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Bohanan’s Proposal to Cut Council Draws Ire From Some

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Del. John Bohanan has said he plans to introduce legislation this year that would cut in half the membership on the Tri-County Council of Southern Maryland and make most of what remains filled with business owners appointed by state officials in Annapolis.

While some have cheered the measure as a way to make the council more business friendly, others are decrying it saying it undercuts what the council is already trying to do.

“I haven’t talked to anyone on the executive board or the tri-county council who are excited about it,” said Del. Anthony J. O’Donnell (R-Dist. 29) “Del. Bohanan has developed this concept but it hasn’t seen the right amount of buy-in.

“It’s not ready for prime-time.”

The council was set up by state law about half a century ago to help counties

cooperate on regional issues like economic development and transportation and it receives funding from both the state and individual county governments.

It has 39 members from state and local governments, 31 of whom are voting members and there are some businesses interests represented there.

Under Bohanan’s plan all but 15 of those seats would be eliminated and most of what remains would be filled with appointments made by state leaders in Annapolis.

Bohanan said his bill would make the council more agile in finding business opportunities and making them work on a regional level; something he said they have been sorely lacking in because of the complacency throughout the region based on the defense-related economy.

“Today you would not make a board focusing on economic development with 31 voting members, 90 percent of whom are elected officials,” Bohanan

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Del. Mark Fisher (R-Dist. 27B) slammed Bohanan’s proposal. He said putting appointed business interests in charge on the council did not jive with a majority legislature that he said levied more taxes and regulations on businesses.

“The tri-county council already has a majority of members who are business people,” Fisher said. “It’s a smokescreen for trying to look business-friendly in Annapolis.”

County Commissioner Todd Morgan (R-Great Mills) criticized the proposal on several grounds, not the least of which was the fact that it has yet to get any public vetting amongst elected officials.

Morgan, who served last year at the council’s president, said it has to make reforms to concentrate on economic development and focus more on aiding businesses but it is already making steps in that direction.

“There’s no reason to disrupt its plan,” Morgan said of the council. “I’m

not really confident in what John’s proposing at all.

“None of it has been vetted publicly.”

Morgan also said that cutting out elected leaders who sit on the council and replacing them with appointed business interests “doesn’t really merit representation of the tri-county region.”

“I don’t know what’s to be achieved by this reorganization,” Morgan said.

“The tri-county council is not supporting this.”

Bohanan said a public private partnership model for the council was the best option and would put less power in the hands of private interests than in places like Huntsville, Alabama, which Bohanan said had a more cohesive development plan than our region.

“It works in other regions around the country,” Bohanan said. “I expected [elected officials] would be reluctant to give up the reigns.

“That doesn’t mean it’s not the right thing to do.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

Russell: Tourism Needs A Boost

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Commissioner President Francis Jack Russell encouraged economic development staff to do more to get potential visitors to St. Mary’s County to first take notice of what the locale has to offer and then come here to support the local economy.

Russell made his comments while tourism manager Carolyn Laray and Department of Economic and Community Development Director Robin Finnacom were seeking authorization for a War of 1812 program designed to boost tourism.

“We need to start thinking outside the box,” Russell told them during Tuesday’s regular meeting. “We have real difficulty getting the message out.”

Shortly after the meeting Russell told The County Times that he believed there weren’t enough visitors from outside the county either visiting its tourism Web site or the county.

“It’s a little bit of both,” Russell said. “We need to explore any social media we can.”

Finnacom said the county had to redouble its efforts to attract all kinds of economic development opportunities.

“We don’t have a track record of promoting St. Mary’s County as a business destination because we haven’t had to,” Finnacom said, adding the department was working on strategy to market the county for just such an objective. “It will compliment the tourism campaign that we’re already working on.”

Laray said the federal economic woes have trickled down to the county’s tourism efforts, including fewer stays at hotels and visits to some restaurants.

“Sometimes there are just economic vicissitudes beyond our control,” Laray said. “It’s had ripple effects throughout the hospitality industry.”

She said the county’s Facebook page already as 9,365 likes, already half of what the state’s own page has and more than Montgomery County.

“We’re working aggressively on social media,” Laray said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Shop Owners: Some Handgun Checks Moving, Others Languishing

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Local gun dealers say the new law governing the sale of handguns and other regulated firearms has created a bifurcated approval system; those who are purchasing handguns after Oct. 1, when the law took effect, are finding their paperwork being returned just days after their initial application.

Those who purchased their guns before Oct. 1, many hoping to avoid what they considered onerous new requirements for hard-to-get training and fingerprinting for a state database, still haven’t gotten their official approvals back.

Gun dealers say the change in the law, which also banned so-called assault weapons and ammunition magazines over 10 rounds in capacity, has resulted in a whole new set of paperwork.

Where as prospective buyers used to have to fill out as many as four different sets of paperwork, gun dealers say that now it

has increased to five and before they make their purchase they have to show that they have met the state’s requirements for firearms training.

Sgt. Marc Black of the Maryland State Police, which processes all of the background checks, said that more police resources have been put in place to reduce the backlog sparked by tens of thousands of Marylanders trying to purchase weapons that would be either banned or restricted under the new law.

Maryland State Police did not acknowledge whether some applications were being returned faster after the Oct. 1 start date while others before that were still backlogged.

As of Nov. 28 there had been over 119,000 applications for regulated firearms purchases with about 42,600 backlogged, Black said.

Maryland State Police had successfully processed 76,527 so far, he said.

Bobby Hall, a dealer at Accurate Guns and Ammo in Loveville, said he could find

no explanation for the apparent bifurcation of the backlog, either from his own work or from the state police.

“The new applications we’re sending in now we’re getting back sometimes in three days,” he said. “We still have to hold the gun for seven days, that’s the law and we follow it.

“They’re [state police] still backed up till somewhere in July, some in August.”

The state police issued a statement earlier this fall saying that gun dealers could release weapons to applicants after eight days time even if the applications had not been returned; many dealers had their customers sign affidavits stating they were not felons and were allowed to legally possess a firearm.

Hall said their dealership sometimes gets questions from customers asking if they can get a handgun with something like a drug charge; they stop doing business with them, he said.

“We don’t even take the chance,” Hall said, adding that for the people who call about their pre-Oct. 1 paperwork he can’t give them a clear answer why the particular backlog still exists.

“It is unfair,” Hall said. “But from what I understand it’s the way the process is being done.

“We don’t get explanations from them at all [state police], they just tell us it’s a backlog.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Kay Poiro Staff Writer The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks will oversee construction of a Civil War Interpretive Center in John G. Lancaster Park in Lexington Park, Md. The nearly 1500 square feet of space will consist of a large meeting room, an interpretive room for exhibits, an office, storage room and restrooms. Outside, a paved walkway will connect the existing Colored Troops Memorial statue to the Interpretive Center itself. Other plans for the grounds include interpretive panels creating an “education walk” leading to the building. These panels will present a historical perspective of the contributions of soldiers and sailors from St. Mary’s county who fought during the Civil War. Brian Loewe, Director of Recreation and Parks for St. Mary’s County says, “The Civil War Interpretive Center was a collaborative effort by our Board of County Commissioners, Phil Rollins (the previous Director of Recreation and Parks) and the members of the Unified Committee on Afro-American Contributions (UCAC).”

In addition to serving as an educational resource, the center will also provide meeting space for area organizations and room for community functions.

The Interpretive Center is partially funded through a bond bill co-sponsored

by Senator Roy P. Dyson (D- Dist. 29) and Delegate John L. Bohanan, Jr. (DDist. 29B).

No date for construction has been set as of press time, but Loewe says the goal is to open the Civil War Interpretive Center by June 1, 2014.

“It’s a great project,” Loewe says. “It deserves to be seen through to completion.” kaypoiro@countytimes.net

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Local Lexington Park Business News and Community AssociationChanging Perceptions in the Park

By Kay Poiro Staff Writer “When I moved down here 25 years ago, even I’d heard about Lexington Park,” Pinekenstein says, referring to the area’s reputation as the crime center of the County. Today, he’s Chairman of the Lexington Park Business and Community Association (LPBCA) and hopes to change those lingering perceptions.

The LPBCA is a group of local business owners, residents and politicians with the common goal of bettering the Lexington Park community. Pinekenstein says that as an association, they ascertain and address the wants and needs of local small businesses.

While much has been made of the Lexington Park Master Plan, Pinekenstein and the LPBCA address more the Park’s poor reputation and quality of life of its residents. This past October was the 2nd annual Discover Lexington Park. The event drew nearly 300 people and gave local restaurants, businesses and community services the chance to interact with the community. According to Pinekenstein, its purpose was “to give small businesses an outlet because people don't know what’s available in the ‘Park’,” he says.

The fact that the event ran from late afternoon into early evening was no accident, either. “We wanted people to see that it’s not so bad in Lexington Park,” Pinekenstein explains.

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Pinekenstein remembers, “In one meeting, we were discussing street lights and whose responsibility it was to ensure they were functioning.

There was some confusion, so Commissioner (Todd) Morgan got on the phone right there and had it resolved.”

Earlier this year, residents near the Lexington Park library expressed concern about their unsafe surroundings. As a result, the county installed streetlights and stepped up police patrols in the area. They also provided the residents with dumpsters so they could improve the appearance of their neighborhood.

“We’re enabling people to do for themselves and they’re more than willing,” Pinekenstein says.

He goes on to say, “People are taking more pride in where they live.” The neighborhood near the library spruced up their block and ended up with the largest contingent in last year’s Pride in the Park parade.

Ultimately, Pinekenstein envisions the Great Mills corridor as a downtown area with neighborly mix of complimentary business, recreation and residential op-

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Farmers Wary of Change in Zoning Rule

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Board of County Commissioners is considering voting on a zoning text amendment that would allow property owners to subdivide the lot their home or structure is on without meeting density requirements because the lot was less than five acres.

Under current law property owners that had two structures on a small parcel would need 10 acres to subdivide their lot, County Attorney George Sparling said.

Many such structures were built before the zoning code was enacted in 1974 and even after when density requirements were different.

This text amendment would help resolve an issue that sometimes finds its way to the Board of Appeals, allowing those with preexisting legal structures to subdivide with acreage that was less that the ordinance required.

“It’s a response to an infrequent but troublesome condition,” Sparling said.

But farmers are worried that if the text amendment passes property owners may be allowed to subdivide their property without first purchasing transfer of development rights (TDR) pursuant to the county’s program that allows land in the rural preservation district to be protected from development while other land is developed.

Jamie Raley, president of the St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau, said his organization opposed any further exemptions from the TDR program because it could endanger rural land preservation and reduce funding for agricultural programs.

“I’m not sure if it’s a full solution or a partial solution,” Raley said. “But the farm bureau doesn’t want any more exemptions from the TDR program.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Audit Chides College for Lack of Computer Security

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A state report from the Office of Legislative Audits shows that St. Mary’s College of Maryland administration did not take enough care of the processes that govern on-line purchases and student information, including giving certain employees purchasing power that they either did not need or were not properly authorized for.

When state auditors investigated the college’s computerized financial accounting system they found that there were eight employees who could create purchase orders for up to $10,000 without going to supervisors for approval and even without using the proper requisition process all together.

“Furthermore these eight employees could add or modify vendors in the system,” auditors wrote in their final report.

“Consequently, unauthorized purchases could be made and not readily detected by the college’s management.”

State records show that the college made about $30 million worth of purchases in fiscal 2012.

The report showed that the college had staff members assigned access to certain record-keeping systems that did not even need it to complete their assigned duties.

Of the 19 employees who had access to systems that could modify purchases and similar transactions, a full 16 of them did not need that ability, the audit stated.

The audit showed that of the 16 employees who had the ability to modify student account data such as tuition and fees, seven of them did not need such authorization.

Also, 70 percent of the employees who were able to change student grades in the computerized system had unnecessary access, the audit stated.

Investigators warned that even if someone had used their access to inappropriately change student records or purchases, it was unlikely the college administration would have been able to find out.

“Access and monitoring controls over critical components of the student information and financial system were not adequate to detect or prevent unauthorized access and changes,” the auditors wrote.

As many as 25 different databases and six accounts did not have the ability to log changes to them, the report showed.

“Reviews of database logs were not independent since the reviews were performed by a database administrator and all database administrators could also make changes to the database,” the audit showed.

Also noted in the report were other flaws such as a insufficient malware protection on the college’s computer systems, a cloud computing service that did not adequately protect student information such as social security numbers and a lack of controls over refunds and non-cash credits to students.

For fiscal 2012 the amounts for both student refunds and non-cash credit adjustments totaled nearly $850,000.

In its response the college agreed with the findings of the state auditors, saying that they would implement the changes suggested in the report including instituting controls over who can access critical systems as well as installing programs that log changes to student information and financial transactions. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Local Leadership Class Raises Local News Money And Builds Oyster Reef On November 16, an overcast morning with intermittent sprinkles of rain, over forty volunteers gathered to assist in building a three-dimensional oyster reef at Horseshoe Bend in the St. Mary’s River. The event was co-sponsored by St. Mary’s River Watershed Association and Leadership Southern Maryland Class of 2014, who raised the funding for the project.

Oysters are key to the health of the Chesapeake Bay. The oyster population has been decimated over the past decades, reduced to a fraction of what was once a thriving number of oysters that were able to filter all the water in the Chesapeake Bay in less than a week.

Now, it takes more than a year. Increasing the number of oysters is part of the vital work performed by St. Mary’s River Watershed Association.

On Saturday, while students on one side of the river were separating out the oyster shells that did not contain spat (young oysters), Craig Kelley, Captain of the Whiskers and a long-time waterman, steered the barge across the river to pick up recycled concrete to construct the three-dimensional reef. It took the LSM and student volunteers 15 minutes to move the 6 tons of recycled concrete by hand onto the barge. Many thanks go out to Bob Taylor Engineering, Inc. for

donating the recycled concrete for the project.

Placing the recycled concrete took a bit longer. Along with another 6 tons of concrete installed last August, the 3-dimensional reef structure measured 4 feet tall and 16 feet in diameter. Once the concrete was in place, 50,000 baby oysters, or spat as they are known, were installed on the mound.

