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In This Issue■Page 2............Parents Perspective■Page 4......................Islands of Fun■Page 5......................Healthy Living■ Page 6...............................Tech Talk■ Page 8.......Maryland Our Maryland

■ Page 9.........................Market Place■ 0.....Community Connection■ Page 12.........Islander Experience■ Page 13 ........................Classifieds■ Page 15........................Real Estate

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• Children 12 and older are hungry all the time, it seems, and it’s important they have foods high in iron and calcium. Get them involved in planning and preparing all the foods on the previous two lists, plus turkey jerky, energy bars, fruit/yogurt shakes, rice cakes, bagel chips and portable peanut butter sticks.

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(ARA) - Finding time for exercise dur-ing the hectic holiday months can be challenging. For many people, a fitness regime gets tossed out with the wrap-ping paper. This makes getting back into a consistent exercise routine for the New Year an essential but difficult battle. And during dark winter months, fewer daylight hours and cooler temper-atures can decrease motivation for even the most dedicated fitness buffs. Despite discouraging factors during the winter, Americans should continue to strive to get back on track with mod-erate physical activity. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, most adults need at least 30 minutes of exercise five days each week

to stay healthy. Here are five tips to help you get in gear and stay on the path to good health this winter. * Sneak in fitness activities Biking is a fun way to get a workout, without feeling like you are working out. Bicycle commuting burns an aver-age of 540 calories per hour. “Half of all trips we make are three miles or less, so biking instead of driving for short trips is a great way to get your daily exer-cise,” says Tim Blumenthal, director of PeopleForBikes.org. * Find a partner Exercising with someone else will help keep you committed to physical activity. Studies show people who work out with a friend are more likely to ex-

ercise consistently. Walk with a neigh-bor or join a group bike ride organized by a bike store or local club. * Bundle up Investing in quality winter gear will keep you ready for many different weather conditions. Dress in layers and remove clothing as you warm up. Look for light, breathable fabric that isn’t too bulky. Also, don’t forget to adequately cover your hands and feet. * Add variety Mixing exercise activities will keep your body and your brain from getting bored. If you normally run or walk, try alternative cardio workouts. If you live in an area with snow, cross-country ski-ing or snowshoeing can effectively burn calories. In mild climates, try riding your bike up a steep hill several times

in a row: now that’s a workout. * Embrace nature Consider trading your indoor tread-mill for outdoor recreation. A study con-ducted by the Peninsula College of Med-icine and Dentistry found exercising in natural environments was associated with greater feelings of revitalization, increased energy and positive engage-ment. Although it can be hard to get mo-tivated when it’s chilly outside, the fresh air will provide a better workout. These tips will help you jump com-mon winter exercise barriers. Keep-ing off those extra pounds during the winter will prepare you well for spring and swimsuit season. And, even more important, staying active during the winter will help you feel your best all year round.

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This time of the year reminds me of that Steely Dan tune. I’m not sure what the lyrics mean, but the title reminds me of the day after Thanksgiving, aka Black Friday. The one day that retailers hope will set sales and profit records. And the one day that consumers hope will bring amazing deals. So what’s the big deal? I am guessing that Black Friday is the unofficial beginning of holiday shopping. And it’s close enough to the end of the year that retailers want inventories to disappear for tax purposes. C’mon Larry, what’s the real deal with Black Friday? OK, I’m thinking that it is a big collision where people are ready to spend and retailers are

ready to sell. Most people have the day off of work, and retailers will do whatever they can to get shoppers in their store. Yeah but this column is called “Tech Talk”, what does Black Friday have to do with Tech Talk? OK, this season in par-ticular has a lot to do with technology and Black Friday. Last year the big retailers bet on the new 3D technology to bail them out of the slow economy. Sure, there were deals on the regular hi-def components. But margins are slim on the lower priced

