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Leonardtown resident Joshua Eckler, 35, is preparing for the
Death Race next summer in Vermont. Here is shown in a
previous event with a cinderblock tied to his leg.
Sunday evening, Stephen Waugh, 2010 candidate for Maryland
State Senate, crashed his Beech V35 airplane near the runway at
the Chesapeake Ranch Estates airport, suffering broken bones.
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Sunday evening, Stephen Waugh and his son
Phillip Waugh-Merkley made their fnal approach
to the airport in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates,
the end of a four-hour journey from Chicago, when
something went wrong.
John Eney, Chesapeake Ranch Estate volunteer
airport manager, said he witnessed the entire event.
At approximately 6:15 p.m. he heard a small aircraft
pass low overhead, a cue that an airplane is about to
make an approach. He said he took his radio and
went outside to watch the landing and advised the
pilot that the wind conditions were calm. He said
Waugh sounded calm when he acknowledged the
radio.
Waugh had activated the runway lights with
his radio, as is standard procedure Eney said, but
he was coming at the landing strip from the wrong
direction and getting lower.
I heard the frightening sound of him clip-
ping trees, Eney said, adding that is sounded like
branches being fed through a wood chipper. Like
when a car hits a guardrail, Eney said when a pro-
peller hits tree branches, the aircraft isnt going
much further.
For some reason, he didnt make it on the run-
way, Eney said.
Waugh is very familiar with the landing strip,
and has made numerous landings both during the
day and at night, Eney said. Waugh is a former pilot
for the U.S. Marines and attended the U.S. Naval
Academy.
In 2010, Waugh ran unsuccessfully on the Re-
publican ticket against Roy Dyson for a seat in the
Maryland Senate.
Eney said the plane hit the grassy part at the
north end of the runway, and slid off the east end
onto Double Tree Lane, landing in a wooded ravine
at the side of the road.
Eney said the lights should not have been a
problem, especially if the pilot lined up his craft
properly.
Because of vandalism after Hurricane Irene,
the frst 400 feet, or 20 percent, of the runway is lit
by dim solar powered lights that are designed to be
vandal proof. The remaining 80 percent is brightly
lit with the normal lights. He said for a normal ap-
proach, there should be no issue lining the aircraft
up with the runway.
I dont know what make him choose the
course he did, Eney said.
The Solomons Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Squad was the frst on the scene reported the two
occupants of the plane were fown by MSP Trooper
2 to Prince Georges Hospital Center in serious but
stable condition.
Two volunteer frefghters were transported to
Calvert Memorial Hospital with minor injuries, a
press release states.
Lt. Randy Stephens, commander of the Mary-
land State Police Prince Frederick Barrack con-
frmed that Waughs Beech V35 aircraft overshot
the runway and went into the woods. Waugh suf-
fered a broken leg and his son only had minor in-
juries. Stephens said the FAA and the NTSB are
continuing the investigation into the accident.
Attempts to reach Waugh or his family were
unsuccessful.
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Steve Waugh, Son, Flown From Lusby Plane Crash
This is one of several photos from the scene that have appeared on several websites on the Internet on
Sunday and Monday with conficting attribution. The County Times was unable to confrm the photog-
rapher on the scene with emergency responders as of presstime this week.
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Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said this
week his agency will study red light cameras
for use as a traffc safety tool, after a citizen-
staffed highway safety committee reached con-
sensus on the issue.
Cameron said earlier he was considering
making a study after seeing information from
Charles County that red light cameras cut down
on serious traffc accidents. Though he said he
is still mistrustful of the technology because it
could be used as a revenue-generating tool.
The St. Marys County Highway Safety
Program Taskforce discussed the issue briefy
at their Nov. 18 meeting and many members
showed some level of support for red light cam-
era use.
Dr. William Icenhower, the countys
health offcer, said traffc accidents represent
one of the greatest threats to public health, far
more than some diseases.
This is a public health issue, Icenhower
said. More people will die or be injured as a
result of accidents than they will from West
Nile virus.
Cameron said the study would examine
the effects red light cameras have had on traffc
safety in counties around the state.
This committee is very strong on their
position that it would be a viable part of our
traffc enforcement, Cameron said. Im mov-
ing ahead; Im going to look at them formally.
Cameron said their use would be for traf-
fc safety, with the aim that they would even-
tually generate little to no revenue because
motorists behavior would be modifed.
[Gaining revenue] cant be the crux to
put red light cameras in, Cameron said. Its
not about making money, its about public
safety.
Offcials with the State Highway Ad-
ministration said county leaders were the sole
decision makers in putting such cameras on
county roads, but they would have to apply for
a utility permit to put them on state roads.
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Sheriff Studying Red Light Cameras
By Carrie Munn
Staff Writer
On Friday, offcials with Naval Air Sta-
tion Patuxent River hosted the ffth annual
USS Tulip Memorial at the small memorial site
where eight unidentifed sailors are buried on
the shore of St. Inigoes Creek.
The tiny monument, near what is
now Webster Field, serves as a place of
remembrance for the many that perished
in the deadly explosion aboard the USS
Tulip on Nov. 11, 1864.
Many sailors who come to this me-
morial leave a piece of themselves here,
said NAS Commanding Offcer Capt.
Ted Mills, adding St. Marys County is an
area steeped in both Civil War and naval
history.
George Kennett, a retired NAS Pax
fre chief, was instrumental in bringing
the landmark to the modern Navys at-
tention a few years back and said he was
given the frst U.S. fag raised at the site,
an item he said he cherishes.
Mills spoke of the direct connec-
tion between todays sailors and those
who served their country during the Civil
War, both requiring bravery and sacri-
fce. He said he was honored to take part
in the ceremony.
Guest speaker Patrick Woodburn,
NAWCAD Surface Systems Services Di-
vision Director, shared some of the his-
tory of what sailors did on the important
waterways during the Union and Confederate
divide shaping the nation and volunteered to
continue maintaining the property after his
retirement.
Chief Petty Offcer Jay Frantz presented
the fag that has fown at the memorial for the
past year to the Jackson family, descendents of
one man who died in the USS Tulip disaster.
Many said there was a good turnout this
year, though theyd like to see it double. Com-
mand Master Chief Mark Cummings sang
the National Anthem and stayed after the cer-
emony to talk with descendents and historians
about how to reach out to others and increase
participation in the remembrance.
St. Inigoes is also home to Cross Manor, a
historical landmark that served as the base for
the ships battle group, the Potomac Flotilla.
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Offcials Host Civil War Sailor Memorial
The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) was set to reopen MD 234 (Budds
Creek Road) over Allens Fresh Run on Tuesday evening.
The move restores a vital business and commuter link between St. Marys County and
Charles County in Southern Maryland, an SHA press release states. Replacement of the small
bridge over Allens Fresh Run became necessary after heavy rains in August and September
undermined MD 234 and washed out the existing structure, forcing SHA to close the bridge.
I know it has been a diffcult few months for commuters, residents, and business owners
in Southern Maryland, and we thank everyone for their patience, said Maryland Department
of Transportation Secretary Beverley K. Swaim-Staley. Getting the road back open was a chal-
lenge but workers from SHA and our contractors moved as quickly as possible to restore traffc
for the residents of Southern Maryland.
A steel temporary bridge was erected following extensive site preparation work. Prior to
assembling the temporary bridge, crews stabilized the work site by driving large steel sheet piles
deep into the soil beneath Allens Fresh Run, then backflling and anchoring the sheet piles with
a concrete and steel tie-back system. The temporary span was placed at a slight offset from the
roadway.
Design is underway for the permanent structure, which can now be constructed without the
need for additional closures of MD 234, the SHA release states.
MD 234 is a major connector for travelers between southern Maryland and Virginia. Nearly
6,000 vehicles travel this stretch of roadway each day.
Budds Creek Road Reopened
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rockers, & much more)
Handmade quilts & other items (Raggedy Ann/Andy
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New & used farm/garden equipment, tools & supplies
(water/feed troughs, pressure washers, shovels, gate
latches, lard pots, bolt cutters, propane heaters, ladders,
sprayers, chicken coop, hay bailer, hay rake, & much more)
Livestock
Tack (horse collars, lead ropes, halters, buckets)
Firewood (seasoned w/ delivery available)
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Outdoor furniture
Toys (incl. tricycles, wagons, baseball gloves, toy trucks,
tractors & others)
Antiques & Collectibles (ice box, old toy metal rocking
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Household items (Longaberger baskets, Maytag washers,
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The Board of County Commissioners decided to trim some
capital construction projects and move ahead with others during
a budget work session that saw a debate on whether the county
should continue borrowing for projects in this rocky economy.
Commissioners discussed the possibility of building a new
Leonardtown library after the solicitation process for the project
had been suspended for more than a year. They decided to take
the $15.9 million project out of the capital improvement plan
(CIP) for now and wait to put it back into the schedule for at least
six years.
The plan now is to come up with an alternative renovation
for the existing site, what was once the Leonardtown Armory.
Its gone now, County Administrator John Savich said of
the project, at least for the foreseeable CIP.
A new library was proposed for either on the Hayden Prop-
erty just outside Leonardtown or in town on a piece of land to be
donated by a developer.
The ambiguity on how suitable either site is played a part in
delaying the project for so long.
Neither of the two sites are good sites, said Commissioner
Cindy Jones (R-Valley Lee). They both have problems.
Commissioner Larry Jarboe (R-Golden Beach) said the
county needs to divide its interests between wants and needs
when it comes to capital projects, including the library.
We need to keep it where its at; right now we need to make
do with what we have, Jarboe said.
Commissioners agreed to keep in the construction plan a
$36 million jail expansion, but some voiced concern that the
county needs a plan to move ahead with key security upgrades
like new locks, security panels and cameras without aid from the
state, which agreed to share the cost of the expansion in stages.
Many of those internal improvements, however, will come
at the countys expense.
Commissioner Dan Morris (R-Mechanicsville) said the
internal improvements are critical, but he always disagreed on
the need to expand the jails size especially because the resident
inmate population has dropped in recent years.
The size of the jail has always concerned me, Morris
said. We do know we need those [internal improvement] items
We have to pay for those anyway.
Commissioners continued debating the construction of
FDR Boulevard, but kept the project on the books to meet goals
to acquire land and design the connections. This year there are
plans to build a portion of the road in Lexington Park where an
old strip club once stood, and in the near future plans call for
a connector road between Route 4 and Chancellors Run Road.
FDR Boulevard has sparked debate about the county con-
tinuing to go to the bond market to borrow money for capital
projects. Commissioner Todd Morgan along with Commissioner
President Francis Jack Russell have said that the countys risk
standing is solid, but Jones warned that even though their credit
rating is high, those ratings are for times when the economy is
more predictable.
Its great that we have rules of thumb like that, Jones said
Monday. But that applies in times of stability.
The county has about $100 million in outstanding debt but
a recent report by Fitch Ratings in New York gave the county
an AA+ bond rating, noting it is retiring debt faster than it is
accumulating it.
New Library Removed From Capital Projects Plan
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
After widespread reports locally of signif-
icant crop failures and losses in St. Marys and
Calvert counties following drought in the sum-
mer and Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm
Lee, the federal government named the two
counties along with 14 others as disaster zones.
The declaration made Nov. 16 makes all
affected counties eligible for low interest emer-
gency loans from the U.S. Department of Agri-
culture, a statement from the agency said.
Farmers now have eight months from the
date of the declaration to apply for the loans to
help cover the losses from decimated crops,
with the agencys Farm Service Agency taking
into account which crops were affected and to
what extent as well as the individual farmers
ability to repay the loans.
Patrick Goode, with the Calvert County
Farm Service Agency, said Prince Frederick
and Huntingtown were among the worst hit by
the drought over the summer months, though
by June the whole county had suffered to some
extent.
That heat, coupled with the winds from
Hurricane Irene, toppled large swaths of the
corn crop, he said.
Our corn loss was greater than 30 per-
cent, about 33 percent, Goode told The County
Times.
Heavy rains and standing water also dam-
aged vegetables and fall produce such as pump-
kins, he said.
They were going to bust out and rot be-
cause of all the water, Goode said.
Still farmers did not record a total loss in
all their crops, he said, with soybeans actually
providing something of a bumper crop.
In St. Marys, the situation was much the
same, with high winds blowing down a large
portion of the corn crop, which is actually more
extensive than in Calvert and used for sale as
chicken feed on the states Eastern Shore.
Soybeans here also fared better than ex-
pected, said Amy Farrell of the farm service
agency in Leonardtown.
The rain actually helped us with double
crop beans, she said. The farmers soybeans
have turned out at least average; thats good
news.
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said the
agency was committed to helping farmers
recover.
Maryland producers can continue to
count on USDA to provide emergency as-
sistance during diffcult times, Vilsack said.
Americas farmers and rural communities are
vitally important to our nations economy, pro-
ducing the food, feed, fber and fuel that con-
tinue to help us grow.
St. Marys Declared Agricultural Disaster Zone
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
After receiving complaints both from local
businesses and even staff about the complexities
associated with making purchases for, and doing
business with, county government, the Board of
County Commissioners are poised to make chang-
es to streamline their procurement process.
They are also considering ways to give local
businesses preference when bids are solicited on
projects.
Commissioners made no frm decisions on
the two separate issues at their Tuesday meeting
after hearing recommendations from staff, but
there was strong consensus for raising the thresh-
old for competitive bidding from a $15,000 bid to
$25,000.
This would allow department heads more
fexibility in dealing with some of the smaller
purchases they have to make, said County Admin-
istrator John Savich. Also, there was broad sup-
port for giving preference to local vendors among
the commissioners but they still have to come to
agreement on just how that plan would work out,
Savich said.