Craig Kelley, the barge operator who has been a waterman for 45 years, said “the oysters are coming back, but it’s taking a long time. If we get enough [oysters] living in the river, it's going to make a big difference in the quality of the water.”

Nick Ersoy, student volunteer who lives on the Patuxent River, commented that this was a great opportunity “to help clean up our waters.”

“Two years from now, we expect these one mound to filter more than 3 million gallons of water each day,” said Bob Lewis, LSM Class of 2014 student and volunteer for the day.

Alongside the mound installed on Saturday are another twenty-two mounds of varying materials—some concrete rubble and some are stacked concrete reef balls. Nearly half of these mounds are planted with oysters. St. Mary’s College students use the site for

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Defendant in Fatal Collision Sent to Jail

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A Great Mills man accused of killing a pedestrian in a hit-and-run collision back in November of 2012 pleaded guilty to criminally negligent manslaughter Monday in county Circuit Court.

Thomas Dion Gunn, 22, received a three-year prison sentence but that was reduced by a Circuit Court judge down to an 18-month term to be served locally.

Gunn faced two additional charges of failing to stay at the scene of an accident and failing to return to the scene but prosecutors declined to prosecute him on those counts.

The victim in the case was 65-yearold James Benjamin Clark, Jr.; Gunn was charged in his death back in July of this year.

Prosecutors said it took months to finally charge Gunn because of the circumstances surrounding the case, particularly no eyewitnesses to the striking.

Detectives had only the physical evidence to start with.

Clark was struck and left in a ditch on the side of Harris Street just off Chancellors Run Road at about 9:30 a.m. Nov. 11, 2012, a prosecutor said, when a red truck driving along struck him directly.

The blow to Clark was from the front area of the red truck Gunn had been driving that morning, prosecutors had said, and had not been a glancing hit.

Police printed flyers and distributed them in the community the following day asking for information on the striking and Gunn shortly thereafter turned himself in to the county sheriff’s office.

During the investigation prosecutors said Gunn had not admitted to striking Clark and that he did not recall striking the victim.

Clark lived in the subdivision there, prosecutors said, while Gunn had stayed there with a friend overnight and was leaving to visit a relative. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Deputies Arrest Woman On Child Abuse, Assault Charges

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Police arrested a Leonardtown woman Nov. 30 after a witness told them they had witnessed her beat, slap and even kick her two sons, aged 1 and 3 years old.

Linda Rose Pearson, 21, faces charges of second-degree child abuse, second-degree assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct and remains incarcerated at the county’s adult detention facility.

According to charging documents filed against Pearson in county district court, the witness could hear Pearson while she was in the bedroom of the residence with one of her sons.

The identities of the two children have been shielded by the court. “[The witness] first heard Pearson screaming and slapping noises coming from the bedroom,” police wrote in court papers.

The witness estimated one of the children had been “slapped at least 10 times,” according to their statement in charging documents.

After allegedly assaulting the first child, Pearson ran out into the living room where the other child was, picked him up and started hitting him on the back and buttocks.

The witness told police after she set the child down she kicked the child in the back and knocked him to the floor.

The witness started to call the police and when she saw him making the call she fled the scene, police said.

She returned shortly after deputies arrived; they examined the children and found they were suffering from multiple bruises, charging documents stated.

Police detained Pearson but had to struggle with her to get her out of one cruiser and then into another.

“Pearson stated she wanted to kill herself and demanded to be taken to the hospital,” police said.

Pearson continued to resist examination after being taken to the hospital and shouted profanity at deputies, police said, and started to kick at staff when they tried to calm her down. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Sheriff’s Maximum Deployment Initiative 2013 Holiday Season For the second year in a row, Sheriff Tim Cameron is implementing the maximum deployment of Sheriff’s Office personnel throughout St. Mary’s County this holiday season. This initiative is designed for high visibility of uniformed deputies and marked patrol vehicles in populated shopping and restaurant areas to ensure a safe and enjoyable shopping experience for our citizens. In addition to patrol deputies, members from all divisions of the Sheriff’s Office will be participating. The Sheriff’s Office Command Vehicle will be set up at the following listed locations on the specified dates and times.

• Friday, Nov. 29 3 p.m. To 11 p.m. – Target parking lot, First Colony Shopping Center, California, Md. • Friday, Dec. 6 3 p.m. To 11 p.m. – Pizza Hotline parking lot in Charlotte Hall, Md. • Friday, Dec. 20 3 p.m. To 11 p.m. – St. Mary’s Square Parking lot, Lexington Park, Md.

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A roll call of deputies will be conducted at the beginning of each deployment. The public is invited to attend roll call or visit the command vehicle with any questions or comments. The public is also invited to follow us on facebook and Twitter (twitter@ firstsheriff).

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Cops & Courts

The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

On Nov. 30 Deputy John Davis responded to a residence on Midway Drive in Lexington Park for a burglary in progress. A witness observed several subjects inside the residence. The witness knew the homeowner was away from home and no one was to be there. Deputy Davis located Jesse Albert Humphries, 59, of Lexington Park, Desirae Belle Sullivan, 22, of Lexington Park, and Ryan Craig Scopin, 23, of Lexington Park, inside the residence and placed them under arrest. Multiple syringes, spoons, smoking devices used for introducing drugs into the body were located inside the residence. A quantity of suspected marijuana was also located. All three suspects were transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with 4th Degree Burglary, Possession Controlled Dangerous Substance – Marijuana and Possession Paraphernalia. Scopin was additionally charged with Possession Controlled Dangerous Substance – not Marijuana after suspected Suboxone was found on his person.

On Nov. 30 deputies responded to a residence on Church Street in Leonardtown for a child abuse complaint.

A witness reported seeing Linda Rose Pearson, 21, of no fixed address, striking her sons, ages 1 and 3 repeatedly.

When the witness phoned 9 1 1, Pearson fled the residence leaving the children unattended. When deputies arrived, Pearson returned to the residence. Deputy Pleisse observed fresh evidence of injury on both children and placed Pearson under arrest. Pearson resisted arrest but was eventually placed into custody. She was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with 2nd Degree Child Abuse - 2 counts, 2nd Degree Assault - 2 counts, Resisting Arrest, and Disorderly Conduct by Deputy Pleisse.

On Nov. 30 Corporal Maletto responded to the Best Buy store in California for a reported theft. While en route, the Emergency Communications Center advised the suspect had fled the store with electronic items and a description was provided. Deputies arrived in the area and observed a subject matching the description, later identified as David Rodney Scriber Jr., 28, of Lexington Park. Upon seeing deputies, Scriber continued to flee on foot across the traffic lanes of Three Notch Road discarding merchandise as he ran. After a brief foot chase, Scriber was apprehended and placed under arrest. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Theft Under $1,000.00 and Failure to Obey a Lawful Order.

On Dec. 1 Deputy Phelan responded to a residence in Mechanicsville for an assault. The victim alleged suspect Robert Jason Glass, 29, of Mechanicsville, assaulted the victim by grabbing the victim by the throat and striking the victim repeatedly in the thighs with a piece of trim from the door after he broke the door down. A nail protruding from the door trim punctured the victim’s thigh. The victim was able to climb out of a bathroom window and call 9 1 1. Deputy Phelan observed fresh evidence of injury on the victim. Glass was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 1st Degree Assault.

On Nov. 28 Deputy Foor responded to the area of Pegg Road and Midway Drive for a reported single motor vehicle accident into a guardrail. Upon arrival, the vehicle was gone from the scene, however the front Maryland license plate had been left behind during the crash. A check of license plate revealed the vehicle was a 1999 GMC Yukon registered to Andrae Marquis Briscoe, 30, of Lexington Park.

Deputy Foor located the vehicle at Briscoe’s residence with significant damage. Further investigation revealed Briscoe attempted to report the vehicle stolen and was placed under arrest for False Statement to Police Officer by Deputy Foor. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center.

On Nov. 15 a teacher (victim) at Chopticon High School was in the classroom when the victim felt a poke from behind in the torso causing injury. An investigation was initiated by Corporal Holton. On November 25, 2013, a 17 year old, male student, of Mechanicsville, was charged with 2nd Degree Assault and Disruption of School Activities by Corporal Holton via juvenile petition and is pending contact by Juvenile Justice.

On Nov. 25 a subject purchased St. Mary’s Transit bus tickets with a counterfeit $20.00 bill. Deputy Pleisse conducted an investigation and was able to identify the person who passed the counterfeit bill as Antonio Venari Perkins, 25, of Great Mills. Perkins was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Passed Forged Public Document, Passing Issued Forged Currency, and Theft Under $100.00.

On Nov. 29 Deputy Beasley responded to a residence in Charlotte Hall for a violation of a protective order. The victim alleged suspect Paul Anthony Hyde, 49, of Charlotte Hall, called the victim’s phone in violation of an active protective order. Hyde was located and placed under arrest. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Violation of Protective Order.

On Nov. 30 deputies responded to the Sheetz located in California for a reported theft. The store manager alleged a male suspect had stolen multiple items while inside the bathroom, leave the store and place the items into a vehicle.

Upon arrival, the suspect approached deputies and advised the store manager had accused him of stealing items from the store. The suspect, identified as Jeremy Sho Rosales, 29, of no fixed address, appeared to be overly hyper and was unable to complete a sentence. The investigation revealed witnesses observed Rosales steal gloves and magazines from the store. The magazines were located inside Rosales’ vehicle. Deputy Bankhead advised Rosales he was under arrest at which time, he began to scream and act in a disorderly manner. He refused all commands to comply with Deputy Bankhead and a crowd began to gather and divert the attention of patrons inside the store. Rosales was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Theft Under $100.00, Malicious Destruction of Property Under $500.00, Disorderly Conduct, and Failure to Obey a Lawful Order.

tention Center by Corporal Ross. He was charged with 2nd Degree Assault.

On Dec. 2 Deputy Cole responded to a residence on Rominger Court in Lexington Park, for a reported assault.

The victim alleged she was upstairs when she heard loud banging on the front door and then someone screaming from inside the residence. She went downstairs to find suspect Samantha Dawn Domm, 40, of California, inside the residence. Family members of the victim were yelling at Domm to get out of her residence. The victim and family members began to push Domm out of the residence at which time Domm struck the victim in the face. The victims attempted to close the door behind Domm but she continued to force the door open with her foot. Eventually, the door was closed and Domm fled the scene. The investigation revealed Domm knocked on the door and when the victim’s family member answered, she forced her way into the residence – uninvited. Domm was located after she reported being assaulted by the victim when the door was closed on her foot. Domm was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center by Deputy Cole.

She was charged with 1st Degree Burglary, 2nd Degree Assault, and Malicious Destruction of Property.

On Dec. 2 deputies were on the scene of a domestic assault at a residence in Mechanicsville, when Tre Melissa Dannielle Scott, 18, of Mechanicsville, approached the scene. Scott was screaming profanities at deputies and was ordered to stop. As a result of her conduct, neighbors began to exit their residences. Scott refused all attempts by Deputy First Class Boyer to get her stop and was placed under arrest. She was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Failure to Obey a Lawful Order, and Obstructing/Hindering.

On Nov. 29 deputies observed a vehicle parked in the parking lot of a closed business in Charlotte Hall. A check of the registration plate indicated the plate was reported stolen in 2010. The driver, identified as James Michael Burch, 39, of Mechanicsville, was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center by Deputy Shane Cameron. He was charged with Theft Under $1000.00.

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On Nov. 27 Deputy Upright responded to a residence on New Market Turner Road in Mechanicsville for a reported violation of a protective order. The complainant alleged seeing suspect Phillip Randolph Adams, 34, of Mechanicsville, on the property belonging to Adams’ mother, in violation of an active protective order. Adams was located and placed under arrest. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Violation of Protective Order.

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On Nov. 28 an anonymous neighbor reported an assault in progress to 9 1 1 in the yard of a residence in Lexington Park. On the arrival of deputies, the victim alleged suspect Scott Lee Caudill, 34, of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim with his hands and drug the victim out of the residence. Corporal Ross observed fresh evidence of injury on the victim’s torso, arms, and legs. Caudill was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County De-

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Sears Hometown Supports Bay District VFD for Holiday Campaign

Sears Hometown in the Wildewood Shopping Center, California, Md. is partnering with the National Volunteer Fire Council to raise money for Bay District Volunteer Fire Department as part of Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc.’s “Salute to Local Heroes” charity campaign. The objective of the campaign is to provide firehouses across the nation with critical funds to improve resources for training, equipment and financial support where the local heroes need it most.

From Nov. 23, 2013 through Dec. 31, 2013, Sears Hometown, Sears Home Appliance Showrooms, Sears Appliance & Hardware Stores and Sears Outlet customers and company employees will have the opportunity to donate towards the National Volunteer Fire Council while making a purchase. All contributed funds will go directly to the local fire station for that store’s community. In addition, $2 from each Craftsman® Bottle Cap Wrench purchase will be directly donated to the chosen local department.

“Increasing budget cuts in fire departments nationwide are making it extremely difficult for firefighters to properly do their job, especially since seven in 10 firefighters are volunteers,” stated Heather Schafer, Executive Director of National Volunteer Fire Council.

“Campaigns like ‘Salute to Local Heroes’ are critical for

volunteer firehouses to have the necessary resources to perform their jobs safely and effectively while protecting their local communities.”

The campaign focuses on supporting first responders with funds that will go towards purchasing and maintaining the following: • Equipment including protective gear, rescue tools, medical apparatuses, trucks, thermal imaging devices, etc.

• Response certifications and training • Medical treatment for injured responders • Assistance and family support for injured responders • Building maintenance and refurbishments “We’re excited to take part in a national campaign that will help us make a deeper connection within our community, while positively impacting it as a whole,” said Andre Collins, Owner of Sears Hometown of California, Md., who added that community involvement is a top operational priority for the store.

After the 2013 holiday launch, Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. hopes to continue the partnership throughout 2014 to further benefit the local communities.

Plans for any extended roll out for 2014 will be released upon the completion of the 2013 holiday campaign.

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MedStar St. Mary’s Welcomes New Pediatrician MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is pleased to welcome Juhlpong Vilai, Md., to its Medical Staff. Dr. Vilai is the hospital’s new full time pediatrician with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Department of Pediatrics.

