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BGE Blasted Over Derecho Three representatives of Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) got a harsh scolding from the Calvert County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) for their response to the June 29 Derecho that left thousands of local customers without power, some for up to a week.

BGE told the BOCC at their Sept. 25 meeting that there were 6,111 customer interruptions in Calvert County, with some losing power multiple times due to the complexity of the damage and more storms the following week. That’s 80% of BGE’s customers in Calvert experiencing an outage, with the average customer without power for 24 hours.

Over 100,000 BGE customers in Anne Arundel County were left without power.

Andrew Dodge, Vice President, Electric System Operations for BGE noted that the powerful Derecho was not forecasted, and only scattered thunderstorms were expected. It started in the Midwest and was not expected to maintain its strength, but it did.

“On Friday, June 29, we had 1,400 lightning strikes in a 15 minute period of time,” Dodge said. He noted that the Derecho packed wind gusts up to 90 miles per hour, and with winds in our area in the 70 to 80 MPH range.

BGE says 760,000 of their customers experienced outages in the eight and a half days that followed. And because the storm was unexpected, they did not pre-mobilize advance external assistance. Since the storm hit on a Friday night, and cut such a wide swath, BGE could not get help from nearby states because of their needs.

Dodge says, “The bulk of outside personnel did not arrive until Tuesday, July 3.”

He said BGE had 5,000 personnel on duty, including 1,500 external from 18 states and three Canadian provinces.

Andrew Dodge, Mike Garzon, and Bonnie Johanson of BGE get an earful from the BOCC.

Mike Garzon, supervisor, of BGE’s Customer Reliability & Management department told the BOCC, “We admit in this instance, the disconnect continued to widen between customer expectations and the realities associated with restoring power under such conditions.”

Garzon added, “Not only was it one of the most damaging storm systems in Maryland’s history, but also one of the most destructive events in BGE’s nearly 200-year history.

BGE says there were only 1,000 fewer customers that lost power during the this storm than during Hurricane Irene in 2011.

Garzon said during the Derecho, “BGE received 1.3 million calls, and there were 1.13 million customers affected. That means we had nearly two calls per customer per outage.”

Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt gave several examples of residents not getting answers from BGE personnel and how potentially dangerous situations were left for days.

He added, “This is not a good report card, and you should report it that way. That last 10% that lost power for a week…. that’s over 700 of your customers, nearly a thousand people. This is chronic. These folks are historically the first ones to lose power and last ones to get power back.” He urged BGE to review the data, and in these prime outage areas, consider burying the lines.

“I’ve talked to them (the residents affected), and every one of them would become a SMECO customer if they could. If you were a business, you would lose all of those customers,” Slaughenhoupt said.

“It’s a no-win situation, and you’re going to be criticized no matter what,” commented BOCC President Jerry Clark, adding, “Nobody’s happy when their electric’s out.”

In an effort to reduce outages in future storms, BGE said it will begin a new, more aggressive tree-trimming program next year called “Blue Sky.”

Council Talks Boardwalks, Treatment Plant On the Boardwalks Long-awaited repairs to the Chesapeake Beach boardwalk will soon be starting. At their September 20 meeting, council members voted to spend $99,550 to replace 905 feet linear feet of decking, and replace and paint a handrail at the entrance to the boardwalk at 15th Street. The section to be replaced is from the end of Phase III replacement to the 17th Street boardwalk entrance.

Council also learned that the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail, which was opened last year, could be extended. Town Engineer Paul Woodburn said they’ve had conversations with the Maryland Critical Area Commission about the possibility of adding another 1,700 feet or so to create a loop to Richfield Station.

Mayor Bruce Wahl said it’s in the preliminary stages, funding not in place, but he has spoken with Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller (D) and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D) and they are very supportive.

The Town of Chesapeake Beach is looking into extending the Railway Trail another 1,700 feet or so.

spills. However, the plant will be needing a comprehensive three-year upgrade for enhanced nutrient removal (ENR). Bids will be put out in October, and Plant Superintendent Jon Castro told council construction could begin in early 2013.

Planning Vacancy Filled After much discussion, the Council appointed David Coull to fill a vacancy on the Chesapeake Beach Planning and Zoning Commission created by the resignation of WWT Plant Update Marilyn Van Wagner, who now works for the Mayor Wahl noted that since the town town as the water park manager. The vote was took over operations of the Chesapeake Beach 4 to 1, with council member Ingrid Lamb Wastewater Treatment plant from Calvert voting no.

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Beach Will Spend $2.5 Mil On Land North Beach Town Council members voted at their September meeting to authorize an emergency bond bill to borrow $2.5 million buy four key parcels of land.

The first is the Van Metre parcel is at the north side of 5th Street between Bay and Chesapeake Avenues, now known as the “commuter lot.”

Mayor Mark Frazer said, “Six to seven years ago, Van Metre paid over $4 million for the lot.

They’ve now offered it to the town for $700,000” plus reimbursement of $300,000 in water and sewer tap fees previously paid for a final purchase price of $1 million.

The second is the vacant lot at 3rd and Bay, which town will pay $1.18 million to buy. The mayor said it will be used as a public park.

The town also decided to purchase a second

parcel, currently owned by RAR Associates, to also use for parking. This lot is located on Chesapeake Avenue behind the Post Office and close to 7th Street across from Russo’s new North Beach Professional Building. The appraised value and contract price is $394,000.

The fourth parcel the town hopes to buy is the Walton Property at the north end of Town between Dayton and Frederick Avenues. Frazer said he is hopeful that an agreement can be reached soon, and purchase of this property should be included in the bond financing.

The vote was 5-0 in favor. Council member Gwen Schiada was not in attendance and therefore did not vote.

(A longer, more detailed story about the North Beach plans can be found on our web site, ChesapeakeCurrent.com)

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Where We Are In 2012

By Nick Garrett

Sportsmen’s Bash NORTH BEACH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 8536 Bayside Rd. Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732

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12:00 – 6:00 p.m. with doors opening at 11:00 a.m.

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Winners of ATV’s are responsible for taxes and title fees. Winner need not be present to win. Gun winners must pass Federal Insta-check to receive gun. No cash substitute for gun prizes.

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Calvert County has changed a lot, in other ways, it appears we have come full circle and is little changed from how it was in the early 20th century.

For such a small geographic area, we are diverse and unique from other counties and, when compared nationally, even more special.

Just 32 miles long and approximately nine miles wide in some places, Calvert has been home to some very important people and initiatives that have influenced our entire country.

A snapshot would show our schools the best in the state and country at various times.

Thanks to Southern Maryland’s agricultural initiatives, starting with the tobacco buyout and moving forward, the last decade has seen the birth of wineries as we learned about the viability of grapes. During comprehensive planning over the last decade, officials determined there were even some varieties of grains that thrive in this region, giving agriculture a boost.

We celebrate the diversity of people and important places in the county, from the birthplace of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, to family ties for first ladies. Mrs. John Quincy Adams, Louisa Katherine, along with Dolly Madison and Elizabeth Monroe were responsible for D.C.’s social goings on as well as setting the trends for how politics was discussed in the nations capital for generations to come. Mrs. Adams was a favorite niece of Maryland’s first Governor, Thomas Johnson, whose family had land in Calvert County. The 12th President, Zachary Taylor’s wife, also had links to Calvert County.

In more modern times Maryland’s prolific politicians are either from Calvert or represent Calvert. The legendary Louis L. Goldstein, George Owings III, Thomas V. “Mike” Miller, Thomas A. Rymer, Steny Hoyer, Roy Dyson, and Ed Hall all had special ties to Calvert County. There must be something in the water here… right?

This is literally the case, considering the fact that we are surrounded by Bay and river, on three sides and, as documented in 1900, housed so much diametacious earth that Calvert was a major exporter of the product to various national delivery locales. Unlike today, where one major highway runs through the county, back then 13 wharves dotted both Bay and river sides for easy access in and out of a county that did not favor roads as a primary transportation infrastructure until the 1940’s and 1950’s.

Further, Calvert County has a deep War of 1812 history and with the anniversary currently upon us, many celebrations.

Also, the Calvert County fair celebrates our rural and agricultural heritage and merges the elements of a traditional fair with the modern flares that are uniquely Calvert’s.

One can only imagine what the fair would have looked like in 1900. Agriculture was certainly the primary economic source for families then, but the population was only 10,500 in 1900 versus over 90,000 now. One would initially wonder what impact agriculture has here now and would likely be surprised to see the breadth of change.

Futhermore, there’s a cultural impact felt not just within the tradition of agrarian society, but also among race relations in the country. In the very first Federal Census was released in 1790, Americans of African descent outnumbered white citizens in Calvert County. Of base population of 10,533 in 1900, the Census says 5,143 were black and 5,080 were white.

In Calvert, land ownership was pretty evenly split too. Calvert had desegregated some schools by choice before it was a legal requirement, as everyone was living the same types of lives raising tobacco and caring for their families.

I don’t think there’s a greater place to live and learn than in Calvert County, and no greater place to celebrate our heritage than at the County Fair. This is always more true during an election year because the fair will be teeming with politicos and volunteers ready to talk to undecideds and “don’t cares.”

In addition to politics, the Fair’s more traditional aspects are on display.

In addition to the meet and greet with former Redskin football players and talent contests, county residents can see a number of livestock and agricultural exhibits such as the biggest hog, sheep sheering, quilts, canned foods, and baked goods. For those looking to support local projects, 4-H and Optimist Clubs offer items you can bid on to help them with their fundraisers. Lastly, the seafood and fisheries aspect of Calvert enjoys representation with some vendors selling crabs by the bushel. The County Fair runs every day through September 30.

We are rich in history and resources from Solomons and St. Leonard to the Beaches. Take the time out of the hustle and bustle of daily life and learn something about where you live. Visit the Calvert Marine Museum, the Chesapeake Railway Museum or any other number places here that highlight our rich history. Buy local and eat local and support those who take pride in serving their friends and neighbors. Listen to candidates that will impact your future and enjoy the county fair!

About the Author: Nick Garrett is the owner of The Garrett Music Academy in Owings, a published author, and has served and continues to serve on various boards and commissions in Calvert County. He and his wife Krista have twin daughters, Juliette and Charlotte.

By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner I recently attended a regional meeting on growth where the Maryland State Departments of the Environment (MDE), Planning (MDP), and Agriculture (MDA) briefed attendees on Nutrient Trading.

Nutrient Trading is the state’s latest attempt to control the public’s behavior in the state’s efforts to control nitrogen, phosphorus, and air pollution.

Perhaps the word attempt is misleading, because it appears that we are going to have to worry about nutrient trading whether we want to or not.

Here is a brief synopsis of how it works. A farmer must get a certification from the Soil Conservation Service that the farm meets a baseline for nitrogen reduction efforts. The certification form along with a fact sheet can be found accessed by scanning the Current Code with your smart phone. You can also learn more about this by surfing the mde.state.md.us web site or finding this article on the Chesapeake Current web site and clicking the link.

Once the baseline for the farm has been established, the farm can accumulate nutrient credits by certifying additional nitrogen reduction strategies such as planting cover crops, extending field buffers, planting trees, and other conservation practices. These nutrient credits can then be sold or traded to a developer or individual who is building a house or other building or expanding an existing house or building. The theory is that every house with a septic system is adding nitrogen pollution to the Bay (note that I said theory because proof is lacking). If you enlarge your house to accommodate more people on a septic system, the theory is that you are adding more pollution to the Bay. The State of MD has a goal of zero additional nitrogen pollution, so the homeowner has to offset his additional nitrogen by buying nutrient credits from a farmer.

Of course, if you live in a city on a sewer system, the theory is that you are

not contributing additional nitrogen to the Chesapeake Bay. Sewer system spills are ignored in this theory, even though they are the largest contributor to Bay pollution.

Yes, the Governor of Maryland, with the concurrence of the Maryland State Legislature, wants everyone to live in a city on a sewer system OR to pay for nutrients through nutrient trading. By controlling nitrogen, MDE believes that it is controlling phosphorus also. Please note that the air is included in the formula for the farm to certify nutrient reduction strategies. This inclusion of air is the first step toward attempts to control air pollution. You will hear more about reducing air pollution by making us pay to drive our cars in the near future.

This nutrient trading scheme is a direct effect of the so-called Septic Bill, Senate Bill 236 that was passed in the last session of the legislature.

Here is just one of the unresolved questions, even though the State is moving ahead with implementation: What third party will guarantee the nutrient trading contracts between the farmer and the developer? For example, a farmer could agree to grow five acres of trees for 30 years to offset the nutrients supposedly produced by one house.

Who is going to monitor the farmer to make sure he doesn’t bulldoze the trees before the 30 years are up? How is the farmer going to find the home developer? MDE is proposing that they license brokers to negotiate these nutrient trading deals. Who pays the broker? Who pays for the monitoring?

At least one state official proposed that Counties do the monitoring using your tax dollars. Calvert County is opposed to this idea!

I see a huge, expensive bureaucracy formed around nutrient trading, which can be characterized as trading poop.

The Maryland Association of Counties has as one of its legislative priorities this year to ask the State Legislature to PLEASE give us a two year break from further bank-busting so-called environmental regulations. All the Counties are pro-environment. We want proof that these expensive boondoggles really will make a difference, and that proof is lacking.

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You Can’t Make Fish Bite!

By Bob Munro

T

here are parallels between fishing and gambling that come to mind every time we leave the harbor.

I am a student of the game of video poker, which is one of the few games available in a Vegas-style casino where the house advantage can be negligible. Video poker has been thoroughly documented in the literature, and playing strategies have been developed for most popular versions. The nice thing about video poker is that all the information you need to determine whether the game in front of you is worth playing, in terms of long-term percentage payback, is printed right on the machine. Because the strategy for that particular game has been documented, you can practice how to play before venturing into the casino. So you've practiced and practiced, found a good pay schedule on a machine, and you have an adequate bankroll for few sessions of video poker.

