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Community Cover Story Business Directory Letters Remembering Family & Friends Current Events

Sincerely, Susan

By Susan Shaw

Businesses Must Grow!

I am writing this opinion column at a time when the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is moving rapidly forward with updating policy documents that impact the future.

Since 1967, with the first Comprehensive Plan (C.P.), the goal was to preserve the rural character of Calvert County. In 1983, the Town Center concept was advanced to preserve the rural character by directing growth into town centers.

Those are still the twin goals, according to the October, 2017 Draft Comprehensive Plan. That plan sets out the goals and visions while the Zoning Ordinance and other plans set the laws and guidelines to make the vision a reality. A component is the 5-year Economic Development Strategic Plan for 2017-2022. That plan says the way forward towards economic and fiscal sustainability is contained in three succinct recommendations: • Radically accelerate development of Town Centers • Massively increase incentives to Agri-businesses, including vineyards and farm-to-table operations • Create an Economic Development Commission Businesses comprise the commercial tax base, which must be expanded to avoid future residential property and income tax increases to pay for our quality of life. I remember hearing from businesses when I was a County Commissioner, “just tell us what the rules are and we will comply with them. Don’t keep changing ordinances.” Above all, they need clear, easy-to-follow rules. Of course, our businesses are crucial components of our community. With no businesses in the County, none of us would be able to live here. The quality of life for ALL of us remains so high in Calvert County because our businesses as well as our citizens care about our community. The jobs keep us employed. Businesses invest in our health by supporting the hospital, and all kinds of other charitable causes from hunger to agriculture to

education. It is easy to say we are business-friendly, but quite another to mean it and to act on it. That takes courage as I know all too well. I apologize to the Calvert County Commissioners and the public for my comments that may have indicated otherwise.

Residential growth expanded at an unsustainable rate in the 70’s, so that by 1980, the number of households from 1960 had more than doubled. Many of those baby boomers that moved here then are now aging. For example, we are going from a high percentage of population being under 25 and in our schools to an aging population with declining school enrollment.

As the demographics change, the goals and visions must change. This is just one statistic of many that are addressed in the draft C.P. What will the needs be over the next decade?

The debate, which is healthy, is not just what to do, but HOW to do it. How much signage benefits our businesses versus how much detracts from our rural character? How much density can Prince Frederick absorb to become a vibrant walkable community to attract millennials vs. how much traffic can it handle? Can attractive in-fill development in Prince Frederick increase economic activity? How much residential growth should be permitted around villages, a new designation for smaller town centers including Owings, St. Leonard, and Huntingtown. Should they be expanded?

Plans, such as this Draft 2017 C.P., can be beautiful on paper, but it is the Ordinances, guidelines, and rules that will affect our daily decisions. My hope is that the BOCC and the Planning Commission will provide opportunities to listen to local knowledge and honor the public’s daily experiences with many of these quality of life issues. A lot is at stake!

About the Author: Susan Shaw is a retired Calvert County Commissioner and the author of Sincerely Susan columns in the Chesapeake Current. She can be reached at chesapeakecurrent@gmail.com

Chesapeake Auto Care Open After 2nd Alarm Fire It does not matter how many cigarette disposal containers a business has, it only takes a carelessly tossed cigarette to create total havoc. Which, in the case of the Skinners Turn Road fire at Chesapeake Auto Repair (CAR) in Owings, is all it took, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshall.

After smoldering all night in a flower pot outside the family owned and operated business, the fertilizer ignited in the early morning hours of September 26 and quickly spread to the mulch, then through a wooden wall, igniting a pan of motor oil into a fireball. Denny Eskins, the owner of Chesapeake Auto Care, received the heart-stopping call at 4:48 am telling him that his business was ablaze.

One saving grace was, in this case, the wind, which was fanning the flames towards the east and away from the various vehicles parked in front of the building.

Jonathan Riffe, a volunteer fireman with Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, was the first to arrive on the scene and quickly called for a second alarm.

The Eskins described that the “neighborhood outreach was incredible!" Fellow businesses rose to the occasion with Country Caterers supplying food, other shops offering tools and equipment, and their landlords, the Strohecker

family, offering them use of another building. Denny was able to secure an office trailer, which is parked outside the damaged building to meet customers, and some lifts from Pennsylvania.

The irony is that Sharon Eskins, Denny’s wife, is a longtime volunteer paramedic and former Calvert Advanced Life Support (CALS), Chief, and a member of Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Dept. She is also a Red Cross volunteer who was supposed to deploy to Texas to assist with the flood victims on September 29, but had to postpone the deployment due to the emergency closer to home.

The amazing part of this story?

Chesapeake Auto never closed!

With the help of the Strohecker’s, they were able to set up shop in another building within the industrial park, and their loyal customers continued to roll in. The original building had to be gutted inside and new walls are being constructed. They are hoping for a second grand opening sometime in December.

Sharon says, “Sometimes you just have to roll with the punches.

It could have been so much worse!

We are just thankful no one was injured and we were given the opportunity to find out just how many great friends we have!”

Chesapeake Beach Mayor Presents Check

Chesapeake Beach Mayor Pat “Irish” Mahoney presented a $5000 check to the Beach Buccaneers Youth Club on behalf of the Town Council and citizens of Chesapeake Beach on Oct. 28th at Kellam Field. Much of this grant will be used to purchase new outfits for all the cheerleading squads.

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one, two, and three bedroom units. ever seen.” It turned out to be a farm The site is about 25 acres, but the pond that had not been maintained. developed area is approximately 14 He said that he “wants a focal point acres. with a fountain” that could utilize There was considerable discus- the farm pond.

The Beechtree Apartments were

By Susan Shaw will include a pool, a dog park, a sion about an existing water feature recreation area, and a community which Williams called “the most unanimously approved by the PlanWhere does someone rent an center in addition to 5 apartment beautiful lily pond that you have ning Commission. apartment in Calvert County who buildings. Williams also described can afford the market rate? that he had wanted to build this type Beechtree Apartments may be the of development for 25 years. answer.

Kevin Carney introduced At the October Calvert County himself as the architect and one of Planning Commission Meeting, the managing partners, stating this is Informative, fast-paced, nine-week program Principal Planner Judy Mackall the sixth of these type of apartment starts January 2018 presented the 249-unit Beechtree developments in which he has expeApartments for final approval. For- rience. He said that the units will be The Calvert County Board of merly Chapline South, which 60% 2-bedroom and 40% 1-bed- County Commissioners announces received preliminary approval in room with a monthly rent of $1300 applications are being accepted for the 2006, the apartments will be located to $1800. He characterized the rent second annual Calvert County at 120 Allnut Court, an intersection as equivalent to a mortgage Government Citizens Academy. The with Prince Frederick Blvd, part of payment. Carney reported that the nine-week program is tailored for the Prince Frederick Loop Road. primary market would be young residents interested in learning more The submission includes 5 four-sto- singles and “the move-down market- about the inner workings of local ry buildings and 610 parking spaces. place is 45%.” Carney said apart- government.

224 Transferable Development ments are needed, that he “has a From public safety, recreation Rights (TDRs) must be recorded. number of apartment renters in St. programs and road maintenance to Anthony Williams, who Mary’s County who currently com- water service, senior programs, builddescribed himself as the President of mute and are lined up to move to ing codes and public outreach, county the Beachtree, LLC, testified, “We Prince Frederick.” government performs a vital role in are building the state-of-the-art, The documents submitted to the the well-being of our community. The evening, Jan. 11 through Mar. 8, marketplace rate development. It Planning Commission also include a Citizens Academy will offer residents 2018 from 6-9 pm (see schedule will be like living in a 5-star hotel. maintenance building, toddler play- an in-depth look at how government below). The free initiative features site All we want to do is make a quality ground, picnic areas, garden plots works through an informative, visits and discussions with county place.” Williams said that Beechtree and a walking trail. They call for fast-paced, program every Thursday employees who will give residents a unique insight into their daily work.

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Calvert Chamber Of Commerce Holds Annual Awards Dinner On Thursday, October 19, the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Awards Dinner at which numerous Chamber Members were given Committee Awards for their support of the Chamber over the past year. Awards were also given to the Small Business of the Year, the New Business of the Year and the Chamber Member of the Year. And, the John C. Smith Public Service Award was presented. The Keynote Speaker for the evening was the College of Southern Maryland’s new President, Dr. Maureen Murphy.

The Ambassador’s Program serves as a visible and viable good will arm. New Chamber members are assigned an Ambassador to introduce them to the Chamber and to introduce them to other Chamber members. The Ambassador of the Year Award was presented to Susan Coumans of M & T Bank and Lindsey Frisco of The Mark Frisco Team of Century 21 New Millennium.

The Leadshare Group meets to provide business leads and referrals to help increase the business of fellow Chamber members. The Leadshare Group Member of the Year Award was presented to Michael Freeburger of Early Bird Home Services.

The Chamber’s Women 2 Women Group works to empower female business owners and women employed in management level positions through networking and monthly educational luncheons. The Women 2 Women Group’s Member of the Year Award was presented to Kathy Maney of Talon Benefits Solutions.

The Young Professionals Network aims to unite and support the future community leaders of Calvert County through networking, professional development and community involvement and service. The Young Professionals Network Member of the Year Award was presented to Lindsey Frisco of The Mark Frisco Team of Century 21 New Millennium and Jeffrey Lewis of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, McNelis Group Properties.

The New Business of the Year is designed to recognize a new business in Calvert County. Criteria for selection includes: a minimum of one year in business; demonstrated growth in customers, revenue and employees; and contributions to community oriented projects.

The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce New Business of the Year Award was presented to Calvert Crabs.

Calvert Crabs owned by Rita and Robert Penn began selling live crabs only at Spider Hall Farm in 2015. In 2016 they expanded to a food trailer and began selling steamed crabs and other food. In 2017, they expanded their business to include their first storefront in Prince Frederick.

The Small Business of the Year Award recognizes a small business in

For many years, Bill has been involved in public service, charitable organizations and Chamber activities. He served on the Calvert County Public Schools Board of Education, he is frequently called upon to serve as the auctioneer at charitable events, and he has supported the End Hunger in Calvert County, the United

Way, the Solomons Plein Aire Festival, the Cancer Gala and many other organizations. He twice served as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce and served as President & CEO of the Chamber. He now serves as President & CEO of the Salisbury Chamber of

Calvert’s Youth Impress at 3CY’s Creative Resources Expo

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Dr. Maureen Murphy.

Calvert County. Selection criteria includes: staying power of at least four years; demonstrated revenue growth and job creation; and a contribution to the community.

The 2017 Calvert County Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award was presented to Southern Maryland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

Southern Maryland Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery has had a strong presence in Calvert County since 1995.

In addition to providing their patients excellent care, they mentor young, aspiring dental and medical students with paid internships, they donate services to help Calvert Health’s dental patients as well as to the residents of Southern Maryland who seek care through the Mission of Mercy project.

The Chamber Member of the Year Award is designed to recognize and show appreciation to that Chamber Member who exemplifies service to the community and the Chamber. Selection criteria includes: giving time and energy to the Chamber; showing leadership and support to other Chamber members; has made an outstanding contribution to the Chamber; and contributes to the community.

The Chamber Member of the Year Award for 2017 was presented to Kathy Maney of Talon Benefits Solutions. Since joining the Chamber in 2015, Kathy Maney has actively supported the Chamber in countless ways. She is a member of the Chamber’s Leadshare Group, the Ambassadors Committee, the Choco-Lovers Committee, the Women 2 Women Executive Committee, the Annual Golf Classic Committee and the Ladies 9 Hole Golf Tournament Committee.

The final award of the evening was the John C. Smith Public Service Award.

This award is designed to recognize an individual who exemplifies outstanding service to Calvert County by their actions and contributions to the community outside the work place. Criteria for this award include: interaction within the Community; involvement in charitable organizations; service to community outside the work place; and contributions to improve quality of life in the County.

The John C. Smith Public Service Award was presented to Bill Chambers.

The Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth’s (3CY) first Creative Resources Expo drew youth from around the county to share their talents and tell kids about the creative opportunities in their community.

At East-John Youth Center in Lusby on Oct. 28, Guffrie Smith, 3CY President, taught those present about the 40 developmental assets and asked everyone to share what assets they see in themselves.

Many responded with assets such as; service to others, commitment to learning, good decision making, and reading for pleasure.

He also spoke on the positive influence participating in a 4-H club had on his youth.

The creative-driven learning afternoon intertwined with Calvert’s youth entertaining everyone with their talents and projects. Calvert Middle School 8th grader, Micah Taylor, talked about hands on experiences, learning and travel competitions of the National Society of Black Engineers Jr. CASH of Calvert County Chapter. He demonstrated a remote-control car he engineered using parts from an electric drill. NSBE member and retired engineer, Ronald Clark told of the unique by professional engineers mentoring opportunity, saying that “all students can participate, not just black.”

A Boy Scout Life Scout, Kendall Shaver, a Northern High School 9th grader, shared information about scouting, earning badges, and pursuing his Eagle Scout recognition with a community service project to assist Project Echo. Kendall, also a member of Northern’s Future Business Leaders of America, said, “If you ever see a homeless person you should help them because you don’t know what they have gone through.”

St. John’s United Methodist Church’s Dance Group enthusiastically performed a dance routine to a song with a chorus that said, “We all need a good education.” Many in the group also attend East-John Youth Center’s afterschool homework help sessions.

Trained by The Garrett Music Academy, Jordana Nye, Northern High School senior, talked about the Academy’s music opportunities and played her violin along with a percussion looping instrument, which layered notes and beats she created.

Jordana said she learned to play 10 instruments.

During a learning session on creative writing on the impacts of drug use and making good choices, 3CY Secretary Carol Harvat read two original poems about fictional students and the impacts of knowing someone in their lives who abuses

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Micah Taylor, a Calvert Middle School 8th grader, demonstrates a remote-control car he engineered using parts from an electric drill.

Behind him stands East-John Youth Center president and retired engineer, Ronald Clark.

drugs. Afterward, students wrote their own poems and many shared what they wrote about substance abuse and addiction.

Northern High School senior, Mickey Cashman, shared how addiction can lead to low self-esteem and a downward spiral, and finding the strength to regain yourself to a better life. Micah Taylor put his words to music and amazed all at the event as he sang his thoughts of how making the wrong choices can poorly affect your life.

Sherry Mervine and Mickey Cashman spoke about the many creative opportunities at New Direction Community Theater, which presents shows at Long Beach Community Center in St Leonard. Young actors from the troupe performed a skit about the origin of “Rock, Paper, Scissors.”

Their next play, “A Tuna Christmas” will be presented the first two Fridays and Saturdays of December.

Rev. Jenn Wilder of Our Common Calvert, a group which meets at the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Community Center in Prince Frederick, shared thoughts about being inclusive and respecting all people regardless of where they come from or who they identify as. She invited everyone, both youth and adults, to come to the community center the second Saturday of each month for activities and discussions. *Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth is a 501c3 nonprofit that focuses its energies on increasing volunteer and financial resources dedicated to spaces and programs for children and youth. It builds community awareness on youth issues through advocacy, networking and collaboration with local agencies. View Calvertkids.org for more information.

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By Bob Poston MS, CFT

Do I Really Need a Fitness Coach?

When someone asks me about my professional life and I tell them that I own and operate a Personal Training fitness center, the first thing they always ask is, “Do people really need to have a trainer to work them out?” My answer is always the same, “Not everyone does, but for those seeking to learn what they need to do (and to do correctly) to succeed in their fitness journey, Yes.” There are quite a few people that start an exercise program full of energy and commitment. After a short period, they allow other activities to eat up their time.