A comparison of fscal 2011 showed that of
the more than $30 million the county spent on
contract purchases, nearly $11 million went to St.
Marys County vendors.
For fscal 2012 through October the county
has spent just over $11 million in purchases with
almost $4 million going to county vendors, county
fgures showed.
Thirty percent of our spending is already be-
ing done locally, Savich told The County Times.
Theres support for a [local preference] program
but we just need to work out the details frst.
Bob Schaller, director of the Department of
Economic and Community Development, said
that small businesses seeking to do business with
the county chaffed under the $15,000 rule, a price
that is now considered something of a smaller fee
considering the increasing costs to do business.
The process of vetting the bids was just some-
thing the smaller local businesses wanted to avoid
because of the complexity and the time involved,
he said.
For small providers you wonder if some-
times its worth it, Schaller said of the current
process. Raising the thresholds will give depart-
ment heads more discretion and you should see
more local purchases as a result.
Chief Financial Offcer Elaine Kramer said
that the rules could be changed while still retain-
ing oversight and assurances that the discretionary
purchases under $25,000 could be monitored so as
to keep the process competitive.
Breaking up larger bids into smaller price
tags could not be allowed, she said. But she ac-
knowledged the local rules for procurement are
well over due for review.
Our procurement policies ft in a binder,
most counties [policies] are held together by a
staple, Kramer told commissioners.
Commissioners Work On
Revamping Procurement Process
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Commissioners of Leonardtown
Notice of Public Hearing
The Leonardtown Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Decem-
ber 14, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Offce, 41660 Courthouse Drive, regarding 25500 Point
Lookout Road St. Marys Hospital. The purpose of the hearing will be to present for public
review and to receive public comment regarding an application for a variance from the Town
of Leonardtowns Signage Ordinance. The applicant is seeking a variance for sizes and heights
of new signage and also permission to erect a digital L.E.D. sign at their entrance on Point
Lookout Road. Copies of the documents are available for public review at the Leonardtown
Town Offce. The public is invited to attend and/or send written comments to be received by
December 14, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. to the Commissioners of Leonardtown, POB 1, Leonardtown,
MD 20650. Special accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities upon request.
By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator.
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Invitation to Bid, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
St. Marys County Metropolitan Commission Engineering
Services Contract #12-12-E
Proposal Due Date Dec. 6, 2011
EA Engineering is currently inviting Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in-
cluding small business enterprises (SBEs), minority business enterprises (MBEs) and wom-
ens business enterprises (WBEs) to bid as subconsultants for St. Marys County Metropoli-
tan Commission Engineering Services Contract #12-12-E. DBEs are encouraged to respond
to this solicitation for water/wastewater, geotechnical, structural, and electrical engineering
services as well as Construction Inspection, Architectural, and Survey services. Interested
parties should contact John OMelia, PE at EA Engineering Science and Technology, Inc., 15
Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD 21152, or by calling 410-771-4950 or by email at jomelia@eaest.
com.
Last month, as part of its routine surveillance,
Fitch affrmed St. Marys Countys AA+ rating on ap-
proximately $100M of outstanding general obligation
bonds. In these troubled economic times, this is very
good news. The highest possible rating is AAA. AA+
is just a notch below AAA.
The county has closely managed its capital pro-
gram spending and issuance of debt, resulting in low debt levels - $1,172 per capita and about
1% of market value. Remarkably, both fgures are roughly half of the statewide averages.
Current debt is being paid off quickly. Amortization is 70% within 10 years. This, too,
is above average.
The countys formal debt policy requires a bond rating reserve around 6% of general
fund expenditures. This reserve helps ensure that the county continues to enjoy the benefts
of a superior rating. Paying less in debt service leaves more money for infrastructure and
services for a rapidly growing county.
St. Marys County property tax and income tax rates are well below the state limits and
among the lowest in the state. The current property tax rate, $0.857 per $100 of assessed
value, has not been raised over the past six years.
Despite a narrow economy, primarily focused on Patuxent River Naval Air Station and
many related technology and defense industries, Fitch gave St. Marys a Stable Outlook. We
continue to enjoy a growing tourism economy, as well as below average unemployment rates
and above average income levels.
The FY 2013 budget process begins this month. I will not forget the importance of
maintaining a cautious approach to spending and borrowing. In light of the sovereign debt
crisis in Greece and now Italy, the injection of $4 trillion into the economy since the passage
of the TARP and our Congressional leaders inability to get federal spending under control,
this is not the time to throw caution to the wind.
For a variety of reasons, St. Marys County continues to buck the state and national
trends.
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, lets pause a moment to give thanks for our many
blessings.
For questions or comments, contact Cindy Jones at Cindy.Jones@stmarysmd.com.
Contact The County Times at news@countytimes.net.
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Troubled Times
The current hot topic is Plan Maryland wherein, OMalley Tries To Tell Us Where to Live,
according to your Guest editorialist Marta Hummel Mossburg in the November 17 edition, and
We have to abdicate our rights for what is considered to be prudent development, according to
County Commissioner Morgan in your feature story of the same date.
Nothing like a couple of good one-liners to get the old blood stirring. Unfortunately they mask
some pretty fuzzy thinking.
Mossburg cites data showing the people are moving from high-density to low-density areas
of the State. Any of us who have spent time in some areas of Baltimore, Prince Georges County,
Waldorf, and Lexington Park can understand why people would want to move. One of the many
things Mossburg doesnt discuss is whos moving. And that would be the people who can afford to,
leaving behind those who are more likely to be a greater drain on public services while contributing
less to the economy.
But nobody is saying people cant move to low-density areas if they want, even under Plan
Maryland.
What the State is saying is that it sees no need to use your tax dollars to generate future Wal-
dorfs and Great Mills Roads. If Counties insist on fostering conditions for the creation of more such
areas theres nothing to prevent them from doing so, so long as they pay for the required infrastruc-
ture. Mr. Morgan apparently has forgotten that one of his rights includes taking responsibility for
the cost of his decisions.
Robert Volland,
California, MD
Plan MD Attempts to Prevent Waldorfs
If you are having diffculty understanding how our GREAT Country got into such a Finan-
cial Mess, maybe this story will help you understand.
It is the month of August, on the shores of the Black Sea, it is raining, and the little town
looks totally deserted. It is tough times, everybody is in debt, and everybody lives on credit.
Suddenly, a rich tourist comes to town. He enters the only hotel, lays a 100 Euro note on the
reception counter, and goes to inspect the rooms upstairs in order to pick one. The hotel propri-
etor takes the 100 Euro note and runs to pay his debt to the butcher. The Butcher takes the 100
Euro note, and runs to pay his debt to the pig grower.The pig grower takes the 100 Euro note, and
runs to pay his debt to the supplier of his feed and fuel. The supplier of feed and fuel takes the
100 Euro note and runs to pay his debt to the towns prostitute that in these hard times, gave her
services on credit. The hooker runs to the hotel, and pays off her debt with the 100 Euro note to
the hotel proprietor to pay for the rooms that she rented when she brought her clients there.
The hotel proprietor then lays the 100 Euro note back on the counter so that the rich tour-
ist will not suspect anything. At that moment, the rich tourist comes down after inspecting the
rooms, and takes his 100 Euro note, after saying that he did not like any of the rooms, and leaves
town.
No one earned anything. However, the whole town is now without debt, and looks to the
future with a lot of optimism.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how the United States Government is doing business
today. Wake up America and engage in the Political process to select new Leadership.
Joe Wible Sr.
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A line of chicken wing lovers were lined up around
the building early Monday morning, awaiting the opening
of Buffalo Wild Wings in the Lexington Village shopping
plaza on Three Notch Road.
With the promise of six free wings per week for a
year for the frst 100 customers, Rob Schneider, who lives
nearby the new hot spot for
sports, beer and eats, decided
to be frst in line. He pitched
a tent outside the establish-
ment about 48 hours prior to
the doors opening.
General Manager Alan
Shirley, the restaurants
management and staff were
joined in a ribbon-cutting
ceremony by Commissioner
Todd Morgan and repre-
sentatives of the St. Marys
County Chamber of Com-
merce and Department of
Economic and Community
Development.
Shirley said additional
coupons were given out to the crowd
that came out for the opening day and
offcially opened the doors for busi-
ness at 11 a.m.
Hans Welch, DECDs business
development manager said he was
sure the place would be busy, add-
ing, I think it will be able to sustain
[thanks to anticipation and location].
Buffalo Wild Wings is open
Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to
1 a.m. and until midnight on Sundays.
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Frenzy for New Wingery
By Carrie Munn
Staff Writer
Two brothers originally from Indonesia, with 20 years of experience
between them, have opened a new, sleekly-styled barbershop in the Wilde-
wood Shopping Center A&Js Barbershop.
Aji and Jusup Sunjaya, the A and J of the business, stay busy offer-
ing cuts, straight razor shaves and hot towels six days a week.
Both have worked in other shops locally and have built up quite the
loyal clientele. On a Thursday afternoon, two men who said theyd been
coming to AJ for years sat in the barbers chairs and raved about the high
quality and friendly service they get.
Gary Hardy said he discovered the talents of the very professional
barbers several years back when he lived in Hollywood. Now a resident of
Prince Georges County, he routinely makes the drive down to St. Marys
for a haircut hes sure to be satisfed with. If youre lucky enough to fnd a
barber you really like, you keep coming back, he said.
Both barbers are professionally trained and are the only two working
at the shop until the business grows.
Aji said of his traditional straight
razor shaves, customers enjoy it as it
leaves the neck and face very smooth
and added they also work well with
kids.
The roomy shop nestled in the
Wildewood Center is opened Mon-
day through Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Adults haircuts run $15 with
kids cuts for $13. The shop is also a
current drop-off location for Toys for
Tots donations.
The owners said they welcome
new clients to try them out. A & Js
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Notch Road, Suite 2033 A in Califor-
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Woman Charged With Assault, Burglary
On Nov. 18, deputies responded to a residence of Jay Dee Court in Lexington Park where
their investigation revealed Carol Marie Thompson, 23, of Great Mills was at the victims resi-
dence uninvited. A verbal dispute ensued between the victim who was standing inside the front
door of the residence and Thompson who was standing outside, and when the victim attempted
to shut the front door Thompson placed her foot in the door jam to prevent it from closing.
Thompson then pushed the door open and entered the residence without permission, police said,
and struck the victim. Thompson was arrested and charged with burglary and assault.
Second Degree Assault
On Nov. 18, deputies responded to a residence on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park,
for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed Diana Rose Morales Robbins, 23, of Lexington
Park was engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim that escalated into a physical assault when
Robbins allegedly struck the victim in the face. Robbins was arrested and charged with second-
degree assault.
Traffc Stop Leads to Drug Charges
On Nov. 18, Demetrick Nathrio Maddox, 24, of Great Mills, was a passenger in a vehicle
that was stopped for a traffc violation, police reported. A K-9 scan of the vehicle revealed Mad-
dox to be in possession of suspected marijuana, police said. Maddox was arrested and charged
with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, suspected marijuana.
Man Charged With Violating Protective Order
On Nov. 20, Wesley Brennen Morris, 19, of Great Mills, was served with a protective order,
ordering that he have no contact with the petitioner of the order. A few hours after being served
with the order, in an attempt to contact the petitioner, Morris entered onto the property of the
victims in violation of the protective order, police said. Morris was arrested and charged with
violating the terms and conditions of the order.
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
St. Marys law offcers have arrested a
St. Marys College of Maryland student for al-
legedly breaking into a St. Inigoes home and
assaulting the resident; but the defendant in
the case already suffered at the hands of the
homeowner, police reported, getting shot after
a brief struggle over a handgun.
George Williams, 19, of Towson, faces
one count of fourth-degree burglary and a
count of second-degree assault for the Nov.
20 incident in which police say he entered the
home through a front window.
According to charging documents fled in
county District Court, the homeowner told po-
lice that shortly before 5 a.m. Sunday he heard
noises in his home that sounded like someone
walking around and he got up to investigate.
When he looked out his bedroom window
he saw a white male wearing a white jumpsuit
standing in the garden area of his property; af-
ter retrieving a 9mm handgun, he went down
stairs and walked into the hallway where he
found an intruder.
The homeowner confronted Williams,
pointed the weapon at him and told him to
get down on the ground; Williams complied,
charging documents state, but soon got up to
run away when the homeowners daughter
came out of her bedroom and distracted him
for an instant.
The homeowner grabbed Williams by the
shirt and a struggle ensued. During the fght,
the gun fred, police said, and then fred again
when the fght went out onto the front porch.
On the second shot Williams sustained a
wound to his foot but was still able to fee into
the woods, police said.
The homeowner was not injured in the
struggle.
The police searched with dogs in the near-
by wooded area and found Williams about one-
quarter of a mile away lying between two trees,
where he was detained by offcers.
Additional reports from police stated Wil-
liams was extremely intoxicated.
He was arrested after being treated for his
wounds at St. Marys Hospital.
Intruder Shot by Homeowner
George Williams
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Last week a St. Marys jury returned a
guilty verdict on second-degree attempted
murder charges for Joanna Joyce Findlay, 41,
who had been on trial for the shooting death of
her husband Gary Alan Trogdon.
Findlay was also found guilty of using
a handgun in the commission of a felony, but
avoided conviction on frst-and-second-degree
murder charges.
During the trial, the prosecution played
911 tapes of the events of the night of Oct.
30, 2010, when Trogdon died, alleging that
Findlay had become enraged at her husband
for taking away medication she was taking in
large quantities in an attempt to kill herself.
On the tapes Trogdon could be heard say-
ing that his wife had just shot at him and that
he was worried she might try to retrieve an-
other gun after he had wrestled a .22 caliber
pistol away from her.