However, no matter how well you've mastered that game by practicing for hours and hours, if the machine deals you bad cards you will lose, period.

You can't make the machine deal you a winning hand or draw the right cards.

By now some of you are wondering what all this has to do with fishing. The truth is that you can have the best tackle, properly rigged, fishing in the right place, even see the fish on the meter, but you can't

make the fish bite! Sometimes there are factors beyond your control, such as tide stage (the dominant influence over Bay fishing) that make fishing difficult. On other occasions your terminal tackle might not be appropriate, based on what the fish are feeding on. For example, small gulls and terns usually dive on Bay anchovies, whereas the larger gulls chase larger menhaden. So try adjusting the size of your terminal tackle up or down accordingly.

The "Diamond Jim" component of Maryland's 2012 Fishing Challenge ended at midnight on Labor Day, with the real "Diamond Jim" still swimming with the fishes. Nine lucky anglers who caught "Diamond Jim" imposters each received an equal share of $25,000 - not a bad haul. Other anglers who scored in the Challenge received cash or prizes totaling nearly $70,000. It therefore pays to take the time to enter your fish in the Challenge.

Check out Captain Robin Payne (below) and Chris Wilson showing off a nice Spanish Mackerel they caught trolling a #1 Drone Spoon behind an inline planer along the eastern edge of the main shipping channel. And Melissa R. is holding a fine Rockfish she caught while live lining a Spot north of Poplar Island recently.

Have a question about Chesapeake Bay fishing? Send your questions to "onthewater@chesapeakecurre nt.com" and we'll do our best to get you an answer.

Don't catch 'em all, Bob Munro About the Author: Bob Munro of Chesapeake Beach has been a career research biologist for the US Fish & Wildlife Service.

At one time or another, he has visited every river entering the Chesapeake Bay from the Susquehanna Flats to Hampton Roads. An avid fisherman, he's fished the mid-Chesapeake since the mid-1980s.

Captain Robin Payne (left) and Chris Wilson.

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By Lyn Striegel

Your Credit Rating

Your Money Matter$

Have you ever thought about yourself as a credit risk? Well, just how risky are you?

Beyond your basic credit report, there are companies who try to predict your financial behavior. They take your credit report and give weight to certain component parts of it to create your credit score. There are two main credit scores-FICO and VantageScore.

What is FICO? That stands for Fair Isaac and Co., a company that helps other companies determine a person’s credit risk based on a person’s credit history. The FICO score is the most widely used. According to their website, FICO provides predictions of consumer behavior to help businesses make “faster, more profitable decisions.” What that really means is, they give you a number and based on the number, you will or won’t qualify for credit.

FICO is a score that is widely used by banks and mortgage companies to determine whether you will qualify for a loan or a mortgage.

The FICO score gives certain weights to your credit history—for example, your payment history represents 35% of your FICO score; your amounts owed is 30%; the length of time you have had credit accounts for 15% of your FICO score, new credit is 10%, and the type of credit you have is 10%. FICO scores range between 300 and 850. Of that, you want a score around the mid-700s. The higher the FICO credit score, the better. A credit score below 600 means you are a higher credit risk—so, lenders may not want to lend to you or, if they do, they will charge higher interest to lend you money.

How do you fix your FICO score or maintain good credit?

1. On your “payment history,” pay your bills on time. Late payments and collections will hurt your score. If you have missed payments, get current and stay current. Information is constantly updated so even if you have had trouble in the past, your current status as a good credit is important. You need to know that paying off a collection account will not remove it from your report—it will usually stay on your report for seven years. If you are having trouble paying your creditors, contact them and work

out a payment plan—showing consistent payments to the creditors should help to repair your scores.

2. On your “amounts owed,” if you owe more than 30% of your credit card’s limit, your FICO score will be lowered. Try to keep your balances low. Pay off your debt rather than acquire more credit cards. DO not close credit card accounts to increase your score or open more credit card accounts just to increase the available credit you have. Those actions can lower your score.

3. If you are new to credit, don’t obtain many new accounts in a short period of timenew accounts will lower your average account age which will have a larger effect on your credit score than if you didn’t have a lot of credit information. Credit history must be built up over time. Open a couple of credit card accounts, pay regularly and let the history build.

4. On “new credit,” be careful. Your FICO score can be lowered just by the number of inquiries for your score from multiple creditors—even if they do not extend credit to you. If you want to shop for a rate, do so within a discrete period of time, like 30 days, so that it does not appear that you are seeking massive amounts of credit from many creditors. It is fine to request your own credit report. That will not affect your score.

5. On “types of credit” you should apply for and open new credit card accounts only as needed. More accounts will not raise your score.

If you have a new credit card, use it sparingly and pay it off quickly. Someone with no credit cards will have a lower score than someone who has paid off their credit cards responsibly.

All of these tips are also applicable to the relatively new credit scoring system created by the three national credit bureaus, Trans Union, Experian and Equifax, called VantageScore, created in 2006.

The three agencies have advertised VantageScore as something that will help banks and lenders further drill down into “subprime categories.” Subprime lenders are banks or other lenders dedicated to borrowers with less than perfect credit or harder to substantiate credit.

This is a difficult area—subprime already means the borrower has problems. It appears the VantageScore is an attempt to differentiate sub-prime borrowers based on certain payment categories.

Like FICO, VantageScore provides different weights to different components of credit. Unlike a FICO score, which ranges from 300-850, the VantageScore ranges from 501-990. What are the Vantage Score calculation categories? Payment history how timely and consistent your payments are, accounts for 32% of your score; Credit Utilization, the debt-tocredit ratios and how much credit you have available, represents the next highest category at 23%, Credit Balances—what your total debt it (delinquent debt is counted more negatively than current debt) accounts for 15% of your score, Depth of Credit or length of credit history represents 13%, Recent Credit-how recent and many new hard inquiries and new accounts there are represents 10% of the score and Available Credit-how much credit you can access short-term represents 7%.

The problem with VantageScore is that the exact details of how the VantageScore is

calculated are unknown. What contributes to a positive score in each category and to what degree particular information will fit a category is unknown. The score is intended to show the likelihood that a customer will pay the loan back on time and in a consistent manner. Any values which show behavior contrary to that will worsen the score.

Your credit score is critical to whether or not you can obtain a loan. Do not take it for granted. Pull your credit report, check it for errors, dispute the errors and monitor your credit report consistently. If your FICO or VantageScores are low, try the tips we have suggested to raise the score and research this area by going to the FICO and VantageScore websites at www.fico.com and www.vantagescore.com for further information.

About the Author: Lyn Striegel is an attorney in private practice in Chesapeake Beach and Annapolis. Lyn has over thirty years experience in the fields of estate and financial planning and is the author of “Live Secure: Estate and Financial Planning for Women and the Men Who Love Them (2011 ed.).” Nothing in this article constitutes specific legal or financial advice and readers are advised to consult their own counsel.

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A Local Choice For Oil and Gas

By Brian McDaniel With winter coming and cold days ahead, you may be wondering about heating costs. Old man winter can surely drain your wallet depending on who you’re dealing with. But there is relief is right here locally with BBG member, SJ Johnson, who serves comfort all year.

Meet Saquane Johnson of SJ Johnson Company, the deliverer of everything you need from heating oil to pool water. He says their priority is to keep their customers comfortable in their homes or work places through the heat of the summer and the cold of the winter. The company started in the pool industry, delivering clean pool water to residential areas throughout Southern Maryland. In an effort to diversify and stay open year around, SJ Johnson began to offer heating oil for residential and commercial use.

"We saw a need," Johnson explains, “and we grew from there."

The company also offers propane, heating and air conditioning services as well as geothermal systems. To easily remember their services, SJ Johnson uses the phrase "Heat, Cool, Water, Fuel."

SJ Johnson’s operation sounds huge but Saquane will insist that it’s your basic

“mom and pop” shop. What he means is that his company puts customer service first. With larger companies, Johnson says there’s often a disconnect between the customer and the blue collar workers like himself. Knowing customers by name is more important than knowing them by their work order number, as he puts it. It makes a huge difference when you apply old-fashioned values like these with today’s technology. People matter and that’s the one thing this company never loses sight of. When you call SJ Johnson you can expect a real, live, caring person to answer the phone and not an automated system that eventually dumps you into voice mail or hangs up on you.

You can expect the person to be knowledgeable of their products and services as well.

Johnson is adamant about putting his efforts and profits back into the community. You will find SJ Johnson participating in the Relay for Life event each year in addition to their dedicated work with the United Way campaign.

The company also sponsors little league teams.

SJ Johnson’s propane division is steadily growing and gaining popularity throughout our area. More and more people are finding out that buying their propane locally from Johnson and his team actually saves them money. Had I not had a conversation with Johnson and taken the time to learn about his local solution for all things comfort, I would’ve thought I had to pay a large company to get a lower rate on propane. Johnson

encourages anyone looking for those comfort resources, or any service, to look first to local companies.

"Give your local companies a chance.

We need to keep that money local,” Johnson explains.

You may be amazed at what you can save by shopping in your own backyard.

To explore your options for year round comfort with this locally-owned business, give SJ Johnson a call at (410) 257-2515 or visit his web site at sjjohnson.com.

About the Author: Brian McDaniel is the owner of Crow Entertainment, LLC and a resident of Owings. He serves as one of three Ethics Commissioners for the Town of North Beach and is part of the communications team for the Bay Business Group.

Chamber Chooses CEO The Board of Directors of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce has selected Carolyn Hart as the incoming president and chief executive officer for the chamber. She will replace Carolyn McHugh, who retired September 21.

In a release, McHugh is quoted as saying, “I had an opportunity to get to know Carolyn Hart when she chaired a committee on which I served in Charles County. Carolyn led that and a number of other projects to successful conclusions in Charles and I’m confident she’ll also be successful at the Calvert Chamber.”

Hart was most recently the branch manager for the Leonardtown and Waldorf offices of Manpower, Inc. Hart also serves on the Tri-County Council Workforce Investment Board, where she recently worked on a special project placing young people in summer jobs in Charles County.

During her first 100 days as the new CEO, Hart is quoted in the release as saying that she is committed to actively engaging the membership of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce in order to discuss with them how the Chamber of Commerce can support their business goals.

“Clearly understanding the needs of the various members of the business community is my top priority. They only way to do that is by actively

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Carolyn Hart.

engaging the membership in thoughtful discussion about how the Chamber can be an even better partner in their success.

This needs to be our main focus,” Hart said.

Hart lives in Lusby, and she and her husband have owned Patuxent Wine & Spirits in Lusby for nearly three years.

Carolyn Hart starts her new job October 15.

Sneade’s Gives To Cancer Charity Donate at least $5 to the American Cancer Society, and receive a bright pink bucket on Saturday, October 6. Sneade’s will also give customers 20% off most purchases at Sneade’s Ace Home Centers in both Lusby and Owings.

It’s their way of stepping up by giving back.

Tricia Willis, retail programs marketing manager says it’s the first year they’ve done this, and hope to make it an annual event.

Dana Sneade Banyasz says, “We’re pretty pumped and hope it takes off. We think it’s a great way to raise funds, and give our customers something back in return. We’re really excited and hope it’s a huge hit.”

Two other Ace Hardware stores on the Eastern Shore have done this successfully, so Sneade’s decided to give it a try this year.

Sneade’s has been a long-time supporter of the Relay for Life and other charities. In both their Owings and Lusby locations, they carry a variety of Tervis Tumblers that also give 5% to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer charity. “Some of them are really cute, with pink boxing gloves that say ‘fight like a girl,’” Willis says. “They’re very popular and also for a good cause.”

Beach Loses Three Businesses The Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Restore in North Beach closed its doors on September 15 after two years at 8900 Chesapeake Avenue.

Pam Shubert, Executive Director, says that they hope to one day have another store elsewhere, and that they are looking for space. Their Lexington Park Habitat Restore remains open.

Dana Sneade Banyasz and Tricia Willis with the hot pink buckets they will give to customers on Saturday, October 6 for a $5 donation to the American Cancer Society.

Proceeds from the pink buckets October 6 will go directly to the American Cancer Society, so if customers want to donate more than $5, Dana says that’s great!

“I can’t wait to see these strapped on the back of work trucks,” Willis adds.

Across the street, the clerk confirms that the Sand Dollar Store at Chesapeake Avenue and 2nd Street is also closing shop. Their last day of business is September 30. That 900 square foot space is currently for rent.

Patuxent Habitat for Humanity crews take down signage from their North Beach store. The Sand Dollar Store is also going out of business.

A third North Beach business, Bay View Consignments near Chesapeake Avenue and 5th Street is gone this month as well. It’s being replaced by a business called Jetti Arts Studio, which had not opened yet as of press time.

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People Should Speak Up

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To the Editor,

sincere belief, you are not necessarily open to compromise. Our elected representatives are reflecting these same attitudes in Annapolis and Washington.

In an ideal world, everyone would be well informed and not insist on impossible solutions to problems. Everyone would be careful not to make statements based on false information or scare tactics.

That's not the world we live in, so our only alternative is to spend some time educating ourselves so that we won't be victimized by those public speakers who don't have a high regard for the truth.

I appreciate Nick Garrett's column, and especially the one in the Sept.13th issue where he discussed political debate.

What we are experiencing is the rise of citizen involvement, now that almost everyone has access to the Internet where we can state our opinions. In the past, it was too much trouble to make yourself heard, and few people even bothered to write to the local newspaper to publicly make their case. We mostly kept quiet and let our elected representatives make the decisions by dealing and compromise.

Do we really want to go back to that?

William Seabrook Now that we are all more vocal the Dunkirk disagreements flare, and if you have a

Town Voting Location Changes Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Instead of voting at Chesapeake Beach Town Hall on November 6 for mayor and council members, residents can cast all their votes in all elections in one place: the Northeast Community Center. Voting will take place on the 2nd Floor, Room C of the center at 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732.

