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Charged With Theft

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After a lengthy investigation St. Mary’s prosecutors have charged George Raymond Wells, of Huntingtown, operator of the recently shutdown TPR Casino in Charlotte Hall with two counts of running a theft scheme designed to deprive the charity he was ostensibly running the casino for of tens of thousands of dollars.

Wells had said he was running the casino for Thoroughbred Placement Resources, Inc., located in Upper Marlboro, in an effort to raise funds to find homes for horses who would otherwise have been slaughtered.

But county law officers say that during their investigation, which stretched from June up to Dec. 30, they contacted the proprietors of the charity and were told they had never received any money from the operations of the casino, nor could Wells or his associates produce any documentation that they had provided any benefits to them.

According to an official announcement of the indictment by the county’s vice/narcotics unit the case has two parts: that employees who worked for Wells in

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operating the casino received proceeds from the games there and that Wells deliberately planned to withhold money from the charity that was supposed to go to them.

According to Maryland law, all proceeds from gambling-style fundraisers must go to the charity; those who operate the games are not supposed to receive any financial remuneration.

Capt. Daniel Alioto, commander of the vice/narcotics unit, said that at least one document obtained by investigators at Wells’ home was “damning” and illustrated his scheme to defraud the charity.

“When you look at the totality of the case… it’s pretty simple,” Alioto said.

“He was running a gambling house and he profited from it.”

He said that profiteering extended to Wells’ associates, too.

Wells denied the charges against him and felt he was being treated unfairly.

“I’ve never stolen a dime in my life,” Wells told The County Times. “I’ve been falsely accused.”

When The County Times interviewed Wells in October after his operations in Charlotte Hall and Huntingtown home had been raided by law officers

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Wells at his casino in Charlotte Hall

with search warrants he also denied any wrongdoing.

“I have nothing to hide,” Wells had said. “What happened the other night got blown out of proportion.”

“We’re being falsely accused for something that is innocent.”

He later said that he had given money to volunteers running the casino to compensate them for their own expenses in coming to work there.

He said back in October that he had started the charity down at the Brass Rail sports bar in Great Mills in 2012 and even put $71,000 of his own money into the venture but it failed and closed in March of 2013.

He reopened the TPR Casino in Charlotte Hall back in June of 2013 to recoup his losses and once that was done, he said, start making money for the charity.

He also said during the October in-

terview that since the reopening of the casino the charity had received about $2,500 and that the casino has helped sponsor other charitable causes.

Wells had said law officers seized about $20,000 in cash from the casino and $5,000 in cash from his home during the raids more than two months ago.

The envelopes had contained money for people who had volunteered at the casino night as dealers, he had said.

Law officers stated that in their latest search of the casino, which took place Dec. 30, they seized gaming equipment still at the premises including “poker chips depicting the defrauded charity’s logo and name.”

They alleged that at least $66,000 has been stolen from the TPR, Inc. charity. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Maryland Earns Partial Federal Drone Designation

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has designated Maryland, along with Virginia and New Jersey as one of six testing regions for integrating unmanned aerial systems (UAS), typically a military-applied technology, into the national airspace.

Elected leaders at the local, state and federal levels have lobbied heavily for Maryland, which is part of the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership, to become part of the commercialization of UAS as a way of diversifying not only the local economy but the regional one as well.

The latest approval comes shortly on the heels of a partnership between the University of Maryland System and the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center to construct a third building on the Hollywood campus that would house an advanced technology research facility focusing mainly on UAS research and development.

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But officials warned that the victory was only a partial one, since Maryland’s singular proposal to be a test site was rejected by the FAA, still they expected the state to be able to share in the work and reap some of the benefits.

“I’ve seen that our proposal wasn’t accepted but we sort of get included in the game,” said County Commissioner Todd Morgan (R-Great Mills) “It’s designed to bring more research and development capability to St. Mary’s County and to attract these business incubators as well.

“It’s important to remember that with this designation there is no money but it is an opportunity.’

The key, Morgan said, was to use the time to find out which technologies could be readily transferred to the civilian market locally to ensure highly skilled workers would have jobs in case federal spending dried up.

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Cops & Courts Defendant in Assault Case Charged With Peace Order Violation

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

ter he was arrested and set free twice in as many days after allegedly assaulting Johnson and others, with A man who has been charged the violence escalating each time, with brutally assaulting his girlfriend police said. and others and while allegedly doThe first assault by Dickens is ing so was shot by a sheriff’s deputy alleged to have occurred Oct. 21 but once again faces charges of violating the second and more violent one poDickens a peace order preventing him from lice said occurred the very next day contacting his victim. and resulted in a veteran sheriff’s deputy firJohn Otha Dickens, Jr. allegedly contact- ing twice at Dickens and striking him in the ed Tyneesha Erica Johnson from the county’s shoulder when he and others responded to the adult detention center’s phone 48 times from call.

Nov. 9 to Dec. 26 police say in order to sway

By Oct. 23 Dickens’ was back in jail for her recollection of the violence he is alleged allegedly having violated a court order to not to have inflicted on her back in October. approach his victim again; county State’s AtPolice said the numerous calls were in torney Richard Fritz criticized Dickens’ secviolation of a final protective order issued by ond release. Because the charges in the seca judge back on Oct. 31 that is valid until Oct. ond incident were so serious — he is alleged 30, 2014; it expressly forbids Dickens from to have assaulted Johnson and her 5-year-old contacting the victim either in person or by daughter with a knife — he should not have phone, in writing or by any other means. been released on an even lower bond than the Three other people are also mentioned in first incident, Fritz had said. the protective order.

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Police: Felon Tried To Sell Ballistic Vest

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Local sheriff’s deputies working off of an internet sting operation have arrested a man they say tried to sell a bulletproof vest even though it is illegal for someone with a criminal background to possess such an item.

Evans Police say that Sir Patrick Evans had both a conviction for assault from 2012 as well as a conspiring to distribute marijuana in 2010.

According to charging documents filed against Evans, 29, of California, in county District Court and police reports he advertised his possession of the bullet proof vest over Craig’s List on-line in an effort to make the sale.

Police say they found out that Evans drove to a parking lot on Alton Lane and sold the body armor there.

Police then arrested Evans without incident, they said in court documents.

He has also been charged with traffic violations for driving to the alleged body armor sale Dec. 19, according to on-line court documents, since police said his driving privileges in Maryland were suspended. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Judge Michael J. Stamm ordered a California man jailed locally with the possibility of work release Monday after he pleaded guilty to brandishing a gun at a neighbor with whom he was upset while he was drunk.

Stamm had consented to the plea agreed upon between prosecutors and defense counsel to only sentence Todd Newell, 58, for second-degree assault and brandishing the handgun, but had concerns over what he believed was Newell’s continual denial of his alcohol addiction.

Stamm noted in treatment records for Newell, who at the time of the incident back in October of 2012 had lost his job at a defense contractor, that he was only seeking help because he was ordered by the court to do so and denied he had a problem.

“I truly don’t believe you understand the ramifications of what you were involved in,” Stamm said. “You’re going to die of alcoholism if you don’t do something about it.”

Stamm said Newell’s long history of service in the U.S. Navy before taking a job with a defense contractor was a key factor in reducing his sentence from more serious penalties for first-degree assault

charges.

For his part, Newell said his actions the night of Oct. 22 of 2012 were not normal behavior.

“It was a stupid mistake at a stupid time,” Newell said.

Defense attorney John McKenna told Stamm his client’s actions were caused by a “perfect storm” of events from taking care of his mother, losing his job, having conflicts with his neighbors to drinking too much.

According to charging papers filed against Newell last year he began banging loudly on his neighbor Samantha Weston’s door on South Springsteen Court and when she came to the door and shouted at him, he produced a revolver from his left side jacket pocket where she and her 9-year-old son could see it.

She closed the door and called police: when they responded and talked to Newell he told them he had not actually made contact with Weston and her son and had not had a firearm with him.

He later admitted to owning a .22 caliber revolver which police collected.

Newell’s sentence amounted to one year of incarceration with three years of back up time if he violates his probation. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Police VICE NARCOTICS BLOTTER Release 911 Call in Bomb Threat The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A 911 call from an as yet unknown suspect telling an emergency dispatcher three bombs were planted at both county court houses and Leonardtown High School Dec. 19 has been released by police in an effort to track them down.

“There’s going to be three bombs today,” the caller says to the dispatcher in the recording. “One in the Circuit Courthouse, one at Leonardtown High School and at the District Courthouse.”

The caller is on the line for only a few seconds, exhibiting a somewhat high-pitched male voice that appears to be trembling slightly, before the line goes dead.

After searching all three locations police found no devices and declared the bomb threat a false alarm.

Police are asking anyone who recognizes the voice in the call to inform the authorities at 301475-3333 for Crime Solvers or 301-475-4200 ext.

9042 at the sheriff’s office for Det. Cpl. Robert Meritt.

Information that leads to the conviction of the person responsible for the threat could make a tipster eligible for a $1,000 reward. guyleonard@countytimes.net

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Division, with the assistance of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Team, K-9 deputies, Support Team deputies and members of the Special Operations Division, conducted several operations related to the “Maximum Deployment Operation”.

Christopher Wayne Quade Jr. (Age 25 of Clements, Md.) was indicted after passing a false prescription and obtaining “Oxycodone”. Additional counts included “Conspiracy to Distribute” and “Possession with the Intent to Distribute”.

A search and seizure warrant was executed on the home of Michael Hawthorne Woodland (Age 69 of Lexington Park) which led to the recovery of numerous “Oxycodone” pills. Suspect Woodland was arrested and additional charges are pending.