They may start the day saying they are going to get their workout in and then something comes up and

they push it to tomorrow or the next day, and before they know it, it has been a week. In order for that to happen a lot less, these folks need a fitness accountability partner, one that can set them up with an exercise program that keeps them excited about their workouts. They may even need an “appointment” to workout and that is where the Certified Fitness Trainer (CFT) comes in. The CFT becomes your coach.

The International Health and Fitness organization, IDEA, reported in 2015/2016 that 75% of people that were exercising were not getting the results they desired. However, of the 25% that were getting results, 90% of them

New Rector at Christ Church Christ Church, Port Republic, welcomed the Reverend Christopher M. Garcia and his wife, Cheryl, as Rector at Christ Church, Port Republic, on October 1st.

Fr. Christopher retired from the Army as a Colonel after 25 years of active service as a lawyer in the U.S. and abroad. He is a graduate of Virginia Theological Seminary and Cornell University Law School.

He has been married to Cheryl since 1990. They have two children, Elizabeth, age 24, a high school music teacher, in Arkansas, at Teach for America; and Thomas, age 22, a senior at the College of William and Mary. Fr. Christopher was previously Rector at Emmanuel, Greenwood, near Charlottesville, VA. He was Assistant Rector at Christ Church, Georgetown, in Washington DC. Christ Church, Port Republic, has worshipped since 1672.

Proclaiming the Good News is as timely now as it ever has been. Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:30 and 10. All are welcome!

Father Christopher Garcia and Cheryl.

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were working with a fitness coach.

When you work with a fitness coach, you have an appointment for your workout. In a coach, you have an accountability partner, one that is focused on you for those 30 to 60 minutes every time that you meet to work out. Your coach will give you a break to get some water or stretch in between movements, but they will not let you stand around talking for 5 to 10 minutes to the person working out next to you in the gym. Your coach will partner with you to keep you motivated, committed and will also educate you on what you need to be doing to truly have success on your fitness journey.

Are you one that would like to start an exercise program, but are intimated by the gym environment? Are you just confused on where or how to start an exercise program that is right for you? Do you have questions about what types of movements or which equipment will be best for you to incorporate into your workout program? These are all great and very valid concerns and questions, even for folks that already work out. A professional CFT will start out by getting an understanding of both your fitness goals and fitness level. You should always fill out a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ) and go over that with your coach. This will allow your coach to design a program you are ready and able to perform. You will learn how to properly execute every movement

and to go through a Full Range of Motion (ROM). As you master those movements, you will gradually increase the difficulty to continue to challenge your body.

As we are approaching the end of 2017 and you start thinking about your New Year’s Resolutions, do not put starting an exercise program off to January 2018.

With the weather changing and more of your activities moving indoors, it is important that you make time to remain physically active. Having an appointment to meet with your workout coach keeps you committed and focused.

If you need a push, I want to encourage you to take that first step and set up a time to meet with a CFT to discuss your questions or concerns about getting started with an exercise program designed for you and your fitness journey. Working with a CFT will better prepare you with the motivation, knowledge, tools and accountability you need to get the results you want. I wish you great health and fitness.

About the author: Bob Poston is a certified Fitness Professional and the owner of Poston's Fitness for Life personal training center located in Dunkirk. Bob has over 35+ years of fitness training experience and holds a Master's degree in Exercise Science as well as certifications from the International Sports Science Association and the Titleist Performance Institute.

No Shave November Sheriff’s Office Goes Scruffy In an effort to raise money for the Detention Center’s Jailhouse Rockers Relay for Life team, Sheriff Mike Evans and the Calvert County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 109 are working together during “No Shave November.” Sheriff Evans has advised personnel he would relax the agency grooming standards from November 1st through November 30th. In exchange for the standards being relaxed, personnel wishing to participate will pay a

$50.00 donation. Things may be looking a little “scruffy” around the office during the next month for those who have decided to give their razors a much needed rest.

If you would like to assist the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office with our efforts to raise money to support the Jailhouse Rockers Relay for Life team, please contact Captain Dave Payne at 410-535-1600 X2593, or email at David.Payne@calvertcountymd.gov.

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8.1 grams of heroin, 31 amphetamine pills, 91 Alprazolam pills, 7 Adderall pills, 122 Oxycodone pills of varying dosage, 29 Tramadol pills, $1,066 in currency, 2011 Chrysler 300, and multiple cell phones.

Sheriff Mike Evans stated, "This investigation basement window had been broken. The is a direct result of the hard work of the men and women of the Calvert County Sheriff's estimated damaged property is $500.

Office."

Oct. 13, Deputy Harms responded to Woodlow Dr., Huntingtown. The victim CDS Violation stated sometime between 12:50 pm and 2:50 Oct. 11 Deputy R. Shrawder conducted a pm on Oct. 13 an unknown suspect(s) used a traffic stop at N Solomons Island Rd. and chair and pipe to damage the rear bathroom Hospital Rd., Prince Frederick for expired window of the residence. The estimated registration plates. Deputy R. Shrawder made contact with the driver later identified as damaged property is $1,000.

Joshua Beall (43) of Huntingtown who was Oct. 15, Deputy Beisel responded to Plum operating the vehicle with expired Point Elementary School. Upon arrival, the registration plates. It was determined Beall victim stated that sometime between Oct. 13 did not have a valid driver’s license, and then at 10:30 pm and Oct. 15 at 8:00 am an was placed under arrest. A K9 scan was unknown suspect(s) had damaged several conducted of the vehicle resulting in a items on school grounds including a ‘NO positive alert. The search revealed PARKING’ sign, bent an aluminum sign, paraphernalia within the vehicle. Beall was knocked down a tree, and damaged a Little transported to the Calvert County Detention Tikes kitchen play set. The estimated damaged Center and charged with CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia and Driving motor vehicle on property is $175. highway without required license and Oct. 17, Deputy J. Ward responded to Flag authorization.

Harbor Blvd. St. Leonard. The victim stated the passenger window of their vehicle was Disorderly broken out with a rock. No items were taken Oct. 22, several Deputies responded to from the vehicle. The incident occurred Buckets Sports Bar, Rousby Hall Rd. Lusby, between Oct. 16 at 9:30 pm and Oct. 17 at for a reported fight. Deputy Ostazeski arrived 6:30 am. The total value of the damaged and located a large crowd in the parking lot.

Deputy Ostazeski was investigating when a property is $150. suspect struck a victim in the side of the head.

Oct. 19, Corporal Harms responded to Deputy Ostazeski was then assaulted by Cowpoke Circle Lusby. The complainant another suspect. During the investigation, stated around 10:00 am on Oct. 19 they heard there were several people being disorderly. a loud bang and noticed a picture on the floor. Mark Baltimore (51) of Marbury, MD was The complainant also noticed a hole in their arrested and charged with Disorderly window which appeared to be a BB gun hole. conduct and failing to obey a reasonable and lawful order of a law enforcement officer.

The damaged property amount is $300.

Michael Young (32) of Temple Hills, MD Oct. 17, Deputy Shrawder responded to was arrested and charged with Disorderly Mattapany Rd. St. Leonard. The victim stated conduct. Corey Harrod (31) of Lusby, was their right rear tire of their vehicle was slashed. arrested and charged with two counts of The incident occurred between Oct. 16 at Assault 2nd degree, two counts of fail to obey 11:00 pm and Oct. 17 at 7:20 am. The value reasonable and lawful order of a law enforcement officer, two counts of of the damaged property is $200.

Obstructing and Hindering, Resist/interfere with arrest and Disorderly conduct.

Tampering Oct. 10, Deputy Sampson responded to Clay Hammond Rd., Prince Frederick for the Trespassing report of tampering with a motor vehicle. The Oct. 18, Deputy Holt responded to Southern victim stated sometime between Oct. 9 at 9:00 Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk, for a trespasser. pm and Oct. 10 at 6:45 am an unknown Deputy Holt located Joseph Gear (45) of suspect(s) entered their unlocked vehicle, and West Virginia inside a residence. Mr. Gear went through the items inside. It was was issued a no trespassing warning in determined that there were no items stolen September. Mr. Gear was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County from inside the vehicle.

Detention Center.

ARRESTS: Maryland State Police Reports Search and Seizure During the month of October, members of CDS Violations the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Drug Oct. 21, Trooper First Class Davis stopped a Enforcement Unit and the Special Operations vehicle on Little Cove Point Rd., Lusby for Team executed a Search and Seizure warrant at traffic violations. A strong odor of burnt 8929 Erie Ave., North Beach. Emergency marijuana was emitting from inside the Medical Services personnel and Sheriff’s vehicle. A probable cause search revealed a Office Deputies had responded to this Methylenedioxymethamphetamine pill and residence several times in the recent past for drug paraphernalia. Rebecca S. Perez, 29 of opiate overdoses. During the execution of the Baltimore was arrested and incarcerated at search warrant numerous subjects were the Calvert County Detention Center. encountered inside and outside of the residence. Several of them were detained as Oct. 18, Trooper Stull stopped a vehicle on part of the search warrant. Michael Brodie Rousby Hall Rd. near Clubhouse Rd., Lusby and Cara Simms were arrested on scene and for traffic violations. The strong odor of raw charged with multiple CDS violations to marijuana was emitting from inside the include PWID of heroin, prescription pills, vehicle. A probable cause search revealed crack-cocaine, and powdered cocaine. Items 27.8 grams of suspected marijuana. Tyree J. seized during the search warrant included: 8.1 Johnson, 21 of Lusby was arrested and grams of crack-cocaine, 8.2 grams of incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention powdered cocaine, several crushed Xanax pills, Center.

Crime Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Reports During the week of Oct. 16- 22 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,380 calls for service throughout the community.

Thefts Oct. 10, Deputy Beisel responded to Walters Lane, Prince Frederick for the report of a theft from vehicles. The victim stated sometime between Oct. 9 at 10:00 pm and Oct. 10 at 4:00 am an unknown suspect(s) entered their unlocked vehicles stealing US currency, loose change, a jacket, sunglasses, and a hunting mask. The estimated value of the stolen property is $158.

Oct. 12, Deputy Locke responded to 8th St., North Beach. The victim stated sometime between 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm on Oct. 12 their package containing an iPhone 8 had been stolen from their front porch. The value of the stolen property is $773.79.

Oct. 13, Deputy Beisel responded to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. The victim stated sometime between Oct. 11 at 8:30 pm and Oct. 12 at 7:30 am their handicap placard was removed from the vehicle at their residence off of Bayview Hills, Chesapeake Beach. The value of the stolen item is $50.

Oct. 14, Deputy Spalding responded to Robin Ct, Lusby for the report of a theft from vehicle.

The victim stated sometime between Oct. 13 at 7:00 pm and Oct. 14 at 2:30 pm an unknown suspect(s) entered their unlocked vehicles stealing an iPhone 6, loose change, and Game of Thorne collector beers. The value of the stolen items is $641.

Oct. 14, Deputy Migliaccio responded to Chaney Rd., Dunkirk. The victim stated that sometime between Oct. 13 at 9:00 pm and Oct. 14 at 8:00 am an unknown suspect(s) stole their Craftsman pressure washer from the driveway. The value of the stolen item is $100.

Oct. 16, Deputy J. Ward responded to Derby Ct., Prince Frederick. The victim stated they had a package stolen that was delivered on Sept. 26. The package had two battery operated glittered white manzanita tree centerpieces. Total value is $70.

Oct. 16, Deputy R. Weems responded to San Jose Ln. Lusby. The victim advised someone stole a Clarion AM/FM CD player/radio from their boat that was parked in their driveway.

The theft occurred between Jul. 4 and Oct. 16.

Total value is $200.

Oct. 19, Deputy Spalding responded to Seminole Rd. Lusby. The victim stated someone entered their unlocked vehicle and stole a black Jansport backpack that contained keys and miscellaneous books and binders.

Total value is $343 Damaged Property Oct. 9, Deputy Spalding responded to Eucalyptus Dr., St. Leonard. The victim stated sometime between Oct. 7 at 5:00 pm and Oct. 9 at 3:55 pm an unknown suspect(s) spray painted their enclosed trailer. The estimated damaged property is $2,000.

Oct. 10, Deputy Callison responded to Pinewood Terrace, Chesapeake Beach. Upon arrival, the victim stated they noticed their

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Oct. 13, Trooper First Class Davis stopped a vehicle on southbound HG Trueman Rd. at Cove Point Rd., Lusby for traffic violations.

Several criminal indicators were observed and a K-9 scan was requested. K-9 Dexter’s scan resulted in a positive alert and a search revealed Oxycodone pills for which Matthew T. Hutchins, 25 of Lusby did not have a prescription. Hutchins was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Warrant Service / Possession of Heroin Oct. 22, Corporal Esnes stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Fox Run Blvd., Prince Frederick for traffic violations. The driver, Joshua M. Ogle, 33, was found to have an open warrant through Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office. While awaiting confirmation on the warrant, a K-9 search resulted in a positive alert and a probable cause search revealed heroin. Ogle was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

First Degree Assault / Robbery Oct. 22, Trooper Bauer from the MSP Leonardtown Barrack notified MSP Prince Frederick of an assault that occurred earlier that evening at the Boomerangs parking lot in Solomons involving the victim and Justin M. Ford, 27 of Lusby. The victim was located in St. Mary’s County in serious condition from the assault. Information obtained from the victim prior to transport to PG Shock Trauma stated Ford had stolen money and prescription medication prior to the assault. Ford was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Burglary Oct. 22, Trooper First Class Rucker responded to the 1200 block of Lottie Fowler Rd., Prince Frederick for a reported burglary/theft. The victim reported a Vizio television and cash were removed from the residence. A suspect has been developed and charges are pending.

DUI Arrests Kevin P. Moynihan (22) of Lusby. Oct. 10, 11:04 am.

Rebecca L. Kong (51) of Dunkirk. Oct. 10, 1:55 pm.

Christopher M. Hans (37) of Pr. Frederick. Oct. 10, 7:55 pm.

William L. Lewis 3rd (54) of St. Leonard. Oct. 11, 8:08 pm.

Eriqa J. Washington (27) of Pr. Frederick. Oct. 13, 12:45 am.

William A. Marquardt (37) of Pr. Frederick. Oct. 14, 12:00 am.

Robert F. Merrell Jr. (59) of Pr. Frederick. Oct. 14, 10:47 am.

Michael L. McGrew (44) of Dunkirk.

Oct. 14, 9:47 pm.

Anthony L. Nickerson (58) of Leonardtown. Oct. 14, 10:06 pm.

Jesse T. Malloy (28) of Chesapeake Beach.

Oct. 15, 12:05 am.

David A. Krashefski (58) of Lusby. Oct. 15, 12:00 am.

Denise J. Rapp (59) of Lusby. Oct. 19, 1:09 pm.

Brandon A. Mikuluh (39) of Lusby. Oct. 20, 12:16 am.

Anthony J. Savage (32) of Temple Hills, MD. Oct. 21, 1:42 am.

Keisha M. Coleman (48) of Salem, NJ. Oct. 21, 11:59 pm.

James R. Geoghegan (28) of Mystic, CT, Oct. 22, 6:13 pm.

All persons charged with a crime are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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By Patti Stueckler

3 Reasons Not To Buy Your Dream Home After house shopping for months, you finally find just the right property. You’re moving forward with the purchase, thrilled that you’ll be in the house before Christmas. What could make you walk away from the purchase of your dream home?

Here are three reasons to make you reconsider.

1. Major surprises found during inspections. Buyers should always hire a reputable and licensed home inspector to thoroughly inspect the home and to also check for termites and other wood destroying insects. Inspections should be done on the septic system and on the well, if applicable. In my experience, the number one reason a buyer withdraws from a contract of sale is due to problems that are found during the home inspection phase.

Inspections commonly reveal repairs needed to the roof, HVAC system, chimney and electrical repairs. Other common problems include the presence of mold, most often found in crawl spaces.

