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In Entertainment
Thursday,
Dec. 22
Live Music: Oren
Polak Duo
Casey Jones Pub (417
E. Charles St., La
Plata) 9:30 p.m.
Live Music: Half
Naked Trio
The Blue Dog Saloon
(7940 Port Tobacco
Road, Port Tobacco)
8 p.m.
Live Music: Sam
Grow
Ruddy Duck Brewery
(13200 Dowell Road,
Dowell) - 8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 23
Live Music: Neil
Tracy Trio
Island Bar and Crab
House (16810 Piney
Point Rd., Piney
Point) 7:30 p.m.
Christmas Party &
Live Music: The
Sam Grow Band
The Greene Turtle
(6 St. Marys
Avenue Suite 104, La
Plata) 9 p.m.
Live Music:
Silvertung
Christmas Bash w/
the Black Dahlia
Memories Nightclub
and Bar (2360 Old
Washington Road,
Waldorf) 8 p.m.
Live Music: Dave
and Kevin Trio
Ruddy Duck Brewery
(13200 Dowell Road,
Dowell) 8 p.m.
Live Music:
Natural
Progression
Back Creek Bistro
(14415 Dowell Road,
Dowell) 6 p.m.
Live Music: Diane
Daly
The Westlawn Inn
(9200 Chesapeake
Avenue, North
Beach) 8 p.m.
Live Music: No
Green JellyBeanz
Big Dogs Paradise
(28765 Three
Notch Road,
Mechanicsville)
9:30 p.m.
Saturday,
Dec. 24
Live Music:
Groove Span
The Blue Dog Saloon
(7940 Port Tobacco
Road, Port Tobacco)
6:30 p.m.
Pajama Party w/ DJ
Mike
Apehangers Bar and
Grill (9100 Crain
Highway, Bel Alton)
9 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 25
Open Christmas
Day
Apehangers Bar and
Grill (9100 Crain
Highway, Bel Alton)
2 p.m.
Monday,
Dec. 26
Open Mic Night
Rustic River Bar
and Grill (40874
Merchants Lane,
Leonardtown) 5
p.m.
Tuesday,
Dec. 27
Trivia Night
Rustic River Bar
and Grill (40874
Merchants Lane,
Leonardtown) 6:30
p.m.
Open Mic Night
Ruddy Duck Brewery
(13200 Dowell Road,
Dowell) 6:30 p.m.
Live Music: Fair
Warning
DB McMillans
(23415 Three Notch
Road, California) 5
p.m.
Wednesday,
Dec. 28
Live Music: Wolfs
Hot Rods and Old
Gas Blues Jam
Beach Cove
Restaurant (8416
Bayside Road,
Chesapeake Beach)
8 p.m.
Live Music:
Acoustical Sounds
Martinis Lounge
(10553 Theodore
Green Boulevard,
White Plains) 8
p.m.
Live Music: Mason
Sebastian
DB McMillans
(23415 Three Notch
Road, California) 5
p.m.
Karaoke w/ DJ
Harry
Big Dogs Paradise
(28765 Three
Notch Road,
Mechanicsville) 7
p.m.
Thursday, December 22, 2011 23
The County Times
Christmas
Tress Can be
Recycled
St. Marys County residents are encouraged
to bring their undecorated Christmas trees to the
St. Andrews Landfll and six regional convenience
centers after the holidays.
Last year, the County collected nearly 15 tons
of Christmas trees at the convenience centers.
Trees are ground into mulch and used by the
Department of Public Works and Transporta-
tion and the Department of Recreation and Parks
to maintain county property. Almost 5,000 tons
of mulch is produced annually at the St. Andrews
Landfll site and is available to citizens while sup-
plies last.
The St. Andrews Landfll and convenience
centers will be closed on Sunday, Dec. 25, in obser-
vance of the Christmas holidays and Sunday, Jan. 1,
2012 in observance of New Years Day, respectively.
The convenience centers will be open early for
operations the week of Dec. 26-31, between 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. and the landfll will be open for normal
business hours during that week.
More information on recycling and solid waste
can be found under the recycling link in the Resi-
dents section of the countys website at www.
stmarysmd.com. Residents can also call the St.
Marys County Department of Public Works and
Transportation at (301) 863-8400.
Hello, My name is Sara. I am a beautiful girl with the softest fur you ever put under your hand.
I am looking for a permanent home. I love to get on my foster Dads chest so he will pet me. As
soon as he comes home from work every day, I run over to greet him. If you want this kind of
loving devotion, I am your gal. I was born in 2009. Please fll out an application at www.feralca-
trescuemd.org and email it to moonandhunt@hotmail.com. That is Dianes email address and she
can arrange for us to meet. Will you please meet me?
Your lover girl, Sara
Libraries to be closed for holidays
All three branches will be closed from Friday,
Dec. 23 through Monday, Dec. 26 for Christmas
and closed Jan. 2. The Internet branch, www.st-
malib.org, will be open.
The Board of Library Trustees and library
staff wish you a happy and safe holiday flled with
good books, movies and music from the library.
Art Reception for Candy Cummings
An opening reception will be held at the Lex-
ington Park Library Art Gallery on Dec. 29 from
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for Candy Cummings whose art-
work is on display through the January 31. Her art-
work, with the exception of her paintings, consists
of found objects and/or de-constructed materials.
Artists interested in displaying artwork at the li-
brary gallery should contact Candy Cummings at
301-863-6693.
