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Together Calvert, St. Marys Are One Urbanized Area
In April 2010, the nationBroomes Island al register declared Lexington Park, Lusby, Solomons, Naval Air Station Patuxent River and parts of Leonardtown make one urbanized areas, which routinely straddle Lusby county or state lines, said CalChesapeake Ranch Estates vert Department of Planning and Zoning Senior Planner Solomons Patricia Haddon. Drum Point Federal law requires Calvert and St. Marys counties to work together in planCalifornia ning the future of transportation in the area, according to Haddon. After the 2010 national census, the United States Lexington Park identified urbanized areas with populations of 50,000 or more with a density of 1,000 per square mile. As part of the urbanized Legend area, Calvert and St. Marys Census-Designated UZA will form a memorandum Major Highways Population Distribution of understanding regarding 0 - 400 shared transportation plan401 - 800 ning and the formation of a Tall 1200 801 -Timbers Metropolitan Planning Or1201 - 1600 1601 - 2000 ganization. The organizaPiney Point tion will include members of Photo courtesy Calvert County Calvert and St. Marys county government and representa- The proposed urbanized area including St. Marys and Calvert counties. tives from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). The Marys alone could meet the [urbanized area] counties will submit a draft in July, accord- designation. The county wants more than a reconsiding to Haddon. On the positive side, the designation eration of the lines, according to St. Marys could mean additional state and federal Commissioner Jack Russell. Its not reasonable to place as a popufunding, Haddon said. Commissioners and lation center the way it was drawn, Rusplanning staff will speak with MDOT in mid-February before sending official letters sell said, adding the changes will affect bus routes and make effected zones metropolitan and opinions. A stipulation of the designation is coun- areas. He and the other St. Marys commisties cannot reduce boundaries. St. Marys sioners will work with Congressman Steny and Calvert are not allowed to divide the area Hoyer and Delegate John L. Bohanan Jr., to have the urbanized area rescinded. between individual counties. Commissioner Todd Morgan called the The point is to take unrelated areas and area irregular and way out of line. get them to work together, she said. A Jan. 7 letter from the United States What counties can do is extend the boundaries. Haddon said Calvert might in- Census Bureau indicates St. Marys may clude town centers up the Route 2/4 corridor, have an uphill battle. In his letter, the buespecially if such action would mean more reaus acting director, Thomas Mesenbourg, wrote that upon review, the bureau has defunding for local transportation. Funding has been a concern of St. termined the territory in question was corMarys County, as commissioners stated in rectly identified in accordance to the 2010 a Dec. 18 letter to the United States Census Census urban area delineation criteria. The Census Bureaus purpose in deBureau. lineating urban areas is to provide an objecIn the letter, commissioners requested a re-evaluation and reconsideration of this tive and consistent depiction of the extent of designation, which may include excluding urbanization for the purpose of tabulating certain areas from consideration. They went and disseminating statistical data. Patterns on to request that [the United States Cen- of urbanization generally do not conform to, sus Bureau] consider matching boundaries nor are they constrained by, boundaries of to those of local and regional government governmental and other geographic entities, and request clarification as to whether he said. the areas identified within the core of St. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer County detectives warn the public that a dangerous murder suspect from Anne Arundel County may be on the run here in St. Marys. Clarence Eugene Johnson III, wanted for first-degree murder, seconddegree murder, attempted first-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder in the City of Annapolis, was reported entering a town house in the River Bay Town neighborhood in Lexington Park Jan. 14, according to the St. Marys County Bureau of Criminal Investigations. Police formed a perimeter around the home and obtained a warrant to search the premises, but the suspect was nowhere to be found, they said, adding the suspect may be in the Lexington Park area and should be considered armed and dangerous. Johnson is described as an African American male, standing 6-feet, 4-inches tall and weighing 240 pounds, with multiple tattoos. We have reason to believe he has
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associates living in St. Marys County, Captain Terry Black said. Citizens with information on Johnson are asked to call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 or text a tip to TIP239 plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Citizens may also contact Det. Bealefeld of the Annapolis Police Department at 410-268-9000 Ext. 7299 or by e-mail at cebealefeld@annapolis.gov. Johnson is alleged to have perpetrated a double shooting in Annapolis that left one victim dead and another in critical condition Dec. 12. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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On Jan. 12, 2012 deputies responded to a local liquor store in Lexington Park, Maryland for a report of a fight in progress. When deputies arrived they observed two men yelling obscenities and threatening each other. Both individuals were bleeding about the head and face. Deputies instructed both men to stop yelling and cease their disorderly behavior. Both men refused and continued to yell. Their disorderly conducted attracted a large crowd. One of the men, later identified as Fredy Herman Eatmon, 47 of Washington D.C. took an aggressive stance and threatened one of the deputies on the scene. Eatmon was arrested. As deputies atFredy Eatmon tempted to handcuff Eatmon he resisted. After a brief struggle he was secured and transported to a local hospital where he was treated for the injuries he sustained prior to the deputies arrival. Eatmon was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
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By Kimberly Manns Business Writer The first ever independently owned Motor Vehicle Administration and Motor Safety Foundation Certified Motorcycle riding school in the State of Maryland is located across the street from the Patuxent Naval Air Station in Lexington Park. The motorcycle riding school sits on 240 by140 square foot lot displaying motorcycles outside and riding and safety apparel inside the school. Owned and operated by Vanessa Jones, the riding school opened April 2012 and has been gaining notice ever since. The school offers an extensive curriculum with several experienced
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instructors. Since the age of 9, Vanessa has known that this is what she wanted to do and it was at this young age that she taught herself to ride on a mini bike in the back alleys of Chicago and later moved to Utah where she perfected her skills and then proceeded to teach all her friends and neighbors to ride. Previously a criminal justice major, Jones decided set out to build her business and like most entrepreneurs these days she found that in these economic times she faced a financial battle. Despite good credit and cash on hand, financial institutions would not approve her for a small business loan, but that did not stop Jones from chasing her dream. So she built her business from the ground up herself selling one bike at a time until she had enough money to open her motorcycle riding and safety school. Once opened, a few companies showed interest in partnering or offering resources to Jones but not without sacrificing part of her vision. She decided to rely on her business intuition to guide her and continued solo. During her 27 years in the business, she has taught throughout Illinois, Utah, Georgia and Maryland. Georgia is where she received her sports bike training and
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her reputation preceded her in all four states. It was Jones expertise and credibility that lead her to work with U. S. Military and celebrities such as The Braxtons of The Braxtons Family Values Show seen on the WE network. Jones makes an appearance in an episode this season where she teaches one of the Braxton sisters how to ride motorcycle. Jones says the way she teaches seems to builds confidence in people. When they become sure of themselves it inspires her to continue teaching. Visit the website www.safetyzoneriding.com for more information.
