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After hearing complaints from residents living in the Westbury community on

Great Mills Road about their vehicles being
towed the county government has issued
notice for the towing to cease.
According to a letter from County Attorney George Sparling dated Dec. 3, the
county became aware that the Westbury
Community Association, Inc. had authorized the towing of the vehicles because
they were parked along the right-of-way on
Warwick Court.
There are no restrictions on parking
within the boundaries of Warwick Court,
Sparling wrote, noting that the piece of
roadway had been deeded to the Board of
County Commissioners back in 1990, giving them sole control over speed, traffic
control signals and parking.
Accordingly, the unauthorized towing of these vehicles was contrary to law,
Sparling continued in his letter, adding that
other actions against the commissioners
authority could trigger legal repercussions.
The controversy over towing in the
neighborhood comes at a time when the
homeowners association is trying to clean
up crime locally in cooperation with the
sheriffs office.
Trespassing by pedestrians and motorists as well as parking nuisances have been
a continual problem, homeowners representatives there have said.
They have engaged the services of
off-duty sheriffs deputies to police the
neighborhood after three shootings have
occurred, including one in which a woman
was shot by an as yet unknown gunman
who walked up to her and other witnesses
and opened fire.
Commissioner Todd Morgan (R-Lexington Park) said he was contacted by residents who had their cars towed even though
they lived there.

He said that they had parked their cars
on the roadway and not in their driveways,
though still in front of their homes.
They [towing companies] cant just
randomly come in and take cars off the
streets, Morgan said of the situation.
Nicole Timms, vice president and
property manager for the homeowners association, said the associations by laws
governing parking along the road, particularly on the grass had been enforced for
years before being brought to the county
commissioners attention this year.
She said the association was acting
out of good faith and without any malicious
intent.
Westbury at no point thought we were
doing anything wrong, Timms told The
County Times.
But now the division of authority in
community roads presents other problems,
she said, since there are worries it will stymie the associations efforts to clean up nuisance crimes there.
There is also the issue of homeowners
who may seek restitution of the more than
$200 they had to pay to get their cars back.
About the towing fees there was no
guidance from the county commissioners,
Timms said. At this point what do we do?
We honestly dont know what we can
do now.
Commissioner John OConnor said the
county should find a better way to deal with
the Westbury situation, especially since the
community was working hard to take back
its streets from crime and violence.
We need to foster that, OConnor
said. There are not many communities that
are willing to stand up to do this.
We need to work with the communities and hear all sides of the story before we
act.
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Land for Agriculture
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The local Agriculture, Seafood and
Forestry Board says that a piece of land
bordering St. Marys and Charles County is
ideal for creating new farm land, distributing produce at a market and even a slaughter facility.
The board heard a proposal from the
Southern Maryland Agriculture Development Commission (SMADC) earlier this
month about the land and their desire to
purchase it.
The board gives conceptual support for the purchase of the property for
the proposed uses, wrote board chair
John K. Parlett. Purchase of this property
would address the long term infrastructure
needs of the Southern Maryland agriculture
community.
Parlett wrote that remaining cigarette
restitution funds could fund the purchase.
Parlett said in a later interview that the

land was about 100 acres in size and straddled both sides of the county line at Route 6
and Beethoven Road.
The property in question has a commercial entrance and currently serves a
sawmill and other uses, Parlett said.
He said the land could serve as a replacement for the produce and farmers market that currently sits at the corner of Route
5 and Route 6 near the Charlotte Hall Library in Charlotte Hall.
One of the potential uses could be
for a regional farmers market, Parlett
said, noting parking and vendor space constraints at the current site that has been in
use for years.
Officials with SMADC could not say
who owned the property or how much the
purchase of the land might cost as of press
time.
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Fire on
Christmas Day
By Lauren Procopio
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
On Thursday, Dec. 25 at 12:46 p.m., 30 firefighters from

the Patuxent River Naval Air Station (NAS) Fire Department,
Bay District and Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department responded to the Lowes Home Improvement Store in California.
Authorities were alerted to the fire after the fire alarm was
activated the fire was ruled accidental and it originated in
a trash container located in an aisle of the store, according to
Deputy Fire Marshal (DFM) Melissa Decker, who responded
to the scene.
The store lost an estimated $10,000 in store merchandise,
but the blaze caused no structural damage to the commercial
building, according to DFM Decker.
Authorities ruled the preliminary cause of the fire to
be combustibles within a trash container, which ignited and
spread to sheets of foam and plywood in the area.
The fire extended to nearby foam sheets and plywood,
which resulted in the activation of the sprinkler system, which
quickly extinguished the fire, according to DFM Decker.
According to officials, no injuries were sustained from the
fire.
The Arc of Southern Maryland is gearing up

for the 2015 Legislative Session, and one of the
biggest challenges they are coming up against is
ensuring fair compensation for Arc employees
and ensuring individuals with intellectual disabilities have the opportunity to live as independently as possible.
One of the biggest goals of the legislative
session is to maintain the 30 percent buffer above
minimum wage for all direct care employees, according to Executive Director Terry Z. Long.
During the past legislative session, a pay increase of 3.5 percent per year was agreed on for
direct care employees, Long said, but there is a
provision that allows the governor to cut that increase in order to balance the budget.
Well know when the governors budget
comes out, Long said.
The budget will be available at the end of
January. Direct care employees and employers
statewide are being asked to advocate for the pay
increase to be left intact, and the bug push will
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In addition to maintaining the pay level for
direct care staff, the Arc will be working to ensure high school graduates will be fully funded
when they enter the adult system in July, Long
said.
Along with assuring future funding, the Arc
will continue to advocate for the state to continue
downsizing institutions and easing the transition
into group homes. The goal is to allow individuals with intellectual disabilities to live independently, whether that means getting them into an
apartment or into a group home.
Its exciting to see them open up, Long
said. Just getting to decide that to eat gets them
excited.
Arc representatives have two trips to Annapolis planned in the coming months. The first will
be Calendar Distribution Day on Jan. 15, 2015,
and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day
on Feb. 19, 2015.
For more information, visit www.arcsomd.
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By Lauren Procopio
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On Sunday, Dec. 28 at 7:03 a.m. 15 firefighters from the Bay District Volunteer Fire
Department and Patuxent River Naval Air Station (NAS) Fire Department responded to
a townhouse in Lexington Park after a neighbor smelled the odor of smoke.
The blaze caused an estimated $8,000 in damage to the two-story middle unit
townhouse, which had an operating smoke alarm and sprinkler system. The fire originated in a small trashcan in the upstairs bedroom, according to Deputy Fire Marshal
(DFM) McMahon, who responded to the scene. According to DFM McMahon, the fire
was ruled as accidental and occurred due to smoking materials, which were carelessly
discarded.
No one was home at the time of the fire; the sprinkler system activated and quickly
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By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
On Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 3:02 p.m., 30 volunteer firefighters from the Seventh
District, Mechanicsville and Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a
property in Mechanicsville after a neighbor alerted authorities to a shed on fire.
The owner, Ronald Smoot, intentionally set his shed on fire to demolish the structure for removal from his property; Smoot believed he was following the open air burning laws properly, according to Deputy Fire Marshal (DFM) Melissa Decker, who responded to the incident.
Officials ruled the preliminary cause of the fire to be intentional, but without any
criminal and malicious intent; the fire originated on a mattress within the shed and was
extinguished within 15 minutes.
No injuries resulted from the fire.
House Completely
Destroyed in Fire
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
On Thursday, Dec. 24, at 3:58 p.m., 47 volunteer firefighters from the Marbury,
Potomac Heights, Nanjemoy, La Plata, Accokeek, Indian Head, Bryans Road, NSWC,
Waldorf and Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Departments, responded to a residence in Indian
Head after a nearby family member alerted authorities to a house fire, according to officials from the Maryland State Fire Marshal.
Deputy Fire Marshals D. Brenneman and Melissa Decker responded to the fire,
which took firefighters 45 minutes to extinguish, according to officials.
The fire caused an estimated $200,000 in damage to the single-family home, which
completely destroyed the house, according to DFM Brenneman.
According to witnesses, the fire originated in the chimney/attic areas and the owner
reportedly left the house earlier in the day with a fire burning in the fireplace.
Officials identified the owner as John M. Fuchs, who is currently being assisted by
family members.
The preliminary cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
No injuries resulted from the fire and no arrests have been made.
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By Emily Charles
Contributing Writer
People love to pamper their pets, and what could
be better than a day at the spa? Dang Dirty Dog Pet
Spa, located in Hollywood, would love to give your pet
the luxurious treatment it deserves.
Established Oct. 15, 2013, the Pet Spa offers treatments such as teeth brushing, nail grinding, bathing
with scented shampoos and conditioners and seasonal
spas, said owner Stacy Abell, who opened the store
with the intention to groom pets efficiently in a short
period of time, making an overnight stay at the groomers unnecessary.
We give every pet one on one attention. We try to
groom them in a quiet environment in the least amount
of time possible to ensure they have a positive experience. It makes us different from other shops, who keep
dogs for 48 hours. Were doing it different, Abell said.
While the spa works mostly with dogs, treatment
for cats is also available, and the staff is open to working with slightly aggressive animals.
We take our time with aggressive animals. We
like to give them the opportunity to behave. Usually,
we book their appointments for a slower times in the
day, times when its not as noisy. Its more relaxing for
them, so theyre less stressed out, Abell said.
Dang Dirty Dog Pet Spa not only gives special
treatments, but is releasing new treatments soon!
We have a white tea spa coming out and were
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Prior to grooming your pet, Dang Dirty Dog Pet

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If youre looking to pamper your pet, swing on by
Dang Dirty Dog Pet Spa at 25741 Three Notch Road in
Hollywood. Theyd love to see you there!