Her attorney John Ray said that 911 tapes
clearly showed that Findlay was in fear of her
husband.
Ray told jurors and Findlay later testifed
that her husband had assaulted her by drag-
ging her from the spare bedroom because she
would not sleep with him.
Ray later argued that Findlay did not fre
the .22 at Trogdon but into the ground to get
him to stop chasing her around the house.
The fallout of marital relations with Trog-
don, 55, stemmed from her discovery of child
pornography on his personal computer months
earlier, Ray said, and led to her demanding that
Trogdon seek help for his sex addiction.
In the time between the discovery of the
pornography, which the state conceded was
found on Trogdons computer, and Trogdons
frst attempt at getting help from a sex addicts
support group, Findlay lived with Trogdon but
refused marital relations.
Ray argued that Trogdons frustrations
came to a head Oct. 30 when he tried to force
himself on his wife.
And after a struggle with Findlay that
ended with her leaving and telling him she
would turn him in to law enforcement, Trog-
don used a .357 caliber revolver loaded with
.38-caliber cartridges to shoot himself in the
chest, Ray said.
When police arrived on the scene at Little
Cliffs Road in Hollywood they found Findlay
in bedclothes outside the house; she told them
she had heard shots from inside.
But States Attorney Richard Fritz re-
jected the defenses argument, saying instead
that Findlay was the one who retrieved the .357
revolver and used it to kill Trogdon, fring her
frst shot that missed and struck a sliding glass
door while the second directly struck his heart
at point blank range.
The trial brought international attention to
St. Marys County from Scotland, as Findlay is
a citizen of the United Kingdom. She was em-
ployed in the United States as a writing instruc-
tor at the University of Maryland.
Trogdon was a retired Lt. Colonel in the
U.S. Air Force.
Findlay Convicted of
Attempted Murder
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To The Editor
Whoever Is In, Vote Them Out
Recently an article in USA Today stated Wealthy Congress: 11% part
of the 1%.
It shows, we the people have people making laws for middle class and
poverty level people with no knowledge of having ever experienced these
peoples way of life.
What does it matter to Congress as they continue to sit in their ivory
tower and live their royal lives? They are in no danger of losing their homes
or jobs as their constituents have to face daily. They have an average annual
income of approximately $900,000 No worries!
With Nov. 23 approaching fast, Congress formed a super committee
composed of six Democrats and six Republicans to try to negotiate an agree-
ment, to resolve the problem. What are the results, stalemate? So goes their
super committee. Again they are placing their party over their government.
It is said: if you place a certain number of monkeys at computers eventu-
ally they will compose something that makes sense.
Is this the way our Congress operates? In our countrys current status, it
appears this is the way Congress performs their jobs. They spend their time
passing laws that do not help their constituents, but make their electors think
they are trying to make our country livable again. The world wonders why
our governing offcials are elected by their constituents.
Fellow Americans, take heed and show who is worthy to be elected to
Congress. Elections will show who deserves to hold offce in this country.
The old rule is, whoever is in, vote them out. Get rid of career politicians.
Give someone else a chance to prove their ability to run our country. The
talent is out there. Elect them to offce.
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Leonardtown, MD
People Made Fall Festival a Success
The Optimist of Tall Timbers, Second District would like to recognize
and thank businesses and individuals for generous donations to our third an-
nual family fall festival held on Mt. Olive Farm in Valley Lee. Because of
these donations, we were able to host indoor games and demonstrations and
raise money for local youth charities. It is the objective of all optimist clubs to
raise money and provide for kids of the community. With our proceeds sup-
porting Camp Inspire (a St. Marys County camp for autistic children) and two
local children with illnesses, we achieved this optimist vision.
The following people and businesses made our October 2011 festival
extremely successful: A&G Electric, Air Corps Embroidery, Arbonne, Ava
Bug Boutique, Avian Engineering, Barney & Georgia Wheeler, Beacon Li-
quors, Beauti Control, Blazer, Bob & Pat Bowes, Bobs Sunoco, Bowles
Mulch, Brett & Kristine Wilcox, Brewsters, Buddy & Joyce Owens, Caitie
Bowes, Carol Choporis, Carol Sampson, Champion Auto, Cheryl Eckardt,
Chet Barrett, Chick-fl-a, Chris Frazier, Christie Bean-smith, Church Decoy,
Clarkes Landing Restaurant, Community Bank of Tri County, Corner Store,
Corporate Companion 1, LLC, Cedar Point Federal Credit Union, Craig &
Bette Bumgarner, Cindy Jones, Ds Outdoors, Damian & Kim Hall, Danny &
Donna OConnor, David Bowes & Karen Bauer, Deagle Decoy, Denise Urib-
arry, Dents Market, Discover U, Ditty Bug Designs, Donnie Burch, Dorothy
Brown, Drs. Amin and Strouth, DRW Technologies, Dugan Mckissick Wood
& Longmore, Dysons, Floyd & Joyce Owens, Frank Toth, Georgia Wheeler,
Green Acres, Guy Distributing, Hands To You - Massage, Happily Ever Art,
Iantha Broderson, Innovative Signs, International Beverage, Jenns Eye View
Alphabet, Jennifer Goddard - Century 21, Jennifer Scrivener, JF Taylor, Joe
& Helene Bowes, Joe & Terri Evans, Joe Stone Insurance, Joie Salon, Joy &
Tommy Bowes, Karin & Jack Bailey, Kay Adley, Kim & Damian Hall, Kim-
berly Pitzer-Rulf, Larry Hills, Lauri & Pat Wynnyk, Leisure World Pools and
Spas, Leslie LeDonne, Letter Photography & Frames, Liberty Offce Sup-
ply, Liz Walter - Creative Memories Consultant, Lynn Palm, Mark & Bonnie
Bowes, Maryann Rymer, Maurice & Deborah Mild, McKays Food, Miche
Bags, Mike Johnson, MJs Barber Shop, Mt. Olive Farm, Nancy Mattingly,
Natis Unique Boutique, OConnors Cleaning, Outback, Personal Compan-
ion 1, LLC, Precise Systems, Quality Street Catering, Ray Dilworth, Rebecca
Bowles, Renee & Jamie Norris, Richard Wise, Rob Seltzer, Rocco Aiello,
S-Kape Salon (April Woodburn), Sarah Fitzgerald, Scentsy, Shawn Day, Si-
lence Rest Farm, Silpada Designs Jewelry, Simms, St. Marys Automotive,
St. Marys County Ducks Unlimited, States Attorney, Stella & Dot, Stones
Barber, Sunshine Catering, T.N. Bowes, Inc., Tall Timbers Marina, Tastefully
Simple, Thirty-One, Tiles Ornaments and Coasters, Trey & Trent Bowes, and
Wayne & Lisa Goddard.
If you are interested in helping the kids of the community, please email
me president@talltimbersoptimist.org or call me at 301-994-0606 to join an
optimist club.
Joy Bowes, President
Optimist of Tall Timbers, 2nd District
Bradley Bohrer, 18
Bradley Da-
vid Bohrer, 18, of
North Beach, MD
passed away No-
vember 11, 2011 at
Childrens National
Medical Center in
Washington, D.C.
Bradley was born
April 30, 1993
in Washington, D.C. to Terri Marie
(Reatherford) and Sean D. Bohrer.
He lived in Lothian, MD and
attended Lothian Elementary, and
moved with his family at age 6 to
North Beach, MD. He attended Windy
Hill Elementary and Middle Schools,
and Northern High School. Bradleys
many interests included motorcycles,
fshing, his PlayStation, watching
movies and television, especially
Animal Planet, Sons of Anarchy, In-
tervention and Survivor, listening to
music, eating crab legs, animals, es-
pecially his three dogs, and the Pitts-
burgh Steelers.
Bradley was preceded in death
by his mother Terri.
He is survived by his father Sean
D. Bohrer of North Beach; grandpar-
ents Elizabeth and Buddy Ricketts
of Lothian and Margaret and Finley
Reatherford of Owings, MD; an aunt
Christina Ricketts of Tampa, FL and
uncle Matt Bohrer of North Beach;
cousins Troy, Todd, Tazz, and Brandi
Bohrer of North Beach; and numerous
Reatherford family aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Friends and family were received
on Thursday November 17 from 7-9
PM at Rausch Funeral Home, Owings.
A funeral service and a celebration of
Bradleys life was held at AM 11:00 on
Friday November 18, 2011 at Lower
Marlboro United Methodist Church,
Lower Marlboro, MD. Interment fol-
lowed in the church cemetery.
In lieu of fowers, expressions
of sympathy in Bradleys name may
be made to Elizabeth T. Ricketts,
Trustee, Bradley D. Bohrer Memorial
Fund, 1040 Lower Pindell Road, Lo-
thian, MD 20711.
Ralph Buckmaster, 74
Ralph Viv-
ian Buckmaster,
74, of Owings,
MD passed away
November 3, 2011
at Anne Arundel
Medical Center in
Annapolis, MD.
Ralph was born
March 28, 1937 in
Prince Fredrick, MD to Bessie (King)
and Ralph V. Buckmaster, Sr. He was
raised in Calvert County where he
attended public school. He was em-
ployed as a carpenter in homebuilding
and general construction, and retired
in 2009 from Herrington Harbour in
Rose Haven where he had worked for
18 years. Ralph enjoyed working, fsh-
ing, attending yard sales, and spend-
ing time with friends.
He was preceded in death by
his parents, sisters Ruth Buckmaster
and Catherine Lamphere, and broth-
ers Herbert and Julius Buckmaster.
He is survived by daughters Sandra
Lynn Buckmaster and Carol Anne
Buckmaster, both of New Smyrna,
FL; sisters Mary Shiffett and Bessie
Conner, both of Prince Frederick; four
grandchildren and three great-grand-
children; step-children Jimmy Carroll
of Huntingtown, MD, Nancy Sears of
Lusby, MD, and Linda Peifer of Dela-
ware; and several nieces, nephews,
cousins, and special friends.
on Monday November 7 from 2-4
and 7-9 PM at Rausch Funeral Home,
Owings, where a funeral service and
celebration of Ralphs life was held
Tuesday November 8 at 11:00 AM.
Pastor Robert Mayes of the First Bap-
tist Church of Deale offciated. Inter-
ment followed the services at Wesley
Cemetery, Prince Frederick, MD.
Pallbearers were Micky Shiffett,
William Shiffett, Jr., Josh Shiffett,
Sam Roa, Shane Peifer and Thomas
Peifer. Honorary pallbearers were
Jimmy Carroll and Jack Chaillet.
Mary Cheseldine, 90
Mary Mar-
guerite Chesel-
dine, 90, of Av-
enue, MD, died
November 18,
2011, at St. Marys
Hospital.
Marguer i t e
was born May 21,
1921, in Leonard-
town, MD. She was the daughter of
the late Spencer I. Hayden and Ann
Lee Williams Hayden.
She graduated from St. Marys
Academy and shortly thereafter mar-
ried Joseph Clemie Cheseldine on
September 16, 1940, and she along
with her husband moved to the Sev-
enth District.
After her three children, Bill,
Mary and Rose, reached school age
she began working for C & P Tele-
phone Company in Leonardtown as
a switchboard operator for a short pe-
riod. Then, she pursued a career at St.
Marys Hospital, working there until
retirement with 35 years of service.
Upon retirement she volunteered
many hours at the Seventh District
Volunteer Rescue Squad Ladies Aux-
iliary, St. Marys Nursing Center,
Meals on Wheels, ACTS, and Holy
Angels Church. She was recognized
on numerous occasions by the com-
munity for her outstanding service
to those in need. Additionally, she
was inducted into the Hall of Fame
by the Ladies Auxiliary of the South-
ern Maryland Volunteer Firemens
Association.
Nana, as she was affectionately
called by her grandchildren, was also
known as Nana to countless others,
who touched her life as well as she
touched theirs. The example that
she demonstrated will live on forever
in the hearts of everyone she dearly
loved.
She was a faithful member of
Holy Angels Catholic Church. Her ex-
traordinary faith in God was exempli-
fed in her everyday life, as well as, the
many charitable acts she performed
unbeknownst to others.
Her marriage to Clemie of 71
years was truly a testament as to their
faith in God and in each other. In
death they are now joined once again
in the presence of God and his heav-
enly kingdom.
She is survived by her daughters,
Mary Henderson of California, MD,
and Rose Davis, (Danny) of Holly-
wood, MD; her daughter-in-law, Patsy
Cheseldine of Leonardtown, MD;
her brother, Elbert Hayden of Leon-
ardtown, MD; eight grandchildren;
eleven great grandchildren, plus one
to arrive in the Spring, and two great-
great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her
loving husband Joseph Clemie Che-
seldine; son, Bill Cheseldine and her
sister, Violet Norris.
Family l received friends Tues-
day, November 22, 2011 at Holy An-
gels Catholic Church, 21340 Colton
Point Road, Avenue, MD. Prayers
were recited followed by the Seventh
District Volunteer Rescue Squad Aux-
iliary. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be offered at 11a.m. on Wednesday,
November 23, 2011 at the Holy Angels
Church. Interment will follow in the
Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonard-
town, MD.
Pallbearers will be Johnny
Cheseldine, Gary Cheseldine, Scott
Cheseldine, Dale Anderson, Billy
Harding, Ben Harding and Francis
Gibson. Honorary pallbearers are the
granddaughters.
Memorial contributions may be
made to the Seventh District Volun-
teer Rescue Squad Auxiliary, P.O. Box
7, Avenue, MD 20609 or ACTS, P.O.
Box 54, Bushwood, MD 20618.
Condolences to the family may
be made at www.brinsfeldfuneral.
com.
