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Who Won? Local Election Results All seven Maryland statewide ballot issues passed in the Nov. 6 election, including in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants, Congressional redistricting, civil marriage for gays and lesbians, and gaming expansion.

Of course, Barack Obama won re-election nationally. But here’s the breakdown of how our local counties voted:

President (Unofficial Anne Arundel County) 116,065 Barack Obama 118,319 Mitt Romney President (Unofficial Calvert County) 18,963 Barack Obama 22,413 Mitt Romney US Senate (Unofficial statewide) 1,049,155 Ben Cardin (D) 554,220 Dan Bongino (R) 362,328 Rob Sobhani (I) Anne Arundel County Vote (Unofficial) 98,774 Ben Cardin (D) 87,142 Dan Bongino (R) Calvert County Vote (Unofficial) Ben Cardin (D) Dan Bongino (R)

15,854 16,057

US Representative – Cong. District 5 (Unofficial statewide) 218,896 Steny Hoyer (D) 88,390 Tony O’Donnell (R)

District 3 Kelly McConkey Rose Crunkleton

19,310 16,657

Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl (unopposed)

1,387

Chesapeake Beach Town Council (Top six vote-getters) Jeffrey Krahling Pat Mahoney Valerie Beaudin Eric Reinhardt Stewart Cumbo Robert “Bob� Carpenter Julie Spano Wesley “Wes� Donovan Frank Purdy Jeffrey LaBar David Hendry Gail Harris

1,101 985 890 878 854 850 828 740 604 481 473 460

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Anne Arundel County Vote (Unofficial) 12,515 Steny Hoyer (D) 13,160 Tony O’Donnell (R) Calvert County Vote (Unofficial) Steny Hoyer (D) Tony O’Donnell (R)

20,388 19,702

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All 15 Anne Arundel County ballot issues were passed by voters. Refer to the Oct. 25 issue or ChesapeakeCurrent.com for details on each issue.

Calvert County Board of Education District 1 Joe Chenelly Cliff Savoy

18,806 15,564

District 2 Tracy McGuire Write-In Votes

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Could New Dike Prevent Flooding?

For several hours during Hurricane Sandy, floodwaters lapped at the foundations of many homes in the northern section of North Beach.

Several roads were closed to traffic as well as both rainwater pooled and water from the Chesapeake Bay and nearby wetlands spilled over.

It’s been an ongoing problem.

And now North Beach Town Council is looking at building a possible dike and other remedies to help control those waters in future storms. It’s part of a plan to revitalize

400 acres of tidal wetlands the town owns from 11th street to the Anne Arundel County line.

Town Engineer John Hoffman says one of the problems is a culvert from the east side of Rt. 261 at Walton Beach that goes under the roadway to channel water back and forth from the wetlands on the west side of the road.

He says he’s currently working with the Army Corps of Engineers on improving the existing culvert and adding a new channel for better tidal flushing north of 9th Street.

At the same time, Hoffman says, the Corps could raise Bay Avenue through the wetlands area to prevent it from being flooded, like it was during Sandy.

The total cost of the Wetlands Restoration Project is estimated at $3,477,000 most of which will be paid fro by the Army Corps. The Town of North Beach’s share would Several roads in the north end of North Beach near be $869,250. the Anne Arundel County line were closed because of What Hoffman proposes as flooding because of Hurricane Sandy.

North Beach officials are considering building a dike to help control flooding in the northern section of town.

another possible solution is building a dike, or flood berm, which would separate the residential properties on 9th Street from these high tidal actions. He estimates the cost of building such a dike at about $145,000. No funding source has yet been identified.

Another improvement is possibly adding offshore breakwaters in the Bay to stabilize the beach erosion at the Walton property.

Hoffman warns that the beach,

“Could be up to Bay Avenue if it’s not stabilized.”

Mayor Mark Frazer added that during the most recent storm, “With the surge coming in off Rt. 261, the road was down to one lane, so it’s a very real problem. And the clock is ticking on that beach.”

Due to Hurricane Sandy, Hoffman says, tides were two to three feet above normal, but still about two feet under the 100-year flood plain.

New Trail Would Link Beach, Rose Haven

North Beach officials are proposing a mile-long trail that would link North Beach and Rose Haven through the wetlands area. The aqua blue line indicates the trail; the red line marks the Calvert and Anne Arundel County line.

The Town of North Beach is working on plans for a mile-long trail that would link the new Wetlands Overlook Park to Rose Haven.

Mayor Mark Frazer likens to the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail, with much of it being built as a raised boardwalk over pristine wetlands brimming with nature.

Town Engineer John Hoffman says the town has applied for permits for the first phase of the trail, which would extend 400 feet from the viewing platform at the park into the wetlands.

Phase two would extend the walkway about a mile through the wilderness, ending at Lake Shore Drive across from the far west side of the marina at Herrington on the Bay in Rose Haven.

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Most of the trail would be in Calvert County with just a small portion in Anne Arundel County.

It would be an eight-foot wide walkway, according to Hoffman, “would accommodate walkers, joggers, bikers and baby carriages.”

Hoffman adds, “We hope in the first few months of 2013 for the first section of the wetlands Trail to begin.” This would be the 400-foot section shown on the map between the “A” and the “B.” Phase 1 of the walkway is estimated to cost $140,000. Treasurer Joanne Hunt said that the Town has a $30,000 grant they can put toward the project, and they are waiting to hear on another $30,000 grant they have applied for.

Developer Unveils New Hotel Plans “We don’t have gambling like they have at Chesapeake Beach (Resort & Spa, Rod ‘N’ Reel, and Smokey Joe’s). And there are no boat slips like at Herrington on the Bay. So we have to make it a money-making facility from day one. We have no ancillary income, so we have to make it work,” says Ron Russo, owner of RAR Associates who is unveiling new plans for a hotel complex in North Beach.

Russo owns the 2.3 acre lot on the south side of 5th street between Chesapeake and bay Avenues. This new development would also require demolition of the old motel across from the North Beach Senior Center, which is now occupied as apartments. That part of the property along Chesapeake Avenue would be converted to surface parking with landscaping.

In the revised plans, the 18 townhouses previously proposed for behind the hotel are gone. So is the 212-space parking garage. The hotel itself is scaled back to 63 rooms, and 4,500 square feet of meeting/ event space.

There would be two restaurants on-site. One would support the banquet facilities and the other would be a stand-alone restaurant, although the idea is that both would probably serve the public.

There would be porches on the front of the facility, facing the water, that would be open during nice weather but could be completely enclosed in inclement weather.

Instead of entering the hotel from the front, adding to the congestion on Bay Avenue and 5th Street, the main entryway has been changed to the back, from Chesapeake Avenue. At that main entrance, there would be a circle, similar to the entryway at Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa. Surface parking would be provided for

Developer Ron Russo.

118 cars.

A large green space has also been added to the plans. Located behind the hotel, it’s large enough for a large tent for outdoor weddings and events.

And also behind the facility is a proposed public pool that residents could join for a fee and use along with hotel guests. There would also be a poolside tapas bar, and it could be used as a semi-private gathering space. The size of the pool shown on the plans is 20 x 40 feet, but Russo says he’s looking at possibly making it larger.

Russo says the public pool idea came after researching what was successful at other nearby resorts. Herrington on the Bay at Rose Haven has such a pool that he said invites the community to be a part of the resort, which helps support the restaurant and other facilities.

Half of the hotel rooms will be in the front, facing the bay. The rest will face the back. About half of the rooms will be suites, Russo says.

Two octagonal towers will grace the front of the building, with the tallest being in the center and another at the corner of Bay Avenue and 5th Street. At its highest point, it will be 52 feet high, just below the

Beach Discusses Lodging Taxes North Beach Councilman Randy Hummel is introducing the idea of a local sales tax on short-term and vacation lodging in the town.

And if a new tax can’t be imposed, Hummel suggests putting in place a tracking mechanism to collect the county’s 5% tax on the growing number of these types of rental homes in town.

“I’ve been in town government for 30 years… and am looking for ways to lessen the tax burden on residents. I have yet to figure out how to have tourism filter down to the town,” adding that the town’s revenue from beach and fishing pier fees are low after town attendant salaries and capital upgrades are considered.

Hummel said he has counted 13 homes in the town that have recently transitioned to overnight and short-term vacation rentals. He said he found these homes advertised online with some ranging from $275 a night or $975 for a week’s stay. In Pennsylvania, Hummel said, a 6% lodging tax is imposed. He suggested a tax of 2% to 4% for North Beach.

Town attorney John Shay said that the town does not have taxing authority. However, the state did pass a bill granting counties the right to impose a hotel tax not to exceed 10%. In Calvert County, Shay said, the rate is 5%, minus

a .5% administrative fee, so 4.5 % is passed back to municipalities. Chesapeake Beach receives this, Shay said, adding that the problem in collecting this tax on individual properties is that there has to be a permit and tracking process.

Councilman Ken Wilcox quoted the current North Beach code classifying lodging facilities as “apartments, cottages, inns, rooming houses and hotels,” and said he feels these new types of accommodations do fall under these descriptions.

Hummel also suggested enforcing off-street parking requirements for short-term rental homes. He said one such house in town advertises that it sleeps 13 people, and asked where all these extra cars are going to park on the streets.

Shay said he would consult with the county to learn more about how they designate such properties. He also suggested that planning and zoning set up a category and issue permits for short-term lodging facilities.

Mayor Mark Frazer suggested that the town start a database or registry and inform the property owners that the county will soon begin collecting the 5% tax.

These plans will be discussed again at the North Beach Town Council meeting Thursday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

roofline of the Southwinds building. At 5th Street, the tower will be 47 feet high.

S e v e r a l residents spoke out and expressed concerns about the lack of setback for the large building, which would fill the waterfront block.

Although the setback would “officially” be ten feet from the sidewalk, the porches would jut out to within five feet from Bay Avenue. And one of the octagonal tower porches would be just three feet from the sidewalk. Russo said the aesthetics would be similar to the Bay Walk condo building that also management companies for the facility, and will soon ask for construction bids to fronts on Bay Avenue.

Russo says he’s put out bids for determine cost estimates.

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By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner “Obamacare” In Maryland I had the proud pleasure of leading a panel at the Maryland Rural Health Association’s (MRHA) 2012 Rural Health Conference held in Solomons recently on the successful model of the Tri-County Council’s Veteran’s Committee, which I chair. The title of the presentation was Expanding Community-Based Health Care Services for Veterans and Retiring Military Service.

I was glad to see that Dr. Garner Morgan of St. Mary’s County received the MRHA’s Outstanding Rural Health Practitioner Award for his leadership in providing dental care through the Southern MD Mission of Mercy, about which I wrote previously. Congratulations to Dr. Morgan!!

I learned a lot at the MRHA Conference, including facts presented by Jon S. Frank, Vice President of Calvert Healthcare Solutions, speaking on Health Exchange Navigator Planning in a Rural Community.

