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State To Expand Critical Areas Many homeowners in our readership who were never in the Critical Area may be surprised to learn that their property designations will change in the next year or so, and will be subject to certain new restrictions.

At the Board of Calvert County Commissioner’s (BOCC) meeting on Oct. 16, members of the Critical Area Commission were on hand to explain that maps are being updated statewide. And this means that many areas will find they have more land in the Critical Area than before because of natural factors and/or previous mapping errors.

The most widely affected in our area are Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Drum Point, Breezy Point, and the Town of North Beach. Numerous waterfront areas in Anne Arundel County may also find their Critical Area designations expanded as well.

The Critical Area includes all land within 1,000 feet of tidal waters and tidal wetlands in the state of Maryland. It also includes the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Coastal Bays, their tidal tributaries and the lands underneath these tidal areas. The Critical Area Program was established by law for land use and resource protection in an effort to improve water quality and protect wildlife habitats in Maryland’s tidal shoreline areas.

Critical Area Commission says building and construction in those areas are subject to limits on lot coverage and clearing of trees, brush and other vegetation, as well as certain restrictions on the location of new structures. It also may affect land grading and filling, farming, timber operations and subdividing of land. Homeowners and prospective buyers are encouraged to contact their local planning office for specifics about compliance on each parcel.

Approximately 11% of the State currently lies in the Critical Area, which amounts to about 680,000 acres.

David Brownlee, Calvert County environmental planner said during the meeting that currently, 17 percent of the land in Calvert County is in the critical area.

And although it’s not known yet how many more property owners will be affected, Brownlee said that number is certain to go up in the re-mapping. At least 250 new points have been identified in Calvert County to date.

A bill was passed in the last legislative session requiring the Critical Area Commission to revise the original maps based on 1972 tidal wetland maps, which officials say were very flawed. The new base maps are based on aerial photos, in-person and in-person surveys called “ground truthing.�

Fieldwork is to be conducted through the winter, and new draft maps are expected in early 2013 when public information meetings will be scheduled to inform affected residents.

Property owners should not think that because they refuse to allow the state to have access to their property that they won’t be in the Critical Area. Instead, it may mean that there could be additional errors.

Commissioner Susan Shaw explained, “It is to the advantage of the homeowner to let [staff] onto the property because it allows

the maps to be more accurate.�

BOCC President Gerald W. “Jerry�

Clark (R) noted that saying no, or ignoring the state’s request, could make “the property owners’ lives more difficult down the road when they want to do something on their property.�

Once the draft maps are acceptable to the Critical Area Commission, they will submit them to the County, which will have up to two years to adopt them. The final maps will be available online.

Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Drum Point.

Dunkirk Gets Large, New Park On the heels of North Beach recently buying up four pieces of property for $2.5 million, Calvert County is acquiring some new land as well.

At their Oct. 16 meeting, Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) President Gerald W. “Jerry� Clark [R] announced the purchase of 223-acres off Ward Road in Dunkirk for $2.7 million.

It’s located near Southern Memorial Gardens cemetery, in the direction toward MD Rt. 260.

Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt noted that this will be a very large park, and compared the size of it to the current Dunkirk Town Center, which he said, “is only about 200 acres.�

No local taxpayer money is being spent to buy the property. It’s instead being purchased through the new ‘Fund for Youth Recreational Opportunities in Calvert County,’ a Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) initiative

receiving state taxes generated by pull-tab gambling machines in Chesapeake Beach.

The bill passed by the Maryland Legislature that established the fund earlier this year stated that between fiscal year 2014 and fiscal year 2016, the fund will receive 4% of the gambling take, amounting to around $5 million total.

Beginning in 2017, that 4% will go instead to the Calvert County Board of Education.

Senate President Thomas V. “Mike�

Miller said earlier this year that the money would be used to build a park with a swimming pool, skating rinks and lacrosse fiÂŹelds in Dunkirk.

We asked Clark about that, and he said, “That’s possible. We’ll have to work that out in the master plan.� He added that public hearings on plans for the new park will be scheduled in the future to gain citizen input, and adding, “we are happy and excited.�

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Old Beach Bridge To Be Replaced The 75-year-old bridge over Fishing Creek on MD Route 261 in Chesapeake Beach is finally in line to be replaced, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDT).

At the Calvert County Board of Commissioner’s meeting on October 23, MDT officials announced that they have added a final $6 million dollars for the replacement project to their budget to keep the project moving forward. Work is expected to begin next fall, and the new bridge is scheduled to be completed in late 2015.

Acting Maryland Transportation Secretary Darell Mobley said the bridge is one of those that needs replacement. He said the height of the new bridge will be raised by two feet to improve access to marinas on the west side of the bridge for boats, and the new bridge will also be wider, with bicycle lanes added.

Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl praised the move, saying he had had replacement of that bridge on his agenda

since he first took office as a council member.

Wahl said he’d like to see the bridge raised four feet instead of just two, and suggested that perhaps resources within the town and with some county help, they might be able to come up with the extra money to make that happen.

“That bridge has been there 70, 80 years, and maybe this one be will, too,” Wahl said, adding, “This will help all the local marine businesses as well.”

BBG Rolls Out “Smart Meters” Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) is beginning to roll out high-tech electric usage meters in Calvert County that “talk” to each other and communicate with the company’s wireless network.

Company spokesman Joe Saur told North Beach Town Council at its October meeting that it will be upgrading all residential meters – 2.1 million devices – over the next two to three years.

This is part of a “Smart Grid” program funded through a $2 million Department of Energy grant.

BGE says its Calvert County customers are expected to be upgraded to “Smart Meters” by September of 2014, and they’ve already started in Anne Arundel County as well. However, not all will be turned on at once.

The meters will be installed by uniformed personnel with BGE credentials and only require power to be turned off for a few minutes. A door hanger will be left on homes that have been upgraded.

BGE says one benefit is that they will know immediately about outages that might happen when customers are not home and can’t report it, so the company can begin work immediately to restore power.

Saur said despite concerns that have been raised about the safety of the devices, the “Smart Meters” emit less radio frequency (RF) than commonly used household devices such as TV remotes and cell phones. Saur says the meters will transfer data less than two minutes per day and will not increase consumer energy consumption.

He adds that the company is currently working on an “opt-out” plan for customers who don’t want the new meters, but it will cost residents more to stick with their old ones.

Saur stressed that no personal information will be transmitted by the new meters, only energy consumption data that is cross-referenced to a customer identifier code. In the case of a power loss, the “Smart Meters” can store data for 90 days so your consumption records will not be lost.

Another benefit, BGE says, is that customers will be able to monitor their power usage hour by

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hour online at the company web site, and compare their usage to anonymous data from other area residents to see how their consumption measures up. The BGE web site will then offer the consumer energy-saving tips along with new pricing programs to help consumers save money.

Bonnie Johanson of BGE says five of these “Smart Meters” were operational during the June Derecho and the company did get a “ping” from them, indicating that they did work as they were supposed to in an outage.

To learn more about the upgrade, view this BGE video called “Smart Meter 101.”

Simply scan the Current Code with your cell phone or go to our web site, ChesapeakeCurrent.com and click the link in this story to watch it.

Mayor Vetoes Zoning Changes Following passage of a controversial change in zoning to prevent tall buildings along the waterfront, Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl exercised his veto power.

Prior to the vote, numerous citizens spoke at a public hearing in opposition to the zoning change.

Later in the regular meeting, the council voted 4 to 2 in favor of lifting the “bonus density overlay” zoning district east of Bayside Road from Veteran’s Park to 31st Street.

Following the action, Wahl commented, “Given that no one in the public asked for this change, I find it remarkable, absolutely remarkable that this amendment passed.”

Those voting for the change were Valerie Beaudin, Ingrid Lamb, Pat Mahoney and Julie Spano. Voting no were Bob Carpenter and Stewart Cumbo.

Before the vote, Councilman Carpenter said, “I have a real problem with this motion and I think it’s extremely self-serving and extremely short-sighted to do this without the citizens affected having any input at all. I haven’t heard from anyone asking for a ‘down zoning’ or anyone asking for a lifting of the overlay. This has been out there brewing for 18 months.

At no point in the past 18, 19 months has anyone suggested to me that down zoning that part of town is a good idea or removing the bonus density overlay is a good idea.”

Councilman Cumbo noted that “bonus overlay density” allows for buildings to reach 50 feet in height, plus a habitable roof, along with much denser development.

Carpenter asked if council member Beaudin, whose home would keep its bay view because homes in front of her could not be built as high or higher than hers if the zoning changed, would excuse herself from the vote because she would directly benefit.

Beaudin said she sought an opinion from the Maryland Municipal League, and they advised her that they felt she did not need to recuse herself.

And as for why she pushed for the zoning change, she said, “It is extremely simple. The whole reason I ran (for office) was Horizons (On the Bay). I think it is out of character, and this should apply for districts throughout town. I don’t think it’s within the character of our town to have it. And there are unintended consequences of this type of development, including the overcrowding of Beach Elementary School.”

In his veto message, Wahl said, “This "Down Zoning," not requested by any member of the public and opposed in public hearings by the

owners of the affected properties, would reduce the allowable density by a factor of nearly two to one. This would therefore reduce the value of the affected properties, and ultimately decrease potential property tax, water and sewer capital connection fees and recurring utility fund revenues to the town. “ Wahl went on to say in the statement, “It appeared that the only beneficiary of this amendment is Councilwoman Beaudin herself, since the down zoning would preserve the view of the Chesapeake Bay from the Beaudin home, located one block from the waterfront. It is this apparent misuse of a Council Member's power and authority, the devaluation of private property, potential loss of property tax, utility fund and capital connection fees, and opposition by the public that requires me to veto this ordinance.”

Because of the amendment to the ordinance, which prompted Wahl’s veto, other zoning changes that the mayor said would have been beneficial were scrapped. Those included: - Changing the west side of Bayside Road from 15th and 16th Streets to Residential Medium Density from Commercial; - Along the north side of Chesapeake Beach Road (MD Rt. 260) running westward from the current commercial district to opposite Elm Lane, and attached to A-1 Antiques, being changed from Residential Village to Commercial.

- Changing the zoning of the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department from Residential Village to Commercial.

- And changing the 8700 block of Bayside Road (Walker subdivision) from the Chesapeake Bay to Bayside Road, and both sides of C Street from Residential Village to Medium Density Residential. This is from Seagate to the North Beach line.

Wahl said these would be revisited by the new council, after the election.

Also at the meeting, Mayor Wahl announced that Town Administrator Jim Parent has undergone open-heart surgery and is recovering. He is expected to be absent from his job for four to six weeks, with two other employees covering his duties in the meantime.

Budget numbers distributed also showed that to date, the town has collected $27,529 from the speed cameras outside Beach Elementary.

However, town revenue from gambling was $32,000 less, with council member Mahoney noting that it was because of Crooked I losing its machines.

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Chesapeake Current Voter Guide Steny Doesn’t Show Everyone was wondering: will there be a debate tonight between Steny and Tony? The room was packed in anticipation, but it didn’t happen.

Incumbent Representative Steny H. Hoyer (D-District 5), who has been in Congress for 30 years, was a no-show at a League of Women Voters forum in Prince Frederick on Thursday, Oct. 18 despite repeated challenges to debate.

Maryland Delegate and Minority Whip Anthony J. “Tony” O’Donnell (R-Calvert) blasted Hoyer, saying, “He won’t show up, he won’t debate.” To date, O’Donnell says, Hoyer has not shown up at any event to take him on, him face to face. As he put it, “I think it’s important for him (Hoyer) to look people in the eye.”

O’Donnell was left to give his two-minute opinions alongside Libertarian candidate Arvin Vohra of Bethesda, who said he grew up in this area, and Green Party candidate Bob Auerbach of Greenbelt, who mentioned that he was 93 years old.

Here are some of notes on what each of these candidates had to say on the hot topics.

than their male counterparts. Was upset when Mrs. Romney was scorned for saying she raised her kids. We all have mothers and they have value, so we should value the work that women also do in the home.

Vohra: Very polarizing and complex, and does not differentiate the costs, so the work actually has to be equal. As a business owner, there are ways to do that but the federal government shouldn’t do it. Encouraged people to vote with your pocketbook: when you find out that a business underpays women, spend your money somewhere else.

Aurbach: Has seen figures showing that women were paid 59 cents for each dollar for men for equal work. There’s been improvement, but women along with blacks and other minority groups are discriminated against with pay because people don’t like the color of their skin or their national origin. We need to do away with ideas of oppressing people and demand equal pay for equal work.

The Patriot Act O’Donnell: it’s not perfect and some things concern me. On 9/11/2011, over 3,000 Americans died. We are not safe. Recently an Equal Pay For Women ambassador and three Americans were killed.

O’Donnell: Has two daughters and said it These are terrorist acts. They will continue to would be absolutely wrong they’d be paid less put down our way of life. But I agree that a far

bigger threat is our national debt.

Vohra: We already fought a war about this: the Revolutionary War. In America, there should be no unreasonable search and seizure.

And what’s the Patriot Act used for? Not to find terrorists but against drug dealers and other minor crimes. Did you know it’s a felony to record a police officer – even if the officer is doing something illegal? It goes to show how far gone our federal and state governments are from where they should be.

Aurbach: It’s an act against civil liberties and people who want to say what they believe.

We need to do away with the Patriot Act and find other ways to curb terrorism.

Gay Marriage O’Donnell: This issue makes me very different from the other candidates and Congressman Hoyer. What is in the best interest of society? It’s been on the ballot 32 times in states and 32 times it’s been rejected. I believe in the institution of marriage and I support maintaining it between a man and a woman. Cited the recent example of the owner of Chick-Fil-A stating his opinions against gay marriage and how he was threatened. Thinks there could be more vilified for their traditional views.

Vohra: The government has no business regulating anything between two consenting adults. The key words are “consenting” and “adults.” There should be no regulation of any kind. It’s none of the government’s business whatsoever.

Aurbach: Anyone who wants to marry

Congressional candidates Bob Auerbach of the Green Party, Republican Tony O’Donnell, and Libertarian candidate Arvin Vohra at the League of Women Voters Forum at Calvert Pines Senior Center in Prince Frederick.

anyone should be able to do so.

“Obamacare” O’Donnell: Clearly I have made the case: repeal Obamacare. We have no idea the number of people who will be dumped into Medicare or the costs.

Vohra: People should be able to buy high-deductible insurance if they want, e.g. a $10,000 deductible and pay their office visits out of their pocket.

Aurbach: Not all people can afford to pay for their medical expenses. Should they be left to lie in bed with no treatment? That’s not at all fair.

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Chesapeake Current Voter Guide Hot Topics: State Ballot Issues The following information on the most talked about Maryland State Ballot issues is provided by the League of Women Voters as part of their non-partisan Voter Guide.

Note that there are additional questions that will appear on the statewide ballot, but these are the ones that have created the most interest.

With your smart phone, scan the blue Current Code for the Calvert County version and the red Current Code for the Anne Arundel County version with more detailed information about specific elections in each county. We also have links to these Voter Guides on ChesapeakeCurrent.com under the Politics tab.

Question 4: Public Institutions Of Higher Education – Tuition Rates Establishes that individuals, including undocumented immigrants, are eligible to pay in-state tuition rates at community colleges in Maryland: provided the student meets certain conditions relating to attendance and graduation from a Maryland high school, filing of income taxes, intent to apply for permanent residency, and registration with the selective service system (if required); makes such students eligible to pay in-state tuition rates at a four-year public college or university if the student has first completed 60 credit hours or graduated from a community college in Maryland; provides that students qualifying for in-state tuition rates by this method will not be counted as in-state students for purposes of counting undergraduate enrollment; and extends the time in which honorably discharged veterans may qualify for in-state tuition rates.

Origin of the Ballot Question: The General Assembly passed the DREAM (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) Act during the 2011 legislative session. Governor O’Malley signed Senate Bill 167 on May 10, providing in-state tuition rates to immigrant individuals with and without documents and to selected military personnel. In July 2011, opponents of the law, using online petition forms, collected the number of petition signatures required to place the new law on the 2012 general election ballot as a referendum, thus delaying its implementation. Casa de Maryland, an Hispanic advocacy group, argued that the legislation is an appropriations bill and not subject to referendum. In June 2012, the Maryland Court of Appeals ruled that the issue could be petitioned to referendum.

Present Practice: Students who reside in Maryland and are not permanent residents of the United States are required to pay out-of-state tuition at Maryland community colleges and at four-year institutions of higher education. At the University of Maryland, annual tuition and fees for an in-state student are $8,655 while an out-of-state student pays $26,026. Currently, several community colleges already are offering in-state tuition rates to immigrants without papers. Tuition rates are established by State regulations and the institution’s governing board of trustees.

After the DREAM Act of 2010 was blocked in Congress, on June 15, 2012, President Obama announced a directive from the Department of Homeland Security entitled “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” (DACA) that would allow nearly 1.7 million young students without documentation to avoid deportation and to seek authorization to work in the United States. This “deferred action” will last for two years and can be renewed. The application fee is $465.

Proposed Changes: In order to qualify to pay in-state tuition, the individual must meet the following requirements.

• The student must have attended a Maryland high school for at least three years and have graduated from high school or obtained a general education degree (GED).

• Parents or legal guardians of these immigrant students must have filed Maryland tax returns for the past three years.

• The student must enroll at a community college in the county where the student attended high school within four years of graduation. Tuition would be at in-county rates.

• The student must obtain an associate degree or complete 60 credits before transferring to a public four-year institution within four years of completion of this requirement.

• The immigrant student or his/her parents or guardians must file Maryland tax returns during high- school years, after high-school graduation, and while the student is in attendance at a community college or institution of higher education.

• If the individual is not a permanent resident, the student must agree to apply for permanent residency within 30 days of becoming eligible.

• These individuals may not be counted as in-state students at these educational institutions.

However, these institutions must keep a record of those who pay in-state tuition under this law, and a commission must report to the General Assembly annually.

• When required, individuals must register with the Selective Service System.

• The in-state tuition provision also applies to active duty-personnel stationed in the State, resident in the State or domiciled in the State, as well as to selected members of the National Guard. The provision extends the time limit for honorably discharged military personnel to four years.

• These provisions do not include nonimmigrant aliens (international students).

Pros: These individuals, with or without papers, who were brought to the United States as children, have been raised in the United States, and they consider this country their home. By continuing their education past high school, they could become more productive and would be in a position to supplement the tax base at much higher levels. Those who have served in the military should be given this opportunity as well. In a February 2012 report, the Commission to Study the Impact of Immigrants in Maryland stated: “It would be foolhardy...for state and local communities to withhold education and other opportunities from these future workers.”

Cons: There is no accurate count of the number of individuals who might qualify for this program.

Now that these children without papers do not have to worry about being deported and can legally get jobs under the recent federal DACA, there is no reason to provide in-state tuition. While the State of Maryland is not paying for in-state tuition directly, many consider the difference to be lost revenue.

Question 5: Congressional Districting Plan Establishes the boundaries for the State’s eight United States Congressional Districts based on recent census figures, as required by the United States Constitution.

Origin of this Ballot Question – Congressional District boundaries must be redrawn every 10 years after the decennial census to adjust for population changes. In a Special Session in November of 2011, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 1 – Congressional Districting Plan as emergency legislation, meaning that it went into effect immediately upon passage. The plan was challenged in federal court; however, a three-judge panel of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland ruled that the plan was legal and constitutional. The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the district court ruling on June 25, 2012.

The Maryland Constitution allows voters to repeal legislation that was passed by the General

Assembly if 3% of the registered voters of the state, calculated on the basis of the number of votes cast for Governor at the last gubernatorial election, sign petitions to repeal the law. In the years 2011-2014, such a petition must contain at least 55,736 valid signatures. The Maryland State Board of Elections determined that sufficient signatures were submitted to place the question of whether the Senate Bill 1 should remain in effect on the November 2012 ballot.