Arrangements by Brinsfeld Fu-
neral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Ann Higgs, 70
Ann Ma-
rie Higgs, 70, of
Hughesville, MD,
died on Tuesday,
November 15, 2011
at Genesis Health
Care in Waldorf,
MD. Ann was born
on October 4, 1941
in Washington,
D.C.
Ann was the daughter of Joseph
Leo and Lucy (Palumbo) Yanniello.
She enjoyed collecting antiques,
spending time with family and
friends, helping others, volunteering,
and was a pet lover.
Ann is survived by her beloved
husband, John Wayne Higgs of 50
years. They had just celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary in March
of 2011. She was also survived by her
4 sons, Joseph Arthur Higgs, John
Wayne Higgs, Jr., Mark Alexander
Higgs, Vincent Randolph Higgs, her
2 daughters, Suzanne Colette Yar-
brough and Denise Marie Bridges, 10
grandchildren and 1 on the way, and a
host of many other family and friends
will be dearly missed.
A viewing was held on Thurs-
day, November 17, 2011 at Brinsfeld-
Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195
Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall,
MD 20622. Funeral Services were
on Friday, November 18, 2011 at St.
Marys Church, 13715 Notre Dame
Place, Bryantown, MD 20617. Intern-
ment will be on Monday, November
28, 2011 at Maryland Veterans Cem-
etery, 11301 Crain Highway, Chelten-
ham, MD 20623.
Memorial Contributions may be
made to: Hospice of Charles County,
P.O. Box 1703,
La Plata, MD 20646.
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Continued
David Vern Schirmacher
In Memory of
November 23, 1933 to
December 20, 2010
Your Loving Family,
Joyce Ann, Steven, Scott, John, Lily Maria
So much has changed since youve been gone.
Trough ups and downs our lives move on,
But as time rolls on one thing remains true,
Well always have memories of you.
Dorothy Jones, 90
Dorothy A.
Jones, 90, of Hun-
tingtown, MD
passed away on Oc-
tober 27, 2011 at her
residence. She was
born on June 3, 1921
in Calvert County,
MD to the late Mag-
nolia and Houston
(Hance) Jones.
Dorothy was united in holy mat-
rimony to the late Benjamin L. Jones
on November 28, 1939. From this
marriage they were blessed with 6
children. Dorothy was educated in the
public schools of Calvert County, MD.
She joined Patuxent United Methodist
Church, Huntingtown, MD at an early
age and was a faithful member and
then recently joined the Church of God
in Huntingtown, MD. She was a faith-
ful worker at the Church. Dorothy was
wonderful and she was known for her
potato salad, cabbage, rice pudding,
coconut cake and sweet potato pie. She
also taught many others how to cook,
she never went by a recipe, she would
tell you in minute, just put a little of
this and a little of that and then taste
it! She was a hard worker and helped
many people retain work. Dorothy en-
joyed cooking, baking, talking on the
phone, and she loved gardening. She
also enjoyed Gospel music, riding out,
and entertaining family and friends.
She was known as Dorothy, Doris,
Mama, Grandma Dottie, Grannie, Sis-
ter, Grammie, and Grandma Dorothy,
Mother Hen and Time Keeper. Dorothy
was a loving wife, mother, grandmoth-
er, sister and met no strangers.
Dorothy leaves a legacy of love,
generosity and devotion that will be
missed but never forgotten. Those that
know her will miss her love and giving
spirit.
Dorothy leaves to cherish fond
memories, 3 sons: John William (De-
ceased), Sidney (Cynthia), Timothy
(Deceased), 3 daughters: Margaret
LaRose, Novena Jones Gross (Irvin-
Deceased), and Robin Jones Holland
(George). Ten grandchildren: Ron-
nie Jones (Shelly) , Towanda Wallace
(Wayne), Keith, Renada Gross Fergu-
son (Tony), Shannon Jones, Trina Gross
Williams (Raymond), Sidney Jones, Jr.,
LaTisha Jones, America Gross, Tiffany
Holland. Sixteen Great-Grandchildren:
Shanaee, Nadine, Wayne, Jr., Destiny,
Melania, Tranae, Taylor, Aryanna,
Journey, Justin, Keonia, Aniya, Mo-
ses, Kavon, Trishcana, LaZheri. One
Great-Great-Grandchild:Ekundayo.
One Sister: Vivian Brown (Chick-De-
ceased), 5 brothers: Sidney (Deceased)
(Ethel), George (Clara), Leslie (Marie-
Deceased), Carroll (Gloria), Vernon/
Butch (Sylvia). Butch was her baby
brother but she raised him as her very
own son. Vivian was her sister and
her close friend. Alice Parran was her
best friend (Deceased) and her spe-
cial nieces were Ruby and Zara Jones.
They faithfully visited on a weekly ba-
sis and would take her on joy rides on
the weekend. And a close cousin Ben-
jamin Jones that called everyday (twice
a day). Special thanks to her daughter-
in-law, Cynthia for her dedication and
love, and being with her until the end.
an thanks to special and faithful friends
Emma Santifer and Mary Claggett
and Phyllis Fletcher Moreland. Many
thanks to all the In-home Care Giv-
ers: Phyllis Fletcher Moreland, Monica
Steward, Rochelle Jones and Cherie
Duley.
Funeral service was held on Fri-
day, November 4, 2011 at 12:00 PM at
Church of God Christian Bible Center,
Huntingtown, MD with Elder Leonard
Graves offciating
The interment was at St. Ed-
monds UM Church Cemetery, Chesa-
peake Beach, MD.
The pallbearers were Russell
(Buddy) Reid, Archie Gorman, Larry
Brown, William Edward Jones, Harold
Jones and Paul Jones. The honorary
pallbearers were Todd Jones, Rodney
Brown, Michael Brown and Lorenzo
Jones.
Funeral arrangements provided
by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Fred-
erick, MD.
Frank Mangum, 64
Frank Leroy
Mangum, 64, of
Chesapeake Beach,
MD, passed away
November 15, 2011
at his residence.
Frank was born
January 19, 1947 in
Washington, D.C. to
Lois Ruth (Violett)
and William Walter
Mangum, Sr.
He was raised in Anacostia, S.E.
Washington, D.C. and later moved with
his family to Marlow Heights, MD. He
graduated from Crossland High School
in 1965, and worked as an electrician
for several years. He began a career as
a mailer and forklift operator with the
Washington Post newspaper, retiring
in 2010. He was married to Patricia
Mangum and they lived in Shady Side,
MD. After the death of his wife Frank
lived with his brother Bill until mov-
ing to Chesapeake Beach in the early
1990s. Frank was a fan of the Wash-
ington Redskins and the Washington
Nationals, was fond of raising tropical
fsh and his dog Leroy, and had enjoyed
bowling and playing American Legion
softball in his youth.
Frank was preceded in death by
his wife Pat, and is survived by siblings
William W. Bill Mangum and wife
Karen of Shady Side, and sisters Su-
san J. Nebeker and her husband Gary
of Alexandria, VA, Evelyn McGuire
of York, PA and Doris McArthur and
husband Duncan of Pensacola, FL.
Also surviving are numerous nieces
and nephews.
A memorial visitation was held
Friday November 18, 2011, at Rausch
Funeral Home, Owings, MD. Inter-
ment at Resurrection Cemetery in
Clinton, MD will be private.
Memorial contributions in Franks
name may be made to the American
Lung Association, 211 E. Lombard
Street # 260, Baltimore, MD 21202.
Inez Sullivan, 93
Inez Althea
Sullivan, 93, passed
away November 17,
2011 at the Calvert
County Nursing
Center in Prince
Frederick, MD
where she had re-
sided for the past
six years. Inez was
born August 20, 1918 in Washington,
D.C. to Valerie (Germann) and Harry
Waters.
She was raised in Takoma Park,
MD where she attended public schools.
She married George A. Sullivan and
lived in Takoma Park and later in
Chillum, MD. She was employed as a
presser at a dry cleaning facility in Ta-
koma Park, and in her leisure time en-
joyed ceramics, Bingo, reading, board
games, word search puzzles and spend-
ing time with family.
Her husband George W. Sulli-
van Sr. passed away in 1976, and Inez
had resided with her son George, Jr. in
Friendship, MD from 1984 until 2002,
and then had moved to Kearneysville,
WV where she lived with her daughter
Shirley for three years. Inez had been
a resident of Calvert County Nursing
Center for the past six years.
She is survived by her daughter
Shirley L. Bonifant and husband Paul
of Kearneysville, WV; a son George W.
Sullivan, Jr. and wife Debbie of Friend-
ship, MD. Also surviving are seven
grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren,
one great-great-grandson and one
great-great-granddaughter.
at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325
Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings on Mon-
day November 21, 2011 from 11:00
AM until the time of funeral services
at 12:00 Noon. Interment followed at
Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD
at 2:00 PM. For information visit www.
RauschFuneralHomes.com.
Arrangements by Rausch Funeral
Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane,
Owings, MD
T T hanksgi vi ng hanksgi vi ng
is a time to reflect on life and family. This Thanksgiving we
encourage you to take the time to give thanks to those family
members that gave you something to be thankful for.
Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A.
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Superintendent of St. Marys County Public Schools Michael Martirano joined
the food services staff at Leonardtown Elementary School on Nov. 17 in serving a
Thanksgiving-style lunch. He and food service administrators worked behind the
counter, offering students delectable choices, dressed as pilgrims.
Food Services Manager at the elementary and 29-plus year school employee,
Emma Knott, said the holiday meal has been a longstanding tradition that the kids
seem to really enjoy. She said the small cafeteria staff prepares meals daily and serve
260 to 280 students each day.
As a group of frst-graders made their way through the line, Martirano com-
plimented them on their good manners and after their meal, served them a cookie.
The kids excitedly thanked him, calling him Dr. Pilgrim.
Schools Turkey Feast
Served by Dr. Pilgrim
LES Food Services Staff Lynn Willoughby, left, Emma Knott and Doris Martin dressed up and crafted paper turkeys
to decorate the cafeteria during the traditional turkey feast Thursday.
Photos By Carrie Munn
Superintendent Martirano, donning pilgrim garb, serves Thanksgiving lunch to frst-graders at Leonardtown El-
ementary School.
By Carrie Munn
Staff Writer
Fourth and ffth grade students and par-
ticipants in the Future Leaders of the World
(FLOW) Mentoring Program at Benjamin
Banneker Elementary School were joined by
their families, mentors and school staff at a
celebration Monday.
Mentors prepared a Thanksgiving style
feast for all
participants
and the stu-
dents dis-
played their
fal l-t hemed
craft projects
as center-
pieces in the
schools caf-
eteria. The
kids were
asked to
write down
on colorful
paper leaves
what they
were thank-
ful for and
later shared
their mes-
sages with
Superi nten-
dent Michael
Martirano.
M a r k
Lee, a fourth-grader and one of 13 program
participants in his school, said, Im thankful
for being in FLOW!
A mother of another fourth-grader
in FLOW said her son loves his mentor so
much, he decided he would like to become
one someday.
Lynda Hamm, a frst-grade teacher at
Banneker who volunteers her time as the site
leader there, said theres defnitely no short-
age of interest in the program, which has a
waiting list of interested students.
Im thankful for the many lives we get
to touch, she said.
All of the elementary schools have a
FLOW program which pairs mentors with
students on-on-one and meets once weekly
after school. Students at the middle and high
schools that would most beneft from the
positive mentoring experience are selected
and are paired in groups with mentors from
throughout the community.
Together the FLOW families, as the pro-
grams manager Sarah Tyson refers to them,
build social, emotional, academic and practi-
cal skills. Through various community ser-
vice projects and activities in a safe and sup-
portive environment, participating students
show a marked positive change according to
their parents and teachers.
Tyson said the program, now in its
fourth year, served 272 students last year
with teachers reporting improvement in the
students behavior, academic performance,
participation and attentiveness in class. Forty
percent increased their grade point averages
over the course of the year.
Martirano talked to the group about set-
ting goals and working toward them. He and
the schools principals are very supportive,
Tyson said.
The mentors are also a critical compo-
nent to the programs success and consist of
teachers, community members, service men
and women, college students and others who
volunteer their time. A lot of interest in men-
torship has stemmed from word-of-mouth
and the synergy created by the program,
Hamm explained.
Tyson said mentors are carefully
screened and provided with training to en-
able them to connect and help the students.
They are asked to make a commitment to the
program for the duration of the school year.
Many fnd its genuinely a worthwhile
cause, Tyson said, adding that many men-
tors have participated repeatedly since the
programs inception and some even follow
their elementary students into the secondary
schools.
For more details on the FLOW Mentor-
ing Program, contact Sarah Tyson at (301)-
475-0242, extension 148 or visit www.smcps.
org/css/mentor.
FLOW Family Gives Thanks
Fourth and ffth-graders at Benjamin
Banneker are joined by their mentors,
school administrators, Superintendent
Martirano and FLOW Program Man-
ager Sarah Tyson during Mondays
celebration.
FLOW Mentoring participants at
Benjamin Banneker Elementary
School celebrate, Thanksgiving-style,
after school on Monday.
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Monday-Saturday 10-5
First Fridays 10-8, Sunday 12-4
Now Open on the Leonardtown Square:
the 12 + deaLs of christmas!
the tweLVe+ deaLs of christmas wiLL be ceLebrated during the first fridays eVent on december
2nd, when participating Leonardtown businesses wiLL each hoLd a $25 gift certificate drawing in their
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businesses participating in this hoLiday promotion (* designates participants). you do not need to be
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*BIG LARRYS COMIC BOOK CAFE- 22745 Washington Street
Big Larrys Comic Book Caf would like to thank all our great
customers, old and new. Come out and enjoy our delicious Nathans
hot dogs and smoked sausages. We also have a new chili selection,
and hot chocolate to help stave off the cold! We hope to see you!
