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Breaking Ground on a New Campus

The Bay Business Group (BBG) will hold its next monthly meeting on Wed. November 18 at 8 am at Herrington on the Bay in Rose Haven. If you’re a local business owner who would like to learn more or attend, email President@BayBusinessGroup.org

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is breaking ground on a new regional college campus to expand offerings in Trades and Energy Training. This new facility, to be built just off Rt. 231 on the Charles County side of the Patuxent River, will one day be expanded for more medical-related offerings as well.

The story on page 12…

Scout Leaders Reunite

They came from all over the country back to Camp Roosevelt this past weekend to reminisce and share their history – about two dozen former Boy Scout Masters and their friends who fondly remember summers on the beach. Their story on page 5…

Changing Attitudes About Pitbulls

Have Pitbull Dogs gotten a bad image over the past few years that is not representative of the breed as a whole? Yes, says those who love their Pitties and banded together recently to show how sweet and loving these pets can be. The story on page 3….

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Three Arrested in Local Double Murder After investigating two suspicious deaths in Lothian, Anne Arundel County Police say charges are being filed against three people.

On Mon., Oct. 5, at approximately 12:56 p.m., Southern District officers responded to the 600 block of West Bay Front Road, Lothian, for a report of an unconscious male lying near a handgun. Upon arrival officers located an adult male subject suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body in the master bedroom.

Fire department personnel responded to the scene and later pronounced the male as being deceased. He was positively identified as Anthony Joseph Anastasi Jr., 40, who also lived in the 600 block of West Bay Front Road, Lothian.

As patrol officers were conducting their initial investigation, an injured adult female was located in the basement area of the residence. She had suffered apparent trauma to her upper body and was also pronounced deceased by medical professionals. She was positively identified as Jacqueline Irene Riggs, 25, who also lived in the 600 block of West Bay Front Road, Lothian.

Ann Marie Anastasi and Gabriel Ezekiel Struss.

Homicide detectives along with technicians from the Evidence Collection Unit responded to the scene searching the area for any items of possible evidentiary value in regards to the death of these two individuals. Several witnesses were located and brought to the Criminal Investigation Division where interviews were conducted.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore performed an autopsy on Mr. Anastasi and Ms. Riggs.

Anastasi’s cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound while the cause of Ms. Riggs’ death was multiple cut/stab wounds.

As detectives sifted through the evidence recovered from the crime scene several items were forensically analyzed, and the findings

Biggest of “Heavy Hauls” Moves to Cove Point Here is the Main Cryogenic Heat Exchanger (MCHE) awaiting transport to the Dominion Liquifaction Natural Gas (LNG) construction site Cove Point. It was offloaded from a barge at Offsite Area “B,” the temporary pier location in Solomons where Dominion is receiving heavy equipment by barge through the Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River.

This Main Cryogenic Heat Exchanger (MCHE) is the heart of the liquefaction process. Inside the MCHE, incoming natural gas is cooled to minus 260 degrees Fahrenheit, at which temperature it becomes liquid. The liquefied natural gas (LNG) exits the exchanger and is piped to insulated storage tanks to await transport. LNG occupies only 1/600th the volume of natural gas, making it more economical to store and transport.

The MCHE is over 150 feet tall, 15 feet in diameter and weighs over 300 tons. It is constructed primarily of aluminum and

did not coincide with what the crime scene depicted. Working in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner the deaths of Ms. Riggs and Mr. Anastasi were both ruled homicides.

Through physical evidence along with witness and suspect interviews homicide detectives were able to piece together the events that led to this double murder.

Ann Marie Anastasi was the wife of the victim, Anthony Anastasi, and had been married for 18 years. Ms. Riggs had been an associate of the family and had been romantically involved with both Anthony and Ann Anastasi. During the summer of 2015, Ms. Riggs moved into the basement of their residence located in the 600 block of West Bay Front Road, which apparently caused tension within the residence.

Within a short period of time, Ann Anastasi and a 13-year-old juvenile reportedly decided to have Mr. Anastasi and Ms. Riggs killed. They allegedly enlisted the aid of the 13-year-old’s boyfriend to commit the murders.

During the morning of Thurs., Oct. 15, the Homicide Unit worked with the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office and secured an arrest warrant for Ann Anastasi. She was arrested that evening at the residence and charged with two counts of First Degree Murder, two counts of Second Degree Murder and the use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony.

Ann Anastasi is currently being held at

the Anne Arundel County Jennifer Road Detention Center on a no bond status.

The 13-year-old female juvenile was also located where she was taken into custody and charged with two counts of First Degree Murder and also Accessory after the Fact. The juvenile was remanded to the custody of a juvenile detention facility.

As detectives worked through the night, they were able to secure an arrest warrant for the girl’s 18-year-old boyfriend. He’s identified as Gabriel Ezekiel Struss from the 900 block of Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis.

During the early morning hours of Fri., Oct. 16, Gabriel Struss was taken into custody with the assistance of the Annapolis Police Department without incident at his residence. Struss iss charged with two counts of First Degree Murder, two counts of Second Degree Murder, two counts of Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder, two counts of Conspiracy to Commit Second Degree Murder and two counts of a Firearm use in a Felony Crime of Violence.

Even with the arrests, this is a very fluid and active investigation. The Anne Arundel County Police are urging anyone with information to come forward by calling Homicide Detective Jason McNemar at (410) 222-4756. If people with information wish to remain anonymous they can also contact the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line (410) 222-4700 or Metro Crime Stoppers.

contains more than a mile of tubing.

The device was fabricated in Wilkes-Barre, PA, by Air Products and transported by rail to Fairless Hills, PA. From there it was transported by barge to Solomons.

On Sunday night, it was the largest of the “heavy hauls” moved to the Dominion Cove Point terminal site in Lusby on two selfpropelled modular transports. It took about 2.5 hours for it to make the trip northbound on MD 2-4 and down Cove Point Road to the terminal.

Changing Public Opinion on Pit Bulls The Humane Society of Calvert County celebrated National Pitbull Awareness Day on Sat. Oct. 24 at Perfect Pet Resort in Lothian with a Pitbull Reunion and doggie costume parade.

Carleen Woolsey and Camryn Bittner (above) of Huntingtown cuddle with 12-week-old Pitbull puppies, who are ready for adoption.

Erik Goshen (above left) of North Beach with his nine-month-old Pitbull, Rambo.

Alyson Libs (left) cuddles with another litter mate.

Their “foster” parents say both Pitbull mamma “Pearl” and her seven puppies: Martha, Olive, Ethel, Mildred, Ross, Chandler, and Winona are available.

Stop by the Humane Society in Sunderland to visit with them!

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Sincerely, Susan

by Susan Shaw

Heroin Epidemic Requires Drastic Action

In the previous issue of the Chesapeake Current, I wrote about solutions to the heroin epidemic in Calvert County. Since that article, I have been learning even more.

First, what constitutes an epidemic in your mind? Does nine overdose deaths in one month in a county of 90,000 people meet the criteria for an epidemic in your opinion? What about knowing that 12 participants in a way too short local treatment regimen (21 days) at the same time has only four class members still living?

What about learning that Suboxone is only supposed to be used for detox and that successful completion of detox and rehabilitation means leaving without Subuxone and not needing either Suboxone or Methodone for maintenance? Yet, local doctors are prescribing Suboxone for daily use? One local doctor has a six-month waiting list for Suboxone. And a Methodone Clinic is opening in Calvert County? Did you know that an addict on maintenance Suboxone can easily overdose by taking Suboxone in the morning to keep from being sick while shooting up heroin in the afternoon? That using Narcan to reverse the effects of an overdose without immediate hospitalization can result in the addict using again and overdosing? Did you know that it is more difficult to detox from Methodone than from Heroin? Because we, the public, do not know enough about heroin and cocaine addictions, we can contribute to the problem while we think we are helping.

I am learning a lot by speaking to recovering addicts.

Where did many of them meet their drug dealers and suppliers? You guessed it - at a Methodone Clinic, waiting in line for their daily “fix” or at a weekly group meeting for addicts.

Weekly is not nearly enough help for a daily user.

What about doctors who use urine tests to see if the Suboxone is being used rather than sold?

One addict described to me putting a little bit of his Suboxone pill into his urine before turning it in. Remember, the addiction is in control!

How thoroughly are addicts being screened for brain dysfunction, previously called mental

illness, when being detoxed and in rehabilitation?

According to my sources, not very thoroughly at all. The only screen may be a question about a family history of mental illness. Yet, due to the stigma in the past, many addicts may not know of a family history of mental illness and may answer that there is no history of mental illness only to learn later that there is a significant family history of brain dysfunction, which may play a prominent role in relapse. Some addicts only feel sane when they are high or drunk. In reality, the substance use hides the brain dysfunction or is an attempt to self-medicate to feel better and more normal.

Yes, effective detox, rehabilitation, and treatment is costly and complicated. We know that rehabilitation from heroin takes a minimum of 60 days and 90 days is more optimal.

Thorough screening, including brain scans, for brain dysfunction with follow-up treatment, as indicated, is required. Successful rehab means the addict leaves the detox facility substance free - including from Suboxone or Methodone.

Outpatient treatment is provided two or three times a week, as needed, initially, and gradually tapered to once a week. A complete treatment spectrum is provided, including complementary and natural therapies like acupuncture, hypnosis, yoga, tai chi, Reike, EMDR, art therapy, reflexology, medication as required, food supplements as needed, exercise, peer to peer support, AND psychotherapy, as needed.

Do we, as a county, decide that an epidemic requires drastic action? Do we decide that we have to find a way to pay for effective treatment?

Or do we continue to prescribe Band Aids that don’t last, but rather, increase the likelihood of overdose deaths? I remember sitting as the Board of Health and talking about all the planning for a flu epidemic. What about a heroine epidemic?

Stay tuned for further information on the steps we can take to address this killer in our midst.

About the Author: Susan Shaw is a former Calvert County Commissioner, and an LCSW-C (Licensed, Certified, Social Worker-Clinical).

County Nixes Ads on Buses

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County staff is reporting back to the Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) that they don’t think it is worthwhile to pursue advertising on county buses.

After analyzing the pros and cons of various alternatives for revenue sources other than taxes and fees, Maureen Hoffman, Director of Community Services said at the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting on Oct. 27 that because of the county’s small size, it would not be a worthwhile venture.

Previously, public transportation was mentioned as a possible source of advertising revenue. Hoffman said staff had gathered

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information on the current status of public transportation advertising from other Maryland counties, and also looked at the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) requirements for reporting advertising revenues to offset total route costs.

Their conclusion and recommendation, given the limitations on revenue inherent with being a smaller county with small-size buses, and the impact of MTA’s required revenue sharing process, it is not recommended that the county pursue bus advertising, either inhouse or through Request for Proposals, at this time.

Special Reunion for Scout Masters

By Gary Colangelo and Grace Mary Brady The Bayside History Museum proudly hosted a Camp Roosevelt Scout Master, Camp Staff and Friends reunion this weekend. They came from far and wide: Boulder, CO; Boston, MA; Showshoe, WV; Delaware, Virginia, Florida, California, Wisconsin to speak a weekend at Bayside History Museum and North and Chesapeake Beaches.

Scout Masters reminisce inside the McCall home today, which used to be the “mess hall” for 1,000 boys each week at Camp Roosevelt during the summers.

Former Scout Masters of Camp Roosevelt, from L to R: Darryl Schenk, Buddy Gladhill, Roger Mattingly, Bruce Johnson, David Litsey, Nick Brill, Marty Kurcias, Rick Ashford, Bill Giles, Mike Schaffer, and Gary Colangelo. Photo by Grace Mary Brady, Bayside History Museum.

It has been nearly 50 years since Camp Theodore Roosevelt south of Chesapeake Beach closed, with summer camp operations of the National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, moving to Goshen Scout Reservation, Virginia, in 1967.

At the time of its closure, Camp Roosevelt was the oldest continually operating Boy Scout camp in the United States, serving generations of Scouts and providing the opportunity to hundreds of young men to serve as staff and directors of camp programs. Since its founding in 1919, Camp Roosevelt was an interesting part of the North Beach/Chesapeake Beach community. Residents of this area often enjoyed the Friday night campfires at the camp while local restaurants offered a diversion from camp food for the staff working at the camp. Each year in the 1960’s the camp would host a dance where young women of the area were invited to meet the staff members. At least one marriage began through meeting at Camp Roosevelt.

