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The College of Southern Maryland hosted its first annual military troop care package drive, distributing 120 boxes for delivery to 12 platoons during the holidays.

Powell works with kids in Kathy Sheehan’s class. During her free time, she answers math problems in classrooms close by.

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The County reflects on the year past and thinks about the year ahead.

“I listened very carefully and held a short conversation with her. She began to cry after a

while. I asked her why she was crying. She replied, ‘No one has ever talked to me before.”

- Lisa Powell, recipient of the 2013 Sam Kirk Educator AwardAlso Inside

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7 Business

8 Education

12 Crime

14 Letters

15 Newsmaker

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21 Community

22 Community Calendar

24 Entertainment

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26 Classifieds

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29 Health

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Thursday, December 27, 20123 The County Times

Annual New Years Day Holiday Antique and Collectable Auction

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Several cases of suspected norovirus have been re-ported across the country, including in St. Mary’s County. Norovirus (also known as the “stomach flu”) is a highly contagious virus that causes symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain. Symptoms typically last 24 to 48 hours. Each year, norovirus is suspected to affect 21 mil-lion persons in the United States. Norovirus can be spread by eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated with the virus, touching surfaces or objects that have norovirus on them and then putting your fingers in your mouth, and by having close, personal contact with an infected person such as caring for or sharing food, drinks, or eating utensils with an infected person.

The St. Mary’s County Health Department recom-mends cautionary actions to avoid contracting this illness. Tips to prevent the spread of norovirus and other like viruses include:

• Practice proper hand hygiene. Always wash your hands carefully with soap and water after using the restroom and before eating, preparing or handling food. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers may be used in addition to hand washing but they should not be used as a substitute for soap and water.

• Wash fruits and vegetables and cook seafood thor-oughly. Be aware that noroviruses are relatively resistant and can survive quick steaming processes that are often used for cooking shellfish and temperatures as high as 140 degrees.

• If you are sick, do not prepare food or care for others for at least two or three days after you recover. This also ap-plies to sick workers in schools, daycares, and other places where they may expose people to norovirus.

• Clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces with a chlorine bleach solution. Wash contaminated laundry thor-oughly. Wear disposable gloves while handling soiled laun-dry. Wash items with detergent at the maximum cycle and machine dry.

If you or a family member becomes ill from norovi-rus, drink plenty of liquids to replace fluid loss and prevent dehydration. See your primary health care provider if dehy-dration or other complications develop. More information about norovirus can be found at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov/norovi-rus/index.html

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Highest Rating for Southern Maryland

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Work Scheduled for Lockes

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Once again St. Mary’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, (formerly St. Mary’s Nursing Center) distin-guishes itself by receiving high honors from the State of Maryland for quality standards.

Maryland’s “Pay for Performance” program links nursing home payments to quality measures. Pay for Performance was developed by the Health Facilities As-sociation and Mid- Atlantic LifeSpan, as an incentive to help eliminate unnecessary health care spending and improving patient outcomes.

Nursing Centers were surveyed for quality of per-formance in the areas of staffing measures; evaluating patient- staff ratios and staff stability. Other important categories rated for “Pay for Performance” were patient outcomes data, staff immunization and infection con-trol guidelines.

The Maryland Healthcare Commission Family Satisfaction Survey results were an important factor in the “Pay for Performance” scoring. St. Mary’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center received 100 percent on the MHCC Family Satisfaction Survey in 2012.

St. Mary’s Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Cen-ter continues to distinguish itself as a quality care pro-vider and offering a tradition of excellence. Our com-munity needs to know we are here and we care.

The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation will perform construction work and replace a major culvert on Lockes Crossing Road, approximately half a mile southwest of the intersection with Old Village Road. Work is scheduled to begin Sat-urday, Jan. 26 and continue through Sunday, Jan. 27 be-tween 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day.

During these times, Lockes Crossing Road will be closed to through traffic at the pipe crossing. Dates and times could be modified due to weather conditions. Dur-ing the construction motorists can expect changes in traffic patterns and delays. Drivers should remain alert for these conditions.

For more information, please contact the DPW&T Highway Maintenance Division at (301) 863-8400.


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The Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County announced ap-pointments to the following boards, committees and commissions.

These appointments were approved and are effective January 1, 2013.

Agriculture, Seafood and Forestry BoardMichael Sirk (Reappointment) 12/31/2015James Spence 12/31/2015 Airport Advisory CommitteeErik Anderson (Move to Primary) 12/31/2015Regan Hanson (Move to Primary) 12/31/2015Art Goeller (Partial Term) 12/31/2013Terry Adair (Alternate/Partial) 12/31/2014

Board of Trustees, Museum DivisionJames Banagan (Reappointment) 12/31/2017Helen Dorsey (Reappointment) 12/31/2017Lynn Fitrell (Reappointment) 12/31/2017Susan Gough (Reappointment) 12/31/2017Barbara McWilliams (Reappointment) 12/31/2017Steven Dunlap (Partial Term) 12/31/2015Bryan Barthelme (Partial Term) 12/31/2014

Commission for People with DisabilitiesCrystal Frederick (Reappointment) 12/31/2016Eric Colvin 12/31/2016David Ryan (Partial Term) 12/31/2014

Commission for WomenTerry Hall (Reappointment) 6/30/2015Crystal Menear (Partial Term) 6/30/2013

Commission on AgingBettie Broadhurst (Reappointment) 12/31/2015Agnes Butler (Reappointment) 12/31/2015Janet Kellam 12/31/2015Deborah Johnstone 12/31/2015

Commission on the EnvironmentGeorge Thompson (Reappointment) 12/31/2016Joshua Brewster 12/31/2016Regan Hanson (Partial) 12/31/2013

Elms Advisory CommitteeGeorge Baroniak 12/31/2017

Ethics CommissionElizabeth Long (Reappointment) 12/31/2015

Library Board of TrusteesCarole Romary (Reappointment) 12/31/2017James Hanley 12/31/2017Janice Walthour 12/31/2017

Planning CommissionShelby Guazzo (Reappointment) 12/31/2017Patricia Robrecht (Reappointment) 12/31/2017

Recreation and Parks BoardSabrina Hecht (Reappointment) 12/31/2016

Wicomico Shores Golf Course Advisory BoardEverett Cooper 12/31/2016

Zoning Board of AppealsWilliam Greene 12/31/2015


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NEW YEAR!By Guy LeonardStaff Writer

The owners may have changed at Chaptico Market, but Gwen and Ronnie Tennyson promise they won’t change the homemade foods, especially the regionally famous fried chicken.

“The community was very upset when they heard they [Vir-ginia and James] were retiring,” Gwen said. “People just love the store, it’s been here since 1965.”

So Gwen and her husband took it over from his parents, Vir-ginia and James, even then the younger Tennysons run a flooring company.

“It’s been very busy, the credit card machine has helped tremendously,” Gwen said. “We’ve had people who stopped com-ing in because we didn’t accept credit cards.”

Gwen said the store’s lasting popular-ity and a few new additions to the business model have kept customers flowing in.

The new owners brought in the store’s first computer.

“[Virginia] did everything by ledger, she was very old school. Amazing,” Gwen said. “She was very detail oriented.”

Cosmetic changes – fresh paint inside and out and replacing the neon beer signs with framed pictures of historic landmarks in Chaptico – enhanced the business’s look.

“We’re still keeping it a country store,” she said. “I wanted people to feel it was more homey, more cozy.”

Opened for nearly 50 years, perhaps nothing at Chaptico Market makes it more endearing to the community than its home-made meals, particularly its fried chicken.

Gwen said there are no plans to change these winning recipes.

“We’re not going to change what we’re known for.”

If anything changes, it would have to be an addition to the size of the store to ac-

commodate another fryer to keep up with the demand for fried chicken.

On average the store sells 4,480 pieces of chicken a week, which equates to roughly one ton — 2,000 pounds — of fried chicken going out the door.

During the summer months that number increases, she said.

The fried chicken recipe remains a closely guarded secret.

The 23 employees, who work two shifts at the busy country store, mostly prepare the foods.

“The workers are what make your busi-ness,” Gwen said. “If I didn’t have them I never would have gotten into this business.”

Luci Kidwell has worked at Chaptico Market on a part-time basis for 20 years. She said a country market goes beyond cooking tasty meals but sup-plies critical essentials in an area where no large grocery store exists.

That becomes particu-larly important when inclement weather hits; the community counts on the employees to be there.

“We’re here weather or not,” Kidwell said.

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Due to the just announced County Government holiday on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, the county property tax deadline has been extended to Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013.

Questions regarding this change should be addressed to the County Treasurer’s office at 301- 475-4472 or (301) 475-4473.

Gwen Tennyson, left talks with employees Ellen Oliver, Jessie Pogue and Ranee Johnson in the busy kitchen at Chaptico Market.

Dylan Rodgers prepares the famous Chaptico Market fried chicken using a secret recipe.

Luci Kidwell, in red Christmas hat, checks out a loyal Chaptico Market customer.


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Party Bus Offers Worry Free TransportationBy Alex PanosStaff Writer

With New Year's Eve celebrations on the horizon, it is time to start planning for safe transportation.

Thomas and Son Transport offers a unique late night transportation service, and those renting the Party Bus will have a unique experience, says CEO Travis Thomas.

"What happens on the party bus, stays on the party bus," he said.

The Party Bus is a full size school bus with a deluxe sound system and lighting, capable of comfortably holding 50 people – significantly more than the 10 to 15 a typical limo-bus can hold.

Patrons can legally drink on the Party Bus, which is used for transportation to concerts, tailgates, weddings and local bar crawls, says Thomas.

Due to the success of the Party Bus, Thomas expanded the nightlife services pro-vided by the business.

The company now offers van transpor-tation as well, essentially a shuttle service to and from party spots.

Based in Lexington Park, the company is "very versatile," and drives clients all over Southern Maryland, including popular sites such as the Tiki Bar.

Thomas has taken clients to Baltimore – where he used to work as an on air person-ality for ESPN Radio – and once provided

transportation services to and from a wed-ding in Baltimore.

Thomas laughed recalling his clients in Baltimore.

"How they heard of us, I'll never know."Thomas left his job as a radio host to

return home and join the family business sev-eral years ago – the bus company has been in service transporting children to school for over 40 years.

He brings new ideas to the company as it continues to expand.

Thomas, 32, attends events in the night life scene as a patron – which helps him re-main aware of gaps and missing services in the industry.

He knows what the customers want and utilizes social media outlets to give the com-pany a leg up on the competition.

"I have a good pulse on what works," he said. "I'm doing a lot of things I know they [the competition] don't do."

He added, unlike taxi cab services with a number of things going on, Thomas and Son's primary objective is servicing the nightlife crowd.

"If we say 20 minutes, we'll be there in 20 minutes," he said.

Thomas learned the importance of small business "old school values" from his father.

Often clients have last second plan changes or an additional person to pick up.

"Our biggest compliment is how flexible we are," Thomas said.

Ultimately, his big pan is to "change the way people get around late night."

For more information on Thomas and Son Transport or The Party Bus, visit thomasandsontransport.com or call 240-237-8037. Vernon and Travis Thomas run a service for late night patrons.