His full presentation is available at mdruralhealth.org/2012conf/Frank.pdf.

Here is a summary of what you can expect when you want to go to the doctor in Maryland.

For background, there are one million people in Maryland on Medicaid. By 2020, that number is expected to be 1.2 million.

Maryland is very advanced in its planning for Obamacare, which requires that Health Insurance Exchanges (HIE) be created. The HIE will determine eligibility for Medicaid.

Medicaid will include ALL citizens below the age of 65 with income that is less than 138% of the poverty line. The Maryland version of the HIE is called the Maryland Health Exchange (MHE). The MHE will provide a subsidy for health insurance for those above the Medicaid line that includes those with incomes from 138% to 400% of the poverty line. Those with incomes above 400% are required to pay the full amount.

Eligibility for Medicaid or a MHE subsidy will be seamless as jobs and income change, but medical care will not. Changing income means a change in insurance companies and personal care physicians (PCPs). There is a guarantee of coverage despite pre-existing conditions, but it looks a lot like the current guarantee under employer-provided coverage. There are no lifetime limits since the insurance company cannot set the price on risk, but on

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community ratings. The purpose of the individual mandate (legal requirement to buy health insurance) is to bring in healthy people to spread the risk for sicker people.

Insurance products must be approved by the federal government and if determined to be over-priced, a refund must be made.

Those earning 138% to 400% of the federal poverty limit must pay 9.5 % of their family income for health insurance, after which they receive a tax credit for anything paid over 9.5%. Yes, the IRS is involved. If income increases or family size decreases, the credit must be re-paid.

Ratings take four factors into account: age by group, smoking, expense of healthcare services where you live, and individual or family coverage.

You can apply on-line. Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) will be calculated the same for everyone everywhere based on your IRS tax forms utilizing ONE computer system for the whole country. This federal data hub is being built to include the IRS, Social Security, Citizenship databases, state data hubs including the Department of Social Services, Corrections, Child Support, and Vital Statistics. A problem is that IRS data lags to the income forms for the previous year.

Ten essential health benefits are required in commercial plans.

Most of these changes are set to occur in January of 2014 with billions of dollars in federal funds scheduled to be spent to cover the expansion of Medicaid from 2014 t0 2020. Currently, Medicaid is paid 50/50 by the federal and state governments. In 2014, the split will 100% federal/0% state. Tax credits of $3.3 billion is projected for 2014 for the MHE subsidies for Marylanders.

A navigator function is required. There will be something called Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) that will be required to meet standards of more credentialing, must provide 24/7 emergency coverage, must have certain computer infrastructure, must meet provider credential standards, and on and on.

There will be a Technical Assistance Center.

And after all of this, guess what? The penalty for non-participation will be less than 9.5% of MAGI. None of us will have the same healthcare we have now. The IRS will grow, and every time our income or family changes, we will have to report to Big Brother and hope the system works. So much for any assurance of staying with the physician we love now. Oh, yeah, Obamacare is NOT the answer to my prayers.

Moving On After The Elections

By Nick Garrett

We have spent so much time in the campaigns leading up the election comparing candidates for all offices based on what they say they will do if elected. Who are they as people? What is his or her experience? If they’re an incumbent, have they done a good job? What will the newly elected - or reelected - face once all the smoke clears?

One aspect affecting all of us seems to be two starkly different philosophies on how America should evolve. To make matters more interesting, the electorate is pretty evenly split.

One side believes individual determination sparks the little blue flame inside of us and that motivation, along with a free and clear path, will develop and establish proper industry.

Government involvement is an interference that stifles “natural freedoms.” We should cut spending, government should be smaller and eliminate regulations. Tax cuts will force reductions in spending and spark our consumer economy, which will lead to prosperity. A moral code should play a role in governance.

God would have us live by certain principles regardless of Constitutional responsibilities, which are superseded in the context of living by traditional values. Just because we have the freedom to do it does not mean we should.

The other side believes that government should provide tools and resources for a minimum standard of living for each individual based on the idea that we are responsible for each other, and only as strong as our weakest link. Government is necessary to make sure the private sector plays fair and does not discriminate against any person.

Environmental stewardship is a responsibility and everyone is entitled to healthcare, a living wage, the right to marry whomever they choose, along with certain safeguards and assurances during times of need. The poor are the responsibility of the taxpayers to provide basic health and human services. Morality is a matter of

individual determination and has no role in the application of Constitutional equality. The purpose of freedom is to push the envelope for every person because that is American progress.

I acknowledge that there are grey areas in both sides, and this does not sum it all up perfectly. Obviously everyone cares about the downtrodden to a certain degree and everyone tries to live with morality. I am attempting to provide a broad picture for the purpose of assessing the lenses through which newly elected leaders will view their responsibilities and actions.

Nationally, our president faces a housing market with issues that have not been fixed. A large federal debt and deficit will continue. He will have to find ways to partner with a dysfunctional Congress to make anything happen. A war in Afghanistan is winding down, but tensions could quickly spiral back to full tilt with just one political or diplomatic step - or misstep. Spending cuts and whether or not to pursue broad or targeted tax cuts will come up. The private sector will no doubt be watching to see if speculating on energy futures can spark new economic growth.

The House and Senate will be facing the same issues as the president except that for a new Congress member, Capitol Hill could possibly be the most difficult work environment in the country. Can the freshmen change things? Over 75 percent of incumbents won so can we expect the status quo to continue?

In the case of District 5 Congressman, O’Donnell versus Hoyer, we really had no race because apparently the 31-year, 15/16 term incumbent was so confident and well-funded that he did not show up to debate his opponent even once. I think this is an absolute travesty in a country like America that the incumbent in the people’s house is so imbedded that he does not have to come out during campaign time and answer to the people.

Many in this district think Steny Hoyer is an excellent Congressman.

He may be, but that does not mean he should have completely ignored his serious opponent, Tony O’Donnell, in a free, clear, and open election, regardless of political affiliation. Even if he felt his record would speak for itself to voters and he did not need to come down to “real people land” and debate an opponent, he could have played it better. This act alone, I think, came off as an illustration of what is wrong with politics today.

Closer to home, the Calvert County Board of Education (BOE) is facing budgetary issues above all else. The state government is passing new costs on to local county governments and there’s reduced revenue from the state and federal programs.

One of the first things the BOE must do is address the issue of teacher pay. So while there was a lot of rhetoric, all of a sudden the philosophy of the individual elected matters quite a bit.

In town elections budget, taxes, and less money will likely be a dominant issue as well over the next four years.

In Chesapeake Beach, growth, and infrastructure development issues are always on the table. I

find it interesting to think about broad political philosophies in the context of a local office where accountability is literally face-to-face with the electorate.

So now it’s over. Or is it? Since this election dominated our conversations for so long, and the negative campaigning that we all say we hate continues to influence who we vote for, how can we just flip the switch, “turn it off” overnight, after election day?

What is sad is that with civility and the desire and ability for elected officials to sincerely work together for the greater good, we would probably end up just fine, considering that this is the one correct philosophy for governing the United States of America, our County, and our Towns.

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

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Destruction of Property Someone shot a small dog with a pellet gun while it was inside his owner’s fenced-in yard on Vera Court in Lusby. It happened on October 24 between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The owner said the Pekingese was taken to a veterinarian where they told him the dog had been shot in the shoulder. The dog is recovering. Anyone with found the driver and passenger to both be in information is asked to contact DFC J. Bell at possession of drug paraphernalia. Kevin Douglas (410) 535-2800.

Sauer, 18, of Crofton and Jessica Faye Calvert County Sheriff’s Kirkpatrick, 18, of Chesapeake Beach, were each Someone fired a 9mm round into the window of cited for possession with intent to use drug a home on Deerfield Lane in Chesapeake Beach.

Department Reports: paraphernalia, a plastic baggie used to store No one was injured. It is unknown when the occurred.

DFC J. Denton is Citizens with information on the following crimes marijuana. Sauer, the driver, was also found to incident investigating. or any criminal activity in Calvert County who be driving on a suspended license. wish to report it anonymously can now access the Conduct Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the DFC R. Kreps arrested two people on October Disorderly October 31 at 12:45 a.m. DFC J. Harms Sheriff’s Office website. Go to www.co.cal.md.us 25 at 12:32 p.m. on MD Rt. 2 in Sunderland On two people in the roadway on Barreda and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an after stopping their vehicle for violations. The observed in Lusby. After stopping to advise the anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to driver, John Alfred Douglas, Jr., 53 of Lusby, was Boulevard to get out of the roadway and be careful, the the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result driving on a suspended license and also had an two open warrant in Texas. The vehicle tag was also male became disorderly by yelling obscenities at in a $1,000 reward. registered to a different vehicle. Douglas was Harms. Residents of homes and occupants of charged with driving on a suspended license and passing vehicles stopped and came outside to Burglaries the man, later identified as Nicholas Wade DFC W. Wells is investigating a burglary on arrested on the open warrant. The passenger, watch 35, of Lusby. Kovacs was advised to stop Clubhouse Drive in Lusby that occurred sometime Judy Ann Douglas, 56, also of Lusby, was Kovacs, times or he would be charged with prior to October 27 where someone stole $2,500 arrested and charged with possession of a numerous schedule IV drug: Carisoprodol and use of drug disorderly. Kovacs did not and after a short worth of copper piping. paraphernalia, a pill grinder containing a white scuffle, was taken into custody and charged with Someone stole approximately $1,000 of copper powdery residue. She also had an active warrant disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. piping from the basement of a home on Deane out of Texas and was arrested on that warrant.

Counterfeit Bills Avenue in Prince Frederick between October 22 On October 28 at 3:45 a.m. Dep. B. Schaefer An employee of the Dunkirk Home Center and 23. DFC M. Robshaw is investigating. was assisting with a vehicle crash on Sollers advised DFC N. Funchion that sometime on 31 someone passed two, $20 counterfeit Someone stole $700 worth of copper piping from Wharf Road in Lusby when another vehicle October An employee of the Dunkirk 7-11 a home’s A/C unit and inside the residence on came toward the deputies and failed to stop bills. store on W. Chesapeake Beach Beaumont Court in Lusby. The theft was when ordered. The vehicle came in close Convenience advised DFC P. Aurich that on November discovered on October 30. DFC J. Harms is proximity to where the deputies were standing. Road Dep. Schaefer caught up to the vehicle and made 2 a patron passed a counterfeit $50 bill and that investigating. contact with the driver, identified as Everett a counterfeit $10 bill was also discovered in the A red Craftsman air compressor, a silver and black Lorenzo Ray IV, 20 of Cheltenham. Ray was gas-powered Craftsman lawn edger and a green arrested and charged with driving under the Craftsman pressure washer, together valued at influence and possession of marijuana and use of $750, were stolen from the shed of a home on drug paraphernalia, a clear plastic baggie used to Cecil Lane in Huntingtown overnight between contain marijuana, and unlawfully throwing A citizen called 911 to report a motorcycle October 29 and 30. Dep. A. Mohler is litter. and a white male located in the brush just off the investigating.