Robert Scott Slaughter (Age 42 of Mechanicsville) was charged with “Obtaining Oxycodone by Fraud”, “Altering a Prescription” and “Possession of Oxycodone”.

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Detectives began an investigation into the use and sale of “oxycodone” by Suspect Jerry Allen Stone Sr. (Age 44 of Hollywood, Md.) A search warrant was obtained for his residence as well as his person. Suspect Stone was observed in Stone what appeared to be a drug transaction and deputies stopped the vehicle he was traveling in to execute the search warrant on his person. Suspect Stone ingested the “oxycodone” as officers approached the vehicle. He was taken into custody and charged with “Operating a vehicle with a Revoked License”. During the time of the vehicle stop detectives were assisted by the Emergency Services Team in executing the warrant on his home. “Oxycodone” and related drug paraphernalia were recovered and he was charged accordingly.

Also in the vehicle was Kyle Matthew Hudson (Age 22 of Hollywood, Md.) and Jessica Louise Johnson (Age 23 of Hollywood, Md). Both of those suspects were charged with “Possession of Cocaine” and related paraphernalia.

Deborah Marie Jackson (Age 29 of Lexington Park) was charged with “Possession of Heroin” and related paraphernalia as a result of q vehicle stop which occurred in Lusby, Maryland and charges filed by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office.

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Catherine Teresa Dean (Age 39 of Hollywood, Md.) was indicted for “Obtaining Hydrocodone by Fraud” and “Possessing Hydrocodone with the Intent to Distribute”. This investigation took place over several months and originally Dean came to light after a training seminar that was attended by numerous local dentists. Suspect Dean has been conducting this “Doctor Shopping” scam since 2008 and obtained the prescriptions from more than 15 separate dentists. Several times she utilized her spouse’s information to avoid detection. Vice Narcotics detectives would like to thank all of the local dentists for their interest in the prescription medication abuse training and the outstanding partnership that we have.

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Business News Florida Tech Patuxent Site to Support Southern Maryland Business Launches Fall 2014 The Florida Institute of Technology Patuxent Extended Studies site in Lexington Park, MD, recently introduced the Panther Den, an accelerator program to support Southern Maryland businesses and startup entities. The Panther Den is part of a graduate business management class consisting of a team of professionals with a combined business and management expertise of more than 80 years. The class provides strategic management advice to drive business growth and opportunities in the area.

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By Kay Poiro Staff Writer

Once Wendy Lloyd left her sales job, she knew her next job would provide her the flexibility to be with her family and use one of her true passions- helping others.

Last October, she started her virtual assistant business. Now, just over three months later, Wendy Lloyd is the owner of Smart Assistant Solutions. In the short time she’s been open, she’s turned inspiration to success, even hiring more staff to help service the company’s dozen or so clients.

A virtual assistant provides the same support as an administrative assistant, only remotely.

The same quality of service comes at a cheaper cost for business owners without the means to pay Photo courtesy of Smart Assistant Solutions for a regular administra- Wendy Lloyd, owner of Smart Assistant Solutions tive support. With a virtu“Our prices are very competitive,” al assistant, the business isn’t responsible for overtime, paid breaks, Wendy explains. “We’re working with or even benefits packages; Smart Assistant small businesses and we respect that.”

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Smart Assistant Solutions offers every- tions primarily services the tri-county thing from data entry, spreadsheet creation area, Wendy says, “We’re virtual, so with and calendar management to handling of the tools we have, we’re able to expand social media and screening and answering nationwide.”

Even though she doesn’t rule out evenphone calls. Even with all they offer, Smart Assistant Solutions’ organization service tual expansion, Wendy’s heart remains in Southern Maryland. She says she fell in has become an unforeseen success.

“An entrepreneur’s mind moves a mil- love with the beauty of the bay and moved lion miles a minute. They might not have here permanently in 2008. For those who time for organization. That’s where Smart wonder how a virtual assistant business could thrive in a small community, WenAssistant Solutions comes in.” dy explains, “While we live in Southern Smart Assistant Solutions offers orgaMaryland and not New York City, for exnization services to both small businesses ample, we’re still surrounded by treasuresand individuals. She says, “I love organipeople who help one another. zation. I physically go to office spaces and “They say it takes a village and Southinto people’s homes and create systems for ern Maryland is that village,” she adds. them.” She adds that organization services Staying true to her belief in helping can be very emotional for clients, as they’re others, Wendy says the purpose of her finally able to get order in their lives. business is to allow entrepreneurs to focus Following a consultation, Wendy on what they do best, while Smart Assisschedules a 2-3 days for the organization. tant Solutions provides honest and reliable Organization clients are billed an hourly administrative support. rate, whereas customer service or social media marketing clients pay a flat rate. kaypoiro@countytimes.net

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St Mary’s County Volunteers At Walter Reed Hospital Thanksgiving Meal

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Legal Notice Notice of Public Hearing The Leonardtown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on January 21, 2014 at 4:05 p.m. in the Town Office, located at 41660 Courthouse Dr., Leonardtown, MD. The purpose of the hearing is to present for public review and comment, Ordinance No. 164 Comprehensive Changes to the Leonardtown Zoning Map. Copies of the proposed changes are available for review at the Town Office. All interested parties are encouraged to attend or to submit written comments by 4:00 p.m. on January 21, 2014 to the Commissioners of Leonardtown, POB 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Special accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities upon request.

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A group of volunteers, the majority from St Mary’s county, had the honor and pleasure of serving a traditional meal to the wounded veterans, their families, and the staff at Walter Reed National Medical Center, Bethesda, MD on Thanksgiving Day. Approximately 150 meals were served. Volunteers helping with the cooking, baking, set-up and serving the meal include, from left to right, Holly and Sarah Barnhill, Frank Ogen, Barbie Shields, Senator Roy Dyson, Nancy and Ted Harwood, Marine Sergeant Major John Ploskanka, Pamela Ogen, and Marine Sergeants Landon Crews and Hong Nguyen from the Marine Aviation Detachment, Patuxent River, NAS. (not pictured, Linda Palchinski, who always donates stuffed ham, is thoroughly enjoyed by our guests).

The wounded veterans, their families, the hospital nurses, and doctors were given a home cooked meal, drinks, desserts and a Thanksgiving ambience they would usually receive at home. Local school children wrote Thanksgiving messages to our American heroes and were delivered by the group. This amazing team provides meals several times a year at the hospital, generally on special occasions, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, and 4th of July. The group will also serve a home cooked meal at Walter Reed National Medical Center on Christmas Day. CAPT Ted Harwood (USN-Ret) and Nancy Harwood

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Despite any advantages of the pod classroom, teachers and administrators are excited to see Spring Ridge Middle School step into the future.

Board of Education member Mary Washington says of the renovation, “Now all of our middle schools have equity. As a Board, we must do everything to ensure that our students have the best learning and teaching environment to maximize their interests, talents and abilities.” kaypoiro@countytimes.net

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Superintendent: Elementary School Security Plan “Justified”

By Kay Poiro Staff Writer With the upcoming presentation of his proposed FY 2015 operating budget to the Board of Education, Dr. Martirano aims to eventually present the Board of County Commissioners with a school security plan they would be willing to fund.

In his budget request on April 16 of this year, Dr. Martirano asked the Board of County Commissioners to consider funding an elementary school security plan that would provide 10 additional safety assistants in the elementary schools. This proposal failed the Board’s final approval of the budget.

“It was not funded, much to my chagrin,” says Martirano of the security plan.

In his April 30 testimony at the FY 2014 budget hearing, the Superintendent asked the Board of County Commissioners for extra funds to pay for increased security at both the elementary and middle school levels. Martirano’s budget also requested funds to be allocated for two additional School Resource Officers to round out coverage at the middle schools.

To date, Chairman of the Board of Education Dr. Salvatore Raspa says he’s unsure where the current Board of County Commissioners stand on providing those additional resource officers. St. Mary’s County Public School’s Director Safety and Security, F. Michael Wyant was unavailable for comment.

Still, the Board of Education remains optimistic. Raspa told the County Times, “Of course we’d like to have more security around our elementary schools and there’s been some positive discussion. We’re still working on it.”

Martirano calls the Board of Education’s security plan “well thought out” and “justified” and says he believes it is still important to advance.

According to November’s State of the School System presentation, the current operating budget for the St. Mary’s County Public School system is $189,198,832. kaypoiro@countytimes.net

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Obituaries

Carolina Manangan Wong Corpuz, 88

Carolina “Carol” Manangan Wong Corpuz, 88, of Lexington Park died peacefully Dec. 22, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Md., of heart failure with her family by her side.

Born Aug, 8, 1925 in Barrio Balaybay, Castillejos, Zambales, Philippines, she was the daughter of Felix Corpuz, Sr. and Isabel (Manangan) Corpuz.

At age 18, Carol married Chuk Wong and together they operated the “American Restaurant” located in Olongapo City for several years. At an early age Carol learned to sew and sewing became a lifelong hobby and pleasure for her. There wasn’t anything she couldn’t do with a sewing machine or needle and thread. In her earlier years, she worked at the Naval Station Subic Bay Tailor Shop. She continued her hobby of sewing and attended the Lorrraine Vocational School for tailoring became a very accomplished seamstress. Carol’s hobby of sewing spanned over seven decades. Over the years she also crocheted thousands of baby blankets and rugs, which she donated to others in the area. Carolina also enjoyed gardening in her yard where flowers and vegetables flourished each year. One of her great pleasures was holding family gatherings on birthdays and holidays.