Present Practice: During the 2012 Primary Election and General Elections, voters who reside in these newly approved Congressional Districts (as proposed by the Governor’s Redistricting Commission and approved by the General Assembly in 2011) are voting for candidates running in those districts. Prior to 2012, Congressional Districts were based on a map adopted in 2002. To see a map of the Congressional Districts adopted in 2011, go to: planning.maryland.gov/redistricting/2010/congDist.sht ml To see the Congressional Districts as they were from 2002-2011 go to mdp.state.md.us/msdc/Redist/congd02/cong02_md.h tm Proposed Change: If a majority of voters vote against the referred law, Senate Bill 1 will no longer be in effect, and the General Assembly will be required to enact a new Congressional Districting Bill. However, the Congressional representatives elected this November from the districts defined in Senate Bill 1 will serve the full two-year term that begins in January 2013. Because the 2010 census revealed that the population in Maryland has changed since the 2002 map was drawn, the 2002 map would no longer be valid.

Both the Maryland Constitution and statutes are silent on the matter of a process for Congressional redistricting. Congress has given state legislatures the authority to draw Congressional Districts. Federal statutes require that Congressional Districts be single-member districts, be substantially equal in population, and conform to the requirements of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and related case law.

Therefore, the same process could be used to draw a new map that was used to draw the map adopted in 2011. Theoretically, a map identical to the map proposed SB 1 could be adopted again.

Pro: Voting for the referred law would ensure that the current Congressional Districts would remain, and voters would be in the same Congressional Districts for the 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020 elections as they are in for the 2012 election.

Con: Voting to repeal SB 1 and the Congressional Districts that it defined would send the message that voters did not approve of the districts as drawn and would require the General Assembly to pass a new bill.

question of whether the Civil Marriage Protection Act should remain in effect on the November 2012 ballot.

Present Practice: Maryland law states that only a marriage between a man and a woman is valid in Maryland. The Maryland Constitution does not define a valid marriage. In February of 2010, Attorney General Gansler issued an opinion that stated that a same-sex marriage that is valid in the jurisdiction in which it was contracted may be recognized in Maryland under state law. More than 300 Maryland laws provide for benefits conditioned on marital status. They include laws on taxation, business regulation, secured commercial transactions, education, estates and trusts, family law, decision-making regarding spousal health care, insurance, labor and employment, child care and child rearing, pensions, and the responsibilities attendant to spousal funeral arrangements.

Proposed Change: With a valid Maryland marriage license, same-gender couples may have marriages performed in Maryland recognized under Maryland law beginning January 1, 2013. Religious entities retain exclusive control over their own theological doctrines, policy teachings, and beliefs regarding who may marry within that faith. No official of a religious order or body authorized to perform a marriage ceremony will be required to celebrate or officiate any particular marriage or religious rite of marriage in violation of the right to free exercise of religion as guaranteed by the U.S. and Maryland constitutions, and will not be subject to any fines or other penalties for the failure or refusal to do so. Further, no religious entity will be required to provide services, accommodations, advantages, facilities, goods, or privileges if they are related to the celebration of a marriage that violate the entity’s religious beliefs. The Act does not affect existing laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, or public accommodations on the basis of sexual orientation.

Pros: Support for same-gender marriage means supporting equal rights for all Marylanders without discrimination on the basis of age, race, nationality, religion, gender, physical condition or sexual orientation. Marriage benefits, such as joint ownership and medical decision-making capability, would be available to all couples. Religious freedom is protected. No religious institution is required to be involved in same-gender marriage ceremonies.

Cons: The definition of marriage has traditionally been defined as between a man and a woman. Marriage legally protects the formation of a family. The institution of marriage can only belong to the union of one man and one woman because nature has given this relationship the unique capacity to bring children into the world. While not all married couples bear children, the biological union of a heterosexual couple is a necessary condition for children to be conceived. Some believe that if Question 6: Civil Marriage Protection Act marriage ceases to have its historical meaning and Establishes that Maryland’s civil marriage laws understanding, over time fewer and fewer people will allow gay and lesbian couples to obtain a civil marry, and we may have an increase in children born marriage license, provided they are not otherwise out of wedlock. prohibited from marrying; protects clergy from having to perform any particular marriage ceremony Question 7: Gaming Expansion in violation of their religious beliefs; affirms that each Do you favor the expansion of commercial religious faith has exclusive control over its own gaming in the State of Maryland for the primary theological doctrine regarding who may marry within purpose of raising revenue for education to authorize that faith; and provides that religious organizations video lottery operation licensees to operate “table and certain related entities are not required to provide games” as defined by law; to increase from 15,000 to goods, services, or benefits to an individual related to 16,500 the maximum number of video lottery the celebration or promotion of marriage in violation terminals that may be operated in the State; and to of their religious beliefs. increase from 5 to 6 the maximum number of video Origin of the referred law: In the 2012 session lottery operation licenses that may be awarded in the of the Maryland General Assembly, legislation passed State and allow a video lottery facility to operate in which would allow same-gender couples to obtain a Prince George’s County?

Maryland civil marriage license. This legislation was Origin of this Ballot Question: Article XIX of due to be implemented on January 1, 2013. The the Maryland Constitution, approved by the voters at Maryland Constitution allows voters to repeal the November 2008 general election, authorized a legislation that was passed by the General Assembly if maximum of five video lottery facility licenses at 3% of the registered voters of the state, calculated on specified locations: Allegany, Anne Arundel, Cecil the basis of the number of votes cast for Governor at and Worcester Counties and Baltimore City. the last gubernatorial election, sign petitions to repeal Facilities are not yet operating in all authorized the law. In the years 2011-2014, a petition must locations. Because the number of locations is contain at least 55,736 valid signatures. The specified in the Maryland Constitution, voters must Maryland State Board of Elections determined that approve any increase in the number of licenses (Continued next page…) sufficient signatures were submitted to place the granted in Maryland.

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By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner Susan’s Elections Views The presidential debates have reminded us that the election is looming. In addition to the critically important national races, state ballot issues will be decided on November 6 along with the make-up of our Calvert County Board of Education (BOE).

Tonight, I attended a League of Women Voters (LWV) Candidate Forum that included Candidates for the BOE in contested districts. District 1 will elect either Joe Chenelly or Clifton Savoy. District 3 will elect either Rose Crunkleton, the incumbent and the current BOE President, or Kelly

McConkey. Tracy Maguire does not have a challenger in District 2.

Each of these four BOE candidates in the contested races is sincere in their desire to make Calvert County schools the best they can be. Each brings strengths to their candidacy. Please remember that HALF of your tax dollars will be spent by two of the four as elected BOE members.

More detailed glimpses are available in this issue of the Chesapeake Current and on the LWV website at www.vote411.org, which posts the answers in contested races side by side for easy comparison.

Ideally, look at all the sources of information because your tax dollars are

Maryland State Ballot Issues (con’t.)

During the August 2012 Special Session of the Maryland General Assembly, legislation passed that allows those operators already authorized to provide video lottery terminals (slots) to also operate table games, such as blackjack, roulette, etc.

This legislation also authorizes an increase in the maximum number of video lottery terminals in Maryland. In addition, the legislation permits an increase from 5 to 6 new licenses, which can be granted to operate video lottery terminals and also increases the proceeds from these licenses going to the operators.

Prior to passage of Article XIX, only Constitutional Amendments or legislation passed by the General Assembly but petitioned to referenda could appear on ballots to be approved by voters state-wide. Article XIX, approved by voters in 2008, created the provision of voter approval for the purpose of expanding gambling beyond the original scope.

Present Practice: Five licenses to operate slot machines have already been awarded in Maryland based on voter approval of a referendum on gambling in 2008. Licenses have been awarded to operators in Anne Arundel, Cecil, Allegany and Worcester Counties and the City of Baltimore.

These licensees are allowed to operate video lottery terminals only.

Proposed Change: Allows additional video display terminals (slots) in Maryland, allows table games in those locations already authorized to operate video display terminals, and increases by one the number of locations where gaming is allowed. This additional site is expected to be in Prince George’s County. The legislation must be passed by a majority of the statewide voters. In addition, Chapter 1 states the intent of the General Assembly is that a video lottery operation license may not be awarded in Prince George’s County unless this referendum is approved by a majority of the voters in Prince George’s County who vote on the question.

However, the final decision about where to locate the 6th license is left up to the commission charged with locating gaming sites. The original constitutional amendment on gaming that was

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passed in 2008 also states that gaming facilities must be placed in accordance with local zoning regulations. If passed, this referendum would also allow video lottery ticket sales at veterans’ organizations and allow operators of any gaming site to own more than one facility. In addition, gaming facilities will be allowed to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The bill also increases the amount of the proceeds from gambling that will go to the venue licensees and also expands the permitted use of the state’s share to include early childhood education.

Pros: Over $200 million will be generated for Maryland’s public schools when all six gaming sites are in full operation in 2016, including public school construction, public school capital improvements, and capital projects at community colleges and at public higher education institutions.

An estimated 2300 permanent Maryland jobs will be added. Maryland’s gaming facilities will be competitive with those of surrounding states.

Establishing a gaming site in Prince George’s County at National Harbor will draw customers from D.C. and Virginia, adding out-of-state dollars to Maryland’s coffers.

Cons: Of the $144.3 million from gambling revenue generated to date from the sites where gambling has been in operation, spending for public schools has not been increased. Instead, funds from gambling replaced general fund revenue that would have been required for education purposes if the gambling revenue had not existed. In addition, revenues have fallen far short of the prediction of $565 million by 2013 that was made by the Department of Legislative Services in 2008.

Many of the jobs to be created will not appear for several years and when they do, they will go to union workers. Since there are an insufficient number of Maryland construction workers in unions, most of these jobs will go to non-residents.

In May 2012, the legislature passed tax increases on every Marylander who makes over $100,000. In the August 2012 legislative session, they lowered the gambling tax on every casino by an amount ranging from 16 to 33 percent.

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important and education is a priority.

This year, there are seven ballot issues. We have all been inundated with advertising regarding Ballot Question 7 on gambling. Here is a synopsis of the state Ballot Referendum issues along with my PERSONAL opinions regarding each one.

Questions 1 and 2 require Prince George’s and Baltimore County Orphans’ Court Judges to be lawyers in good standing. Your vote on these two questions will depend on whether you believe that a law degree is necessary to settle issues among heirs or whether you believe common sense and good judgment is the best gage. As someone who dealt with a contested will at the time of my husband’s sudden death, I relied on the good judgment of the local Orphan’s Court judges with good results. In Calvert County, Orphan’s Court Judges can be lawyers, but that credential is not required. I will vote against.

Question 3 is a Constitutional Amendment that speeds removal of convicted officials from office. Now, a convicted office holder can remain in office until they are sentenced, which can be a long time. We need integrity among those we elect. I am voting for.

Question 4 reduces tuition for illegal immigrants at public colleges and universities.

I am voting against because I believe reduced tuition incentivizes illegal immigration and causes competition for legal students.

Question 5 affirms the gerrymandered Congressional Districting map which is blatantly unfair. I am voting against because I hate gerrymandering, no matter who does it.

Both Questions 6 and 7 are non-partisan questions. In other words, both Democrats and Republicans support and oppose these two referendums. Whether you support or oppose questions 6 and 7 is largely a moral and ethical conclusion. My moral and ethical conclusion may legitimately be either the same or different from yours. Ultimately, the majority opinion will prevail.

Question 6 redefines Civil Marriage law to allow same-sex marriages. I support equal rights for same sex couples. The crux of this question is whether or not these rights should come under Civil Marriage laws. I support the traditional definition of a marriage as being between one man and one woman, so I am voting against, but I would support Civil Unions, were such legislation to be introduced.

Question 7 extensively expands gambling, adding a casino in Prince George’s County and authorizes live table games. We have all heard both

sides in media ads. Some prominent Republicans and Democrats support question 7 because • They don’t want the gambling revenue to go to adjoining states, especially West VA. • They believe that most of the gamblers will come from Virginia and the District of Columbia, and Maryland citizens will be less adversely affected.

• They say local jobs will be provided.

• They say Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center will make National Harbor a successful destination for restaurants and a variety of entertainment, creating tax revenue.

• They believe that revenue and jobs will also be steered to Rocky Gap in Western Maryland and Ocean Downs and Perryville on the Eastern Shore.

• They believe that education will benefit with NEW revenue without raising taxes.

Some prominent Democrats and Republicans oppose question 7 because • They believe that gambling is a morally corrupt activity that should not be the basis of governmental revenue.

• They believe that Maryland citizens will be adversely affected due to gambling addictions and the desperate actions of the poor to resolve financial dilemmas by using their limited resources to “strike it rich.”

• They believe that any new revenue for education will just result in diversion of existing education funding to other areas, resulting in no NET increase in education funding, especially since Question 7 does not GUARANTEE any additional funding will go to education.

• They believe that Question 7 is the result of a backroom deal without any open, transparent bidding process.

• They believe that the labor language of Question 7 prevents 90% of Maryland construction workers from being eligible to apply for construction jobs at the National Harbor location.

• They believe that Question 7 gives a massive tax break to some casino owners just a few months after Governor O’Malley and the MD State Legislature increased taxes on working families.

I am voting against Question 7 because I don’t believe that gambling is a proper source of governmental revenue and I do not like gambling! I believe that it disproportionately hurts the most vulnerable among us.

However, that is my PERSONAL view and, once again, the majority opinion will prevail.

Whatever your opinion, please become an informed voter and VOTE! Your future will depend on it.

Chesapeake Current Voter Guide Read Up On Anne Arundel Ballot Issues The Anne Arundel County Council has passed 15 Charter Amendment Resolutions (which appear as letters A through O rather than numbers) which authorize changes to the County’s Charter. Every ten years, a commission of citizens is established to review the county’s charter and recommend changes.

These 15 ballot issues are the result of this process.

This list of ballot questions we’ve published below, along with a brief explanation of what your vote would mean either way, was provided the Anne Arundel County and County Council websites.

Some of the most important ballot questions deal with giving the Anne Arundel County the authority to remove from office and take away benefits of elected officials convicted of wrongdoing.

Currently, there is nothing in the charter to allow this.

For more detailed, non-partisan information from the Anne Arundel County League of Women Voters on these issues, the statewide issues, and the general election, scan this Current Code with your smart phone or go to our web site, ChesapeakeCurrent.com and click the link in the story (under the AA County Politics tab) to read it or download it on your pc.

Question A To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to require the County Executive to submit the County budget to the County Council at least 60 days prior to the end of the fiscal year and to require the County Council to adopt the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance by the fifteenth day of the last month of the fiscal year.

A vote FOR the amendment keeps the current number of days for review of the budget but requires the County Executive to introduce the budget May 1 and the County Council to adopt the budget by June 15.

A vote AGAINST the amendment keeps the budget submission date as April 15 and the latest adoption date as June 1.

Question B To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to provide for the removal of the County Executive by a vote of not less than five members of the County Council for failure to qualify under the Charter, for conviction of certain crimes and for failure to perform the duties of office for 180 days and providing for the forfeiture of post-employment County benefits if removed for conviction of certain crimes.

A vote FOR the amendment revises the current provisions that allow the County Council to remove the County Executive from office. The County Executive may be removed if the County Executive fails to meet the qualification requirements for County Executive in Section 401 of the Charter; is found guilty of or pleads nolo contendere (no contest) to and is convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude or misfeasance or malfeasance in office; or fails to perform or is incapable of performing the duties of his office for 180 consecutive days. The County Council may declare the Office of the County Executive vacant by an ordinance approved by a vote of not less than five members. The vacancy would then be filled as required by Section 402 of the Charter.

In addition, a vote FOR the amendment allows the County Council to deny, by ordinance, retiree

benefits (health insurance/pension) to a County Executive removed from office for a felony conviction or conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude or misfeasance or malfeasance in office.

A vote AGAINST the amendment would leave the removal of the County Executive as it currently appears in Charter Section 404, allowing a County Executive removed from office for a conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude or misfeasance or malfeasance in office to retain retiree benefits. A vote AGAINST would also preclude the County Council from removing from office a County Executive convicted of a felony if the felony was not involving a crime of moral turpitude or misfeasance or malfeasance in office.

Question C To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to provide for the removal of a member of the County Council, by a vote of not less than five members of the County Council, for failure to qualify under the Charter, for conviction of certain crimes, or for failure to perform duties for 180 consecutive days and providing for the forfeiture of postemployment County benefits if removed for certain causes.

A vote FOR the amendment adds provisions where none currently exist to allow the County Council to remove a County Councilmember from office if the Councilmember fails to meet the qualification requirements in Section 202 of the County Charter; is found guilty of or pleads nolo contendere (no contest) to, and is convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude or misfeasance or malfeasance in office; or fails to perform or is incapable of performing the duties of his office for 180 consecutive days. The County Council may declare the Office of a member of the County Council vacant by an ordinance approved by a vote of not less than five members. The vacancy would then be filled as required by Section 205 of the Charter.

In addition, a vote FOR the amendment allows the County Council to deny, by ordinance, retiree benefits (health insurance/pension) to a County Councilmember removed from office for a felony conviction or conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude or misfeasance or malfeasance in office.

A vote AGAINST the amendment would leave the Charter as it currently stands with no provision to remove a County Councilmember and with no provision for possible denial of retiree pension benefits and health insurance.

No current Charter section exists – amendment adds new Charter Section 209.

Question D To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to require that if the County Council fails to fill a vacancy on the Council within 30 days of the vacancy, the County Executive shall appoint an applicant, either selected by the party Central Committee, or for an applicant not affiliated with a Central Committee, from a list provided by the County Council, as the new councilmember.

A vote FOR the amendment adds a provision to current Charter Section 205 for filling a vacancy on the County Council. If the Council fails to fill a County Council vacancy within 30 days, the State Central Committee of Anne Arundel County of the same political party of the previous member will have ten days to forward to the County Executive an appointee who had received at least one vote on the last ballot roll call vote of the County Council. The County Executive shall immediately appoint this individual.

If the previous member belonged to a political party with no Central Committee, the County Council shall provide to the County Executive a list of those candidates receiving at least one vote on the last ballot roll call vote of the County Council and the County Executive shall then appoint one of those candidates within five days.

A vote AGAINST the amendment leaves the appointment for a County Council vacancy as currently in the Charter with no provisions if the County Council fails to fill a vacancy within 30 days.

Question E To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to require the County to establish a fund for the payment of any County retiree health care benefits as shall be approved by ordinance of the County Council and to allow the County Council to establish that fund as a trust fund to be called the Retiree Health Benefits Trust.

A vote FOR the amendment requires the County to establish a nonlapsing fund into which revenues may be appropriated for the sole purpose of paying retiree health care benefits. It also allows the County Council to establish, by ordinance, the nonlapsing fund as a trust fund and provides for the appointment of trustees and their powers and duties as an independent agency of the County.

A vote AGAINST the amendment leaves appropriations for retiree health benefits in the County’s general fund.

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improvements financed by the bonds.

A vote FOR the amendment adds a requirement that bond premiums shall be used only for the capital improvements financed by the bonds.

A vote AGAINST the amendment leaves bond premiums as revenue to be appropriated as part of the general fund, allowing them to be appropriated for other purposes permitted by federal law including interest expense.

Question K To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to provide that the membership of the Charter Revision Commission be comprised of a number of citizens that is equal to the number of councilmanic districts in the County, and that each member of the County Council shall make one appointment to the Charter Revision Commission.

A vote FOR the amendment adds two additional members to the Charter Revision Commission, increasing the number from five to seven, and allowing each Councilmember to make an appointment.

Question G A vote AGAINST the amendment leaves the To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to change the commencement of a term for a County Charter Revision Commission as five members Councilmember to the first Monday in December to appointed by the County Council. coincide with the date when the councilman is Question L qualified.

To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter A vote FOR the amendment specifies that a County Councilmember’s terms begins when the to provide that a person is not eligible for Councilmember is sworn in on the first Monday in appointment to the County Board of Appeals for a third consecutive term if he has served two December following election.