For more information about Dang Dirty Dog Pet
Spa, call 301-769-2363.
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On Thursday, Dec. 25 at 2:45 a.m.,

five volunteer firefighters from the Bryans
Road Volunteer Fire Department responded to Catchpenny Place and Billingsley
Road in Charles County, after authorities
were alerted by a passerby to an arson attempt of a 2013 Hyundai Sonata.
The incendiary fire was ignited in the
front passenger compartment of the vehicle, causing an estimated $10,000 in damage to the Hyundai, according to Deputy
Fire Marshal (DFM) Melissa Decker, who

responded to the scene.
The blaze was extinguished within
one minute and no injuries occurred as a
result of the fire, according to DFM Decker.
No arrests have been made at this time
and the car owner was identified as Andre
Wittington, according to officials.
Anyone with information pertaining
to this incident is encouraged to contact the
Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern
Region, at 443-550-6820.
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Detectives identified a residence in Leonardtown as a distribution point for prescription

medications. A search and seizure warrant was obtained and executed with the assistance of
the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office Emergency Services Team, Narcotics Support Team
members and K-9 deputies. Detectives recovered Xanax, marijuana, Suboxone, a drug ledger which documented distribution activity, more than $700.00 in cash, packaging material
and cell phones. Arrested on the scene was James Wesley Hughes Jr. aka Big Man (Age
26). Suspect Hughes was charged with the drug violations and additional charges and arrests
are pending a review with States Attorney Richard D. Fritz.
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Valinda Yvette Thompson 40

Great Mills, Md
Eric Gonilee Reed 48
Great Mills, Md
Robert Wong 38
Lexington Park, Md
Roselyn Saludo De Villa 19
Lexington Park, Md
November 18, 2014
November 25, 2104
Stephen Thomas Morey 25

California, Md
Brittany Michelle Gilliam 26
Hanover, Md
Stephanie Lorraine Vininig 43

Mechanicsville, Md
Jamie Joseph Henriques 44
Mechanicsville, Md
November 19, 2014
November 26, 2014
Jeremiah William Jewell 26

Lexington Park, Md
Brittany Nicole Luce 28
San Antonio, Tx
Sherman Davied Nelson 63

Lexington Park, Md
Karen Louise Norton 49
Lexington Park, Md
Amanda Maier Brink 36

Callaway, Md
Stephen Michael Long 36
Callaway, Md
November 21, 2014
Danielle Marie Early 23
Hollywood, Md
Christopher James Finn, Jr., 22
Hollywood, Md
Jena Virginia June Grubby 26
Lexington Park, Md
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Lexington Park, Md
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Another Success - Bluegrass for Hospice 2014 $29,572.02 -Thank You Southern Maryland
The Bluegrass for Hospice-2014 was held on Saturday October 25. With its success of 6 years, this one was
the biggest yet. The event raised $29,572.02 for the Hospice House of St. Marys. Thats $390.00 more than last
year. After this year, Bluegrass for Hospice has raised over
$126,315.00 for the Hospice House. This event has become
one of the biggest fundraisers for the Hospice of St. Marys.
Everyone who attended the one day event walked away
happy and complimented on the good time they had and
how organized the event was. I appreciate all of the kind
words that were given and while I started this in memory of
my Grandfathers who passed away in 2007, like someone
quoted, your Grandfathers would be proud. I appreciate
all the words of encouragement given in person and through
social media.
There were many people who helped out this year that
I need to thank. Im sure I will forget someone, so please
forgive me. Please know from the bottom of my heart
that your help and your time were very much appreciated.
Thanks to my wife, Michelle, for helping to bring it all together on the final days of preparation and for all of the creative silent auction baskets. There were many door prizes
and silent auction items that were donated by many local
businesses and the Amish/Mennonite communities in St.
Marys County. I thank you for your generosity in giving.
These items could not have been possible if it had not been
for my Dad, Johnny Armsworthy, Barbara Robinson, and
Tina Williams for getting these wonderful items. Thank
you for your many hours, miles, and efforts for soliciting
these businesses.
THANK YOU: to Cindy & Tony and all of our Hospice volunteers; my Mom, Lorraine Armsworthy & Nina
Campbell for handing out door prizes; Debbie Johnson,

Pam Ferris, and Denise Bragg for selling raffles; to everybody who sold tickets prior to the event and to Billy Morgan
for selling the most $500 raffle tickets (way to go); also to
Denise and Joe Bragg for decorating the stage; Troy Jones
for doing a great job with the sound; Sydna Buckmaster;
Waynes Signs; County Times (Kit Carson); Voni Craig and
Chick Fil A; Mickey at the Flat Iron Farm; Bubby Knott
for providing the arena; Frannie Woodburn; Jack Bailey;
Toni Long and the Third District Optimist Club-great food;
Vince & Pat Roche for the bake sale table and hot beverages; Jim Bailey; Jody at Sheetz in Great Mills; McCormick
Spice Company; Community Bank; David Robinson; Larry at Chesapeake Wholesale; Home 2 Suites By Hilton of
Lexington Park; Jesse and The Printing Press; John Douglas and the Southern Maryland News Net; Elissa Norris;
Ashley Morgan; Lianne Radl; and to Rob at Elite Sports.
Congratulations to Harvey Quade from Bushwood for winning the $500 raffle.
Your food donations were much appreciated by the
Helping Hands Food Pantry in Hollywood.
Thanks to all of the performers: Bluegrass Gospel Express and thanks for your generous donation of your CD
sales, Bubby Abell & Spoon Creek, Charlie Thompson &
Bottom County Bluegrass, Recycled Bluegrass, David Norris, and The Smoke Creek Rounders. The Seldom Scene,
who headlined the program, ended it with a standing
ovation.
Last but certainly not least, thanks to all of the sponsors
for supporting the Bluegrass For Hospice-2014: Jan BarnesCentury 21-New Millennium; Christine Wray & John Felicites; Hearing Professionals; Abc Liquors; Chick-Fil-A;
Thanks to Lowes Staff

I wish to commend the entire management and
employees of the Lowes store in California, Md.
They offered invaluable assistance and advice during a recent charitable community project, the rehab
of a house in Lexington Park. Lowes rendered great
advice and helped make a busy, stressful job easier
to manage. I came to rely on their knowledge and
professionalism and regard them as a hometown
hardware store. Not only were they willing to help
financially with generous discounts, but they also offered their expertise in every area of our renovation
showing their desire to give back to their community
in a real way.
I would like to also thank Great Mills Trading
Post for donating many truckloads of dirt for our project, and Sung Hyun Baptist Church for their generous
donations of funds and labor, and for the many volunteers and donors from Trinity Lutheran Church and
other organizations who took part in this important
mission to give a needy family a safe, clean and easily
maintainable home! Many Blessings to you all!!
Rose Briggs, Project Coordinator
Valley Lee, Md.
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Most important...I thank YOU, for attending this
special event, supporting live bluegrass music, and making
this event another great success!
Jay Armsworthy
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Commissioners of Leonardtown
Notice of Rezoning Public Hearing
The Leonardtown Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at the Town
Office, 41660 Courthouse Drive, regarding Tax Map 32, Parcel 178
and Parcel 314. The purpose of the hearing will be to present for
public review the request to rezone this parcel from Residential Single Family (R-SF) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) and to
receive public comment. Copies of the documents are available for
public review at the Leonardtown Town Office. The public is invited
to attend and/or send written comments to be received by January
20, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. to the Commissioners of Leonardtown, P.O.
Box 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Special accommodations will be
made for persons with disabilities upon request.
By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator.
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Education
CSM Holds
Auditions for
Spring
Production,
Jan. 26-27
The College of Southern Marylands Fine Arts Department

is holding open auditions beginning at 6 p.m., Jan. 26-27 for its
upcoming spring production All Out.
All Out will be performed on all three campuses on March
5-6 and March 12-14. The comedy follows a group of game show
contestants on their quest to win big money. It starts as a typical
show, but as the game progresses, layers and layers of the contestants exteriors are exposed. All Out poses the question: What
extremes will people go to, to win a prize of $100,000? This
production may not be suitable for younger audiences.
Auditions will be in the Fine Arts Center Theater, located
on the La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Those
auditioning should prepare a one-minute monologue.
For information, visit www.csmd.edu/Arts or call the Box
Office at 301-934-7828.
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Rural Catholic Community