Scout Masters came to Camp Roosevelt with their local troops from the Washington, DC and Maryland suburb areas. They stayed with and supervised their Scouts in the campsite areas. Staff members provided instruction in various Boy Scout skills; aquatics, woodcraft, marksmanship and archery, nature study and conservation, and handicrafts. Amenities were also provided to campers: three hardy meals a day, first aid, camp fires, greased watermelon and turtle racing contests, religious services, and the critical bugle revelry in the morning with taps at night.

The Reunion began on Friday night with

crabs at Abner’s, continued on Saturday with the breakfast buffet at Trader’s and ended at the Rod ‘N’ Reel on Saturday night.

The highlight of the Reunion was a visit to the original mess hall now owned by the McCall family and a walk about of the former camp property, including the beach which held so many fond memories. The McCall’s provided real Southern Maryland hospitality by providing a camp meal of hamburgers and hot dogs.

After the visit to the Camp Roosevelt property, the Reunion continued at the Bayside Museum with greetings by North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer and Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl.

Gary Colangelo, a former Camp Roosevelt staff member, told the Mayors that Chesapeake Beach and North Beach felt like hometowns to former staff who spent so many of their summers in this area.

Calvert Senior Represents State

Renee Ermer, a Calvert High School Senior, is pictured here giving her Girls State/Girls Nation report to her sponsoring American Legion Auxiliary (ALA). The American Legion Auxiliary Stallings-Williams Unit 206 in Chesapeake Beach sponsored nine young women to the program this year, and with Renee’s help plan an even dozen next year.

Ermer first attended the Maryland ALA Girls State session in June, which permits students to experience first hand the workings of government. She ran for and was elected a senator; she served on a committee, and also served as a mock trial lawyer.

Being elected as Senator, this honor afforded her the opportunity of attending girls nation as one of the two participants to represent Maryland at the Girls Nation session held in July

in Washington D.C. along with 96 young women representing 48 other states.

Ermer described meeting Maryland’s Senator Ben Cardin and attending a reception at the White House at Renee Ermer. which President Obama spoke as “inspiring.”

As a result of these experiences, Ermer will be volunteering at veterans’ organizations and acting as a spokesperson for the value of the Girls State/Girls Nations programs which provide participants with a lifetime network, leadership skills, and deep patriotism.

First Lady Yumi Hogan honored some of Maryland’s top student artists on October 23, 2015 during a special reception in Annapolis.

The students are among those whose art are being displayed in a special exhibition in the House of Delegates Gallery Space.

Taylor Williams, a senior at Huntington High School, is the first place award winner at the high school level. Jessica Valadie, Supervisor of Fine Arts, said, “Taylor’s work, ‘Pride,’ is a colorful work integrating both watercolor and ink and is just one representation of the outstanding artistic skill and creativity coming from students enrolled in visual art classes across our school system. I am thrilled

to have her art recognized for its excellence, particularly in light of the magnificent work that was submitted by school systems from across the state.”

Taylor Williams is among artists from more than 20 school systems whose art is part of the First Lady’s Inaugural Student Art Exhibition.

The First Lady, who is an adjunct professor at Maryland Institute College of Art and herself an accomplished artist, has been an active supporter of the arts community and advocate for arts programs in schools across Maryland.

The exhibition is supported by the Maryland State Department of Education’s Fine Arts Office and the Maryland State Arts Council.

Calvert Teen Artist Featured in Annapolis

1925 photo of the original Camp Roosevelt Mess Hall with Scouts. Courtesy of the Bayside History Museum.

After the Mayors’ greetings, scoutmasters and staff were interviewed by Bayside History Museum staff to collect memories of Camp Roosevelt. The staff also received and catalogued camp memorabilia donated to the museum.

Patches, uniforms, pictures, books and documents were donated and will be added to the museum’s Camp Roosevelt collection.

After dining at the Rod ‘N’ Reel, the reunion continued Saturday evening at the Bayside History Museum where former staff and Scout Masters reminisced on the enchanting experience had at Camp Roosevelt. Most attendees remarked that serving at Camp Roosevelt was a pivotal part of their upbringing and their fondness of this region will always be with them.

Local Teacher Wins State Award

The Maryland Council for Social Studies has selected Lisa Walker, 5th grade teacher at Barstow Elementary School, as the 2015 Social Studies Teacher of the Year. The recipient must be a current elementary educator who has made a significant contribution to social studies in a public or private Maryland school. In addition, Ms. Walker has exhibited outstanding professional qualities in working with students, colleagues, and

Teacher Lisa Walker.

the community.

According to Supervisor of Social Studies Rebecca Bowen, “Lisa is the ultimate professional. She collaborates with not only her grade level peers but with teachers across multiple grade levels and schools. She is a true advocate for elementary social studies instruction and is passionate about extending her personal knowledge as it relates to social studies.”

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Police Blotter

Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports

CDS Violations Deputy R. Kreps conducted a traffic stop on Oct. 17 for a check welfare call on HG Truman Road in Dowell. He later found Kimberly Daugherty, 44, of Lusby to be in possession of Suboxone and paraphernalia (bottle) and Sean Hunter, 49, of Lusby to be in possession of cocaine and paraphernalia (pipe). They were both arrested and transported to the Detention Center and processed accordingly.

A traffic stop was conducted Oct. 15 by Deputy G. Gott on Patuxent Point Parkway in Solomons. He discovered the driver, Lakita Young, 27, of Lexington Park, and her passenger, Michael Pernell, 26, of Lusby to be in possession of a concealed weapon (brass knuckles) and Pernell to also be in possession of oxycodone.

Both were transported to the Detention Center and released to Correctional staff. Young was also issued paperwork for her traffic violations.

Deputy B. Schaefer was called to Calvert Memorial Hospital on Oct. 15 to respond to a report that, Robert Hawk, III, 21, of La Plata was in possession of paraphernalia while he was at the Hospital. Deputy Schaefer criminally charged Robert Hawk, III with possession of controlled paraphernalia (syringe) and transported him to the Detention Center.

Deputy Wilson was on routine patrol on Nursery Rd. in Lusby on Oct. 14 and observed a vehicle driving erratically. He conducted a traffic stop and discovered Brandy Jo Williams, 32, of Prince Frederick to be in possession of cocaine and Lorazepam. She was arrested and transported to the Detention Center.

A traffic stop on a vehicle driving in an unsafe manner near Camaleer Pass in Owings was made by Deputy W. Rector on Oct. 21. Stephen Andrew Owens, 33, from Washington, DC was arrested on an open warrant and for numerous traffic offenses. While being processed at the Detention Center, Mr. Owens was also charged with possession of marijuana while in a place of confinement, possession of paraphernalia (foil) and for providing a false statement.

On Oct. 20, Deputy J. Migliaccio made a traffic stop at southbound MD Rt. 4 and Hoile Lane in Huntingtown and discovered Robert John Stevenson, Jr., 46, of Lusby to be in possession of Heroin and paraphernalia (straw). He was transported to the Detention Center for processing.

Deputy G. Gott conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle on Thunderbird Dr. in Lusby on Oct. 19. He determined the passenger, Daniel Christopher Hughes, 35, of Huntingtown to be in possession of Adderall and paraphernalia (straw). Mr. Hughes was processed and released to the correctional staff at the Detention Center.

Destruction of Property Deputy J. Denton responded to the area of S. Solomons Island Rd. and HG Trueman Rd. for the report of a cut control wire belonging to a display sign. This incident took place sometime between Oct. 19-21. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office.

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Disorderly Conduct On Oct. 14 Deputy J. Buck was dispatched to a local business on HG Truman Rd., Lusby, for a suspicious person. While he was investigating the call, Stephen King, 23, of Broomes Island, became disorderly. Deputy Buck ultimately arrested Stephen King for hindering and obstructing the investigation, resisting and interfering with arrest, disorderly conduct and for an open warrant. He was transported to the Detention Center for processing.

Burglaries Deputy J. Buck responded to the report of a forced burglary of a home which took place between Oct. 5-15 on Delaware Rd. in Lusby.

Copper wire was stolen.

On Oct. 13 Deputy W. Durner was called to Lower Marlboro Rd. in Huntingtown for the report of a forced burglary at a home sometime between 9:30 am - 12:20 pm. Anyone with information is asked to call Deputy Durner.

Deputy P. Aurich was dispatched to Jewel Road in Dunkirk on Oct. 21 for the report that someone between the hours of 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. had entered a home and removed a Stihl chainsaw, leaf blower and weed eater.

Deputy B. Schaefer responded to a call that sometime between 7:00 p.m., Oct. 19 and 5:00 a.m., Oct. 20 someone made entry into a garage on Hatteras Lane in Lusby. It is unknown at this time if items are missing.

Motor Vehicle Theft On Oct. 19 Deputy N. Gilmore was dispatched to Fairgrounds Rd., Prince Frederick, for the report of a found stolen vehicle. The vehicle had been reported missing Oct. 17 from a driveway on Queensberry Dr. in Huntingtown.

Thefts On Oct. 14 it was reported to Deputy B. Schaefer that a pink and tan Coach makeup bag, along with multiple medications, were stolen out of a vehicle somewhere in the Prince Frederick area. Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy Schaefer.

Deputy R. Wilson responded to a theft complaint at the Walmart in Prince Frederick on Oct. 15. An employee’s HTC One cell phone was stolen while he was working his shift.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy Wilson.

A shoplifting complaint on Oct. 13 at the Lusby Liquor store on HG Truman Rd., Lusby was responded to by Deputy R. Kreps. The suspect made off with two bottles of alcohol.

Deputy Trigg was dispatched on Oct. 13 to Checotah Ct. in Lusby for the report of a stolen bicycle. The green boy’s Chaos bicycle was removed from the victim’s front yard between 12:30-5:30 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to call Deputy Trigg.

The report of several shoplifting incidences that occurred between Sep. 23-Oct. 16 at the Walmart store in Prince Frederick was responded to by Deputy B. Schaefer. Multiple electronics and several items of clothing were stolen. The investigation is ongoing.

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Deputy B. Schaefer was dispatched on Oct. 23 to Asbury Circle in Solomons for the report of money stolen from an apartment.

On Oct. 23 Deputy G. Hollinger interviewed a victim who stated her wallet, credit cards and money were all removed from her purse while shopping at the Giant grocery store in Prince Frederick.

On Oct. 16 Deputy E. Basham responded to Patuxent Dr. in Broomes Island for the report of stolen registration plates. It is unclear where the plates were actually stolen.

Deputy J. Migliaccio was called to Three Brothers Way in Owings for the report of money stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in the homeowner’s driveway. This incident took place between the late hours on Oct. 22 and 7:00 a.m. Oct. 23. Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office.

Deputy B. Schaefer was called to Henry Hutchins Rd. in Prince Frederick for the report of money stolen from several unlocked vehicles.

This incident took place sometime between 10:30 p.m. Oct. 22 and 7:00 a.m. Oct. 23.

On Oct. 22 Deputy M. Trigg was called to the Prince Frederick McDonalds for the report of a disorderly subject. Eric Demon Booker, 21, of Lusby was arrested for disorderly conduct, theft, trespassing on private property and littering.

He was taken to the Detention Center and processed accordingly.

Deputy M. Trigg responded to Elberta Lane in Huntingtown for the report that a brief case, two laptops and other personal items were found on the caller’s lawn. It was discovered that several unlocked vehicles had been rifled through in the overnight hours.

Deputy M. Trigg responded to a report of a theft of money from an unlocked vehicle on Morning Dove Ct. during the overnight hours on Oct. 21.

The report of a theft from an unsecured vehicle in the Prince Frederick Walmart parking lot was responded to on Oct. 19 by Deputy B. Schaefer.

A wallet, credit cards and money were stolen.

On Oct. 19 Deputy J. Migliaccio responded to Bidwell Lane in Huntingtown for the report of money stolen from several unlocked vehicles overnight.