TVs. The big box guys wanted to sell the more expensive, new technology TVs that were also more profitable. And guess what, that didn’t happen. The marketplace has been slow to jump into the 3D end of the pool and last year was a particularly slow one for the big box stores. That meant less revenue, less profit margin, and more inventory. The finance and marketing guys that are usually spot on, threw a gutter ball last year. Yeah kid, like that game you play on the Wii! So this year you can expect the electronics retailers to do whatever they have to do to get people into their stores. I have ac-cess to wholesale pricing and I will tell you that they are selling some TV models below cost. Below cost Larry? Why would they do that? Because they hope to make up the difference with add-ons like extended warranties, expensive cables and whatev-er else you might stumble across while in the store. The TV sale drives the deal. Sur-round sound systems and BluRay players can be included as ad-ons too. Sony re-cently announced its TV division posted a loss for the third consecutive year. And giant TV manufacturer Panasonic also posted a huge loss from its TV division. And that news might be good news for consumers. If you are waiting for a deal on a TV, tis’ the season! It seems to me that the flat panel TV marketplace is en-tering a new generation. There was the ul-tra expensive first generation. There were 720p flat panel TVs that sold for over

$5,000. Now you can buy a 42” 1080p TV for under $1000. Consequently, 42 is the new 50. With falling prices, consum-ers can afford larger TVs. A 32 inch TV used to be considered fairly large. Now it seems like 50 is the norm and a 32 inch TV on the small end. 60 and 65 inches used to be very rare, but not anymore. TV manufacturer Sharp is even selling an 80 inch consumer level LED/LCD at an af-fordable price. Maybe you’ve been holding out for the deal of the decade or maybe you want to treat the family to a larger “internet ready” TV. Whatever, this holiday season will offer the best flat panel TV deals that we have ever seen.

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I don’t know what Donald Fagen and Wal-ter Becker’s lyrics mean, but I do know this. I won’t be anywhere near a shopping mall or large retail store on Black Friday because they will be crowded! On a sad note, the sports world lost a legend last week, Smokin’ Joe Frazier. Muhammad Ali still feels that left hook! RIP Champ.Larry Dent is the Owner of Chesapeake Home Theatre & Hi-Fi. This article was written for The Islander Weekly. Please forward comments to [email protected].

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We are now in Southern Mary-land. St. Mary’s County is beautiful and inviting. Water encases practically the entire county!

Aerial views are breathtaking. In St. Mary’s County, the Patuxent and Potomac Rivers meet the Chesapeake Bay providing great fishing opportu-nities and other sporting activities, and tend the 500-mile shoreline of the County. St. Mary’s is a medallian encircled with colonial and maritime jewels. St. Mary’s County has been welcoming travelers since 1634 when 140 hardy adventurers first stepped ashore. The original settlers moved on to St. Mary’s city. Historic St. Mary’s City is an outdoor museum located on the site of Mary-land’s first colony and first capitol. The museum documents one of the nation’s finest colonial ar-chaeology sites. There is a working farm (Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation). The historic “Mary-land Dove”, a working representation of the vessel that carried Lord Baltimore’s original expedition to Maryland is moored on the St. Mary’s River. The “Dove” appears much as it was 375 years ago. Most everyone loves lighthouses. St. Mary’s has four lighthouses that vary greatly in size and de-sign. One is small called Piney Point Lighthouse, the oldest one on the Potomac. The Blackistone Lighthouse burned in the 1950’s but has been re-constructed on St. Clement’s Island by the descen-dents of those who once kept watch there. Built to resemble a two-story dwelling house is Point Lookout Lighthouse; and, finally, there is Point No Point Lighthouse which is octagon-shaped, stands 52 feet above the water, and is accessible only by water. The colorful Chesapeake Bay Field Lab is quite famous for spreading the “Save the Bay” slo-gan through excursions on the lab’s own skipjack, the “Dee of St. Mary’s”, located on low-lying St. George Island. Shaped by the Chesapeake Bay and its mighty tributaries, the Patuxent and Potomac Rivers, the St. Mary’s peninsula has fostered a traditional life-style anchored in the natural bounty of the Tide-water. St. Mary’s blends a vibrant economy in that St. Mary’s is the state’s fastest growing region in terms of technology-related jobs. Yet, its rural past gives the area a unique character. St. Mary’s has a wealth of historical religious sites and churches. There is a brick chapel dating back to 1667 in St. Mary’s City recently rebuilt after a quarter century of archeological research. There are many 18th century colonial churches to see. Like several other Maryland counties, St. Mary’s has a significant African-American heri-tage. Indentured servant Mathias de Sousa was among the first colonists to come to Maryland who then became the first Marylander of African descent. He later became a voting member of the Maryland Assembly. There are two monuments honoring African-American heritage, one in Lex-ington Park and one in Ridge. The Drayden Afri-can-American Schoolhouse is a one-room school built in the late 1880’s. There were at least two Underground Railroad sites close by. St. Mary’s County refers to itself as, “a grow-ing county”, and rightfully so. St. Mary’s is the state’s oldest county. As stated earlier, Southern Maryland is the fastest growing region in Mary-land for technology-related jobs. Just as technol-ogy constantly evolves, so has St. Mary’s County. The county’s population actually declined during the period 1700’s to the early 1940’s, as agricul-ture and oysters formed the economic founda-