Meets Jan. 4 to Discuss
How Private Schools Can
Bolster Parish Communities
St. Mary's County and Washingtona rea residents will meet Jan. 4 at 1 pm at Bowles Farm in
Clements, Md to discuss the misguided path the Archdiocese of Washington has taken as it shutters
schools and directs more children into an already overcrowded public school system, and what local
communities can do to prevent further fallout from the Archdiocese's wrongful application of urban
policies on rural communities.
The meeting will open with a review of promising signs in enrollment and progress at the latest
school on the Archdiocese of Washington's radar, Mother Catherine Spalding School in Helen, Md.
The 50yearold private Catholic school, with more than 120 students, saved St. Mary's County about
$1.5 million in taxes this year; as enrollment builds upon last year's positive growth, community
members believe savings to county taxpayers could exceed $2.5 million per year in a few years.
However, "keeping this school open long enough to see that kind of return will require the effort of
everyone in the county, not just those whose children attend this school," said Marcos Lindekugel,
whose 2ndg rade son attends the school.
Other topics for the meeting include how strong leadership from the administrators of this
and other Catholic schools could avert the annual round of "consultations" the Archdiocese puts its
financially challenged schools through. These consultation meetings prematurely broadcast to the
community at large the possibility of a school's closure, severely undermining the targeted school's
chance to increase enrollment. A more effective approach, Lindekugel said, would be for the Archdiocese to discuss the challenges with the faculty as well as the school's parent association, and let
them develop a twoor threeyear plan, with measurable milestones, to put the school on a longterm
sustainable path. Mother Catherine Spalding School has suffered the effect of premature closure announcement three of the past four years; twice through consultations and this year through a letter
from the school's pastoral administrator. Time and again the community has shown
its support and met all ultimatum goals put forward by the Archdiocese.
The impact closing this school would have on its supporting five parishes, as
well as the longterm impact on all other parishes and private schools, will also be
presented at the meeting. Mother Catherine Spalding School is the last Catholic
school in the northern part of St. Mary's County, and its closure would reverberate
beyond the five parishes as fewer children are educated in the ways of the Church.
Being the only northern county school, it is geographically necessary in the founding county of American Catholicism. The grassroots effort to save private schools
is consistent with Pope Saint John Paul II's statement on education: "Parents have a
fundamental and primary right to make decisions about the education of their children; consequently, Catholic parents must be able to choose an education in harmony
with their religious convictions."
More than 1,400 people have signed an online petition in support of Mother
Catherine Spalding School and the community effort to keep the school open; visit
http://mcss2015.com to read the petition. All are welcome at the meeting Jan. 4 at
1 pm at Bowles Farm, at 22880 Budds Creek Rd in Clements, Md. The meeting is
hosted by Friends of Mother Catherine Spalding School. For information, visit http://
mcss2015.com
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Education
Project Healing Waters

Founder to be Keynote
Speaker at CSMs 16th
Winter Commencement
The College of Southern Maryland
(CSM) will recognize candidates for degrees
and certificates during its 16th Winter Commencement Jan. 15 at the La Plata Campus.
A keynote address will be provided by retired Navy Capt. Ed Nicholson, founder and
president of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing (PHWFF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military personnel
and disabled veterans.
After graduating from the University of
North Carolina in 1964, Nicholson received
a commission as an ensign. He served on
seven ships including a tour as commander
of a destroyer and a tour as commander of
a frigate. Nicholson attended the Naval Post
Graduate School in Monterey, California,
served a tour as a Riverine Advisor in Vietnams Mekong Delta, attended the Naval War
College in Newport, Rhode Island where he
earned a masters degree in National Security and Strategic Studies, and commanded
Naval Ordnance Station Indian Head.
Nicholson retired from the Navy with
more than 30 years of service. Following retirement, he worked for Applied Ordinance
Technologies in Waldorf.
The genesis for PHWFF came in 2005
during a stay at Walter Reed Army Medical
Center, where Nicholson saw the returning
wounded from the conflict in Iraq. A desire
to offer a fun outing to recovering injured
and wounded service members blossomed
into a program that includes not only those
seeking medical care at Walter Reed, but to
other disabled veterans at military and veterans hospitals in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
In recognition of PHWFFs work, Nicholson was selected by the cable network as
a CNN Hero in 2009. He was honored as a
recipient of the Purpose Prize in 2013 and
was recognized by Field and Stream Maga-
zine with a Hero of Conservation Award last

March.
His keynote will be part of winter commencement activities Jan. 15. CSMs Nursing
Recognition Ceremony will be at 1 p.m. in
the Physical Education (PE) Center on the La
Plata Campus with a reception immediately
following on the upper level of the PE Center.
The Winter Commencement Ceremony will
begin at 6:30 p.m. in the PE Center and tickets are required. Ticketholders are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes before the
ceremony begins. Doors will close when the
procession begins, and guests without tickets
or arriving after the doors close may view
the ceremony from the Fine Arts (FA) Center
which will carry a live streaming broadcast.
A reception immediately following commencement will be in the Center for Business and Industry (BI), Chaney Enterprises
Conference Room BI-113.
In the event of inclement weather, a decision will be announced and posted at www.
csmd.edu if commencement activities will
be held the following day, Jan. 16. Graduates
and guests may also call the inclement weather hotline at 301-369-1999 or 800-650-4023.
The safety of CSM students, guests and
employees is of utmost importance. CSM
will conduct bag checks at commencement,
and all individuals may be subject to a bag
check before entry. CSM Public Safety officials encourage guests to leave large secondary bags, diaper bags and backpacks in their
vehicles or at home as these will be subject to
the bag check process at the door.
For information on commencement,
visit www.csmd.edu/commencement.
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Feature Story
Molding Students for the Future of Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math
A Look Into the Innovative Concept of STEM
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
St. Marys County Public Schools and the Leonardtown library are embracing the future of science,
math, engineering and technology, through what is
known as STEM. The school system introduced the
STEM Academy to Lexington Park Elementary
School, Spring Ridge Middle School and Great Mills
High School, which gave selected and qualified students the chance to enhance their knowledge in the
practices of STEM.
Secondary Science and Stem Supervisor Jason
Hayes explained how the STEM academy begins in
the fourth grade at Lexington Park elementary and
the school offers two classes, which only have 24 students in each class; Hayes said the process is consistent
through the twelfth grade. According to Hayes, the students in the academy have a stem schedule, where
their English and social studies classes are stem-related; however, classes such as physical education, health
and fine arts are the same as students who are not in
the academy.
Its a very exclusive, very selective academy. Its
highly rigorous and we do go through an application
process, he said.
Hayes explained the applicants are screened based
on their strong test scores, their activities related
to STEM subjects and the essay they are required to
submit.
A lot of it really comes down to just the essay that
they write; basically the students are really pitching
themselves of why they should be in the academy, he
explained.
Students do not have to begin the STEM academy
in elementary school; they have the option of applying
for it in middle and high school.
Weve had students that have started just in high
school and have a quality, good STEM experience. I
would like to see more start in fourth grade. This group
thats going to be graduating this year is going to be
one of the firsts that has started off in fourth grade and
has gone the whole way through, Hayes explained.
Great Mills High School STEM teacher Jeanette
Offenbacher explained how some of her students did
not begin the STEM academy until they entered high
school.
I think sometimes students dont necessarily
know that theyre ready for STEM or that they want
to be in STEM. [Students] should think about applying to start STEM in ninth grade because its not that
theyve lost anything in not being in STEM in middle
school; I think students can easily make the transition,
she explained.
The student that is ready for STEM - theyre a
dedicated learning, theyre inquisitive, theyre hardworking and those are traits that you might get in a
student coming from the Spring Ridge Middle School
STEM program or you might see that in a student who
didnt decide to join STEM and theyre making that decision now.
Students in the academy are required to have an
internship experience the summer between their junior
and senior year. Hayes said the academy has a great
partnership with the local hospital and he explained
students have internships at the Patuxent River Naval
Air Station Base and the technology firms in the area.
Theyll work along side the scientists, the doctors
and the engineers in a mentorship-internship kind of
experience and then toward the end of their senior year,
theyll present about their internship in whats called
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2014 STEM Expo
the STEM capstones.

Offenbacher, who teaches juniors and seniors, said
the internship experience gives students the chance to
show their skills and knowledge in a work-place environment and said how the internship is also beneficial
to their college application process.
Thats something thats going to look a little bit
different on their college application and I do think colleges look favorably on that. Currently my seniors are
getting some early decisions, theyre applying early
schools are looking at them earlier, so theyre actually
getting into colleges at this time of the year instead of
having to wait until the spring for regular admissions,
she explained.
The thing with the STEM academy here is students work as teams and they have to collaborate as
teams, so that when they get out in that job force they
have those skills that will better prepare them, Hayes
explained. They get to use equipment in their classes
and [they] get to go on field trips and have experiences
that their non-stem compatriots get to experience and
thats the nice thing about the STEM academy, we have
those kinds of experiences ready for those students,
he continued.
However, Hayes explained students who are not in
the academy are still able to have a STEM experience
while they are in school.
We want to try and make sure students get that
STEM experience while not being in the STEM Academy. I think ultimately its going to prepare a workforce
thats better prepared for those jobs, he explained.
Its a challenging academy, but its a beneficial
academy and its one that we are glad that we have and
we want to keep it going and we want to foster those
students who have an interest for math, science, engineering and [who] want to use technology. We want to
encourage those students to keep on applying and keep
on going through the academy.