Maryland State Police Reports CDS Violations TFC Barlow responded to the Solomons area for an intoxicated driver lookout on Oct. 24, at approximately 3:00 p.m. He located the vehicle, observed several traffic violations and stopped the vehicle in the area of southbound MD Rt. 4 at the Navy Rec. Center. The driver, Amber N. Reineck, 33 of Lexington Park, was arrested for DUI. A search incident to arrest recovered 41 heroin capsules, one plastic baggie of heroin, six baggies of crack cocaine and numerous items of drug paraphernalia. Reineck was charged appropriately and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

On Oct. 13 at 6:57 p.m., Trooper First Class Barlow stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 at Saw Mill Rd. in Lusby for traffic violations. The odor of raw marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. The three occupants in the vehicle were all arrested. The driver, David B. Stiller, 26 of Essex, MD, and passenger, Joseph R. Winter,

19 of Middle River, MD, were arrested for possession of Cocaine and Marijuana. Passenger Richard T. Clark, 30 of Forest Hill, MD, was arrested for possession of cocaine. They were incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Trooper First Class Palumbo stopped a vehicle on Sixes Rd. near Adelina Rd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations at 1:20 p.m. on Oct. 14. The driver, Sean J. Pope, 32 of St. Leonard, appeared to be extremely nervous when TFC Palumbo approached the vehicle. A K-9 scan of the vehicle yielded a positive alert. A probable cause search revealed both heroin and Oxycodone. Pope was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

A vehicle was stopped on Oct. 23 at 10:06 p.m. by Trooper First Class Barlow on Rt. 4 south of Old Field Lane in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. The odor of raw marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A search incident to arrest revealed both TFC oil/ marijuana wax and marijuana. Joseph T. Compton, 21, and Taylor S. Danielson, 18, both of Huntingtown, were arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

On Oct. 24 at 11:19 a.mm, Trooper First Class Wiesemann stopped a vehicle on HG Trueman Rd. in Lusby for several traffic violations.

The driver, Amy M. Blount, 36 of Lusby, was arrested for driving on a revoked license.

TFC Wiesemann observed several items that are used to ingest CDS in the vehicle and a probable cause search revealed suspected heroin.

Blount was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Theft At 6:54 a.m. on Oct. 15, Trooper First Class Barlow responded to the 7800 block of Schooner Dr. in Lusby for a theft complaint.

The victim reported a Huskee 22 Ton Log Splitter was stolen. The log splitter was under a black tarp and had been next to the victim’s driveway.

Stolen Vehicles Trooper First Class Costello responded to the Super 8 in Prince Frederick on Oct. 21 at 2:21 a.m. regarding a reported stolen vehicle. A guest in the hotel reported that a blue 2007 Chevrolet Suburban towing a black 300-gallon seal coating tank had been stolen from the parking lot. The guest and his roommate both gave information that later was found to be false to avoid arrest and to hinder the investigation. The vehicle, the tow trailer and tank information has been entered into NCIC/Meters. Investigation remains open pending recovery of the stolen vehicles and service of criminal charges.

On Oct. 21 at 6:03 a.m., Trooper First Class Newcomer responded to the 3200 block of Juniper Lane in Huntingtown for a report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle had been left unlocked with the keys in the ignition. Two days later the vehicle was located at another location in Huntingtown.

Burglary A reported burglary in the 3800 block of Balsam Rd. in Port Republic was responded to on Oct. 25 at 9:59 p.m. by Trooper First Class Barlow. Four suspects were observed

Police Blotter (con’t) inside the home using flashlights by witnesses.

Several officers responded to residence to assist in apprehending the four suspects found in the home, Jorge A. Velasques-Rodrigues, 22; Jose Y. Aguilar-Martinez, 21; Jocelyn V. Breza, 20; and Juan Francisco Reyes-Sanchez, 19, all from Reston, VA. They were all arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Correction Last month, our press release for the Drug Take Back Day listed the Mt. Hope Community Center in Sunderland as a drop off location. Mt. Hope Community Center is no longer available as a drop off location. There are two locations in Calvert County that continue to receive these items and they are: Maryland State Police, Barrack U and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office.

Major Drug Bust Reported A Galesville woman is among eight people indicted in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court charging them with conspiracy to distribute heroin, among other drug-related offenses. Drugs with a street value exceeding $1 million were seized as well.

The charges, Anne Arundel County Police say, are resulting from an eight-month investigation. They are in connection with a multi-million-dollar-a-year sophisticated drug distribution operation. Almost $1 million in assets were seized, including 12 guns and three vehicles.

Janelle Frances Jones, age 24, of 963 W. Benning Road, Galesville was among those arrested. The other suspects facing a variety of related charges are from Glen Burnie, Brooklyn, and Cambridge, MD.

Photos courtesy of Anne Arundel County Police.

On Oct. 14, seven search and seizure warrants were executed at various locations in Glen Burnie, Millersville and Arnold. Items seized included: - 3 kilograms of heroin with an estimated street value of $360,000 -1.5 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of $150,000 - 394 capsules of heroin with an estimated street value of $3,940 - 12 firearms, six of which were reported stolen; and a large amount of ammunition - About $90,000 cash, presumed drug proceeds - About $100,000 in jewelry, presumed drug proceeds - Three vehicles, worth about $200,000, presumed drug proceeds - Paraphernalia used to distribute drugs,

Photos courtesy of Anne Arundel County Police.

including scales, baggies, and bags of unused gelatin capsules “Today is a historic moment for Anne Arundel County, not only because of the high volume of drugs seized, but also the unswerving commitment of multiple agencies working in tandem,” said Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney, Wes Adams. “As a team, it is clear that our County agencies are determined to make our communities safer and our momentum is only growing stronger. Today’s announcement should send a message to those seeking to deal drugs on our streets that we will find you. Your kind of business is not welcome here.”

Upon hiring a dedicated heroin prosecutor in March of this year, State’s Attorney Wes Adams asked Anne Arundel County Police to start identifying members of drug trafficking organizations for investigation and subsequent indictments.

“The strong partnership represented here today is just the beginning of a long, cold winter for heroin pushers in our County,” said Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh.

“This investigation and these indictments we announce today, demonstrate that our efforts at working closely together are helping to protect the public.”

Anne Arundel County Police Chief Tim Altomare commented, “I hope that this investigation shows the citizens of Anne Arundel County that we are resolved to continue the fight against the destruction heroin wreaks in our communities. We have a national crisis on our hands and we have to stem the tide of useless deaths. It is up to all of us in the community to work together to keep our friends and families safe.”

Three Serious South County Accidents On Sun. Oct. 25 at 2:20 a.m., Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to Blandford Way, near Gresham Lane in Davidsonville for a report of a single vehicle crash.

The investigation revealed a Honda Ridgeline operated by a 17-year-old male juvenile was traveling southbound on Blandford Way when it failed to negotiate a right curve in the roadway. The Honda left the roadway, struck a tree, and came to rest in the north bound lane of Blandford Way. The preliminary cause of the crash was the driver’s failure to remain in a single lane and negotiate a curve in the roadway. Speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors.

The juvenile driver was transported to Shock Trauma by State Police Helicopter. A few hours later, the teen died from the injuries he sustained in the collision. The victim was identified as Joshua Robert Olshaw of Davidsonville.

Two other people were seriously injured

in separate accidents occurring around 5:30 Saturday morning, Oct. 24 in the Davidsonville area. Just before 5:30 a.m. units were dispatched to Route 214 and Riva Road for a person who had been injured in an auto accident. Arriving units located a 21-year-old male who had been involved in a serious motor vehicle collision reportedly in the Lothian area. A friend of the patient was attempting to take him to the hospital and called 911 upon realizing the seriousness of his injuries. Paramedics transported the patient to the trauma center at Prince George’s Hospital Center with serious injuries.

And just after 5:30 a.m. units were dispatched to the area of Davidsonville Road and Nucci Way for an auto accident. Arriving units found a single vehicle accident with the driver and lone occupant trapped. The 34-year-old male patient was extricated in about 20 minutes and transported to Shock Trauma by Maryland State Police helicopter with serious injuries.

Info Sought in Hit and Run On Oct. 4, at approximately 1:15 p.m., a blue Jeep sport utility vehicle was traveling southbound in the area of MD Route 2 and Skinners Turn Road when an unknown make and model silver sedan driven by an African American male veered into the oncoming lane of traffic. The silver sedan struck the Jeep in a head on collision and immediately fled the scene down Skinners Turn Road. The pregnant driver of the Jeep was transported to the hospital for

evaluation. During the investigation deputies canvased the scene and located two witnesses to the incident who provided information about the silver sedan that fled the scene of the hit and run.

Anyone with information regarding the driver or the vehicle of the fleeing vehicle is urged to contact Det. Nick DeFelice at (410) 535-1600 x2669 / defelinb@co.cal.md.us or Crime Solvers (410) 535-2880.

Reward Offered for Info The Town of Chesapeake Beach is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons responsible for damage to and/or theft of town property.

During the week of Sept. 18 through Sept. 20, several signs along the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail were severely damaged and/or stolen. The

Town of Chesapeake Beach is asking for your assistance in identifying those responsible.

Anyone with any information should call the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, and ask for Officer Ronnie Naughton at either (410) 5352800or (301) 855-1194; email: naughtrv@ co.cal.md.us.

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Garden Dirt

By Ray Greenstreet

Have a question about your garden for Ray? Email Editor@ChesapeakeCurrent.com and he’ll give you answers!

Last Gasp Fall Planting Primer

Didn’t get around to that planting project this spring or summer and now you’re fretting that you’ve missed the window of opportunity? I’ve got good news for you. It’s not too late; in fact fall is fantastic for planting. Cooler temperatures mean less stress on plants – and on you. And most garden centers still have a good selection of healthy plants to choose from.

Fall is the new spring!

Although the foliage and flowering portions of a plant have for the most part stopped growing for the season, the roots of the plant continue to feed and grow throughout the year.

It may be fall, but you can’t take short-cuts when planting. Just like spring or summer, successful planting still depends on good planting habits.

• Choose the right plant for the spot. Varieties that need full sun will languish in a shady location, and those that prefer shade will burn in the hot summer sun. And remember to look up. Those overhead trees may have lost a lot of their canopy by now, but come summer, when they are in full foliage, they will cast shade.

• It’s unlikely that the plants you choose at the garden center are full-grown. And so it’s important to read the grower’s tag or ask garden

center staff to determine mature height and size, and place the plants in an area suited to those dimensions. Some plants can be pruned to keep size in check, but that’s not to say that you can keep a plant that wants to be 10 feet tall pruned down to three feet so it will “fit” that bare space in your landscape! Instead, choose a variety that’s better suited to the size of that space.

• Great gardens start with great soil. You can buy the best quality plants, but if you place them in poor soil, they won’t perform well.

Next to watering, improving soil is the single most important task in gardening. By properly preparing your planting area, the roots of your new plants will grow more rapidly and deeply.

Nutrient rich soil.

• To encourage strong root growth, blend in a high quality a soil amendment or compost to the soil you remove from planting holes. Aim to create a 50-50 blend. Use this amended soil to backfill the planting hole.

• The planting hole should be, as a rule, at least twice as wide and at least half again as deep as the nursery pot it comes in.

• Carefully remove the plant from the container. If it doesn’t slip out easily, you may need to work at it but, don’t grab the plant from the stem and try to pull it out. When the plant is free, loosen the roots gently with your fingers.

This encourages roots to strike into surrounding soil after planting. If roots are densely packed on the outside of a rootball, use a knife to place shallow cuts into the rootball at several spots along the sides and bottom.

• Plant trees, shrubs, and roses an inch or so above grade; that loose soil that you’ve just dug up and amended will compact in time, and the plant will settle down deeper. You don’t want to end up with the plant in a “bowl” as that could create a drainage problem, especially during the chilly weather when absorption and evaporation is slower.

Always water the newly planted.

• It may not be hot outside, but water is still absolutely necessary. Take your time on the initial watering—water slowly and thoroughly.

Thereafter, for most plants, best growth occurs when plants receive 1 inch of water per week, through rainfall or irrigation. Soaker hoses

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provide hands-free irrigation. TreeGator bags take the guesswork out of supplying adequate irrigation to newly planted trees. When winter sets in, you can let up on the watering, especially with deciduous plants (those that lose their leaves in the winter) and perennials that “hibernate.” Evergreen trees and shrubs, like pines and camellias, will need occasional light drinks if it doesn’t rain or snow; cold winds suck moisture from the plant’s foliage and you don’t want to risk the plant drying out over the winter.

Fall is an excellent time to plant-a-tree.

• Mulch not only discourages weeds, it also provides an insulating blanket around your plants. Add a 2-3” layer of mulch around trees, shrubs, and roses. Organic mulches, like shredded bark, break down slowly and add organic matter to soil. But make sure that you don’t pile mulch up against the base or trunk of your plants – that pile of mulch can harbor insects or disease that can harm the plant.

• When your plants start to sprout new growth next spring, start a fertilization program to keep them growing strong. If you’re unsure of what kind of fertilizer is best suited to your landscape, ask the staff at the garden center for assistance.