*BREWING GROUNDS- 41658 Fenwick Street
*CAFE DES ARTISTES- 41655 Fenwick Street-
You are sure to love Spinach Wrapped Oysters Casino, this dish
was the 2011 National Oyster Cook-Off Winning Appetizer!
Leonardtowns original neighborhood bistro with French Country
Charm, a casual and friendly atmosphere, fne food and excellent
service. Creative, comforting dishes are Classic French with an
American fair and pair perfectly with the great variety of wines from
Leonardtown to France, and al fresco dining available on our quaint
patio sidewalk!
*CRAFT GUILD SHOP- 26005 Point Lookout Road (next to
Maryland Antiques Center) For Decembers First Friday, make
your own stained glass Christmas ornaments for a nominal fee of
$5 each. Try your hand at it, or if you are curious about how stained
glass items are created, observe how its done by Ardith Young of
Ardys Creations Studio. The Craft Guild Shop offers traditional and
contemporary crafts by local artisans and handcrafters. Many of these
items are one-of-a-kind. Various classes offered. Call 301-997-1644
or visit our website, www.craftguildshop.weebly.com. Please join us
for First Friday, see gift items by our guest artisan and enjoy some
Christmas goodies. Our best wishes to all for a happy Holiday Season.
*CRAZY FOR EWE- 22715 Washington Street- home of quality
yarns and stylish designs.
*FENWICK STREET USED BOOKS and MUSIC- 41655A Fenwick
Street- Allana Stevenson Huffman and Joe Huffman Allana Stevenson
Huffman was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and started singing and
writing songs at a very early age.
*FUZZY FARMERS MARKET 22696 Washington St.
If youre looking for unique, high quality items to give or to keep,
youve come to the right place. Indulge yourself with handmade
goats milk soap and unique jewelry. Then fll your home with locally
made blankets and baskets, kitchen towels and textiles. Theres fun
and funky fber art along with felted fgurines of farm animals and
fairies. We have handspun yarn and dyed fber ready to knit, crochet,
spin, and felt.
*GOOD EARTH NATURAL FOODS- 41675 Park Ave
Join us for a little De-stressing. Andy of Barleans will have
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of The 12+ Deals of Christmas, we will give away a $25 Good Earth
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*COLLEENS DREAM- 41665 Fenwick Street Open til 8PM. Come
see our new look and merchandise, just in time for the holidays.
*LEONARDTOWN ARTS CENTER- Court Square BLDG, 2nd foor,
22660 Washington St. The art center is the newest addition to the
lively Leonardtown arts scene. Come visit local artists in their studios
working on their craft. Painters, sculptors, jewelers and more.
*LEONARDTOWN GALLERIA- (in Maryland Antiques Center)
More than 80 fne arts creations, including paintings in oil, acrylic and
watercolor, sculpture, woodwork, porcelain tile creations and jewelry.
The Galleria is open 10:00 am 5:00 pm seven days a week.
The Leonardtown Galleria is managed by members of the Color &
Light Society of southern Maryland. The gallery features art works
by 15 members of the Color and Light group and one guest artist. In
the coming months, the Galleria plans to have special guest shows,
classes and workshops. For more information, call Carole Thieme at
410.394.0326.
*MONTPARNASSE GALLERY AND GIFTS- 22760 Washington
St. Hours Thurs-Sunday 1-6 pm, open later on Fridays 301-247-
1119. Montparnasse Gallery and Gifts is a venue that showcases
contemporary works of art by regional, national, and international
artists. The mission of Montparnasse is to display and promote artists,
poets and musicians, meanwhile providing a comfortable environment
where artists and visitors are free to dialogue. We are committed
to building community bonds by celebrating cultural diversity, and
encouraging creative expression. Montparnasse promises to provide
affordable items, demonstrations and events.
*NORTH END GALLERY- 41652 Fenwick Street- Please join us
for our 25th Annual Holiday Exhibit and Open House. (The Holiday
Show runs from November 22 until December 31.) North End Gallery
offers unique gifts from 32 of Southern Marylands best artists and
artisans. Treat yourself or someone you love to a hand made treasure
from your community. For the Holiday Season the Gallery will be
open 7 days a week from November 25 until December 24th. The
hours during this time will be Monday thru Saturday 10 to 5 and
Sunday 12 til 5 . On the Friday after Thanksgiving ( Leonardtowns
Tree Lighting on the Square ) the Gallery will stay open until 9 PM .
*OLDE TOWN PUB- Relax after work, meet with friends, or come
watch the big game on our giant 60-inch plasma TV. We offer 14
beers on tap, your favorite mixed drinks using only premium spirits,
and popular wines. In addition, we have tasty appetizers and great
meals for the entire family. Our traditional dcor offers a welcoming
atmosphere whether youre celebrating a big event or winding down
after a day at work. We look forward to serving you at the most
popular nightspot in Southern Maryland.
*PORT OF LEONARDTOWN WINERY- 23190 Newtowne Neck
Road- Wine, Music & Art ... For the second year in a row, vocalist
Jennifer Cooper and keyboardist James Witherite will be here from
5:30-8:30pm, so come sing along and sip some fne wine. Also
check out artist Ruth Collins work that is now being shown/sold in
our tasting room. Local wine, art and local music make for a great
evening! For more information and instant updates, see our website
or look up Port Of Leonardtown Winery on Facebook. Check out
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*RUSTIC RIVER BAR AND GRILL- 40874 Merchants Lane (Route
5) Dinner specials and live entertainment.

*THE FRONT PORCH- 22770 Washington Street- -An intimate
restaurant featuring creative American Cuisine. Set within the Sterling
House, we offer casual dining in a cozy atmosphere. The menu
includes a broad selection of starters, soups, sandwiches, salads, and
entrees. We offer daily specials, feature seasonal ingredients, local
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*YE OLDE TOWNE CAFE- 22865 Washington Street. Enjoy Home
Cooking with a freshly made dessert at a reasonable price. Please visit
these other LBA members websites for specials and participation:
*BELLA MUSIC SCHOOL 41635 Fenwick Street
*COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND- (Leonardtown Campus)
22950 Hollywood Road
*THE SHOPS OF MARYLAND ANTIQUES CENTER- 26005 Point
Lookout Road
*KEVINS CORNER KAFE- 41565 Park Ave.
*LYNNES CAFE AND CATERING- In Maryland Antiques Center
*LEONARDTOWN GRILL- 25470 Point Lookout Road
*SHELBYS CREATIVE FRAMING- 26005 Point Lookout
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ewsmakers
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Athletes nationwide are getting ready for
the grueling Spartan Death Race, a race run-
ning 24+ hours that involves such physical chal-
lenges as carrying 100 pounds of gear up and
down mountains and crawling under barbed
wire, to mental challenges such as translating
Greek and memorizing passages and reciting
them.
Among the athletes is Leonardtown resi-
dent Joshua Eckler. Eckler, 35, has been in-
volved in athletics most of his life. A year ago,
he heard about the annual Death Race in Pitts-
feld, Vt., and decided to take on the challenge.
To get in shape for the challenge, Eckler
has been involved in races, obstacle courses,
the GORUCK Challenge in Washington, D.C.
and the Warrior Dash recently held at Budds
Creek.
He said the Warrior Dash was not his
proudest moment. He completed wearing a
green suit and didnt take it seriously. Currently,
Eckler said he has run more than 150 miles in
races and obstacle courses, and plans to run an-
other 200 to 300 miles before the Death Race.
He also has been running around St.
Marys Lake. He picks up a log, carries it with
him and does weight training with the log af-
ter his run. He said he has gotten some strange
looks while doing so.
People pass me all the time and think
Im completely out of my mind, Eckler
said.
His wife and children have been
supporting him and even doing some
of the lower-impact training with him,
though he said his wife thinks hes a
little nuts.
Shes used to it by now, Eckler
said.
The Death Race website calls the
competition the highest level of Spar-
tan Challenge and warns individuals
interested in competing that 90 percent,
if not more, of the 200 participants ac-
cepted will not fnish the race.
Eckler said the challenge is as
much mental as physical. They will get
lists of items to bring that includes items such
as $25 in pennies, a pound of onions and an
axe. The participants will receive their fnal in-
structions, in Greek, at 2 a.m. the morning of
the challenge to ensure they are not well rested
when starting.
The challenges
start even before the
race date on June 15.
Currently, Eckler
is participating in a
challenge to either
complete a 12-mile
swim or get an arti-
cle about Death Race
published.
He said he will
probably end up do-
ing the 12 mile swim
anyway.
For more infor-
mation, visit www.
youmaydie.com.
sarahmiller@coun-
tytimes.net
Local Athlete Ready for Death Race
Joshua Eckler
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Explains Cloud Computing
Glenn Frank, III, CPA provided valuable information
regarding Cloud Computing to Chopticon High School stu-
dents. The speaking engagement to the Academy of Finance
students specifcally defned Cloud Computing as an
Internet-based computing in which large groups of remote
servers are networked to allow sharing of data-processing
tasks, centralized data storage and online access to com-
puter services or resources. Glenn explained how the use
of industrys most advanced security and reliability mea-
sures keep data safe with multiple data locations, Internet
connections, and power sources which will keep portals up
and running at all times. An assigned 128-bit encryption
password-protected online portal provides everyone with
worry-free access.
Cloud accounting is gaining a great deal of momen-
tum. This is a new platform in transforming how compa-
nies and accounting frms do business. Askey, Askey &
Associates are adapting these solutions at a faster rate to
provide greater client service and maintain a productive
team, said Frank.
The class had quite a discussion about the technology
behind the Cloud and the costs involved after Mr. Frank
left, said Cindy Baden, Chopticon High School Account-
ing Teacher. It was very interesting and everyone is look-
ing forward to hearing more.
By Carrie Munn
Staff Writer
As its frst season draws to-
ward an end, the Home Grown
Farm Market off Three Notch
Road in Lexington Park is busier
than ever.
Now open Saturdays from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the market of-
fers a variety of locally grown
foods and hand-produced items.
Those visiting last Satur-
day were greeted by a friendly,
locally-raised alpaca named
Cinnamon and provided the
chance to shop from local farm-
ers and artisans. Even Star Farm
sells certifed organic vegetables weekly and Dave and
Jennifer Paulk offer locally grown greens, peppers and
other tasty and fresh foods from
their family farm in Park Hall.
Budding farmers Farah
Mughal and Brandon Perkins
offer cage-free brown eggs and
said they typically sell out early
in the day. Both hope to become
more involved in farming, rais-
ing honeybees and the local
market, adding they use organic
practices in all their efforts.
Mughal and Perkins, like
the Paulks, may be familiar
faces from the farmers market
at BAE in California, and all
are friendly and knowledgeable
about their products.
Mughal said she sees the
market growing in the coming seasons and said its
a great place with emphasis on local producers and
crafters.
As the holidays approach, the market also serves as
a place to fnd locally-made arts, crafts and baked goods.
Delectable goodies of all sorts from the ladies of Bit-
tersweet Fields and Wandas Creations, as well as hand-
crafted llama and accessories from Whitney Farms in
Dameron, are one-of-a-kind fnds.
Artist Mary Lou Troutman sells her Bay-themed
works and meats, evergreen wreaths and other various
local wares are often available from the Sasscers farm.
Week to week, new vendors are offering new items and
more customers are discovering the market.
The seven-member board that steers the LLC are
expected to refect on the costs and the successes and
challenges of the markets frst season after it closes Dec.
31, and will make a decision when to reopen for the next.
Employees of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) recent-
ly donated more than $15,000 to the Center for Children in Southern Mary-
land. The Center for Children serves St. Marys, Calvert and Charles counties
through offces located in La Plata, Leonardtown, and Prince Frederick. The
money will aid the groups mission of providing therapy and psychiatric ser-
vices to families who have no options to pay.
SMECO raised the money through the 2011 Charity Golf Tournament,
supported by a group of volunteers, vendors, and the SMECO executive team,
a press release states. Each year, the co-op selects a different charity to beneft
from employee contributions.
The contribution made by SMECOs employees and vendors will be
used to help us provide the services that are so badly needed for children who
have lived through traumatic experiences, and even for those who just need
special services they are unable to fnd anywhere else, stated Catherine Mey-
ers, Executive Director of the Center for Children. Since the organization
was founded in 1989, the number of families served each year has continued to
climb. About 4,000 children from Calvert, Charles, St. Marys, and southern
Prince Georges coun-
ties receive assistance
each year.
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
After four years at a location
that has gone from perfectly sized to
too small, Peppers Pet Pantry is pre-
paring to move its anchor store to a
larger location just down the street.
The new location will be in
Solomons Towne Centre behind
the CVS, in what used to be Blairs
Video. The 4,000 square foot build-
ing will be almost twice the size of
the current location.
Peppers owner Mary Beth Gates said they are looking at an early Decem-
ber opening date, once all the paperwork has gone though Calvert County Plan-
ning and Zoning.
The new location will allow Peppers to offer wider selections and better
service its customer base. There will also be three self-serve dog wash stations
in the store.
Ive always wanted to own a self serve dog wash, Gates said.
She said the shampoos, conditioners, aprons and hairdryers will be supplied
for the customers.
They come in with a dirty dog, leave with a clean dog and leave us the
mess, Gates said.
While customers will be able to wash their dogs, Gates said they will not be
offering grooming services. She has groomers that she is willing to recommend
for things like nail trimming and coat maintenance.
She said Peppers prides itself on catering to the customers, and carrying
products that are requested by people shopping there. The store specializes in
cats and dogs, as well as carrying non-pet related gifts.