tion. However, with the onset of World War II, the U.S. established the Naval Air Station (NAS) at the Patuxent River in 1942, which was the point when everything changed. “We went from losing population to quickly turning that around, and we haven’t looked back”, says Bob Schaller, Director of St. Mary’s Department of Economic and Com-munity Development. By the year 2007, the popu-lation surpassed 100,000. Through these happen-ings, and with more than 200 Defense contractors supporting NAS, St. Mary’s has emerged as a world-class center for maritime-aviation research, development, testing, etc., creating new housing numbers and options including multi-commercial businesses. St. Mary’s county is always ready to accommodate, whether it be individuals (regard-less of numbers), businesses, observances, what-ever. If it takes an eight-story luxury hotel, gear-ing up for the upcoming commemoration of the War of 1812, etc., St. Mary’s will be prepared. With the steady employment of the region’s largest employer, NAS, St. Mary’s County boasts the third lowest unemployment rate in Maryland. St. Mary’s median household income has grown at the highest rate in Maryland over the last 10 years. St. Mary’s growth rate is second in the state this decade to which St. Mary’s credits to its continued strength of their local economy. Bob Schaller has stated that more than 70 percent of the county’s population is employed within the county. St. Mary’s is unique among Maryland counties be-cause the idea of live, work, and play in the same area is already a reality in St. Mary’s County. Leonardtown, in St. Mary’s County, has been referred to as “a most convenient place” [to live and work] since 1708 when St. Mary’s County citizens petitioned the Governor’s Council and Assembly to establish the town. For more than 300 years, Leonardtown has been the county seat of St. Mary’s County as well as the center for commerce and social activity in the county. The word “unique” falls short of describing how far Leonardtown will go to promote itself as a truly super-friendly community. Here is an example: On the first Friday of each month, historic Leon-ardtown’s art galleries, restaurants, cafes, gift shops, antique shops, bookstores, and more open their doors in order to showcase local artists and/or serve specials at their establishments. Leonar-dtown is quick to credit active business associa-tions as being the important key to Leonardtown’s vitalization. Needless to say, thousands flock to Leonardtown for a unique hometown experience. Leonardtown is equipped to provide all the neces-sities, including beautiful ceremony sites for any special events that one would wish to celebrate with a gathering of guests. St. Mary’s County abounds in opportunities and experiences that are much too numerous to describe in this article. It is a county that is quite interesting from both a historical as well as an eco-nomical vantage point, and I have barely touched on the beauty that is St. Mary’s County! For fun, relaxation, and fabulous one-of-a-kind experienc-es with a large dosage of WOW, St. Mary’s should be very high on your list. My appreciation goes to the St. Mary’s Office of Tourism, P. O. Box 653, 23115 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown, MD 20650, telephone: 1-800-327-9023 or 301-415-4200, ext. 1404 for provid-ing much of the information for this article Their website is: www.visitstmarysmd.com We will see you next week for another fascinat-ing journey through Maryland our Maryland.


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Church Hill Elementary honored over 30 veterans at a ceremony on Tuesday, November 8th. Veterans were mailed invitations to attend. The student population stood and saluted them as they marched into the cafeteria. Each grade presented a poem or song thanking the

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George Washington referred to the Maryland regiments of the Continental Army as his “Old Line”, an affectionate term denoting dependability and admiration. The nickname has continued to this day, and is one that warms the hearts of Marylanders. Since the days of the Revolutionary War through the War of 1812 which tested the fortitude of Mary-landers, like many others, and the wars of the twentieth cen-tury and beyond, Marylanders have served with distinction. Maryland is not a state of great size--comparatively speaking--but is one that has answered every call to duty by our na-tion, always ready to take on more than its share and follow-ing through to fruition. Veteran’s Day has been celebrated since 1919 when the holiday was known as Ar-mistice Day, commemorating the termination of World War I. On the first anniversary of the truce, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclama-tion eulogizing fallen Al-lied soldiers and referring to November 11th as Armistice Day. The holiday acquired its present name and broadened