Most of the time, however, these issues can be addressed satisfactorily and the sale of the home proceeds to settlement. Deal killers tend to be structural cracks or septic problems. Thankfully, even these issues can usually be resolved. If a home inspector cites a possible structural problem, then a licensed, structural engineer should be called in to do a more thorough inspection. The structural engineer then gives recommendations on how a seller can have a contractor make repairs. Once the area of concern is certified as structurally sound, the sale of the home usually proceeds.

2. Appraisals. The second most frequent cause of a buyer’s with-

drawal from a purchase is when the house does not appraise for the contract price. Many contracts will include a financing contingency addendum that spells out a recourse if the appraisal comes back under value. Typically, a seller can either reduce the price to the appraised value and proceed with the sale, or they can refuse to reduce the price and the buyer can call the contract null and void and get their earnest money deposit back. It’s important to go over your contract with your realtor to understand your rights if the property does not appraise.

3. High Insurance cost.

Owning a waterfront home is often a dream for many people. In Anne Arundel and Calvert County, it’s a dream that comes true for many buyers. But, the cost of flood insurance can make a buyer rethink whether they really can afford the cost of living on the water. You should start getting insurance quotes right away so that you’ll know how much it’s going to cost you. Flood insurance can vary, depending on elevation and other factors. There are often things that can be done, however, to lower the insurance costs. I recently worked with a waterfront buyer where the seller agreed to install automatic engineered flood vents that drastically reduced the cost of flood insurance on the property.

CalvertHealth Foundation raises more than $23,000 for the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care The 2017 CalvertHealth 5K Run/Walk was a huge success thanks to more than 700 attendees and extraordinary support from the community and corporate sponsors that helped raise more than $23,000 toward the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care.

In support of the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care several local schools and organizations raised funds. Calvert High School’s volleyball team held a Dig Pink fundraiser, Patuxent High School Girls Soccer Team donated items to the breast center, Northern High School Poms and Patuxent High School cheerleaders encouraged participants during the race and Solomons Volunteer Fire Department presented the CalvertHealth Foundation with a check from the proceeds of their annual t-shirt sale. Boy Scout Troop 451 of Lusby and students from Our Lady Star of the Sea School manned the course’s water stations and encouraged runners as they passed through.

The Northern High School Poms not only encouraged runners during the race but they also helped lead the World Gym warm-up.

According to Associate Vice President of Corporate Communi-

In addition to raising funds at their Dig Pink home game on Thursday, October 12th, the Calvert High School volleyball team also participated in the race.

cation and Philanthropy Theresa Johnson, this year’s event was widely supported by the community. “The dedication and support that our community offers to help us realize our vision of making a difference in every life we touch is extraordinary. It is especially moving to see our youth give so freely of their time and resources to support the breast center.”

Wesley Harris of La Plata was the first runner to cross the finish line with a time of 19:05.

The annual 5K Run/Walk is one of the most successful fundraisers for the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care. This year’s sponsors were American Radiology Associ Associates & Services, A & W Insurance, RE/MAX One, Sneade’s Ace Home Center, Wear Your Spirit Warehouse, Exelon Generation, County Times, Dunkirk Vision, Dr. Charles Bennett, Southern Maryland Oral Surgery and World Gym.

About the author: Patti Stueckler is an award-winning Realtor and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) since 2002. The principal agent of Team Stueckler of Re/Max One, she has been a featured guest on numerous Sirius/XM radio shows. Her podcast, 'The Pitbull Patti Show’ can be found in iTunes.

Patti has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism from The University of Maryland. The Patuxent High School Cheer Squad “cheered” on racers as they crossed the finish line.

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By L Lyn S Striegel riege riegel To learn more about retirement planning, including wills and trusts, join Andrea Baddour and a special guest speaker on “Health Care and Your Retirement” on November 7th at Rod N Reel Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach from 6 to 8:30pm. This seminar is free, with refreshments provided.

Seating is limited so please call 301-855-2246 to reserve a spot. Looking forward to seeing you there.

There are 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day for the next 19 years. Many of those have no retirement plans in place. Why do you need a plan of action for your retirement? Retirement is a critical stage of life. Those who

plan for it, rather than fall into it, are going to have successful retirements.

Professional assistance to help you create a retirement plan you can achieve and live with is critical. There is no way most of us can understand all of the retirement investment options that are available or how those options might be put to good use in your retirement plan.

Only those whose job it is to constantly review such options can give us the kind of advice we need. Here is the good news: your investigation of professionals will not cost you money, only time.

Creating a retirement plan can be done at any age and at no cost. What is required is your commitment to doing it and your time and energy. Problems

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have solutions. You may not like the solutions you come up with as you create your retirement plan, but at least you will have solutions to review.

The time to start planning for retirement is now and that is true whether you are a baby boomer or in your 30’s, 40’s, 50’s or wherever.

Planning is not rocket science: it begins with a willingness to take a hard and honest look at your own financial situation.

We are lucky to have a variety of resources at our disposal to educate ourselves about retirement. Where to start? How about looking at your own company’s 401(k) plan. You know, the one you signed up for when you joined the company. When was the last time you took a look at the investment options made available through your own 401(k) plan? Remember that the investment choices you make when you are young and able to withstand the downturns in the marketplace will not be the ones you need to choose when you are older and close to retirement.

Take a look at what you have and if you do not understand the options made available to you, talk to somebody at the company or outside of it. Learn for yourself. By the way, while you are taking a look at that 401(k), please check your beneficiary designations. Are they up to date? Are your beneficiaries still your parents or have you updated to include your spouse and children?

Use all available resources to educate yourself. Today, the number and variety of free online investment education services is staggering. Every brokerage firm, insurance company and bank has a website full of learning tools, including retirement calculators, that will help you understand where you are and where you need to be. Or, if you prefer, your local library has hundreds of books available to you free of charge.

Imagine what you want out of your retirement and start getting organized.

The huge home you had to raise your children, now gone, can be a troublesome burden at older age. Is it time to downsize? Have you planned to move to another state to be closer to loved ones in retirement? What do you know about the cost of living in another state? Will your retirement plan cover those costs?

Get your thoughts together and then seek a professional opinion about how to get where you want to be.

Why is it that we go to doctors for second opinions but most of us never bother to get a second opinion about our retirement plans? Never be afraid to

meet with multiple advisers. You want to find the right fit for you and that may take time. When you meet with a professional, arm yourself with information about you, your finances and what you want to get out of your retirement.

If you have already been working with an investment professional and are not happy with the relationship, call them. Meet with them. Discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied, talk to others.

Never become obsessed with the daily financial news. You are thinking and planning for the long term. You do not want to get sidetracked by the ups and downs of the market. Once you have a retirement plan, stick to it. It’s fine to watch the financial news, but keep in mind this is entertainment, nothing more.

One thing is critical whether or not you are close to retirement. You need to plan for your loved ones. Get a will or a living trust. Make sure you have a current power of attorney, both medical and financial, so if something happens to you, someone you love will be able to take care of you. Make it easy on your loved ones. Get all your documentation together in one place including insurance policies, car and boat titles, etc.

Remember: “It’s not an if, it’s a when.”

When you die, leave behind a plan for your loved ones, not a mess.

Finally, while we all might think that having wealth is critical to happiness in retirement, it turns out that the most powerful predictor of satisfaction after retirement is the extent of a person’s social network, not wealth.

Maintaining your social networks, giving of yourself to others, these are the predictors of retirement happiness.

Talk to your friends and neighbors.

How many times have you heard someone who is retired say they are busier in retirement than when they were working. That’s because retirement can certainly be the time in life when you give back to others, and that, in itself, will bring happiness. This is your retirement. To get the most out of it, you need to make it work for you. Good luck with your retirement!

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

Digging into the Sunrise Garden The History and Planning

By Melanie Crowder, Master Garden Gardener, Calvert County Bay-wise Coordinator and Deborah Noyes, Master Gardener, President of The North Beach House and Garden Club The much beloved Sunrise Garden, located at 8930 Bay Avenue (at corner of 3rd Street and Bay Avenue) in North Beach, opened with grand ceremony on August 22, 2015. In this article, we would like to share some information regarding the plant selection and planning history of the garden.

In 2014, the Calvert County Master Gardeners were invited by Mayor Frazer and The Parks Committee to assist with the plant selection and to provide guidance regarding Bay friendly garden practices. With the Garden located directly on the Chesapeake Bay and enjoyed by both local and out of town guests, it was felt that this would be a wonderful education and demonstration venue for best Bay-wise gardening practices. The planning group conveyed their goal to create a healthy, natural habitat for humans, wildlife and the environment.

We were asked to provide plant alternatives in keeping with Bay friendly criteria, while maintaining the overall design plans of the landscape team. Our group met on several occasions with The Parks Committee and also made garden site visits. We then went to work utilizing available resources including, but not limited to, The University of Maryland Extension Bay-wise website, Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping, Chesapeake Bay Watershed and wildflower.org (the Lady Bird Johnson native plant data base). All of these resources are available on line and in print and provide wonderful information for anyone wanting to learn more about sustainable gardening practices utilizing native plants and shrubs.

Plant Selections: We selected plants that were similar to those listed, utilizing native choices that offered multi season interest and were suited for the

location. Although this is a small garden, there are slightly different characteristics in different parts of the garden. These are sometimes called microclimates. An example of this is the lower area in the front on the Bay side that provides drainage for the rest of the garden. This sunny spot is at times moist for several days after a rainfall. For this reason we selected plants that would tolerate and thrive with short periods of soggy soil. Some examples include the stunning pink hibiscus and red twig dogwood.

Community members who know that I had a part in the garden planning will often contact me asking about certain plants in the garden, and some have reproduced parts of the garden in their own yards. This is so rewarding and the exact intent of the garden, to provide ongoing education and discussion of best Bay-wise gardening practices.

Wildlife was another important consideration in choosing the plants, grasses and shrubs for the Sunrise Garden. Butterflies, native bees, hummingbirds and other birds, moths, bats and others need our help. As our communities have grown, habitat for wildlife has been increasingly reduced both locally and globally. Native plants offer pollen, seeds, and berries and attract insects that are important food sources for wildlife. It is also important to provide shelter from the weather and predators in our gardens. Some ways to do this include: provide a variety of native plants with bloom times varied through the year and try to use less mulch and more ground cover. While mulch offers no benefit to wildlife, groundcovers can provide habitat and nutrition. Look for future articles, in this column, on plant choices for Gardening with Wildlife in Mind. Some other suggestions for critter friendly gardens include avoiding the use of pesticides and fertilizers. Native plant selections generally need minimal watering once established, are more disease resistant and do not need fertilizer. It may be important however to condition

your soil with leaf grow or compost when starting your garden, especially if the soil is compacted. Lastly, it is helpful to leave spent blossoms such as coneflower and black eyed susan to be enjoyed by birds as an important food source during fall and winter. It is also not necessary to cut the ornamental grasses in the fall. Leaving them until early spring provides wildlife shelter as well as visual interest throughout the seasons. Have you noticed the lovely grasses in the Sunrise garden swaying in the autumn breezes or covered with a light dusting of snow? This adds to our garden enjoyment through the seasons.

The Sunrise Garden received Bay- wise certification for healthy Bay-wise practices on May 5, 2016 with a plaque presentation by the Master Gardeners to Mayor Frazer at the Town Council Meeting May 12, 2016.

The North Beach House and Garden Club noticed how successfully the Sunrise Garden was attracting residents and visitors of all ages. While strolling through the garden, visitors who recognized garden club members would frequently ask them to identify and provide more information about a particular plant, grass or tree. Garden club members saw this as a great opportunity for public education, and in the summer of 2017 spearheaded a project to design and install informational plant identification signs throughout the garden. In the future, additional signs

will accompany new plantings, as well as QR code labels that would allow visitors with smartphones to scan for additional information on these plants and their uses in home gardens.

If you would like to learn more about sustainable, Bay friendly garden practices you are welcome to check out the Garden Smarter Education series offered free of charge by the Calvert County Master Gardeners and Calvert County Library. You can learn more about this series in upcoming articles.

Additionally, information may be found on the Calvert County Library website and the Calvert Master Gardeners Facebook page. You may also contact the Calvert Master Gardeners at the University of Maryland Extension Calvert County Office in Prince Frederick, Maryland at 410-535-3662. The North Beach House and Garden Club can be found on the North Beach town website and on Facebook.

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Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department had brought their ladder truck, and also their fully-restored antique engine driven by 40-year volunteer, Donald King. There was a Kids Firefighter Challenge, a houseburn demonstration, a kitchen safety demonstration, a vehicle extrication, poster contest awards, an exciting car burn, a K-9 demonstration and more! Children were enthralled with all of it!

Unique Food and Beverage from Stevensville, MD donated the food for the Open House the last three years as a thank you for everything HVFDRS has done for the Roberts family. As a stadium vender for the Bowie Baysox and others, this is one way to give back. Butch Roberts is a six-year member of the department.

See the humorous caption under the burning 1995 Mercedes 400E retired with 350,000 miles on it that has been paying it forward for two years since it was used in the ALS ice Sparky and cover photo by Chrissie Carson. challenge (and flooded by HVFDRS.)

Editorial Note: The Chesapeake Current visited the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. (HVFDRS) Fire Prevention Open House on Sunday, Oct. 22nd. This example could be from ANY of the departments. No favoritism is intended. Please support all your first responders!

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by Vaughan Reid. were many other community Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Departpartners, including the Calvert ment & Rescue Squad (DVFDRS) Alliance Against Substance Abuse, the also held their Open House on the same day with fun activities and community partners. Solomons Volunteers held their “celebration of another great year in Solomons VRSFD history” on October 7th. The Chesapeake Current salutes all the departments for their exemplary community outreach! Each Department has its own “flavor” and each operates both independently and as an Captain Clark helping Brayden complete the kids firefighter challenge. Photo by Chrissie interconnected part of the whole system.

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ccording to Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. (HVFDRS) President, Dale Bowen, “The public, generally, does not know that our Fire and Rescue Squads in Calvert County are ALL volunteer. We are the ONLY County left in MD that is all volunteer.”

The service is so professional and the volunteers so well-trained, competent, and certified that the public is oft-times surprised to learn that their lives are being saved by dedicated volunteers.

Have you considered becoming a fire or emergency medical services volunteer? Do you want to have a positive impact on your community in a most powerful way? Do you want to know that YOU made a difference? Do you like a significant challenge?

There are nine companies to join in Calvert County: 5 combined fire and emergency medical services (EMS) stations, a fire company (Company 2), an EMS company (Company 4), a Rescue Dive Team, and Calvert Advanced Life Support (CALS), a paramedic station. The Rescue Dive Team requires specialized training for divers and CALS requires additional paramedic training. See list for locations.

Volunteers are always needed. Fire and rescue is a challenging and exciting activity. A significant commitment is required to succeed as a volunteer. New volunteers can have prior experience or no experience. The first step is always to join one of the departments. Visit the department, get the application as membership is required. Each volunteer gets a background check. Everyone is given a chance.

The second step is to be assigned to a class. All of Calvert County gets free training toward fire and EMS. You can also volunteer as a driver, to do accounting or answer phones on the administrative side, very needed jobs mostly handled by older folks. Or you can be a supportive member of an auxiliary. New volunteers can receive daycare assistance and some local discounts.

“The hardest part of volunteering is completing the certifications,” according to Bowen, especially as the number of hours required has increased. As far as recruitment goes, the 25 to 50 age range is harder because of other obligations.

Even though volunteers may move on to career jobs, many continue to volunteer.

