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October 20, 2011

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Fire Departments Are Critical Hubs “Calvert County is the last, the only left in Maryland, that still has a 100% volunteer fire department,” says North Beach Fire Chief Donald Gibson. “It’s amazing when you think about it.”

Bobby Allen, president of the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department (NBVFD) adds, “We’d like to thank everyone for their support. This is our 87th year in the beaches.”

Chief Donald Gibson and NBVFD President Bobby Allen with the new Gator unit.

“Being a firefighter here is a great deal,” Gibson says. “Of course, you don’t get paid. But if you’ve got time to give us, we offer a significant college tuition reimbursement program, so we have a lot of students and even older folks who volunteer in order to finish their degrees. And there’s day care reimbursement available. We give extensive training, too – all free – so everyone is highly qualified firefighters and emergency medical techs. You just have to be a high school grad to get involved.”

Volunteers can get experience on fire trucks and ambulances, along with boats, jet skis, and a dive team for water rescues. The county also offers a cadet program for teens 13 to 16 to help young people gain insight into careers in public service.

The North Beach Volunteer Fire Department has about 75 active volunteers and recently held an open house to educate people about fire safety – and show off some of their new state-of-the art new equipment.

“We have a brand new #18 ambulance – it was just delivered last Thursday,” Gibson says. The cost: $168,000, 98% funded through a grant from the Calvert County Commissioners.

Gibson adds, “It replaces the old #18, which was about ten years old and kept breaking down on us. It’s a Horton, exactly like #19… so now we have two excellent ambulances in service. We help out all the other fire departments and neighboring counties with these, too.”

And, they have a new Gator.

“We got this so we could service the new Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail,” Gibson says. “When the town started

planning that, we spoke with the engineers and worked with them so we could make sure we could reach all sections of it in an emergency. They reinforced the boardwalk to handle the weight of the vehicle and crew, and we also had to make sure it was built wide enough to be accessible. We had to come up with the specs – and the money – to then buy it.”

Gibson says Chesapeake Beach Councilwoman Ingrid Lamb pledged her $2,000 toward it. “Each council member gets $2,000 a year they can donate to any non-profit or community project they want, and she chose us. And the Town of Chesapeake Beach gave $12,000, too.”

The fire department then had to come up with the rest of the money through county and state sources. They got in touch with Lusby Motors for the Gator, and the final price tag was around $25,000, which they did manage to raise.

“It’s equipped with a skid unit and water supply for patients, and also a snowplow, so we can go anywhere, anytime and rescue people,” he adds.

“We’ve needed one around here with all the congestion around the fireworks and festivals.” They call it out to Randle Cliffs recently after a man fell off a cliff, but they were able to retrieve him through other means before the unit got to the scene.

The fire department also spreads safety messages to area schools.

“Just in the last couple of weeks, we’ve held classes for about 350 kids,” says Fire Prevention Officer Billy Agambar. “We took fire trucks and ambulances to all the schools and eight day care centers, and gave talks on the reasons why they should not to play with matches, and how to prevent fires. We tell them – you’re not being a tattle-tale.

Tell an adult if you see someone playing with fire. It could save someone’s life you need to play safe.”

There’s never a dull moment when you’re involved in Calvert County fire stations!

closed since suffering hurricane damage.

That fire is also believed to be arson, and remains under investigation.

Fire at Abner’s Crab House in Chesapeake Beach.

Photo by Chip Norris.

Abner’s Fire Chief Donald Gibson says the fire at Abner’s Crab House in Chesapeake Beach caused more than $250,000 damage and two teenagers were arrested for arson.

“I don’t think they really meant to set the building on fire; they broke in and were lighting some papers on fire and that’s how it started,” he says.

Nevertheless, both floors suffered smoke and water damage, while the second floor suffered fire damage in addition.

The NBVFD also recently assisted in a fire at the Country Dock Restaurant on Hallowing Lane in Prince Frederick,

Beach House Fire Chief Gibson estimates damage at more than $150,000 to a split-level house at 3609 4th Street in North Beach.

“That one was accidental, but preventable. It started when someone left an electrical power strip on a bed in the basement,” Gibson adds. The fire quickly spread to the second floor.

Units from Dunkirk and Huntingtown also assisted. No one was home at the time or hurt in the fire, but Gibson says the family’s three dogs did perish.

Fire at a home at 3609 4th Street in North Beach.

Photo by Chief Donald Gibson.

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Firefighter Robert Rimondi of Lothian (in gear) along with Fire Preventsion Officer Billy Agambar with the new #18 ambulance, which was put into commission just days ago.

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Library Branch To Move Board of County Commissioners has approved budget measures that are a first step to relocating the Calvert Library Southern Branch in Lusby to a vacant Patuxent Plaza retail space in Solomons.

County officials say the relocation of the Southern Branch is an interim solution that will help expand services beyond those now offered at the current Southern Community Center site. Ideally we will reach a permanent solution for a library site in the Lusby Town Center, but this interim move is vital for meeting the current demand for library services in southern Calvert County.

The current Southern Branch, at just 3,250 square feet, saw nearly 125,000 customers in Fiscal Year 2011 and averages more than 400 customers a day. Its popularity poses many challenges. There is often a waiting list for the few computers on hand, the children's area is tiny and the small, open library layout becomes quite noisy as the number of visitors increases.

Originally identified by the Calvert Library Board of Trustees, the 9,000-square-foot lease space where Woodburn’s was previously located will

allow room for more computers, a children's section, a larger teen area, a quiet study area and more community space. When the branch moves out of its current location, more space will be available for Office on Aging and Parks and Recreation services at the Southern Community Center.