This makes it the same as the current provision consecutive terms as of or after the term commencing for the term for the County Executive, Section 401. January 4, 2011.

A vote FOR the amendment limits Board of A vote AGAINST the amendment leaves the current provisions of the Charter intact that provide Appeals members to two consecutive terms. that a County Councilmember’s term begins the day A vote AGAINST the amendment leaves the Board after the election but before the Councilmember is of Appeals members with no term limits. sworn into office.

Question M To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter Question H To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to limit the number of terms for the members of the to provide for an August legislative recess, with the County Ethics Commission to two consecutive option of an August legislative session by a majority terms.

A vote FOR the amendment limits Ethics vote of the County Council.

A vote FOR the amendment removes August Commission members to two consecutive terms.

A vote AGAINST the amendment leaves the legislative sessions from the calendar with the option of scheduling August legislative sessions by a majority Ethics Commission members with no term limits. vote of the County Council.

A vote AGAINST the amendment requires the Question N To amend the County Charter to clarify that a County Council to meet on the first and third bill passed by the County Council but returned Monday in August. unsigned by the County Executive without a statement of approval or disapproval becomes law on Question I To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter the tenth day after presentation.

A vote FOR the amendment establishes that a to require an annual audit of all County offices, departments and agencies by an independent firm of bill returned to the County Council by the County certified public accountants and to allow the County Executive that is unsigned becomes law on the tenth Council to except from this requirement those special day after presentation to the County Executive. taxing districts which are otherwise required by State A vote AGAINST the amendment retains the or County law to have periodic independent audits. current Charter provision. The current Charter A vote FOR the amendment requires an audit provision is unclear as to when an unsigned bill of the County’s financial statements every year by an becomes law. independent CPA, excluding those special taxing districts that have periodic independent audits under Question O To amend the County Charter to include a State or County law.

A vote AGAINST the amendment requires an definition of the term “copy or copies” to include audit of the County’s financial statements every four paper, electronic or digital copies with respect to years by an independent CPA, including those budgetary and fiscal procedures.

A vote FOR the amendment permits copies of special taxing districts that already have periodic a budgetary and fiscal nature required under Article 7 independent audits under State or County law. of the Charter to be provided as paper, electronic or digital copies.

Question J A vote AGAINST the amendment requires To amend the County Charter to require that bond premiums generated from the issuance of that copies of a budgetary and fiscal nature be paper County bonds be used only for the funding of capital copies.

Question F To amend the County Charter to limit the County Executive’s line item veto authority to comprehensive zoning ordinances only.

A vote FOR the amendment limits the County Executive’s line item veto authority to comprehensive zoning legislation only.

A vote AGAINST the amendment retains the County Executive’s line item veto authority to veto any provision in any bill.

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Chesapeake Current Voter Guide Calvert Board of Education Editor’s Note: The following information was provided directly to the Chesapeake Current by each candidate specifically for publication in our exclusive Voter Guide.

Joe Chenelly Age: 36 Occupation: Assistant Director of Communications, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Political Party Affiliation: N/A (non-partisan race) Town you live in: Lusby Office you’re running for: Calvert County Board of Education (District 1) Are you an incumbent? No Volunteer associations, memberships and previous political experience: I coach youth football and wrestling. I am the commissioner of flag football for the

Solomons Steelers and the Calvert County Youth Flag Football League. I am a Marine Corps combat veteran and a member of the PTA. I volunteer in the three schools my five children attend.

In Your Own Words: Why should voters choose you?

My wife and I decided to move our family to Calvert County after we each left the military several years ago. We chose here because of the public school system’s excellent reputation. We still have very good schools here, but I see wasteful spending and a decline in several crucial areas.

Our schools' reputation is being put before the safety of our children. While prescription drug abuse among our middle and high school students has reached epidemic proportions, our Board of Education denies there is a problem, actually kicking the DARE program out of our elementary schools and limiting law enforcement's ability to catch drug dealers in our schools.

I have spoken with more than 100 students’ parents about bullying in the schools. This is another serious problem that the schools are systemically ignoring and trying to keep quiet.

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Other vital issues, including suicide prevention, building maintenance and environmental hazards, are not receiving the attention they need.

I have the experience and mindset to be an effective member of our school board.

More at ChooseJoe.com.

Rose C. Crunkleton Age: 48 Occupation: Attorney; President, Calvert County Board of Education Political Party Affiliation: N/A (non-partisan race) Town you live in: Owings Office you’re running for: Calvert County Board of Education (District 3) Are you an incumbent? Yes Volunteer associations, memberships and previous political experience: Board of Education president.

Member, volunteer: Owings Area Citizens Association, PTA, Northern High PTSO, Maryland and Calvert bar associations, Friends of Calvert Library, Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth, One Room Schoolhouse, ACLT, BCNES, Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, LWV, SMOCS, Tobacco and Cancer Coalition, Calvert County Historical Society, Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, Toastmasters, Tidewater North Cotillion Committee, Northern High Band Boosters, CAWL, JPPM, Calvert Arts Council, Annmarie Gardens, Calvert Marine Museum, NAACP, DACCA.

graduation rates increase, the minority achievement gap narrow; parents can check grades online, schools can phone/text/email alerts; community can download our e-calendars; parents can pay online for cafeteria foods. Most of our Advanced Placement students achieve a 3 or better on AP exams, saving families college tuition.

Kelly D. McConkey Age: 44 Occupation: Business Owner Political Party Affiliation: Democrat Town you live in: Dunkirk Office you’re running for: Calvert County Board of Education (District 3) Are you an incumbent? No Volunteer associations, memberships and previous political experience: Community advocate, United Way’s Volunteer of the Year Award (2011), Board Member of the United Way, Optimist Club Board Member, Little League baseball coach

In Your Own Words: Why should voters choose you?

Voters should choose me because I care about our children’s education, and their future. I moved here 12 years ago because of the wonderful school system here in Calvert County. Recently I have seen things that I think could use some improvement. We have many schools and ball fields in need of desperate repair. Bullying has become an out of control issue that needs to be addressed immediately. Our wonderful teachers and staff deserve their pay step, and I will work In Your Own Words: Why should voters hard to try to find the money to make this happen. I hope to continue to have the best choose you? schools in the state, and give every child the I am running for re-election because: • Care deeply about our children’s opportunity to receive the best education available, including children with any and education all disabilities.

• Parent of three students in CCPS • Volunteered for past 20 years for kids, including as president of Calvert County Council of PTAs • Recipient 2012 Champion for Children award • As an attorney, use skills to critique problems, develop policy, judge appeals, analyze contracts • Advocate for education as member of legislative committee of Maryland Tracy H. McGuire Association of Boards of Education Key issues in next four years: impact of Age: 49 Common Core State Standards, new Occupation: Board Member, Calvert disciplinary regulations, pension shift, social County Board of Education media. I have attended state workshops Political Party Affiliation: Independent Town you live in: Huntingtown addressing these topics.

I will work to improve our nationally Office you’re running for: Calvert County ranked, high performing schools. During Board of Education (District 2 – my tenure on the BOE, we have seen test unopposed) scores rise, AP and SAT participation grow, Are you an incumbent? Yes

Chesapeake Current Voter Guide Volunteer associations, memberships and previous political experience: Calvert County Board of Education, Member; Maryland Association of Boards of Education, Member, Board of Directors; Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scout Pack 903, Treasurer, Committee Member and Troop 903; registered member Huntingtown High School Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA), member.

In Your Own Words: Why should voters choose you?

Voters should choose me because I am an experienced, trained board member who believes public education is foundational to a vibrant, healthy, functioning democracy. I think the key issues are budget, closing the achievement gap, developing and supporting excellent CCPS staff and maintaining excellent educational facilities.

I think my experience and training will serve the citizens of Calvert County well; working with fellow board members, I will lead, oversee and navigate these challenges by engaging in meaningful community discussions, advocating for all necessary funding and local governance of CCPS.

Clifton E. Savoy Jr. Age: 46 Occupation: Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 100 Business Agent Political Party Affiliation: Democrat Town you live in: Lusby Office you’re running for: Calvert County Board of Education (District 1) Are you an incumbent? No Volunteer associations, memberships and previous political experience: Serving as a business agent for two terms I personally deal with tough budget concerns, contractors, developers and legislators daily. I am actively involved in

my community, and was most recently endorsed by the CEA/CAESS of the teachers’ union. In addition I support and serve on the following boards.

• Support the Chamber of Commerce and the United Way • Board Member of the Optimist Club of Calvert County • Support Concerned Black Men of Calvert County • Support the Women’s Club of Calvert County • Treasurer, A. Phillip Randolph Institute • Member of the Building & Construction Trades Council • Vice-Chair of the Democratic Central Committee In Your Own Words: Why should voters choose you?

My wife and I chose to raise our family in Calvert County because of the great school system; three of our five children attended County schools. I will be an advocate for: • Continued strong support in maintaining the excellent status of the school system we currently have • Expanding and promoting pre-apprenticeship training programs • Providing a voice in the classrooms for students and staff • Better partnerships with businesses • More CTE programs for high school students, who are not college bound • Promote and help create community centers within our schools • Make sure our schools are safe and well maintained • Look at ways to expand and fund additional afterschool programs • Help parents get online enrollment and obtain online textbooks • Take the lead in finding ways to improve our schools and their systems.

There is always room for improvement.

Our county is growing rapidly so there is a need to expand our childrens’ and teachers’ educational choices. If elected I commit to “Moving Calvert County Kids Forward.”

Top Issues: Drugs, Bullying, Raises At the League of Women Voters Forum for Calvert School Board candidates, the contested races are between School Board President Rose Crunkleton and Kelly McConkey for District 3, and Joe Chenelly and Clifton Savoy for District 1. Tracy McGuire is running unopposed in District 2.

Crunkleton clarified several statements by other candidates who claimed Calvert teachers had not received a raise in three or four years. She said there were “1/2 steps” in 2011 and 2012, and a .5 % COLA increase. She added that this year, teachers were also given an extra day of pay and an extra day to complete online training along with other non-monetary perks. She said that for every 1% pay raise granted to teachers, the Board of Education (BOE) must come up with $1 million.

All candidates agreed that teachers deserve a raise, with Savoy adding, “they’re one of the tops in the nation… we need to trim the budget and come up with it.” McConkey said he would, “pick the budget apart,” and as a small business owner for 25 years, was certain he could find inefficiencies and ways to save money.

McConkey also claimed at the forum that Crunkleton had voted against allowing drug-sniffing dogs police dogs to be used in schools and parking lots.

Crunkleton clarified that K-9 patrols are used in school parking lots. However, inside schools, with rows of lockers, dogs are unable to identify which contained illegal drugs, requiring school officials to contact and upset scores of parents of innocent children in locker blocks before they could be searched. She also noted, “Our sheriff’s office dogs are not trained to sniff prescription drugs, which is unfortunate.” And she added that prescription drugs today are a worse problem than cocaine.

Candidate Chenelly said he has asked his own children about drugs in their schools and was shocked when they confirmed they are there.

Chenelly and McConkey blasted the current school board for reducing anti-drug D.A.R.E. programs, and said they would reinstate them to more middle and high school grades. In defense, Crunkleton responded that children are still taught anti-drug lessons in their health classes.

Savoy said he thinks the problem starts at home and that churches and parents need to be

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(L to R) Joe Chenelly, Rose Crunkleton, Kelly McConkey, and Clifton Savoy at the League of Women Voters Board of Education Candidate Forum. Tracy McQuire attended the forum but did not participate because she is running unopposed.

involved in dealing more effectively with drug issues.

Chenelly also said that more than 100 parents have come to him to say that bullying is a serious problem, which he said, “is very scary,” and charged that school officials are not doing enough. McConkey also said he felt bullying was a serious issue. Crunkleton said many steps and processes are in place, and acknowledged that dealing with bullying will be one of the challenges facing the next board.

The candidates all agreed that technical training options should continue to be offered and expanded for high school students.

Crunkleton explained about the Calvert Career Academy which is a project that leads the way in engineering and a bio-medical based program that launches students into college. She said she feels the BOE should continue to focus on more technical skills for students, including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) for all grades K through12.

McConkey said, “We need to emphasize good jobs. Not everyone goes to college. You can make a good living as an electrician.”

Savoy said he deeply believes in building trades programs in such careers as HVAC, welding, plumbing and electrical, which Calvert schools do offer.

Chenelly added, “We should treat the students as individuals and focus on helping them be productive citizens. That’s why I support tech programs in general.”

If you missed this forum but would like to learn more about the BOE candidates, the Democratic and Republic Clubs at Asbury Solomons are jointly sponsoring another forum on Friday, Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m.

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More From The Bully Pulpit

By Nick Garrett

Political watchers agree this is probably the hottest race ever for Calvert Board of Education (BOE).

It’s a lot like these candidates are running for mayor or county commissioner or a state office! Everywhere we see big roadside signs, banner trucks, balloons, even shopping bags! The stakes are high in this election.

At the end of the day, I think it is important for us to pay attention to each individual candidate and what they have to offer because they will be in direct control of the money being spent in the schools and shaping the policies that affect our children’s education. In this way, we will see how smart Calvert voters actually are and whether they are swayed by substance or rhetoric. Social media such as Twitter and Facebook are making a huge impact in creating a buzz around key issues and events. One resounding message coming through, however, is that no one is letting their personal connection with an individual candidate impact how they vote. They see this race as being just too important for our county’s future.

So what are the hot-button issues in this campaign? Money – and bullying.

Several of the new candidates say bullying is the issue they hear the most complaints about from parents. Candidate Joe Chenelly even held his own bully summit. Incumbent BOE President Rose Crunkleton attended, and left in the middle of it.

But just because candidates are all of a sudden trying to get elected does not mean that bullying is a new problem. Someone with lots of rhetoric cannot fix it or make it go away overnight. No matter your age, you know as well as I do that there were bullies and cliques when we went to school! It might be different today, but there have always been bullies. And bullies are not just kids. Don’t we all run into adult bullies from time to time as well?

In our school, they are working to try to solve this problem. Obviously, there are no quick or easy answers.

For us voters, we need to watch how this unfolds because it will give us insight into who deserves our vote. It

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may show political inexperience for a candidate to arbitrarily take on an issue by themselves without involving the key players, or considering years of research and progress. It also shows us who has the ability to bring people together, develop assets, determine goals and a vision, and then create action items that could have tangible results - rather than playing the blame game.

Great efforts have been made to address bullying including community leaders like Calvert Schools Community Resource and Safety Specialist Larry Titus. His presence and input has been invaluable, giving teachers and administrators the tools to put procedures in place that actually work.

On November 2, Titus and others hope that a summit on bullying at College of Southern Maryland will bring to the forefront students perspectives that can shape meaningful consequences and their healthy development.

This bullying summit is the culmination of weeks and years of ongoing efforts. Of course, some have worked, some have not. But what is the right approach?

Let’s take this example: two students get into a physical fight in the hallway. It turns out that one was repeatedly bullied by the other. Often, both kids are suspended. Other times, if an aggressor and a victim are pinpointed, sometimes the victim is given an in-school suspension (segregation from classes and peers) and the aggressor will be sent home for several days. But is it just as bad when the bullied fights back against a bully?

Many parents believe their child, the victim, should not be punished at all.

While it’s definitely wrong that one child can be bullied and pushed over the edge in the first place, schools cannot tolerate fistfights in the hallways. This creates an unsafe, free-for-all atmosphere that’s unsafe and intimidating for everyone.

So what do you think? What is the right thing to do?

The other hot button topic in this election is: money.

Fact is, teachers have not gotten all the raises they expected. The tough

economy, which we’ve all endured, has led to unpopular cuts in the school system that rest squarely on the shoulders of the current BOE. Crunkleton said at the League of Women Voters forum that in the last year, 70 teachers and support staff have quit or retired, and just 30 were replaced, meaning increased workloads in the schools.

And the situation may get even tougher in the future with teacher pensions being passed back to the counties by the state, along with dropping property assessments. At a recent meeting, the County Commissioners were told that property values in midcounty are now being assessed and they are averaging 15% lower. This means the county will likely have even less tax money to work with in the future.

Facing these budget realities, the BOE has tried to come up with creative ways to get teachers some additional benefits such as a health insurance premium holiday, or paid leave. However, the teachers have not received all the raises they expected. So for many of the teachers, money in their pockets is the main issue affecting them day-to-day.

But how does any policy – or politics - impact parents who just want a good education for their kids, which should be priority #1? At the same time, can Calvert Schools stay among the best and at the top with dissatisfied teachers?

In my recent interviews with the five county commissioners, Pat Nutter made it a point to say, “It’s easier looking in than it is looking out.”

From the outside, it’s easy to criticize certain decisions that have been made inside. However, to be around the table in the boardroom while faced with making decisions as to where the money should be spent proves very difficult.

Above and beyond the campaigning, the rhetoric, the taking sides, and pointing fingers, here’s what you must ask yourself. How will each individual candidate shape policy and spend what money there is in a way that will benefit my child, our local children, and our communities?

Ultimately, this is what you will decide on November 6.

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.

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Dr. Valerie L. Beaudin Age: 45 Occupation: Supervisory Geographer, United States Census Bureau Political Party Affiliation: Republican Town you live in: Chesapeake Beach Office you’re running for: Chesapeake Beach Town Council Are you an incumbent? Yes Volunteer associations, memberships and previous political experience: I have been on Town Council for 8

years; enjoy being a Beach Elementary classroom volunteer, helping with the PTA, volunteering for the Oyster Cultivation Society, member of the Waterpark Advisory Committee, Green Team, and I am also a Beach Buc Cheerleading and Brownie Girl Scout mom.

In Your Own Words: Why should voters choose you?

For eight years, I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to serve you as a member of Town Council. My goal is to maintain the small town charm we enjoy. I support a safe environment for our kids to grow up in and for us adults to grow old in.

With YOUR vote, I envision: • Taxes being REDUCED – I’ve lowered TWICE! • A balanced water/sewer rate structure where the lightest users don’t subsidize the heaviest and discourages waste • No annexation; responsibly preserving our neighborhoods and protecting Bay life • Full collaboration between county, town, and residents to develop a plan to alleviate overcrowding at Beach Elementary;

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a result of too much growth, too fast • Providing safe and open, recreational spaces where our children can thrive • Improved contracts management process, for example, awarding town contracts to town businesses if within 5% of the lowest bid • Supporting a town center that allows for flourishing small businesses With YOUR vote, we can work together to retain our small town appeal and quality of life.

Town. We need representatives who will do their homework and come prepared to address those issues. I have been ready in the past and will be ready in the future.

I would be honored to continue serving and ask for your vote on November 6th.

Robert E. “Bob” Carpenter Age: 54 Occupation: Consultant/Travel Agent Political Party Affiliation: Republican Town you live in: Chesapeake Beach Office you’re running for: Chesapeake Beach Town Council Are you an incumbent (Y/N): Yes Volunteer associations, memberships and previous political experience: • Member, Chesapeake Beach Town Council (2008 to Present) • President, Beach Trolley Association (2010 to Present) • President, Windward Key HOA (2011 to Present) • Treasurer, Arts Council of Calvert County (2012 to Present) • Member, Calvert Marine Museum Board of Governors (2012 to Present) • Member, Chesapeake Beach Board of Appeals (2007 to 2008) • Treasurer, Beach Trolley Association (2008 to 2010) • Co-Chair, American Cancer Society Cancer Gala (2008)

Stewart B. Cumbo Age: 58 Occupation: First Sergeant/ Detective Sergeant – Maryland State Police Political Party Affiliation: Democrat Town you live in: Chesapeake Beach Office you’re running for: Chesapeake Beach Town Council Are you an incumbent? Yes Volunteer associations, memberships and previous political experience: • 12 years Town Councilman- Town of Chesapeake Beach • President – Maryland Municipal League • President - Southern Maryland Municipal Association • Fellow – Certified Municipal Official – University of Maryland Academy of Excellence in Local Governance • Leadership Maryland 2006 • Board of Directors/ Executive Board – Maryland Municipal League • Board of Trustees – Local Government Insurance Trust • National League of Cities – Public Safety/ Crime Prevention Committee • Southern Maryland Tri-County Council and Homeland Security Committee • Calvert County Emergency Operations Center and Local Emergency Planning Committee

In Your Own Words: Why should voters choose you?