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On Nov. 29, the Board of Governors of the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center approved a new Master of Social Work Degree and also a new B. S. in Social Work Degree for presentation at SMHEC by Salisbury University. The two social work programs will begin in the fall 2013 semester.

Salisbury University joins 13 other universities that are located at and presenting 95 academic programs in their entirety at SMHEC.

The MSW is an accredited degree that prepares graduates for licensure with the State of Maryland. All courses required for both the MSW and the B.A.in social work will be offered at SMHEC. The degrees will be supported by a $432,000 grant from the Univer-sity System of Maryland.

A full time coordinator for the two Salisbury University social work degree programs is scheduled to be located at SMHEC as early as March of 2013, providing counseling and advisement for students interested in the social work programs. Information sessions are also planned for spring and summer sessions of 2013, including at a SMHEC Open House scheduled for March 21. Both social Work degree programs are fully accredited by the Council of Social Work Education--a must for the earning of a graduate’s licensure.

Additional universities located at SMHEC include Johns Hopkins University, the University of Maryland at College Park, George Washington University, Towson Univer-sity, Bowie State University, the University of Maryland University College, Capitol Col-lege, Webster University, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Notre Dame of Maryland University, Washington Adventist University, Gratz College, and Stevenson University.

Included among the over 90 academic programs at SMHEC are 37 STEM degree and certificate programs, 37 education programs, 14 business and management programs, two nursing programs and the two additional social work programs starting in the fall 2013 semester.

For additional information contact Dr. Cynthia Shoemaker, SMHEC University Co-ordinator at 301-737-2500 or [email protected] Garner’s pre-kindergarten class spread some last-minute holiday cheer at Greenview Knolls

Elementary last week by singing Christmas carols in the main office. The surprise mini concert in-cluded classics such as “Jingle Bells,” “Deck The Halls” and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.”


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Greenview Knolls Special Ed. Teacher Among Nation’s Best

By Alex PanosStaff Writer

Lisa Powell, a special education teach-er at Greenview Knolls Elementary, re-ceived the 2013 Sam Kirk Educator of the Year award for her work as an educator and dedicated service to the community.

In a letter, the national Learning Dis-abilities Association congratulated Powell for her significant contributions to the field of learning disabilities.

Nominated by the association’s local chapter, Powell has taught in St. Mary’s County for over 20 years. She has been an educator since 1988.

Powell decided to become a teacher at the young age of 12 years old, desiring to do “something with her life helping others”.

She was on the playground when a classmate, a girl with a stutter so horrible nobody would ever talk to her, approached Powell.

“I listened very carefully and held a short conversation with her. She began to cry after a while. I asked her why she was crying. She replied, ‘No one has ever talked to me before,’ Powell said.

Her personal life impacted her career

choice as well.Powell’s mother, who suffered from a

mental illness, was paranoid about sending her daughter to school.

As a result, she was eventually submit-ted into foster care, spending time in seven different homes, after missing multiple years of school.

When she did go to school, it was a chance to escape a difficult situation at home.

“School was my safe haven,” she said, explaining the important role her teacher played in her life. “My classroom teacher became my mother, my guide, my mentor.”

Powell says the little girl on the play-ground combined with her difficult home life throughout her childhood effect how she teaches everyday.

“My students come from a variety of backgrounds and homes,” she wrote in an essay submitted for the award. “It is my vo-cation, my calling to discover [and] design an educational plan.”

For Powell, the two most gratify-ing parts of her job are watching students’ progress and constantly coming up with new, creative ways to educate the kids in her class.

“I’ve had students make two or three years growth in a single year,” Powell said. “I find great joy in their success.”

She understands how important it is to communicate success and difficulty with parents – having raised a son of her own who went through some special education instruction.

“I struggled as a parent wanting the best for my son. So I have been on both sides of the fence,” she said.

Powell became inspired by her son to create a sense of partnership between par-ents and school by becoming more active in the community.

In addition to being a member of the Learning Disability Association, Powell is a member of the Citizens’ Advisory Com-mittee, Hospice and Relay for Life.

She says the experiences help her un-derstand situations as a parent and teacher.

Powell graduated from the University of Maryland with dual undergraduate de-grees in elementary and special education. She earned a Master’s degree in religious education from Southeastern Baptist Theo-logical Seminary.

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Powell works with kids in Kathy Sheehan’s class. During her free time, she answers math problems in classrooms close by.

Frederick Hoeck, Grand Knight of Holy Face Council Knights of Columbus Council 3849, presented a check for $2,400 to Rev. Joseph Calis. Pastor of Holy Face Church to be used for three partial scholarships to Little Flower School.The money was raised at monthly Pancake Breakfasts, Swing Dances and other fund raising efforts throughout the year.


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Books and MusicFuzzy Farmer’s Market

Good Earth Natural FoodsThe Shops of Maryland

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Kevin’s Corner KaféLeonardtown Arts Center

Leonardtown GalleriaLeonardtown Grill

Lynn’s Café and CateringMontparnasse Gallery

and GiftsNorth End Gallery

Oga’s Asian CuisineOlde Town Pub

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WineryRustic River Bar and GrillQuality Street Kitchens

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Join us in The New Year on First Fridays!

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Featured Dinner Specials -- TBD for First Friday: Leonardtown’s original

neighborhood bistro with French Country Charm,

a casual and friendly atmosphere, fine food and excellent service. Creative,

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of wines, from Leonardtown to Franch. Alfresco dining available on our sidewalk.

CRAFT GUILD SHOP- 26005 Point Lookout Road (next to Maryland Antiques

Center) Stop by on First Friday and see the Shop’s wide variety of unique, handmade items of all

kinds, as well as Maryland souvenirs and year-round Christmas displays, made by dedicated local artisans. Various Classes are offered, learn more on First Friday.

Call 301-997-1644. All members of the Craft Guild would like to send a special

“thank you” to our many costumers for their patron-

age and support during 2012. We wish everyone a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year in

2013. The Craft Guild Shop is a co-op of diverse and dedicated local artisans

and hand-crafters. Visit our website and online store at www.craftguildshop.com.

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For the First Friday of 2013, Whitney will be making her popular Smoothies at The Good Earth! Start the year

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Once again St. Mary’s County Cor-rection’s staff adopted a St. Mary’s County family to help brighten their Christmas. Correctional Officers and civilian em-ployees have rallied together for the past 16 years. The employees donated money to purchase gifts and food for a family in need. Senior Administrative Coordinator

Leann Quade and Administrative Coordi-nator Valerie Hayden work with St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services to identify a family.

This holiday season the Detention Center staff collected over $600. They purchase bicycles and helmets, a Leap Frog Learning System, winter coats, gloves,

pajamas, toys and gift cards for the adopted family’s children who are ages six and four.

“Children have no control over their par-ent’s financial situation. Our employees are very fortunate and we want to share our good fortune. The moment we see the kid’s faces light when Santa hands them their presents we know we have made a difference. I am very proud of my co-worker’s generosity and support of others in need,” said Valerie Hayden.

“On behalf of the St. Mary’s County Detention Center’s Corrections Officers and civilian personnel, we would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday,” said Captain Michael Merican, Command-er, St. Mary’s County Detention Center.

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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft from the McKay’s Store in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. On Dec. 1 between 10 and 10:15 a.m. the below sus-pects entered the store, removed items from the shelves, concealed the items, walked past all points of purchase and exited the store without paying for the items. The suspects were recorded on video surveillance.

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For 29 years Calvert Hospice has served the resi-dents of Calvert County. Calvert Hospice’s compassion-ate and personal character, plus its consummate exper-tise in the control of pain and symptoms, makes it a vi-able choice for anyone who wishes to die with dignity, and also want to live the best life possible to their last day. Calvert Hospice transformed a very difficult time in our lives through their knowledgeable and caring sup-port as my mother lived out the final weeks of her life (in July). With their compassionate approach we were afforded the luxury of saying our good-byes without the added stress of personally providing the necessary palli-ative care. We knew with certainty because we saw first-hand that my Mom was lovingly cared for and had the

best possible quality of life to the very end. My husband Doug and I are privileged to be the honorary co-chairs for Calvert Hospice’s Annual Campaign. Our goal is to help raise $192,000. Doug and I are proud supporters of Calvert Hospice and it is our hope that you will join us in sustaining their good work. It will take 512 families to make a donation of $375 each to reach that goal. To date we have received support from 120 families and that leaves 392 to go. Are you one of the 512 families who have supported Calvert Hospice? If so, thank you. If not, would you please consider doing so this holiday season? You may be familiar with Calvert Hospice’s Festival of Trees held every year during Thanksgiving weekend. Although this event raises considerable sup-

port, it does not cover the entire amount needed to run the Burnett-Calvert Hospice House. In reality, it takes at least an additional $192,000 per year to fund those op-erational expenses. I was surprised to learn that they do not turn away any Calvert County residents; regardless of their ability to pay! We are asking you to help make a difference in the lives of our neighbors, family members and friends at one of the worst times in their lives – the death of a loved one. There is so much more to hospice than we ever imagined. Please join us in supporting Cal-vert Hospice.

Mary-Ann and Doug HillCalvert Residents

In order to prevent a similar horrific event like what occurred in Newtown, Conn., our school systems will now be forced to have a different mindset. I can never understand why we would have electronic locking doors installed, which are at a considerable expense, while we maintained glass in and around the doors. It didn’t make sense then, and it doesn’t make sense now. And it didn’t make sense in Newtown, Conn.

Many schools in Southern Maryland and across the Nation had construction using a lot of glass. The cost is cheap. Most importantly, it allows direct sunlight which is conducive to learning. Direct sunlight is also associ-ated with decreased depression. Glass can still be used. It is only common sense that glass should be reinforced so a person will be unable to enter through it after it is shot out; or too narrow to walk through. Also, glass can

be installed in sections of the roof. However, there is an expense associated with this common sense approach. School systems across the country rolled the dice to see how long they could last with their current approach. I cannot, and will not believe that any school system is unaware of the chance they were taking with large panes of glass that can be easily shot out. The shooter was not slowed down. We need to build schools so that a New-town, Conn. type of shooter will at least be considerably slowed down. This will allow police time to respond to the school.

Our nation has a mental health system that has some issues that need to be addressed. Until this occurs, a very disturbed person such as what occurred in Newtown, Conn. has the potential to carry out a similar attack at the vast majority of schools across this Nation. Our

Southern Maryland schools are no different. To date, I am aware of at least two copy cat incidents in our na-tion that were stopped by the FBI before it occurred. Law enforcement was instrumental in preventing this type of horrific incident from occurring again. With that said, if you see anything alarming, such as a posting on Facebook or other Internet sites, or hear a discussion that alarms you, or feel that something isn’t right, “you are probably right”. Call your local law enforcement. It is their job to investigate and determine whether or not your concern may be something much more serious.

Roy FeddersDameron

As 2012 comes to an end, I’d like to publically tank my many friends, Veterinary clients, and family who helped me get through the most difficult year of my life. My three sons and wives: Gavin and Marianne, Kyle and Nicole and Brett really came through with their love and support.

My adored husband, Mike Veitch was a pillar in our community and he died on Sept. 18 after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). With his amaz-ing attitude he succeeded in making it easier for all of us to deal with this horrific diagnosis and devastating disease.

