Center) Local Treasures will continue this month featuring the watercolor paintings of Sue Stevenson, who is well known for her capture of Southern Marylands local seascapes and landscapes. Beautiful wood works will be displayed along with decorative gourds and hand crafted jewelry. LEONARDTOWN ARTS CENTER- Court Square BLDG, 2nd floor,
your favorite mixed drinks using only premium spirits, and popular wines. We look forward to serving you at the most popular nightspot in Southern Maryland. PORT OF LEONARDTOWN WINERY- 23190 Newtowne Neck RoadWine, Music & Art ... For the second year in a row, vocalist Jennifer Cooper and keyboardist For more information and instant updates, see our website or look up "Port Of Leonardtown Winery" on Facebook. Check out Jennifer Coopers website at www.go-diva.webs.com/ QUALITY STREET KITCHENS- 41675 Fenwick Street *RUSTIC RIVER BAR AND GRILL- 40874 Merchant's Lane (Route 5) Dinner specials and live entertainment. *ST. MARY'S MACARONI KID - Baby it's cold outside. Join us for snowflake making! Our craft table is always FREE for kids! St. Mary's Macaroni Kid is a free weekly e-newsletter and website offering all the kid and family friendly events in the county. Look for our table inside Ye Olde Towne Caf. www.stmarys.macaronikid.com THE FRONT PORCH- 22770 Washington Street- - An intimate restaurant featuring creative American Cuisine. Set within the Sterling House, we offer casual dining in a cozy atmosphere. *YE OLDE TOWNE CAFE- 22865 Washington Street Enjoy Home Cooking with a freshly made dessert at a reasonable price. Free crafts for kids with Macaroni Kid! Please visit these other LBA memberswebsites for specials and participation: BELLA MUSIC SCHOOL 41635 Fenwick Street CHEZ NOUS -- Fenwick Street 240-538-4571 Mon - Sat 10AM - 6PM, Sun 12PM - 4PM Unique hand made one of a kind fine jewelry by Balbina Meyer (Art in Wire) Jewelry Designer. Artisan chocolates, handcrafted in Baltimore for German chocolatier Albert Kirchmayr. COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND- (Leonardtown Campus) 22950 Hollywood Road CRAZY FOR EWE- 22715 Washington Street- home of quality yarns and stylish designs. THE SHOPS OF MARYLAND ANTIQUES CENTER- 26005 Point Lookout Road KEVIN'S CORNER KAFE- 41565 Park Ave. LYNNE'S CAFE AND CATERING- In Maryland Antiques Center LEONARDTOWN GRILL- 25470 Point Lookout Road OGA'S ASIAN CUISINE- 22745 Washington Street OLDE TOWNE STITCHERY- 41665 Fenwick Street ON A ROLL- For current specials visit www.onarollhotdogs.com SHELBY'S CREATIVE FRAMING- 26005 Point Lookout Road THE WILLOWS RESTAURANT! 24509 Point Lookout Rd. RT 5, Leonardtown THE FARMER'S DAUGHTER CUPCAKES WHITE RABBIT CHILDREN'S BOOKSTORE- 25470 Point Lookout Road
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Leonardtown arts scene. Come visit local artists in their studios working on their craft. Painters, sculptors, jewelers and more. LEONARDTOWN GALLERIA- (in Maryland Antiques Center) More than 80 fine arts creations, including paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor, sculpture, woodwork, porcelain tile creations and jewelry. The Galleria is open 10:00 am 5:00 pm seven days a week. For more information, call Carole Thieme at 410.394.0326. Montparnasse Gallery and Gifts- 22760 Washington St Hours ThursSunday 1-6 pm, open later on Fridays 301-247-1119 Montparnasse Gallery and Gifts is a venue that showcases contemporary works of art by regional, national, and international artists. The mission of Montparnasse is to display and promote artists, poets and musicians, meanwhile providing a comfortable environment where artists and visitors are free to dialogue. We are committed to building community bonds by celebrating cultural diversity, and encouraging creative expression. Montparnasse promises to provide affordable items, demonstrations and events. NORTH END GALLERY- 41652 Fenwick Street- Do start off 2012 with a visit to the North End Gallery. Happy New Year to all of our patrons and friends. North End Gallery offers unique gifts from 32 of Southern Maryland's best artists and artisans. Treat yourself or someone you love to a hand made treasure from your community. OLDE TOWN PUB- Relax after work, meet with friends, or come watch the big game on our giant 60-inch plasma TV. We offer 14 beers on tap,