Dr. Vilai’s new practice opens Monday, Dec. 2 in the Shanti Building located in Leonardtown, Md., and is now accepting new patients. His practice offers convenient hours that include evening and Saturday appointments to help meet the needs of working families. Hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday; and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

In addition, the practice will soon be adding a nurse practitioner. To set up an appointment with Dr. Vilai, call 301-475-4610.

Dr. Vilai completed virtually all of his education in his home state of Nevada. He graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the University of Nevada School of Medicine. He went on to complete his internship at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital and his residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

Dr. Vilai and his family reside in St. Mary’s County. “I felt the only way to provide healthcare services to a community is to be involved in that community, living here, experiencing the area as only a resident could,” he said.

For more information about Dr. Vilai and his philosophy as a pediatrician, visit MedStarStMarys.org. To make an appointment, Call 301-475-4610.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Makes Blankets for Needy Children at MedStar

The TownePlace Suites by Marriott is making blankets for MedStar St. Mary's Hospital's children in need. There are many children in our area that need the warmth of a new blanket this Holiday Season. Please stop by our hotel any time of the day to drop off a new blanket that you would like to donate to the local hospital. We are located across the street from the new shopping center with Buffalo Wild Wings, behind the WaWa. We personally are purchasing No-Sew Fleece Blankets from JoAnn Fabric's located in the San Souci Shopping Center. My contact information is Jennifer Misner, jennifer.misner@marriott. com or 301-863-1111. TownePlace Suites will be collecting blankets from Dec. 1 to Dec. 23, for delivery on Christmas Eve. Thank you for considering helping our children in need in the local community.

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Business Profile California’s Place: Mediterranean Comes to St. Mary’s

MEN’S NIGHT Friday,

By Kay Poiro Staff Writer Despite opening California’s Place a little over a year ago, Chef Patrick Kleinclaus is confident that his brand of affordable Mediterranean food will find its audience.

Located in Wildwood in the former La Tabella restaurant, Chef Kleinclaus took the former restaurant’s customer base into consideration when creating his menu.

“The clientele were used to an Italian restaurant, so I wanted to keep some of that feeling,” Kleinclaus says. Focusing on Mediterranean cuisine provided the chef with flexibility when it comes to his menu.

“We serve Italian food, but we also serve dishes native to Spain, France and Greece,” he says.

Kleinclaus is a trained chef who owned his own restaurant in Paris before moving to the United States. Here, he worked with some of the most prestigious catering companies in the Washington, D.C. metro area.

As with most new businesses, California’s Place has experienced its share of hiccups.

Chef Kleinclaus admits that his semi-secluded location is a challenge. The restaurant also sits behind a gate, so the assumption is that the restaurant only serves residents of the nearby condominiums.

“When people do visit, they walk in, take one look and say ‘oh, it’s not for me’,” says Kleinclaus, referring to the dining room’s décor. “They assume it’s too expensive. But when they see the menu, they say we are very affordable.”

He goes on to say, “Our menu features pizzas and ravioli, as well as lamb chops.” He points out that every dish is made-to-order and from scratch, but also stresses that he’s no food snob.

“Every country, every culture has its good food,” he says.

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Photos provided by California’s Place California’s Place is located in Wildwood and specializes in modest priced Mediterranean fare.

California’s Place is open for dinner, but Kleinclaus also offers catering for office parties and receptions, as well as box lunches for corporate events. Their expansive outdoor deck has been set aside for the restaurant’s first cigar and cognac event, scheduled for next month. There is also a party room that is used for events up to 25 people.

Whether it’s a party of 20 or an intimate dinner for two, Chef Kleinclaus says he has created an atmosphere where diners can enjoy a skillfully, handcrafted meal at a relaxed pace.

“We will never rush you through to free your table,” he says. “Here you can sit back, eat and take your time.”

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California’s Place is located at 23154 Wetstone Lane.

Hours of operation are Tuesday-Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

For more information, call 240-237-8050.

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Legislation Drug Test Request The article in the Nov. 27 County Times tells only part of the story in reference to prescription drug and heroin abuse. This problem is far more wide spread than anyone realizes. The problem continues to grow. And because of this, I would like to see legislation to be considered that would give St. Mary’s County the authority to require a drug test of a person who is receiving taxpayer funded child support; and who is known, or suspected to be a substance abuser. It is clearly recognized that a substance abuser places their children “in direct harm” as a result of their addiction. When the County and or the State provides financial aid in the form of child support, the taxpayer funded child support is not tracked. Therefore, the taxpayer money has a high degree of probability of going to the substance addicted mother; Whereas, she would use the money to purchase additional drugs paid for by our taxpayers. And therefore, it is further recognized that the support from taxpayers would actually induce the mother to have more children in an effort to obtain additional financial aid from the State. When, in effect, the State compounds the problem by this financial support because the mother will have a higher probability to have drug addicted babies. And therefore, the probability of creating a pyramid of child support widens.

The State and this County has no evidence to document that mothers who local law enforcement deem to be substance abusers have used any of the taxpayers child support directly for support of their children. Therefore, the children are placed at a higher risk since there is not a substantive requirement that the County and or State can verify that a mother who receives taxpayer funded child support is not on any illicit drugs. A simple drug test once a month or quarterly is not an inconvenience when the taxpayer is providing financial aid.

Furthermore, it is recognized that we have an epidemic of children addicted to prescription medication. This problem isn’t isolated to Southern Maryland. It is a tidal wave sweeping across our Country. We have heard the roar of this tidal wave coming for a long time. Now we can see it. But yet, we consistently look the other way. We have looked the other way for quite some time in hope that we won’t drown from the impending result.

The result is 1 baby born every hour addicted to opiates. Have you ever heard a new born who cries because its mother was addicted to drugs? If you did, you would fully support my request for this legislation.

In most cases these babies grow up not knowing their paternal mother or father. Or, if they did, they would rather not know, because one or the both of them are drug addicts.

Many times there is more than one father. There could be a “list of fathers” for each drug addicted mother. And the list could grow. The mother rarely or never uses contraception.

And it’s not because it’s against her religion. It’s because she flat out doesn’t care. She knows the State will take care of everything. When I say the State, I mean you. It will be you in the form of more and more taxes to support this endless problem that our legislators don’t have the political will do to do anything about.

But, this isn’t a story about taxes; it is a story about the State giving an endless supply of financial aid with little to no strings attached. Do you believe the State checks each mother to determine that the State aid “consistently” goes directly to the children? Of course the State will say they don’t have the resources. But, they have the resources to give your money in aid to drug addicted mothers. And the mothers know it. That’s why they continue to have more and more children. And there isn’t any end in sight. And there won’t be until our legislators get their act together.

This is why I would like to “start” with local legislation “just for St. Mary’s County. Not any other County. The politics in Annapolis would shoot down any attempt to place a requirement on drug addicted mothers if I requested this state wide.

To make things worse, the more children you see born and taken care of by a grandparent or a guardian without proper nurturing and a stable home life, the higher a crime rate you will see. It becomes a self perpetuating nightmare.

There are some cases where the children are weaned from their addiction caused by their mother; and they do have a stable home life. And as a result they grow up to be responsible adults. But, don’t think this is the norm.

In the research published April 30th in the Journal of the American Medical Association, U-M physicians found that diagnosis of NAS (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome), a drug withdrawal syndrome among newborns almost tripled between 2000 and 2009.

The research determined that by 2009 the estimated number of newborns with the syndrome were 13,539. This was about one baby born each hour with NAS according to the study. The U-M researchers believe this is the first to assess national trends in NAS and mothers using opiate drugs.

To compound this problem, a person can argue that the State pays drug addicted women to have babies. And since the mother is addicted to drugs when she is pregnant with the child, her baby would be addicted as well. There is little to no requirement to determine whether or not a mother is addicted to drugs. In many cases, the father is just as addicted to drugs as the mother. Therefore, neither are responsible parents. And both could be dangerous for any child to be around. In particular, an infant.

Can you imagine a defenseless infant, dependent upon its mother or father for nurturing and protection, but instead could be in grave danger from the child’s mother, father, or both? When a person is high on drugs, they loose touch with reality. But in reality the child is just another number for both the mother and the State. The father realizes he isn’t capable of taking care of a child. So, the mother has the child. And why not? The mother realizes the State “pays people to have children”. It is completely unconscionable that the State would pay mothers child support without first requiring a drug test to at least determine whether or not the mother is on drugs. The cases of mothers going after the father for child support is always interesting. Many of the fathers don’t have a job in the first place. So, it would be like trying to get blood out of a turnip. Or, if they did have a job,

the support for the child would hardly be enough to properly take care of it. And that’s if the money ever got to the child.

I doubt the State can show conclusive evidence of child support “consistently” going to each child in every case. We think about the No Child Left Behind Act that pertains to education of children. But, we don’t seem to show the same concern for children before they reach school age.

In many, if not most cases, the State is aware of people who have been convicted of drugs or other serious crimes such as child abuse. Do you think the State would give custody of a child, along with child support to a child abuser?

I hope not. So, why do they pay addicted women to have babies? In many cases, the addicted women sell their bodies for drugs. Since the woman isn’t on any birth control, she simply has another baby. She doesn’t care. Because, she knows the State or her parents would take care of the baby.

In reality, the mother cares more about where her next fix comes from than her own child. And thus, the cycle continues to repeat. And it “will” repeat over and over since the State doesn’t require a simple drug test. The simple drug test is cheap. If the taxpayer is going to pay the mother child support for each child she has from countless fathers, wouldn’t you think it would be prudent to determine whether or not she is on drugs? Drugs do not only cause harm to her but, her children as well. But, yet, the State doesn’t require a simple drug test.

I ask each of our legislators to get past the political correctness and to do what is right for the babies of our County.

I am “not” asking for their child support to be discontinued.

I only ask for the child support to go to a ”non-addicted mother” or the “actual” person who is taking care of the baby. Our taxes should not go to support drug addition and that of having drug addicted babies. And in many cases, that is exactly what is occurring.

Roy Fedders Dameron, Md.

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Education Forrest Center Presents Dinner and A Show With Reggie Rice The Culinary Arts and Hospitality & Tourism programs and the SkillsUSA chapter at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center will host Dinner & A Show with Reggie Rice on Friday, Dec. 6 in the school’s Dohrman Room. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets, which cover both the dinner and the show, cost $35 for adults and $20 for youth ages 5 to 12. The Forrest Center is located at 24005 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, Md. across from the St. Mary’s County Fair Grounds.

Reggie Rice, AKA The SuperMagicMan, has been spreading his magic of laughter and amazing thousands with his illusions, music, comedy, and dance for over 10 years - and is D.C.’s 3 time Comedy Magician of the Year! Since he could walk and talk, this energetic young man has loved making people laugh and smile. He discovered a love for acting, singing, and dancing at an early age, which encouraged Reggie to perform in every school play, talent show, and chorus concert. Low and behold, it was just preparing him for his future in magic. His award winning show has opened for Jordin Sparks from American Idol, First Lady Michelle Obama, and has appeared on The Travel Channel! More information about Mr. Rice can be found at www.ReggieRiceShow.com.

This event is a fundraiser for the Forrest Center’s SkillsUSA chapter and is the second in a series of Restaurant Nights at the school. Come join the students for an evening of wonderful food and a great show. Seating is limited and by reservation only. All payments must be made by cash or check. Credit cards cannot be accepted.

To make reservations or for more information, contact Ms. Bonnie Kelly by Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 at 301-475-0242, x28216 or at bjkelly@smcps.org.

Forrest Center Seeking Welding Instructor The Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center has an opening for a welding instructor. Candidates should have industry experience in welding. Potential applicants can review the job posting and apply for the position at: https:// stmarymd.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/ ViewJob.aspx?JobID=588. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, Dec. 11.

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Donation to St. Mary’s County Public Schools St. Mary's County Public Schools (SMCPS) is proud to accept the generous donation from Mr. Chuck Bryson, county businessman, of $10,000 to continue a new program of Virtual Field Trips from Colonial Williamsburg. Mr. Bryson, who is a member of the Colonial Williamsburg’s donor society called the Burgesses, brought the program to the attention of the school system last spring. The program’s cost, $250 for each public middle school, was made available for this school year for the monthly programs from Williamsburg. But there was a concern expressed about it continuing. The program was piloted in October 2013 at Leonardtown Middle School in hopes of expanding to all middle schools. The program provides live, interactive lessons that explore such topics as the Bill of Rights, the three branches of government, 18th century trades and the Continental Army, the complicated relationships between slaves and their masters, Civil War ironclads, and the War of 1812. The program features Emmy-Award winning live internet events and television broadcasts for grades 4 to 8.

The program included a professional development webinar for teachers on October 3rd which provided an overview of: how to integrate the Virtual Field Trip into daily instruction; how to gain access to the instructional resources; and literacy activities with primary sources. At the Nov. 26 board meeting, Leonardtown Middle School Social Studies Teacher, Ms. Tamara Payne shared how the first program on the Bill of Rights engaged her students, not only on the day it was presented (Oct. 10) but in subsequent lessons. Also participating in the presentation were Dr. Jeff Maher, Executive Director of Teaching, Learning and Professional Development and Mr. Kevin Wright, Supervisor of Instruction for Social Studies and Student Relations.

Dr. Salvatore L. Raspa, Board Chairman, stated “We are very grateful to Mr. Bryson for his passionate interest in making history come alive for our middle school students. He saw the worth in the Williamsburg Virtual Field Trip project and wanted our St. Mary’s County students to benefit from this unique interactive method of teaching our children. We very much appreciate Mr. Bryson’s generosity and the students will benefit for years to come.”

Dr. Michael J. Martirano, Superintendent of Schools, said “We want students to be enthusiastic about learning and the Williamsburg Virtual Field Trip project will be another innovative way for students to learn about history and look to the past to explain the future in real-life terms. I am so appreciative of Mr. Bryson’s generous donation.”

For more information on the Colonial Williamsburg program, visit their website at www.history.org/history/ teaching/eft/.