Free computer classes offered
The libraries offer free computer classes for
adults at all three branches and individual instruc-
tion by appointment at Charlotte Hall and Leonar-
dtown. Lexington Park will offer basic computer
classes on Thursday afternoons at 2 p.m. in Janu-
ary. The classes offered introduce users to comput-
ers, Windows, Internet and email. Registration is
required.
Charlotte Hall branch is offering an introduc-
tion class to Word 2010 on Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. Introduc-
tion to Digital Photo Editing class is scheduled on
Jan. 10 at Leonardtown and on Jan. 19 at Charlotte
Hall. Both start at 2 p.m. Registration is required.
Evening storytimes and LEGO Fun offered
Families can drop in and enjoy an evening sto-
rytime on Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. at Lexington Park branch
and on Jan. 5 at 6 p.m. at Charlotte Hall and Leon-
ardtown libraries. LEGO Fun will follow the sto-
rytime at Charlotte Hall and Leonardtown at 6:30
p.m.
Poets can share poetry
Poets of all ages can share poems they have
written or favorite ones at Poetry Open Mic on Jan.
11 at Leonardtown library. The public is invited to
come and listen. No registration required. Read-
ing begins at 6:30 p.m.
Planning for college
Dr. Caroline Bright, Director of Financial
Aid at St. Marys College, will discuss the options
available for paying college expenses and flling
out the FAFSA (application for federal student aid)
while Chopticon High School career advisor Chris
White will discuss scholarships at a free program
on Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Charlotte Hall branch.
eReaders announced
The winners of the NOOK Colors were June
Stanley at Charlotte Hall, Julie Vass at Leonar-
dtown and Dorothy Lee at Lexington Park. The
Kindle winner was Christina Henderson.
eBooks can be downloaded to eReaders free
from the librarys website. Staff can provide as-
sistance and demonstrate the download process.
Each branch has various eReaders for customers to
check out to use within the library.
Library Items
Cat of the Week
The kitchen is the heart of every home and safety must be ad-
hered to when preparing the family feast. During all of your holiday
celebrations, a lot of activities are going on and friends and family
are in the home.
Holidays are a time of celebration. Please follow these simple
guidelines to ensure a fre safe holiday meal, Maryland State Fire
Marshal William E. Barnard said in a press release.
Make sure your smoke alarms are working properly by test-
ing them. Additionally, ensure your guests are aware of all available
exits if a fre would occur and have them meet at a designated loca-
tion outside.
The leading cause of fres in the kitchen is unattended cook-
ing. Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you
can keep an eye on the food.
Establish: A Kids & Pets Free Zone around any area where
hot foods or drinks are prepared. Have activities that keep kids out
of the kitchen during this busy time. Provide games, puzzles, books,
etc. outside of the kitchen to keep them busy. Kids can get involved
with preparations with recipes that can be made outside of the kitch-
en. Just in case, ensure you turn handles inward on the stove and
countertop to avoid spills.
Be alert while cooking; avoid consuming any alcoholic bever-
ages while preparing the meal.
Keep a lid nearby when you are cooking to smother small
grease fres. Smother the fre by sliding the lid over the pan and turn
off the burner. Leave the pan covered until it has cooled.
Keep anything combustible - oven mitts, wooden utensils,
food packaging, towels, etc. away from the stovetop.
Eliminate clutter in the kitchen. A clean work area allows for
better effciency and less chances for mishaps.
Keep matches and lighters out of reach of curious childrens
hands. Place them out of reach, preferably in a locked cabinet or
drawer.
Do not leave lit candles unattended or in places where they
could be knocked over by children or pets.
Turkey Fryer Safety
Many turkey fryer appliances can be easily tipped over, allow-
ing for hot oil spillage. Ensure you place them on a hard, level and
non-combustible outdoor surface.
Do not place a turkey fryer under an overhang or temporary
roof. A fare up can easily ignite materials above the appliance.
Partially frozen turkeys can cause a spill over and cause a fare
up. Thoroughly thaw the turkey before cooking.
Constantly monitor the temperature of the oil. It can easily
reach temperatures to the point of combustion.
Be careful not to overfll the fryer. Follow manufacturers
guidelines for proper flling levels.
The handles and lid will get dangerously hot. Use well insu-
lated potholders or oven mitts.
Never leave the fryer unattended while cooking. Keep an all-
purpose fre extinguisher on hand. Do not use water in an attempt to
extinguish a grease fre.
Following these simple guidelines for fre and life safety, will
help to ensure a tragedy free holiday meal.
Give the Gift of Holiday Safety
The Eighth
Annual MLK Prayer
Breakfast
Dr. E. Faye Williams, national chair of the National Congress of Black
Women, will be the keynote speaker of the eighth annual Southern Maryland
Martin Luther King, Jr., Prayer Breakfast Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at St. Marys
College of Maryland. Starting at 6 a.m. in the colleges J. Frank Raley Great
Room at the Campus Center with breakfast, the event itself begins at 8 a.m. and
includes performances by the choirs of First Missionary Baptist Church, Spring
Ridge Middle School, and the colleges Black Student Union. Breakfast tickets
are $8.50 and are available at the door. Early arrival is recommended as space is
limited; advanced registration is not required.
Dr. Williams also is president/CEO of Natural Health Options, one of the
businesses inspired by the 1995 Million Man March, she is chair of the board of
the Black Leadership Forum and former counsel to the U.S. Congresss District
of Columbia Sub-committee on the Judiciary and Education, and was recognized
as one Ebony magazines 100 Most Infuential Black Americans.