I’d like to thank the whole staff at Three Notch and Park Veterniary Hospitals, especially Mike’s partner, Dave Langford and wife Diane. They co-founded these hospitals 33 years ago and we are like family. The park bench in memory of Mike is very touching and the new Hospice Animal Themed Christmas Tree in the wait-ing room is a beautiful tribute dedicated to a wonderful man. Thanks to Kathy Franzen, Beth Joseph and Mary

Stamm and the Hospice Board of Directors for creatively decorating this tree!

I’ve lost too many friends this year including Maria Morgan, Karen Marlowe Bennett, Rose Husman, Ellen and Sally Erving and all had Hospice to help with their end of life journey. Thank you to those of you who do-nated to Hospice of St. Mary’s in Mike’s name. You wee so every generous and I am very appreciative. Thank you to the entire Hospice staff for the work you do. You are all angels in my eyes.

There is another organization I’d like to thank, who helped me considerably with in home medical equip-ment for Mike.

A.C.T.S., “A Community That Shares, Inc.,” of Bushwood, a community service warehouse headed by Sam Brown and a group of volunteers. They supply an array of equipment such as hospital beds, walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, Hoyer lifts and more to St. Mary’s County residents at no charge. They are currently raising funds for another building to store these items so they

can better serve our community.In the final weeks of 2012, please consider donating

your tax-deductible contributions to ACTS, P.O. Box 54, Bushwood, MD 20618.

And finally, I wish I could name all my closest friends who were really “there” for me, and there are so many by David and Shirley Butler of Solomons have become my extended family and I am forever grateful for you both and Dr. Mike Szkotnicki is an extremely caring physician who made numerous phone calls and several house calls and was always there when I needed him. Thank you for also being our friend.

The community of St. Mary’s County is a strong one. My family and I have lived her for over 30 years and we could not have asked for more thoughtful “neigh-bors”. Thank you.

Pam VeitchLexington Park


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When College of Southern Maryland Vice President and Dean of Prince Frederick Campus Dr. Rich Fleming took a job while he was enrolled in college picking up and de-livering clothes for a dry cleaning company, he never imagined diapers as part of the work and how ‘dirty’ the job could become. The job was one that even 46 years later, Fleming never forgot – it was the first thing that came to mind when he learned of CSM Career Services “Dirty Jobs Contest,” a contest that Fleming won by a wide margin.

“I was fairly lucky in that the supervi-sor liked me, but on one particular week I was the only one available to run the diaper route,” said Fleming, who added that in the mid-1960s there was no such thing as a dis-posable diaper.

The idea for the Dirty Jobs contest came from the television show by the same name, said CSM Career Services Associate Direc-tor Lisa Warren. “Our department’s primary function is assisting students with all phases of career development. We wanted to show students the diverse backgrounds and a sam-pling of the career paths of those that teach and serve them at the college. Students sometimes believe they must know exactly what they want ‘to be when I grow up’ and this can cause anxiety and self-doubt. Some students have a faulty belief that they will complete their de-gree and start at the top of the career ladder; the reality is that most people do not step out of college into a CEO job,” Warren said.

The Career Services contest which ran during November included dirtiest job, most unusual job, highest number of jobs held, most dangerous job and hardest job categories.

CSM Languages and Literature Assis-tant Professor Joy Syring took the top award for most unusual job as a pollen counter working for a doctor’s office. “As an under-grad I worked at an allergist’s office doing everything from payroll to insurance posting and anything else they asked me to do. Early

in my career there, I was trained to count and identify pollen, calculate the ratio and distribute the information to local weather stations and eventually The Weather Chan-nel,” said Syring. “Since the count had to be done daily, I can say I've worked seven days a week and on every major holiday, too.”

When a trusted supplier of patch testers discontinued manufacturing, Syring was again called to action as the practice’s guinea pig for potential replacement tests. “Scratch tests can be read the same day, but the patch tests, usually done for products like lotion, cosmetics and shampoo, require that the samples stay covered and taped to the skin for several days. The doctors didn’t want to submit their patients to malfunctioning medi-cal supplies, so I agreed to help.”

Rattling off the jobs held by the win-ner in the most jobs category, Waldorf Center for Higher Education Director Tim Murphy could sound like Johnny Cash’s “I’ve Been Everywhere” when listing his 35 jobs: “I’ve been a newspaper delivery boy, a weekend custodian, pizza cook, athletic trainer, wres-tling camp trainer, baseball camp trainer, golf course groundskeeper, roofer/carpenter assistant, racetrack beer server, call center worker, bouncer, junior high youth leader, nursery yardworker, physical therapy assis-tant, physician’s assistant, summer camp di-rector, karaoke DJ, I’ve worked everywhere, man,’ the song would go.

"Chalk it up to a short attention span or following the opportunity of the moment; if someone asked me if I wanted to do some-thing, I rarely said ‘no,’” Murphy said.

Most students – past and present – work hard at jobs that are not very glamorous and experience a trial-and-error process to dis-cover where they belong, said Warren. Then sometimes, it’s on to the next job or career.

“The career experiences of staff and faculty at CSM depict what is pretty typical and I think that can be encouraging for stu-dents. One of the important themes is keep

working, keep gaining new skills and com-mit to lifelong learning—whatever it takes to find your calling.”

Contest winners were, Dirtiest Job: first place to Fleming for his work as a diaper delivery driver and second place to Com-munications, Arts and Humanities Divi-sion Adjunct Faculty Professor Katherine Humphries for caring for goats and other farm animals while also serving as a nanny to the human children.

Most Unusual Job: first place to Syring for counting pollen and serving as a medical guinea pig in an allergist’s office and second place to Lead Student Success Coordina-tor Beverly Russell for stripping leaves and thorns off roses at a florist shop

Highest Number of Jobs: first place to Murphy with 35 jobs and second place to Ac-counts Receivable Sponsorships Coordinator

Loretta McGrath with 24 jobs.Most Dangerous Job: first place to

Mathematics, Physics and Engineering Di-vision Professor Dr. Richard Beers for work as a nuclear weapons tester and second place to Murphy for work as a roofer for a roofing company.

Hardest Job: first place to Mathematics, Physics and Engineering Division Associate Professor Stephanie McCaslin for working two part-time jobs while in college—a tire jockey/grease monkey while also an evening singing telegram worker and second place to Southern Maryland Studies Center Coordi-nator Amy Richmond for her work as an in-dexer with General Motors archiving photos of cars and facilities, and searching for dam-aged negatives.

For information on CSM Career Ser-vices, visit www.csmd.edu/CareerServices.

Joy Syring Rich Fleming Tim Murphy

Libraries to be closedAll three libraries will close at 5 p.m.

on Dec. 31 and be closed Jan. 1.

Got an eReader? Need help?Customers who received an eReader

or tablet and need help can stop by any branch for assistance or plan to attend an eReader class. On Jan. 12, Leonardtown library will offer two one-hour classes on checking out eBooks, one using Kindle Fires at 9 a.m. and the other using an iPad at 1 p.m. No registration is required for these classes. Charlotte Hall library will offer an introductory class on Nooks on Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. and on Kindles on Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. Registration is required.

Evening storytimes and LEGO Fun offered

Families can drop in and enjoy an evening storytime on Jan. 2 at 6 p.m. at Lexington Park branch, on Jan. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Charlotte Hall branch and at Leon-ardtown branch on Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. LEGO Fun will follow the storytime at Charlotte

Hall and Leonardtown at 6:30 p.m. Lexington Park is offering LEGO Fun

on Jan. 8 for children ages 3-6 years old at 1 p.m. and children 6 years and older at 3 p.m.

Winter/spring storytimes begin Jan. 2. Charlotte Hall and Lexington Park libraries will keep the same storytime schedule. Leonardtown library will offer storytimes on Wednesdays and Thurs-days. The storytime schedules are posted on the library’s website.

JobSource Mobile Career Center to be at Lexington Park

Southern Maryland JobSource Mo-bile Career Center will be at Lexington Park library on Jan. 8 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to assist job seekers with their job search, resume help and job counseling. No registration is necessary.

Poets can share poetry

Poets of all ages can share poems they have written or favorite ones at Po-etry Open Mic on Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Leonardtown library. The public is invited to come and listen. No registration is required.

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Top Stories of 2012The County Times recaps the top

news stories of 2012, reminding readers of the events of the past year. This issue provides snippets from the top stories from January through June. The first is-sue of 2013 completes the year in review. To see the stories in their entirety, go to www.CountyTimes.net. The County Times has its own archive of full-page views of each issue of the paper.

JanuarySearch Continues for Washed Up Ammo – Jan. 12

Pieces of ordnance washed up near the shore of Newtowne Neck State Park forcing its closure. State fire marshals and Army Corps of Engi-neer personnel twice in a week found vintage ammunition around the same area, prompting them to warn citizens in the community to be on the lookout for more.

Caryn McMahon, deputy state fire marshal, said they conducted a sweep of the shoreline, finding a variety of different munitions from the last cen-tury, but still do not know exactly how it got there or where it is coming from.

Gary Younger, spokesman for Patuxent River Naval Air Station, said Navy officials are unsure if the ordi-nance has any relation to the base’s op-erations over the years, but the Navy is assisting with the investigation.

“We are reviewing our records but as of now there is no known connec-tion,” Younger told The County Times. “We don’t know enough.”

The park remains closed

Jenks Mattingly Remembered for Love of Community – Jan. 19

Charles Jenkins “Jenks” Mat-tingly, III, an Orphan’s Court judge and long time volunteer firefighter died, Jan. 17 after a long battle with cancer, but his legacy will continue say his family and friends.

Mattingly was well known for his love of St. Mary’s County and its resi-dents. His brother, Bill Mattingly, said Jenks was so well liked and respected he often acted as a facilitator in dis-putes or problems in both official and unofficial capacities.

Jenks was known for his service on the county’s Alcohol Beverage Board but he was even able to help a local business get their liquor license after he was out of that position, Bill Mattingly told The County Times.

When that business owner called Bill to offer condolences on his broth-er’s passing, that person said Jenks was responsible for saving his business.

“He would call and work behind the scenes with someone who had a problem,” Bill said. “He just knew everybody.”

MarchCouple with 5,000 ‘Kids’ Featured on New TLC Series – March 1

Joe and Pat Prosey have reached a bit of a conundrum. After spending the last 27 years of their lives amass-ing what is bound to be the largest col-lection of Cabbage Patch Kids on the planet, they have run out of space and debate how they will stop or at least scale back the collecting hobby that has become a bit of an obsession.

The couple and their 5,000-plus “kids” (Joe and Pat insist they be called “kids”, not dolls) have been featured in magazine articles and on numerous TV shows, such as VH1’s Totally Obsessed and Fox’s FX Collectibles.

The Proseys were featured on TLC’s new show, “My Crazy Obses-sion.” A TLC publicist told The County Times the eight-part series took view-ers behind the scenes of homes that are dedicated entirely to the owners’ infatuation with various objects, peo-ple or lifestyles. The series premiered, featuring the Proseys and a woman ut-terly obsessed with the color pink, on March 7.