s i g n i f i c a n ce in the United States in 1954. P r e s i d e n t Eisenhower (a retired Army five-star Gen-eral) was be-hind the name change to honor the veterans who have participated in U.S. conflicts and/or served in the military from 1918 forward. Obvi-ously, President Eisenhower recognized the high value of ALL veterans whether fallen or alive, whether combat ser-vice or noncombat service. Some of our readers may recall that the Federal govern-ment referred to its veterans’ organization as the Veterans Administration. Some years later, that agency was elevated in status to a cabinet-level post and was renamed the Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs. I’m sure that the change to cabinet-level status was not for “win-dow dressing” only. However, the fact that I was unsuccess-ful in my quest to speak to a departmental individual as to what, if anything, has trans-pired (since the elevation in status) to assist our priceless

veterans and their famililies speaks to an obvious lack of communication on the depart-ment’s behalf. I was quite dis-appointed that I was not able to contact the Department of Veterans Affairs other than through recorded messages. I hope to do more research on this matter and get back to you, our valued readers. All Americans should pay tribute to our veterans, and one way to do that would be by visiting Arlington National Cemetery which is the final resting place for more than 200,000 veterans. The cem-etery is projected to reach its maximum capacity by the year 2057 at which time it will be-come a national shrine. For directions and information, call 1-703-607-8585. Our sincere thanks go to all veterans for their willingness to serve our country, and thanks also to our veterans’ families for their sacrifices as well.

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VETERANS DAYThe sixteenth annual alternative to holiday shopping, “Heck with the Malls!” has experienced an impres-sive amount of growth since it’s early days, though it still maintains the small town feel that makes it such a welcoming event. Each winter the town of Centrev-ille sparkles with unique gifts and holiday spirit as merchants open their doors to offer refreshments and special offers, while area artists and artisans display the best of the best for shoppers looking for one-of-a-kind gifts. Visit the Queen Anne’s County Arts Coun-cil’s Centre for the Arts and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Centreville, Maryland on Saturday, De-cember 3, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Shoppers will find hand crafted jewelry, holiday ornaments, original gouache and watercolor paintings, photography, ce-ramics, wood sculpture, artisan created fashions and home accessories, book signings, pictures with Santa and more. Downtown Centreville merchants will have extra discounts and refreshments for holiday shoppers. When you finish shopping with area artists, visit downtown where merchants will have extra dis-counts and refreshments for holiday shoppers. Par-ticipating businesses include An Eastridge Garden, Blooming Deals, Centreville Liquors, Cottage Cuts, Edwards Pharmacy, PNC Bank, QAC Historical So-ciety, Serendipidee, Sugar Magnolia Cafe & Gifts, and Western Auto. An annual holiday bazaar, lunch and children’s shopping are also part of the day at Mother of Sorrows Church.

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Think back to the last time you went on vacation. Chances are you didn’t visit a big box store for leisure. In-stead, I’m willing to bet you strolled down a quaint street and bopped into boutiques and cozy little cafes. I’m also willing to bet that while doing that, you felt relaxed and happy. Now think about your own neigh-borhood with the corner store that sells the best ice cream on the planet and the owner who knows your kids by name. Again, I’m willing to bet that this business contributes to your happiness and quality of life. It’s not revolutionary to say that small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the biggest job creators; pundits on both sides of the aisle agree to those statements. But lets dig a little deeper.

They help communities“Small businesses have a cascad-ing effect on cities and towns—each small business is part of a total business network. When a big box moves in, a number of small busi-nesses move out and you wind up seeing town centers gutted,” says David Cadden, professor of man-agement at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. So what happens when town cen-ters are ‘gutted’? “The impoverishment of a small business can lead to the impoverish-ment of an entire community; shut-tered buildings cause everyone’s property values to go down,” he says. In addition, owners of small busi-

nesses usually live locally, therefore your money is going right back into the community in which you live.

They help the environmentTo be fair, big box stores do serve a purpose, and, yes, Costco’s prices can be awfully tempting. But the next time you think about getting in your car to drive across the bridge, consider the environment, advises Charles Matthews, professor and executive director of the Lindner College of Business Center for En-trepreneurship at the University of Cincinnati. “I only put 3,000 miles on my car last year because I walk every-where—the grocery store, drug store, movie theater, bakery; shopping at small businesses is a way to lessen my carbon footprint,” he says. So maybe in our area most of us have to hop in the car but a 5 minute drive sure beats a trip over the bridge, not to mention the new toll costs.