Peppers will be celebrating its fourth anniversary on Nov. 25. For more
information, visit www.pepperspetpantry.com.
Peppers has a second branch located in the Callaway Village Plaza.
sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Home Grown Market Keeps It
Fresh, Local for the Holidays
SMECO Employees Support
Center for Children
Peppers Pet Pantry
On the Move
Mary Beth Gates
From left is John
Barrett, SMECO
Purchasing Supervisor,
Kimberly Rosenfeld,
President of the Board
of Directors of the
Center for Children,
Catherine
Meyers,
Executive
Director of
the Center
for Children,
and Austin
J. Slater, Jr.,
SMECO
President and
CEO.
Dave and Jennifer Paulk, left.
Photos By Carrie Munn
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Wednesday, Nov. 23
Charity Texas Holdem
R.T.S.: Behind Bear Creek BBQ Pit (21030 Point Lookout Rd.,
Callaway) 7:30 p.m.
No Limit Holdem $1 and $3, with bad beat jackpot, $100
highest hand paid hoursly, food and drink available, pool table,
buy in $50 minimum. Early bird before 9 p.m. gets a $50 chip.
Benefts Road to Scholarship, a non-proft mentoring proram for
teens working to raise $7,000 in college funds for teens. For de-
tails call Barry at (443) 486- 3319.
Thursday, Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day Meal
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (22375 Three Notch Road,
Lexington Park) 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All are welcome, free of charge, the Immaculate Heart of
Mary Parish is offering roast turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes,
gravy, sweet potatoes, scalloped apples, green beens, kale, cran-
berries, rolls, desserts and beverages.
4th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Church of the Ascension (21641 Great Mills Rd., Lexington Park)
Noon to 3 p.m.
A full family dinner; all are welcome and there is no cost
involved. Call (301) 863-8551 for more information.
Friday, Nov. 25
Christmas on the Square and Annual Tree Lighting
Downtown Leonardtown 5 p.m.
Leonardtown Rings in the holiday season with Santas arrival
and the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. A family-friendly event
featuring seasonal music, entertainment, horse and carriage, sleigh,
train and hay rides, live nativity, a petting zoo, face painting , crafts
for kids, warm beverages and tasty treats. Many downtown shops
and restaraunts will be open for holiday dining and shopping. Free
round-trip shuttles from CSM to the Square are available and the
popular, local holiday event is sponsored by Leonardtowns volun-
teer fre department, business association and commissioners. The
raindate is the following day, Saturday, Nov. 26.
Hearth and Home in Early Maryland
Historic St. Marys City (18559 Hogaboom Lane, St. Marys City)
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Explore the colonial table & discover how Marylands frst
settlers celebrated the end of the harvest season. Help churn butter,
shuck beans, grind corn and learn about the many tasks required
to cook the family feast over a 17th century hearth. Admission
charged. Visitors may also contribute a non-perishable food item.
The event also runs the following day, Saturday, Nov. 26 with the
same hours.
Toys for Tots Southern Maryland Collection
Wal-Mart, Kmart and Dress Barn Stores (Along Rt. 235 in Cali-
fornia) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Black Friday, Nov. 25 , and Saturday, Nov. 26, Marines and
other supporters of the St. Marys Toys for Tots Program will be at
these busy shopping centers collecting new, unwrapped toys and
donations which will be distributed to less fortunate families in St.
Marys County in December.
Saturday, Nov. 26
BDVFD Winter Wonderland
Bay District Volunteer Fire Department (46900 South Shangra
La Drive, Lexington Park) 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Santa will arrive at 6:30 p.m. to light the Christmas tree. This
event is free to the public. There will be free childrens activities
and crafts, moon bounces and a magician. Food, drinks and pic-
tures with Santa will be available for purchase.
Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Chick-fl-A (45150 First Colony Way, California) 10 a.m.
Come enjoy lots of activities including face painting, crafts,
and of course, pictures with the whole gang. Children can also
visit with Santa about their Christmas wish list. All of the activi-
ties are free and open to the public. Call (301) 862-1018 for details.
Sunday, Nov. 27
27th Annual Holiday Bazaar
Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department (28165 Hills Club
Road, Mechanicsville) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free Admission. Find something for everyone on your holi-
day list decorations, jewelry, one-of-a-kind items, food and
much more! Photos with Santa from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. A quilt
raffe, lunch and baked goods will be available. For more informa-
tion, call (301) 884-4519.
Turkey Shoot
Mechanicsville Moose Lodge (27636 Mechanicsville Road, Me-
chanicsville) Noon to 4 p.m.
Sign up at noon for the every Sunday turkey shoot. Call Jim-
my for details at (240) 417-5767.
10th Annual Tree Lighting Festival
Bay District Fire House (46900 South Shangri La Drive, Lexin-
tonLexington Park) 6 p.m.
Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron and the Silent Angel Memorial
would like to invite the family and friends of homicide victims
of St. Marys County to attend the Silent Angel Memorial Tenth
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Silent Angel Memorial
Foundation is non-proft, supported solely by the community and
sponsored by the St. Marys County Sheriffs Offce.
Please visit the website at www.thesilentangels.org for more
information.
Monday, Nov. 28
No Limit Texas HoldEm Bounty Tournament
St. Marys Elks Lodge (45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington
Park) 7 p.m.
Anyone can join or play at any time (no cost other than your
buy-in to each tournament). Buy-in $25 for $3,000 in chips. Blinds
start at $25 to $50 and progress from there every 20 minutes. Earn
points for every tournament you participate in. Number of points
you earn is determined by how many people eliminated before
you. Those accumulating the most points will receive a free roll
to the $100 Leaderboard Challenge Tournament scheduled for
February. Side games available. Food and beverage available for
purchase. Please enter through the side of the building. Contact the
lodge for details at (301) 863-7800.
Tuesday, Nov. 29
CSM Post-Turkey Burner
College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown Campus, Bldg. D,
Rooms 114 and 106C (22950 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown)
Community members are invited to fght off post-turkey
calories with a ftness class in room 114 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. or an
aquatics class at the lap pool from 11 a.m. to noon. Call (240) 725-
5371 for additional details.
Piano Talk
Auerbach Auditorium, St. Marys College of Maryland (18952 E.
Fisher Rd., St. Marys City) Noon
Pianist Brian Ganz will conduct one of his popular piano
talks with works by Chopin, Ravel and Debussy. The talks are a
series of informal lecture/demonstrations where he plays and dis-
cusses composers works to take the audience behind the scenes.
Wednesday, Nov. 30
St. Marys County Acquisition Small Business Conference
Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (44219 Airport
Road, California) 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come and learn how to do business with the local county
government and the U.S. Navy. The special focus will be on busi-
ness opportunities of under $150,000. This conference is free and
is hosted by St. Marys DECD Business Development in conjunc-
tion with the NAVAIR Offce of Small Business Programs. Pre-
sentations, panel discussions, exhibits and networking will pro-
vide relevant information for businesses iterested in working with
the local and federal government. Contact Hans Welch, St. Marys
County Business Development Manager, for details at (301) 475-
4200 or hans.welch@stmarysmd.com.
30th Annual Southern Maryland Crops Dinner
Baden Volunteer Fire Department (16608 Brandywine Road,
Brandywine) 4 p.m.
Farmers are encouraged to attend the catered conference
sponsored by by University of Maryland Extension and local agri-
business frms and organizations. This conference provides an
opportunity for those involved in agriculture to meet and discuss
common problems and hear from experts on the latest in agricul-
tural production and management. Speakers this year will provide
weed, disease, insect and fertility production updates for feld
crop producers as well as discuss other current topics. Participants
will have the opportunity to visit sponsor exhibits and talk with
company representatives. For further information call your local
Southern Maryland Extension offce or (301) 934-5403.
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Wednesday, Nov. 23
Live Music: No Green
JellyBeenz
Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt
Store Road, Hughesville)
9 p.m.
Thanksgiving Eve and
Tyler Hamilton Beneft
with Sam Grow
The Greene Turtle (6 St.
Marys Avenue, Suite 104,
La Plata) 8 p.m.
Thanksgiving Eve Party
w/ One Louder
Veras White Sands Beach
Club (1200 White Sands
Drive, Lusby) 8 p.m.
Free Comedy Night
DB McMillans (23415
Three Notch Road,
California) 8:30 p.m.
Pre-Turkey Comedy Bash
Rustic River Bar and Grill
(40874 Merchants Lane,
Leonardtown) - 8 p.m.
Thursday, Nov 24
Happy
Thanksgiving!
Open at 4, DJ at 6
Toots Bar ( 23971 Mervell
Dean Road, Hollywood)
- 4 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 25
Live Music: Synergy
Toots Bar ( 23971 Mervell
Dean Road, Hollywood)
- 8 p.m.
Live Music: Dylan
Galvin
Island Bar and Crab House
(16810 Piney Point Rd.,
Piney Point) 7:30 p.m.
Live Music: The Sam
Grow Band
Big Dogs Paradise (28765
Three Notch Road,
Mechanicsville) 9 p.m.
Live Music: The Justin
Crenshaw Band
Murphys Pub (6971 Indian
Head Highway, Bryans
Road) 9:30 p.m.
Semi-Annual Reunion
Show Buck Creek Jazz
Band
The Westlawn Inn (9200
Chesapeake Avenue, North
Beach) 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 26
Live Music: Jennifer
Cooper and GrooveSpan
Ruddy Duck Brewery
(13200 Dowell Road,
Dowell) 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Night Dance
The House of Dance
(24620 Three Notch Road,
Hollywood) - 7 p.m.
Rockin Blues, Roots Rock
and Fantastic Food
The Blue Dog Saloon (7940
Port Tobacco Road, Port
Tobacco) 8 p.m.
Live Music: Nuttin
Fancy Band
Loveville Tavern (28275
Point Lookout Rd.,
Leonardtown) 9 p.m.
Live Music: Pet the
Monster
Cryers Back Road Inn
(22094 Newtowne Neck
Road, Leonardtown) 9
p.m.
Jazz After-Hours w/
dancing featuring
Gretchen Richie
Cafe Des Artistes
(41655 Fenwick Street,
Leonardtown) 8 p.m.
Live Music: HydraFX
Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt
Store Road, Hughesville)
9 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 27
Live Music: The Sam
Grow Band
Rustic River Bar and Grill
(40874 Merchants Lane,
Leonardtown) 7 p.m.
Football Sunday w/ $1
Drafts & Discounted Apps
Island Bar and Crab House
(16810 Piney Point Rd.,
Piney Point)- Noon
Monday, Nov. 28
$2.50 Margaritas All Day
Big Dogs Paradise (28765
Three Notch Road,
Mechanicsville) 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 29
All Night Karaoke
Martinis Lounge (10553
Theodore Green Boulevard,
White Plains) 8 p.m.
Open Mic Night
Ruddy Duck Brewery
(13200 Dowell Road,
Dowell) 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 30
Blues Jam Hosted by Wolf
with Hot Rods and Old
Gas
Beach Cove Restaurant
(8416 Bayside Road,
Chesapeake Beach) 8 p.m.
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HELP! I DONT SHOW WELL AT ADOPTION EVENTS BUT
I AM VERY SWEET WHEN I AM NOT AFRAID
My name is Hope. I was rescued from Tri County Animal Shelter. Thank
goodness as my days were numbered and they would have euthanized me. I saw
one of the ladies from Feral Cat Rescue come in and she was getting a Siamese
cat to take home with her because people usually want to adopt them. I meowed
and meowed and meowed for her to come over to me. I rolled over on my back
and let her pet me. She decided to save my life and take me home. I now live with
2 cats and 2 dogs and get along fne with everyone. I have been going to Petco
for adoption days and it is really frightening to be in there. I dont show very
well there and I dont show my true personality. I dont have much of a chance
of being adopted from there for that very reason and I am hoping someone will
see my picture on the web and decide to adopt me. I am sweet and loving. Please
go to www.feralcatrescuemd.org and send your application to moonandhunt@
hotmail.com. If you have any questions, you can call Diane at 301-481-0171. I
am fully vetted and waiting for you. Hoping you will fnd me, Hope
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Libraries to be closed for staff day
All three libraries will be closed Friday,
December 2, for staff development and Volun-
teer Day. The Internet branch, www.stmalib.
org, will be open.

Lexington Park offers free grant webinars
Lexington Park will offer two free we-
binars to help non-proft organizations create
more effective grant proposals on Nov. 30.
Proposal Writing Basics will begin at noon and
provide an overview of the proposal writing
process and the basics of what to include. The
second, Proposal Budgeting Basics, starts at 1
p.m. and is geared for the novice grant seeker.
How to prepare and present a budget proposal
will be discussed including personnel, non-
personnel and overhead expenses and the re-
lationship between budget for the project and
overall budget. Participants can register for one
or both sessions. The Foundation Center will
present the programs.

Poets can share poetry
A Poetry Open Mic is scheduled at Leon-
ardtown library on Nov. 29 with reading begin-
ning at 6:30 p.m. Poets of all ages are invited
to share a favorite poem or a poem they have
written or just come and listen.

Storytelling at its best
Professional storyteller Janice Curtis
Greene will present a program of holiday and
Kwanzaa stories on Dec. 3 at Lexington Park
branch at 1:30 p.m. The program is free. A
book signing of her recently released book,
Thema and the Wonderful Black Gourd, fol-
lows with copies being available for purchase.

Evening fun planned for kids
Charlotte Hall and Leonardtown libraries
will both offer a storytime at 6 p.m. on Dec.
1. Charlotte Halls will be followed by LEGO
fun at 6:30 p.m. A kids art lesson will be con-
ducted by St. Marys College student Shannon
Rafferty on Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Leonar-
dtown branch. It will replace the LEGO Fun
previously scheduled that night. Children of all
ages can make a fun project to take home. Its
free and all materials will be provided.