It is also important to note that the move will not increase the current county budget. Capital costs totaling $833,000 for preparing the site and providing furniture and equipment will be paid out of a premium the county received from its most recent bond sale. Operating costs of $114,000 in Fiscal Year 2012 including rent, taxes, snow removal and utilities, will be drawn from commissioners' contingency fund.

The commissioners say they believe this new library space will attract even more customers. After all, libraries are much more than a place to check out books. They are a resource for parents. They are a job center, a meeting space, a quiet classroom, a computer lab and a safe place for children to gather.

This expansion will enable library staff to more adequately fulfill these roles.

Rest is not idleness.

By Susan Shaw President, Calvert County Board of Commissioners

Open Lines of Communication

Communication plays an important role in the life of a County Commissioner. One of the responsibilities of the job is to communicate with constituents in the most open and honest way possible. Accomplishing this feat is more difficult than you might think.

First, we have to be very careful in what we say in an attempt not to be misunderstood.

Normally, in a conversation, a dialog involves two or more people. If one misunderstands, it is easy to correct the misunderstanding. Often, we are speaking through another medium like the newspaper or the television or the internet. There is no immediate feedback and no opportunity to correct misunderstandings. Sometimes, I am shocked by how my words are interpreted because it may be nothing close to what I intended to convey.

Secondly, I have to be very careful when I use the royal “we” speaking for the entire Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). I may well be reminded that I have only one vote of five and that I am not speaking properly for a particular member of the BOCC. Yet, if I use the word I instead of we, I may well be reminded that as the President of the BOCC, I am speaking for all five members and not just myself.

Still, despite the inherent difficulties, we, the BOCC, do our very best to communicate as well as we can with you. We do this in myriad ways. We publish news releases through our Public Information Office (PIO). We publish an e-newsletter, Calvert Currents, to which you can subscribe on our County website at www.co.cal.md.us. We post a LOT of information on that website. We publish a business newsletter at www.ecalvert.com to which you can also subscribe. In emergencies, we use the Code Red system to call you at the phone number which you have given us (at www.co.cal.md.us) including any cell phone numbers. The Sheriff's Office uses Nixle, because the deputies can input information into it quickly to let you know via email and text message about lost persons, a barricade, or other public safety info. We have relationships with the local radio stations, newspapers, and news web sites. Some of you may have even heard me on the radio, calling in, giving an interview or answering questions.

This column in the Chesapeake Current is another way that we try to keep in touch with you. Yes, I do write it myself, because I enjoy writing it, even though the deadlines can be daunting at times. One Commissioner also has a personal blog, which represents his opinion at the time.

Another way that we are considering getting information out to you, the public, is through a County Facebook site. The challenge is how much of your tax dollars that we want to invest in such an endeavor. Some FB sites just push out information. Others allow posting, which means that they have to be monitored, which is expensive in terms of staff time. Then there is Tweeting.

How much is enough? That is the $64,000 question. Stay tuned as we do our best to find cost-effective answers.

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The Arts Council of Calvert County will award more than $22,000 in Grants to Arts Programs at many Calvert County Schools, and will announce an exciting new initiative of the Arts Council on Wednesday, November 2nd at a reception from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. The Reception will take place at the Springhill Suites by Marriott in Prince Frederick, just off Route 4, at 75 Sherry Lane.

Arts Council President Bill Chambers will join with Arts Council Board Members and supporters, CalvArt Gallery artists and Calvert County teachers representing the many schools that are receiving Grants this year.

“We are pleased to once again be able to award these important Grants which enable our County’s teachers to offer more extensive and exciting art experiences to their students,” said Chambers. “These are important to our schools and of great value to the young citizens of Calvert County!”

In addition, the Arts Council is pleased to announce that the Caitlin Merie Hurrey Scholarship Fund Endowment (CMH) has been established at the Arts Council in cooperation with Earl Hurrey of Huntingtown in memory of his daughter, Caitlin, who died in a car accident.

This Fund provides scholarships to high school seniors who are planning to attend an accredited college or university. In addition, the Fund will support music education programs by providing financial support to graduating music education majors. A total of four scholarships will be given each year. Established at MENC in 2003, the CMH Fund has been permanently relocated to the Arts Council of Calvert County.

By Lyn Striegel

Your Money Matter$ More About Cash Flow and Net Worth Once she has her credit report in order, our heroine Jane investigates whether to refinance her home. For most people, their mortgage is their largest debt. Of course, since borrowing money costs money, banks and mortgage companies charge interest. Do you know what interest the mortgage company or bank is charging you? Look at your payment book. That should tell you. If it doesn’t, call the bank or mortgage company and find out what it is. You’ll need to know this as you create your plan.

Jane knows that interest rates have dropped, but she needs to find out how much it will cost her to refinance to determine if it makes sense to do so. Jane also wants to think about whether to substitute a 15-year mortgage for her current 30-year mortgage. The shorter mortgage will cost her a bit more money each month, but if the rates are lower, she may not feel the difference. And, paying off her home earlier will save her a lot of money in interest costs.

Jane also looks at her car expense, a lease. This monthly expenditure is not creating any asset for her—she will have nothing she owns at the end of her lease. She has just a few months to go before her lease is up. Jane decides that when her lease is up, she will buy a car, so then she will have another asset.

When you pay it off, you can find out the “market” value of your car by looking it up in the “Bluebook.” You can find this easily on the Internet for free. The difference between the liability of the car loan and the market value of your car is an asset.