Four years ago I was given the honor of serving on our Town Council. I have never taken the trust placed in me for granted.

Those of us elected and appointed to serve our fellow citizens have a responsibility to always be prepared, to participate in the discussion and make every decision based solely on what is best for the Town. As Member of the Council, I have prepared, participated and carefully weighed every decision.

But, more than just attend meetings we should be active community participants. In the past four years I have yearly done that…handing out candy at the Haunted Water Park and Easter festival, working the Town booth at BayFest and serving on the Town’s Special Events Committee.

A number of important issues face the

In Your Own Words: Why should voters choose you?

I ask for your vote for re-election.

As a volunteer and your councilman, I will continue to advocate locally, statewide and nationally for our community to bring best innovations, improvements and funded grants to Chesapeake Beach.

I bring experienced leadership, a balanced economy for high quality services at an affordable level, and dedication to preserve our small town heritage from unrestrained growth and sprawl. Key issues: crime; predicted increase in utility rates; land preservation/ sprawl; and infrastructure improvements. My agenda includes: providing Town amenities and services; public safety; financial responsibility and stability; resist utility rate increases; support businesses and the charter fishing community; and support Beach Buccaneer’s athletic programs. During my

Chesapeake Current Voter Guide tenure as your Councilman, I have restructured Town debt; lowered our property tax rate; chaired Town Hall renovations; chaired the Water Park Advisory Committee implementing improvements to the park; chaired Veteran’s Memorial park improvements; advocated for the development of the streetscape improvements (MD Rt. 260/ 261) and the Kellam’s Field Recreational Park improvements; instrumental in the Town receiving the “Banner City Award.” For Gail C. Harris further information, see: stewartcumbo.com Age: 60 Occupation: Realtor/Branch Manager: Western Shore Realty, LLC Political Party Affiliation: Republican Town you live in: Chesapeake Beach Office you’re running for: Town Council Chesapeake Beach Are you an incumbent? No Volunteer associations, memberships and previous political experience: Volunteer, Calvert Memorial Hospital Patient Advocates Office, North Beach Community Health Center; Board Member of the Southern Maryland Board of Realtors (SMAR), Wesley “Wes” Donovan Education Committee Member for SMAR. 2008 Age: 35 Occupation: Owner of Beach Boys Pizza: a Campaign Manager Town Election.

As a property owner in Chesapeake Papa John’s Pizza Franchise, and Vice President of the Chesapeake Beach Resort & Beach, I'm dedicated to using my 35+ years of government experience to promote Spa responsible spending to ensure we as Political Party Affiliation: Democrat property owners, residents and taxpayers are Town you live in: Chesapeake Beach Office you’re running for: Chesapeake getting the most for each dollar spent and that the monies spent responsibly.

Beach Town Council Are you an incumbent? No Volunteer associations, memberships and In Your Own Words: Why should voters choose you? previous political experience: Sail with Gail for better government by Board member of Calvert Healthcare Solutions, Advisory Council at The College electing her on November 6, 2012.

• Real Estate Branch Manager and of Southern Maryland, Foundation Board of Directors of The College of Southern independent business owner who lives, Maryland and member of The Green Team works, and shops locally. Passionate about keeping our Town safe, prosperous, and will of Chesapeake Beach. be fiscally responsible and accountable to In Your Own Words: Why should voters our Town residents.

• Promote fiscally sound and choose you?

As a lifelong resident of Chesapeake responsible Town spending, public safety, Beach, my wife and I are happily raising our clean/ safe water.

• Promote property rights. Will family here. To maintain the small town charm and integrity of Chesapeake Beach, I fight to preserve these rights so that people am committed to taking an active role as a may peacefully enjoy the land and homes council member. Once elected, I would be they worked so hard to obtain; • Public Safety Increased the 4th generation to serve the citizens of the town of Chesapeake Beach. My years of awareness of public emergency procedures running successful local businesses have and support law enforcement efforts; • Education: BA Human given me the experience of how to control Community College expenses and be fiscally responsible. The Development; town has a great tax base and I will keep Teaching Credential; • Experience: 35+ years of property taxes and utility rates low, while maintaining the same high level of services government experience: Urban Planner/ provided by the town. The Water Park has Solid Waste-Contract Manager & Building Responsibly approved and been a great asset for the town in many Inspector. different aspects, and I intend to improve managed millions of dollars of Contracts in the profitability of it. We must also continue the best interest of the taxpayers.

• Realtor: 5 years; to invest in police and fire services that • My education and experience maintain public safety. With my leadership, our community would continue to prosper speak volumes. My contract management and flourish. Thank you for your support in skills will ensure we as property owners, residents and taxpayers are getting the most 2012. for each dollar spent and that the monies spent responsibly.

David Hendry Age: 47 Occupation: Division Director for a large IT company Political Party Affiliation: Republican Town you live in: Chesapeake Beach Office you’re running for: Town Council Are you an incumbent? No Volunteer associations, memberships and previous political experience: Special Forces Association (Life Member), The American Legion, Army Officers Association, US Army Ranger Association, Law Enforcement Office Association (NC). No political office held, have worked in eight different US Embassies around the World for the Station Chiefs and Ambassadors of each as a political attaché.

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In Your Own Words: Why should voters choose you?

Why am I running? I believe in fiscal responsibility and sensibility, I will commit myself to championing that viewpoint. I support a small, pro-business mindset; small business built our town, I will support and allow that to continue into the future, but I will not let small business overwhelm our town. I will fight to keep our small-town atmosphere through responsible zoning and development.

We mustn’t allow for transformation under the guises of progress, I won’t let the current atmosphere to be diluted. I want our children to have a safe and fun place to play and interact with others, I will work with other council members to look to the future and build an inviting recreational environment.

Connecting those areas with safe, clean, environmentally sound boardwalks or sidewalks will be a key talking point, if elected. I will always look at every aspect of town business through an open- minded problem solving methodology; if we are close-minded we will never survive. I am committed to preserving the uniqueness of Chesapeake Beach!

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Jeff Krahling Age: 57 Occupation: Realtor/Builder Political Party Affiliation: Republican Town you live in: Chesapeake Beach Office you’re running for: Chesapeake Beach Town Council Are you an incumbent? No Volunteer associations, memberships and previous political experience: My qualifications include being a successful entrepreneur with more than 20 years of business and financial management experience and serving on the Chesapeake Board of Appeals (appointed by the Mayor), the Calvert County Charitable Permit Committee, Calvert County Housing Authority, and the Southern Maryland Association of Realtors Ethics and Arbitration Committee. I have attended 44 of the 48 town councils meetings in the past

four years so I'm well versed in the local issues.

In Your Own Words: Why should voters choose you?

I live, work, and play in Chesapeake Beach. I am vested here. I want to ensure that decisions made by the Mayor and town council are fair and well vetted throughout the community. One of my main concerns is how to restructure the utility rates charged for water and sewer usage.

My goals are to preserve and safeguard our small-town family atmosphere and proactively partner with residents to ensure their opinions are considered in decisions that affect them and the town. Specifically, I will work to establish a fair and equitable rate structure that does not give discounts to high volume users; establish a Water Park committee to analyze its overall condition so decisions can be made properly instead of just throwing hundreds of thousands dollars at it each year; and recommend a committee to determine why entrepreneurs in our town are not winning bids (for example, they don’t know how to bid, never knew the town wanted bids, etc.). If at all possible, I want to keep money in the town. My w e b p a g e : Building-A-Better-Tomorrow.com.

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My agenda: plan for the future, enhance town services, promote town businesses and keep taxes low.

I look forward to serving the residents and working with council to make our town better off tomorrow than it is today. Thanks for your vote!

Jeff LaBar Age: 45 Occupation: General Manager Political Party Affiliation: Republican Town you live in: Chesapeake Beach Office you’re running for: Chesapeake Beach Town Council Are you an incumbent? No Volunteer associations, memberships and previous political experience: Ten-year member of Chesapeake Beach Planning and Zoning Committee, five years as chairperson, twenty-year member Calvert Elks Lodge, Member of Chesapeake Beach Green Team and graduate of University of Maryland Academy of Excellence in Local Governance.

In Your Own Words: Why should voters choose you?

I am running for Town Council for a number of reasons. First and foremost, I love this town and the way it has matured in the last 20 years. I want to continue this in the future.

Secondly, our town has a fantastic reputation, even abroad, of being a great town to visit and even a better to place to live! Let’s continue to enrich that reputation.

We need a proactive plan to finance the future, not continually react to the present emergency at hand. Being business-friendly, insisting on responsible government spending and improving current income streams while investigating alternative funding sources are three places to start.

Adding new services and continuing enhancement of current services will need to be funded, but not solely on the backs of the residential property owners.

Pat “Irish” Mahoney Age: 58 Occupation: Project Manager, US Treasury Political Party Affiliation: Republican Town you live in: Chesapeake Beach Office you’re running for: Chesapeake Beach Town Council Are you an incumbent? Yes Volunteer associations, memberships and previous political experience: I have served on the volunteer Town Council for the past 16 years. I coached youth soccer and basketball for Calvert Parks and Rec and Calvert Soccer Association for 15 years. I served on the Veterans Park Committee and Elections Committee. I am Chairman of Bayfront Park Committee and Calendars for Soldiers Program.

In Your Own Words: Why should voters choose you?

For 16 years I have diligently served as your “independent” voice on Town Council. My votes always support our citizens who work, pay taxes, raise a family and seniors enjoying retirement. I lowered your town tax rate four times! I kept water rates very affordable knowing water usage grows as families grow.

I pledge to support: • Outstanding Town services with lowest tax rate possible.

• Another tax decrease. I am fiscally

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• Growth for small businesses to prosper in a vibrant town center.

• Economic development study to attract new businesses to town and keep current ones.

• Character of our single homes, townhomes and condos • Beach Elementary • Green spaces, the Bay and the environment • Public safety for all Small town charm is what we love about our Bayside community and why we moved here. I support a balanced approach to growth as we need more small businesses, more foot traffic and less cars. We need to ensure we remain a small town and not a Chesapeake Beach City!

will require tough choices - choices I know my business background has prepared me to understand. If elected, I pledge to work with all Town officials to solve tough problems, improve professional opportunities for our citizens, promote business growth, keep taxes low and sustain a safe way-of-life for everyone. I promise to work hard for all Town citizens, businesses and visitors.

Integrity, accountability and transparency are my guiding principles!

Julie L. Spano Age: 50 Occupation: Business Manager for the U.S. Department of the Interior Political Party Affiliation: Republican Town you live in: Chesapeake Beach Office you’re running for: Chesapeake Beach Town Council Are you an incumbent? Yes Volunteer associations, memberships and Eric Reinhardt previous political experience: Age: 35 I’m currently a member of the Occupation: Director of Operations / Asset Chesapeake Beach Skateboard Committee, Management the Federally Employed Woman’s Program, supporter of the Northern Calvert Little Political Party Affiliation: Republican League and have supported and worked for Town you live in: Chesapeake Beach various political campaigns. I have served Office you’re running for: Town Council on the Chesapeake Beach Town Council for Are you an incumbent? No the past four years.

Volunteer associations, memberships and previous political experience: • Golden Key International Honor Society; Three Pillars include Academics (top 15%), Leadership, and Service.

• AF&AM, MM, Prince Frederick Lodge 142 (AF&AM is the largest charitable organization in the world; supports needy children through Project ECHO. Awards college scholarships to selected students).

• Richfield Station Condo Association I, Treasurer (Review all annual budgets to ensure solvency.

Review accounting balance sheets.

Examine expenditures and cash flow charts. Propose and review investment decisions. Negotiate vendor contracts).

In Your Own Words: Why should voters choose you?

Voters should choose me if they want to maintain the small town atmosphere, where the education and welfare of our children is a priority, where we ensure a safe community for our seniors. I do not support any Town gambling expansion. I feel our budget should not be dependent on gambling revenues, and the accompanying social ills. I do not support the current water rate structure that grants a reduced commercial rate and puts the burden on the backs of residential citizens. I recommended the skate park project to provide wholesome youth recreational opportunities. I do not support annexation additional development would have negative impacts on traffic congestion and school overcrowding. I am a fiscal conservative and understand that it is the taxpayer’s dollars that are being spent. I don’t want big business or gambling interests to make the decisions for this town. In the end, I want Chesapeake Beach to retain the small-town atmosphere and be a safe place to raise your family.

Frank Purdy Age: 51 Occupation: Division Director, Logos Technologies Political Party Affiliation: Republican Town you live in: Chesapeake Beach Office you’re running for: Chesapeake Beach Town Council Are you an incumbent? No Volunteer associations, memberships and previous political experience: I served our country in the US Air Force retiring as a Senior NCO. I have dedicated all of my adult life to defending this Country and to preserving our National Security.

I’m an Active member and volunteer of American Legion Post 206 here in Chesapeake Beach and have held several Legion Officer positions including Commander and Finance Officer. I’ve In Your Own Words: Why should voters volunteered as an assistant baseball and choose you?

I am grateful for the opportunity to basketball coach. I have never held political represent the people of Chesapeake Beach. office.

As a career professional in private industry I In Your Own Words: why should voters have always valued increasing efficiency and maximizing return on investment. With choose you?

Hello I’m Frank Purdy and I’d like to your support I will apply these principles to be your Town Councilman. I’m a father, the issues of Chesapeake Beach.

I pledge to: husband, homeowner, taxpayer and • Support lower taxes and cut wasteful businessman. The Purdy family has lived in Chesapeake Beach for 22 years having spending • Protect the individual’s right to decided to retire from the Air Force here to raise our family - and we’ve never regretted his/her labor, money, and property • Advance transparency in government it!

We love this town and have • Promote a family-friendly enthusiastically watched it grow. I have served the country and the community in environment As your councilman I will bring a many capacities for more than 30 years and I would like to continue serving as your common sense approach to government in Councilman. The national fiscal crisis is not Chesapeake Beach. over and the trickle down effect on Chesapeake Beach over the coming years

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Chesapeake Current Voter Guide Political Letters The following letters are political in nature, and many may be considered controversial. We want to stress that the views and opinions expressed on these two pages are solely those of the authors. These are unsolicited letters written and submitted by Chesapeake Current readers just like you. We have published them because we believe in freedom of speech.

decisions based on the Town as a whole, and are dedicated to our Town and the Council… and these are the same folks I plan to vote for on November 6th.

Dear Chesapeake Current Readers, As a relatively new resident to Calvert County, and first time voter in Chesapeake Beach, I have been closely following our upcoming election. I have talked to several of the candidates for Town Council and discussed with neighbors and friends, who are long-time residents of Calvert County and Chesapeake Beach, regarding what they know about the various candidates.

I was disheartened to find out that some of the current Council Members and some that are running for Town Council in the upcoming election have some of the same schemey, selfish, scare tactics as the big dogs on Capitol Hill. I feel as though some candidates are taking advantage of several new residents of Chesapeake Beach who are not aware of the history of these candidates and I’d like to bring it to the resident’s attention.

As a scare tactic to make people think that he was looking out for their best interest, Pat Mahoney recently told several residents of Chesapeake Village, where I reside, that the land directly to the west of our development was slated for annexation to the Town and that once annexed the developer planned to build 400 low-income mini townhomes. After doing some research and talking with the owner of this land myself, I found out that there has never been a plan for low-income or subsidized housing on this property and there is not, and will never be, a plan for this type of housing on that land. I also found out that Pat Mahoney never met or considered the proposed development from the owner. As a spokesperson for our entire Town, I expect each Council Member to, at the very least, listen to ALL matters regarding our Town before making any decision that will ultimately affect everyone.

After attending the Town Council meeting on October 18th, it became very apparent to me that the only concern that Valerie Beaudin has with regard to zoning ordinances are those that prohibit her neighbors from building a home on their property that would block her view of the Bay. Her vote was clearly an act of self-interest and not for the best interest of the entire Town, as there have not been any residents brought forth to the Council in favor of her amendment. The attendees of the meeting broke out into applause and cheered when the Mayor said that it would be vetoed.

In addition, if her zoning changes would have been passed without veto, several adjacent property owners would have suffered a drastic loss in property value.

As a person who is dedicated to volunteering in one form or another myself, I take the commitment of volunteering very seriously.

I will never say volunteering is an easy task, but if you’re going to, you need to put forth your best efforts.

Apparently, Julie Spano’s efforts aren’t as good as all the other Council Members. She’s missed 11 out of the 48 Town Council Meeting and countless other committee meetings, etc. which basically means she was voted in and only dedicated herself to our Town three out of her four year term. Unacceptable!

Growth is a very “hot-topic” during this election.

I don’t know what the right answers are with regard to this topic, but if you’re going to present yourself as being on one side of the fence, you can’t keep your hands on the other side. Jeff Krahling is doing just that.

He represents himself as wanting to preserve and safeguard our small town feel by means of keeping development down and not voting to annex any additional land. But, at the same time, Jeff Krahling has several personally owned property lots which he plans to build on. So, does this mean he’s against growth in our Town as a whole, but pro growth when it directly benefits himself?

Not all hope is lost for me though, I have found several wonderful candidates who I feel will listen to the people regarding the matters of this Town, make

The upcoming elections are important to our community and I want to express my support for Bob Carpenter who is running for re-election to the Chesapeake Town Council. We all have reasons for voting for an individual. The following are my key reasons.

Integrity: I want someone who is honest, has no hidden agenda, and will equally represent all the people of Chesapeake Beach.

Intelligence: someone with the ability to obtain and recognize facts, analyze the facts, and make well balanced and informed decisions.

Team Player: someone who will listen to all sides of an issue and will work for what is best for the people of Chesapeake Beach.

Proactive: Someone who has the ability to identify problems and knows how to implement decisions and “get things done”.

Bob has demonstrated these attributes ever since he arrived in Chesapeake Beach. There are a number of projects that Bob helped with in the community including helping my wife and I raise money for the Bayside Unit of the Boys & Girls Club. During the last four years on the Town Council, Bob led the efforts to reduce our property taxes, take over management of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, revise the Election Code, and has worked hard on controlling our utility rates.

Bob is definitely a hands-on manager who works for the people.

It is in the best interest of the citizens of Chesapeake Beach to keep Bob Carpenter on the Town Council and I encourage you to vote for him.

Tina Wynter Chesapeake Beach

Why Voting For Carpenter

Thank You, Phil Pfanschmidt Chesapeake Beach

Opinions On One Member Congratulations to Councilman Pat Mahoney as he completes his 16th year on the Chesapeake Beach Town Council.

In all those years, I think he would agree that 2010 was his best year.

In April 2010, he learned how the Town’s water and sewer rates were set when the Mayor presented the budget for the Utility Fund and attached the fee schedule. For the first 14 years Councilman Mahoney served he didn’t know the Town had a fee schedule.

He didn’t know how water and sewer rates were set.

He just simply did not do his homework.

In July 2010, he learned how the Wastewater Treatment Plant operated and that Chesapeake Beach had an agreement with Calvert County, under which Calvert County would manage the Plant. He also learned that we were paying Calvert County thousands of dollars every year in “Administrative Fees”. For the first 14 years Councilman Mahoney served he didn’t know the Town had an agreement with the County.

He didn’t know the Town was spending thousands of dollars each year unnecessarily because he did not do his homework.

In August 2010, he learned how the terms of our Planning and Zoning Commissioners and the Members of the Board of Appeals were determined. In his first 14 years he didn’t know that each Member of the Planning and Zoning Commission served for a five-year term and each Member of the Board of Appeals were appointed for a three-year term. He could have read the Town Charter or the Town Code and found this information, but he did not because he did not do his homework.

Congratulations to Councilman Mahoney on 16 years of service. But, this year, let’s elect people who will do their homework and be prepared for the meetings. Councilman Mahoney doesn’t meet either of those criteria.