After conducting a traffic stop at MD Rt. 4 and roadway on Boyds Turn Road in the area of Brothers Way in Owings on October 26.

A home in the 10000 block of Old Mill Drive in Steeple Chase Drive in Prince Frederick on ThreeCalvert Sheriff’s deputies say their Lusby was burglarized during the daytime hours November 1 at 10:55 p.m., Dep. G. Gott preliminary County investigation revealed that the on October 22 with approximately $1,200 in arrested the driver, James Michael Stanton, 22 of motorcycle was involved in a single vehicle Fairfax, VA, and charged him with driving on a items stolen. DFC J. Hardesty is investigating. suspended license, possession of a schedule IV collision and the victim was the operator, David Pagan, 57, of Sunderland. Pagan was Someone burglarized a home on Prince Frederick drug; Zolpidem Tartrate, and possession of a Humberto dead at the scene.

Boulevard on November 2 between 10:45 a.m. and schedule II drug; Methylin.

Deputies determined that his 2002 Harley 11:20 a.m. and stole over $600 worth of Xboxes, Davidson was traveling northbound on Boyds games, DVDs and coins. The victim had left the Theft of Vehicle Road when it left the roadway. The cycle door unlocked. Cpl. M. Naecker is investigating. Someone stole a 1997 tan Jeep Grand Cherokee Turn from in front of a home on Stephen Reid Road and Pagan struck a utility pole and continued in Huntingtown while the owner was inside at a CDS Violations At 8:56 p.m. on November 1, Dep. C. Fox party on the evening of October 27 into the early responded to the area of Chesapeake Avenue and morning hours of October 28. Dep. J. Cutchin 1st Street in North Beach for the report of a vehicle is investigating. being driven erratically. Fox observed the vehicle The Anne Arundel County Police sitting with the headlights on at the end of Thefts From Vehicles Chesapeake Avenue near 9th Street. He made A victim advised Dep. J. Cutchin that on Department’s Southern District concluded an contact with the driver, identified as James Thomas Halloween night she parked and locked her extended investigation into drug activity at Walker, Jr., age 51, of Prince Frederick. Walker vehicle along Prince Frederick Boulevard to take 4325 Muddy Creek Road in Harwood with a was found to be in possession of suspected drugs her children trick-or-treating at nearby homes. search and seizure warrant on November 2 at and was arrested and charged with possession of When she returned to the vehicle she observed approximately 6:00 a.m. crack cocaine and possession with intent to use two men inside it who fled when they saw her Detectives seized 243 grams of suspected approaching. She advised that ID cards and an drug paraphernalia; a glass smoking device.

ATM card were taken. Cutchin conducted a cocaine and various types of drug DFC J. Norton conducted a traffic stop on a canvas of the area but no suspects were located paraphernalia. The total estimated street value vehicle on North Side Drive and 5th Street in and no other vehicles were damaged. The was nearly $22,000. In addition, a 1995 Owings on November 1 shortly after midnight. investigation is continuing.

Chevrolet pick-up truck and $510 cash was He arrested the driver, Justin Warren Cox, 20, of seized.

Dunkirk, and charged him with possession of Someone stole a Garmin GPS valued at $200 William Ranaldo Brown, 48, who lived alcohol under the age of 21, possession of from a vehicle parked outside a home on at the adress was charged with possession of marijuana in sufficient quantity to indicate an Cavalcade Drive in Chesapeake Beach overnight intent to distribute, possession of marijuana in the between October 30 and 31. The owner advised CDS with intent - cocaine, possession of CDS amount of 10 grams or more, possession of that the vehicle had been locked. Dep. C. Fox is cocaine, and possession of CDS paraphernalia. marijuana and possession with intent to use drug investigating. paraphernalia; a black digital scale.

Someone stole a black canvas tool bag containing On October 24 at 1:31 p.m. Cpl. J. McCarroll various tools valued at $100 from an unlocked stopped a vehicle for speeding in the southbound vehicle parked outside a home on 8th Street in Maryland Natural Resource Police lane of MD Rt. 4 near Doris Drive in Owings. He Chesapeake Beach. It happened overnight arrested the driver, Richard Lee Foster, Jr., 27 of between October 23 and 24. DFC S. Esposito is (NRP) have made an arrest in a month-long investigation of a series of boat battery thefts in Owings, and charged him with possession with investigating. intent to use drug paraphernalia, a multi-colored Someone stole a portable grill and a wallet from Anne Arundel County.

NRP officers arrested Cody Jay Tyler glass smoking device. Foster was also cited for an unlocked vehicle in the 7300 block of Bayside Road in Chesapeake Beach overnight between Dudley, 21 of Pasadena, on October 24. driving on a suspended license.

DFC J. Norton conducted a traffic stop on a October 29 and 30. DFC C. Johnson is Dudley was the main suspect in the lengthy investigation, and police say he admitted vehicle on Md. Rt. 260 near Cox Road in investigating. stealing more than 20 marine batteries.

Chesapeake Beach on October 31 at 2:17 a.m. and

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nights’ receipts. investigated.

All incidents are being

State Police Barrack U Reports: Burglaries Corp. Bennett responded to the 4000 block of School Rd. in Broomes Island for a reported burglary on October 24 at 1:36 p.m. A real estate agent, preparing to show a home, discovered that it had been broken into. The kitchen stove had been stolen and copper piping in the basement was cut and stolen. Investigation continues.

On October 27 at 8:04 p.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann responded to the 1300 block of Golden West Way in Lusby for a reported burglary. Approximately 100 feet of copper piping had been removed from the residence.

Additionally, TFC Wiesemann, while conducting a neighbor check in an attempt to develop a suspect, found cooper pipes for the heating system cut and removed from a vacant home next door. Investigation continues.

Trooper First Class Saucerman responded to the 6400 block of Long Beach Rd. in St. Leonard for a reported burglary on October 25 at 6:07 p.m.

While the homeowners were away, suspects forced entry and stole a jar filled with shark’s teeth and a bottle of vodka. Investigation continues.

Trooper First Class Merkelson responded to the 100 block of Gertrude Dr. in Sunderland for a reported burglary on October 25 at 7:30 p.m.

The homeowner observed damages to a bedroom window and curtains. There was no evidence of any missing items. Investigation continues.

Man Dies In Cycle Accident into the heavy brush and bushes.

Due to the inconspicuous location of the motorcycle and victim, the accident wasn’t discovered until reported by the passerby.

Investigators believe the accident happened sometime between October 25 at 7:15 p.m. and October 26 at 10:16 a.m.; however they’re still attempting to determine a more precise time. It appears that speed was a contributing factor.

Pagan was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, where an autopsy will determine his cause of death.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DFC E. Bradley at (410) 535-2800.

South County Drug Bust

William Brown.

Battery Thief Caught

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Dudley had an accomplice during most of the thefts. NRP asks anyone with information about the other individual to call (410) 295-4600.

Since marine batteries do not having any identifying characteristics, NRP asks that all boat owners etch their Maryland registration number into their battery so that it can be identified if stolen.

Big Rockfish Are On Their Way

By Bob Munro

T

here are basically two components to the Rockfish or Striped Bass population - the resident stock and the migratory stock.

Remember that 80% of the entire East Coast Striper population originates from the Chesapeake Bay. The smaller resident Rockfish, those less than ten years of age or less than 36 inches total length, remain in the Bay all year. This doesn't mean that smaller fish don't leave the Bay. It does mean that virtually all the fish older than ten years or larger than 36 inches join the migratory component of the population.

The Spring Trophy Rockfish season gives us an opportunity to catch a big Rockfish as they move down the Bay, having finished spawning activities in Bay rivers. Once they reach the mouth of the Chesapeake they turn north, migrating along the coast to spend the summer in waters as far north as the St. Lawrence River in Canada.

Sometime during October, the big fish start moving south along the coast, and depending on weather and food and other factors we don't understand, some of those fish migrate back up the Bay to our area and arrive Remember that the big fish tend to follow the main channel edges as they move up the Bay. The main difference between spring and fall trolling for big fish is depth. In the spring, we concentrate our spread of trolled lures high in the water column where the water is warmest, where we expect the fish to be. Now, the warmer water is down closer to the bottom, so you need to cover the water column more uniformly than in the spring. There are days in the spring when nearly all big fish are caught on lures trolled behind planer boards or from roof rods. But in the fall, lures trolled deep in the water column are often as productive as lures behind planer boards.

Large parachutes, those with head weights from 3 16 oz. or more, trimmed with nine-inch plastic shad are lures of choice. A stout rod with a Penn 330 class level-wind reel spooled with 50 lb. monofilament will get the job done for use with planer boards or on the roof - just use braided or Kevlar-type line on the reel for use as a deck rod. It's

not uncommon to use in line trolling weights as heavy as 28 oz. on forward deck rods at this time of year. Tandem rigs, one smaller and one larger parachute lure on leaders of different lengths, work very well because such a rig may catch either a small or large Rockfish. You are allowed two Rockfish over 18 inches total length, but only one of your two may be longer than 28 inches.

This young lady (see photo) had a great time live lining recently and caught a very nice "summer" Rockfish that was 30 inches in length. Compare that fish to the one in the other photo, a 38-inch springtime trophy from earlier this year.

As I write this I can see a huge flock of gulls off Holland Point that stretches at least one quarter mile‌ I need to stop writing and go catching!

Have a question about Chesapeake Bay fishing?

Send your questions to "onthewater@chesapeakecu rrent.com" and we'll do our best to get you an answer.

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

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

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Need Financial Advice?

By Brian McDaniel This week I’m excited to introduce our community BBG member Jeff Brown.

Jeff says he was drawn to the BBG after noticing how organized and passionate the group is about the community. He commented that it was also nice to see how upbeat everyone is in the group. Jeff is taking advantage of the many opportunities the BBG offers.

You might say that Jeff is someone who plans ahead and that it makes perfect sense because he is a financial advisor. In fact, he’s been helping individuals and businesses plan ahead for more than two decades. In 1987 Jeff joined Legg Mason as a financial advisor right before the stock market crash that year. He gained invaluable experience in guiding his clients through tough markets. He studied investing strategies of notable investors Ernie Kiehne, Ken Battye, Richard Cripps, and Bob Kanters. He became well known for his use of the annual Legg Mason “Thanksgiving List” of recommended stocks and for five years hosted his own live radio program called, “Mid Day Money

Talk” on B u s i n e s s Radio-WBZS 730 AM. In 2004, Jeff was recruited for his equity expertise to join a leading team in S o u t h e r n Maryland.

There he developed and maintained the investment policy for over 300 million Jeffrey P. Brown dollars in client assets, including corporate 401-K and 403-B money. Jeff uses these experiences to help people make it through all aspects of our current unpredictable market. It was this experience that brought him to LPL Financial where he works today as a Branch Manager at the Shady Side office.