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By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer My favorite holiday songs are Bruce Springsteens version of Santa Claus Is Coming To Town and Chuck Berrys toe-tapping Run Run Rudolph. In the formers second verse, The Boss distinct, gravelly voice bellows, Hes making a list, hes checking it twice, gonna find out whos naughty or nice. Without a doubt, tis the season for wish lists and resolutions. Im pretty sure Southern, MD made the bearded, kid-charmers nice list, wouldnt you agree? And since Santas all done delivering Nintendo DS and Wii games, and iPads to the kiddies, perhaps he has time for a few last minute wishes for a credit-deflecting parent who helped perpetuate his good work. Seems fair to me; so without further adieu, the 2012 wish list The Skins REALLY need a promising young quarterback. Please let one find his way onto the roster next year. We simply cant endure another season with the human turnover, Rex Grossman, behind center. I know young quarterbacks are as risky as going for an approach shot with a 180-yard carry over water, but at this point I dont care. Were so jaded by the decadeslong search for a signal caller that it doesnt matter if hes any good; its that he could be really good. A young quarterback, while an unknown commodity, symbolizes hope. Hope, Santa. Hope for something Skins fans havent had in 20 years: sustained excellence. Please, Santa
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Time will tell if any of these wishes land under our tree (i.e. on our T.V. screens). Regardless, lets endeavor to incorporate some of it greater personal flexibility and less critical critiques of others - in our daily operations and wish the rest of it hope for a bright future, the ability to dream to the limits of our imagination, good health and lucks favor - on our fellow earth-dwellers. Sincerest wishes for a happy and prosperous 2012 to you and yours Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com
were trying to keep hope alive, but its in critical condition. Next up on my 2012 wish list are a couple things for our beleaguered Maryland Terrapins. First, for the mens basketball team, Id like a little number in front of the name Maryland. Id prefer it to be a single number, but a twodigit number will do Im not greedy. See the little number would mean they are nationally rankedas they used to be and should be again. This would allow us to dream big again come March Madness. For the football team, please slip coach Randy Edsall the Tin Mans oil can, Santa. Im pretty sure he can coach, but thus far his approach has been far too rigid. If this is going to work, the coach needs to be a little more flexible. My wish for the Wizards is simple: good luck. In the midst of a massive rebuild, theyre correctly stashing young talent. The problem is that talent is immature and, at the moment, not very good. With another appearance in the NBA Draft Lottery a near certainty, Id ask that lady luck smile upon them and deliver a top pick to couple with budding star John Wall. A few years ago, what was left of the Montreal Expos (after years of incompetent self-rule by Major League Baseball) relocated to D.C. and became, to this point, our lovable losers (the Nationals). One can sense, though, that cue Bob Dylan - our baseball times they are a changing. With good health in 2012 specifically the continued comebacks of pitchers Jordan Zimmermann and Stephen Strasburg from elbow reconstruction and a full season from star 3rd baseman Ryan Zimmerman the Nats
could make some noise in the NL East. My final wish is for the sports radio heads to lighten the ridicule of the home teams in 2012. I know theirs is a ratings game and the most outrageous often sells the best, but weve heard enough postmortem on the Skins dysfunction and the dark state of everything that is D.C. sports. Be a little gentler with our struggling franchises. How about spending as much time analyzing ways to transcend the current predicaments as you do droning on about past transgressions? Please?
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