She holds a masters degree of public administration from the University of
Southern California, a juris doctorate from Howard University School of Law,
and a doctorate of ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary.
For further information on the prayer breakfast, contact William Howard at
240-895-4388 or wlhoward@smcm.edu.
Correction
An article in the Dec. 15 edition of The County Times incorrectly stated
the date of the annual MLK Prayer Breakfast at St. Marys College of Mary-
land. The event will take place the morning of Monday, Jan. 16 on Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day.
Thursday, December 22, 2011 24
The County Times
Southern Maryland Crowns New Karaoke Champ
Wheres the Party At?
By Carrie Munn
Staff Writer
After 13 weeks of Southern Marylanders singing
their hearts out on Monday nights at Toots Bar in Hol-
lywood, four karaoke fnalists vied for the top honors Dec.
11.
Kayla Chaffee, of Lusby, was deemed Karaoke
Queen, walking away with a trophy, a $500 check from
Toots owner Patrick Dugan and an invitation to share the
stage with local country act Anthony Ryan and Renegade
at their New Years Eve show at the bar.
Second-place winner Judy Bowles got a $250 check
and said it was fun participating in the competition and
her friends and family enjoyed getting together to show
their support.
Finalists Amanada Shumaker, also a bartender at
Toots, and Leroy Herman, both of Hollywood, also had
plenty of fan support. Many wearing Team Amanda
shirts sang along with her on her second song, Joan Jetts
I Love Rock n Roll and the whole bar joined in with
Hermans soulful rendition of The Temptations classic,
My Girl.
A panel of celebrity judges, including St. Marys na-
tive and Country Music Association lifetime member,
music producer and talent manager Jim Purdee , judged
the contestants on two karaoke performances, scoring
their vocal ability and stage presence.
In the end, Chaffees sassy performance and vocal
prowess performing Lady Marmalade, complete with
Christina Aguilera-esque note-holding and Lil Kim rap,
won her the title.
Anthony Ryan hosted the event and got the girls out
to the dancefoor, taking his turn at karaoke to sing Luke
Bryans hit Country Girl (Shake it For Me).
He told the packed house at Toots, People say theres
nothing to do on a Monday night in Southern Maryland,
but we just proved them wrong.
Shumaker said the karaoke competition doubled the
bars Monday night business and Dugan said hes keeping
the crowd-pleasing event going and announced the next
karaoke competition, featuring duets or groups, would
culminate with fnals in February.
Amanda Shumaker, karaoke fnalist and bartender at Toots,
had a cheering section that got down while she performed in
the competition.
Karaoke champ
Kayla Chaffee, a
full-time student
who works two
jobs, was a last-
minute competi-
tor, but her pow-
erful voice and
confdent stage
presence earned
her frst place at
Toots Southern
Maryland kara-
oke competition.
Left: Calvert
Countys Judy
Bowles took
home second
place and $250.
The mom of two
said she had a
good time do-
ing the Monday
night karaoke
contest.
Musician and host of the karaoke championship Anthony Ryan invited Kara-
oke Queen Kayla Chaffee to perform with him at Toots on New Years Eve in
addition to her winning the $500 top prize and title.
While many performers
sang country or pop hits,
Leroy Herman delivered
soulful performances of
Motown favorites.
Photos by
Carrie Munn
Is your bar or business hosting a special celebration on New Years Eve?
Let us know when and where, so our readers can fnd the best spots in Southern Maryland
to ring in 2012. Please send detailed info to carriemunn@countytimes.net
no later than Monday, Dec. 26.
Thursday, December 22, 2011 25
The County Times
DireCTory
Business
Prime Rib Seafood Sunday Brunch
Banquet & Meeting Facili ties
23418 Three Notch Road California, MD 20619
www.lennys.net
301-737-0777
Cross & Wood
AssoCiAtes, inC.
Serving Te Great Southern Maryland Counties since 1994
Employer/Employee Primary Resource Consultants
Group & Individual
Health, Dental, Vision, AFLAC, Life, Long Term Care,
Short & Long Term Disability,
Employer & Employee Benefts Planning
Phone 301-884-5900
1-800 524-2381
12685 Amberleigh Lane
La Plata, MD 20646
Phone 301-934-4680
Fax 301-884-0398
28231 Tree Notch Rd, #101
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
301-866-0777
Pub & Grill
23415 Three Notch Road
California Maryland
100 Days Till St. Patricks Day
www.dbmcmillans.com
Entertainment All Day
Franzen Realtors, Inc.
Helping Good People
Find Good Homes.
Addie McBride
Cell: 301-481-6767 Home: 301-737-1669
www.addiemcbride.com addiemcbride@verizon.net
www.franzenrealtors.com
22316 Three Notch Rd. Lexington Park, MD 20653
Ofce: 1-800-848-6092 Ofce: 301-862-2222 Fax Ofce: 301-862-1060
For All Your Real Estate Needs.
A beautiful lawn doesnt happen by i tself
Mowing
Trimming
Edging
Blowing
Flower beds
General yard
cleanup
Tree Planting
Pressure Washing
House, Sidewalk, Siding, Decks
Outside Home Maintenance
Gutter Celaning
Waverly Crafton Owner (240) 561-1471
Cutting Close Lawn Care Service
Services Provided:
24-Hour Towing Light/Medium/Heavy Duty Major and Minor Repairs
Diesel Is Our Specialty Chrome Refnishing
37720 Manor Road Chaptico, Maryland 20621
46924 Shangri-La Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-863-9497
Let me plan your next vacation!