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Oldest Marine Survivor Recalls Pearl Harbor
He was 21 and ready to become a U.S. Marine. Shortly after boot camp he found himself headed to Hawaii, ready to embark on an assignment he would never forget. Then a Marine Corps Pvt., Richard Crosariol was getting ready for Sunday Mass aboard USS Maryland when the ships at Pearl Harbor came under attack: it was Dec. 7, 1941, and the U.S. would soon find itself as part of World War II. Its been little more than 71 years since that day, but Crosariol remembers it well. The only thing I heard was a rap, rap, rap, from the bullets, he said. Soon, the announcement came: This is no drill. Man your battle stations, Crosariol said. While the Japanese carried out two waves of attacks that day, Crosariols ship was lucky. During the first wave, it suffered one bomb in the bow and one bomb hit in the stern, and by the time the second wave came, it was hidden by the smoke-filled air. It was almost a godsend, he said. But, not so much for others. Other ships had 600 to 700 men trapped under the water, Crosariol recalled. You have an inclination to help those burning or drowning, but you cant. You must man your battle station. Following that day, he found himself going from Tororo and Saipan in Japan, to the islands of and near the Philippines. After his service aboard USS Maryland, he was transferred to Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md. Crosariol retired while assigned to Indian Head, Md. after 20 years of service, as a sergeant major.
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Retired Sgt. Maj. Richard Crosariol, left, is presented with a Marine Corps NCO Sword at his home in Indian Head, Md. Photo by Robert A. Hempel
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carefully to capture and maintain an excitement for learning throughout the school year. Banneker is a wonderful place to learn. Over the years, we have been the recipient of several awards and recognitions. We have been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School, a Stevenson Character Education School of the Year, a Physical Education Demonstration School, and a Green School. In 2012, our students performed very well on the Maryland School Assessment. Our fifth graders outperformed their St. Marys County and Maryland state peers both in the small number of students scoring basic and the overwhelming number of students scoring advanced in reading, math and science. Our students are well prepared for their future academic training after attending our school. We have an award winning student body. Gia Beaton won the prestigious Carson Scholar award while attending BBES as a fifth grade student. We also have an award winning staff. Third grade teacher Wendy Pendarvis won the SMECO science teacher of the year, second grade teacher Maureen Baxter won the SMECO math teacher of the year, Shirley Geisbert won the Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award, and kindergarten teacher Stephanie Flick was a finalist for the Maryland Teacher of the Year. Our teachers are trainers and mentors for other educators around St. Marys County. Special education teacher Kelly Egan, second grade teacher Rachel Sparks, and third grade teacher Amber Lyon are all demonstration teachers for newly hired teachers in the county.
Since receiving our certification as a Green School in 2010, our students have been actively involved in recycling and conservation efforts. Banneker students recycle everything from paper to chip bags, juice pouches and lunch kits. All classrooms, from art to math to science, integrate environmental issue instruction. We even have a partnership with local high schools, whose students assist us with sorting and scanning recyclable materials once a month. The Early Childhood building, formerly known as Loveville School, is the home of our youngest students from our infants and toddlers to Pre-School Special Education, to Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. A unique feature of the Early Childhood Center is a therapy pool, which provides an opportunity for special needs students to increase their physical abilities and overall health. Continued On Page 15
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Continued From Page 14 The larger building on campus houses classrooms for grades one through five along with special area classrooms, the Library and the Computer Lab. We have four classrooms per grade level. This is the building where you will find our Supporting Academics and Independent Living (SAIL) classrooms and our Learning Adjustment Program (LAP). Students have the benefit of using four different recess areas, and our students move between the buildings of our campus throughout their day. One of the most unique features of our school campus is the blending of our special education and regular education programs. We are referred to as a cluster site with special education students from the northern end of the county in attendance. As mentioned, we have one LAP and, three SAIL classrooms, three Pre School Special Education (PSSE) programs, and two Infant and Toddler (I/T) Programs. These programs are considered regional, meaning that students from other schools in our system attend Ben-
Imagination competitions and Career and Field Day. Our elementary school is a high performing school that also offers regional special education programming to our countys students. We take pride in the fact that BBES is a great place to grow, where lifelong learners blossom! Our teachers work hard and our students excel.
Kindergarten teacher Stephanie Flick with students: Far left: Calee Goldsmith , left: Alex Williams, right: Ashley Williams
jamin Banneker to be a part of those programs. We have other programs available for our regional students and the students who live in our neighborhoods including: occupational therapy, physical therapy, vision therapy, speech/language therapy interventions, and enrichments. We are proud of how much we have to offer all our countys students. Banneker has a rich history that we celebrate every fall during National Education Week, when we invite the alumni to return for an evening and share their school memories with the community. In the early 1920s, the school was a two-story, seven room industrial arts school. Then, in 1929, the school became an elementary school. A few years later, in 1934, Banneker opened its doors as a high school for the African American community. It remained a high school until 1947 when Banneker became an elementary, junior and senior high school. Several renovations have occurred since that time. Late winter and spring promise to bring many exciting events to the school that include grade-level performances, a Talent Show, Math Team and Destination
Principal, Mrs. Debra Bowling with 3 students and school mascot, Ben the Lion. From left: Dylan Shaw, middle: Abbigail Nelka-Hernandez, right: Gracelyn Murphy
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Photos By Frank Marquart Paul Miller of Waldorf buys his first handgun in Maryland as Bobby Hall, left, assists him with the paper work.
According to ODonnell, other elected leaders intend to create maximum political effect by proposing a 50 percent increase in the ammunition excise tax and banning other guns beyond what is initially being proposed by OMalley. Maryland already has gun laws that include registration of regulated firearms like handguns and military-style rifles. Anyone who receives a concealed carry permit must submit to fingerprinting. A lot of the people who propose these measures want to seek higher office, ODonnell said, adding that OMalley has his sights on the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination. To me thats crass political opportunism. At gun shops in St. Marys County bare spots line walls and shelves where military-style weapons and their ammunition types once stood. Gun shop owners said the buying started after the Newtown, Conn. shooting, stoked by fears that politicians would act to restrict sales. President Obama has said he would support an assault weapons ban and restrictions on high-capacity magazines; he has also said he would consider using executive orders
Paul Miller of Waldorf buys his first handgun in Maryland as Bobby Hall, left, assists him with the paper work.