They provide valueLets talk about price. According to Cadden, big box stores have one strategy: cost leadership. And while low prices can make for happy cash-strapped customers, small busi-nesses have an advantage in the customer service department. “At big box liquor stores, for exam-ple, shoppers will buy on price, but at smaller stores the owner may know you and be able to give you recom-mendations; that customer service provides a higher value to the con-sumer,” he says. Matthews agrees saying small business owners are “masters of the customized, personalized and indi-vidualized value proposition.” He says, “You can’t call up a big box store and ask them to stay open for just 10 more minutes, but nine times out of 10, a small business will wait for you to get there; that custom-ization is incredibly valuable.” Yes, customer service can be valuable, but in today’s struggling economy, why should consumers pay more at small businesses? Matthews is quick to answer. “It’s never a question of why spend more, it’s a matter of why you are spend-ing at all; there is nothing wrong with

buying at a discount chain, but there are hidden costs such as the price of gas to drive down the beltway—think about that,” he says. Plus all the money you send in another county goes toward that counties taxes which in turn takes away from your own pocket when prices increase for other services in your area. In times like these it’s important to watch your dollars, not just the bottom line price of an item but the overall price it cost to get it. Our community is

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Luncheon at VFW11:30 to 3:30PM. Luncheon at VFW Post 7464 ,Grasonville. Pit Ham, Beef and various Oyster selections with all the trimmings. $7.50 per selection. and drinks are additional. 410-827-8194

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Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board’s Mobile One-Stop bus will be on-site at the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. to assist in-dividuals looking for work, job train-ing, and other employment-based resources.For more information, call the library at 410-745-5877, or visit www.tcfl.org. For more in-formation about Mobile One-Stop visits scheduled elsewhere in the five-county area served by the Workforce Investment Board, visit their website: www.uswib.org.________________________Thursday November 24th________________________All you can eat Thanksgiving

Turkey DinnerWith all the trimmings plus des-serts by Guest Chef Todd Corbett at VFW Post 7464. 203 VFW Ave , Grasonville. Serving starts at 11:30 and ends ? Adults $9.00, kids 6-12 $5.00 and kids 5 and under free. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Benefits VFW Post 7464. 410-827-8194

________________________November 25th & 26th________________________

Maryland’s BirthplaceWhat’s for Dinner?

Discover how Maryland’s first settlers celebrated the end of the harvest season at “Hearth and Home in Early Maryland,” November 25-26, in Historic St. Mary’s City. Help churn butter, shuck beans, grind corn, and see what else is required to prepare a family feast in the 17th century. Visitors who bring a nonperish-able food item for the Southern Maryland Food Bank will get $1 off admission. Historic St. Mary’s City is considered to be one of the best preserved sites of a colonial British settlement in North Amer-ica. See our St. Mary’s County feature in the “Islander Weekly’s ‘Maryland our Maryland’ “ this week. Thanks to “Maryland In-sights, Issue 173, 11/9/11”.

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In Concert Rob Finecey and The Truth Project

7pm, Kent Island United Method-ist Church, 2739 Cox Neck Road, Chester, hosts “Rob Finecey and The Truth Project,” a band for all ages. This exciting concert fea-tures original music from their CD “What Is Truth?” as well as famil-iar contemporary praise songs. A bonus will be a sneak peek of their upcoming CD! A love offering will be taken which will help bene-fit the General Fund, and CDs will be available for purchase......................................................

Critical 60Teach your child to drive

Terry Ober, Instructor, will provide information to parents of young drivers to assist with their super-vision during the 60 hours neces-sary for their young driver to earn their provisional drivers license. Critical 60 will be instructed on November 19th from noon until 4 pm, Queen Anne’s County Sher-iff’s Office, 505 Railroad Ave., Centreville. Parents wishing to attend should make reservations by calling 443-995-5367. Parent fee $40 or both parents for $50.________________________Sunday November 20th________________________

All You Can EatBreakfast Buffet

Made to order eggs and omelet station. Adults $7 Children $4. Kent Island Elks #2576 2525 Romancoke Rd Stevensville. 3rd Sunday of every month 9-11:30......................................................