The Calvert County Government (CCG) provides basic operating funds and apparatus grants to these public safety corporations. The companies supplement with their own fundraising efforts and donations. The County Department of Public Safety employs Ginger Manifold, a Recruitment and Retention Specialist, to help with volunteer staffing. She confirmed that volunteers can begin young, as some departments accept cadets under 16 years old.

A volunteer must be 16 years old to ride the apparatus as a member.

CTA recruits practicing.

Ms. Manifold described one option for young people is the High School Recruit Program, a partnership among Calvert County Government (CCG), the Board of Education (Mark Wilding is the Principal at the Calvert Career and Technology Academy or CTA), the Maryland Institute of Fire and Rescue (MIFR) at the University of Maryland, and the Chiefs or Presidents Council for Calvert County. Previously called the Cadet Program, and housed at the HVFDRS, this is the first year at the CTA. It is a 2-year program. Recruits who successfully complete the program can earn up to 26 credits from the U. of MD, College Park, which can go towards a Fire Science Degree or for the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) pathway.

High School recruits receive all their training during the day while at school, but still volunteer at the stations where they receive mentoring. There are 21 high school recruits this year from all over the County, all juniors. This year the classes are all Fire Science. Next year will be EMS, the following year, Fire Science, and so on. If they are a completer and remain a volunteer, they are eligible for college tuition assistance, one part of CCG’s recruitment and retention package open to all volunteers who meet the criteria.

An example of the tuition assistance program is that three volunteers at St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad (SLVFDRS) are working towards nursing degrees.

Other pieces of the retention package include a Maryland tax modification that may be worth as much as $3500, and the Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP). Utilizing a point system, credits for volunteering are awarded toward earning a $400 per month retirement benefit after 25 years of service. The House Keys for Employees Program can provide help for some first-time home buyers that qualify.

Many generous local businesses offer discount incentives to first responders. These are most appreciated!!

Retention can be an issue for all the reasons that have to do with life’s normal changes. However, volunteers can, and sometimes, do, change stations. A volunteer cannot belong to two stations,

except for Calvert Advanced Life Support (CALS), and the Dive Team.

The only split stations are in Prince Frederick, where historically, Company 2 has been Fire and Company 4 has been EMS. However, the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department (Company 2) is dispatched to priority 1 and 2 calls, and members are trained in EMS. Refresher classes are required for EMT’s (Emergency Medical Technicians) and paramedics.

“EMS is 80% of the call volume,” according to Manifold, while fire calls are less frequent.

“Volunteers have a passion for the medical field.”

Both Bowen and Manifold acknowledged that there is pressure to move to paid EMS. Up to and over 240 hours of training can be required to get all the certifications. Clinton Cox, Jr., a 45-year volunteer at HVFDRS, who holds the distinction of being the youngest charter member there while his father is the oldest charter member, pointed out that volunteering is often a family affair.

He “ran” 400 times last year. “Yet, the average lifetime volunteer is now five years,” he said.

Less than half of CALS paramedic volunteers are Calvert County residents.

They may be earning service hours. Mostly, they like the chase format because they get to use their life-saving skills where and when they really count.

Additional paramedic volunteers are needed. Because all the ambulances in the County are equipped with specialized Paramedic Early Intervention Program (PEIP) equipment, a paramedic can respond from home or anywhere and any ambulance can become a paramedic unit.

Ginger Manifold is a CALS paramedic volunteer herself.

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she said, “The most common reason given is, ‘I like helping people.’ There’s a great sense of camaraderie. There’s mentorship, an adrenaline rush, a sense of purpose and of being needed.” For herself, “It’s a passion for giving and for mentorship. We walk into people’s lives at the worst time and make a difference.

It’s real.” She added, “We have people who give back living here. It’s what makes Calvert County great!”

If you are considering volunteering, Ginger Manifold can be reached at 410-535-1600 Ext. 2387.

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Pride & Joy

Town of North Beach Receives Prestigious Sustainable Maryland Certified Award

CSM Nursing Students Inducted Into Honor Society The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) inducted four students into its associate nursing degree honor society at a ceremony Sept. 13 at the college’s La Plata Campus.

Professor Janice Bonham served as mistress of ceremonies as each of the second-year nursing students was called forward to receive a pin and an honor cord that they will also wear when they graduate. Professor Dr. Karen Russell was the faculty speaker at the ceremony.

CSM nursing student Rachael Yatty of La Plata, one of the inductees, spoke at the event about the history of Alpha Omega, which is CSM’s chapter of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society. Other newly inducted students are Hailey Caldwell of Hollywood, Rachel Jaclyn Muir of Lexington Park and Brian Whitworth of Owings.

The path to induction in the honor society involves nursing students becoming provisional members at the beginning of their third semester of study. They must maintain a cumulative 3.0 grade point average, earn a “B” or higher in all courses required for the nursing program with no previous nursing course failures, and reflect sound moral and ethical values with professionalism and integrity of the highest caliber.

Provisional members must also complete a scholarly project related to the advancement of nursing as a profession. The fall semester inductees conducted a presentation to high school students enrolled in the Acade-

At the North Beach Town Council Meeting on Thursday, October 19th, the Green Team of the North Beach Environmental Committee was pleased to present the official plaque that recog recognizes that North Beach is Sustainable Maryland Certified to Mayor Mark Frazer.

Previously, the Environmental Finance Center at the University of Brian Whitworth of Owings.

Maryland announced that the Town of my of Health Professions at the Dr. North Beach was one of 13 Maryland James A. Forrest Career and Technol- municipalities honored at the Sustainogy center in Leonardtown, encourag- able Maryland Awards Ceremony at the ing them to pursue a career as a nurse. Maryland Municipal League’s annual CSM faculty advisers for the Fall Conference October 13th in RockAlpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Delta ville, Maryland.

Nu are Nursing Professors Russell and This is North Beach's first SustainLynn Kennedy. able Maryland Certified Award.

The honor society was established Sustainable Maryland Certificato promote scholarship and academic tion: To achieve certification, municiexcellence in the profession of palities are required to form a Green nursing. “The objective of the OADN Team comprised of local residents, Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor community leaders, municipal staff and Society shall be to recognize the officials; complete a variety sustainabiliacademic excellence of students in the ty-related Actions worth a total of at study of Associate Degree Nursing,” least 150 points (including two mandaaccording to the honor society’s tory actions and two of six priority website. “The society shall encourage actions), and submit the appropriate the pursuit of advance degrees in the documentation as evidence that the profession of nursing as well as Sustainable Maryland Certified requirecontinuing education as a life-long ments have been satisfied. professional responsibility. AdditionHighlights of North Beach’s ally, the society shall participate in the accomplishments: recruitment of qualified individuals • The North Beach Sunrise into the profession of nursing.”

Garden, opened in 2015, is a For more information on 30,000-square-foot parcel of reclaimed CSM’s nursing program, visit waterfront area owned by the Town of csmd.edu/nursing. To view photos North Beach. The park features pedesfrom the event, visit csmphoto.zenfo- trian walkways; public seating; lio.com/17fallnurhonors. landscaping with native plants; water features consisting of rain gardens, shallow ponds, and waterfalls; a public gazebo; rotating public art displays; and more. initia• Innovative municipal initia tives include solar panels at the Public On October 26th, 2017 Frank and Works building and a green roof on Debbie Borelli presented a check for Town Hall. $1,285.20 to Sheriff Mike Evans. The check • Every year the town of North is a donation to be used for the Calvert showcasBeach hosts several events that showcas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit. The businesses local cuisine, promote local business money was raised by Patriotic Jeeps during es, and supports local nutritional the Third Annual Tiki Trek & Jeep Show assistance programs. In 2017, these event, which was held in Solomons, Maryevents included “Drink Maryland”, land, on September 23rd. Sheriff Evans is Festi“The End Hunger Dragon Boat Festi very grateful for the donation and said, “This val”, and an annual “Polar Bear Plunge” money will help us to ensure our extraordico-sponsored by Calvert County Meals nary K-9 efforts in Calvert County are on Wheels. continued.”

• In 2016, North Beach secured An equal donation was made to the Wildgrant funding from the Fish and Wild Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad & Fire life Foundation to complete a 60-foot Department. Event sponsors are grateful for living shoreline project inside the the first responders.

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The photo shows (from right) Veronica Owens, Development Specialist; Allan Creamer, Environmental Committee; Council Member Jane Hagen; and Councilmember Mike Benton with the Sustainable Maryland Certified award at the Maryland Municipal League conference.

“As a Town located on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, we have always been acutely aware of our responsibilities toward the environment,” said Mayor Mark Frazer. “For the past year, however, we have worked diligently to identify and focus our efforts toward earning this important recognition. North Beach is both pleased and proud to join the ranks of Maryland’s officially designated Sustainable Maryland Certified municipalities.”

Chesapeake Beach was originally certified in 2014 and recertified in 2017.

About Sustainable Maryland: Sustainable Maryland is an initiative of the Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland that is designed to support Maryland's 157 municipalities as they look for cost-effective and strategic ways to protect their natural assets and revitalize their communities. Using best practices in resource areas like water, energy, planning, health, food, and economy, a municipality can earn points toward sustainability certification. Sustainable Maryland offers a customizable menu of concrete actions, allowing communities to select initiatives that best fit their specific needs. This free and voluntary program, with the support of the Maryland Municipal League, US Environmental Protection Agency, and the Town Creek Foundation, helps communities choose a direction for their greening efforts; complete their chosen actions with help from program tools, trainings, expert guidance, and other resources; and be recognized statewide for their accomplishments.

For more information about Sustainable Maryland: www.sustainablemaryland.com Sustainable Maryland Certified Municipalities as of 2017 (6th full year of the program): • Number of Municipalities Sustainable Maryland Certified: 39 (25% of Maryland’s municipalities) • Number of Municipalities Sustainable Maryland Registered: 68 (43% of Maryland’s municipalities)

Jeff Cunningham Wins Archeological Society of Maryland Award Jeff Cunningham, social studies teacher at Huntingtown High School, is the 2017 winner of the Patricia Seitz Teacher of the Year Award from the Archeological Society of Maryland. The award recognizes excellence in instruction that develops and/or incorporates archeological content, projects, and/or activities into the classroom. Mr. Cunningham was nominated by his students and the staff at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM).

Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “Mr. Cunningham makes great use of the excellent resources of JPPM. He is outstanding.”

“Mr. Cunningham,” said Supervisor of Social Studies Cecelia Lewis, “is truly dedicated to the advancement of archeological study and creates a wide range of opportunities to expose students to its continued relevance in our world today.”

One of those opportunities is a long-standing relationship with JPPM that has provided rich and authentic learning experiences. The collaboration between JPPM and Huntingtown High students began in 2009 when the archeology classes began working with former Education Director Kim Popetz to produce audio tours of the park. The free tours focus on three different aspects of park history and are accessible by cell phone.

Later, the students in both the arche-

ology classes and club took on the challenging task of analyzing the contents of several mid-19th century privies that archeologists excavated from a site in Baltimore in 1980. Working with Ms. Popetz and Dr. Patricia Samford, Director of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab at JPPM, the students repaired broken artifacts, researched the historical context, and documented their findings in the “Curator’s Choice” publications that are available on the JPPM website.

Mr. Cunningham’s dedication to his profession extends beyond introducing students to the academic pursuit of archeology. Rick Weber, principal of Huntingtown High, said students sign up for archeology classes because of Mr. Cunningham. “They embrace the academic projects,” Mr. Weber said, “because of his enthusiasm for the topic, his engaging teaching, and the rapport he builds with his students.”

Michael Thomas

Why I Am Running For The Maryland House Of Delegates Dear Chesapeake Current Readers, It is said that Maryland is a microcosm of America. Her popula population, geography, people, institutions and enterprises mirror the nation as a whole. Yet, despite the state’s many resources and dynamic population, Maryland has some serious govern governmental and public policy deficiencies that are attributable to decades of near-total, one-party domination of the state government.

Maryland politics reached the depths of lunacy and arrogance with the passage of the infamous “Rain Tax”. The state’s Democrats, with their super-majorities in the House of Delegates and the State Senate have had legislative carte-blanche for decades. But, as tyrants are prone to do, their stunning over-reach provoked an electoral backlash that resulted in the election of Gov. Larry Hogan in 2014.

By all accounts, the Democrats have learned little from their 2014 election debacle. In fact, they appear to be doubling-down on the extreme, progressive, liberal policies that cost them the last election. Let’s take inventory of where we were. Maryland was losing 100,000 jobs a year; the business climate was in the bottom five nationwide crushed by taxes and over-regulation, and top 100 companies were fleeing the state in droves. And for good measure, the Democrats tried to ram through a bill to make Maryland a “sanctuary state”.

ALL this was attributable to complete Democrat control of the state government.

Since Gov. Hogan’s election however, Maryland has turned around, gaining 125,000 jobs. The business climate is now in the top ten nationwide and job-creating private sector enterprises are returning to the state. This private sector revival was stimulated almost single-handed by Gov. Hogan through a $700 million reduction in fees, taxes, regulations and spending. (Fortunately, too, the “sanctuary state” bill got pulled from consideration after furious opposition from the GOP.) So, while we have begun to turn the corner, the challenge is how to sustain and accelerate our revitalized state economy.

And for that, we return to the legislature - more specifically, politics.

Maryland has 47 State Senators and 141 members of the House of Delegates. Currently, the Democrats hold a super-majority in both these chambers to over-ride any gubernatorial veto of budget-busting, big-spending, high tax legislation. They have also put 82.2% of the state budget on auto-pilot making it exempt from fiscal scrutiny or correction.

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Michael and Annie Thomas with Governor Larry Hogan But, if Republicans can gain five new Senate seats or seven new Delegate seats in the November, 2018 elections, and Gov. Hogan gets re-elected, then the taxpayers, business owners and entrepreneurs who create new private sector jobs, through their representatives, will finally have a seat at the table to limit runaway spending, taxes and over-regulation. It’s a tall order, but doable, and a primary reason why I am seeking the Republican nomination to run for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 27-B. In my professional life as a Real Estate Appraiser, I have encountered hundreds of home-owners and taxpayers throughout Calvert and Prince George’s counties who can’t afford to retire in their life-long homes, or whose children and grand-children are forced to move away. Still others cannot wait to get out of Maryland because they can’t stand the radical legislation, taxes, regulations and fees.

As a Delegate, I will be a voice and a vote against this stifling status quo.

35 years ago, I made the decision not to return to my birth state, New York, largely because the government there was out of control.

Now, we in Maryland are confronting a similar threat. For my part, I am grateful to have the opportunity, time and resources to work to change Maryland for the better. I look forward to bringing this message of hope and opportunity to the public forum.

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Gwendolyn Ann “Gwen” Arnold of Lexington Park passed away October 21, 2017 at her residence. She was born August 9, 1941 in Capitol Heights to Wilmer and Alice (Brady) Greenwell.

Gwen married Donald Arnold in June of 1961 and they lived in Capitol Heights before moving to Prince Frederick, where she lived for 32 years. She moved to Lexington Park in 2011 and lived with her daughter until her passing.

Gwen was employed as a meat wrapper for A&P Grocery and later Safeway for 16 years. She then went to work cleaning houses for 9 years until her retirement. Gwen enjoyed visiting with friends at Calvert Pines Senior Center and found joy in crafts, flowers and games of chance. She wanted to be remembered as a funny lady who wished everyone happiness.

Gwen was preceded in death by her husband Donald James Arnold, Sr. in 1986, son Joseph A. Arnold, sisters Margaret Grey and Mary Alice Hyson and brothers Thomas Sr. and Timothy Greenwell. She is survived by children Alice R. Caudill of Lexington Park, Donald J. Arnold, Jr. (Debbie) of Mechanicsburg, PA and Valerie E. Reinhart of Lancaster, PA, grandchildren Scott and Sarah Caudill, Donald J. Arnold III and Austin Michael Reinhardt, great grandson Aidan Lee Caudill and several nieces and nephews.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Georgianna Mary Baugham was born January 1, 1941 to the late Nellie Barns and John Pitner in Washington D.C. She was one of six children in her family. She always loved helping people and pursued nursing for senior citizens. She grew up in a Catholic church and was very involved.