BECA Receives 501(c)(3) Status and Announces 2014 Scholarship Schedule On Nov. 8 the Internal Revenue Service notified St. Mary’s County Business, Education and Community Alliance, Inc. (BECA) that the non-profit organization is exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Furthermore, BECA is considered a public charity under section 509(a)(2). The effective date of the exemption is retroactive to Jan. 22, 2013 so all contributions made to BECA at the March 15, 2013 Annual Scholarship Benefit at Bowles Farms are tax-deductible.

Earlier this year BECA awarded 35 scholarships worth $40,000 to 2013 high school graduates from St. Mary’s County. BECA began awarding scholarships in 1995 when four $500 awards were made to one student from each St. Mary’s County high school. This practice continued for the first few years and over time more contributions from the community enabled BECA to significantly expand scholarship awards.

Since 1995 BECA has awarded more than 200 scholarships worth almost $200,000. Additionally, in 2007 BECA developed and has coordinated the St. Mary’s County Common Scholarship Application process each year since. This year’s participation in the Common Application was the largest ever

when more than 40 participating individuals and organizations awarded in excess of 140 scholarships valued at over $312,000.

BECA is seeking additional local scholarship participants for the 2014 Common Scholarship Application. Scholarship participants will be accepted until mid-December 2013. If interested in participating please contact Mark Smith at mgsmith@smcps.org.

On Jan. 1, 2014 BECA will post the 2014 St. Mary's County Common Scholarship Application at www.smcbeca. org. BECA will host the 2014 St. Mary’s County Scholarship Fair at the James A. Forrest Center on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. The BECA Annual Benefit is scheduled for Friday, March 14, 2014 at Bowles Farms, celebrating BECA’s 25th Anniversary. The 2014 Scholarship deadline is Monday, March 17, 2014. BECA will host the 2014 Scholarship Awards Ceremony at the Forrest Center on Thursday, May 22, 2014.

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Miller family of Mechanicsville just returned home this week with their prize winning American foxhound Jewel after she took the best in show prize at the National Dog Show in Philadelphia, but there is little rest for the weary as they and their canine friend are packing up to go out on the show circuit again.

The 3-year-old bitch is set to retire from her show days, said Lisa Miller, her breeder and loving owner and she’s determined that Jewel should go out on top of her game.

Jewel, playful during her off time but serious when she knows she’s going to a show, has taken 68 best-in-show titles in her two years on the show circuit, Lisa said and the latest victory over stiff competition at the National Dog Show meant she beat out 1,599 other dogs to take the title.

“It’s one of the biggest next to Westminster [dog show]… it makes it a pretty big deal,” Miller, who, with her family owns and operates Kiarry Kennels in Mechanicsville, which focuses on breeding American Fox Hounds.

Visitors are greeted by a chorus of barking and howling as Fox Hounds clamor for attention.

Lisa loves all dogs and as a professional dog handler she handles dogs at shows that are owned by other dog lovers; but she is most in love with the American Fox Hound.

Intelligent and high-energy, she called them the bestkept secret of American Kennel Club breeds.

“I like them because they’re healthy and fun… they’re a sweet, king fun loving dog,” Lisa said. “There are so many good things about them.”

Lisa only selectively breeds her foxhounds, trying to ensure at least one puppy in a litter has a chance to become a champion show dog.

But even if they don’t she has enough land and resources to ensure every dog she breeds has a home right there at their kennel.

But what makes a champion?

Lisa said an experienced breeder can tell traits at a very young age, like whether a puppy is well formed physically and whether they scare easily or are very sociable.

A puppy that is shy is likely not going to have a career as a show dog, Lisa said. Jewel, when she was a puppy, was “bossy,” she said.

As they grow up the dog’s ability to obey, stay still while under examination and be led by their handler during the show are all important traits along with being as perfect a physical specimen as can be; traits Jewel has in spades, Lisa said.

“Judges look at movement in a dog,” Lisa said, adding that Jewel is the epitome of her breed. “She’s the best I’ve ever bred. She loves to show. She fits the breed standard to perfection.”

When Jewel takes the stage at a show it’s almost as if she’s the one who’s leading, she said.

“I think if you put her out there alone she’d do it herself,” Miller said.

Dog shows are a family affair for the Millers with Lisa, her husband Harry, son John and daughter-in-law Grahm

taking to the road, sometimes in a mobile home, to show Jewel or other dogs.

They have to look their best at competitions just like their dogs and they often camp out at the showplace and cook on a grill; staying at hotels and eating out every night long ago lost its appeal, she said.

“Some people do this as a hobby,” Harry said. “We’ve obviously dedicated our lives to it; it’s a business but it’s one that you actually like.”

Harry described the life of going from dog show to dog show as “almost like a 24-hour-a -day job.”

“You’re either traveling or showing,” Harry said.

But the Miller family really can’t think of doing much else.

“It’s really second nature, we do it so much,” Grahm said.

Grahm is a champion breeder herself, raising top whippets and at one time, afghans.

But showing with Jewel is a totally different experience, she said.

“She’s the top hound in the country,” Grahm said.

But back home Jewel is just one of many loving hounds to be cared for, John said, and who also goes by the moniker JuJuB. “That’s one of her nicknames,” John said.

Jewel’s career has gained her national attention, even a spot on the Today Show, after her big win in Pennsylvania last week.

Despite their winning streak the family still loves to be home to care for their other hounds, they’re lucky to be home three days a week with their busy show schedule.

“They’re my babies,” Lisa said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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The county’s has pierced the 90 last year to year 74 areas from 2013 to 2013 school ready ation rate for Schools Superintendent In the 2012 were of young children skills as oppercent mark, told the Board percent of literacy Michael J. Martirano language and ners Tuesday.

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“Sidney Seagull Marks Lighthouses and Buoys of the Chesapeake” is a humorous picture book about Sidney the seagull who “marks” lighthouses along the bay, all the while bemoaning a disappearing way of life. Throughout the book, Sidney teaches other gulls about day markers, Smart Buoys and the sad state of some lighthouses.

“Unless a lighthouse is specifically for tourists, such as Drum Point, they aren’t well kept,” she says. “Some are literally tilting into the bay.”

Lorton, a retired teacher of 25 years, says “Sidney Seagull” marries a lifelong love for the environment with her love for teaching. In fact, she says the book grew out of an assignment when she asked students to write about environmental problems of the Bay. Some wrote about algae, while others discussed the over-fishing of oysters and water contamination.

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Lorton is retired, but remains active in her community. After taking art classes at the Loffler Senior Activity Center, she painted all the illustrations for the book. Portland-based professional photographer Kaye Duncan provided the lighthouse and seagull photos.

Lorton’s other artistic interests include playing the cello with the Calvert Chamber Players and Linden String Quartet.

When not painting or playing the cello, she and her poodle, Cappy, can be found volunteering with the Solomons Nursing Center Therapy Dog program.

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Obituaries James William Smith, Sr., 73 James William Smith, Sr., 73 of Dameron, Md., was called Home by God, his beloved son, on Saturday, November 23. James made his peaceful exit to be with his King.

James, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Smith was born in St. Mary’s County Maryland on February 24, 1940. He was raised in a Christian home and was a lifetime faithful member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, where he served as a Trustee member for 13 years. If you needed to locate him in the church, you knew exactly where to find him; on the left, in the middle, third pew from the back.

James attended St. Mary’s County Public Schools. After school, he started working as a bricklayer and an oysterman. James accomplished a 30-year career at St. Mary’s College; retiring in 2004.

James married Mary Cecilia Clinton on January 27, 1962 and from this union were four children which he cherished dearly. He loved his family and enjoyed the time they spent together, especially when the grandchildren came around. He loved to make them laugh by teasing them to no end and only he could get away with that “because he was their “Pop PoP” and they knew how much he loved them.

James also enjoyed working outdoors.

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He also enjoyed providing transportation for his friends and family. You could always rely on him for a ride. Some of his favorite TV shows were Jerry Springer, Young and the Restless and The Price is Right. He was a great lover of comedy and many court shows.

James leaves to cherish his memory to his devoted loving wife of 51 years, Mary Cecilia; one daughter, Nancy Thompson, Waldorf, Md.; two sons, James Smith, Jr. (Jimmy) of Beachville, Md. and Dan Smith of Hollywood, Md.; one brother, Joseph Smith (Helen) of Lexington Park, Md.; two sisters, Alice Smith (John) of Baltimore, Md. and Juliet Young of Baltimore, Md.; one uncle, Leonard Shubrooks; four aunts, Catherine Chisley, Margaret Kelly, Christine Fenwick and Agnes Thomas; two brothers-in-law, Joseph Clinton (Helen) and Charles Green; five sisters-in-law, Hilda and Linda Green, Delores Greene (William), Nettie Ball and Betty White (Louie); 15 grandchildren, 7 greatgrandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and loving friends.

James was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Patricia Smith; one brother, Robert Smith and one sister, Estelle Covington.

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ist Church. Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville,Md.

Russell Allen Fenwick, 79 Russell Allen Fenwick, 79, of Lexington Park, Md., departed this life on November 23, at Chesapeake Shores Nursing home in Great Mills, Md. Russell was born on July 20, 1934 in Pearson, Md., to the late Allen C. Fenwick and Catherine D. Barnes.

The oldest of three children, he attended St. Mary’s County Public Schools for a time, but left at an early age to help his father work the family farm. Russell, a superb auto mechanic was employed for 22 years at Texaco Service Station in Lexington Park, and later at Bob’s Automotive Center, also in Lexington Park. After leaving Bob’s Automotive Center he started his own truck hauling business from which he retired in 1990.

Russell could not stand to be idle and he was at his happiest when he was working outdoors grooming his property, working on his, or someone else’s car, or simply tinkering around. If something was broken he could most certainly fix it. Anyone visiting his home was welcome (and expected) to share a meal; there was always “a plenty.” His wife whom he affectionately called “Baby” knew the drill and prepared accordingly. Russell had style and was known as a sharp dresser.

But more importantly, he was always willing to lend a helping hand and was called on frequently by family and friends. But he didn’t mind – this is how he lived.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Helena; five step-children, Salaam (Mary) Rahim of Baltimore, Md., Derrik Ballard of Lexington Park, Md., Angela (Huston) Matthews of Fort Washington, Md., Jeffrey Ballard of Clovis, N.M., and Beverly Ballard of Lexington Park, Md.; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, his brother, James Fenwick of District Heights, Md.; his sister, Teresa Singleton of Newton, N.C.; his aunt, Christine Price of Mechanicsville, Md.; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Family received friends on Friday, November 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Scott Woods at 11 a.m. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Southern Maryland Office, 10665 Stanhaven Place, Suite 205D, White Plains, MD 20695.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Crittington Leonard Bryan, 91 Crittington Leonard Bryan, 91 of Lexington Park, Md., passed away on November 24. Leonard was born on December 2, 1921 in Scotland, Md., to the late Edward C. and Rosa Barnes Bryan. He was baptized at St. Peter Claver

Church, where he was a life-long member.

He married the first love of his life, Florence Bryan (deceased) on October 7, 1946. Together they had four beautiful children and were married for 44 years. God blessed him again with his second love, Isimae Bryan, whom he married on December 18, 1993.

Leonard was the twelfth of thirteen children.

He began working on the family farm at a young age and shucked oysters. He also worked at the Indian Head Naval Powder Factory.

Leonard was inducted into the U.S. Army in November, 1942 in Fort Meade, Md., and was assigned to the 92nd infantry as a Buffalo Solider. He also served in the South Pacific and was honorably discharged in January, 1946. He was awarded the American Theatre Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon, the World War II Victory Ribbon and a Medal of Good Conduct. Leonard began his civil service career in late 1946 and retired from Patuxent River Naval Air Station, transportation department, in 1977 with 31 years of service.

Leonard loved children which showed as he drove the school bus for many, many years. In August, 2009, he received several citations for outstanding community service in St. Mary’s County.

Leonard was preceded in death by his first wife, Florence; all of his brothers, Edward, James, Joseph, Robert and Frank; sisters, Juliette, Myrtle, Rosa, Hattie, Grace, Lina and Ellouise; a son, Ronnie Green and a granddaughter, Sherelle Bryan.

Leonard leaves to celebrate his memory his wife, Isimae Bryan; three daughters, Marvell Thornton (Rufus), Ilene Bryan and Delores Montgomery (Albert); two sons, Julian Bryan (Marylou) and Manuel Bryan. He also leaves behind ten grandchildren, Shawn Jackson, LaJuan Bryan-Beveridge (Gerald), Katona Bryan, Duron Bryan, Michael Mason, Lynne McCall, Kelly Betterson (Lawrence) and Kamala Green, along with nine greatgrandchildren, Dionte Bryan, Jamal Mason, Kiara Beveridge, Kailah Beveridge, Khari Beveridge, Imoni McFadden, Lawren Betterson, Lawrence Betterson and Calvin McCall; sisters-in-law, Bertille Bryan and Queenie Revanell and a brother-in-law, Robert Brooks and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, especially Alan Shubrooks, Cynthia Thompson and Mary Catherine Allen.

Family united with friends on Saturday, November 30, for visitation at 9:30 a.m., until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., at St. Peter Claver Church. Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, Md.

Gerard Donald Schmitz, 57 Gerard D. Schmitz of Owings, Maryland and Roanoke, Texas, suddenly passed away Friday, November 22, while on business in Queretaro, Mexico. He was born on May 18, 1956 to the late Donald and Ellen Schmitz.

Gerard was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, one of seven children. Gerard graduated from Frederick Douglass High School, Upper Marlboro, Maryland in 1974. He retired from IBM after 29 years of service and began working with Citibank. Gerard loved his family, his children, Christopher and Allison, his granddaughters, Ava and Reese, and his brothers and sisters. He loved being with his family, especially at the many family summer cookouts, chili cook-offs, camp-

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ing trips, playing basketball and watching the Baltimore Ravens.

He is survived by his wife, Joanna of Owings, Maryland; children, Christopher and Allison Schmitz; stepdaughters Jessica Buckwalter, her daughter Ava, Amy Whittington, her daughter, Reese, and Sarah Buckwalter; brothers James Schmitz (Concetta) of Huntingtown, Maryland, and Peter Schmitz (Dawn) of Trumbull, Connecticut; Sisters Donna Diggs (Paul) of Frederick, Maryland, Ellen Munro of Odenton, Maryland, Ann Garner (Jeffery) of West River, Maryland, and Carolyn Symalla (Thomas) of Belair, Maryland and many nieces and nephews.