She truly enjoyed having all the family together for these events and was delighted to have her great grandchildren with her. She was an ex-

tremely capable woman; operating a restaurant and raising her children concurrently with apparent ease.

She was a member of the Admiral Arthur F. Spring Post Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion in Olongapo City. Carol also held several various voluntary positions with the Barangay. As a teenager Carol experienced the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during World War II. Carol moved to San Francisco, Calif., in 1983, Long Island, N.Y. in 1984, and settled permanently in St. Mary’s County, Md., in 1987.

Carol is survived by her sons Dornin Wong (Helen, Christopher Corpuz (Monaliza) and daughters Anna Girard (Alfred), Nenita Hanson (Richard) and Marie-Juen Gupta (Rahul). She is also survived by her grandchildren; Robert Wong, Irene Lawal (Toks), Dornin Wong, Jr., Bernadette Tolentino, Anthony Girard and Marie Girard (Brian); great grandchildren, Julian, Lawrence, Emmanuel, Jasmine, and Isabella. She is also survived by her close confidant, Adelia Ocasio who was like a daughter to her.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband Chuk in 1970 and sister; Cerefina, Adelina, and Aurora. In addition, to her mom and dad she was preceded in death by her stepmother Macaria L. Corpuz. She is survived by her brothers Maximo, Artemio, and Felix along with several nephews and nieces in the Philippines and throughout the U.S. The family received friends on Thursday, Dec. 26, from 10 to 11 a.m., in Immaculate Heart of Mary Lexington Park, Md. A Mass of Christian burial followed at 11 a.m., with Father Marco Schad officiating. Interment followed in

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the church cemetery. Pallbearers; Christopher Corpuz, Anthony Girard, Rahul Gupta, Robert Wong, Brian Ballard, and Dornin Wong, Jr. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, P.O. Box 17066 Baltimore, MD 21229-1066 for Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts in the Philippines.

William Joseph Ford, 60 William Joseph Ford, 60 of Park Hall, Md., after a lengthy illness, quietly entered into paradise on Dec.26. William was born on Jan.9, 1953 to the late Joseph E. Kelly and Henrietta Holley in Charles County, Md. He received his early and secondary education in the St. Mary’s County Public School System and Lackey Senior High School.

William accepted the Lord into his life as his savior. He was an active and faithful member of Park Hall True Holiness Church. William met and married the true love of his life, Barbara Elizabeth Ford, on Aug. 21, 1975. Together they shared forty-one wonderful years of life and love. Barbara was a devoted and loving wife who stood by her husband’s side faithfully.

William was employed as a printer for The Enterprise, worked at St. Mary’s College and for G&M Roofing, He was last employed with the Long Star Restaurant for several years, before his retirement due to failing health. William always demonstrated fairness and was dedicated to his work.

He worked hard at everything he did; especially taking care of his family. He was a man of tremendous strength who fought hard, even through his illness, to provide the best for himself and his family. William always had a bright smile and a twinkle in his eye which we all loved. His favorite scripture was 14th Chapter St. John 1- 4 verse. He loved watching his westerns and spending time with his family and friends.

William was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Ford (John I Price) and Catherine Ford (Joseph P. Ford); one brother, Ernest Ford and his nephew, Jerome Lyles, Jr. William leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Barbara; five children, his baby daughter, Melissa; sons, Earl, Bruce, Jerome and Michael; sisters, Gladys Coates (Carol), Francis P. Kelly- Lyles ( Jerome), Elaine Jennifer (Daniel), and Shirley A. Montgomery (Bernard); two brothers, Charles E. Kelly (Sheila) and Thomas Jennifer ( Helen) of Indian Head Maryland; eight sisters-in-law, five brothers-in-law; one daughter-in-law, Tameka; fourteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren; Ja’ Nya and Ja ‘Million Shorter and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives, and his very dear and close friends, David Smith, Thomas Briscoe, Leroy Nelson, Brenda and Chris, who will truly miss him with all of their hearts.

Family and friends will unite on Friday, January 3, 2014 for visitation at 10 a.m., until time of service at 11 a.m. at Park Hall True Holiness Church, 47690 Park Hall Road, Park Hall, MD Pastor Phillip A. Spence will be officiating.

Interment to follow at the church cemetery.

Shirley Marie Hewitt, 74 Shirley Marie Hewitt, 74, of Colton’s Point, Md., died on Dec. 25, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Md. She was born on June 27, 1939 in Leonardtown, Md., to the late Walter K. Raley and Nellie Raley.

Shirley married the love of her life, John

Stanley Hewitt, Sr., on Mar. 11, 1957. She graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1957 and had a career and a successful business as a floral designer. She retired in 2004. She enjoyed gardening, canning, and working with flowers.

She also enjoyed country music and was often found watching the CMT Network. However, she most enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her sons, John S. Hewitt Jr. (Alice) of Coltons Point, Md., Joseph “Freddie” Hewitt (Donna) of Compton, Md., Carl Wayne Hewitt (Robin) of Mechanicsville, Md., Keith E. Hewitt, Sr. (Kim) of Avenue, Md., Robert “Bob” Hewitt (Heather) of Coltons Point, Md.; her brother, J.K. Raley of Hollywood, Md.; her sisters, Juanita Johnson of Hollywood, Md.; and Margaret Currie of Great Mills, Md., and Mary “Sis” Norris of Hollywood, Md,; 14 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John Stanley Hewitt, Sr.; and her brothers, Louis Raley, Leonard Raley, and Al Raley.

Serving as pallbearers will be Eddie Hewitt, Dale Hewitt, Johnny Hewitt, Brandon Hewitt, Tyler Payne and Peyton Hewitt.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jonathan Hewitt and Hailey Hewitt.

Family received friends for Shirley’s Life Celebration on Dec. 29, from 2 to 5 p.m.,at the Brinsfield Funeral Home. A Funeral service was held on Dec. 30, at 10 a.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Seventh District Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609, and the Alzheimer’s Association of Maryland, 10665 Stanhaven Place, Suite 205D, Whiteplains, MD 20695.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Peter Kropp, Jr., 74 Peter Kropp, Jr., 74 of Lexington Park, Md., died Dec. 28, at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s.

Born Sept. 4, 1939 in Queens, N.Y., he was the son of the late Peter Kropp, Sr. and Helen Kmetz.

Family will receive friends for Peter’s Life Celebration on Jan. 2, 2014 from 4 to 8 p.m,. at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, 45774 Fire Department Way, California, MD 20619. A Funeral Service with Firemen’s Prayers will be held at 7 p.m. A Graveside Service with Firemen’s Honors will be held on Jan. 4, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Charles Memorial Gardens, 26325 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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

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

Cora Mae Madden, 85 Cora Mae Madden, 85, of Callaway, Md., passed away on Dec. 28, at her residence. Born on July 22, 1928 in Seat Pleasant, Md., she was the loving daughter of the late William and Alice Bearnham Ward Bettis. Cora is survived by her loving Husband Barry “Glenn” Madden children; Mert Torres (Jose) of Hyattsville, Md., Gail Hamilton of Lexington Park, Md., Pamela Madden of Tall Timbers, Md., 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren,

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We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Tuesdays may run in the following week’s edition. and 1 great great grandchildren. Siblings; Jack Bettis of New Orleans, La., David Burnham of New Haven, Conn., Bernice Heilson of Woodstock, Va., Margie Bettis of Silver Spring, Md., and Allen Bettis of Va. Cora is preceded in death by her siblings; Charlie Bettis of Hagerstown, Md., Bernard Bettis of Appleton, Me., James and Everett Bettis both of Seat Pleasant, Md. Cora moved from Lanham, Md. to St. Mary’s County in 1978, and was a homemaker.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 from 5 to 8 p.m., in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. with Deacon Bill Nickerson officating.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at 10 a.m., in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be private.

Contributions may be made to the Optimist Club of Solmons Island P.O. Box 1014 Lusby, MD 20659, and/ or Optimist Club on Hollywood, Md.

Alice Jennette Barney, 81 Alice Jennette Barney, 81 of Westminster, Md., formerly from Ridge, Md., passed away on Dec. 23, in Westminster, Md. Born on Sept.

9, 1932 in Upper Marlboro, Md., she was the loving daughter of the late Robert Archie and Glady’s Condon Ford.

Alice was the loving wife of the late Robert W. Barney, Sr. whom she married in Annapolis, Md. in 1974, and who preceded her in death.

Alice is survived by her step son Robert W. Barney of Lusby, Md., and she was a homemaker.

The family received friends on Friday, Dec. 27, from 10 to 11 a.m., in the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m., with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be private.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, Md.

Joanne Louise Williams 61 Joanne Louise Williams 61, of Clements was born on April 28, 1952 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and was called to Eternal rest on Dec. 24. She was the daughter of the late Ernest & Helen Williams. She has a brother, Peter Williams.

Joanne was educated in the Pennsylvania Public School system where she walked to school each day. She attended Job Corps before coming to St. Mary’s County which she made her permanent home.

Joanne worked at Ryken High School, Duke’s Restaurant and for many years at St. Mary’s County Fair operating rides for the kids.

Joanne enjoyed crocheting, knitting and her flower garden. She also enjoyed looking at cartoons, and western TV shows. But most of all she loved playing scratch offs and her three cats, Snickers, Tiger and Tigger.