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Events of late tell us much is wrong in our beloved nation. When a lunatic takes out his personal rage on precious little children together with the honorable unsuspecting women entrusted with their care, something is radically wrong. Yes, the shooter was surely a monster but looking beyond this man as well as those preceding him with similar acts and we note factors contributing to the insanity of modern American mayhem. America has willfully turned away from God Almighty of the Holy Bible and things we once revered and respected. Prior to our succumbing to anti God separatists and other atheistic special interest groups Christmas was observed as the day we celebrated the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, Gods only begotten Son. True, within the last century or so its been diluted with a fat, red suited fellow supposedly bearing gifts. Nevertheless, Americans said Merry Christmas during the season and reflected on peace with God made possible through Christs miraculous birth, his sinless life, his cross-work, burial, resurrection and intercessory mediation on behalf of redeemed sinners. Today, its evolved to happy holidays so as to not offend anyone. We promote Winter solstice and holiday trees as we strictly avoid a simple nativity scene - animals, Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus, a peaceful scene now decried foul. Couple such theme with no Ten Commandments posted, no public praying (except in emergencies) and no crosses permitted, all due to an intentionally deceptive misapplication of our Constitution on the part of a well positioned highly financed few. Hence, foundational removal of God from our land. Nowadays, we do whatever suits us as a society without fear of supernatural repercussions. No God equates to no right or wrong, no restrictions, no accountability, no judgment, no penalty and no eternal consequences. Finally, man, we are free! And as life is so cheapened by the wanton snuffing out of the lives of our unwanted little boys and girls yet in their moms womb, what type of baseline are we setting in the minds of our youth. Abortion shouts a childs life in the womb means nothing, thus, to those mentally deranged and/or otherwise evil among us neither also do the lives of others. Factor too, todays most expressively vulgar and violent music, so much so that parental judgment demands posting. Consider the markets incredibly life-like super violent video games and collectively look what weve brought on ourselves. America needs repentance in accordance with II Chronicles 7:14. Only when we humble ourselves and pray and seek Gods face and turn from our wicked ways will things change. Meanwhile, till the hearts and minds of all men become transformed by the power of Christ, we Americans must continue to observe and support our Constitutional right to bear arms. Our law abiding, background checked and firearm-trained citizens are often the first line of defense. Fact; nothing deters a would be bad guy faster than when he pauses momentarily to wonder if his intended victim might also be armed and thus she is very able to stop him dead in his tracks. Chester M. Seaborn, Jr Mechanicsville
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During this past Dec., the soup kitchen at St. Marys Caring and the people we serve were the recipients of some very unique and welcome gestures of love and support. On Saturday, Dec. 15, members of Young Adult Ministries of Southern Maryland spent about five hours in our parking lot winterizing the vehicles of anyone who needed that service. They helped ensure that more than two dozen cars, trucks etc. would make it through the upcoming frigid months, free of charge. Many thanks to their organizers Dave Smith and Nate Cross and their team; Nicole Diaz, Tim Wenzler, David Replogle, Allison Palmer, Jen Pose, Elizabeth Fahrner, Tradd Stevens, David Green, Lauren Ramsay, Ron OMalley, Mina Khalil and Stu Oberg. What a gift! About a week before Christmas, Nancy Easterling, the Executive Director of Historic Sotterley, arrived with staff members, Kim Husick, Kin Tune, Arleen Strider, Kathy Rodman and Jeanne Pirtle. They brought crates and boxes of garland, ribbons, wreaths, ornaments and a tree. When they were done, our building both inside and out looked as beautiful and festive as any five star restaurants in the mid Atlantic. There no way to adequately describe the delight that it brought to our guests and volunteers.
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$40,000 some where but there is no public discloMessage Here: sure of that money, and the library budget of some $3.2 million which is simply placed in front of the Library Board of Trustees who then give their rubber stamp approval every year because the budget really is just a vague money total overview with nothing about any $40,000 in profits from the copy and/or printing charges which are not reported. And yet a more important aspect of this is that the library is meant to serve the very poorest of patrons as the library gives the very poorest of our citizens the chance to participate and to compete in our fast moving and modernizing society, and as such the 20 cents per copy and $1 color copies create an unjust burden on the poorest people which defies the basic principle of having a free public library which is intended to be a free service to our community. Under the same Maryland law - MD Code Education 1, section 23-101 (b) (2) (i) is declares that the library is to: Provide the widest possible access to the library and information resources of this State; and (ii) Insure more effective and economical services to all library users. Clearly the service charges violate that directive. The big problem is that it burdens the very poorest citizens who need the library services the most, as the poorest people need to make prints and copies of employment applications and resumes, and students use the library for home work and school projects, and we have elderly and disabled citizens on low fixed incomes, so the 20 cent per page does not hurt the richer citizens and the richer citizens are more likely to have their own printer in their own home. Our library has asked for millions on top of more millions of dollars to build big new buildings and yet they demand a 20-cent charge for a penny piece of paper from citizens who are dirt poor. In fact if they charged one penny per copy then the library would still make a profit on every print, as the 20-cent charge is arbitrary and capricious as it is not based on the actual cost of prints. The management of our library appears to have lost sight of the reality that the library is meant to be a service to our community, and our community is Owned and not to be in service to the library, and that Call For More Information: needs to be corrected. Bella Bailey, James P. Cusick Sr. Hollywood, MD.
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Edward Long, 92
Edward Harding Long, 92, of Leonardtown, Md., died peacefully at his home on Jan. 8 surrounded by his family. Born in California, Md. on Nov. 13, 1920, he was the first of nine children born to the late Willard Biscoe Long and Bertie Barefoot Long. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Agnes Gallagher Long. Edward graduated from Great Mills High School in 1937, and he then attended college for one year at what is currently St. Marys College of Maryland. Edward moved to Baltimore in 1939 to join the Glen L. Martin Company where he worked on the manufacture of the Martin B-26 Marauder aircraft. In 1943, he met Agnes Gallagher, who also worked at the Glen L. Martin Company. On Feb. 19, 1944, Edward and Agnes were wed at Corpus Christi Church in Baltimore. Edward was drafted into the U.S. Army three months later and left for France on Dec. 26, 1944. A Tech Sergeant, he served as a tank gunner in the Third Armored Spearhead Division of the First Army during the invasion of Germany, crossed the Rhine and fought in the Battles for Cologne, the Ruhr Pocket, and Dessau. After the War ended, he remained in Germany in the army of occupation where he operated a uniform dyeing facility until May 1946, when he returned home. He then took over ownership and op-
eration of the Leonardtown Laundry from his father. Edward and Agnes settled in Leonardtown, where they accepted an invitation to live in a large house in the middle of town with Dr. Charles Vincent Hayden, a longtime family friend. Doc was like a grandfather to the family of six boys and three girls born to Edward and Agnes there. After Docs death in 1961, they moved to the house on the hill on the edge of Leonardtown just past Moakley Street. Together they established a warm and welcoming Christian household filled with love, children, music, laughter, and friends. Edward owned and operated the Leonardtown Laundry from 1946 until 1973 which provided laundry and dry cleaning services for St. Marys Hospital and the Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center, as well as ships in port at the Steuart Petroleum wharf, and area schools, camps, and residences. In 1955, he constructed a new facility near the intersection of Rte 5 and Rte 243 (currently The Maryland Antique Center). As the County grew in the 1960s, Edwards vision also grew. Seeing a need for accommodations for contractors on the expanding navy base, he built the A & E Motel in Lexington Park, which he owned until about 1978. He also built and owned, until 1984, the Esperanza Bowling Center in partnership with Jack Fletcher. He became a residential property developer and developed Kingston Creek Village and Cal Acres in California, Md. Edward loved St. Marys County and Leonardtown, and he was deeply committed to their prosperity. When his father, Willard Long, was St. Marys County Sheriff from