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On November 6th, join me in congratulating and replacing Councilman Pat Mahoney.

Eric S. Hill Chesapeake Beach

Vote For Carpenter Four years ago, I met Bob Carpenter at a neighbor’s get to know the candidate gathering. I was convinced by Bob’s broad experience and attitude to serve that he would make an excellent addition to our Town Council. I voted for him along with others.

I have never regretted that vote. I have attended 90 % of the Town Council Meetings and Bob continues to impress… whether at the Town Council meeting or in the community setting. Very simply, Bob is knowledgeable and he does his homework. He is always open, prepared, and ready to listen. I may not agree with him on every issue or every vote he takes, but I know from listening to him that his position is well thought out. There is that special comfort level knowing that Bob is on the council. He has always put the best interests of our Town and its citizens first.

Please join me in voting to re-elect Bob Carpenter on November 6th. He is a valuable member of our Town Council. We need his common sense approach to local government.

Charles E. MacDonald Chesapeake Beach

Say “Yes To Wes” I am writing on the behalf of the future of Chesapeake Beach.

As a former resident of Prince Frederick, I chose to make Chesapeake Beach my current home for many reasons. I love the small town charm, the strong community feel, and the fact that Chesapeake Beach is a walking and biking town. I enjoy the boardwalk and trails, Bayfront Park, and the many other amenities this bay side town has to offer. Chesapeake Beach really is a wonderful place to raise a family!

On November 6th, I am voting for Wesley Donovan for Chesapeake Beach Town Council. Wes is a candidate who truly cares about the future of Chesapeake Beach. He and his wife are raising their three children here, and he wants the best for our town.

As a teacher, I strongly support Wes Donovan for Town Council. Education is a priority to Wes and he will do what is best for our schools.

To the residents of Chesapeake Beach: if you like all the wonderful things we have and want to continue to improve our town, on November 6th, vote for Wes Donovan for Town Council.

Amy Beth Foley Chesapeake Beach

Support Public Transport Why would anyone vote against public transportation?

It’s hard to believe but that is exactly what Council Members Mahoney, Spano and Beaudin did when the Chesapeake Beach Town Council was considering the Comprehensive Plan in January 2011.

One of the Town goals listed in the Plan was to “expand public transportation such as the Beach Trolley.”

Councilman Mahoney moved to delete this as one of the Town’s goals and was supported by Councilwomen Spano and Beaudin. The motion passed, so Chesapeake Beach no longer supports getting cars off the roads and no longer encourages people to use public transportation.

Public transportation in Chesapeake Beach is not limited to just the Beach Trolley, which just completed its fifth season. It also includes the commuter bus run by the State of Maryland which many of our residents ride every day to jobs in Washington, DC., and maybe most importantly includes the bus service run by Calvert County which seniors and the disabled rely on to take them to their doctor’s appointments, grocery store, pharmacy, etc.

These same Council Members, Beaudin, Mahoney and Spano, are now running for re-election and in their platform talking points state that traffic congestion is a big concern. Not so much so last January, as I see it.

Why would anyone vote against commuters, the disabled and the elderly? I say let’s show our support for the candidates who understand the importance of a comprehensive plan that will lead our Town into the future.

Connie S. O’Dell Chesapeake Beach

Water Rates: Equity or Subsidy?

This letter responds to the one recently published from John Bacon. (Scan the Current Code or go to our web site, ChesapeakeCurrent.com to read his original letter).

His committee and I agree on a number of issues regarding the administration of the Chesapeake Beach Water Services. Contrary to his assertion, we are in agreement that total revenues must cover total expenditures. Due to a number of recent developments, we also agree that we need revenue increases in the near future in order to maintain that balance. We do not agree on who should pay more and who should pay less.

The table below displays examples from recent bills and projected bills based on the Bacon proposal:

Keep Carpenter On Council I strongly support Bob Carpenter for re-election. Bob works tirelessly on behalf of genuine progress in our community. He has served our town for the last four years. He led the effort to reduce property taxes and take over management of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, headed up a committee to build a Skateboard Park for the youth, and continues to fight against raising utility rates.

He also supports social justice throughout the town.

Over the years I have come to understand how important the role of our Town Council members is in helping citizens to address neighborhood and community issues, both small and large.

There could not be a better person to serve the citizens of Chesapeake Beach as a council representative than Bob. His hard work for the town and its citizens, his visibility and accessibility to all of us, make him an ideal councilperson.

I believe that Bob Carpenter is exactly the kind of Town Council member that we need in these hard times. I support his re-election and I urge the community to vote for him this November.

Bessie Y. Hoskins Chesapeake Beach

2nd Qtr 2012 Actual Bill 2013 per B a c o n Proposal

Price per 1000 Price per 1000 gallons gallons Ratio Typical Low Typical High Low vs High Volume User Volume User (Household/S (Municipal/ mall Business) Large Business) $5.93

$1.64

3.6 times

$8.87

$4.04

2.2 times

As you can see, a low volume consumer pays a lot more than a high volume consumer. This reveals the underlying principle of this type of pricing structure – Homeowners pay more so that Large Businesses can pay less. This is a classic subsidy. When you look at both actual and proposed pricing, the rule is: the more you use the cheaper it gets. This certainly doesn’t encourage conservation.

The underlying principle of my recommendation is equity. Everyone pays the same price per gallon regardless of who they are and how much they use. This has a simple and straightforward outcome: • Use twice as much and pay twice as much • Use half as much and pay half as much There is no justification for rates that vary based on arbitrary groupings of users. All of the town’s water service resources are used to create

Chesapeake Current Voter Guide one product – a gallon of clean and safe water. It costs exactly the same to produce and deliver every gallon regardless of who consumes it. Why should some pay less per gallon and others pay more?

The foundation of my proposal is the excellent cost analysis work completed by the Bacon team. I combine this with a five-year transition plan. This eases the impact of on heavy users while we move to equity pricing. They will see higher bills because they will be paying their fair share for the first time in anyone’s memory.

The Mayor and selected Council Members have opposed my philosophy for over three years.

They have insisted that the town move forward with some version of subsidy pricing. Mr. Bacon’s proposal is the best I’ve seen to date.

But, we are not there yet. It is imperative that we reach agreement and revise rates in the near future.

Vote on November 6th for Council Members who will represent your best interests.

Thanks for your time.

better! McConkey's next e-mail to me: "And what are you qualified to do? sit and around and get drunk and get high?" These are his exact words as sent to me. Please, do not mind his grammar. Well, I must say that I have never had the displeasure of having a beer with Mr. McConkey and surely have never indulged in getting high with him. Outside of working on his home, I have never spent time socially with Kelly McConkey. I would be remiss if I did not mention that my following e-mail to him was laced with several of my favorite profanities, assuring him we would meet in the very near future.

Arrogant, unbecoming, and inappropriate are how I would describe the actions of Kelly McConkey. For a candidate to become so unwound with these remarks due to opposing his candidacy is disgraceful. Can you imagine what it would be like to have Kelly McConkey on any elected board in Calvert County? Would he attempt to bully the other Board members as he attempted to bully this voter?

Valerie Beaudin Chesapeake Beach Council Candidate for Reelection

As a Calvert County resident since 1977, and a Chesapeake Beach resident since 1982, I am happy to see Wesley Donovan run for town council in Chesapeake Beach.

I’ve known Wes all his life, and in my opinion, there is no one better suited to serve on town council. His love for this town is unrivaled.

He was born here. He was raised here. He was educated in Calvert County Public Schools, and he and his wife have chosen to start their family here.

Should Wes win a seat on town council, he would be the 4th generation of Stinnetts fortunate enough to work for the citizens of Chesapeake Beach. His family has been part of the business community since 1936. They have been an intricate part of this community, and Wes would continue to make sure Chesapeake Beach keeps its small town charm.

Re-Elect Carpenter

William Poe Dunkirk

Donovan Continues Tradition

Bob Carpenter has been a friend and colleague for many years. We served together on the Zoning Appeals Board of Chesapeake Beach before Bob was elected to the town council. We soon discovered that our decision-making on the board was based on what was best for Chesapeake Beach and for the applicants. Politics was never an issue. Bob has continued to do what is best for the citizens of Chesapeake Beach and never lets politics get in the way of sound decisions.

Last November my wife, Barbara La Heist, passed away after a long battle with cancer.

Earlier this year when Pat passed away, I shared Claire D. Murray Bob's feelings. I am glad that he has chosen to Chesapeake Beach run for re-election to the town council and I gladly support him.

Warren LaHeist Chesapeake Beach

Who Deserves Re-Election?

Chesapeake Beach council members Pat Mahoney, Julie Spano and Valerie Beaudin are currently knocking on doors, putting up signs and asking for our votes to re-elect them on Issue With BOE Candidate November 6. But, do they deserve re-election?

Dear Chesapeake Current readers, What have these three done to protect our The social media network, Facebook, has tax dollars over the past four years? I know of one apparently become an avenue for political candidates to harass and attempt to bully voters who have expressed adverse opinions to their E a r l y candidacy. Facebook was the choice of Board of Education candidate Kelly McConkey (District Voting Begins: 3) when he sent an unsolicited e-mail to my At the account in response to my earlier post concerning Calvert information from the LWV General Election Voter's Guide. Apparently he did not like the fact C o u n t y that I questioned why his qualifications and other Election Board, 30 information were lacking from the guide. Shortly Duke Street, Lower Level, after posting this I received a FB e-mail from McConkey in part reading: "Not so sure why you Prince Frederick. Southern Anne are so against me. I put a lot of money in your Arundel County early voting is at the pocket with work. " Yes, it reads "money in your pocket." Over the last several years I have worked Edgewater Library, 25 Stepneys Lane, as a sub-contractor on the McConkey residence Edgewater. Early voting centers will be (not the Brick House Road residence but his real open from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. home in Owings) for Van Wie Builders (the contractor on McConkey's residence). So each day of early voting except on according to him, the money I make for a living Sundays, early voting centers will be doing home improvement work on his house open 12 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Early voting should ensure my vote for him. Hmmm, okay.

I then responded that I had nothing against continues through November 1. him but thought he was neither qualified for the Go to: elections.state.md.us for BOE nor the Commissioner's position which he ran for two years ago. I also assured him he put more info. absolutely no money in my pocket. Wait, it gets

instance where they voted against protecting our tax dollars.

In June 2010, they were given the opportunity to save the taxpayers of Chesapeake Beach thousands of dollars a year by taking over the management of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. They refused. And, they continued to refuse for six months. During those six months, the Town paid approximately $65,000 in management fees to Calvert County.

IF Chesapeake Beach had been operating the plant, those fees would never have been paid.

I don’t know why they held up taking over the plant for six months, costing me, my neighbors and other Chesapeake Beach residents all that money. And, I don’t know how any of them could consider themselves an environmentalist by putting our Bay in jeopardy of a sewage spill that could have occurred during those six months.

But, I do know one thing . . . I won’t be voting for these three in November. They weren’t there for me when I needed them to save my tax dollars . . . so I won’t be there for them when they need me.

Sharon Munro Chesapeake Beach

Councilman Gives Back

This was just the first example of the generous spirit of the Carpenters.

Following our first winter at the beach, summer again brought friends and neighbors together for impromptu gatherings. As our second winter approached, Bob and Pat decided these community gatherings should continue despite the cold weather of winter and began Sunday at Seven, a time for old friends and new to get together. What started as a drop by for a glass of wine or beverage has become a community potluck. All are welcome - and they come back again and again knowing they are welcome. I am amazed at how many good community ideas come from this social time by neighbors who all share thoughts and ideas of how we can do good for our town and for one another.

Another example of their generosity: Bob gives to our community in so many other ways as well. He and Pat served as the co-chairs of the American Cancer Society’s Celebration of Life in 2008, he served as President of the Arts Council of Calvert County and now serves as their Treasurer, he serves on the Beach Trolley Association as President, he is the President of the Windward Key Home Owners Association, served on the Chesapeake Beach Board of Appeals and he and his friends and family clean-up a mile of Route 260 under the Maryland Adopt a Highway Program.

And again this year, as always, a Carpenter tradition is providing school supplies for our children at Beach Elementary School.

I am enthusiastically supporting the re-election of Bob to the Chesapeake Beach Town Council and ask you to join me in voting for him on November 6th.

I met Bob Carpenter and his late wife Pat the day I moved to Chesapeake Beach over 10 years ago. Despite the fact that they had not yet moved to the Beach (they moved one week later) they came to my home bearing a gift as I was unpacking to welcome me to the neighborhood.

It was then that I knew I had found two friends for life and I had made the correct decision to Norma Robertson Chesapeake Beach move to Chesapeake Beach.

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Bay Business Group member Cindy Bliss of Huntingtown received this touching letter following our article last issue about her project to bring holiday cheer to wounded warriors and their families at National Naval Medical Center (formerly Walter Reed). If you missed it, we invite you to scan the Current Code with your cell phone to read the original article, or go to our web site, ChesapeakeCurrent.com.

Warriors and their family members at Walter Reed. As you know, only a small percentage of our US population know a service member personally much less a Wounded Warrior or family member. I know my share of Wounded Warriors and their families as well as staff at WR. I am a member of my former battalion (1/506th, 101st Abn Div) WR visitation team.

I read of your good deeds in the October 11th issue of the Chesapeake Current newspaper I picked up today. I hope others read of your kind work that you do for our Wounded Warriors.

Thank you again for remembering and honoring our Wounded Warriors and their families.

Ms. Bliss, Regards, As a resident of Calvert County I want to Larry Bowman thank you for your work/aide to our Wounded Local Vietnam Veteran

Oops! Fixing The Casserole!

Dear Editor, I love the Current and pick it up whenever I see it.

On page 13 of the October 11, 2012 issue, there is a recipe from the "Taste of the Beaches Cookbook" for Sweet Potato Casserole submitted by Colleen Sabo of Friendship, MD. Sounds great... but the cooking time is not included.

Thanks in advance.

Respectfully, Marsha Marks Owings, MD Dear Marsha, Oops! Our error – it’s included in Colleen’s recipe and in the “Taste of the Beaches Cookbook” but we somehow left off those very important few last words! It should be baked from 45 minutes. Here’s the recipe in its entirety (and BTW, it is a delicious dish!):

BBG Taste of the Beaches recipe from last issue: Sweet Potato Casserole From Colleen Sabo Friendship, MD 8 sweet potatoes, baked (remove peel) 1 stick butter 1 c. brown sugar ½ c. butter, melted 1 T. vanilla ¾ c. sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 c. pecans Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mash sweet potatoes well and mix with one stick of butter, vanilla, ¾ cup sugar and eggs. Pour into a 9 x 13 baking dish. Mix brown sugar, pecans and melted butter. Top sweet potatoes with mixture. Bake for 45 minutes. Serves 8 – 10.

Deadline Nears For Survey Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Your viewpoints are important!

The North Beach Vision Survey is set to close on Oct. 31. It seeks to obtain a community-wide consensus on NB focus and development over the next ten years, 2012-2022.

The survey is for the "greater NB area" as it is trying to capture opinions and thoughts of those that live not only within the town limits but also those who live close by or adjacent to the town.

The survey has 15 questions and will be used to collect information on five areas: (1) economic development; (2) recreation and events; (3) preservation; (4) capital improvements and; (5) town government.

The survey can be accessed electronically by scanning the Current Code on your smart phone. Hard copies are available at the NB

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Town Hall, Post Office and Senior Center.

Respondents are asked to return their hard copy survey to NB Town Hall (reception), Post Office (NB plastic wall box located to the right of the entrance door) or Senior Center (reception).

A public meeting will be held to discuss, review and refine findings. Recommendations will be presented to local government leaders.

North Beach community support and response is needed and appreciated.

Bob Hillyer North Beach

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.

Destruction of Property Someone smashed out the rear window of a vehicle parked outside a home in the 1900 block of Lower Marlboro Road in Huntingtown between October 19 and 20.

The damage is estimated at $500.

Thefts DFC P. Wood arrested two people for shoplifting $170 worth of food items from the Prince Frederick Safeway on October 19 at around 8:00 p.m. Wood responded to the Safeway and was advised by the assistant manager that he had observed the two place items into a grocery cart and then leave the store without paying. Gerald E. Mayhew, Jr., 42, and Sherri L. Newby, 35, both of Barstow, were Sex Offender Violations Sgt. T. Fridman began an investigation of Tony arrested and each charged with theft less than Andrew Messineo, age 24, of Huntingtown in $1,000.

September. Messineo is a registered sex offender out of St. Mary’s County who had moved to Someone stole an orange Echo back pack Calvert County and registered with the Calvert industrial leaf blower valued at $500 from the County Sheriff’s Office, as he is required by law back of a work truck belonging to the town of to do. Within a few days Messineo had Chesapeake Beach. The theft occurred between outstanding arrest warrants for violation of October 17 and 18 on 12th Street. DFC M. probation and theft. He fled Calvert County and Velasquez is investigating. was in an unknown state. An arrest warrant was obtained on September 19 for failure to notify of A yellow Suzuki JR 50 dirt bike was stolen from an address change. Sgt. Fridman made contact the shed of a home on Robin Court in Lusby with residents at Messineo’s listed home address sometime between October 10 and 19. The and discovered that Messineo could possibly be in bike has a blue colored seat and is valued at North Carolina, but what particular town or city $600. DFC W. Wells is investigating. was unknown. Sgt. Fridman made contact with the U.S. Marshals Service and passed on the Someone entered a locked vehicle on Stirrup information to several law enforcement agencies Lane in Lusby sometime between October 14 in North Carolina. On Monday, October 9, Sgt. and 17 and stole a $150 blue Ipod Nano. DFC Fridman was contacted by Det. John Lombard of R. Weems is investigating. the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina. Det. Lombard stated that his agency CDS Violation had received a call from a local citizen who On October 20 at 8:48 p.m. DFC J. Denton wanted to report damage to a rental property. The responded to the area of Md. Rt. 4 and Ward citizen named the suspect as Tony Messineo. Road in Dunkirk for the report of a vehicle Det. Lombard recalled that he had received being driven erratically. While en route, information on Messineo and subsequently Denton was advised the vehicle had turned into contacted Sgt. Fridman, providing the address the parking lot of the Wawa Convenience store. given by the citizen. Sgt. Fridman contacted Denton observed the vehicle stopped in the Agent Tom McDaniel, designated US Marshal travel portion of the parking lot blocking traffic. for Calvert County, and he contacted the US The operator was slumped over the wheel with Marshals Service in North Carolina. On October the vehicle still in drive and the engine running.

10, Det. Lombard and several agents from the US He woke the driver and observed suspected Marshals Service located Tony Andrew Messineo drugs in the vehicle. He arrested Douglas John at a home in Salisbury, NC and he was arrested Dixon, 26 of Prince Frederick, and charged him without incident. Messineo has been charged with possession of Percocet, and two counts of locally for failing to register in North Carolina possession with intent to use drug and he will be charged federally for interstate sex paraphernalia; spoons and hypodermic needles. offender violations. He is currently being housed at the Rowan County Detention Center in North State Police Barrack U Reports: Carolina.

Burglary On October 15 at 8:00 a.m. DFC T. Rickard was conducting a foot patrol check at a home on Crystal Rock Road in Lusby and observed an open window. He entered the home and found two subjects who did not reside there and did not have permission to be in the home. They had also entered the home next door and were using the electricity by running a large extension cord out the window. He arrested the two, Tiffany E. Allen, 36, and Kenneth A. Charest, 31, both having no fixed address, and charged each of them with two counts of burglary and one count of destruction of property.

Disorderly Conduct After responding to the Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant in Prince Frederick on October 16 at 4:18 p.m. for the report of a man harassing customers asking for money, DFC R. Kreps arrested Willard Kenneth Davis, 59, of Greenbelt. Davis was asked to either buy something at the establishment or vacate the premises. David became disorderly and then said he was suffering from chest pains. Emergency medical services responded but Davis refused to cooperate with them and began to curse loudly at the EMS personnel. He was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.

sion of marijuana. Nelson was incarcerated at (410) 535-1400.