Libraries giving away eReaders
A Nook Color will be given away at each
branch and a Kindle countywide in a drawing
on Dec. 17. Any customer who inquires about
eBooks or eReaders will be entered. These
eReaders were donated by Southern Maryland
Regional Library Association. Each library has
a Nook, a Kindle, and an iPad for customers to
try or to check out to use within the library.
Library Items
Cat of the Week
PEt of the Week
Hi Everyone, my name is Kobi and I am a beautiful 5 year old chocolate lab. I have had
a hard life, as my frst family didnt want me after I grew out of the cute puppy stage. As I
got older, I was banned to the basement in isolation and was very sad. I needed a family and
some friends and had none. Then my family decided I was in the way and gave me away to
Second Hope Rescue. I am a love bug and want a family to call my own. I would really make
a great companion to a retired couple who want a dog to love. I am ok with other dogs and
would do better in a home with children over 10 years old. I am neutered, current on vaccina-
tions and identifcation micro chipped. Please if you have room in your home and your heart
for me contact lora@secondhoperescue.org or call 240-925-0628. Please Adopt, Dont Shop.
Essay Contest
The annual Americanism essay contest sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary for el-
ementary and middle school students began on Nov. 1, and ends on Feb. 1, 2012.
There are three categories: Group I - 3rd and 4th grades; Group II - 5th and 6th grades; and
Group III - 7th and 8th grades.
This years essay title is How Can I Show My Patriotism in My Community?
Ridge Unit 255 has delivered information to the local schools, and home schooled students are
also invited to participate in this essay contest.
Home school parents should contact the Unit President Ethel McKay at 301-872-4651 to obtain
information and paperwork needed for submission.
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The County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature!
To submit art or band information for our entertainment section,
e-mail carriemunn@countytimes.net.
By Carrie Munn
Staff Writer
HydraFX members explained their plan when they play a gig is to create a party atmo-
sphere, entertain the crowd and have a good time. It shows. The bands high-energy eclectic
mix of music got the house rocking at the Loveville Tavern Saturday night.
The band has been though some transformations over its 10-year history. Greg Barrick, the
groups lead guitarist and vocalist, said HydraFX was once at the top of Southern Maryland
stardom, having appeared on NBCs show Star of Tomorrow and playing alongside Jimmys
Chicken Shack.
These days both he and lead vocalist and saxophonist Kevin Quinn have young fami-
lies, and along with bassist Sean Reese, drummer Andrew Dulaney and rhythm guitarist Matt
Weigand, try to play at least a few shows as a full band each month and often do acoustic gigs
at smaller venues.
After Barricks brother and original HydraFX drummer Joe Barrick took an offer to play
full-time with The Sam Grow Band, an open audition led the group to Dulaney.
Weigand was actually interning at Nightsky Studios in Waldorf when the band was cutting
their Lose Control album, which features nine original songs. He was asked to join the band,
and drives to gigs from the Baltimore area.
Other band members hail from Southern Maryland, with the exception of Quinn whos
originally from Colorado.
The band mates agreed that they love performing. Barrick called playing music live the
most addicting drug out there.
HydraFX plays a mix of originals and covers from artists as varied as the Temptations to
Rage Against the Machine. All share similar musical infuences, nodding to Sublime, 311, Foo
Fighters and classic rock as some of the bands that made them want to rock out. Quinn said they
often put their own signature on covers and tailor their set list to ft the crowd at any given show.
By the start of the bands second set, which opened with a funky version of Michael Jack-
sons Thriller, the dance foor at the Loveville Tavern was full and the crowd was getting
down.
Quinn and Barrick vibe off of each other as vocalists, engaging the audience and provid-
ing pure entertainment with songs like Steve Miller Bands The Joker, Stevie Wonders Su-
perstition and a rap mash-up all with the HydraFX stamp on them.
Barrick explained their sound as reggae rock, saying its like 311 with more edge.
We try to give you the most memorable experience when you come out and watch us,
he said.
Memorable indeed.
If youre looking to shake your butt, come out and see HydraFX, Dulaney said.
The band is performing with Car 54 on Saturday, Nov. 27 at 9 p.m. at Hotel Charles and
promises to make you groove and have a good time right along with them.
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CLUES ACROSS
1. Currently fashionable
1. Peruse a book
5. Eating houses
10. Semitic fertility god
14. Protoctist genus
15. Lower in esteem
16. Having suffcient skill
17. Copyread
18. More lucid
19. Bleats
20. Baltimore footballers
22. Removes writing
24. Six (Spanish)
26. Santa & Rancho Santa
27. Computer memory
hardware
30. Bangles and beads
32. (Latin) earound time of
35. Saudi citizens
37. Ladies undergarment
38. Evoke or elicit
40. The central part of the
Earth
41. Small amount
42. Off-Broadway theater
award
43. Related on the mothers
side
45. Opposite of beginning
46. Afrikaans
47. A very small circular
shape
48. Material
51. Bill the Science Guy
52. Segregating operation
53. Small sleeps
55. Dispoiling a country in
warfare
58. Any digit of a vertebrate
62. An apron
63. Island in Bay of Naples
67. Not at home
68. Of a city
69. Daughter of Asopus &
Metope
70. Camera apertures
71. Tip of Aleutian Islands
72. Profoundly wise men
73. Ice hockey feinting
CLUES DOWN
1. One who feels penitence
2. Name meaning God
knows
3. Tel __, Israel city
4. Palm fruits
5. Coarse cinnamon bark
6. Goat and camel hair fabric
7. Sport devotee
8. Point midway between E
and SE
9. Imperturbable
10. Spongelike cakes
11. Arabian outer garments
12. Winglike structures
13. Smaller quantity
21. Beaks
23. Tear down
25. Hidden meaning
26. His magic lamp
27. Had a contest of speed
28. 04473 ME
29. Murdered in his bathtub
31. 14027 NY
32. A citizen of Havanna
33. Very coldly
34. Singer Della
36. Wager
39. Arrived extinct
44. British School
46. The Education Project
Asia
49. Raises
50. Madames
52. European Capital of Cul-
ture: Romania
54. Burn with a hot liquid
55. __-__-la-ma-ding-dong
56. Be next to
57. British beer unit
59. Overly precious (British)
60. An American
61. Cause cell destruction
64. Satisfaction
65. Small pin of wood
66. Relative Biological
Effectiveness
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By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
Heres a shocker for you. The
frst thanksgiving did not happen
in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
If you really want to get tech-
nical, supposedly the frst celebra-
tion was by the Spanish and oc-
curred September 8, 1565 in what
is now St. Augustine, Florida. Vir-
ginia comes in second the frst thanksgiving celebra-
tion in the United States was held in Virginia, and not in
Plymouth. Thanksgiving services were routine in what
was to become the Commonwealth of Virginia as early as
1607. A day of Thanksgiving was codifed in the found-
ing charter of Berkeley Hundred in Charles City County,
Virginia in 1619. Again, if you want to get technical, there
was no United States in 1607 so the statement should have
said the frst thanksgiving celebration was held in Virgin-
ia, and not in Plymouth.
The last time I looked at a calendar, 1607 and 1619
came before 1621. So the next time teacher sends a note
home for that theres going to be a thanksgiving play,
insist the little ones either wear conquistador costumes or
outfts applicable to Virginia. Out with the large buckles
and silly looking hats! Forget Plymouth Rock!
The fact of the matter is that a thanksgiving was
held at any time by our forefathers when they wanted to
thank God for safe passage, a good crop, etc. It became a
national holiday by the proclamation of President Wash-
ington of October 3, 1789 who designated November 26
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to be devoted by the People of these States to the service
of that great and glorious Being, who is the benefcent
Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be--
That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our
sincere and humble thanks--for his kind care and pro-
tection of the People of this Country previous to their be-
coming a Nation--for the signal and manifold mercies,
and the favorable interpositions of his Providence which
we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late
war--for the great degree of tranquility, union, and
plenty, which we have since enjoyed--for the peaceable
and rational manner, in which we have been enabled to
establish constitutions of government for our safety and
happiness, and particularly the national One now lately
instituted--for the civil and religious liberty with which
we are blessed; and the means we have of acquiring and
diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the
great and various favors which he hath been pleased to
confer upon us. This was a one-shot deal.
In 1863 President Lincoln established Thanksgiving
as an offcial annual holiday to be celebrated on the last
Thursday of every November. Now its just a reason to
have a big meal. The real meaning is almost lost.
Turkey became the main dish of Thanksgiving be-
cause it is a native-American bird and because many farm-
ers thin out their turkey focks in late November. The tur-
key most Americans eat today was developed in the 1930s
by the Department of Agriculture in Beltsville, Maryland.
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The Chronicle
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Wanderings
Grateful for the
Simple Things
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
I am sitting outside on a bench in my paths on this white-sky
cloudy day. To anyone else this day might seem oppressive, but I love
the cozy, cocoon-like feeling. Yes, I love sunny days also especially
on my days off from work, but a warm, cloudy day is when I get that
nesting, homebody urge to vacuum, cook big meals, and generally cre-
ate and organize. These are the days when I love to write, paint, or sort
through old boxes. I have found some interesting things on days like
this. But, that will be to write about for next week.
Im thinking about two things: Thanksgiving dinner and what I
might make, and what I am grateful for. Then I remembered that I re-
ally dont have to make any of the big things this week like the turkey,
stuffng, sweet potatoes and other fxings. My husbands family will be
having a gathering at his middle sisters house less than a mile from us.
By the time I saw the invite (or evite as they are known now) question-
naire on Facebook all that was left to make was dessert, and I think one
of my husbands nieces already signed up for that. I will make apple
pies anyway, and maybe some fun desserts for the kids.
The following weekend is when I will make a small turkey with
my Mothers stuffng and the pot cheese and noodles to take to my
brothers house in Virginia. I just can not imagine a year without those
traditions. I am grateful that my brothers and my sons still look for-
ward to those traditions. Some years we are turkeyd out and just have
pizza. This year I am looking forward to comfort food, old family sto-
ries, and gatherings that havent changed over time.
As for now, I am having a blissfully calm morning off watching
Tidbit occupying herself by playing her kick the rock game. She is
having a harder time today keeping track of her rock in the thick, wet
carpet of leaves. But this will distract her from the occasional drops of
water falling from the trees. Princess Tidbit does not like rain on her
coat. I think this is so funny that she will not step one paw outside if
there is even a hint of rain, but will happily (or almost happily) toler-
ate a bath. I hope she is truly enjoying herself right now, because a
bath for Tidbit is the next thing on todays agenda. Tidbit steps into the
bath easily and does the happiest of happy dog dances afterwards, but
doesnt like the actual shampooing part of the experience. So for now,
I will let her play. As I look over to where Tidbit is playing I have to
really focus since she blends in so perfectly with the autumn leaves.
I mention to her that a bath is imminent and she looks up suddenly
with mud and part of an oak leaf stuck to her nose. I am grateful for
this little rust-colored furry creature so full of love, eagerness, and
happiness.
Last Monday I thought would be a nice calm day too, but there is
nothing more startling than having a phone call at four something in
the morning. One of my husbands other sisters was in Southern Mary-
land Hospital having a major heart attack. She just lives a few miles
away from the hospital and had driven herself over there thinking she
might have bronchitis. Womens symptoms can be so different .She is
doing okay now. There must be something about November and heart
attacks in his family. Everyone was pretty scared. We all got ready in
10 minutes and were up there by 5:30 a.m. I am grateful that my hus-
band and now his sister have survived heart attacks and will share what
will probably be a very special Thanksgiving this year.
Im sure many of you will also be counting blessings at your
Thanksgiving table this year. It has not been an easy few years on any-
one I think. I wish good health, happy reconnections with family and
friends, and time to enjoy what or who you are most grateful for. I thank
you for your continued reading of Wanderings, and all the friends Ive
met through the writing of this column. Happy Thanksgiving.
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@ya-
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By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Contributing Writer
Oh, the things you said to your parents!
Imagine how melty they felt when
you, as a toddler, declared your love and ad-
oration. Think about how proud they were
when you spouted the kind of child-wisdom
that kids always seem to utter. Remember
how they told everybody all about the cute
things you used to say?
Imagine how they felt the frst time
you screamed NO! or declared hate or
reminded them that it wasnt your idea to
enter the world.
Out of the mouths of babes? Yes, and into the new
book by Bill Cosby. In I Didnt Ask to Be Born (But
Im Glad I Was), the Cos is back to make us laugh about
childhood, parenting, and things in between.
Weve all, it seems, spent part of our lives hanging
out with Fat Albert, Mushmouth, and Weird Harold. They
were our friends, too, and we couldnt get enough of them.
So in this book, Bill Cosby gives us more.
Years ago, when Cos lived in Philadelphia, Old
Mother Harold lived in a nearby apartment. She hated
when kids skateboarded near her house, so she chased
them and, by the way, skateboard is the correct word,
since it was made from two skates and a board.
And then there was Peanut Armhouse.
Peanut Armhouse was an old friend whose mother
had an unusual way of calling him home. One day, dur-
ing a particularly hot baseball game, Peanuts mother
came out and hollered but Peanut was up to
bat and, with jaws dropped, the other boys
watched him morph into something they
didnt recognize. After that, lets say that
Peanut Armhouse was never seen again in
person
On another note, Cosby is sure that
there are pages missing from the Bible.
What, for instance, did God do with the ani-
mals after Adam named them? Did Adam
get tired doing it? Where did Eve get a nee-
dle and thread to sew leaves? Cosby doesnt
know the answers, but he is pretty sure that
God has a wife.