Jeff is committed to the guiding

principles of quality, value, diversification, and asset allocation. His mission is to make suitable recommendations based on his clients’ goals and temperament. He specializes in growth portfolios and retirement plan rollovers. He holds the Series 7, Series 24, and life and health insurance licenses. Jeff has helped families, single parents as well as the young and old. He’s the type who takes his time to help people figure out what they want and where they’re going with their finances. Jeff is a graduate of the College of Science at Penn State University where he received several honors and recognition from Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Sigma and Phi Eta Sigma.

It’s also refreshing to know of his community involvement. One of the ways he gives back to the community is his leadership role for the Boy Scouts. Jeff, a National Eagle Scout member serves as Committee Chair for the Boy Scout Troop #741 in Deale. Jeff is also an active member of the Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce.

He serves locally with his business as well as nationwide and lives in Anne Arundel County near the Chesapeake Bay. If you’re looking at your finances but you need a second opinion, give BBG member Jeff Brown a call. He’s local, experienced and ready to serve you.

Jeffrey P. Brown Branch Manager, LPL Financial (Member FINRA/SIPC) 5001 Lerch Drive Shady Side, Md. 20764 (301) 801-1971 Visit: www.lpl.com

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

How To Tweet Are you working your social networks to the max for the benefit of your business or organization?

If you’re not yet on Twitter, or want to learn more, you may want to consider attending a seminar next week hosted by the Bay Business Group (BBG). This Twitter 101 Seminar will be led by BBG member C l i f Bridegum of Your Digital Salesman, with Tweet tips from William Delamater of Ereadia App Creator Pro and others on the BBG Tech Team.

It’s scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13 and replaces our regular monthly meeting.

This seminar is free to BBG members.

Non-members are welcome to check us out for a nominal cost of $10 per person.

Please email Diane Burr at president@BayBusinessGroup.org to reserve your spot!

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customers in real time and link together other platforms such as Facebook and your own web site.

Although each “Tweet,” or small burst of information, is a maximum of 140 characters, this can be a very powerful tool for small businesses. Each Tweet is a canvas for telling engaging stories, participating in cultural events, broadcasting content, connecting directly with consumers, and for driving transactions.

At this seminar, you’ll learn how to set up your own account and use Twitter to quickly share information with people interested in your products and services. You can also gather real-time market intelligence and feedback, and build relationships with customers, partners and influencers while building your brand.

Again, please email Diane Burr at president@BayBusinessGroup.org ASAP to reserve your seat at Twitter 101!

Annual Pie Run: Order Yours Now! It’s become a Thanksgiving tradition at the South County Café in Deale – hundreds of guys come in their classic cars to pick up pies for the big feast. And while they’re there, they get breakfast and talk shop!

John Whitman, owner of South County Café and Whitman’s Catering says this is the 18th year for his Annual Hot Rods Thanksgiving Day Pie Run. This ultimate guy thing started back when he was the owner of West River Market in Galesville. And each year, how it has grown! Last year, more than 350 classic cars started pulling in between 7:00 and 8:00. The café is open until noon on Thanksgiving Day. Last year, believe it or not, 875 delicious pies were picked up!

John says a full crew baked all night and the pie boxes were stacked to the ceilings!

be certain you’ll get the pies you want for Thanksgiving, please call them by Friday, November 16.

Take your pick. They’re all scrumptious: apple, blueberry, cherry, cherry cheese cake, chocolate cream, lemon meringue, mincemeat, peach, pecan, pumpkin and rum pecan. They range in price form $12.99 to $17.99 each.

So come on down to South County Café in Deale and hang with the guys, whether you drive a hot rod or not! Or, maybe you just like their great breakfasts, fabulous pies and to look at a whole lot of cool hot rods (and of course, hob nob with the hot rodders).

What could be more fun on a Thanksgiving morning?

The South County Café is located at 5960 Deale-Churchton Road, in Deale, 20751. Call (410) 867-6450 or (410) 867-1992 to order your pies today, and tell them you heard about the Pie Run in If you get there early enough, you can the Chesapeake Current! get a primo parking spot. But the keyword is early. The South County Café’s parking lot quickly fills up, so the cars spill over to the Cedar Grove United Methodist Church parking lot across the street, which also gets packed.

There’s a slim possibility that you could pick up a pie even if you did not pre-order. But it’s best to pre-order exactly what you want, so no one at home is disappointed! In fact, Whitman says, to

Museum Gets Grants for Kids Programs The Calvert Marine Museum has received a grant for $5,500 from the PNC Foundation to fund opportunities for pre-school children in Southern Maryland.

PNC’s Grow Up Great program helps families, educators and community partners provide innovative opportunities that enhance learning and development in a child's early years. Monthly programs funded include Little Minnows and Scales & Tales (photo) with a naturalist showing three different types of owls, a beautifully patterned corn snake, and a falcon to children.

On November 16, Jennifer Anderson will present Fishy Fun, a musical program for the Sea Squirts.

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On The

Planning A Special Holiday In Tough Times

By Diane Burr

“W

e have roughly about 140 families signed up right now,” says local Toys for Tots Coordinator and Navy Reservist Jerry Kepich of Chesapeake Beach. “I expect we’ll probably have 300 or more families this year. And we’re getting requests from areas we’ve never seen before.”

The economy remains difficult.

Unemployment is high. And this year, many families have to focus only on the essentials. If it wasn’t for the Toys for Tots program, many kids would not get much, if anything, for Christmas.

For these same reasons, Kepich says he’s hoping the generosity level is as high or higher than last year among those with big hearts who are able to help the less fortunate. Last year, they helped 188 families, but the need appears even greater this year.

Toys for Tots brings out the best in so many people who open their hearts - and their wallets - to help make Christmas merry and bright for needy kids. The spirit of giving can be so powerful and touch so many lives, giving kids hope and positive memories they’ll cherish for a lifetime.

“A man who wanted to remain anonymous showed up at the American Legion in Chesapeake Beach last year with 25 brand new bicycles – all sizes,” Kepich says.

“It brought tears to my eyes,” says Toys for

Tots volunteer Kyle Mansfield. “We just couldn’t believe it when he came in with all those. He went to every store in the area and bought every bicycle they had in stock.”

Kepich says that donor also gave $25 for each of the children receiving the new bikes so they could get safety helmets.

This year, Toys for Tots has already received generous donations from Wal-Mart and The Help Association in Owings. Kepich says a storefront behind the library in Prince Frederick has been donated by Marrick Commercial Properties. Pods donated four storage units, and

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U-Haul has donated two trucks for the campaign.

“Another thing we weren’t expecting - some of the parents receiving donations have volunteered to help out. That says quite a bit. We didn’t ask them, but they asked us. And also some families who have received toys in the past, and they’re not in need now, are coming back to volunteer.

This says so much about the impact this has when you have families that have received donations that come back and are willing to help out,” Kepich says.

Here’s how Toys for Tots works. Kepich says the families and children don’t specifically request anything. But the goal is to give each child at least one large gift, and if possible, a second smaller gift. Kepich says in previous years, community support has been so strong in our area that the program has been able to give three gifts per child.

They accept new, unwrapped items for all children, from newborn babies to age 18.

Kepich says they most need gifts for those ages 12 and above, especially teen girls. “We need things for them like jewelry, cosmetics, toiletry items, and craft kits. That’s what they like,” Kepich says.

“You don’t have to buy expensive items.”

In other words, it’s the thought that counts.

And although this program mostly focuses on toys, they do get clothing donations sometimes, and they do give these items out as well.

So ehere can you donate toys this year?

All fire departments, the Calvert Sheriff’s Department in Prince Frederick, the American Legion Posts in Chesapeake Beach and Lusby, the Elks Lodge in Prince Frederick, Sneade’s Ace Home Centers (both locations in Lusby and Owings), Dickinson’s Jewelers (both their Dunkirk and Prince Frederick locations), and Roland’s in Chesapeake Beach are some of the most high-traffic locations. Floor Systems in Huntingtown, Ledo’s Pizza in Lusby, and the WaWa in Prince Frederick are new drop-off locations. And all senior centers will be collecting toys this year for the first time as well.

The Bay Business Group (BBG) will also be collecting toys at the BBG/Pat Carpenter Memorial Christmas Parade in North Beach on December 1, so you can bring your toys to that event as well. Look for our boxes near Santa’s tent on the boardwalk and at the Art Fair on 7th Street following the parade, which begins at noon.

If your business or group would like a donation box, go to their web site, ToysForTots.org and register with the local chapter nearest you. Toys for Tots volunteers will collect the boxes Dec. 13. In Calvert County, the toys will be distributed to families on Sunday, Dec. 16 at the American Legion in Chesapeake Beach, so organizers are hoping that donations come in early.

If you’d rather make a monetary donation, you can give online as well.

“It’s a lot easier if they make the donation on the web site because it goes directly into our local account. If they (donors) send us a check, we have to fill out paperwork and send it in, so

Southern Maryland Girl Scouts are among those supporting Toys for Tots this year. These girls from Troop 2468 were invited on a shopping spree at Toys R Us in Waldorf to help pick out itemsthat will be used to supplement kids between the ages of 12 and 18 in our area.

there’s a delay,” Kepich says.

What most people like to know about Toys for Tots is that what’s donated locally, stays local.

This goes for Anne Arundel County as well.

“Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Young Marines/ ROTC – they’re collecting at high schools, an the service recruiters in Prince Frederick are involved. All this will help,” Kepich says. Also, he says the College of Southern Maryland has undertaken Toys for Tots as a service project this year.

For more information, go to ToysForTots.org and you can easily locate either the Calvert or Anne Arundel County chapters for more info.

About the Author: Diane Burr of North Beach is the founder and owner of the Chesapeake Current and Chesapeake Bay Tripper. She’s also president of the Bay Business Group, representing 125+ small businesses in our area.

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Planning For Your Retirement

Your Money Matter$ retirement, how far along are you in saving?

Let’s say you are 55 years old and have $500,000 in savings for retirement.

If you have average boomer earnings, in order to maintain your lifestyle, you have to save $500,000 over the next ten years.

That’s basically saving your boomer average income of $53,000 a year.

If you can’t save all your income for retirement for the next ten years, then what? Time to focus on changing your lifestyle. What if you change your lifestyle and live on less. That will certainly help. In order to figure out how to live on less, you have to know what your current expenses are. Are you spending your disposable income in paying off high interest credit cards? Are your mortgage payments taking most of your disposable income? Are you borrowing from a low interest line of credit to pay off those credit cards?

What if you were able to decrease your mortgage payment or pay off the credit cards?

Suppose you drastically reduce your expenses now by selling or renting your McMansion, making do with your older car, and cutting out spending on wants, not needs. What does this do? Well, you not only put yourself in a position of saving more for retirement, by decreasing your lifestyle, you get yourself used to the lifestyle you will have in retirement.

