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Together Calvert, St. Marys Are One Urbanized Area
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Lexington Park-- California-- Chesapeake Ranch Estates Census-Designated Urbanized Area

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The second phase of construction on FDR Boulevard is scheduled to begin April or May, according to the project Engineer. This phase, which will actually be the first part built, runs from Great Mills Road to South Shangri La Drive, and, though it is only a short piece of the road, planners view it as critical. The new section of road will run in front of the Lexington Park library, the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department and the future new location of the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad. Itll improve their access to Route 246, and decrease their response time, said Allan Settle, project engineer with the countys Department of Public Works and Transportation. The construction should coincide when the rescue squad begins construction on their new facility around the same time. One of the longer phases of the FDR Boulevard project is 90 percent complete in the design stage. The 1.7 mile stretch of FDR Boulevard runs from the First Colony development to Route 237, while the 1.8 mile stretch from Route 237 to Pegg Road still needs to be designed; the bids for that portion of the project are currently out in the public, Settle said. The county purchased the majority of the land it needs for that portion of the project, including the old railroad bed that runs
parallel to Route 235. Construction on those two pieces, known respectively as phases No. 1 and No. 3, of the project arent scheduled to begin until about 2016. The entire project consists of five phases, some of which have not even been funded. The goal is to get traffic from Route 4 to the base with phases one and two, Settle said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Leonardtown Commissioners Meeting: Wharf Property, Law Suit

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Town elected officials will seek plans to develop the Leonardtown Wharf property at the end of Washington Street. An RFP (request for proposals) will be going out for the wharf property and at the very least it will include a restaurant, said Hayden Hammett, town commissioner, during the time allotted for commissioners to deliver activity reports. Commissioners have long envisioned a commercial development at the wharf property, which it has rebuilt into a public park after it had fallen into decay for years. In other news the town lost a civil suit brought by two property owners to the county circuit court. Two years ago sewage backed up from the pipeline under Route 5 into their home. The lawsuit filed by Nancy Bupp and David Deaderick, of Mechanicsville, alleged that the town was negligent in allowing a nuisance when two specific sewage backups occurred in Oct. of 2009 and Jan. of 2011. After listening for two days of testimony that a dip in the sewer line under Route 5 caused the backups into the home, the jury found for the defendants. The defendants argued that the town did not do enough to fix the dip in the sewer line. The towns lawyer, Matthew Peter, argued that backups were the defendants responsibility since they originated at two caps on the defendants property used to clean out the lines. The jury did not agree and awarded the defendants a $185,000 judgment. Laschelle McKay, town administrator, said the town was exploring its options through the Local Government Insurance Trust, who initially provided legal counsel. Our attorneys will be filing some post trial motions, McKay said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Planning Commission continued its discussion on excluding specific organizations from a county money-for-development program; however, it still does not have a recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners. The commission has debated the proposed text amendment for weeks now, fielding many suggestions during a long work session. One approach would give authority to the director to make the decision using certain criteria. Discussions did not produce specific rules. Commission member Martin Seibert said that exemptions could be granted to those organizations found to be in need the most if they apply for it. If its going to be at the directors level Id really want some clear cut criteria on that, Director of Land Use and Growth Management Phil Shire said. At the essence of the debate is the willingness to help groups like churches and community groups expand their buildings to accommodate programs and membership without imposing too much cost versus the county program for transfer of development rights (TDRs) that requires prospective builders to pay to preserve land elsewhere in the rural preservation district if that is where they plan to build. Seibert said that no matter what recommendations the planning commission came up with, no one was going to be completely happy with them. Somebodys going to get left out, and some people are going to be squeaking through, Seibert said. And youre going to have some belly aching over that. Commission member Hal Willard said that all the discussion would be for naught if it wasnt easy to understand once it became law. Weve got organizations that need to be exempt from TDRs, Willard said. We dont need to reinvent a massive program that people cant understand. Commission member Merl Evans said that when the group takes up the issue after planning staff have gone back to make changes to the text amendment they will still likely not come to a quick decision. Will we vote on it at that meeting? I dont think so, Evans said. The next scheduled planning commission meeting is Jan. 28.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A coalition of seven rural Maryland counties wants St. Marys County elected leaders to join efforts to halt the states push for expensive septic system upgrades and other methods to clean up the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Clean Chesapeake Coalition, represented by a Baltimore law firm, opposes the current Watershed Implementation Plan from Gov. Martin OMalleys administration that requires counties to implement stringent methods such as septic system upgrades or hook ups to main sewer lines to control nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment pollution. Charles D. Chip MacLeod, from the law firm of Funk and Bolton, said the states own estimates for the cost of the aggregate plan comes to $14.5 billion over 12 years and will not work because it ignores what he called the single greatest source of pollution to the bay: the Conowingo Dam. The dam was built more than 80 years ago and can no longer adequately handle the flow of pollutants from the Susquehanna River, the main tributary of the bay, as it flows down from Pennsylvania. The sediment has continued to back
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up behind the dam, he said, and studies have shown that major storms like Tropical Storm Lee allow millions of tons of debris to overflow down into the Chesapeake. Overflows like that are becoming more common as the sediment builds up, he said, and no one has yet claimed responsibility for dredging the reservoir, not Exelon Corporation which owns the hydroelectric plant at the dam, nor the state. The cost of dredging the reservoir annually for simple maintenance purposes could cost as much as $45 million a year, but would be far better than the multi-billion dollar price tag the state is advocating, he said. Weve been at this for 40 years, at cleaning up the bay, spending hundreds of millions of dollars and were really no better off, MacLeod told commissioners on Tuesday. Theres not been a penny spent to dredge the sediments above the Conowingo Dam; thats the cheapest way to save the bay. MacLeod said the re-licensing bid for the dam is approaching and now is the time for jurisdictions to push for conditions to allow that re-licensing, including a plan to dredge the sedimentation build up. Nobody is on the hook for doing anything about those sediments, MacLeod said. The attorney was disturbed by OMalleys recent letter to the commissioners asking for their support of the original WIP plan in lieu of focusing on the dams situation. It showed the state was locked into its own process and was not willing to listen to other suggestions, he said. They dont even want counties to talk about this, he said. Commissioner President Francis Jack Russell (D-St. George Island) told the presenters he was offended by their presentation. He said that the Conowingo dam had been a long-discussed issue but that it was not the sole problem source. As watermen we see different issues than what comes out of the dam, Russell said, adding that he did not like MacLeods assertion that the Maryland Association of Counties was not equipped to deal with opposing the WIP program. He called the coalitions efforts potentially fractious between counties. I take offense sir when you say that MaCO doesnt do a very good job of representing the countys interests. MacLeod said his coalition proceeded with its mission with the full knowledge of MaCO officials. Commissioner Cindy Jones (R-Valley Lee) said the coalitions argument of focusing on the Conowingo Dam problem was worthwhile, especially in the face of the high costs of the WIP plan. Our citizens deserve common sense solutions and thats exactly what the coalition is trying to do, she said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer County detectives warn the public that a dangerous murder suspect from Anne Arundel County may be on the run here in St. Marys. Clarence Eugene Johnson III, wanted for first-degree murder, seconddegree murder, attempted first-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder in the City of Annapolis, was reported entering a town house in the River Bay Town neighborhood in Lexington Park Jan. 14, according to the St. Marys County Bureau of Criminal Investigations. Police formed a perimeter around the home and obtained a warrant to search the premises, but the suspect was nowhere to be found, they said, adding the suspect may be in the Lexington Park area and should be considered armed and dangerous. Johnson is described as an African American male, standing 6-feet, 4-inches tall and weighing 240 pounds, with multiple tattoos. We have reason to believe he has
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A man charged with disposing of a gun used in a murder back in 2010 was sentenced to five years in prison, which was suspended to five years of probation by Circuit Court Judge Michael J. Stamm. James Sheehan made no statement during his sentencing hearing Jan. 11 either before or after prosecutors detailed the shooting that took place Aug. 28 2010 in which Andrew Allen Carter, 26, shot and killed Antonio Nathanial Pollard Jr., with a single gunshot wound to the head through the eye. Sheehan took an Alford plea to being an accessory after the fact, which means that he did not admit his guilt but stipulated the prosecution could produce enough evidence for a conviction. A circuit court judge sentenced Carter to 30 years in prison just days before Sheehans day in court. Carter, who accepted a plea to seconddegree murder back in September, said a group of men came to the apartment of his girlfriend at the time at 3 a.m. to assault him. He believes they, including Pollard, were likely there to assault him at the orders of his girlfriends ex-boyfriend who is currently incarcerated. Admitting he had no issues with Pollard, Carter said he fired out of fear. After the shooting Carter fled the scene and engaged the services of Sheehan to dispose of the gun while Carter was in Baltimore in an effort to evade prosecution, Assistant States Attorney Julie White told the court. When Carter called Sheehan to inquire about the gun Sheehan responded that the gun was hidden and shouldnt worry about it, White reported. Stamm handed down his sentence in accordance with the wishes of the states attorneys office, dismissing other charges filed against Sheehan possessing and illegally transferring a regulated firearm. The state pursued the charge of accessory to the murder after the fact. Youre fortunate to get this sentence, Stamm told a taciturn Sheehan. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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associates living in St. Marys County, Captain Terry Black said. Citizens with information on Johnson are asked to call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 or text a tip to TIP239 plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Citizens may also contact Det. Bealefeld of the Annapolis Police Department at 410-268-9000 Ext. 7299 or by e-mail at cebealefeld@annapolis.gov. Johnson is alleged to have perpetrated a double shooting in Annapolis that left one victim dead and another in critical condition Dec. 12. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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On Jan. 12, 2012 deputies responded to a local liquor store in Lexington Park, Maryland for a report of a fight in progress. When deputies arrived they observed two men yelling obscenities and threatening each other. Both individuals were bleeding about the head and face. Deputies instructed both men to stop yelling and cease their disorderly behavior. Both men refused and continued to yell. Their disorderly conducted attracted a large crowd. One of the men, later identified as Fredy Herman Eatmon, 47 of Washington D.C. took an aggressive stance and threatened one of the deputies on the scene. Eatmon was arrested. As deputies atFredy Eatmon tempted to handcuff Eatmon he resisted. After a brief struggle he was secured and transported to a local hospital where he was treated for the injuries he sustained prior to the deputies arrival. Eatmon was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
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Kevin Jeffrey Hancock, 28, of Leonardtown) was indicted by vice narcotics detectives and subsequently charged with Possession of Oxycodone with the Intent to Distribute and Possession of a Firearm while Trafficking Narcotics. Vice/Narcotics detectives were forwarded information from patrol deputies related to Suspect Margaret Patricia Hare, 48, of Leonardtown and her possible distribution of prescription medication. Detectives observed her sell Oxycodone to suspect Michele Duclos, 36, of Great Michele Duclos Mills. Three cell phones were recovered along with 47 Oxycodone tablets from suspect Hares bra, one tablet from suspect Duclos person, cash and marijuana from a third party that is awaiting charges. Additional charges are pending against Hare. Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of Vice Narcotics, at 301475-4200 x1918.
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By Kimberly Manns Business Writer The first ever independently owned Motor Vehicle Administration and Motor Safety Foundation Certified Motorcycle riding school in the State of Maryland is located across the street from the Patuxent Naval Air Station in Lexington Park. The motorcycle riding school sits on 240 by140 square foot lot displaying motorcycles outside and riding and safety apparel inside the school. Owned and operated by Vanessa Jones, the riding school opened April 2012 and has been gaining notice ever since. The school offers an extensive curriculum with several experienced
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instructors. Since the age of 9, Vanessa has known that this is what she wanted to do and it was at this young age that she taught herself to ride on a mini bike in the back alleys of Chicago and later moved to Utah where she perfected her skills and then proceeded to teach all her friends and neighbors to ride. Previously a criminal justice major, Jones decided set out to build her business and like most entrepreneurs these days she found that in these economic times she faced a financial battle. Despite good credit and cash on hand, financial institutions would not approve her for a small business loan, but that did not stop Jones from chasing her dream. So she built her business from the ground up herself selling one bike at a time until she had enough money to open her motorcycle riding and safety school. Once opened, a few companies showed interest in partnering or offering resources to Jones but not without sacrificing part of her vision. She decided to rely on her business intuition to guide her and continued solo. During her 27 years in the business, she has taught throughout Illinois, Utah, Georgia and Maryland. Georgia is where she received her sports bike training and
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He was 21 and ready to become a U.S. Marine. Shortly after boot camp he found himself headed to Hawaii, ready to embark on an assignment he would never forget. Then a Marine Corps Pvt., Richard Crosariol was getting ready for Sunday Mass aboard USS Maryland when the ships at Pearl Harbor came under attack: it was Dec. 7, 1941, and the U.S. would soon find itself as part of World War II. Its been little more than 71 years since that day, but Crosariol remembers it well. The only thing I heard was a rap, rap, rap, from the bullets, he said. Soon, the announcement came: This is no drill. Man your battle stations, Crosariol said. While the Japanese carried out two waves of attacks that day, Crosariols ship was lucky. During the first wave, it suffered one bomb in the bow and one bomb hit in the stern, and by the time the second wave came, it was hidden by the smoke-filled air. It was almost a godsend, he said. But, not so much for others. Other ships had 600 to 700 men trapped under the water, Crosariol recalled. You have an inclination to help those burning or drowning, but you cant. You must man your battle station. Following that day, he found himself going from Tororo and Saipan in Japan, to the islands of and near the Philippines. After his service aboard USS Maryland, he was transferred to Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md. Crosariol retired while assigned to Indian Head, Md. after 20 years of service, as a sergeant major.
Honoring Marylands Last Surviving Pearl Harbor Marine

By Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs With tear-filled eyes and a smile from ear to ear, Richard Crosariol looked around at the Marines standing at attention before him. On his driveway was a small cadre of nine non-commissioned officers from the NAS Patuxent River Marine Aviation Detachment and their Sergeant Major. On Jan. 12 they, along with the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, travelled to Crosariols home in Indian Head, Md. to present the 94-year-old retired sergeant major something that was long overdue. We are privileged, humbled to be able to be in your presence and to be able to give back to you today, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Photo by Robert A. Hempel Michael Barrett told Crosariol, while the friends Marines from NAS Patuxent River Marine Aviation Detachment stand with Retired Sgt. Maj. and family gathered outside his home looked on. Richard Crosariol, the last surviving Marine in the state from the Pearl Harbor attack. And with those words, Barrett offered Crosariol a Marine Corps NCO Sword, the oldest NCO Sword, fulfills everything that I dreamed of. weapon still in military service today. I never ever believed that Id be able to see such a beautiful And Marines are proud to be the ones to carry it, Barrett thing, he said about the group gathered before him. said. The surprise presentation took a few months of planning beIts a tradition that began in 1859 when Col. John Harris, the tween family friend, Andy McCorison, Crosariols son, Paul, and sixth Commandant of the Marine Corps, gave his staff NCOs a Sims. McCorison is also assigned to the EA-6B Aircraft Program sword in recognition of their leadership, their selflessness and (PMA-234) with Naval Air Systems Command at Pax River. their courage. Marines earn the right to carry the NCO Sword Originally we wanted to present it to him at the Iwo Jima when they attain the rank of an NCO; however, Crosariol never Sunset parade this past summer, but dads set in his ways and got one. didnt want to leave his routine, Paul said about trying to get his This Marine has paid it forward, said Sgt. Maj. Wallington father out of the house for the evening event. Sims Jr., NAS Patuxent River Marine Aviation Detachment. We When that didnt pan out, McCorison contacted Sims to get wanted to show our gratitude for his making the way for those the Marine Detachment involved. From there, Sims passed the who followed. story along to the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, who was Crosariol enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1940 when he was at Pearl Harbor on temporary duty at the time. just 21. There was no other place that I should be than here, standHe said he volunteered to serve because, Hitler was making ing alongside the senior Marine from the attack of Pearl Harbor, noises, but after boot camp he found himself with orders to The Barrett said. And the fact that he had never owned his own NCO Aloha State. Sword, it was only fitting and right that we present the oldest It was peacetime and Crosariols ship, USS Maryland, was weapon still in service today. docked and tied to USS Oklahoma. But, on Dec. 7, 1941, it all changed when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, launching the U.S. into World War II. Today, 71 years later, Crosariol is the last Marine Pearl Harbor bombing survivor in the state. Sir, this is the oldest weapon still in use today and it is now yours, Barrett told Crosariol. How fitting is it that this weapon that not everybody gets to carry, is bestowed to you. During his 20-year career, Crosariol rose to the rank sergeant major, one of the most prestigious ranks in the Marine Corps, Sims said. Crosariols assignments included travelling the world aboard the USS Maryland and then his shore duty at Naval Support Facility Indian Head. While the Marine Corps has presented him with many good things, he said to finally receive the
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Benjamin Banneker Elementary

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Principal: Debra Bowling, has been principal 6 years at BBES. Vice Principals: Jane Combs, Chris Dyson Mascot: Ben the Lion Enrollment: 683 students Feeder Path: Leonardtown and Margaret Brent Middle Schools and Leonardtown and Chopticon High Schools 27180 Point Lookout Road Loveville, MD 20656 (301) 475-0260 Fax : (301) 475-0262 Office Hours: 8:45-4:15 Student Hours: 9:00-3:45 A Learning Community Where Everyone Expects the BEST! We Believe. We Care. We Deliver.
Big Ben building, one of two buildings on the campus Little Ben building- the Early Childhood Center
Benjamin Banneker Named for D.C.s Designer

Our school is named after Benjamin Banneker, (1731 -1806), a famous African American scientist, mathematician, poet, surveyor and astronomer, who was born in Elk Ridge, Maryland near Baltimore. He became one of the most notable African Americans in the history of our state. At the request of Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Banneker assisted in the design of Washington, D.C. After corresponding with Thomas Jefferson, it was said that Benjamin Banneker went to a hill overlooking Washington, D.C. and used the stars to help create the design for the city. Additionally, Benjamin Banneker is remembered for authoring an almanac and building a wooden clock. Benjamin Banneker Elementary School, home of the Lions, is an outstanding school where caring, dedicated, and highly professional teachers and staff provide a strong instructional program in a nurturing environment. Banneker offers a rigorous curriculum, innovative teaching techniques and an engaging learning environment for its 683 students. As you enter each of the two buildings on the campus, you will observe a large banner that bears the current years theme: BBES: A great place to grow, where lifelong learners blossom! Each year a new theme is introduced on the first day of school. Because our teachers fully embrace the importance of student engagement, this theme is chosen There is rarely a dull moment at Banneker and many after school activities occur throughout the year, such as: the FLOW program, Lego Robotics, Destination Imagination, Aesops Garden, Chess Club, the SMECO Challenge Math Team and Computer Bowl, the Peacemakers, the Safety Patrol, the Study Islanders and the Principals Council.
Art Club Lighthouses student projects
carefully to capture and maintain an excitement for learning throughout the school year. Banneker is a wonderful place to learn. Over the years, we have been the recipient of several awards and recognitions. We have been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School, a Stevenson Character Education School of the Year, a Physical Education Demonstration School, and a Green School. In 2012, our students performed very well on the Maryland School Assessment. Our fifth graders outperformed their St. Marys County and Maryland state peers both in the small number of students scoring basic and the overwhelming number of students scoring advanced in reading, math and science. Our students are well prepared for their future academic training after attending our school. We have an award winning student body. Gia Beaton won the prestigious Carson Scholar award while attending BBES as a fifth grade student. We also have an award winning staff. Third grade teacher Wendy Pendarvis won the SMECO science teacher of the year, second grade teacher Maureen Baxter won the SMECO math teacher of the year, Shirley Geisbert won the Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award, and kindergarten teacher Stephanie Flick was a finalist for the Maryland Teacher of the Year. Our teachers are trainers and mentors for other educators around St. Marys County. Special education teacher Kelly Egan, second grade teacher Rachel Sparks, and third grade teacher Amber Lyon are all demonstration teachers for newly hired teachers in the county.
Kindergarten teacher Stephanie Flick with student Nia Wright
Since receiving our certification as a Green School in 2010, our students have been actively involved in recycling and conservation efforts. Banneker students recycle everything from paper to chip bags, juice pouches and lunch kits. All classrooms, from art to math to science, integrate environmental issue instruction. We even have a partnership with local high schools, whose students assist us with sorting and scanning recyclable materials once a month. The Early Childhood building, formerly known as Loveville School, is the home of our youngest students from our infants and toddlers to Pre-School Special Education, to Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. A unique feature of the Early Childhood Center is a therapy pool, which provides an opportunity for special needs students to increase their physical abilities and overall health. Continued On Page 15
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Continued From Page 14 The larger building on campus houses classrooms for grades one through five along with special area classrooms, the Library and the Computer Lab. We have four classrooms per grade level. This is the building where you will find our Supporting Academics and Independent Living (SAIL) classrooms and our Learning Adjustment Program (LAP). Students have the benefit of using four different recess areas, and our students move between the buildings of our campus throughout their day. One of the most unique features of our school campus is the blending of our special education and regular education programs. We are referred to as a cluster site with special education students from the northern end of the county in attendance. As mentioned, we have one LAP and, three SAIL classrooms, three Pre School Special Education (PSSE) programs, and two Infant and Toddler (I/T) Programs. These programs are considered regional, meaning that students from other schools in our system attend Ben-
Imagination competitions and Career and Field Day. Our elementary school is a high performing school that also offers regional special education programming to our countys students. We take pride in the fact that BBES is a great place to grow, where lifelong learners blossom! Our teachers work hard and our students excel.
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Kindergarten teacher Stephanie Flick with students: Far left: Calee Goldsmith , left: Alex Williams, right: Ashley Williams
jamin Banneker to be a part of those programs. We have other programs available for our regional students and the students who live in our neighborhoods including: occupational therapy, physical therapy, vision therapy, speech/language therapy interventions, and enrichments. We are proud of how much we have to offer all our countys students. Banneker has a rich history that we celebrate every fall during National Education Week, when we invite the alumni to return for an evening and share their school memories with the community. In the early 1920s, the school was a two-story, seven room industrial arts school. Then, in 1929, the school became an elementary school. A few years later, in 1934, Banneker opened its doors as a high school for the African American community. It remained a high school until 1947 when Banneker became an elementary, junior and senior high school. Several renovations have occurred since that time. Late winter and spring promise to bring many exciting events to the school that include grade-level performances, a Talent Show, Math Team and Destination
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Principal, Mrs. Debra Bowling with 3 students and school mascot, Ben the Lion. From left: Dylan Shaw, middle: Abbigail Nelka-Hernandez, right: Gracelyn Murphy
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Governor To Propose Gun Control Measures