Their Leonardtown home, a muse-um-type facility at a whopping 6,000 square-feet, is one filled to the brim displaying an extensive collection of kids, ranging from the “originals” to the mass market collections, in dozens

of variations, some in the box and some on pristine exhibit, with each one’s his-tory well-known and catalogued by the Proseys.

$5 Million Approved for FDR Blvd – March 15

After decades of being on the backburner the groundwork to even-tually completing FDR Boulevard has been laid after the Board of County Commissioners voted to appropriate nearly $5 million for more land acqui-sitions and planning.

The money is to fund construction of portions of the road, which runs par-allel to Route 235.

FDR Boulevard has been touted as a vital road project that could take an increasing traffic load off of Route 235 between Great Mills Road and Route 4, and provide connectivity for com-munities and commercial businesses in the development district. But, the road lies in unconnected pieces with most of the existing parts built by develop-ers as private roadways to this point.

AprilSchaller Forced Out – April 5

Director of St. Mary’s County De-partment of Economic and Community Development, Bob Schaller resigned abruptly, telling the County Times the Board of County Commissioners offered him the choice or resigning or having his contract terminated.

The board pointed to an email Schaller wrote to St. Mary’s County Pub-lic School Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano suggesting Schaller acted inap-propriately trying to influence a contract award. Schaller said the contract had al-ready been awarded and he intended to pitch the benefits of buying local. In an email dated Feb. 29, Schaller writes about the school system declining to buy pro-pane fuel from a local business, Taylor Gas, because they were not the low bidder.

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A Year in ReviewJanuary through June

Interesting Times Ahead for Economy

By Sarah MillerStaff Writer

The U.S. economy is poised to fall off the fiscal cliff, meaning $600 billion in tax increases and spending cuts unless Washington avoids it, according to www.moneymorning.com. Peter Schiff with Money Morning wrote in an online article that the country needs a “shock” to “adopt financial discipline.”

Cancelling the tax hikes and spending cuts would just delay the inevitable fiscal strain this country is headed toward, according to Schiff said.

"Our economy is so screwed up from years and years and years of bad monetary and fiscal policy that it's going to be painful to correct that problem. But we have to do it," Schiff continued. "We can't keep avoiding the pain and in the pro-cess making the problem worse, because then we're just going to have even more pain in the future to fix an even bigger problem."

Delegate John F. Wood, Jr. (D-29A) agreed with concerns found online.

“Everybody wants to spend, spend, spend but nobody wants to cut a bit,” he said. “You can’t just keep spending. Sooner or later it’s going to catch up with you and now it’s caught up with us.”

He worries about cuts coming from Wash-ington, D.C. that could affect programs in Mary-land, a number of which are funded with federal dollars. He said the state has to consolidate re-dundant programs and learn to stretch a dollar. He compared loss of funding to household fi-nances. When money is short, people go without extras because they have no choice when it comes to paying their bills.

No matter how deep cuts go, Wood said the one thing that state cannot do is continue to raise taxes on citizens. With unemployment on the rise, fewer people pay taxes, but this is not a scenario that can be fixed by demanding more money from citizens who can’t afford to loose it, he said.

No one group is responsible for the state of the economy, and no one group should be expect-ed to fix the problem.

“Everybody has to climb on board,” he said. No matter how things play out, Wood said

“it’s going to be an interesting year.”

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National Debt at Dangerous

LevelThe national debt now reached nearly $16.4

trillion. As of today, every household in the Unit-ed States owes about $140,000 of this debt. The country is borrowing roughly $6 billion every day, $239 million every hour and $4 million ev-ery minute.

For every dollar of revenue the federal gov-ernment brings in, it spends two dollars and six cents.


MayChristmas in April Spreads Joy Through St. Mary’s County – May 3

Homes throughout St. Mary’s County were bustling with busy volunteers making repairs and enhancements, indoors and out, on Saturday, during the local Christmas in April’s national build day.

Mary Ann Chasen, the non-profit’s ex-ecutive director, has been involved for all of the 22 years the program has been helping those in need with home repairs in the coun-ty. “We make homes safer,” she said, adding that some emergency repairs had been made earlier in the year and 1,200 volunteers came together to repair 20 homes this year.

With work at the sites ranging from the small and cosmetic to major clean-ups and repairs, the aim, year after year, is to give a helping hand to families in need, particularly the elderly, veterans and disabled.

Vernon Johnson, a World War II vet, whose wife Glenda is in a Charlotte Hall nursing home, leaned against a car, smiling as he watched roughly 150 volunteers tackle work of all kinds around his property on Earl Dean Road in southern St. Mary’s.

“I can’t believe it, it’s just a dream come true,” he told The County Times. “I’ve spent 10 years trying to get this done.”

Town Election Sees Healthy Turnout – May 3

With the close of Leonardtown’s polls, Daniel Burris is now Leonardtown’s mayor-elect and joining him are two new faces on the town council, Hayden Hammett, 28, and Jay Mattingly, 31.

Observers believe a better than av-erage voter turnout coupled with an in-crease in younger voters and residents who never voted before played a big role in the results.

Town election judge J. Ernest Bell said voters ranged from as young as 18 years old all the way up to their upper 90s.

“The youngest was voting for the first time and she was a class president at Leonardtown High School,” Bell said Wednesday, noting that younger voters

made for a substantial portion of the 401 voters who turned out. There are 1,564 registered voters in Leonardtown.

Route 5 Improvements Will Exist Only on Paper For Now – May 24

The State Highway Administration will start its planning study this year for improvements to sections of Route 5 in Leonardtown between Hollywood and Newtown Neck roads, but officials say real improvements will have to wait until the state can come up with the money to actually do the work.

One elected official said no one re-ally knows when that will be. In the meantime residents and town officials are anxiously awaiting the first step in the process as traffic on that stretch of road grows steadily worse.

“In the middle of the day you can’t hardly get through there,” said Del. John Wood (D-Dist.29B) “The real question is how much is it going to cost. Right now nobody has the answer to that.”

Planning for the road widening be-tween Route 245 and Route 243 was to begin back in 2007, said Leonardtown Town Administrator Laschelle McKay, but that fell by the wayside when the economy soured and state revenues for road maintenance began to dry up.

McKay said the project is critical for the town’s growth and traffic safety.

JuneWere Recently Retired teachers Short-changed? – June 7

Did St. Mary’s County Public Schools underreport employee salaries to the state in order to save money on retire-ment benefits for a period of 10 years?

One recently retired teacher who served 40 years in the system is claiming that they have done just that.

School system finance officials say there were discrepancies in the amounts that Joe Baker, a retired industrial arts and technology teacher who lives in Me-chanicsville, should have received for his retirement. But, they say money he is still owed is a result of the Maryland State Re-tirement Agency (MSRA) not making the proper corrections to his salary records and those of other retired teachers.

And the state is not talking.

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By Linda RenoContributing Writer

Was John Thaddeus Maryman handsome, charm-ing, or both? Born in 1859, he was the son of John Vernon Maryman and Ellen Joanna Russell. In 1881 he married Ida V. Norris, daughter of John Llewellyn Nor-ris and Sarah Goldsborough. He deserted her in 1888.

In April 1893, John was hauled into court for bigamy. He had been a busy guy!

“Maryman’s Wives and Sweethearts. John T. Maryman, who pleaded guilty to bigamy in the Criminal Court yesterday and was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary, has had a varied matri-monial experience. He is about 35 year old and of rather attractive appearance. So far as is known he engaged to marry two women while having two wives liv-ing. On the 23rd of February, 1881, he married Miss Ida V. Norris of St. Mary’s County, Md., but deserted her about five years ago. They had three children, two of whom are living. On February 24, 1891 he married in Baltimore, Miss Dora E. Brown...They have one child. The first wife went to Washington with her children and took up residence with Maryman’s mother…The second wife had heard that her husband had another wife and wrote to his mother, who informed her of the facts.

Further investigation showed that Maryman had engaged to marry Miss Lony Lee, of Accomac County, Va., on April 26, 1891, and Miss Manion, of Bal-timore, on last Christmas. Both ladies prepared their wedding dresses in antici-pation of the ceremony that never came off. The two wives, the second one with an infant in her arms, and Miss Lee were in court. Miss Lee was the only one of the three who testified. She is a good-looking blonde.

Maryman, while admitting that he had two wives, denied engaging to marry the other two ladies. He said he left his wife four or five years ago because of a dispute. ‘I worked at Sparrow’s Point for three months,’ he continued, ‘and then went down the bay for two weeks. When I returned I received a letter stating that

my wife was dead. I went to the Patux-ent for two weeks and worked again at Sparrow’s Point for eight or nine months. I boarded in the same house with Miss Brown and married her five weeks after becoming acquainted with her. It was four months after my second marriage that I heard my first wife was living and I wanted to keep it secret for my second wife’s sake.” (Baltimore Sun, April 18, 1893).

I have found no further written re-cord of John. On the 1900 and subsequent censuses, Ida stated she was a widow. By 1906 she was living in Rochester, New York working as a dressmaker. Here her daughter Bertha Maryman mar-ried George Wagner and daughter Ruth Maryman married George Roberts.

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By Shelby OppermannContributing Writer

I hope everyone’s Christmas was joyous. We’re all still here. We had lots to be thankful for with a new baby, getting together with family, celebrating birth-days, and honoring the lives of some wonderful people recently departed whether in person or spirit: God’s peace Mr. Shaw, Fred Brown, and Gladys Siegel, and to all the recently departed.

Obviously, if you’ve seen me lately, you can tell that I haven’t started my Reader’s Digest Diet yet. My husband made a comment after I told him about me starting it a few weeks ago “That right before Christmas might not be the best time”. That was all I needed to hear. Procrastination. Absolution. Rejoicing! Though, I think I’ve made a few slight changes that have helped me lose about three pounds. Woohoo! And I am ”this close” as Agent Smart used to say on Get Smart to fitting into another old favorite pair of jeans. I could get them on now if I really tried but feeling like a cased sausage is not fun for a whole day, even for an hour. There is one pair of jeans that I seem to be able to fit into no matter how much my size varies: Levi’s 512 Body Slimming jeans. I hope they still make them because I’m going to buy more. I might not ever get back to the size 2’s and 4’s of 13+ years ago, but a size 10 would be fine with me.

I think January and February will be a fine time to start eating more soups. The only problem is that I feel like you have to make a grilled cheese sandwich with soup. I don’t like mine fried in butter which is a little better. I’m the toaster then wrap in a paper towel and nuke for 10 seconds grilled cheese type. It isn’t re-ally a grilled cheese then is it? Maybe a toasty-nuked cheese sandwich then? So, in other words, “No, Marlene I haven’t started, and have no results for you yet.”

Speaking of procrastination, I think I’ve finally finished decorating for the holidays. Oh, wait that’s right, Christmas slipped by again without me being pre-pared. I was happy that this year I finally remembered to cut an oversize sheet of midnight blue mat board to fit behind the Christmas village on my china cabinet. That is something I never remember until after the holidays. I’ve wanted to give the village a moonlit starry sky for years. I used my handy dandy Martha Stewart multi-star paper punch and punched out lots of cute little stars. Then, I realized I had to individually glue all those cute little stars to the 1’ x 5’ mat board. At least the moon was easy. It looks really neat. Now to untangle all the cords that will light each house.