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Est. 1982 Lic #12999
Heating & Air Conditioning
THE HEAT PUMP PEOPLE
30457 Potomac Way
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
Phone: 301-884-5011
snheatingac.com
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Real Estate
Own for less than rent. Great Starter Home! Nice 3
BR 1 BA Rambler on corner lot. Newer HVAC system
Large country kitchen with lots of cabinets and room
for table. Laundry room off of kitchen. Open foor plan
with large great room. Sold as is but shows well. Seller
says bring offers. This property is eligible for 100%
Financing. Contact me for more details, 301-862-2169.
Equal Housing Opportunity. Price: $134,900.
26 wooded acres with 2 percs and abundant wildlife.
Property is great for hunting as well as a home in
the woods. Possible owner fnancing. House with 12
acres also available. 240-298-7032. Price: $190,000.
Real Estate Rentals
One Bedroom/bath cottage, large livingroom, bedroom,
kitchen, bath and front porch. 5 mins south of Pax River
NAS. All utilities, satellite and trash service included.
No washer/dryer or hookup. One year lease required. No
smoking or pets. Call after 6pm 301-737-2749. Rent: $695.
Small farmhouse with up to 10 acres of horse pas-
tures available. Great for couple or small family.
Secluded location with plenty of room to garden, for
dogs to romp, and to watch the stars at night. Rent
includes house, 2 car garage and 2 acres of pastures
and a rustic horse barn. Eight additional acres of
pastures, barn, and pond available for additional rent.
Rent: $800. Call 703.281.3201 for more information.
Apartment Rentals
Seeking Young Professional roommates for 3 bedroom,
1 bath Leonardtown home. Must be okay with two
(very friendly) cats. One room will be available Janu-
ary 1st, another room will be available around February
or March. House is a small rambler with a full kitchen,
dining room, living room, screened-in back porch, large
yard, and unfnished basement (used for storage, litter
boxes, and second fridge). Very reasonably priced,
along with split utilities. Background check. Please
email for more information - ansta89@yahoo.com.
Serious inquiries only please.
Employment
Busy Prince Frederick dental offce is seeking a full
time hygiene assistant. Must be x-ray certifed. please
e-mail resume to offcemanager1992@yahoo.com or
fax 410-535-0932
Experienced Body Tech needed for busy Waldorf
area shop. I-Car certifcation a must, come in for
application or fax resume to 301-870-6745. No
phone calls please.
Plumber-Sr. Mechanic needed. 2+ yr. job. World
Bank, Wash. DC. Some nights during demo. 50
gang bath remodels. DWV & water, new fxtures.
All DWV copper or cast iron, no PVC. Must have
own tools & transportion & Not afraid of hard
work. Please, no helpers or service plumbers need
apply. Start ASAP. Call 240-346-1733. Fax re-
sume: 301-645-6177.
Thursday, December 22, 2011 26
The County Times
Last Weeks Puzzle Solutions
CLUES ACROSS
1. Angry
4. Mr. Claus
9. Minerals
11. Gluten-free diet disease
12. Nickel-cadmium
accumulator
14. Day or rest & worship
15. King of Magadha
(273-232)
16. Satisfy an appetite
17. Stage signal
18. Durable aromatic wood
19. Something used to lure
20. Actress Basinger
21. A rare and exceptional
person
24. Quick head movement
25. Yeddo
26. Mythological bird
27. Root mean square (abbr.)
28. Chart of the Earths
surface
29. Fish eggs
30. Recto
37. The cry made by sheep
38. Pitcher
39. Supports climbing plants
40. Arbitrager
41. Winglike structures
42. Singer Ross
43. Belonging to Barney &
Betty
45. Promises author Wendi
46. Swindles
47. In widespread existence
48. Those opposed to
49. Used to be U___
CLUES DOWN
1. Graces Principality
2. No longer seated
3. Translate into ordinary
language
4. Point that is one point E of
SE
5. Linen vestment worn by
priests
6. A B vitamin
7. Ryan ONeals daughter
8. Dull steady pain
10. Seaport on Osaka Bay
11. Cowpunchers
13. Mend a sock
14. Ships canvas
16. Aformentioned
19. Big man on campus
20. English actress Stark
22. Malaria mosquitoes
23. Many subconsciousses
26. A scrap of cloth
27. Cry loudly
28. Actress Farrow
29. S. Korean Pres. Syngman
(1948-65)
30. Rectangular grooved joint
31. ___ the night before
Christmas
32. Male parents
33. Earlier in time
34. Rampart of felled trees
35. Scoundrel (Yiddish)
36. Pencilmark remover
37. Danish ballet dancer Erik
40. Blood clams genus
41. Subsititutes (abbr.)
44. Spoken in the Dali region
of Yunnan
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The County Times
Wanderings
By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
Its De-
cember 20
and Im still
waiting for
the Christ-
mas spirit. I
keep telling
my family
Im done.
Two weeks
ago I took my daughter shopping
and told her were going to pick
up your presents, youre going
to wrap them and act surprised
on Christmas morning. This
wouldnt be new to her or to my
son. Many years ago, long be-
fore cell phones, I got them each
a phone for their rooms. They
found the boxes and unwrapped,
then rewrapped thinking I didnt
know (why do kids think their
parents are stupid?). On Christmas
morning they both gave Academy
Award performances.
