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BOCC To Fill BOE Slot The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy for the First Election District representative on the Calvert County Board of Education (BOE). Joseph R. Chenelly, the current First Election District representative on the BOE, announced his resignation effective Nov. 1. By state law, the BOCC appoints members to fill any board of education vacancy for the remainder of the term until a successor is elected and qualified. He was elected in 2012 and said he was moving to New York for family matters. Anyone interested in Joseph Chenelly. applying must submit an application no later than midnight, Nov. Organizations may also submit individuals for consideration. The application is available online at co.cal.md.us/BOEapplication. Those interested in applying for appointment must be registered to vote in Calvert County and a resident of the First Election District for a minimum of two years before the beginning of the appointed term. For more information, contact Lisa Tolomei, administrative aide to the BOCC, at tolomeea@co.cal.md.us or call (410) 535-1600, ext. 2214. Meantime, the League of Women

Voters of Calvert County (LWV) is calling on the BOCC to create a special Community Advisory Committee to recommend nominees for Calvert County Board of Education vacancies. In a letter to the Chesapeake Current, LWV co-presidents Annette Funn and John Perryman write, “The commissioners should seek nine to 11 community organizations, e.g., chambers of commerce, League of Women Voters, Concerned Black Women, Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth, NAACP, PTA, and the two major political parties, etc., to serve on the committee. The commissioners should also assign a county employee as an administrator to take minutes, track decisions and attendance, and receive applications.� They contend, “The community organizations would select their representative, and they would in turn elect their Chair. The advisory committee would screen, and where necessary, interview applicants. From this process, the committee would recommend 3-5 highly qualified candidates from which the commissioners would make a selection.� Funn and Perryman conclude, “An advisory committee would strengthen public participation and confidence in county governance.�

Historic Sword With Local Ties Donated US Navy Commodore Joshua Barney’s sword is now at the National Museum of the US Navy (NMUSN) in Washington DC. The War of 1812-era weapon was donated Oct. 20 by Francis Hamilton, a descendant of British Army Gen. Robert Ross, who gave the sword to the U.S. Navy from his private collection. Barney gave up his sword after battles on the Patuxent River, many in our area. “Tonight we celebrate the return of ‌ a sword, surrendered in humiliation by Naval Commodore Joshua Barney 200 years ago while trying to defend his nation’s capital. In surrendering his sword, Joshua Barney was treated with the utmost respect and humanity,â€? said Jim Bruns, director, NMUSN. On Aug. 24, 1814, Barney led approximately 600 Sailors and Marines at the Battle of Bladensburg during the defense and burning of Washington in 1814. The men charged with resisting the British threat by defending Bladensburg fought valiantly but were overcome by British troops. Barney, wounded and captured, surrendered his sword to Ross. Accepting the gesture, Ross provided Barney with medical aid and released him under parole. The symbolic sword has remained in the Ross family ever since until now. Navy Rear Adm. Michael Franken, acting chief of staff, Strategic Plans and Policy, officially accepted the sword from Hamilton of the U.S. Navy and the American people. The sword is featured as a part of the commemorative exhibit From Defeat to Victory, 1814-1815. The exhibit, examining

the last crucial year of the War of 1812 when the tide turned for American forces, will remain open through Feb. 2015. It highlights the honor, courage, and commitment of Sailors during that period of Naval history. “What is significant about the Barney Sword is that instead of symbolizing loss, this sword symbolizes an enduring friendship that has sustained the United States and Great Britain for two centuries,� Bruns said. “Having Barney’s sword on display in the museum will inspire our uniformed personnel and their civilian counterparts. Its simplicity attests to Commodore Barney’s homespun courage, and it will endow the citizens of the United States and Great Britain with a sense of our mutual history,� Bruns said. The sword joins only a handful of pre-1841 naval officers’ swords in the Navy’s collection. Established in 1963, the National Museum of the U.S. Navy is located at the Washington Navy Yard, 736 Sicard St., SE, Washington, D.C., in Building 76. It’s open Monday through Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m and Sat. and Sun. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission is free.

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Residents to Enjoy Parks for Less Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman has announced that effective Nov.1 citizens who visit the county’s four major parks will enjoy a 50 percent reduction in parking fees and permits. “One of this administration’s top priorities has been finding ways we can reduce the financial burden on our citizens, and I am pleased that we have found another way to do so by reducing park fees,” said Neuman. “We are very fortunate that the county recently has experienced increased economic development, affording us an opportunity to cut fees in a way that has the greatest impact on all citizens."

Visitors to Quiet Waters, Downs, Fort Smallwood and Kinder Farm parks will pay only $3 for daily parking fees (previously $6) as well as handicapped parking. Parking for veterans and members of the military will remain free. Additionally, annual and lifetime senior parking permits will be available for sale for $20 (previously $40). Daily bus permits will remain $30. “We have wonderful parks here in the county that significantly improve the quality of life for our citizens, and by reducing these fees we are ensuring that the county’s natural resources and the new boat ramp to be built at Fort Smallwood Park are more accessible to everyone,” Neuman stated.

Students Raise Money for Cause

In order to spread the awareness of breast cancer throughout the community, the Calvert High School Boys Soccer team hosted a bake sale during their match against St Charles High School on Tues. Oct. 14. The proceeds from the bake sale and a percentage of the proceeds from the concession stand were donated, amount totaling $500, to the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care at Calvert Memorial Hospital. During the game’s half time period, there was a brief recognition of three families of the CHS soccer team, whose lives have been affected by breast cancer, in some way.

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Rotary Club Honored In its 14th year, the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) hosted the Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon Oct. 28 and named the Rotary Club of South Anne Arundel County as its Foundation

of the Year. CFAAC recognized the individuals, families and businesses, whose generosity, philanthropic leadership, and motivation of others improves the quality of life for all in Anne Arundel County.

Solomon's Road Work Underway The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) will close a section of MD 765 (HG Trueman Road) just south of Dowell Road in Solomons for up to three weeks through early November. The closure is necessary for crews to install 30-inch drainage pipe under MD 765 and MD 2/4 (Solomons Island Road). The total temporary closure of will help SHA expedite the drainage repair from an estimated six weeks with a flagging operation to less than three weeks using a continuous road closure, weather permitting. The closure allows SHA to safely replace an obstructed drainpipe under MD 2/4 and reestablish effective stormwater management near the

Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department. Several attempts to clear the old pipe were unsuccessful. Work also includes open-trench pipe replacement across MD 765, filling the old pipe with concrete, patching/paving, reforestation and landscaping. Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around the work zone. This project is funded under a $2.2 million multi-project “areawide� system preservation contract awarded to Concrete General of Gaithersburg. Nearly 8,200 vehicles travel this stretch of MD 765 each day. Customers with questions about this project may contact the District 5 Office at (410) 841-1000.

Cove Point Upgrades Completed The Maryland State Highway Administration has completed safety improvements at the intersection of Cove Point Road and Little Cove Point Road in Lusby. A news release issued from Calvert County says that a new dedicated right-turn-only lane on Cove Point Road allows eastbound motorists to turn safely

on to Little Cove Point Road. Associated right-turn arrow painting is also complete. The improvements were the result of a traffic study commissioned by Dominion as part of its application for the Cove Point liquefied natural gas export project. All costs for the work were borne by Dominion.

CBW Honors Women Leaders

The 10th Anniversary Celebration of Concerned Black Women was held Sat., Oct. 11 at the College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus. The mission of this organization is to address issues related to education, health, housing, economic empowerment and overall well-being of African American women and their families. Membership is open to those who support this mission. The "Salute to Excellence Gala" showcased the many accomplishments of CBW during its short 10 year history that included granting scholarships to Calvert

graduating seniors, mentoring high school and college youth, honoring outstanding community citizens, sponsoring leadership conferences and educational symposiums, winning health grants, and forming coalitions to help build a better Calvert County. The Gala Chairperson was Robin Johnson. CBW President is Nicole Cooksey; Co-Founders are Dr. Doris Cammack-Spencer and Annette Funn. To join and find out more about this nonprofit organization that is a 501 (c) (3) visit concernedblackwomencalvertcounty.org.

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Police Blotter possible controlled dangerous substance. Fox made contact with the man, identified as Robert Henry Munson, 66 Calvert County Sheriff’s Department of Chesapeake Beach, and subsequently Reports: issued him with a civil citation for Thefts possession of marijuana less than 10 Between Oct. 17 at 1:00 p.m. and Oct. 19 grams. someone stole a dark green Yama golf cart valued at $5,000 from outside a home in Disorderly Conduct the 2700 block of Adelina Road in Prince On Oct. 14 at 3:00 a.m. DFC P. Mosely Frederick. The owner advised that a silver responded to the area of Chesapeake skull and crossbones logo is on the cart. Village Dr. at Lawrin Ct. in Chesapeake Anyone with information is asked to Beach for the report of three people contact DFC R. Kreps at (410) 535-2800. yelling in the street. Mosely made contact with the three subjects. They During the daytime hours of Oct. 16, advised they had gotten into an argument someone stole a green Hot Wheels bicycle earlier. Mosely could detect a strong on Sanford Lane in Owings. DFC J. odor of alcohol. They were advised to go Migliaccio is investigating. home. Fifteen minutes later Mosely Overnight entry into a vehicle was made received another call for disorderly between Oct. 18 and 19 in the 4700 block subjects yelling and walking through the of Williams Wharf Rd. in St. Leonard. A same neighborhood but he was unable to handheld fire department radio was stolen. locate anyone. About 15 minutes later he Dep. T. Holt is investigating. received a third call for the same thing. He made contact with the same three CDS Violation subjects from earlier. One of the On Oct. 16 at 10:43 a.m. DFC C. Fox subjects, later identified as Brenna Erin responded to the 9000 block of Bateman, 21 of Upper Marlboro, started Chesapeake Ave. in North Beach for the to yell and curse. Another of the subjects, report of a male walking around smoking a later identified as Ray Clinton Kinzer, 22

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of Chesapeake Beach, also began to yell. They were both placed under arrest and charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct. The third subject was not arrested and was sent on her way.

set. DFC C. Fox is investigating.

A burglary at a home in the 10600 block of Fielder Ct. in Dunkirk is being investigated by DFC J. Lord. A jar of money and a guitar were stolen during the break-in that happened sometime between Oct. 18 and Thefts from Vehicles DFC J. Denton is investigating the theft of a 20. TV/stereo set from a vehicle parked outside a home on Serenity Ct. in Prince Frederick Dfc C. Fox is investigating a burglary to a home in the 3900 block of 17th St. in overnight between Oct. 22 and 23. Chesapeake Beach that happened on Oct. Vehicles at two homes on Calvert Towne 25 between 8:30 a.m. and 2:27 p.m. A flat Dr. in Prince Frederick were entered and screen television set was taken. The items were stolen from within between investigation continues. Oct. 22 and 24. The cases are being Maryland State Police Barrack U investigated by Deps. Idol and Wood.

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Two vehicles parked outside a home on Brians Way in Lusby had items stolen CDS Violations from them overnight between Oct. 23 A vehicle was stopped at 1:50 a.m. for traffic violations on Rt. 4 near Brickhouse and 24. Dep. Trigg is investigating. Rd. in Dunkirk on Oct. 23 by Trooper First Class Lewis. The odor of marijuana Destruction of Property On Oct. 13 at 4:13 p.m. DFC R. Wilson was emitting from inside the vehicle. M. McCamey, 23 of arrested two men and charged them each Andrea with trespass, operating an off-road Huntingtown, was arrested for possession vehicle on property, destruction of of marijuana in the amount of less than 10 property less than $1,000 and disorderly grams. conduct. A Chesapeake Ranch Estates Security Officer had earlier advised On Oct. 24 at 11:40 a.m., Trooper First Wilson that he and another witness had Class Oles responded to the Holiday Inn observed the two men riding a Express in Prince Frederick for a report of four-wheeler on the runway in CRE as suspicious drug activity in the parking lot. well as on the roadway. They damaged A hand to hand drug transaction was the grassy area of the runway. The observed. Rachel M. Pitcher, 25 of witnesses advised they saw the two men Broomes Island, and Tyler D. Ricchiuto, park the four-wheeler at a home in CRE, 23 of Huntingtown, were arrested for then get into a passenger vehicle and exchanging prescribed narcotic drugs. leave the area. Wilson ran the tag Pitcher and Ricchiuto were incarcerated at number of the passenger vehicle and the Calvert County Detention Center. drove over to that address. The suspect vehicle arrived at the house and contact Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle was made with the two suspects. Thomas on Oct. 18 at 2:46 a.m. at Rt. 4 and Old Scott Burroughs, Jr., 18 of Lusby, and Field Lane in Prince Frederick for traffic While speaking with the Emory Jackson Baldwin, IV, 19 of St. violations. occupants, several criminal indicators were Leonard, were arrested and charged. noted and a K-9 scan was requested. As a DFC A. Locke is investigating damage result of the K-9 scan, a probable cause done to a vehicle parked in the driveway search was conducted and both synthetic of a home in the 1800 block of Higgens marijuana and marijuana were located. The Lane in Huntingtown overnight between driver, Melanie E. Napolitano, 19 of Oct. 15 and 16. Someone broke out the Edwardsville, PA was issued a Criminal Citation for possession of marijuana and driver’s side window. was released. The passenger, Daniel L. Someone caused damage to the yard of a Coley, 20 of Wilkes Barre, PA, was arrested home in the 70 block of Dares Wharf Rd. for possession of synthetic marijuana and in Prince Frederick sometime between was incarcerated at the Calvert County Oct. 13 and 16. DFC J. Denton is Detention Center. investigating. Theft/Shoplifting A homeowner on Armory Rd. in Prince A reported shoplifting at the Family dollar Frederick advised DFC R. Kreps that on Store in Prince Frederick on Oct. 15 was Oct. 21 around 9:30 p.m. she heard a responded to at 5:40 p.m. by Trooper bang and when she went outside to Palumbo. April M. Rogers, 29 of Prince investigate, she discovered that her cable Frederick, was observed placing several items in her handbag as if to conceal them. lines had been cut. The store manager stopped Ms. Rogers from leaving the premise and Trooper Burglaries On Oct. 15 between 5:00 p.m. and Palumbo, after investigating the incident, midnight, someone entered a home in placed Ms. Rogers under arrest. She was the 3900 block of 17th St. in Chesapeake issued a Criminal Citation for theft less Beach and stole a 42-inch LG television than $100.00 and was released.

Police Blotter (Con’t) Arrest in Lothian Shooting On Sun. Oct. 19 at approximately 10:00 a.m., officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Dept.’s Southern District responded to the 6200 block of Southern Maryland Boulevard in Lothian for a report of someone shooting a gun. Upon arrival, officers located several adult victims and witnesses, who reported the victims became involved in a verbal altercation with two neighbors. During the argument, one of the suspects threatened to get a gun and then he walked towards his house. Moments later, the suspect exited his house carrying a long gun, pointed it in the direction of the victims and shot the gun. None of the victims were injured during this incident. As a result of interviews and crime scene investigation, the suspect who

Search Continues for Hold-Up Man On Sat. Oct. 18 at 10:05 p.m. the night clerk of the Lusby Shell on H.G. Trueman Road reported an armed robbery. He stated that a black male entered the store, covered his face, presented a handgun, announced the robbery, threatened him with the handgun and fled the store with most of the business’ money. Sgt. C. Parsons and Sgt. R. Cox coordinated resources and members from both the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office including the K9 team, and the Maryland State Police including their aviation department, however, no apprehension or sighting of the suspect was made. Det. H. Rich of the Calvert Investigative Bureau determined that the lone suspect was a black male in his late 20s or early 30s. He was short, 5’6” to 5’7” tall, with a thin to

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fired the weapon was identified as 25-year-old Edward Patrick Patton of 912 Lower Pindell Road in Lothian. The suspect was arrested and charged with First-Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault and Reckless Endangerment.

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AA Response Time Improves The Anne Arundel County Fire Department is reporting a 27% decrease in average paramedic response times over the last 12 months due to improvements in Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance service. Additionally, the department has seen a 21% decrease of 90th-percentile response times for the arrival of paramedic level care to incident scenes. “We are constantly looking for ways to improve the most critical service the county provides to our citizens – public safety – and I am so proud of our Fire Department for implementing best practices that better enable it to save lives quickly,” said County Executive Laura Neuman. “I am especially proud of Fire Chief Michael Cox, who brought about these improvements in part by deferring the purchase of a tower ladder truck to reallocate the funding for six new ambulances.” Because medical emergencies account

average build. He had short, one-inch long, black hair and a medium to dark complexion. The suspect was wearing a light gray, hooded sweatshirt which he pulled around his face. The suspect entered the store, pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the clerk’s torso area then stated “give me all the money.” The suspect brought a black cloth drawstring bag which he held open. The clerk put the cash in the bag and the suspect fled. The suspect fled past the front window of the store and was last seen running southeast into the Chesapeake Ranch Estates. The clerk was not hurt. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. H. Rich at (410) 535-1600 ext. 2765.

for 85 percent of the calls to which the department responds, the six Basic Life Support units were purchased to meet the county’s growing need for ambulance service. Five will be put into service this fall. A citizen report of ALS response times using data from the fourth quarter of 2010 showed that the average ALS response time in Anne Arundel County was 7.75 minutes. The average response time for an ALS unit in the first three-quarters of 2014 decreased more than two minutes to 5.67 minutes, a 27% improvement. National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 1710 recommends an eight-minute 90th-percentile response time for ALS units. In the 2010 report, the county’s 90th-percentile response time was 12.52 minutes. In the first three-quarters of 2014, that time has dropped 21 percent to 9.85 minutes, a nearly three-minute improvement.