Jane also starts to plan for saving. Her employer offers such a plan, but Jane has been so worried about paying her bills that she hasn’t taken advantage of it. Not only that, but Jane’s 401(k) has a match by the employer at 2 for 1. That means that for every dollar Jane contributes to the plan, her employer contributes two dollars. By not participating in the plan, Jane has left a lot of money on the table. But, it’s never too late and Jane decides to enroll in her 401(k) plan immediately.

What Jane sees when she enrolls is that the money she puts into the plan is not taxed. That’s additional savings to Jane. Her gross income is reduced by the amount she sets aside for the 401(k) plan, and her income and employment taxes are also reduced. For the first time, Jane starts to feel much better about her financial position.

As Jane works through the net worth statement, she sees that she does have some assets she didn’t realize. One simple definition of assets is things you own that can be sold for cash.

For example, Jane has furniture, jewelry, and clothing that could be turned into cash, if necessary. She adds those to her assets.

The mortgage Jane pays on her house is a liability (what she owes the mortgage company) and the asset value of her house is what’s left if she sold the house and paid off the mortgage. The easy way to find out what your house is worth is to look online for sales of comparable properties. Then, you can estimate the difference between the mortgage amount and the estimated “market value” of your house—that difference is an asset. Jane finds a comparable property and decides on the asset value of her house.

Jane finishes her Net Worth Statement:

Jane’s negative net worth is a problem, but she is taking steps to correct this with her plan to pay off her credit card debt and put money into her retirement plan at work.

Her debt position is not terrible. Her goal now is to increase her net worth.

But, it is important to list all the debts she owes. Have you listed all the debt under the liabilities columns on your net worth statement? Take a look around. Do you owe money on furniture, major appliances? Is there anything you’ve missed? Do you owe any loans to family or friends? Those go under liabilities. Do they owe you any money? Those are assets.

For Jane, completing the forms to find out her cash flow and net worth were difficult. She had to face what she saw in black and white. And, she finally had to assemble all her bills to do that.

Now she feels elated. She’s done the hard work of pulling the information together and already is has helped her get more control over her financial situation.

How difficult was it for you? If you had to hunt around for all the paperwork you needed to figure this out, go back to our section on getting organized and use the manila folder system (archives are online at ChesapeakeCurrent.com in case you missed that issue).

Remember, every time you open a statement and pay a bill; put the statement stub in the file.

Store all your folders in one place where you can find them easily. Never let a statement go by again without putting the statement stub into its envelope or file. Household bills? Same thing.

Create a file or envelope for bank statements, utility bills, dry cleaners, travel, and everything you use currently. When you fill up your tank with gas, get a receipt and put it in an envelope or file. It’s important to keep a current record of your financial position. But, there is no point in piling papers up so they never become useful. Organize the paperwork. Keep it up and you’ll be surprised how much better you’ll feel just knowing where you are financially.

By now, you have figured out how much you need to live on and how much you make. What do these numbers look like? Are there areas where you could economize and decrease your expenses so that you can invest on a regular basis? Do you have credit card that must be paid off? Do you have money in your checking account paying you no interest that could be put to work for you?

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

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Comparisons about the recent state of economic affairs have been made to the Great Depression and uncertainty about each day’s stock market and governmental results (or lack of results) are the new norm. The monthly statements distributed by the companies that administer our retirement accounts, if we have any left, try to reassure us by always urging us to stay in the race for the long hall, regardless of how low the Dow dips below 1100. It’s a “cross-country jog and not a sprint,” some say. The data is designed to show us why the issues that led to collapse in 1929 will never happen again. However, they don’t show us what’s being done to prevent new types of collapses and unforeseen challenges. In short, times are scary! And it’s not just for Halloween!

Our political and economic turmoil has been years in the making. I remember being in Senator Roy Dyson’s office in 2008 and hearing a former member of his staff, a very bright and intelligent man, lamenting about where we were going with a hopeless look on his face. I thought to myself, “If he’s uncertain about what’s coming, we must be in trouble.”

It is hard to find even a wealthy person today who has not been affected by the economy or our governments’ woes.

There’s been years of reports criticizing the way our issues are being handled - or not handled. Who can argue that government has gotten so huge that it lacks efficiency, or that its size and bureaucracy have led to waste and idiotic, expensive procedures that make no common sense?

When it comes to how we fix our economy and debt burdened beast of a government, we have one major option short of another revolution, which will likely not happen until the pain of staying the same finally exceeds the pain of change. That is to approach the upcoming election in ways we may have never considered before.

Party cannot matter anymore. We have allowed two factions to replace common sense with unrealistic standards that prevent much needed action. We have allowed each to draw a line in the proverbial sand at the cost of our nation, our future success, and our identity.

The fact is, our government is out of control. Decades of Presidents, Senators, and those elected to Congress have been great at initiating plans for expanding the use of public resources, but have proven 100% ineffective at sun setting those plans once they have met their usefulness. Instead of closing down a program that served its purpose, the directors are allowed to pull a reason to exist out of thin air and continue receiving funds to work toward the new reason. As a result, the beast grows and grows and grows.

The President’s plans for improvement have been criticized and ripped apart by Republicans who have not used their majority in the House to accomplish much toward solutions for our economy or unemployment. They have existed to simply block the President’s initiatives and label programs like Social Security as problems instead of the depth of wasteful spending that they, as Republicans, say they target.

The Democrats are certainly not free of blame either. They refuse to accept the fact that they need to reduce the size of government and that cutting spending is a major step in the right direction. You cannot spend your way out of debt any more then you can cut taxes to balance a budget.