As for gifts, this year, just
for you, Ive done my own take on
The Twelve Days of Christmas.
On the frst day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree
(The tree blew down in the last
storm and there was hardly
enough meat on the partridge to
make a decent snack)
On the second day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Two Turtle Doves
(They hated each otherthe cor-
oner ruled it a murder and suicide)
On the third day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Three French hens
(No goodtoo skinny to bother
with plucking and they hated
Americans)
On the fourth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Four calling birds
(Too many calls; theyve been
charged with stalking)
On the ffth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Five golden rings
(What does one do with fve
rings? One for my nose; two for
my belly button; two for my lips?)
On the sixth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Six geese a-laying
(It wasnt eggs they were a-laying
and its all over my carpet)
On the seventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Seven swans a-swimming
(The swimming pool has been
condemned by the Health Depart-
ment; theyre lovely to look at but
nasty)
On the eighth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eight maids a-milking
(I have no cows and these hussies
wont iron or do windows)
On the ninth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Nine ladies dancing
(No rhythm whatsoever; they
were ugly; and they certainly
werent ladies)
On the tenth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Ten lords a-leaping
(Only with each otherdo I re-
ally need to explain?)
On the eleventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eleven pipers piping
(Can you imagine? When will
that show be over? Thats like
going to see River Dance. After
the frst dance youve seen it all).
On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming
(Aspirin doesnt work for this)
This year my true love,
Ronnie (my husband) is giving me
two pair of slippers I picked out.
Will he get the colors I asked for?
I cant wait.time for another
Academy performance.
Merry Christmas!
of an
Aimless
Mind
The Christmas
Orange
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
Just a few more daysoh no. Some-
times I wish there was a simpler way to
enjoy Christmas, but I think those days
are long passed. My husband and I were
watching the new show, The Middle a
week or two ago. I normally watch Ghost-
hunters, but I started
watching the frst few
minutes of The Mid-
dle and got hooked on
that episode. What a
great name for a family
the Heck family. The
Mother, Frankie Heck,
in the show wanted to
have a simpler Christ-
mas without all the
emphasis on buying,
buying, buying. This is
hard for me since as a
small business person
you do want customers
to buy from you, but
in the dark recesses of
your mind, you wish
that everyone could
just hug, and be grateful for the fruit in
their stocking in some cases coal.
As Frankie is preparing for Christ-
mas, she goes down to the basement for
the stockings and decorations. In the
bottom of one of the stockings she fnds
an old moldy orange, which reminds her
something, her Grandmother told her
long ago. She also fnds past Christmas
presents that her kids wanted so badly at
the time, but looked at or played with only
once. Feeling the wastefulness in this
Frankie keeps bringing up to her fam-
ily an old family story about how special
this one particular Christmas was for her
Grandmother as a small girl. It was during
the depression and all she received was an
orange in her stocking, and how grateful
she was to receive it. Frankie decides then
and there to have simpler Christmas, and
to get each of her three children one spe-
cial gift, and of course to put oranges in
their stockings.
The wrench in the works comes
when Frankies parents come to stay for
the two weeks before Christmas. Her
Mother tells her she is not going to par-
ticipate in a simple Christmas, having
come from 140 miles to spoil her grand-
kids. Grandma and Grandpa indulge the
kids in every way from money to every
present they could ever dream of. When
Frankie goes berserk, then gets caught
trying to hide all the presents that her par-
ents have placed under the tree, she fnally
breaks down and tells everyone what the
tale of her grandmother receiving a soli-
tary Christmas orange during the depres-
sion means to her. Her Mother waves this
off by saying, You can get oranges year
round now who cares?! The episode
ends up with everyone participating in the
family Christmas skit and all loving each
other. All the oranges Frankie placed in
her kids stockings get put to use by pelt-
ing the annoying neighborhood bullies.
Everyone is happy. It is a sitcom after all.
But, this episode resonated with
me. When I think of Christmases past, I
dont always think of
the toys I received or
didnt receive. I think
back to our stockings,
which were never ac-
tually hung on our
freplace for some
reason. We always
hung the stockings
on a handmade solid
maple bookcase we
had. No, I dont know
how this tradition
ever got started. The
bookcase is now on
permanent loan to our
former Reverend and
his wife who moved
to Kentucky with
all the old nail holes
for stockings still visible on the top shelf
edge. Our stocking always held the same
things; an orange, maybe an apple, choco-
late covered Raisinets, licorice, and a ba-
nana sticking out of the top. The smell of
the stocking is stored in me forever. There
were never any presents in the stockings,
just a constant, simple tradition. I do re-
member lots of the toys I suppose. I do
still have my Barbie wardrobe case, Bar-
bies, and a few games and such, but they
are feeting.
I think back to must have toys
that I bought my own sons that werent
always played with for very long after
Christmas Day. Sometimes it would hurt
to think that I, or my Mother had knocked
ourselves out trying to get those toys.
Even then, and today, I flled (or fll) the
stockings for my sons with the traditional
fruits and candies of my childhood. I did
start adding Skittles and Starbursts to
their stockings, as they got older. Now,
with grandkids, we add small toys to the
stockings. Are there too many toys then,
does that take away from the simple joys
of Christmas. I dont know too late to
change now I guess. And I dont want to
upset Tidbit either, who never appreciated
the whole, orange, banana, licorice thing.
She enjoys her traditional bone and mini
bag of licorice. As for me, when I make
my own stocking (as most moms do) I
will keep my own family tradition, and
appreciate the orange.