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New Deputies Join the Force

These four new Calvert County Sheriff's Office deputy recruits were sworn into office at a recent Calvert County Board of County Commissioners meeting. Pictured left to right: Timothy Mohler, Brian Poundsberry, Derick Clark and Shea Rediker..

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Decision Time: Candidate Profiles The Chesapeake Current is proud to partner with the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Calvert County to provide candidate information profiles to our readers. For additional details on each candidate and the offices, along with state ballot issues, see the complete 48-pahe LWV report on our web site, ChesapeakeCurrent.com.

Maryland Senate District 27

Salary: $45,207. Thomas V. “Mike” Miller Jr. (D) 1. Qualifications: In four decades of service to the people of Southern Maryland, I have developed an unparalleled understanding of my constituents and their needs. As Senate President, I am uniquely positioned to help people solve problems, and to make sure that we get our fair share of State resources. 2. Priorities: The recession has taken a toll on everyone. People are doing more with less, and they expect government to do the same. This term, we cut over $3.5 billion, while protecting critical investments in healthcare, and education. My top priority is to invest more in our communities while cutting wasteful spending. Jesse Allen Peed (R) 1. Qualifications: I was born in Maryland, and have lived here most of my life. I raised my family here, and own a small business in Upper Marlboro. I served in the Army. My experiences in the military and as a small business owner provide me with an exceptional perspective on our government, their overreaching regulations, and the affect they have on the day-to-day lives of Maryland citizens. 2. Priorities: I would set my priorities on lowering taxes and reducing burdensome regulations that stifle both private citizens and businesses. This would create better jobs with higher pay and encourage people to move to

Maryland Senate District 29

Salary: $45,207. Roy Dyson (D) 1. Qualifications: Current Member of Senate of Maryland, former Member U.S. House of Representative, former Member of Maryland House of Delegates, proud owner of a family business of 4 generations. 2. Priorities: Remain dedicated to the protection of land conservation, continue to promote sustainable agriculture, and continue to provide some of the finest constituent service in Southern Maryland

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Steve Waugh (R) 1. Qualifications: No response received by deadline. 2. Priorities: No response received by deadline.

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good constituent services, hold public forums, reach out to voters to inform and involve them in legislation that impacts them. I will be constantly available to the people I represent.

service, from my work at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, my leadership in the legislature, and as a father and grandfather. I have been rated as one of the most effective legislators in Annapolis. I bring common sense conservatism to the job. 2. Priorities: Priority number one is protection of our constitutional rights. Keep government out of the "nanny state" business . Make sure that the taxes paid by Southern Marylanders are not wasted and not sent to the bigger urban jurisdictions. Help to protect PAX River NAS. Clean Chesapeake Bay through common sense environmental policy. Help to protect the most innocent and vulnerable populations among us.

Maryland House District 27B work for them. As before, I will ensure experiences from my U.S. Navy Salary: $45,207. Michael A. Jackson (D) 1. Qualifications: For twenty-six years, I’ve served Maryland with pride as a union official, lobbyist and as the Prince George’s County Sheriff. I’m an Adjunct Professor for Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland. Currently, I’m the Special Assistant to Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker for Homeland Security. 2. Priorities: We must create more jobs, improve education, protect our natural resources, enhance public safety in our communities, continue to strengthen domestic violence intervention and eliminate healthcare disparities. Philip A. Parenti (R) 1. Qualifications: I’m retired US Air Force with management experience in the airlines. My duties ranged from budgeting to coordinating efforts of various departments to operating in a regulatory environment. Additionally, I believe in free market principles for job creation and economic growth and will fight for fiscal responsibility and smarter government. I have been the Chairman of the PG County GOP. 2. Priorities: The first priority is getting our spending under control. This requires studying the budget to find overlaps and areas where it makes sense to cut spending. Particularly where there is evidence of fraud, waste, and abuse. Then the process of reducing taxes can begin to put more money in the pockets of the tax payers. Reducing regulatory burdens on businesses is also a priority.

Maryland House District 27C Candidates

Mark N. Fisher (R) 1. Qualifications: I am not a politician! I am a 25-year Calvert resident, entrepreneur, friend to non-profits, father of three children and husband. I honor Calvert's farming heritage, want to see our retirees stay in Maryland, and share the values of working families. I will bring my life experiences in the private sector, so as to grow the economy and create jobs for the working men and women of Maryland. 2. Priorities: I will bring fiscal, economic & government reform to the General Assembly. My specific priorities include eliminating taxes on retirement income, fighting for a dedicated funds protection act, supporting a flatter, simpler tax code, and eliminating the business personal property tax. I will support common-sense fiscal restraint and ensure we are spending taxpayer dollars wisely and efficiently.

Calvert County Commissioner Salary: President $44,500; Member $42,000. County Commissioner At-Large Candidates Joyce Stinnett Baki (D)

Maryland House District 29C Candidates

Salary: $45,207. Len Zuza (D) 1. Qualifications: My 23 years as a Senior OMB Budget Examiner provided me the skills and experience to analyze and work effectively on large programs/ budgets. I know how to identify waste and reprogram funds for priority programs. Organizing SMOCS members/supporters to restore local oyster reefs demonstrated my ability to listen to the concerns of Southern Marylanders and lead efforts to find effective solutions. 2. Priorities: (1) Stimulate economic growth in Southern Maryland by improving the high- tech skills of workers and physical infrastructure (especially the TJ Bridge), (2) support improvements in education from preschool thru post secondary so high school graduates are ready for skilled jobs or college, and (3) protect the environment while remaining aware of the need to protect property values and businesses.

Salary: $45,207. Sue Kullen (D) 1. Qualifications: I have previously served in the Maryland House of Delegates. I was appointed by Governor Ehrlich in 2004, won my first election in 2006. I proudly represented my community in the State House for six years. I am a common sense, problem solver. I put politics aside and put Calvert first. I worked with Democrats and Republicans to pass legislation that benefited Calvert County. 2. Priorities: My priorities will be Tony O'Donnell (R) to continue to listen to the people in 1. Qualifications: I have the Calvert and bring their voice to legislative experience to get things Annapolis. I will work with people to done for the people of Calvert and St.

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Qualifications: For more than 30 years I have worked in the tourism industry in sales and marketing. The last five years I have worked as the tourism specialist for the Calvert County Department of Economic Development. I have served on numerous boards and committees at the local, state and national level. I am committed to service to my community and have the courage and compassion to do the job. Government: I support a commissioner style government. A commissioner style form of government assures a check and balance government, as any major law changes must go to the Maryland Assembly to be validated and voted into law.

George W. Owings III (D)

Steve Weems (R)

Calvert County Commissioner: District 1 Candidates

County Commissioners.

Emad Emile Dides (D) Qualifications: No response received by deadline. Government: No response received Mike Hart (R)

Qualifications: Elected Democratic State Central Committee 1986, Served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1988-2004, 10 years as the Majority Whip. Served under Governor Ehrlich as Sec., Md. Dept. Veterans Affairs 2004-2006 and Acting Sec. under Governor O'Malley 2006-2007 During my state service, I chaired several major sub-committees, as well as service on many other committees, task-forces and boards. Government: Our current system is fine. Our population is 90,0000 residents, more or less. Upon reflection while serving as a state delegate, I am reminded that the single member district accounted for the representation of 33,000 citizens. It was not an insurmountable task. No, we do not need further expansion or expense associated with growing local government. The checks and balances are in place.

Qualifications: I am a current member of the Board of County Commissioners in the capacity of Vice President, as well as Chair of the Tri-County Council. Both body politics have facilitated the acquisition of institutional knowledge which will greatly enhance my productivity for a second term if elected. Government: I am currently not interested in implementing a charter style government simply because I do not believe we are large enough to sustain it. My position is one of indifference to commissioner vs. code home rule; code home rule would give us bonding authority and the ability to react to certain initiatives without enabling legislation. I would not be averse to forming a committee for consideration. Paul Harrison (Unaffiliated)

Tom Hejl (R)

Qualifications: I have been involved in the Calvert Community all of my life and am a life long Calvert resident. I am active in numerous civic and community organizations including our public schools where my children attend. I have a 20- year background in business, banking and currently own Patuxent Wine and Spirits in Lusby. Government: Counties and jurisdictions that mirror the parameters and dynamics of Calvert County have operated successfully under a Commissioner form of local governing. However, as the needs of our citizens increase and issues affecting the County as a whole dictate, I am in favor of discussing other options of local governance that may be best suited to address Calvert County's future needs.

Calvert County Commissioner District 2 Michael J. Moore (D)

Qualifications: I have budget, management and leadership experience in government and business. I have worked in county government for 15 years, so I have seen, know and understand the government system from the inside. I wrote and managed the second largest budget in county government and have interacted with county employees and department heads on nearly a daily basis. Government: We should be moving towards a code home rule style of government. Governing at the level closest to the citizens is a best practice. State officials from other jurisdictions should not be voting on issues germane to Calvert County and conversely we should not tie up our state legislators with issues that could be easily handled at the local level.

Qualifications: Expert in management, finance and administration of large corporations. 25 years in higher education, MBA and extensive experience with operations, negotiations and accounting. I am a student of social and public policy including the U.S. Constitution, and am very familiar with local zoning ordinances. I am an active member of this community through the Cub Scouts, Elks and Chesapeake Church. Government: The Commissioner style is the weakest form (and most informal) and is most deferential to the Maryland General Assembly. However, it still has significant police power over citizens (Article 66B). Charter form has the greatest potential for selfdetermination and allows referendum recourse to citizens on legislation (Article 25A) with the benefit of an elected, FT Executive checked by a Council.

Qualifications: No response received by deadline. Government: No response received by deadline. Pat Nutter (R) Qualifications: 30+ years as a law enforcement officer, 10+ years with planning and zoning concerning various County codes, active member of community organizations and community study groups to improve county services. Presently serving as President of the Calvert County Board of

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Government: I am in favor of the Commissioner style government. However, Code Home Rule which is still a Commissioner style government may offer some advantages to the locality. I believe we are at a point when we should consider a citizen's advisory committee to study this and make suggestions to the government and its citizens. Peggy J. O'Donnell (Lib)

Qualifications: My background is in law, accounting and management. I have worked with corporations across the country and in Hawaii regarding issues with regard to personnel, taxation, litigation and accounting (including budget management). I have advised boards of directors in all areas of corporate structure, divestitures and acquisitions. I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Law Degree. Government: Calvert County should continue with the commissioner style government. There should be more town hall type meetings focusing on particular issues before the issues become BOCC proclamations to allow the citizens a much needed involvement in the processes. Transparency is essential and residents should be advised of changes affecting their rights before the changes are affirmed by the BOCC. Calvert County Commissioner District 3 Candidates Kelly McConkey (D) Qualifications: Small Business owner for 30 years. Extremely fiscally responsible. Currently The Vice President of The Calvert County Board of Education. I have helped manage a budget of almost 200 million dollars. I am currently The Vice President of The Calvert County Optimist Club. I have

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served on The Calvert County United Way Board. I am a member of The Chamber of Commerce. TRANSIT: I am very supportive of expanding our current public transportation throughout the county. It would depend on if the funding is available.

to ALL. My leadership as Chair of the State of Maryland Registers of Wills Automation Committee has resulted in all Registers using one of the most advanced systems in Maryland. Mark S. Lynch (R)

Government: I believe it should Qualifications: As a practicing remain a commissioner style estates and trusts attorney for 35 years, government. I think it is good to have 5 and resident of Calvert County for 14 opinions. years, I have been endorsed by the Parents Choice of Maryland. The Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. (R) Register of Wills serves as a clerk to the Orphan’s Court, and I believe my legal and tax law experience will be valuable in the efficient and orderly administration of estates in service to the citizens of Calvert County.

Calvert County Sheriff Salary: $87,000

Craig W. Kontra (D)

Qualifications: Currently serving and completing first term as the 3rd District Calvert County Commissioner. Government: I am open to considering a change to the current form of government after a needed public dialogue and debate to permit the citizens to understand the pros and cons of each. Calvert County Register of Wills Salary: $90,700. Margaret H. Phipps (D)

Qualifications: With 37 years experience as Register of Wills, I have the legal knowledge, technical expertise and leadership ability to provide professional, confidential and compassionate service

Qualifications: I have been in law enforcement for 29 years, including 26 in Calvert. As a Sergeant in the Sheriff’s Department, I run the Warrant Unit. I also manage grants pertaining to child support. My unit and I are recognized annually for the quality of our work. Drug Abuse: Create a “Pill Diversion Team” to focus on Rx abuse by building rapport with pharmacies, doctors and other police agencies to identified main suppliers. I also would use Interdiction Teams with canines to sniff out illegal drugs entering Calvert, and offer seminars in our high schools to educate students on the consequences of using drugs. Gangs: So far, there has not been significant gang activity in Calvert. Still, educating the public on indications of possible gang activity is crucial. All school resource deputies, safety advocates, administrators and teachers should receive training on street gangs, as

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this is where the first signs are likely to real-world work experiences than the appear. traditional memorization of facts. Teaching kids how to deeply Mike Evans (R) understand what they are learning and how to analyze and write about it will produce dynamic graduates. Preschool: High-quality PreK can have lasting benefits for children and is proven to even out the playing field for students entering school. Our current 1⁄2-day PreK for low-income families is very successful. I support expanding PreK further up the income ladder but any mandate must come with funding. To serve all county children would mean building extensions to all elem schools and increasing staff. Qualifications: For the past 12 years as your Sheriff, I manage the budget, acquired new technology and equipment through grant funding, increased staffing, built a vast network of community partnerships. I am a veteran and have 34 years of law enforcement experience as both your Sheriff and as a Maryland State Trooper. I have a degree in criminal justice and graduated from the National Sheriff's Institute. Drug Abuse: I am an active member of the Prescription Drug Abuse Abatement Council. I established a first of its kind 24- hour prescription medication drop- off program (location: Sheriff's Office). I have increased the drug unit staffing, intensified enforcement of anti-drug efforts in both street arrests and users and in-depth investigations targeting dealers and doctors illegally prescribing medication. Gangs: I have assigned deputies to all four high schools to identify and help develop solutions to any potential gang activity. A full-time intelligence investigator assigned to the Southern Maryland Information Center monitors suspected gang activity and coordinates enforcement efforts. Although gangs cannot be targeted we will aggressively enforce any violations of the law they commit. Calvert County Bd. of Education At-Large Salary: $5,500. All run as non-partisan candidates. Dawn C. Balinski Qualifications: I've spent the past four years learning how to oversee a complex, people- oriented $196M organization. I've worked hard to wisely allocate limited resources and to set policy that is forward-thinking. I am proud that we have remained one of the top performing school systems in the state. We've improved financial transparency, strengthened school security and expanded digital learning. Common Core: The new Common Core standards encourage students to think critically about everything they learn - from math concepts to history – a skill that will better prepare them for

Pamela L. Cousins Qualifications: I am a mom with a passion to protect children and serve my community. As a Disabled Veteran who proudly served in the United States Air Force, my career afforded me the opportunity to become an effective leader with an emphasis on achieving results. Additionally, my 20 years of experience in Cyber Security may become beneficial for exploring more technology for the classroom. Common Core: Conceptionally, Common Core levels the playing field for all children. But first we must Interpret what the standards really imply for teaching and learning. Then determine how to convert those standards. Identify and obtain classroom materials and resources to support teachers and properly assess student achievement. Preschool: Early childhood education is a vital launch pad that enables a child’s ability to become a successful life learner. Regardless of where a student lives, who they are or what their parents do for a living, Calvert’s Pre-Kindergarden and Head Start programs continues to meet the evolving needs of all children. Eugene "Gene" Karol Qualifications: Education: Master’s and Doctorate Degrees in Educational Leadership; CCPS Board Member for 7 1⁄2 years; Superintendent of Schools for 19 years; Assistant to the Maryland State Superintendent for six years; University Dean for 6 years; Executive Director of SMHEC for 2 years; Administrator and Teacher for 14 years; College Professor for 49 years. I have a passion for education. Common Core: The Common Core Standards are intended to ensure that our children are college and career ready. These standards will also assure that all children in the country will be receiving the same curriculum in order to be successful. However, before implementation teachers must have sufficient time in order to develop the standards in a reasonable time frame. Preschool: Research makes it clear that the earlier children receive a stimulating educational environment they will progress academically.

Children attending preschool develop better pre- reading skills, richer vocabularies, stronger basic math skills, and better socialization skills than those who do not. I am in favor of preschool initiatives provided that funding is available.

William J. "Bill" Phalen Qualifications: No response received by deadline. Common Core: No response Dear Chesapeake Current readers, received by deadline. years ago Calvert County voters Preschool: No response received by choseFour Mark Fisher to serve as our Delegate in deadline. Annapolis. A newcomer to public service,

In Support of Mark Fisher count on Sue Kullen to be a loyal and consistent vote for bloated budgets, more spending, and higher taxes. If voters were sick of that four years ago, then why in the world would we want to send her back? Mrs. Kullen argues that she is the better choice for Delegate because she can sit at the Democratic leadership table with lifelong politician Senator Mike Miller and other like-minded big spenders. There is only one person in this race who fights for lower taxes, reduced spending and who serves as a check and balance against Mike Miller. That person is Delegate Mark Fisher.