About the Author: Ray Greenstreet began his career when he was just 13, as a “yard boy” at a garden center. In 2000, Ray and his wife Stacy, began Greenstreet Growers, a wholesale growing operation on their 65-acre Lothian farm. In 2005, they opened Greenstreet Gardens, a retail nursery and gift store. Last year, Greenstreet Gardens grew to include a second retail store on Braddock Road in Alexandria, VA. In 2014, they added a third location in the Del Ray section of Alexandria.

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YOUR

Money Matters

By Lyn Striegel My father, a small business owner, often told me that until I had to meet a payroll on Friday, I would not understand what business was all about. He was not wrong.

The pressures on a small business owner are tremendous and knowing you have to meet a payroll every week is certainly an incentive to get out there and make your business prosper. Here are a few tips for small business owners to help you move your business forward: 1. INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU INVEST. Whether you are purchasing a piece of equipment for your business or an entire business, you must take the time to investigate what you are buying and from whom. One client of mine purchased an expensive piece of equipment only to find out much later that the seller didn’t have the right to sell it. It had been posted as collateral for a loan on which the seller had defaulted. If my client had taken the time to check to see if there were any UCC filings (that’s the Uniform Commercial Code) on the equipment, it would have been clear that the seller didn’t have the right to sell it at all. The client forfeited a million dollar piece of equipment to the lender and received nothing in return. Of course, buying a business means an investigation of absolutely everything about the

Five Small Business Tips business—what are the assets and liabilities, who are the owners, what is the cash flow, etc. Relying on paper, specifically financial statements, is not sufficient. Your due diligence must extend to a physical inspection of everything you are considering buying.

Talk to the business’ officers, accountants, attorneys and customers. Don’t stop asking questions until you are fully satisfied you understand what you are taking on when buying a business.

2. GET EXPERT HELP FOR FREE. Small business owners have to be tough. They all act in multiple capacities - as salesperson, accountant, inventory manager, personnel manager, secretary, receptionist. In other words, most small business owners have had to “go it alone” in building their businesses. As such, they become reliant on themselves to get the job done. But, as their businesses grow, many owners find they can no longer handle or control all of the jobs related to the business. They must learn to let go and trust others enough to assist the business.

This is the hardest part and the Achilles heel of small businesses. Many owners cannot let go enough to let the business grow. They want it to grow, they just don’t know how to help it grow beyond themselves.

The good news is that business owners do not have to tackle the issues alone. A great way for businesses

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to get the expert advice they need is through creation of an Advisory Board for the business. This is a group of people chosen by the business owner to provide business counseling. It constantly surprises me how generous people are with their time, if asked. An Advisory Board, unlike a Board of Directors, takes on no liability for company actions, so many people are more willing to serve on Advisory Boards than on Boards of Directors. As a business owner, figure out where your weaknesses are and staff your Advisory Board with people who can help you overcome your weaknesses. Your Board can meet quarterly or more often. Take the time to prepare a formal report to your Board detailing what the company has done for the past quarter and what your plans are for the next.

Circulate the report to the Board members well prior to your meeting with them so they have a chance to review it and offer their suggestions.

3. MAKE A PLAN AND STICK TO IT. I have one business friend who takes two weeks at the end of every year to review his business plan and plan for the next year - that’s two weeks very well spent. But it means that you must reduce your plans to writing.

Just taking the time to write your plan, with your financial goals included, will assist you in figuring out your business future.

4. MAKE A LIST EVERYDAY. The only way to tackle all the jobs a small business owner must perform is to make a list of the tasks you want to accomplish every morning and check the list every night. Your small business can only be organized if you are organized. That doesn’t mean spending hours making

lists of every conceivable item you need to address. It does mean keeping the list simple. And, you must be honest with yourself about what you accomplish. If your goal is to grow your retail sales by 5% in a quarter, and you list all the potential customers you are going to contact, you cannot count the number of times customers tell you they will buy from you. You can only count the actual revenues from those customers.

You cannot take promises to the bank.

5. STAY ENTHUSIASTIC. You are your own cheering section. To build a business, you cannot afford to be anything less than enthusiastic about what you are doing and about your prospects for the business. If you are not feeling the enthusiasm, take a step back and reflect on why you decided to open a small business. Tap that feeling and determine if your business is living up to the vision you had when you began. If it isn’t, change it. The great virtue of having a small business is that the business owner can change its direction quickly. Never be afraid of failing - that’s how we learn. Be afraid of not trying at all!

If you want to learn about estate planning, including planning for your small business, please join me on Wed. Nov. 4 at Rod ‘N’ Reel Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach from 6:30-8pm for a free seminar.

Call (301) 855-2246 for a space.

About the Author: Lyn Striegel is an attorney in private practice in Chesapeake Beach and Annapolis. Lyn has over 30 years experience in the fields of estate and financial planning and is the author of “Live Secure: Estate and Financial Planning for Women and the Men Who Love Them (2011 ed.).” Nothing in this article constitutes specific legal or financial advice and readers are advised to

Local Restaurants Support Hospice Calvert Hospice says that all tips at Chesapeake Grille & Deli in Dunkirk from Nov. 1 – 7 will be donated to their organization.

On Nov. 3, Greene Turtle in Prince Frederick is donating a portion of the day’s proceeds to Calvert

Hospice.

They invite supporters to take time to support these fantastic local restaurants and Calvert Hospice on those days. For questions, contact Amanda Peterson at (410) 535-0892 or apeterson@calverthospice.org.

Happy Anniversary, Heavenly!

On Oct. 27, Heavenly Chicken and Ribs in Dunkirk celebrated ten years in business.

In attendance were Calvert County Commissioner Mike Hart, School Board Member Kelly McConkey, and several members of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, including Chamber

President Bill Chambers, along with friends and family. A good time was had by all, and the celebration was capped of by, what else, chicken and ribs, of course! Best wishes to the folks at Heavenly Chicken and Ribs, and here’s to another 10 years and counting!

North Beach Dental Care is offering dental services for vets in honor of Veteran’s Day. Spokesman Nate Ford says, “We will be offering completely free dental care to veterans

who are in need on Wed. Nov. 11th, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. This work would include cleanings, fillings, and extractions, and would really be on a first-come, first-serve basis for

veteran patients that don’t have insurance, who are really in need of these services.”

For more information, call North Beach Dental Care at (443) 550-8115.

The Maryland Agricultural and ResourceBased Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO) has announced a grant funding opportunity to encourage Maryland’s agricultural producers to expand or diversify their business operations by installing capital equipment to make a product that is “value added.” Eligible applicants must be a crop or livestock producer or processor, agricultural cooperative, seafood processor, or primary or secondary timber products processor, and have been in business for a minimum of two years.

Applicants can receive up to $15,000 for projects such as production buildings and major fixtures, livestock or seafood processing facilities, fruit or vegetable processing facilities, creamery production equipment, timber or wood products facilities and manure digesters. Cash matching funds are required, and must be at least equal to the amount of grant funds requested.

The submission deadline for applicants seeking to receive MVAPG-Capital Assets Option grants from MARBIDCO is Mon., Dec. 14 by 4:00 p.m. Applications received

in the mail with a Sat., Dec. 12, 2015, postmark will also be accepted. Grant award announcements will be made by late January 2016. Late applications will not be accepted.

Please visit the MARBIDCO website for more information and to download the MVAPG-Capital Assets Option application form: marbidco.org/applications.

Questions about the MVAPG-Capital Assets Option Program may also be addressed by contacting Andra Davis, MARBIDCO Financial Programs Specialist, at (410) 2676807.

The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is offering scholarships of $100 to Southern Maryland farmers/producers who successfully complete the acidified foods training program “Understanding Acidified Foods Workshop for Small Food Processors” to be held at Prince George’s County University of Maryland Extension at 6707 Groveton Drive, Clinton, on Nov. 30. The full cost of the training is $250.

SMADC’s Acidified Foods Training Scholarship is offered to farmers/producers in the five county area of Southern Maryland (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s and Prince George’s counties). The scholarship award is integral to SMADC’s ongoing initiatives to identify new and emerging agricultural enterprises that offer potential for profit and increased sustainability for the region’s farms.

SMADC works closely with state DHMH and other federal and local regulatory agencies to help farms navigate successfully through complex acidified foods certification and offers several online tutorials to assist with DHMH ‘on-farm processor’ licensing requirements at www.smadc.com. To download the SMADC Acidified Foods Training Scholarship Application, visit the News and Announcements page at www. smadc.com, or call SMADC staff at: (301) 274-1922, Ex. 1.

The Acidified Foods Workshop provides farmers with special training in food safety and process regulation to manufacture acidified foods (pickles) mandated by Maryland Department of Health and Mental

Hygiene (DHMH) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA). To register for the training workshop contact Prince George’s

County UME, Norma Fitzhugh at (301) 868-8780. Registration must be received by Nov. 20.

Dental Work Offered to Vets

Ag Grants Available for Business Expansion

Food Training Scholarships Available

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Ground has been broken on a new regional campus for the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) to be located on 74 acres in Hughesville that was purchased by the college last year.

CSM Breaks Ground on Regional Campus campus will come from the State of Maryland, with Charles County pitching in the other 25%.

Gottfried noted that students starting their education at a community college such as CSM see great value and save money by living at home, since they can transfer to the University of Maryland and other colleges after completing Associate’s Degrees. CSM says students enjoy an average 15.2% average rate of return on their investment.

CSM staff and students get in on the ground-breaking at the site of the first building at the new CSM Regional Campus in Hughesville.

The centrally-located branch of the college, just a few miles over the bridge from the Rt. 231 campus in Prince Frederick, will provide offerings and programs to serve the entire region. Phase I will be the construction of a 30,000-square-foot Center for Trades and Energy Training.

CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried said the goal is to expand options for students in the building trades, with classes and certifications in electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling services, and more. The facility will have workspace for each of the trades, a computer lab, a multi-purpose room and smaller, individual classrooms. He said 75% of the funding to build the new regional

CSM student Anita Hawkins, age 24, told the crowd how she realized her dream of becoming a welder after learning of the CSM Fundamentals of Welding Program, after spending years in retail.

Dr. Dan Mosser, Vice President of Continuing Education and Workforce Development said what will be taught at the new campus are skills in high-demand fields. He noted that figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that construction jobs are projected to increase 25% in the coming years, along with 21% growth in

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the plumbing and HVAC fields, and 20% in electrical and carpentry positions.

At the Hughesville location, there’s room for expansion. Gottfried said up to five phases of growth are in the planning stages, with the second being a Health Sciences Building. Dr. Mosser said that would be a 40,000 square foot facility to train medical specialists in high-demand fields such as x-ray and respiratory technicians.

Other phases proposed for the regional campus include a Fine Arts Center, a field house, athletic fields, as well as additional classrooms.

Dr. Jennie Hunter-Cervera, Acting Secretary of the Maryland Higher Education Commission, said, “CSM will be helping restore the American Middle Class by providing training in a trade skill for good-paying jobs. They are on-target with where our current workforce needs are.” Among the skills, students can learn to be linemen and solar panel installers.

Peter Murphy, the President of the Charles County Board of Commissioners called the new campus, “A catalyst for growing our community through education. It will support employment, economic growth, continuing enrichment for all generations.” He noted that it also stands to revitalize the Hughesville area.

Pauleen Brewer, President of the Hughesville Business and Civic Alliance, said local businesses are “thrilled” and “welcome the vibrancy of young students coming into the community.”

She said Hughesville dates back to 1643 and is prime for revitalization.

Calvert County Commissioner’s President Steve Weems was one of the many CSM Alumni in attendance. He praised the three counties – Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s – for working together to push forward the concept of the regional campus. “The catch phrase ‘Unity through Diversity’ encapsulates what this is all about,” Weems commented.

Randy Guy, President of the St. Mary’s County Board of Commissioners told the crowd that his wife first graduated from CSM, went on to the University of Maryland, and after two Master’s Degrees, pursued a career with the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Charles County Commissioner Ken Robinson said he heard a recent quote by Joe Biden that he’s been wanting to use and said this was the perfection occasion: “THIS is a BIG DEAL!” For updates on this project, visit csmd.edu/ regionalcampus.

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Insight Into “Common Core” Dear Chesapeake Current readers, At a 2014 meeting of parents and educators in Gulfport, Miss., Common Core supporters had good reason to smile.

Gulfport’s’ students had gone from a 23 average to almost a 25 in the four years since the new standards were implemented, Superintendent Glen East declared. Students had made such significant gains in reading, Mr. East stated, that “if you are in my shoes, you have to celebrate.”