Joanne leaves to cherish her memory Peter I. Marshall Sr., her companion of 34 years. Her children Debra L. Williams (Reggie), Peter I. Marshall Jr. (Stacey), four grandchildren Cynthia, Shyanne, Alexis and Zachary, and her best friends Tracey Owens and Dennis Quade.

Joanne also leaves to mourn her Uncle and Aunt Walter and Helen Williams of Ohio and a host of family and friends.

The family received friends on Tuesday, Dec.31, from 10 to 11 a.m., in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m., with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md.

Sarah Kathryn Hertzler, 6 Sarah Kathryn Hertzler, 6, of Mechanicsville, Md., passed away at her home on Dec. 23. Born on Sept. 12, 2007, she was the loving daughter of Benuel R. and Ida M. Hostetler Hertzler of Mechanicsville, Md. Sarah is survived by her siblings; Jacob (Lydiann) Hertzler, Suzanna Hertzler, Esther Hertzler, Melvin Hertzler, Aden Hertzler, Martha Hertzler and Jerry Hertzler. Paternal grandparents; Sarah F. Hostetler Hertzler and Robin S. Hertzler, Sr. of Mechancisville, Md. And Maternal grandparents; Jacob I. and Saloma C. Byler Hostetler of Mechanicsville, Md. She was preceded in death by her sister Elizabeth Hertzler.

A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 1 p.m., at the family home in Mechanicsville, Md. Interment will follow in Hertzler Cemetery Mechanicsville, Md. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.

Barbara Lorraine “Garr” McClean, 69 Barbara Lorraine “Garr” McClean, 69, of Charlotte Hall, Md., formerly of Burlington, Ontario, Canada, passed away on Dec. 17, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Henry William Charles Rosser and the late Daisy Maude Rosser. Barbara was the loving wife of The Rt. Rev. William McClean, Jr. whom she married at Grace Episcopal Church in Waterford, New York on Aug. 24, 1968.

Barbara is also survived by her children Mary Kathleen McClean (Dennis) and Matthew George McClean (Jenny) both of Mechanicsville, Md.; her sister Mary Yvonne “Eve” Rosser of Burlington, Ontario, Canada; her three grandchildren Christopher, Jackson, and Lucas, and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Barbara graduated from Sundridge High School in 1962 and moved to St. Mary’s County from Brandywine, Md., in 1979. Barbara was a dedicated homemaker, was a member of the Mt. Zion Hungry Team, and was a member of the Church Alter Guild. She loved cooking, Baking, and canning goods, loved her flower garden, her cat “Otis,” and she sang in the church choir.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014 at St. Anne’s Anglican Catholic Church at Dent Memorial Chapel, Charlotte Hall, Md., at 10:30 a.m., with The Most Rev. Archbishop Mark Haverland officiating, and the Ven. C. Thomas McHenry and The Rev. Dennis Sossi Co-Officiating. Interment will be private.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Andujar, Dennis Brady, William Bolesworth, and Stephen Abell. Contributions can be made to St. Anne’s Anglican Catholic Church Building Fund and/ or Hospice of Charles County, Md. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Michael Edward Hammett, Sr., 89 Michael Edward Hammett, Sr., 89, of Ridge, Md,, passed away on Dec. 26, at his residence. Born on Oct. 10, 1924 in Ridge, Md., he was the loving son of the late Alfred Franklin and Mary Theresa “Mamie” Hammett. Michael was the loving husband of the late Marion Regina Combs Hammett, whom he married in Holy Face Catholic Church Great Mills, Md., on Oct. 15, 1949. Michael is survived by his children; Michael Hammett, Jr., of St. Mary’s City, Md., Donald Hammett of St. Inigoes, Md.,

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Mary Kalmus of Virginia Beach, Va., Anne Hammett of Pearl City, Hawaii, Mark Hammett of Fort. Collins, Colo., 9 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren, and a brother Alfred Orem Hammett. He is preceded in death by his siblings Thomas Franklin Hammitt, Mary Lorena, Daniel Hammett, Ida Josephine, Johnson Jerome Hammett, Teresa Geatrude, Hilda Catherine, John Adell Hammett, Agnes Lucille, Alice Magdeline, and Joseph Richard Hammett.

Michael graduated from St. Michael’s High School on May 31, 1942 and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Md. Michael served in the United States Army from Mar. 31, 1943 to Jan. 10, 1946, while serving in the Army he earned the American Theater Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Metal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Theater Service Ribbon, WWII Victory ribbon. Michael worked for Patuxent River Naval Air Station as a property disposal officer for 35 years retiring on Mar. 18, 1978. He enjoyed crabbing, playing ball; square dancing, building and fixing cars, boats and houses.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m., in St. Michael’s Catholic Church Ridge, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Jan. 3, at 10 a.m., with Father Peter Giovanoni officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Catholic Church 16567 Point Lookout Road Ridge, Md. 20680.

Roger William Hepp, 69 Roger William Hepp, 69, of Lexington Park, Md., died Dec. 17, at Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Callaway Md., from a rare brain disease called Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD).

Roger was born on Jan. 9, 1944, in Port Townsend, Wash., where his father was stationed during WWII. When he was about three years old the family moved back home to Belleville, Ill. From 1965 to 1972 Roger was in the US Army Reserve where he performed helicopter maintenance. During this period, he maintained and piloted his private aircraft as well.

On Aug. 28, 1968, Roger went to work for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft in St. Louis, Mo. In November of 1978 Roger came to Pax River, Md. on the F-18A EMD program. It was here that he met and married his wife Gail on July 17, 1982. By 1988 the test program was coming to an end and the Hepp’s were sent back to St. Louis on a new project. In November 1995 a new F18E/F program was starting up and the Hepp’s were once again sent back to Pax River. Roger did Tech Writing and Data Management for the F-18E/F program. He loved working on the airplanes. On August 28, 1998 Roger retired from McDonnell Douglas/Boeing after 30 years.

Roger was a mentor and father figure to many of the young men that worked around him. They were always coming to him for some kind of advice and he was more than willing to help them in any way that he could.

Roger loved anything with a motor, airplanes, race cars, motorcycles, boats. He knew a lot about engines from working on aircraft and applied this knowledge to race cars. He worked with many race car teams to help them make their cars go faster and win more races. In the early 1980’s he met John Parlett and started helping him by writing computer race programs for Comutech. That meeting developed into a 30 year friendship and mutual love of racing.

In 2000 he met Rusty Bryan and started building a friendship by helping rebuild, tune, etc. motorcycles and cars with him. Wherever he saw an engine building shop he was there to

see if he could be of some service or help. That was his biggest hobby. He loved making things go faster.

Surviving is his wife Gail Louden Hepp, of Lexington Park, Md.; two sons, Marc Hepp, of Alabama, Eric Hepp, of Iowa; granddaughter, Jessica Anderson (Anthony), great-granddaughter, Alora Anderson, all of Leonardtown, Md.; brother, Randy (Mary Lou), of Valley Lee. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews, great-nieces & great-nephews. Roger was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Melba Rogers Hepp.

Following Mr. Hepp’s wishes, his body was donated to medical research.

A memorial service celebrating his life was held on December 30, at 11 a.m.,. at Hollywood United Methodist Church, 24422 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636. Interment will be private.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 or National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center Institute of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University, 2085 Adelbert Road, Room 418, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-4907.

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

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

Arthur B. Moulton, 93 Arthur B. Moulton, 93, of Scotland, Md., died peacefully Dec. 20, at Chesapeake Shores in Lexington Park, Md. He was born Nov. 29, 1920 in Rochester, N.H. to the late Arthur B. Moulton, Sr. and Ida D. Moulton.

Arthur attended McIntosh Business School in Dover, N.H. and graduated from the University of Maine in 1942, with a B.A. in Electrical Engineering and was also a member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineering. Arthur joined the Navy and served in W.W. II as a Radar Engineer. After time in the service, Arthur went to work for Singer Corporation. He purchased his “little cottage” in Scotland, Md., in the 1960’s where he enjoyed his retirement until his passing. He enjoyed photography, chatting on his ham radio, traveling, spending time on Point Lookout State Park, the Chesapeake Bay as well as spending time with friends and family.

Arthur is survived by his brother, Roger D. Moulton of Wake Forrest, N.C.; his nieces and nephews, Barbara Kinnear (John) of Mesquite, Nevada, Jim Moulton (Diane) of Asburn, Va., Patty Arrington of Richmond, Va., Beth Havener (Robin) of Currie, N.C., Debbie Harder of Torrance, Calif.; his great nieces and nephews; Michelle Jenkin (Lee) of Crownsville, Md., Sheri Duignan (Bob) of Huntington Beach, Calif., Dawn Arthur (Shane), Al Arrington III (Vickie), Jeff Arrington, Melissa Moulton, and Justin Moulton, two Great-Great Nephews, Garrett Jenkin and Carter Jenkin and preceded in death by his sister Jean Moulton Harder.

Family will receive friends for Arthur’s Life Celebration on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 and Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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

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

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Thursday, January 2, 2014

“It’s All About Student Success.”

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer “The hardest degree was my high school diploma.”

CSM President Dr. Bradley Gottfried was not a highly motivated high school student.

He often cut class, neglected his homework and generally made a nuisance of himself. He could sign his mother’s signature better than she could, he said, and to this day he’s not sure if he actually earned his high school diploma or if his high school administrators gave it to him just to get him out of the school.

Lacking in direction and motivation, but with a command from his mother that he go to college, Gottfried went to Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) in Pennsylvania.

Gottfried grew from a wayward youth to a successful adult. Similarly, CSM is in a growth phase, to the extent that a new campus has become a necessity.