Mark offered Calvert County a fresh and truly independent voice in Annapolis. His electoral victory was hard fought against a two-term incumbent who seemed, like most politicians, to have claimed ownership of the seat. A rising star in the Democratic super majority, the former Delegate seemed to have her party in mind, and her ranks within it, more than Calvert Dear Chesapeake Current readers, County families. Why else would she continue to lend her support to legislation that would First let me say that I am a clearly hurt Calvert County families? Why else registered Republican and proud of it. I she collect more than $70,000.00 in have been so since I turned 18. I think current unit handling extraditions, would George Murphy taxpayer per diems? it is time to elect a new Sheriff; namely serving criminal summonses and Governor Martin O'Malley could always Chesapeake Beach

Opinions Voiced in Sheriff’s Race

Deputy Sheriff Craig Kontra. Kontra is running as a Democrat but party affiliation has no meaning in this contest. It is important how the Sheriff enforces the law and from what I've heard, seen and read it is time to give the "new" guy a chance. He has more than enough experience on the road and in the office to run an agency the size of the Sheriffs Office. I put quotation marks around the word new because Kontra is anything but new. He has been a member of the Sheriffs Office for more than 25 years and has climbed the ranks from Patrol Officer to Investigator in the Narcotics Unit to Supervisor of the warrant unit. In his current position he oversees four Deputies and two Administrative Aides. He is responsible for a budget in excess of half a million dollars. I've looked over Kontra's biography and watched him deal with people. I am quite impressed with what I have observed. He has won numerous awards and citations. He works closely with the State's Attorney's Office in his

warrants. The unit has been honored numerous times which is a testament to his abilities. I have read his platform and heard him speak in public and one-on-one. He is open, friendly and speaks to anyone who has anything to say about the county he calls his own. His ideas make sense. I like the idea of getting supervisors into the field more often and getting deputies off Route 4 and into the neighborhoods. The crimes are being committed in our neighborhoods where our children are at risk. I would love to see cars patrolling my streets more often. Let our capable State Troopers patrol our highways. Kontra's priority is to put a stop to drug dealers distributing narcotics in our county. I believe Kontra will do an excellent job. He has my vote and I hope he has yours! Jackie Brady Prince Frederick

Re-Elect Evan Slaughenhoupt ("Slog'-n-hop")

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Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Why is it that our Sheriff, Mike Evans, thinks he is above the law? Several people have told me that they’ve seen him out and about gingerly putting up campaign signs and handing out campaign literature while in uniform and driving his squad car, and I have witnessed him myself putting up his signs while in his royal regalia. I also have been told by people who were there that they saw him handing out his literature in the parking lot after a funeral, again while in full uniform and out of the back of his cruiser. I believe these kinds of shenanigans are against the law, or at least the intent of the law. Police officers cannot do any sort of

campaigning while in uniform or driving a county vehicle. But complaining to the state's election commission does no good. The state's election commission makes it so difficult that people give up in disgust without registering their concerns. After several tries, I know I did. Does anybody else see a trend here, a man who is so comfortable after 12 years in office that the rules no longer apply, at least to him? It makes you wonder what else he does while flaunting the law? I realize most of this is heresay. But when enough people see the same things, it’s a trend. Small stuff ? Perhaps. But it’s enough to make me think it’s time to dump him. Beau Singleton Chesapeake Beach

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Evan continues to support 9 Environmental stewardship without state intrusion. 9 Balanced economic and residential growth. 9 A long term plan for reducing tax rates. 9 Promoting Calvert County as tourist destination. Vietnam Veteran Proud Member of the American Legion & NRA M.S. from National Defense Intelligence College UMD Excellence in Local Governance Program MD Assoc. of Counties Board of Directors Calvert County Special Olympics - Avid Supporter & Volunteer

P.O. Box 1004, Dunkirk, MD 20754 Telephone 301-602-0128 Authority: Citizens to Elect Evan Slaughenhoupt. Gregory Kernan, Treasurer.

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North Beach Gears Up For Election Note that registered voters in the Town of North Beach must vote at two places on Tues. Nov. 4. Residents must vote for Mayor and Council Candidates at Town Hall, and voting for other candidates for County and State offices will be at the North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. The League of Women Voters of Calvert County will host a candidate forum for both mayoral and council candidates on Thurs. Oct. 30 at North Beach Town Hall. It’s free and open to the public. Candidates will meet with citizens beginning at 6:00 p.m. with the forum beginning at 6:30 p.m. Here are candidate profiles provided to the Chesapeake Current, in their own words, in alphabetical order by last name.

Mayoral Candidates Gregory “Gregg” Dotson Current Council Member, Running for Mayor

leadership skills to work for you. What are the 3 top issues in the Town of North Beach that you will address, if elected? As your Mayor, my goal will be to rebuild Trust in Our Town Government by setting a new standard for “Accountability, Responsiveness, Openness and Communication.” First, I plan to reduce the debt by prioritizing reductions in spending, which will eliminate wastefulness. This will allow me to work towards reducing the property taxes so that we’re no longer paying the highest rates in Calvert County. Secondly, I will maintain our beautiful small town ambiance and quality of life in North Beach by planning for common sense economic growth. I will do this by working with both business owners and North Beach citizens to increase growth in ways that benefit all of North Beach year round...keeping things small. Thirdly, I will work closely with the Sheriff Department and the residents of our community, in addition to other agencies to make North Beach safer for “all” North Beach residents and visitors; eliminating the scourge of drugs, which threaten our children, families, and economic opportunities Mark Frazer Current Mayor Re-Election

Why should voters choose you? I have lived in North Beach for 9 ½ years and I love living here. I spent the past 35 years as a public servant employed by the federal government, 22 of those years serving honorably in the Air Force until retirement in August 2001. The past 13 years I have been employed by the federal government; currently working at the Pentagon as Chief of Ceremonies and Special Events for the Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff of the Army. I believe in public service which is why for nearly eight years, I have served as your voice as a Councilmember of North Beach. Most importantly, I have listened to you and your concerns. More than once I have been the only voice questioning wasteful spending; I was the only one that voted no to the "Oversized North Beach Town Hall" and opposed the new "extravagant" 3rd Street Park design and cost. I will continue to listen to you and respond to your concerns because I care and understand that you have a voice in what happens in North Beach; we will work together as a team. I respectfully ask you to elect me as Mayor of North Beach on November 4th so that I may put my vast years of managerial and

North Beach that you will address, if elected? 1) The most important issue facing the mayor and council is always to try to make a positive difference in the quality of life of North Beach residents. Reducing crime and drug use, and improving the appearance of town make it a more desirable place to live. 2) Reducing property taxes is a top issue and this was accomplished twice by the current council. Enhanced economic development, in properly zoned areas, will make reductions in future property tax rates easier and more likely. 3) Continued investment in North Beach infrastructure will always be a top issue as we deal with flooding, parking, environmental and transportation challenges. They are problems which will always confront our town. Town Council Candidates Kathy Bacon

2) resident participation in North Beach decisions, and 3) transparency in Town Council decision-making. Michael Benton

Why should voters choose you? After four successful years on the council, I have gained the experience to work within the constraints of local government to make sure the goals of the town are accomplished. I have proven my commitment to make sure that every citizen has a voice on the council without any personal agenda. Being a successful business owner over the past 20 years, I have proven I have the knowledge and skills to work within the budget to keep costs low, and results high. What are the 3 top issues in the Town of North Beach that you will address, if elected? 1. Drugs - I will continue to work with citizens to develop a stable and productive Neighborhood Crime Watch Program. I will continue to be the mouth piece of the citizenry to ensure we are provided the service we've come to expect from our Sheriff's office. I will continue to push for a zero tolerance goal. 2. Growth - Being a true small business owner, I understand the importance of attracting the right business into our community. I will work hard to make sure the town continues to have positive and productive growth for the future to meet the needs of our citizens. 3. Infrastructure - I will make sure that we continue to be proactive when it comes to the infrastructure of our town. This includes but is not limited to water and sewer lines, sidewalks, roads and town owned property. Being proactive will allow the town to spread the cost of repairs and or replacement over a longer period of time.

Why should voters choose you? I have been in public education for 16 years. I currently teach fourth grade in Anne Arundel County Public Schools. While this may seem like an unlikely fit for Town Council, it is actually perfect. My background and experience have taught me how to collaborate with people representing a diversity of perspectives in order to achieve a common goal. I know how to break challenging objectives into definable and achievable goals, and measure progress along the way to evaluate our success in achieving mastery of our objectives. As a Town Councilperson, I would like to bring that skill set to the table. I want to be able to meet with town residents Why should voters choose you? A small town is always a work in regularly in order to share their progress. The future of North Beach will perspectives and their voices at Town continue to require a substantial Council meetings. Electing me is not investment in its infrastructure to about Kathy Bacon; it is about electing address the issues of flooding, beach an individual with a passion for North Joshua Brown erosion, environmental protection and Beach and a vision that town residents parking as well as the ongoing will actively and consistently be maintenance of roads, sidewalks and represented in decisions that affect their stormwater management. Funds beyond lives in our beautiful town. I have a the town’s ability to pay will be required. bachelors degree in Community and In the four years of this current term, the Health Services, and a masters degree in town was able to secure $2.17 million in mathematics education. grants to help cover the costs of capitol improvement programs. I believe that I What are the 3 top issues in the Town of can continue to locate funding sources North Beach that you will address, if needed to meet the needs of North Beach elected? The three top issues I will address and it’s residents. are 1) fiscal responsibility (an evaluation What are the 3 top issues in the Town of of current and projected expenditures), Running

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Why should voters choose you? - Life-long resident of North Beach (25 years). I know what the town used to be and what we can achieve. - Employee of the North Beach Welcome Center for seven years and was predisposed to concerns and inquiries both from residents and visitors as well as hands on experience through town events. - Although I may be young, I am an old soul with an open mind. I appeal to the concerns of the people.

What are the three top issues you will address, if elected? 1) I have a vision for this town’s potential. I want to see a vibrant, bustling, thriving downtown in North Beach. We see it on Friday nights. Let’s make it happen the rest of the year, through smart development and growth. It will bring in more revenue for the town so property taxes can be cut. Homeowners will benefit through increased property values. 2) Although our waterfront is our most precious asset, there’s so much more we can do to improve everyone’s standard of living. The first house I bought in 2001 was on 6th Street, several blocks back. The rest of the town and its residents and those neighborhoods deserve attention as well. 3) We need improved infrastructure and safety: flood control, more sidewalks, improved roads, and a crackdown on drugs and crime.

What are the three top issues you will address, if elected? 1) Resource - Engage the community by creating community events that allow people to bring concerns and ideas to light. Make the town year round for residents and visitors. 2) Restore - Economic development, how to increase and improve business without looking gaudy. As well as make measures to restore our main attraction, the Bay! 3) Retain - make sure any decision made while in office, if elected, will be Thomas Crockett maintained and progressive, no one-time No profile received by our print fix. deadline. Diane Burr

Why should voters choose you? I’m always out in the community, listening to people, and attending council and community meetings as owner of the Chesapeake Current. So there are few others who follow and understand local issues as I do. I have a track record of proving how much I care for our town and local businesses. As volunteer chair of the Special Events Committee for three and a half years, I founded the North Beach Friday Night Farmers’ Market and Cruise-Ins in 2008 along with other popular events. And, I currently serve on the North Beach Parks Commission. I’ve been involved in the Bay Business Group (BBG) representing locally-owned small businesses for years, and was just re-elected president of the BBG for a second term. My professional qualifications: I was a global business development consultant for 9 ½ years with a major Washington DC consulting firm, and spent 20+ years at international news services including Associated Press (AP), United Press International (UPI), CBS, ABC and CNN. I have earned a master’s degree in Management and two bachelor’s degrees, one in Management and the other in Psychology (Organizational).

have changed. I used to be able to ride my bike around the block with no care in the world. Now I see more cars running stop signs or not paying attention because they are on phones. I also see kids flying out of alleys without looking. So work needs done at both spectrums 2) Taxes. This is an issue for everyone running. We all live in town. We will all do what we can to lower taxes. All the council members in the past and in the future have and will do whatever they can to lower taxes. 3) Public Involvement. This is not an issue, but something that can be improved. More people should come to the meeting because they want to, not because they were stirred up.

North Beach for those amenities. This is true now and will continue for the foreseeable future.

Randy Hummel

Why should voters choose you? I promise as a council member to work hard with my constituents by listening, recommending, empathizing, and ensuring that they are truly “heard” and understand what the current opinions and issues that are out there. I'll take those opinions to Town Hall and use those opinions to shape my own when a decision needs to be made and will do my best to adequately represent those voices at the table.

Mickey Hummel

Why should voters choose you? - Life Long Resident – 28yr 11m and counting - Member North Beach Board of Appeals: 08-13 - Member North Beach Planning and Zoning Commission: 2013 – Current - Graduate of the Excellence in Local Government – run through the School of Public Policy at The University of Maryland College Park - Attended 90-95% of the Town Meeting in the last 12 years - Attended various other Town Meetings in the last 12 years prior to being appointed to boards - Volunteer Audio Visual Tech for the Town No matter how this election turns out I am not going anywhere. I will still be at the meetings. I will still volunteer for the town that I have grown up in and cherish. What are the 3 top issues in the Town of North Beach that you will address, if elected? 1) Public Safety. I have fond memories of the town as a kid. As an adult I look around and see where things

Why should voters choose you? My years of experience as a Council member and relationships with officials, both elected and career employees of various departments, ensure that North Beach gets a seat at the table when proposals impacting the Town are discussed. I know the why things have been done in Town and where those projects are supposed to take us. What are the 3 top issues in the Town of North Beach that you will address, if elected? 1) The most important task in the next four years is tax relief for residents. This can only be done by developing ways to extract revenue from tourists. As things stand now, and many people don't realize this, the Town receives very little revenue from the thousands of people who come here, but is responsible for finding parking and providing police services, as well as a myriad of other tasks such as trash removal, for those tourists. One important component of revenue enhancement is ensuring that those who are offering vacation rentals submit the Calvert County Lodging Tax, of which the Town receives a portion. 2) The second task for the next four years is continuing to provide the high level of services Town residents have come to expect. 3) The third task is to enhance the already present attractiveness of the Beach, pier and Boardwalk as well as the proposed Waterfront Park. Like it or not, the vast majority of people come to

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Anthony Klemens

What are the 3 top issues in the Town of North Beach that you will address, if elected? 1. I will work to keep our government open, transparent and approachable. 2. Constantly look for ways to reduce our taxes by reigning in unnecessary spending on projects that do not serve our town well. 3. Work with local law enforcement to develop a strategy that ensures the safety for all North Beach residents. Julius Lubbes No profile received by our print deadline. Gregory McNeill

Why should voters choose you? Four years ago I ran in three simple ideas, Protect (improve safety), Promise (improve transparency), and Prosper (improve our finances). Over the past four years I've led successful efforts in each of these areas- from new streetlight that have helped reduce crime- to holding open office hours, combating misinformation with hard numbers and

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- Continuing to improve our Greg McNeill (con't) facts, and voting NO when needed - and, infrastructure with sidewalks and paving. - Continuing to address the flooding to proposing approximately half a million dollars in spending and tax issues, erosion and health of our wetlands. reductions. - Creating incentives and enforcing What are the 3 top issues in the Town of town codes that enhance attractiveness North Beach that you will address, if and increase property values. elected? 1) I will continue to work to Kenneth Wilcox improve safety by seeking a new police contract (and/or other options), which is now over 10 years old and no longer serves our current needs. 2) improve transparency by continuing to be an independent voice on the council and an open ear to residents, and presenting hard facts in the face of fictions and 3) continue to seek ways to save money in the budget and reduce resident's tax burden by proposing creative ideas, cutting waste, and improve efficiency. Why should voters choose you? I love this Town and the people who Gwen Schiada live here. I have a record of accomplishments: led an effort to reduce the Town's electrical costs, worked to secure funding to rehabilitate our beaches, championed dangerous dog ban and ended dog breed discrimination, fought for funding for new beach play equipment, voted to fund more sidewalks and roads, and spearheaded creation of the first ever family and dog-friendly Halloween event. I have accomplished many things, but there is much more I want to do in the next four. About me, I moved to North Beach to raise a family, served proudly on the Town Council, left a DC law firm to help Why should voters choose you? local families tackle legal issues, am • I listen to our residents • I evaluate what’s best for the town experienced in fighting waste and abuse in government and came from a small • I get it done East Coast town on the water. What are the 3 top issues in the Town of North Beach that you will address, if What are the 3 top issues in the Town of North Beach that you will address, if elected? 1) Continue Improving the Quality elected? 1) Control Taxes and Spending - I'll of Life for Residents by: - Creating more opportunities for work to keep our tax rates low and residents and families while preserving restrain Town spending. I led the effort to cut the town’s electricity bill by joining our small town charm. - Enhancing access to our wonderful a purchasing co-op for cheaper electricity. natural assets that make North Beach I supported a new recycling program that allowed us to cut our trash fees by 5%. such a special place. 2) Protect Our Safety and Quality of - Working closely with our law enforcement partners to make North Life - I'll work to increase the number of Beach an even safer and drug free county deputies dedicated to North Beach. I'll continue our smart community. 2) Continue focusing on Saving investment in infrastructure - building Money and Economic Development by: sidewalks, paving roads and improving - Continuing to make property tax our playgrounds and parks. I want to reduction a priority. I voted twice to protect all our residents no matter where reduce property taxes in my current they live in Town or what age, human and furry alike. term. 3) Promoting Economic - Creating an environment that further supports our small businesses and Development - I'll work to increase our brings new ones to town that benefit our support for local businesses, for more community gatherings and for attracting residents and visitors. Increasing branding and more visitors by strengthening Town marketing efforts to position North events such as the dog Halloween parade - that I was proud to champion. Safe and Beach as a destination. public spaces and 3) Continue addressing attractive Infrastructure and Environmental Issues family-oriented community events bring visitors and prospective homeowners. by:

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Allegations of Dirty Politics in North Beach Dear Editor, I live in North Beach, and was heartened to see so many people door knocking for their favorite candidates on Sat., Oct. 18. Democracy at its best, is an informed and engaged citizenry, meaningful dialogue, and respectful airing of differences on important issues. When someone doesn't answer their door, a candidate leaving door literature simply tells the person, I was here and I am sorry I missed the opportunity to hear your opinion. It is a symbol of value given to the individual resident. Apparently, not everyone feels as I do. Saturday afternoon, on 7th Street, Mayor Frazer and Councilwoman Gwen Schiada were seen removing Dotson for Mayor literature from doors of residents. These acts were witnessed by residents on the street, who are not involved with either campaign. When confronted on the street, the Mayor and Councilwoman denied these comically cowardice actions. This might seem silly and sophomoric to many of you, but at the heart these actions speaks to the lack of respect for the best of democracy. Let's celebrate democracy, by everyone doing their part to promote informed voters getting to the polls. Neece Bowyer North Beach

The following rebuttal was submitted by Mayor Mark Frazer: Recently, supporters of my opponent have alleged that I, and Councilwoman Schiada, were seen removing flyers from doors that were left by Team Dotson members last Saturday. In fact, Gwen and I were also door-knocking and leaving our own campaign literature on doorknobs. We absolutely deny these allegations. There is not a grain of truth in them. Last week, other members of Team Dotson accused me of being responsible for the disappearance of their signs. It seems there is a pattern now evolving in my opponent's campaign to attack my character. I trust the voters of North Beach will make their decision before voting based on my record as mayor, my qualifications to serve and on the facts as they have been presented during this campaign. Mark Frazer, Mayor Town of North Beach Candidate for Re-Election

Political Views on North Beach Issues Dear Chesapeake Current readers, I’ve just received my copy of the monthly newsletter of the Town of North Beach, considerably thicker than usual and packed with stuff that could be easily mistaken for election literature for Mayor Frazer. Of particular interest is the paragraph in the Mayor’s “Message,” that says that the Town budget for the planned 3rd street park will now require no funding from the Town itself because $125,000 had been put into the County’s FY 2016 Capital Improvement Program and that funding of $250,000 has been awarded by the State of Maryland. It is my understanding that actual approval of such funding has not been made by the County Commissioners, which seems obvious since it is for FY2016. In any event, that raises the question of how the park budget as gone from the $878,384 estimated by the professional engineering firm CPH Inc., which came up with the design for the park, to some $375,000. Apparently, it did so based on estimates by the Mayor and town employees, no changes having been made to the design and no bids having been received for the full construction of the park at the reduced budget. In fact, the only bids received for the overall park construction

were much higher than these new estimates. Mayor Frazer is apparently planning to undertake construction piecemeal and see where the costs end up. There has been considerable discussion of the alternative cost ranges since the design was revealed along with suggestions that the Town government was blindsided by the high cost estimate. Anyone who knows Mayor Frazer and how he works with hired consultants knows that this is preposterous. The consultant would have kept him fully apprised and reflected his supervision at all stages of the design and estimating. Frazer clearly instructed the design team to shoot for the moon, fully aware of the high cost. It is not surprising that Mayor Frazer would want to spare no expense on this park, nor that it would be designed for maximum visual impact rather than for recreational amenities identified by public input, considering that his penthouse directly overlooks it. Hopefully, North Beach voters will bear this in mind when they step into the voting booths on November 4. Sincerely, Marc B. Goodman North Beach

The following response was submitted by Mayor Mark Frazer: Members of my opponent’s cheerleading squad continue to try to deceive North Beach voters on the construction cost for the proposed Bayfront Park. The latest to offer his twisted logic is a Marc Goodman, one of Mayoral Candidate Gregg Dotson's waterfront neighbors and supporters! You may recall this is the same Marc Goodman who, four years ago, wrote letters to the editors explaining how, even though I had won the race for mayor of North Beach, I had actually lost! This should give readers a good idea of how he thinks. Contrary to what he states in his letter, the park construction budget never was $800,000-$900,000. That is a false and intentionally misleading claim that has been central to the Dotson campaign since March of this year. The

development of this park will occur in a manner very similar to the way the new North Beach public works building was constructed in 2012 with the town as the general contractor. The result was outstanding and done so under budget. The statements made in my recent newsletter message are truthful and I stand behind them. The development of the Bayfront Park will be accomplished without the expenditure of North Beach taxpayer’s dollars! It will be an asset to the town for residents and visitors alike and will not duplicate the recreational facilities already present in existing town parks. Hopefully North Beach voters will bear this in mind when they step into the voting booths on November 4th. North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer Candidate for Re-Election

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THE By Annette Jones Funn

COLUMN

Get Involved!

It is election time, but you don’t have to be an elected official to serve and make a difference. You, everyone, is needed to get involved in your community. Why is involvement important in the government process? It’s impossible for any governmental body or entity to have all the expertise that is needed in-house to arrive at the best decisions. All sides of an issue should be evaluated from a pro and con basis. Public input is necessary for decision-making to provide that wide- range of expertise. It provides meaningful feedback about an issue being considered. It helps governmental bodies to arrive at the best results for we, the people in every level of the government. Also, there are dangers in not eliciting public participation when considering important decisions, including not arriving at the best bottom line results.

Are there standards of public participation? The International Association of Public Participation lists seven standards (guidelines) for public participation that you may find helpful. They are: 1. The public should have a say in decisions about actions that affect their lives. 2. Public participation includes the promise that the public's contribution will influence the decision. 3. The process communicates the interests and meets the process needs of all participants. 4. The process seeks out and facilitates the involvement of people potentially affected by the proposed decision. 5. The process involves participants in defining how they will participate-thus how the process will be structured. 6. The public participation process provides participants with the information they need to participate in a meaningful way.

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7. The public participation process communicates to participants how their input affected the decision. In addition, other standards suggested by the Co-Intelligence Institute (http://www.co-intelligence.org/ CIPoI_publicparticipation.html) include: 1. Involve all "relevant" parties. 2. "Empower the people's engagement"--in other words, get them feeling "involved." 3. Utilize multiple "forms of knowing." This includes rational, scientific methods, narrative-story telling methods, intuitive methods, etc. 4. Ensure high quality dialogue. 5. Establish an ongoing participatory process as opposed to, for instance, a one time public hearing. 6. Move from position to interests, needs, and mutual solutions. 7. Help people feel fully heard (involved). These standards are shared from the following source reference: Burgess, Heidi and Cate Malek. "Public Participation." Beyond Intractability Editors Guy Burgess and Heidi Burgess. Conflict Information Consortium, University of Colorado, Boulder. Posted September 2005. How can Chesapeake Current readers get involved? You could start with your local county government. Look on local government web sites for committees

where you could offer your expertise. And call and ask. The phone number for Arundel County is (410) 222-7000 and Calvert County is (410) 535-1600 x2214. From the Planning Commission to Town Center advisory commissions, farming, aging, women and tourism, there’s bound to be something you’re interesting in! The Towns of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach as well also have a number of citizen’s advisory committees ranging on topics from economic development, neighborhood watch, special events and even helping to cultivate oysters in Fishing Creek. Volunteering and participating in government can be a very rewarding experience. Hopefully, this process produces opportunities to build better communities for everyone. Think about how you will get involved and dialogue to help your elected officials do their best job in the position that you elected them to serve because-- you are there to help! About the Author: Annette Jones Funn Ever since she was a little girl, she’s asked a lot of questions so that’s why we call this: The Question Column. Annette is Co-President of the League of Women Voters, Vice Chair of the Calvert County Commission for Women, Co-Founder of Concerned Black Women, a Friend of the Calvert Library, Calvert Historical Society, Calvert Marine Museum, supporter of Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation, local church Clerk and Trustees chair. She is a retired scientist from the US Food and Drug Administration. Annette and her husband Malcolm live in Chesapeake Beach.

By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner

Truth in Political Advertising Assuming that you read this column on the publication date of Oct. 30, it will be the last day of early voting, or if after the 30, perhaps you will read it before Election Day on Nov. 4. We will have just been subjected to October surprises. What October surprises? I am talking about the last minute efforts to deliver some sort of information that will sway you to vote for a particular candidate. Sometimes the information is legitimate, like telling you how a candidate voted on a particular piece of legislation. Sometimes, the information is so distorted that the truth does not come out until much later. The ones that I resent use an emotion, usually fear, to divide the public into feeling as though it is “us” against “them.” Of course, the motive is to win, but at what cost? The cost is a cynicism about our form of government that outlasts the particular election. Once the public realizes that they have been “played,” there is a disappointment that sets in that makes it harder to want to be part of the process. The result, which is less people voting, is the exact opposite of what we need: more people voting against these kinds of tactics. The Washington Post has a columnist that assigns “Pinocchios” every week based on his efforts to ferret out the truth from political rhetoric. Both parties are offenders. Of course, it is portrayed as not the candidate, but the party that is doing this, in an effort to distance the candidate from the ugliness. Surely, we know better! I was the subject of this type of smear campaign several elections ago when I was a challenger. An email went out on Sunday evening before the Tuesday election to the list to receive fire and rescue emails stating that I opposed the volunteer system. Thankfully, a recipient of the email with high credibility, turned the email around, letting the volunteers know the truth: that I was supporting them as a Critical Incident Stress Management volunteer myself. Similarly, an email went out to all the participants in soccer stating that I opposed youth sports. One of the founders of the Calvert

Soccer Association turned that email around by remembering that I had helped to found that organization. Another election, an anonymous postcard was sent out to a select mailing list stating that I had voted a particular way in Executive Session, which was untrue, but putting me in the untenable position of either defending myself or illegally revealing confidential information. This election, false rumors can be spread on Facebook very quickly. The American Legion in Chesapeake Beach posted that they were killing the political rumor that Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt was not a member nor a veteran when he is both. I understand that a campaign mailer went out implying that the incumbent Commissioners voted to remodel our hearing room rather than give additional money to the Board of Education. Yet, the Board of Education did receive additional monies. Please ask Board of Education members where they spent the money. Our hearing room is not being remodeled, but converted into a fourth courtroom for recentlyappointed Circuit Court Judge Mark Chandlee, who has no courtroom, necessitating moving County offices that are being displaced. The author of the mailer knows he is distorting the facts and that the new courtroom is required by law as well as necessity. A race-based postcard was mailed to select voters that shows gubernatorial candidate Anthony Brown next to Martin Luther King, Jr., on one side with the caption, “We’ve come a long way on our journey” and a made-up non-factual photo of the police confrontation in Ferguson, MO, on the other side captioned “But they are still trying to hold us back.” How sad!! All these tactics: untruthful smear campaigns, attempts to divide us racially, and inaccurate hit pieces share a sad fact in common: a disdain for the intelligence of the voter and a belief that the voter does not value integrity. I am reminded of a popular saying: “If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.” Let’s stand for truth in political advertising, please.

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BOCC Confronted Again Over LNG Decisions

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Wondering About Dominion’s Road Dear Chesapeake Current readers, I found the article in the last Chesapeake Current about Dominion Power building a road that won't be used unless there is an emergency and the fact that they are going to build a "temporary pier" to bring in construction equipment, frustratingly amazing. Granted, traffic on a road will cause wear and tear, but it also keeps weeds, grass, and other growth at bay. One only has to find old Route 765 across from the bowling alley in Prince Frederick to see the results of no traffic.

And about the pier... it seems to me that the Naval base on the Calvert side of Pax river has a pier that was burned up several years. Why not repair that, allowing Dominion to pay for the repairs, and when the construction is done, let the Navy get back the use of their pier? Oh, wait. That makes too much sense. Sincerely, Allen Delaney Prince Frederick

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Dear Chesapeake Current readers, This was delivered to the Calvert County Commissioners at their meeting Oct. 28 by Tracey Eno of Lusby, representing Calvert Citizens for a Healthy Community, opposed to Dominion LNG facility at Cove Point. I want to bring to your attention and those in the community who are watching, two lies that Dominion has told ALL of us. #1: NO RISKS WILL GO OFF SITE. Mike Frederick (Dominion Vice President, LNG Operations) has been quoted several times, saying, “If an incident were to occur, [he said,] the effect would remain on site.” "If all that failed--I'm telling you it won't--but if all that failed, an issue would be contained on the site." TRUTH: Dominion published their Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures dated Oct 10, 2014, on the FERC docket. It states that the purpose of the plan is for evacuation...”in the event the plant suffers a general emergency with potential for offsite impact.” “Emergencies that could require an evacuation of the surrounding areas of CPLNG could include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Uncontrolled leak b. Fire involving natural gas product c. Storm damage to facility d. Hostile action or terrorist event e. Rupture of a natural gas Pipeline” #2: The 60-foot wall is a SOUND Barrier. It is not a vapor barrier. “Dominion will build a 60-foot noise barrier inside the fence line of the property to minimize noise beyond the property line. The wall will be similar to those found along interstate highways to minimize noise.” TRUTH: The Sound Wall IS a Vapor Wall Dominion simply states, in a description about maintenance, posted on the FERC docket on 10/21: “...the sound barrier also functions as a vapor barrier...” We have suspected both of these things all along. Why is it that only now, after the FERC approval, Dominion is fessing up? Do you understand why we don’t trust them? Do you understand why I have taken a half day off of work, every week for 12 weeks running, to try to get your attention? This is the last BOCC meeting before the election. So maybe NOW you will hear me when I say: there are over 8,000 residents living within a two-mile consequence zone of Dominion. And we are paying attention. And we vote. While you wanted to keep the Dominion deal hush-hush with a non-disclosure agreement, it has been a prominent topic at every forum, in every candidate questionnaire, on every social media outlet. Here are some suggestions for the last week of your campaigning: #1: We’re tired of hearing you say, “We really do listen.” A better catch phrase would be “We really

do listen and here’s what we are doing for you.” Then list a few specific things like. “We are ordering a Quantitative Risk Assessment so we all know the risks of the new equipment at Dominion.” And “We understand your need to know about the emergency plans that will dictate your survival rate. We are organizing a Citizens’ Advisory Committee to get your input and we have scheduled a public forum to discuss emergency plans and to answer all your questions.” #2: We’re tired of hearing you say, “We have no control over that.” If you have no control, then why do we even have local government? We should just all go home and enjoy the nice weather. You certainly had control over all the special zoning exemptions you passed for Dominion last fall. You had control over telling the Environmental Commission that they shouldn’t respond to the Environmental Assessment. You had control over not listening to their expert advise. You had control over the letters you sent to FERC. You had control when you wrote to FERC on Mar. 18, stating that no additional meetings should be held in the state, and that you are not asking for an EIS because an EA will be enough. In other words “We only want a partial study, not the whole picture.” You had control when you wrote to FERC on June 3 of this year, requesting that they close the public comment period in 30 days. In other words, “Please hurry.” You had control when you wrote to FERC on June 24, stating that the existing evacuation route (for a dormant import facility) is adequate. That meant FERC did not require it in Dominion’s 79 conditions. In other words “We got this.” And then you had second thoughts… oh, maybe we would be held liable if something happened and they couldn’t get out. #3: We’re tired of hearing you say you will, “Hold Dominion’s feet to the fire”. What an ironic choice of words. “Hold Dominion’s feet to the FIRE??” A better catch phrase is “We will hold Dominion accountable to the highest extent, BEFORE there is a FIRE.” Even better try: “We know citizen safety trumps money. Our first priority is to hire experts to study the area and determine where the best evacuation route should be located. Then we will share the info with the citizens and ask for your feedback. We will require Dominion to build the road NOW, so that if there is an accident during construction or while the road is blocked for hours to bring in oversized loads, you will be prepared and ready. Waiting three years until the plant is operational is completely unacceptable.” Good luck with your campaigns. Tracey Eno Lusby

Local Businesses Need More Support I had the great pleasure of being invited to speak at the TRUST Board of County Commissioners Candidates Forum At Greater Mount Zion Church in Barstow on Oct. 26 to share "my story." For your letters to editor page, I would like to submit what I offered entitled "Small businesses need more action and less excuses!" that was presented to the candidates for county commissioners. All candidates for county commissioner were in attendance with the exception of one, Joyce Stinnett Baki. Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Over eight years ago I opened a business in Calvert County and it's been a true struggle ever since... not only for me but for many of my neighbors (businesses). Since opening my business, I cannot tell you the number of businesses I have seen shut their doors in Lusby. And sadly not much has changed

in eight years. Businesses still continue to close - and I am constantly being made aware of impending closures still to come in Lusby. Many small business owners, like me, decided to set up shop in Lusby after doing their homework for a place that was being touted as the new place to do business in Calvert. I live in north county and was looking to develop closer to home. I had never even considered Lusby until I began to hear and read of all the declarations by anyone and everyone in the business of making business happen in Calvert. There were was a promise of a business park, the Lusby Greens and a power plant expansion, and of course the heavy concentration of Calvert's population all in this one town – Lusby - so business was gonna be booming… or that’s what so many thought. Unfortunately none of that ever materialized - no park, no greens and no

Speaking Out Against Local Government Actions The following letter was received in response to the letter “Resident Voices Opinion” published in the Oct. 16 edition of the Chesapeake Current:

here? The job for all officials present and future, is protect what is now and work with people to give them what they want and need, and do a damn better job tomorrow than the day before. If that’s too hard for them to do, get out and get someone who wants to do a great job. I am glad there is at least one other person who thinks like I do. On another subject, I just received my July ’14 to Sept. ’14 Chesapeake Beach water bill. In the “description” column it says “Fixed Charge/Qtr: $50.00 which I have no idea what that means and an additional increase in sewer rate $50.00, a $100 increase on one bill with no explanation other than “new rate schedule in effect.” This is the best the Mayor and Town Council can do to squeeze more money out of people’s pockets, after he could not get a water increase in the past? Why not ask the Town Hall myself? I wrote to the Chesapeake Beach Mayor and Calvert County Commissioners the day after my first 100% water bill increase on Nov. 5, 2012 without ANY response YET. From $76 in 2012 to $237.50 in 24 months and no response whatsoever from my officials. That kind of increase is no chop suey to me. I am sure “they” – the officials – doing this with the people think they will not speak up. My money did not come easy to me, it was not earned at the flip of one finger. I have been retired, peaceful, law-abiding and I keep to myself. I know what I have to do in this case. Do you know what you are going to do when you get your increase?