Merry Christmas to all of you, Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to:
shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
A Journey Through Time A Journey Through Time
The Chronicle
Book Review
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Contributing Writer
Did you hear that?
It was loud, like a clunk
but not quite. And it smells like
smoke in here. Or minty; def-
nitely something.
You cant smell it? Unbe-
lievable that you didnt notice;
youre usually really observant.
And did you do something dif-
ferent with this room?
So.
Is it hot in here, or is it me?
Am I losing my mind?
Thats a question Susan Wendt
asks herself over and over in the
new book Bedbugs by Ben H.
Winters. And she wont like the
answer
Until their daughter, Emma,
was born, Alex and Susan Wendt
had been quite happy with their
Brooklyn apartment. It was cute,
just one-bedroom-plus-nook,
perfect for two-plus-baby.
Four years later, it was
getting cramped in there, and
though the idea of a move made
Alex want to scream, Susan
was looking for a new home.
When she found the adorable old
brownstone walk-up in Brook-
lyn Heights, she couldnt believe
their luck.
At 1300 square
feet, the apartment was
bigger than their cur-
rent one. The price was
right, the landlady was
a little quirky but nice,
and the place included
a charming studio so that Susan
could go back to painting again.
The Wendts couldnt move
in fast enough.
Life at 56 Cranberry Street
was good at frst. Emma loved
the parks surrounding their new
neighborhood and Susan loved
the stores. There was even an
old-fashioned butcher shop
nearby, which was handy. And
though there were problems with
the apartment that they hadnt
noticed before, Susan actually
felt like picking up a brush for
the frst time in ages.
But then the pings started.
They sounded like they
came from the walls, low and
soft, like a bumblebee trying
to get out of a jar. Then there
was that nasty old handyman,
a friend of the landladys, who
seemed to be watching Susan.
The bites began right around
that time, but only on Susans
body: three, in an intensely itchy
group, just like bedbugs but
not on Alex or Emma.
And when Susans
new painting seemed to be
screaming, it was only a
matter of time before Susan
did, too
Are you scratching
yet? If not, you will be when you
read this very creepy book.
Right from the start, Bed-
bugs is subtly unsettling. Youre
made to believe from the begin-
ning that Susan might not be
quite stable, that perhaps shes
downright unhinged, and that
Alex knows more about this than
you might care to learn.
Watching Susan spiral
downward feels squirmy and it
seems a little voyeuristic, but its
hard to look away mostly be-
cause you just know that author
Ben H. Winters has more in store
for you and its probably going to
be really, really bad. That leads
to a deliciously shivery under-
current of evil throughout this
book and, well, who can resist?
You wont be able to, if
youre a fan of scary books like
this. You might not even be able
to take this book to bed with you,
but bite into Bedbugs anyhow.
And night-night.
c.2011, Quirk Books $14.95 / $16.95 Canada 253 pages
Bedbugs
by Ben H. Winters
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Programs and Activities
Check out the Senior
Activity Centers when activities
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2011! Senior Activity Centers will
be closed on Friday, December
23, and Monday December 26 in
observance of Christmas. Meals on
Wheels will also not be delivered
those days; use the shelf stable
meals you have received.
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Listen Up And Laugh
Health Benefts Are Waiting
By Mark Underwood
Did you know a good dose
of laughter can actually help your
immune system and decrease
stress? Have you ever wished you
could let go and laugh more often
at the silliness of life? It sounds
easy but its not always possible,
particularly if youre facing ups
and downs of lifes challenges.
But if you can lighten up and be
more playful, youll give yourself
the freedom to have more fun. The good news
is laughing has built-in health benefts to boot.
Heres another reason to laugh. Its conta-
gious. Have you ever wondered why some peo-
ple tend to attract others? Look more closely.
It may be that they laugh easily and frequently
even when they are surmounting numerous
challenges connected with their health and
aging.
Over 50 years of research back up the fact
that positive social connections improve health
outcomes and laughing is part of that equation.
If you admire people who age gracefully, you
may have noticed they smile easily and seem to
radiate a joy for life even though they probably
face an assortment of lifes ups and downs.
Laughter for better health
Theres no doubt about it laughter make
you feel good, but research has shown that it also
helps boost immunity, relax muscles, decrease
pain, ease anxiety and relieve stress. Think of
laughter as internal jogging. Laughter causes
positive changes in brain chemistry by releasing
endorphins, and that brings more oxygen into
the body with the deeper inhalations caused by
laughing. Keep in mind laughter is more than
just a temporary mood booster. It is a powerful
tool that helps us fnd new sources of meaning
and hope. It gives us strength in diffcult times,
and connects us to others.
Giggle like a child
Boost your mental outlook by acting like
a kid again. As you age, allow laughter, humor,
games and playfulness to your life. Daily hu-
mor can help you feel more relaxed, creative and
joyful. Studies have shown that the average pre-
school child in the U.S. laughs about 400 times
a day. As adults we laugh far less frequently.
According to studies at Ohio State University
the average adult breaks out and laughs only
about 15 times a day. If you can fnd a giggle in
a situation, even for a few minutes, it will ease
stress and help you refocus on positive things.
As you age, you may feel there are many
things you cant do as well as you used to. May-
be you cant turn cartwheels like you
used to, but no matter what your age,
you can look for the humorous side of
life. Laughter is a powerful tool. And
its free to use anywhere, anytime.