Turkey ShootKent Island Elks #2576 2525 Ro-mancoke Rd Stevensville. Sign up starts at 12. Shoot starts at 1. Chances to win money, liquor, and meat. Call Mandy Tomardy on 410.739.7803 for more information......................................................Hospice of QAC Candlelight

Remembrance ServiceFamilies and friends of those whose loved one has died in the past year are invited to join Hos-pice of Queen Anne’s staff and volunteers for the annual Candle-light Remembrance Service at 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Parish in Centreville. This year’s remem-brance ornament features a white clay bisque angel holding a heart. Ornaments may be purchased at the service for $16 each or two for $30. Pre-ordering ornaments is recommended as the supply may be limited. To RSVP for the service or pre-order an ornament, call Rhonda Knotts at 443-262-4109 or e-mail [email protected].________________________Tuesday November 22nd________________________

Queen Anne’s County Good Griefer’s Widow/Widowers groupwill gather at Oyster Cove for thanksgiving. Bring your favorite dish to share. For info or transport call 410-827-8639.

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“Comedy at the Bridge”Sponsored by the Ravens Roost #122- Kent Island

The New R’s Americantina in Stevensville, MD is honored to host the “Comedy at the Bridge” fundraising series. Ravens Roost #122 – Kent Island is sponsoring the Series as part of its com-munity service mission. Every other Saturday night the comedy show will benefit a local charity. The admission requested is a $5.00 donation at the door. Additional donations for the charity will also be accepted. The “Comedy at the Bridge” will be an evening of fun, drinks, food and laughter. It will be a great evening of laughter while helping our community. This series will bring DC/Baltimore talent to the island to raise money for a local charity. Don’t miss the fun! Saturday November 19th from 9:00-11:00PM is the first show in the series to benefit The Living Water Food Bank.Admission is $5.00 at the door. A donation of a non-perish-able food item will also stock the shelves of the food bank. The Ravens Roost will be donating 100 percent of the admis-sion and donated items to the charity. The evening will start with an Open-Mic Competition with the audience voting for the winner. Coming to the stage after the competition is our headliner Warren Brooks. Warren Brooks is one of the area’s finest up and coming comedians. His laid back style speaks to every segment of his audiences. In addition to his role as husband and father, Brooks is hard at work on a movie script, which is untitled at this date. He expects the release to be in the summer of 2012. Warren has been seen all around the East Coast including numerous ap-pearances at The Comedy Club, The Broadway Comedy Club in New York City, and Magoobies in Timonium. He is also a member of the “Make Me Laugh Tour”. The second date in the series is Saturday December 3rd 9:00-11:00pm. The charity featured is Matapeake Kids of Bus 78 partnering with The Department of Social Services to bring Christmas to the foster children of the island. Kim Calvert has organized this program for the “Kids of Bus 78. Admission is $5.00 at the door and we will be accepting new unwrapped toys for the children. Saturday December 17th 9:00-11:00pm will be a night of laughs to benefit Our Haven Shelter. The shelter provides the homeless of Kent Island with essential items to make it through the cold winter. Admission is $5.00 at the door. Gently worn or new winter clothing will also be accepted. Coats, hats, gloves, or scarfs are desperately needed this time of year. Headliners for future series will be announced at a later date. Don’t miss your chance to support the Ravens Roost and help out our community. Good food, good drinks, good times! Proceeds from these shows will benefit each charity. CONTACT INFO: For information or to donate please contact Janice Monger @ 410-643-7629 ext 102 or email to [email protected]

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Automobiles96 Dodge Ram 1500 V6

Will inspect for full price, many new parts, 215,000 miles. in good condition mechanically. $1995. Call 410.490.0198........................................................

95 Chevy Suburban 2WDSound body, needs some me-chanical work. 206K miles. $950 OBO. Call 410.829.6769Miscellaneous........................................................WEDDING DRESS & VEILStunning, white, Maggie Sot-tero “Sa Belle”. Original or-dered form: size 4 measured for 5’8”. Never worn. Beautiful!! $1750 OBO. Call 410.829.6768 and leave message.........................................................

For SalePeanuts Memorabilia -$25. Infant Clothing(New) -$10.Women Size 6 Pant Suit( New) -$25. 410-643-0413........................................................Queen size 5” foam mattress topper cost $120 sell $30. Ear-ly American cabinet $10. Old 5 cent gumball machine $55. tel 410-643-2817 Kent Island........................................................