In 2008, we decided to give Democrats the keys to Washington, only to turn around and see the Republican “solution” in 2010 go nowhere.

After both sets of moves, we are worse off then ever. Is it not time that we give individuals running for office a shot instead of party-based voting?

All incumbents have showed an inability to get it done. Maybe now we will finally wake up to the fact that the system is flawed and not designed for candidates to go in and create change. It is designed for them to get elected, go in, and participate. That is not leadership!

I, for one, will vote for the candidates who demonstrate that they are willing to turn the current procedures upside down, ignore partisanship, and demonstrate that they are motivated by fixing our country instead of making sure they are on time for the daily caucus with their party.

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 is also a State Senate legislative aide for District 29.

Hearing On Flood Plain Changes Residents of the Twin Beaches are encouraged to attend a public meeting to discuss changes in the flood plain that now includes properties that were not previously affected.

Representatives from the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), the State Coordinating Office of the NFIP, and FEMA will be available to provide assistance to the public on the use of the online digital floodplain maps (FIRMS) for North Beach on Tuesday, October 25 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall at 8200 Bayside Road. They will also be able to locate individual properties on the revised maps and answer questions about the NFIP including the new changes and how the effect obtaining flood insurance for properties in the floodplain.

Since 1984, the Town of North Beach has participated in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This program allows property owners in the floodplain areas of the town to obtain flood insurance to cover losses such as those that resulted from Hurricane Isabel in 2003. The floodplain areas are shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS) that have been developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The current floodplain ordinance is based on FIRMS that were developed in the 1980’s.

FEMA has now completed a multi-year project to re-examine the FIRMS and have now developed new FIRMS that will become effective on December 16, 2011.

North Beach is now updating its Floodplain Management Ordinance to include coverage to all the flood hazard areas shown on the new updated FIRMS. Since the boundaries of some of the flood hazard areas have been changed from the 1984 FIRMS, some properties that were not previously in the flood hazard area will be in a flood hazard area when the new FIRMS become affective in December of 2011. The update of the Floodplain Management Ordinance includes changing the regulations governing development in the floodplain as required by the National Flood Insurance Program.

Residents may use the floodplain maps to investigate their flood risk status and determine whether to make modifications to flood insurance coverage. For locations that require flood insurance, buying it now or revisiting current policies is advantageous. The NFIP Grandfather Rule allows citizens in certain circumstances to save money when they obtain a flood insurance policy before the new maps take effect on December 16, 2011.

The adoption of the new floodplain regulations and floodplain maps will ensure the town remains eligible for the NFIP. The flood plain planning program is part of a national effort to assess the flood risks faced by communities and to provide government officials and homeowners with information vital to planning, permitting and insurance coverage.

Any North Beach residents or property owners wanting to find out more about the Flood Insurance Programs should plan to attend the Outreach meeting on October 25.

Questions or requests for more information about floodplain matters in North Beach should be directed to John Hofmann, Town Zoning Administrator at (410)535-5940 or email to northbeach@northbeachmd.org.

What: Public Outreach Meeting on updated Flood Plain Management Plans When: Tuesday, October 25 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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Police Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Department Reports:

Fatal Crash In Dunkirk Members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the area of MD Route 4 N/B and Chaney Road in Dunkirk for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision involving a single vehicle on October 15 at approximately 7:45 a.m. Upon arrival, units located a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser off the roadway engulfed in flames. Members of the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department extinguished the fire.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was traveling northbound on MD Route 4. Just prior to the intersection of Route 4 and Chaney Road, the vehicle left the roadway and entered a grass shoulder. The vehicle continued in the northerly direction as it crossed Chaney Road, entered private property and continued to travel off road until it collided with a tree in a full frontal impact. That caused the vehicle to catch fire. The operator, who was the only occupant, of the Toyota sustained mortal trauma as a result of the collision and was pronounced dead on the scene.

Speed is believed to be one of the contributing circumstances. Due to inability to make a positive identification on the scene, the confirmation of the driver’s identity will follow the autopsy to be performed at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Cpl. V. Bortchevsky of the CRT at (410) 535-2800 or by e-mail at bortchvi@co.cal.md.us.

Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website. Go to www.co.cal.md.us and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.

Burglary Unknown suspect(s) stole copper pipe from a home on West Mt. Harmony Road in Owings sometime between October 2 and 4. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. N. Funchion at (410) 535-2800.

State Police Barrack U Reports: Thefts Trooper First Class Merkelson responded to the Calvert Animal Hospital on Skinners Turn Rd. for a reported theft on October 5 at 8:37 a.m. Drugs were stolen from the business. The investigation continues.

Trooper Costello responded to the Wal Mart store in Prince Frederick for a reported theft. Security personnel advised they witnessed a customer switching price tags on items and then purchasing the items on October 11 at 8:50 p.m.

Jeannette Sigman, 52, of Owings, was charged with theft.

Trooper Esnes responded to 2 and 4 Liquors on Solomons Island Rd. in Huntingtown for a reported theft on October 5 at 10:21 p.m. Two unknown suspects entered the store and stole lottery tickets. Investigation continues.

Theft from Vehicle Trooper First Class Lewis responded to the 9800 block of Empire Ct. in Dunkirk for a reported theft from a vehicle on October 5 at 3:30 a.m. A bag containing safety glasses, binoculars and a camera was stolen from an unlocked vehicle. Investigation continues.