My Christmas was kind of like the Twelve Days of Christmas song that peo-ple like but think when is this ever going to end??? (I realize the Twelve days of Christmas actually start the day after Christmas, but if you can indulge me on this.)

On the Twelfth day of Christmas my conscious gave to me:Twelve days of worry, Eleven projects waiting, Ten friends to visit, Nine

lines to stand in, Eight bulbs a breaking, Seven kids to shop for, Six rush orders *Five portraits painted* Four Asti’s downed, Three presents left, Two stores to go…and a husband who understands me.

Well that last line was thrown in because it fit with the melody, but it’s not what I really wanted to say. Now, I look forward to January which in my mind presents itself in blues and silvers(now I know that seeing colors for words and numbers is called Synesthesia with its own national organization, and was pleased to find out that it is prevalent in talented and gifted persons. To my husband: I told you so!). I eagerly anticipate long, quiet mornings outside in the crisp winter air. Home projects await, lists are written, paintings and crafts are arranging them-selves in my mind to find their way to my hands. So much to look forward to in 2013. I wish this same wish for you.

To each new year, Cheers! ... And maybe another Asti!

To each new day’s adventure, Shelby

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The College of Southern Maryland hosted its first annual military troop care package drive, distributing 120 boxes for delivery to 12 platoons during the holidays. The care packages contained toiletries, snacks and entertainment items. Participating clubs from CSM’s Student Associations included Phi Theta Kappa, La Plata Student Association, College Leaders of Southern Mary-land, Gamer’s United, BACCHUS, Black Student Union and Saludos, as well as staff and faculty members. Due to the success of the drive, students are interested in making this an annual activity. Assembling the packages from left are students Kayode Bello, Kim Smith, Brandi Brown, Zakyi Powell, Matthew Rhoades and Genia Lrandi. For more information on Student Life at CSM, visit www.csmd.edu/StudentLife.

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CSM Students Place Finishing Touches on VSMD Wreaths

Fiona Gill, 4, of Hollywood poses with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Santa on the square in Leonardtown.

Students in Debbie Wilson’s English 1010 class at the College of Southern Maryland enjoyed a scent-filled morning as part of a service learning project to help Volunteer Southern Maryland (VSMD). Rabbia Hasan, shown left, of Wal-dorf and her fellow students helped CSM Service and Volunteerism Coordina-tor Heather Zeolla, right, put the finishing touches of bows, cinnamon-scented pine cones and berries on 57 pre-ordered fresh fraser fir wreaths. The wreaths will be delivered this week, with proceeds from the third annual wreath sale supporting local nonprofits in the tri-county area through VSMD. For informa-tion, visit www.csmd.edu/VSMD or contact Heather Zeolla, [email protected].

Do you have a love of gardening and want to share with others? The Calvert County office of the University of Maryland Extension will be offering Master Gardener training in February/March. Trainees (also known as interns) are screened, interviewed and accepted into the program. Once they complete the course and final exam with a passing score, they must provide 40 hours of volunteer service to the program within 12 months to be certified as a Master Gardener. The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers Equal Access Programs. Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Feb. 12 to March 21, 2013 from 6:15 to 8:45 p.m. at Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Street, Room 105, Prince Frederick. One Saturday field trip is planned. The cost is $175 which includes a Maryland Master Gardener Handbook (valued at $69) and other materials needed to teach the course. If you have a disability that requires special assistance for your participation, please contact us. For more information, call University of Maryland Extension at 410-535-3662 or 301-855-1150. Class size is limited and the deadline to register is Jan. 25.

County Times photography intern Stephanie Scott snapped several of the 24 businesses participating in the Lexington Park Business and Community Association’s annual holiday display contest. The winners will be announced after the year begins.

Santa Claus listens to request at the annual Christ-mas tree lighting celebration Chaptico Dec. 13. Crowds surround the lit tree.

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• St. Clement’s Island Museum Holiday Exhibit Celebrates 27th YearLocated at the end of Route 242 in Colton’s Point, Md.Dec. 1 to 21, Wednesday through Sunday, from 12 to 4 p.m. Dec. 22 to 31, open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point, Md. will pres-ent its 27th Annual Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit beginning Dec.1 for a month-long exhibition. The museum will come alive with antique and collectible dolls, toys, and working miniature trains in a holiday setting sure to delight children from one to 101.

Started in 1985 by former museum director Mike Humphries, the exhibit was conceived to attract more museum visitors at a time when visitation was low. He conferred with a local doll collector, Trish Guy, also a member of the Southern Maryland Doll Club, who along with members of the club, were able to present the very first Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit.

In the years that followed, the Southern Maryland and Black-eyed Susan Doll Clubs have been the backbone of the exhibit creating themes and using their doll collections to make every year different and attractive. Other private collectors of dolls and trains also share their treasured collections with wide-eyed approval of holiday visitors. The exhibit has become a holiday tradition for many as those who vis-ited in years past now bring their own children or grandchildren.

The year’s theme celebrates “Life in the Good Old Days,” a time before the Internet, cell phones and video games. Visitors will learn or remember vintage dolls and toys of the early 20th century, homemade toys, and wintertime on St. Clement’s Island. Children can participate in a hands-on activity and make their own Christmas ornament.

Visitors will also enjoy browsing through the Crab Claw Museum Store which features a myriad of unique gifts, children’s books and toys, clothing, jewelry, Maryland flags, lighthouses, souvenirs, and even crab pot Christmas trees. All gift shop proceeds benefit museum programs, projects and exhibits. Become a museum member and re-ceive a 10 percent discount any time you shop throughout the year.

The exhibit will be open Dec. 1 to 21, Wednesday through Sun-day, from 12 to 4 p.m. The extended holiday schedule includes Dec. 22 to 31, open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Christmas Eve and Christ-mas Day. Admission is $3 per adult, $2 for seniors and military, $1.50 for children six to 18 and kids five and under are free. The museum will present an open house on Saturday, Dec. 8 with free admission for everyone.

Please call the Museum Division offices at 301-769-2222 for more information or log on to the website at www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums.

• Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Offers Holiday Exhibit44720 Lighthouse Road in Piney Point, Md.Dec. 1 to 21, Friday to Monday, from 12 to 4 p.m.Dec. 22 to 31, open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum and Historic Park in Piney Point will present a holiday exhibit set up in the museum and the light-house keeper’s quarters, a historic building not usually open to the pub-lic. The exhibit theme complements the 2012 Presidential election year with an extensive exhibit of political memorabilia. Private and per-sonal collections of local citizens are shared in a holiday atmosphere.

Museum staff and volunteers will offer tours of the exhibit, mu-seum, 1836 lighthouse, and Potomac River Maritime Exhibit filled with historic wooden boats. The lighthouse tower will be available for a climb to the top.

The Lighthouse Lens Museum Store will be open with an array of unique gifts, lighthouse and nautical items, jewelry, clothing, home dé-cor and children’s items. Don’t miss the new crab pot Christmas trees. Museum gift memberships are the perfect gift for “the one who has everything” and provide a 10 percent discount on museum store items.

The museum and holiday exhibit will be open December 1 to De-cember 21, Friday to Monday, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The extended holiday schedule includes December 22 to December 31, open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum will be closed Christmas Eve and Christ-mas Day. Admission is $3 per adult, $2 for senior citizens and military personnel, $1.50 for children six to 18, and free for kids five and under.

All are invited to the Christmas Open House on Sunday, Dec. 9 from 12 to 4 p.m. Admission is free for all. Kids should sign up for a boy and girl’s bike giveaway donated by the Tall Timbers Optimist Club. There will be free refreshments and children’s holiday activity inside the museum.

THrOugHOuT THE MONTH Thursday, Dec. 27• Little MinnowsCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Is-land Rd., Solomons, 10 to 11 a.m.

You Can Draw Me: Chesapeake Bay Sea Life and More – Turtles presented by author Elaine Thompsen for children three to five years old. Sponsored by PNC Bank Grow Up Great Initiative, Thompsen will teach children how to draw a turtle swimming in a marsh by the bay, then have them paint it in with watercolors. Space is limited and pre-registration suggested: 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

• Turtle TalksCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Is-land Rd., Solomons, 1 to 4 p.m.

Join an interpreter in the Discovery room for an overview of the turtles that live in our area. Meet our juvenile turtles, our newest turtle resident, and touch a terrapin. Free with museum admission, 15 minute pro-grams start at the top of every hour.

• Zumba Fitness St. Mary’s Sunshine Center, Leonardtown- Moakley St., 6 to 7 p.m.

Zumba Fitness every Thursday. The cost is $7 a class or $25 for a 5 class pass.

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$1-$2 Blinds. Dealers Provided. Food and Drink Free. Benefits Special Olympics in St. Mary’s County. For more info, contact Jim Bucci Sr. 240-298-9616 or 301-273-6104

• Family Yoga and Craft ClassJoy Lane Healing Center, Joy Lane, Hollywood, 10 to 11:15 a.m.

This class provides an opportunity for you to enjoy an interactive class along with your child or children. Enjoy yoga poses, partner poses, songs and games in an upbeat class and of course some wonderful relaxation at the end. Families will have the opportunity to make a craft at the end of class No yoga experience necessary. Bring your own yoga mat if you have one. Yoga mats will be available for you to borrow. Cost $25 for child/adult Yoga for families with children 4-10 years old. Pre registration is required contact 301-373-2522, email [email protected] or go to www.joylanehealingcenter.net

Friday, Dec. 28• The World of the MegalodonCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Is-land Rd., Solomons, 1 to 4 p.m.

Join an interpreter in the fossil hall for an overview of these gargantuan giants and learn what was in the water with them eight to 20 mil-lion years ago. Free with museum admission, fifteen-minute programs starting at the top of every hour.

• New Year’s Special BingoFather Andrew White School, 22850 Washing-ton Street, Leonardtown, 7 p.m.

Door Open at 5 p.m. Bingo Starts at 7 p.m. $1,500 Jackpot Guaranteed (Played in Two Parts) $500 Sunrise or Sunset and $1,000 Coverall $1000 Special Guaranteed (Played in Two Parts) $500 Letter L and $500 Outside Picture Frame (with 2 wild numbers) $300 Specials Guaran-teed $100 Regular Games Plus numerous other games and prizes. Cost Regular Books: $6 Spe-cial Books: $7 Early Birds: $2. If you have any questions please call 240-925-2265

Saturday, Dec. 29• Indoor Flea MarketSt. Andrews Methodist Church, 4 Wallace Man-or Rd., Edgewater, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The indoor flea market, located at St. An-drews United Methodist Church will be held the last two Saturdays of every month from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fill a bag of clothes for $5. Items include clothes, shoes, furniture, jewelry, etc. Food and drinks will be sold. Call 410-269-7671 for space. $10 per space, $15 for space and table.

Monday, Dec. 31• Featured Artist Joyce OwenCraft Guild Shop 26005 Pt. Lookout Rd. (Rt. 5 @ MD Antiques Ctr.), Leonardtown 10 a.m.