Georgianna became a young mother and was blessed with two sons and a daughter. She tried to make the best decisions for them. In 1964, she married Joseph Scheve and they had three girls and one boy. She became a stay at home mom. After 16 years, this marriage dissolved. Eventually, Georgianna met the late William Baugham.

They were up in age and wanted children, so they adopted one boy and two girls. Georgia loved all her children in her own little way as they all had different personalities. Georgia's favorite child was the one that needed her attention at that specific time, so they were all ultimately her favorite.

She also loved being a grandmother. The grandkids mostly got their way in her house. Holidays were Georgia’s favorite time of the year. She would decorate the whole house during every occasion. She also loved cooking and baking. She loved to have company at her house, playing cards, drinking coffee, talking, and watching the kids play in the yard. Georgia had a total of 10 children, 19 grandchildren,

and 20 great grandchildren. Her family was extremely big, and she liked it that way. After a long battle with cancer, she was surrounded by the love of her family leading up to her death. Georgia passed away in her sleep on October 16, 2017.

Georgianna is proceeded in death by her late husband William Baugham.

Her parents Nellie Barns, and John Pitner, her sisters Helen Morman (Leroy), Margie Fry (Jimmy), and brothers William (Doris), Richard, and Johnny Pitner. She leaves to mourn her children Samuel Pitner (Teresa), Robbert Hubbard, Deda Scheve (Ali), Joan Pollitt (Curtis), Geraldine Lovell (Philip), Lisa Scheve, Joseph Scheve, Brandon Baugham, Brea Baugham, Deborah Baugham, 19 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren, along with a host of other family members and friends.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Joseph "Joe" or "Jobo" Bohm, resident of Chesapeake Beach for five years and previously of Annapolis, MD died on October 18, 2017 at his home. He was born on April 11, 1949 in Germany to the late Michael and Bertha Bohm.

He graduated from the University of Maryland and later attended Loyola College. He was a certified public accountant and was co-owner of Horizon Builders for thirty-five years. He was an active fundraiser for Maryland Therapeutic Riding and in his spare time enjoyed fishing, target shooting and being a grandfather.

Joe is survived by his wife, Gail Bohm; his daughters, Rebekah Gullace (Gino) and

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Rachael Bohm of Chesapeake Beach, Jessica Lo (Tim) of Brooklyn, NY and his four grandchildren, Aggie, Mick and Leah Gullace and Hazel-Mae Lo. Memorial donations may be made to Calvert Hospice, calverthospice.org/make-a-gift/, or to Arc of Southern MD, arcsomd.org/donate-now/.

Kalas Funeral Homes handled arrangements.

 Ernest “Lee” Bliss of Port Charlotte, FL and Huntingtown, MD passed away on October 18, 2017, at his home in Huntingtown surrounded by his loving family. Lee was born in Washington, DC, on April 18, 1944, to Alice [Krouse] and Stanley F. Bliss.

He was an Air Force veteran and worked as a plant foreman for the federal government. Lee enjoyed crabbing, fishing, bowling and watching the Washington Redskins.

Lee is survived by his fiancée, Marylou E. Hickman and children David Lee Bliss, Christopher Sean Bliss (Barbie) and Holly Caroline Wooten (Christopher). He was the devoted grandfather of Michael, Ethan, Ryan, Evan, Nathaniel, Christopher, Lauren, Erin, Marissa, Cora and Eliana. Lee was the brother of Wayne, Stanley, Zane, Evelyn, Wanda and Donna.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church by the Chesapeake, 3255 Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic, MD 20676, or, the Salvation Army, 200 Duke St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

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 Ross Lee Brandstetter of Prince Frederick passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on October 14, 2017. He was born in Sullivan, WV, on March 4, 1941, to Covey [Lilly] and Phillip E. Brandstetter.

Ross worked for Amtrack as a Parts Department Manager, retiring in 1985.

He was the beloved husband of Carolyn G. [Williams] Brandstetter. In June 2017, they celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary.

Ross was the brother of Clifford, Charles, Roger, Phillip, Joyce Critchley, Barbara Kay O’Conner and Betty Ann Danenberg. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and other family members.

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

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Herman L. “Ed” Edwards, Jr. of Solomons passed away on September 13, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital.

Born September 15, 1938 in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Herman L. Edwards, Sr. and Mary (Whitehead) Edwards.

Ed was a member of the U.S. Air Force for twenty years, serving in Vietnam and retiring in 1977.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Sue Edwards, five children, grandchildren and many friends, all loved by him.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka KS 66675.

Rausch Funeral Homes handled arrangements.

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displayed various sports teams. Fried chicken. pig feet, and potato salad were his favorite food and basically any food that wasn't nailed down. God knows he will be greatly missed.

He leaves to mourn: his father and mother, Howard and Elsa Emerson; one sister, Faith Emerson (Barry); children, Howard Ill, Shanice Simms, Donell, and Talia; Grandchildren, Issac Jr. and Sha'Niyah; Nephew, Barry Holland, Jr.; Niece, Teanna Emerson; Grandmother, Ruth Coates; Aunt, Audrey Thomas; three great aunts, two great uncles; four very special cousins; special friends, and his significant other, Doris Penn.

He was preceded in death by Howard Emerson and Lemuel Coates (Grandfathers), Martha Green (Grandmother), and Donald Thomas (Uncle).

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

 Christopher Ryan Gates, 29, of Huntingtown passed away October 12, 2017 at home. He was born November 29, 1987 in Clinton, MD to Raymond Frederick and Deborah Kay (Allenbaugh) Gates.

He graduated from Huntingtown High School and Graham Webb Academy of Hair.

Christopher was employed as a hair stylist.

He had a joy for volunteering at homeless shelters and his beautiful soul will be remembered by many.

Surviving are his parents, Ray and Debbie Gates of Huntingtown; maternal grandmother Germaine Malachinski of Greentown, IN; maternal great grandmother Juliette Toulotte of Tampa, FL; aunts Colette Grigsby (Wayne) of Solomons and Eileen Fowler (James) of Dunkirk; uncles Randy Allenbaugh (Deborah) of Arvada, CO and Andrew Malachinski (Gina) of McKinney, TX. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Calvert County, Maryland.

Jevon started his education at James McHenry Elementary School in Baltimore.

He continued his education in the Calvert County Public School System, graduating from Calvert Senior High School in 1994.

Upon his graduation, Jevon attended Johnson and Wales University in Providence, RI, receiving his Associates Degree in International Business in 1997.

The family's home church has always been Calvary United Ministries, and it was during Jevon's youth that he was baptized there by his Pastor, Bishop Lincoln Berry.

He sang in the Youth Choir and participated in all the youth events and activities. In 2013, Javon joined Harvest United Ministries in Waldorf, MD under the pastorate of Bishop John M. Lewis, Sr. Even when he was not feeling well, he continued to press his way to Sunday services and, while there, actively participated in worship. Sometimes he came alone, but more often than not, he brought someone else with him to service.

Having a great work ethic, Jevon worked at Recorded Books in Prince Frederick for 19 years until his health started to fail.

Jevon enjoyed traveling and spending quality time with his family and friends. He loved watching football and basketball games, especially the Baltimore Ravens and the Washington Wizards.

Jevon will be missed by many. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents- Clarence and Hattie Gross, maternal grandmother Elaine Countess, his aunt Angela Coleman; his uncles, Gino and Andre Nutt and his son, Angelo Gross.

He leaves to cherish precious memories: his parents, Clarence and Sheila Gross; his brothers, Damaine Gross and Kalvin Lunn; grandmother Eva Nutt; his uncles and aunts, a great uncle, five great aunts, eleven cousins, many special friends, and six godchildren.

Sewell funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

 Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Johnson of Lothian passed away October 21, 2017 at Riva Terrace Assisted Living in Davidsonville. She was born April 1, 1928 in Lothian to Calvert Lorenzo and Elizabeth Anne "Lillie" (Moreland) Wilkinson. Betty attended Owensville Elementary School and graduated from Southern High School in 1946. She married John Herbert Johnson on October 17, 1947 and they lived in Lothian, where Betty was primarily a homemaker raising her three children.

She was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, reading and sewing. Betty loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and nieces and nephews who affectionately called her MeMaw. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, John Herbert Johnson, Sr. She is survived by children John Herbert Johnson, Jr. (Julia) of Lothian, Barbara Tucker (partner Dan Westland) of Hampstead and Linda Gibson (David) of Lothian, six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She is also survived by siblings Mary Cranford (Jim) of Lothian, Genie Greenwell (Mike) of Davidsonville, Thomas Wilkinson (Patricia) of Lothian, and Nellie Jones (late Bernard Lee) of Lothian, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter 3701 Pender Dr., Suite 400, Fairfax VA 22030, or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Richie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.

Ruasch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

H o w a r d Glenwood "Smoove" Emerson, Jr. was born on September 14, 1970 in Calvert  County, Maryland to Howard and Elsa Jevon Clarence Emerson. He became Gross was born a member of New Beginning Church March 7, 1976 in August 19, 2012 and was baptized October Baltimore, Maryland 27, 2013. He began Deacon in training to Clarence and August 2013. He departed this earth on Sheila Chase Gross.

October 15, 2017.

After an extensive He attended school in Calvert County, illness, he departed Maryland. He loved wearing hats that this life on October 14, 2017 at home in

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 K e n n e t h “Kenny” Roy Gray, Sr. of Prince Frederick passed away on October 18, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Washington DC on Oct. 11, 1942, to Dorothy [King] and Francis Gray.

Kenny enjoyed traveling, spending time with family, glass etching and his comics.

Kenny is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia and his children Kenneth Gray, Jr. and Raeann (Ron) Turpin. He was a devoted grandfather to Mckenzie and Trent Turpin.

He is also survived by his brothers Bob, Jody, and Rocky and his sisters Diane and Kathy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Dottie and brother, Raymond.

Lee Funeral Homes handled arrangements.

 McKinley Earl Jones, departed this life on October 8, 2017. He was born October 4, 1939 to the late Walter F. Jones, Sr. and Janie S. Jones, in Prince Frederick. He was the second of three children.

On April 29, 1961, McKinley was joined in marriage to Sandra L. Dent and from this union they had five children.

McKinley received his education in the Calvert County public school system. He later became a trucking supervisor for Excavation Construction Company for many years before moving to John Diggs Trucking Company, where he was also a supervisor.

Eventually, he decided to start his own

trucking business.

McKinley loved to be with his family and friends. Car racing was his passion. He loved to drag race and watch NASCAR. He also enjoyed watching football and baseball.

His favorite teams were the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Orioles.

McKinley has a special place in his heart for his sister, Joyce and her son Faure (Tawanna); his son-in-law, Emerson; his nephews, Andre (deceased), Tony and Jonathan; and his nieces, LaVaughn, Demetria, and Dylan.

McKinley leaves to cherish is memories, his devoted wife, Sandra, of many years; his children, Wanda, Ricardo, Roxanne (Emerson), Michelle and Damian; one sister, Joyce Rice; one brother, Wesley Jones, Jr.; his granddaughter, Britney-who was the light of his life; his brothers-in-law, Louis Dent (Catherine) of Ellicott City, Dr. Dean Dent (Anita) of Bel-Aire, NJ, Edmund Dent (Patsy) of Clinton; sisters in-law, Rosetta Johnson (Roland ) of Capital Heights, Eileen Dent of Washington, DC, Virginia Dent, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

 Martha Virginia Knott died peacefully at her home in St. Leonard surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born September 1, 1944 in

Norfolk, VA. She was preceeded in death by her parents, Howard and Alma Walker, and two brothers Sonny Walker and Todd Paxton.

She is survived by her husband, Harry Knott; daughters, Laura Hardesty and Wendy Zurenko; son Shawn Paxton; step children, Kevin Knott and Kelly Knott as well as 12 grandchildren and 12 great grand-

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children. Martha is also survived by her sisters, Joyce Early, Dorothy Burns, and Sandra Pitts, brother Larry Walker and numerous nieces and nephews. Martha enjoyed spending quality time with her children and grandchildren, laughing, dancing and music. She will be dearly missed by all.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

 Alice Virginia McDaniel of North Beach passed away October 18, 2017.

She was born November 11, 1943 in Washington, DC to William and Alice (Newman) Sherry. Alice was raised in DC and lived most of her life in Forestville until moving to North Beach in 2016. She attended Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School in Washington, D.C. She was employed as a guidance secretary and cafeteria worker for Forestville Military Academy.

Alice married William Lyle McDaniel in Upper Marlboro on November 6, 1970.

She was very giving and was always providing to others. She will be remembered as a fighter and loving grandmother, whose greatest joy was spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William. Alice is survived by children Lyle McDaniel of Gaithersburg, Sherry Lehnen (Michael) of Chesapeake Beach, Brian McDaniel (Jennifer) of Huntingtown and Audrey Rotindo (Phil) of Marlton, NJ; step children, Patti, Billy, Holly, Rick and Lorna. Also surviving are grandchildren Sara (Donald), Travis, Michael, Kylie, Aaron, Matthew and Ashley, a sister Margaret Conway and a brother John Sherry.

Memorial contributions may be made to End Hunger in Calvert County, PO Box 758, Huntingtown, MD 20639.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Effie Elizabeth Payne of White Plains, formerly of Prince Frederick passed away on October 13, 2017 at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1925 in Washington, DC to

Henry Elmer and Ollie Marie (Long) Lewis.

Effie was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed crafts, cooking and spending time with her family. She was famous for her homemade yeast rolls and honeybuns. She spent hours in recent years with her adult coloring books. She was a former member of Al-Anon.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Warren J. Payne, Sr., two brothers and two sisters. Effie is survived by two daughters Sandra Brady (William “Sonny”) of Prince Frederick and Elizabeth “Betty” Felder (Harry) of West River; four sons, Warren Payne, Jr. (Linda) of Pinellas Park, FL, James Payne (Carmel) of Annapolis, Richard Payne (Mary) of White Plains and Mark Payne of Bishopville; fifteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Dollerline "Darlene" Rawlings passed on October 3, 2017 at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena, MD. She fought a long 5-year battle of Multiple Myeloma Cancer until her body surrendered from this incurable disease.

She was born January 1, 1947 in Prince Frederick to the late Mary Cora Magruder.

Darlene 's biological mother died in 1950.

She was raised by her aunt and uncle, the late Mervin and Joethel Jones. She was the oldest of 3 children. Darlene was educated in the Calvert County Public School System and graduated from Brooks High School in 1965.

She married Vernon Rawlings in 1966.

Three children were born from this union.

Darlene professed her life to Jesus Christ at an early age. She attended St. Edmonds United Methodist Church in Chesapeake Beach during her childhood and was a member of the choir and other church groups. She loved the Lord and praised Him at all times. Darlene later joined Restoration Temple Church in Annapolis in 2008. She was immediately baptized and began serving on several committees, always helping others. She was nominated and appointed Mother of Restoration Temple Church on May 14, 2017. Darlene served the Lord in many ways during her life. She always had her van loaded with children to bring to church. A few of these children are adults today, but they will always have a piece of Darlene in their heart for bringing them to the house of the Lord.

Darlene was a chef who had a deep passion for cooking. She prepared a wide variety of foods from different countries. Her specialty was soul food. She was famous for bread pudding with lemon sauce. She started working at Rod-N-Reel Restaurant in the mid 70's and later worked at Maryland Country Caterers. Darlene eventually started her own catering services, D&S Catering.