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Gov. Martin OMalley joined the Obama administration and others in proposing gun control measures in the wake of shootings such as the one in Connecticut that claimed the lives of six adults and 20 elementary school children. Officials in Annapolis say no specific gun control measures have been introduced but OMalley has publicly expressed his desire to enact an assault weapons ban, including a prohibition on high-capacity magazines. OMalley wants a finger print registry for handgun buyers and stricter licensing requirements as well. We should ban military-style assault weapons, limit large ammunition capacity, and require licenses for handgun purchases, OMalley wrote earlier this week in an email to constituents and journalists. We respect the rights of hunters and sportsmen and thats why our licensing requirements will not apply to shotguns or rifles. Another component of the potential gun control package would be to increase and improve physical security at schools. House Minority Leader Anthony ODonnell (RDist.29C) said this was likely the one area that gun control opponents would have in common with the administration. We ought to look to make that more robust, ODonnell said. ODonnell asked his wife, a teachers assistant at an elementary school, if she could lock the classroom door from the inside. She said her classroom had no door. We have so much more we need to do in this area, he said. On the actual gun control proposals, ODonnell said they are ineffective. They offer false hope in terms of stopping danger to our children and staff in schools, ODonnell said. These initiatives will do little to stop the kind of tragedies like the one that happened in Newtown. Reports from the Connecticut shooting said the shooter used an AR-15 style assault rifle to kill his victims before shooting himself. The shooter used weapons his mother legally obtained and owned. to institute some gun control measures. By Wednesday he signed 23 executive orders on gun control. In New York, the legislature passed gun control measures on magazine capacity limits and military-style weapons. The law signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo is seen by gun advocates and gun control advocates alike as among the strictest in the nation. At Accurate Guns and Ammo in Loveville, gun shop owner Mark Hancock and his staff have seen an increase in sales of assault rifles and ammunition. They say new buyers are coming in to purchase both assault rifles and handguns. Shotguns and bolt action rifles, used primarily for hunting or target shooting, remain unsold. Its young people, older people, women and men, who are coming in to buy, gun salesman Bobby Hall said. A lot of people are worried, I guess, ever since Newtown and ever since President Obama said he would make executive decisions on gun control. When somebody tells you you cant have something anymore, everybody wants it. Some guns are on hold for final sale because of the seven-day waiting period Maryland requires. Maryland State Police, who perform the checks, told Hancock the long line was due to the heavy increase in gun sales. They said theyre 3,500 applications in the hole, Hancock said. The National Rifle Association, the nations premier gun rights advocacy group, reports that since the Newtown shooting some 250,000 new members have joined the 4.25 million member association. Locally, the president of the Sanners Lake Sportsman Club, John Mountjoy, said that guns are not the problem, criminal behavior is. The club has nearly 1,000 members from the tri-county area and some from Florida and New York, he said. Inanimate objects are neither intrinsically good nor evil, Mountjoy said. Evil people do evil things. He said the push to ban military style weapons and high capacity magazines represented more of a cosmetic change rather than one that was substantive. A 12-gauge hunting shotgun could be used to devastating affect in criminal hands, he said. He used Washington D.C. and Chicago as evidence of ineffective gun control laws, saying the cities have some of the strictest gun laws and some of the highest murder and violence rates in the nation. In the halls of Annapolis, ODonnell said that despite no bills being offered yet, some legislators are talking about confiscation of weapons through legislation. We have to wait and see, its very possible, ODonnell said of that kind of measure being introduced. He said GOP members and some Democrats would fight that vigorously. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Photos By Frank Marquart Paul Miller of Waldorf buys his first handgun in Maryland as Bobby Hall, left, assists him with the paper work.
According to ODonnell, other elected leaders intend to create maximum political effect by proposing a 50 percent increase in the ammunition excise tax and banning other guns beyond what is initially being proposed by OMalley. Maryland already has gun laws that include registration of regulated firearms like handguns and military-style rifles. Anyone who receives a concealed carry permit must submit to fingerprinting. A lot of the people who propose these measures want to seek higher office, ODonnell said, adding that OMalley has his sights on the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination. To me thats crass political opportunism. At gun shops in St. Marys County bare spots line walls and shelves where military-style weapons and their ammunition types once stood. Gun shop owners said the buying started after the Newtown, Conn. shooting, stoked by fears that politicians would act to restrict sales. President Obama has said he would support an assault weapons ban and restrictions on high-capacity magazines; he has also said he would consider using executive orders
Paul Miller of Waldorf buys his first handgun in Maryland as Bobby Hall, left, assists him with the paper work.
Gun cabinets once filled with all types of handguns now have a few left after heavy increases in demand.
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Local Receives National Stamp of Approval

By Alex Panos Staff Writer Art has always come naturally to Richard Menard. After completing his first painting in high school, his instructor told him, Theres nothing I can teach you. Nevertheless, he took an extended hiatus from painting to join the military, raise a family and become an auctioneer. He recently returned to the canvas, placing eighth in a national competition. Menard believes painting only equates to 10 months of his entire life. He now has more free time to take part in his hobby since his children have moved out, and recently submitted original pieces to the National Federal Duck Stamp Competition Participants nation-wide must select one of five ducks to paint in its natural habitat, according to Menard. The winning painting is used as artwork for Richard Menard stamps. The competition is judged on composition and In the past, winning paintings have sold for up to $3 million, and the stamps are $18 each says Menard. accuracy. Stamp experts aid the judges to evaluate Its one of the most prestigious art contests in which painting would make the best stamp. What theyre really looking for is high contrast the nation, he said. Some artists take 20 years to perfect their craft and something visually appealing that collectors and reach the finals, says Menard, yet he made it would want, Menard said. Menard believes any of the through all four rounds in his first attempt. Its funny, hes noticed, my ability has more pieces in the finals could have won the event, but the deciding than doubled each time I paint. He perfected the painting over the course of a factor was the contrast between month and a half, spending four to eight hours a day the duck and the background. By using a more carbon repainting over areas over and over again. As an auctioneer for 27 years and counting, Me- black in the background, as opnard saw many pieces submitted for art contests come posed to a lighter mixture of black and blue, the duck will through his business; Homestead Auction Co. He has submitted works for competitions on the pop off the canvas of next state level as well, coming in second place in 2011 and years competition. His goal is to continue to third in 2012, and was named Artist of the Year 2012 compete until I win. by Ducks Unlimited in Calvert County. His work is on sale excluMenard knew his works were up to the standard with the competitions finalists, but his original goal sively at Cecils Country Store in California. was simply to advance to the second round. I knew my abilities were comparable, Menard said. But I couldnt believe I got past the first round. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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Whats Wrong in America
Events of late tell us much is wrong in our beloved nation. When a lunatic takes out his personal rage on precious little children together with the honorable unsuspecting women entrusted with their care, something is radically wrong. Yes, the shooter was surely a monster but looking beyond this man as well as those preceding him with similar acts and we note factors contributing to the insanity of modern American mayhem. America has willfully turned away from God Almighty of the Holy Bible and things we once revered and respected. Prior to our succumbing to anti God separatists and other atheistic special interest groups Christmas was observed as the day we celebrated the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, Gods only begotten Son. True, within the last century or so its been diluted with a fat, red suited fellow supposedly bearing gifts. Nevertheless, Americans said Merry Christmas during the season and reflected on peace with God made possible through Christs miraculous birth, his sinless life, his cross-work, burial, resurrection and intercessory mediation on behalf of redeemed sinners. Today, its evolved to happy holidays so as to not offend anyone. We promote Winter solstice and holiday trees as we strictly avoid a simple nativity scene - animals, Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus, a peaceful scene now decried foul. Couple such theme with no Ten Commandments posted, no public praying (except in emergencies) and no crosses permitted, all due to an intentionally deceptive misapplication of our Constitution on the part of a well positioned highly financed few. Hence, foundational removal of God from our land. Nowadays, we do whatever suits us as a society without fear of supernatural repercussions. No God equates to no right or wrong, no restrictions, no accountability, no judgment, no penalty and no eternal consequences. Finally, man, we are free! And as life is so cheapened by the wanton snuffing out of the lives of our unwanted little boys and girls yet in their moms womb, what type of baseline are we setting in the minds of our youth. Abortion shouts a childs life in the womb means nothing, thus, to those mentally deranged and/or otherwise evil among us neither also do the lives of others. Factor too, todays most expressively vulgar and violent music, so much so that parental judgment demands posting. Consider the markets incredibly life-like super violent video games and collectively look what weve brought on ourselves. America needs repentance in accordance with II Chronicles 7:14. Only when we humble ourselves and pray and seek Gods face and turn from our wicked ways will things change. Meanwhile, till the hearts and minds of all men become transformed by the power of Christ, we Americans must continue to observe and support our Constitutional right to bear arms. Our law abiding, background checked and firearm-trained citizens are often the first line of defense. Fact; nothing deters a would be bad guy faster than when he pauses momentarily to wonder if his intended victim might also be armed and thus she is very able to stop him dead in his tracks. Chester M. Seaborn, Jr Mechanicsville
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The Community Cares for St. Marys Caring

On Christmas Eve, members of Faith Bible Church, led by Debbie Tucker, served a sumptuous holiday meal. She was ably assisted by many church members, including our volunteer Mary Townsend, as well as our own Assistant Director, Henry Briscoe. For a couple of hours, the whole place was buzzing with excitement and enjoyment. I know everyone who came felt very blessed. Finally, On Christmas Day, Rob Plant of Blue Wind Gourmet prepared and served a spectacular dinner for up to 150 people. Rob and members of his staff were organized to serve food for three hours, giving everyone ample time and opportunity to enjoy the feast. In addition to his staff, invaluable assistance was given by faithful soup kitchen volunteers, Rich and Grace Fuller along with Paul and Debbie Waxman family, Kim Husick, Amy Fisher, Jean Wu and the Whitson/Erwin family. The gratitude that everyone feels for all of these efforts and sacrifices of time and talent is unbounded and only reinforces what we all know. There is no more caring community than in St. Marys County. Dana McGarity President, St. Marys Caring
During this past Dec., the soup kitchen at St. Marys Caring and the people we serve were the recipients of some very unique and welcome gestures of love and support. On Saturday, Dec. 15, members of Young Adult Ministries of Southern Maryland spent about five hours in our parking lot winterizing the vehicles of anyone who needed that service. They helped ensure that more than two dozen cars, trucks etc. would make it through the upcoming frigid months, free of charge. Many thanks to their organizers Dave Smith and Nate Cross and their team; Nicole Diaz, Tim Wenzler, David Replogle, Allison Palmer, Jen Pose, Elizabeth Fahrner, Tradd Stevens, David Green, Lauren Ramsay, Ron OMalley, Mina Khalil and Stu Oberg. What a gift! About a week before Christmas, Nancy Easterling, the Executive Director of Historic Sotterley, arrived with staff members, Kim Husick, Kin Tune, Arleen Strider, Kathy Rodman and Jeanne Pirtle. They brought crates and boxes of garland, ribbons, wreaths, ornaments and a tree. When they were done, our building both inside and out looked as beautiful and festive as any five star restaurants in the mid Atlantic. There no way to adequately describe the delight that it brought to our guests and volunteers.
Should be Called Royal Congress

Why do people become politicians? They are elected to our Royal Congress with the idea of helping their constituents. It seems once they are elected, they do as they want and vote the party line. The members of the Royal Congress stand up for issues that are going to make them well known. Its the game. Democrats are supposed to stand-up for the poor and the middle class but after several terms in congress they are on the other side, the rich. The Republicans represent the upper one percent. Both parties are there to represent their constituents but it never seems to happen. The latest game in congress is the fiscal cliff hostage situation. Each party has their own issues, give in and give the middle class an extension but do not raise the tax rate on the upper one percent. Who needs it most? Our Royal Congress doesnt care, as they sit in their ivory towers. It doesnt affect them. Congress complains about so called entitlement programs. Social Security was paid for by all Americans and would be self sustaining if our Royal Congress would pay back the monies they borrowed from the Social Security fund with interest and remove their IOUs. Congress, pay what you owe. Congress quit playing games. Do the job you were elected to do. We are sick of your games. Act your age and we expect action to end this Ill take my ball and go home game. What is your mentality? Forget about feathering your nest in the ivory tower. We are sick of your self-serving actions. Limit the spending of taxpayer monies you dont have, it is not supposed to be a benefit that comes with the position. Make congress answerable to some type of discipline. They cannot continue performing as a do-nothing congress. They must answer to a higher authority. They must have a bi-yearly evaluation. If their performance is satisfactory, keep them. If not, put their job up for re-election. The ethics committee was formed to keep congress honest. Sad to say they try to cover up any wrong. Daniel J. Wilson Leonardtown
Community Multiplies Loaves and Fishes

On Dec. 21, 2012 Mona Famosa, head of First Saints Community Churchs (St. Pauls) loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen and pantry and I attended a wonderful Christmas party for Metcom employees. We went to pick up a donation made by the employees themselves. All year they hold various events to raise money, raffles, 50/50, dessert auctions, etc. This year they picked our soup kitchen as the recipient of their donation. Mona and I expected maybe a check for $500. During the party they auctioned off wreaths, desserts and we enjoyed the party till the very end. That was when we were presented with the donation of $2,084! All of us who work at Loaves and Fishes want to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Metcom. This donation will go far in feeding the hungry in St. Marys County. Metcom employees do this every year and we commend them for their generosity over the years. We would also like to extend thanks to those who support us every year with not only money, but donated can foods, venison, bake goods, and fresh produce. Father Andrew White Schools kitchen director, Mrs. Hill works with Ann and John Richards to coordinate delivery of prepared meals and milk. We thank they following for their continued support: Food Lion, McKays, Giant, Farmers and Hunters program that provide venison, Farming4Hunger and the Boy Scouts who have food drives every year. We extend our thanks to the Southern Maryland Food Bank and last, but not least to all the volunteers who give their time each month so that our guests have hot meals. Our hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. when hot meals are served. On Tuesdays meat and bakery goods are available and Thursday bags of groceries are given out along with bake goods. Food is also available in emergencies by calling the First Saints Community Church office at 301-475-7200. Thank you to the community for your support in not only Loaves and Fishes, but all soup kitchens and pantries in St. Marys County. Mary-Margaret Smith Lexington Park
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Why Stop with Gun Control?