James Frank Scriber, 88 James Frank Scriber, 88 of Great Mills, Md., transitioned to his new journey on November 26; twenty years to the day of his eldest brother, Edward. He was the tenth child born February 19, 1925 in Hollywood, Md., to the late James Victor and Nettie Lyles Scriber. James was preceded in death by his sisters, Venita Kelly, Virginia Chappell, Mary Collins and brothers, Edward, Victor, Clarence, Stansbury, Saunders and Douglas Scriber. In 1946, James married the love of his life, Patricia Young. Together they shared sixty-seven wonderful years of life and love.

From this union thirteen children were born: Robert, Patricia Ann., Shirley, Evangeline “Van”, Cecilia “Snooks”, Joyce, Mary, Marsha, and Douglas. James was preceded in death by four children; William, James “Junior.”, Thomas “Jeffrey” and Carolyn. James leaves to cherish his memory his wife Patricia, three sisters, two brothers, nine children, twenty-nine grandchildren, forty-four greatgrandchildren, two great-great children, two God children, and a host of family and close friends.

Family united with friends for visitation at 10:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 12 p.m., Tuesday, December 3, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, Md.

Michael Anthony Tinsley, 45 Michael Anthony “Tony” Tinsley, 45 of Hollywood, Md., died November 29, at his residence.

Born February 14, 1968 in Leonardtown, Md., he was the son of Agnes C. (Wood) Tinsley and the late Fred Rudolph Tinsley.

Tony enjoyed fishing and spending time with his dogs. He is survived by his mother, Agnes C. Tinsley of Hollywood, Md.; and his siblings, Mary Ellen Bailey of St. Inigoes, Md., and Fred Rudolph Tinsley of Richmond, Va. In addition to his father, Tony was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph William Tinsley and James Franklin Tinsley.

Family receved friends for Tony’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, December 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted

by Pastor Arthur Shepherd of The Point of Grace Church, Park Hall, Md., at 7 p.m. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to

the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636 or the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Cordell Victor Carter III Cordell Victor Carter III, “CC3”, died peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on November 27.

CC3 is the infant son of Kaiesha Chynell Carter (Taylor) and Cordell Victor Carter Jr. of Lexington Park, Md. CC3 was born on November 27. During his short hours here on earth, he touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends.

In addition to his parents, CC3 was survived by his maternal grandfather, Walter Tyrone Taylor of Lusby, Md.; his greatgrandmothers Agnes Genevieve Carter of Oakville, Md., and Helen Gantt of Lexington Park, Md. His God parents Brandi Mason, James Kelly Jr, and Chanita Young & Brian Carter. Along with aunts and uncles: Felicia Taylor, Francine Smallwood (Keith), Vickie Woodland (Anthony), Kelvin Fuller, and many great aunts, uncles and cousins and a very special cousin Kelvin Bazemore.

He was greeted in Heaven by his maternal grandmother, Tharis Chew Lindsay, as well as his maternal great-grandmother Antoniette Chew and paternal grandparents Cordell Carter Sr. & Nora Fuller Carter, as well as his paternal great-grandfather Joseph W. Carter Sr. Special thanks to Tru Luv United Social Club.

Rosa Lee Gutzler, 87 Rosa Lee Gutzler, 87 of Lexington Park, Md., died December 1, at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center, with her family by her side.

Born December 4, 1925 in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. Bobo and Lieu V. (Parrish) Bobo.

Rosa Lee was only a few years old when she lost her father. Later, her mother remarried William H. Smith. Rosa Lee considered him her Dad and changed her name to Rosa Lee Smith. Rosa attended and graduated from schools in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Rosa Lee married Edward Gutzler, the love of her life, on August 14, 1948 in Covington, Kentucky. She was a telephone operator for TWA early in her career. Then Ed’s career with the US Navy permitted them to travel. Wherever Ed was stationed, Rosa Lee continued working as an operator at various duty stations from Rhode Island to Hawaii.

She retired from her civilian career at Supply with NAS Patuxent River.

In her earlier years she was active in Community Theater and the Chief’s Navy Wives Club. Rosa Lee loved the theater and always participated in the shows that the CPO wives club entertained each year. After their retirement, Rosa Lee and Ed traveled extensively and visited every state in the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. She loved traveling and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Her health declined in later years, but she still enjoyed her TV

shows, movies and relaxing.

Rosa Lee and Ed enjoyed 62 years of married life before his death in February of 2011.

Rosa Lee is survived by her children; Donna Wheatley (Harry), Judy Owens (Bud) and Sarah Bolton (Willie) all from Lexington Park, Md.; six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. In addition to her beloved husband, Rosa was predeceased in death by her daughter, the late Nancy Fox, as well as her parents, step-father and a half-brother.

Family will receive friends for Rosa Lee’s Life Celebration on Thursday, December 5, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A funeral service conducted by Rev. Joe Orlando will take place at 7:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 6, at 11:00 a.m. in Charles Memorial Gardens.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650, or Lexington Park Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park, MD. 20653 Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Agnes Marie Hayden Beavan, 86 Agnes Marie Hayden Beavan, a wonderful wife, mother, and friend, passed away on November 26, at 86 years of age.

Marie was born in Abell, Maryland on July 31, 1927, to James Elton Hayden and Daisy Elizabeth Harden. She grew up in Abell, attending school at Holy Angels Elementary and graduating from Margaret Brent High School in the class of 1946. While attending a dance at Old Gum hall, she met her future husband, James (Jimmie) Beavan. Jimmie was living with his grandparents in Leonardtown, where he was working on the farm and delivering milk and wood in the county; Marie had first seen him while he was delivering wood to her patent’s home. They corresponded during the war while Marie finished high school and was working at the IGA and St. Mary’s Hotel in Leonardtown, as well as the Veteran’s Administration in Washington, D.C. Marie and Jimmie married on July 6, 1946 at Holy Angels Church, Avenue, Md. They moved into a small house on the Beck-

man and Loretta Norris farm soon after, and five of their children were born there before they bought Hayden’s Fare Farm in Chaptico.

In all, Marie and Jimmie raised 10 children.

During the years of raising her family, Marie was active at Our Lady of the Wayside Church in Chaptico, and in school and Community events, as well as in the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, in which she served as Regent of Court Fr. Andrew White and later State Representative for Southern Maryland. She was awarded lifetime membership in Optimist International for her many hours of work in and dedication to the organization. She enjoyed travel, playing cards, taking pictures, cooking for her family, and entertaining family and friends. She raised a big garden and canned froze vegetables. She will be remembered as a woman who was warm and caring, enjoying time with her grandchildren, as she watched several of them before and after school. She also enjoyed visits from the great grandchildren and holidays with her family.

Marie is survived by nine of her ten children, Anne Marie (Ralph Dorland) of Fort Collins, CO; James Jr. (Shirley) of Laurel, Md. and Temp, Az.; Michael (Patsy), George (Debora), Joe (Alicia) , and daughter-in-law, Margaret, of Chaptico, Md.; Janet of Plano, Texas; Susan (Raymond Guy) of Clements, Md.; Robert (Tina) of Hagerstown, Md.; and Bill ( Kim) of Thurmont, Md. Marie was blessed with twenty-five grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved greatly. She is also survived by her brother, Cecil Hayden, and sisters Polly Hall, Ann Clark, Laura Cusick, and Joan Warzynski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie, to whom she was truly devoted; her beloved son, David; grandson, B.J. Guy; her parents; an infant brother; and her sister, Louise.

Friends called at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. on Saturday, November 30, from 9 to 11 a.m. A Mass of Resurrection was celebrated at Our Lady of the Wayside Church, on Saturday at 11:30 a.m., Followed by interment at Queen of Peace Cemetery. Pallbearers were Colby, Justin and Brandon Beavan, Gabriel and Gage Beavan, and John Beavan.

Condolences can be sent to the family at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home or at www.mattingley-gardiner.com. Memorial contributions may be made to ACTS( (A Community That Shares) or the Mary Lou Gough Food Pantry, P.O. Box 97 Chaptico, MD 20621

Morgan

J. Michell 6/6/15 – 11/18/1993

Elizabeth V 3/30/18 – 3/7/2001

As time goes by our memories of you are still strong. Know that we feel the strength of your love everyday. As your spirits continue to inspire us in every way. We Love and miss you both!

Love Always, Your Family

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By Kay Poiro Staff Writer On Saturday, Dec. 7, The Hollywood Recreation Center hosts a Winter Wonderland drop-in for children. The event is for ages 3 and up and takes place at the Hollywood Recreation Center from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Winter Wonderland is designed to give children a day of fun with Santa while providing parents with a few hours of kid-free Christmas shopping.

The cost for the Winter Wonderland is $35 for the first child and $25 for the second child. Activities include photos with Santa, brunch with a build-your-own pancake station, and holiday themed games and crafts.

Pre-registration is required. Online registration is open until the evening of Friday, Dec 6 at www.stmarysmd.com/recreate.

Parents may also register in person at the Recreation and Parks main office located in the Leonardtown Governmental Complex in the Patuxent building.

This is the first year for Winter Wonderland at the Hollywood Recreation Center. The center’s Child Care Coordinator Meghan McLean says Winter Wonderland grew out of requests from the community for more family activities and, specifically, a Santa’s workshop.

“We already offer Parents Night Out once a month and our kids and staff love it,” McLean says. “This time, we combined the Parents Night Out concept with a holiday theme.”

The Hollywood Recreation Center is located at 24400 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood, Md. For more information about the Winter Wonderland, contact the center at 301-373-5410. kaypoiro@countytimes.net

The Hollywood Recreation Center prepares for its 1st annual Winter Wonderland

Hollywood Recreation Center Hosts Children’s Winter Wonderland Dec. 7 Photo Submitted by Hollywood Recreation Center

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St. Clement's Island Museum 28th Christmas Doll and Train Exhibit Starts Up The St. Clement's Island Museum in Colton's Point, Md. presents the 28th Annual Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit. The show began Dec. 1 and will run until Dec. 20 at the museum from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays. Dec. 21- 31, 10 a.m to 4 p.m., open daily.

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

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LIBRARY ITEMS Libraries close for Staff Development All three branches will be closed this Fri, Dec. 6, for the Annual Staff Development and Volunteer Appreciation Day. St. Maries Musica Minstrels to perform The Minstrels, St. Maries Musica’s ambassador choir, will perform at Lexington Park branch on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. Dressed in Renaissance costumes, they will sing sacred and secular seasonal and holiday selections. The performance is free and open to the public.

Preschool introduced to geometry At the Silly Shapes STEM programs preschoolers will use shapes to create an art project and at the same time be introduced to basic geometry. The STEM program will be held at Lexington Park branch on Dec. 12, at Leonardtown branch on Dec. 13 and at Charlotte Hall branch on Dec. 16. All three begin at 10 a.m.

Registration is required.

Un-birthday party planned All ages are invited to attend an un-birthday party at Lexington Park branch on Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. to celebrate everyone’s un-birthday.

Museum associate Julie Vass makes adjustments to a train display

Photos by Kay Poiro

Kids can sample new recipes Kids ages 8-12 can make and sample a new recipe at Lexington Park branch on Dec. 10 at 4:30 p.m. It’s free and no registration is required.

Mobile Career Center to be at Lexington Park The Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center will be at Leonardtown branch on Dec. 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and at Lexington Park branch on Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The coordinator will assist job seekers to get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange and with other related job needs.

1950s-era Elf on the Shelf loaned to the museum from a private collection

Dolls on display at the St. Clement’s Island Museum courtesy of the Southern Maryland Doll Club and Black Eyed Susan Doll Club

28th Annual Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit

St. Clement's Island Museum

Holiday celebrations planned A holiday celebration will featuring stories, songs and crafts for children of all ages is planned at Charlotte Hall branch on Dec. 10, at Leonardtown branch on Dec. 17, and at Lexington Park branch on Dec. 19. All three will begin at 6 p.m.

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Enjoy "A Maryland Christmas" with vintage dolls, toys, and miniature trains. Learn about interesting facts and folklore of Maryland! Museum store open for shopping!

Come "Home for Christmas" and see a nostalgic look at Christmases long ago. Keeper's quarters filled with holiday eras and vintage items. Play the scavenger game!

Dec. 5 to 20 (Wed - Sun) 12 noon to 4 pm • Dec. 21 to 31(Open daily) 10 am to 4 pm Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day • FREE OPEN HOUSE DECEMBER 14!

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Breakfast with Santa Make a Memory This Christmas

Make memories during Breakfast with Santa at The Broome Howard Inn on Saturday, Dec. 14. Treat your children (ages 3 and up) to a delicious breakfast in the beautifully decorated Inn. Then enjoy a reading of the classic A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement C. Moore. Before you go, create a Christmas keepsake -- each child will sit for a professional photo with Santa.

There will be two seatings, at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Admission is $18 per person ($15 for Friends of HSMC members) and reservations are required. Book your place at the table by contacting HSMC at 240-895-4990 or info@stmaryscity.org. Don’t forget to bring your Christmas wish list!

The Inn at Brome Howard is a bed and breakfast and restaurant on the grounds of Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC), a living history museum on the site of Maryland’s first.

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities Enhance Fitness classes offered for FREE during the month of December Would you like to get a head start on those New Year’s fitness resolutions? How about celebrating a healthier you in 2014 by joining the senior activity center near you for a well-rounded fitness class that incorporates aerobic, strength, balance, and flexibility components all in a one-hour workout. Enhance Fitness is being offered during the month of December at the Garvey, Loffler, and Northern Senior Activity Centers FREE of charge to all participants (normally $3/class).

Whether you already regularly participate in Enhance Fitness, or have been wanting to give it a try, here’s your chance for free if you are 50 years of age or older. For more information, call Alice at 301-475-4200, ext. 1063.