Trooper Matthews responded to the 13900 the Calvert County Detention Center. block of Solomons Island Rd. in Solomons for a reported theft on October 17 at 1:47 p.m.

DUI & Possession of Cocaine & Codeine At 6:19 pm on October 13, Trooper Oles Prescription medication was removed from the stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on White victim’s purse. Investigation continues.

Sands Dr. at Evergreen Dr. in Lusby. The driver, William J. Broome, age 56, of Lusby, Concealed Deadly Weapon was arrested for DUI. During a search to secure On October 21 at 11:41 p.m., Trooper First the vehicle, both Cocaine and Codeine located. Class Esnes stopped a vehicle for traffic Broome was incarcerated at the Calvert County violations on Rt. 4 at MF Bowen Rd. in Prince Frederick. The driver, Jeremy R. Dudley, 26 of Detention Center.

Lusby, was arrested for driving with a suspended driver’s license. A set of brass knuckThefts Trooper S. Lewis responded to the Super 8 les was also located in the driver’s possession.

Motel in Prince Frederick for a reported theft He was incarcerated at the Calvert County on October 16 at 8:41 p.m. During an event at Detention Center. the motel, patrons were in line to sign up. A blue bank bag containing approximately $950 Disorderly Conduct was lying on the registration table. A white Trooper First Class Esnes responded to the male, wearing a black hooded jacket with Exxon gas station in Prince Frederick for a brown fur around the hood, approached the reported intoxicated and disorderly person on line and grabbed the bag from the table and fled October 14 at 9:30 p.m. Troopers contacted the motel. The suspect is described as a white Bobby D. Martin, age 46, of Prince Frederick. male, approximately 5’-11” tall, with a thin Martin was intoxicated and continued being build. Troopers and Deputies from the Calvert disruptive, yelling profanities and disturbing Investigative Team responded to assume the customers and citizens in the area. He was investigation. Anyone with information is subsequently placed under arrest for disorderly asked to contact the Maryland State Police at conduct. He was incarcerated at the Calvert

Man Dies In Creek A Chesapeake Beach man is dead following a mishap while fishing.

Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) spokesman Sgt. Brian Albert says it happened about noon on Saturday, October 20 while the two friends were fishing in a small boat near the headwaters of Fishing Creek in Chesapeake Beach. They were in an eleven and a half foot Jon boat without a motor when both stood up at the same time and the boat capsized about 30 yards from shore. Both were thrown into the shallow water, and neither was wearing a life jacket. Also, there were no life

jackets on the boat, according to NRP. 63-year-old John Mudge of Chesapeake Beach managed to pull his friend, 73-year-old Carroll Eugene Schmidt to shore. However, neither Mudge nor authorities could revive him.

Schmidt reportedly suffered from a heart condition and Albert says the initial investigation is that he may have died from cardiac arrest rather than drowning. Schmidt’s body has been sent to the state medical examiner’s office in Baltimore for an autopsy to determine his exact cause of death.

DUI & Possession of Marijuana Trooper First Class Logsdon stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Route 2 at Dalrymple Rd. in Sunderland on October 11 at 9:51 p.m.

The driver, John T. Schafer, age 51, of Sunderland, was arrested for DUI. A search of the vehicle revealed a smoking pipe containing marijuana in the vehicle. Schafer was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Marijuana Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle for traffic violations in the 11500 block of HG Trueman Rd. in Lusby on October 19 at 3:23 a.m. An odor of marijuana was emitting from the inside of the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed marijuana and other drug paraphernalia. Steven O. Harrod, 25, of Lusby, was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

On October 21 at 1:21 am, Trooper Oles stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 north of Broomes Island Rd. in Prince Frederick. During the traffic stop, the driver threw an object out of the window. The item was found to be a plastic baggie of Marijuana. The driver, Tyreise D. Nelson, 19, of Lexington Park, was subsequently arrested and charged with posses-

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An Excellent Web Guy

By Brian McDaniel Clif Bridegum, Your Digital Salesman, is a BBG member we featured some time ago who has come a long way.

Clif has a very in-demand service for all types of businesses: he specializes in website design and marketing. Promoting your site is, of course, the main thing you have to focus on when you finally get a new site up and running. Of course, this is true for existing sites too. You have to be seen and Clif can make that happen. One key is Clif’s ability to build in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) info so people can find you easily in search engines like Google and Yahoo.

This is just one of many things his business does for other businesses. And if your website is tired and it needs a facelift, Clif can handle that too. Or, maybe you need to just bring it up a few notches and add some new capabilities.

Recently, after several months of trying to figure out how to establish an easy way for people to make donations on their website, Calvert Hospice turned to Clif for the solution. Overnight, the donations started coming in thanks to the plug-in Clif installed on their site. What’s a plug-in? In short, it’s a

working component which helps a b i g g e r component function on a website. For the detailed explanation, you’ll have to see Clif.

Calvert Hospice and o t h e r organizations often know they need to Clif Bridegum. do something – but they’re not sure what – to pump up their website or social media outreach. But Clif does. His guidance and skills allow the folks running the business to focus on that.

Leave the web stuff to him.

Clif says it was never about the money, but more about moving people forward.

Before he started his business, he did a lot

for businesses and looked for nothing in return. “Take care of people first and the rest will take care of itself,” Clif explains.

For over a year, Your Digital Salesman has served local businesses but has also tapped into the digital side of the BBG. Clif is an active member of our BBG Tech Team, along with BBG president Diane Burr, web master Bob Munro of Bay Shore Webs, e-news coordinator Hilary Dailey, Fred Brechbiel of Envidient, Will Delamater of Ereadia AppCreatorPro, and myself.

Clif is spearheading the overhaul of our BBG website, which we hope to re-launch in just a few months. He’s a BBG member who understands that simply belonging to an organization isn’t what gets things done.

“You put yourself into it all the way and you get what you want out of it,” Clif says.

The new BBG site will be equipped for easy navigation, social media connection, a built-in blog for the BBG committees and many other features. The social media integration alone will be a huge leap forward and be a new conduit between the BBG, our members, prospective members and

consumers in our community. Out team is making sure that the site will be mobile friendly as well. Users will be able to research local businesses from their cell phones and keep up with other members, too.

The most rewarding thing about this project and any project we take on in the BBG is that it’s done as a group. This kind of teamwork was attractive to Clif. Once invited to join the Tech Team, he was right at home.

Clif has grown and remains busy building websites and maintaining sites for his clients. He is dedicated and knows the value of serving local.

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Businesses Recognized

By Chamber For the first time, the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce named two local businesses “Business of the Year.”

The winners are Dwayne Crawford, owner of Family Auto Care Mercedes and BMW Specialist and Don and Maurren Walker for Spice Island Wicker.

Both are located on Skinner’s Turn Road in Owings. They were praised for showing high standards of ethics and

business enterprise.

The Chamber Member of the Year Award was presented to Linda Bracey, who was praised for exemplifying service to the community and the Chamber.

The Home-Based Business of the Year Award winner was Jan Gibson, owner of Infinite Errands for demonstrating high standards of ethics and business enterprise.

Au Revoir Chez Elle After more than three years in North Beach, haute couture clothing and accessories boutique Chez Elle is moving out of their spot next to the Post Office.

Owner Cathreen Benny of Chesapeake Beach says this week, everything is 50% off, so come in and take a look so she doesn’t have to move it.

November 3 is officially her last day in business in North Beach.

She’s relocating Chez Elle to Gaylord National Harbor and plans to reopen by the first week in December.

For more information, call (301) Benny says the space is about the same size. The exact address of her new store is 509-9763. She invites her customers to 138 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, come visit at her new location and do their Christmas shopping.

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CBW Honors Outstanding Achievers

By Norma Jean Smith Concerned Black Women (CBW) of Calvert County held its 5th Annual Luncheon and Awards Gala on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Rod ‘N’ Reel Restaurant. This year’s theme was “A Salute to Excellence” as CBW celebrates eight years of dedicated service to the community.

The keynote speaker, Victoria L. Jackson-Stanley, is the first woman and first black woman to be elected Mayor of Cambridge, MD in 2008 and reelected in 2012. She reminded everyone that “Women of Excellence” are women who overcame odds, had courage, and who forged ahead despite obstacles.

At the event, distinguished “Awards of Excellence” were presented in several categories: • Madam C.J. Walker Business Award to Veronica Alston (business woman, community leader, and founder of Ruth’s Miracle Group Home for Women in Lusby) • Harriet Elizabeth Brown Education Award to Dr. Cheryl Johnson (served Calvert County Public Schools since 1991; among her many accomplishments was establishing Plum

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Point Elementary School; she was also principal at Southern Middle School and is currently at Patuxent Elementary) • Myrtle M. Patten Health Award to Dr. Dolores Rhodes (medical professional who relocated to Calvert County in 2011 and is with Calvert Internal Medicine Group) • Ailene Stamper Youth Award to Jeffrie Long (a young man full of energy, courage and strength. He was recently granted early graduation from Calvert County Public Schools.)

• Harriet Tubman Woman of the Year Award to Rhonda Thomas (founder and president of LEAP Forward, which provides math and science programs for minority youth and college scholarships) Two CBW “Community Excellence” Awards were presented to: • Wesley Donovan, President, Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa Corporation • The Reverend Kenneth P. Phelps, All Mayor Victoria L. Jackson-Stanley, the first woman and first black woman elected Mayor of Cambridge, MD Saints Episcopal Church, which will soon be with Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl. celebrating its 325th Anniversary.

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Optimist Club Elects Board The Optimist Club of Calvert-Prince Frederick has elected and installed Darryl Mansfield to serve as Club President for 2012 2013. He has held a variety of positions in the Club since joining Calvert Optimist Club in 1992.

“I am proud to have been chosen as the leader of such a dedicated group for the coming year,” President Mansfield said. “I am always happy to see the work the Calvert Optimist Club accomplishes each year for the youth of the County and hope that we can continue to grow in our service, programs, and membership in the year ahead.”

Serving with President Mansfield on the Club’s Board of Directors for the 2012-2013 year are: Internal Vice-president Forrest Moore, External Vice-president Jack Boswell, Treasurer Bunk Horsmon, and Secretary Ed Dorsey.

Serving as Directors for the Club will be Jack Brown, John Horsmon, Kelly McConkey, Bob Merkle, Tom Parran III, Cliff Savoy and Past President Pearl Miller.

The Optimist Club of Calvert-Prince Frederick has supported the youth of Calvert

County since its founding in 1968. Programs and service projects which the Club is involved include: Youth Appreciation Week, Calvert County Fair, Halloween Contest, Hunter Safety Course, Oratorical and Essay Contests, Respect for Law, Easter Egg Hunt, Fishing Tournament, Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Baskets for the Needy, Calvert Christmas Parade, Calvert Shop with A Cop, Books for Babies, the Calvert High Junior Optimist Club, Scholarship Program, HOBY Leadership Conference and the Calvert Community Bulletin Board. These programs and services are provided by funding raised through the Club’s food trailer which visits many local activities, Optimist Bingo, and the Club’s annual Christmas Tree Sales adjacent to the Prince Frederick Safeway.

If you are interested in ‘Bringing Out the Best in Kids’ and would like to join the Calvert-Prince Frederick Optimist Club or to just find out more about the Club visit the our website at optimistclubofcalvert.org or call (410) 257-3305.

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Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Her final resting place is Moses Cemetery in Mabel Lucille Lothian.

Barnett was born to the late James and Edna Ruth Boarman, 81 Waters on June 23, 1937, in Anne Arundel Ruth Arris County. Mabel was Boarman, age 81, of affectionately known as "Sis" to some and Kensington, MD and "Grandma Mabel" to formerly of Owings, others. On Sunday, passed away on October September 30, 2012 15, 2012.

Mabel departed this life at home, with her family She was born by her side.

February 1, 1931 in She received her education from the Anne Baltimore to Harvey Arundel County Public School System. She Sylvester and Sara Alice married the love of her life, Milton Barnett in June 1957. From that union six children were (Keck) Snydeman and was raised in College Park. born, Marcus, Glorious, Kandi, Vonda, the late She married Lewis Lee “Lew” Boarman in 1956 and Debbie, and Allen. they made their home in Deale.

Mabel was a cafeteria employee at Frederick Ruth enjoyed gardening and always had lilac, Douglas High School in Upper Marlboro. In 1999, she retired after 26 years of service, to take gladiolas, magnolias, pansies and dogwoods in her yard. She also enjoyed feeding and taking care of the care of her ill mother.

Mabel became a member of Sollers United birds, particularly the humming birds. She enjoyed Methodist Church in Lothian at an early age. In spending time with family and friends frequently 2008, she changed her membership to the Fresh attending functions at the Deale Elks Club or Start Church, in Glen Burnie, where she was a Stalling Williams Post 206 of the American Legion. member of the Young at Heart Ministry.

Ruth enjoyed traveling with her husband Lew, She was a very loving and caring mother, grandmother, and friend. You always found her spending time on their boat fishing and going to spending quality time with her grandchildren and Chincoteague. She was a great cook and did some great-grandchildren. She often kept in touch with catering, and enjoyed decorating her home for the family and friends by calling or writing them. It seasons. Ruth loved auctions and she went often always gave her great pleasure to cook for her collecting “little people” figurines that reminded her family and share meals with anyone who came to of her grand and great grand children. visit. She also enjoyed gardening, shopping, and Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, listening to music.

Lewis Lee Boarman on June 20, 2001 and two Mabel was preceded in death by her brothers and two sisters. Surviving are her daughter husband, Milton Barnett; daughter, Debbie Wallace; brother, Sherman Waters; sisters, Celia Marilynn D. Bersoff and her husband Dr. Edward Turner and Elizabeth Owens; and a close friend, of Bethesda, MD; granddaughters Arris Brownfield Helen Hall. She leaves to cherish her memory, and her husband Jeff of Paducah, KY and Michelle two sons, Marcus Barnett and Allen Barnett; three Bersoff of Benedict, MD; great grandchildren Paul daughters, Glorious Johnson (Thomas), Kandi D. Bersoff of Bethesda Caitlynn Brownfield, Barnett, and Vonda Barnett; 16 grandchildren, Edward Brownfield, Hope Brownfield and Raymond, Annika, Lovie, Ricory, Shemeka, McKenna Brownfield all of Paducah, KY. Also Tanya, Tynica, Delmar, Chevonne, Thomasina, surviving are a sister, Sarah Alice Madrid of Rhonda, Justin, Reginald, Latorya, Edwin Jr., and Leo; 19 great-grandchildren, Jikaela, Armani, Anniston, AL, a step daughter Sharon Beavers and Eboni, Ricory Jr., Riana, Tyionna, Cierra, her husband Pat of Sunderland; grandchildren Ricaden, Cabria, Ricarlo, Daidriana, Tremayne, Patrick Beavers and his wife Kris and Matt Beavers Reginald Jr., Jaylen, Melvin IV, Amari, Jionne', and his wife Kelly, Lisa and Johnny Beavers; great Jumadd, and Danesha; two step-daughters, grandchildren Patrick, Amanda, Matt, Morgan, Shirlene and Mary Butler; a sister, Irene Johnson; Ryan, Jacob, Sarah and Everley Beavers all of sisters-in-law, Mary Spencer (Horace), Katherine Sunderland.

Hall (Ralph), and Frances Colbert (Richard); Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements. close friends, Shirley Simmons, Frances Memorial contributions may be made to Whittington, lola Smith, Jacqueline Butler, and Berline Brooks; special friends, Shericka Hospice of one's choice or the National Breast Whittington, Anna Spigone, and Shanan, Cancer Foundation.

Sanchez; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Alma Bowen, 98 Alma Wilburn Bowen, age 98, of Huntingtown, passed away October 16, 2012 at Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick.

She was born October 7, 1914 in Plum Point to John Edwin and Mary Evelyn (Cranford) Wilburn. Alma was a lifelong resident of Calvert County, living mainly in the Plum Point (Huntingtown) area.

She married James Vivian Bowen on June 23, 1932 in Baltimore. Alma was primarily a homemaker but was also a part-time school bus driver in Calvert County. She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Huntingtown where she played the organ for over 30 years. She also played at weddings and funerals throughout the county. Alma was a devout Methodist. She traveled with other church members to Europe and to the Holy Land where she visited numerous Christian shrines, and was proud to have placed her hands on the rock that is said to have covered the entrance to Christ’s tomb prior to the Resurrection. She was a member of the Eastern Star, where she served in all the administrative chairs.

In her leisure time, Alma was very artistic and enjoyed painting pictures and painting on china. She also loved flowers and maintaining her azaleas, roses, and irises. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and celebrating the holidays. She was known for her baked goods, especially her lemon meringue pie.

Alma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James who died on March 21, 1999, a daughter Mary Frances Bowen, brothers Guy and Lee Wilburn and sisters Gladys Thime and Flora McNelley. She is survived by children James Vernon Bowen and wife Lyndia, Page E. Bowen, and Phyllis A. Bowen, all of Huntingtown. Also surviving are grandchildren Dr. Dolores Bowen, Maurice Scott Bowen, Dana L. Lebow and Kelly A. Kanarr; great- grandchildren Sam and Alex Peasley and Amanda C. Kanarr; and a sister Marie Wildstein of Prince Frederick.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

A Funeral Service was held at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Huntingtown. The church cemetery is her final resting place.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Emmanuel U.M. Church, 1250 Emmanuel Church Road, Huntingtown MD 20639.

Patty Bowen, 53 Patricia Denise “Patty” Bowen, age 53, of Prince Frederick passed away October 14, 2012 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. The youngest of seven children, Patty was born May 26, 1959 in District Heights, MD to Alfred Allen and Georgetta May (Brandenburg) Kirby, Sr. She was raised in Prince George’s County and lived there until moving to Lothian in 1973.

She married Eldridge “Popeye” Bowen on July 3, 1982. They made their home in Lothian until moving to Prince Frederick for the past several years.

Patty was employed as a retail clerk, but was primarily a caregiver to her mother and her husband. She was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crafts, crocheting, knitting, playing slot machines and spending time with her family and friends.

Patty was preceded in death by her mother Georgetta, her husband, Popeye, who passed away January 6, 2012, a sister Debra Earwicker and a brother Jimmy Tebo.

She is survived by her father Alfred A. Kirby, Sr., a sister Sheila M. Barrier and husband Ron of Selbyville, DE and brothers Kenny Smith of North Beach, William Tebo of Luray, VA and Alfred Kirby Jr., and wife Rita of Baltimore. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Funeral services were held at Friendship United Methodist Church, with her final resting place being the church’s cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Friendship United Methodist Church, 22 West Friendship Road, Friendship, MD 20758.

James Carroll, 63 James Wilbur Carroll, Jr. age 63, of Huntingtown, was born March 30, 1949 and passed away peacefully on Monday morning October 8, 2012 at his home with his family by his side.

He was the loving husband of Marilyn "Lynn" Carroll and beloved father of James E. Carroll, his wife Dorothy and Amber Sewell, her husband Richard. He was the grandfather of Tyler, Amanda and Charles, and brother of Nancy Sears, her late husband William, and Linda Thomas Peifer and her husband Thomas. He was predeceased by his sister, Cheryl Carroll.

Mr. Carroll was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was employed at Herrington Harbor Marine Resort for over 30 years.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Wilson Chase, 69 Wilson Chase was born to the late Birdie Chase and Marie Jefferson on May 23, 1943 in Calvert County. He departed this life on September 28, 2012 at his home in Sunderland.

Wilson attended public schools in Calvert County and worked as a truck driver for Morgan Russell. Wilson was united in holy matrimony to Rose Marie Jackson in the year of 1962 and from this union there were three children: Galord Chase (Debra) of Edgewood, MD; Romelus Chase (Stephanie) of Washington, DC and Rhea Jackson King (Collins) of Rockville.