The STEM academy is not the only place students
are able to learn about these innovative subjects, the
library, which is considered a part of the educational
system, offers STEM activities for all age groups.
Leonardtown Library Assistant Branch Manager Jill
Hutchison explained how the library is a place where
every age group can explore STEM subjects.
Weve been doing STEM activities for the school
age [students] for several years. Last year was the first
year we really ventured into preschool programs that
were all STEM. I really love to see kids getting into
science at a younger age and in a more fun, playful exploratory way, where theyre not being graded theres
not that pressure. Its a fun exploration for them,
Hutchison explained.
The library recently partnered with the non-profit
organization, growingSTEMS, and because of the beneficial partnership the library was able to provide more
STEM-related activities.
We were really able to amp it up with this partnership with growingSTEMS. It has grown into this
great partnership; we worked with them all last year,
she said.
We know thats where our economy in this area is
going. The schools are focusing on preparing kids for
that and a lot of the parents work in that field so they
naturally have an interest for their children, plus its
just cool. We intend to keep doing it for a long time, its
a great draw for us and as long as the interest is there
we want to continue.
For more information about the STEM academy,
visit www.smcps.org/stem and for more information
about events and activities at the library, visit www.
stmalib.org.
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Obituaries
Florence Irene Decker, 87
Florence Irene Decker, 87,
passed away Friday, Dec.
19, after many years battling
lung cancer.
Florence was born
March 22, 1927 in Kingston,
N.Y. to Helen Sheeley Snyder
and Winifred Henry Snyder.
On Jan. 12, 1947 she married her childhood
friend Irwin George Decker (AKA Dick) and
spent 67 years as a homemaker, mother and wife.
Her married life took her from Hurley, N.Y. to
Washington, DC, where Dick served as a Metropolitan policeman. During these years she
raised 2 boys, and managed their elementary
school cafeteria.
Later her husband became Chief of Police in Hurley, N.Y. where Florence was nicknamed Sergeant Pepper running the home
town police office, taking calls, keeping books,
and serving policemen coffee and cookies
during work breaks. She loved to sew and
crochet, and also planted and tended thriving flower, vegetable and fruit gardens.
As their retirement days unfolded they
moved south again to Maryland where she
tended flourishing gardens, raised a golden lab and thoroughly enjoyed boating and
crabbing on the local rivers with dog and
husband. Through the years she was well
known for her home style cooking (including her well known chili sauce and bourbon fruit cakes), hand and machine sewn
clothes for herself, kids and grandkids
and countless beautifully knitted and cro-
cheted blankets. In addition she enjoyed

travels up and down the east coast visiting
small historic towns fishing and checking
out varieties of local restaurants.
Her last years were spent at Wildewood Retirement Village with her husband where she attended numerous local outings to favorite restaurants and
frequent visits with her sons families.
She is survived by her husband Irwin
George Decker, brother Richard Snyder
(Pat) of New Cumberland, Penn., sons Edward Robert Decker (Diane) of Thurmont,
Md. and David Richard Decker (Sandy) of
Mechanicsville, Md., grandchildren Kelly
Decker of Shippensburg, Penn., Audrey
Cramer of Fairfield, Penn., Jessica Long
(Jason) of Prince Frederick, Md., Victoria
Irving of Chesapeake Beach, Md., Linda
Greenshields (Eric) of New Rochelle,
N.Y., Rebecca Decker of California, Md.,
and Douglas Decker (Erin) of San Diego, Calif., seven great grandchildren
and one great great grandchild. She was
predeceased by her siblings Robert Snyder (Joan) and Athena Groelle (Eugene).
She would have celebrated her 68th wedding anniversary in January 2015.
Family attended private graveside services at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in
Frederick, Md. Friday, Dec. 26, at 11 a.m..
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Mrs. Helen Elaine Miller, 82

Mrs. Helen Elaine
Miller, 82, of Millsboro,
Del., formerly of Calvert
County, Md. passed away
on Saturday, Dec. 20, at
Beebe Medical Center.
Mrs. Miller was born on
Oct. 21, 1932 in Richmond, Va. to the late
Richard and Gussie Edmonia Funkhouser.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in
death by her husband, Charles Miller in 2003.
She was a member of the Calvert Elks
Lodge. She loved watching TV, shopping with QVC and going to the beach. She
was a sassy, spunky lady who was devoted
to her family. She will be missed dearly.
She is survived by a son, Charles Steven
Miller and his wife Darlene of Westminster,
Md., two daughters, Lori Ann Halloway and
her husband Donald of Mechanicsville, Md.
and Deborah Lynn Reamy and her husband
Paul of Millsboro, Del., one sister, Iona Frye
of Mt. Jackson, Va., eight grandchildren,
Wendi Reese, Jami Crenshaw, Donnie Halloway, Paul Reamy, II, Amanda Hollins, Ryan
Reamy, Christy Collins and Steve Miller, Jr.,
along with eleven great grandchildren, Dyllan,
Tyler, Jaylyn, Kaiah, Bently, Ryleigh, Jase,
Brooklyn, Trevor, Juliana, Brayden.
A memorial service was held from 1 to 4
p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Calvert Elks
Lodge, 1015 Dares Beach Rd, Prince Frederick, Md., 20678.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Helens memory to the American
Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen,
Va. 23058-5216.
Emmanuel Melroy Mal

Young, 58
Emmanuel
Melroy
Mal Young, 58, of Avenue,
passed away on Dec. 19. Mal
was born on Feb. 25, 1956 to
the late Thomas Daniel Young,
Sr. and Margaret Ann Young
in Avenue, Md. He attended St.
Marys County Public Schools.
At an early age, Mal served in the U.S Marines
and later he pursued his career as a Mechanic,
which he loved dearly. Mal had several hobbies
and interests including playing cards, listening to
music and most of all, he enjoyed spending time
with family and friends. He was a caring father,
grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas
Daniel Young, Sr. and Margaret Ann Young and
brother, Jeffrey M. Young.
He leaves to cherish his memories his
daughters, LaShonda M. Herbert, LaTasha
S. Carter, Marquita C. Young and Ashley N.
Young; sisters, Janice Lee, Deloris Claudie
, Twanna Tina, June, Ann Jackie White
(Henry), Thomasena Coles (Joseph), Ruth Kay
Burton ( Ashley); brothers, Thomas, Jr. Danny
Boy ( Lawan), James Jeremiah, Barry and
Roger, Sr.; aunt, Genevieve Short, nine grandchildren, a special friend, Sharon L. Carter and
a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Family and friends united on Monday, Dec.
29, for visitation at 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Holy AngelsCatholic
Church, 21335 Colton Point Road, Avenue,
Md. 20609. Interment to follow at Sacred Heart
ChurchCemetery, Bushwood, Md.
Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral
Home.
Amari Latrell Barnes, 4 months

Amari Latrell Barnes, 4
months, of Lexington Park,
Md., was granted his angel
wings on Tuesday, Dec. 23.
Born on Aug. 20, he was the
son of Caprea Barnes and
Mario Bowman. Although
his time here was short, the
joy and love he brought his
family will last a lifetime. Amaris gentle smile
could melt the hearts of those around him and
though he never spoke a word, his voice and
thoughts could always be heard. With Amaris
passing, we remind others that his life is one to
be celebrated. Although we will miss him every day, he will forever remain in our hearts.
He is survived by his parents, Caprea and
Mario; brother, Trevion Barnes; grandfather,
Patrick Dorsey; aunts, Tasha Barnes, Shatera
Barnes and Tiffany Harris, all of Lexington
Park, Md. and uncles, Anthony Barnes, of
Lexington Park, Md. and Corey Bowman of
Chaptico, Md. He was preceded in death by his
grandmother, Catherine Milburn; great grandparents, Mary Barnes, John Barnes Sr. and
Catherine Bowman.
Family and friends will unite on Friday,
Jan. 2, for visitation and viewing at 10 a.m. until
time of service at 10:30 a.m. at Briscoe-Tonic
Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, Md. Interment to follow at Immaculate
Heart of Mary Church Cemetery, Lexington
Park, Md. Bishop John Lewis will be officiating.
Isabel Constance Lyall, 73

Isabel Constance Lyall, 73, of Lexington Park,
Md., died on Dec. 27,
at Hospice House of St.
Marys in Callaway, Md.
Born on Aug. 8, 1941,
in Sao Miguel, Azores,
she is the daughter of
the late Rolando Da Silva and Silvana Repose Da Silva.
On Aug. 28, 1971, Isabel married her beloved
husband, Clarence O. Clancy Lyall in St. Petersburg, Fla.. Together, they spent 41 wonderful years together before his passing in 2012.
She was an excellent cook, an avid reader,
and enjoyed riding on motorcycles. She has
travelled throughout Europe. She attended
the Emmys, and met Tom Hanks and Steven
Spielberg. She also enjoyed doing crosswords
puzzles. However, her family was her top priority and she loved spending time with them.
Isabel is survived by her children, Tonia J. Gibson of Lexington Park, Md., Roy C. Chris
Adams (Angela) of Lexington Park, Md.; and
Arthur E. Lyall (Julie) of Great Mills, Md.; her
grandchildren, Ashley Lyall, Danielle Gibson,
Chelsea Gibson, Cody Gibson, Mason Lyall,
Sydney Lyall, Christina Adams, Faith Adams
Helms, and Ayden Adams; and her great grandchildren, Dylan Beaver, Dayon Ponton and
Heaven Adams. She is preceded in death by her
parents and husband.
A Graveside Service was officiated by
Virger Richard Abell on Wednesday, Dec. 31,
at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in
22020 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills, Md.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice House 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.
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St. Aloysius Holds Annual