The point is – once you have an idea of what you currently take in and spend, you can make assumptions about the future that will help you with your retirement plan. Running retirement scenarios for yourself is easy with the Internet. Every bank, brokerage firm, and insurance company website has free retirement calculators you can use to figure out a plan of action.

Is it too late to start a retirement plan? No. It’s never too late to start.

Did you know that 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65 every day for the next 19 years? How many of them will be prepared to retire?

According to recent statistics, 36% of us say we do not contribute anything at all to retirement savings.

No surprise then that a recent AARP survey says 40% of boomers plan to work until they drop. The problem is how many of the boomers will become unable to continue to work despite their best intentions. With an average life expectancy of 83, boomers will live 18 years beyond the customary retirement age of 65. How many 83 year olds can continue to work or, if they do, bring in income sufficient to survive?

Boomers’ average household earnings are $53,000 a year. Those who have saved for retirement, maybe 60% of boomers, have average savings of $500,000 to $1 million. But many have taken a hit in the down economy.

Assuming they are worth this much, and a withdrawal rate of 5% on $500,000, that’s about $25,000 a year from 65 to 83 or half the average household earnings boomers are used to. To maintain a lifestyle on average boomer earnings, boomers will have to have $1 million in savings to cover their retirement years.

It seems that the one part of a retirement plan boomers have actually decided upon is their plan to relocate when they retire—59% of them plan to move, I assume, to warmer climates.

What does all of this tell us?

Boomer savings rates are low, but retirement expectations seem high.

It looks like boomers need a dose of reality.

It’s time for all boomers to take a hard look at their retirement. The first step is to figure out where you are. This requires that you create an income statement and a balance sheet. You cannot plan for the future if you don’t Next column, we will take a close look know your current status. at your retirement resources.

How much income do you bring in the Author: Lyn Striegel is an attorney in private practice and what are your average expenses? If About in Chesapeake Beach and Annapolis. Lyn has over thirty years your average household earnings are experience in the fields of estate and financial planning and is $53,000, how much do you contribute the author of “Live Secure: Estate and Financial Planning for and the Men Who Love Them (2011 ed.).” Nothing to saving? If you know you need $1 Women in this article constitutes specific legal or financial advice and million to keep up your lifestyle after readers are advised to consult their own counsel.

Pride & Joy Local Center Gets State Accreditation

By Jenny Kellner Noah’s Ark Learning Center in Huntingtown recently completed the multi-year long process of proving itself worthy of the coveted title of being a Maryland State Accredited Early Learning Center. After a center is licensed, owners can then decide if they want to prove that they go above and beyond and begin the laborintensive journey of providing binders full of information about their program to the state Department of Education. In August of this year, Noah’s Ark joined the elite ranks of those receiving the state’s accreditation.

The center cares for children that range in age from six-week-old infants to 5th graders. With seven classrooms and 25 employees, they care for over 100 children at their converted and expanded farmhouse in Huntingtown. The house gives the establishment a homey feel and is surrounded by a playground and a garden, all of which overlook an open meadow.

The playground is kept as natural as possible, and Noah’s Ark has received awards for being a Bay Wise property.

Director Toni Healey says of the accreditation, “It’s been on my bucket list for years. Now we’ve done it! We were determined.”

Mrs. Healey, husband Pat and daughter Patra, work together to create the special atmosphere at Noah’s Ark. “The process was beneficial in that it created an awareness of what it takes to be a superior program. Our teachers further improved due to self-reflection. We are fortunate to have a teachable staff that is willing to learn and grow.”

Components of the program that helped earn the coveted distinction include a creative curriculum that is hands-on, child-directed and teacher-led. Children are exposed to conceptual learning from an early age.

This building of background knowledge is enhanced by outings and conversations.

Within walking distance of several establishments, Noah’s Ark appreciates its community business partners.

The on-site “growing” garden is an authentic learning experience for the children. Both Hatcher Supply in Huntingtown and Sneade’s in Owings helped make this project successful. When it’s harvest time, some of the produce is sold, but most of it is enjoyed by the students who then learn the time-honored skills of canning and preserving at the school.

The children at Noah’s Ark are regularly assessed and their progress is shared with parents at parent conferences. Teachers use the data from assessments to create differentiated programs for each child within the thematic structure of the learning.

The center offers infant, toddler and pre-school care and learning, before and after care for school-age children, and weeklong camps in the summer. The state accreditation is an endorsement that Noah’s Ark is a quality place for local children.

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

Superintendent Of The Year The Public School Superintendents’ Association of Maryland has chosen Calvert County Public Schools’ superintendent Dr. Jack Smith to represent Maryland as Public School Superintendent of the Year for 2013.

Calvert County students annually perform in the top quartile of Maryland school systems. This honor for Smith was announced at the annual Maryland Negotiating Service Awards Banquet held in Ocean City.

Superintendent Smith is currently serving in his seventh year as leader of the 16,352 student public school system. Eight years previous to this current assignment, he served as a principal, director and deputy superintendent in Calvert County after serving as a principal for six years in Tokyo, Japan. Jack and his wife Gayle live in St. Leonard and have 5 children.

Rose Crunkleton, President of the Calvert County Board of Education (BOE), said, “Dr. Smith has proven to be an extraordinary leader, and it is gratifying to know that his fellow superintendents across the state likewise recognize his talents. We are privileged to have him as our superintendent.”

William Phalen, former president of the BOE cited Dr. Smith for his outstanding leadership demonstrated through his constant seeking of academic excellence for all students while operating within a collaborative environment with all groups within and outside of the school system. Phalen specifically

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identified Dr. Smith’s instructional leadership in addition to his ability to work effectively with the Board of Calvert County Commissioners in a difficult fiscal environment.

Dr. Jack Smith holds a Bachelors degree in English and Secondary Education from Eastern Washington University and a Masters degree in Public School Administration from that same institution. He earned his Ph.D. in Instructional Leadership from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland in 2009.

Dr. Lillian Lowery, State Superintendent of Schools, likewise acknowledged Dr. Smith’s leadership within Calvert County and across the state as “focused on what is good for children and refuses to be distracted by unimportant and inconsequential rhetoric.”

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Reasons To Get A Mammogram Cancer specialist Dr. Rachel Brem told a mostly female crowd gathered at the Hall at Huntingtown that breast cancer does not have to be a fatal disease. The key is early detection.

Brem, the Director of the Breast Imaging and Interventional Center at George Washington University Medical Center said, “At stage 1 or 0, there’s a 95% cure rate.”

She’s one of them.

Several years ago, at age 36, Dr. Brem self-diagnosed breast cancer while testing a new device at Johns Hopkins, where she ran the breast imaging center and was in charge of purchasing equipment.

After a double mastectomy and reconstruction, Brem said, “I came out with Barbies! I made something bad into something better.”

Brem’s decision to become a doctor and breast specialist followed her mother being diagnosed with breast cancer years earlier.

She was 12 at the time, her mother was just 33, and “her spirit was never the same.”

Brem said one of the most serious issues doctors face in finding breast cancers early is dense breast tissue, which often conceals the condition.

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However, Dr. Brem said the Food and Drug Administration on Sept. 18 approved the first ultrasound device for use in combination with a standard mammography in women with dense breast tissue who have a negative mammogram and no symptoms of breast cancer.

This new Automated Breast Ultrasound System (ABUS) device can scan the entire breast in about one minute to produce several images for review.

The National Cancer Institute estimates that about 40% of women have dense breasts. These women have an increased risk of breast cancer, with detection usually at a more advanced and difficult to treat stage.

Dr. Brem was involved in the testing of the ABUS device, which she says can find up to 30% more cancers than other methods.

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women.

This year an estimated 226,870 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and nearly 40,000 will die from the disease.

Dr. Brem says this means that one in eight women will be diagnosed during their lifetime. And she says that the Washington

Barbara Mason tells the crowd, “Dr. Brem saved my life.” Photo courtesy of Danny Douglas Photography.

DC area has the highest death rate from breast cancer in the US. And although breast cancer is primarily considered a women’s issue, Brem said that 1% of breast cancers diagnosed are in men.

Congressman Steny Hoyer attended the event, saying to the women in attendance, “I urge you to be ‘breast cancer apostles,’ and multiply your voices 100-fold.” He added, “This is important to men, who need women… Women are absolutely essential to us men.”

“Investing in early detection pays extraordinary benefits down the road,” Hoyer said, making a pitch for President Obama’s health plan, which he said supports early detection and “offers affordable health care that invests in keeping our people healthy.”

The Congressman added that his wife died of stomach cancer 16 years ago, and that he has three daughters, and granddaughters and great granddaughters.

Calvert County resident Barbara Mason shared her emotional story of being diagnosed with breast cancer this year. “It started with a small itch, like a mosquito bite, on my right side.” During screening by Dr. Brem, a biopsy came out positive.

“But Dr. Brem kept saying, ‘I don’t like that left side’ even though the tests kept coming out negative. Then she called me the next day at home and said, ‘I’m positive there’s something there even though it keeps coming up negative. A two-and-a-half hour surgery turned into a five-and-a-half hour surgery, and it turned out she was right.

There was more cancer on the left side than the right side,” Mason explained.

Seven weeks after her surgery, Mason said she was vacationing in Europe, adding, “Dr. Brem saved my life.”

Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer was established in 2004 in Brem’s name as a grassroots effort to aid her work in the DC area. The 501(c)3 non-profit, all-volunteer organization, is dedicated to eliminating breast cancer as a life-threatening disease through community outreach, advancing early diagnosis, research and education. The Brem Biopsy Fund pays for biopsies for underserved and uninsured women in the greater metropolitan area, and 100% of donations go toward foundation projects, which include a Mammo-van to provide mammograms to lower-income women and those who have no insurance.

To learn more about Brem Foundation visit: www.bremfoundation.org.

Ned Crandell, 72 Edwin M. "Ned" Crandell of Tracy’s Landing was born in Tracy's Landing on December 9, 1939. He departed this life on November 2, 2012.

Visitation and a Celebration of Life will be held at the Deale Elks Lodge, 6022 Drum Point Road in Deale, MD on Thursday, November 8 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville is handling arrangements.

William Dalrymple, 81 William Bowen Dalrymple, age 81, of Prince Frederick, passed away on October 28, 2012 at Washington Hospital Center.

He was born on February 25, 1931 in Prince Frederick to the late Phillip Andrew and Gladys Stinnett Dalrymple. Mr. Dalrymple served in the National Guard and worked as a heavy equipment operator in the logging industry.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Mae Dalrymple.

He is survived by his sons, William B. Dalrymple, Jr. of Lusby, Gary E. Dalrymple of Prince Frederick, Joseph P. Dalrymple of Lusby, Roger K. Dalrymple of Prince Frederick, Dennis A. Dalrymple of Lusby, and David A. Dalrymple of Prince Frederick. He was the grandfather of 23, and great grandfather of 15. He is also survived by his sister, Betty Robinson of Huntingtown.

The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic, which handled arrangements.

Funeral Services were held at Full Gospel Assembly of God Church. Interment is at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk.