Gun control is the flavor of the day and Uncle Sambama is pointing at you, you nasty gun owner, as being the cause of the violent deaths by gunshot. The idea of placing weapon carrying protectors in each school has been derided by our Liberal friends. I find it odd, though, that newscaster Gregory, who sends his kids to the same private school as the Obamas, doesnt mind all the gun toters who protect his kids in that school. Id like to see some verified statistics on how many of the shootings that occur in the United States are the result of gang violence and not because some citizen just felt like popping off some rounds in a crowded mall while doing a drive by. I also wonder how many of those gang bangers carry registered weapons? How many of them will turn in their AKs, ARs, 9mms, and other weapons if more gun laws are added to the already 450-plus that are on the books? Since law abiding gun owners are responsible for the gun crimes in the USA and therefore should be punished for their ownership by draconian restrictions on such ownership, it then seems logical that all those murderous automobile drivers, who kill more than twice the number of people per year than gun owners, should be equally treated by severe restrictions on auto ownership. And how about baseball bats that have been used to kill people? And knives? And ATVs? If were going to do it, lets do it right. Get rid of everything that has been, does, or could be used to kill people. The bottom line is not gun control. It is people control. Hitler took away the peoples guns, then killed about 7 million. Stalin took away peoples guns and killed 30 million. England and Australia cracked down on gun ownership in recent years and their homicide by gun statistics have gone through the roof. Theyre finding out that only the bad people now own guns. Now isnt that strange? I think there had better be some deep thought given before anyone voluntarily (or through threat) surrenders what our Founding Fathers decided years ago was a right and a need of free people. James H. Hilbert Mechanicsville
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I want to tell about a problem at our local library. At first it might seem insignificant but in fact it gets quite complicated. The problem is that the library charges patrons 20 cents per photocopy or computer printout and charges $1 for color prints. As such according to Library Director Ms. Reif the library collected for fiscal year 2012 the amount of $40,365 just for those copies and prints. At a professional printer shop as available in Lexington Park and in Leonardtown they charge just 10 cents per copy, and if one wants such professional copies or prints then the professional copy companies will lower the price per page to five cents or even two cents because the more copies the cheaper the price, but our library does otherwise as the more copies and prints at the library means more unaccounted profit taken from the patrons. Some people clearly see this as a smart profitable deal except that the library is under the Maryland Code Education 1, section 23-405 (b) (1) (i) which declares that the library is to provide free services to residents and that $40,000 charges is not a free service as it is an excessive profiteering. Every citizen is a taxpayer so we have already paid for everything at the Library, so charging the patrons is really an extra tax for usage. To dramatize this better would be that anyone can go buy a small printer with color ink included at a store like Wal-mart along with 500 pieces of paper for less than $50 while those same 500 copies or prints at the Library at 20 cents each add up to $100 cash (color copies would be $500 cash), which is a rip-off or at best it is excessive. But even more so is that the cost of the large professional copier at the library - the Sharp MX 5111N cost brand new just near $11,000 each, and the Dell 3130cn Color Laser printer cost near $800 each, so to buy all three of the same new copiers and printers for each of the three branches of the library would be just about $35,500 which deducted from the $40,000 the library racked in this past year it would leave an extra $4,500 to then buy lots of paper and ink if the $40,000 was actually used to pay for the usage but it is not, and the library prices are just way far too excessive and unjust. One would expect that this profitable money source might be or must be reported in the library budget but it is not. The library annual audit for fiscal year 2012 is viewable at the Leonardtown branch of the library listed as Maryland Ref 012.8275 dated June 30, 2012 and there is no mention of the $40,365, but it does declare on page four that The library has no proprietary funds wherein customers are charged for the cost of services provided. This means that the $40,365, is not in the librarys annual financial statement, or else the auditor Murphy & Murphy, CPA, LLC., made an untrue declaration there on page four of the report. Surely the library spent the
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$40,000 some where but there is no public discloMessage Here: sure of that money, and the library budget of some $3.2 million which is simply placed in front of the Library Board of Trustees who then give their rubber stamp approval every year because the budget really is just a vague money total overview with nothing about any $40,000 in profits from the copy and/or printing charges which are not reported. And yet a more important aspect of this is that the library is meant to serve the very poorest of patrons as the library gives the very poorest of our citizens the chance to participate and to compete in our fast moving and modernizing society, and as such the 20 cents per copy and $1 color copies create an unjust burden on the poorest people which defies the basic principle of having a free public library which is intended to be a free service to our community. Under the same Maryland law - MD Code Education 1, section 23-101 (b) (2) (i) is declares that the library is to: Provide the widest possible access to the library and information resources of this State; and (ii) Insure more effective and economical services to all library users. Clearly the service charges violate that directive. The big problem is that it burdens the very poorest citizens who need the library services the most, as the poorest people need to make prints and copies of employment applications and resumes, and students use the library for home work and school projects, and we have elderly and disabled citizens on low fixed incomes, so the 20 cent per page does not hurt the richer citizens and the richer citizens are more likely to have their own printer in their own home. Our library has asked for millions on top of more millions of dollars to build big new buildings and yet they demand a 20-cent charge for a penny piece of paper from citizens who are dirt poor. In fact if they charged one penny per copy then the library would still make a profit on every print, as the 20-cent charge is arbitrary and capricious as it is not based on the actual cost of prints. The management of our library appears to have lost sight of the reality that the library is meant to be a service to our community, and our community is Owned and not to be in service to the library, and that Call For More Information: needs to be corrected. Bella Bailey, James P. Cusick Sr. Hollywood, MD.
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Edward Long, 92
Edward Harding Long, 92, of Leonardtown, Md., died peacefully at his home on Jan. 8 surrounded by his family. Born in California, Md. on Nov. 13, 1920, he was the first of nine children born to the late Willard Biscoe Long and Bertie Barefoot Long. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Agnes Gallagher Long. Edward graduated from Great Mills High School in 1937, and he then attended college for one year at what is currently St. Marys College of Maryland. Edward moved to Baltimore in 1939 to join the Glen L. Martin Company where he worked on the manufacture of the Martin B-26 Marauder aircraft. In 1943, he met Agnes Gallagher, who also worked at the Glen L. Martin Company. On Feb. 19, 1944, Edward and Agnes were wed at Corpus Christi Church in Baltimore. Edward was drafted into the U.S. Army three months later and left for France on Dec. 26, 1944. A Tech Sergeant, he served as a tank gunner in the Third Armored Spearhead Division of the First Army during the invasion of Germany, crossed the Rhine and fought in the Battles for Cologne, the Ruhr Pocket, and Dessau. After the War ended, he remained in Germany in the army of occupation where he operated a uniform dyeing facility until May 1946, when he returned home. He then took over ownership and op-
eration of the Leonardtown Laundry from his father. Edward and Agnes settled in Leonardtown, where they accepted an invitation to live in a large house in the middle of town with Dr. Charles Vincent Hayden, a longtime family friend. Doc was like a grandfather to the family of six boys and three girls born to Edward and Agnes there. After Docs death in 1961, they moved to the house on the hill on the edge of Leonardtown just past Moakley Street. Together they established a warm and welcoming Christian household filled with love, children, music, laughter, and friends. Edward owned and operated the Leonardtown Laundry from 1946 until 1973 which provided laundry and dry cleaning services for St. Marys Hospital and the Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center, as well as ships in port at the Steuart Petroleum wharf, and area schools, camps, and residences. In 1955, he constructed a new facility near the intersection of Rte 5 and Rte 243 (currently The Maryland Antique Center). As the County grew in the 1960s, Edwards vision also grew. Seeing a need for accommodations for contractors on the expanding navy base, he built the A & E Motel in Lexington Park, which he owned until about 1978. He also built and owned, until 1984, the Esperanza Bowling Center in partnership with Jack Fletcher. He became a residential property developer and developed Kingston Creek Village and Cal Acres in California, Md. Edward loved St. Marys County and Leonardtown, and he was deeply committed to their prosperity. When his father, Willard Long, was St. Marys County Sheriff from
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1946-54, Edward served as Sheriffs Deputy part-time and also served as Leonardtowns Chief of Police. Always civic minded, Edward served as Chairman of the Building Committee for the St. Marys County Governmental Center, which was dedicated in 1978 near the site of Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy. Edward was strongly supportive of the decision in the early 1980s to replace the existing Leonardtown Hospital with a modern and well-equipped one. He served on the Hospital Board of Directors from 1978-1983, both as Vice-Chairman of the Board and as Chairman of the Building Committee and of the Fundraising Committee during the planning phase. He was honored to shovel the first load of dirt at the groundbreaking ceremony for the present St. Marys Hospital in 1983. He was elected to serve as a Leonardtown Commissioner from 1983 through 1991, and he was President of the Commissioners from 1985-1987. He also served on the St. Marys County Republican Central Committee. Edward was a life-long member of St. Pauls United Methodist Church in Leonardtown (now First Saints Community Church) where for many years he sang tenor in the choir. As the children grew up, Edward and Agnes developed a passion for world travel. They visited Europe, Ireland, Great Britain, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Central and South America. They made many new friends abroad on these trips, and soon their travels were opportunities to revisit these friends, who in turn visited Ed and Agnes in Leonardtown. For their 50th wedding anniversary, Edward and Agnes celebrated with a 30-day trip around the world. When Agnes developed a neuromuscular illness in 1999, their travels were curtailed, and Edward stayed close by Agnes side for the next eleven years, changing roles to become primary cook, canner, homemaker, and gardener. They enjoyed frequent visits from their devoted family and wide circle of friends from St Marys County and as far away as Sweden, Germany, Australia, and Hong Kong. After Agnes passed away in September 2010, Edward traveled with some of his children to Germany, Sweden, and Ireland, where they stayed with friends met during prior travels. Edward and others were honored for their service to St. Marys Hospital at the hospitals Centennial Celebration Banquet in March 2012. He was inducted into the Great Mills High School Hall of Fame in June 2012. There, he advised the new graduates to continue your education, work hard, be honest, and take care of your family. Together with his brother, Charles Long, Edward rode in a convertible in the Leonardtown Veterans Day parade on Nov. 7, 2012. Edward is survived by eight children Barbara Sharatz (John), of San Diego, Calif.; Norman Long (Peggy), of Oceanside, Calif.; Edward Long Jr.(Laura), of Lawrenceville, Ga.; David Long (Marlene), of St. Marys City, Md.; Patricia Izydore (Julian), of Marietta, Ga.; Dennis Long (Charlotte), of Mechanicsville, Md.; Marsha Long Adamo, of California, Md.; and Kenneth Long (Nancy), of Silver Spring, Md. He was predeceased in 1975 by his son, John Francis Long. Edward leaves twenty-one grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was the oldest of nine children, and is survived by five siblings: Hilda Strickland (Sam) of Jessup, Md.; Norma Croston (John), of Winchester, Va.; Charles Long (Thelma) of Lexington Park, Md.; William Long (Carol) of Yulee, Fla; and Peggy Myers (Carl) of Estancia, N.M. He was predeceased by two sisters, Lois and Phyllis, and by a brother, Willard Jr.
Edwards family and friends will miss his warm smile and fun-loving nature, his optimism, his welcoming hospitality, and the comfort of his companionship and kind words. Family received friends for Edwards Life Celebration on Jan. 11 at First Saints Community Church, 22550 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Prayers were recited following the ceremony. A Funeral Service was conducted by Pastor John Wunderlich on Jan. 12 at First Saints Community Church. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 or Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
James Francis Jimmy Mack, Sr., 84