Possession of Marijuana Trooper First Class Evans stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Fairground Road in Prince Frederick on October 5, at 6:01 a.m. A search of the vehicle revealed marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Quintin J. Conway, Jr., 33, of Huntingtown, was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Trooper Esnes stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 at Plum Point Rd. in Huntingtown at October 6 at 11:54 p.m. Marijuana was observed on the floorboard in plain view. Kelli N. Hersey, 27, of Upper Marlboro, was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Deale Man Dies in Accident An area man is dead following a head-on collision on Bay Front Road (MD 258), the cause believed to be because he was trying to program his GPS early on Friday morning, October 7.

Anne Arundel County Police say the victim was identified at John Leonard Lonigan, age 20, of Deale.

Lonigan was driving a 2001 Chevrolet Impala east on Bay Front Road when he drifted into the westbound lane and hit a 2009 Ford F150 driven by Donald August Applekamp Jr, 55. Applekamp tried to avoid the accident by driving onto the shoulder, but Lonigan's car still hit Applekamp's truck head-on. The impact pushed Applekamp's truck into a grassy area on the north side of the roadway while Lonigan's car rotated 180 degrees and came to rest in the westbound lane.

Authorities say Lonigan was dead at the scene. Applekamp was taken to Prince George's Shock Trauma Center with serious injuries.

Lonigan's car was also believed to be traveling 10 to 15 MPH over the posted 50 MPH speed limit, in addition to distracted driving. Authorities say there’s no evidence that drug or alcohol was involved.

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Thursday, October 20, 2011 Chesapeake Current

“Rocktober” Is Progressing Well...

By Bob Munro Rockfish and October go together well. With falling water temperatures, Rockfish (Stripers) start to move down rivers and school up, making for some fine fall fishing opportunities. Binoculars are a must this time of year, as small gulls and terns can often be located feeding on baitfish driven to the water’s surface by feeding Rockfish and/or Bluefish. Light tackle anglers live to find schools of breaking fish, from which they can catch and release untold numbers to fight yet another day. Sometimes there are legal Stripers mixed in among smaller fish tearing up the surface, but you’re more likely to find larger fish close to the bottom.

Not too many years ago there used to be Sea Trout under those schools in the fall, and if present they were always tight to the bottom, sometimes in 70 feet of water. A two ounce “Stingsilver” was a very good lure then and still is now to jig close to the bottom for any of the fish mentioned above. If the Stingsilver has a treble hook, consider cutting off one of the tines or crimping the barbs to facilitate releasing undersize or unwanted fish.

Some fishermen continue to use Razor Clams for chum and bait effectively for schooling Rockfish, especially near the Number 4 marker along the False Channel. A five gallon bucket of Razors should be sufficient. Save about a fourth of the bucket to shuck for bait and mash the rest up for chum. Remember that clam chum is going to sink rather fast, so make sure you have a bait or two weighted with a small egg sinker. Cover the hook with one or two clams, depending on size. Speaking of hooks, size 2/0 circle hooks can be very effective if you remember NOT to set the hook – just start reeling when a fish picks up the bait. Circle hooks invariably find their way to the lip area of the fish, making it relatively easy to unhook your catch.

Trollers are also having success catching Rockfish.

Some are using in-line planers and Number 2 Drone Spoons, while others are using small (one oz.) bucktails trimmed with pork rind. You can double rig bucktails on separate leaders or rig them on two opposite corners of an umbrella rig. Fall fish are generally deeper, so you may need some heavy in-line weights to get your lures down to the strike zone. All the Rockfish shown in the accompanying photo were caught recently by trolling small bucktails with pork rind.

In a few more weeks we should see some of the biggest Rockfish of the year return to our area. You may recall that the big spawners have been in the ocean off New England and Long Island all summer. These fish are on the move right now and some of them will travel up the Bay in November, so it will soon be time to bring out the big parachute lures and planer boards for the fall run. We should have a few weeks during which all size classes of Rockfish will be available – adjust your tackle size and location to target your preference.

Have a question about Chesapeake Bay fishing? Send your questions to "onthewater@chesapeakecurrent.com" and we'll do our best to get you an answer.

Don't catch 'em all, Bob Munro About the Author: Bob Munro of Chesapeake Beach has been a career research biologist for the US Fish & Wildlife Service. At one time or another, he has visited every river entering the Chesapeake Bay from the Susquehanna Flats to Hampton Roads. An avid fisherman, he's fished the mid-Chesapeake since the mid-1980s.

(Left to right) Iris Kotz, Dawn Marx, and Suzanne Zimmerman spent a beautiful October afternoon out on the Bay along with other crew members, catching some fish and cruising over to Harrison’s Restaurant on Tilghman Island for dinner.

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Not The Fountain Of Youth, But Close Enough

By Brian McDaniel George Mysior is the new Director of Membership for the Bay Business Group (BBG). He lives in North Beach, is a native of the Clinton, MD and has had several successful businesses over the years. However, he doesn’t recall when a business ever fired him up the way his current business does.

Before we get to that, let’s talk about his new role in the BBG. Building membership and increasing the support between businesses is one of his main objectives. If you’ve ever thought of reaching out to the community, networking, and getting more involved, contact George today. Now, more than ever, is a great time for businesses to become members of the BBG. Along with his responsibilities at the BBG, George wants to help us get healthy and stay that way. He is a representative for Restart Your Life, a company that specializes in your immune system. There are three products that he is most excited about. One of them is Trinity Lotion.