The reason is because Chesapeake Beach now has more than 3,340 registered voters and has “outgrown” the Town Hall polling place. The Northeast Community Center provides space for more voting machines, ensures greater privacy during voting, contributes to a more expeditions voting process and other advantages.

The League of Women Voters (LWV) will hold several election-related eventsin October. Everyone is invited.

The first will be a Congressional and Board of Education Candidate Forum on Thursday, October 18 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center, 450 W. Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick.

They will host a Chesapeake Beach Town Council Candidate Forum on Tuesday, October 23 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach.

The LWV will also conduct a Statewide Ballot Questions Forum on Monday, October 29 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Calvert Library, Prince Frederick.

Wednesday, October 10, there will be Voter Registration at the College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Malcolm Funn Chairman Town of Chesapeake Beach’s Board of Elections Here’s the list of candidates running for Chesapeake Beach Town Council in alphabetical order. Incumbents are followed with an (I): Valerie Beaudin (I), Bob Carpenter (I), Wes Donovan, Stewart Cumbo (I), Gail Harris, Dave Hendry, Jeffrey Krahling, Jeffrey LaBar, Pat “Irish”Mahoney (I), Frank Purdy, Eric Reinhardt, and Julie Spano (I).

Incumbent Mayor Bruce Wahl is running unopposed for a second term.

Pride & Joy Helping Kids Get To College

By Jenny Kellner Worried about navigating the entire college application process and wondering how to pay for it? SoMD CAN is a non-profit organization that is ready to help. SoMD CAN is the Southern Maryland College Access Network and they have been assisting students and their families in our area for five years.

Originally funded by a grant from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, they also rely on community donations and support from partnerships.

Their Board of Directors employs several staff members who are based at Calvert County high schools.

One method of support is provided directly to students at their lunchtimes through the high school guidance office. This lunchtime access is a weekly, curriculum-based program that leads students through the maze of selecting and applying to colleges, then finding the scholarships and financial aid to pay for their higher education. If you haven’t already heard about this service from your student, SoMD CAN encourages you, the parent, to contact your child’s guidance counselor for information on how to get your child involved.

In addition, the group is sponsoring several free information nights in October.

Parents and guardians of all middle and high

school students are encouraged to attend these “Financial Aid Night” workshops. SoMD CAN will be at Calvert High in the cafeteria on October 3, Patuxent High in the auditorium on October 10, Northern High at the Mary Harrison Center on October 17, and Huntingtown High in the auditorium on October 24. All of these workshops begin at 7:00 p.m.

For more information, please visit the SoMD CAN website at somdcan.org, email somdcan@comcast.net, or phone (410) 474-0742.

In their five years of existence, SoMD CAN has reached over 800 Calvert County students. According to the organization’s website, their mission is to “Increase the college-going rate among the region’s high school students with specific focus on those students who are first generation collegebound, underserved populations and who are academically talented.”

About the Author: Jenny Kellner is a mother, teacher and Girl Scout leader. She lives in North Beach with her husband, Joe, and their four children, and serves on the town’s Historic Preservation Commission.

Apply Now For Military Academies

By U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) The five U.S. service academies – the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and U.S. Coast Guard Academy – are recruiting top-notch young men and women who will appreciate an excellent education and a chance to serve their country.

It is my privilege every year to nominate some of the brightest, most dedicated students in Maryland to four of the academies. No nominations are necessary for admission to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. The Coast Guard Academy offers appointments solely on the basis of an annual nationwide competition.

Each applicant for a nomination must meet certain eligibility requirements. To receive a service academy nomination for the class entering in July 2013, you must be a U.S. citizen of good moral character, at least 17 years of age, not have reached your 23rd birthday by July 1, 2013, in good physical condition, unmarried and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents. For the Merchant Marine Academy the requirements are the same, except you must not have passed your 25th birthday by July 1, 2013.

In evaluating nominees, the academies consider evidence of character, scholarship, leadership, physical aptitude, medical fitness and motivation. To be competitive for a nomination, students should be in the top 20 percent of their high school class, have minimum SAT scores of 1200 in combined critical reasoning and math, and participate in extracurricular activities demonstrating leadership. All applications for nomination must be complete and in my Baltimore Office, 100 S. Charles St., Tower

I, Suite 1710, Baltimore, MD 21201 by Thursday, November 8 at 5:00 p.m.

In addition to applying to my office for a nomination, all candidates need to directly apply to the academy they are interested in attending for a nomination in order to be considered by my Academy Review Board for an interview.

The Academy Review Board will meet in December to interview and evaluate applicants.

Based on the recommendations of this Board, I will submit a slate of nominations to the various academies. The academies make the final selection from among all the nominees nationwide. Selected nominees will receive an offer of appointment (acceptance) directly from the academy. Please note that a nomination does not guarantee an offer of appointment.

Attendance at a U.S. service academy carries with it a great responsibility. In return for an excellent free education, anyone attending a service academy must fulfill a service obligation.

The Department of Defense academies, which include the Naval, Air Force and Military academies, require at least five years of service.

The Merchant Marines require at least a six-year commitment in either the maritime industry or on active duty as an officer in the armed services.

A service academy education is an honor that is afforded only the best and the brightest of our nation. If you are interested in a service academy education, I hope you will contact my office.

To apply for a nomination, visit my website: cardin.senate.gov and click on “Students” and then on “Academy Nominations.” If you have additional questions, you can contact Sean McKew of my staff at sean_mckew@cardin.senate.gov or call (410) 962-4436.

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The New Drug Epidemic: Prescriptions

By Diane Burr

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alvert County Sheriff Mike Evans (R) says per pill, depending on the milligrams, to the abuse of prescription drugs is at “epidemic addicts. proportions” and it’s so bad, he says he It’s big bucks and much less risky than thinks it’s worse than crack cocaine was in the dealing in illegal drugs like marijuana, heroin, or 1980’s. cocaine because it’s more difficult for officers to I sat down with the Sheriff, Lt. Steven Jones prove the drugs were illegally obtained. and an undercover drug detective whose identity I People involved in this will sometimes go to can’t reveal for over an hour one morning and was multiple doctors for prescriptions for the most shocked by the things they told me that are popular drugs, and pay for them with cash at happening right here, in our nice, quiet and safe pharmacies to circumvent insurance companies communities. finding out because they can make much more on The undercover detective, whom I’ll refer to the streets. as “UD” throughout this article told me, “We Sheriff Evans says, “One operation in the have large-scale pill dealers right here in our county has sent several hundreds of thousands of county. And they’re going out of state. They’re pills out of state. So yes, big-time dealers are making prescriptions at their own computers. definitely around here.”

They can download a prescription template off the In Calvert County over the past five years, Internet and make their own prescriptions, write there’s been a 350% increase in treatment for them themselves. They look real. They can pass prescription drug use. Statewide, the increase has them off.” been 103%.

“This is far worse than the crack cocaine epidemic was…”

Sheriff Mike Evans.

And these counterfeiters have figured out ways to try to outsmart pharmacies when they call to confirm these fake scripts. They also know how to call in prescriptions.

“Sometimes they’ll have someone inside the doctor’s office or a hospital who can pick up the phone and confirm them. Or sometimes they’ll put a phone number on there that rings to a friend, who knows how to confirm the information,” UD says. They will then sell half of the pills to the drug dealer and give half to their person on the “inside.”

“If these large-scale dealers can get ten of these prescriptions through, 120 pills each, times $10 a pill or more, you can see how they can quickly make a million dollars,” he says.

By comparison, this can be even more lucrative than dealing in traditional illegal drugs, and they’re less likely to get caught.

“Two ounces of cocaine or crack would be about the size of a baseball, and that would be worth about $3,600 on the street,” UD adds.

Sometimes the illegal activity involves legitimate prescriptions written to someone by a qualified doctor. The recipient has insurance and pays a $10 co-pay for an entire bottle. This person then turns around and sells them to a drug dealer who resells them for $10, $20, $30, $40 or more

Sheriff Mike Evans.

And every single day, Evans says, they get “check welfare” calls from people concerned about others suspected to be on drugs and in trouble.

UD says, “Recently we were called to Lusby to check on a girl who was sitting in the middle of the road, talking jibberish and pounding her hands on the pavement. Turns out she was just 14-years-old.”

A high percentage of the victims of prescription drug abuse are women. “They start taking pills for aches and pains, even menstrual cramps, so 95% of these start out innocent. But before they know it, they’re addicted, they have a habit, they need it to function, be normal,” Evans says.

The result is more kids ending up in the foster care system because their mothers are strung out and can’t provide basic care, such as getting up in the mornings and getting them off to school. Most of these are young mothers of

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younger kids, because older kids start taking care of themselves. And now more than ever, whether it’s the economy or other factors, fewer of these moms have relatives willing to take the kids while they’re in rehab. So the kids end up in the foster system.

Sometimes, doctors can be involved in writing too many prescriptions that lead to patients getting addicted. Or, they can be writing prescriptions to dealers and raking in lots of extra money on the side.

“We’ve been investigating a doctor in the county for three years. It’s been in litigation for 12 months,” Jones says.

“The investigation is still ongoing and we drugs. And once addicted, it’s tough for people to still don’t have an indictment,” Evans adds.

These cases are tougher to build and get to kick the habit.

UD says, “I’ve talked to the people we’ve convictions because they are not straightforward like arresting someone caught with a Ziploc bag of arrested, people going through withdrawal. They say it’s like having the flu, only ten times worse. cocaine in their pocket.

UD says, “We don’t want to just arrest one They hurt, they’re sick, really, really sick. It person. We have to find out where the pills are doesn’t go away. It lasts for weeks if you don’t do coming from, stop it, but it’s hard to track the the drug. They can’t live like that, can’t stand it.

So they find ways to get more.” source.”

Whether it’s pills or heroin or other drugs, Crimes involving misuse of prescription drugs are so much more resource consuming to these addictions are leading to petty crimes investigate and prosecute, the officers say. Every because the user needs money for more drugs.

And in return, more and more innocent people in case is different and complex.

Evans says three new deputies joined the our communities are victims of their crimes.

“There are so many people, so many sad force at the beginning of 2012, but he needs more. “By all formulas, we’re understaffed. And stories,” Evans says. “If people don’t have the to fight this, we need more deputies, more money, they steal. They start raiding medicine cabinets. They go to people’s houses and go to the detectives,” he says.

Jones says, “There’s no way to know exactly bathroom and look for drugs. And they start how widespread this is. These cases take us twice doing anything to get money to buy more drugs. as long to investigate, because they involve Most of these are petty crimes, taking things from doctors, pharmacies and lots of people, and we unlocked cars, so always lock your vehicles. That’s have to get so many search warrants. And there are the easiest. But if they see you have a GPS, or an laws protecting people’s privacy. It’s our problem, iPhone or a wallet or purse or something else of value they can sell, they’ll break into vehicles. but it’s a bigger problem. It’s national.”

Before they know it, People with pills they don’t have a The most-abused prescription drugs they’re stealing from friends and prescription for are fall into these three categories of their families, breaking into arrested nearly every day “uppers” or “downers”: and businesses, on our local roads during - Opiates (OxyContin/oxycodone, homes lifting tools – anything routine traffic stops. to get money for more “We know what to Vicodin/hydrocodone) - Stimulants (Ritalin, Adderall) drugs.” watch for – speeding, - Depressants (Valium, Ativan, And there are driving erratically - and increasing numbers of we know what to look for Halcion, Rohypnol) when they’re pulled over.

- Over-the-Counter cough syrups and robberies with drug We know what to ask,” cold medications containing DXM are dealers ripping each Evans says. Officers are also being abused. The most common other off, and ripping off targeting the most are those with “DM” or “Tuss” in the buyers, Evans says.

And there’s no end in densely populated areas including the beaches, title. More than 70 different products sight.

Jones says Prince Frederick and on the market today contain DXM. Contact Calvert Substance Abuse Maryland is one of the Lusby/Chesapeake Ranch Estates and make Services at (410) 535-3079 for a last states in the country detailed brochure showing what these to implement a arrests every day.

Most people pills look like. They can also help with computer system linking doctors and pharmacies involved are in their 20’s, rehab services. so prescription abuse can although it is becoming be more readily tracked, more prevalent in high schools. And there’s less stigma. Adults and kids both seem to think that which would also work across state lines. It’s not a abusing prescription drugs is not as bad as using perfect system, but he says it would help. There’s no firm date for when this system could be in pot or crack.

They start by popping prescription pills by place. The main reason, of course, is money.

“I remember back in the 80’s when crack mouth, and then, many get deeper into the drug culture to get faster effects, and are caught with was so bad. But this is far worse than the crack cocaine epidemic ever was…” Sheriff Evans. paraphernalia, straws, needles and the like.

“They start crushing and snorting the pills,” “Cocaine was expensive. These pills are cheap and UD says. “People also crush the pills and shoot up so easy to get.” with needles. Once that stops working for them, About the Author: Diane Burr is the owner and the next step is heroin.”

The officers add that heroin is actually founder of the Chesapeake Current and Chesapeake cheaper on the streets than illegal prescription Bay Tripper.

Synthetic Drugs Cause Serious Concerns Another Chesapeake Current exclusive Not only is misuse and dealing of prescription drugs becoming an epidemic, police are also battling a new breed of very dangerous synthetic drugs.

Anne Arundel County Police are reporting an uptick in the use of these drugs, and warn users and dealers that the penalties for these can now be just as stiff – or stiffer – than traditional drugs.

Synthetic Marijuana According to Anne Arundel Police, effective July 10, legislation was enacted by Congress, which added a total of 26 synthetic drugs under the “Controlled Substances Act.” Synthetic marijuana has been sold under a variety of names such as K2, K3, Spice and Genie. The addition of these chemicals to Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act will be included as part of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act. Schedule I substances are considered to have a high potential for abuse.