James Francis Jimmy Mack, Sr., 84 of Coltons Point, Md., passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long illness on Jan. 11. James worked for many years as a waterman on the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River, was a construction laborer, and a boat mechanic until his retirement. He was a faithful member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, and a loving and devoted husband and father.James is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary L. Mack; sons, James F. Mack, Jr., Carl Jones, and John Carter; sister, Celeste Jones; niece, Yvette Jones, and a whole host of other relatives and friends.Viewing will be at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 21340 Coltons Point Road, Avenue, Md., on Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.. Interment to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, Md. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, Md.
Lynn Medley-Bush, 47
Lynn MedleyBush was born on Apr. 1, 1966 in Leonardtown, Md. During the clearing of skies, and a day that turned sunny, Lynn flew away to a land of milk and honey. She saw the light of glory and departed this life on Jan. 10. She is the second oldest daughter of Geraldine Medley June (Sylvester) and Frances M. Jones. Lynn received her education in the St. Marys County Public School System and graduated from Leonardtown High School in 1984. After graduation, Lynn joined the Federal Government working in various agencies, NASA, and the U.S. Department of Education. Lynn was a long-time member of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research in the U.S. Department of Education. She was responsible for managing many aspects of its grants program and was dedicated to the mission of the agency -- improving the lives of people with disabilities through research. Lynn was an effective leader of two Department of Education Programs in the Office of Elementary
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and Secondary Education serving poor and disadvantaged school children: The Alaska Natives and the Native Hawaiian programs. Lynn was a vigorous champion and strong voice defending children and families who benefited from reading, mathematics and science, and dropout prevention activities supported by the program. She was devoted to the Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian children and their families and it was visible in her enthusiasm and dedication displayed in work. Lynn attended the Baltimore School of Massage and received her certificate. Although she never practiced, she learned very well how to rub people the right way. Lynn married Wesley Bush on Jul. 20, 2005 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. He was the love of her life and when he passed on Oct. 18, 2008, she continued to carry his name and his memory. He was her heavenly husband, but they are now together in glory. Anijah Booka was her life. From the first day she laid eyes on her Lynn fell in love and committed every moment to her nurturing. Her seven years of life with Booka was spent making sure she got to see the world around her visiting amusement parks, aquariums, museums, the White House, carnivals, cooking and the Dallas Cowboys. She loved her son, Jarvis, and daughter-in-law, Theresa, and kept them close under her watchful eye. She was more than just his mother but his friend as he spent many hours lying at the foot of her bed seeking her advice (his advice he would say). Theresa was her right hand-go to girl. At the drop of a hat Theresa was there even if it meant hours spent searching the internet. We cant forget to mention Wesleys pug, Mugzie, that Lynn took care of after his passing. Mugzie was everybodys responsibility because she gave him to Wesley, so the dog was a big piece of her as well. Lynn had a very special bond with her mother. Lynn was her moms love child, and they shared a kindred spirit and to look at her, mom could see her shadow. Mom could start a sentence and Lynn could complete it with a period. They talked everyday, several times. The most precious gift Lynn gave mom, was her first grandchild, Jarvis. Lynn had a very beautiful spirit and was an Angel on earth who showed unconditional and unselfish love to everyone that crossed her path. She was the glue that kept her family together and the treasure chest of our innermost thoughts and secrets. She had an infectious smile and a loving personality that touched all who came into contact with her including her Godsons: Melvin Edwards and Marcus Mills, adopted children: Bert, Chuck, Larry, Devin, Dee and special cousins: Dion, Gary, and Ashley Dickerson and her special friends: Jacqueline Jack Edwards, Renee Bonds and Rochelle Whittington. Her love helped to encourage, uplift, motivate and inspire us all through our most difficult times. Lynn enjoyed vacationing and cruising with family and friends and capturing family events from behind the camera. Random trips to Delaware with Lorraine and Gizelle was her favorite including visiting with her boyfriend: Wal-Mart, as she called it. Her greatest passion in life was her family and finding ways to get everyone together. Lynn with aunt Lorraine planned our family trips and made sure we were well fed with lots of food and many desserts. Her final days were spent with family, friends, special friend Leroy Dickson and helping families with hospice. Lynn leaves behind to cherish her memories Geraldine June (Sylvester), Frances Jones, son Patrick Jarvis Medley (Theresa), Patrick Mason (her sons father), granddaughter Anijah Medley, sisters Stephanie Medley, Gizelle Young (Greg) and Melissa
Mills, brother Lewis Medley (Joy), uncle Rudolph Medley (Elizabeth), aunt Lorraine Kennedy (Howard), Aunt Ann Medley, nephews Michael Briscoe, Jr., and Lewis Medley, Jr., nieces Jessica and LaTasha Briscoe and Nya Medley, special cousins Dion and Howard (Gary) Kennedy, Ashley Dickerson, Jay Medley, Stacey Medley, her Godmother Yvonne Lennon and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by grandparents Leroy and Christine Medley, Uncle Lionel Medley and beloved husband Wesley Bush. Visitation was held on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Road, Morganza, Md. Interment immediately followed at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery, Bushwood, Md. Arangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, Md.
Road, Avenue. Interment immediately followed at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery, Bushwood. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville.
Elizabeth Liz Marie Pepper, 49

Elizabeth Liz Marie Pepper, 49, of Leonardtown, Md. died Jan. 10 at her home. Born Feb. 3, 1963 in Prince Georges County, Md., she was the daughter of the late Fred Elza Riggleman and Hettie Marie Suddath Riggleman. On Apr. 18, 1991, Liz married her beloved husband of 21 years, William R. Pepper in Oakland, Ca. She enjoyed arts and crafts, computer games, and listening to 70s era and earlier rock music. She loved animals, especially her dogs, Bobo, Molly and Max. Liz was very outgoing and easily made new friends and genuinely enjoyed being in their company. In addition to her husband, Liz is survived by her best friend, Sister, Kathi Barkdoll and her children, Staci and Kaleb, who were also her godchildren, of Martinsburg, W.V. She is also survived by her many friends, whose lives she greatly touched. She is preceded in death by her parents. All services will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Annie Nelson, 70
Annie Marie Nelson, 70, of Leonardtown, Md., affectionately known as Baby Carter, peacefully passed away on Jan. 4 at St. Marys Hospital, surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with several health problems. Annie was born on Jan. 9, 1942 in Avenue, Md. to the late Mary Annie Carter and James Shaw Carter. On Nov. 24, 1962, Annie was joined in holy matrimony to Walter H. Nelson Sr. They were blessed with five children: George Nelson, John H. Carter, Theresa A. Nelson, Walter H. Nelson, Jr., and Stacey S. Nelson. Annie was a wonderful mother who always provided guidance and comfort to her children. Annie was a lifetime member of Holy Angels Church, where she taught CCD classes for many years. She was also a long-time member of the Ladies Auxillary, #305, Bushwood, Md. for thirty-five years. Throughout her adult life, Annie had various types of employment including shucking manoes at Captain Sams. She was also employed at Dynard School, St. Marys Nursing Center and worked for Catherine Bailey Swann until her health would no longer permit her to do so. Annie had numerous interests and hobbies. Some of her favorite past-time activities include attending gospel singing, cooking, and playing Bingo and cards. Annie was preceded in death by her son, George Nelson; parents, James and Mary Carter; grandson, Delonte Nelson; and two sisters, Mary Attaway Hill and Dorothy Ann Carter. Annie is survived by and leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving husband, Walter Nelson Sr.; four children, John Stinky Carter, Theresa Weedy Nelson, Walter Paylay Nelson, Jr. and Stacey Nelson; sixteen grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Francis Carter and James Carter; four sisters, Helen Robinson, Grace Horner, Alice Porter and Margaret Jones; daughter-in-law, Gershia Nelson; three sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, a very special cousin and close friend, Catherine Herbert; a special niece, who she considered to be like her own daughter, Rhonda Mason; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation was on Jan. 16, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 21335 Coltons Point
Mary Lorraine Rogers, 82

Mary Lorraine Rogers, affectionately known as Lorraine, 82 of Chaptico, Md. peacefully departed this earthly life to enter the pearly gates of heaven on Jan. 11 while surrounded by family. Lorraine was born on Mar. 9, 1930 in Bushwood, Md. to the late Phillip and Catherine Tyer. In 1963 Lorraine was married to the late Francis Billy Rogers. Lorraine leaves a wealth of love from her children, Harold Bowman (Hazel), John Tyer Sr. (Phyllis), Lawrence Tyer Sr., twins Francis Rogers Jr. (Angela) & Shirlene Rogers and Carla Morgan (Kirk). Lorraines memories will be cherished by her 16 grandchildren Tony, Ronnie, David, Katura, Carzette, Anthony, John, Jr., Andre, Lawrence, Jr., KaLisha, Krystal, Kirk, Jr., DeShane, Demetrius, KaLa, and Angelique and 21 great-grandchildren. Lorraine is also survived by her siblings, Ernest Armstrong (Emily), Geraldine Brown, Josephine Armstrong (William), DeSales Tyer (Patricia), Aloysius Tyer (Grace) Amanda Clyburn (James) and Mary Virginia Maddox. Lorraine also leaves to cherish her memories her many nieces, nephews and special nieces: Carolyn, Marion, Angela and Shelia along with her special friends: Agnes, Josephine Pinks, Teresa Tee, Virginia, Molly and a special relative Angela Barnes, three god children
Danny, Joyce, John and many others too numerous to name. She was preceded in death by her brothers Joseph Sr., Charles Sr. ,Francis (Frank) and nieces Marie Maddox, Wanda Randleson and nephews Terry Clyburn, Oscar Tyer, Joseph Armstrong and Richard Tyer. Over the years, Mary Lorraine has worked for several well-known families in the 7th District and Leonardtown areas. She spent over 25 years working for several Priests at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a dedicated parishioner, working the Bingos, Festivals, and fall and summer dinners. She was also a dedicated member of The Ladies Auxiliary of St. Johns with over 36 years of service. Lorraine has never shied away from saying how proud she was of her family and their accomplishments. She enjoyed telling the story of how she met the Bishop and had a picture taken with him, where it was later published in the Catholic Journal. She also enjoyed reminiscing about her 75th birthday party. She stated that her party was the best ever in Bushwood. In Lorraines younger years, she loved to spend time and hang out with her close girlfriends. She was a big fan of sports especially the Georgetown Hoyas basketball team. Lorraine enjoyed watching her children participate in various sports. Lorraine also enjoyed watching game shows especially the Wheel of Fortune and the Price Is Right, shopping, playing bingo, playing cards and listening to music. But her favorite pastime was lying in bed at night and conversing with her close friends and family before going to bed. Lorraine had a way of bringing people together, whether it was a family gathering or family and friends just stopping by all the way up to her last days. Family will receive friends for Lorraines Life Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, Md. with Reverend Francis Early, pastor of the church as the celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Lorraine Gladys Sprague, 87