She catered many weddings and other events, earning a customer rating of 5 Stars.

Darlene loved to read her Bible, praying for and with others, spending time with family, laughing and always wearing a smile on her face. She was a loving and caring person, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, always thinking of others first. "To know her was to love her."

Darlene leaves to cherish her loving memory her husband, Vernon Rawlings; daughters, Denise Rawlings and Adrienne Rawlings Holden (Timothy Holden III) and son Bryant Rawlings; 8 grandchildren, Latiese Riley (Ken Orakawu), Delannie Spriggs Jr., Ladeja Willis (Corey Willis, Jr.), Bryant Rawlings II, Brittney Woods, Timothy Holden IV, Shania Holden and Joshua Doyle; 7 great-grandchildren, Lael Willis, Cori Willis , Jeremiah Riley, Isaiah Riley , Karrington Riley (deceased), Denym Moore and Elliston Orakawu and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She raised a special little boy from 4 months to 10 years old, Amare Fleming. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her brothers, James Contee, Sr. (Alberta) and Guy Pratt; honored sister-in-law, Annie "Rena" Rawlings; honored niece, Denise Contee; honored nephew, James Contee Jr., and Godchildren, Angelique Harper, Tracey Rawlings-Smith, Harvey Wade, and Michael Floyd, Sr. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

 Emma Jean Shiflett went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 16, 2017. Family members awaiting her arrival in Glory include her parents, Mae Patton Weisman (Apr. 22, 2002) and Emmett Mock Weisman (Apr. 10, 1981), brother Richard Thomas Weisman (Ap. 7, 2007), grandson Joshua Robert Olshaw (Oct. 24, 2015), and daughter Debra Lynn Shiflett Olshaw (Feb. 6, 2017).

Jean made her appearance in her grandparents’ home March 5,1936 during a huge blizzard in Fries, VA, a small village in the

Blue Ridge Mountains. Jean attended school in Fries until 1950 when her family relocated to Cumberstone Rd., West River. Jean attended Southern High School. Before this move she had never been more than 25 miles away from Fries.

Jean became a Christian while attending a revival service in Fries. In Maryland, her dear friend, Yvonne Moreland Burns introduced Jean to the love of her life, George Mckinley Shiflett. Their first date was attending a prayer meeting at the Annapolis First Church of the Nazarene. After a 6-month courtship they united in marriage on July 2, 1953. It was so hot that day, the candles melted without being lit.

Jean provided a loving home for her family that included two daughters Coni Jean Shiflett Giannini and Debra Lynn Shiflett Olshaw. Jean was known for her generous hospitality and good home cooking. Frequent guests included midshipmen, church friends and extended family for holiday celebrations and Sunday dinners.

Many of her recipes have been passed down to her children and grandchildren.

Jean had many interests and talents. An excellent seamstress, she made clothes for herself, her daughters and numerous Barbie dolls. Jean enjoyed counted cross-stitch and folk-art painting, and shared her talent by gifting many items to family and friends. She loved to be outside in all seasons. A natural gardener with a designer’s eye for landscaping, many people commented on the beautiful yard. She also enjoyed long walks and hiking in the area.

In retirement Jean and George camped cross country three times and visited mainland Canada and Nova Scotia. Jean’s church family will recall the many roles and tasks she willingly took on, including hosting Bible Studies, church missions, and dinners as well as wherever her energy was most needed.

Jean is survived by her husband of 64 years, George Mckinley Shiflett, daughter Coni (Bob) Giannini, and granddaughters Neva Giannini (Jan Henriksen), Teresa Giannini, and Mara (Joe) Collinson as well as son-in-law Bob Olshaw and granddaughter Abigail Olshaw. Jean will be greatly missed by her best friend and sister, Sandra Rogers.

All are invited to attend a memorial service at Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Davidsonville on Dec. 2, 2017.

The 11 o’clock service will be followed by a reception in the church hall.

Memorial donations may be made to the Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 4012 Birdsville Rd., Davidsonville, MD 21035.

Kalas Funeral Homes handled arrangements.

 Warner Alvin "Dino" Stone, 69, of Chesapeake Beach passed away October 7, 2017. Dino was born January 27, 1948 in Los Angeles, CA to Warner Folden and Hermelinda (Estrada) Stone.

Dino joined the United States Air Force on December 6, 1966 and was honorably discharged December 4, 1970, after serving in Vietnam.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

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confidant, a rock, an encourager and a vessel of wisdom. Sadie loved the Lord and loved talking to anyone about Gods love for all his children.

So, in parting, I will quote what she has often said in times of troubles and chaos, “Peace be still.”

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

 Melissa Lynn “Lisa” Thompson passed away October 18, 2017. She was born October 8, 1968 at P.G. Hospital in Cheverly to Herbert Clarence and Virginia Iola (Plotts) Beall. Lisa was raised in Mitchellville and graduated from Largo High School in 1986. She was primarily a homemaker who loved animals.

Melissa is survived by her mother and stepfather, Raymond Catterton of Owings, sister Stacey Beall of Baltimore, longtime companion Antonio Queen, children David Frederick, Brittany Walker, Timothy, Glen, Terrance, Mariah and Mercedez Frederick, Destiny, Shane and Faith Thompson, two grandchildren and one niece and nephew.

She was preceded in death by her father Herbert C. Beall.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

We celebrate the life and legacy of Sadie L. Syffus, born March 4, 1944 to Howard and Roberta Brown.

She has gone home to be with our Heavenly Father. Sadie passed away on October 19, 2017. She was one of eight children, Jay Drumgo, Sarah Gross, Mable Ashong, Don Rogers, Martin Brown, Jack Brown and Tyrone Brown.

Sadie leaves behind her 3 children, Haydee Syffus, Gabriela Syffus and Chris Syffus. Her beloved grandchildren, Ryan Syffus, Kyli (Ky) Syffus, Christian Hawthorne, Corey, Chris (DJ) Syffus Jr. and Jasmine Syffus. She also leaves  behind a multitude of “adopted” children and grand babies.

Robert “Bobby” Torres of St. Leonard She was a member of the Zeta Amica passed away on September 29, 2017 in his Auxiliary, a beloved member of Trinity Presby- home. Bobby was born in Brooklyn, NY on terian Church in St Petersburg, FL where she September 11, 1957. served as an Elder, sang in the choir and ran the Memorial contributions may be made kitchen. She also had a daycare business where to Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, 238 Merriher talents and love for children was well served. mac Ct., Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Sadie had a passion for helping all who Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic came to her. She was a mother, a friend, a handled arrangements.

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Tech Tips

Pathway to a Better Password

By Mike Clark Passwords Security is not convenient, but we can all agree that some level of inconvenience (i.e passwords) is fairly tolerable.

After all, we want to protect our banking and health information from malicious actors. These malicious actors may stumble accidentally upon your sensitive information, or you may be targeted.

Some of your sensitive information such as usernames and passwords can and are revealed when companies we normally trust suffer a data breach. Either way, do you have confidence in your passwords schemes?

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretend I have an email address of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cooldad@gflex.comâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and a password of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Momiscooltooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. First note that the term â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;passwordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is misleading. You should instead think â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;passphraseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. This way you will have an easier time coming up with passphrases of sufficient length. Would the example â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Momiscooltooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; be considered strong? It is pretty easy to remember.

What we want to focus on is a passphrase that meets certain criteria. This criteria is based on the professional opinions of a lot of really smart geeks, ethical hackers and penetration testers. You will want to pay attention here. The passphrase should be 12-14 characters in length as a minimum, including numbers, lowercase, uppercase, and special characters. But wait, if you knew what the hackers know, and played with some of the open source software they use to crack passwords, you would also make sure that words found in the

dictionary are not used. If that is not enough, you should minimize â&#x20AC;&#x153;properâ&#x20AC;? capitalization, and obvious substitutions (like 0 for O or o).

There are plenty of apps and resources that can create strong passphrases.

Since these passwords are not easily remembered, these would need to be recorded someplace like a password wallet. In the balance of security and convenience, perhaps you can make your own strong passphrase. How did I do with my passphrase above? How can I make it better? One trick is the hold down the SHIFT key while typing parts of a passphrase and make some substitutions.

The passphrase â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;momi$C))L2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; might be a good candidate. I used a $ for s, and held SHIFT down when typing â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;coolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; which produced the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;C))Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and used â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; instead of â&#x20AC;&#x2122;tooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. It is up to you to do what you will reasonably be able to remember. If you use a password storage file or app, be sure the passphrase to get into that is REALLY strong. In a few months, you could change â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; so that you change passphrases from time to time.

Two Factor Authentication TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION is another access tool and should be used. Google, Facebook, Dropbox, financial institutions, etc. use this (often abbreviated as 2FA). With 2FA, I log in with my username and password for the account in question and once I successfully do that, I now have to present a second factor. You have some options here.

Google for example has an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Authenticatorâ&#x20AC;? free app in the iOS and Google Play store that can be used for non-Google accounts.

You can also allow an SMS text message to be sent to your phone.

In both of these examples you will get a numerical code that remains valid for approximately 60 seconds and you enter that into the awaiting 2FA field. In some cases, you are allowed to check a box to ensure you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to use 2FA again when accessing from a previously trusted computer. This works on computers, tablets and phones.

The authenticator app is technically more secure than the text message since an attacker could inject social engineering tricks with a text message.

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Beyond Email When you sign up for various accounts you are asked to provide an email address and often use that email as a username for the account you are signing into.

This is a big concern. DO NOT use the same password you used to secure your email account. A lot of folks get confused about this. If my email is cooldad@gflex.com and I use that to register

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for a Twitter account, the password I use for Twitter should be something different. In this case you are authenticating â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Twitter accountâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; not your â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;email accountâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. As you sign up for various accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, your bank, etcâ&#x20AC;Ś) your email address gets a lot of miles on it. If these accounts also use 2FA definitely take advantage. These accounts you sign up for do get hacked from time to time and when they do, your email and password (for that account) can be exposed to the dark web. For this reason, I use different passwords for different things and use a separate email account for exposure to the

world that is different than my personal email. Oh, and be sure your phone uses at least 6 digits for the password, and have the phone erase after 10 consecutive failed login attempts.

About the Author: Mike is a consultant for Tech Edge, LLC applying encryption and security technology to a wide array of customers with a focus on the mobile professional. He is a retired USAF pilot who currently flies around the globe for a large Fortune 100 company.

Mike is a strong advocate for operations and communications security in the daily workflow.

Artist Home Studio Tour CalvART Gallery presents the 2nd Annual Artist Home Studio Tour. The artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; studios are all located off Route 4 from Huntingtown to Scientists Cliffs to Long Beach/Saint Leonard to Lusby. Come join the tour, visiting seven studios at your leisure from 10 am-5 pm on Saturday, Nov. 18, just in time for Holiday shopping. The artists featured on the tour will display their different mediums of art and style through paintings, glass art, pottery, ceramics and jewelry. calvartgallery.com Ray Bogle, Studio: 220 MF Bowen Road, Huntingtown. His studio is a renovated 60 year old horse barn. Ray has created pieces ranging from tiny bottles to large collar rimmed vases and various sizes of ceramic boxes with puzzled lids.

Ray and Phyllis Noble, Studio: 3545 Alder Road, Port Republic, Gate A, Scientists Cliffs. Both Ray and Phyllis have been creating beautiful organic glass structures and images and melding color with texture and depth through kiln-formed fused glass art that has function.

Mimi Little, Studio: 3838 Balsam Road, Port Republic, Gate B, Scientists Cliffs. Mimi has been painting in acrylics and collage since the mid 1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. She works in vivid colors with vigorous brush strokes on canvas and paper, influenced by her trips to Cuba, Florida and Africa. MimiLittle.com.

Randy & Marie Estabrook, Studio: 2025 Date Road, Port Republic. Randy and Marie have worked with many different clay bodies and utilize methods such as electric, gas and wood firing in their work.

Randy works primarily functional ceramics, and Marie focuses on sculptural wall hung pieces. browndogclaystudio.com.

Denise Breitburg, Studio: Foxtail Pottery, 2335 Acacia Road, Port Republic.

Denise has been interested in working with clay since college. She is particularly interested in form and balance, and draws inspiration from the natural world around her as a marine biologist. Her work ranges from delicate jewel pots made of porcelain and silver wire, to large terra cotta platters embellished with images of sea creatures.

Ann Crain, Studio: 6032 Bayview Road, St. Leonard. A lifelong resident of the Chesapeake Bay region, Ann draws her inspiration from the personal connection she feels from the local landscape as well as France, Belize, Italy, and Sweden. Ann continually refines her creative senses by merging color, line and figures. Her art conveys an obvious mood through creative use of color and paint application that forces viewers to draw upon their own imaginations. Jewelry is also Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forte, using whimsical designs in her silver jewelry adding Simi-precious stones and exotic beads. anncrainart.com.

Wendy Schneider, Studio: 230 Harbor Drive, Lusby.

Wendy is a mixed media artist who works intuitively to create multi-layered work that draws the viewer into the mystery and the wonder of her playful mixed media art.

Painting connects her to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;rightâ&#x20AC;? side of her brain, and it flows after that.

The CalvART Gallery is located in the Prince Frederick Center. Open Wed.-Sun., 11am-5pm. For more info., visit calvartgallery.org or call 410-535-9252. The CalvART Gallery is a program of the Arts Council of Calvert County. The Gallery plans shows every month and our receptions are open to the public.

Unexpected Growth Is A Huge Blessing

By Erin Kimbro In 2010, I was a Dean at Southern Middle School and had just finished my Master’s degree in Administration. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be selling Tracker Boats, LS Tractors and Husqvarna mowers.

I grew up in a household where my mom was always there for me and my siblings. She was unbelievably devoted and selfless; therefore, I knew I had some big shoes to fill. When I woke up in the mornings before school, my father had already left the house and was busy running his own construction company.

I saw hard work and leadership everyday and I have always craved this role. I was blessed in 2011 to start a company with the generous help of my family (most importantly my younger brother’s huge generosity and big heart). We started selling mulch and topsoil out of his business office. We built a small store that we named 231, Farm, Home & Pet Center.

When my daughter was young, she would either be with her Nana or on my hip as we started selling horse feed, chicken feed, dog food and farm supplies.

After a few years, I thought we were doing pretty well, but then we were burglarized five times. I felt absolutely defeated and didn’t know if we were going to make it. However, we soon took on our first big dealer: the Husqvarna Outdoor Power equipment line. This line of lawn mowers, chainsaws, and other tools allowed our small family business to grow and succeed. Husqvarna has been a blessing to our family. My salesman, Doug, who has become my friend, has guided me with his expert advice since the inception of the business. His guidance coupled with the reliable

Dry Needling: An Effective Treatment for Orthopedic and Pain Symptoms

By Yvonne Remz, P.T., M.T.C.

product of Husqvarna keeps my customers coming back.

As a woman in this business, I was told by a lot people that it’s a tough business and we weren’t going to make it.

Thanks to our local community, and more importantly, my loyal customers, we were able to grow in a way I never thought possible.

I realized that our business needed to diversify because large chains like Tractor Supply opened in our county. We had to evolve to keep customers coming back.

Today we have grown into a full-service Tracker Boat & Sea-Doo Center. We had a great first season selling Pontoons, Mako, Nitro and Tracker fishing boats along with Tahoe Sport Boats. I love Southern Maryland and I hope we can provide an opportunity for local families to have an affordable boat or jet ski that they can enjoy with their family on the waters of Southern Maryland. I have such a feeling of pride when I drive down Rt. 4 and see one of our orange or blue tractors driving along.

The staples of any successful business are the people who work there. I am incredibly proud to say that I have amazing employees. Additionally, my customers know that Shawn, my manager, will make your experience an awesome one!