Synthetic marijuana, which has been around since 2002, has become increasingly popular in the last few years and is often marketed throughout the US as an herbal incense or even potpourri. Product packaging indicates that the substance is “novelty incense” and is not for human consumption accordinbg to Anne Arundel Police. However, the warning is not taken seriously by many young people who are smoking it, anyway.

Sheriff Mike Evans says, “They can even get high off the potpourri you can buy at Wal-Mart.

The problem is, no one knows what’s in it, so it’s really very dangerous.”

Adding to the confusion, are professionally packaged packets of the substances made in China, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. They have been openly sold here at some head shops, gas stations, tobacconists, and various retail outlets.

They are named such things as Fake Weed, Mr. Smiley Face, Mr. Nice Guy, Puf Voodoo Spice, Serenity Now, and Dark Knight.

Anne Arundel County Police say synthetic marijuana is used like conventional marijuana, and the plant material itself is a mixture of dried herbs and flowers, some of which may have their own psychoactive effects. Users smoke it in joints or pipes. Some products consist of plant material laced with synthetic cannabinoids, which mimic marijuana effects when smoked.

Some of these types of synthetic marijuana can be ten times more powerful than typical marijuana and provide very scary side effects. The high ranges from relaxation and lack of coordination to scary hallucinations and inability to move or speak. The high begins in three to 30 minutes and lasts from one to eight hours. Serious side effects include increased heart rate and seizures.

Federal estimates are that one in nine high school seniors have tried Spice in the past year.

In recent years, there has been a steady increase in the number of reported cases to emergency rooms and poison control centers.

According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the American Association of Poison Control Centers received nearly 7,000 calls for synthetic marijuana incidents in 2011. Of these, there have been many people hospitalized and also deaths.

Under the new laws, Anne Arundel County police say those who manufacture sell or use synthetic drugs will be subject to the same penalties as other schedule I drugs such as cocaine and marijuana. Penalties include: • Possession of one of the new Schedule I controlled dangerous substances: up to four years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine.

• Distribution or possession with intent to distribute one of the new Schedule I controlled dangerous substances: up to 20 years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine.

In addition, the State may seize and seek to forfeit cash, vehicles or other property associated with the possession or distribution of controlled dangerous substances.

Bath Salts Another problem synthetic drug is called “bath salts.” These look like bath salts, but are man-made stimulant powders and officers say they are not what you can get at the drug store to take a bath in. These contain amphetamine-like chemicals that mimic the effects of cocaine, meth and ecstasy. Common side effects are extreme violent outbursts, spasms, and feelings of super-human strength mixed with an inability to feel pain, making bath salt users dangerous to themselves and others. There have been deaths, suicides, and users have also committed murders

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They are s o m e t i m e s professionally packaged and have “brand” names such as Charley Sheene, Jamaican Me Crazy, Ivory Snow, Molly’s Plant Food, Scarface, Snow Leopard, White Lightning and Vanilla Sky. The National Child Safety Council says last year, there were 6,138 calls about bath salts to the Poison Control Center, which is 20 times the number of the year before.

Once at the hospital, patients are given high doses of IV fluids to counteract the high fever and extreme dehydration these drugs cause. They can expect to spend several days in intensive care., and are given sedatives because of their tendency toward violent outbursts. Due to breathing problems, some need to be put on ventilators.

The long-term effects of bath salts is unknown, although some users have experienced brain damage, heart attacks, and strokes. Plus, users experience a severe craving for more so the possibility of addiction is high.

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Prescription Addiction Through a Dr’s Eyes Dr. John Schnabel is the Medical Director of the Emergency Room at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He’s seeing increasing numbers of patients come in with drug-related problems, especially related to abusing prescription painkillers. He says there have been at least eight cases in the past three months.

“It affects your breathing if you take too much, and we may have to institute mechanical breathing devices,” he says. And he says it’s easy to accidentally overdose. “The body is sensitive, and it needs more and more if the pain is ongoing. You need a little more, and more and more to achieve pain control. That’s the danger of these drugs.”

His advice to everyone is that if they are prescribed pain medication, “use them only as a last

resort. We may prescribe them to help control pain, but you should get off of them as soon as possible.”

So how can you tell if someone is addicted to or taking too much prescription painkillers?

Dr. Schnabel says, “Look for pinpoint pupils.

People may look or act sleepy, and have slurred speech.”

And if someone is going through withdrawal, he says the symptoms to watch for include, “sweaty, anxious, agitated, and maybe having abdominal cramps.”

He says the emergency room is also seeing more teenagers coming in with these symptoms related to abuse of prescription drugs, which are often not prescribed to them.

A Father’s Anguish “Here’s a strong man to share his story of how prescription drugs literally tore his family apart.” That’s how Lt. Dave McDowell of the Calvert County’s Sheriff’s Office introduced Sam Gegor at the Prescription Drug Abuse Community Forum last week at the College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick campus.

The room was packed; it was standing room only. His voice often cracking with emotion, Sam, who’s a regular guy and loving father who lives in Chesapeake Beach, began telling his heart-wrenching story. Although this was the third year he’d been invited to the forum, he said he’d never spoken to such a big crowd.

Gegor says 27 years ago, he met the girl he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. Not long after, he discovered she was hooked on prescription pills. She even took them while pregnant, and left the family when their younger son was only ten days old. Their older son was three. Both sons are now in prison, and she has not seen them in years.

Gegor says he hears she’s still an addict.

Gegor says he’s glad his sons are locked up, “because at least I know they are alive, they are safe, not on the streets. So I can sleep better at night, and I’m thankful they’re in there.”

Gegor says their mother overdosed four times, and he stood by her through rehab at least seven or eight times, but she always returned to her addiction.

After his wife left, and they divorced, he says he battled to get full custody of the kids. He said she would not show up for the hearings. Judges listened when he told how his wife had been in and out of rehab so many times, was still a drug addict, and that she took the older boy to crack houses.

“But however bad a mother she was, the courts refused to take custody away from her, and only granted me joint custody,” he says.

Gegor adds that when the kids would ask where mommy was, he would simply tell them she was sick or busy, and not say anything bad about her. “I tried to shield the kids from what their mom was doing.”

When his older son started high school, he began abusing illegally obtained prescription drugs himself. Sam’s first indicator was when his son was suspended from school in 9th grade for allegedly passing a pill to another boy.

“I was in denial, I fought it. I thought – no, not my kid! He saw what drugs did to his mother!

No way would he do that,” Gegor says. Years later, while in prison, he says his son admitted to him that he did do it.

The son entered the juvenile system, and by 10th and 11th grade, he was skipping school and constantly in trouble. Just after he turned 18, he was arrested as an adult and sent to jail.

“The lying, the stealing to get money to buy more pills, getting arrested, all the drama. I wanted to keep loving them, and doing the right things for them. But the rehab doesn’t work if they don’t want it,” Gegor says.

When his son got out of jail, Gegor says he helped him get a job and bought him a car thinking he would go straight.

“Then I got a call at 8:00 a.m. one morning saying my son had been in a serious accident on his way to work and was in a coma,” Gegor says.

Doctors told him his son should not have lived.

“When he finally opened his eyes, the first thing he whispered to me was ‘go get my property, I need my property.’ So I asked for his clothes and things he had with him in the accident,” Gegor says. A note with a phone number was attached to his clothes, asking him to call a police officer. “The officer told me that they found 80 OxyContin pills on him and he had been snorting them that morning, was high at the time of the accident. He apparently nodded out and his body went limp.”

He said his son had broken arms, legs, bones, metal pins in his arms, and a serious head injury.

To deal with the pain, he was prescribed Percocet, and within six months after he was walking again, he was also out of control with drugs again. Gegor says his son didn’t want help, so he asked him to move out.

The same routines had also begun with the younger brother. “He was more sloppy or maybe I was more aware, but I’d search his room and find drugs. And the same things, lying, stealing, accidents, always in trouble.” So Sam put his younger son, who was still under 18, in rehab.

When he came out, he started shooting heroin.

After he turned 18, he violated probation and ended up in jail for 15 months. When he got out, he started stealing again and went back to snorting pills and using other drugs. He is now serving a six-year prison sentence in Hagerstown.

Sam says he still visits his sons and they speak by phone. “It’s been ‘tough love.’ And that’s what’s saved their lives today. I told them, ‘I will not get you out of jail, I will not hire a lawyer, I will not pay your bail.’ And I was not shy about calling the police if they stole from me or their sister. I told them, ‘I love you, but I will not allow this.’ ” “For the longest time, I beat myself up because they were raised without a mother,” Sam says. But the drugs were found in their bloodstreams when they were born, so it’s in their systems. “I don’t drink. I never did drugs…. I know I raised those kids right. People love my kids, they say they’re respectable, they’re nice boys, and through all this they never hurt anyone physically but themselves, thank goodness. They never used violence or guns. They call me up even now and tell me what a great father I was. They have no hatred.

They just have had a setback. When they get out again, they’ll still be young and I hope they can clean up their lives,” he adds. “But they’ve got to want to do it themselves.”

After speaking, Lt. McDowell gave Gegor a manly hug and a pat on the back.

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On Saturday, September 29, residents of both Anne Arundel and Calvert Counties can participate in National Drug Take-Back Day in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA and their local police agencies.

Drugs can be taken to any of these locations and turned in to authorities for proper disposal – no questions asked. They will be accepted at any of these locations from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on September 29: - Calvert County Sheriff's Office, Church Street, Prince Frederick

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- Southern Community Center, Lusby - Mt. Hope Community Center, Sunderland - North East Community Center, Chesapeake Beach - The Anne Arundel County Police Department will have a police representative at each of the county’s four districts that will serve as collection sites.

Chesapeake Pharmacy in Chesapeake Beach and Chesapeake Arundel Pharmacy at Routes 2 and 260 accept drugs for proper disposal as well.

And there’s a mailbox-like container outside the Sheriff’s office in Prince Frederick where drugs can be deposited 24/7, no questions asked.

Police Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Department Reports: Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website. Go to www.co.cal.md.us and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line.

Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.

CDS Violations On September 22 at 4:47 p.m. Dep. J. Brown and DFC P. Aurich responded to the area of Crown Drive and King Drive in Dunkirk for the report of a motorcycle collision with a pedestrian. Upon arrival, they made contact with the driver, identified as William Morris King, Jr., age 36 of Dunkirk. The victim, a 65-year-old woman, also of Dunkirk, was transported to CMH with minor injuries. King was also transported to CMH suffering from a broken clavicle. King was arrested and charged with possession of crack cocaine after he was found to have it in his possession. It was also discovered that King had left his two-year-old daughter home alone in a playpen. King was charged with allowing a child to be locked in a dwelling out of his sight and neglect of a minor.

He was also charged with DWI by drugs and or drugs and alcohol, DWI by a controlled dangerous substance, driving while suspended and driving while revoked.

On September 15 at 5:44 a.m. a citizen called in a possible drunk driver swerving in southbound traffic lanes on MD Rt. 4 near Ferry Landing Road in Dunkirk. DFC A. Locke conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and found the driver, identified as Obai Sherrif, age 28, of Cheverly, to be in possession of suspected drugs. Sherrif was arrested and charged with DUI and possession of marijuana, possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a plastic baggie, and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; BackWoods Cigars.

Thefts A victim reported to DFC P. Aurich that unknown suspect(s) stole stereo equipment from his vehicle sometime between September 15 and 17. The victim had been involved in a vehicle crash and the car had been left on Dalrymple Road near Sunny Hills Drive in Sunderland.

The thieves broke out the passenger side window in order to steal an American Bass subwoofer system and a Pioneer head unit.

Two unlocked vehicles parked outside a home on Marina Overlook in Lusby were entered at around 2:00 a.m. on September 10. Some money and a Sirius satellite radio receiver were stolen. DFC R. Weems is investigating.

In the early morning hours on September 13, someone entered an unlocked vehicle on 10th Street in Chesapeake Beach and stole the Maryland registration card and insurance card.

Dep. J. Cutchin is investigating.

Destruction of Property A woman advised DFC J. Parsons that on September 16 at 1:38 a.m. as she was driving on White Sands Boulevard in Lusby, someone threw an object at her vehicle, shattering the rear window of her SUV. Parsons determined that someone had thrown a full beer bottle at the vehicle. No suspects were located and no one was injured. The damage is estimated at $200.

On September 17 at 3:53 p.m. a woman advised DFC W. Wells that while she was driving on Lusby Park Lane she passed a group of male subjects. Shortly after that, a rock shattered her rear window. Damage is estimated at $100.

Christiana Parran Rd. in Huntingtown on September 14 at 2:07 a.m. The driver, Marvin R. Odell Jr., age 23, of Chesapeake Beach, was found to be driving under the influence.

During a search, both marijuana and suboxone were found. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Crack Cocaine Trooper First Class Evans stopped a vehicle at Thunderbird Dr and Arrowhead Trail in Lusby for traffic violations on September 21 at 1:15 a.m. When approaching the vehicle, the trooper observed the driver and passenger switch places inside the vehicle. Trooper Rowe, who was assisting in the traffic stop, observed the passenger place a smoking device pipe inside her pants. Erin N. Stahl, 24 of Lusby, was found to be in possession of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia. She was charged and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Burglary Trooper First Class Esnes responded to the 6000 block of Dawn Dr. in Prince Frederick for a reported burglary on September 16 at 11:58 p.m. Melissa M. Pollitt, 26, of Prince Frederick, is accused of unlawfully entering the victim’s residence and assaulting the residents, destroying property inside before fleeing the scene. She was located at her residence and charged with first-degree burglary, second-degree assault, malicious destruction of property and disorderly conduct. She was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

A victim advised Dep. J. Migliaccio that on September 14 between 8:45 a.m. and noon, her vehicle was parked at the Dash-In parking lot on Chesapeake Beach Road in Owings and someone smashed her front passenger Beginning October 1, a new Maryland window. She advises that the vehicle had been law takes effect that requires a driver left unlocked and that nothing of value was in approaching a non-functioning traffic control the car at the time. Nothing appears to have signal, from any direction, stop at the been stolen. intersection. Drivers must stop at a clearly Unknown suspect(s) spray painted a picnic marked stop line before entering any table at Bayside Forest Beach in Prince crosswalk; or before entering the intersection.