Holiday Dancers & Hand Bells On Monday, Dec. 9, at 10 a.m., the Charles County ‘Show Troupe’ dancers will be performing a ‘Christmas Blessings’ show at the Northern Senior Activity Center. You won’t want to miss a special performance with hand bell ringers and what better way to get in the Christmas mood. Stop by the front desk to get a free performance ticket and sign up for lunch no later than by noon, Friday, Dec. 6. Call 301-475-4002, Ext. 1001 for more information. The cost for lunch is by donation for seniors 60 and older; $6 for others.

Massage Therapy Sherry Zollinhofer, licensed massage therapist, will be providing one-hour massage sessions at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cost is $45.00 for a one hour session.

Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 to make your appointment.

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ARCB Board Certified Reflexologist, Sarah Strain, will provide hand and foot reflexology at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Mondays from noon – 4 p.m. beginning Dec. 2. Reflexology has been shown to improve sleep, digestion, metabolism and immune functions.

It is an excellent source of stress and tension relief. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. The cost is $20 for a 30 minute session or $40 for a 60 minute session.

The Essential Oils of Frankincense and Myrrh What is so special about Frankincense and Myrrh? Plenty, especially when it comes to essential oils. Using essential oils for health and home use is making a big comeback as scientists learn more about their healing properties and why they work. Richele McLeod, who is at the Loffler Senior Activity Center will be presenting this topic on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. For more information or to sign up call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.

Gift donations needed for Christmas Gift Bingo New, unwrapped items for our annual Christmas gift bingo are being gratefully accepted at the Loffler Senior Activity Center now through Dec. 17. The bingo will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. If you’ve bought or made something during the past year and found that you didn’t use it after all or received a gift that isn’t quite your style or perhaps you took advantage of a sale that had bargains too good to pass up knowing someone could use them, maybe you would like to donate these items to our annual Christmas gift bingo. Please, no candles, expired food, old things from your closet or shopworn items. Items can be dropped off at the Loffler Center during business hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon-Fri.) Thank you for thinking of us! For more information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.

Living Well with Chronic Disease Start the new year off with the best gift you can give yourself; improved well-being. The Loffler Senior Activity Center will be conducting a six week workshop on how to manage your chronic condition.

The class will meet at the center on Thursdays, Jan. 2 – Feb. 6. This is an evidence-based program developed by Stanford University to help people with chronic conditions take charge of their life by developing self-management skills. This includes dealing with depression and fatigue, pain management, working with health care providers and more.

If you have a chronic condition and are serious about improving the way you feel, this is the workshop for you. There is no charge for taking this class, however, a commitment to regular attendance is needed for good results. For more information or to sign up call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.

Holiday Purse Bingo On Friday, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m., back by special demand is Round 3 of Purse Bingo at the Northern Senior Activity Center. As a special holiday treat these purses are never used and others have one-time wear only. Designer purse labels include Tommy Hilfiger®, Etienne Aigner®, Ralph Lauren® and Calvin Klein®. Event bags to choose from include embroidered, beaded and sequenced clutches with Day bags in shoulder, totes, and pouch and backpack varieties. Deadline to sign up is Friday, December 13, with priority given to those who had not participated in the Valentine or Mother’s Day Bingo sessions. On December 16, anyone on the standby list who previously participated will be eligible, placed in the order that signups are received. Limited seating is available and seat reservations must be done with payment of $2. For any questions, call 301-475-4002, Ext. 1001.

Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.

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St. Clement’s Island Museum Presents 28th Christmas Doll and Train Exhibit Department of Recreation and Parks, Colton’s Point The St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point, MD will present the 28th Annual Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit, beginning December 1, for a monthlong exhibition. The museum will come alive with antique and collectible dolls, toys and working miniature trains in a holiday setting sure to delight children from one to 101.

The theme this year celebrates “A Maryland Christmas,” and incorporates Maryland facts and folklore, Maryland railroads and Chesapeake Bay related displays. Maryland-themed activities for kids will be available in the c. 1820 Little Red Schoolhouse. This exhibit is made possible by the members of the Southern Maryland and Black-eyed Susan Doll Clubs and Maggie and Anthony Hammett.

Visitors will also enjoy browsing through the Crab Claw Museum Store, which features a myriad of unique gifts, children’s books and toys, clothing, jewelry, Maryland flags and scarves, lighthouses, souvenirs and even pre-lit crab pot Christmas trees, perfect for your home, yard, boat, or pier. All museum store proceeds benefit museum programs, projects and exhibits.

Become a museum member and receive a 10% discount any time you shop throughout the year!

The exhibit will be open December 1 to December 20, Wednesday through Sunday, 12 noon to 4 p.m. The extended holiday schedule includes December 21 to December 31, open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission is $3 per adult, $2 for seniors and military, $1.50 for children 6 to 18 and kids 5 and under are free. The museum will present an open house on Saturday, December 8 and admission is free for everyone.

The St. Clement’s Island Museum is managed by the Museum Division of St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks and the St. Mary’s County Board of County Commissioners. It is located at the end of Route 242 in Colton’s Point. Please call the Museum Division offices at 301-769-2222 for more information or log on to the website at www.stmarysmd.com/ recreate/museums.

Kris Kringle Christmas Market to Benefit Southern Maryland Food Pantry Southern Marylanders will now have a new holiday tradition to enjoy. The first ever Kris Kringle Christmas Market! The market will be modeled after the famous markets found in Germany. The event, taking place over two days, will feature lights, holiday food, crafts, shopping, music and more.This family-friendly event, will benefit the Southern Maryland Food Bank.

Cost of admission is one dollar or a donation of one non-perishable food item to the food bank. For more information go to www.charlescountyholidaytrail. com/sites/kris-kringle-market Sotterley Holiday Candlelight Whispers of War, Voices of Home Sotterley Plantation, 6:30 p.m. and run every 10 minutes There was no family left untouched by war during Sotterley’s history. In this living history presentation in Sotterley’s plantation house, visit the people of the past and watch their lives unfold during difficult times as they celebrate the joy of the season and share with family and friends at Christmas during wartime through WW I, WW II, Revolutionary War, and The Civil War.Join us for complementary cookies and hot cider while listening to live Christmas music performed by local choral groups. Wonderful Christmas decorations created by Sotterley’s Garden Guild will be available for purchase. $15 per person. Advance reservations required, purchase tickets online at www.sotterley.org.

Chopticon High School MADRIGAL WEEKEND Christ Episcopal Church,Chaptico, 6:30 p.m.

Partake in the festivities and welcome the winter holiday season with an elegant evening of song and fine dining. Proceeds will benefit the Chopticon High School Choirs. Tickets are $35 per person and include a three course meal and rousing entertainment. Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis and guests are seated around tables of eight. New this year- visit ChopticonChorus.org to order your tickets online. We look forward to seeing you during our holiday season festivities!

Forrest Center Presents Dinner & A Show with reggie rice Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center, Leonardtown, 5:30 p.m.

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality & Tourism programs and the SkillsUSA chapter at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center will host Dinner & A Show with Reggie Rice in the school’s Dohrman Room. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets, which cover both the dinner and the show, cost $35 for adults Jennifer Cooper & GrooveSpan on The GrooveSand $20 for youth ages 5-12. The Forrest Center is lopan Christmas Special! cated across from the St. Mary’s County Fair Grounds.

Metrocast Channel 10 (St. Mary’s County) Reggie Rice, AKA The SuperMagicMan, has been Jennifer, Carl, Paul, Rick and Bill bring holiday spreading his magic of laughter and amazing thouspirit right to your home with a 30-minute showcase sands with his illusions, music, comedy, and dance for of wonderful holiday music on “The GrooveSpan over 10 years - and is D.C.’s 3 time Comedy Magician Christmas Special”. From beautiful ballads to goofy of the Year! Since he could walk and talk, this energetic grooves, there’s something for everyone! Also feayoung man has loved making people laugh and smile. turing two original Christmas songs, “Candles and He discovered a love for acting, singing, and dancing Sweet Silent Night” by local musician Charles Long, at an early age, which encouraged Reggie to perform and “Together for a While” by Carl Reichelt and in every school play, talent show, and chorus concert.

Jennifer Cooper. Both songs are available at www.

Low and behold, it was just preparing him for his fucdbaby.com<http://www.cdbaby.com> . So keep ture in magic. His award winning show has opened an eye out for this holiday treat which airs throughout December, only on Metrocast Channel 10. for Jordin Sparks from American Idol, First Lady Michelle Obama, and has appeared on The Travel ChanSchedule: Sundays 12p, 7p. Mondays 1p, 7p. Tuesdays nel! More information about Mr. Rice can be found at 10a, 8p. Wednesdays 12p, 8p. Thursdays 7p. Fridays www.ReggieRiceShow.com.

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This event is a fundraiser for the Forrest Center’s SkillsUSA chapter and is the second in a series of RestauThursday, Dec. 5 rant Nights at the school. Come join the students for an evening of wonderful food and a great show. Seating Kids To Go Fishing is limited and by reservation only. All payments must St. Mary’s County Public Library, Lexington Park, 10 be made by cash or check. Credit cards cannot be aca.m. cepted. To make reservations or for more information, Kids 3-5 years old will use unusually “attractive contact Ms. Bonnie Kelly by Thursday, December 5, hooks” to see what they can catch at Fishy Magnets 2013 at 301-475-0242, x28216 or at bjkelly@smcps. program. Registration is required. org.

Cybersecurity Investment Tax Credit Briefing SMCM Jazz Combo, Big Band The Patuxent Partnership, Large Conference Room, Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall, 18952 E. 22335 Exploration Dr., Lexington Park, 11:15 a.m. to Fisher Road St. Mary’s City, 8 p.m.

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The St. Mary’s College Jazz Combo and Big Band Speaker: Stacey Smith, Cyber Commupresent a joint concert. The concert will feature the nity Manager, Cyber Maryland, MD DBED music of Count Basie, Thad Jones, Antonio Carlos JoRegistration <http://www.paxpartnership.org/ i nd ex .cf m?a c t io n = C L2 & a m p; E nt r y =1253> bim, and The Ventures. This event is free and open to the public. *space is very limited; register early!

First Friday Celebration 41630 Courthouse Drive.

Walters Art Gallery will host a First Friday celebration featuring emerging artist in residence Michael Guy Tomassoni , photographer Bernadette Garner and a special collaboration with Jordan Faye Contemporary Art of Baltimore. presenting artist Lat Naylor “INFOTROPY” meditations on stop points in a fast world.” thru December 30.

Owl Prowl Myrtle Point Park, 8 to 9 p.m.

Youths especially welcome! This annual event attempts to “call out” the resident owls at a local park. Owls are nocturnal and therefore not easy to spot. We will meet in front of the park gates and attempt to attract owls by having them respond to recorded calls. Please dress for the weather, but avoid “noisy” clothing (please no snowsuits!). This event is weather dependent. Rain or high winds will result in cancellation. Leader: Bob Boxwell: 410-610-5124; email: bobboxwell@hotmail.com .

For additional information: dlindsley@verizon.net or 301-475-1858. Brought to you by The Friends Of Myrtle Point and the Southern Maryland Audubon Society.

The Newtowne Players Announce Open Auditions for Barefoot in the Park Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Did you know many of The Newtowne Players’ best actors started with no stage experience at all? Just a desire to “try it and see what happens?”

Did you know community theatre auditions aren’t scary, aren’t intimidating, aren’t like the “cattle calls” you see on TV? They’re fun and friendly!

The Newtowne Players are hosting open auditions for men and women for the upcoming romantic comedy Barefoot in the Park, written by Neil Simon and directed by Thomas Esposito. The show will be performed April 25 to May 11, 2014.

Whether you have a lot of experience, a little experience or no experience at all, you can try your hand at a cold reading (reading from parts of the script with a few minutes’ preparation — or you can pick up portions of the script at the theatre to read in advance Dec. 4 between 6 and 7:30 p.m.)..

There are roles for four men and two women. There will be an emphasis on vocal projection, vocal variety, timing, body language and facial expressions.

You may surprise yourself and be called back for another look on Dec. 9 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. (This is called a “callback.”)

Ready to give it a try? Support local community theatre by spreading the word, attending our quality shows and perhaps … being in a show yourself!

If you cannot make these audition dates/times but wish to work either onstage or backstage for this production, contact Director Thomas Esposito at 301-737-5447.

For more information and character descriptions, please visit www.newtowneplayers.org or www.facebook.com/newtowneplayers.

Book Signing Fenwick Street Used Books and Music, 5 to 7 p.m.

Barbara Lorton will be signing copies of her children’s book, Sidney Seagull ‘Marks’ Lighthouses and Buoys of the Chesapeake Jennifer Cooper & Carl Reichelt (GrooveSpan Duo) at… Celebrate the Roaring 20s and Prohibition!

Port of Lenardtown Winery 23190 Newtowne Neck Rd, Leonardtown, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. www.portofleonardtownwinery.com , 301-690-2192 Jennifer and Carl provide vintage jazz and seasonal favorites amid a 1920s-Prohibition-themed evening while you sip wine, nibble on savories, and enjoy the company of good friends. Break out the long beads, fringe-trimmed flapper dresses, pin-striped “jazz suits”, slick fedora hats, and have a roaring good time!

Need vintage fashion ideas? Visit http://www.1920sfashion-and-music.com/

Saturday, Dec. 7 2nd Annual Greenwell Rockfish FEASTival Rosedale Manor, Greenwell State Park, Hollywood, 5 to 8 p.m.

Please join the Greenwell Foundation Board of Trustees for the 2nd Annual Rockfish FEASTival. The FEASTival will feature gourmet servings of rockfish and other local culinary favorites. This event will be held in historic Rosedale Manor at Greenwell State Park, and is being catered by Chef Daniel Roys and Morris Point Catering with musical entertainment by Harmony Grit. Proceeds from the Rockfish FEASTival will help the Greenwell Foundation expand its inclusive programs, including programs for veterans with disabilities. Tickets may be purchased online through the Greenwell Foundation website (www. greenwellfoundation.org). $60 per person.

Kris Kringle Christmas Market to Benefit Southern Maryland Food Pantry Southern Marylanders will now have a new holiday tradition to enjoy. The first ever Kris Kringle Christmas Market! The market will be modeled after the

famous markets found in Germany. The event, taking place over two days, will feature lights, holiday food, crafts, shopping, music and more.This family-friendly event, , will benefit the Southern Maryland Food Bank.