Christmas Dinner
Every year, the St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Leonardtown holds a free dinner
for locals looking for a place
to eat on Christmas day.
According to Regina
Goldring, the primary organizer of the event, the
church was very open to it,
and very generous. In the past
we have had about 150 people
come. Deliveries are made
in the morning for those who
may not be able to make it to
St. Aloysius that afternoon.
Thirteen delivery routes were
made and food was distributed as far down as Ridge,
or as north as Charlotte Hall,
said Goldring.
The eleventh annual din-
ner, sponsored by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, is

similar to a soup kitchen
according to Goldring. A
friend of Goldrings, a marine
veteran who delivered meals
earlier in the morning, later
commented that shes the
heart and soul of the whole
operation.
Regina expressed her
fondness for the event, as it
started out with a grandchild
of my sister, whose birthday
was on Christmas. According to Regina, her two children have been taking part
in this event since they were
about three or four, so this
has become a tradition within
my family.
Masons Celebrate
St. John the
Evangelist Day
Eve Taylor, one of approximately 100 volunteers,

went to college with Goldring
and has been serving or delivering food at the event for
approximately five years. I
do whatever I can to help the
community, and Regina has
the same heart, Taylor said.
She continually expressed
her love for the event. You
can feel the spirit atmosphere
here, and its a good place for
people who have nowhere
to go to come, Ive always
found it friendly. Its a good
place to bring the homeless
because they can finally feel
like they have a family, Taylor explained.
Kathline
and
Gary
Spalding attended
the event for the
dinner and heavily depended on
it.
We dont
have any food at
home, were diabetic. We dont
have no food, no
money, we had no
presents for each
other, the couple
expressed.
The
dinner for them
means there are
just people that
care about you
and love you.
Later
into
the dinner, the
attendees
were
In Our
Community
given proper Christmas

entertainment by the Mennard family, a local family
who sing barbershop-style
Christmas caroling, according to Peggy Mennard.
St. Aloysius is dedicated to giving a helping hand
to the community. If anyone is in need of assistance
with rent, utilities, prescriptions, ect., please contact
the Society of St. Vincent
de Paul at 301-481-2942.
St. Aloysius is located at
22800 Washington St., and
more information on daily
masses and church-related
events can be found at saintaloysiuschurch.org.
LIBRARY
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Photo by Kelly Perez
On Sunday, Dec. 28, several members of Thomas J. Shryock,

AF&AM Masonic Lodge #223 located in Hollywood, Md. gathered
together at Trinity Episcopal Church in Historic Saint Marys City to
celebrate St. John the Evangelist Day. Pictured above left to right, front
to back are John Brand, Sergio Perez current Worshipful Master of the
Lodge, John Leroy Sr., Frank Marquart, Tom Barnhart, Ken Sebring
and Mehl Hart. For more information please visit www.tjs223.com.
Library Holiday Closings

All three branches will be closed Jan. 1.
The Board of Library Trustees and the library staff send their
wishes for a wonderful New Year!
LEGO and Imagination Station fun for

kids
Children of all ages can come and
build something amazing with thousands
of LEGO and Duplo pieces. We supply the
bricks, you bring the imagination! LEGO
Fun will be held at the Charlotte Hall
branch at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 16.
Leonardtown branch will hold an
Imagination Station activity for ages 4
years old or older. Children will explore,
create, take part in hands-on experiences and make artwork to take home
on Jan. 16 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Free Computer Classes for Beginners
The Leonardtown and Lexington Park
branches will be holding basic introduction computer classes on topics such as
Computers, Windows, the Internet, email

and Microsoft Office programs throughout
January. Dates and times are listed on the
library website, registration is required.
One-on-one instruction is available on these
topics by appointment. Interested individuals can contact their branch to schedule.
2015 Book Discussions

Each branch holds a monthly book
discussion. Charlotte Hall branch meets on
the first Monday at 7 p.m., Leonardtown
branch meets on the third Thursday at 7
p.m. and the Lexington Park branch meets
on the second Monday at 6 p.m. To see the
books and meeting schedule for 2015, go
to the Library website under Calendar &
Programs and click Book Discussions.
Mobile Career Center

The Southern Maryland JobSource
Mobile Career Center will be at the Leonardtown branch on Jan. 13 from 1 p.m. to
4 p.m. to provide assistance to job seekers.
The County Times
In Our
Community
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Contributing Writer
So many books, so little time.
Its easy to feel that way when faced with an entire bookstore full of possibilities. How do you pick?
How do you know whats good?
Start here, with the Bookworms Best of 2014
Lets start with FICTION.
Throughout the year, every time something bad happens, youre reminded to hug
the ones you love. Five Days
Left by Julie Lawson Timmer, the story of a woman
who is at the end stages of a
terminal disease, and a man
in another state who has fallen in love with a child hes
fostering, will actually make
you want to do that. Bring
tissues. Thats all Im saying.
My list wouldnt be
complete without my annual
nod to Emma Donoghue.
Her novel Frog Music, a
big story of murder and lust
set in 1870s San Francisco
is a must-read for this year.
Its a gauzy tale in fact, it
seems at times like a dream,
as though the main character,
Blanche Beunon has imagined the whole friendship she
had with Jenny Bonnet and
the reason for Jennys death.
Bonus: its based loosely on a
true event.
I almost guarantee that
you wont see The Last Time
I Died by Joe Nelms on any
other Best Of list. Its here
because it was one of those
books that just struck me:
Christian Franco, a loser in
life and love, learns that he
can re-visit his childhood by
being brought back from the
edge of death. Early trauma
left him with holes in his memory. Reviving gave him answers.
But he had to die again and again
and you wont be able to put this
book down until you know what
happens.
They say we all have a doppelganger, and Recognition
by O.H. Bennett is based on that
idea: on a rainy night, as a young
widow heads home to pick up
her son, she sees a beggar who is
her late husbands double. Many
years ago, he went missing and
was presumed drowned but
did he? Youll wonder, too...
And finally, a tie: A Wanted Woman by Eric Jerome
Dickey and I Am Pilgrim by
Terry Hayes are both thrillers;
I couldnt decide which I liked
better. Be aware that the Dickey book leans toward violence
and profanity, while the Hayes
book is more espionage-like.
Both kept me on the edge of
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Book Review
The Best of 2014
my seat for days

And then there are my NONFICTION PICKS
The Baby Boom by P.J.
ORourke will bring back memories for anyone born between 1947
and 1964. ORourke recalls the
usual things that Boomers will remember playing outside til dark,
getting that first Color TV but
the real appeal comes when he
finds something youve long-forgotten, and he expounds upon it.
This book is like time-travelling
to your childhood.
Lovers of the Old (or new)
West will love Badluck Way
by Bryce Andrews, the story of
cowboying, ranch life, and the end
of both. Its also a tale of conservation: wolves were a big problem
on the ranch where Andrews
worked, and they cost his
employer a good amount of
money. But wheres the happy
medium between raising cattle
and being a steward to the land
and its wildlife? This book
doesnt have all the answers,
but itll make you think.
Im normally not a big fan of
biographies that include recreations, but Death of a King by
Tavis Smiley was a great exception. In this book, Smiley envisions the last year of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.: his friendships,
his dilemmas, the heartbreak he
knew and caused, the work he
did, and that which he mightve
wished he didnt do. I liked this
book because its thoughtful,
and because it makes Dr. King
into an ordinary man. Smiley
makes King approachable.
If youve read other Best Of
lists this year, youve probably
found Being Mortal by Atul
Gawande there and for good
reason. Its about the end-of-life,
aging, and how medicine perceives both. Gawande urges readers to take charge of the end of
their lives. Thats powerful stuff,
in a powerful book.
And lastly, another tie: The
Removers by Andrew Meredith,
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by
Caitlin Doughty, and The Skeleton Crew by Deborah Halber all
deal with bodies. Dead ones. The
Meredith book is a fatherson memoir in a comingof-age way; the Doughty
book is a memoir about her
years working in a crematory;
and the Halber book is about
how everyday people spend
their time comparing missing
persons lists with online lists of
unclaimed bodies. I liked em
all. I couldnt decide
And then my Best of
CHILDRENS BOOKS:
For the littlest kid, Dont
Push the Button by Bill Cotter is a near-guaranteed
gigglefest. Theres a monster inside this book, and a
red button. Whatever

you do, well, read the
book with your favorite
3-to-6-year-old
and see.
Post-apocalyptic
novels have been done
to death, but H2O
by Virginia Bergin
really struck me as
unusual. The premise
of this book is that
planetary dust has caused contaminated rain. Anybody who
gets wet dies bloody, painfully, and fast. That includes
the heroines parents, sibling,
friends, neighbors, and everyone she loves. Or maybe not,
because theres a wicked cliffhanger here and I loved it.
I also liked Noggin by
John Corey Whaley, a disturbi ngly
plausible book
about a young man whos suffering a terminal illness. His
only hope is to have his head
cryonically frozen, and to wait
for a donor body. But can everybody in his life wait for
him to return?
As I read Endangered
by Jean Love Cush, I wasnt
sure whether or not it was an
adult book or a teen read. I
decided it was both: its the
story of a young teen who
gets arrested for a murder
he didnt commit, but its
also the story of his mother,
who tackles the justice system, the law, and everything
she never thought shed
have to deal with on behalf
of her son. Timely and sobering, this is another one
of those books you just cant
put down.
And finally, Skink No
Surrender by Carl Hiaasen
is a great way to introduce
your teen to the humor of this
adult author. In this book, a
teen goes missing and its up
to her cousin and a Vietnamveteran-for mer-mayor-possibly-insane-conser vationminded madman to find her.
Whats not to like, hm?
And there you are: fifteen
books you just cant miss. The
Best of the Year.
Happy Reading!
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In Our
Community
A Great Time
for Teens!
By Emily Charles
Contributing Writer
Its winter and many teenagers are looking for
ways to amuse themselves while keeping warm! Lexington Park Library poses a solution to boredom: Teen
Tech Space events!
The program generally takes place on Wednesdays
from 3 to 6 p.m. and offers teens a chance to have an
evening to enjoy for themselves, according to library
staff member Leah Kulikowski.
Its a chance for teens hang at the library and
use computers, we actually have computers we reserve
for them. They can do homework, play games, play
Minecraft, we have a Wii. Usually, we have an activity
planned. Its a fun night just for them, she said.
While the last Teen Tech Space of 2014 took place
Wednesday, Dec. 31, Kulikowski assured that there are
more to come in Spring 2015.
Its been growing throughout the fall and winter.
Every week weve had more and more teens come as
word gets out, its been goodWere planning to have
it in the spring, but were thinking about changing the
time. Nothing has become official yet, were still thinking things through, Kulikowski said.
The Tech Space is enjoyed thoroughly by all participants, Kulikowski said, and the staff love to see the
Photo courtesy of www.stmalib.org
teens having a good time.