One evening at a networking event, George noticed that I was scratching a mosquito bite. He offered me some Trinity Lotion, which I tried. That evening, the bite was gone and no more itching. George also told me it’s good for painful joints, muscle pain and George Mysior. of course, moisturizing. There is an entire list of benefits. It’s a natural product, with ingredients including chamomile, peppermint, rose and a few others. Though there are many health benefits, most people like the product because it reduces signs of aging. I also like the fact that it’s non-greasy and doesn’t leave a residue like most lotions.

George gave me more info about the products he represents, and one thing is for certain, he will not put his name on anything he doesn’t believe in. Along the way I heard some interesting stories of success about people who have used products from Restart Your Life. It’s better if George shares them with you himself because he knew the people personally. I found his products amazing and definitely worth the money. One thing they all have in common is no side effects because they’re all natural.

George explains that the level of excitement he feels when providing natural health products is unmatched by anything he’s ever experienced in business. Health and wellness is his target and something he researches daily.

Aside from the products, George is currently working on a fitness program. We will catch up with him when he makes that available.

Meantime, give George a call or send him an email to learn more about his immune-system building supplements and Trinity Lotion. You’ll be surprised at what you learn.

And if you’re a business owner, at the same time, ask him about becoming a member of the BBG! Call (301) 980-1958, visit online at www.restartyl.com/0818 or email gmysior@gmail.com.

About the Author: Brian “Crow” McDaniel is the owner of Crow Entertainment, LLC. 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 (BBG).

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Grants Offered To Wine Growers The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is once again offering grants to farms in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George's and St. Mary's counties to aid in the purchase of wine grape vines.

These funds are being made available as a continuation of SMADC's Growing Grapes for Wine Program that was established to encourage and support the development of a competitive wine industry in Southern Maryland.

The grant program offers matching funds for the purchase of grape vines compatible with the region. The Grapes for Wine Program is offered together with the University of Maryland Extension, which will provide ongoing training and production expertise.

Existing grape growers and new growers may apply, unless the farmer is a prior recipient of a SMADC Farm Viability Grant awarded specifically for vineyard enhancement. Past participants of the Growing Grapes for Wine cost-share program are eligible.

Awards will be made based on satisfactory test results and pending availability of funding. Grant applications are due to SMADC by December 2, 2011.

To download the grant application and guidelines visit www.smadc.com or contact SMADC staff at: 301. 274.1922 Ex. 1.

Chesapeake Current Business Calendar Monthly Meeting: The Bay Business Group meets Wednesday, November 16 at 8:30 a.m. at Herrington on the Bay (Herrington South) in Rose Haven. For more information, visit the BBG web site at www.baybusinessgroup.org.

A Business Mixer and business card exchange will be held the first Friday of every month at Heavenly Chicken and Ribs in Dunkirk from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The next one will be November 4. There will be a buffet with beer specials, too!

Mark your Calendar for the Annual Chamber Awards Dinner on October 26. Comedian Taylor Mason will be back again this year with his stand-up comedy act that incorporates ventriloquism and music. He’s quick-witted and has a flawless delivery. This is one event you don't want to miss!

Chocolover's Affair: The date is February 4, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Solomons Conference Center & Marina. Join us for this gala event highlighting chocolate dessert creations from local restaurants, bakeries and caterers. A portion of the proceeds for this year's event will go towards a scholarship for a senior at each of the Calvert High Schools and the Calverton School. If you would like to help the Chamber by donating a silent auction item please contact the Chamber.

Call the Chamber office at (410) 535-2577 for details or questions about any of these items.

Holiday Gift Shoppe: The Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce (SAACC) is now accepting Vendor Applications for our Annual Holiday Gift Shoppe. The Gift Shoppe opens on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. and runs through Friday, December 23. Location: Chamber Office, 5503 Muddy Creek Road, Churchton, MD 20733. For more information visit our website at www.southcounty.org or call (410) 867-3129.

Jump into the World of Wellness: The Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce invites you to this seminar presented by David J. Reilly of Reilly Benefits, Inc. Wellness will prove to be important term over the next few years as healthcare reform introduces incentives for employers to include wellness programs in their employee benefit packages. Encouraging wellness encourages changes in behavior that leads to healthier living. Healthy employees are more productive at work, provide for lower healthcare costs, and generally have a better quality of life. You’ll learn what wellness is all about, why it's beginning to play an important role in the healthcare system, and the reasons your business should embrace the concept.

Practical ideas and low cost ways employers can create wellness programs will also be discussed.

Where: Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce 5503 Muddy Creek Road Churchton, MD 20733 When: Wednesday, November 9 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Cost: $5 Chamber Members; $10 Non-Members

CBW Honors Businesses

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number of successful local business women were recognized by Concerned Black Women of Calvert County (CBW) at their fourth annual awards luncheon at the Rod ‘N’ Reel on Saturday, October 8.

Doris Cammack Spencer and Annette Funn, both of Chesapeake Beach, the co-founders of CBW, honored Gladys Jones with the Harriet Tubman Woman of the Year Award. Since 2005, Jones has served as the director of administrative services at the College of Southern Maryland’s Prince Frederick campus. She’s also the first African-American woman to head the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce.

Shanell Nero of Owings, founder of Hooked on Nero Tutoring, was presented the 2011 Madam C.J. Walker Business Award. Her business consists of a collection of tutors who love math and want to see youth in grades kindergarten through 12 excel and succeed in the subject.

Also presented were Community Excellence Awards recognizing one business and one non-profit organization. Roland’s Supermarket in Chesapeake Beach was the business winner with the award being accepted by sisters Shirley Pelletier and

Gladys Jones of the College of Southern Maryland’s Prince Frederick Campus and the Calvert Chamber of Commerce was named winner of CBW’s Harriet Tubman Woman of the Year Award.