When parents who had attended the meeting were later granted access to the school’s data, however, those claims fell apart like wet tissue paper.

Gulfport’s K-12 students in fact were failing by double-digits. Algebra scores had dropped 34 percent, English by 18 percent, and biology and history dipped by 46 percent and 38 percent, respectively, between 2009 and 2012.

The robust test scores touted by the superintendent excluded most of the school districts’ approximately 5,700 students and included only the top-achieving 150.

In New York, where test scores plummeted 31 points, Adle Schroder, principal of P.S. 59 on East 59th Street, stated: “When I first looked at the test, I was just in shock. I was having trouble with my fellow teachers — we sat around and tried to answer some of the questions — and I thought, this is ridiculous. I’m an adult, I should be able to answer these questions. If it’s hard for me, these poor kids — they must be incredibly confused.”

Nationwide, schools have resorted to subterfuge like “cut scores” which allow for more than 30 incorrect answers to hide failing test scores while excluding special needs students from the learning process.

In Maryland, 66 percent of fourth-graders with disabilities were shunted into a figurative closet so the state could inflate test scores while maintaining its prized national ranking.

Students whose parents exempted them from the potentially harmful PARCC tests were required to sit in silence and stare into space.

The National Center for Education Statistics, which administers the test, estimates that Maryland’s scores were 7 points higher for fourth-grade reading and 5 points higher for eighth-grade reading because of the exclusion.

Maryland has always earned high scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress. How the state maintained its ranking — by “cherry-picking” students with disabilities to sit on the sidelines — would result in disqualification and disciplinary action if done by a student.

Lilian Lowery was Superintend of the State Board of Education at the time. Jack Smith was her Chief Academic Advisor.

Sadly, no one in the Calvert County public schools, including the principal of the county’s premiere school for special education students, was willing to “rock the boat” with the state Department of Education.

TV’s Murphy Brown had an expression that went: “People who aren’t willing to rock the boat have no business being in the boat.”

Apparently lying, cooking statistics and baring the schoolhouse door to special needs students are the education reformers’ recipe for creating “better” teachers and a more “level playing field” for all students. Shame on Calvert County’s public schools.

Edward C. Davenport Drum Point

Cancer Survivors Celebrate Life

Southern Maryland Breast Cancer survivors gathered at a Survivor Saturday Celebration sponsored by Forever Eden Organics at the firehouse in Hollywood, MD. The keynote speaker was Dr. Rachel Brem, Director of the Breast Imaging and Intervention Center at George Washington University Hospital in Washington DC. Success stories were shared by a panel of survivors, shown, including Wanda Briscoe, Jan Barnes, Jan Jarboe, Desiree Bailey and Carol Davis.

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Local GOP Women Attend Event Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Ten women from Calvert and Charles Counties attended the recent Fall Convention of the Maryland Federation of Republican Women (MFRW) held at the scenic Wisp Resort in beautiful Garrett County in McHenry, MD. Members of all three Calvert Republican Women’s Clubs attended as well as a member from the Charles County Club.

The three-day convention opened on Fri., Oct. 9, with a reception followed by introductions of special guests including Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford and his wife, Monica. Lt. Governor Rutherford extended greetings and best wishes on his behalf as well as that of Governor Larry Hogan, who was unable to attend due to continuing health treatments.

Several local elected officials, including Garrett County Commissioners, welcomed the 100 plus attendees to the “Autumn Glory Days” held each October. The award-winning Appalachian Musician, Greg Latta, entertained the crowd with his lively music throughout the evening.

On Saturday, the MFRW members held their General Session Meeting where the incoming slate of officers for the 2016-2017 term was introduced. Ella Ennis, from the Republican Women Leaders of Calvert (RWLC), was nominated to be 2nd Vice President. Elections were held and the swearing in ceremony was held on the closing morning, October 11. The following ladies will take office on Jan. 1, 2016: President: Liz League (Severna Park); 1st Vice President: Dee Hodges (Baltimore); 2nd Vice President Ella Ennis (Calvert); 3rd Vice President Maureen Carr-York (Greater Severna Park); 4th Vice President: Beth Rodier (Worcester); Recording Secretary Sharon Carrick (Queen Anne); Corresponding Secretary Carol Kiple (Harford); Treasurer Patti Witham (Montgomery); and Assistant Treasurer: Eileen Hailey (Montgomery).

The fall foliage was at its peak, and the attendees were treated to a special “fall ski lift” ride up the mountain on Saturday. That evening, a Gala Dinner where The Honorable Kelly Schulz, Secretary of Maryland’s Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation spoke. Schulz shared with members some of her experiences thus far as a Cabinet Secretary and the work of her office.

Also, author Amy MacWilliams Schisler, who grew up in Calvert County, shared “Bringing Marylanders to Life Through Fiction” when she spoke about her writings, including ‘Crabbing with Granddad,’ an autobiographical depiction

Picture (from left to right): Patt Parker, Judy MacWilliams, Cynthia Steuart, Mary Cardinal-Vogt, June Lusby, Ella Ennis, Della Stull, Carol Benke, Patti Stueckler, Carolyn Rice, and Millie Havrilla.

of a day on the water in St. Mary’s County with her late grandfather; ‘A Place to Call Home’ that takes place in Baltimore; and her newest release, ‘Picture Me,’ a mystery which takes place on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Convention goers also heard from Ms. Lilian Castillo-Harris, founder and CEO of Workplace Management Group, LTD, based in Wheaton, that offers services to Hispanic entrepreneurs. Ms. Castillo-Harris spoke on “Welcoming Latin American Immigrants into the Republican Party.” She and her husband, Brian, help to improve business enterprises and host a weekly radio program on Radio America 1540 AM each Monday.

Former Calvert County resident, Patt Parker, was warmly welcomed back to Maryland. A Past MFRW President and founding President of the Republican Women Leaders of Calvert, Ms. Parker spoke on leadership and life in Arizona and had the distinct honor of inducting the new officers. Since retiring to Arizona, Ms. Parker has been an advisee to Governor Jan Brewer and currently serves on the Greater Arizona Development Authority. She shared her knowledge of political campaigning with the members and brought greetings to Governor Hogan from the State of Arizona, proudly displaying her “Hogan Strong” green wristband.

Attending the Convention from Southern Maryland were Patti Stueckler, President, RWLC; Carol Benke, President, Republican Women of Calvert County; Mary CardinalVogt, President of Republican Women of Southern Calvert (RWSC); Millie Havrilla, President of the Republican Women of Charles County; Ella Ennis, June Lusby, Judy MacWilliams, Carolyn Rice, and Della Stull from the RWLC; and Cynthia Steuart from the RWSC. Judy MacWilliams Owings

The Fast Food Syndrome – Bon Appetite!

Dear Chesapeake Current readers, In Maryland, whether you are poor, middle class or rich most of us have the same penchant for fast food. We go to fast food joints and order a drink, burger and fries. Some, I believe, go more frequently than others and I assume that some experience heartburn, however, for sure there is one thing we all have in common.

Hmmn!

Folks, the next time you pay your bill, please look at the receipt and you will notice you pay taxes to the state of Maryland. As a matter of fact, we all pay the state of Maryland a tax on all of our purchases regardless of who you are.

This tax not only goes towards funding the state but also goes towards paying down the state debt. This ‘friend’ is the very true Maryland experience all of us share.

So, no matter what legislation is put into law all of us are responsible in varying degrees for the debt incurred. Currently in Annapolis, many progressive Democrats have passed legislation that increases state debt by billions of dollars.

Recently I checked out the website legiscan. com where I was able to find many relevant legislative bills. Right off the bat was House Bill 71 (HB71) this 161 page scanned bill created a state debt by consolidating loans beginning in 2004 through 2015 to the tune of over a $1 billion (to be exact: $1,063,670,134.00).

Looking through this bill, I noticed that our legislators were doling out money to many different entities throughout Maryland. Don’t you think that this is a lot of money being borrowed that we the taxpayers will have to repay?

In fairness, HB71 stated that quite a bit of this money being doled out required that recipients pony up matching funds in a specified amount of time. Bill HB71 shows that a great deal of the State borrowed dollars went to colleges and universities throughout Maryland (over $350 million). Of this, the largest recipient of tax dollars went to the University of Maryland system; however, other bastions of higher learning were given money for their building projects. One might ask does this benefit all Maryland taxpayers?

The truth is that it is not an educational panacea for all residence living in Maryland. Yes, some who are financially able will benefit and some who gain scholarships will also realize their dream, however, what about all the others who for one reason or another cannot or choose not to participate in the higher learning experience of college? Let us go a step further - if you are a person who has decided to get a college degree and have accepted the fact that once out of college you will be paying exorbitant student loans, please understand that you are also on the hook for all debt incurred (HB71). So you will be receiving a double whammy. Is that fair?

Of course there are many ‘pie-in-the-sky’ Maryland progressive Democrats who, on the campaign trail, state that they are the champions for college students and will assist them with loans. Naturally they believe government handouts are the answer. What are government handouts? Why of course, future borrowed money by the state of Maryland that you as a taxpayer will eventually have to pay. When former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton railed against student loans, she decried that as president she would absolve them of their student loans, however not once did she say that all Americans would be stuck with the bill?

Going a step further, did any of these progressive politicians suggest that perhaps universities and colleges cut their own costs in order to lower tuitions? No! Finally, I do believe that many higher educational projects in Maryland will enhance the learning experience for some students; but however, I do believe that maybe some of the $350 million of state educational debt incurred could have been used to grant tax reductions to Marylanders who by and large do not go to college; however pay taxes towards this debt. So folks, until the time that equity in education is attained please go and eat many burgers and fries so that all of us living in Maryland can continue to fund our bloated state debt scene.

Bon Appetite! After all, we are the people.

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Thanks for Giving Back Dear Chesapeake Current readers, We would like to publicly thank Mr. Frank Taylor, owner of JT’s Kitchen in Sunderland, and Mr. John Parker, owner of the World Gym, in Prince Frederick for the time and effort they put into our field trip on Tues., Oct. 20. We toured their facilities and they both took time out of their busy schedules to sit down with us and teach us what it takes to run a successful business. We learned from Mr. Parker that as a business owner you need to treat everyone you come into contact with respectfully because you never know when you might see them again.

We learned from Mr. Taylor that no one can make you do anything that you don’t want to

do and that your personal connections to people are very important when you own your own business.

These two business owners gave back to their community by sharing invaluable information with future business leaders. The information provided on our field trip could never be taught in a classroom.

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Patricia Brooke, 36

Charles Davis, 71

Patricia Anne Brooke, age 36, of Dunkirk, passed away Oct.13, 2015 at her residence. She was born Jan. 13, 1979 in Washington, DC to George Ramby and Margaret Marie (Schaefer) Brooke, Jr. Surviving are her parents George E. and Margaret M. Brooke, Jr. of Hughesville, MD; daughters Rachael Elizabeth Brooke of Easton, MD and Ashley Nicole Strunck of North Beach; brothers George R. Brooke, III and his wife Angela, John M. Brooke, Paul J. Brooke, Michael D. Brooke and his wife Tara and Timothy A. Brooke; and sisters Mary E. Gaetano and her husband Ken and Anne Brooke all of Dunkirk.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Margie Causey, 94

On Sun., Oct. 25, 2015, Agnes Marjorie Causey (Raley) passed away at the Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick at age 94.

Margie was born on August 31, 1921 in Great Mills, MD. She is survived by two children, Jeannie Blumenthal of Little River, SC, and Michael Causey of Huntingtown; seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren.

Following cremation, her remains will be transported to Florida and buried next to her husband, George, in the Sampson Cemetery of St. Augustine. Memorials donations may be directed to the Calvert County Nursing Center, 85 Hospital Road, Prince Frederick MD 20678.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Charles Wright Davis, Sr., age 71, of Lusby, passed away Oct. 12, 2015 in Lusby. Charles was born on July 14, 1944 in Washington, D.C. to DeForest Davis and

Grace Wright Davis.

Charles was a Navy veteran and worked in the nuclear power plant in Calvert County. He also had a huge passion for football and was an avid Washington Redskins fan and NASCAR fan.

Charles is survived by his loving wife Kaye Davis and his children; Charles Davis, Jr. (Carla); Clark Davis (Tab); Wayne Bush (Marlana), Bobbi Howsare (Rick); Joey Tivnan (Nathan).

He is also survived by his grandchildren Crystal Howsare, Richard Howsare Jr., Taylor Dorsey, Madison Davis, Travis Bush, Dudley Davis, Kyle Davis, Nathan Tivnan, Jr., Gregory Davis, Shania Tivnan, Ian Davis, and lifelong family friend Mike Brown.

Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Charles to the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Arrangements provided by the Rausch Funeral Home of Port Republic.

Doug Dove, 74 Douglas Franklin “Doug” Dove, age 74, of Prince Frederick, passed away Oct. 12, 2015 at his residence.

Born Feb. 7, 1941 in Prince Frederick, he was the son of the late Elmer Mertin Dove, Sr. and Genevieve (Elliott) Dove.

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He loved all dramatic arts and loved to sing at church, for funerals and for weddings. Douglas loved his family. He was always attentive to his nieces and nephews and always remembered the birthdays of his family and friends.

Doug is survived by his brothers, Norman Dove of Broome’s Island, and Donald Dove (Patricia) of Huntingtown; his devoted friend Mary; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his mother and father, and siblings, Daisy Dove (infant), Elmer (Bud) Dove, Jr., Marcellus Dove, Monroe Dove, Violet Pitcher and George “Jack” Dove.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Broomes Island Wesleyan Church, 8520 Church Street, Broomes Island, MD 20615.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Timothy Keen, 89

Timothy Joseph Keen, age 89 of Lusby, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 25, 2015.

He was born on Aug. 13, 1926 in Clifton, NJ to the late Harry Martin and Catherine T. Keen. He is the beloved husband to June E. Keen.

Visitation will be Sat., Oct. 31 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 225 Alexander Street, Solomons MD 20688. Burial will be at the Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church Cemetery.

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

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Donald Hall, 68 Donald William Hall, age 68, of Owings, passed away Oct. 18, 2015 at Washington Hospital Center.

He was born in Prince Frederick, on Oct. 28, 1946 to Robert and Betty (Rhodes) Hall. Donald grew up in North Beach, and attended Calvert County Schools.

He worked as a mechanic, contractor, and operated a real estate company. He retired as a superintendent with Howlin Construction.

Donald was an avid hunter and outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting trips. He built his and his son’s home on the family farm. Donald was very devoted to his family.

Surviving are his wife Janet Hall of Owings;

son Lewis J. Hall and his wife Traecy of Owings; daughter Bridget Mawer of Dallas, TX; grandson Billy Buckmaster of Owings; and a brother Bobby Hall and his wife Sandy of Waterbury, CT. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Chuckie and Mike Hall and sister Margie Fowler.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: American Liver Foundation, 39 Broadway Suite 2700, New York NY 10006.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Leon Hurley, 86 Leon Hurley, age 86, quietly departed from this life on Oct. 6, 2015 at the Millennium Health and Rehabilitation Center in Edgewater.

He was born Aug. 15, 1929 to the late Ida Priscilla Hurley and Frank Smallwood in Chesapeake Beach. He was raised by his mother, Ida and grandparents, Priscilla and Charles Hurley.

Leon at age 10 attended St. Edmonds United Methodist Church along with his uncles and other relatives. Leon was educated in the Calvert County Public Schools.

Following the family legacy, he entered the field of masonry as a bricklayer. He enjoyed working on the various construction sites. Leon worked for Literrio Brick Masonry Company, Hurley Masonry and Eugene Hawkins Masonry.

Leon married Berthel Grayson in 1952.

From this union, they were blessed with three daughters, Vanessa, Nita and Eugenia. Later, he and Mildred Jones Gross were blessed with a son, Arthur Lee. For many years, Leon lived in Seat Pleasant, MD until his illness and admission to Millennium. He was loved and respected by all of his friends and neighbors. He was very proud of his family and at every opportunity, he spoke of his daughters in Virginia and son in Southern Maryland.

Leon leaves to cherish his memories, three daughters, Vanessa Hurley Grant (Haywood), Nita Hurley Cottoms-Murray, Eugenia Hurley Brown (Wilford); one son, Arthur Lee Jones (Thelma); eleven grandchildren, Nikki Washington-Sheppard (Dennis), Steven Grant, Juan Cottoms (Amber), Alfreada Washington (Quentin), Daunte Brown, Erica Mackell (Gary), Nicole Jones, Artra Carpenter (Gerald), Danielle Cromwell (Cory), Darrell Jones (Kate) and Damien Jones (Brandy); twenty-nine greatgrandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; uncles, Norman Hurley and Calvin Hurley; special friend, Marie Jackson and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents,

his brother, Alvin Hurley Sr.; his grandson, Chris Grant; and his son-in-law, Grandville Murray.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Donald LaVorgna, 68 Donald Paul LaVorgna, age 68, of St. Leonard, passed away Oct. 15, 2015 at his home. He was born in Washington DC to the late Josephine and Paul LaVorgna.

He was the beloved husband of Connie M. LaVorgna, devoted father of Connie Freeman and her husband John, John LaVorgna and his wife Katie and Donnie LaVorgna. He was the grandfather of Dylan, Kayla and Haley Freeman, Ella and Mia LaVorgna and Lillie LaVorgna, he is also survived by a brother, Anthony LaVorgna.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Dan Madrid, 69 Daniel Francisco “Dan” Madrid, age 69, of Tracy’s Landing passed away Oct. 11, 2015 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born July 5, 1946 in Pueblo, CO and raised in Cheyenne, WY. He graduated from East High School in 1964, where he was the recipient of the prestigious Athlete of the Year Award, was an All-State football player and a two time state champion wrestler.

Dan received a wrestling scholarship to the University of Nebraska.

He married Martha J. Schoeben on June 16, 1984 and they lived in Cheyenne until moving in 1986 to Crofton, MD, where he owned and operated Madrid’s Contracting, specializing in general contracting projects primarily for the federal government.

In 1992, Dan and Martha relocated to their home in Tracy’s Landing.

He was a member of Crofton Country Club.

Dan enjoyed golf, travel, was an avid Denver Broncos fan, and loved animals, owning many cats and dogs. Most of all, Dan loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Dan is survived by his devoted wife Martha J. Madrid, a daughter Shannan D. Vigil and husband JJ of Crofton, and a son Brian D. Madrid of Odenton. Also surviving are grandchildren Kameron, Kelsey, Alec, Amanda, and Riley; sisters Irene Vice, Diana Duran and husband Eli, and brothers David Madrid and wife Mary and Alfred Madrid, all of Cheyenne, WY, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jose

Daniel “Dan” and Bertha Madrid, and by a grandson Kyle Madrid.

A Life Celebration in Dan’s honor will be held Fri., Oct. 30 from 6:00 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Crofton Country Club, 1691 Crofton Pkwy, Crofton, MD. Expressions of sympathy in Dan’s name may be made to any animal rescue or humane society of one’s choice.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

John Myers, 82 John Marlow Myers passed away peacefully on October 8, 2015 at age 82 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. His wife Frances (Snowie) Myers and his former wife Martha (Marcie) Becker preceded him in death.

He is survived by his son David Alan Myers and his wife Sharon Brandes Myers, his son William Russell Myers, Sr and his wife Sharon Coffren Myers, his daughter Grace Myers Vallacchi and her husband Keith Vallacchi, his step-son Hill Parker and his wife Regan, and his step-son Stuart Parker and his wife Jennifer.

Four grandchildren, William Russell Myers, Jr, Nicholas David Myers, John Theodore Vallacchi, and Mary Grace Vallacchi, and five step-granddaughters also survive him.

John was born in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 10, 1933 to Victor Shank Myers, Sr and Louise Marlow Myers. His parents, and his brother Victor Shank Myers, Jr, preceded him in death. He was raised in College Park and subsequently Laurel, MD, where he met his first wife and mother of his children, Martha Roberts MacDonald. After a brief stint in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Korea, he moved into the historic “Bowling Heights” in Upper Marlboro where he resided until three years ago.

John was an avid horseman, foxhunter, and thoroughbred racehorse trainer. He was a member of the Marlborough Hunt Club for any years, and served in a variety of roles at the Club including Master of Foxhounds from 1998 to 2000, President, and Treasurer. He was a founding organizer of the Marlborough Hunt Races, a steeplechase held at Roedown Farms in Davidsonville, for 36 years.

He owned and operated Myers Feed, a supplier of hay and feed to both thoroughbred racetracks and private owners, for two decades before handing the business to his sons David and Bill.

Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 14515 Church St, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772.

Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled arrangements.

Dottie Marceron, 91

Patricia Spargo-Mentges, 87

Dorothy Virginia Marceron “Dottie,” age 91, a resident of Harwood for 22 years and formerly of Lusby, died on Thurs., Oct. 15, 2015. Born on March 26, 1924 in Washington, D.C., Dottie attended school in the District and was a homemaker for most of her life. She enjoyed Bingo, gardening and bird watching.

She is survived by her children, Janet (Mick) Cook of Mt. Airy, MD, Lenny (Joanna) Marceron, Jr. of Inwood, WV and Ginny (Russ) Donaldson of Harwood; seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

Dottie was preceded in death by her husband, Linward Marceron, Sr. who died on April 23, 1994. They were married on Jan. 26, 1943.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy., Pasadena, MD 21122.

George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

Patricia Genevieve Spargo-Mentges, age 87 of Lusby, passed away peacefully at her residence on Oct. 19, 2015. She was born on Feb. 16, 1928 in Hollywood, CA to the late Gertrude Mary Knight and Lawrence B. Knight, Jr. She is survived by her husband Louis “Bill” Mentges and several children.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678 (calverthospice.org).

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

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Mary O’Neill, 83 Mary “Sil” Priscilla O’Neill, a resident of Annapolis, and previously of Tracy’s Landing, died Sat., Oct. 17, 2015 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was 83.

Born Dec. 4, 1931 in Tracy’s Landing, she graduated from Southern High School and the Eaton Burnette School of Business in Baltimore.

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Mary was employed at Farmers National Bank in Annapolis, MD from 1965-85. She was a longtime member of St. James’ Parish in Lothian and enjoyed family, beach time with her grandchildren and playing Scrabble.

She is survived by a daughter, Kathy Davis and her husband, Chuck of Annapolis; a son, Steve O’Neill and his wife, Judy of Tracy’s Landing; five grandchildren, Steve O’Neill and his wife, Marilyn of Jupiter , FL; Natalie Henderson and her husband, Kyle of Millersville, MD; Shawn O’Neill and his wife, Angie of Raleigh, NC; Priscilla Tallon and her husband, Glenn of Baltimore; and Devin O’Neill and his fiancé, Julie of Los Angeles, CA; a former daughter-in-law, Patricia O’Neill Hays and her husband, Bill; and two great-grandsons, Miller and Matthew Henderson.

Mary was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth O’Neill, whom she married Dec. 17, 1949; her second husband, Donald Rossi; a son, Donald O’Neill; and her siblings, Joseph L., Samuel and McClane Gibson, Virginia Hohing and Mildred Harrison.

The family requests donations be made to the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation in memory of Mary P. O’Neill, 2000 Medical Parkway, Suite 604, Annapolis, MD 21401.

George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

Kim-E Stafford, 32 Kimberly Ann “Kim-E” (Gibson) Stafford, age 32, of North Beach passed away Oct. 24, 2015 at her home surrounded by family. She was born June 9, 1983 to Barton and Deborah (Soper) Gibson.

Kim-E was raised in Dunkirk and attended Mt. Harmony Elementary, Northern Middle

and High Schools, graduating in 2002. She later graduated from College of Southern Maryland.

Kim-E married Timothy Andrew “Drew” Stafford on June 13, 2009 and they made their home in North Beach. Her main joy in life was being a mother to her three children and spending time with them and her friends.

Kim-E is survived by her loving husband Drew Stafford, children Scarlett A., Gibson V. and Samuel A. Stafford. Also surviving are her parents Barton and Deborah Gibson of Dunkirk, sisters Kelly Gibson of Huntingtown and Kara Gibson of Dunkirk, mother and father-in-law Timothy and Tootser Stafford of Chesapeake Beach, grandfather John A. Soper of Fairhaven and grandmother Martha Gibson of Tracy’s Landing.

Memorial donations may be made to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas TX 75265. (ww5. komen.org).

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Mary Oursler, 85 Mary A. Oursler, of Dunkirk, passed away Fri., Oct. 23, 2015, at the age of 85.

A native Washingtonian, she was born Sept.

8, 1930, to Mary Alberta (Tobin) and Robert John Anderson, and was the oldest of three girls.

In 1949, Mary married the love of her life, Marvin E. Oursler, Sr. and they made their home in Camp Springs, MD. Marvin and Mary became the proud parents of five children. In 1976, Mary became a widow, with the passing of Marvin.