Thank you for your time and courage to write about how your money and mine is being spent by officials you voted for in good faith. Any professional whose job it is to manage and preserve other people’s money (OPM) has to plan ahead five, 10 years or better and has to protect it better than their own. To the current residents who moved here and reside here, not only in North Beach, but also in neighboring areas, let’s get back to basics and ask yourself: did you move here to look at stone statues, concrete pavements, and park benches or anything else which obscures the beautiful blue waters and its immediate surrounding natural beauty? If the towns need money – and they always will – use and mobilize what you have. In this case, the shorelines, for example, no one else has, and let the public use it for free, for parking, let vendors sell their food, etc. In other words, entice people to come and spend their money here, make it easier for business not only to expand, but to flourish, make it so that people will be standing in line to want to come here and see the green. Just look at the closed businesses and homes lost especially visible up/down Bayside Ave. Every turn someone takes, they have to pay. Last time I heard, it was called “public beaches.” Which part anywhere at the Twin Beaches is public? I tried to sit in the sand for a little while this year, but not without Best regards, paying close to $10. Are they seriously Rita Hays thinking that they get people to come Chesapeake Beach

power plant expansion; and despite the population numbers in Lusby, we soon realized that old habits die hard. So one by one businesses closed - and they continue to close. Things were so bad I knew I had to do something. So I met with a group of fellow business owners in Lusby (about a dozen) nearly six years ago and began the Lusby Business Association - to try to help the situation businesses were facing down here. As a small business that has struggled, so much so, at times I didn't know if I would make it but I knew that there had to be more to this. Small business owners work hard - very hard! And there's nothing easy about it. People think if you own a business you must be rich. I tell my employees - often (many of whom make minimum wage or slightly higher) that their paychecks are bigger then mine! And they think I am joking. There were many, many days (and there are still days) when covering payroll or paying the store rent is a real struggle to say the least. There were days I didn't know how much longer I could hold on to the business, my home or even feed my family. So yes, I know it Gods grace and favor that has kept me going – both - the business and me personally. My hope is for a better day for small businesses in Calvert. Because if a "popular" business like mine struggles, I can only imagine how others can make it. As many of you may know, often times businesses do everything they can and despite all their greatest efforts and planning, they still don't make it. My only encouragement and hope for the future is when I see municipalities who

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are active partners with their small business community--Jurisdictions that have consciously chosen to be proactive in helping small businesses survive and thrive! Sadly many of the founding members of LBA are no longer in business... and every year there is still so much turnover with membership because again not much has changed in Lusby. Things like signage, and other zoning restrictions have severely hampered small business here. So, consequently many businesses are losing hope. Lusby is dying! As a recent member of the County’s Economic Development Commission for almost 12 years people often ask, is Calvert business friendly. Well it depends I tell them, "yes," in some regards but there is always more that we can do to help small business in this county. Such as: * Preference for locally owned businesses (with government contracts) * Shop local initiatives (supported by county)* * Supporting progressive bills like a personal property tax waiver for businesses * Enacting zoning ordinances and processes that help and not deter development So, I hope if elected or reelected you will remember that there is a face and family behind every small business; and you will support and initiate initiatives that help small businesses who are also families in Calvert. Nance Pretto Simmons Lusby Business Association

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Generation After Generation By Brian “Crow” McDaniel Long-time BBG member Brenda Tyrell, owner of Prime Time Children’s Center in Owings is celebrating 26 years in business. This top-notch day care facility opened in Sept. of 1988 and is a prime an example of a small business that has grown into a sustainable place for employment and doing its part to stimulate the local economy. Beyond that, Prime Time is a caring place that puts your child on a positive path of education, social skills and leadership. Children are challenged there and are learning new things everyday. “Caring for Calvert’s Children at the Prime Time in their lives” is their mission but also a promise. They promise to provide your children a safe and fun environment to play, learn, and grow. They also use age-appropriate curriculum for each of the ten different age groups they care for. Brenda and her team are constantly finding new ways to stimulate young people. “We added outdoor classrooms to our playground - art, blocks, science and a dance and dramatic play area for those who

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like to dance, sing and perform for their friends. This allows us to get messy, have fun and learn a lot while simply playing,” Brenda explains. They added nursery rhyme and fairy tale figures to each playground including the Seven Dwarfs that now watch over the park. Humpty Dumpty sits on the walls with kittens, dogs and birds made of concrete and as big as many of the children. All of this complements the fairy and gnome gardens as well as a 8' birdhouse.

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They recently added new floors and are painting regularly to keep up appearances. This is a childcare facility that is very squared away. They have top-notch security systems in place to protect the children as well as the property. Parents can even log in on their web site to check up on the center and stay in touch with what’s happening there. It’s a fun way for parents to stay connected. What’s also reassuring is that many of the staff members have been employed at the Center just about as long as it’s been open. Employees at Prime Time even have family members as co-workers, and even people who were once cared for by the Center as children now work there. As Brenda says, knowing that the people caring for the kids are people who actually care and aren’t there just getting a paycheck makes all the difference in a community like ours. That’s the kind of integrity behind this very successful child are facility. Brenda said that if she knew how involved her family would be over the years, she would’ve named the business “Just Like Family” because whether it’s family or staff, they all feel the same to her. “They are truly like an extended family,” explains Brenda. Last year when they celebrated their 25th anniversary in Sept. 2013, Brenda and her team wanted to do something special and decided to invite Prime Time Alumni to join them. Some folks traveled as far away as California to attend. Dignitaries including Sen. Mike Miller, Commissioner Pat Nutter, former Del. Sue Kullen and many others joined in to help the young and the young at heart celebrate. “Memories were shared, stories were told and good times were remembered. We all felt a little older, a lot wiser and truly loved and appreciated as we celebrated this occasion,” Brenda remembers. Their programs are accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education

as part of a State Accreditation and by the National Accreditation Commission. In fact, Prime Time was the first in the County to be awarded both National and State accreditations. There is a program by the Maryland State Department of Education that rates early education programs much like the voting system on hotels. Prime Time ranks at #5 (a 5-Star business) at both the children's and youth center that confirms the high quality child care that goes on behind their walls each and every day. In June of 2012, Prime Time was awarded the honor of “Best Business in the State of Maryland” for their partnership with the Northern High School Future Business Leaders of America. During the school year, several students interned at Prime Time learning how to run a business. The students were assigned jobs and projects to complete and documented them to the State, where they won First Place for their partnership. They nominated Brenda as “Business Person” of the Year, an honor she ended up winning. After 26 years, Brenda has seen kids she cared for grow up and have their own kids. Of course, many of these new kids bring their children back to Prime Time as well. Brenda’s involvement with the BBG is one that the organization is very proud of and we look forward to many more years of Brenda and her team serving local children in their ever-evolving and unparalleled way. Prime Time Children’s Center 8816 Donald’s Way Owings, MD 20736 Phone: (301) 855-2221 primetimechildrenscenter.com About the Author: Brian “Crow” McDaniel is the owner of Crow Entertainment, LLC and a resident of North Beach. He serves as a Ministry Leader at Chesapeake Church in Huntingtown and serves on the Board of Directors for the Bay Business Group.

Four Great New Places to Shop Our area’s first close by Tractor Supply Company (TSC) store celebrated its Grand Openings this past week at their new location just off MD Rt. 4 at the Wayson’s Corner exit. The actual address is 5431 Southern Maryland Blvd., Lothian. Hours are Mon.-Sat. 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Sundays 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

The new TJ Maxx store in the Calvert Village Shopping Center near Safeway is now open for business. A long line of anxious shoppers waited early Sunday morning in anticipation of its grand opening. “The things that you get excited about when you live in a small town. Peace and Love - don't push and shove - no cuts no buts people!� commented shopper Billy Saunders.

A new Tractor Supply is now open in Lothian.

TJ Maxx is now open for your shopping pleasure. Photo by Billy Saunders.

Blondie’s Bakery has completed its move from North Beach, and is also now open for business, starting with breakfast and lunch at their new location at 132 Main Street, Prince Frederick in the Davis Upton Palumbo & Dougherty Offices. Hours are Mon-Sat 7:00 am to 3:30 p.m. Tractor Supply is like a super hardware store with (Late pickup available). Blondie’s is closed specialty farm items, and work clothing. Sundays. Owner Cindy Selby invites Next to the TSC is a brand new Dollar everyone to, “Please stop in, have coffee, a General at 1325 Mt. Zion Marlboro Rd. in warm pastry, lunch, mid-day pick me up... Lothian, so you may want to check that out actually stay all day! Come enjoy a Blonde as well. Moment!�

A new Dollar General is also now open in Lothian.

Blondie's in Prince Frederick offers a variety of party trays. Ask about cakes and cupcakes, too.

Over 50 and Want a New Career? The College of Southern Maryland is joining 100 colleges nationwide in a three-year initiative called the “Plus 50 Encore College Completion Program,� which assists colleges in expanding programs that engage the plus-50 population with workforce training and preparation for new careers. An interactive career coaching session for those in this category will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Thurs. Nov. 6 on the La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry, Chaney Enterprises Conference Room, BI-113, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Eleanor Nelson, “Coach on Call,� will be the featured keynote speaker. In 2009, Nelson, of Chesapeake Beach, responded to a request for proposal issued by The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, the result of a Federal Block Grant (part of the Stimulus Bill of 2009) to the State of Maryland, which, in turn, solicited proposals for innovative projects to assist dislocated workers. As ‘Coach on Call,’ Nelson became a single source provider as director for the Job Match Re-Employment Project (JMP.) Nelson, who holds a master’s degree in educational psychology from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, has worked with the Southern Maryland Workforce Investment Board (WIB) since 2000. Her program will offer skill updates and career makeovers for those who want to venture into careers such as dental assistant, CNA/GNA certification, patient care tech, certified medical administrative assistant, EKG technician, nurse, pharmacy technician, physical therapy aid, early childhood education teacher or substitute teacher. Participants can bring their transcripts and portfolios for evaluation. Information about CSM’s Career

Eleanor Nelson, Coach on Call.

Starters training programs, certificate programs, degree programs and personal enrichment classes will also be available. “With solid employment track records and years of experience, boomers, with updated technical skills, will position themselves for successful second and even third careers - rewarding careers,� says Shaunda Holt, personal enrichment department program coordinator for adults. “Many baby boomers are seeking to transition to a next or new career and this program will help them rediscover a passion they may have put on hold while they were working and/or raising a family. We want to build a cohort who will make the best use of the college’s available resources from updating technology skills to pursuing a new career to fulfilling fitness goals to checking an item off their ‘bucket list,’ such as learning a new language or traveling abroad,� said CSM Community Education Director Vickie Grow. The event is free but registration for this Nov. 6 seminar is required at csmd.edu/CommunityEducation/WFR/ plus50encore.html. Light refreshments will be provided. For information contact Holt at SRholt@csmd.edu or (301) 934-7652.

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Garden Dirt By Ray Greenstreet

The Dreaded Tulip Envy

So who’s thinking of spring? Heck, it’s not even Thanksgiving! But the seasons do speed by and when your neighbor’s yards are blooming with tulips and daffodils – and your yard is still brown and barren - you may be struck by the dreaded “tulip envy.” Fall is the time to plant these spring blooming beauties. Flowering bulbs need a period of dormancy to bloom. Planted now, they’ll rest through winter and wake up when the spring sun warms the ground. You may even forget you planted them until you see the green shoots popping up. Smart bulb planting begins with high-quality bulbs. Look for those that are plump and firm - avoid bulbs that are soft and mushy or have mold growing on them. Even healthy bulbs will fail if they're planted in the wrong spot. Most bulbs do best in full sun (at least six hours of direct sun a day) and well-drained soil. Not sure how deep to plant your bulbs? The general rule of thumb is to dig a hole two to three times deeper than the bulb is tall. So if you have a three-inch-tall bulb, dig a hole six to nine inches deep. There are always exceptions, so check the planting directions that come with the bulbs for specific instructions.

Grape Hyacinth.

Like most plants, bulbs appreciate well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Mix compost – homegrown or “Bumper Crop” works great - into the planting holes to ensure good blooming. Sprinkle some Bulb Tone or bone meal in the bottom of the hole, toss a little soil over the fertilizer and place the bulb pointy side up. If you don’t see a pointy side, look for where the roots come out – that end goes down. A good drink after planting will encourage root growth and eliminate air

pockets in the soil that could cause your bulbs to dry out. After the bulbs have finished blooming, don’t remove the leaves; they will feed the bulb through photosynthesis. The leaves turn brown when they’re done feeding and then you can cut them back to the ground. Spring blooming bulbs are easy to incorporate into any landscape. The spring standard bearer is the tulip. For a formal look, plant a row of same colors along both sides of a walkway – all white looks especially elegant planted next to a brick walk. For an informal, cottage garden effect, try the variegated variety of tulips. Or have fun with a pre-packaged “mixed bag” of complimentary colors – yellow, orange and reds are “hot” while pinks, lavenders and purple create a calm environment. An old-fashioned garden isn’t complete without daffodils (narcissus) or crocus, the earliest spring bloomers. Both of these favorites work in flower beds or scattered about a fence-lines and at the edge of the woods. Incorporate bulbs in your perennial garden. Allium and Persian lilies are “wow” flowers – some of the giant alliums grow to several feet high. Create a spring flower meadow using tiny grape hyacinth, snowdrops, Grecian wildflowers and dwarf iris. A trick to get that “naturalized” look is to take a handful

Spring Bulbs Mix.

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

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and toss them around the area to be planted. Plant them where they land. Bulbs also do well in containers. Choose a container with drainage holes and deep enough to hold the bulbs with a few inches of soil at the bottom. You'll need to allow a 1-inch space between the tip of the bulb and the rim of the pot. Use a good quality potting soil and mix in bulb fertilizer at the rate recommended on the product label. Over-winter the container in a cool, dark place such as an unheated, frost-free basement, garage, or shed. Don’t let the pots dry out; if the soil feels dry to the touch, fill the pot to the rim with water and allow it to drain. But don’t overwater excess moisture can rot the bulbs. When spring arrives, move the container into a sunny location. As your bulbs grow larger and bloom, check soil moisture daily, and water as needed to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Add “plant spring bulbs” to your regular fall ritual and avoid the dreaded “tulip envy.” 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’ve added a third location in the Del Ray section of Alexandria.

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In the Meet the Towhee, Fall’s Brilliant Messenger I was sitting on the porch drinking my morning tea when a beautiful creature alighted on the railing. Its feathers were cinnamon and white, velvety black on the head and it had a brilliant red eye trained on me. I held my breath. A Towhee seldom comes out in the open and hardly ever appears up on my deck by the hanging birdfeeders. He did not stay long but it was a treat to see this elusive bird. “Drink Your Tea, Drink your Tea” comes from the wetland edge. It is the easily recognized call of the Rufous-sided Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthamus). Often heard, but seldom seen, this large sparrow is worth while getting to know. And I was drinking tea when I met him, how appropriate. Towhees tend to hide in the brush. They are most at home in the tangle of greenbriers, wild roses and bushes along the edge of fields and marshes. Very scarce in the spring and summer, it is because they are guarding their eggs and young. They are protective parents on their low and well-hidden nests. Found as far north as Canada and as far south as Florida during the breeding season, in the Fall and Winter they move a bit farther south in the United States, moving as a small flock and easier to spot as the leaves fall from the trees. Here in our area, we are lucky that Towhees tend to stay here year round. Our mild winters and plenty of seeds for food keep them around. Seeing one out in the open is very uncommon. Most of the time you will hear the Chewink, a common nickname, as it scratches and hops about the undergrowth looking for seeds and insects. Mark Catesby (1731) said, “The Towhees, because of their short wings, cannot fly at much altitude or stay in the air for a long time; so they travel only by fluttering from hedge to hedge, from bush to bush, and they are never seen at the top of tall trees. They hunt on the ground for the different seeds they feed on, pushing the leaves and weeds that hide those seeds aside with their bill and feet.” According to W. L. McAtee (1926) their diet includes: “Pests of trees which are known to be on the bill-of-fare of the

chewink embrace nut weevils, bark beetles, adults of round-headed and flat-headed wood borers, leaf beetles including the locust leaf miner, and the variable leaf beetle (Typophorus canellus) which injures mountain ash and butternut among other trees, leaf chafers, junebugs, the goldsmith beetle, the yellow casebearer (Chlamys plicata) which feeds on the leaves of numerous deciduous trees, click beetles, scale insects, cicadas, tree hoppers, carpenter ants, sawflies, and tent caterpillars and a great variety of other caterpillars. The chewink is an exemplary woodland citizen and should receive our best protection.” Naturalists have been ardent admirers of the Eastern Towhee for its bold coloring, useful feeding habits, strong parenting skills and its musical singing repertoire. Most naturalists describe the bird’s song as “Drink your teeee” but others say it sounds like "towhee', chewink', joree', wink rrrink; chuck, chuck; 'whit-a whita-whit' (H. D. Minot); song, 'drinkyour-tea'; dick' you, fiddle fiddle fiddle, or better yet 'chuck-burr, pill-a-will-awill-a' (E. T. Seton) reported in Life Histories of Familiar North American Birds. H. A. Allard (1928) adds his observations of "strange winter singing" of a group of towhees which passed the winter near Chapel, N.C.-- [On March 1, 1904]. . “It was a happy courtship scene, in which brilliantly attired males were trying to win the approval of a female. Again I heard its new, mysteriously soft, affectionate expressions, almost a subdued whispering chant, warbler-like. . . It is evidently his true love-song or murmur, remotely reminding one of the Bobolink's sweetness at times, and delivered while in company with the females, and doubtless during the active courtship period.” Today, when the leaves are rustling in a brilliant fire of gold and red, I got to meet the only bird whose feathers can compete with autumn’s glory. What follows are some pretty and technical words to describe this brilliant resident of our woods of Maryland, I think this description is better than I

could do. I added a bit of help to Most birdwatchers put down on their decipher the old technical terms in lists “heard, not seen”. If you wait until the Fall, as the parentheses. leaves drop, it is easier to see these large sparrows. Some tips for Towhee watching are to look and listen at the edge of the field, by a stream or marsh. Here along the Bay, I often see Towhees in the winter months perched midway up in a lone Maple or on the top of dry stems of marsh mallows, singing to their heart’s content. It is in the winter months that you most often can see this reclusive species. Male Towhee. Eastern Towhees can live 4 to 6 years but a banded male was known to live 10 years in the wild. They will return to nest in the same area and remain steadfast mates for years. Listen in your yard for the call of “Drink your tea” and “Chewink, Chewink“. Listen for the rustling as they forage and eat all kinds of pesky bugs and borers, caterpillars and fallen seeds. Look for the bright flash of cinnamon sides and white and black on tail and chest and you Female Towhee. may spot the elusive but boisterous Birdwatchers often end a day trip Towhee. Hard to spot in the summer, its disappointed that they have not seen an appearance out in the open sends the Eastern Towhee. As common as the birds message that fall is here and winter is on song is, as familiar is its call, sightings are its way. rare because the birds lurk in underbrush, About the Author: Lisa Bierer-Garrett of North hide in thick brambles and generally stay Beach is a local naturalist who works at Merkle close to their nests in breeding season. Wildlife Sanctuary in Upper Marlboro.