Memorial contributions may be made to Full Gospel Assembly of God Church, P.O. Box 850 Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Steven Dougherty, 65 Steven Russell Dougherty, Sr. of Lexington Park, formerly of Upper Marlboro and Suitland, died on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the South River Nursing and

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He was born on April 27, 1947 in Washington, DC to John “Ducky” Dougherty and Mary (Owens) Dougherty Simpson.

Steven’s hobbies included, boating, fishing, spending time on the beach and telling stories of days gone by. He loved old cars, listening to and singing along with doo wop music and rooting for the Redskins. He traveled to Florida and Aruba numerous times, but the most important thing to Steven, was spending time with his family.

His grandchildren were his greatest enjoyment.

Steven was the loving father of Kimberlie A. Lagana of Huntingtown, and Steven R. Dougherty, Jr. of Lusby. He was the devoted grandfather of Taylor and Haley Lagana, Caitlyn Dougherty, Nicholas Lagana and Chase Dougherty. He was the brother of James and Albert Dougherty and the late Billy, Jerry and John “Bubby” Dougherty.

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Neal Groom, 101 Wallace Neal Groom, known as "Capt.

Neal," age 101, a resident of Shady Side since 1938, died October 19 at Hospice of the Chesapeake, Mandrin House.

Born January 25, 1911 in Wake, VA, Capt. Neal was a waterman in Wake prior to moving to Maryland. He worked as a diesel mechanic at the Naval Academy, retiring after 32 years of service. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Lothian. Capt.

Neal enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and doing small engine repair (lawn mower engines).

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janie Bell Groom, whom he married in 1936 and who died in 1987.

He is survived by three sons, Wallace "Wally-Skip" C. Groom, Goldman "Goldie" N. Groom and William "Billy Joe" Groom; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at Centenary United Methodist Church in Shady Side.

Interment was private.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401 or to your favorite charity .

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

Gayle Kem, 54 Gayle R. Kem, age 54, of St. Leonard, passed away October 20, 2012 in University of Maryland Medical Center.

She was born on May 23, 1958 in Waynesboro, VA to the late Andrew and Anne Robertson.

Gayle graduated from Concord High School in Wilmington DE in 1976 and from University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD with a BS in Business Administration and Major in Accounting.

On May 24, 1985, she married Larry in Wilmington DE. Their life together began with a move to California, MD in September of 1985 and then to Huntingtown in 1992, and finally to St. Leonard later that year, where she was residing at the time of her death.

Gayle became a CPA in 1991 and went on to work at Phelps & Rymer, P.A. in Prince Frederick. She held many positions in her career, Tax Manager, BDO Seidman, LLP, Washington DC, Tax Manager Grant Thornton, LLP, Vienna, VA, Sturn, Wagner, Lombardo & Co., Annapolis, MD, Controller, Jack R. Lichtenstein, M.D., LLC, Annapolis, MD, Tax Consultant, Jefferson Wells International,

Vienna, Va., Senior Accountant, Comrent International, LLC, Liaison Records in Washington DC. She had many important clients during these years such as Sotheby’s, Force Protection, Capital One, Caliper Life Sciences and Chuck Brown whom she helped with sales and shows in various cities.

Gayle was a big animal lover and would take any friends dog for a walk when then would come to visit. In recent years, she enjoyed fishing, especially deep sea fishing for “the big ones”. She was a free spirit and someone who was grounded in love, compassion, and kindness for her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her husband Larry W. Kem of St. Leonard, sister of Jane Offill and her husband David of Charlotte, NC, Andy Robertson and his wife Angie of Baltimore, MD, and John Robertson and his wife Carol of Freehold, NJ. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Jenny Offill and her husband David Hirmes, Blake Robertson, Renee Robertson, Danny Robertson and his wife Rachele, Michael Robertson, and great niece Theodora Hirmes.

Services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tri County Animal Shelter.

Arrangements by Rausch Funeral home, P.A., Port Republic.

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Gertrude Haslach, 88 Gertrude Anne Haslach of Chesapeake Beach was born July 2, 1924 and passed away on November 3, 2012 at the age of 88.

She was the beloved wife of the late John Henry Haslach; loving mother of Patricia Mary Finnegan and her husband, John; John Kern Haslach and his wife Angela; Kathleen Allanah McNerney and her husband, Eugene; Barry Thomas Haslach; Michael Peter Haslach and his wife Roxanne; Thomas Henry Haslach and his wife Carol and the late Kevin Arthur Haslach.

Gertrude is also survived by 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

While living in St. Augustine, FL Gertrude was very involved in Corpus Christi Catholic Church where she was a Eucharistic minister.

She was also an advocate for Right to Life.

A Mass of Christian burial is pending.

Please check with Lee Funeral Home in Owings, which is handling arrangements, for more information.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Gertrude’s Honor to Alzheimer’s Association, 11240 Waples Mill Road Ste 402, Fairfax, VA 22030 or online at alz.org.

United Methodist Church in Friendship, on Saturday, November 3. Burial will be private at Arlington National Cemetery.

Harry's special request was that any donations be made to the Friendship Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 72, Friendship, MD 20758.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

great-grandchildren and six greatgreat-grandchildren.

George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements. Interment is at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville.

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Sybil “Peggy” Steele, age 86, of St. Leonard, died on October 30, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Steele, in December 1992.

She is survived by her son John “Robbie” Steele, his wife Tammy, and two grandchildren, Amanda and Nick.

She was born in Arkansas and graduated from Vilonia High School with honors. She then began attending Business College from which she was directly recruited to come to Washington in 1944 to work for the Treasury Department. She began in the typing pool and received many promotions.

She left the Treasury Department in 1962 as the administrative secretary to the Under Secretary of the Treasury. She worked for many years on Capitol Hill for the American Library Association, and several more years doing food demos in grocery stores, which she dearly loved.

Peggy was always active in community affairs. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to Landover Hills Volunteer Fire Department in Prince Georges County and held offices as historian, treasurer, and vice president.

She moved to Calvert County in 2004 to live in an in-law apartment with her son and his family. She enjoyed and loved the six years she was able to spend there with her family. Most of all she enjoyed spending many hours with her two loyal companions and best friends Tanner and Denali.

In August 2010, she moved to the Solomon’s Nursing Center located in Solomon’s Maryland. While there she made many friends and was very involved in many activities and functions. She became president of the resident’s council and “true to form”, worked hard to make life better for everyone at the nursing center.

A graveside service was held on Saturday November 3, 2012 at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic, MD. Arrangements were provided by Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic.

Memorial contribution may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311.

Kenneth Willie Montgomery, age 50, of St. Leonard, MD passed away at home October 31, 2012.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Parks and brother David Allen

Montgomery.

Kenny is survived by his parents, William J. and Rindy P. Montgomery of St. Leonard, brother James G. Montgomery of St. Leonard, and a niece, Bobbi Parks of Baltimore.

The family received friends at Rausch Harry Miles, 83 Funeral Home in Port Republic, which handled arrangements. Interment will be in Broomes Harry Budd Island Cemetery. Memorial contributions may Miles, Jr., age 83, or be made to American Cancer Society.

Shady Side was born July 21, 1929 and Grace Rogers, 97 passed away Oct. 26, 2012.

Grace Kathryn Rogers, a lifelong resident A retired of Shady Side, died on November 3, 2012 at Methodist minister Heritage Harbour Health & Rehab Center in and Korean War Annapolis.

Grace was born on December 22, 1914 in veteran, Harry is survived by his loving wife of Shady Side to the late William A. and Liza Lee. 56 years, Betty Miles; one sister, Elizabeth She worked as an aide at the Deale Library and (Betty) J. Miles, of Upper Fairmount; two the Lula Scott Senior Center, and also worked daughters, Muriel Joyce and her husband, James, for the Anne Arundel Community Action of Shady Side, Margot Olson and her husband, Agency.

Knute, of Woodbine, MD; and one son, Daniel Grace was a lifetime member of Centenary Miles and his wife, Lisa, of Dayton, MD. Harry United Methodist Church in Shady Side, and is also survived by four grandchildren, Jimmy, enjoyed great home cooking, baking cakes and Joshua, Brady and Lainey; one great grandson, spending time with her family.

Grace was predeceased by her husband of Jayden; and a close family friend, Tommie 73 years, Clarence Frederick Rogers, three Capshaw. brothers; William S., Alvin E. and Henry E. Lee Harry enjoyed living on the water, boating, and one sister; Helen L. Whitby. crabbing, pulling skiers behind his boat for She is survived by her two sons; William hours, and being with family and friends.

M. Rogers of Shady Side and Howard G. A memorial service was held at Friendship Rogers of Annapolis, five grandchildren, 14

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Ann Stokes, 70 Margaret Ann Stokes, age 70, known as “Ann,” of Huntingtown, passed away at Calvert Memorial Hospital on October 21, 2012.

She was born in Gaithersburg, MD on December 12, 1941 to Charles Henry and Margaret Avis (Wayne) Tetlow. Ann was raised in Montgomery County and attended Montgomery County Schools. On August 17, 1960 she married Fenton L. “Pinky” Stokes in Rockville. They moved to Huntingtown in 1980.

Ann was and artist and enjoyed painting and sculpting. Ann was a former member of the Calvert County Artist Guild. She also enjoyed gardening, was an excellent cook and doted over her grandchildren.

Ann is survived by her husband Fenton L. “Pinky” Stokes; three daughters Mary Elizabeth Campbell and Ann Marie Stokes of Huntingtown, and Diana Paula Simpson and her husband Jon of Lusby; four grandchildren; three sisters Nora Rebecca Jones and her husband Doug of Frostburg, MD, Elizabeth Wayne Ricketts and her husband Buddy of Lower Marlboro, MD and Linda Lea Mox and her husband Dan of Severna Park, MD; five brothers Charles Thomas Tetlow of Rockville, Emlem Paul Tetlow and his wife Kim of Rockville, Donald Howard Tetlow and his wife Paula of Savanna, GA, William Christopher Tetlow of Rockville, and Mark Anthony Tetlow and his wife Linda of Rockville.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati OH 45250 (web site: dav.org).

Olga Sweeney, 85 Olga A. (Dell) Sweeney, "Momma," age 85 of Lothian, passed away on October 12, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

A resident of Lothian since 1988 Mrs. Sweeney was formerly of Selby on the Bay in Edgewater and Prince George's County. She was a graduate of Maryland Park High School class of 1944. She worked in the insurance business. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Marlboro 61 Chapter and Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Lothian.

Mrs. Sweeney enjoyed reading, traveling and especially volunteering at the "Clothes Box" at the Anne Arundel Medical Center.

She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Wilson Sweeney, whom she married on July 5, 1947, and who died August 1, 1984.

She was the loving mother of Mabel A. Duelley of Lothian, and Sandra Kent of Deale.