Cost of admission is one dollar or a donation of one non-perishable food item to the food bank. For more information go to www.charlescountyholidaytrail. com/sites/kris-kringle-market Sotterley Holiday Candlelight Whispers of War, Voices of Home Sotterley Plantation, 6:30 p.m. and run every 10 minutes There was no family left untouched by war during Sotterley’s history. In this living history presentation in Sotterley’s plantation house, visit the people of the past and watch their lives unfold during difficult times as they celebrate the joy of the season and share with family and friends at Christmas during wartime through WW I, WW II, Revolutionary War, and The Civil War.Join us for complementary cookies and hot cider while listening to live Christmas music performed by local choral groups. Wonderful Christmas decorations created by Sotterley’s Garden Guild will be available for purchase. $15 per person. Advance reservations required, purchase tickets online at www.sotterley.org.

Recreation and Parks to Bring the Spirit of the Season with Santa’s Workshop Hollywood Recreation Center, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks is set to bring the North Pole to Southern Maryland. Children between the ages of 3 and 14 are invited.

Recreation and Parks staff will transform the recreation center into a Winter Wonderland, providing a unique experience for parents and children alike! Santa’s Workshop will give parents a kid-free shopping day.

Children will participate in holiday themed crafts, gift making, games and activities. A pancake brunch will be provided. The big man himself, Santa, will make an appearance and every child will have their picture taken with him! The cost for this event is $35 per child and $25 for each additional sibling. All children must pre-register and space will be limited.Registration is available online at www.stmarysmd.com/recreate, at the Recreation & Parks office in Leonardtown or via mail to P.O. Box 653 Leonardtown, MD 20650. For more information call 301-475-4200 ext. 1800 or 1801.

Chopticon High School MADRIGAL WEEKEND Christ Episcopal Church,Chaptico, 6:30 p.m.

Partake in the festivities and welcome the winter holiday season with an elegant evening of song and fine dining. Proceeds will benefit the Chopticon High School Choirs. Tickets are $35 per person and include a three course meal and rousing entertainment. Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis and guests are seated around tables of eight. New this year- visit ChopticonChorus.org to order your tickets online. We look forward to seeing you during our holiday season festivities!

Summerseat Farm’s Christmas Open House 26655 Three Notch Road, Mechancisville, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Annual Christmas Open House at Summerseat Farm will include photos with Santa, a kids craft room, hay rides, and refreshments. The Manor House will be decorated for Christmas with natural greens and ornaments.

Summerseat is a 120-acrs working farm which features a smoke house, spring house, tobacco barns, gardens as well as goats, pigs, chickens, geese and a unique herd of American Bison (buffalo). Visitors may meet and feed our farm animals. Summerseat Farm, Inc., is a non-profit established to “save the farm” and is completely supported by volunteers, memberships, and fundraisers. We are located approximately 5 miles north of Hollywood intersection on Route 235. See our website at www.summerseat.org for more information, to volunteer, or to set up group tours. Or call 301-3736607. Fee, donation appreciated The Newtowne Players Announce Open Auditions for Barefoot in the Park Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Did you know many of The Newtowne Players’ best actors started with no stage experience at all? Just a desire to “try it and see what happens?”

Did you know community theatre auditions aren’t scary, aren’t intimidating, aren’t like the “cattle calls” you see on TV? They’re fun and friendly!

The Newtowne Players are hosting open auditions for men and women for the upcoming romantic comedy Barefoot in the Park, written by

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Neil Simon and directed by Thomas Esposito. The show will be performed April 25 to May 11, 2014.

Whether you have a lot of experience, a little experience or no experience at all, you can try your hand at a cold reading (reading from parts of the script with a few minutes’ preparation — or you can pick up portions of the script at the theatre to read in advance Dec. 4 between 6 and 7:30 p.m.)..

There are roles for four men and two women. There will be an emphasis on vocal projection, vocal variety, timing, body language and facial expressions.

You may surprise yourself and be called back for another look on Dec. 9 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. (This is called a “callback.”)

Ready to give it a try? Support local community theatre by spreading the word, attending our quality shows and perhaps … being in a show yourself!

If you cannot make these audition dates/times but wish to work either onstage or backstage for this production, contact Director Thomas Esposito at 301-737-5447.

For more information and character descriptions, please visit www.newtowneplayers.org or www.facebook.com/newtowneplayers.

Jennifer Cooper & Carl Reichelt (GrooveSpan Duo) Archbishop Neale School Holiday Dinner with GrooveSpan!

104 Port Tobacco Rd, LaPlata, 6 p.m.

301-934-9595 A.N.S. alumna and vocalist, Jennifer Cooper, and guitarist, Carl Reichelt, provide live entertainment for this special Holiday Dinner event, catered

by T&J Bar-B-Que. Gather friends and family and call now to purchase your tickets (advanced tickets required) for this musically delicious, family-friendly evening, including a special performance by the Archbishop Neale Choir! Adults - $20, Children 5-12yrs - $7, Children 0-4yrs - FREE. Call Judy Melvin at 301-934-9595 or visit www.archbishopnealeschool.org go to News & Events – Holiday Dinner) to download the ticket form.

Hurry! Tickets will NOT be available at the door.

Breakfast All-You-Can-Eat with Santa & Mrs. Claus.

Second District Volunteer Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad, Valley Lee, 8 to 11 a.m.

Cost for adults is $8, children from age 6 – 12 is $4, and children 5 and under are free. For more info call 301-994-9999.

A “Unity Sunday” service 46707 Shangri-La Drive, Lexington Park, 10 a.m.

Sunday worship services will be held at the usual 8 and 11 a.m. times for the rest of December.

Book Signing Fenwick Street Used Books and Music, 12 to 2 p.m.

Author L.A. Stewart returns to sign copies of Snow’s Rest, A Maryland Mystery.

Monday, Dec. 9 Pax River Quilters Guild Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, 20850 Langley Rd., Lexington Park, 6:30 p.m.

The next regular monthly meeting of the Pax River Quilter Guild will be held. This month is our annual Christmas Party. There will be games, door prizes, the opportunity quilt raffle, grab bags and auctions. Bring a dish to share, gift for the gift exchange (optional) and non perishable food items for an added chance to win. Wear your wackiest holiday sweater for the wacky holiday sweater contest. The guild is open to new members of all skill levels. For more information, contact Julia Graves at juliagraves82@gmail.com National Security Lecture: “U.S. Foreign Policy Interests in Syria and National Security Implications” UMW Dahlgren Campus, University Hall, 8 to 10 a.m.

Speaker: David Waldner, Ph.D., Professor, UVA Department of Politics

Sunday, December 8

Tuesday, Dec. 10

Twelfth Silent Angel Memorial Bay District Fire Department, 46900 South Shangri La Drive, Lexington Park, 6 p.m.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email or by telephone at 301-475-4200, ext.

9104

Holiday Survival: Blues The House of Dance,7 to 9 p.m.

The cost for all of the workshops is $25, and descriptions for them can be found on our website www.thehouseofdance.org. We also have some new classes that start on 11/18 and go through 12/14 and those can be seen at our website www.thehouseofdance.org or people can call for more information at 3013736330

Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show 29848 Therese Circle Mechanicsville, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Golden Beach/Patuxent Knolls Civic Association will be holding its annual Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show at the Golden Beach Fire House (off Golden Beach Road).Bring the kids to have their picture taken with Santa. Santa will arrive at 11 a.m. Sorry no pets allowed. There will be over 30 vendors; door prizes; baked goods and food for sale. Vendors - rent a table for $30. Please pre-register for the table by calling Kathy Owens at 301-884-8432.

Please bring a non-perishable food item or a new unwrapped gift to donate to needy families in the area.

The Coolside of Yuletide River’s Edge Catering & Conference Center, NAS

Patuxent River, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

St. Maries Musica madrigal group presents a concert.

Call 301-342-3656 for reservations (required), visit www.smmusica.org.

Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) & ICorps: Linking innovative technology with University System of Maryland resources Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 42219 Airport Rd., California, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

The Patuxent Partnership invites members and the regional community to a briefing with Mr. Joe Naft, Director, Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS). This is a no cost program. Seating is limited. Advance registration is required to guarantee your seat. Doors open at 7 a.m. To register, go to www.paxpartnership.org/index. cfm?action=CL2&amp;Entry=1246.

Fundraiser Night Texas Road House, California,4 to 8 p.m.

Present the attached invitation & 10% of your total food purchase will be donated to support the Second District Volunteer Fire Dept & Rescue Squad located in Valley Lee. For more info call Georgia @ 301-994-1960.

Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) & ICorps: Linking innovative technology with University System of Maryland resources Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 42219 Airport Rd., California, 8 to 9:30 a.m.

Speaker: Joe Naft, Director, MIPS

Wednesday, Dec. 11 Wednesday Advent services 46707 Shangri-La Drive, Lexington Park, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Pastor Schoolcraft will be preaching on the “Bright Star of Bethlehem”. A meal will follow each service.

Thursday, Dec, 12 Joint Ventures & Teaming Brown Bag Briefing with John Klein, SBA Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, 12 to 1:30 p.m.

The Patuxent Partnership and the Chesapeake Bay Chapter National Contract Management Association (NCMA) invite members of the public, business, and base communities to a “Joint Ventures & Teaming” Brown Bag Briefing with Mr. John Klein, Associate General Counsel for Procurement Law, U.S. Small Business Administration. Don’t

forget to bring your lunch and beverage. This is a no cost program.NCMA is comprised of government and industry professionals who have come together with a common goal: To enhance their professional expertise. NCMA is a membership-based, professional society, whose leadership is composed of volunteer elected officers. For more information regarding your Chesapeake Bay Chapter, visit http:// ncmachesa.org/. To register, go to www.paxpartnership.org/ index.cfm?action=CL2&Entry=1234 Sotterley Christmas Traditions Sotterley Plantation Various times, visit www.sotterley.org for tour times. Visit Sotterley’s 300 year-old plantation house beautifully decorated for the holidays and hear about the Christmas traditions of the families that lived here. Make this tour one of your holiday traditions! $15 per person. Advance reservations required, purchase tickets online at www.sotterley.org.

Chopticon High School’s Bravehouse Productions to present The Giver Chopticon High School Auditorium, 6 p.m.

Chopticon High School’s Bravehouse Productions will present a thought provoking performance of The Giver in the.

Doors open at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 with a student ID. The Giver is a serious statement on the effects of society based on the novel by Lois Lowry and adapted to the stage

by Eric Coble. 11 year old Jonas lives in what is known as The Community, where everything is regulated and “safe.”

In a world where no individual has the ability to choose, each person is assigned a role in the society. At Jonas’s “Ceremony of Twelve,” it is revealed that he has been selected to be the next Receiver of Memories. Through his special training with The Giver, Jonas discovers the disturbing reality of his dystopian society. This abstract and thought provoking production throws “safety” into the wind and dives right into the horrible reality of “sameness.”

Chopticon High School’s Theatre premiered as Bravehouse Productions in 2009 with the fall play Twelve Angry Jurors.

Since, Bravehouse Productions has produced several shows including Pippin, Romeo and Juliet, The Music Man, The Mousetrap, CSI: Neverland, Arsenic & Old Lace, and most recently, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. For more information about Bravehouse Productions, please contact Chopticon’s Theatre Director, Mrs. Tracie Young, at 301.475.0215 x38157 Joint Ventures & Teaming Brown Bag Briefing Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.

Speaker: John Klein, Associate General Counsel for Procurement Law, U.S. Small Business Administration Co-sponsored with Chesapeake Bay Chapter NCMA

CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY

Fifth Annual MADRIGAL CONCERT Christ Episcopal Church,Chaptico, 2:30 p.m.

Join the Peace Pipers, Divas, CHS Chorale and Infinity (and so many more) as they perform song selections from the Madrigal Dinner and other holiday selections. It’s the Madrigal Dinner with fewer calories! Tickets are $15 and include a lovely concert and dessert. Reservations are required. New this year- visit ChopticonChorus.org to order your tickets online. We look forward to seeing you during our holiday season festivities!

19th Annual Health Share of St. Mary’s Holiday Home Tour Point Lookout Road, St. Mary’s City, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Featuring 5 lovely homes and The State House of 1676 all located off Route 5.

Tickets available at each site for $50 entire Tour or $10 per site. Raffle items at $5 per ticket on Christmas Décor and a Stuffed Ham and Oysters( from Kevin’s corner Kafe). Box Lunches for purchase by Kevin’s Corner Kafe at Mary’s Hope (Site F) Questions: Anne Bell 301 475-2129 or Lucy Barbour 301 904-9914 or Health Share of St. Mary’s on Facebook

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Discussions 3rd Wed. 7-8 Lex Pk Library, Longfellow Rm 301-884-8764 or www.bahai.org

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By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer Gracie’s Guys and Gal’s dance studio will be hosting their 8th annual Holly Jolly Musical Meet and Greet on Dec 7. The event will be presented as a dinner theatre show, but with a twist. There will be two performancesbreakfast and lunch- where kids have the opportunity to meet with Santa. His friends, the Tooth Fairy, the Grinch, Frosty the Snowman, Jack Frost, Mr. Jingles, Beethoven and more interact with guests before the show. After the meal, Jack Frost takes the audience on a journey of his life. Each year, a different production is put on, with the same characters. This year the story follows Jack Frost.

As a kid, all Jack Frost wanted to do was be in show business. His parents, however, had the idea of him being in the snow business and opinions about his singing career were strong on both sides. In the end, when Jack gets the opportunity to sing in the Holly Jolly Musical, his parents reluctantly attend. After seeing him perform, Jack’s parents decide that more than anything, they want Jack to be happy.

New characters are introduced to the performance this year with Fred and Ginger Bread making their first appearance. The production is put on with over 60 kids between the ages of nine and 18. The production, while a fundraiser for the 2014 season of the show troupe kids, is raising money and supplies for both Toys for Tots and a local food drive. The event is volunteer based and focuses mostly on the interaction between characters and kids.