1946-54, Edward served as Sheriffs Deputy part-time and also served as Leonardtowns Chief of Police. Always civic minded, Edward served as Chairman of the Building Committee for the St. Marys County Governmental Center, which was dedicated in 1978 near the site of Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy. Edward was strongly supportive of the decision in the early 1980s to replace the existing Leonardtown Hospital with a modern and well-equipped one. He served on the Hospital Board of Directors from 1978-1983, both as Vice-Chairman of the Board and as Chairman of the Building Committee and of the Fundraising Committee during the planning phase. He was honored to shovel the first load of dirt at the groundbreaking ceremony for the present St. Marys Hospital in 1983. He was elected to serve as a Leonardtown Commissioner from 1983 through 1991, and he was President of the Commissioners from 1985-1987. He also served on the St. Marys County Republican Central Committee. Edward was a life-long member of St. Pauls United Methodist Church in Leonardtown (now First Saints Community Church) where for many years he sang tenor in the choir. As the children grew up, Edward and Agnes developed a passion for world travel. They visited Europe, Ireland, Great Britain, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Central and South America. They made many new friends abroad on these trips, and soon their travels were opportunities to revisit these friends, who in turn visited Ed and Agnes in Leonardtown. For their 50th wedding anniversary, Edward and Agnes celebrated with a 30-day trip around the world. When Agnes developed a neuromuscular illness in 1999, their travels were curtailed, and Edward stayed close by Agnes side for the next eleven years, changing roles to become primary cook, canner, homemaker, and gardener. They enjoyed frequent visits from their devoted family and wide circle of friends from St Marys County and as far away as Sweden, Germany, Australia, and Hong Kong. After Agnes passed away in September 2010, Edward traveled with some of his children to Germany, Sweden, and Ireland, where they stayed with friends met during prior travels. Edward and others were honored for their service to St. Marys Hospital at the hospitals Centennial Celebration Banquet in March 2012. He was inducted into the Great Mills High School Hall of Fame in June 2012. There, he advised the new graduates to continue your education, work hard, be honest, and take care of your family. Together with his brother, Charles Long, Edward rode in a convertible in the Leonardtown Veterans Day parade on Nov. 7, 2012. Edward is survived by eight children Barbara Sharatz (John), of San Diego, Calif.; Norman Long (Peggy), of Oceanside, Calif.; Edward Long Jr.(Laura), of Lawrenceville, Ga.; David Long (Marlene), of St. Marys City, Md.; Patricia Izydore (Julian), of Marietta, Ga.; Dennis Long (Charlotte), of Mechanicsville, Md.; Marsha Long Adamo, of California, Md.; and Kenneth Long (Nancy), of Silver Spring, Md. He was predeceased in 1975 by his son, John Francis Long. Edward leaves twenty-one grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was the oldest of nine children, and is survived by five siblings: Hilda Strickland (Sam) of Jessup, Md.; Norma Croston (John), of Winchester, Va.; Charles Long (Thelma) of Lexington Park, Md.; William Long (Carol) of Yulee, Fla; and Peggy Myers (Carl) of Estancia, N.M. He was predeceased by two sisters, Lois and Phyllis, and by a brother, Willard Jr.
Edwards family and friends will miss his warm smile and fun-loving nature, his optimism, his welcoming hospitality, and the comfort of his companionship and kind words. Family received friends for Edwards Life Celebration on Jan. 11 at First Saints Community Church, 22550 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Prayers were recited following the ceremony. A Funeral Service was conducted by Pastor John Wunderlich on Jan. 12 at First Saints Community Church. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 or Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Lynn Medley-Bush, 47
Lynn MedleyBush was born on Apr. 1, 1966 in Leonardtown, Md. During the clearing of skies, and a day that turned sunny, Lynn flew away to a land of milk and honey. She saw the light of glory and departed this life on Jan. 10. She is the second oldest daughter of Geraldine Medley June (Sylvester) and Frances M. Jones. Lynn received her education in the St. Marys County Public School System and graduated from Leonardtown High School in 1984. After graduation, Lynn joined the Federal Government working in various agencies, NASA, and the U.S. Department of Education. Lynn was a long-time member of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research in the U.S. Department of Education. She was responsible for managing many aspects of its grants program and was dedicated to the mission of the agency -- improving the lives of people with disabilities through research. Lynn was an effective leader of two Department of Education Programs in the Office of Elementary
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and Secondary Education serving poor and disadvantaged school children: The Alaska Natives and the Native Hawaiian programs. Lynn was a vigorous champion and strong voice defending children and families who benefited from reading, mathematics and science, and dropout prevention activities supported by the program. She was devoted to the Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian children and their families and it was visible in her enthusiasm and dedication displayed in work. Lynn attended the Baltimore School of Massage and received her certificate. Although she never practiced, she learned very well how to rub people the right way. Lynn married Wesley Bush on Jul. 20, 2005 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. He was the love of her life and when he passed on Oct. 18, 2008, she continued to carry his name and his memory. He was her heavenly husband, but they are now together in glory. Anijah Booka was her life. From the first day she laid eyes on her Lynn fell in love and committed every moment to her nurturing. Her seven years of life with Booka was spent making sure she got to see the world around her visiting amusement parks, aquariums, museums, the White House, carnivals, cooking and the Dallas Cowboys. She loved her son, Jarvis, and daughter-in-law, Theresa, and kept them close under her watchful eye. She was more than just his mother but his friend as he spent many hours lying at the foot of her bed seeking her advice (his advice he would say). Theresa was her right hand-go to girl. At the drop of a hat Theresa was there even if it meant hours spent searching the internet. We cant forget to mention Wesleys pug, Mugzie, that Lynn took care of after his passing. Mugzie was everybodys responsibility because she gave him to Wesley, so the dog was a big piece of her as well. Lynn had a very special bond with her mother. Lynn was her moms love child, and they shared a kindred spirit and to look at her, mom could see her shadow. Mom could start a sentence and Lynn could complete it with a period. They talked everyday, several times. The most precious gift Lynn gave mom, was her first grandchild, Jarvis. Lynn had a very beautiful spirit and was an Angel on earth who showed unconditional and unselfish love to everyone that crossed her path. She was the glue that kept her family together and the treasure chest of our innermost thoughts and secrets. She had an infectious smile and a loving personality that touched all who came into contact with her including her Godsons: Melvin Edwards and Marcus Mills, adopted children: Bert, Chuck, Larry, Devin, Dee and special cousins: Dion, Gary, and Ashley Dickerson and her special friends: Jacqueline Jack Edwards, Renee Bonds and Rochelle Whittington. Her love helped to encourage, uplift, motivate and inspire us all through our most difficult times. Lynn enjoyed vacationing and cruising with family and friends and capturing family events from behind the camera. Random trips to Delaware with Lorraine and Gizelle was her favorite including visiting with her boyfriend: Wal-Mart, as she called it. Her greatest passion in life was her family and finding ways to get everyone together. Lynn with aunt Lorraine planned our family trips and made sure we were well fed with lots of food and many desserts. Her final days were spent with family, friends, special friend Leroy Dickson and helping families with hospice. Lynn leaves behind to cherish her memories Geraldine June (Sylvester), Frances Jones, son Patrick Jarvis Medley (Theresa), Patrick Mason (her sons father), granddaughter Anijah Medley, sisters Stephanie Medley, Gizelle Young (Greg) and Melissa
Mills, brother Lewis Medley (Joy), uncle Rudolph Medley (Elizabeth), aunt Lorraine Kennedy (Howard), Aunt Ann Medley, nephews Michael Briscoe, Jr., and Lewis Medley, Jr., nieces Jessica and LaTasha Briscoe and Nya Medley, special cousins Dion and Howard (Gary) Kennedy, Ashley Dickerson, Jay Medley, Stacey Medley, her Godmother Yvonne Lennon and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by grandparents Leroy and Christine Medley, Uncle Lionel Medley and beloved husband Wesley Bush. Visitation was held on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Road, Morganza, Md. Interment immediately followed at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery, Bushwood, Md. Arangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, Md.