Laugh everyday because
Most of us dont remember
when we frst smiled, but you were
probably smiling when you were just
a few weeks old. If you dont laugh
out loud very often, dont despair,
you can learn to laugh at any stage
of life.
Look for something to laugh about every-
day because you will automatically take your-
self less seriously. Laugh everyday because it
helps shift perspectives, recharge your batter-
ies, and stay focused. Laughter helps you feel
less anxious and sad. Whats more, having a
good hearty laugh at least once a day can help
trigger better relationships and stronger bonds
with your friends and family members. Laugh-
ing produces a high speed exchange of positive
enforcement between your brain and the people
around you.
Keep a laugh kit around
These are some ways you can treat your-
self to daily doses of good humor.
Hang out with positive kids of all ages
friends and family members from young to old,
children, grandchildren, and great-children.
Surround yourself with reminders that there is
a lighter side to life.
Put a funny cartoon somewhere visible in your
home where you start your day.
Watch a funny movie or TV show.
Play with a pet.
Read the funnies.
Positive emotions can reduce health risks.
So go ahead, create as many microseconds as
possible of happiness-related chemistry. Laugh
and youll improve your physical, mental and
social health.
Mark Underwood is a neuroscience re-
searcher, president and co-founder of Quincy
Bioscience, a biotech company located in Madi-
son, Wisconsin focused on the discovery and
development of medicines to treat age related
memory loss and the diseases of aging. Mark has
been taped as an expert in the feld of neurosci-
ence for The Wall Street Journal Morning Ra-
dio, CBS and CNN Radio among others. Mark is
also a contributor to the Brain Health Guide
which highlights the research at Quincy Biosci-
ence and offers practical tips to help keep health
brain function in aging. More articles and tips for
healthy aging can be found at www.TheGood-
NewsAboutAging.com.
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New Years Day
For many people, the holiday season
brings more than joy it can also bring un-
wanted pounds. Whether its your moms egg-
nog or Aunt Judys signature holiday cookies,
it can be tough to pass up those favorite holi-
day foods you only taste once a year. After all,
tis the season to indulge, right?
Before you reach for that next gingerbread
cookie, think about this: Extra pounds can af-
fect more than your ability to ft into your holi-
day party apparel being overweight can also
increase your risk for cancer and other dis-
eases. This holiday season, choose to put your
health frst. To stay well, the American Cancer
Society recommends maintaining a healthy
weight throughout life, staying active (at least
30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity on
fve or more days of the week), eating a healthy
diet emphasizing fruits and vegetables, and
limiting the amount of alcohol you drink. By
joining the American Cancer Society Choose
You movement at ChooseYou.com, you can get
the support you need to make healthy choices
throughout the holidays without making
yourself the Grinch of holiday parties.
Here are a few tips to enjoy a
healthier holiday party:
Get off to a good start. Dont go to a party
hungry. Snack on healthy, flling foods before
you leave the house. Youll be less tempted
by high-calorie options if your stomach isnt
growling. Good pre-party bets include a
handful of nuts, an apple, or a half a turkey
sandwich.
Once you arrive, ask for a glass of water
to help you feel full and avoid overindulging.
And dont head straight for the food make a
point of greeting friends or introducing your-
self to new people.
Think small. When it does come time
to indulge, use a small, appetizer- or dessert-
sized plate and fll it frst with healthy choices
such as fresh fruit and veggies (go easy on the
dip). Leave just a little space for a small sample
of whatever decadent treat youre craving, but
eat that last, after youve flled up on the more
nutritious offerings.
Position yourself for success. If youre
standing by the buffet table or facing the food
while seated, youll be tempted to graze.
Turn your back to the table, and focus on hav-
ing fun, not having food.
Avoid alcohol. Not only are alcoholic
beverages loaded with calories, but drinking
them tends to weaken your resolve to eat bet-
ter. However, if you decide to indulge, avoid
heavy holiday drinks and stick with light beer
or a glass of wine instead.
In addition to making healthy eating
choices this season, dont forget to make time
to exercise regularly. The fip side of eating
more or indulging at parties is that, to avoid
weight gain, you need to move more to burn
those extra calories.