After stopping; the driver must yield to Frederick. It is unknown when the damage any vehicle or pedestrian in the intersection; occurred. Dep. A. Mohler is investigating. and remain stopped until it is safe to enter and The driver side window of a vehicle parked on continue through the intersection.

Frederick Avenue at Sea Breeze Court in Intersection traffic signals, most North Beach was smashed by an unknown commonly called ‘red lights,’ or ‘stop lights,’ object causing $200 in damage overnight direct the safe and orderly flow of traffic in and between September 9 and 10. Nothing was through thousands of intersections across stolen from inside the vehicle. DFC J. Norton is handling the investigation.

Disorderly Conduct DFC J. Parsons arrested a man for disorderly conduct on September 16 at 3:45 a.m. after he was called to a home on Swaggers Point Road in Solomons. Upon arrival Parsons observed the man running through the front yards of homes. Witnesses advised he had been banging on the door of a home and screaming that he was going to kick the door in. Parsons arrested Brandon Matthew Creech, age 24 of Solomons, and charged him with disorderly Someone stole a Visa gift card that was in an conduct after Creech ignored advice from envelope inside a victim’s mailbox on 5th Street police and continued to be a disturbance. in North Beach sometime between September 18 and 19. The victim noticed the envelope had been torn open and advises that the sender told State Police Barrack U Reports: him it had contained a $50 Visa card. DFC A. Possession of Heroin/Marijuana Woodford is investigating.

Trooper First Class Saucerman responded to Hoile Lane in Huntingtown to assist an Thefts From Vehicles Someone stole a catalytic converter from a overdose victim on September 20 at 11:38 vehicle by cutting it off of the exhaust system a.m. Christina M. Sita, age 22, of Huntingwhile it was parked at the Sunderland Park and town, was found to be unresponsive from a Ride at the Rt. 2/4 split sometime on September possible overdose of heroin. Both heroin and 17 during daytime hours. DFC R. Brady is marijuana were located in the bedroom. She was transported to the hospital and later investigating. arrested and charged upon her release from the Sometime overnight between September 9 and hospital. She was then transported to the 10 someone smashed the front passenger Calvert County Detention Center. window of a vehicle that was parked in the 8700 block of C Street in Chesapeake Beach and stole DUI & Possession of Marijuana a black TomTom GPS. DFC J. Norton is Trooper First Class Smith responded to a single vehicle collision on Dalrymple Rd. at investigating.

Disorderly Conduct Trooper First Class West was dispatched to handle a disorderly male in front of a restaurant in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center on September 23 at 12:47 a.m. While speaking with the male, a female in the area became agitated and increasingly verbally abusive. The male subject was released. Teresa A. Wilson, 49 of Huntingtown, was unable to control her actions and continue to act disorderly causing a public disturbance. She was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Thefts Trooper Oles responded to the Peking Inn parking lot in Chesapeake Beach for a reported theft from a vehicle on September 20 at 3:19 p.m. The victim advised that while inside the establishment, an unknown suspect entered the unlocked vehicle and removed three (3) bottles of prescription drugs. The investigation continues.

Trooper First Class Williams responded to the 1100 block of Plum Point Rd. in Huntingtown for a reported theft on September 13 at 2:15 p.m. The victim’s assault rifle was stolen from his residence. Investigation continues.

On September 13 at 2:45 p.m., Sergeant Bevard responded to Beach Elementary School in Chesapeake Beach, for a reported theft. The victim’s wallet was stolen from her purse. The purse was in an unlocked cabinet drawer in the victim’s classroom. Investigation continues.

New Law Aims To Prevent Accidents Maryland. Most are powered by electricity that can be interrupted because of storms, traffic crashes, or other incidents causing power outages. Just because a traffic control signal is not functioning at an intersection does not mean drivers are relieved of their duty to exercise care and caution. The new law makes clear the procedures each driver must now follow.

Violations of the new law carry a fine of $90 and two points if the offense does not contribute to an accident. If the violation contributes to a crash, the fine is $130 and three points.

AA Police Save Minor Girl Anne Arundel County Police, working with school officials, managed to prevent a 12-year-old girl from a potentially serious situation with an adult male who knew she was a minor.

An Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Counselor received information this month from an anonymous source that the female middle school student was planning to run away from home the next day. The student apparently had detailed plans to meet her boyfriend, whom she believed was a teenager, at a location before school, and they would leave in a stolen vehicle to go to the boyfriend’s home in Tennessee.

The Counselor reported the information to an Assistant Principal, who in turn, contacted the School Resource Officer (SRO).

School personnel and the SRO contacted the student’s guardian to relay the preliminary information they received. They obtained permission to speak with the student, and they received permission to access the child’s social media account and cell phone data. Based on information uncovered in those accounts, the SRO believed the “boyfriend” was actually an adult male in his 20’s who misrepresented his age and knew the girl was only 12.

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The SRO was appropriately concerned for the child’s safety and immediately contacted a District Detective for additional assistance. Working together, officers obtained the suspect’s identifying information from cellular subscriber records and contacted the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for support.

Later the same day, Tennessee officials made contact with the 25-year-old male and confirmed he had been communicating with the 12-year-old female. During the investigation, Tennessee officials located images of child pornography, and their investigation concerning possession of these images is continuing.

The female student and her family were afforded psychological crisis counseling, and although no crime was committed in Maryland, this dangerous and potentially deadly situation was averted.

This is an example of a positive outcome from people “speaking out.” To protect the privacy of the girl and the person who spoke out on her behalf, no information will be released about the school she attends or the School Resource Officer who investigated the case.

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Jennifer Bowen, 41 J e n n i f e r Catherine Bowen, age 41, of North Beach, passed away September 10, 2012 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. She was born May 23, 1971 in Silver Spring, MD to James Diana (Kelley) Chaney. Jennifer was raised in Calvert County and graduated from Northern High School in 1989. She married Robert Tucker Bowen, Jr. on September 4, 1993 at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Jennifer enjoyed listening to music and reading.

She is survived by her husband Robert T. Bowen, Jr., a daughter Kiersten Stacie Bowen of North Beach, and her parents James P. and Diana Chaney of Rotonda West, FL. Also surviving are a sister Kimberly A. Harrison and husband John, Jr., of Chesapeake Beach; uncle Richard T. Kelley of Rotonda West, FL; a nephew Nicholas J. Harrison and a niece Gabrielle M. Harrison both of Chesapeake Beach.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Mernie Braden, 78 Mernie Elizabeth McDowell Braden, age 78, of North Beach, formerly of Lanham-Seabrook, MD passed away peacefully on September 10, 2012 at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, Prince Frederick, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

She was born October 20, 1933 in Luke, MD to William H. and Mernie (Cosner) McDowell. She graduated from Bruce High School in Keyser, WV in 1951.

She then moved to Washington, D.C. and worked for C&P Telephone, where she met her husband Charles “Chuck” Braden, Jr. They were married on January 18, 1952. She and Chuck moved to Gastonia, NC, then to Danville, VA before returning to Washington, D.C. in 1955.

She began her career with the Department of Agriculture in March 1955 as a clerk typist. In 1957 she and Chuck moved to Lanham, MD. Mernie took a break from working to stay home and raise her four children. During those few years, she was employed with the U.S. Postal Service and Citizens Bank of Riverdale. In June 1968, she returned to the Department of

Agriculture and retired after 30 years of service on January 1, 1993 as Head Planning and Development Section, Budget and Program Management Staff.

Mernie was an avid bowler, loved traveling, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and a loyal friend.

Mernie was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 47 years Chuck, on December 18, 1999 and a sister Dorothy Marie Lancaster.

She is survived by daughters Mernie K. Bone and husband Barry of Mt. Airy, MD, Nancy L. Philyaw and husband Harley of North Beach, Lena M. Benoit and husband Raymond of Ridgley, MD and a son Charles E. Braden and wife Marie of Hughesville, MD. Also surviving are sisters Virginia C. Wilt of Toronto, OH; Mildred L. Cottrill of Cumberland, MD; brothers William S. McDowell and wife Maxine of Rawlings, and Asa H. McDowell, of Dundalk, MD; twelve grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Burnett Calvert Hospice House, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick MD 20678 (calverthospice.org) or Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church, 155 East Mt. Harmony Road, Owings MD 20736.

John Claggett, 84 John Wesley Claggett, the son of the late William and Sarah Claggett, was born October 8, 1927 in North Beach, Maryland.

On September 10, 2012 John found peace at Burnett Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick, where he entered into his heavenly kingdom surrounded by his wife and children. He was 84.

John received his education at Mt. Hope School and W. S. Brooks High School.

In 1954, John was united in Holy Matrimony to Alberta B. Umstead and was married until her death in 1980. To this union five daughters were born. In 1983, John married Phillis E. Titus and they were married until his death.

A man of many trades including cab driver, tractor trailer driver, exterminator, RC Masonry, owner and operator of JC Trucking.

John's first love was his family. His priority in life was providing for and taking care of his wife and children. John sacrificed many of his own dreams to help family, friends, neighbors and even strangers

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when needed.

John was preceded in death by: his parents, William and Sarah Claggett; his 1st wife Alberta B. Umstead Claggett; daughter, Vertina Joyce Umstead; and sister, Martha Claggett Randall.

John's legacy is left to his loving wife, Phillis E.Claggett and seven children: Lorraine Claggett and Marc Van “Larry” Claggett (Yolanda) of Baltimore; Michael T. Claggett (Velma) of St. Leonard; Johnnie Mae Gorman (Warren) of Owings; Carla Faye Hall (Roy, deceased) and Lisa Marie Claggett of Fayetteville, NC; Rita Ann Green (Furnie) of Ramstein AFB Germany; step-daughters, Delita White (Robert) of Prince Frederick, and Renee Titus of Chesapeake Beach, and step-son, Wayne Titus of Denver, CO. He had 31 grandchildren and 40 grandchildren.

He leaves his brother, James Claggett (Dorothy) of Huntingtown; sisters, Mary Claggett Downs of Baltimore, Mable King of Washington, DC, Alice Austin of Owings; brothers-in-law, Albert Umstead, Jr. of Durham, NC, John Titus (Helen) and Ronald Titus (Joan) of Chesapeake Beach; Larry Titus (Sharon) of Prince Frederick; mother-in-law, Eloise Titus; sister-in-law, Dorothy Campbell (Robert) and a host of nieces and nephews.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Visitation and funeral services were held at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Huntingtown. His final restng place is the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church cemetery in Sunderland.

Peggine Coates, 48 Peggine Cordella Coates was born June 18, 1964 and passed away September 11, 2012.

Anticipating enjoying her retirement, envisioning fun in the sun and unlimited fishing, Peggine was granted her ultimate retirement from the toil of life, ironically on 9-11, 2012.

As a 911 dispatcher for ten years, and a 911 Shift Supervisor for six years with the P.G. County Police Department, she "watched over" officers as she monitored their need for assistance when in route to a scene. She was the voice that responded to the pleas for help from many who were looking for rescue from danger. After nine years in the Office of Homeland Security, officially retiring April 1st of this year, she spent a total of 27 years saving countless lives.

Sitting on the front line of evil, she was extremely dedicated to her vocation and knew what it meant to "neither slumber nor sleep" as she surrendered to stress-filled days and often late nights laboring for the protection of others.

Wanting to be a "keeper from harm," Peggine was a giver – a woman endowed by God with the "gift of help."

A native of Calvert County, she graduated from Northern High School, joined the US Marines Corps, and served five years from 1982-1987. It was there, particularly in Okinawa, where she learned to be adventuresome, and developed a taste for exotic foods and fine dining.

Considering herself to be a culinary genius, she often put her hospitality skills to work, always preparing an impressive spread for guests, frequently spoiling her nephews.

As a dispatcher, her days were saturated with exposure to vivid episodes of citizen's adversity.

This gave Peggine endless opportunities to ponder evil, and she wondered why it was so prevalent in the world. She would hold lengthy and heated debates about the fairness of God with her mom, brother-in-law, and sister.

Her heart of compassion and quest for truth led her to initially embrace Judaism; soon thereafter, she learned the God of the Old Testament was the Messiah in the New. She

committed her life to Christ and progressively learned about the Helper and Rescuer of the world.

Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2002, she battled health issues that progressively led to a series of complications and seeming all too soon, her "early retirement."

Peggine's labor was driven by a commitment to independently provide for her daughter Leslie, and by her love for people. She leaves behind her mother Gladys, father Herman, daughter Leslie, brothers Vonzell and Nathan, sister Tracey, brother-in-Iaw David, and nephews, Dave, Aaron, Stephen and Ian. As well, sharing her loss, are a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Visitation and funeral services were held at Grace Brethren Church in Owings. Her final resting place is the St. Edmond's United Methodist Church Cemetery in Chesapeake Beach.

Thomas Hall, 75 Thomas Henry Hall, 75, of Huntingtown, passed away on September 8, 2012 at Mandrin Inpatient Care Center, in Harwood.

He was born July 1, 1937 in Anne Arundel County to the late Enoch & Goldie Hall. He was the third eldest child of eleven children; five preceded him in death.

Thomas attended school in the Calvert County Public School System. He was no stranger to hard work and held various jobs before working for the Prince George's County School Board of Education and retiring from the New York City School System.