Road, Avenue. Interment immediately followed at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery, Bushwood. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville.
Annie Nelson, 70
Annie Marie Nelson, 70, of Leonardtown, Md., affectionately known as Baby Carter, peacefully passed away on Jan. 4 at St. Marys Hospital, surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with several health problems. Annie was born on Jan. 9, 1942 in Avenue, Md. to the late Mary Annie Carter and James Shaw Carter. On Nov. 24, 1962, Annie was joined in holy matrimony to Walter H. Nelson Sr. They were blessed with five children: George Nelson, John H. Carter, Theresa A. Nelson, Walter H. Nelson, Jr., and Stacey S. Nelson. Annie was a wonderful mother who always provided guidance and comfort to her children. Annie was a lifetime member of Holy Angels Church, where she taught CCD classes for many years. She was also a long-time member of the Ladies Auxillary, #305, Bushwood, Md. for thirty-five years. Throughout her adult life, Annie had various types of employment including shucking manoes at Captain Sams. She was also employed at Dynard School, St. Marys Nursing Center and worked for Catherine Bailey Swann until her health would no longer permit her to do so. Annie had numerous interests and hobbies. Some of her favorite past-time activities include attending gospel singing, cooking, and playing Bingo and cards. Annie was preceded in death by her son, George Nelson; parents, James and Mary Carter; grandson, Delonte Nelson; and two sisters, Mary Attaway Hill and Dorothy Ann Carter. Annie is survived by and leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving husband, Walter Nelson Sr.; four children, John Stinky Carter, Theresa Weedy Nelson, Walter Paylay Nelson, Jr. and Stacey Nelson; sixteen grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Francis Carter and James Carter; four sisters, Helen Robinson, Grace Horner, Alice Porter and Margaret Jones; daughter-in-law, Gershia Nelson; three sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, a very special cousin and close friend, Catherine Herbert; a special niece, who she considered to be like her own daughter, Rhonda Mason; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation was on Jan. 16, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 21335 Coltons Point
Danny, Joyce, John and many others too numerous to name. She was preceded in death by her brothers Joseph Sr., Charles Sr. ,Francis (Frank) and nieces Marie Maddox, Wanda Randleson and nephews Terry Clyburn, Oscar Tyer, Joseph Armstrong and Richard Tyer. Over the years, Mary Lorraine has worked for several well-known families in the 7th District and Leonardtown areas. She spent over 25 years working for several Priests at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a dedicated parishioner, working the Bingos, Festivals, and fall and summer dinners. She was also a dedicated member of The Ladies Auxiliary of St. Johns with over 36 years of service. Lorraine has never shied away from saying how proud she was of her family and their accomplishments. She enjoyed telling the story of how she met the Bishop and had a picture taken with him, where it was later published in the Catholic Journal. She also enjoyed reminiscing about her 75th birthday party. She stated that her party was the best ever in Bushwood. In Lorraines younger years, she loved to spend time and hang out with her close girlfriends. She was a big fan of sports especially the Georgetown Hoyas basketball team. Lorraine enjoyed watching her children participate in various sports. Lorraine also enjoyed watching game shows especially the Wheel of Fortune and the Price Is Right, shopping, playing bingo, playing cards and listening to music. But her favorite pastime was lying in bed at night and conversing with her close friends and family before going to bed. Lorraine had a way of bringing people together, whether it was a family gathering or family and friends just stopping by all the way up to her last days. Family will receive friends for Lorraines Life Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, Md. with Reverend Francis Early, pastor of the church as the celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
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By Alex Panos Staff Writer St. Marys own version of Antique Roadshow, the television show discovering treasures among everyday items, is coming to St. Clements Island museum. Youd just be surprised some of the things people have, Kim Cullins, museum marketing specialist, said, eagerly anticipating the museums annual appraisal fair. Memorable items, such as a Native American artifact, Eskimo art, and a document signed by Resident Andrew Jackson have passed through the museum during the annual appraisal event. People will learn the background of their pieces and acquire a general understanding of
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Libraries closed for holiday All three libraries will be closed on January 21 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Leonardtown branch to host Homeschool Science Fair Southern Maryland Homeschool Science Fair will be held at Leonardtown Library on Jan. 24. Registrations are due tomorrow, Jan. 18. The registration form and more information about the science fair can be found on the homeschooling page of the librarys webpage, under the kids tab. Introductory genealogy classes offered Adults can attend an introductory genealogy class to find out where to begin looking for family history information, filling out charts, organizing information, using the librarys databases and exploring useful websites. The class will be held at Charlotte Hall branch on Feb. 6 at 5:30 p.m. Basic computer skills and an email account are necessary. Registration is required. Lexington Park branch will also offer an introduction genealogy class with a focus on free Internet websites, the librarys databases, Social Security Death Index, and US Census on Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m. Knowledge of the Internet is necessary. Registration is required. Teen Art Contest is underway Teens have until March 1 to create and submit artwork for the Express Yourself Teen Art Contest. Entries must be original, flat, and 8 x 11 or less. They can be drawings, paintings, photography, computer-generated or mixed media. All entries will be displayed in the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery from March 1 through April 15. Winners will be announced at the Award Ceremony on April 15. Each branch offers book discussions A book discussion is held monthly at each branch and is open to public. The discussion at Charlotte Hall branch is on the first Monday at 7 p.m. and will be discussing Calebs Crossing by Geraldine Brooks on Feb. 4. Lexington Park branch holds its discussion at 6 p.m. on the second Monday and will discuss Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard on Feb. 11. The discussion group at Leonardtown meets on the third Thursday and will discuss Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton on Feb. 21. Copies are available at the hosting library.