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Mary Briscoe, 93 Mary Gloria Sesson Briscoe, age 93, of Calvert County, died Oct. 21, 2014. She was born Feb. 15, 1921 in Luzerne, PA. She was the first daughter of Paul Sesson and Mary Onesko Sesson, who both immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island in the early 1900’s. Her siblings, who all predeceased her, include three brothers: John Nohena, William Sesson, and Michael Sesson; and one sister, Anna Sesson Stegura. She graduated from Misericordia University in 1942 with a degree in Home Economics, and later from the University of Maryland with a Masters in Nutrition. Mary interviewed for a teaching position with the Calvert High School in 1944, where she continued to teach until 1965. She met John “Jack” Dawkins Briscoe the following year after he returned home from World War II. They were married in June 1948 and she continued to teach until their first child Chloe (Ewalt) was born. Chloe was followed by John, MaryClare (McNatt), and Tommy. In 1965, Mary continued to teach Home Economics at Annapolis Junior High, and then later at Annapolis Senior High until her retirement in 1980. Mary was a President of Delta Kappa Gamma – an international society for key woman educators, a President of the Calvert Garden Club, a Master Gardener, served on the Judges Council of the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, and revived the Young Gardeners Club. She was also a member of the Altar Guild at Christ Church and the Architectural Review Board for Calvert County. Mary served on both the Christ Church Vestry and new Rector Search Committee. Mary had a passion for painting, sewing, cooking, and gardening, and excelled at all four of these talents. Her many water colors and flowers graced her home with vibrant color. She is survived by her four children, nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic. Memorial contributions may be sent to Christ Church in Port Republic, Calvert Hospice, or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Bessie Connor, 81 Bessie Leona (Buckmaster) Conner, age 81, of Prince Frederick, passed away on Oct. 17, 2014 at Calvert County Nursing Center. Bessie is predeceased by her husband, James Robert Conner, who passed away in 1997, son James Robert Conner, Jr. and son

in law Bunky Dalrymple. She is survived by her daughters, Judy Tennyson (Clyde) of Scotland, MD; Linda Jeannie Dalrymple of Lusby; B. Marie Humphreys (Teddy) of Broomes Island; Robin Elliott (Lloyd) of Broomes Island; and Karen Conner Miller (Clyde), of Prince Frederick. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kim Carter, Bobby Tennyson, Jamie Dalrymple, Chrissie Baggerly, Wes Humphreys, and Megan Elliott, 12 greatgrandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Bessie Eyler, 98 Bessie Louise Bowen Eyler, 98, of Prince Frederick died Tues., Oct. 14, 2014 at University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, MD; the last surviving member of her

immediate family. Mrs. Eyler was born June 25, 1916 in Barstow, MD. She was a daughter of Maurice Isaac and Frances P. Denton Bowen. The family moved to the farm on Hunting Creek when Bessie was six months old. Raised on a tobacco farm she learned the value of hard work and perseverance. In 1937 she married the love of her life, Ralph Graham Eyler, Sr. of Johnsville, MD. That same year she completed training as a licensed practical nurse at Springfield Hospital in Sykesville, MD. In 1944 they returned to Calvert County and built their home on Hunting Creek. In 1993 she was preceded in death by her “sweetheart”, Ralph. Mrs. Eyler was a 62-year member of the Marlboro No. 61 Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Prince Frederick, MD and was first a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. She spent many years working at the Calvert County Fair in the Homemaker’s building. She loved everything about life on the farm including everything to do with raising tobacco and some of her best memories and stories came from the stripping room. She loved gardening, canning, crocheting was an avid reader and in later years loved to watch the birds, rabbits and the occasional deer and flock of turkeys outside of her dining room window. She is survived by a son Ralph G Eyler, Jr. (Judy) of Salida, CO, a daughter Carol Ann Cartwright (Michael) of Union Bridge, MD; granddaughter, Catherine Eyler Moir of Prince Frederick, grandson Kenneth B Eyler (Maria) also of Prince Frederick, granddaughter Rebecca Cartwright-McGonigle (James) of Russell Springs, KY, granddaughter Tracey Eyler Banks (Scot) of Salida, CO, granddaughter-in-law Marissa Cartwright of Hampsted, NC, great-granddaughters Samantha Moir and Olivia Eyler and greatgrandsons Luke Moir and Anthony Eyler and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by siblings Carrie B. Wood, James V. Bowen, Ethel B. Hatfield, Frances B. Schneider, Maurice I. Bowen, Jr., Ellen B. Hance, Gertrude B. Hatfield and Carolyn B. Hall and her grandson SSgt Charles I. Cartwright. Memorial contributions may be made to: SSgt Charles I. Cartwright, USMC Memorial Scholarship, The Community Foundation of Frederick County, 312 East Church St., Frederick, MD 21701. Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Charlotte Ersoy, 71 Charlotte Hall Ersoy, age 71, of Prince Frederick, passed away Oct. 15, 2014 in Annapolis. She was born Dec. 28, 1942 in Prince Frederick to the late Dorman and Ione Hutchins Hall. Charlotte is survived by her husband, Osman Z. Ersoy, M.D. and son Javit Ersoy and his wife Denise. She was the grandmother of Nicholas, Emily, and Allison Ersoy. She is also survived by her brothers, Robert, Jack, Wesley, and the late Hugh Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association. Rausch Funeral Home Port Republic handled arrangements.

Catherine Farrell, 72 Catherine Ann Farrell of Shady Side was born June 13, 1942 and passed away on Oct. 20, 2014. She will be truly missed by her family. She was the beloved wife of Patrick Farrell, cherished mother of Patricia Colbert and Bridget King and loving sister of Timothy Willis, Mitchell Willis, Nancy Porter and Susan Fiaschi. She is also survived by five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two siblings, John and Sharon Willis, her grandson, Matthew Colbert and her great grandson, Daniel Faletto. Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

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JoAnne FitzGerald, 66 JoAnne Darnielle FitzGerald, age 66, of Lothian, was born Oct. 20, 1947 and died in Annapolis on Oct. 15, 2014. She was born in Washington, DC to the late Joseph Addison and Elizabeth Ann Fraser Darnielle. She had lived in southern Maryland for 40 years. JoAnne had been employed as a chef and her hobbies included cooking and baking. Her family had many “favorite” dishes! She loved being out in the sun, swimming and traveling, especially taking cruises. JoAnne is survived by two sons, Frank Turano of Trappe, MD and Shane FitzGerald of Lothian; a brother, Joseph A. Darneille IV of Lothian and sister, Kathy Dove and her husband, David of Dunkirk, and four grandchildren, Nicholas, Steven, Anna and Katie Turano. Her son, Damon Hudson and sister, Cherie Lynn Wetklow predeceased her. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Raymond-Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.

Roger Hall, 67 Roger D. Hall of Lusby was born April 3, 1947 and passed away Oct. 20, 2014 in Washington, DC, at the age of 67. He was born in McDowell County, WV, on April 3, 1947, the son of the late Willie C. and Billie (Bowman) Hall. He was a veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked for Calvert County Government for many years, retiring in 2009 from the Court Assessor’s office. He enjoyed attending classic car shows, his artwork, reading, watching movies, and listening to Motown music. He is survived by his brother John C. Hall and his wife Betty, a niece Krissy Karbett, a nephew Robert C. Hall, and his two loving companions, his dogs Toto and Mugsy. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Calvert County Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1660, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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parents, husband, and three siblings; Upper Marlboro. Gorman Dize, Thelma Goodman, and Memorial contributions may be made On Oct. 21, Frank Dize, she is survived by her brother, to Hospice of the Chesapeake. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings 2014, the world lost Ruthman Dize, her children, grandchildren handled arrangements. a wonderful woman. and great-grandchildren. Pauline left an indelible mark in the Pauline Marie Grover passed away hearts and souls of all who knew her. Her Tom Haina, 52 peacefully at Calvert passing is a great loss to many people. She Thomas E. Memorial Hospital will be deeply missed. In Pauline’s memory, donations can be (Tom) Haina, age surrounded by her 52, of Canyon Trail, loving family and an made to the Center for Breast Care at Calvert Memorial Hospital or Solomons Lusby, passed away amazing nursing staff. At age 85 on Oct. 22, 2014 of Born on Smith Island, Ewell, MD on Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Departbrain cancer at Feb. 25, 1929, Pauline was the youngest of ment. Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby Chesapeake Shores five children to Laura Alice and William Nursing Home in Dize. At age 16, she moved to Solomons handled arrangements. Lexington, Park, where she eventually met her husband, MD. Kennedy Grover. Pauline and Kennedy had Rose Grusholt, 74 Mr. Haina was born Feb. 18, 1962, in three children together, Steven, Cynthia, Rose Myra Washington, DC, to Thomas and Roberta and Paula and ultimately had many grandGrusholt, age 74, of (Bobbie) Haina. He grew up in Cheltenchildren and great-grandchildren. Shady Side, passed ham, MD, graduated from Gwynn Park Known by all as a feisty, friendly, away Oct. 26, 2014 high school in Brandywine. independent, and honest woman, Pauline at Mandrin Inpatient He received an undergraduate degree had a smile and laugh that could be seen Care Center in from the University of Maryland in and heard from afar. Full of life and Harwood. She was College Park, and a Masters of social work determination even to the end, Pauline born May 18, 1940 from the University of Maryland at lived her life exactly the way she wanted; in Washington, D.C. Baltimore. He was a counselor/therapist at being surrounded by family and friends, eating good seafood, playing a slots and to John Roger and Louise (Baden) Sansbury. Edgemeade, an adolescent treatment Michigan Rummy, and basking in the love Rose was raised in Forestville, MD and facility in Upper Marlboro from 1987 to graduated from Suitland High School in 2001. Mr. Haina proceeded to the Charles of her family. County Department of Social Services as a Her priorities in life were simple; 1958. On Oct. 20, 1958, she was married to social work therapist in 2001, and became family and friends. She was an amazingly supportive wife, sister, mother, grand- Charles K. “Kenny” Grusholt at Epiphany the Assistant Director of Quality Assurance for the St. Mary’s County Department of mother, and great-grandmother. She was Episcopal Church in Forestville. She was employed for over 35 years as a Social Services in 2006 until his early immensely proud and protective of her family and made no pretense of being secretary with the District of Columbia Air retirement in August 2014. National Guard, retiring in 1995. Mr. Haina enjoyed playing softball, otherwise. Rose enjoyed spending time in Ocean golfing and fishing, and frequented the After Kennedy's death in 1981, you rarely saw Pauline without her best friend, City and was a member of The Red Hat New Orleans Jazz festival. He coached his Josephine Willing. 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Emily Hartman, 77 Emily Theresa White Hartman, a 35-year resident of Lothian, died Sat., October 18, 2014 at Solomons Care Center. She was 77. Born February 3, 1937 in Baltimore City, to the late Charles and Frances White, she was a 1955 graduate of Forest Park High School. Emily was employed as an administrative assistant for many local and state government agencies. She was a longtime member of St. James' Church in Lothian. Emily enjoyed dancing

with her husband, playing cards and traveling. She also loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Emily is survived by two sons, Larry D. Hartman and his wife, Kathy of Grove City, OH and Paul S. Hartman and his wife, Greta of Lusby; one sister, Carole Bond of Ft. Worth, TX; four grandchildren, Matthew S. and Allison L. Hartman, both of Lusby; Jeffrey Crawford of Hilliard, OH and Aimee Hines and her husband, Matt of Grove City, OH; and two great-grandchildren, Will and Ellie Hines. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald C. Hartman, whom she married on Dec. 6, 1963 and who died on Aug.14, 2006; one sister, Lucile Marlatt and one brother James White. Memorial donations may be made in Emily's name to Calvert Hospice, 238 Merrimac Ct, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or St. James' Church 5757 Solomons Island Road, Lothian, MD 20711. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

Dennis Heiston, 44 Dennis Stuart Heiston, age 44, of Sunderland, passed away Oct. 20, 2014 at his residence. Dennis was born June 4, 1970 in Washington, D.C. to Donna (Wildman) and Lawrence W. Heiston. He was raised in District Heights, MD and attended Mt. Calvary Catholic School and Bishop McNamara High School, graduating in 1988. He was an Explorer Scout in his youth with the District Heights Police Department, and after high school was employed with the Riverdale Police Department as a dispatcher. He later began working with the P.G. County Police Department where he rose to Assistant Operations Manager with the Public Safety Communications Division. He married Colette Rohan on Dec. 10, 1999 and they resided in Owings until moving to Sunderland. He was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Parish in Owings, and a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a pack leader with Cub Scouts Pack 789. In his leisure time Dennis enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting and camping. He was a fan of NASCAR and the Washington Redskins, and loved spending time with family, especially his three children. Dennis is survived by his wife Colette (Rohan) Heiston, son Dillon S. Heiston, daughter Brooke A. Heiston and son Garrett W. Heiston; parents Donna (Wildman) and Lawrence Heiston of Brandywine; and a brother L. Wayne Heiston, Jr. of Chesapeake Beach. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Preston King, 38 Preston Wilson King, IV, age 38, of Lothian, passed away Oct. 15, 2014 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Preston was born Dec. 7, 1975 in South Baltimore to Karen Sue (Haynes) and Preston W. King III. He was raised in Calvert County and attended Beach Elementary, Northern Middle, and graduated from Calvert Country School. He was employed in construction as a heavy equipment operator with Hopkins and Wayson, Inc. An avid and accomplished pool player, Preston was a member of the American Pool Players Association, and member of the pool team, “The Hated”. In addition to playing pool, Preston enjoyed drag racing, and loved spending time with his family and friends. Preston is survived by his fiancé of over 16 years Sheila Dawn Jenkins of Lothian; three children, Emily Marie King of Lothian, Kayla Cundiff of Ohio and Joshua Dorell of St. Mary’s County; his father and stepmother Preston W. King IV and Linda Jean Jones, of Lusby; his mother Karen Sue Horton and husband John of Chesapeake Beach; a brother Christopher Robert McWilliams of Chesapeake Beach; grandmother Viola Mae Rose of Redhouse, VA; stepson Markel K. Jenkins, and niece Taylor Fry; and many aunts, uncles cousins and friends. Expressions of sympathy in Preston’s name may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Rausch Funeral Home Owings handled arrangements.

(Webster) and Martin William Lee Burton. A former long-time resident of Calvert County, she had lived in New Mexico for the past 15 years. While residing in Maryland, Jo Anne was employed as a bookkeeper with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. She was a member of the Stallings-Williams American Legion Auxiliary Unit 206 in Chesapeake Beach.. She is survived by her husband Charles Ray “Butch” Kissinger of Clovis, a son Robert T. Bowen and wife Maria of Dunkirk, a granddaughter Kiersten S. Bowen of Lexington Park, and a sister Ruth Alice Wood of Clovis. Jo Anne was preceded in death by her parents and by her daughter Stacie Jo Herche. A committal service was held Wed., Oct 22 in the chapel at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Inurnment was in the cemetery columbarium. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Wayne Morsell, 44

Wayne Wesley Morsell, Sr., was born on July 1, 1970 in Prince Frederick, MD to Marrion Gray (Gummy) and the late Michael Morsell. Wayne was known to everyone as "Big Wayne" and "Dutie Bootie." He was an avid jokester and his favorite football team was the "Dallas Cowboys." Wayne departed this life peacefully on Mon., Oct. 20, 2014 at age 44. Wayne was raised on the farm with his grandparents, the late Thomas and Hazel Gray, of Owings. He was educated by the Calvert County public school system. Wayne met and married the love of his life, Jean Chase, on September 2, 1995; from their blessed union two beautiful children were born, Wayne Wesley, Jr. and LaSheila Tommorra. He Sylvia Luckel, 74 was a devoted husband, father, and son. Sylvia P. Wayne held a special bond with his dear Luckel, of Prince mother, Marrion Gray. Frederick, passed away Fri., Oct.10, 2014, at Calvert Memorial Hospital, the age of 74. She was born in Washington, DC, on March 7, 1940, to Clara (Henderson) and Lawrence J. Scearce. Sylvia loved to gamble, play poker and Bingo. She enjoyed watching the Olympics, talk shows and reading the tabloids. She had a great love of animals, especially her dog, Marsha. Sylvia was the mother of Larry, Karen, Bobby, Rick, Kimme, Jean and the late Jo Anne Kissinger, 72 Chuck. She was the grandmother of 17 and Jo Anne Burton Kissinger, age 72, great-grandmother of 24. Sylvia was the passed away Aug. 27, 2014 at her residence sister of Lawrence. in Clovis, NM. Jo Anne was born Feb. 26, Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings 1942 in Takoma Park, MD to Ruth E. handled arrangements.