Gottfried anticipates finalizing plans for a regional location in Hughesville, Md., within the first few weeks of 2014. Currently, CSM students take classes at the campus closest to their home, Gottfried said. By creating a campus that is centrally located and offering programs there that the school can’t afford to offer at all three of the current campuses, he anticipates making CSM feel like a truly regional community college for Southern Maryland.

In addition to the new campus, new buildings are planned and under construction at the Leonardtown and La Plata campuses and a brand new building was recently opened at the Prince Frederick campus.

Gottfried aims to keep CSM’s class sizes small. Students learn better when teachers can actually spare attention for them and help find the best ways for them to learn.

“It’s all about student success,” he said.

Student debt is a huge factor in success. More than half of graduates leaving a four year college are in debt when they graduate, often owing $20,000 or more. Community colleges can be an affordable option for students, Gottfried said. Once a student has their associates degree, they can transfer to a four year college for a bachelors degree or higher.

Alternatively, they can begin building a career and pay for their education as they go, steering clear of debt.

“If there is one legacy I would like to leave, it’s that no person is denied a college education,” Gottfried said.

Success requires a committed collaboration between students and teachers, Gottfried said. Nobody can control illness, or if a student’s family moves away, but when it comes down to academic achievement and the effort put forth, that’s on students and teachers.

CSM received a Title III grant to focus on student success during the next five years. One of the programs the

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school is considering is creating a student one-card system. The cards would serve as on-campus identification and could be scanned to show a student’s record, including the number of times they have sought tutoring. This could be a useful tool in creating a targeted plan to help a student achieve academic excellence, Gottfried said.

Success doesn’t only start after a student graduates from high school.

Gottfried is collaborating with schools in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties to create a middle college. In a middle college, at-risk students are identified and enrolled in classes at CSM, allowing them to finish their high school

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diploma while earning college credit in an environment they can thrive in.

Gottfried was appointed as CSM’s fourth president in July 2006. As of 2013, he has been the president of a community college, first at MCCC then at CSM, four 14 years. He said community colleges have a stigma in the educational community, being seen as lesser institutions that four-year colleges. In a few years, colleges will be running into an issue, Gottfried said – teachers will be retiring in ever increasing numbers as the baby boomers age. When he asks deans and presidents at other schools what they plan to do to make up for the outflow of instructors, they often tell

him they will pull them from community colleges. They view community colleges as training grounds for teachers before they go to a four-year school, and that is a perception Gottfried strives to change.

Gottfried has “…extensive experience in strategic planning, enrollment management, fiscal and facilities management, and cultivating community and legislative relations, as well as developing successful initiatives in curriculum, technology, faculty, transfer programs and business development,” according to the CSM website.

In addition to his leadership at CSM, Gottfried serves on a number of committees and boards, including the Southern Maryland Civil War Roundtable, St. Mary’s Historical Society, and Southern Maryland Higher Education Council.

“Among his many initiatives are the Money Smart Seminar Series to promote financial literacy throughout region; the Southern Maryland Nonprofit Institute (2010) to strengthen the region’s nonprofit organizations; and the Diversity Institute to promote a culture of inclusiveness and understanding,” according to the CSM website. Gottfried is the secretary and treasurer for both the CSM Board of Trustees and the CSM Foundation.

He holds a Ph.D. in Zoology from Miami University of Ohio, a master’s in biology from Western Illinois University, and a bachelor’s in biology from West Chester University.

When he is not planning the future for CSM and ensuring a quality education for all students, Gottfried is an author, a radio personality and a loving husband to his wife, Calvert Hospice Director of Development Linda Gottfried.

He has written 10 books on the Civil War, with several focusing on Gettysburg. He writes and creates maps simultaneously, often finding out how troops and forces must have been moving through written accounts. He enjoys mixing his loves of cartography and history.

Gottfried takes the term “morning person” to the extreme. He rises at 3 a.m. every day to make sure he has time to write, working until 6 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on weekends. This early morning regimen allows him to attend to his duties at CSM and in the community, as well as time in the evening to spend with his wife.

On Sunday mornings, Gottfried can be heard on local radio stations with his show, Southern Maryland Perspectives.

He interviews local Southern Maryland personalities, including himself once.

Above all, Gottfried enjoys the opportunity to learn or try something new.

“I’m a student of life,” Gottfried said.

For more information about CSM, including classes offered, visit www. csmd.edu. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Barclay Bryan Children’s Books The Little Crow Who Could Not CAW Rick Beckwith

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“This delightful tale of acceptance was written and illustrated specifically for the four-to-eight-year-old audi- ence by long-time Calvert County resident Rick Beckrich of Owings,” Bryan said.

“Beckrich’s name will be familiar to many county residents,” she added.

“After he retired from daily newspapers, Rick wrote feature stories on a part-time basis for the old Calvert Independent weekly. So although he has written and published innumerable stories and cartoons in newspapers and magazines, The Little Crow is his first book.

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tute school teacher in the Calvert Public School system, working mostly in our elementary schools. Not so coincidentally, his book is dedicated to the eager learners and their wonderful teachers here.”

The hardcover edition of The Little Crow Who Couldn’t Caw will be available online at www.barclaybryan- childrensbooks.com, at misstoad.com, at selected local outlets, and on Amazon. com, starting shortly after the Christmas holidays. The cost will be $12.00.

Note that a special discount will be available for students and employees of CCPS when ordering directly from the publisher. For more information, contact tinabryan410@gmailcom.

Parent company Barclay Bryan Press, founded in 1995, is an independent book publishing company in Port Republic, Maryland. In mid-2013 the press’s children’s book division partnered with the design firm Words & Pictures, Inc., of Owings to establish Barclay Bryan Children’s Books.

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CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY Running the 1st & 3rd Week of Each Month

To Advertise in the Church Services Directory, Call The County Times at 301-373-4125

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From my Backyard to our Bay A St. Mary’s County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water

From My Backyard to Our Bay was first developed by the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District. From there, the booklet was given to each of the Soil Conservation Districts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area for customization. If the 17.5 million residents who live in the watershed area of the Chesapeake Bay read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health. Obtain a FREE copy of the booklet by going to the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, smrwa.org and downloading it. The booklet is available at Wentworth Nursery in Charlotte Hall; Chicken Scratch in Park Hall; The Greenery in Hollywood; Good Earth Natural Food; and the St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District in Leonardtown.

Join your local watershed association and make a difference for Our Bay!

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Land Resources & Recreation Whether hiking, bird watching, visiting parks, kayaking, boating, sailing, fishing, or hunting, the residents of the St. Mary’s River watershed find ample opportunities to enjoy the abundant natural beauty that surrounds them.

The health of the forests and tributaries is fundamental to the overall health of our rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. The DNR and St. Mary’s County require that homeowners manage trees and waterfront issues on their property according to state and local law. Special considerations apply within the Critical Area (1,000 feet from the shore).

Before you cut or clear, or amend your shoreline, make sure you know what is permitted.

State and County parks are available for launching boats and kayaks, swimming, fishing, bicycling, horseback riding, and hiking. Excellent hiking trails are located at Historic St. Mary’s City Museum, St. Mary’s River State Park, Greenwell State Park, and Myrtle Point Park. St. Mary’s River State Park

permits bicycles and horses. Additional hiking trails can be found at many county parks and state lands adjacent to Indian Bridge Road.

Hunting

Upland hunting and waterfowl hunting are quite popular in St. Mary’s County.

Trail hikers and riders should be

aware of hunting areas and avoid these areas during hunting activities.

Maryland laws forbid the harassment of hunters.

If you are hiking during hunting season in a park adjacent to a hunting area, be sure to wear bright colors – orange is preferred and safest.

Where to get help with...

NATURAL RESOURCES QUESTIONS • St. Mary’s County Dept. of Land Use and Growth Management, 301-4754200 ext. 1500.

• Public Parkland - County, www. co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate and State, dnr.state.md.us/PUBLICLANDS/ • Maryland Dept. Natural Resources, dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide/

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LIBRARY ITEMS Winter-spring storytimes begin

The library offers storytimes for babies through preschoolers at each branch. The winter-spring storytime session begins this week and runs through the end of April. The days and times are posted on the library’s website and also at the branches.

Mobile Career Center visits libraries

The Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center will be at Charlotte Hall branch on Jan. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at the Leonardtown branch on Jan. 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Job seekers can receive assistance with job related needs and register with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.

Downloading eBooks and computer classes offered

Adults can attend a class on downloading and checking out eBooks using Kindle (Fire) on Jan. 6 or using the Overdrive App on their devices on Jan. 13. Both will be held at Leonardtown branch and begin at 2 p.m. Registration is required.

Basic computer classes which include introduction to computers, Windows, internet and email will be offered at Lexington Park branch on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. starting Jan. 8. Registration is required.

An intermediate Excel class focused on intermediate formulas and working with rows, columns, and worksheets will be conducted at Leonardtown branch on Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. Basic Excel skills are required. Adults must register.

Apps to be explored

Adults are invited to “appy” hour to explore new apps or to share their favorite apps that pertain to health and fitness at the Charlotte Hall branch on Jan. 13 or at Lexington Park branch on Jan. 16. Both begin at 6 p.m. Registration is required.

Artist to hold opening reception

An opening reception for Candy Cummings is set for Jan. 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery. Her artwork is on display through the end of January and consists of found objects and/or deconstructed materials as well as some paintings.