I think seeing them play the Wii is fun, they get
into it when theyre playing some of those games! We
had crafts to do before Christmas that they really enjoyed. We had pictures printed and we decorated ornaments, and some of the kids who dont always want to
participate really enjoyed that. I think its just a great
time for teens! Kulikowski said.
No registration is required for teens to partake in

this event. Be sure to keep a look out for future dates!
For more information about Teen Tech Space,
please call Lexington Park Library at 301-863-8188.
From my Backyard to our Bay

A St. Marys County Residents 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.
Marys 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.
Marys Soil Conservation
District in Leonardtown.
Join your local watershed
association and make a
difference for Our Bay!
smrwa.org
Forest Stewardship
Forest land is important to the overall
health of the Chesapeake Bay. Forests
provide several layers, from the canopy
to the forest floor, that act as filters,
improve water quality, reduce sedimentation, remove nutrients, and regulate
stream flow during storms.
Marylands 2.5 million acres of forest,
most of it privately owned, cover approximately 42% of its land area. St.
Marys Countys land area is about 50%
forested, and has more than 400 miles
of shoreline. Wooded buffers along
these shorelines are critical to improving Bay health. Acre for acre, forested
lands produced the least amount of runoff and pollution. The County occupies
a forest transitional zone, where the
dominant tree species vary from oak/
hickory to tulip poplar to sweet gum/red
maple and loblolly pine.
Forests can be harvested on a sustainable basis for materials, including
structural lumber, crates, shelving
and furniture, flooring, mulch, and
pulp for paper. Forests can, in most
cases, provide these products while
Plant a Tree
County residents with questions about

woodland stewardship and management, as well as timber harvesting,
should contact a certified forester. The
State of Maryland maintains a database
of private Licensed Professional Foresters (LPFs), who work cooperatively with
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also maintaining and even enhancing

wildlife habitat, recreational activities,
and soil conservation. Timber harvests
are closely monitored by a partnership
of agencies, including St. Marys Soil
Conservation District and St. Marys
County Department of Land Use and
Growth Management.
Go to trees.maryland.gov for information on planting trees. There is a Recommended Tree List for the program
Marylanders Plant Trees. There is a
$25.00 coupon on the website for purchasing a tree. However, the tree must
be on the eligible list of trees. There are
14 small trees, or 29 large trees on the
list that is updated periodically.
From
the Department of Natural Resources

(DNR) Forest Service to assist landowners with implementation of timber
harvests. Lists of LPFs can be found at
the DNR Web site below.
Where to get help with
FOREST STEWARDSHIP
QUESTIONS
Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources,
dnr.maryland.gov/forests/
This is the twenty-eighth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (scottmaryann9@gmail.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing
awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next weeks County Times!
Bay-Wise landscapes
minimize negative impacts
on our waterways by using
smarter lawn management
techniques and gardening
practices. The University
of Maryland Extension
Master Gardener Bay-Wise
program in St. Marys
County offers hands-on
help with managing your
landscape by providing
information, a site visit, and
landscape certifications.
Our yardstick checklist is
easy to understand and
follow, and our team of
trained Master Gardeners
can help guide you
through it while offering
suggestions to improve
both the appearance
and sustainability of your
landscape.
Call Now &

Schedule a Visit!
301-475-4120
extension.umd.edu/baywise
Start a Movement in Your

NeighborhoodBe the First
to be Certified Bay-Wise!
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To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar,

please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m.
on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Dueling Pianos
St. Marys County Elks Lodge (45779
Fire Department Ln., California)
Dinner is 6:30 to 8 p.m., Show is 8:30
p.m. to midnight
Cutting Edge Dueling Pianos- Presented by the St. Marys County Elks
Lodge. Italian themed dinner champagne, party favors, and breakfast bar
after the show. Tickets are $50. For
ticket purchases, please call 301-8637800. Proceeds from event will further
our investment within our community
as well as allow us to do even more for
our Veterans.
Thursday, Jan. 1
Garden In Lights
Annmarie Garden, 3480 Dowell Road,
Dowell 6 to 9 p.m.
The walk-through event will be
held f through Jan. 3. The admission for
ages 5 and older is $6, children younger
than 5, as well as Annmarie Members
are FREE. A dollar-off coupon is available online. For more information, call
410-326-4640.
Friday, Jan. 2
Lions Club Morning Bingo
(9370 Crain Highway, Bel Alton)
10:30 a.m., early birds begin at 10
We play on Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Our early birds begin at 10. This nonprofit event supports the local Lions
Club. Regular games pay $50, specials
$100. http://lionsclubbingo.net/wp/
First Friday
Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190
Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown) 5
to 9 p.m.
Start your New Years resolution to
drink more local Maryland wine here.
Warm up with some delicious mulled
McIntosh Run & relax to our very own
Meleah Backhaus performing live in
the tasting room from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 for wine tasting up to 6 wines
and a souvenir glass.
Saturday, Jan. 3
Minecraft Camp
Lexington Park Library (21677 F. D.
R. Boulevard, Lexington Park) 2 to 4
p.m.
Youth ages 8+ will work together
in teams to build a castle, then defend it
against other teams. Registration opens
two weeks before the program. 301863-8188. Web address:www.stmalib.
org
Sunday, Jan. 4
29th Annual Christmas Doll & Train
Exhibit
St. Clements Island Museum, 38370
Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point 10
a.m.
LAST DAY! Dont miss the chance
to see this holiday exhibit before its
gone!The St. Clements Island Museum
in Coltons Point presents a holiday exhibit themed Christmas by the Bay.
Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and
Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls
will be arranged to depict Christmas
scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake
coastal living in the early 20th century. Other highlights include working
miniature trains and a hands-on train
set that children can operate.The Crab
Claw Museum Store will be brimming
with holiday gifts and for the one who
has everything, consider a Museum
Gift Membership! Museum members
enjoy a 10% discount! Dont miss the
Crab Pot Christmas Trees! This is onestop-shopping at its best! Proceeds benefit museum programs, projects, and
exhibits! Shop where your dollars make
a difference! Admission: $3 adults,
$2.00 senior citizens (62 and older) and
military personnel with ID, $1.50 students 6 to 18, FREE for children 5 and
under. For more information, go online
to www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums or call 301-769-2222.
Monday, Jan. 5
On Pins & Needles
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch,
3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach
1 to 4 p.m.
Bring your quilting, needlework,
knitting, crocheting, or other project
for an afternoon of conversation and
shared creativity. For more information, call 410-257-2411 or visit www.
calvertlibrary.info.
Tuesday, Jan. 6
Flying Needles
Calvert Library Southern Branch,
13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons
7 to 8:45 p.m.
Knitting, crocheting and portable
crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. For more
information, call 410-326-5289 or visit
www.calvertlibrary.info.
Wednesday, Jan. 7
DAV Auxiliary Meeting
VFW Hall, 23282 Three Notch
Road, California 7 p.m.
The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary is holding its monthly
meeting. Our meetings are on the first
Wednesday of each month. We are trying to raise our exposure in the community in order to help many more
veterans. For more information, call
301-997-1036.
Thursday, Jan. 8
Calvert Conversations
10 to 11 a.m.
Meet new friends and hear old stories OR meet old friends and hear new
stories on local history in a relaxed, fun
atmosphere! For more information, call
410-257-2411 or visit www.calvertlibrary.info.
Friday, Jan.9
On Pins & Needles
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850
Costley Way, Prince Frederick 1 to
4 p.m.
Bring your quilting, needlework,
knitting, crocheting, or other project for
an afternoon of conversation and shared
creativity. For more information, call
410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, Jan. 10
Contra Dance
Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall,
37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico
7 p.m.
AContra Dance, sponsored by
Southern Maryland Traditional Music
and Dance (SMTMD), featuring caller
Elgin Perry. The doors open at 7:00pm
and the dancing begins at 7:30 p.m.
Contra is a traditional American style
of social dance and is a huge amount of
fun (and exercise) for the whole family!
If youve ever danced a Virginia Reel
or been to a Square Dance, you have a
good idea how much fun it can be. If
you havent, its about time you tried
it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive
at 7 p.m. to get some instruction in the
various dances. Admission is $10 for
non-SMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are free). No special clothing is required! You need to be
comfortable, to move freely. There will
be an ice cream social following the
dance. For more information and directions go towww.smtmd.org.
Sunday, Jan. 11
All You Can Eat Breakfast
Valley Lee Second District Fire Department & Rescue Squad Auxiliary,
45245 Drayden Road, Valley Lee 8
to 11 a.m.
Cost for adults is $8, children
from ages 6 to 12 are $4, and children
5 and under are free; Menu consists of
scrambled eggs, home fried potatoes,
pancakes, French toast, sausage links,
ham, hot biscuits, creamed chipped
beef, spiced applesauce, grits, assorted
juices, milk and coffee; For more information call 301-994-9999.
Fried Chicken Dinner
Knights of Columbus 2065, 16441
Three Notch Road, Ridge 11:30 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
The Knights of Columbus 2065
will sponsor a fried chicken dinner.
Carry out dinners until 5 p.m. Cost is
$12 - half chicken, mashed potatoes,
peas, cole slaw, etc. Dessert table will
be available.
For more information, call
301-863-8054.
Monday, Jan. 12
Book Discussion
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Empty Mansions by Bill Dedman
and Paul Clark Newell, Jr. The mysterious life of Huguette Clark and the
spending of a great American fortune.
For more information, call 410-2572411 or visit www.calvertlibrary.info.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Flying Needles
7 to 8:45 p.m.
Knitting, crocheting and portable
crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. For more
information, call 410-326-5289 or visit
www.calvertlibrary.info.
Wednesday, Jan. 14
Playtime
10:20 to 10:50 a.m.
Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with
other parents and caregivers, and have
fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy
to share. No registration. For ages birth
through 5 years old.For more information, call 410-326-5289 or visit www.
calvertlibrary.info.
Thursday, Jan. 15
Lego Mania
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
For kids from kindergarten to
5th grade. Lego enthusiasts will meet
monthly to hear a story followed by a
Lego building session. Each session
will close with sharing time. Legos
supplied by library. This months
theme: Construction. Please register.
For more information, call 410-2572411 or visit www.calvertlibrary.info.
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Entertainment
Happy New Year!
Other Ways to Ring in the New Year