Holly Jolly Musical The event is $15 which covers the cost of the meal and pictures with Santa. The Holly Jolly Musical Meet and Greet will take place at the Chesapeake Public Charter School, located at 20945 Great Mills Rd #501, in Lexington Park. The doors open for the breakfast performance at 10 a.m. and for the lunch performance at 2 p.m. The show runs about two hours. For more information, or to reserve tickets, visit www.graciesguysandgalsdancestudio.com/ or call 240-298-1890.

Pictures courtesy of Grace Myles

kimberlyalston@countytimes.net

For more information, visit their website at www.graciesguysandgalsdancestudio.com.

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Karaoke Applebees (4100 N W Crain Highway, Bowie) 9 p.m.

Jazz Brunch Buffet Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jazz Ensemble: Solid Brass College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick, 7:30 p.m.

The Redwine Jazz Trio The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.

Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 6

Tuesday, Dec. 10

Fast Eddie & the Slow Pokes Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 8 p.m Three Amigos Chief’s Bar and Grill (44584 Tall Timbers Rd, Tall Timbers) 8 to 11 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7 Mixed Business Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) 7 p.m.

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Antiques, Collectibles, Gifts & Specialty Shops

Karaoke with DJ Tommy and DJ OT Hard Times Café (1120 Smallwood Drive, West Waldorf) 8:30 p.m. $2 Tuesday Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood) 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 11 Trivia Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) 6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, December 12 Songs of the Holidays Café des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 6 to 9 p.m.

Annmarie Garden In Lights Annmarie Sculpture Garden, Solomons, 6 p.m.

The County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net.

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New Direction Community Theater Presents

Children’s Theater Performances: College of So. MD - Prince Frederick Dec. 6-7th at 7PM Chesapeake Ranch Clubhouse Dec. 13th-14th at 7PM Dec. 15th at 2PM Tickets: $7 regular & $5 senior/military/student Group rates are available—see contact information below Produced by special arrangement with www.freedrama.net

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Real Estate for Sale 2.8 secluded acres overlooking a pond.

Hardwood floors. Fireplace in family room is great place to spend the holidays. The kitchen has many stainless upgrades and over looks the family room. Separate dining room and living room. Large master with a room that could be used for an office. Large detached 3 car garage/shop w/ 800+ sq ft overhead storage. Hot tub and large back deck. Price: $439,000. Call 240-561-2144.

Real Estate Rentals Rambler for Rent in Mechanicsville: Trailer for rent Freshly painted clean home, country $500 per month kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood Utilities floors. Non Plus smoking home, no pets, no sectionNo 8 please.

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“Countdown to Christmas”

By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer

I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving with lots of good food and family around. Ours was great. My husband’s son and his wife hosted on Thanksgiving this year, and we enjoyed deep fried turkey, traditional turkey, ham, and all the regular fixin’s. The deep fried turkey even had a choice of different flavors from buffalo to teriyaki – wow how Thanksgiving dinner has changed.

The kids and dogs played until they wore themselves out.

Saturday in Opal, Virginia at my 2nd to oldest brother’s house was about the same: kids and dogs wore themselves out. This is the time of year when kitchens get so hot that you have to step outside in thee 30 degree weather to keep from overheating – or at least I do. The hors d’oeuvres get fancier each year too. This year my niece brought a delicious brie topped with cranberry and walnuts – it used to be a cheese tray and olive sampler. I have to bring the same things every year: My Mother’s traditional favorites like pot-cheese and noodles and apple pie. Normally I make the turkey and stuffing too, but by Saturday everyone was turkey’d out. Ham was fine. And my niece also brought a bucket of fried chicken – that was new. Now it’s time to start thinking about Christmas.

So, when do you start decorating for Christmas?

This is always a difficult decision for me. I love fall so much and all the warm colors associated with it. I love all the leafy decorations. The smells are warm and rich: cinnamon, pumpkin, vanilla, and burning leaves. Is there anything that smells better than burning leaves?

Well, maybe the smell that comes out of our woodstove when we are burning Locust or Oak. Our house is never without wood smoke. All we heat with is our woodstove; cutting and stacking wood is my husband’s primary form of exercise during the winter. Yes, I carry in wood when needed – I just don’t chop it like he does.

I’ve been looking around inside and outside our house for the last few days trying to decide if I should pull out the Christmas decorations. I think it makes the time until Christmas rush by even faster. I have noticed that lots of our neighbors started putting up their decorations last Friday and Saturday. That might be too early for me. In my head, I feel like we shouldn’t start decorating until December 21st, the first day of winter. But in my heart, I know that I love to see all the reds and greens of the season. I think this coming Sunday will be my decorating day. It will probably put me in a better mood too.

I’m still in a bit of a funk over being at home every day.

Not that it’s not wonderful – I always thought I might like it. I still have to figure out my days completely yet.

I know, I know, a few weeks ago, I said I had a plan on what days I was going to do what, but it’s so easy to get sidetracked at home. On second thought, I think I will get under the steps today, and drag everything out now. That way I can walk by and look at it all for another week, or maybe more. If I pass by all the decorations enough then I’ll get my wish – Winter will have begun.

To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann

Health, A Breath of Fresh Air

By Debra Meszaros CSN www.MXSportsNutrition.com What are the signs of over breathing?

How does your breathe affect your body performance?

What’s more important to the body, oxygen or CO2?

Sometimes what we think is reality is actually an illusion; for many, our beliefs about breathing have been leading to conditions like asthma, high blood pressure, anxiety, sleep apnea, fatigue, mood disorders, snoring, and even ADHD. Is it better to take a deep breath or a smooth, relaxed breath?

To improve oxygenation to your cells, tissues, organs, and most importantly your brain, proper breathing is vital. Surprisingly, it is not totally about the quantity of air; it is about the balance of CO2 and oxygen. How you balance them is through a method called Buteyko breathing method, breathing through your nose.

Although you may have a belief that your body automatically knows how to breathe, it is the negative influences of stress, lack of exercise, and processed foods that have developed improper breathing methods. If you are breathing through your mouth, you are breathing incorrectly.

Your nose is where you’ll find nitric oxide, a gas that maintains a healthy balance in your body. Its antibacterial ability to neutralize bacteria and other germs makes it the first line of defense for your immune system, its ability to widen blood vessels decreases blood pressure, and it dilates bronchi/bronchioles to increase airflow in the lungs. When you have nasal and sinus congestion, you are often forced to breathe through your mouth.

This is one of the reasons dairy has a negative effect on the body, as it often is the cause of congestion.

Breathing deeply through your mouth is not the same as through your nose; through the mouth you loose too much

Francis Crawford “Frank” Armstrong, Continued...

CO2 from your lungs. When this happens you become light-headed. The heavier you breathe through your mouth, the less oxygen is delivered to your body; forcing red blood cells to hold on to oxygen instead of distributing it. During high intensity exercise the spleen releases more red blood cells into circulation because it senses a drop in oxygen. The kidneys also respond by releasing a hormone to stimulate red blood cell production from bone marrow. Heavy breathing disturbs the balance of blood gases, especially CO2, which has beneficial affects on the body. It relaxes smooth muscles surrounding blood vessels, so too little CO2 constricts your airways. You will usually breathe heavier to compensate and loose even more CO2.

Train your body to have normal tolerance of CO2 Re-programming your brain to be relaxed through nose breathing, helps to maintain proper breathing during exercise and even times of stress. You can train your body to have a normal tolerance of CO2 through light, smooth breathing. Train it to use less oxygen through the Buteyko breathing method. When athletes concentrate on their breathing during rest, it improves breathing during exercise. The Buteyko breathing method is a powerful body performance tool for even those who are not athletes. Resetting the body back to its original programming, can have benefits for all!

Additional information can be found at ButeykoClinic. com and ButeykoKids.com ©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.

A Journey Through Time The

Chronicle

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer After the Civil War, Frank was engaged in the Overland Mail service in Texas. From 1885-1889 he was a U.S. Indian Inspector.

He became Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs in 1893 and held the position until about 1895 when he became a member of the Dawes Commission whose purpose was to “treat with the Five Civilized Tribes in order to induce homesteading.” He resigned in 1898.

Frank died at Bar Harbor, Maine on September 8, 1909 at the age of 75. His remains were interred at Rock Creek Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Charlotte died in Washington on June 19, 1910 and is buried beside Frank.

Frank’s only surviving child, Isabel “Belle”Armstrong, born in 1864, married James Dundas Lippincott of Philadelphia on November 21, 1903. Lippincott died less than two years later, leaving Isabel a very wealthy widow. According to his obituary “James Dundas Lippincott, scion of one of Philadelphia’s oldest families, and owner of the famous ‘Yellow Mansion,’ at the northeast corner of Broad and Walnut, died at his residence shortly after 9 last night.

At the bedside of the dying man were Mrs. Lippincott, bride of little more than a year; her parents Brigadier General Frank C. Armstrong and Mrs. Armstrong, and a few friends.

During the fourteen months she has been mistress of the famous ‘Yellow Mansion’, Mrs. Lippincott had revived the social activities that once centered in the famous mansion…

When Mr. Lippincott announced his engagement to Miss Isabelle Armstrong, daughter of the Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs under President Cleveland, the house was completely modernized. …The Dundas estate, of which the decedent was owner, is one of the wealthiest in the city.”

On March 6, 1905 Belle married second, Archibald J. Barklie, a native of New York. She had no children by either marriage. She did not forget her St. Mary’s County roots and in

Photos Courtesy of Pete Himmelheber

1910 she made significant contributions for the erection of Our Lady’s Chapel at Medley’s Neck.

According to Pete Himmelheber, Our Lady’s is also called the “General Armstrong Memorial Chapel.”

During his research, Pete located an article from the September 9, 1910 edition of the St. Mary’s Beacon that read: “Mrs. Barklie, known in her childhood here as Belle Armstrong, asks in return for her splendid allowance only the prayers of the congregation ..., and for the repose of the soul of her stepmother, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Combs, repose .... near to the door of the present church. Daughter of the late Gen. Armstrong, a distinguished officer in the Confederate Army, Mrs. Barklie has made possible the new Our Lady’s Chapel ....”

Belle died in Washington, D.C. on January 19, 1937. She and her second husband are buried at Rock Creek with her father and stepmother.

It should be noted that not only was Charlotte Coad Combs the stepmother of Belle Armstrong, but they were cousins as well. Frank Armstrong and Charlotte were second cousins through as their grandmothers who were the daughters of Robert Manning and Monica Fenwick.

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IMPORTANT SPECIAL FINANCING/DEFERRED INTEREST DETAILS (when offered): Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the purchase balance is not paid in full within the promotional period or if you make a late payment. Minimum payments required. With credit approval, for qualifying purchases made on a Sears card (Sears Commercial One® accounts excluded) Sears Home Improvement AccountSM valid on installed sales only. Offer is only valid for consumer accounts in good standing; is subject to change without notice; see store for details. May not be combined with any other promotional offer. Sears cards: As of 9/3/2013, APR for purchases: Variable 7.24%-27.24% or non-variable 14.00%-29.99%. Minimum interest charge: up to $2. See card agreement for details, including the APRs and fees applicable to you. Sears cards issued by Citibank, N.A. APPLIANCE OFFER: (1) Advertised savings are valid in-store only and range from 5%-20%. (1,2) Bosch®, Whirlpool®, KitchenAid®, Maytag®, Amana®, LG®, GE®, GE ProfileTM, GE CaféTM and Samsung® appliances limited to 10% off. Offers exclude Hot Buys, Super Hot Buys, Special Purchases, Jenn-Air®, Dacor, air conditioners, closeouts and Everyday Great Price items. Offers good thru 12/9/13. (2) Cannot be combined with other Sears card discounts. Excludes Sears Commercial One® accounts and Outlet Stores. Sears Home Improvement AccountSM applies on installed merchandise only. (3) Offer applies to all appliances over $499 after discounts and coupons when you use a qualifying Sears card. See above for Important Special Financing/Deferred Interest Details. Excludes Outlet Stores. Offer good thru 12/9/13. FRIENDS & FAMILY OFFER: (13) Additional exclusions apply. 10% savings off regular, sale and clearance prices apply to merchandise only. May not be used to reduce a layaway or credit balance. Not valid on Special Purchases, Everyday Great Price items, Stearns & Foster, iComfort, iSeries, Simmons Beautyrest Elite, Jenn-Air®, Dacor, Weber®, air conditioners, generators, Gift Cards. Bosch®, Whirlpool®, KitchenAid®, Maytag®, Amana®, GE®, GE ProfileTM, GE CaféTM, LG®, Samsung®, Electrolux®, Electrolux Icon appliances brands limited to 10% off. Not valid on commercial orders or previous purchases. Tax and shipping not included. Available only at Sears Hometown Stores, Hardware Stores and Appliance Showrooms. See store for Shop Your Way Rewards details. Shop Your Way Rewards offer valid for members all day Sunday 12/8/13. Family and Friends offer valid for all stores all day Monday 12/9/13. LAWN & GARDEN OFFER: (8) 5% instant savings offer applies to lawn & garden purchases over $299 and is calculated on purchase price less all coupons, discounts and reward certificates, not including tax, installation or delivery. Offer not valid with Sears Commercial One® accounts and Sears Home Improvement AccountSM. Cannot be combined with other Sears card discounts. Excludes Hot Buys, Special Purchases, Everyday Great Price items and generators. Offer good thru 12/9/13. (9) Offer applies to lawn & garden purchases over $299 after discounts and coupons when you use a qualifying Sears card. See above for Important Special Financing/Deferred Interest Details. Excludes Outlet Stores. Offer good thru 12/9/13.

TOOL OFFER: (10) 5% instant savings offer applies to tool purchases and is calculated on purchase price less all coupons, discounts and reward certificates, not including tax, installation or delivery. Offer not valid with Sears Commercial One® accounts and Sears Home Improvement AccountSM. Cannot be combined with other Sears card discounts. Excludes Everyday Great Price items and generators. Offer good thru 12/9/13. (9) Offer applies to tool purchases over $299 after discounts and coupons when you use a qualifying Sears card. See above for Important Special Financing/Deferred Interest Details. Excludes Outlet Stores. Offer good thru 12/9/13.

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