Kids can play life-sized Angry Birds

Kids can drop in and build towers and catapults then play life-sized Angry Birds on Jan. 17 at Charlotte Hall and Leonardtown libraries. All ages can attend Charlotte Hall’s program from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. At Leonardtown branch, kids 5-10 years old can attend from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and youth 11 years old and older can participate from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

In Our Community

Today’s Connected Woman Networking Event on Jan. 9

By Kay Poiro Staff Writer Today’s Connected Woman holds their monthly networking session on Jan. 9, from 12 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Tides Restaurant in California, Md. Lunch is optional at $14.00 per person.

Today’s Connected Woman is a networking group for women-owned businesses in St. Mary’s County created to facilitate the development of friendships and business relationships. Founded by Victoria Ronan and her business associate Courtney Fernandez, Today’s Connected Woman was modeled after a Calvert County networking group also founded by Victoria Ronan, Women to Women.

Ronan says Today’s Connected Woman differs from the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce in that the ChamPhoto courtesy of Today’s Connected Woman ber doesn’t have a woman-specific networking group. Also, Today’s Connected Victoria Ronan receives Woman of Year award from the Woman isn’t membership driven, but a free Calvert Chamber of Commerce. networking group.

Meetings average about 40 attendees per month. Represented businesses range from doctors, lawyers and bankers to home-based specialties, but Victoria explains that there is room for everyone at Today’s Connected Woman.

“I hate “cliques” and “cattiness,” she says. “I don’t allow for it.”

She goes on to say that, “All are welcome. I make sure everyone feels welcomed and comfortable when they walk in. It can be very intimating walking into a room full of people and not knowing anybody. If it’s someone’s first time, I make sure I introduce them to some of the fabulous women in the room who are more than willing to take them under their wing.”

To RSVP for the January meeting or for more information about Today’s Connected Woman, visit www.facebook.com/todaysconnectwoman. kaypoiro@countytimes.net

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Book Review

By Terri Schlichenmeyer OW contributor Reading.

Pfft. Who has time? Who can take hours and hours to actually read a book, especially if it’s not all that good? Why waste that kind of time?

You wonder that often, which is where I come in. It’s my job to find the good stuff for you and, for this calendar year, these are the books I loved best that you shouldn’t miss…

NON-FICTION At the top of my list, “Pilgrim’s Progress” by Tom Kizzia starts out with a semi-confusing (but heart-poundingly brilliant) escape by two young women. You’re not sure who they’re running from, or why – but you find out soon enough that their father has sent them scurrying. You’ll also find out how one man set an Alaska community on edge and what happened to him and his very large family. The ending of this book comes all too soon and it’s truly every bit as stellar as its beginning; I read it more than six months ago, and I’m still in awe…

Like many people, I kind of went on a JFK-assassination streak of reading this year. There were certainly a lot of books out on the subject, but “Dallas 1963” by Bill Minutaglio and Steven L. Davis was my favorite. But that’s not why this book is on this list. It’s here because it answers the question, “Why Dallas?” and in answering, it gives readers a good sense of the time and the country’s attitudes. We’re transported back 50 years in the telling of this story - politically, socially, morally, and beyond. It’s one of those books you could read, and then turn around and read again.

It’s easy to think that “Twelve Years a Slave” by Solomon Northup is a novel. It’s easy to forget that you’re reading words from a man who lived some 150 years ago, that he really was sold into slavery, didn’t see his family for more than a decade, endured life as a wrongly-held man. It’s easy to think it’s all fiction - until Northup’s words not-so-gently remind you that this book is truth. That shook me up many times, and whether or not you’ve seen the movie, this is a don’t-miss book.

Adding “The Rebellion of Miss Lucy Ann Lobdell” by William Klaber to this list is kind of cheating. That’s because this book is fictional, but is based closely on the true story of a woman who lived as a man in the 1850s. That was scandalous, to be sure – but what was even more scandalous to the pioneers that knew her was that she was able to survive a splashy court case and later, successfully married another woman. Written as a series of diary entries, this book includes action, adventure, jaw-dropping events, history that’ll blow your mind, and I loved it.

For some reason, I found “One Summer: America 1927”

by Bill Bryson to be this years’ most relaxing read. Maybe it’s because Bryson meanders through a mere five months of one year in history. Maybe it’s because there’s no rush in this book; it just moves gently from one topic to another to another, telling this story and that one, page after page and before you know it, this brick of a book (528 pages) is over.

Like any great summer, it’s over too soon.

FICTION I loved the premise of “Astray” by Emma Donoghue: take an object from the past, a picture, or an article of clothing and imagine what life was like for the owner of that object. This book is a series of short stories with that in mind, all of them evoking a quiet corner of existence on the periphery of the world. Some of the stories are shocking. Some are warm. Others will make you think, but you’ll like them all.

You will probably never see “Bait” by J. Kent Messum on any other list, and that’s too bad. This story of a group of drug addicted castaways on a sandy island will keep you turning the pages to the end, absolutely needing to find out what happens to them and why they wake up, craving heroin, on a saltwater beach. I don’t dare tell you any more. Just go read the book.

If the first chapter of “Goat Mountain” by David Vann doesn’t pull you in and make you want to keep reading, then you may need your pulse taken. Told from the point of view of an adult who’s obviously painfully grown-up, it’s the story of an 11-year-old boy and his first real hunting trip with the elders in his life. Suffice it to say that things don’t go so well. This perhaps

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this season’s most unsettling psychological thriller, and a definite Don’t-Even-THINKAbout-Missing books.

“The Ocean at the End of the Lane” by Neil Gaiman is one of those dark, dark fairy tales of which Gaiman is so famous. It’s a novel of a man who somehow gets lost on his way home from a funeral, and he ends up on a side road near where he grew up.

He starts to remember the little neighbor girl who promised to keep him safe forever.

But, of course, she couldn’t.

This is a misty kind of novel with just the right amount of creeposity. I can’t imagine not reading it.

TIE: “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline and “The Storyteller” by Jodi Picoult. I couldn’t decide between them, so you get to learn about both.

“Orphan Train” is based on real events in American history, in which New York City orphans were shipped across the U.S. and Canada in search for new families. In this case, the tale is about an elderly woman who has a secret, and the juvenile delinquent girl who learns what it is.

In “The Storyteller,” a loner befriends an elderly man who tells her about his past – and it’s horrifying… but not nearly as horrifying as what he asks her to do.

These are two novels that will pull you in quick and keep you on your seat. They’re books you’ll want to share with everybody you know.

CHILDREN’S BOOKS The story inside “The Man with the Violin” by Kathy Stinson and Dušan Petričić, postscript

by Joshua Bell is nice: a little boy hears a musician on the subway, but the adults around him seem to have missed the performance. The back-story is nice: it’s true. But the reason for this book being on this list is because of the artwork: it’s black and white, mostly, with swaths of vivid color to highlight what’s important in the story. The beautiful illustrations are artwork you can’t ignore.

“Memoirs of a Hamster” by Devin Scillian, illustrated by Tim Bowers is another book that’s partly for adults. Kids will love the cute illustrations, but the story of a hamster who wants more and more and more out of his caged life might be over their heads just a mite. That’s okay – you’ll totally get it.

Little library patrons won’t want to be without “NO PIRATES ALLOWED! Said Library Lou” by Rhonda Gowler Greene, illustrated

by Brian Ajhar. When Big Pirate Pete shows up at Seabreezy Library and demands to know where the treasure is, he’s on the wrong page. Library Lou sets him straight in this adorable rhyme.

Please put your pirate on when you read this book, for arrrrggghhhreat experience.

Another book for little booklovers is “The Snatchabook” by Helen Docherty & Thomas Docherty, the story of a theft. As all the little creatures in Burrow Down hunker down for the night, their books begin to disappear. Why and how makes an excellent bedtime story that will charm both you and your little one.

And finally, I was totally amazed at “The Wrap-Up List”

by Steven Arntson. It’s the story of a place where Death wanders around, tapping people to take.

When one teen gets her notice that her time is almost up, she’s told that she must tie up loose ends, that her time’s almost up. She must make her Wrap-Up List, or she can try to outwit Death and avoid leaving – but it won’t be easy.

This is one of those books that makes you think about what you’d do if you were told that you had a finite number of days left. And how this books ends, well, read it to find out…

There you have it: a bunch of books to fill your bag and your days for awhile.

Look for them, or ask your favorite bookseller or librarian for more great ideas.

Season’s Readings!

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SENIOR LIVING

Ticket Deadline for ‘Rearview Mirror’ Duo Last day to purchase the $4 show admission tickets is Thursday, Jan. 9. Come and enjoy a variety of songs and music on Monday, Jan. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon by vocalist, Iris Hirsch and vocalist/guitarist Glenn Bullion, who will perform a blend of some of the most popular music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Take a look and travel back in time to enjoy the ‘Easy Listening Lounge’ performance series which showcases local artists in a social and casual atmosphere. During the show, request your favorites from a song list which will be provided. A pork roast lunch will be served after the performance.

Reservations are required and lunch contributions are made separately. Reservation deadline for lunch is Friday, Jan. 10 at noon. The cost of lunch is a donation for seniors 60 and older; $6 for those under 60. Tickets will not be held at the door.

Call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 for more information.

Driver™ Course, the nation’s largest driving refresher course. A lot has changed since AARP Driver Safety first began as “55 Alive.”