She later moved to Dunkirk and became a very valued member to a number of organizations. She was a member of the Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, and was involved in the Eucharistic Ministry, Stephens Ministry,

the St. Benedict Ministry, the Second Spring, Small Groups, the Martha and Mary Society and many more. For numerous years and with great care, Mary kept the alter linens clean and available for all masses and events. She could be seen at Calvert Hospital making her rounds to offer communion to the patients and always had time to offer a prayer or an ear to listen to their problems. She never served any judgment, just communion. Many people were also the recipients of a home visit by Mary to administer communion. No matter who she was talking with, she always made them feel like they were the most important person and she gave them her complete attention.

Mary was also very involved with the Calvert Hospice. She worked on and was a member of the Festival of Trees Committee. She also assisted in numerous events throughout the year.

She retired as a program coordinator at Prince George’s Community College. After her retirement, Mary attended Trinity College and received an EPS certificate for her participation in Educational and Pastoral Services in the layministry program.

She also enjoyed collecting Tea Leaf and White Ironstone pottery, cooking, antiquing and helping others. Her family and her faith were most important to her and she lived everyday for others. Mary was known my many names, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a child of God and tried to live her life to honor the Lord.

Her smile is shining down on all who knew and loved her.

She was the wife of the late Marvin E. Oursler, Sr. and loving mother of Marvin Oursler, Jr. and his wife Christine, Robert Oursler and his wife Barbara, Kathleen Bailey and her husband Rick, Thomas Oursler and his wife Susan and Carl Oursler and his wife Amy. Mary was the sister of Barbara A. Richardson

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and Patricia A. Loyco. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren and numerous other family and friends.

Memorial Contributions may be made to either The Academy of the Holy Cross, 4920 Strathmore Avenue, Kensington, MD 20896 or Oblates of St Anselm’s Abbey, 4501 South Dakota Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20017.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Bill Schneider, 58 William “Bill” Francis Schneider, age 58, of Hughesville, passed away in Prince Frederick, on Oct. 12, 2015. Bill was born on June 4, 1957 in Bethesda, to John Edward, Sr. and Agnes Gorman Schneider.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Gerontology from the University of Maryland.

He was employed as an insurance salesman.

Bill lived in Del Ray, FL for many years before returning to this area several months ago.

His many hobbies included playing basketball, playing the drums, riding motorcycles, listening to Blues music and sipping his Starbucks. Bill was known for his generous spirit and his willingness to do anything to help another person.

Bill is survived by his mother, Agnes Schneider of Washington, DC; his son, Christopher Schneider of Florida; brothers, John Schneider, Jr. and his wife Marguerite of Montgomery Village, MD and Fred Schneider of Washington, DC; sister, Mary Swann and her husband Pete of Hughesville, MD and niece, Ivy Marie Swann, also of Hughesville.

His father, John Schneider, Sr. and beloved cat, Cuggles predeceased him.

Memorial contributions may be made to Echo House, PO Box 2764, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Raymond-Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.

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Stuart Trott, 66 Stuart Calvin Trott, age 66, of Galesville, passed away Oct. 17, 2015 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. Stuart was born May 9, 1949 in Annapolis, and raised in Galesville. He attended Galesville and Owensville Elementary Schools, and graduated from Southern High School in Lothian in 1967.

He attended American University in Washington, D.C., and was employed at Bell Atlantic Telephone in sales and as an installer.

He also worked at Chambers Funeral Home in Washington.

Stuart was a gifted musician and upon moving to California in the 1970’s was an organist and musical director at several churches. He also worked as an organ and piano salesman, and performed for numerous celebrities at weddings and events when residing in California.

He returned to Maryland in the late 1970’s and worked in sales for Jordan Kitts Music, and was an organist at numerous churches in the District and surrounding counties.

Stuart performed at many well-known venues including the National Cathedral, the Mormon Tabernacle in Utah, and the Houston Astrodome, as well as many local churches, retiring recently from his position as organist and music director at Mayo U.M. Church.

In addition to his musical talents, Stuart was a creative writer known for his beautiful poetry.

He is survived by his mother Jean Siegert Trott and brother Christopher D. Trott, both of Galesville, and a sister Bonnie J. Morris and husband David of Harwood, MD. He is also survived by three aunts, two uncles, and seven cousins. Stuart was preceded in death by his father Calvin Crandell Trott.

Memorial donations in Stuart’s name may be made to Galesville UM Church, 4825 Church Lane, Galesville MD 20765 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Skip Ward, 83 Francis “Skip” Ward, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully on Fri., Oct. 16, 2015, at home in Lusby.

Born Dec. 27, 1931 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Francis Nash Ward, Sr.

and Ellen Louise King.

Skip was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 33 years, Barbara Jean Ward and is survived by his children, Connie Wallach and James Ward, Sr.; stepchildren, Barbara Shewbridge, Marla Miller, Patricia Hilton, Marsha Turner, Lisa Winegardner, and Sara DiRienzo; four Siblings; 20 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Throughout his life, Skip was often referred to as the gentle giant. A kind and humble man who was respected and loved by all who knew him. He loved his family, friends, and baseball and much of his spare time was spent rooting for his home team, the Washington Nationals.

He was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard and a life member at both Clinton and Silver Hill Volunteer Fire Departments (VFD) in Prince George’s County.

During his 50+ years as a devoted member of Clinton VFD, he held numerous positions that were vital to the department, some of which include President, Vice President, Treasurer and various others. He was essential in overseeing the department’s daily operations and much of their success and achievements are attributed to his commitment, dedication and leadership.

Skip’s Federal career began in 1963 with the Government Printing Office (GPO) as a Pressman. He spent the majority of his 30+ year tenure as a Pressman on the midnight shift and was extremely proud of his work and the career he led.

In 1992, he retired to the waterfront community of Mears Creek in Lusby where he and Jean resided. They shared a passion for the water and loved being out on their boat crabbing and fishing. They were greatly involved in their community and established friendships with many of their Mears Creek neighbors.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678 (online: calverthospice.org) or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

earthly life into eternal life on Sat., Oct. 3, 2015 at age 32.

She was educated in New York’s public schools, North Carolina public schools and Calvert County public schools where she graduated from Patuxent High School in 2002.

She did numerous extra-curricular activities such as dance team, step team, and was a statistician for basketball and football. She also played flag football outside of school.

Marquita resided in Temple Hills, MD with her roommate and friend Nadine. She loved to hang out with her girlfriends, Bianca and Rayshawna. She was a warm, loving and caring person. She always had a smile on her face, and would do anything to put one on others.

She leaves a loving family: her parents, Anthony Wimms, Sr. and La’Vern Granger; two brothers, Ronald Jones, Jr. and Anthony Wimms, Jr., a sister, Stellasha Wimms; her grandparents, Terry and Betty Brathwaite and a host of family, friends and loved ones.

Marquita was preceded in death by her grandfather, George Granger Sr., grandmother, Jessie Daniels and aunt, Dawn Granger.

Services were held at Crossroad Church in St. Leonard. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Bianca Brown, Rayshawna Allen, Tyanna Dowdy, Michelle Kyler, Jason Bradley and Greg Johnson.

Arrangements were provided by Rausch Funeral Home Lusby.

Robert Windsor, 82 Robert Lee Windsor, age 82, of Huntingtown, passed away Oct. 17, 2015 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 2, 1932 in Largo, MD to Aubrey Lemuel and Maggie M. (Hutchinson) Windsor. He attended Prince Georges County public schools. Robert married

Elsie Geneva Hutchinson June 23, 1951 in St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Leeland, MD. The couple resided in Largo where Robert farmed until moving to Huntingtown in the 1970’s where he continued to farm. Robert also worked for the Prince George’s Department of Public Works since the 1950’s and retired as a superintendent the 1990’s. He was of the Episcopal faith.

Robert was preceded in death by his wife Elsie Nov. 13, 2003; brothers John and Billy Windsor and sisters Helen Fister and Mildred Windsor.

Surviving are a son Ronald L. Windsor of Huntingtown; a daughter Deborah J. Clifton and her husband David of Prince Frederick; ten grandchildren, Ronda, Russell, Clay, Chase, Little Ronnie, Tamara, Tom, Mary, Shawn and Erika; ten great-grandchildren; and a brother James A. Windsor of Lusby.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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Simply email your obituaries (especially of those who have moved away), anniversary, engagement and birth announcements to: editor@ChesapeakeCurrent.com.

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Marquita Wimms, 32 Marquita Cherie Shalane Wimms, affectionately known as Quita to family and friends, was born on August 28, 1983 to Anthony Wimms, Sr. and La’Verne Granger in Junction City, Kansas.

Fort Riley. Marquita transitioned from this

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Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary: Volunteers of all ages can help in four categories: ecological research, environmental education, stewardship, and behind-thescenes. Participate for a day or for years; work on a group or solo project; collect water samples, clear trails, guide visitors on nature walks, lead canoe trips, be a box turtle caretaker, welcome visitors, and much more. For more info visit jugbay.org/volunteer, or email Melinda Fegler, Volunteer Coordinator at rpfegl00@aacounty.org. Extra volunteers may be needed for this event:

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• 2–5 PM, Sat., Nov. 7, 2015, Jug Bay 30th Anniversary Mini-Event: This event being held at the McCann Wetlands Center will celebrate Jug Bay’s 30th birthday to show volunteers, friends, and members our appreciation for supporting the Sanctuary. The event will be held rain or shine, and there is no entrance fee. There will be finger food, beverages, birthday cake, live music, photo booth, crafts and games for kids, and guided tours.

For more information call (410) 741-9330.

Pets

Calvert County Humane Society Meet “Kaine” Meet this goofy fella, he really likes being the class clown! Kaine is a year old and a Pit Mix, he’s learning not to jump on people and practicing his leash walking, we think he is progressing nicely. This boy came in recently and although we are still getting to know him, we know he has quite the potential to be a great dog. For more information or to meet Kaine, come on down and take him out for a stroll. Contact Info: vicki@hsccrescue.com Just as a reminder, Prince Frederick Chrysler generously pays the adoption fees each week for the Dog of the Week! Humane Society of Calvert County, 2210 Dalrymple Rd., Sunderland MD 20689.

County Pet Licenses Pet owners in Calvert County who need to license their dogs and cats can take advantage of Calvert County Animal Control’s seventh annual Amnesty Week scheduled for Nov. 2-8 and get their pets licensed at a discount.

The reduced fee for spayed and neutered pets is $3 each. The fee for non-spayed and non-neutered pets is $10. The regular prices are $7 and $20, respectively.

Bring cash or a check, along with a copy of the pet’s current rabies certification and proof of spay or neuter if applicable, to one of the following locations: • North Beach Volunteer Fire Department: Nov. 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

• Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department: Nov. 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

• Solomons Volunteer Fire Department: Nov. 5, 5:307:30 p.m.

• Calvert County Sheriff’s Office: Nov. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Nov. 7-8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

For more information call Calvert County Animal Control at (410) 535-1600, ext. 2526. A pet license is required for all dogs and cats.

Vote Dims Lights in Beach The Christmas lights won’t be nearly as bright in Chesapeake Beach this holiday season.

As reported in the Chesapeake Current in two previous issues (see online at ChesapeakeCurrent. com for the complete details), budget cuts are affecting the town’s special events, including Christmas festivities. An emergency ordinance was introduced at the Chesapeake Beach Town Council’s October meeting to restore $25,000 to the budget to allow trees in the town to be wrapped with lights as usual. However, there were

Following the Chesapeake Beach Town Council action, resident Jim Andre wrote and submitted the following poem to the Chesapeake Current: The Grinch Who Stole Our Christmas Lights Every Who down in Who-ville Was ready and able To make Christmas a wonder At home and at table.

And part of the fun That they loved to see Were the Christmas lights shining On each little tree.

But all of a sudden,

not enough votes to pass it. Councilman Eric Rhinehart was absent, and Councilman Jeffrey Krahling cast a “no” vote, killing the ordinance.

Back in June, when the town council approved a FY2016 budget, the holiday lighting budget was cut to $40,000.The FY 2016 budget proposed $77,000 for holiday lighting. The year before, $86,000 was spent. Money was also cut which will cancel the annual holiday lighting ceremony at Town Hall and the Easter Celebration next spring.

Without any reason, The lights of their Christmas Went out for the season.

Who? Cried each Who Who has stolen our lights?

Are we under attack?

Have we lost all our rights?

We love our small town, As corny can be, And love all the lights Adorning each tree.