Full Size Basketball GameGreat for game room, used at the 2010 ACC Tournament. Only $60 410-490-0198

________________________SERVICES________________________WebsitesAdrienne creates websites and facebook pages for busi-nesses. She’s young, lo-cal, reliable, and cheap. Call 410.701.0716 for rates.Trees

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Yard SalesYARD SALES ARE FREE in the ISLANDER Email us atislander@islanderweekly.com........................................................Yard Sale Matapeake EstatesChristmas Is Coming! Call For Directions 410-643-0413 Pea-nuts Memorabilia Excellent Condition Infant/Children’s Clothing (New) Ashley Office Desk Set Mackie 12 Pa Sys-tem Vox Pa System Cappuci-no /Espresso Machine (New) Outdoor Projectors 1940’S Royal Typewriter 4X4 Backlit Electric Sign Glass Chess Set Video Projector Health Bow (Hand Held) Treadmill________________________EMPLOYMENT________________________

Help WantedFT/PT Nail Tech wanted. Hourly + commission, or other options available. Sa-lon booth rentals or com-mission for a full service salon. Call 410.604.0700 or 410.604.0066........................................................

PT Licensed BarberCall 443.249.3140 or after 7pm 443.871.6488

HELPER NEEDEDFOR REMODELING & HOME REPAIR WORK, CALL JOE 443-239-2256________________________GIVEAWAYS________________________If you have something you’d rather give away than sell, we’d be glad to help you by listing your item(s) here. Please include your contact information. Thank you!________________________FOR SALE________________________Boats

32’ Chris Craft ‘87Twin Merc Cruisers 900 hrs. Sleeps 6. Gen/AC. In wa-ter and ready to rock ‘n roll! $17,999 410.643.3860........................................................

A&M Marine Services2520 Parker $52,750226 Grady White $15,20023 Grady White $ 8,00022 Shamrock $12,00030 Sea Ray $22,500121 Rental Lane, Grasonville 410.827.7409........................................................

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For SaleTwo oak/glass tables: 1 square (end) and 1 rectangular (cof-fee); 1 5x8 Bamboo Floor Matt. Pictures available, all in great condition! $25 each. Call 410-490-9823.........................................................

For SaleBrand new NRG 30” massage table with 3” triple density foam for extra comfort. Includescase, never used! $200. Call 410-490-9823.Furniture

IKEA White Baby CribComes with all bedding and mattress. Purple and green colors for bedding, adorable. Also has storage underneath. Must go! $75 410.827.4474........................................................Mahogany drop leaf table/4 chairs/2 end tables $99 all, much more, list/pics [email protected] 410-643-2817 Kent Island........................................................

Entertainment Center3 pieces, pine, includes a 50”TV. $2,000 Bedroom Set Queen sleigh bed, dresser, & dressing table. $650 4 Poster Double Bed $80 410.490.7838........................................................

Wooden Bunk BedsWith Mattresses and Matching End Table. Good Condition. $600. 410-490-3535Fitness

TreadmillStandard Size excellent condi-tion $100. Call 443.786.1891Music

Pearl Snare Drum Purplewith stand

ELX export series, heat com-pression system shell. Excel-lent condition, Valued over $200 only $120, Call 410-490-0198Kids Toys

Tonka Fire truckAll bells & whistles work Ex-cellent condition. $75. Call 443.786.1891Pets

Dog Pen6 x 8 Chain Length fences w/dog house $100 obo. Call 443.786.1891

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Roommate Wantedto share 2 bd 2.5 ba home by Dec 1. The house is in Bay-side on Kent Island. Commu-nity has free gym, 2 pools, ten-nis ct, and marina. Will have own room and bathroom plus free run of the house. Must be reliable, respectful, love kids, clean, and organized. Rent is $600/month plus half of utili-ties. Please email Brandi at [email protected] to set up a time to come by.Rentals

RIDGELYLarge 3 bed. 1 bath Liv.rm. Din. Rm eat-in kit. adjoining deck. NO PETS. $875.00+ se-curity & utilities. Call Joe 443-496-1252 Owner/ Agent........................................................

DENTONTownhome 3 bed. 2 1/2 ba. EXCELLENT CONDITION- NO PETS. $1150.00 + secu-rity & utilities. Call Joe 443-496-1252 Owner/ Agent________________________WORSHIP________________________Come Worship Jesus peace-fully, liturgically at Christ His-toric Church, 117 Main Street Stevensville, Sunday 11am. God Loves You. Hebrew 10:25

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