He was also an active member of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church and sung with various choirs of MHUMC. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, going to car shows, baseball games and being around family and friends. He also had a love for gospel music and listening to the Mitchellvillettes and The Savage Family.

Thomas leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Eugenia; son, Wayne; daughter, Miranda (aka "Lisa"); granddaughter, Breanna Hayes; daughter-in-law, Colleen; three step-children, seven step-grandchildren; four sisters, Iva, Ethel, Jeanette, Pearl, Lorraine and one brother, Robert and a host of relatives and friends.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Visitation and funeral services were held at Mt. Hope UM Church in Sunderland. His final resting place is the church cemetery.

Linnie Jaworski, 59 Linda Estelle “Linnie” Jaworski, age 59 of St. Leonard, formerly of Baltimore, passed away on September 15, 2012 in Washington, DC. She was born on October 5, 1952 in Baltimore to the late John W. Gibson, Jr. and the late Alma Ruth Gibson. She was the loving wife to Chester ‘Chip” Jaworski whom she married on November 20, 1976 in Baltimore.

Linnie graduated from Western High School in 1970 and went on to graduate from St. Mary’s College in 1974. She moved to Calvert Co. in 1976 from Baltimore and became a School Teacher in the Calvert Co. Public School System.

She retired from Patuxent High School in 2008

after 25 years of service. Linnie enjoyed scrapbooking, reading, cooking with Eddie Bear, and church.

Linnie is survived by her husband, Chester “Chip” Jaworski of St. Leonard; daughters, Cheslie Williams and her husband Eddie, Jr., of Prince Frederick, and Courtney Jaworski of St. Leonard; siblings, Beverly Horich of Severna Park, MD, Carolyn G. Moore of Brooksville, FL, and Karen K Schepers of Gambrills, MD; and one grandson, Eddie Williams, III. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, John E. Gibson and Thomas H. Gibson.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangments. Funeral services will be held with Rev. David Moore, Jr. and Rev. Heath Wilson officiating. Interment followed in Asbury Cemetery, Barstow. Pallbearers were Joshua Moore, Jerome Schepers, Eddie Williams, Jr. and Martin Horich.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Helen Jones, 51 Helen Mae Jones, age 51, of North Beach, passed away at her home on September 20, 2012. She was born in Cheverly, MD July 2, 1961 to Paul Francis and Colleen Katherine (Miles) Strine. Helen was raised in Capitol Heights and attended Prince George’s public schools. She married Dwayne E. Jones in Lothian on March 15, 1997. They made their home in Lothian until moving to North Beach in 2007.

Helen was most recently employed as a cashier at Roland’s Grocery in Chesapeake Beach.

Helen loved singing, dancing or just listening to music. She also had an extensive Indian doll collection.

She was preceded in death by her parents Paul F and Colleen K. Strine and sisters Kathy Strine and Teresa Marie Oakley.

Surviving are her husband Dwayne E. Jones; children Jason Augustine of LA, Jayme Payne and her husband Bernard of Hyattsville, MD and Jessica Brooks and her husband Derrick of Baltimore; two grandchildren; a sister Joyce Lee Ann Smith and her husband Michael of Lothian, and brother Paul F. Strine II and his wife Karen of Chesapeake Beach.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678 or online at calverthospice.org.

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Edward McCann, 62 Edward Vincent McCann III, age 62, of Chesapeake Beach passed away September 19, 2012 at his home.

Edward was born August 18, 1950 in Nyack, NY to Edna Grace (Capone) and Edward McCann. He was raised and received his early education in Bergen County, NJ. He married Meryl Mastropasqua on September 7, 1974 in Prattsville, NY. The couple moved to Warwick, NY, Pittsburg, PA and Newport News, VA. Edward obtained a Masters of Physics degree and was a nuclear and electrical engineer. While in Newport News he was employed by Newport News Shipbuilders. He moved to Huntingtown in 1991 and Chesapeake Beach in 1996. Edward was employed at Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant for 15 years, retiring in 2006. He then took a position with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission until his illness forced his retirement.

He is survived by his wife, Meryl McCann; a daughter Kimberly Barker and her husband Josiah Barker of Norfolk, VA; a son Travis E. McCann of McHenry, MD; a granddaughter Annabelle Marie Barker; and a sister Susan Legge of St. Louis, MO. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

and Paul Lambert, cousins, David Lee and Christopher Bedsaul and his uncle Dean Bedsaul.

Matthew graduated from Lackey High School, Indian Head MD in 1991 with honors.

After graduating from Lackey he attended Lincoln Technical School to study HVAC. Matthew was a licensed heating and air conditioning technician who prided himself on quality workmanship. In his younger years, he was an avid collector of baseball cards. He loved to cook and frequently watched cooking shows on TV. Matt would then create his own concoctions, using spices and flavors that suited his own unique taste. Matthew was a diehard Dallas Cowboy fan and relished hard rock music, especially Pink Floyd. He truly enjoyed spending time at camp at Big Bear Lake in Hazelton, WV, and cherished relaxing in the laid-back atmosphere there.

Matthew will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Pallbearers were Barry and Clayton Lambert, John Dayhoof III, Frank Russell, George Haynes and James Lester.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Raymond Parker, 53

R a y m o n d Edward Parker, age 53, was born July 6, 1959 and was called from labor to reward on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Matt Lambert, 40 Hospital.

He was the third Matthew Scott son of the late Deacon Lambert, age 40, of Nathaniel Parker Sr. and Mother Annie Mae Huntingtown, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 13, 2012.

Matt was born on October 25, 1971 in Cheverly, MD. He was the son of Jane Lee Lambert of Rivesville, WV and Nolan C. Lambert, Sr., and wife Nancy, of Kingsport, TN. He is survived by his two brothers and their wives, Clayton and Alisa Lambert, and Barry and Beth Lambert, all of Huntingtown, and his maternal grandmother, Margaret Dayhoof, of Bel Air, MD. Matt is also survived by his mother's lifelong friend, Charlotte "Charlie" Anderson, of Rivesville, WV, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Kimberly Dawn Lambert, who passed away on March 15, 2012. Matt was also preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John T. Dayhoof, paternal grandparents, Nancy Smith

Parker. Raymond attended the Calvert County Public Schools. He graduated from Calvert High School on June 19, 1977.

Raymond was a Bibleway baby, born and guided under the spiritual leadership of the late Bishop Henry H. Brown and Mother Minnie L. Brown. Deacon Nathaniel Parker and Mother Annie Parker faithfully brought him to church.

As he got older, he was baptized and received the gift of the Holy Ghost. His favorite scripture, 23rd Psalm, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” Under the leadership of Apostle Joseph N. Brown and Mother Pearlie Brown, Raymond was appointed a member of the Brotherhood club; the Brotherhood Choir; the Angelic Choir; and the Bibleway Silvertones. Raymond loved to sing and praise the Lord. He would sing and shout all over the sanctuary for he was not ashamed to praise God. In 2007, Raymond served under the leadership of Senior Pastor Neil Gross and Co-Pastor Delethian Gross. He often said, “Senior Pastor Neil and Co-Pastor Delethian was real people of God." They made him feel that he was loved.

Raymond leaves to cherish his memories: two brothers, Nathaniel Jr. and Matthew; one sister, which he loved dearly, Dieanne Stewart; two aunts, Thelma Wall and Helen Mae Harrod; one uncle; Calvin Wallace, three sisters-in-law, Sara Parker, Debbie Parker, and Robbie Parker; one brother-in-law, George Stewart; one niece, Simone Janey; two nephews, Paul Jr. and Clifton Stephen; two great-nieces, Haleigh and Skyy; and a host of cousins and friends.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements. Visitation and funeral services were held at Greater Bible Way Church in Prince Frederick. His final resting place is the church cemetery.

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Joseph Raley, 92

Mary Terry, 81

Joseph Elmer Raley, age 92, of Huntingtown, was born May 23, 1920 and passed away September 11, 2012.

He was the son of the late Clyde Raley and Louise Knott Raley. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Copper Raley, and father of Joseph (Pat) F. Raley of Nanjemoy, MD. He was the grandfather of Janice (Doug) Campbell; greatgrandfather of Morgan and Claire Campbell. He was the brother of Raymond (the late Kitty) Raley and Carl (the late Theresa) Raley, both of Mechanicsville, MD, Virginia (Roy) Knott of Chapitico, MD, and Margaret Chiariza of Annapolis.

He was preceded in death by his siblings Jimmy, Jack, Floyd, David and Ethel.

Joseph attended Trent Hall Elementary School, graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1937 and went to work for Western Electric Co., retiring after 40 years in 1981.

He was an avid fisherman and hunter of small game and water fowl. He enjoyed woodworking, his garden and his friends down on the farm. He spent time with his fishing and hunting friend, Steve Williams. The Jersey Shore and Lancaster, PA were some of Mr. Raley’s favorite vacation spots.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements. Interment was in Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

Mary Irdine Terry, age 81, of St. Leonard, formerly of Washington, D.C., passed away September 15, 2012 at her daughter’s residence.

She was born October 13, 1930 in Washington, D.C. to Charles Arthur and Minnie Irdine (Dewell) Murgia. Mary was raised in Washington, D.C., where she attended public schools and graduated from McKinley Tech High School.

She married James Robert Terry on June 6, 1947 and they lived in Washington, D.C. Mary and James later lived in Alexandria, Fairfax, and Nokesville, VA and Surfside Beach, SC. Mr. Terry passed away in 1993.

In 1995, Mary moved backed to Virginia, and lived there with family, and for the past four years she has lived in St. Leonard with her daughter Robin. A devout Catholic, Mary was a member of Jesus the Divine Word Parish, and she was involved in many church activities. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary in Nokesville, VA and the Surfside Beach Lions Club. She was primarily a homemaker who loved doting over her grandchildren. In her leisure time, she loved gardening, canning, and doing arts and crafts. She also enjoyed swimming, animals and was an accomplished cook.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James R. Terry, V.P. of Operations, Giant Food.

She is survived by daughters Robin A. Montgomery and husband Ronald of St. Leonard

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and Joanna K. Holland and husband Larry of Manassas, VA; sons Glen C. Terry and wife Barbara of Melbourne, FL, James R. Terry II and wife Kim of Nokesville, VA and Charles M. Terry and wife Nancy. Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, sisters Josephine Hecker of Seffner, FL and Margaret Engel of Woodbridge, VA and brothers Charles Murgia of Ocala, FL and Michael Murgia of Newport Richey, FL. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church in Huntingtown. Interment was at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678 or online at calverthospice.org.

Everett Thomas, 73 Everett Eugene Thomas, age 73, was born January 27, 1939 in Calvert County, Maryland to the late Ruth Taylor Thomas and William Thomas, the sixth eldest of 17 sisters and brothers. He departed this life Tuesday September 11, 2012 after a lengthy illness.

Everett attended Calvert County Public Schools. He left Calvert County at age 16, but faithfully returned to visit his family's home on Skinners Turn Road.

Everett loved to sit in the kitchen and watch his mother prepare the family meals, during which time he would fall asleep, thus inheriting the nickname "RIP." Everett worked for the Washington Suburban Sanitation Commission for approximately 28 years, eventually retiring as a master machinist. He held his supervisor, Milton Green, in great respect, and maintained long lasting friendships with his friends, Emery, Eli, Pete, Paul, "Cowboy," the late Jimmie and Madison, along with a host of other friends.

Rip possessed many gifts, but was particularly skilled in the kitchen and on the backyard grill. His specialties were collards, kale, crab cakes, potato salad, Spanish corn, barbecue ribs, shrimp kebobs, sweet potatoes, and chicken and dumplings that were loved by all who were fortunate to taste them.

During his illness, Rip would frequently leave his church pew to join the kitchen ministry to serve after worship services.

Rip enjoyed the smooth sounds of his favorite musical artist, Lou Rawls, and adored Whitney Houston. Whenever Rip and Mary traveled, the music of "Sweet Lou" was sure to accompany them.

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Shirley Quintero, 80 Shirley P. Quintero was born in Calvert County in 1932 to the late Albert and Julia Parks, one of four children, and passed away on September 12, 2012.

Shirley married her late husband, Roger Quintero, in 1952. They had two daughters and the family was a Naval family, traveling to many different places for 21 years.

Shirley and Roger were married for 49 years before he passed away in June of 2001.

Shirley was a true fighter; she was a twenty-year breast cancer survivor. She loved spending time with her five granddaughters, traveling to Myrtle Beach, cruising and shopping on QVC. Shirley is survived by her loving daughters; Patrice (Dan) Silvestri and Lynne (Mike) Mulligan; five granddaughters; Julie Mulligan, Meghan

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Though soft-spoken, Rip was respected and admired by all. His sense of flair was expressed through his extensive wardrobe, his stylish stride and his many caps.

In addition, his home reflected his love of gardening and building. He loved to watch football and could be found each Sunday afternoon rooting on his beloved Washington Redskins. During the weekdays it was Sanford and Son. After he purchased his boat "The Miss Mary," Rip could be found early in the morning on the Chesapeake Bay, returning home with a sizable catch of the best fish.

At his core, Rip was a family man, and he adored his wife, Mary, as well as their daughter, Lisa, and their grandchildren, Tamara, Tiara, John and Joshua. He especially cherished his sisters Cynthia and Beatrice, his brother-in-law Sidney and was called "favorite brother-in-law" by Pamelia. He was fondly called "Pop Rip," Daddy Rip, and Grand-daddy.