Thank you to my family, friends, loyal customers and to Calvert County for your love and support!

Dry Needling is a highly effective form of physical therapy, in which a very fine filament needle is inserted into the deeper tissues that are considered trigger points to your pain for the treatment of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. This technique has been shown to decrease pain and increase healing to the area of pain.

The technique of Dry Needling was developed by Janet Travell, MD, who was the orthopedic physician for John F. Kennedy. Dr. Travell was the first to realize and document the trigger points commonly found in the human body.

She is credited as one of the founders of trigger point therapies. Through her research, she found that the trigger point would resolve, without injecting medication into the trigger point. The technique of resolving trigger point pain by putting a needle into the trigger point, without injecting medicine into the trigger point, is called Dry Needling. The technique of dry needling has since transformed from the use of a hypodermic needle, to that of a fine acupuncture filament. It has progressed in technology as evidence based research has evolved.

The treatment of Dry Needling has proven extremely useful in the treatment

of sport or traumatically induced injuries, as well as more long term unresolved orthopedic pain.

Dry Needling is effective in instantaneously resolving muscular holding patterns or spasms and increasing pain free range of motion. The treatment of Dry Needling has minimal discomfort, depending on the needs of the patient and their treatment goals. The benefits of Dry Needling tend to have long lasting results, as it promotes circulation and re-formation of injured tissues, with even one treatment.

About the Author: Yvonne Remz, PT, MTC, is a Manually Certified Physical Therapist specializing in Integrated Manual Therapy (IMT), a whole body or holistic approach to physical therapy. Yvonne graduated from Daemen College in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. She is also certified in the Stanley Paris Technique of soft tissue and joint mobilization and Dr. Ma’s Integrative Dry Needling Techniques.

Democrats Hold Picnic Announce Commissioner Candidates As the campaign season begins to heat up, the Calvert County Democratic Central Committee (CCDCC) held a picnic at Kings Landing Park in Huntingtown on Sunday, Oct. 22 to rally and encourage their most dedicated volunteers and to introduce candidates.

They were pleased with the turn-out.

Later that evening, the CCDCC Candidate’s Academy coordinated by Monica Silbas, would hold their monthly issue-based meeting to present facts about issues to the candidates. Ms. Silbas explained, “We want them to learn before they get into office. We present the information and they choose their positions. We want a better pool of candidates that will understand our issues and find a balance to solutions.” Topics covered include Cove Point Dominion Energy, Unions, the Chesapeake Bay, land use, water, communications, data-gathering, campaign finance, and others.

Harriet Gossett, CCDCC Office Manager, along with Beth Swoap, the

Maryland State Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller and Hagner Mister, Former Secretary of Agriculture for Maryland, former Calvert County Commissioner, and dedicated Democrat volunteer, at the Calvert County Democratic Central Committee picnic

Treasurer of the CCDCC, declared the picnic a success.

Four candidates running for Calvert County Commissioner attended. They are: Trish Powell, Duwane Rager, Holly Budd, and Matthew Bennett.

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Judy’ s Take on Books Killing England

By Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard

By Judy MacWilliams

Killing England -- The Brutal Struggle for American Independence, by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard, focuses on three heroes of the Revolutionary War: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. The signing of the Declaration of Independence, in 1776, begins the long struggle for freedom in the colonies. Leading the Loyalists is England’s King George III. This is a book for history buffs.

Incredible resources bring this story to life. By visiting battlefields and sites, researching historical documents, and collecting a compellation of stories, the authors allow the readers to experience the war through dialogues and descriptive accounts of Revolutionary life, the fierce battles and the ugliness of war.

Washington leads, men follow. Jefferson writes, people read. Franklin talks, royalty listen.

This non-fiction book starts off slowly but gradually pulls the reader into the war and into the heroes’ lives. The private and public battles humanize the great General. Washington is the force that holds the army together.

The battles of Trenton, Yorktown, Saratoga, and Valley Forge shaped the country. War is ugly. The details about the killing and torturing of prisoners on both sides tell a story. The depth to which the writers go gives insight into the fight of the valiant soldiers and brings the reader onto the battlefield.

The British side is seen through the drama of the Courts of England as well as on the battlefield. Washington’s British counterpart, General William Howe, leads the British Army in the colonies. His military expertise is above Washington’s.

In Killing England, the writers do not idolize Franklin. His faults are many; his achievements known. Inside Franklin’s family, there is trouble a plenty. Sharing the shame and secrets of Franklin’s family, the book gives an understanding of why Franklin prefers to spend time between America and England.

Likewise, a brooding Jefferson prefers to be at Monticello and the reader learns what draws him home.

His time with the Continental Congress is complete. He is not overly fond of Washington.

Interesting tidbits run throughout the book that perhaps were missed by other history books. There was a statue of King George III in Manhattan.

Because of the unrest, the Loyalists feared the destruction of the iron and gold statue. They erect a fence around it to guard against the tearing down of the statue. Sound familiar?

Because communication is slow in arriving in England, it is December 1776 before King George hears Jefferson’s words in the Declaration of Independence. It is an affront to him as he cannot abide Jefferson and “no one insults the King of England.” When the French learn of America’s eventual victories, and with Franklin’s lobbying, they agree to help. “His [Franklin] presence [in France] is proof that the Americans are willing to take their message of independence globally…a threat that the British take most seriously.”

The Valley Forge retelling is vivid.

Washington observes that “the British could easily track their location by following the trail of blood in the snow left by the bare, frostbitten feet of his battered force.”

Notable figures from history emerge: John Paul Jones, a pirate as well as a Prussian soldier, Baron von Steuben, who was a well-trained European officer.

Baron helped to train the militia. Jones created havoc along the coast of England. As the war moved South, the Marquis de Lafayette, Francis Marion aka the Swamp Fox, Andrew Jackson, James Monroe, Patrick Henry, James Madison and others led the charge.

The Killing of England is a study of leadership of our founding fathers and the study of war. I recommend it for history buffs interested in learning more about the Revolutionary War and its heroes.

About the Author: Judy is a life-long Southern Maryland resident. She has a passion for reading.

From weekly visits to the bookmobile as a child to reading on her IPad today, she is always on the look-out for a "good read." Judy and her husband Richard are active in their church, community and most of all in the lives of their three children and seven grandchildren.

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Ready, Set, Robot!

CSM Talons Have High Hopes for 2017-18 Robotics Season Boxes of delivery pizza are piled on a table in the Talons’ room at the College of Southern Maryland’s La Plata Campus.

Engineering students populate the room, immersed in thought, looking for parts, intently examining the structure of a half-built robot and checking information on their laptop. Strategy sessions, which have been going on all summer, are taking on a new immediacy.

The signs are all there. The CSM robotics season has begun.

Expectations are high for the CSM robotics program this year, particularly the college’s competitive robotics team, the Talons, which will be following up a stellar performance from the 2016-17 season.

For the fourth consecutive year, the team qualified for the VEX -U World Championship held in Louisville, KY, and the team made it to the semi-finals. It was the team’s best finish ever.

“Although last year was one of the most successful years in the history of the CSM Talons, I hope that this year will be even better,” said Talons Club President Edward Gesser III, who was a member of last year’s team.

“I think this is going to be a very strong year for us,” agreed CSM Assistant Professor Ronda Jacobs, faculty adviser for the Talons. Associate Professor Bill Luyster serves as the Talons’ technical coach.

Jacobs notes that the Talons have an obstacle to overcome that isn’t true of some of their Worlds competitors like Purdue University and Rutgers University. As a two-year community college CSM’s team has to recreate itself each year, with little opportunity of the continuity that the four-year schools and graduate universities enjoy.

Members of the 2016-2017 CSM Talons, from left, Edward Gesser III, Wen Xing Lin and Team Captain George Jenkins, hold up the team’s awards earned at the VEX -U World Championship in Louisville, KY, April 19 to 22.

Jacobs credits the commitment the CSM students bring to the team and the camaraderie that is forged through the team’s community service requirements.

“They have to volunteer for at least three community events,” she said. “They work so much together, it helps to build team spirit … It builds such a cohesive team.

They know each other’s strengths and weaknesses.”

The Talons’ community service

Members of the Brick Girls from Barstow Elementary School put their robot through its paces as the referee looks on during one of the later heats in the elementary competition at the 2017 LEGO Robotics Championship held April 8 at the College of Southern MD, La Plata Campus.

largely revolves around assisting younger robotics programs in the community with workshops and referee assistance at competitions. CSM takes the lead in organizing elementary school league competition, middle school competition and high school team events in the region along with partners, the Charles County Public School System, Calvert County Public School System and St. Mary’s County Public School System, which provide teacher support and robotics equipment for their teams.

Middle and high school teams participate in a VEX Robotics Competition (VRC) league format. Elementary and middle school teams participate in the CSM Robotics Junior (LEGO) Division competition. In addition, elementary and middle school teams compete in the CSM Robotics Junior VEX IQ Challenge.

Winners from the VRC and VEX IQ competitions can advance to represent Southern MD at the state championship and potentially the world championship in each division.

The robotics season for these younger teams officially kicked off in Southern MD when CSM hosted a meeting at the La Plata Campus on Sept. 23.

Upcoming scheduled competitions include a VEX IQ tournament on Jan. 13 at Great Mills High School; VEX Robot Robotics Competition League tournaments for middle school teams on Nov. 11 and Jan. 6 at John Hanson Middle School and high school teams on Oct. 28 at Great Mills High School and Dec. 9 at Calvert High School. CSM will host the middle school league championship on Feb. 10 and the high school league championship on Feb. 3 at the college’s La Plata Campus.

The LEGO Championship for elementary and middle school teams will be held April 7 at the college’s La Plata Campus.

The K-12 robotics competitions are supported by the CSM Foundation. This year, the program was awarded a MD State Dept. of Education grant to offset some costs of this program.

Donations to support CSM robotics programs may be made through the CSM Foundation. foundation.csmd.edu.

CURRENT EVENTS Winter Wonderland The CalvART Gallery presents artwork from small, twinkling wonders at very affordable prices to stunning large format paintings, photographs, ceramics and glass that adorn the gallery.

Christmas ornaments and holiday necessities to amaze you will be hung on creatively designed trees. This holiday extravaganza is being sponsored by our two business partners, Dawn Riley, Associate Broker, REMAX One and Martha Rymer of Rymer & Associates. Dawn will host a reception on Sat., Nov. 11 from 5:00-8:00 pm and Martha on Sun., Dec. 3 from 2:00-5:00 pm. This Winter Wonderland runs until Jan. 10. The CalvART Gallery, in the Prince Frederick Center, Rt. 4 and Rt. 231. Open Wed.-Sun. 11:00 am-5:00 pm. Visit calvartgallery.org or call 410-535-9252. The CalvART Gallery is a program of the Arts Council of Calvert County.

ing its annual navel orange and red grapefruit sale. Proceeds support the scholarship fund for graduating seniors in southern Anne Arundel Co. and northern Calvert County.

Navel oranges: 2/5 bushel/$22 and 4/5 bushel/ $36. Red grapefruits: 2/5 bushel/$18 and 4/5 bushel/$30.

Orders must be submitted by Nov. 11. Call: Bill Hardy, 410-867-0082 or Bernie Lerch, 410-867-2487; or mail to Lothian Ruritan Club, 728 Shore Dr., Edgewater. Pick-up at Southern Middle School, parking lot, 5235 Solomon's Island Rd. (Rt.2) Lothian on Dec. 2.

410-535-0291 or CalvertLibrary.info.

301-855-1862. boots, flashlights, jacket. $8/person.

7:00-9:00 pm. Kings Landing Park, Huntingtown. CalvertParks.org.

NAACP Fall Luncheon: The Calvert County Branch holds this annual Harvest Masquerade Ball: Calvert event at noon at the Rod-N-Reel Memorial Hospital Foundation, Hyatt Restaurant, Chesapeake Beach. Master Regency Baltimore. 6:00-12:00 pm. storyteller Bill Grimmette performing CalvertHealthFoundation.org/Haras W.E.B. DuBois. $50/advance. vestBall or 410-414-4570. $55/door. Tickets: 410-535-0413 or 443-968-1152.

Sunday, November 5

Construction Zone: Explore the library's building sets. It's constructive time in the storytime room as we bring out the library's collection of Legos®, Keva Planks®, Lincoln Logs®, blocks, Magformers® and more. No registration. 2:00-4:00 pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

CalvertLibrary.info.

Julie Allinson's Art Show Local artist Julie Allinson will have her artwork on display at the Calvert Library Southern Branch through Dec. 29. Her opening reception is on Nov. 8 from 6:30-8:00 pm. Please come meet the artist and learn more Cityscapes: Builders' Challenge (MD Orange and Grapefruit Sale about Julie's artistic process.

STEM Festival). Challenge your inner The Lothian Ruritan is again sponsor- 410-326-5289. engineer to plan and build your very own city using K'NEX®, LEGO®, and KEVA® planks. Where will your brain Friday, November 3 Sat. & Sun., Nov. 4 & 5 take you?

Please register.

3:00-4:00pm.

Calvert Library Intro to Finding Grants. This class Fall Wellness Escape: Escape everyday showcases new features and shows how life. Celebrate autumn, health, and Fairview, Owings, 410-257-2101. to best find potential funders. wellness. Open to the public. Registra- CalvertLibrary.info.

9:30-11:00 am.

Please register. tion required. $299. Stay-over packCalvert Library Prince Frederick. age/$429. For more info, please contact Ham & Oyster Supper: Baked ham, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Melissa Lauren: 443.254.4848, Melis- fried oysters, potato salad, cole slaw, mashed turnips, green beans, biscuits, CalvertLibrary.info. sa@WholeHealthDesigns.com. coffee, iced tea, water. $22/adults 12 & above. 6-11 yrs./ $10. 5 and JobSource Mobile Career Center: Job Saturday, November 4 under/free. Save room for pie, counseling and résumé help, search for jobs and connect with Southern Mary- Yard Sale: 7:00 am-1:00 pm, Lower $2/slice. 3:00-6:00 pm. Friendship land JobSource. No registration. Marlboro UMC, 3911 Lower Marl- UM Church, 22 W. Friendship Rd. Friendship1:00-4:00 pm. Calvert Library Twin boro Rd., Owings. Lunch table by the Info: 410-257-7133.

Methodist.org.

Beaches, Chesapeake Beach. Youth Ministry.

Contact Mark 410-257-2411. CalvertLibrary.info.

Kromer at 301-351-9638.

A Sense of Wonder: The Life and Campbell’s BBQ Brisket/Pulled Pork Craft and Vendor Show: It's never Works of Rachel Carson. Actress Dinner: Informal dinner from too early to start your holiday shop- Kaiulani Lee (Law and Order, The 5:30-7:00 pm hosted by the American ping! A bake table and lunch items are Waltons) and her one-woman show Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, Rt. also available for purchase. 9:00 appears as American marine biologist, 260, Chesapeake Beach, lower-level am-2:00 pm. Christ Church, 3100 author, and conservationist Rachel Carson. Cocktails at 7:00 pm. Curtain dining room. $15 includes all the Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic. up at 8:00 pm. Holiday Inn Solomons trimmings, salad, and beverage. Public Center, Patuxent invited.

Info: 410-257-9878. American Indian Heritage Day: Conference ALpost206.org.

Featuring Conoy Tribe, drum circle, Ballroom, Solomons. 401-326-7240. flute performance, storytelling, food Tickets on Eventbrite, bit.ly/Pub Quiz: For one night only, the demonstration, jewelry display. All Sense-of-Wonder. library won’t help you find the answers. activities take place in and around the But that won’t stop us from asking Woodland Indian Village. 11:00 Kings Landing Ghost Tour: Ages 16 plenty of tough questions. Pre-register am-4:00 pm. Jefferson Patterson Park to adult, under 18 years old, must be for $60 per team of up to 6 adults. Join & Museum, St. Leonard. accompanied by an adult. Experience as a spectator for $5. Cash prize to the 410-586-8501. Jefpat.org. Free. a ghost hunt while listening to tales of top 3 teams! 50/50 raffle. Limited the haunted and supernatural history space, register early at any Calvert Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & of Kings Landing and Calvert County.