By Madeleine Buckley
Contributing Writer
3, 2, 1, Happy New Year! you
shout, alcohol in hand, celebrating in a
crowded bar or restaurant with a group
of friends.
To many, this is the definition of
going out on New Years Eve. And
while the Southern Maryland area has
a wide selection of traditional celebrations at such venues, they may not be
the ideal events for those with children
or those looking to stay sober. However,
other events throughout the area will be
catering exactly to these needs. Here are
four new events on Dec. 31 that offer an
alternative to staying home.
For those with small children

The Calvert Marine Museum will
be hosting the NOON Years Eve party
from 10 a.m. to noon. For a $2 fee, young
children will have the opportunity to
ring in the New Year at an earlier time.
At the event, children will make crafts,
hear a story, and have a dance party with
Squeak the Otter. I don't know of a lot
of places down here that are actually
doing a program like this, said Mindy
Quinn, Director of Chesapeake Bay
Field Lab Programs at the museum. I
think it's kind of cool that the kids get
a chance to celebrate because most kids
aren't able to quite make it all the way
to see the ball drop, no matter how hard
they try.
For teens who want a fun,

safe New Years party
Faith Bible Church in Mechanicsville will be hosting a Youth New Years
Party for those in grades 7-12. The event
goes from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. and is free.
Participants will partake in The Price is
Right, Minute to Win It, and an original game called Elimination Chamber. Prizes include a North Face jacket,
Beats headphones, and more. We are a
church, so we will also be doing a 15- or
20- minute message presenting the Gospel to any of the kids that come, said
Carl Hager, a volunteer youth worker.
We wanted to show them that while
being a Christian you can have fun.
Snacks will be provided at the events, as
well as rides home for the youth.
For families, and those looking

for an alcohol-free event
The Beacon of Hope Community
Center in Lexington Park will be hosting
a New Years Sober Celebration from
5:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The event is free
and will include free food served at 5:30
p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The event also will

feature a band that was formed at the
community center. The event is family
friendly and focuses on safety and positivity during the holidays. At midnight,
we will have a gratitude countdown of
things that we were grateful for about
2014 and, for a great 2015, said Laura
Webb, a Director of Recovery Support
at the center. For more information, contact the center at 301-751-7258.
For adults seeking an

alcohol-free event
The Hollywood Church of the Nazarene in Hollywood will be hosting a free
special event in its Upper Room Connection Caf starting at 8:30 p.m. The Connection Cafe is a venue that hosts events
every Friday night. We offer a safe,
non-alcoholic place to just hang out and
enjoy, said Terri Palmer, co-manager of
the Connection Cafe. But it's the first
time that we've ever had the Connection
Caf open for New Year's Eve. At this
casual event, there will be free food and
drink, including non-alcoholic versions
of popular alcoholic drinks. Of course
there is going to be plenty of eats, and
our pastors son will probably be doing
some [musical] entertaining, Palmer
said. For more information regarding
this event, call 301-884-8082.
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Open Mic Night

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 7 p.m.
Some Assembly
The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
New Years Eve Party
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 9 a.m.
New Years Eve Party
Brass Rail Sports Bar (20331 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills) 9 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 3
Hydra FX
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 a.m.
Sunday, Jan. 4
John Shaw
Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) 11 a.m.
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Wolfs Blues Jam
Londontowne Pub (726 Londontowne Road, Edgewater) 7:30 p.m.
Open Mic Night
Thursday, Jan. 8
Mercy Creek
Friday, Jan. 9
Tracy Allen
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 10
Not So Modern Jazz Quartet
The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 12
Team Trivia
The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local

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entertainment section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net.
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CSM Womens Soccer sophomore

Taylor Superior of Leonardtown.
CSM Mens Soccer sophomore

Sean Bucior of Mechanicsville.
CSM Womens Cross Country sophomore

Jacqueline Clark of La Plata.
CSM Students
Recognized
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Academic
Ability
Two Named to
NJCAA
All-American Teams,
One Athlete-ofthe-Month
Two student athletes from the College of Southern

Maryland have been named to National Junior College
Athletics Associations (NJCAA) All-American Teams
for their respective sport. All-American Team selections are nominated by coaches and then selected by
the NJCAAs sport committee. Recipients of this honor
are chosen based on athletic ability as well as academic
excellence.
Sophomore Taylor Superior of Leonardtown was
named to the NJCAA Womens Soccer All-American
First Team.
The coaching staff and team are extremely excited
for Taylor, said Head Coach Adam Sanchez. Earning
NJCAA First Team All-American is the highest award a
womens soccer player can receive individually and it is a
reflection of the hard work and commitment she has given
to the CSM Womens Soccer Program. It is a great milestone for the program as Taylor is the first, First Team AllAmerican selection from the NJCAA in program history.
She not only merits the selection, but embodies the ideal
attributes of an NJCAA All-American.
Sophomore Sean Bucior of Mechanicsville was
named to the NJCAA Mens Soccer All-American Second Team.
After a stellar freshman season, during which he received First Team All-American honors, Sean returned to
submit an equally impressive performance in his sophomore year, said Head Coach Derek Dyson. Sean has
emerged as a leader of this team and a great example of
the type of student-athlete we hope to produce on the field
and in the classroom. I am excited to see what his future
holds when he gets to the next level.
Sophomore Jacqueline Clark of La Plata was one of
five Maryland athletes named Athlete of the Month for
October by the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference (MDJUCO). Clark was the 2014 MDJUCO and
Region XX Champion for womens cross country with a
time of 20:41 in the 5K race. In CSMs first year of the
program, she was the individual medalist.
For information on CSMs athletics, visit http://www.
csmd.edu/athletics/.
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St. Marys Department of Aging

Programs and Activities
SENIOR LIVING
Holiday Closings
The Department of Aging & Human Services offices
and senior activity centers will be closed on Friday, January
2. Meals On Wheels will not be delivered. Normal operations
resume on Monday, January 5.
trial period at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Fridays,

Jan. 9 Mar. 13, from 9:30 10:30 a.m. Take your first class
for free and then purchase a fitness card for $30, which is good
for 10 sessions. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext.
1050.
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Month of January
Get started on that New Years fitness resolution!! Celebrate a healthier you in 2015 by joining the senior activity
center near you for a well-rounded fitness class that incorporates aerobic, strength, balance, and flexibility components all
in a one-hour workout. During the month of January, Enhance
Fitness is being offered at the Garvey, Loffler, and Northern
Senior Activity Centers FREE of charge to all participants
(normally $3/class). Whether you already regularly participate
in Enhance Fitness, or have been wanting to give it a try, heres
your chance for free if you are 50 years of age or older. For
more information, call Alice at 301-475-4200, ext. 1063.
Emergence: Under Our Skin II

The Lyme Disease Support and Discussion Group will
meet on Thursday, Jan. 8
from 2-3 p.m. for its quarterly program at the Northern
Senior Activity Center. The film Emergence will be featured, as a follow-up to the award-winning documentary, Under Our Skin. This sequel takes viewers on a journey from
horror to hope and covers the diseases persistence and reach,
promising new research, and conflicts that continue to impede
progress. Characters from Under Our Skin are revisited as
they emerge into better health, reclaiming their lives and dignity, and offering hope for many still suffering. Reserve your
seat by contacting 301-475-4002, ext. 1001.
Inclement Weather Closures