Henry Hull aided by his son Henry, Jr. unfurl a handwoven Native American blanket one lady brought in that she used in her college dorm not knowing its origin and history were so unique and valuable.
Doll appraiser Linda Neely examines a vintage Howdy Doody doll. Henry Hull examines a painting for clues to determine its value...the artist name, when it was painted, authenticity, etc.
Leonardtown rotary Club seeks Grant Quality Transfer & storage applications Helps st. michaels school
alexpanos@countytimes.net The Leonardtown Rotary Club is accepting grant applications from St. Marys County non-profit programs and public services agencies. The deadline for this award period is March 1, 2013. Awards will be announced in April. A key element of service above self as practiced by the Leonardtown Rotary Club is providing grant funds to local agencies and programs that provide humanitarian services to the citizens of St. Marys County. This is a competitive grant process and awards typically range between $250 and $500 depending on the need expressed in the application and funding availability. To be eligible for the 2013 award, applications must be received on or before Friday March 1, 2013. The application is available on the Leonardtown Rotary website, www.leonardtownrotary.org or by contacting Kathleen Reif, Grants Program Chair, at kreif@ stmalib.org.
runs his own appraisal shop in Virginia. Cullins believes his experience and skill-set will leave all people satisfied with the insight. For Cullins, the exciting part of the day is discovering a valuable piece or authentic historical document. Patrons can taste free chocolate and watch on TV as the appraisers evaluate others items. The first two items will be appraised for $5 per item, and $10 each after that. Coins will be appraised for $5 per 10 coins. The event takes place next Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Clements Island is located at 38370 Point Breeze Road. Call 301769-2222 for more information. The museum hosts the appraisal event every year at the end of January.
Quality Transfer & Storage in Lexington Park contributed to the relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy. Quality donated a driver and transportation of a 53 foot tractor trailer to ship food and supplies donated by students and families from Saint Michaels Catholic School in Ridge. The truck arrived in Northfield, NJ on Nov. 16, delivering thousands of pounds of food and other supplies, as well as $1,600 in cash donations and grocery store gift cards.
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Friday, Jan. 18
Free Square Dance Lesson Southern Community Center (20 Appeal Lane, Lusby), 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn to square dance at the Aqua Squares open house. The group invites families, singles or couples to try out square. For more information call Elaine Reilly at 301-855-7937, Mary and Bernie Ridgell at301-863-8054, e-mail www. aquasquaresclub@yahoo.com or visit www.aquasquaredancers.org.
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6 Wings Whiting-2 fillets 1/4 Chicken Pulled Beef Sandwich Pulled Chicken Sandwich Pulled Pork Sandwich Entrees come with fries And a 20 oz drink
Saturday, Jan. 19
Waterman Photography Slide Show & Talk Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Dowell), 1 to 3 p.m. Artist Marc Castelli will present a slide show of his photography, A Year on the Water. Castelli will discuss the Chesapeake Bay, watermen and their harvest through the year and conditions and circumstances in which they work. For more information, call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org.
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons), 2 p.m. Richard LaMotte will talk about his renowned book on sea glass identification, Pure Sea Glass. Richard has spent hours carefully studying close to 30,000 shards of sea glass to produce this in-depth study. Come and immerse yourself as he focuses on sea glass identification. Bring your favorite shards for help determining their age and origin. Wear your best piece of sea glass jewelry or purchase a unique keepsake from a sea glass jeweler. Enter the Glass with a Past contest and possibly win a gift certificate to the Museum Store. Prizes will be awarded for the oldest and most rare pieces of sea glass brought to the conversation. No registration necessary; the presentation is free. For more information, call 410-326-2042 or visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Boys Youth Lacrosse Clinic and Registration Chopticon High School Gym (25390 Colton Point Rd, Leonardtown), 12 to 3 p.m. Boys Youth Lacrosse Clinic and registration for new and experienced players age 5 - 14 years old. Clinics are $5 per player. Participants can register for the 2013 Spring Lacrosse Season for Mechanicsville Youth Lacrosse Club, Inc. for $115 per player or $180 for a family of two.
gin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $33 per person. For more information and reservations, call 410-326-3008.
Saturday, Jan. 26
Indoor Flea Market St. Marys County Fair Grounds (42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown), 8 a.m.12 p.m. Comments: St. Marys County Fair Association is having an indoor Flea Market. All vendors and Crafters are welcome. An 8 X 10 space with one table may be rented for $20. For information or to reserve a space call 301-475-9543 after January first. Appraiser Fair St. Clements Island Museum, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The St. Clements Island Museum will offer expert appraisers to share their knowledge and offer value to your treasured heirlooms, yard sale finds, or curiosities. Bring your paintings, music boxes, small antiques, ceramics, pottery, jewelry and/or gemstones, and U.S. coins to the Appraiser Fair. First come, first served. Fees and limits apply. Call the museum at 301-769-2222 for more information.
Sunday, Jan 20
Sunday Conversations with Chesapeake Authors: Pure Sea Glass with Richard LaMotte
Thursday, Feb. 10
All-You-Can Eat Breakfast Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad building, Route 235, 7:30 to 10 a.m. The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is sponsoring an all-youcan eat breakfast. The menu will include: sausage gravy and biscuits, sausage links, bacon, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, pancakes, escalloped apples, chipped beef, assorted juices, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. The cost will be adults: $9, children ages 5-12 $4, and children under age 5 are free. Carry outs available.
Monday, Jan. 21
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Dowell), 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center invites the public to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Admission is free for all guests. Create a community art installation in honor of a dream. Reservations are not required. For more information call 410-326-4640. Southern Maryland Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast St. Marys College of Maryland Campus Center (18952 E. Fischer Rd, St. Marys City,) 6 a.m. Save the date for the Ninth Annual Southern Maryland Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast, sponsored by St. Marys College of Maryland and the St. Marys County Human Relations Commission. Guest speakers to be announced at a later date. Breakfast begins at 6 a.m. and is $8.75 at the door. Program starts at 8 a.m. The event will be held at St. Marys College of Marylands J. Frank Raley Great Room. The event is free and open to the public (not including breakfast). For more information, contact Arminta Stanfield at 240-895-3073 or ajstanfield@smcm.edu
Wednesday, Feb. 13
Economic Forum Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register today for the Economic Forum, to be held at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. Check-in will be from 8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. and the program will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The keynote speaker is Anirban Basu, Chairman and CEO, Sage Policy Group, Inc. The cost is $30 per person for employees of Chamber-member; $45 per person for employees of non-Chamber member companies. Prepaid reservation required. Go to www.smcchamber.com/downloads/ EconomicForumFlyer.pdf for the event flyer and registration form.