Lorraine Gladys Sprague, 87, of California, Md. formerly of San Jose, Calif. passed away on Jan. 10, 2013 in Leonardtown, Md. Born on May 22, 1925 in South Sioux City, Ne., she was the daughter of Earl W. and Gladys M (Jarvis) Clay. She graduated from Catholic High School in South Sioux City, Ne. and moved to St. Marys County in 1998 from San Jose, Calif. She worked as teller for Bank of America in San Jose, Calif. for 25 years retiring in 1995. Lorraine loved gardening at her home, and square dancing. Lorraine was the loving wife of Donald E. Sprague whom she married on June 26, 1944 in Long Beach, Calif., they were married for 68 years. Mrs. Sprague is preceded in death by three brothers and one granddaughter. She is survived by her daughter Vickie Rae Harris, one granddaughter, and three great grandchildren. All services will be private.
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By Alex Panos Staff Writer St. Marys own version of Antique Roadshow, the television show discovering treasures among everyday items, is coming to St. Clements Island museum. Youd just be surprised some of the things people have, Kim Cullins, museum marketing specialist, said, eagerly anticipating the museums annual appraisal fair. Memorable items, such as a Native American artifact, Eskimo art, and a document signed by Resident Andrew Jackson have passed through the museum during the annual appraisal event. People will learn the background of their pieces and acquire a general understanding of
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its value as a result of the appraisals, says Cullins, helping them realize its worth. A lot of people bring in things from yard sales, Cullins said, recalling a woman with a Steuben glass vase. She had bought it for $5 at a yard sale, and by attending the museums event learned the piece was worth $375. Another person brought in a 1900s teddy bear worth $1,500. The Washington Conservation Guild is sending a representative to provide valuable insight on preserving some of the most treasured items passed down through families. Items made of paper, Cullins gave as an example, need to be stored in acid free environment with a certain temperature to keep integrity of their item. The state appraisers knowledge covers a wide variety of topics, Cullins explained, and two experts are brought in to handle all pieces in the fine arts category. Aside from the unique, many people want to know the value of old items, including paintings, antiques, relics, jewelry and instruments. Henry Hull, one of the art appraisers,
Library iTems
Libraries closed for holiday All three libraries will be closed on January 21 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Leonardtown branch to host Homeschool Science Fair Southern Maryland Homeschool Science Fair will be held at Leonardtown Library on Jan. 24. Registrations are due tomorrow, Jan. 18. The registration form and more information about the science fair can be found on the homeschooling page of the librarys webpage, under the kids tab. Introductory genealogy classes offered Adults can attend an introductory genealogy class to find out where to begin looking for family history information, filling out charts, organizing information, using the librarys databases and exploring useful websites. The class will be held at Charlotte Hall branch on Feb. 6 at 5:30 p.m. Basic computer skills and an email account are necessary. Registration is required. Lexington Park branch will also offer an introduction genealogy class with a focus on free Internet websites, the librarys databases, Social Security Death Index, and US Census on Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m. Knowledge of the Internet is necessary. Registration is required. Teen Art Contest is underway Teens have until March 1 to create and submit artwork for the Express Yourself Teen Art Contest. Entries must be original, flat, and 8 x 11 or less. They can be drawings, paintings, photography, computer-generated or mixed media. All entries will be displayed in the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery from March 1 through April 15. Winners will be announced at the Award Ceremony on April 15. Each branch offers book discussions A book discussion is held monthly at each branch and is open to public. The discussion at Charlotte Hall branch is on the first Monday at 7 p.m. and will be discussing Calebs Crossing by Geraldine Brooks on Feb. 4. Lexington Park branch holds its discussion at 6 p.m. on the second Monday and will discuss Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard on Feb. 11. The discussion group at Leonardtown meets on the third Thursday and will discuss Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton on Feb. 21. Copies are available at the hosting library.
Henry Hull aided by his son Henry, Jr. unfurl a handwoven Native American blanket one lady brought in that she used in her college dorm not knowing its origin and history were so unique and valuable.
Doll appraiser Linda Neely examines a vintage Howdy Doody doll. Henry Hull examines a painting for clues to determine its value...the artist name, when it was painted, authenticity, etc.
Leonardtown rotary Club seeks Grant Quality Transfer & storage applications Helps st. michaels school
alexpanos@countytimes.net The Leonardtown Rotary Club is accepting grant applications from St. Marys County non-profit programs and public services agencies. The deadline for this award period is March 1, 2013. Awards will be announced in April. A key element of service above self as practiced by the Leonardtown Rotary Club is providing grant funds to local agencies and programs that provide humanitarian services to the citizens of St. Marys County. This is a competitive grant process and awards typically range between $250 and $500 depending on the need expressed in the application and funding availability. To be eligible for the 2013 award, applications must be received on or before Friday March 1, 2013. The application is available on the Leonardtown Rotary website, www.leonardtownrotary.org or by contacting Kathleen Reif, Grants Program Chair, at kreif@ stmalib.org.
runs his own appraisal shop in Virginia. Cullins believes his experience and skill-set will leave all people satisfied with the insight. For Cullins, the exciting part of the day is discovering a valuable piece or authentic historical document. Patrons can taste free chocolate and watch on TV as the appraisers evaluate others items. The first two items will be appraised for $5 per item, and $10 each after that. Coins will be appraised for $5 per 10 coins. The event takes place next Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Clements Island is located at 38370 Point Breeze Road. Call 301769-2222 for more information. The museum hosts the appraisal event every year at the end of January.
Quality Transfer & Storage in Lexington Park contributed to the relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy. Quality donated a driver and transportation of a 53 foot tractor trailer to ship food and supplies donated by students and families from Saint Michaels Catholic School in Ridge. The truck arrived in Northfield, NJ on Nov. 16, delivering thousands of pounds of food and other supplies, as well as $1,600 in cash donations and grocery store gift cards.
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Bacteria, the smartest one cell organism

By Debra Meszaros CSN www.MXSportsNutrition.com How many languages can you speak? Did you know the bacteria in your body are multi-lingual? Can you intuitively count the quantity of people in your community? The bacteria within your body can not only communicate with their own specie but other bacteria as well and can calculate their presence, quantity, and strength. Not bad for a bunch of onecelled organisms. When we think of bacteria we think of them in a negative way, never realizing how important they actually are to human beings. Bacteria outnumber the cells in our body 10 to 1. There is a balance that needs to be in existence in order for us to be in a state of ideal health. Good bacteria should be 85 percent of the total bacteria present in the body; that leaves 15 percent to the bad category. When bad bacteria levels reach above 15 percent, the immune system is compromised and they start to promote disease. One would assume that with only one string of DNA and very few genes, bacteria would not stand a chance in any environment; but amazingly their use of a quorum sensing (a chemical language) enables them to synchronize action and places them on the top of the strongest organisms know to man. The process in which bacteria carry out their function is now finally being fully understood through research. All bacteria produce tiny molecules that are released into their environment to detect if they are alone. When the number of tiny molecules, outnumber the bacterium, they recognize how many bacterium exist and then begin to act as a synchronized unit and carry out their associated programmed behaviors. During this process, they also calculate the strength and number of other bacteria colonies around them, and decide what task to perform. We all have heard the expression Ive got a gut feeling. There is a very good reason why this saying has come about. Your gut is your second brain. Your gut and your brain are made of the same cells and are connected by the vagus nerve. When the balances of bacteria reach an unhealthy level, they influence your physiological and psychological actions. Around 80 percent of your immune system is located in the gut area and any toxicity located there can easily travel to the brain. There appears to be a direct connection to mental disorders, depression, autism, ADHD, and the status of health within the gut. This is known as Gut and Psychology (or Physiology) Syndrome (GAPS). As so many other aspects of your health, diet and lifestyle play major roles in setting the balance of bacteria. Dietary habits that include excess sugar or processed grains upset the good balance because those substances nourish the bad bacteria as well as yeast. Beer, processed foods, antibiotics, chemicals sprayed on foods, antibacterial soaps, chlorine, fluoride, and flying frequently in planes, all disturb the balance. With todays lifestyles, supporting your gut is a major key to overall well being. Repopulating your gut area with good bacteria is an excellent way to balance your physiological and psychological health. Cultured and fermented foods are two natural ways to acquire healthy bacteria, as long as they are not pasteurized. Some great foods are: kombucha, fermented vegetables, raw milk cheeses from grass-fed milk, miso, natto, kimchee, tempeh, and yogurt or kefir made from raw milk. If these foods are not appetizing to you, you may wish to join a growing number of people that are discovering probiotic supplementation, to help in balancing bacteria. 2013 Debra Meszaros MXSportsNutrition.com. All rights reserved; no duplication without permission.
DISCLAIMER: When you read through the diet and lifestyle information, you must know that everything within it is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional. I am making no attempt to prescribe any medical treatment. You should not use the information here for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. The products and the claims made about specific products have not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem. Confirm the safety of any supplements with your M.D., N.D. or pharmacist (healthcare professional). Some information given is solely an opinion, thought and or conclusion based on experiences, trials, tests, assessments or other available sources of information. I do not make any guarantees or promises with regard to results. I may discuss substances that have not been subject to double blind clinical studies or FDA approval or regulation. You assume the responsibility for the decision to take any natural remedy. You and only you are responsible if you choose to do anything with the information you have read. You do so at your own risk. I encourage you to make your own health decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.
Is your gut your second brain?
Setting the balance
Older Moms Advice to Younger Moms: Dont Wish Time Away