She was the grandmother of Dennis E. Kent, Jr. of Shady Side and the late John D. Carbaugh, Jr. and great-grandmother of Jordan and Alyssa Kent.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

Roberta Wilson, 81 R o b e r t a Virginia Wilson was born to Alberta Bertha and Eugene Brown in Washington, DC on August 30, 1931. She passed away October 9,

October 20, 2012.

Drew was born December 2, 1984 in Silver Spring to James Terence and Lorraine Merle (Axford) Woodmansee. He was raised in West River and attended Shady Side Elementary, Southern Middle School, and graduated from Southern Sr. High School in 2002.

Drew played youth football for the Shady Side Seahawks where he was on a 90 lb. county championship team as a safety.

He also played baseball for Shady Side.

While in high school, Drew was on the varsity golf and baseball teams.

He was employed in construction as a carpenter and security systems installer.

Drew enjoyed traveling, especially going on cruises and even won a limbo contest while vacationing in Jamaica. He also enjoyed fishing, snow skiing, four wheeling on his ATV and was very athletically gifted. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends and a bushel of crabs.

Drew is survived by his parents James T. and Lorraine M. Woodmansee of Chesapeake Beach; sisters Michelle M. Bertelli and husband Brad of Tavernier, FL and Tracy A. Woodmansee of Bowie; and an aunt Elizabeth Axford and husband Patrick Johnson of Whidbey Island, WA. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

For 42 years, Florence was married to Cortland “Cort” Wolfe until his passing in 1989.

She lived in Silver Spring, Maryland for 46 years then moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida where she lived from 1994 to 2001.

Florence then moved to Prince Frederick. In 2010 she moved in with her daughter, Vicki, in Owings.

Florence retired from NIH as a Phlebotomist. Prior to that she was a cafeteria manager with Montgomery County Public Schools, all the while keeping as her first priority providing a loving home as wife and mother. She loved to travel to her refuge in Berkley Springs, WV. Her homemade potato salad, cherry pies, cobblers and apple butter were legends for all who had the pleasure of experiencing them. Everyone looked forward to potluck meals, because they knew one of Florence’s delicious dishes would be served.

Florence is survived by her loving children; Helen Smithson, Cecil (Wendy) Wolfe, Vicki White and Rick (Jean) Wolfe; grandchildren; Colleen Shannon, Mark Shannon, Carl Wolfe, Kathy (Chris) Martin, Jim (Becca) Wolfe, Chris White, Angel (Corey) Jewell and Zachary Hall.

Great Grandchildren; Alexander Martin, Alana Martin, Lauren Wolfe, Olive Jewell, Nathan Jewell, Aydan Jewell and Autumn Jewell. Predeceased by her husband, Courtland Wolfe and son’s-in-law; Tommy Smithson and David White.

Memorial contributions may be made in Florence Wolfe’s name to her church, First Baptist Church of Upper Marlboro, 7415 SW Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

2012.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters: Lillian Layfronia Chloe Foster, Ella Owens Carter, and Mary Elizabeth Payne, as well as her son, William Eugene Brown and eldest grandson, Terrance Devonne Brown-Ross.

She was baptized at an early age and she attended the DCPS. She married Mr. Henry Clay Wilson, Sr. and they had two children; Ruby Regina and Henry, Jr. Later she met Bill B. Brown and from this union, she had an additional eight children: five girls and three boys.

Roberta did not work very long, as she was a stay at home mom raising her children.

Roberta spent the majority of her life devoted to the nurturing, caring, and disciplining of her ten children. She was known for being a generous soul to all the children in the neighborhood. She loved to cook and feed anyone that came to visit, whether you wanted a bite or not! Her doors were always open and Flo Wolfe, 88 welcome to help others!

Although, she did not have a lot, she knew Florence “Flo” how to take a little and make it stretch to feed May Wolfe, of her family. She often sacrificed much in order Owings, went to be that her children would be provided for. It with her Lord and was her lifelong goal and God granted her Savior on October enough time to see her youngest child reach 17, 2012 at the age age 50. She was loved so very much by her of 88. family and friends, and will be greatly missed.

Florence was born in Roberta leaves to cherish her memory her children: Ruby Brown, Henry Wilson, Edinburg, Virginia on May 26, 1924, to Nonnie (Royal) Daily, Wanda Okoro, Ella Hugh and Lizzie (Foster) Coffelt.

(Albert) Brown-Ross, Cynthia (Angelo) Brown, Linda (Leonard) Poulson, Charles (Kimberly) Brown, Edward (Tonique) Brown: a loving niece, Frances Owens, 30 grandchildren, 23 great grand-children, and 22 great-great grand-children, nieces and nephews, other family and friends as well as her children’s father, Mr. Bill Brown.

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All of her babies have found forever homes and now it’s Perigeaux’s turn!

Perigeaux is just about as sweet as they come.

She loves everyone that she meets, from dogs to kids to cats, you name it, she loves them! Perigeaux is house trained and crate trained, and she knows basic obedience as well. Perigeaux is only about 30 lbs, so she’s a little thing. What exactly is she, you ask? Well, we have no idea, so we sent out a DNA test on her and are now just waiting on the results. She’s about a year old, so still a bit of a baby herself.

After all the time Perigeaux spent raising her babies, we feel that it’s about time that Perigeaux got some attention for herself. Could you be the family to give it to her?

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Henrietta Henrietta is a domestic short hair cat, brought in by a citizen as a stray. She’s an unusual tortoise shell color, and is estimated to be about five years old.

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CURRENT EVENTS Make A Wreath What better way to feel holiday cheer than to decorate your home with a wreath that you made yourself!

Jefferson Patterson Park is hosting a Wreath Making Workshop on Saturday, December 1. Beautiful plants including magnolias, magnolia seedpods, boxwood, holly, pine branches and pinecones gathered at the Point Farm Gardens on the premises will be used. Participants will complete their lovely wreaths with bows and other ornaments that are included in the workshop cost.

The workshop will be offered at two times: 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Class size is limited, so advance registration is required. The cost is $25 per person, or $20 for members of friends of Jefferson Patterson Park.

Please call (410) 586-8501, visit online at jefpat.org, of email jppm@mdp.state.md.us to make reservations.

Jefferson Patterson Park, a state museum of archaeology and home to the Maryland

Lothian Park Hosts Events Enjoy fall at the Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, the holidays. Bring your favorite decorating 1361 Wrighton Rd., Lothian with these materials, work gloves and hand pruners. Dress nature-oriented programs: for the weather. All ages welcome.

Research: Winter Waterbird Survey Thursdays; 7:30 am– 9:30 am November 15 and 29 December 6 and 20 Enjoy the beauty of an early winter morning on the Patuxent while counting waterbirds: Canada geese, harriers, eagles, herons, and many different kinds of ducks. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Bring binoculars, scope & a field guide if you have them, also available to borrow. Adults welcomed. No experience necessary, but registration is required. Call (410) 741-9330 or e-mail programs@jugbay.org.

Visit www.jugbay.org for information, directions and updates to our schedule.

Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, is a program of the Maryland Historical Trust, a division of the Maryland Department of Planning. It is located on 560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River and St. Leonard Creek in St. Holiday Wreath Stewardship Project Leonard.

Sunday, Nov 18; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Have some fun while helping to preserve Jug Bay's ecosystem. Participants will remove pine seedlings and non-native vines, and then have a chance to turn them into festive decorations for

Guest Minister To Speak As Veteran’s Day approaches, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Chesapeake (UUCC) invites guest minister Reverend David Hicks MacPherson to the pulpit to delve into the subject of war and its conflict with the Unitarian Universalist principles on Sunday, November 11, 10:30 am at the Dowell House in St. Leonard. In his sermon entitled, “We Are Advancing,” Rev. MacPherson explores how the UU concept of one human family building heaven on earth is essential to teaching the world to end war and live in peace.

Following the service, UUCC will hold its annual Soup Sunday fundraiser to benefit SMILE food pantry in Lusby, part of its social justice ministry.

Rev. MacPherson, a Unitarian Universalist minister for over fifty years, is renowned for delivering sermons charged with inspiration and

history, peppered with humor and revelation. Rev. MacPherson, is now retired but is currently the Minister Emeritus at the Richmond, VA congregation, led an active and distinguished career, serving as the founding minister of several congregations across the United States, including the Unitarian Universalist church in Silver Spring.

Guests to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Chesapeake (UUCC) are always welcome. UUCC meets at the Dowell House, located at 4889 Calvert Drive in St. Leonard. Worship services at held the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 10:30 a.m., offering religious education for children and nursery for young children. For more information, visit theuucc.org.

Invasive Honeysuckle ID Training and Removal Saturday, Dec 1; 9:30 a.m. - noon Volunteers are needed over the winter to remove one of our non-native invasive plants.

Japanese Honeysuckle threatens to strangle our forest shrubs and trees. You’ll learn about our areas top invasive plants and participate in a removal. Volunteers interested in adopting their own plot can continue work after the training.

Trail Monitors Potluck Meeting Saturday, Dec 14; noon – 3:00 p.m.

This workshop is for existing Trail Monitors and new volunteers interested in joining the program. Existing Trail Monitors will have a chance to share their experiences, and renew their adopted trail for another year. New volunteers will have a chance to learn about the program and adopt available trails of their own.

Bring a favorite dish to share. Participants will also take a hike, weather permitting

Donate To Coat Drive Members of the Senior High Youth Group of Mount Zion United Methodist Church are collecting money to purchase new coats for needy children of South County and homeless of Anne Arundel County. Last year they raised $9,000 and purchased 408 coats.

This year, with expanded community support through partnering with Southern High School’s FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), Friendship UMC and sacrifices of their own, they hope to raise more funds to spread out further into South County.

Contributions can be made to Mt. Zion UMC, 22 Bayard Rd. Lothian, MD 20711 marked for Lifeline Coat

Project or you may financially sponsor a youth who will participate in a Homelessness event on November 16-17.

Students will spend 30 continuous hours living in a "cardboard refugee camp" on the lawn of the church with only a single peanut butter and jelly sandwich for the entire duration.

By purchasing new coats, the students wish to give the best and fulfill the words of Jesus, "Whatever you have done to one of the least of these, you have done to me."

For additional information contact Jack Thomas, Mt. Zion UMC, (410) 867-4035.

Save the Date and Join us on the 2012

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

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

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

$25 per person For tickets contact

Light refreshments served in each home!

Ask about Basket of Cheer Raffle Tickets

June Lusby at 301-599-6072

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

Please, no children under twelve.

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CURRENT EVENTS Join The Christmas Parade!

Classic cars, convertibles, bikes, marching bands, musicians, horses, company vehicles, non-profit groups, floats are wanted for the annual Bay Business Group (BBG) Christmas Parade, which is now the Pat Giardina Carpenter Memorial Christmas Parade along the boardwalk in North Beach on Saturday, Dec. 1 at noon. After the parade, on 7th street in North Beach, the BBG will also have a Bake Sale with proceeds benefiting the local Shop with a Cop program. The BBG will also have collection boxes for Toys for Tots and local food banks, so bring your donations! For info on the parade, email Bob Carpenter at bobcarpenter1957@gmail.com and for info on participating in the Bake Sale or donating to the local charities, email Diane Burr at President@BayBusinessGroup.org.