Saturday, Feb. 23
Roast Beef Dinner Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad building, Route 235, 4 to 7 p.m. The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is sponsoring a roast beef dinner. The menu will include: roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, carrots, rolls, coffee and tea. Dessert table will be available. The cost will be: adults $13 (eatin or carry out), children 5-12 $6, children under 5 free.
Friday, Jan. 25
Dinner Theater Friends to the End Our Lady Star of the Sea School (90 Alexander Lane, Solomons), 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25 and 26, Feb. 1 and 2 The Alumni Players will perform comedy-mystery Friends To The End. The Dinner theatre will be catered. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the dinner and show be-
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Saturday, Feb. 9
Slavery, Resistance and Freedom Tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Slavery was a part of Sotterleys history from the turn of the 18th century and lasted for over 160 years. Hear the voices and visit the places where African Americans lived and labored. Limited to 20 people per tour. Ages 13 & up. (Snow date Feb. 23)
Saturday, April 13
A Taste of History: How African American Foods: Influenced Our Modern Cuisine Tours at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. What did people eat during the 1700s? Come learn about the foods that were transported on slave ships during the 18th century and how they influenced not only colonial dishes but our modern day regional foods. Lecture and demonstration to be presented by the Director of Education of Historic London Town and Gardens. Limited to 60 people per session.
Monday, Jan. 21
Martin luther King (MlK) day Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Admission is free for all guests. Create a community art installation in honor of a dream. Reservations are not required just drop in. For more information call 410-326-4640.
Saturday, March 9
From the Ground Up Tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. From the basement to the attic of Sotterleys 1703 Plantation House there are numerous nooks and crannies rarely seen by most people. Presented by Sotterleys Restoration Manager, this exclusive tour will reveal how the structure was built and what the various spaces tell us about the over 300 year history. Limited to 16 people per tour. (Snow date March 23)
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The living Gallery Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, daily Visit and engage with artists during the Living Gallery Studio. Annmarie Gardens Main Gallery will be transformed into artist studios from, providing a serene retreat and experimental space for artists to develop new work, while allowing visitors the opportunity to appreciate the artistic process. These studios will be set up much like a booth, utilizing the artists own supplies and equipment. The Living Gallery Exhibition will feature works by the participating Living Gallery artists that will take place April 5 to May 19, 2013. artlAB new Hours Staring Jan. 4, 2013 Annmarie Garden, Solomons, 2 to 5 p.m. The artLAB at Annmarie Garden will have new winter hours and will be open Friday through Monday beginning Jan. 4, 2013 through March. Should you want to visit during the week (at a different time), group visits for all ages can be organized, simply call 410-3264640 or email artlab@annmariegarden.org to schedule your visit. artlAB Moms Club Annmarie Garden, Solomons, check hours below artLAB Moms Club at Annmarie Garden is held on the first and third Monday of each month. These lightly guided sessions will help your child make great art, fun toys, creative costumes, and new friends. This club is perfect for pre-schoolers, ages 3-5. Mark your calendars fro Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18, March 4, and March 18, 9 to 11 a.m. Cost is $7 for parent/child pair; $2 for each additional child. No registration required. Call 410326-4640 for more information.
Monday, Jan. 21
Schools Art, Arts In Annmarie Garden, Solomons, 9 to 4 p.m. Register at Annmarie Garden today for the next Schools Art, Art Is In full-day program, for Grades K-2 or Grades 3-5. Students will learn all about the animal kingdom through art, with a specific focus on Magnificent Mammals. Call today to pre-register for this popular class at 410-326-4640; Members $35, Non-Members $40. Register early, as spaces are limited. For more information please visit www.annmariegarden.org
Saturday, May 11
Women of Sotterley Tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Discover the women of Sotterley. Whether it was the mistress of the house, the farm managers wife, the heiress, or the enslaved servants, the women of Sotterley were fascinating people who lived extraordinary lives. Limited to 20 people per tour.
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Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School (all ages) Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study Wednesday Discipleship Classes (Adults, youth & Children)
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Thursday, Jan. 17
Thirsty Thursday Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Solomons) 3 p.m. Dave Norris DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 6 p.m. I Do Music Piano Performance La Tabella (23154 Wetstone Lane, California) 5:30 p.m. Ladies Night with DJ Billy Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 9 p.m. Blue Iris Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 20
Ruddy Duck Brunch Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Solomons) 11 a.m. Oyster Scald with Live Music: Charles Thompson Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 1 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 18
Prime Rib Night Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Solomons) 4 p.m. Free Square Dance Lesson Southern Community Center (20 Appeal Lane, Lusby) - 7 to 8:30 p.m. Charles Thompson Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m. DJ Billy Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 9 p.m. Dave Norris DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 6 p.m. Randy Richie on Piano Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 6:30 p.m. Bar Dogs Brass Rail Sports Bar (20331 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills) 9 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 21
Team Trivia DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 6:30 p.m. Pizza and Pint Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Solomons) 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 22
Mason Sebastian DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 23
Wing Wednesday Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Solomons) 4:30 p.m. Mason Sebastian DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 19
Fair Warning DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road,
Congratulations graduate!
On December 15, 2012 Samantha Leigh Livingston of Mechanicsville, MD Graduated from Salisbury University Franklin P Perdue School of Business with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. She is the daughter of Chuck and Barbara Livingston.
This year, youre really going to do it. No more unfulfilled promises. No more embarrassment, explaining, or excuses. Youll never have to hide that bad habit again because youre going to quit smoking, stop gambling, be kinder, resist going online every ten minutes, lose weight, whatever it is youve been meaning to do for months. Youre really going to do it. You are. And with Making Habits, Breaking Habits by Jeremy Dean by your side, you really might accomplish that goal. Step into the self-help section of any bookstore or library, and you might think that 21 is a magic number: a lot of books claim that you can fix your life in that many days. Jeremy Dean says establishing habits isnt that easy, however. Research shows that it takes an average of 66 days for a habit to be formed, depending on several factors. A really strong habit could take a year to create! From the time we get up in the morning until the time we fall asleep, we follow habits without thinking about them, which is one of the main characteristics of a habit. Habits are also curiously emotionless and are generally followed in connection with another situation: you get in the car and turn on the radio because, well, youre in the car. Thats a habit made in response to rewards from the environment. Conversely, making habits can also be intentional but it depends on how worthwhile we find them. You may
intend to get to the gym every day, for instance, but if youd really rather stay in bed, guess which activity wins. There has to be an ultimate goal that is really worth achieving or the habit will be almost impossible to ingrain, says Dean. Muster all the willpower your body possesses, visualize until your head hurts, but nothing works if theres no internal reward. External rewards, Dean says, are laced with danger. As for breaking habits, its hard to stop doing something youre not aware youre doing. Whats worse: studies show that trying to suppress a thought or action makes you want to do it all that much more. So forget about selfcontrol, says Dean. Instead, change your cues, pay attention, know yourself, and learn some happy habits. Looking for a quick-fix for those New Years Resolutions? Nope, Making Habits, Breaking Habits aint it. By helping us understand what makes us tick and why, author Jeremy Dean avoids platitudes and misty advice to give his readers the tools they need to stop being frustrated by change and lack thereof. He advocates patience and dispels a lot of myths about why we do the things we do (or dont), explaining why our willpower fails us or why we find some habits easy to make. Thats helpful, and could make a fix that sticks. While there are times when this book seemed smaller than its subject, I think it would be advantageous to anyone whos serious about changing behavior. If thats you, then find Making Habits, Breaking Habits. and then do it.