In all that he did and in all that he was, Everett Eugene Thomas gave 100% of himself. In the words of his favorite singer, Rip was a natural man who has left to mourn his lovely wife Mary, daughter Lisa, grandchildren, Tamara, Tiara, John, and Joshua; siblings Vernice Custard, Mary Green, Corrine, Reed, Beatrice (Author) Riggs, Valeria Mason, Cynthia (Sidney) Jones, William, Earldee, and Vincent; mother-in-law Gladys Kent Evans, Brothers-in-law James (Carolyn) Kent, Milton (Glenda Kent), and sisters-in-Iaw Gretchen Nutter, and Pamelia (Michael) Moore; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Visitation and funeral services were held at Mt. Hope United Methodist Church in Sunderland; his final resting place is the church cemetery.

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Mulligan, Kelsey Curtin, Madison Mulligan and Kaleigh Mulligan; siblings; Calvin (Grace) Parks and Sharon (Lou) Miller and her favorite dog, Fritz. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Roger; parents, Albert and Julia Parks and her sister, Jean Pitcher.

Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled arrangements. Interment will be at Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen breast cancer organization at www.komen.org.

Daniel Robinson, 55 Daniel Leon Robinson, age 55, of Owings, passed away suddenly on September 14, 2012.

He was born in Toronto, Canada on July 22, 1957 to Thomas Henry and Claudine Celine (Devienne) Robinson.

Daniel was a graduate of University of Maryland’s School of Engineering and was employed by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He will be remembered as an avid storyteller with a heart of gold.

He was preceded in death by his father Thomas H. Robinson and a brother Peter Robinson.

Surviving are his three children; Emily Robinson of Woodstock, MD, Kelly Robinson of Owings, and Thomas Robinson of Prince Frederick; a grandson, Bryce Van Oudenaren and he was awaiting the arrival of his granddaughter, Audree Pagliocchini; his mother Claudine C. Robinson of Annapolis; a sister Patricia Robinson Hamoodi and her husband Hamid of Diamond Bar, CA and brother Thomas Robinson and his wife Carol of Edgewater.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (online at cff.org).

Mary Straub, 92 Mary Elizabeth Straub, age 92, a longtime resident Chesapeake Beach, passed away September 13, 2012 at Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick where she had resided for the past several years.

She was born July 6, 1920 in Lower Marlboro, MD to Malcolm Joseph and Olive Reed (Jones) Bowen. Mary was raised in Lower Marlboro and attended Fairview Elementary and Calvert High School, graduating in 1937.

Mary lived in Washington, D.C. and was employed at C&P Telephone Company where she was a supervisor until her retirement in 1976. She married John Straub in 1968 and they lived Chesapeake Beach.

She was a former member of Lower Marlboro U.M. Church and was currently a member of the Telephone Pioneers, North Beach VFD Auxiliary, Calvert County Democratic Club and New Hope Baptist Church in Lothian.

In her leisure time, Mary enjoyed doing needlework and visiting with her family and friends.

She also enjoyed watching sporting events, especially those in which her grandchildren and great-grandchildren participated. She was an avid fan of the Baltimore Orioles, and was fond of listening to country music.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John G. Straub, brothers William, Joseph and Earl Bowen and sister Ruth Bishop.

She is survived by a son Jesse Ray Stuart, Jr. and wife Carolyn of Dunkirk, grandchildren Joseph Shane Stuart of Eldon, MO; Jesse Ray Stuart III and wife Renee, and Marlin Taylor Stuart, all of Prince Frederick, and by two great-grandchildren, Sarah Stuart and Jesse Stuart IV. She is also survived by her

sister Doris Knopp and husband Alvin of Deale.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Funeral services were held at Lower Marlboro United Methodist Church in Owings, with interment at the church cemetery.

Louie Sprouse, 29 Lewis Jack Sprouse, known as “Louie,” age 29, of Harwood died suddenly in Mechanicsville, MD on September 9, 2012.

He was a life-long Bay Area resident, an electrician, a member of IBEW Local Union 26 and a waterman who enjoyed fishing and crabbing, as well as playing many sports.

He is survived by his mothers, Emma Gearhart and Stella Allen; father, Lewis Crosby; daughter, Alexia Lynn Sprouse of Najemoy; brothers, Jimmy Gearhart and Morris Allen, Jr; and sisters, Margie Hangliter of Huntingtown, Amy Barnes and husband, Bryan and Angie Remmers and husband, Charles, Melinda Sprouse, Kathleen Hockman and many nieces and nephews. His father, James Gearhart predeceased him.

Funeral services were held on September 14, 2012 at Raymond-Wood Funeral Home. Rev. Keith Schukraft of Huntingtown United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was private.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Alexia Lynn Sprouse Minor Savings Account, Suntrust Bank, Customer number 00802032383; account ending in 9632.

Arrangements were provided by Raymond-Wood Funeral Home, Dunkirk.

Anne Wedding, 86 Anne Elizabeth Kruelle Wedding, age 86, of Dunkirk, was born July 21, 1926 and went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2012. She is now resting comfortably in the arms of Jesus. She was met at the Gates of Heaven by her loving husband Paul Leonard Wedding. She was also met by her loving parents Mary Anna Truisheim and George Herman Kruelle, her dear brothers-in-law Leon and David Wedding, her sweet sister-in-law, Trudy Sloan, and devoted son- in-law Donald Shepherd.

Anne is survived by her four adoring children and their spouses, Anne Elizabeth Shepherd of Upper Marlboro, Susan and Wayne Krahling of Dunkirk, Paul (Mike) Leonard Wedding, Jr. of Calabash, N.C. and Julie and Robert (Dusty) Martin of Waldorf. She leaves behind her precious grandchildren Brian and Mark Wedding, Sarah and Kyle Martin, Rachel Krahling and Aaron Hinton, Amanda and Mark Ernest, Nicholas and Michael Krahling. She departed this earth leaving behind her special joy, her great grand children Carter Jaxon Hinton and Addison Ryann Ernest.

She also leaves behind her dear brothers and sisters-in-law Frederick (Fred) and Connie Kruelle, August (Gus) and Betty Kruelle, Barbara (Bobbie) Wedding and Jean Wedding. She also leaves behind her many nieces and nephews.

Anne enjoyed quilting, crocheting, gardening, sewing and especially reading mystery novels. She loved to bake and was an excellent cook. Her greatest accomplishment was raising four grateful children who benefited from her easy nature and unconditional love. She was quiet and reserved, but always enjoyed a good laugh.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements. Interment was at Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

grandchildren and a sister, Marlene W. Cleary of Syracuse, NY. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled Leonard Leon arrangements.

Wood, 76, of Dunkirk, passed away September Justin Wilder, 19 11, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick.

Justin Earle He was born Wilder, age 19, of Lusby, January 17, 1936 in passed away suddenly on Washington, D.C. to September 12, 2012 in Thomas Leonidous and Lusby. He was born Zelda Gertrude September 10, 1993 in (Robertson) Wood. He lived in Washington, D.C. Prince Frederick to with his family until moving to Camp Springs, MD Shannon E. where he was raised. Leonard attended Charlotte Wilder-Miller and Bruce Hall Military Academy in Charlotte Hall, MD, Yeckley.

He is graduating in 1954. predeceased by a brother, He married Kathryn Mattingly in December David Miller, Jr. 1954, a marriage that ended in divorce in 1969.

Justin graduated from Patuxent High School Leonard lived in College Park, Temple Hills, and in 2011. He had a passion for life and the outdoors.

District Heights before moving to Dunkirk in 1978. He loved to fish, workout, lift weights, and play He was employed as a glazier with Suburban Glass in basketball and football with his friends.

Tuxedo, MD. He is survived by his mother, Shannon E. In 1967 Leonard was involved in a Wilder-Miller of Friendsville, MD, father, Bruce work-related accident that left him confined to a Yeckley of Lusby, brother of Jordon Miller of Prince wheelchair as a paraplegic. Despite that challenge, Frederick, Savannah Grace Miller of Friendsville, Leonard raised his four children and was active in his MD and Keely Wilder of Friendsville, MD. community. He was a member of the National Grandson of Beverly and Cecil Wilder of Bruceton Capital Area Chapter of the National Paraplegic Mills, WVA and Doug and Natalie Yeckley of Foundation. Leonard enjoyed spending time with Lusby. He is also survived by his Godparents, his family, friends and neighbors. He was an avid Danny and Terry Wilder and many aunts, uncles, NASCAR fan, and enjoyed boating, fishing and and cousins. traveling.

Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., in Port Republic Leonard is survived by his four children: Karen handled arrangements. Funeral services were held at D. Demerick and husband Peter of Silverdale, WA; St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lusby.

Gary L. Wood and wife Diana of Huntington Interment followed at Asbury Cemetery, Barstow.

Beach, CA; Gregory N. Wood and wife Paula of Memorial contributions may be made to the Dunkirk, MD; and Glen A. Wood and wife Michele family. of Schwenksville, PA. Also surviving are eleven

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Run or walk around beautiful Solomons Island.

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Volunteer Positions Adult Literacy Tutors Needed: The Calvert County Public Schools Adult Education Program is seeking volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring for adults who want to obtain basic reading, writing and speaking skills.

Individuals who would like to help adults obtain basic literacy skills are encouraged to contact the Adult Education Program. In addition to individual literacy tutoring, the Adult Education Program offers beginning and intermediate English as a Second Language classes and helps adults obtain high school diplomas through the GED Test or the National External Diploma Program. To volunteer as a tutor or get more information about the services provided by the Adult Education Program, call (410) 535-7382 or visit the website at calvertnet.k12.md.us and Click Departments> Other> Adult Ed

Concert Coordinator: The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum (CBRM) is accepting applications for a Volunteer Concert Coordinator position. We are looking for someone who can plan and present a 4-concert-summer-series for us for Summer 2013 and beyond. For a complete position description and more information, contact Hilary Dailey, CBRM President at hilarydailey@gmail.com.

Pets Maggie Miss Maggie is a sweet little girl who is seeking a lap to hang out on. Not one to be ourdoorsy or active, a bed and a friend is all Maggie needs.

Maggie likes other dogs and could go to a home with them. Maggie was not well cared for in the past and as a result of that, she is completely toothless, but we think that just adds to her charm! Maggie is quick to bond to people and will love you forever if you take her home.

For more information, please visit www.HumaneSocietyOfCalvertCounty.org or visit all the animals available in person at the Humane Society of Calvert County, 2210 Dalrymple Road in Sunderland. Phone: (410) 257-4908. Be sure to say you read about this pet in the Chesapeake Current!

Take me home!

Mercury Mercury is a domestic short hair cat, a soft gray female brought in as a stray by a citizen. She’s estimated to be about four years old.

Chili Chili is a domestic short hair cat, gray, black and white striped.

She was brought in by a citizen as a stray and is estimated to be about a year old.

Anne Arundel County Animal Control also has a number of new chickens and roosters that were recently brought in and available for adoption.

For more information about these or any of the many lovable animals currently needing homes, contact Anne Arundel County Animal Control at (410) 222-8900. Be sure to say you saw these pets in the Chesapeake Current! (Note: Anne Arundel County Animal Control is now closed on Mondays.)

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Chesapeake Current Calvert Fair Schedule GPS Coordinates: The address for the Calvert County Fair is 140 Calvert Fair Drive, Barstow, MD 20610.

Admission: Unless otherwise noted for special days in the calendar, admission is $5.00 for adults and Entertainment performing at various times children 12 and over. Under age 11 admitted free. throughout the day: Flying Pages Aerial & Animal Equestrian Artistry, Vicenta’s White Tigers, Southern Maryland Barnyard Runners, Big T’s DJ, Senior Citizen & Handicapped Day Grandpa Cratchet Puppet Mobile/Show, FREE ADMISSION AND FREE LUNCH FOR Flumpa® the famous Tree Frog, and Dennis SENIORS AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS Beach Chainsaw Woodcarver, Fast Action Motorsports Entertainment.

Entertainment performing at various times throughout the day: Flying Pages Aerial & Animal 9:00 am Fair Main Gates Open Equestrian Artistry, Vicenta’s White Tigers, 9:00 am 4-H and Open Cattle Show Southern Maryland Barnyard Runners, Big T’s DJ, Grandpa Cratchet Puppet Mobile/Show, and 9:30 am Baby Contest Shows: - 6 to 24 months Dennis Beach Chainsaw Wood carver, Fast Action (Main Hall) MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED Motorsports Entertainment.

BY MAIL 9:00 am Fair Main Gates Open 10:00 am Carnival Opens 9:00 – 11:00 am Carnival is open and free for 12:00 noon BADD Company-Dance team Seniors and the Handicapped (Pavilion) 9:30 am Calvert High School Chorus (Pavilion) 1:00 pm Jenny’s Gymnastics (Pavilion) 10:00 am Red Hat Parade 2:00 pm Diane Herbert Dancers 10:00 am “Elvis” Jim Godbold (Main Hall) 4:00 pm Autograph Signing with Washington Redskins See website, www.calvertcountyfair.com, www.marksrepairs.com for specific players and times.

5:00 pm 4-H Livestock Auction Registration 6:00 pm 4-H Livestock Auction (Show Ring) 6:00 pm Chesapeake Country Cruizers (Pavilion) 7:00 pm Horse Pull (Track) 7:00 pm Calvert County Idol (Pavilion) 10:00 pm Exhibit Buildings Close

Saturday, September 29

Thursday, September 27

Sunday, September 30 Entertainment performing at various times 11:00 am Senior King and Queen Crowning 12:00 noon Lunch for Seniors and Handicapped throughout the day: (free) Flying Pages Aerial & Animal Equestrian 1:30 pm Bingo (Main Hall) Artistry, Vicenta’s White Tigers, Southern 5:00 pm Carnival Opens (Wristband Night) Maryland Barnyard Runners, Big T’s DJ, 6:00 pm 4-H and Open Goat Show (Show Ring) Grandpa Cratchet Puppet Mobile/Show, and 7:00 pm Calvert County Idol (Pavilion) Dennis Beach Chainsaw Wood carver, Fast 9:00 pm Big T DJ (Pavilion) Action Motorsports Entertainment.