Want A Local Turkey?

Thanksgiving Day cooks seeking the freshest possible turkey for the family feast should visit marylandsbest.net. The website, an extension of the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Marketing Department, lists over 40 farms throughout the state that sell farm-fresh turkeys. Here you can also find local cheeses, wines, and other Maryland products to serve during the holidays.

Congress’ Veterans History Project. At the same time, a showcase of pre-recorded interviews of local veterans produced by Jake Ottenwaelder for Evening Storytime: Children enjoy books and an Eagle Scout project will continuously play in language through short stories, songs, crafts and Meeting Rooms 1 & 2. Refreshments will be more. An adult must accompany child. This provided. week's theme: Dance. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, (410) 257-2411.

Calvert Memorial Hospital 2012 Hospital Ball: When Gold Blossoms. At the Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro to benefit the Sheldon E. Goldberg Breast Center at CMH. For info, call (410) 535.8178 or online at Annmarie Garden presents Nuno Scarves: calvertmemorialhospital.org.

Robyn Strayer teaches how to blend silk and colorfully dyed wool with soap and water to created gorgeously textured, light and airy scarves. , 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $65/$60 for members.

Registration required, visit annmariegarden.org or CSM Theatre Auditions, 6:00 p.m. at the La Plata Campus for "The Empty Chair," call (410) 326-4640 "Unleashed! The Secret Lives of White House Hearing Our Veterans’ Voices: What was it like Pets" and "I Never Saw Another Butterfly." (301) to be a U.S. service member during World War II? 934-7828 or csmd.edu/Arts.

Korea? Vietnam? Afghanistan? Or anywhere else in the world? All are invited to Calvert Library Prince Frederick on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

School's Out, Art Is In: Radical Reptiles and to honor local veterans Awesome Amphibians hosted by Annmarie and hear their personal Garden, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at. Grades K-2 and stories. Teens and others Grades 3-5 learn all about these two different are encouraged to bring animal classes and make slithery art, slimy their favorite veterans to substances, and embark on a scaly scavenger hunt!

Meeting Room 3 to Cost: $35.00 Members/$40.00. Register: share their personal annmariegarden.org or call (410) 326-4640. experiences, pictures, and documents and prepare their stories to submit to the Library of Anne Arundel Seniors Holiday Craft and Bake Sale: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. At the O’Malley Senior Activity Center, 1275 Odenton Road, Odenton. The event is open to the public.

Vendors needed, too. Organizers are seeking handicrafts such as jewelry, needlecrafts, quilted items, stained glass art, purses, and more.

Franchise business representatives also are welcome. The fee is $10 to participate, and includes a card table and chair. For information, contact Katrina Smith at (410) 222-0140 or by e-mail at agsmit33@aacounty.org.

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Wednesday, Nov. 13

In 1862, Annapolis became the main depot on the east coast for Union prisoners released on parole by the Confederacy. The camps, and the army regiments stationed in and around the city, changed Annapolis from a sleepy market-town to an over-crowded city filled with thieves, murderers and prostitutes. The roundtable is open to anyone interested in the Civil War. Annual membership dues are $30. For information, contact Dr. Brad Gottfried, Southern Maryland Civil War Roundtable president, at bgottfried@csmd.edu or (301) 934-7625.

Book Discussion: November's Book Club selection is La's Orchestra Saves the World by Alexander McCall Smith. 7:00-8:30 p.m. Calvert Library Southern Branch, (410) 326-5289.

Wednesday, Nov. 14 Annual Legislative Evening: with the Annapolis Delegation from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Calvert County. Calvert Pines Senior Center, West Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick. For more information, call (410) 586-2176.

Thursday, Nov. 15 NARFE Meeting: The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert County Chapter 1466, will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Calvert County Public Library, Prince Frederick. There will be a special presentation by guest Dr. Del Daniel Morhaim discussing “Medical Directives” followed by a regular business meeting. Also, come for an early lunch at 11:30, this month at Three Brothers in PF. Active and Retired Federal employees, spouses, members, non-members and guests are welcome. For NARFE membership information and application, call (410) 586-1441.

Girls Night Out: at Annmarie Garden. Wine and Dish, Holiday Gift-Making, a two-class series taught by Sarah Houde, 6:30 pm - 9:30pm $65/$60 for members. Nov. 15 & 29. Registration required, visit annmariegarden.org or call Book Discussion: The Age of Innocence by Edith (410) 326-4640.

Wharton centers on an upper-class couple's impending marriage, and the introduction of a woman plagued by scandal whose presence threatens their happiness. 2:00-3:30 p.m. at the Pub Quiz Night: For one night only, the Calvert Library Fairview Branch in Owings, (410) library won’t help you find the answers. The 257-2101.

Friends of Calvert Library are sponsoring their second Pub Quiz Night as a fundraiser at the Creative Memoirs: Reinventing a Life, with Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Doors open author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie encourages at 6:30 p.m. and the quiz begins at 7:00 p.m. the art of creative memoir writing. Bring 12 The Quizmaster is JR Mathers and he is firmly double-spaced copies of your piece of memoir, in the camp of “Rule #1. The Quizmaster is 500-800 words, to work on and share with the always right!” You must have a picture ID group. 2:00-3:30 p.m. Calvert Library Prince verifying that you are 21 or older to enter.

Frederick, (410) 535-0291.

Teams of up to six people can be added to the waiting list through the Calvert Library online Power Up Your History Fair Project: Learn how calendar at calvert.lib.md.us. You must come to narrow your topic, what sources can be used, to any Calvert Library location to pay in order and what sources are available through your for the team to be accepted; so participation is library. , 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Registration is required. based on a first-paid basis; $60 per team or Calvert Library Southern Branch, 410-326-5289 $75 at the door if there is still space available.

The winning team receives $300. There is The Role of Annapolis in the Civil War: 7:00 space for 16 teams and 20 spectators, and p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland, La eight teams have registered already. It should Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry be a fun night and spectators 21 and older can (BI), Chaney Enterprises Conference Room also purchase their space in advance for $5.

(Room 113), 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The Free snacks, a cash bar and donations are Southern Maryland Civil War Roundtable’s welcome. The format is detailed on the November meeting features Anne Arundel Calvert Library website (calvert.lib.md.us).

County Historical Society’s Rebecca Morris For more info, call Robyn Truslow at (410) discussing the role of Annapolis in the Civil War. 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862.

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Sunday, Nov. 18

Holiday Social: Greenstreet Gardens, a corporate sponsor of the Captain Avery Museum, will be hosting a Holiday Social on Fri. Nov. 16 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at their facility, 391 W. Bay Front Road, Lothian, with proceeds to support the museum.

Holiday Gift Extravaganza from 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department Banquet Hall.

Monday, Nov. 19

Monday Morning Movies & More: 10:0011:00am. Bring the little ones for a movie and a story! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, (410) 5th Annual Ornament Show & Sale: at 535-0291.

Annmarie Garden, a juried show that features hand-crafted ornaments by 20 regional artists in the Main Gallery. annmariegarden.org.

Homechool Tuesdays: Annmarie Garden hosts from 10:00 a.m. - noon. Invent, build, and discover through guided 'challenges'. Ideal for ages 7-12 years, but all ages can participate. No Holiday Craft Bazaar at Friendship United registration required; $7.00 for parent/child pair; Methodist Church. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. $2 for each addl. child.

Vendor inquiries welcome. (410) 257-7133, b s u e d e a n @ c o m c a s t . n e t , Calvert County Farmers Market: in Prince friendshipmethodistchurch.org. The church is Frederick from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Calvert one block east of the traffic circle on Route 2; a Memorial Hospital, 130 Hospital Road, Prince little over a mile north of the traffic light at Frederick, MD 20678.

MD Rts 2 & 260 in Owings.

(410) 535-4583 and online at calvertag.com.

Seasonal delights from local farms including 3rd Annual Christmas Bazaar: 9:00 a.m. – vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, bedding plants, fresh 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea School, herbs, seafood and baked goods.

90 Alexander Lane, Solomons, MD 20688.

More than 50 vendors! “Grandma’s Downton Abbey Schemes & Skeins: 5:00-6:30 Basement,” new and old treasures, bake sale, p.m. Bring your knitting/crochet project and raffles, face painting for kids, raffles, fun for all watch the hot PBS Masterpiece Classic series ages and fabulous unique Christmas gifts! Downton Abbey on the big screen. At the Calvert Vendors and more info, please contact Diane Library Prince Frederick, (410) 535-0291.

Allen (443) 2265575 or email familyallen@comcast.net.

Managing Bipolar Disorder: Bipolar Disorder is a treatable illness, not a personality flaw. Join Dr. Sweet Treat Express: from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Osama Saleh for an overview of the symptoms, the Northeast Community Center, 4075 diagnosis, and treatment. Free medical discussion Gordon Stinnett Boulevard, Chesapeake group at Calvert Memorial Hospital from 7:00 Beach, MD 20732 (410) 257-3892 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Call (410) 535-8233 to register. www.cbrm.org. The Friends of the CBRM is proud to sponsor The Sweet Treat Express at the Northeast Community Center for the fourth year in a row. The Sweet Treat Express will be a kickoff to the holiday season as we Small Works You Cannot Live Without: take Rice Krispy Treats and tons of candy to featured at the CalvART Gallery, with the create train engines. opening reception on Dec. 8, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. www.calvartgallery.org or (410) 535-9252.

Comparative Gallery Talk about Watermen of the Chesapeake and accompanying art exhibits led by CMM Curator of Exhibits, Pete Lesher, from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Calvert Marine Museum and 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Wednesday Wine Night: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Annmarie Garden . Register (410) 326-4640; hosted by Annmarie Garden at Solomons. Bring $10.00 fee.

Light refreshments. your favorite beverage or snack and get ready to annmariegarden.org. turn trash to treasure as we create home décor or fashion items. Adults only, no registration 10th Annual Old Fashion Hymn Sing hosted required. Cost is $7.00 per person. by the Lothian Ruritan Club will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Grace Brethren Church at 9870 Old Solomon's Island Rd. (near the intersection of MD Rts. 2 and 260) in Owings. The Want to see your non-profit hymn sing will feature "The Good Time Gospel Quartet" from Harrisonburg VA. group’s event in the Chesapeake Home baked refreshments will be served immediately following the performance. Current? Email complete details Donations will be accepted to support the Lothian Ruritan Snacks for Hero's Program along with contact information that provides snacks to the Recovery Ward at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda. at least three weeks in advance to Receipts will be available for donations of $20 or more. The Lothian Ruritan club has been editor@ChesapeakeCurrent.com. delivering $100 worth of snacks weekly to Walter Reed hospital since 2005.

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