In this book, youll learn the difference
between getting a beating versus getting a whupping; wise
words for grooms and grandparents; wise advice for par-
ents; observations on the parenting styles of animals and
people; and a bittersweet story about Cosbys son, Ennis.
So when was the last time you had a good, hearty
laugh? If its been awhile, then youre overdue and I
Didnt Ask to Be Born will set you right.
Author Bill Cosbys voice comes through strong in
this book; in fact, its hard not to hear him inside your
head while youre reading. Cosbys childhood, his family,
things he did for love, and the things he ponders are all fair
game for fun-poking but, as always, Cosby seems to be
winking at his audience and his stories are good-natured.
Theyre also wickedly on-target, and hilarious.
This book is classic Cos, quick to read, and fans will
love it. Grab I Didnt Ask to Be Born (But Im Glad I
Was) and youll be glad he was, too.
I Didnt Ask to Be Born (But Im Glad I Was)
by Bill Cosby, illustrations by George Booth
c.2011, Center Street $21.99 / $23.99 Canada 208 pages
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Lofer Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652
Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301.475.4002, ext. 1001
Ridge Nutrition Site, 301.475.4200, ext. 1050.
Visit the Department of Agings website at
www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
SENIOR LIVING
St. Marys Dept of Aging
Programs and Activities
5th Annual Breakfast
Provides Respite & Laughter
for Caregivers
Remembering Pearl Harbor
On Wednesday, December 7, at 1
p.m., in remembrance of Pearl Harbor, a
special program will be held at the North-
ern Senior Activity Center. Gather in the
warmth of the social room for a freside
chat when President Roosevelt announces
on the radio the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Step back in time and be part of this his-
torical event. A documentary video will
be shown at 1:30 p.m. Call 301.475.4002,
ext. 1001 by Tuesday, December 6 to re-
serve a seat as space is limited.
Crafting with Terra Cotta
Terra cotta pots are not just for gar-
dening anymore. Explore creative ways
to use these inexpensive pots to decorate
your home for the holidays. Join us and
learn to make a Terra Cotta Santa & Elf;
Thursday, December 1 at the Garvey Se-
nior Activity Center. Cost is $5. Sign up
by calling 301.475.4200, ext. 1050.
Make a Tasty Christmas Cottage
Use Pop Tarts to make the cutest and
easiest edible house ever! This popular
project will take place at Loffer Senior
Activity Center on Thursday, December
1 and Friday, December 2 at 10 a.m. Cot-
tages will be constructed on Thursday and
dried overnight. On Friday, decorate your
cottage with bright Christmas candy and
royal icing. Cost is $6, payable the frst
day of class. Call 301.737.5670 ext. 1658
by Tuesday, November 29 to sign up.
Gift donations needed for Christmas
Gift Bingo
New items for our Christmas gift bin-
go are being gratefully accepted at Loffer
Senior Activity Center daily Mon-Fri be-
tween 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The bingo will
be held on Friday, December 16 ~ 10:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. If youve bought or made
something in the past year and found that
you didnt use it after all or received a gift
that doesnt quite work out for you maybe
you would like to donate it to our annual
Christmas gift bingo. (Please, no candles,
expired foodstuff or shopworn items)- our
players give these as gifts to their loved
ones. And while youre bringing things
by, sign up to play Christmas Gift Bingo
yourself! THANK YOU!!! For more in-
formation call 301.737.5670, ext. 1658.
Bring us your (ever)greens!
Loffer Senior Activity Center staff
and volunteers are gearing up for the an-
nual St. Marys County Department of
Aging Christmas party and will be mak-
ing centerpieces on December 6 and 7.
We love to use fresh greenery and would
be very happy to receive some trimmings
from your yard! Greenery donations can
be dropped off at the center anytime be-
tween 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
through December 5. Thanks for support-
ing our efforts to make this event extra
special. Questions? Call 301.737.5670 ext.
1658.
Zumba
Now, you can enjoy this terrifc ft-
ness class set to Latin rhythms three times
a week!! Classes are available each Mon-
day at noon at Loffer Senior Activity
Center; Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at Northern
Senior Activity Center, and Thursdays at
10:45 a.m. at Garvey Senior Activity Cen-
ter; Get yourself moving while having a
great time! Call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050
for details.
Adult Community
Lexington Park
HAPPY 9TH ANNIVERSARY!!!!
LEXINGTON PARK ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY
CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO ATTEND OUR CELEBRATION
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This event is celebrated annually during National Family Caregivers Month. For more information, please contact
Stacie Prinkey, HCBS Program Coordinator at 301-475-4011 ext. 1056.
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By Debra Meszaros
MXSportsNutrition.com
At frst it may seem like a top notch
marketing agency must have realized they
have an excellent opportunity to take advan-
tage of a new trend; Gluten-free products.
Reality is currently fve percent of the popu-
lation is Celiac or Gluten intolerant. Some
experts believe that number may actually be
closer to ten percent due to a huge number
of undiagnosed cases. Are you one of them?
If you are experiencing abdominal pain or
cramping, arthritis, ADD, constipation, de-
pression, anxiety, irritability, fatigue, joint
pain, or migraines, you may want to explore
the possibility of gluten intolerance, wheat
allergy, or Celiac disease.
Gluten is a protein composite that has
been eaten for 10,000 years worldwide. Al-
though it is most commonly found in wheat,
gluten is also present in barley, bulgar, cous-
cous, durum, kamut, malt, semolina, spelt,
triticale, rye, and other wheat products like
wheat bran and wheat germ. I usually refer
to it as glue. Why?
As part of the prolamin protein family,
gluten gives four products their chewy tex-
ture. It is very hard for the body to digest,
as it requires strong acid in the stomach to
process it, something many of us lack. Al-
though the digestive challenge starts there,
there may be additional reasons to the rise
in intolerance.
Modern breeding of grains with
the objective of higher gluten content than
the original strains.
The repetitious, unbalanced con-
sumption of grains three or more times per
day, everyday. Something the human body
was never structured to handle. In fact, best
time of year to consume grains would be af-
ter their normal harvest, fall. Hence, winter
is the perfect time to consume grains.
The amount of mental, emotional,
and physical stress we place on ourselves
daily, which directly affects our delicate di-
gestive system.
Enzyme defciency through our
modern dietary habit of consuming dead
foods; those purchased in a box, over-
cooked, or placed in a microwave. All these
processes remove or reduce active live en-
zymes needed to help the body break down
your food.
So what happens if youre not
digesting gluten?
Combine dietary excess with undi-
gested gluten and the result is irritation to
the intestinal villi. This damage can cause
undigested proteins, toxins, and pathogens
to leak into the bloodstream and lymph. A
host of problems can arise from this hap-
pening: food allergies, intolerances, nu-
trient defciencies, malabsorption, organ
stress, immune system stress, and clogged
cognitive function. Yes, lack of concentra-
tion and focus can be a result of hindered
gluten digestion!
So youll just avoid gluten then,
right?
Not exactly. Removing gluten from
your diet may very well help relieve your
symptoms, (better known as body language)
but often in time other foods than begin to
become an issue. Commonly, intolerances
develop to dairy, corn, nuts etc. because
the underlying root reason was not ad-
dressed. Why was your digestion weak
to begin with? Sometimes dehydration,
stressed organs like the liver, pancreas
or gallbladder, lymph congestion, and ex-
cess stress play a role. So the real objec-
tive might be to get your digestion back
on track by looking into rebuilding and
replenishing your enzymes, working with
your dietary balances of food groups, and
eating foods naturally in season, not the
same foods everyday. Surprise your body
with a variety of foods and uncover one of
your keys to optimal health.
DISCLAIMER: When you read through the
diet and lifestyle information, you must know
that everything within it is for informational pur-
poses only and is not intended as a substitute for
advice from your physician or other health care
professional. I am making no attempt to pre-
scribe 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 specifc products have
not been evaluated by the United States Food
and Drug Administration and are not intended
to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. You
should consult with a healthcare professional
before starting any diet, exercise or supplemen-
tation program, before taking any medication,
or if you have or suspect you might have a health
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The County Times
Sp rts
NRP reminds Hunters
to Stay Safe During
Firearm Season
The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) encourages hunters to
put safety frst as this years frearm deer season opens Nov. 26, the day with
the greatest concentration of hunters out.
Tree stand incidents account for most hunting accidents, said NRP
Superintendent Colonel George F. Johnson IV. using the proper safety
equipment is an essential component in staying safe while afeld.
All hunters should use a full-body safety harness that keeps the hunter
tethered to the tree and prevents a fall to the ground. NRP reminds hunt-
ers to inspect their safety equipment prior to use and replace any worn or
broken pieces. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has
produced a video on YouTube.com, demonstrating how to use a tree stand
and full-body safety harness.
The improper use of frearms has been another cause of accidents.
Hunters should inspect, be familiar with, and practice with the weapon that
is to be used prior to the start of the hunt.
When handling a frearm, hunters should always follow two cardinal
rules:
Treat every gun as if it is loaded and never point the frearm at anything
unless intending to shoot.
Positively identify the intended target and make sure the area beyond is
devoid of other hunters or property before the trigger is pulled.
Before hunting, all hunters should follow these laws and regulations
before they go hunting:
Hunters must obtain and possess a hunting license while hunting.
A course in frearms and hunter safety is required for those who did
not hunt prior to July 1, 1977.
Hunters must possess written permission from landowner before
hunting on private property.
Hunters and companions must wear a fuorescent cap or outer garment
that contains 250 square-inches of fuorescent orange color.
Possessing loaded weapons in a vehicle is prohibited. This includes
ammunition in the magazine or chamber.
It is illegal to shoot or hunt from or across a roadway.
Hunting within 150 yards of a residence, camp or other building is
prohibited without advance permission of owner or occupant.
Before removing the deer from the location of the kill, a feld tag must
be flled out and attached to the deer. It must be recorded on the hunters Big
Game Harvest Record.
Hunters must check-in the deer within 24 hours of feld tagging to the
Department of Natural Resources via www.gamecheck.dnr.state.md.us or
the call the Big Game Registration phone line at 1-888-800-0120. The con-
frmation number must then be entered onto the Big Game Harvest Record.
Citizens are encouraged to call the Natural Resources Police Commu-
nication Center at 800-628-9944 with poaching complaints, public lands en-
forcement questions or maritime enforcement questions.
Skins Drop to 3-7
Local celebrity Dave
Spiggy Spigler,
above, a member of
the Washington
Redskins unoffcial
cheerleading squad,
the Hogettes, along
with Boss Hogette,
were among the
thousands who
watched the Skins
narrowly miss
defeating the Dallas
Cowboys during a
home game Sunday.
At right, Cowboys
tight end Jason
Witten runs over a
Redskins defender
during the 27-24 loss.
Photo by Sean Rice
Photo by Frank Marquart
The County Times
By Keith McGuire
Contributing Writer
The Thanksgiving holiday is a great time for
the family to get together, watch football on TV and
stuff themselves with all kinds of traditional holiday
foods. Many families have a tradition of hunting on
Thanksgiving morning and take to the feld for rab-
bits or birds, to the woods for squirrels or deer, or to
the waters edge for goose or ducks. Hunting can fll
the holiday morning and provide ample reason for a
nap after the feast later in the day.
The family gathering also provides plenty of op-
portunities for everyone to share their favorite hunt-
ing stories of outwitting deer and other wild game.
Brittany Bell has a great story to tell of how she
harvested her frst deer on November 1. After re-
leasing the bolt from her cross bow, which struck the
deer, it tumbled down the other side of a hill and into
a hole in the ground! Imagine her surprise as she
looked for the buck, not knowing that she had to look
underground. Thankfully, her father, T. W. Bell, was
able to help haul it out of the hole.
Hunting stories are often punctuated by comical, self-deprecating adaptations of
mankind in the wild environments of the critters being hunted. Many are rather coarse
tales more suited to hunting camps than around the Thanksgiving table. Others involve
the creatures themselves, who surprise us with their antics in the naturally wild outdoors.
Take the deer hunter who becomes more than surprised or even startled by the
sudden appearance of a curious squirrel on the platform of his deer stand 20 feet in the
air. Deer hunters are taught at very young ages not to move suddenly for any reason,
but one has to question the motives of a squirrel at your feet looking for food! A sudden
move could put the critter in your lap, or atop your head really scary stuff!
Or, how about the barred owl who came sailing in before frst light to a tree limb just
a few feet from your deer stand? The silent moves and dark shadows of an owl at this
low-lit time of day can test the mettle of any hunter! Was that an owl, or a ghost moving
through the darkness? Sunrise happens moments later and the wide eyes and swiveling
head become recognizable, but still just a little creepy.
Over the years, stories like these have convinced me that hunting is much more than
heading to the feld, the woods or the waters to kill birds and animals. It is about the
people enjoying the sport and the reconnection with nature that I wish we all could ex-
perience at least once. A deer, a squirrel, a rabbit, or a duck may not come by. So what?
What about everything else that happened while you were there?
Ill take a slightly different tack to explain this. I spend more than my fair share of
time in the local hardware and home improvement stores. Someone once asked me if
I really enjoyed this kind of hobby. Hell no I blurted, They dont sell anything but
work here!
Someone else asked if I really enjoyed killing animals. Hell no I blurted, Its all
work after you pull the trigger! The events leading up to that moment are the enjoyable
parts. Just ask Brittany Bell how tough it was to haul a trophy buck out of a hole in the
ground!
If you have a particularly interesting hunting story and a picture (Im still look-
ing for a Snipe hunting story!) please drop me a line at riverdancekeith@gmail.com.
Holiday Traditions
Sp rts
Fur and
Feathers
Fur and
Feathers
Sunrise
happens moments
later and the wide eyes
and swiveling head
become recognizable,
but still just a
little creepy.
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