Minority Businesses Invited To Open House

Annette Funn of CBW, Shirley Pelletier and Sandy Pelletier-Richnafsky, daughter of Roland’s founder Roland Pelletier, Doris Cammack Spencer of CBW. Roland’s Super Market was given a Community Excellence Award.

Sandy Pelletier-Richnafsky.

Spencer praised Roland’s for exemplifying the commitment to a stronger and inclusive community for all, and that the supermarket represents the community through hiring young, old, black and white.

She called it ‘family,’ where you’re made to feel important and can run into everyone you know while shopping their aisles.

Roland’s has been a staple of the business community in Chesapeake Beach for 21 years. Shirley Pelletier, in accepting the award told the group of more than a 100 attendees, “Our mother raised us to treat everyone the same, and that’s what we do at Roland’s.”

Marie Andrews, former president of the Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth, formerly the Calvert Crusade for Children, was presented with the other community award. Funn commented that she couldn’t think of anyone who works harder that Andrews. She is credited with the campaign designating Calvert County as one of the “100 Best Communities for Young People” in 2010. The county was also a finalist for 2011. She told the crowd she’s now 97-years-old and was a “war bride” originally from Australia.

The Calvert County Minority Business Alliance is planning to host an Open House to kick off its 2011-2012 program year.

It’s scheduled for October 20 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Reid Building located on Route 2 in Sunderland. Business owners, professionals, government representatives and non-profits are invited to attend. Panelists will discuss: How Your Business Can Impact the Political Process and Policies to assist Small Business.

CCMBA’s major theme for the coming year is encouraging SAVINGS – Securing Assets, Value, and Interest/Investments, Now Grow! Come and join CCMBA as they continue to learn how to keep more money in your pockets and share successful strategies to grow our businesses in 2011 and beyond.

Along with an informative panel of speakers, networking, business announcements, and door prizes will also be highlighted. Light refreshments will be served. Visit their website, www.calvertcountymba.org, for updates.

For more information on Calvert County’s Minority Business Alliance, including updates on planned activities, events, and CCMBA programs, call (866) 517-0477 or email info@calvertcountymba.org.

Women's Business Roundtable Set The Calvert County Department of Economic Development and the Small Business Development Center are co-sponsoring a Women's Business Roundtable on November 3, at the Prince Frederick Library, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The roundtable is an open forum where professional women network and learn from each other. Everyone in attendance has an opportunity to speak about the evening's theme: Back to the Future, Looking at Past Challenges to Improve Your Future. Light refreshments will be provided.

The event is FREE, but registration is required. Please contact Lynda McDonald at the SBDC to register: lfmcdonald@csmd.edu or 301.934.7583.

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Get Scared: ‘Haunted Adventure’ Is Back A

s William Callis gets older and more intense, so does his ‘Haunted Adventure,’ which has become a well-known area Halloween attraction.

So what’s new this year?

“Everything! Everything is new. If you came last year, it’s completely different. We have a lot more - more strobe lights, four chainsaws, and we’re up to about 30 actors helping out every night.”

The ‘Haunted Adventure’ is free and open Friday and Saturday nights through Halloween beginning at 7:00 p.m. On Halloween night, Monday, October 31, the hours are 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

This year, his dad, Jim Wahlgren is overseas, but grandfather, Warren Callis, helped William along with his many friends. He’s been building it for two months, and it’s amazing what this creative young man has conjured up. Sinister, crazed clowns, creepy zombies, chainsaw massacres – just about anything could jump out at you!

“We’ve expanded the front yard and there are more rooms along the sides,” he says.

Each of the rooms and mazes is different. In the daylight, you can see that they’re simply frames covered with black plastic sheets. But the nighttime effects are terrifying because they’re pitch black, and when you least expect it, expect it!

Red paint that looks like blood is splattered everywhere, and some of the actors even spritz people with water giving the effect that they’re getting sprayed with blood. There are secret panels that trigger mechanical creepy things, plus lights and other effects when people step on them, too.

“One new room is filled with these really sinister clowns room.

People walk in and it’s dark and very quiet, then three guys in clown on William says up to 30 actors are helping masks him out in the various “rooms” and platforms flip on ‘buildings’ of the ‘Haunted Adventure’ personal strobe lights and go after every night.

them. People run out of that one screaming,” he laughs.

In another pitch-black room, lights flash on and scary monsters pop up out of trash cans when you least expect them.

There’s a new ‘coffin room’ with William’s buddies posing as corpses who suddenly spring to life. And there are outbuildings and abandoned cars with terrifying surprises inside, too! “We have a little kid who goes on top of that shed.

He really gets into it,” William adds.

In the backyard, in the in-ground pool, Callis says there are bones scattered on the cover, and when they turn on the lights underneath, “It looks like a bunch skeletons of people who drowned.”

And in the neighbor’s yard next door, there’s a creepy new graveyard this year.

There is no admission – it’s free of charge, and Callis says they scare thousands of people every October. “We get more than 300 people a night, every night,” he adds. Groups are escorted through by guides. Aunt Stephanie Richardson says she manages and controls the crowds and lines in the street, at the entrance.

The ‘Haunted Adventure’ is located at 8916 Frederick Avenue in North Beach between Second and Third Streets. It’s open from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights through October 30. On Halloween, Sunday, October 31, it will open beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The ‘Haunted Adventure’ is at 8916 Frederick Avenue in North Beach between Second and Third Streets. It’s open from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights through October 30, and on Halloween, Monday, October 31 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. It’s free and open to the public – but beware! It’s very, very scary and may not be appropriate for everyone.