For First Friday and the month December, our featured artist will be Joyce Owen, of Chaptico, MD. She is a Tole Artist / Decorative Artist. Tole painting is a technique used on any surface. Her medium of choice is acrylics on different surfaces and also pen and ink with oils on canvas. Her favorite thing to paint is anything with a Christmas theme. Joyce will be offering classes on this painting technique. The Shop offers a wide variety of unique, handmade items of all kinds, as well as Maryland souvenirs, and a year-round Christmas display. Various classes offered. Call 301-997-1644 or visit our website and online store at www.craftguildshop.com.

• New Year’s Eve Dinner and DanceMechanicsville Moose Lodge 495 6 p.m.

Proceeds will benefit Hospice and Shop-with-a-Cop. Come out and ring in the New Year with wonderful music and food. Get your feet moving to the great music provided by Country Memories Band. A delicious menu featuring hors d’oeuvres which include Cream of Crab Soup. Dinner will feature Steamship Round, Jumbo Fried Shrimp and Chicken Cordon Bleu. Party Favors and Door Priz-es. Champagne and snacks after midnight. Spon-sored By Mechanicsville Moose Lodge 495 and 7th District Optimist Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. Advanced Tickets $90 per couple. Cash Bar. For Tickets or more information, call 301-884-2398.

• New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance A-Maze-N-Place (Bowles Farm), 6 p.m.

7th District R/S Benefit Dinner and Dance featuring The Wanderer’s. Details will be forthcoming.

• Hollywood VFD New Years BashLocation: Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall, 8 p.m.

New Years Eve blowout bash. Live enter-tainment by JUKEBOX THIEVES. Complimen-tary party favors and midnight toast. Also includes breakfast served by Lynn’s Catering. 50/50 Raffles and Cash Bar. No Coolers Allowed. Must Be 21 Years of Age to enter. Tickets available Tuesday nights At HVFD at 7 p.m. at Gatton’s Barber Shop or Call Billy Hill 301-536-6713. Tickets are $25 Presale or $30 at the door.

Tuesday, Jan. 1• ring in the New Year with The TidesThe Tides Restaurant, 4 p.m.

Enjoy an inner city experience right here in Lexington Park without the hassle and inflated prices. We are offering an elegant four-course menu. Then the fun starts. We are throwing a spectacular party including – live music, dancing, champagne toast out of a huge bottle, and passed hors d’oeuvres. We have a few packages to choose from where value certainly exceeds the price. Call 301-862-5303 or email [email protected] for more information.


Saturday, Jan. 12• Backstairs/UpstairsTours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Go behind the scenes at Sotterley. Become an insider and enter places you won’t see on a regular tour. See the kitchen and travel up the back staircase to view private chambers and undis-played collections. Learn what it takes to operate and support a museum. Lim-ited to 16 people per tour. (Snow date Jan. 26)

Saturday, Feb. 9• Slavery, Resistance and FreedomTours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Slavery was a part of Sotterley’s history from the turn of the 18th century and lasted for over 160 years. Hear the voices and visit the places where African Americans lived and labored. Limited to 20 people per tour. Ages 13 & up. (Snow date Feb. 23)

Saturday, March 9• From the Ground UpTours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

From the basement to the attic of Sotterley’s 1703 Plantation House there are numerous nooks and crannies rarely seen by most people. Presented by Sot-

terley’s Restoration Manager, this exclu-sive tour will reveal how the structure was built and what the various spaces tell us about the over 300 year history. Limited to 16 people per tour. (Snow date March 23)

Saturday, April 13• A Taste of History: How African American Foods: Influenced Our Modern CuisineTours at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

What did people eat during the 1700s? Come learn about the foods that were transported on slave ships during the 18th century and how they influ-enced not only colonial dishes but our modern day regional foods. Lecture and demonstration to be presented by the Di-rector of Education of Historic London Town and Gardens. Limited to 60 people per session.

Saturday, May 11• Women of SotterleyTours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Discover the women of Sotterley. Whether it was the mistress of the house, the farm manager’s wife, the heiress, or the enslaved servants, the women of Sot-terley were fascinating people who lived extraordinary lives. Limited to 20 people per tour.

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Sunday, Jan. 6 • Father Andrew White School’s BreakfastFather Andrew White School, 22850 Washington Street, Leonardtown, 8 a.m.

All-you-can-eat breakfast at Father Andrew White School featuring eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits with gravy, pan-cakes and more. Cost: Ages 13 and up are $8; Ages 4-12 are $4 and under 3 are free.

Wednesday, Jan. 9• Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary MeetingRescue Squad building, Route 235, 7 p.m.

Anyone wishing to become a mem-ber of the Auxiliary is encouraged to attend the monthly meeting of the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary. For more information, call 240-298-7956.

Saturday, Jan. 12• All-You-Can Eat Breakfast Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad building, Route 235, 7:30 to 10 a.m.

The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is sponsoring an all-you-can eat breakfast. The menu will include: sausage gravy and biscuits, sausage links, bacon, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, pancakes, escalloped apples, chipped beef, assorted juices, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. The cost will be adults: $9, children ages 5-12 $4, and children under age 5 are free. Carry outs available.

• Quarter Throwdown TimeSt. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Fair-grounds Rd, Leonardtown 1 p.m.

Doors open at 1p.m. Auction starts at 2 p.m. Come bid of some great prizes by tons of vendors. For more informa-tion, visit www.mdquarterauctions.com, or call 410-474-2958. Pre-sented by The Fun Bunch Team. All proceeds benefit the Commu-nity Mediation Center of St. Mary’s County (301-475-9118).

• Winter Celtic Music FestivalSt. Mary’s Ryken High School, Romauld Hall Auditorium, 22600 Camp Calvert Road, Leonardtown, Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m., concert at 8 p.m.

The students of St. Mary’s Ryken High School, Student Or-ganization for Improving the Arts (SOFIA) are hosting the 8th Annual Winter Celtic Music Festival. Bruce Molsky is the featured artist. An af-ternoon workshop will be primarily focused toward fiddlers, but guitar and banjo players are most certainly welcome, as Bruce is a master of all three instruments. Students of all ages are encouraged to bring a recording device, as tunes will be taught by ear. This workshop will focus on intermediate to advanced skill levels, but beginners are wel-come to join in for the valuable ex-perience of listening, watching, and learning from this master of tradi-

tional music. For more information, please email [email protected], or call (301) 375-0534. Seating will be limited for the workshops, so register early. Please contact the organizer for more information regard-ing the limited scholarships available for workshop participation. More information on Bruce Molsky is available at brucemol-sky.com. This event is sponsored in part by the Café des Artistes and somd.com.

Monday, Jan. 14• Forrest Center Annual Soup Cook-offForrest Center, 24005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, open to public at 5:30 p.m.

Cooking begins at 3 p.m.; doors open to the public at 5:30 p.m. with tast-ing and judging of the junior division starting at 6 p.m., followed by the senior division.

The contest is open to the pub-lic. The public is invited to sample the soups and be part of the event. The pub-lic can purchase tickets for the contest and house soup sampling. Costs for the tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for students, and children under 4 are free.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Forrest Center’s programs and SkillsUSA student organization. For more information on registration or sponsorship, contact Chef Amanda Gra-nados at 301-475-0242 or [email protected].

Saturday, Jan. 26• Flea MarketSt. Mary’s County Fair, 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

All vendors and crafters are wel-come. An 8-foot by 10-foot space with one table may be rented for $20. For infor-mation or to reserve a space you must call 301-475-9543 after Jan. 1.

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Sotterley Plantation releases its 2013 schedule for the 2nd Saturday Series. During the first five months of the year, the public will have the opportunity to ex-perience five unique tour experiences. Advance reservations only. $15 per person per tour. Purchase tickets online: www.sotterley.org. Walking required.


Southern Maryland’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve

By Alex PanosStaff Writer

Although it’s a Monday night, Southern Mary-land’s entertainment calendar is packed for New Year’s Eve, featuring a wide variety of artists and genres.

Mechanicsville Moose Lodge is holding its annual dinner and dance to bring in the New Year with Country Memories headlining the evening’s entertainment.

Dinner is served at 7 p.m. – steamship rounds, chicken cordon bleu, fried shrimp and a number of side dishes – and then the dance floor will open up as the evening begins rocking, says Cindy Morgan, event coordinator.

Country Memories plays up-beat country-rock, which will feed of the crowd’s energy and excitement of the holiday, along with standard country tunes.

“They play a little bit of everything,” Morgan said.

People enjoy coming out each year, love the food and have a great time dancing, she added.

The door prizes, 50-50 raffle and late night old ham biscuits and snacks prove to be attractive aspects to the evening as well.

While this is the 4th consecutive year the Moose Lodge is holding a New Year’s celebration, it is the first time all proceeds will be donated to Hospice of St. Mary’s and Shop With A Cop.

Cryer’s Back Road Inn is going to host “Miles From Clever,” – “the band that wouldn’t die, even af-ter they were dead.”

Miles From Clever has performed in the area before, known for playing loud, heavy music, which often leads to a dancing audience.

“Be advised,” states the website, “Once the launch sequence is activated, it is impossible to reverse.”

Toots Bar has had live music all month long dur-ing the weekends, but in addition to “Funkzilla” on Monday night, the bar offers food, drinks and small gifts to patrons at its holiday bash – capped off with a champagne toast at midnight.

Tickets for the Moose Lodge cost $50 each, or $90 per couple. Call the lodge at 301-884-5454 for more information. The Mechanicsville Moose Lodge

is located at 27636 Mechanicsville Road, Mechanic-sville. Doors open at 6 p.m. and appetizers will be served.

Cryer’s Back Road Inn is located at 22094 New-towne Neck Road, Leonardtown. There will be a $10 cover charge for Miles From Clever.

Toots Bar, 23971 Mervell Dean Road in Holly-wood, is charging $15 per person or $25 per couple. The festivities begin at 8:30 p.m.

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Live Music: “Dave Norris”DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m.

Live Music: “DJ Billy”Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 9 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 28Live Music: “Country Memories Band”St. Mary’s Landing (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) – 7 p.m.

Live Music: “Bar Dogs”Anderson’s Bar (23945 Colton Point Road, Clements) – 9 p.m.

Live Music: “The Musician Protec-tion Program”The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 29Live Music: “Tony Lapera”Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) – 1 p.m.

Live Music: “The Pirhanas”Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 30Live Music: “Charles Thompson”Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 7 p.m.

Live Music: “RetroPhyt”Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) – 1 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 31Live Music: “Funkzilla” and New Year’s Eve PartyToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8 p.m.

Live Music: “Gridiron Grill”Gridiron Grill (20855 Callaway Vil-lage Way, Callaway) – 9 p.m.

Live Music: “Miles From Clever”Cryer’s Back Road Inn (22094 New-

towne Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 9 p.m.

Live Music: “Doug Segree Band”Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) – 9 p.m.

Live Music: “Sam Grow Band”Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m.

Live Music: “GrooveSpan”Back Creek Bistro (14415 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.

New Year’s Eve PartyRuddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 5 p.m.

Live Music: “No Green Jelly Beenz”Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) – 9 p.m.

Live Music: “Juke Box Thieves”Hollywood Volunteer Firehouse (24801 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood) – 8 p.m.