Choose a Healthier You for the Holidays
Thursday, December 22, 2011 30
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Announcin
Issued Marriage Applications for November 2011
November 2, 2011
Martel Tyron Jiminez 21
Lexington Park, Md
Nicki Lee Combs 20
Hollywood, Md
November 3, 2011
Kenneth Arthur Kratz 58
Great Mills Md
Meredith Marie Wescott 58
Great Mills, Md
November 4, 2011
Cesar Augusto Navarro
Jimenez 34
Lexington Park, Md
Saida Angarita Arteta 30
Lexington Park, Md
November 7, 2011
John Scott Patrick Callicott
47
Jacksonville Fl
Lisa Cullison Orwig 47
Leonardtown, Md
Craig Thomas Melvin 53
Tall Timbers, Md
Geneva Ann Arnette 65
Lexington Park, Md
November 9, 2011
Nathan Andrew Hess 24
Leonardtown, Md
Maureen Lucille Yarbrough 23
Delta, Pa
Alan Michael
Ross 49
Great Mills, Md
Maria Melba Iwersen 58
Great Mills, Md
Jeremy Sean Kerby 26
Mechanicsville, Md
Grace Robin Brozgal 24
Mechanicsville, Md
Edward R Samuel
Drayden, Md
Joy Marie Taylor 55
Drayden, Md
November 10, 2011
Anthony Lee Rudd 32
Lexington Park, Md
Lauren Marie Smith 23
Lexington Park, Md
James Franklin
Brooks, Sr., 66
Leonardtown, Md
Cynthia Canisius Ridgell 41
Hollywood, Md
November 14, 2011
Samuel S Fisher 20
Mechanicsville, Md
Elizabeth M Stoltzfus 19
Mechanicsville, Md
Matthew Lincoln Travis 28
Lincoln, Ma
Amy Kay Spelz 31
St. Inigoes, Md
Jesus David Weigand 23
Tamuning, Gu
Rebecca Lynn Olszowy 21
Patuxent River, Md
November 16, 2011
Keith Tyrone Briscoe 43
Great Mills, Md
Lakeshia Diane Jenkins 35
Lexington Park, Md
Samuel Aaron Stoltzfus 21
Charlotte C.H., Va
Rebecca Hostetler
Stoltzfus 21
Mechanicsville, Md
November 17, 2011
Froilan Lopez Lopez 24
Lexington Park, Md
Norma Isabel Ramirez Me-
lendez 21
Lexington Park, Md
November 18, 2011
Franklin Alfonso Briscoe 56
California, Md
Sharon Evounne
Compton 54
California, Md
November 21, 2011
William Francis Wilkins 24
Charlotte Hall, Md
Tabatha Kristina
Lawrence 19
Charlotte Hall, Md
November 22, 2011
Jonathan Edward
Bailey 22
Mechanicsville, Md
Brittany Rosanne Abell 21
Valley Lee, Md
November 28, 2011
Robert Roy
Wahrenbrock, Jr., 30
California, Md
Tifani Rose Harmon 25
California, Md
Adam David Torr 33
Piney Point, Md
Samantha Jo Penn 25
Piney Point, Md
November 29, 2011
John Royce
Redman Jr., 25
Lexington Park, Md
Liberty Renee Combs 25
Lexington Park, Md
Kris Edward
Blankenship 35
Lexington Park, Md
Emerald Kay Worley 24
Lexington Park, Md
Samuel David
Lawson 59
Bonaire, Ga
Joyce Ann Curtis 54
Lexington Park, Md
Thursday, December 22, 2011 31
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Deer Harvest
Sp rts
Fur and
Feathers
Fur and
Feathers
By Keith McGuire
Contributing Writer
Ive been hearing reports
from Calvert, Charles and St.
Marys counties that the fre-
arms season for our region was
dismal. I can vouch for that!
The deer just seemed to disap-
pear when the guns came out
more so than usual. Sure, there
were some lucky hunters who
bagged really nice bucks with
their guns, and quite a few does
as well. The local deer process-
ing facilities report that numbers
of deer brought in for butchering
are less, but very nearly the same as they were last year. As
I sat in the woods throughout the season, there were not as
many blasts punctuating the woodland symphony as there
seemed to be last year.
Last Friday, Maryland DNR released the preliminary
harvest totals for the 2011 frearms season. Overall, the har-
vest is up slightly from 2010, but in our region the overall to-
tal is down by about 1% (according to them). Statewide the
total harvest from the regular frearms season was 41,421.
In 2010 the total was 40,694.
The totals for the tri-county region 2011 Regular Fire-
arms Season are as follows:
County Antlered Antlerless Total 2010 Total
Calvert 243 549 792 704
Charles 555 1085 1640 1878
St. Marys 379 839 1218 1304
The Junior Firearms
Season was 2 days long
this year for the frst time
ever and the harvest for
this season alone was up by
47%. Twenty of the States
23 counties allowed hunting
on Sunday on private land
during the junior season.
The statewide total harvest
for the Junior Firearms Season
was 3,014. In 2010, 2053 deer were harvested by juniors.
The breakdown for the tri-county region Junior Firearms
Season is as follows:
County Antlered Antlerless Total 2010 Total
Calvert 32 30 62 30
Charles 61 62 123 79
St. Marys 48 50 98 42
Last Saturday, instead of being in the woods for the be-
ginning of the late segment of the Muzzleloader Season, I
found myself at an afternoon holiday party. There was not
a single hunter or angler there besides me, so I was a little
out of my element. One very nice lady asked me if I knew
of a way to get more deer to her back yard. She loves to
watch them and has had little success at attracting them to
stay. She has tried apples and even a salt lick. The apples
rot where she puts them even hanging from a string and
the salt lick dissolves away in the rain.
Now, I really hate to tell people how to attract deer to
their backyards because those who do often regret their ac-
tions when they discover how deer love to eat
fowers and rub the bark from
small trees and
shrubbery. Still, the lady persisted, so I told her to coat
her salt lick with molasses or one of the concoctions sold in
sporting goods stores for this method of attracting deer. If
thats not enough, buy several bags of deer corn (which
is little more than shelled corn) and spread that corn on the
ground. Autumn harvest ear corn will also work. Then
I reminded her that deer are very nocturnal creatures, but
when fed and not disturbed, she could expect to see them
at all times of day or night. Deer are fascinating creatures
to watch. A few years back, I used these methods to attract
deer to my own back yard until my better half a devoted
gardener taught me the error of my ways.
If you have a particularly interesting hunting story and
a picture, please drop me a line at riverdancekeith@gmail.
com.
If you have a particularly interesting hunting story
and a picture, please drop me a line at riverdancekeith@
gmail.com.
Ah those summer days of fshing!
Announcin
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