It can’t be the money Since Who-town has plenty, It can’t be the people Who want the lights on Then what can it be?

Some Grinch stealing lights?

Of course, cried the Whos Why else should we lose What we love for no reason?

Which Grinch has denied us Our fun for this season?

They hunted and hunted and finally found Someone whose heart was as small as a stone Jeff Krahling they cried!

You voted to kill, The lights that we love But what can we do?

The Who’s thought and thought And then they remembered The rights that they have To vote in November.

And that’s what they did They made it so clear The lights went back on And up went a cheer So Who-town was saved And the Whos learned a lesson To put into office Only Whos who will listen.

By Jim Andre Chesapeake Beach

Don’t Miss “After Juliet” Huntingtown’s High School’s awardwinning, theatre program, ‘Eye of the Storm Productions,’ opens their 2015/16 season with a stunning staging of “After Juliet.” The plays explores the lives of Romeo and Juliet’s friends soon after the fateful end of Shakepeare’s play.

The play was inspired by Kiera Knightly and written for the Connections initiative by her father Shannon MacDonald. The play uses modern dialect interspersed with writing taken from old Elizabethan plays.

The play focuses on Rosaline, played by McKenna Johnson, whom Romeo dropped once he saw Juliet. Benvolio, Zach Hamby, and Valentine, Terrell Gross fight over whether the family feud should continue or instead let love prevail. Ghosts of all the broken-hearted come back to haunt the world and drive the two families to a final duel to decide the fate of their little world. Comic relief is provided by Lorenzo and Gianni, played by Hunter Mackey and Meade Morrison.

“This show has really challenged us,” says director Derek Anderson, “It has been exciting working with the students as they shared their artistic ideas for the show and stretched their creativity during the execution of their concepts.”

This production is a play with music with solos by Rachel Morales, Hannah McClelland, and Brianna Boyer. Fights are choreographed by professional fight coordinator Craig Lawrence and dance choreography by Parker King.

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Valentine (Terrell Gross) confronts Rosaline (McKenna Johnson) while Benvolio (Zach Hamby) truies to keep the peace in Huntingtown High School’s production of After Juliet.

The scenery, skillfully design and developed

by Jack DeGrange, depicts a world falling apart and drives home the theme of the play with multiple rain effects.

“The engineering that went into the rain effects is quite something. To be present to watch Walter (Merz) and Jack design, test, and tweak the water system was exciting,” stated Anderson.

Meade Morrison’s and Taylor Luskey’s lighting design is inspired and compelling. Each costume is skillfully crafted by award-winning student designer Meredith Prouty-Due. Huntingtown High School continually ranks as one of the top theatre companies in Maryland and has won awards on the national level. This production is not to be missed!

Performances are Nov. 5, 6, 7 at 7:00 pm.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens and students. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at showtix4u.com.

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CURRENT EVENTS The Chesapeake Community Chorus: This all-volunteer chorus that raises funds for local charities is looking to add singers to the chorus. No auditions required.

Nov. practice sessions are: Sundays, Nov 1, 15 & 22 from 4:00-6:00 p.m., North Beach Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach. Contact Larry Brown, Director, (301) 855-7477 or email lbrown9601@verizon.net.

Nov. 5 - 29 Fine Art & Unique Gifts: For the November Gallery Art Show, Artworks @ 7th is offering something special… and a little different. The show, aptly titled “Artworks@7th & Friends,” will feature works submitted by local artists, not currently affiliated with the Gallery, who were invited to participate by Gallery members. Explore the assortment of distinctive and creative works representing a variety of artistic media that will be on exhibit. The “Meet the Artists” Opening Reception is Sat., Nov. 7 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Normal business hours. Thu.-Sun., 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Artworks@7th, 9100 Bay Ave., North Beach. Info (410) 286-5278 or visit artworksat7th.com or our Facebook page.

Thursday, Oct 29 Calvert County Farmers Market: Solomons, Calvert Library Southern Branch, parking lot, 13920 H.G. Trueman Rd. 4:008:00 p.m. (410) 535-4583.

Fri.,FOct. Oct.- 31 & ., Sun., Nov ri., 30, OctSat. . 30 Sun Nov . 11

The Island of Dr. Moreau: Presented by the Twin Beach Players. Fri. 8:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 p.m., & Sun. 3:00 p.m. Bayside Boys & Girls Club, 9021 Dayton Ave., North Beach (410) 286-1890.

Sat., Oct. 31 Saturday , October 31 Calvert County Farmers Market: Barstow, Calvert County Fairgrounds. 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (410) 535-4583.

Indian Village Demonstrations: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. For info call (410) 586-8501 or visit jefpat.org.

Trunk or Treat: It’s sure to be a HOOOT! Afternoon featuring games, a cake walk, food, and of course candy! 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 90 Church Street, Prince Frederick (Due to road construction on Main St., turn left at the light on Rt. 4 (Church St.). We are the red brick Church to the left of the road signs). If you have any questions please call (410)-535-1782. Free.

Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament: $100 buyin. Public welcome. Doors open at 3:00 p.m., games start at 4:00 p.m. Hosted by the Auxiliary of the American Legion StallingsWilliams Post 206 in the Upper Level Hall of the Post, Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach.

Questions may be directed to Karen Miller (301) 855-0188. ALpost206.org.

Halloween Trunk or Treat! Spooky, ooky, cooky monster mash for ghouls and goblins of all ages. Wear your costume and bring your trunk or treat bag. 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad, 755 Solomons Island Rd. So. Info: (410) 535-9836. Donations are welcome.

Sunday , November 1 Sun., Nov. 1 Free Children’s Costume Halloween Party: From 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the upper level hall of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach.

Hosted by the Auxiliary. All are Welcome.

Info (301) 855-6466.

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Unified Jazz Ensemble, jazz quartet.

3:00 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Bldg.

B, Multipurpose Rm., 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Limited seating. rfleming@csmd.edu, (443) 550-6011, or visit: csmd.edu/Arts/ WardVirts/index.html. Free.

Tuesday , November 3 Tue., Nov. 3 Steak Dinner: Order your steak direct from the grill-master; $15.00 includes all the trimmings and a beverage. 5:30-7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion StallingsWilliams Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-Level dining room.

Public welcome. Info (301) 855-6466.

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Wed.,W Nov. 4 ednesday , November 4 Pizza Night: The Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 will host their Wednesday Pizza Night from 5:008:00 p.m. in the Lower Level Dining Room at the Chesapeake Beach Post. Rt. 260, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. East. $8 plus $1 per extra topping. For info, (301) 855-6644.

Thu., Nov. 5 Thursday , November 5 Knife Skills: Students learn the uses and techniques for specific chef’s knives as well as how to cut certain foods. Cleaning and sharpening techniques also covered. $69. 6:00-8:30 p.m. Calvert Career and Technology Academy, 330 Dorsey Rd., Prince Frederick. conedops@csmd. edu, (301) 539-4760 or visit: csmd.edu/ CommunityEducation.

Fri., NovF6riday, November 6 Friendly Friday: An opportunity for students to fast-track enrollment to CSM by completing an application, taking placement tests, meeting an advisor, registering and paying for spring semester

classes in one visit. 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Students wishing to take placement tests should arrive by 9:00 a.m. College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus, Bldg. B, Rm. B-203, 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick. To register, contact (301) 934-7765, option 9, askme@ csmd.edu or csmd.edu/friendlyfridays.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner: An informal dinner from 5:30-7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 on Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. Includes all the trimmings and salad and beverage for $ Public invited. Call for more information (301) 855-6466. ALpost206.org.

Intro to Modern Western Square Dancing: Aqua Squares square dance club hosts First Fridays Free. No experience or partner necessary. Come for a free introductory lesson. Bring the whole family. 7:00-7:45 p.m. Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby. For more info, contact Bill & Mary (301) 863-8054, Pete & Paula (301) 872-4547, or Rita (410) 535-9654.

Email aquasquaresclub@yahoo.com.

Sat., Nov. 7 Saturday , November 7 Step-by-Step: 5K Fun Run Walk in memory of Mike Blackwell an avid runner killed while jogging on Broomes Island Rd. to help raise awareness to the dangers of alcohol and other drugs, while participating in a healthy and positive activity. Benefit for Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse Programs.

8:00 a.m. registration; 9:00 a.m. race start.

Begins and ends at the Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Info: (410) 535-1600, ext. 8806 or (410) 535-3733. Relay for Hearing Impaired (800) 735-2258.

American Indian Heritage Day: Experience and discover the knowledge and traditions of

CURRENT EVENTS America’s first culture. There will be people teaching and demonstrating crafts and skills, with fun things to watch and do and learn!

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd, St. Leonard. Info: call (410) 586-8501 or visit jefpat.org.

Ham & Oyster Dinner: Friendship UMC. 3:00-6:00 p.m. Benefit FUMC Cemetery Fund. Adults $20, children 6-11 $10, under 6 free. (410) 257-7133, bsuedean@comcast. net, or visit friendshipmethodistchurch. org. Church is one block east of Friendship Circle on Rt. 2; 1-1/3 miles north of the light at MD Rts. 2 & 260 in Owings.

Square Dance & Potluck Dinner: Live traditional Appalachian music; squares, longways set, and circle dances. No partner, no experience necessary. Yes! You can do it!

All ages welcome. Adults $10, ages 5-17 $5, under 5 free. 5:45-7:00 p.m. Potluck Dinner - bring a dish to share. Galesville Memorial Hall, 952 Galesville Rd., Galesville. Supported by the West River Improvement Association (WRIA). Call (571) 238-1080 for more info/questions or visit communitysquaredance.wordpress. com.

4th Annual Bull & Oyster Roast: Southern High School Sports Boosters present: 50/50, raffles, silent auction, DJ, horse races, wine pull, cash bar. $30/ea. Includes catering

by Adam’s Ribs, oysters & non-alcoholic beverages. 7:00-11:00 p.m. American Legion Post 206, Chesapeake Beach. For more info and to purchase tickets or sponsorship packages go to: southernathletics.com/ bullroast or email southernsportsboosters@ gmail.com.

Sunday , November 8 Sun., Nov. 8 All You Care To Eat Breakfast: On a Fall day, start off with a hearty breakfast including hot cakes, sausage, scrapple, bacon, scrambled eggs, home fries, biscuits, fruit, and chipped beef. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. in the upper level Dining Room in Chesapeake Beach on Rt. 260. Adults $10; kids 6-12 $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys will be available for a nominal charge. Public welcome. Info (301) 855-6466. ALpost206.org.

Bring Your Barbie Doll: Help celebrate Barbie being over 50 years old; discover what it was like to live at the beaches in the 50’s. Latest Children’s Free Program for ages 6–10. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required. 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Bayside History Museum, 4025 4th St.,

North Beach. Contact Susan Howes (410) 257-3210 or (443) 532-6442.

Tue., Nov. 10 , November 10 Tuesday Tex Mex Dinner: An informal dinner from 5:30-7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. $10 includes all the trimmings and beverage. Info (301) 8556466. Public welcome. ALpost206.org.

North Beach House & Garden Club: The public is invited to attend the Speaker Series on Garden Design that precedes the business meeting. New members who share the passion of gardening, community involvement and learning are welcome. 7:00 p.m. North Beach Town Hall, 8916 Chesapeake Ave. Questions: NBGardenClub@comcast.net.

Sons of the American Legion Meeting: 7:00 p.m. American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 in the Upper Level Hall. All Members are urged to attend and make their voices heard. For more info, call Commander Ward at (410) 610-7217.

WNov. ednesday , November 11 Wed., 11 Local American Legion Honors Veterans:

Veterans Day is our chance to honor all the veterans in our communities. A service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. in Veterans Park in Chesapeake Beach followed by an Open House with refreshments at the American Legion Post for the public and members.

Hosted by the American Legion StallingsWilliams Post 206, Commander Charles Choux. For more info call (301) 855-6466.

All are welcome. ALpost206.org.

Pizza Night: Hosted by the Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the lower level dining room at the Chesapeake Beach Post, Rt. 260, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. East. $8 plus $1 per extra topping. Info (301) 855-6644.

Fri., Nov. 13 , November 13 Friday CSM Continuing Education: “Craft Beer 101.” 6:30-8:30 p.m., Nov. 13. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building A, Room A-204, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Students will learn how to discern aromas and flavors while enjoying the wide variety of craft beers available in Southern Maryland. Must be 21 to register. $59. conedops@csmd.edu, 301539-4760, csmd.edu/CommunityEducation.

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