Library.

6:30-10:00 pm. Calvert more. Games are a great way to keep We'll use professional ghost hunting Library Prince Frederick. your brain sharp while having fun! equipment on a late-night tour 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Please register. 12:00-3:00 pm. through the woods in search of the CalvertLibrary.info.

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, unseen. Be prepared for a night hike:

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Fall Back: Daylight Saving Time Ends.

Return to Standard Time at 2:00 am.

Turn your clocks back one hour before retiring on Saturday evening.

Ultimate Insiders: White House Photographers and How They Shape History. The Captain Avery Museum is pleased to welcome Kenneth T. Walsh, award-winning presidential correspondent and historian. Hear about his latest book. Members $10, Non-Members $15. 1:30 pm. Captain Avery Museum, Shady Side. 410-867-4486. captainaverymuseum.org.

On Watch Memorial Service: Thanking all our veterans for their service. At the On Watch Monument at the end of Dowell Rd. 2:00-4:00 pm. 14485 Dowell Road, Dowell.

Huntingtown Citizens Association: General meeting. Recent information on proposed site plans in our town, Comprehensive Plan update, expansion of Town Center across Rt. 4 and change of Town Center to Village. 6:30 p.m. Huntingtown United Methodist Church, 4020 Hunting Creek Rd. Questions: huntingtowncitizens@gmail.com.

The Uses of History: The UUCC will host Rev. Betty Jo Middleton to discuss our understanding of our history as a religious people. 10:30am at the Yardley Hills Community Center, 700 Yardley Drive, Prince Frederick. For info: 301-880-0508. All are welcome!

Monday, November 6 Veterans' Job Club: Join other veterans and the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning to discuss employment leads, job skill training, human resources guidance, networking for veterans and other general veterans’ issues. 1:00 pm at Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

Vet-to-Vet Volunteer Training: Veterans or active duty military members who would like to help honor our

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CURRENT EVENTS veteran patients with a salute ceremony. Training is at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, 4559 Sixes Rd., Prince Frederick from 6:30–8:30 pm. For more info., contact Amanda Peterson at 410-535-0892 x4003 or apeterson@calverthospice.org. The Volunteer Application can also be downloaded from our website: calverthospice.org/volunteer.

tunity to network with other professional business women! No speaker; just networking! 12:00-1:30 pm.

Springfield Suites, 75 Sherry Lane, Prince Frederick. Please RSVP at calvertchamber.org.

Memoirs & Creative Writing Workshop: Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. Bring 6 double-spaced copies of your piece of memoir, 500-800 words, to work on and share with the group. 2:00 pm at Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Tech Tweens at Twin: A fun evening in which Tweens are encouraged to imagine and explore with new STEM based technology. Registration is required and space is limited. 6:30 pm.

Calvert Library Twin Beaches.

410-257-2411.

Tween Tech Night: Try some of the library’s latest technology, including our new Google Expeditions virtual Tuesday, November 7 reality viewers, Parrot mini drones, Sea Squirts: Lighthouse Discovery. Sphero kit, and more! Grades 5-7.

Free drop-in program for children Registration required. 6:30 pm at 18-momths to 3 years and their Calvert Library Prince Frederick. caregivers. Space is limited; if the 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. session is full, another program will be offered at 11:00 am. Also on Thu., Thursday, November 9 Nov. 9 & Wed., Nov. 15. 10:00-10:30 a.m.

Calvert Marine Museum, Calvert County Commission for Solomons.

410-326-2042 x62. Women: Networking Lunch. Meet CalvertMuseum.com. new people, share experiences and concerns that affect women in Calvert Family Storytime: Families with County. 12:00-1:30 pm at Dream children of multiple ages. An adult Weavers Restaurant.

Attendees must accompany child. The theme for purchase their own lunch. All interesttoday is: Outer Space. 12:00 pm at ed people are invited. For more info, Calvert Library Fairview Branch, contact Commissioner Winship at Owings. 410-257-2101.

410-535-0437 or Commissioner Harvat at 410-449-9517.

Steak Dinner: Order your Steak direct from the Grill-Master. $15 includes all Learn Mahjongg: Want to learn Mahthe trimmings and a beverage. jongg? Games are a great way to keep 5:30-7:00 pm. Hosted by the American your brain sharp while having fun! Join Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Rt. us! 1:00 pm at Calvert Library South260, Chesapeake Beach, lower-level ern Branch. 410-326-5289. dining room. Public welcome. Info: 410-257-9878. ALpost206.org.

On Pins & Needles: Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting Flying Needles: Knitting, Crocheting or other project for an afternoon of & Portable Crafting Group. Open to conversation and shared creativity. No anyone wanting to join in and share registration. 2:00 pm at Calvert Library talents, crafting time or learn a new Twin Beaches. 410-257-2411. skill. No registration. 6:00 pm at Calvert Library Southern Branch. Holiday Crafting: $40 includes 1 410-326-5289. wood board, brushes, and all supplies needed. Add a board for $10. Doors open at 6: 00 pm. Painting starts at Wednesday, November 8 7:00 pm. Food and drinks for purchase.

Brain Games: Want to learn Mah- Deale Volunteer Fire Dept., 6007 jongg? Hope to make your Scrabble Drum Pt. Rd. Register in advance. skills killer? Games are a great way to deale42.com. keep your brain sharp while having fun!

Join us! Please register. 10:00 am at Alzheimer's Caregivers Support: Get Calvert Library Prince Frederick. tips and support from other caregivers.

410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Facilitated by Jeannette Findley & JC Hooker. 7:00 pm at Calvert Library Women2Women Meeting: An oppor- Prince Frederick. 410-535-0291 or

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301-855-1862.

Where Did We Stay? 1890 to 1950: Learn about the boarding houses and hotels where folks stayed in Chesapeake Beach back in the day when they came by train and steamboat. The series is sponsored by Bayside History Museum, Calvert Library, Calvert Marine Museum, and Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum. 7:00-8:00 pm in the Harms Gallery, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2042.

Friday, November 10 Calvert Libraries: All branches closed in observance of Veterans’ Day. STEM Festival Friday: Exploring simple machines that make work on a boat easier, the aerodynamics of sailing, and exploring buoyancy.

Ongoing 10:00 am–4:30 pm. Free with museum admission. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

410-326-2042.

Sat. & Sun., Nov. 11 & 12 Unique Boutique: Juried Fine Art and Craft Show of Southern Maryland. 10:00 am-5:00 pm on Sat. 10:00 am-4:00 pm on Sun. Calvert High School, Prince Frederick. Benefits Calvert Hospice. 410-535-0892 or www.calverthospice.org

Saturday, November 11 Veterans Day Ceremony: Veterans Park, intersection of Routes 260 and 261, Chesapeake Beach. 1:00 pm. Following the Ceremony, the Veterans Day Open House at the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach.

Hosted by the Post Commander Les Griffith.

For more info. call 410-257-9878. ALpost206.org. Open to the Public and Members.

Santa is Coming to Town: To have breakfast with you! Breakfast with Santa includes: pancake buffet, scrambled eggs, bacon, coffee, milk, orange juice, apple juice. Adult/$8. Children under 14/$5.

Baked Pork Loin Dinner: A tantaliz- Photo with Santa $20. 8:30-11:00 am at ing dinner with all the trimmings, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 25 Church including salad, and beverage that St., Prince Frederick. will impress your taste buds. $12.

Hosted by the Sons of the American Garden Restoration Project: Learn and Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 share with the Garden Group while from 5:30-7:00 pm. Post 206, lower helping to keep the gardens beautiful. level dining room, Rt. 260, Chesa- 9:00 am-12:00 pm at Jefferson Patterson peake Beach.

Questions: Park & Museum, St. Leonard. For more 410-257-9878.

Public Welcome. info, contact Betty Seifert, Curator, ALpost206.org.

410-586-8578, betty.seifert@marySimple Gifts: Two women plus twelve instruments equals one heck of a good time. Combining tradition with innovation, they play an amazing array of instruments, switching with ease among fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, guitjo, recorders, bowed psaltery, hammered dulcimer, baritone fiddle, guitar, and percussion. $15 online (bit.ly//MaritimeConcerts). $20 at the door. Maritime Performance Series performance at 7:00 pm in the Harms Gallery, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

410-326-2042.

land.gov or Volunteer Coordinator Rachelle Green at 410-586-8502, rachelle.green@maryland.gov.

Game of SKATE Contest: Ages 12 & under will do a 30-minute skate jam.

Each rider will get 30 minutes to perform their best trick. The winner will get a new set of wheels. Each rider will get a free prize for getting out there and skating!

Ages 13–16 will do a 45-minute skate jam. Each rider will get 45 minutes to perform their best trick. The winner will get a new deck of their choice. Ages 17 & over Game of S.K.A.T.E. Rules/ Battle of the Berrics rules: flat ground only. The winner will get a special trophy and $200 Connections Literary Series: Poet cash prize. 10:00 am-5:00 pm. Dunkirk Laureate of Virginia Tim Seibles will District Park. For more info: read his poetry. 7:30 pm at College of 443-968-2694.

Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Bldg. A, Room 119, 115 Oyster Roast: All you can eat and drink J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick. while it lasts. Oysters: raw, steamed, $3 in advance, $5 at the event, $3 fried, and stewed; ham, baked beans, with CSM Student ID. Connec- homemade potato salad & cola slaw, tions@csmd.edu, 301-934-7864, or hotdogs, iced tea, lemonade & beer. visit csmd.edu/connections. $45/person. Carry out dinner/$20.

1:00-4:00 pm. Rain or Shine. Deale 2:00-3:00 at North Beach Town Hall.

VFD, 410-867-1350. deale42.com.

CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Megan Magic of the Seasons: Decorating Natu- Jolley will perform on the viola. Doors rally. The Chesapeake Garden Club and open 2:30 pm. Limited seating. PerforCalvert Library offer an afternoon of mance at 3:00 pm at College of Southern surprises and decorating tips. Demonstra- Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, tions, music, refreshments and surprises! Bldg B, Multipurpose Room, Prince Crafts for the kids. Bring your phone or Frederick. Info: 301-934-7828, or camera to take photos of ideas you like. csmd.edu/wardvirts. Free.

2:00 pm at Calvert Library Prince FrederTurkey Shoots: Shady Side Community ick. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Center will host its Fall Sunday Turkey Country Dance: For a fun time, come to Shoots starting at noon on Sunday, Nov. the American Legion Stallings-Williams 12th and Nov. 19th at 1431 Snug Harbor Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. Road. Prizes include ham, turkey, bacon, Upper Level Ballroom. If you can't shrimp, sausage, and beef. Refreshments dance, teachers will be available to give will be available for purchase. No advance instruction. One-hour lessons at 7:00 sales, 20 targets per shoot and only pm. Dancing from 8:00 pm until 12-gauge shoulder held guns with a midnight. $15/person includes soft maximum 30-inch barrel length are drinks or draft beer and light munchies. permitted. Turkey chokes prohibited. A Public welcome. Make reservations at portion of the proceeds will benefit local LBloyer@verizon.net.

Info: non-profit charities. For more info: 410-867-2599.

410-257-9878. ALpost206.org.

Bull and Oyster Roast: Presented jointly

by Company 4 PFVRS & Calvert Elks Lodge #2620. $40 advance; $50 at the door. 5:00-6:30 pm (while supplies last).

Free draft beer 5:00-7:00 pm. Cash bar from 7:00-11:00 pm. “Country Memories” Band, 7:00-11:00 pm. $15 single or $25 double for dance without dinner.

5:00-11:00 pm at Calvert Elks Lodge #2620,1015 Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick. Call 410-535-9836 or 410-535-5110 to get your advance tickets before they are sold out!

Calvert Marine Museum: Open and free admission for active military, veterans, and their families.

Sunday, November 12 All You Care to Eat Breakfast: Start this Fall day with a hearty breakfast including hot cakes, sausage, scrapple, bacon, scrambled eggs, home fries, biscuits, fruit, and chip beef. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206 from 8:00-11:00 am. Upper level Dining Room, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. Adults $10; kids 6-12 $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Maris available for a nominal charge. Public welcome.

For info. call 410-257-9878. ALpost206.org.

Where Did We Stay? 1890 to 1950: Learn about the boarding houses and hotels where folks stayed in Chesapeake Beach back in the day when they came by train and steamboat. The series is sponsored by Bayside History Museum, Calvert Library, Calvert Marine Museum, and Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum.

410-535-0892 or pbraham@calverthospice.org for more info. To register: calverthospice.org/education-seminars/.

Sons of The American Legion Meeting: Stallings Williams Post 206. 7:00 pm.

Upper Level Hall. All Members are urged to attend and make their voices heard.

Info: Commander Ward at 410-610-7217. ALPost206.org.

Wednesday, November 15 Book Discussion: Island of Miracles by Amy Schisler. Bring your friends and meet this wonderful Maryland author.

2:00 pm at Calvert Library Fairview.

410-257-2101.

CSM Dual Enrollment Parent Night: Learn about opportunities to enroll in college classes on CSM campuses or receive college credit with the college’s partnerships with the local school system for our In-School Dual Math, English and Access CSM classes. 6:00-8:00 pm at College of Southern Maryland, Prince Monday, November 13 Frederick Campus, Bldg B, Multipurpose Prince Frederick.

Info: Books & Toys: The Second Mrs. Hocka- Room, csmd.edu/dualenrollday by Susan Rivers. Book club for 443-550-6007, parents and caregivers, playtime for your ment. tots! No registration. 10:00 am at Calvert Library Southern Branch. 410-326-5289. Biking the Mississippi: Gary Schmidt’s trip of a lifetime. Learn about his advenCalvert Eats Local-Dine Out: Reserve ture, gorgeous pictures, funny stories, your spot for 7:00 pm at Dream Weaver's hard days and amazing people he met eat local celebration. $30/person includes along the way. No registration. 7:00 pm tax and tip. The menu is subject to change at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. depending on locally available ingredi- 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. ents. Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, Thursday, November 16 energy, good ideas and great food! Info: Calvert Library Prince Frederick. T.A.C.O.S. Meeting: Teen Advisory Council of Students meeting for teens to 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. help plan events and make sure your Book Discussion: The Summer Before library has everything you need. Help the War, by Helen Simonson, is a novel make Calvert Library awesome! 5:00 pm that follows the citizens of a small English at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. town through the onset of World War I. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

7:00 pm at Calvert Library Twin Beaches.

Gills Club: Free program for girls ages 410-257-2411.

7–12 interested in learning about sharks.

Gills Club is a STEM-focused program Tuesday November 14 from the Atlantic White Shark ConserPreregistration required: Managing Your Medications: Under- vancy. bit.ly//GillsClubRegistration.

5:30–7:00 stand and learn to manage medications.

Topics will include questions to ask your pm at Calvert Marine Museum, doctor or pharmacist, medication side Solomons. Info: Mindy.Quinn@calverteffects and interactions, successfully countymd.gov. managing medications for yourself and your loved ones, and medication safety. Want to see your event in the Calvert Hospice will provide refreshments. 1:00-2:30 pm at “The Space” at 96 Chesapeake Current? Email complete Central Square Dr., Prince Frederick details along with contact information (behind Outback Steakhouse). This is a free seminar provided by Calvert to ChesapeakeCurrent@gmail.com.

Hospice. Contact Peggy Braham at

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