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Wayne leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife of 19 years, Jean, son, Wayne Jr. and daughter, LaSheila; his loving mother, Marrion Gray, a grandmother, Dorothy Russell (Nana); his siblings; Marsha (Keith), Travis (Aretha) and Michelle. He also leaves aunts, Priscilla, Carolyn (George), Roberta (Melvin), Carolyn S., Helen (Sherman). Gertrude Plater, Barbara Ann Beverly; Uncles Eugene (Olivia), William, John (Dee), Richard. In-laws; Barbara (Maurice), Lisa (Derrick), Tammy, Corita, Patrice (David), Danielle, Felicia (Keith), Raymond Jr., Timothy, Lorraine, Kevin (Maria) and Terrence; father-inlaw, Raymond Sr. (Patricia); special cousins, Renay, Keisha, Little Richie, Kenny and Little John. Godparents, Eugene Gray and Pearl Jones. God children, Desmond Wiseman and Justim Simms. He also leaves his special friends, "The Posse", Ernest Randall, Chris Long, Bruce Long, Darvin Brooks and the late Ravelle Johnson, along with a host of relatives, cousins and friends. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

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Jimmy Owens, 77 James Henry Owens, “Applejack” or “Jimmy”, age 77, a lifelong resident of Harwood, passed away on Oct. 8, 2014 at Larkin Chase Nursing Home after a 12-year battle with Alzheimer ’s disease. Jimmy was born Feb.5, 1937 to the late William and Frances Owens in the family home in Harwood. He was a 1957 graduate of the Wiley H. Bates High school and served his country in the US Army. Jimmy was a proud and very disciplined military man, and met many soldiers who became “brothers” while serving and after his military service. He worked many years in and out of state as a construction laborer and builder for local companies in Maryland. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus South County Council #8251, and became a 4th degree Knight in May 1987. Jimmy was an avid racecar driver and took part in many competitions at Maryland International Raceway in Budds Creek, MD and Capitol Raceway in Crofton. He also enjoyed playing sports and hunting. He is survived by his mother; Frances Owens of Harwood; four children; Rodriquez Owens of Oxon Hill, MD; Stacey Owens of Bowie; Aretha Brockett of Laurel, MD; and Delmar (Myrt) Murdock of Churchton; his siblings; Matilda “Sis” Dorsey of Harwood and the late John “Ted”, Howard “Brup” and Carolyn “Peggy” Owens, grandchildren; Javon and Deja Brockett of Laurel and Imani Pinkston of Bowie. A memorial mass was offered at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church West River, MD. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to The James H. Owens Memorial Fund, c/o The Owens family, online at gofundme.com/JamesHOwensMemory. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

Jim Schofield, 71 James William “Jim” Schofield, age 71, of Chesapeake Beach passed away Oct. 27, 2014 at his residence. He was born Dec. 10, 1942 in Chicago, IL to William and Eva ( E d m o n d s )

Schofield. Jim was raised in Chicago and graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, IL in 1965, with a B.S. in accounting. He married Sally Ann Rogers on April 22, 1978 and they lived in the Chicago area. He was employed in retail as the Midwest Regional Manager for Montgomery Ward. They later moved to Old Town Alexandria, VA and Jim worked for Boat US as a marina coordinator. Jim and Sally also lived on their boat in the Bahamas, and later in Jacksonville, FL, where he was a yacht broker. They moved to Chesapeake Beach in 2004, and Jim retired in 2009. He was an avid sailor and loved the Chesapeake Bay and sports cars. He is survived by his loving wife Sally A. Schofield, a daughter Susan J. Schofield of Louisville, KY; a son Dan J. Schofield of Palatine, IL; grandson Daniel J. “DJ” Schofield and a brother Bob Schofield and wife Donna of Bargersville, IN. A life celebration will be held Thurs., Oct. 30, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings, which handled arrangements. Memorial donations in Jim’s name may be made to Autism Speaks.

Shirley Scott, 79 S h i r l e y Violette Scott, age 79, of Shady Side passed away Oct. 26, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born April 3, 1935 in Quince Orchard, MD to Warren and Virginia Catherine (Violette) Broy.

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Shirley was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Moose Lodge. She loved Christmas, playing slots, going on cruises, yard sales, playing card games with her friends and shopping. She always loved giving to and helping out others, whether they were family, friends or total strangers. She is survived by daughters Scherrie L. Susano and husband Ronnie of Dunkirk; Cynthia M. Ermy and husband Anthony of Dunkirk; Theresa T. Richman and husband Chris of Shady Side; and Lorena Nicholson and husband Steve of Chesapeake Beach. Also surviving are a sister Frances Roth, 14 grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandsons. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ernest Smythe; sisters Helen Payton and Elsie Walker and brothers Howard, James and Arthur Broy. Visitation will be held Tues., Nov. 4 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. A Funeral Service will also be held at Rausch on Wed., Nov 5. Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Richie Highway, Pasadena MD 21122 (hospicechesapeake.org). Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Betty Ann Toro, 65 Betty Ann Toro, age 65, of St. Leonard, passed away Oct. 16, 2014 in Washington D.C. She was born on Nov. 26, 1948 in Prince Frederick to the late Floyd and Margaret Scott Bowen. Betty Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a friend to all. She had a strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and was loved by all her family and friends. She always put family first in her life. Betty Ann loved everyone unconditionally, and she never judged or looked down on anyone. She had a heart of gold. Betty Ann was an angel that was sent from heaven and, God

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Bernie Shatzer, 66 B e r n a r d “Bernie” Ray Shatzer, Jr., of Huntingtown passed away on Tues., Oct. 14, 2014, at the age of 66. Bernie was born on April 18, 1948, in Washington, DC to Dorothy (Sullivan) and Bernard R. Shatzer, Sr. He attended DuVal High School in Greenbelt, MD, graduating in 1966. He attended Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, NC. Bernie joined the U. S. Army and became a marksman and sharpshooter. In 1981, Bernie married the love of his life, Susan M. Beach. He worked for the Metropolitan Police Department for 26 years, retiring in 1996. He then worked for 19 years at the Alexandria Federal Courthouse as a CSO. Bernie enjoyed music and was a D.J. He also enjoyed hand dancing. He was a huge Washington Redskins fan and Chicago White Sox fan. His most enjoyable times were spent with his family. Bernie was the beloved husband of Susan (Beach) Shatzer, the loving father of Samantha and Michael Shatzer, and devoted grandfather of Cole Shatzer. He is also survived by three sisters, Mary “Ginger” Day, Jody Cornwell, Sandra Holmes and many other family and friends. Interment was at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham. Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled arrangements.

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Bert Whitson, 81 On Oct. 19, 2014, Alberta Arie Curtis-Whitson departed this life after a brief illness at Manor Care in Adelphi, MD. Alberta was affectionately known as Bert. Bert was born on Sept. 17, 1933 in Calvert County, and was raised in a Christian home by her loving parents Eurbia and Martha (Wallace) Curtis. She was educated in Calvert County Public Schools. Bert later moved to Washington, DC where she met and married the late Henry Whitson. She worked at various locations in Washington, DC as a domestic employee. She was a faithful employee and took pride in her work. She retired from the Collington Rehabilitation Center in 1999. Bert was a faithful member of Wayside Holiness Church and sung on the Senior Choir. Those who knew Bert well understood her love of family, fashion, jewelry, and mingling with her family and friends. If ever you were in need of a smile, she was sure to put one on your face. This is a woman that has made many friends in her lifetime and will be missed by all. She leaves to cherish her loving memories, one brother, Ellsworth Curtis of Owings; three devoted nieces, Myrtle Jacks of Suitland, MD; Shirley Jacks of Upper Marlboro, and Margaret McCreary of Prince Frederick; and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

CMH Receives Quality Care Award

Pictured (l-r) are Carolyn Jackson, project manager, Delmarva Foundation; Dean Teague, chief operating officer CMH; Dr. Mike Brooks, chief medical officer; CMH, Debbie Rosnage, RN, Karen Seekford, RN; Mary Kaye Kohut, president, Delmarva Foundation; Susan Dohony, CMH vice president for quality improvemen; Vonda Stamp, RN; Michelle Dahlberg, RN; Judi Jones, RN; Diane Couchman, vice president of clinical services; Dr. John Schnabel, medical director of emergency services, all members of the Core Measures Task Force.

Calvert Memorial Hospital has received the coveted 2013 Excellence Award for Quality Improvement from the Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care. CMH was one of 16 hospitals statewide to receive the prestigious award, which recognizes those facilities that excel in “significant and sustained” quality care. Mary Kay Kohut, president of the Delmarva Foundation, noted, “Recipients of this award possess a strong commitment to excellence and to improving the quality of care for their patients.”

This is the sixth time that CMH has earned the Delmarva Excellence Award. Specifically, Calvert achieved high marks for preventing surgical infections and treating heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia patients – based on established measures for best practice. To qualify for the award, CMH achieved over 90 percent for four consecutive quarters (or 12 months) in 2013 on 11 key clinical indicators – such as treating surgical patients with prophylactic antibiotics one hour prior to surgery to reduce the risk of infection.

Hospital. In late August, Keenan began to develop behavioral changes. Soon after, he began losing his outer fur in a non-characteristic molt or shed. Dr. Matteson was called in to examine him again. Blood was drawn, skin biopsies were taken and ultrasonography done as the behavioral changes and loss of fur suggested a hormonal imbalance – later confirmed in the blood test results. While making plans for the next steps to be taken in ascertaining Keenan’s disease, he took a turn for the worse Oct. 17. Keenan was taken to Three Notch Veterinary Hospital. While being examined under anesthesia, an underlying heart disorder

was discovered – Keenan’s heart was not pumping blood to his organs, brain and extremities as it should have been. Unfortunately, in his weakened condition, Keenan never fully recovered from anesthesia and he died while resting under the watchful care of his devoted keepers. Information learned from a necropsy will be used to further the understanding and care of North American river otters in collections across the county as multiple other organizational collaborators await the findings. Rest now, little friend. Thank you for the many years of educating us all on the secret lives of North American river otters.

RIP River Otter It is with heavy heart that the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons announces the loss of one of its North American river otters. The Otter named Keenan by the staff, but known affectionately by thousands of visitors as “Bubbles,” had been unwell for several weeks and under a veterinarian’s care. Kennan was the second otter to carry the “Bubbles” name since the museum opened the otter exhibit in 1994. Keenan was a delight to museum visitors for over 11 years. He arrived at the museum in June of 2003, after being rescued from the wild as an abandoned pup and rehabilitated by staff of Clearwater Marine Aquarium. While his loss will be keenly felt by his many fans, without human intervention, he would have died in the wild years ago without his mother. The museum will immediately begin the search for a replacement otter to take up the “Bubbles” legacy. Keenan had been given a clean bill of health in July 2014 following one of his two routine annual examinations by our consulting veterinarian, Jennifer Matteson D.V.M of Three Notch Veterinary

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The Headless Horseman Rides Again By Sid Curl Hobgoblins, ghostly apparitions and spirits haunt a small hollow outside the town of Tarry Town, NY. A small sleepy hollow, dominated by a tale of a headless Hessian horseman rumored to have been beheaded by a stray cannonball during a Revolutionary War encounter. The uniformed soldier rides the countryside terrorizing individuals out too late at night and at midnight, the bewitching hour, looking for a head. Thus writes Washington Irving in a tale told him by old Mr. Knickerbocker and adapted to stage by Mark Scharf for the Twin Beach Players. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow appeared in a collection of short stories by Washington Irving in London in 1820. The collected works propelled Irving to be the first American writer of fiction with wide notice and made him a sort of rock star of his time. Flashy, flamboyant and intelligent, Washington Irving hobnobbed with the well known literati of the time and was well-acquainted with Charles Dickens, Walter Scott and Lord Byron in England. In America, he retained a somewhat friendly relationship with Edger Allan Poe, even though Poe thought him too egotistical. Irving and James Fenimore Cooper (Last of the Mohicans) became the first internationally published American novelists. Irving encouraged writers Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and fought for better copyright laws for all. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow allows for a somewhat befuddled protagonist, Ichabod Crane to travel to through Sleepy Hollow as a teacher and church choral master to discover the beauty of the town, Katrina Van Tassel and the bully of the town, “Brom” Van Brunte in an assumed love triangle that produces the tale of the headless horseman. Brom wants Ichabod gone and so expounds the tale of a roving horseman searching for a head. This is the second play that Mark Scharf has penned in partnership with Twin Beach Players, with his first adaptation of Frankenstein, this script will be published by Brooklyn Publishing Co. in 2015 and will be available to other groups to purchase for production rights with Twin Beach Players cast and staff listed as the original production company. In research for the material Mark also

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The Parade of “Imaginary Horribles”

Your Money Matter$ I have always followed the principle of figuring out the “parade of imaginary horribles” and planning for every possible contingency to ensure protection. The approach is as valid for financial planning as for estate planning. In financial planning, you should always assume the horrible of losing your job and being without an income for at least a year. This means that, after you pay off your high cost consumer debt, the next step is to save enough money to allow you peace of mind even if you lose your job and don’t find another for a year. In estate planning, the horribles hit close to home and become much more personal. For example, no one with children wants to face the possibility that they will outlive their children and children do not want to think they will not outlive their parents. All too often, I am reminded that such horribles aren’t so imaginary. A married couple recently came to

discuss their daughter’s sudden recent illness and impending death at a young age. They are named as co-executors of their daughter’s will. What I learned was that the daughter, who is unmarried and has no children, had named her siblings as beneficiaries on life insurance, pension funds, etc. She had not named her parents, assuming incorrectly that she would outlive them. The effect of this was that the parents, who co-signed on the daughter’s student loan, were left without resources to pay off the student loan when the daughter died. Given the daughter’s medical state, we could not remedy the situation by changing the beneficiary designations on her insurance or retirement accounts. Fortunately, however, the family is a loving one and the siblings will help the parents to pay off the student loan. The lesson is that you can never assume you will outlive your parents. And, if you owe your parents money for

student loans, mortgage assistance or whatever, make sure you have provided for the repayment of those loans when you die. A simple way to do this is to allocate a percentage of your life insurance, retirement funds, etc. to your parents to pay them back for the loans you have made when you die. If you are paying off those loans during your lifetime, you can always change your beneficiary designations when the loans are repaid. Another not-so-imaginary horrible occurs when an inheritance is left to a person on disability. Thought must be given to the status of your beneficiary. If that person is disabled, an inheritance from you may cause the person to lose his or her disability payments. This is a far more common problem than we think. In this case, there is something that can be done to help. A “special needs trust” can be created for the disabled person. This is a trust created for the specific purpose of allowing a person receiving disability to continue to receive those benefits and also receive an inheritance. This type of trust must follow specific guidelines, one of which will return any assets left after the death of the disabled person to the State of Maryland to reimburse the state for making the disability payments. A special needs trust must be approved by the Maryland Attorney General’s office. What about the potential horrible of unforeseen consequences of a second marriage? I was thrilled for another

client when he recently married after being a widower for several years. The issue was that the new wife had her own children from a prior marriage and didn’t have a good relationship with the man’s children. That meant that upon the man’s death, he needed to take care of his children as well as his new wife and not leave everything to her. She also faced the same issue. Both husband and wife eventually decided to split each of their estates so that both sets of children would inherit a percentage upon the deaths of their parent, with the remainder going to each other. Have you thought about the fact that your children may not get along after you die? If you have named all of them as executors, personal representatives or trustees, they are going to have to agree. If they don’t get along, don’t put them in such a position. Instead, name one of them to serve and appoint the others in sequence. Of course, there are many other horribles that can arise. So long as you consider them and plan to take actions to protect yourself and your family in the event they actually happen, horribles can be used to help you figure things out and not to hurt you or your loved ones. About the Author: Lyn Striegel is an attorney in private practice in Chesapeake Beach and Annapolis. Lyn has over thirty years experience in the fields of estate and financial planning and is the author of “Live Secure: Estate and Financial Planning for Women and the Men Who Love Them (2011 ed.).” Nothing in this article constitutes specific legal or financial advice and readers are advised to consult their own counsel.