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On Wednesday, Jan. 23, from Noon to 1 p.m., this performance series will showcase local artists in a social and casual atmosphere. Listen to the smooth songs and music of Folk Salad Trio, performed by Greg Penk and fellow musicians while enjoying a special noontime lunch at the Northern Senior Activity Center. The lounge will be space near the stage area with quiet tables for the most attentive listeners. Those who prefer occasional conversation during the performance will enjoy the dining room. Staff will take a special donation collection for our guests. Get your meal ticket at 11:30 a.m. lunch
will be served at 11:45 a.m. Reserve a pork roast and spiced apples lunch by noon Tuesday, Jan. 22 by calling 301475-4002, ext. 1001. The cost for lunch is by donation for seniors 60 and older, $5.50 for others. Visit the Loffler Senior Activity Center to study the scriptures with friends. This study is a Christian-based, non-denominational gathering of people who are looking for comfort, joy and purpose in the written word. Next meeting is Friday, Jan. 25 at 10 a.m. For more information, call 301-737-5670 ext. 1655.
Get your tickets now for this popular party at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. The fun is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our in-house chef Joyce will be cooking up Sweet Spiral Ham, Romantic Ratatouille, Cuddle-Up Comfort Corn, Luckyin-Love Juice and Tempting Tasty Black Forest Cake. Fun events will include music by our favorite DJ- Mean Gene and the King of Love pageant. This is a ticketed event with a suggested donation of $8. Only 100 tickets will be sold and tickets sell out quickly. For more information call, 301-737-5670 ext. 1658.
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; Ridge Nutrition Site, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
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1827. On December 16, 1828 Captain Smith made his will devising his estate to his three children William Leigh Smith, John Sylvester Smith, and Ann Maria Smith who had married Dr. Robert Clarke a month before the will was made. Captain Smith died January 27, 1829 and the will was submitted for probate, however, William Leigh Smith petitioned the court saying the will was obtained by fraud and undue influence and because the testator suffered from long disease and mental incapacity. This charge was re-
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futed by John Sylvester Smith, executor of his fathers will. Depositions were taken on March 7, 1829. Dr. Jenifer Taylor: William Smith was capable of making a will and was of sound mind. He had made two previous wills before the last one and there was no difference in his mental capacityBoth William and Sylvester were present when the third and final will was madeWilliam Smith (the son) called on me to write this will, pressed me to go immediately, and told me what changes his father proposed to make. After the will was written, I read it to the testator who acknowledged it as his will and signed it. Question: Were you acquainted with Captain Smith and how often did you visit his house? Answer: I was frequently there to bleed him. Question: Did you ever loan him money? Answer: Yes, I loaned him $50 at his bedside. Captain Smith observed to his son Sylvester that if there had been a little more economy during the last year, there would not have been the necessity of borrowing money and that a certain gentleman kept him bare of money and that certain gentleman was approaching the door. The conversation dropped as there were two gentlemen coming in the room--his brother Elwiley Smith accompanied by the testators son, William Smith. Question: What have been the habits of life of the testator? Answer: Have seen him in liquor sometimes and in other times no. He thinks he was what is called a drinking man. He feels that he would use liquor freely and bring on disease. Sometimes he would refrain from using liquor and become rational for some days. He never thought the testator was a bright man. Does not know how old he was, but thinks he was between 50 and 60 years of age and does not think his blindness came from old age. Question: Do you know if Captain Smith ever gave his son William any property? Answer: He heard Captain Smith say, on a former occasion, that he had given William a good many things but had not given Sylvester anything. He said he had spent little or nothing on Sylvesters education or clothes, but that had spent a great deal on William. To be continued.
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ing at the most efficient and cost effective shock package we can find for these cars. Hollidge explained. Shock prices have gone through the roof and were looking at a couple different options to find the best shock package that will work at both tracks and hopefully try and save the teams some money as well. Ken Dixon Automotive of Waldorf, Maryland is the current dealer for the crate engines for Potomac while one is still being sought after in the Winchester region. The 602 will carry a $3,100 price tag while the 604 will go for $5,100. Were really optimistic that this class could be something special the deeper we get into the season, said Hollidge. It seems like the street stock/hobby stocks are really starting to die-off a little and there seems to be a lot of good used late model chassis in the area and with some of the tire/shock deals we have going could bring some new life to both tracks and maybe some drivers out of retirement and create some new ones along the way. Once again, the class will be featured twice a month at both tracks, and will be a points paying division.
Wanderings
beautiful fountain has been the setting for so many memories over the years. A few years ago we arrived there for one of their February wine and local chocolate pairings within a half hour of closing and had a terrific time. My husband and I never look at spontaneous trips as always having to have a few hours to spend somewhere. You can experience in a half hour sometimes what can be the greatest memories. I might have mentioned before about my husbands love of chocolate, so even 15 minutes would probably have been enough time. Of course we are hoping to head back over there this February. As it turned out, we didnt end up at Ingleside this time. My husband mentioned that he was fine discovering some new wineries like we did in November for our anniversary. Im always game for that. I used handy dandy Google and found three or four wineries located within an hour of Ingleside. There are plenty to choose from; at this time there are 230 Virginia wineries. I know Maryland will be catching up very soon. The first winery we visited was Generals Ridge Winery, owned by a retired Marine Major General, which is considered a sister winery to Ingleside. Generals Ridge started out supplying grapes and now is a very fine winery on its own. You really think after the drive down lots of winding roads that there is no winery, until you finally come up on the beautiful manor house, and further down the tasting room. The neatest part was how old doors, which had been found in the basement of the manor house are used as the counters. After we left there, we thought wed head back to Ingleside for the last hour and a half, but ended up following old roads until by chance we found ourselves at Hague Winery. Another beautiful old manor house with one of the
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prettiest art-filled tasting rooms Ive seen. It turns out that Hague Winery is owned by a retired Navy Pilot from Pax River, so we had fun finding out what friends we had in common. Im seeing a trend here, and will make it a goal to visit as many wineries as we can to see if retired military, especially those with a local connection, make the
best winery owners. What I wont do in the name of research! To each new days adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
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