The roads have changed, cars and the technology inside them have changed, even the people behind the wheel have changed. As drivers, if we don’t keep up with those changes we put others and ourselves at risk. As a result of evidence-based research findings, the course has been adjusted to include a focus on areas where older drivers could benefit from additional training, including: roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance, red-light running, and safety issues such as speeding, seatbelt and turn-signal use. The class will be held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The cost is $15.00 for AARP members, $20.00 for nonmembers, payable to AARP. Members must show their membership card to get the member rate. Advance sign up is required. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

‘Under Our Skin’ Lyme Disease Film Back by popular demand is the award-winning documentary, ‘Under Our Skin’ showing at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Thursday, Jan. 9, from 1 - 4 p.m. (intermission in between). This film explores one of the most controversial and fastest growing health concerns today, Lyme disease. We will show the 104 minute movie, have an intermission and also share some of the additional footage, interviews, and scenes. This film made the short list for an Academy Award as a Documentary Feature. Reserve your seat by contacting the Center at 301-4754002, ext. 1001.

Luncheon and “Minute to Win It” Challenge If you’re like us, now that the holidays are over, you’re ready for spring and summer. On Wednesday, Jan. 15 at noon, the Garvey Senior Activity Center will have a cook-in, but with all your summer favorites. The menu will feature cheeseburgers with onion/tomato/lettuce , coleslaw, black bean and corn salad, mandarin oranges and an ice cream sundae for dessert. Following lunch, there will be a “Minute to Win It” challenge. Sign up to compete or as a spectator, either way you are guaranteed some laughs. Prizes will be awarded to successful competitors. To sign up for this event, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. Indicate whether you will be a “Minute to Win It” competitor or a spectator.

Introduction to Meditation Meditation affects the health both physiologically and psychologically. During this 1.5 hour workshop at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 10 – 11:30 a.m., participants will learn the health benefits of a regular meditation practice that include but are not limited to stress reduction, lower blood pressure, increased immune function and reduced anxiety. The class will review the scientific research that supports these claims, review different meditation practices and learn the basics of how to create a personal meditation practice. There is no fee; however, advance sign up is required. Call 301-475-4200, ext.1050.

AARP Smart Driver Course In January of 2014 AARP will launch their new and improved AARP Smart

Massage and Reflexology Therapy Available at Loffler Loffler Senior Activity Center has an experienced massage and reflexology therapist available 3 days a week. To schedule an appointment or for more information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658. Fee. Senior Activity Center Inclement Weather Policy When the weather is questionable, please call the senior activity center that you are planning to attend to check for weather related schedule changes. Follow the voice mail prompts to access a message regarding the schedule of that particular senior activity center. The Department of Aging & Human Services does not follow the school system’s closing.

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.

A Look Back to 1921

A Journey Through Time The

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Wood; William F. “Willie” Herbert; “Kingsley” B. Mattingly.

This charming picture was taken in 1921 at Oraville School. It is brought to us courtesy of Nettie (Wood) Harding.

When she got the picture many of the students were unidentified but with a lot of hard work she was able to put a name to every beautiful face. Thank you Nettie!

3rd row: John Leonard “Len” Long; “Edna” M. Bohle; “Margaret” Teresa Bohle; “Etoyle” Burroughs; “Mary Helen” Herbert; “Olie” Elizabeth Wood; May “Cecelia” Herbert; “Elsie” J. Long; “Dixie” Curry; Joseph “Johnson” Morgan.

Front to back; left to right: 1st row: Herbert Adrian “Candy” Downs; Elmer Alton “Cakie” Harding; James “Elven” Curry; George “Earl” Herbert.

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2nd row: James “Aaron” Long; John “Edward” Buckler; Joseph “Horace” Long; Joseph “Freddie” Quade; James “Leroy”

4th row: “Raymond” Ernest Harding; Richard “Harvey” Long; Mary “Nettie” Curry; “Maude” M. Jarboe—teacher; Mary “Leona” Harding; Francis “Wilmer” Harding; “John” Egon Bohle.

5th row: James “Elmer” Buckler; Francis “Xavier” Wood; “Marjorie” Lillian Pilkerton; “Helen” Margaret Long; “Anna” Bohle; “Claude” James Long; Thomas “Wilmer” Cusic.

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January All Month Long Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust (PTLT) 41652 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown The North End Gallery is having a special exhibition in January 2014, our local land trust, has over 4,500 acres set aside in preservation. The artists of the Gallery went to one of the properties, Summerseat Sanctuary, and drew their inspiration for paintings, photographs, and other media for this January show. The opening reception is Jan. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m., First Friday in Leonardtown. Wine and refreshments will be served. It is open to the public. Board members of PTLT, Summerseat, and the North End Gallery will be on hand at the reception to talk to visitors about land trusts, the Summerseat animal sanctuary, and the art!

The Show will run from January 2 through February 2.

Come and learn why preserving open space in Southern Maryland is so important!

The Gallery is located at. They can be reached at www.northendgallery.org and 301 475 3130.

THE 20th ANNUAL Lax Max Youth Lacrosse Tournament Team registrations are now being accepted for the 20th Annual Lax Max Youth Lacrosse Tournament scheduled for the weekend of June 6th – 8th 2014 in Westminster, Maryland.

The event is open to all school, recreation, travel and club affiliated teams throughout the mid-Atlantic region. A, B & C competition is available for recreation travel & town teams; with separate AA, A & B competition for club and tournament allstar teams. Lax Max features round-

robin competition, guaranteeing all teams a minimum of three games; with additional playoff and championship games where applicable.

Lax Max is operated in cooperation with both Recreation and Parks of Carroll County; and the City of Westminster Recreation and Parks.

Information regarding rules, registration and lodging is available atlaxmax.com. E-mail Skip at mdsports. events.skip@comcast.net or Mike at pikesvillelaxmax@aol.com.

Thursday, Jan. 2 Wicked Wings VFW 2632, California, 5 p.m.

The best wings in Southern Maryland. Big Wings. Not those tooth picks you get down the street. $8 for 10 wings. Breaded or naked. Get them like you want them Hot, RRR, Old bay, Butter and Garlic, teriyaki, Mild, etc. You tell us we’ll get them to you FAST and with a smile on our face. brought to you by the all veteran World Famous Wing Night Crew!

Zumba St. Mary’s Sunshine Center, 6 p.m.

A fun energetic aerobic work-out with a Latin inspired routine. Zumba fitness every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Sunshine Center on Moakley Street in Leonardtown. The cost is $5 per class or $25 for a 6 class pass.

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Friday, Jan. 3 Leonardtown First Friday Port of Leonardtown Winery, 5 to 9 p.m.

Enjoy live music from Gretchen & Randy Richie while you thaw away the winter in our cozy tasting room with a glass of our award winning wines. http://www.gretchenrichie. com/ $5 for wine tasting up to 6 wines and a souvenir glass.

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

Bring the kids to meet children’s author Jonathan Nordstrom who will be signing copies of Sometimes Sleep. Mr. Nordstrom will read from his book as well as sign.

Kids Yoga with Crafts Evolve Yoga and Wellness Studio, 5 p.m.

Come join us for a fun filled class that brings yoga and crafts together in one place. The first part of class will incorporate yoga poses, games, breathing exercises and self calming techniques in a supportive and non competitive atmosphere. Class ends with final resting pose which includes visual imagery and relaxation exercises to quiet both the mind and body.

Your child will participating in making an arts and craft project at the end of the class. No prior yoga experience is necessary. A yoga mat will be provided for your child if needed. Parents have the options of 1) dropping their child off for their class 2) joining the 5:00-6:00 adult yoga class in the adjacent studio.

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Free Epiphany Concert, Schubert Singers Children’s Choir Christ Church, 700 Farmington Rd., West, Accokeek, 7 p.m.

The program will include a set of Renaissance Christmas carols, as well as pieces celebrating the season of winter. The three choirs (Chorale, Ensemble, and Preparatory) which make up the Schubert Singers will be featured throughout the program. A set of “tree” carols (Linden, Cherry, Olive, Holly) by Upper Marlborobased composer, Barbara Masters, will be a centerpiece of the concert.

Casino Charlotte Hall Center, Charlotte Hall, 4 p.m.

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Saturday, Jan 4 Casino Charlotte Hall Center, Charlotte Hall, 4 p.m.

E v e r y. .T h u r s d a y, F r i d a y and Saturday .. ** Blackjack (A.C.Rules) *** Poker **** Roulette ***** 3 Card Poker

Sunday, Jan 5 Quarter and Brown Bag Auctions St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 1 p.m.

Doors open at 12:30 p.m.

Quarter auction begins at 2 p.m.

Brown Bag drawings at approx 4 p.m.

Quarter auction paddles are $3 each or 2 for $5. ALL ITEMS IN THE QUARTER AUCTION WILL BE ONE OR TWO QUARTER BIDS REGARDLESS OF RETAIL VALUE!!!

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Brown bag tickets are $5 for 6, $10 for 15, or $20 for 40.

Over 100 items will be won between both auctions. 50/50 raffle and concessions will be available.

For information or reservations, call Melissa at 410-474-2958.

Proceeds benefit the St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League Forks over Knives Screening for a Healthy 2014 Riverview Restaurant, Mechanicsville, 2 p.m.

Considering changing your eating habits for a healthier lifestyle in 2014? Forks Over Knives is a 2011 American documentary film directed

by American independent filmmaker Lee Fulkerson that advocates a lowfat whole-food, plant-based diet as a means of combating a number of diseases. Join others who are already or may be interested in enjoying the benefits of this easy and healthy lifestyle. RSVP is necessary by 12/20 to: southernmarylandveganveggroup@ gmail.com

Monday, Jan. 6 SMYOrch Auditions Chopticon High School, 3 to 5 p.m.

The Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra is pleased to announce auditions for its Spring 2014 season. In-

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terested musicians should go to www. smyorchestra.org to complete an audition registration form and request an audition date.

Florida Tech Patuxent Site Enrolling for Spring 2014 Florida Institute of Technology Florida Institute of Technology extends an invitation to start 2014 with a positive step toward leadership development. The university’s extended studies site at PatuxentLexington Park starts its Spring 2014 semester Monday, January 6. Enrollments for graduate programs in business and public administration; management; computer science; electrical, aerospace, and mechanical engineering; and other workforce-relevant fields will be accepted through the first week of classes. Courses are delivered in a traditional classroom format Monday through Thursday weeknights at the Frank Knox Training and Development Center or at the Florida Tech Patuxent site, both just outside NAS Patuxent River Gate 2. Additionally, many courses are also available online through the virtual campus.

To enroll or learn more, visit www. fit.edu/patuxent stop by the Patuxent office at 21803 Three Notch Road, Suite A in Lexington Park or contact Dr. Bob Schaller, Site Director at 301862-1004 or at schaller@fit.edu

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Thursday, Jan. 9

SMYOrch Auditions Chopticon High School, 3 to 5 p.m.

The Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra is pleased to announce auditions for its Spring 2014 season. Interested musicians should go to www. smyorchestra.org to complete an audition registration form and request an audition date

Today’s Connected Woman Tides Restaurant, Lexington Park 12 to 2 p.m.

Today’s Connected Woman is a women’s business networking group in St. Mary’s County created to facilitate the development of friendships and business relationships through our forum which will allow for open networking time, local leaders and speakers invited to educate on various topics that empower and are important to today’s business woman. This event is open to all women. Lunch is optional at $13 per person. RSVP to Victoria Ronan at Victoria@greenvans.com or 410-474-7620

Wednesday, Jan. 8 SMYOrch Auditions Chopticon High School, 3 to 5 p.m.

The Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra is pleased to announce auditions for its Spring 2014 season. Interested musicians should go to www. smyorchestra.org to complete an audition registration form and request an audition date.

Wine & Design Art Classes Port of Leonardtown Winery, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Share a glass of wine with friends as you paint your own masterpiece.

The Wine & Design crew will take you through painting step by step even if you aren’t a Michelangelo.

Reserve your spot on their website, http://www.wineanddesignus.com/ smc.Cost: $30

Practice Parties House of Dance, 8:30 to 10 p.m.

Do you want to go to a party, but want to practice your moves first? House of Dance is having practice parties every Thursday! This an opportunity to get some one on one time with instructors, have moves clarified, meet other people, and practice! $5 for House of Dance students $8 for non House of Dance students

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Hark Now Hear the Chorus Sing

By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer The Schubert Singers will be holding their annual Epiphany and Advent choir events at various venues throughout the first weekend in January.

The Schubert Singers were founded in 2003 by Alicia Cordell and Angela Garvey as a way to keep children interested in the arts and in singing though school programs were being cut in that area. The choirs are made up of children throughout Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s and Prince George’s counties with children ranging in age between three and 16.

The Schubert Singers are made up of three different choirs, KinderChor, Ensemble and Chorale, each progressing in age and experience over time. The KinderChor is for children through first grade both male and female and open to anyone. The Ensemble is for children in grades two through four and there are auditions required to test the skill levels as far as pitch matching and reading music are concerned. The Chorale is for children from grade five until age 16. It is an all-girls choir and auditions are again, required.

The Schubert singers are a concert choir, meaning they focus more on classical, traditional and sacred pieces, juxtaposing with a show choir which usually performs more musical or Broadway pieces.

The singers perform at various events throughout the year, including the CSM renaissance festival and blue crabs games as well as their own concerts. The chorus’ winter Epiphany concert will feature more traditional Christmas pieces from the renaissance period as well as winter based pieces.

Their spring performance, coming later in the year, will hold a more “All American” theme as they perform both official and popular state songs as well as songs composed from poems written by American authors.

While the Shubert singers are a community chorus, they are not, as of now, a competing choir. They do perform more advanced level pieces, but their goal is more to teach children about the benefits of a love of music.

The Schubert Singers run in two terms throughout the year, a spring season and a winter season. After auditions, rehearsals for the singers are once a week. Auditions will be held Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m.

The Epiphany Concerts will take place January 3, 4 and 5 in Accokeek, Upper Marlboro and Waldorf, respectively. For more information, visit www.schubertsingers.org or call 301-512-1183.

Photos courtesy of the Schubert Singers

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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer Happy New Year!!! Happy New “even” Year! I still love even years whether it be the year itself or by my age – though half of my year will be spent at age 53. That’s okay, get back to positive thinking. This could be mine and your greatest year ever! There are many reasons I am glad that 2013 has ended and you may even agree with some of them. One of the first and foremost reasons is hopefully the end of the Michael Bolton commercials – and before you write – I like Michael Bolton, but the ads are now getting cringe-worthy. My husband will be glad when the Audi commercials end. I will too. If I hear him say “We need a bigger bucket” like Santa’s female helper one more time I will scream. Ads are what drive our economy it seems, so we will always see them. The rash of crazed squirrel commercials are pretty funny though.

But 2013 also had lots of great events like all the birthdays which we celebrated (always a good thing), and of the life celebrations of a few wonderful friends that passed as well. What will you remember most from 2013? I, of course, will remember it as a year of drastic changes which I am still trying to get used to and manage.

So much excitement and possibility is ahead – I am truly excited for some of the ideas I have. Now to just finish off the old stuff so I can get to the new stuff.

If the last week or so of winter morning sunrises are any indication, then 2014 should be a good year. I can barely concentrate on this article without peeking out the window to watch the ever-changing jewel tones and pastel shades which are heralding this new day. This new year is being heralded as always with commercials advertising gyms, diet plans, and retirement plans – oh and the “ up to 70% off, prices slashed, inventory reduction sales” we all love. I did snag a huge bag of bows for next Christmas originally marked $9.99 for $2.29 and felt pretty happy.

Each new year brings so many things to look forward to, like advances in medicine, new episodes of our favorite television programs, births, career changes or career stability, and a fresh start for our Redskins among so many other wonderful events. As you know, we love finding new wineries, or interesting towns, and plan to continue these budget friendly trips. Personally, I am hoping to be accepted as a patient into the Arthritis Center at Johns Hopkins. In order to even be seen you have to complete a whole list of tasks before you can see a doctor. The head Rheumatologist is also the top Rheumatologist in the country. This could be life-changing for me if a treatment is found that works, since there’s not much I haven’t tried. So, yes, I’m looking forward to my list of projects and changes in my life. My husband has the first change laid out for me. He has been saying for months that we are both going to start on the Clear Change diet that he was on last year. The nutritionist at his primary care doctor’s office placed him on it. He did wonderful and stuck be everything to the letter. Apparently I am going to also with his help, and maybe extra prayers and encouragement. If anyone else wants to go along on this ride with me – write me and let me know. I’ll need all the help I can get! Have a great new beginning!

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

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Do-it-Yourself Probiotics Looking for something to do on a cold winter night?

Find a glass jar or wooden barrel and grab your favorite veggies; We’re going to create some super food!

There’s no better time than winter to support your immune system, and even though it may be easy to simply take a probiotic supplement, there is a fast simple way to create a food that can boost your beneficial bacteria faster.

Fermenting vegetables is not a new practice. In the past, many utilized fermentation processes to preserve a particular food, but science is finding that the fermentation process has a huge benefit that may have been overlooked; the formation of beneficial bacteria in numbers hundreds to thousands of times more than the average probiotic supplement.

Besides the huge number of beneficial bacteria in fermented foods, there is a hefty amount of vitamin K that is naturally produced as well. Research has uncovered that vitamin D deficiencies can be a result of not enough vitamin K. Beneficial bacteria are essential for many functions of the body, and that may be why they out number our cells 10 to 1.

The culturing process is fast and simple There are two ways to start fermentation, you can use a starter culture or utilize the natural enzymes found in the vegetables you choose. The only benefit to using a starter culture is that it may contain a wider variety of microorganisms than you have present in your vegetable of choice. When you do not use a starter culture it is also likely that the fermentation process will be longer.

So lets begin by grabbing a wide mouth mason jar.

Take the vegetable that you have chosen and squeeze it

with your hands over a bowl to catch the juice of the vegetable. Don’t throw the juice out as we will be using it to cover the vegetables later. Stuff as many of the vegetables as you can into the jar, packing it in so there are no air pockets. Add some Himalayan sea salt to the vegetable juice and pour the juice into the jar making sure you cover the vegetables completely and fill the jar to the top. Put the lid on the jar and place it on your counter for 24 to 96 hours. Ideal temperature is 68-75 degrees.

You do not want to place the jar in darkness. Once each day, open the jar to release the pressure that will build up and cap it quickly. Always make sure the brine (juice) is covering the vegetables in the jar. After 2 days you can begin to sample your vegetables by using a clean utensil to remove some vegetable to taste it. There is no defined limit on time as to when the vegetable is ready; it is based upon your personal liking. The longer you ferment, the more sour the vegetable becomes. The fermentation process, especially when the Himalayan salt is added, preserves the vegetables without refrigeration. When the vegetables have reached your desired taste you can then refrigerate the jar.

Typically, a four to six ounce serving of your fermented vegetable will contain about 10 trillion beneficial bacteria, far greater than any probiotic supplement on the market today! So use those cold winter nights to boost your health! ©2013 Debra Meszaros MXSportsNutrition.com. All rights reserved; no duplication without permission.

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