Medicaid Misconceptions: Truths About Long Term Care There are many misconceptions related to the Maryland Medicaid (Medical Assistance) program. I am talking about long-term care Medicaid which is the program that supplements the income of individuals who are aged, blind, and/or disabled and allows them to receive nursing home care in an institutional setting. It is always a sad day when I hear that one of my clients is recently placed in a nursing home for either rehabilitation or long-term care. Why you might ask? I can tell you that 99% of the clients I meet with will say that it is their wish and desire to age in their homes. The most common reasons are fairly apparent - that it is their home, they worked so for what they have, they do not want to spend money on their care, and they would rather leave their money for their children. Often times too, the reason of “I don’t want the nursing home to take my house” is uttered. The thought that the nursing home will take your house is the most common misconception about nursing homes and Medicaid. This is absolutely false. Neither the State of Maryland that administers the Medicaid program, nor the nursing home can take your house. In fact, if you are a married couple and one of you goes to the nursing home, your house will be an exempt asset and fully protected for your spouse. If you are single, however, the State may be able to place a lien against your house, or it can file a claim against your estate when you pass away. The follow-up question I often receive is whether you can do anything to prevent the State of Maryland from

placing a lien on your house or filing a claim against your estate once you begin receiving benefits? Yes, there are things you can do. First, on the Medicaid application itself, you should always mark the box that you intend to return home. This is a subjective intent, so it does not matter whether you actually or medically are capable to return home. If you have indicated on the application that you intend to return home, the State cannot lien the house without first going through a process that gives you the right to appeal the decision to lien the property. Second, if the State has placed a lien on the house, then shortly before your death, your loved ones can bring you home on Hospice care. If you return home before your death, the State must release the lien. Finally, if you are able to plan ahead, you can do a life estate deed without powers. This means that you will own the house “for and during the term of your natural life” and immediately upon your death, the house will go to your named remaindermen - your children, siblings, or whomever you have named in the deed. Not only does this protect the house from the State’s lien, but because the house will pass automatically upon your death to the named remaindermen, the house will not be part of your probate estate and thus, the State of Maryland will not be able to file a claim against the house after you die. Another common misconception is that if you give away assets, you have to wait five years before you can apply for Medicaid. Again, this is absolutely false. The State of Maryland has the right to look at all your financial records

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for the five-year period immediately prior to your Medicaid application date. This is called the look-back period. If the State sees that you have given away assets during that five-year period, the State will impose a penalty. The penalty is not a monetary penalty, but rather a number of months during which you will not be eligible for Medicaid benefits. During those penalty months, you will have to privately pay the facility. The penalty is calculated by dividing the total amount of the gifts by the average cost of nursing home care per month in the State of Maryland. Therefore, the total amount of the gifts dictates the duration of the penalty, which may be less than five years. The last Medicaid misconception that I hear quite often is that you are allowed to give away $14,000 to any number of individuals. While that rule is true for IRS purposes, that is NOT true for Medicaid purposes. The IRS allows you to give away $14,000 to any number of individuals without reporting the gift on a gift tax return; however, that $14,000 gift will hurt you when trying to qualify for Medicaid. Remember, what is generally good for IRS tax purposes is generally bad for Medicaid qualification purposes. If I can leave you with parting wisdom, if you are ever faced with a Medicaid situation for yourself or for a loved one, it is imperative that you seek the advice of an elder law attorney to help you wade through the mire of laws and regulations. It is important to have an advocate on your side during this stressful time.

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CURRENT EVENTS Library Hosts Swap Meets Calvert Library hosted its first swap meet a couple weeks ago and it was such a grand success that they are planning another one! More than 80 people benefited from the event…some cleared out their closets and some took home cool baby items like a wooden rocking horse, adorable baby clothing (some with the tags still on them!) and great board books. The next event is perfectly timed to save you from having to put away your Halloween decorations! On Mon., Nov. 3, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. bring them along with your other seasonal décor, costumes and special occasion “stuff” to Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Maybe you have an extra pack of napkins left over from a baby shower or extra Batman plates from a birthday

party…maybe you even have some holiday recipes you would like to share and trade. Perhaps you are looking for a new theme for your Christmas tree. This will be a great opportunity to refresh your decoration stash and pick out costumes for next year! To supplement the swap with great fun and education there will also be holiday bow-making demonstrations, refreshments and even music! Join us for this environmentally-friendly, community-building event that will refresh your holiday décor! Bring your own bags/boxes in which to carry your swap home! Leftover items will be donated to a thrift store. More details on this and other swap events can be found at calvert.lib.md.us/swap.html or by calling Robyn Truslow at (410) 535-0291.

Consider Museum for Birthday Parties The Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) invites everyone to consider planning their child’s next birthday party at their facility. Ideal for boys and girls ages 4 to 10 years old and includes museum admission, choice of party theme museum t-shirt for the birthday child and goodie bags for additional fees. Birthday parties start at $125 each and can accommodate 15 children and five adults and are a CMM membership perk.

Themes include Dino Discoveries, Fins and Tails, Otters, Pirate Adventures, Sharks…Yikes!!!, or Skipjacks, Schooners and Sloops. Also consider hosting your Cruising Party aboard the Wm. B. Tennison for a special birthday. Maximum capacity is 38 people and the fee is $300. For more information and to reserve your party date, contact Melissa at 410-326-2042, ext. 41 or email mccormmj@co.cal.md.us.

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Holiday Closings The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announced that county offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 4, for Election Day and Tuesday, Nov.11, for the Veterans Day holiday. In addition: • The three county senior centers will be closed on Election Day and Veterans Day. Meals on Wheels will be delivered on both days. • All county convenience centers, including Appeal Landfill, will be open for normal business hours both Election Day and Veterans Day. • County public transportation will operate on a modified schedule on Election Day. Copies of the modified schedule are available on each bus. County public transportation will not operate on Veterans Day. • Calvert Library locations will be open for normal business hours Election Day and closed on Veterans Day. • Flag Ponds Nature Park and Battle Creek Cyprus Swamp are closed Election Day and Veterans Day. • Kings Landing Park is open Election Day and Veterans Day. • Chesapeake Hills Golf Course will be open for normal business hours Election Day and Veterans Day. • Northeast Community Center is the only community center open Election Day and Veterans Day. All other community centers are closed both days. • Edward Hall Aquatic Center will be open

for normal operating hours Election Day and Veterans Day. • Calvert Marine Museum is open on Election Day and Veterans Day, but administrative offices are closed. Information on Calvert County Government services can be found online at www.co.cal.md.us. Orange and Grapefruit Sale 2014 Proceeds benefit Lothian Ruritan Club community projects. This is one of their annual fundraisers supporting the Scholarship program. Last year the Lothian Ruritan club awarded 10 $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors from southern Ann Arundel County and Northern Calvert County. All of the fruit is Florida grown and shipped within 48 hours of harvest. To place orders contact any of these three: Bill Hardy, (410) 867-0082, email Whardy2001@cs.com; Jim Fuss, (410) 867-3242, email fotogal1@copper.net; or Bernard Lerch, (410) 867-2487, email VJJBLerch3@aol,com. Order form may be downloaded at LothianRuritans.org, click on Citrus Sale 2014. Orders must be placed by Nov. 15. Calvert County Farmers Markets Tues., Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 3:00-7:00 p.m., Calvert Memorial Hospital Thurs., Nov. 6, 13 and 20, 4:00-8:00 p.m., Solomons Sat., Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Calvert County Fairgrounds

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CURRENT EVENTS 2695 Grays Rd., Prince Frederick. Google Map to the site. Info and reservations (410) 535-5327 or Step-by-Step 5K Fun Run/Walk: calvertparks.org. Held in memory of Mike Blackwell, an avid runner killed while jogging on Ham & Oyster Dinner: Adults $20, Broomes Island Rd. Benefits Calvert children 6-11 $10, under 6 free. 3:00 – Alliance Against Substance Abuse 6:00 p.m. Friendship United Methodist programs. Free T-shirts for the first Church to benefit FUMC Cemetery 150 registrants; awards for runners in Fund. The church is one block east of all age categories. Beginning and Friendship Circle on MD Rt. 2; 1-1/3 ending at Calvert Marine Museum, miles north of the light at Rts 2 & 260 in Solomons. Registration/check-in at Owings. More info: (410) 257-7133, 8:00 a.m.; race starts at 9:00 a.m. bsuedean@comcast.net, or visit our Registration fee: $25 in advance; $30 website: friendshipmethodistchurch.org. day of race. $20 CAAWA and CBRC members; $17 students 21/younger. ACLT's 19th Annual Dinner & Info: (410) 535-1600, x8806 or (410) Auction: This year’s event celebrates 535-3733. Online Registration by Calvert County's Parkers Creek waterRaceIt.com event 29165. shed as a Maryland Wildland Area. Our annual fundraiser benefits the AmeriMaker’s Market-Craft & Farmers can Chestnut Land Trust's protection Market: Handmade. Homemade. and management of the Parkers Creek Homegrown. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wildland Area. Dinner, auction items Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts donated by ACLT members. Center, 13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell. $45/person. 6:00–9:30 p.m. in the (410) 326-4640 or annmariegarden.org. Vianney Room at St. John Vianney Church, Prince Frederick. Phone Calvert Stewards: Help naturalists (410) 414-3400 or contact plant holly trees, remove invasive plants, info@acltweb.org for details and more and more. Students needing hours for information. community service, bring your paperwork. Dress for outdoor work: long pants, long sleeves, sturdy hiking boots. Sunday, November 2 Bring water, work gloves, small hand tools (some available to borrow). Lunch CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: is provided. For families with children of Presents one of Washington, D.C.’s all ages; under 14, bring a parent to help premier jazz groups, the Bruce Swaim with the projects. 10:00 a.m.-.1:00p.m. Quartet. Their talent in performing jazz Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, 2880 standards as well as original composiGrays Rd., Prince Frederick. Register at tions has become a gauge for excellence calvertparks.org. Email Senior Natural- with live performances and recordings. ist Andy Brown (brownaj@co.cal.md.us) Limited seating. Free. Doors open at with questions. 2:30 p.m.; performance begins at 3:00 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, American Indian Heritage Day: This Prince Frederick Campus, Bldg. B, free celebration features crafts, exhibits Multipurpose Rm., 115 J.W. Williams of artifacts, storytelling and American Rd., Prince Frederick. For more info Indian dancers with activities for the contact rfleming@csmd.edu, (443) whole family. 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 550-6011 or visit csmd.edu/Arts. Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard. For Chesapeake Community Chorus: more info call (410) 586-8501. This is an all-volunteer chorus that jefpat.org. performs concerts to benefit charities in Calvert County and is looking to add Praise-N-Thunder DC Homeless new singers. No auditions are required. Outreach: Meets at 11:00 a.m. in the A practice session will be held from main building kitchen to make lunches 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Huntingtown UMC, and travel to DC. Depart the church at 4020 Hunting Creek Rd., Huntingnoon and return by 3:00 p.m. Dona- town. Contact Larry Brown, Director, tions needed: men/women's clothes, at (301) 855-7477, or email socks and shoes, travel size toiletries, lbrown9601@verizon.net. coats, hats and gloves. Dunkirk Baptist Church, 11275 So. Md. Blvd. Contact: Tim Duelley (301) 855-3555. Visit Monday, November 3 dunkirkbaptistchurch.org Red Cross Blood Drive: Dunkirk Dog Hike: Explore one of our newest Baptist Church from 2:00-7:30 p.m. parks as we take a stroll around Biscoe Stop by the church at 11275 So. MaryGray Heritage Farm. Be sure to bring a land Blvd. or call 800-RED-CROSS to leash and water bowl. All ages. 2:30- give your life-saving donation. 4:30 p.m. Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm, dunkirkbaptistchurch.org.

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Knitting for Good: Learn to knit chemo caps for AAMC. Experienced knitters willing to help; beginners are encouraged to attend. Round looms and yarn are provided if needed. 7:00 p.m. Deale Community Library, 5940 Deale-Churchton Rd., Deale. For more info call (410) 222-1925 or (410) 867-4164.

Tuesday, November 4 Election Day: Be sure to exercise your right and cast your ballot! Polls are open locally from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. School's Out, Art's In! The Spectacular Sky: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell. For more info call (410) 326-4640. Museum Madness - Who Eats Whom? Kids: spend your day off school for a fun-filled, action-packed day with the museum’s many animals learning about food chains, helping prep animal food, playing the food chain game and so much more. For ages 7–10. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. $25 registration fee, pre-registration recommended. Museum admission and pizza lunch included. Space is limited. Call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41 to register and reserve your spot. Sea Squirts – Animal Homes: People live in a house, but where do the animals live? Some animals dig holes, others carry their homes around with them, and others build nests. Come learn about all the many different animal homes. Free drop-in program for toddlers 18 mos. – 3 yrs. and their caregivers. 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd.

Wednesday, November 5 Holiday Blues Workshop: Calvert Hospice will offer a workshop to address coping with grief during the holidays. The following topics will be discussed: understanding the need for mourning in healthy, hopeful ways; setting and communicating realistic goals and expectations; practical ideas and resources to experience or share with others. This one-day program will be held from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, 4559 Sixes Rd., Prince Frederick. All participants must register for this event. Call (410) 535-0892 x2201 or email mruppert@calverthospice.org. For more info, please visit

calverthospice.org. Saudia Arabian Film: An exclusive screening of the acclaimed film by Haifaa al-Mansour. Wadjda, an entrepreneurial 11-year-old Saudi girl, has big dreams, an independent nature, and the potential to inspire and change her community. It is the first feature film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia and is the first feature-length film made by a female Saudi director. The film was widely acclaimed by critics and won many international film awards; audiences give it high praise as well. Lights go down at 6:00 p.m. and the film will be followed by a short discussion ending by 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments and coffee will be served. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, For more information call Robyn Truslow at (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862.

Thursday, November 6 Sea Squirts – Animal Homes: People live in a house, but where do the animals live? Some animals dig holes, others carry their homes around with them, and others build nests. Come learn about all the many different animal homes. Free drop-in program for toddlers 18 mos. – 3 yrs. and their caregivers. 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. Plus 50 Encore Program: This event introduces registered participants to CSM credit, non-credit and personal enrichment opportunities available to people age 50 and older who are looking to transition to another career. Participants will complete a career assessment profile and meet with representatives from Career Starters, Career Services and individual programs of study. Keynote address by Eleanor Nelson, ‘Coach on Call.’ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, Chaney Enterprises Conference Room, Rm. BI-113, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Free but registration is required. Email SRholt@csmd.edu or call (301) 934-7652.

Friday, November 7 Barn Owl Box Work Day: One of several scheduled work days to repair, clean and install Barn Owl boxes at various locations. Come for all or part of the day. All Ages; under 14 with an adult. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, 2880 Grays Rd., Prince Frederick. For more info call (410) 535-5327 or visit calvertparks.org.

CURRENT EVENTS First Free Friday: The museum is open and free to the public from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Enjoy Some Assembly performing Celtic dance tunes, popular covers, and original tunes in the Harms Gallery beginning at 6:30 p.m. See the new aquarium exhibit, River to Bay: Reflections and Connections. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. For more info visit the web at calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.

A Veteran Remembers: In honor of Veteran's Day, Richard Riley Johnson, author of the memoir “Twenty Five Milk Runs (and a few others): To Hell's Angels and Back,” describes his World War II experience. 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Deale Community Library, 5940 Deale-Churchton Rd., Deale. For more information call (410) 222-1925 or (410) 867-4164.

Wednesday, November 12

Domestic Violence Awareness: A male-only community forum called “Real MEN Talk” at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Details and more information are available from the Calvert County Health Department’s web site: calverthealth.org and the Walking Stick Workshop: Make your Crisis Intervention Center: own! Go for a hike, learn how to tell facebook.com/ciccalvertcounty. which trees make the best walking sticks, and then create our own. Bring water, a snack, and a lunch. Wear clothes and shoes dirty. Ages 12-16 yrs. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Flag Ponds Nature Park, Prince Frederick. Call (410) 535-5327or visit calvertparks.org

CSM Showcase Recital Series: Members of the CSM Piano Trio, faculty members Adina Vallandingham, Jenete St. Clair and Dr. Stephen Johnson, will be joined by clarinetist Takako Mato and violist Bernard Vallandingham in an evening of chamber music by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms. $5 in advance; $7 day of event. 8:00 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Sunday, November 9 Bdg. B, Multipurpose Rm., 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick. Contact bxoffc@csmd.edu, (301) “On Watch” Memorial Service: Join us to thank all our veterans for 934-7828 or visit csmd.edu/Arts. their service. Refreshments served on-site following the program. 2:00 p.m. at the site of the “On Watch” Saturday, November 8 statue at the end of Dowell Road, Dowell. For more info contact Treasures Sale: Find great buys, calvertmarinemuseum.com or call Christmas presents, gently used items (410) 326-2042. and perhaps an antique at All Saints’ Episcopal Church from 8:00 a.m. till noon inside Parish Hall. We're at Tuesday, November 11 intersection of MD Rts. 2 & 4, Sunderland. Free admission; free Veterans’ Day – honor those who parking. For info, call (301) 855-7570. served our nation and gave the ultimate sacrifice. Prescription Drug Abuse: Join us and be part of the solution. Participate in a Chesapeake Community Chorus: panel discussion regarding substance Chesapeake Community Chorus: This abuse in Calvert County and talk with all-volunteer chorus will sing patriotic families who are dealing with these music during the Veterans Day issues. Speak with agency and business Programs at the Prince Frederick Court representatives who provide services to House at 11:00 a.m., and at the those in treatment and recovery. Veterans Memorial Park at 1:00 p.m. Presented by the Prescription Drug in Chesapeake Beach. The public is Contact Larry Abuse Abatement Council. 9:00 – invited to attend. 11:00 a.m., College of Southern Brown, Director, at (301) 855-7477, or Maryland, Bldg. A, Rm. 119, Prince email lbrown9601@verizon.net for Frederick Campus. For more info further info. contact the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse at (410)-535-FREE. Museum Madness Day - The Nano World: Kids can spend their day off Color Fall: Enjoy fall colors on a hike, school exploring an entire world that is see birds up close during a bird banding invisible to the naked eye. Come and demonstration and enjoy refreshments discover tiny zooplankton and other with fellow nature lovers. All ages. incredibly miniscule creatures with the 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Jug Bay Wetlands help of a microscope. Museum Sanctuary, 1361 Wrighton Rd., admission and pizza lunch included. Lothian. To register call (410) Space is limited. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 741-9330 or e-mail p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, programs@jugbay.org. Free with $6 per Solomons. Call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41 to register and reserve your spot. vehicle entrance fee.

Thursday, November 13 Sea Squirts – Animal Homes: People live in a house, but where do the animals live? Some animals dig holes, others carry their homes around with them, and others build nests. Come learn about all the many different animal homes. Free drop-in program for toddlers 18 mos. – 3 yrs. and their caregivers. 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons.

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