Wilson will be truly missed by his siblings: four sisters, Mary Johnson of Prince Frederick, Myrtle Hicks (Wendell) of Baltimore, Constance Chase (George) of Lexington Park, and Ruth Chase (Calvin) of Forestville; two brothers, Frank Claggett and Warren Chase both of Prince Frederick. He was preceded in death by his sister Marie Chase Parker of Prince Frederick, and his brother, William Chase of New York City, NY. Wilson had 12 grandchildren: Demetrice King, Collins King III, Latashia King, Troy King, Ebony Bond; Andre Chase, Shendelle Chase, Brea Chase, Romelus Martin, Shannon Brown, Courtney Rogers and Corey Rogers. Five great-grandchildren: Devin Clotterbuck, Kha Lawi Howard; Renwick Howard Jr., Sydney Brown and London Banks. He leaves behind his Godchildren Tony, Tim, Gary, Shakon and Michelle and a host of other relatives and friends.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Wallace Groom, 101 Wallace Neal Groom of Shady Side was born in Wake, VA on Jan. 25, 1911 and departed this life on Oct. 19, 2012.

A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, October 27 at noon at Centenary United Methodist Church, 6248 Shady Side Road, Shady Side, MD 20764.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

Louis Gross, 41 The Lord brought Allen into this world on November 15, 1970, through the union of Louis Allen Gross, Sr. and Anna Louise Butler. Little did we know the impact his life would have on so many people! This "gentle, quiet soul" left an indelible footprint upon all who had the pleasure of knowing him. In his early childhood, he attended Brooks United Methodist Church where we know he received his Faith in God. He died September 27, 2012 at the age of 41.

Allen received his education in the Calvert County Public Schools where he graduated in 1989 from Calvert High School. He worked for the Calvert County government where he was an avid truck driver, where he loved his job and took pride in his work. We can see him now in Truck # 256.

County Commissioner Steve Weems remembered him at the Oct. 16 commissioner meeting as a ‘Class of 1988 fellow classmate.’

Weems said, “The lord takes the good away quicker than they should.”

County Commissioner Susan Shaw extended condolences to the family and co-workers of Allen Gross Jr. She noted that he had worked for county for 25 years, since he was a teenager, and was much loved.

He drove for a living and he drove for fun.

Fox enjoyed his racecar "Reds" and proved to be victorious on more than one occasion. He won trophies and monetary awards for his efforts with his racecar and monster truck. Drag racing was his passion and his release.

Allen was blessed with four children, Sharaze, Sharnisha, Sharquette and one son, Louis Allen "Trey" Gross III, who preceded Allen in death at the age of ten. Allen's faith in God brought him through the loss of his son, Trey. He was a loving caring father and took his responsibilities seriously.

Allen did not require or even want a life of lavish living, but instead he opted for the simple things we often find to be the best. He did not sacrifice quality for quantity. Allen enjoyed life, he

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loved his family, his sisters Ann (Rodney), LaVonne (Michael) and Amanda. He adored his mother and father, Anna and Louis, and gave them much love and respect and of course the mother of his children, Sherry Thomas. The newest addition to his heart were his grandchildren, Talaysha and Shaniya. Not to be forgotten, his fiancé Petra whom he loved dearly along with her children, Christina, her twin boys CJ and Ace, and her son Chris. He had several special friends, Amos "Tinksey" Hurley, Sterling Holland, Timothy "Moonie" Brooks, Scott, Charlie, Chris, Mark and many, many more.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Visitation and services were held at Mt. Olive United Methodist Church in Prince Frederick. His final resting place is the Brooks United Methodist Church Cemetery in St. Leonard.

Les Gott, 88 Edgar Leslie (Les) Gott, Sr., age 88, passed away peacefully, on October 16, 2012, at Asbury Retirement Community in Solomons.

He was born on July 25, 1924, in Owings, where he grew up. Les graduated from Calvert High School in 1941. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1943-1945, as a radio operator on the B-24, flying 23 missions. He worked for Naval Research Laboratory, Search Radar Division, as an electronic technician for 39 years. Les married June Frances Moreland, of Lothian, MD, on June 7, 1947.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, woodworking, helping his children and grandchildren with their home projects, and fixing whatever was broken.

He is survived by three children, Edgar L. Gott, Jr.(Nancy) of Lusby, Linda Horsmon (Frank) of Solomons, and Dennis Gott (Loren) of Dunkirk. He was the proud grandfather of seven grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, greatgrandson, and step great granddaughter. He took great pride in his family, with whom he enjoyed spending time.

He was preceded in death by his wife, June, to whom he was married for 63 years, his mother, Eliza Iola King, his father, Hutchins Gott, and his brothers Hutchins, Vernon, and Herbert Gott.He is survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Hance of Port Republic, Eva Mae Ridgley of Baltimore, and Dorothy Barrett, of Lusby, and brothers Charles Gott of Owings, and William Gott, of Prince Frederick.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Interment was at Mt. Harmony U.M. Church Cemetery in Owings.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Gospel Assembly of God Church in Prince Asbury-Solomons Benevolent Care Fund, Attn. Frederick, where services were held. Interment Melissa Carnes, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons was at Asbury Cemetery, Barstow.

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Memorial contributions may be made to either Calvert Hospice or Full Gospel Assembly Elizabeth Hance, 90 of God Church.

Rausch Funeral Home handled Elizabeth Iola arrangements.

Hance, age 90, of Port Betty Johnson, 79 Republic, passed away on October 17, 2012 at her home.

Betty Prater She was born on Johnson, age 79, of July 22, 1922 in Deale was born January Owings to the late 29, 1933 and passed John Hutchins Gott away peacefully on and Eliza Iola King Sunday October 7, 2012 Gott. Besides her with her family by her parents, she is predeceased by her husband side. whom she married on December 27, 1941, She was the wife Grifford H. Hance, Sr. and brothers, Herbert, of 33 years of the late Hutchins, Vernon and Leslie Gott.

William A. Johnson, Sr. Mrs. Hance lived her entire life in Calvert and loving mother of Bill, Mitch and Chris Johnson.

County, she was a member of the Farm Bureau, She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and two and Full Gospel Assembly of God Church great grandchildren. where served as treasurer for many years. She Mrs. Johnson had lived in Deale since 1996 had a group of very close friends whom she and was a co-owner of Country Miss Fashions enjoyed going to lunch with and she also loved located on Main Street in Upper Marlboro. Earlier to spend time with her grandchildren and great in her career, she taught nursery school in Marlton, grandchildren and felt that while they were MD. enjoying each other’s company, she was also Her hobbies included playing tennis, making memories for them to keep forever. belonging to the Bridge Club, gardening, was an She is survived by sons, Paul G. Hance avid reader, enjoyed living near the water, and his wife Faith and Griff H. Hance, Jr. and supporting and rooting for her boys and their sports his wife Janet, both of Port Republi. She was teams. the grandmother of four, great grandmother of She will always be remembered as a loving four. She is also survived by her siblings, Eva wife, devoted mother, good friend and neighbor.

Mae Ridgely of Baltimore, Dorothy Barrett of Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled Lusby, Charles Gott of Owings, and William arrangements.

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Thelma Huntzberry, 98

Kenneth King, 66

Thelma Irene Huntzberry, age 98, of Prince Frederick, went home to the Lord on October 9, 2012 at In God’s Care Assisted Living located in St. Leonard.

Thelma was born in Baltimore on March 29, 1914 to Walter Rowe and Pearl I. Gilbert. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Ray Woodrow Huntzberry, Sr., sons Meredith R., David W., two grandsons and two great granddaughters. Also preceding her was her brother Leon Gilbert and two sisters, Delores Diffendal and Dolly Frank.

Thelma is survived by her sons Paul L. and Ray W. (Jane) seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, ten great-great grandchildren, and her sister-in-law, Margaret Gilbert.

She was a lifetime member of Randle Cliff Community Church, Chesapeake Beach. She was a Practical Nurse at Arundel General Hospital in Annapolis, and at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick.

The family would like to thank the staff, loving care givers and her extended family at In God’s Care Assisted Living for all the loving care, affection and spiritual support to her and her family members during her time of residence.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements. Interment is at Cedar Hill Cemetery located in Brooklyn Park, MD. Contributions may be made in Thelma’s name to the Lions Club, P.O. Box 214, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

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Kenneth Alvin King, age 66, of Huntingtown, passed away October 9, 2012 at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick.

Kenneth was born April 27, 1946 in Prince Frederick to Alvin T. and Louise (Beverly) King. He was raised in Huntingtown and graduated from Calvert High School, and attended St. Mary’s College in St. Mary’s City, MD. He served in the US Navy from 1967 until 1970, and married Nancy Lee Sturgess December 10, 1971.

They lived and raised their family in Huntingtown, and Kenneth spent his entire working career in the field of agriculture. He was employed as a manager with Kirby Agri Inc., a fertilizer and farm materials supplier in Mechanicsville, MD. In his leisure time, Kenneth enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren, and also with his “Brown Dog.” He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a supporter and fan of local professional sports teams.

Kenneth was preceded in death by a grandson, Edwin Molina, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, a daughter Carole A. Molina and husband Edwin of Linthicum, MD; a son Kenneth M. King and wife Christina of Chesapeake Beach; four grandchildren; his parents Alvin and Louise King of Huntingtown; and sisters Shirley Burch of Crofton, MD and Nancy Dennis and husband Martin of Huntingtown.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Interment was at Huntingtown United Methodist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Hutchins, 71 Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678 or Marian Ellen Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation, P.O. Box Hutchins, also known 5312, Akron OH 44334.

Oil Company where she worked in the accounting department. She also worked for Steuart Petroleum in Washington, D.C. and retired from Mattress Discounters.

Sheila lived in Lothian with her daughter Cheryl since 2005 and previously lived in Prince George’s County and in Owings for 20 years. She enjoyed going to Rod 'N' Reel Bingo and was active in the North Beach Senior Center. Sheila also enjoyed camping, vacationing to her timeshare in Las Vegas and playing the slot machines.

Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Earl Clifton Martin, a son Edward Carl Martin, and brothers Raymond, William, Carlton and Larry King. She is survived by children Raymond Bryan McReynolds of Las Cruses, NM, Cheryl Lynne Dwyer and husband Michael of Lothian, Toni Marie George of Chesapeake Beach, and John Douglas Martin and wife Jessica of Hughesville, MD. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a sister Estelle Robey of Crofton, MD. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Entombment was at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk.

Bobbie Morehard, 80 Bobbie D. Morehead, age 80, a 50-year resident of Shady Side, died October 10 at home after a lengthy illness.

Born in Virginia on June 15, 1932, Mr. Morehead worked as a lineman for Rockingham Construction in Prince George's County from 1958 to 1972, then worked for the US Navy, Department of Defense as a high voltage electrician at the Dahlgren Naval Facility in Dahlgren, VA from 1972 until his retirement in 1995.

He was in the US Navy from May of 1951 until his discharge in 1955. He was a Fireman serving aboard the USS Salem from 1951-1953, then was stationed in Washington DC at the US Naval Receiving Station.

Mr. Morehead was an Orioles, Redskins and NASCAR fan. He enjoyed watching western movies, gardening and had his own woodworking shop.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Delores Hanson Morehead whom he married in 1958 and who died in 2002, two brothers, Donald and Leonard Morehead; and sister, Thelma Cook.

Surviving are two sons, Alan G. Morehead of Shady Side and Brian K. Morehead of West River; three sisters, Genevieve Morehead, Alleen Peffer both of Reliance, VA and Sandra Walker of Winchester, VA; two grandchildren, Dawn Peaper of Edgewater and Alison Morehead of West River; and many nieces and nephews.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

as “Dolly”, age 71, of Sheila Martin, 71 Prince Frederick passed away peacefully on October 12, 2012 Sheila Irene Martin, age 71, of at her home with Lothian, passed away family and friends by October 11, 2012 at her her side. residence.

She was born on She was born December 11, 1940 to Thomas Edmund February 15, 1941 in Carrick and Daisy Lohman Carrick in Washington, D.C. to Washington, DC. “Dolly” loved to Yard Sale.

Carlton Cecil and If there was a yard sale out there, you best Isabelle (Meddings) believe she was going to be there. She also King, Sr. Sheila was loved to go shopping and look for the sales and raised in the suburbs of Prince George’s County, bargains, but the best deal she ever got was her where she attended public grammar schools and family. She loved to spend time with them and Suitland High School. She was employed for Hess enjoyed their company.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Darlene Hutchins, and her brother Joseph Nelson. She leaves behind her husband of 54 years Chester “Pretty Boy” Hutchins, Her daughter Sharon L. Hutchins (Lisa Hendrickson) of Prince Frederick, her daughter Tina Jordan (Michael) of Lusby, and her son Brandon Hutchins (Alexandria) of Prince Frederick. She is also survived by her grandchildren Michael and Megan Scully, and Affordable Funerals, Caskets, Vaults, great-grandchildren Rory A. Hutchins and Cremation Services and Pre-Need Planning Ruby Nocar; her brother Clayton Nelson, Family Owned and Operated by sister Gerldine “Sis” Hall and 6 nieces and nephews.

Barbara Rausch and Bill Gross The family would like to acknowledge all the kind expressions of sympathy and www.RauschFuneralHomes.com condolences from family and friends. During a time like this they realize how much value there is in being a friend. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane 4405 Broomes Island Rd. 20 American Lane 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

410-257-6181 410-586-0520 410-326-9400 Arrangements were provided by the Rausch Funeral Home of Port Republic.

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James O’Dell, 81 James Archie O’Dell, age 81, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children on Tuesday, October 9, 2012.

He was born at home in Pulaski, VA on September 1, 1931 to Laymon Lee Archie and Ruby Mae Kidd O’Dell.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Rubylee, eldest daughter, Selma Lee, and husband, Lowell Jr.; son, Laymon and his wife, Kathleen; and youngest daughter, Priscilla. Granddaughter, Nicole and her husband, Billy Joe, and youngest granddaughter, Erica. Great -grandchildren; Skylar, Gracee, Noah, and Liam. His surviving sisters are Bonnie Jean, Peggy, Janice, and Brenda, their husbands and children; brother in Law, George and his wife, Estelle, and children; sister in Law, Ruth Ann and children; and brother in law Bernard.

His parents, and siblings, Lois Gale, Billy Joe and Mildred preceded him in death.

He was an Air Force Veteran serving from 1952 to 1966. Later, he was an automotive mechanic for County Chrysler Plymouth; a Maryland tobacco farmer; and a self-employed heavy equipment contractor.

He was a hunter safety instructor and rifle instructor for the 4-H Club of Calvert County, a member of Calvert County Optimist Club and American Legion Post 85.

Through all his years he exhibited great love for his family, country and God. His patriotic duty was never far from his mind as he followed current world changes in his later years. He will be remembered and loved as a great man to emulate.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Burial was at Chesapeake Highland Memorial Cemetery.

The family requests memorial contributions be made in Archie’s honor to Calvert Hospice, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Edward Porch, 73 The journey began in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, on June 23, 1939 when Edward Porch, Jr. was born to the late Edward and Minnie Porch Sr. The journey ended October 6, 2012 when he returned to his creator.

The Porch family settled in Calvert County. Ed received his formal education in the Calvert County Public school system and attended W.S. Brooks High School. He enlisted into the United States Air Force in 1956 and was honorably discharged July 8, 1960.

Ed began his career in 1960. He worked at the Inter-County Construction Company, Calvert Body Repair Shop, Cruise Along Boat Company and GCS/ECOLAB from which he retired on March 7, 2008 after 41 years of service. During his employment with GCS Ed received numerous awards for outstanding performance. From 1978-1993 he owned J&P Trucking Inc. Ed married Susie Johnson on July 19, 1969 and they had one son, Barry D. Porch.

He played baseball with the CC Allstars, and he was a member of the Strikers Motorcycle Club.

He loved to ride his Harley. There was never a dull moment, Ed loved to tease.

Ed joined Brooks United Methodist Church and was an active member of The Men’s Ministry, The Staff Parish Relations Committee and Trustees.

Predeceased by his loving wife, Susie Porch, Ed leaves his loving and devoted family to cherish his memory. Loving and supportive son, Barry D. Porch (Jacquelyn); Godsons, Dale Wallace and Archie W. Johnson Jr.; sister, Mary Lindsey; niece, Aloha Lindsey Cobb; great nephew, Keith L. Cobb; great nieces, Tiara Johnson (Nahla), Kim Cobb-Jimenez (Alvin, Malik, Jayla, Aliya); brother

in-laws, Louis Johnson, Gregory Johnson (Shelia), Gerald Johnson , the late Archie Johnson Sr. ( Regina), and the late Herbert Johnson Jr. (Elizabeth); sister in-laws Vera Gray (uncle Jimmy) and Joyce Patterson (Leon) and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation and services were held at Dunkirk Baptist Church. His final resting place is the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Church Road, Huntingtown MD 20639.

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 Calvert Animal Welfare League, 1040 Prince Frederick Blvd.; P. O. Box 1660, Prince Frederick MD 20678.

Gene Schmidt, 73

Hi, I'm Oscar Varnell Taylor. I was born in Owings, MD on January 5, 1950 to John William Taylor (deceased), and Lillian Taylor. I was also known as 'OT' and Otis. I was raised in Washington, DC and I later moved back to Maryland.

I was educated in the District of Columbia Public Schools and later transferred to the Calvert County Public School system.

I married the woman of my dreams and we were together for 45 years.

I served in the United States Army from October 20, 1967 to October 17, 1969. I worked with the Department of the Interior National Park Service, Dicks Construction, Howlin Concrete, and the Annapolis Department of Public Works. I returned to Howlin Concrete where I retired on September 15, 2011.

I lived a simple life - working, taking care of my family, and listening to music. I loved the Oldies but Goodies especially listening to them on the Holidays with family and friends. One of my favorite oldies was 'Just Because" and my favorite Gospel songs were "Walk Around Heaven,” "You are the Reason,” "One Day at a Time,” and "No Charge."

Many of you who knew me, knew I had two passions in life. One - my love for my wife, soul mate, and best friend Claudia Wilson- Taylor and two - classic cars. I was a proud owner of a 1955 Chevy when I first met the woman of my dreams. I was also a member of the "Old School Cruiser Car Club."

My favorite meal was pork chops. I didn't like to share them. Claudia would fix them every Monday night for dinner. If someone came by around dinnertime, I would tell Claudia to hide the pork chops in the oven.

I leave to cherish my memories: my devoted wife Claudia, my mother Lillian Taylor; my beloved daughter Alicia Spriggs; two granddaughters Taelor and Alexis; two sisters Laurene Qualls (Teddy) andJoan Carroll; three brothers-in-law Bobby (Earlene); Jimmy (Sheraline) and Randu (Vanessa); three sisters-in-law Joan Smith-Sharps (Norman), Barbara Ann, and Cee Cee; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends – with whom I had a special relationship with all.

I also leave to cherish my memories: my Dash-In, 7-11, and 2/4 friends and my Howlin Concrete family.

(Mr. Taylor passed away October 6, 2012).

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements. His final resting place is the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery.

Carroll Eugene “Gene” Schmidt, age 73, of Chesapeake Beach, passed away October 20, 2012. He was born September 28, 1939 in Bradbury Heights, MD to Alfred Richard and Marian Margaret (Hartnett) Schmidt.

He enlisted in the United States Navy on October 18, 1956 and was honorably discharged as a Seaman Apprentice on June 13, 1958. Gene married Bessie Nield on April 18, 1992 in Holland Point, MD. After retiring from Giant Food, Gene worked at Marina West. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing, playing slot machines and wood working.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Dick, Mike, Reds and Fred Schmidt and sisters Althea Cheseldine and Louise Tierney. He is survived by his loving wife, Bessie N. Schmidt; children Joy Pauley and husband Mike of Lusby, Dawn Sando of Roanoke Rapids, NC and Bryan Schmidt of Laurel, MD; step children Toni Shinski and husband Jim of Odenton, MD and Scott Browne of Chesapeake Beach; grandchildren Kimberly Pauley of Lusby, Bryan Schmidt, Jr., and Alexis Schmidt both of Laurel, MD. Also surviving are brothers Traugott, Bill and wife Gracie, Whitey and Jerry Schmidt; sisters Helen Gordon, Judy Hopkins and husband Mike and Alice Wise and a brother in law Harry Cheseldine.