By Laura Joyce Contributing Writer Maybe because its a grey, rainy morning, Im feeling a little wistful today. The warm cheer of the holidays is over and our lives are back to the normal routine, or as normal a routine as we ever have here on Testosterone Terrace, with my three boystwo teenagers and a young twentysomethingand their funny, lovable motley crew of friends coming and going. Having just spent two days alone in the house, without a teenage boy in sight (they had headed off to Pittsburgh for the annual Christmas celebration with their dads family), Im particularly aware of how soon that one weekend will stretch into weeks and then months at a time, with the boys living their grown-up lives in their own homes. My oldest son, Chris, has already leapt into the (somewhat) separate lives phase, and he returned to his dorm last Wednesday. Ill admit that it took me a day or two to actually miss Prince Firstly, since he left behind two heaping baskets of dirty laundry for the palace staff to attend to, as well as the solution to the mystery of where all the small forks and large plates had gone (by some odd quirk of, lets call it housekeeping, the utensils and plates had taken up residence under the dirty laundry in his room). Tim, who is about to enter his last year as a teenager, is at CSM and working, and both he and Ben, a senior at Leonardtown, stop by home to wolf down a meal or inhale a nights sleep between their classes, their jobs, and nonstop agendas. For Tim its theater and friends; for Ben its sports, friends, and more sports. Im glad theyre active, busy, constantly coming and going: this is as it should be. From the moment they first grasped the edge of the coffee table to pull themselves up, then lurched along like little tin men without oil, they have been preparing for the journey from childhood into their adult lives, gradually making their way into the world. What seemed to go so slowly looking forward has passed by at breakneck speed in hindsight. They were babies; now they are men. I was young; now I amnot young. I know; I know; its a clich, but how did it happen so quickly? Where did the time go? I regret that even a moment of that time was spent wishing that the boys were just a little older, just a little more mature, just a little less likely to think it was a brilliant idea to play baseball inside, so close to my Lladro sculptures. Before I caught on, the poor shepherdess was beheaded and the proud graduate lost both of her feet. Im long over it now, just as Ive forgotten or forgiven so many other small events that seemed like catastrophes, so important in the moment. There was the VHS player that looked like a toaster to a four-year-old, with fairly predictable results (though I wouldnt have predicted the syrup: as I tried to pull out the bread hed neatly inserted into the slot where a videotape should have been, he explained that he wasnt making Jelly Toast, he was making French Toast). There was the wall art, performed in a medium of Sharpie which, if you dont know, is highly resistant to soap, water and tears. There was the Christmas tree on its side after a dinosaur snuck into the house and breathed fire on it, knocking it over. Damn dinosaurs. Nobody tells you that these thingseven the Lladrowill be entirely forgivable someday, and, if not knee-slapping funny, at least mildly amusing, especially when retold by that imaginative toddlers six feet three inch future self. Perhaps not surprisingly, when we are together these days it begins to feel more and more like friendship. Im still there as Mama, of course, with my reminders to get enough sleep, my warnings not to text and drive, my usual over-abundance of worry. But, increasingly we also talk about books, and movies, about what theyre learning in school, whether the Orioles might go to the World Series in the next few years. And occasionally, we even talk about the really big things, like politics and beliefs, religion and values, hopes and dreams and feelings. In these moments I notice sometimes that Im holding my breath, not wanting anything to end the fragile, lovely sense of having arrived at a precious place, balanced between the certain past and the unknown future, where the only thing I know for sure is not to wish away even a fleeting second. I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you have comments or questions about the column.
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Friday, Jan. 18
Free Square Dance Lesson Southern Community Center (20 Appeal Lane, Lusby), 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn to square dance at the Aqua Squares open house. The group invites families, singles or couples to try out square. For more information call Elaine Reilly at 301-855-7937, Mary and Bernie Ridgell at301-863-8054, e-mail www. aquasquaresclub@yahoo.com or visit www.aquasquaredancers.org.
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Saturday, Jan. 19
Waterman Photography Slide Show & Talk Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Dowell), 1 to 3 p.m. Artist Marc Castelli will present a slide show of his photography, A Year on the Water. Castelli will discuss the Chesapeake Bay, watermen and their harvest through the year and conditions and circumstances in which they work. For more information, call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org.
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons), 2 p.m. Richard LaMotte will talk about his renowned book on sea glass identification, Pure Sea Glass. Richard has spent hours carefully studying close to 30,000 shards of sea glass to produce this in-depth study. Come and immerse yourself as he focuses on sea glass identification. Bring your favorite shards for help determining their age and origin. Wear your best piece of sea glass jewelry or purchase a unique keepsake from a sea glass jeweler. Enter the Glass with a Past contest and possibly win a gift certificate to the Museum Store. Prizes will be awarded for the oldest and most rare pieces of sea glass brought to the conversation. No registration necessary; the presentation is free. For more information, call 410-326-2042 or visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Boys Youth Lacrosse Clinic and Registration Chopticon High School Gym (25390 Colton Point Rd, Leonardtown), 12 to 3 p.m. Boys Youth Lacrosse Clinic and registration for new and experienced players age 5 - 14 years old. Clinics are $5 per player. Participants can register for the 2013 Spring Lacrosse Season for Mechanicsville Youth Lacrosse Club, Inc. for $115 per player or $180 for a family of two.
gin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $33 per person. For more information and reservations, call 410-326-3008.
Saturday, Jan. 26
Indoor Flea Market St. Marys County Fair Grounds (42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown), 8 a.m.12 p.m. Comments: St. Marys County Fair Association is having an indoor Flea Market. All vendors and Crafters are welcome. An 8 X 10 space with one table may be rented for $20. For information or to reserve a space call 301-475-9543 after January first. Appraiser Fair St. Clements Island Museum, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The St. Clements Island Museum will offer expert appraisers to share their knowledge and offer value to your treasured heirlooms, yard sale finds, or curiosities. Bring your paintings, music boxes, small antiques, ceramics, pottery, jewelry and/or gemstones, and U.S. coins to the Appraiser Fair. First come, first served. Fees and limits apply. Call the museum at 301-769-2222 for more information.
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Sunday, Jan 20
Sunday Conversations with Chesapeake Authors: Pure Sea Glass with Richard LaMotte
Thursday, Feb. 10
All-You-Can Eat Breakfast Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad building, Route 235, 7:30 to 10 a.m. The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is sponsoring an all-youcan eat breakfast. The menu will include: sausage gravy and biscuits, sausage links, bacon, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, pancakes, escalloped apples, chipped beef, assorted juices, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. The cost will be adults: $9, children ages 5-12 $4, and children under age 5 are free. Carry outs available.
Monday, Jan. 21
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Dowell), 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center invites the public to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Admission is free for all guests. Create a community art installation in honor of a dream. Reservations are not required. For more information call 410-326-4640. Southern Maryland Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast St. Marys College of Maryland Campus Center (18952 E. Fischer Rd, St. Marys City,) 6 a.m. Save the date for the Ninth Annual Southern Maryland Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast, sponsored by St. Marys College of Maryland and the St. Marys County Human Relations Commission. Guest speakers to be announced at a later date. Breakfast begins at 6 a.m. and is $8.75 at the door. Program starts at 8 a.m. The event will be held at St. Marys College of Marylands J. Frank Raley Great Room. The event is free and open to the public (not including breakfast). For more information, contact Arminta Stanfield at 240-895-3073 or ajstanfield@smcm.edu
Wednesday, Feb. 13
Economic Forum Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register today for the Economic Forum, to be held at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. Check-in will be from 8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. and the program will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The keynote speaker is Anirban Basu, Chairman and CEO, Sage Policy Group, Inc. The cost is $30 per person for employees of Chamber-member; $45 per person for employees of non-Chamber member companies. Prepaid reservation required. Go to www.smcchamber.com/downloads/ EconomicForumFlyer.pdf for the event flyer and registration form.
Saturday, Feb. 23
Roast Beef Dinner Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad building, Route 235, 4 to 7 p.m. The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is sponsoring a roast beef dinner. The menu will include: roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, carrots, rolls, coffee and tea. Dessert table will be available. The cost will be: adults $13 (eatin or carry out), children 5-12 $6, children under 5 free.
Friday, Jan. 25
Dinner Theater Friends to the End Our Lady Star of the Sea School (90 Alexander Lane, Solomons), 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25 and 26, Feb. 1 and 2 The Alumni Players will perform comedy-mystery Friends To The End. The Dinner theatre will be catered. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the dinner and show be-
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Annmarie Garden: Jan. Events, Classes

Saturday, Jan. 19
Waterman Photography Slide Show & Talk Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 1 to 3 p.m. Join renowned Chesapeake Bay artist, Marc Castelli, who will present a talk and slide show of his photography, A Year on the Water, August 2011 August 2012. With images ranging from Bohemia River to Tangier Island, Castelli will discuss the Chesapeake Bay, the watermen and their harvest through the year, and the conditions and circumstances in which they work. Admission is free for Annmarie Garden members and children 5 & under and regular admission fees apply for nonmembers. Visit www.annmariegarden.org for additional information. Homeschool Tuesdays Annmarie Garden, Solomons, 9 to 11 a.m. Annmarie Garden will host Homeschool Tuesdays, Feb. 19, and March 19. Add a little artLAB to your homeschool curriculum as we invent, build, and discover through guided challenges. Ideal for ages 7-12 years, but all ages can participate. No registration required; $7 for parent/child pair; $2 for each additional child. No registration required. Call 410-326-4640 for more information. Wednesday Wine nights Annmarie Garden, Solomons, 5 to 7 p.m. Annmarie Garden will host Wednesday Wine Nights, the third Wednesday night of each month, on Feb. 20, and March 20. Bring your favorite beverage or snack and get ready to turn trash to treasure as we create home dcor, fashion items, and jewelry. Adults only, no registration required. Cost is $7 per person. For more information visit annmariegarden.org or call 410-326-4640. Plan a fun night out with your friends. Open Studio days Annmarie Garden, Solomons, Annmarie Garden will host Open Studio Days in the artLAB by appointment only. If you have want free reign in the artLAB to create, now is your chance. Email artlab@annmariegarden.org or call to schedule your session today. Cost is $7 per person.
SOTTerley PlAnTATIOn 2013 CAlendAr

Sotterley Plantation released its 2013 schedule for the 2nd Saturday Series. During the first five months of the year, the public will have the opportunity to experience five unique tour experiences. Advance reservations only. $15 per person per tour. Purchase tickets online: www.sotterley.org. Walking required.
Saturday, Feb. 9
Slavery, Resistance and Freedom Tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Slavery was a part of Sotterleys history from the turn of the 18th century and lasted for over 160 years. Hear the voices and visit the places where African Americans lived and labored. Limited to 20 people per tour. Ages 13 & up. (Snow date Feb. 23)
Saturday, April 13
A Taste of History: How African American Foods: Influenced Our Modern Cuisine Tours at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. What did people eat during the 1700s? Come learn about the foods that were transported on slave ships during the 18th century and how they influenced not only colonial dishes but our modern day regional foods. Lecture and demonstration to be presented by the Director of Education of Historic London Town and Gardens. Limited to 60 people per session.
Monday, Jan. 21
Martin luther King (MlK) day Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Admission is free for all guests. Create a community art installation in honor of a dream. Reservations are not required just drop in. For more information call 410-326-4640.
Saturday, March 9
From the Ground Up Tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. From the basement to the attic of Sotterleys 1703 Plantation House there are numerous nooks and crannies rarely seen by most people. Presented by Sotterleys Restoration Manager, this exclusive tour will reveal how the structure was built and what the various spaces tell us about the over 300 year history. Limited to 16 people per tour. (Snow date March 23)
Jan. 19 March 24
The living Gallery Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, daily Visit and engage with artists during the Living Gallery Studio. Annmarie Gardens Main Gallery will be transformed into artist studios from, providing a serene retreat and experimental space for artists to develop new work, while allowing visitors the opportunity to appreciate the artistic process. These studios will be set up much like a booth, utilizing the artists own supplies and equipment. The Living Gallery Exhibition will feature works by the participating Living Gallery artists that will take place April 5 to May 19, 2013. artlAB new Hours Staring Jan. 4, 2013 Annmarie Garden, Solomons, 2 to 5 p.m. The artLAB at Annmarie Garden will have new winter hours and will be open Friday through Monday beginning Jan. 4, 2013 through March. Should you want to visit during the week (at a different time), group visits for all ages can be organized, simply call 410-3264640 or email artlab@annmariegarden.org to schedule your visit. artlAB Moms Club Annmarie Garden, Solomons, check hours below artLAB Moms Club at Annmarie Garden is held on the first and third Monday of each month. These lightly guided sessions will help your child make great art, fun toys, creative costumes, and new friends. This club is perfect for pre-schoolers, ages 3-5. Mark your calendars fro Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18, March 4, and March 18, 9 to 11 a.m. Cost is $7 for parent/child pair; $2 for each additional child. No registration required. Call 410326-4640 for more information.
Monday, Jan. 21
Schools Art, Arts In Annmarie Garden, Solomons, 9 to 4 p.m. Register at Annmarie Garden today for the next Schools Art, Art Is In full-day program, for Grades K-2 or Grades 3-5. Students will learn all about the animal kingdom through art, with a specific focus on Magnificent Mammals. Call today to pre-register for this popular class at 410-326-4640; Members $35, Non-Members $40. Register early, as spaces are limited. For more information please visit www.annmariegarden.org
Saturday, May 11
Women of Sotterley Tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Discover the women of Sotterley. Whether it was the mistress of the house, the farm managers wife, the heiress, or the enslaved servants, the women of Sotterley were fascinating people who lived extraordinary lives. Limited to 20 people per tour.
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New Artist Writes Her Own Songs

By Alex Panos Staff Writer Victoria Saunders has been on the Southern Maryland music scene for less than a year, yet already performs more originals than most other groups. She has written about 30 original songs, although they have not all been released to the public. Some are hits, some are misses, she admitted. She does include popular songs by Jeff Buckley and Ingrid Michaelson in her shows. She is performing at Sixty-Six Beans coffee shop this Friday her acoustic, folk-style of music fits the relaxed atmosphere typically present in a coffee shop. My music is very soft and quiet, Saunders said. Saunders plays an array of string instruments including the electric and acoustic guitar, ukulele, banjo and mandolin. Since being a young girl listening to music in church, Saunders has always been drawn to the acoustic guitar. After receiving her first guitar, Saunders taught herself how to play the instrument. I was entranced by it, she said. Saunders has been writing and singing her own songs for years. She recalls riding her bike around the neighborhood coming up with lyrics to songs. But I hid it, she said. I was shy. About two years ago, discovering a recording Saunders had left on her computer, her parents encouraged her to pursue her passion for music. Since then, her opportunities have taken off. The event, which started out as a small gathering of Saunders friends, has become a well-known event at the coffee shop. The audience has increased in size since her first few performances. Its exciting to see more and more people I havent invited, she said. She enjoys sharing her songs with other people and observing their reactions particularly when people relate to her words. Its nice seeing people enjoy something youve written, she said. Saunders gig at Sixty-Six Beans is enough for now, but down the road she hopes to perform at more coffee shops and eventually larger venues. Summer Clark, co-owner of SixtySix Beans, has heard many people in the shop comment on what a wonderful voice Saunders possesses. Saunders knack for making old songs and styles seem new, described by Clark as pop-folk music, is what draws the crowd. Clark said Saunders popularity spreads after each show. When shes been here in the past before, we really pack out our place, Clark said. Fridays performance features a new wrinkle. Mykal Allen will be singing duets with Saunders and possibly play the acoustic and electric guitar as well. Clark anticipates a larger draw for the duets first show, and is sure the show will have a few surprise moments. Im curious to see whats in store for Friday night, Clark said. Sixty-Six Beans Coffee Lounge is located at 22948 Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall. Saunders is performing at 7 p.m. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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Thursday, Jan. 17
Thirsty Thursday Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Solomons) 3 p.m. Dave Norris DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 6 p.m. I Do Music Piano Performance La Tabella (23154 Wetstone Lane, California) 5:30 p.m. Ladies Night with DJ Billy Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 9 p.m. Blue Iris Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
Making Habits, Breaking Habits