10:00 pm Exhibit Buildings Close 10:00 am Fair Main Gates Open 10:00 am Antique Tractor Pull 12:00 noon Carnival Opens (Wristband Day) 1:00 pm Tots Contest - 2 to 4 years old (Main Youth Day: Calvert County Public Schools Closed Hall) (must be pre-registered by mail) YOUTH UNDER 18 FREE UNTIL 4:00 P.M. 1:00 pm Horseshoe Pitching Contest Canned Food to Feed the Hungry Accepted at (Tobacco Barn) Gate.

2:00 pm Woodcarver Auction Registration 3:00 pm Little Miss & Little Prince Contest Entertainment performing at various times throughout the day: (Ages 4-5) (Main Hall) (must be pre-registered Flying Pages Aerial & Animal Equestrian Artistry, by mail) Vicenta’s White Tigers, Southern Maryland 3:00 pm Woodcarver Auction Barnyard Runners, Big T’s DJ, Grandpa Cratchet 3:00 pm 4-H and Livestock Awards Program Puppet Mobile/Show, Flumpa® the famous Tree 3:00-6:00 pm Music Fest Bill Yates and Frog, and Dennis Beach Chainsaw Woodcarver, Country Gentlemen Tribute Band (Pavilion) Fast Action Motorsports Entertainment.

5:00 pm Exhibit Buildings Close 9:00 am Fair Main Gates Open 6:00 pm Fair Officially Closes 9:00 - 4:00 pm Youth Day Activities See: School Bulletin, Local Newspaper, and Calvert County Fair tri-Fold Brochure for detailed schedule.

9:00 am 4-H and Open Swine Show (Show Ring) 9:30 am Flumpa® the famous Tree Frog (Pavilion) 11:00 am 4-H and Open Sheep Show (Show Ring) 2:30 am Flumpa® the famous Tree Frog (Pavilion) 4:00 pm Bike Drawing (Need not be present to win) Youth Day 2012 officially over @ 4 pm Regular Gate Admission and Carnival Prices Begin @ 4 pm 4:30 am Flumpa® the famous Tree Frog (Pavilion) 6:00 pm Southern Maryland Boot Scooters (Pavilion) 7:00 pm Calvert County Idol (Pavilion) 10:00 pm Exhibit Buildings Close

Friday, September 28

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Out&About October 4 – October 28

I Love New Work: Well-known scratchboard artist Carmelo Ciancio of Huntingtown is pleased to present a collection of his latest work at the Artworks@7th Gallery in North Beach. Carmelo’s one-man show, titled “I (heart) New Work.” As he explains, “I’m really excited about my latest work.

I think people will find that many of the pieces on display are a departure from what I usually create and, of course, I still had fun with some of their titles. I’m also psyched to be showing at our new gallery location.” The oils and watercolors that marked Carmelo’s early career gradually gave way to the challenging technique of scratchboard, which he truly developed from scratch, creating his own style, his own tools, and his trademark secret techniques with color. The opening reception for Carmelo’s show is October 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and he will be giving out free prints. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the artist and add to your fine art collection!

Artworks @ 7th is now located at 9100 Bay Avenue, in North Beach.

Southern Maryland and beyond. One a full color, the other a minimalist, they show the full range of possibilities of watercolor. Show at the CalvArt Gallery, Prince Frederick Shopping Center, intersection of Route 4 and Duke St. Gallery hours are 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. For more information call: (410) 535-9252 or see calvartgallery.com.

Thursday, October 4 The Mouth-Body Connection: Did you know that dental professionals are often the first to discover initial signs of disease and recommend further medical treatment? Dr. Marsha Plater, Dentist tells you how to maintain good oral health, which may help prevent other diseases. Lunch & Learn series at Calvert Memorial Hospital from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. $10 per session includes lunch. Call (410) 535-8233 to register.

Murder-Mystery Ladies Night: from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at Greenstreet Gardens, 391 West Bayfront Road (Route 258), Lothian. It’s a “murder mystery” night so ladies, break out your best “pageant dress!”

Now though Sun., Sept. 30

Friday, October 5

Calvert County Fair. Admission: Adults: $5.00 for 12 and over; ages 11 and under admitted for free. For a complete schedule of events, see page 21 or visit calvertcountyfair.com.

First Friday Tours of the MD Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum at 1:00 p.m. Enjoy a free behind-the-scenes tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility that houses more than 8 million artifacts, including collections from every county in Maryland. The guided tour allows visitors to get up close and personal with conservators and collections.

Reservations are not required. 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard. (410) 586-8562.

Community Dinner: Informal dinner from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. Commander Jack will be whipping up his world-famous pork roast with all the trimmings. The cost is $10, including salad and beverage.

Call for more information (301) 855-6466.

Saturday, September 29 Tri-Forces Sprint Triathlon and Wellness Fair in North Beach. The Sprint Triathlon to honor military service members will begin at 7:15 a.m. and a Community Wellness Fair will take place from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to participate in the triathlon, peruse the vendor tables or cheer for the triathletes! For more information, visit militaryveteranfamily.org or email info@militaryveteranfamily.org.

Monday, October 1

Thanksgiving Day, 5K, Day Turkey Trot: Registration opens today, Oct. 1! Start your Thanksgiving Day by giving thanks then "Strut Your Stuff(ing)" for Project ECHO! The 5k run/walk will feature runners and walkers in their FAVORITE Thanksgiving costumes (optional).

Event begins at 7:00 a.m. Pre-registration is Dazzling Dames in Watercolor – Figuratively $25.00 per person and $30.00 the day-of the Speaking It’s an amazing demonstration of the event in Prince Frederick. To get involved, contact virtuosity of local artists. Watercolor artists, Mary Trisha Gipson, trishgipson@comcast.net or (410) Blumberg and Ann Trentman are well-known in 535-0044 ext. 4.

Through October 14

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Sat., Oct. 6 - Sun., Oct. 7 Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) at the Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons. Learn about the importance of the Patuxent River, Chesapeake Bay and their adjoining waterways at this free event. Enjoy boat rides, music, a craft fair and toy boat building. The parade is Sunday at 2:00 p.m. (410) 586-8562

Saturday, October 6 Men's Breakfast – 8:00 a.m. Join the men of Friendship Methodist United Church for a lively Dutch treat breakfast at Petie Green's in Deale. (410) 257-7133 for more info.

Maker’s Market at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons from 9:00 a.m. – noon. The Maker’s Market is the place to find handmade, homemade or homegrown products … crafts, hanging baskets, organic skincare products, farm fresh produce, cut flowers, baked goods, batik and fleece clothing, handmade soaps and candles, herbal teas, ornaments, folk art, handmade gifts and more. (410) 326-4640.

Rabies Clinic: 10:00 a.m. – noon at Northern High School in Owings.

Sportsman's Bash at the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department. $45.00 donation includes food and beverage. 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.; doors open at 11:00.

Must have a ticket to enter and be 18 or older to participate. Tickets available at the North Beach VFD, Tyler’s Tackle in Chesapeake Beach, Ron’s Bay Pro Shop in Dunkirk. (410) 257-6564 or info at northbeachfire.com.

Second Annual Bay Harvestfest noon to 6:00 p.m. in the Town of North Beach.

Gospel Concert: Saturday, Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m., Southern High School, Harwood. Benefit South County Faith Network efforts to help needy seniors.

Email kulrich@coainc.com for info.

Monday, October 8 9th Annual “Tee off For Kids” golf tournament organized by Concerned Black Men of Calvert County, Inc. At Twin Shields Golf Club, Dunkirk. $90 Per Golfer/$340 Per Foursome. Shotgun Start 8:00 a.m.

Registration Begins 7:00 a.m. Registration Fee Includes: Continental breakfast, green fees and cart, beverages, contests, buffet dinner and more! Reserve your spot on the tee today! Call CBMCC at (410) 414-5009 Email asimpson5@comcast.net

Wednesday, October 10 Blood Drive at Friendship United Methodist Church from 12:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Reservations advised. Call (410) 257-7133.

Thursday, October 11 Seasonal Flu Clinic by the Calvert County Health Department. 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Huntingtown High School. $20 for all vaccinations. Children Pre K Grade 5 free. Cash or check only. Medicare Part B accepted. Call (410) 535-5400 with questions.

Daughter Steps Up On Dad’s Behalf Eleven years ago, Teresa Schrodel of Dunkirk, whose young husband died of cancer when their daughter was just a toddler, started a memorial golf tournament to raise scholarship funds in his honor.

Now their daughter Carmen is 14, and is stepping up to get involved.

Carmen says, “We moved the gallery this summer, and my mom said with all that’s going on, she couldn’t do it this year, we’d just have to cancel it because it was too much. But I said, mom, let me do it.

She said OK.” Teresa is the director of Medart Galleries in the Dunkirk Gateway Business Center (behind Giant), relocating there just a couple of months ago after many years on the other side of Route 4.

With mom’s blessing, Carmen began organizing the fundraising letters and took over planning this event in remembrance of her dad, which has raised over $60,000 to date. The money has gone to Hospice of the Chesapeake, the American Cancer Society’s Hope-Lodge Indianapolis and the Calvert County Michael Schrodel with his daughter, Carmen. Unit. They continually contribute to an endowed

scholarship fund at her parents’ alma mater, Frostburg State University. It also supports Carmen’s Maryland College Savings plan. She says she plans to go to college at Frostburg State as well.

Michael and Teresa met at that college. A few years after they married, Michael was diagnosed with testicular cancer, which spread to his back and spine.

He was only 31 years old when he died in 2001 after an 18-month battle.

Michael wrote his own eulogy, filled with powerful messages of hope. “I want all of you to remember that life is short; you do not know what is going to happen to you tomorrow. Live every day like it is your last. Keep a positive outlook and enjoy the little things that make you happy. It is amazing how much you can change someone else’s life in a positive way just by keeping a positive attitude. It has a snowball effect. If you put someone in a good mood, that will put you in a good mood… That is where the snowball effect comes in. All the positive attitudes just keep building and building until everyone you meet has that great, positive attitude. I have met many people while going through treatment and some have been living years beyond what doctors had told them to expect to live. And all those people were the ones with the greatest, most positive attitudes. “

Carmen Schrodel today.

The 11th Annual Michael D. Schrodel Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday, October 5 at Twin Shields Golf Course in Dunkirk. Anyone touched by Michael or his story is urged to participate. You can play golf, sponsor a hole, or simply make a contribution.

For more information, call (301) 651-0600 or softball2y@aol.com.

Meet Frankenstein’s Cast

By Sid Curl Most people don’t realize what it takes to put on Twin Beach Players (TBP) production such as “Frankenstein,” which begins in October.

Auditions went on for three days, and then there was the casting. Ten players are needed and several to play multiple roles. You would be amazed at the performing talent that surrounds you. I know I am. I am so thankful for all of those that auditioned. They are of a caliber of talent that makes a Director grateful.

Now the cast comes together, the magic of theatre begins.

Playing the role of Captain Walton is Kevin Smith. Kevin is a teacher at The Calverton School, living in Dunkirk.

Kirk Kugal plays Victor Frankenstein. A chef at the Saphron Restaurant in Prince Frederick, Kirk lives in Barstow.

Tom Wines performs The Creature, a creation of Victor Frankenstein. Tom, a retired teacher, resides in Owings and has performed in past TBP’s productions as Big Daddy in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Chief Bromden, in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and several other roles.

Katherine Willham plays the beautiful Elizabeth. Katherine, a Youth Troupe member advancing to the adult company, resides in Chesapeake Beach.

Bob Landau, new to us, living in Sunderland, will play Alphonse Frankenstein, father of Victor.

Playing the role of the Peasant Mother will be Angela Sunstone. Angela, who lives in North Beach, was most recently seen as Florence in The Female Odd Couple and played the aunt in Dracula. You remember the scream?

James Weeks, also new to us, will appear in several roles as the Landlord, Peasant and Minister.

Jim resides in Sunderland and is in the Air Force stationed at Andrews.

Colton Jarboe and Danielle Heckart will play William Frankenstein and the Peasant Girl respectively. Both are Youth Troupe members, Colton residing in Owings and Danielle a resident of Chesapeake Beach.

Also, our two guest from Lothian in Anne Arundel County, Justyn Christofel, who recently appeared as Dracula in Dracula, and Tyschka a new

member to Twin Beach Players. Justyn will play the Peasant Father and Tyschka the Grandmother.

This is our cast of FRANKENSTEIN. All local talent and we hope that you will attend for your Halloween enjoyment. The next weeks will be spent developing the characters, taking the two-dimensional paper as written and bringing these scenes into three-dimensional life. Then scenery, lights, sound with technicians from Twin Beach Players Youth Troupe to operate will be added in the final week of rehearsal.

Mark your calendars now. We will open on the 19th of October at 8:00 p.m. at The Boys and Girls Club of Southern MD in North Beach, play Sunday October 21 at 6:00 p.m. and play the next two weekends closing on the 4th of November.

There will not be a performance on October 20th.

Also, there are two Thursday shows on October 25th and November 1st. November 1st will a fundraising performance for Frank Haywood lll, all monies for ticket sales and concessions to be donated to his trust fund.

Go to twinbeachplayers.com or visit our Face Book page www.facebook/twinbeachplayers.com or call (410) 286-1890 to reserve tickets or for additional information.

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Concerned Black Women "A Salute to Excellence Awards Luncheon" Sat. Oct. 13 • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm • Rod ‘N’ Reel Restaurant, Chesapeake Beach Guest Speaker: The Honorable Victoria Jackson-Stanley Mayor, City of Cambridge, MD Tickets: $55 each Call (410) 586-9157 or email robin.johnson42@verizon.net for tickets.

Gala Co-Chairs: Annette Funn annefunn@prodigy.net and Dr. Doris Cammack Spencer doris.spencer@verizon.net

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