Live Music: “Country Memories”Mechanicsville Moose Lodge #495 (27636 Mechanicsville Road, Mechan-icsville) – 9 p.m.

Live Music: “HydraFx”The Green Door (18098 Point Lookout Road, Park Hall) – 10 p.m.

Live Music: “Bill Bemton, George Henderson and Alan Friedrich”Blue Dogg Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) – 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 1Open Mic NightRuddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 6:30 p.m.

Live Music: “Fair Warning”DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 2Live Music: “Mason Sebastian”DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m.

Cinema CaféCalvert Library (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 6 p.m.

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Weight loss tips for the New YearOn Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 10:45 a.m., a nu-

trition education presentation by Donna Taggert, certified dietician, will feature ‘Weight loss tips for the New Year’ at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Walk-ins are welcome.

‘America’s Most Scenic Drives’ Virtual TripsOn Mondays, January 7 and 14, at 12:30 p.m.,

take a virtual travel trip with videos of ‘America’s Most Scenic Drives’ across the United States at the Northern Senior Activity Center. On Jan. 7 watch a video traveling from Arizona to Alaska and on Jan. 14 watch ‘America the Beautiful’ musical trib-ute as the final wrap up in this series. Call 301-475-4002, ext. 1003 for more information and to sign up as space is limited.

Matter of Balance

On Wednesdays, Jan. 9 to Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon, A Matter of Balance will be offered by the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services in the Potomac Building of the Governmental Center Campus inside the Potomac Building of the Governmental Center Campus. A Matter of Balance is a nationally rec-ognized, award-winning, time-tested program for people over 60 years of age and is designed to help manage falls and increase activity levels. In this class, participants will learn to view falls and fear of falls as controllable; set realistic goals for increasing activity; make changes to reduce falls at home and exercise to increase strength and bal-ance. Classes are led by two trained coaches in the Matter of Balance program. All materials are pro-vided. To sign up for the course, call 301-475-4200,

ext. 1050 no later than Friday, Jan. 4.

Pickleball Anyone?Pickleball is a cross between tennis and ping-

pong. Players use a Pickleball Paddle, which looks like a paddleball paddle, a wiffle ball and a net. The game is played on a smaller version of a tennis court (about 1/3 the size). The focus of the game is on exercise and camaraderie. If you are interested in learning more about pickleball, or in signing up to play, attend the organizational meeting at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Monday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. or call 301-475-4200, ext. 1062. Games will be held at the Margaret Brent Gym in Helen, Maryland on Fridays, Feb. 8 to March 22, 10 a.m. to noon. Advance registration is required.

Mahjong Group Re-formingThe Garvey Senior Activity Center is looking

for Mahjong players on Fridays at 1 p.m. beginning Jan. 11. Beginners are welcome. If interested, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 to sign up.

Quilting: Disappearing 4 PatchLearn the quilting technique of Disappearing

4 Patch at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Fridays, Jan. 11 to Feb.15 from 9 a.m. to noon. A supply list will be provided during the first class; however, for the first session all that is needed is paper for taking notes. For the remainder of the sessions a sewing machine is required. This class is taught by Louise Park. There is no fee for the class; however, the instructor encourages students to make a donation to the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Space is limited. To register, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1062.

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Older Americans - particularly lower income seniors - need to brace themselves for a potentially sharp drop in earnings in 2013 if President Obama has his way and hikes taxes on dividend income, according to Dan Weber, president of the Associa-tion of Mature American Citizens.

"Even if you don't own dividend paying stock directly, income from other supplemental invest-ments could be sharply reduced."

Dividend taxes will rise from 15 percent to nearly 40 percent under the administration's cur-rent proposals "under the guise of forcing the rich to fork over more of their earnings to fund the gov-ernment," Weber said. "The only problem is that it's the nation's retirees who will suffer most of all."

According to analysts, nearly half of seniors aged 65 and over receive dividend income to sup-plement retirement benefits. A Federal Reserve survey of consumer finances shows that retirees earning as little as $29,000 a year depend of divi-dends for 11 percent of their earnings and those earning between $30,000 and $49,000 a year rely on dividends for as much as 14 percent of that

income."So, it's not the rich who will suffer, it is those

who can least afford the new taxes. In addition, if companies start relying on traditional solutions to higher dividend taxes, they will begin reducing their payouts. Again, it is those living on fixed in-comes who will feel the pain," Weber pointed out.

"Investors in the higher brackets will, in fact, benefit because, by reducing and/or cutting divi-dend payments, the valuation of the stock they own will likely increase. Bear in mind that rich inves-tors can wait for the valuations to increase while the seniors who own the same stock need the quar-terly dividend checks to sustain their lives," he explained.

How far reaching will a rise in dividend taxes be? According to a new Ernst & Young study for the Edison Electric Institute released earlier this week: "Raising taxes on dividends would harm ev-ery American who owns dividend-paying stocks, as well as anyone who has an interest in a mutual fund, 401(k) plan, pension plan, or life insurance policy that invests in those stocks."

By Debra Meszaros CSNwww.MXSportsNutrition.com

What are the underlying causes of muscle fatigue, soreness, and inflammation that usually accompany most exercise routines or physical activity?

What are the best strategies to prevent or lessen the side affects of exercise?

What is the number one thing many do wrong?You do not have to be a professional athlete to know

and understand the side affects of exercise. The long stand-ing myth quote of “no pain, no gain” is slowing fading into old school think-ing, as modern research begins to uncover information that points to a be-lief that more can be achieved with less. Regardless of the intensity of your workout or physical activity, there is some degree of muscle fatigue, soreness, and inflammation that goes along with your routine. It’s not uncommon for individuals to utilize NSAID’s (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) before or after exercise. Many believe that doing so helps reduce soreness, allowing one to train longer or harder. This practice is part of the Don’ts in exercise management.

The two primary NSAID’s, aspirin and ibuprofen, both have shown to pose risks to your health when used in the management of pain. When they are utilized frequently as part of your routine it is likely you are doing more damage to your body than good, as you may be trading pain relief for more serious health implications.

How do NSAID’s actually interact with the body?During exercise your body recognizes the increased need by your mus-

cles for blood, and blood is diverted away from your digestive tract to the muscles. From a dietary standpoint, this is why it is advised not to eat a meal and immediately follow up with exercise. When there is an inadequate amount of blood flow in the digestive tract, the cells within the lining of your small intestine have a tendency to “leak”. After an hour or so after exercise the body will return to normal; but when an NSAID is part of the equation, some re-search indicates that they may lead to “leakage” that expands to several hours after exercise. NSAID’s already have a reputation of disrupting and possibly causing gastrointestinal damage. Regular use of NSAID’s may hinder the ab-sorption of nutrients, especially just after exercise when the muscles need the nourishment to recover and regenerate. “Leaky” cells can cause bacteria to es-cape into the bloodstream which can lead to systemic inflammation. NSAID’s also stress your liver and kidneys.

What are some options to lessen the side affects of exercise?To most, it is no secret that protein (amino acids), play a vital role in

muscle recovery and regeneration. A diet that includes carnosine (whey, grass fed beef, free range chicken) can be useful. Carnosine is a potent anti-inflammatory component and inflammation = soreness. When working out, Beta-alanine has shown to help with muscle soreness. Ice-water baths can be utilized just after exercise as well. Turmeric and ginger have also shown prom-ise in the anti-inflammatory category. If one wished to explore the world of enzyme therapy, metabolic enzyme supplementation has been used globally for many decades to aid the body with inflammation and recovery. Keeping well hydrated and mineralized is also a main factor in the performance and recovery of your muscles.

©2012 Debra Meszaros MXSportsNutrition.com. All rights reserved; no duplication without permission.

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 evalu-ated 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 supple-ments 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.


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Due to phenomenal support provided by community partners within the past month, the College of Southern Maryland is a few dollars and weeks away from launching la-crosse at the NJCAA (National Junior Col-lege Athletic Association) collegiate level in Southern Maryland. With lacrosse among the fastest-growing sports and few options for college-bound high school athletes to play locally, bringing lacrosse to CSM will pro-vide Southern Maryland students opportuni-ties to continue academic and athletic careers close to home as they compete at the Division I level of NJCAA.

"We appreciate the community support of our athletic teams and the college," said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried." CSM's athletic program is something in which all of Southern Maryland can be proud, and not just for the wins and titles. It's about how our students are growing into productive citi-zens and as student athletes the collegiality, sportsmanship, and academic achievement that they demonstrate. With the commitment provided by our community, businesses and organizations, we will be able to grow and enhance our athletic program through the ad-dition of men's and women's lacrosse teams."

Among the most recent to provide fund-ing for the college to field the sport is Quality Built Homes, Inc. which has given $10,000, which includes support for scholarships as well as for the launch of lacrosse.

“The college has done an excellent job in enhancing the student experience at the community college. CSM has an excellent program that helps all of Southern Maryland, by providing great two-year programs and connections with other colleges and universi-ties for the student to complete the bachelor’s degree,” said Rodney Gertz, vice president of Quality Built Homes, Inc. “Sports offer a lot of analogies that are synonymous with success in academics and in the workplace. As athletes, the students will find they will be making many similar decisions as they do on the playing field, assessing the risks be-fore committing to a decision, or practicing for success. We at Quality Built Homes are delighted to be able to be a part of this ex-citing new program at CSM, and to promote athletics and education at the same time as we build a strong program right here in our hometown.”

Also providing major support during the recent online Big Give fundraiser for the launch of lacrosse was Marrick Homes Vice President Rick Bailey Jr., Benedict Metal Works, Inc. and William McGee of Outdoor Creations.

“Lacrosse is an increasingly popular sport, especially now at the high school level within Southern Maryland. With so many more student athletes wanting to continue playing lacrosse while in college, it is impor-tant for CSM to provide a program in order to meet the demand of students who want to re-ceive a quality education close to home while participating in athletic programs that are current with our times. With CSM’s strong reputation for excellence, I’m excited to be able to be part of launching this program and to help future lacrosse players grow to their next academic and athletic levels at CSM,” said Bailey.

“With Charles County's high schools now fielding lacrosse programs, and so many of these high school girls and boys athletes looking to play at the college level, we’re glad to be a part of bringing lacrosse to CSM. It's important that these students have options close to home so they can continue their col-lege degree locally while learning team skills on the field that will benefit them when they enter the workforce,” McGee said.

“We have been overwhelmed with the outpouring of interest in the program and support from our partners and local fami-lies. Even during our recent online Big Give event, lacrosse had amazing support, with donations coming in at all levels. We know this is something our entire community is excited about when we see $10 gifts coming in from those who can’t wait to see lacrosse at CSM,” said Michelle Goodwin, vice presi-dent of advancement.

When the college announced its inten-tions to launch the sport if community sup-port was achieved, the response was immedi-ate, Goodwin said, with Old Line Bank as the first major sponsor, designating $10,000 to athletics towards the launch of lacrosse. Oth-ers who were immediate supporters to bring lacrosse to CSM are Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa which donated $2,000, and the St. Charles Companies which presented $1,500 to the lacrosse program from pro-ceeds from the St. Charles Running Festival

sponsored by Lennar, Chick-fil-A of Charles County and The St. Charles Companies.