Family and friends will be received Friday, October 26, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, 20736. Services and interment will be private.

Memorial contributions in Gene’s name may be made to the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 8536 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Bente Selby, 73 Bente Greve Selby, age 73, of Owings, passed away October 15, 2012 at her residence.

She was born April 24, 1939 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

She came to the United States and settled in Greenville, NC in 1964 and relocated to Owings in 1976.

Bente was an accountant and credit manager for Printing and Graphic Communication Association. She was a member of the Danish Club of Washington and Calvert County Quilting Club.

She was an avid seamstress making clothes for her family and even making wedding gowns. She was also an amazing cook and always hosted family gatherings.

She is survived by her four children Linda Greve Selby of Groot-Anners, Netherlands; Cindy Elizabeth Greve Selby of North Beach; Robert Lawson Selby, Jr. of Bridgeport, WV and Stephanie Christina Selby of Alexandria, VA; three grandchildren; one great granddaughter; a brother Torben Svennson of Copenhagen, Denmark and her beloved pet dog, Rocky.

A Life Celebration Service is scheduled for Thursday, October 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 1250 Emmanuel

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Ann Thompson, 90 Ann H. Thompson of Prince Frederick was born on June 8, 1922 to Howard and Mary Haynes of Kansas City, MO. She passed away on Oct. 15, 2012.

Ann lived in Green Meadows, MD for 61 years before moving to Prince Frederick four years ago.

She was the beloved wife of 68 years to Arthur L. Thompson, loving mother of Mary Lillian Millsback, Kathleen “Cookie” Enfield, Sr. Miriam Ann (PBVM) Tricia, Joan E. Myers, David R. Thompson, Stephen L. Thompson, the late Robert E. and Daniel J. Thompson.

She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Ann retired from Catholic Charities but still enjoyed volunteering at church. She also gave her time

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to the community by volunteering at P.G. Mental Health Center. Her pastimes included sewing, crocheting and writing. She was a member of “Artful Dodgers” art club at Calvert Pines.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

A Mass of Christian burial was offered at St. John Vianny Catholic Church in Prince Frederick.

Interment followed in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Washington, DC. Memorial contributions may be made in Ann’s honor to a hospice of your choice.

Doris Williams, 69 Doris Marie Williams was born June 6, 1943 in Lusby to the late David (who raised her from birth) and Helen Watkins. On Tuesday, September 11, 2012, Doris became critically ill and was rushed to Calvert Memorial Hospital. She succumbed to her illness and entered into eternal

rest on September 17, 2012.

Doris received her education in the Calvert County Public School System where she graduated from Brooks' High School, the class of 1962.

Doris worked at the Fort Meade Military Base, where she traveled a great distance to serve humbly as a snack bar cashier. As the years went by, she began to work with her mother and Dianne (sister-in-law) for Prince Georges Orthopedics, where she diligently served for over 25 years as a physical therapist aide. Once she left Prince Georges Orthopedics, she began working for the Physical Therapy Sports Assessment Center, to carry on her cheerfully spirit with her new patients.

Doris was a hard worker and in her own rite became a spiritual counselor to every patient she served.

Doris would lend a listening ear to anyone who needed a friend. She worked up until the day she became extremely ill and could no longer labor, on Tuesday, September 11, 2001.

Doctors at the Washington Hospital Center had given prognosis that Doris wouldn't survive through the night, but God said not so; for He still had work for her to do! Through eleven challenging years of disability, Doris never murmured or complained; for she had wholeheartedly dedicated her life to God a long time ago before sickness ever served its unexpected notice. Doris' life took on additional challenges when she had to begin taking dialysis treatments. As she pressed her way through another obstacle, she soon became everyone s favorite at the Renal Care Partners in Prince Frederick, where she went for her sessions. They all quickly took notice of her popular "outer fit," which was the huge smile she wore on her face so generously.

Before Doris became disabled in 2001, she faithfully attended The Galilee Baptist Church of Suitland, under the late Rev. Dr. Eugene Weathers. She loved her new Pastor; the Rev. Dr. Lloyd T. McGriff, and the entire Galilee Church Family who continuously kept check on her and was truly concerned about her well-being.

On June 28, 1975, Doris entered into holy matrimony to George D. Williams of Cumberland, MD. They lived in the Forestville area for many years where she befriended a multitude of people. In 2005, they moved back to Doris' hometown of Lusby, where she was earnestly a light to the entire community.

Doris will truly be missed for her gentle spirit and her enormous heart that embraced each and everyone who crossed her path. She leaves to cherish her memories, her devoted husband of thirty-seven years, George D. Williams; her biological father, Napolean Gross; one son, Robert (Robin); four daughters, Michelle (DeRon), DaSheia (Raymond Jr.), Phyllis, Mischell; eight grandchildren, Breland, Brendan, Jerald, Steven, Cabria, Tracey, Travis and Marvin; one great grandchild, Da'Shaun; one sister, Betty; four brothers, Eric "Lee," Gerald Sr., David Jr. "Buddy" (deceased), Robert (deceased); eight sister-in-laws, Naomi, Sheila, Dianne, Brenda, Carol, Juanita (Clifton), Joyce (Warren), Melva; one brother-in-law, Julius; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation and services were held at Dunkirk Baptist Church. Her final resting place is Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

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Notices

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Unit will be holding its 4th annual Amnesty Week for pet owners to purchase pet licenses at a reduced cost.

The event will be held November 5-11, 2012, excluding November 6 due to Election Day. The cost for a spayed/neutered pet will be $3.00 and non-spayed/non-neutered pet will be $10.00. A copy of the pet’s current rabies vaccination and proof of spay or neuter will need to be provided to purchase the pet license. Cash or check will be accepted.

Licenses may only be purchased at the reduced price at the following locations and times: - At the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office November 5, 7, 8, and 9 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and November 10 and 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., - North Beach Volunteer Fire Department on November 5 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., - Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department on November 7 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and

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- Solomons Volunteer Fire Department on November 8 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

For more information or questions please contact the Animal Control Unit at (410) 535-1600 x2526.

Pets Quincy Quincy has all the makings of a great family dog. He gets along well with kids and gets along well with other dogs. That's actually an understatement. He loves other dogs! And, it's a good thing that he's in Calvert County, along the Chesapeake, because this boy loves the water as well! Quincy is a smart boy, too. At only 11 months, he knows basic obedience and was quickly clicker trained. He would love a family to continue his training. Now, we know that you're looking at his pictures and thinking, "just what kind of a mix is he?"

Well, Quincy has been DNA tested and his results say that he is a mix of giant schnauzer, Finnish spitz, bloodhound and Staffordshire terrier. Wow, that's quite a mix, but it all adds up to one amazing, beautiful, well-trained, happy, fun to be around dog!

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!

Sonny Sonny is a handsome brown and black tiger cat, a domestic short hair. He’s estimated to be about a year old.

Flower Flower is a very cute Puggle who was brought in as a stray by a citizen.

She’s brown and black and her age is unknown.

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.)

Fall Fishing Heats Up

By Bob Munro

W

ith falling water temperatures, Rockfish (Stripers) start to move down rivers and school up, making for some fine fall fishing opportunities.

Small gulls and terns can often be located feeding on baitfish driven to the water’s surface by feeding Rockfish and/ or Bluefish. Sometimes there are legal Stripers mixed in among smaller fish tearing up the surface. However, the larger fish are more likely found close to the bottom under the surface feeders. Only a decade ago we used to find Sea Trout under those schools in the fall, and if present, they were always tight to the bottom.

A two-ounce “Stingsilver” was and still is a very good lure for jigging close to the bottom for any of the fish mentioned above. Most Stingsilvers come pre-rigged with a treble hook. Whenever small or sub-legal fish are mixed in, cut off one or two tines of the treble hook to facilitate releasing undersize or unwanted fish.

Live lining for Rockfish continues to be red hot from the Stone Rock (west of Sharps Island Light) south to the Summer Gooses (east of the main shipping channel).

Bluefish are still abundant and often outnumber Rockfish.

Sometimes you can add an egg sinker above a short leader and drop your Spot right to the bottom to avoid the marauding Bluefish closer to the surface. If this doesn't work, your only recourse in this situation is to move and hope to find another school of predominantly Rockfish.

White Perch fishing is simply outstanding right now, with some as long as 12 inches being caught on bloodworms in the mouth of the Choptank River, at Old Rock in front of Chesapeake Beach, and off Holland Point. White Perch are a close relative of Rockfish, so they are quite good as table fare.

Sometime soon Spot will become scarce and you might want to try Razor Clams for chum and bait. A five-gallon bucket of Razors is plenty for a few hours of fishing for Rockfish. Save about a fourth of the bucket to shuck for bait and mash up the rest for chum. Clam chum sinks rather fast, so make sure you have a bait or two weighted with a small egg sinker. Cover the hook with one or two clams, depending on size. A size 2/0 circle hook would be a very good choice because clams are relatively small baits and they attract fish both small and large. DO NOT set the hook when using circle hooks - these hooks normally find their way to the lip area of the fish, making it

relatively easy to unhook your catch.

In a few more weeks, we'll see the return of some of the biggest Rockfish of the year to our area. These fish have been in the ocean off New England and in Long Island Sound all summer. On the move right now, some of them will travel up the Bay in November, so it will soon be time to bring out the big stuff we've had in storage since the spring trophy season. More about that next time...

C heck out these happy anglers in the accompanying photos with their October Rockfish ...

Have a question about Chesapeake Bay fishing?

Send your questions to "onthewater@chesapeakecurrent.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.

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Out&About Citrus Sale Fundraiser:

their families from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Adults $7, Children 5-12 $6, children 4 and under $4. Preregistration required. Call (410) Frankenstein: The Twin Beach Players presents 326-2042 ext. 41.

Breakfast & Brem: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. with Dr. Rachel Brem, Director of the Breast Imaging "Frankenstein, " an original play by Mark Scharf on weekends at the North Beach Boys & Girls Oldies Dance: (Formerly the Hand Dance). and Intervention Center, George Washington Club. See Halloween Events, page 31, for details. Music from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s for dancing University. At the Hall at Huntingtown (at the from 7:00 p.m. to midnight at the American Huntingtown Firehouse), 4030 Old Town Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Upper Road, Level Ballroom in Chesapeake Beach on Route Huntingtown. This very popular annual event is 260. Open to the public. $10.00 per person limited to 200 people and reservations are Craft Show at the North Beach Volunteer Fire includes fountain sodas, draft beer, and snacks. requested by October 29. Free, but donations are Department Hall, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It's Cash bar and food also available. much appreciated and will be used to help not too early to start your Christmas low-income women and those without insurance shopping, or get something for yourself! Come get mammograms and biopsies. Email Sue Apple see what's available from our many vendors. at applefamily1@comcast.net to RSVP. Food will also be available for purchase.

Dyslexia: Facts Vs. Myths: Join Dr. Tammera Tools & Tips for Training Your Horse: Questions: Contact Mandi Harrison Schmalz for a discussion on common symptoms, Clinician Sharon Hancock will demonstrate (410) 257 3391 intellectual strengths, screening processes and natural horsemanship methods while addressing or (443) 624 4483 email: mh60@verizon.net. Hosted by North resources. Lunch & Learn series at Calvert Memo- issues in dealing with individual horses. Sharon rial Hospital from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. $10 has been riding horses since she was nine, and is Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary. per session includes lunch. Call (410) 535-8233 to the founder of Lily Pond Foal Rescue in Skirmishes at Herring Creek Commemora- register.

Dunkirk, where the event will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. $35 to participate in the tion: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Herrington clinic; $20 to audit. Cost includes a cook-out Harbour North, 298 Deale Road, Tracys lunmch following the clinic. (240) 299- 0021.

Landing, MD. See the spot where the British Email: info@lillypond.info or see their web site “invaded” Deale during the War of 1812.

Battle re-enactors, militia demonstrations, Fundraiser for Travis and Jimmy: Travis at lillypond.info. exhibits and photos, historic storytellers, DonBullian of Chesapeake Beach and Jimmy DiCarlo of North Beach were seriously injured period music and children’s games, Historic while riding their motorcycles in a fundraising Ham & Oyster Dinner: 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Village open house, genealogy information, Poker Run in St. Mary’s County on August 4. at Friendship United Methodist Church. Adults $20, children ages 6 – 12 $5, under age six eat and so much more! By the Deale Area Histori- Everyone is invited to this fundraiser for them and free.

Proceeds benefit the FUMC cal Society. Refer to our story in the October their families from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at Cemetery Fund.

(410) 257-7133, 11 issue of the Chesapeake Current (also find it American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach. www.friendshipmethodistchurch.org.

The at ChesapeakeCurrent.com) for more details.

Car & bike show, BBQ dinner catered by church is one block east of the traffic circle on Annual Monster Mash Cruise and Costume Heavenly Chicken & Ribs of Dunkirk, music and Route 2; a little over a mile north of the traffic more. Contact Dawn Godbold at (301) 775-6524 light at MD Rts 2 & 260 in Owings.

Contest. This cruise is for the little goblins and for more info.

Through Nov. 4

The Lothian Ruritan Club is holding its annual citrus sale with all proceeds use to support community service projects. Navel oranges will be sold in 2/5 and 4/5 bushel boxes for $15 and $25 per box. Pink grapefruit will be sold in 2/5 and 4/5 bushel boxes for $15 and $24 per box. Orders must be received no later than November 15 by contacting Bill Hardy at (410) 867-0082, Jim Fuss at (410) 867-3242 or Bernard Lerch at (410) 867-2487. Pick-up date for the citrus will be December 1 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the lower parking lot of Lothian Elementary School, 5175 Solomons Island Rd. (Rt.2), Lothian. For more info, visit their web site at lothianruritans.org.

Art Exhibits: Traveling the World: featuring the photographs of Lynn Abercrombie and her late husband, Tom, for the National Geographic will open on Friday, November 2, at the Captain Avery Museum, 1418 EW Shady Side Road. Guests are invited to arrive at 7 p.m. for refreshments. At 7:30, their daughter, Mari Abercrombie, will describe the process of bringing her mother’s book, “Traveling the World for National Geographic,” to print, compiling decades of photographic history, family anecdotes, and memories. There is no admission charge, and everyone is welcome.

Washingtonians: Three artists give three visions of their historic hometown at this very special show. Saturday, November 3 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Artworks @ 7th in North Beach.

9100 Bay Avenue. For more info, visit SheldenStudios.com.

Saturday, November 3

Saturday, October 27

Thursday, November 1

Friday, November 2

Save the Date and Join us on the 2012

Christmas Tour of Decorated Homes Go back in time as you tour historic homes decorated for Christmas in the Patuxent River Corridor of Calvert county.

Saturday December 1, 2012 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Don’t miss the special treats from Friday’s Creek Winery, Dickinson Jewelers, and Dunkirk Florists, also on the tour.

$25 per person For tickets contact

Light refreshments served in each home!

Ask about Basket of Cheer Raffle Tickets 30 Thursday, October 25, 2012 Chesapeake Current

June Lusby at 301-599-6072

Carolyn Rice at 410-610-0257 rice.carolyn6@gmail.com

Please, no children under twelve.

Presented by the Republican Women Leaders of Calvert

Local Halloween Events:

Boo Bash: 2:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. On the boardwalk in North Beach.

Frankenstein: The Twin Beach Players (TBP) presents Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein adapted

by Mark Scharf at Bayside Boys and Girls Club in North Beach. Show times are Thursday – Sunday, Oct. 25, 26, 27 at 8:00 p.m., Oct. 28 at 6:00 p.m.; then Friday - Sunday, Nov. 2 and 3 at 8:00 p.m., closing Nov. 4 at 6:00 p.m. All proceeds from the Nov. 1 performance will be dedicated to Frank Hayward III. Call for reservations or information: (410) 286-1890 or visit online at twinbeachplayers.com, or facebook/ twinbeachplayers.com.

Annual Monster Mash Cruise: This cruise is for little goblins and their families. 4:30 p.m.

- 5:30 p.m. At the Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD 20688. Cost for adults is $7, children 5-12 is $6 and is required by Thursday, Oct. 18. Call (410) 326-2042, ext. 41 to reserve tickets.

Drive-In Movie: The Birds: begins at dusk.

The Town of North Beach Visitor Parking Lot. Free.

Sunday, October 28 Children’s Halloween Party: From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the upper level hall of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach.

Hosted by the Auxiliary. All are welcome.

Free! For information call (301) 855-6466.

Local Haunted Houses Halloween Evening Storytime: hosted by Calvert Library Branches, will give area kids the chance to show off their costumes while they listen to stories about Halloween. The programs begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Fairview branch in Owings; at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Twin Beach branch in Chesapeake Beach; and at 7:00 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Southern branch in Lusby.

Free!

Friday, October 26 Beach Buccaneers Halloween Bash: from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach.

Freaky fun! Wear your costume. Door prizes, costume contest, food, drinks and music!

Come for a spooktacular time! $5 per person.

Saturday, October 27 Halloween in the Garden: Looking for something SPOOKtacular to do for Halloween? Bring the family to Annmarie Garden at Solomons for a safe and spook-free daytime trick-or-treating parade. More than 60 local businesses and non-profit organizations and agencies set up booths along the wooded path and hand out small treats or gifts to every child. Free spooky face painting and other activities are provided. Free parking. Dress the whole family and enjoy a day of trick-ortreating in the garden and unique photo opportunities with the boo-tiful decorations!

From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD 20688. (410) 326-4640. annmariegarden.org.

Trunk or Treat: Dunkirk Baptist Church invites you to their annual Fall Festival Trunk or Treat at 5:00 p.m. All are welcome to this FREE family fun event: hay rides, kids games, soup, hot chocolate and cider. For more information call: (301) 855-3555 or visit their web site: dunkirkbaptistchurch.org. Address: 11275 Southern Maryland Blvd. Dunkirk, MD 20754.

Haunted Adventure 8916 Frederick Avenue (Between 2nd & 3rd Streets) North Beach, MD This really terrifying experience is created each year by teenager William Callis, and his family and friends acting as zombies, sinister clowns, chainsaw killers and other assorted lunatics! It’s open from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights through October 30. Free!

Moonlight Maze & Haunted Trail Greenstreet Gardens 391 West Bay Front Road Lothian, MD Try to find your way out of the six-acre maze in the dark! Bring your flashlight and prepare to be scared! Fridays and Saturdays, October 26 and 27 from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. $11.00 per person.

During the day on weekends through Oct. 28, enjoy Greenstreet’s fabulous Fall Festival with a Corn Maze, Corn Pit, Jumping Pillow, Straw Bale Maze, and much, much more!

Morgue Manor 2012 Deale Volunteer Fire Department 6007 Drum Point Rd. Deale, MD The Deale Volunteer Fire Department’s mega Morgue Manor is open these dates: October 25, 26, 27 & 28; November 1, 2, 3 from 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. weather permitting. Admission is $13.00 per person, with kids ages 5 and under admitted free. But be warned, if you get too scared to go in, they won’t give your money back! Proceeds benefit the Deale Volunteer Fire Department and rescue Squad. Parking and shuttle bus at the fire department. Food and refreshments also available for purchase.

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W H E R E W E A R E T O DAY A F T E R F O U R Y E A R S : National Debt -- 2008 - $10 Trillion - 2012- $16 Trillion and growing 23 million Americans are unemployed

Highest deficits in history

2012 health insurance up $2,000 per family

Higher utility costs

2008 – Gasoline - $1.76 gallon - 2012 – Gasoline – nearing $4.00 a gallon 47 Million people on welfare, up 25%

A R E YO U B E T T E R O F F T O DAY ?

By Authority of the Calvert County Republican Central Committee, Michael McNally, Treasurer