by Jeremy Dean
c.2013, DaCapo Lifelong $26.00 / $29.00 Canada 256 pages
By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer
Sunday, Jan. 20
Ruddy Duck Brunch Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Solomons) 11 a.m. Oyster Scald with Live Music: Charles Thompson Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 1 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 18
Prime Rib Night Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Solomons) 4 p.m. Free Square Dance Lesson Southern Community Center (20 Appeal Lane, Lusby) - 7 to 8:30 p.m. Charles Thompson Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m. DJ Billy Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 9 p.m. Dave Norris DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 6 p.m. Randy Richie on Piano Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 6:30 p.m. Bar Dogs Brass Rail Sports Bar (20331 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills) 9 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 21
Team Trivia DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 6:30 p.m. Pizza and Pint Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Solomons) 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 22
Mason Sebastian DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 23
Wing Wednesday Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Solomons) 4:30 p.m. Mason Sebastian DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 19
Fair Warning DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road,
Congratulations graduate!
On December 15, 2012 Samantha Leigh Livingston of Mechanicsville, MD Graduated from Salisbury University Franklin P Perdue School of Business with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. She is the daughter of Chuck and Barbara Livingston.
This year, youre really going to do it. No more unfulfilled promises. No more embarrassment, explaining, or excuses. Youll never have to hide that bad habit again because youre going to quit smoking, stop gambling, be kinder, resist going online every ten minutes, lose weight, whatever it is youve been meaning to do for months. Youre really going to do it. You are. And with Making Habits, Breaking Habits by Jeremy Dean by your side, you really might accomplish that goal. Step into the self-help section of any bookstore or library, and you might think that 21 is a magic number: a lot of books claim that you can fix your life in that many days. Jeremy Dean says establishing habits isnt that easy, however. Research shows that it takes an average of 66 days for a habit to be formed, depending on several factors. A really strong habit could take a year to create! From the time we get up in the morning until the time we fall asleep, we follow habits without thinking about them, which is one of the main characteristics of a habit. Habits are also curiously emotionless and are generally followed in connection with another situation: you get in the car and turn on the radio because, well, youre in the car. Thats a habit made in response to rewards from the environment. Conversely, making habits can also be intentional but it depends on how worthwhile we find them. You may
intend to get to the gym every day, for instance, but if youd really rather stay in bed, guess which activity wins. There has to be an ultimate goal that is really worth achieving or the habit will be almost impossible to ingrain, says Dean. Muster all the willpower your body possesses, visualize until your head hurts, but nothing works if theres no internal reward. External rewards, Dean says, are laced with danger. As for breaking habits, its hard to stop doing something youre not aware youre doing. Whats worse: studies show that trying to suppress a thought or action makes you want to do it all that much more. So forget about selfcontrol, says Dean. Instead, change your cues, pay attention, know yourself, and learn some happy habits. Looking for a quick-fix for those New Years Resolutions? Nope, Making Habits, Breaking Habits aint it. By helping us understand what makes us tick and why, author Jeremy Dean avoids platitudes and misty advice to give his readers the tools they need to stop being frustrated by change and lack thereof. He advocates patience and dispels a lot of myths about why we do the things we do (or dont), explaining why our willpower fails us or why we find some habits easy to make. Thats helpful, and could make a fix that sticks. While there are times when this book seemed smaller than its subject, I think it would be advantageous to anyone whos serious about changing behavior. If thats you, then find Making Habits, Breaking Habits. and then do it.
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In this class offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tues., Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. students will learn the basics of completing a counted cross-stitch pattern. Cross-stitch is a popular and highly addictive form of hand embroidery in which Xshaped stitches are used to form a design. In this class, participants will learn all the basics of cross stitch including supplies and tools required, stitches, how to read a counted cross stitch pattern, and proper beginning, changing colors and finishing. Students will stitch a small sample on aida cloth (an even-weave grid-like fabric). The cost is $5 payable at the time of registration. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 for more information.
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On Wednesday, Jan. 23, from Noon to 1 p.m., this performance series will showcase local artists in a social and casual atmosphere. Listen to the smooth songs and music of Folk Salad Trio, performed by Greg Penk and fellow musicians while enjoying a special noontime lunch at the Northern Senior Activity Center. The lounge will be space near the stage area with quiet tables for the most attentive listeners. Those who prefer occasional conversation during the performance will enjoy the dining room. Staff will take a special donation collection for our guests. Get your meal ticket at 11:30 a.m. lunch
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Get your tickets now for this popular party at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. The fun is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our in-house chef Joyce will be cooking up Sweet Spiral Ham, Romantic Ratatouille, Cuddle-Up Comfort Corn, Luckyin-Love Juice and Tempting Tasty Black Forest Cake. Fun events will include music by our favorite DJ- Mean Gene and the King of Love pageant. This is a ticketed event with a suggested donation of $8. Only 100 tickets will be sold and tickets sell out quickly. For more information call, 301-737-5670 ext. 1658.
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Captain William Smiths Will

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Captain William Smith was born about 1772 and was the son of John Smith and his second wife, Rebecca. On January 14, 1796 Captain Smith married Margaret Williams, daughter of Benjamin Williams, Jr. and Mary Leigh. Margaret died in
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1827. On December 16, 1828 Captain Smith made his will devising his estate to his three children William Leigh Smith, John Sylvester Smith, and Ann Maria Smith who had married Dr. Robert Clarke a month before the will was made. Captain Smith died January 27, 1829 and the will was submitted for probate, however, William Leigh Smith petitioned the court saying the will was obtained by fraud and undue influence and because the testator suffered from long disease and mental incapacity. This charge was re-
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futed by John Sylvester Smith, executor of his fathers will. Depositions were taken on March 7, 1829. Dr. Jenifer Taylor: William Smith was capable of making a will and was of sound mind. He had made two previous wills before the last one and there was no difference in his mental capacityBoth William and Sylvester were present when the third and final will was madeWilliam Smith (the son) called on me to write this will, pressed me to go immediately, and told me what changes his father proposed to make. After the will was written, I read it to the testator who acknowledged it as his will and signed it. Question: Were you acquainted with Captain Smith and how often did you visit his house? Answer: I was frequently there to bleed him. Question: Did you ever loan him money? Answer: Yes, I loaned him $50 at his bedside. Captain Smith observed to his son Sylvester that if there had been a little more economy during the last year, there would not have been the necessity of borrowing money and that a certain gentleman kept him bare of money and that certain gentleman was approaching the door. The conversation dropped as there were two gentlemen coming in the room--his brother Elwiley Smith accompanied by the testators son, William Smith. Question: What have been the habits of life of the testator? Answer: Have seen him in liquor sometimes and in other times no. He thinks he was what is called a drinking man. He feels that he would use liquor freely and bring on disease. Sometimes he would refrain from using liquor and become rational for some days. He never thought the testator was a bright man. Does not know how old he was, but thinks he was between 50 and 60 years of age and does not think his blindness came from old age. Question: Do you know if Captain Smith ever gave his son William any property? Answer: He heard Captain Smith say, on a former occasion, that he had given William a good many things but had not given Sylvester anything. He said he had spent little or nothing on Sylvesters education or clothes, but that had spent a great deal on William. To be continued.
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ing at the most efficient and cost effective shock package we can find for these cars. Hollidge explained. Shock prices have gone through the roof and were looking at a couple different options to find the best shock package that will work at both tracks and hopefully try and save the teams some money as well. Ken Dixon Automotive of Waldorf, Maryland is the current dealer for the crate engines for Potomac while one is still being sought after in the Winchester region. The 602 will carry a $3,100 price tag while the 604 will go for $5,100. Were really optimistic that this class could be something special the deeper we get into the season, said Hollidge. It seems like the street stock/hobby stocks are really starting to die-off a little and there seems to be a lot of good used late model chassis in the area and with some of the tire/shock deals we have going could bring some new life to both tracks and maybe some drivers out of retirement and create some new ones along the way. Once again, the class will be featured twice a month at both tracks, and will be a points paying division.
Crate Late Model Interest Gaining Strength

By Doug Watson Contributing Writer In a recent announcement, the ever-growing crate late model division, will be a part of the of the 2013 schedule at Marylands Potomac speedway and Virginias Winchester speedway. Greg Gunter, promoter at both popular venues, is well aware of the difficult financial times and felt the decision was right to implement the crate late model division at both speedways. The 602 and 604 engines will be the power plant available for use by competitors who chose to race with the class that will be featured twice a month during the season. In compliance with several other tracks in the Mid-Atlantic region that feature the crate cars, FASTRAK, Nesmith and Delaware sealed engines will be allowed to compete at both tracks in an effort to entice all teams and drivers to support the move by Winchester and Potomac. According to Potomac/Winchester general manager Denise Hollidge, her phone has been ringing off the hook after the information about the new endeavor was released in December. The interest weve gotten so far has been amazing. Hollidge said. We tried the crate cars here at Potomac a few years ago and the timing was all wrong and we never got the support that we needed, so they had to be dropped from the schedule. Now a lot of drivers are looking for an affordable, if you can call racing affordable, chance to get behind the wheel of a race car and we feel the crate class has a lot of potential. Even with the addition of the crate late models the limited/358 late model division will stay intact at both speedways in 2013. Greg has no intention of getting rid of the limited class at Potomac or Winchester. Hollidge bottom-lined. Winchesters car count in the limited class was as strong as its ever been, even though Potomac struggled a bit a times with car counts, but the class will be back at both tracks next season. As interest grows both tracks will have a shock/header/tire rule that will be in place when the season begins. Were currently look-
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beautiful fountain has been the setting for so many memories over the years. A few years ago we arrived there for one of their February wine and local chocolate pairings within a half hour of closing and had a terrific time. My husband and I never look at spontaneous trips as always having to have a few hours to spend somewhere. You can experience in a half hour sometimes what can be the greatest memories. I might have mentioned before about my husbands love of chocolate, so even 15 minutes would probably have been enough time. Of course we are hoping to head back over there this February. As it turned out, we didnt end up at Ingleside this time. My husband mentioned that he was fine discovering some new wineries like we did in November for our anniversary. Im always game for that. I used handy dandy Google and found three or four wineries located within an hour of Ingleside. There are plenty to choose from; at this time there are 230 Virginia wineries. I know Maryland will be catching up very soon. The first winery we visited was Generals Ridge Winery, owned by a retired Marine Major General, which is considered a sister winery to Ingleside. Generals Ridge started out supplying grapes and now is a very fine winery on its own. You really think after the drive down lots of winding roads that there is no winery, until you finally come up on the beautiful manor house, and further down the tasting room. The neatest part was how old doors, which had been found in the basement of the manor house are used as the counters. After we left there, we thought wed head back to Ingleside for the last hour and a half, but ended up following old roads until by chance we found ourselves at Hague Winery. Another beautiful old manor house with one of the
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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer My husband and I love spontaneous local day or overnight trips, though we spend quite a bit of time just enjoying all the fun available here in St. Marys County. Many wonderful hours have been spent at The Port of Leonardtown Winery, Slack Winery, and all of the Calvert County wineries, every local park, trying every local restaurant, and lots of memorable evenings around our fire pit or in my shop. Some of our best times have been spent with our church members setting up and working at Christ Church events. And as anyone knows who has worked a church festival, the after parties, and time spent around the butcher block table is often the most fun. Our biggest fear is finding that a tape recorder has been placed under that tableoh the stories from generations that it could tell. We are so fortunate here in St. Marys County to be able to drive to lots of exciting places in less than two hours. This past Sunday, the TV weatherman made it sound like Sunday was going to be this amazing spring-like day, but it was chilly, drizzly, and very foggy. We were not in the mood to be home on this particular dreary day so after church my husband suggested we take a drive over to one of our favorite wineries in Virginia Ingleside Plantation Winery on Leedstown Road in Oak Grove, Virginia, which from Mechanicsville is only one hour and fifteen minutes. For the cost of a few gallons of gas, $4 to get across the bridge, and a tasting fee, you can have a really good time. Their large courtyard with
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prettiest art-filled tasting rooms Ive seen. It turns out that Hague Winery is owned by a retired Navy Pilot from Pax River, so we had fun finding out what friends we had in common. Im seeing a trend here, and will make it a goal to visit as many wineries as we can to see if retired military, especially those with a local connection, make the
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