During this time of year when snow makes the road hazardous and ice makes walking dangerous, the Department
of Aging & Human Services and senior activity centers may
sometimes be unable to open to the public. Closures are announced on local radio stations (102.5 and 98.3 FM). For the
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(www.stmarysmd.com/aging), or like us on Facebook (keywords: St. Marys County Department of Aging & Human
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were planning to attend and follow the voice prompts for closing information. Information concerning Meals On Wheels
delivery will also be available. When in doubt, please check
before venturing out. Your safety is important to us.
Meet with Mike

Physical Therapist, Mike OBrien is returning the Northern Senior Activity Center on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 10:45 a.m. to
present a session on better balance and prevention of falls. Mr.
OBrien is a licensed Physical Therapist & has been practicing
for over 15 years, including time at the Charlotte Hall Veterans
Home. He is owner of Freedom Therapy Solutions in Mechanicsville and provides special complimentary heath education
sessions to our Center members. Reserve your seat by contacting 301-475-4002, ext. 1001.
On the Road to Better Managing Your Diabetes

Learn about what diabetes is; the myths & facts including
the importance of monitoring, healthy eating, physical activity,
medications, and why it is important to have a plan. Join us at
the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Thursday, Jan. 8, 10-11
a.m. to take part in this relevant topic. Call 301-737-5670, ext.
1658 for more information.
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The Zumba Gold-Toning program combines the enticing world rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the
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is being offered by Geno, a trained instructor, for a 10-week
Living Well with Chronic Disease

Start the New Year off with the best gift you can give
yourself - improved well-being. The Loffler Senior Activity
Center will conduct a six-week workshop on how to manage
your chronic condition. The class will meet at the center on
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fatigue, pain management, working with health care providers and more. If you have a chronic health condition and are
serious about improving the way you feel, this is the workshop
for you. There is no charge for taking this class; however, a
commitment to regular attendance is needed for good results.
For more information or to sign up call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658
by January 22.
Beginners Piano/Keyboard class coming up
Dr. Robert L. Jefferson, author of the How to Play Gos-
pel book series and a leading expert on teaching gospel music

(Check out his website at Jeffersonprsents.com) will again offer beginner piano/keyboard classes at the Loffler Senior Activity Center starting Tues., Jan. 27.
The cost for the lessons is $100 for 6 sessions and includes instruction, texts and corresponding CD. Additionally,
you will need to invest in an inexpensive keyboard ($50-$100+
available at local stores and online.) Payment for the lessons
can be made directly to Dr. Jefferson on the first day of class,
which will take place on 6 consecutive Tuesdays at 1 p.m. beginning Jan. 27 through Mar. 3. Pre-registration is required
by Jan. 20. For questions or to sign up, call 301-737-5670, ext.
1658.
Tea Tasting New Year Celebration
Tasting tea is a fun way to enjoy the company of good
friends while learning about tea and experimenting with new
blends. The tasting will be organized like a wine tasting, but
unlike a wine tasting, you can drink as much as you want and
never have to worry about having a designated driver. Raise
your tea cup and toast the New Year at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 11 a.m. Participants will
taste six different teas. Snacks will be provided. Cost per person is $3. Join us for lunch following the tea. The lunch meal
will feature orange juice spritzer, cranberry glazed pork roast,
mashed potato, roasted vegetables, marinated black eyed peas
and cranberry raisin apple crisp. Advance reservations required. Make reservations by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
and be sure to indicate whether or not you will be joining us
for lunch.
Jewelry with Sue
During this class at the Garvey Senior Activity Center
on Wednesdays, Jan. 7 -21 at 1 p.m., students will learn the
popular jewelry making technique of chain mail. Students will
also practice beading and making stretch bracelets. The cost
for this series is $15; payable to Sue Peters. All materials will
be provided. To learn more or to sign up, call 301-475-4200,
ext. 1050.
Mens Strength Training
A certified personal trainer leads you through a series of
strengthening exercises in a group environment on Mondays
and Thursdays from 9:30 10:30 a.m. at the Garvey Senior
Activity Center. During the 1-hour class, participants will engage in exercises designed to promote strengthening the chest,
arms, back and shoulders, core, and legs. The class is ongoing.
Try your first class for free and then purchase a fitness card for
$30, good for 10 sessions. To learn more, call 301-475-4200,
ext. 1050.
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 Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
James Arthur Davis

By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
James Arthur Davis, son of Philip Henry Davis (18631928) and Ann Elizabeth Bond (1865-1945) was born at Trent
Hall on January 16, 1888. He was the eldest of nine children
born to this couple.
The picture accompanying this article was taken upon
Jims graduation from Charlotte Hall Military Academy in
1909. Shortly thereafter Jim moved to Washington, D.C. where
he attended college and then Georgetown University Law
School. He received his law degree in 1916. He then served
during WWI as a Corporal with the 808th Aero Squadron of
the U.S. Air Force.
On October 29, 1924 he married Anita Nathalie Aveilhe,
A Journey Through Time

The
born in Dallas, Texas on October 3, 1892. They had two childrenJames Arthur Davis, Jr. and Nathalie Ann Davis who
married Dr. John Raedy.
James Arthur Davis, Jr., born in 1925, became a very
well- known pediatrician who practiced for more than 40 years,
retiring in 1999. According to one of his colleagues, Jims diagnostic skills were legend in the medical community, and he
was called on by Childrens Hospital numerous times to make
diagnoses for particularly difficult cases.
He was affiliated with Childrens Hospital, Columbia
Hospital for Women, Georgetown University Hospital, Sibley
Memorial Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Suburban Hospital
and Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. He was a member of the
Pediatric Clinical Staff Association of the Georgetown University Childrens Medical Center for 40 years and, for a time,
Chronicle
was on the
ad m issions
com mit tee.
He also was
a
member
of the Pharm a c e ut ic a l
Com m it t e e
at Childrens
Hospital.
Courtesy, Charlotte Hall School Alumni
In 1949,
Dr.
Davis
married Margaret Ann Hawkins and they made their home in
Chevy Chase. About 2001 they moved to Hollywood in St.
Marys County where Dr. Davis died in 2005.
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749 and Counting

Laura Joyce
Contributing Writer
Every now and
then, I just cant seem
to figure out what
to write my column
aboutnot often; usually, between columns,
something will happen,
or a thought will occur
to me, that sparks the thought, I could do
a column about that! But, once in a great
while, nothing seems to settle down on the
page.
This week, Ive started several columns. The one I made the most progress
on was about giving to charity and then
judging the people who receive those
gifts. A week or two ago, Id heard about
an online yard-sale site where the administrator was banning a participant who
had sold an item at the yard sale after her
child received it through a charity. The
administrator was furious, and erased the
comments of all those who stood up for
the seller, while verbally attacking the
person who had first raised the thought
that perhaps donating to someone doesnt
entitle us to judge them or control their
future actions. I was startled by the anger the administrator exhibited; after all,
perhaps the child already had the toy that
was sold; perhaps the child had his heart
set on a different toy; or perhaps, the parent knew that unless she sold the toy, she
wouldnt be able to afford food on Christmas. I dont know why the toy was sold,
but thats sort of the point, isnt it? None of
us does. Call me a Pollyanna, but I believe
the vast majority of people are good, and if
this mother felt that she wanted or needed
to return the toy, what right does someone
else have to criticize this or make assumptions about what it means? If Im going to
give, I want to give freely and joyfully; if
I cant do that, then perhaps its best if I
dont give at all. A gift with resentment
and judgments attached doesnt seem to
be much of a gift at all. So that was one
idea, but I just couldnt think of much else

to say about it. It seemed pretty clear to
me.
The other columns were about this
and that: what the cats might be thinking when theyre hanging upside down
from the top level of their scratching post
and chasing each other from its top to its
bottom; how to say thank you to Prince
Firstly for taking out the trash unasked
while also telling him that doing it at 4
a.m.just outside my window, waking
me upis something weve got to move
past. As he reminded me, hes only been
home from college for a week; its going to
take a little work for both of us to readjust
to being roommates. As I reminded him,
lets work on that before, say, 11 p.m.
So, since its 2015 and social media
is interwoven into almost every aspect of
our lives these days, I put out a request on
Facebook, asking my friends for suggestions for this weeks column. They definitely came through: I had serious suggestions (Ashley Croyle suggested discussing
enforced togetherness and how people
door dontget along during the holidays; Eric Brennan mentioned the spike
in family violence after the holidays; and
Betsi Darden suggested a column on race
relations and racial progress. I had one
idea (thanks Teri Pepper Dimsey) about
what happens when we make New Years
Resolutions: the push-me pull-you of our
weakness as it does battle against our determination (You mean, I typed back on
Facebook, how I should get off Facebook
and write my damn column???!).
As the clock ticked, with my deadline
getting ever closer, I still couldnt settle on
a topic, and so I decided Id just start typing. Before long, I found myself here, at
this sentence, with these words. I glanced
at the bottom of the screen, where the
word count shows up.
Since I started writing these columns two years ago, my publisher has occasionally tried to convince me that 500
words is the ideal length for a column;
Ive steadfastly maintained that it may be
true that people want their news in 500word articles, but they want their columns
to have a backstory, a little local color, a
little lightand hes kindly agreed that
perhaps that cant be done in much less
than 750 words. And so, out of respect for
the manthanks, Tommy McKaywho
lets me express my thoughts, feelings and

opinions every other week, Ill stop here:
749.
I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.
net
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