“We set a fundraising goal of $50,000 to help get the program off the ground and we have less than $600 to raise to move to the next step of registering with the NJCAA,” Goodwin said. For every community dollar donated, the CSM Foundation is matching up to $25,000, with inaugural year sponsorships available from $50 to $15,000.

“Once sufficient funds are raised, we will be able to move forward and hire a coaching staff. Our goal is to begin recruit-ing in 2013 in order to stand up a NJCAA men’s lacrosse team for the 2014 season, followed by recruiting and developing a women’s lacrosse team a year after that,” said Lead Director of Student Life and Athletics Michelle Ruble.

Lacrosse is one of the nation’s fastest-growing team sports with more than 680,000 players participating, according to the 2011 U.S. Lacrosse Participation Survey. High school players topped 275,000 in 2011. La-crosse is also expanding at the college level, with colleges throughout the U.S. adding pro-grams: 30 new varsity programs in 2012 and

48 set to begin in 2013. Maryland ranks first among states with the most lacrosse players. CSM’s teams would be registered to play in the NJCAA Division I program.

Those who have made donations in support of the launch of lacrosse at CSM are: Old Line Bank, Quality Built Homes, Inc., Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa, St. Charles Companies, Benedict Metal Works, Inc. and CSM Foundation, as well as indi-viduals Erika Abell, Rick Bailey, Kris Bayer, Bill Comey, Jennifer Everhart, Judi Ferrara, Jon S. Frank, Michelle Goodwin, Brenda Harbold, Bonnie Harrison, Kathryn Hupp, Laura Hupp, Colleen L. Joffe, Margaret Jones, Janice Love, Andrew Lundeen, Wil-liam McGee, Randall Sawyer, Karen Smith Hupp, Tonya Stanley, Christina Thompson and Helena Yates. Lacrosse supporters that helped CSM raise money during the BIG Give were Chesapeake Bayhawks Lacrosse Team and the University of Maryland Men's Lacrosse Team.

To support lacrosse at CSM or receive the latest updates, register at www.csmd.edu/LAX.

Quality Built Homes, Inc.’s Rodney Gertz, second from right, presents a $10,000 check to benefit scholar-ships and the launch of lacrosse at the College of Southern Maryland. From left are Assistant Director Athletics Sarah Williams, CSM Foundation Chair Jay Lilly, CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried, Gertz and Athletics Coordinator Nick Williams.

Fresh off their 5th anniversary season and fourth con-secutive playoff appearance, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have announced the appointment of Patrick Day as new general manager of the franchise. Day will focus on provid-ing strategic direction and assist the Blue Crabs in maintain-ing their status as a community leader, as well as focus on the day-to-day operations of the ball club. Joel Seiden, who performed as general manager during the past season, will transition into a business development leadership role with the team, which is entering its 6th season in 2013.

Patrick Day is no stranger to Minor League baseball, previously spending the last six seasons as general manager of the Lansing Lugnuts baseball team, member of the Mid-west League and current Class “A” affiliate of Major League Baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays.

While in Lansing, Day oversaw the entire Lugnuts op-eration after his 2007 arrival to the team. The Lugnuts have ranked among the attendance leaders in minor-league base-ball and have established themselves as a valued part of the Lansing community.

Day, 37, began his career with the Charleston Alley Cats of the Class “A” South Atlantic League, overseeing sales and marketing as the assistant general manager. He then moved into a similar role with the Montgomery Biscuits of the South-ern League, a franchise that twice claimed Baseball Amer-ica’s Class “AA” franchise of the year award while he was there. Day’s most recent stint as a sports executive was with the Muskegon Lumberjacks, part of the United States Hockey League, as chief operating officer.

“Coming back to baseball is a true ‘welcome home’ for me and I’m hugely excited about the fact that our organization has the honor of hosting this year’s Atlantic League All-Star Game,” Day said. “I look forward to meeting many in the community and working with the existing staff to build on the momentum that has already been created in the previous five seasons.”

Day grew up in western Massachusetts, and attended Concord University in West Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communications with a fo-cus on public relations and advertising. He and his wife Erica

have a 20-month-old daughter named Emerson.“We are thrilled to introduce and welcome Patrick as the

leader of our team,” said Jon Danos, President of Opening Day Partners, owner of the Blue Crabs. “We deeply value Pat-rick’s operating experience with minor league teams that are among the most successful in the country. He will pick up on the great job Joel has done and their combined skills will lead to lots of fun and value for Blue Crabs fans beginning with Opening Day on April 24th and highlighted by our 2012 All-Star Game celebration on July 9 and 10.”

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs are a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, and play at Regen-cy Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland. The franchise will enter its 6th season in the spring of 2013, coming off the team’s fourth consecutive playoff appearance. The Blue Crabs and Regency Furniture Stadium will also host the 2013 Atlan-tic League All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 10. Please call 301-638-9788 or visit www.somdbluecrabs.com for more in-formation and to save your seat at the ballpark today.


By Ronald N. Guy Jr.Contributing Writer

Since you’re reading this, I assume you survived the Mayan apocalypse, Grandma’s fruitcake (strive for 5) and the holiday-forced exposure to your in-laws. Congratulations. Now, with balls dropping and drinks flow-ing in celebration of one year’s sunset and another’s dawn, it’s time for frivolous resolutions and the mental exercise of extract-ing something useful from the past year to project on to the future. If you don’t mind, I have a recommendation; no not for the shameless lies (I mean frivolous resolu-tions) but for the past’s lesson for the future part of the New Year’s routine. My sug-gestion was delivered regularly throughout the year by a familiar acquaintance and a brutally honest commentator on the state of humankind: the sports world (You prob-ably saw that coming). Indeed, this nug-get of knowledge was right in front of my face, but I missed it, until a frequent source

of wisdom cleverly un-veiled the obvious. It went a little something like this…

My dad and I have always watched sports together. It’s this little constant we’ve shared. We’ve never over-ana-lyzed it. Frankly, we’ve never even talked about it. Our love of sports has transcended economic challenges, life transi-

tions, physical distances and the common struggle between a headstrong father and his equally stubborn adolescent son. It’s just always been there - the steadfast link between us that words have never been. I used to take our sports connection and the time together it created for granted. With the callousness of my youth faded and equipped with emotions swelled by father-hood and the knowledge that time is fleet-ing, I don’t anymore. I enjoy every minute of every game we watch together, regard-less of whether our beloved ‘Skins or Ter-

rapins win or lose. It’s become one of the great pleasures in my life. I can’t remem-ber not watching games with my dad and I sure as heck don’t want to imagine when I can’t anymore.

While “in” one of these savory mo-ments during a recent Sunday afternoon together and absorbing the chaotic high-lights of a typically unpredictable day of NFL games, my dad muttered, “you just can’t write the script.” He has said this many times, but it never registered prop-erly. I mean, the obvious did: the best fic-tional writers couldn’t produce a story as dramatic as the reality of every week in the NFL. I get that. But this time was dif-ferent. This time the full meaning of “Se-nior’s” comment hit me (Junior).

If Rod Stewart happened upon me this time of year, he’d probably say, “It’s late December, Ronnie and you really should be reflecting on life.” I will Rod, I will, but first I have to consider the year in sports. Priorities, my raspy troubadour, priorities. I’m certain Maggie May would understand. And this year, equipped with my dad’s wise statement, the annual ap-peasement of my sports addiction was time well spent.

So what was what in 2012? Well, let’s see. A non-descript, 9-7 N.Y. Giants team got hot late and won the Super Bowl. The San Francisco Giants withstood the mid-

season suspension of its best hitter, Melky Cabrera, and the uncertain return of its best player, Buster Posey, from a serious injury to win the World Series. Peyton Manning switched addresses and regained his MVP form after a serious neck injury. Vikings running back Adrian Peterson re-turned from reconstructive knee surgery to challenge the NFL’s single-season rush-ing record. And finally, Notre Dame sur-vived several close games and Alabama ef-fectively absorbed a rash of injuries to earn spots in the national championship game in January.

The connection between the data set is success despite tremendous adversity. Each team and player mentioned above pulled off its/their miraculous feats be-cause of one common trait: resiliency. They scoffed at bad news, thumbed their noses at the doubters, ignored the substan-tial pessimistic forces and blew the lid off of all external expectations. And there it is: resiliency, 2012’s lesson for the future. In sports and in life, “you can’t write the script”; but with a sufficient dose of resil-iency, we can overcome whatever obsta-cles our personal story unfurls…in 2013 and beyond.

Happy New Year!

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By Keith McGuireContributing Writer

At 6:11 am on Dec. 21, 2012 we reached the end of “The Long Count” of the Mayan calendar. Time no longer ex-ists to the Mayans civilization, which ceased to exist centuries ago. Now all of our anticipation can be focused on wait-ing for the economy to recover, which will probably be in short order as the “dooms-day preppers” begin to sell off all of their horded survival stores.

The night of Thursday, Dec. 20 was enough to give some of us pause; especially, those who live in Annapolis. The wind blew and knocked out power in several places along with the entire town of Annapolis. It must have felt like the end of the world. Since then, the wind has continued to blow, keeping wildlife holed-up and fish inaccessible. But, if you are an outdoorsman, like me, there is no room for pessimism in your world. Good things come to those who wait.

This period of weather is nothing but a convenient respite that you can use to prepare jerky and stews from the wild game that you’ve already harvested. If you are of the Yule tide spirit, advanced preparations of wild game culinary appetizers and

main dishes might allow time for an early morning Christmas hunt before the family arrives for dinner on Christmas day.

One of my favorite times to hunt is Christmas Eve. Usually, I am hunting deer, and there is no more magical time to be in the woods than Christmas Eve. Water fowlers find it magical, as well. When coming from the woods, the field, or the water, the festivity of the season grabs you as you empty your gun. It doesn’t matter if a big buck has walked into your field of view, or if a flock of geese came into your spread of decoys. As soon as you get to your vehicle and turn on the radio to the perpetual holiday music, you become happy to be alive. As your heart turns to family happiness, nothing else matters in the world.

One of the biggest bucks of my lifetime came along on Christmas Eve in 2009. It was truly a time to remember; but what I remember most are the empty roads and holiday music on the radio as I drove home from the woods that evening. The deer occupies a special place in the spare room of my house – known as “the trophy room” – where many of my trophies adorn the walls. I can’t help but hang Christmas ornaments from its antlers every year.

The only thing missing from this year’s holiday hunt is the snow. Snow seems to complete the atmosphere of the time. Snow actually tilts the scales toward the hunter at this time of year. Deer become more visible in the woods, and geese seem easier to call to the decoys.

Suddenly, fresh deer tracks become discernible compared to before the snow. Some deer hunters actually employ tracking tactics to get closer to the bucks that have eluded them during the pre-snow season. This works once; on the day that the snow falls. Man tracks mean as much to deer as deer tracks do to man. Therefore, another tactic is to avoid making man tracks and con-tinue to hunt deer using pre-snow methods.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all hunters, an-glers, and their families.

Keith has hunted wild game and waterfowl in Maryland and other states for more than 45 years. When the fishing season wanes, you will find him in the woods until deer season finishes.

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Keith McGuire with a goose harvested before the end of time.


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