This is the sixth year in a row that William Callis, 14, has transformed his grandparent’s house into a “Haunted Adventure.”

Morgue Manor: Frightening Fun The Deale Fire Department hopes to scare the daylights out of you at their Morgue Manor II, which has been hailed as "Maryland’s most ORIGINAL Haunted House."

The adventure begins at the Deale Fire House where tickets are purchased for those brave enough. From there, the Morgue Manor shuttle bus drives you down dark and windy Drum Point road, dropping off you at the end of the long plantation driveway.

The experience is set up as guided tours for two to seven people. Leading the way is a "Tour Guide," a ghoulish individual who kindly (or not so kindly) explains the status of the tortured souls and scenes throughout.

Next is your walk through the haunted woods, and a creepy graveyard to

approach the main entrance. There, a ticket taker is perched to greet you and explain the living's rules for entry - and survival!

This is a two-story tall tour with some walking through the woods and fields, so don’t show up in heels or flip-flops!

Every year is a different experience.

Interior walls are shifted, relocated or removed to change the layouts and paths victims will take.

Organizers say this is not for the faint of heart. People with heart conditions and/or pregnant are strongly cautioned.

Morgue Manor II is open this year October 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30.

Hours are 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Dates are weather permitting and subject to change, please call to verify if you’re not certain about conditions: (410) 867-1350.

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Admission is $13.00 per person, children 5 and under are free. Parking and the shuttle bus will be located at the Deale Fire Hall. Food and Refreshments will also be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Deale Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad.

Note: No refunds will be given if you are too scared and will not enter the house!!!!

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Goose at the Door Pottery on the premises

Scary Area Events Every Weekend in October

Fall Festival at Greenstreet Gardens, 391 West Bay Front Road in Lothian, from 11:00 a.m.

– 4:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, trhough the end of the month.

Moonlight Maze evenings of October 21, 28, 29. Also check out the Underground Slide; the kids LOVE it!

Doggie’s Howl-o-ween Costume Party on Saturday, October 22. Bring your pooch in costume! Arrive before 9:45 a.m. to register your dog. Judging will start promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Pick-a-Pumpkin: Every customer gets to take home 1 bowling ball sized pumpkin.

Corn Maze: five acres of twists and turns, with a tailor-made design.

Corn Pit: a giant sand box filled with dried corn kernels instead of sand. The kids absolutely adore playing in it. And moms and dads will be surprised at how therapeutic it feels to dip your toes in, too!

Friday-Sunday, October 21-23

4th Annual Haunted Holy Grounds each night from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Severna Park Community Center. Come with your family and friends to enjoy a frightfully scary time, running the gauntlet of ghosts and ghouls. Tour guides will take you through a maze of spooky scenes that will thrill and chill. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Holy Grounds is located next to the Severna Park Community Center at 623 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park.

Have dinner in the graveyard on Saturday night! Garry’s Grill will serve you deliciously spooky food from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the cemetery. Tickets are $30 per person for food and one adult ticket to the Haunted Holy Grounds. Call (410) 647-5843, Ext. 202 for reservations.

Also, new this year is Chelonia Eco-Adventures (for those too young to go through the Haunted House) offering a Creature Feature for $10 per person.

Money raised benefits the Severna Park Community Center.

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Friday, October 28

The Saints and Sinners Cocktail Party at the Loews Hotel Powerhouse on West Street in Annapolis. Pay a visit to the “Sinners Lounge” and enjoy Tom Lagana and some devilishly good jazz. Sink your teeth into sinfully good nosh and signature cocktails. In the “Saints Sanctuary,” dance to the divine sounds of Radio City and indulge in decadent desserts and a special coffee/tea bar.

The Arc of the Central Chesapeake Region hosts this hauntingly fun event in support of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Ticket price: $65 or ten for $550. Tickets include cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks and appetizers. Cocktail attire recommended. It’s sure to be a wickedly wonderful evening!

Saturday, October 29

10th Annual Monster Mash Cruise from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Special kids cruise aboard the Wm. B. Tennison. Wear a costume. An adult must accompany children. Reservations required. (410) 326-2042 at the Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

Halloween in North Beach from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Halloween Costume Parade with Trick or Treating. Registration is at the Welcome Center on the boardwalk. There will also be a Movie on the Beach at dusk, showing Charlie Brown’s The Great Pumpkin and Garfield Halloween.

The Twin Beach Players

Sunday, October 30

Fall Guided Hike at Double Oak Farm from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. with the American Chestnut Land Trust’s north side trail to enjoy beautiful fall foliage and autumn views of Parkers Creek & the Chesapeake Bay. No dogs permitted on this hike. At 676 Double Oak Road, Barstow, with the ACLT office and north side trailhead location.

Phone: (410) 414-3400.

Present “Dracula.”

See page 20 for more info!

Saturday, October 22

Halloween in the Garden at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Solomons is a beloved Halloween tradition. It’s a no-scare, daytime, trick or treating parade, during which local businesses and organizations pass out candy or treats. Taking place this year on Saturday, October 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Halloween in the Garden’s admission fee is $1 per guest - which will be donated to several local charities. Last year, over 5,000 children and adults came!

The Great Jack-O-Lantern Campfire at 7:00 p.m. at Darnall’s Chance House Museum, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro. Come see a dazzling array of dozens of hand-carved illuminated jack-o-lanterns and bask in the warmth of a fall campfire, roast marshmallows, listen to spooky Halloween tales and have your fortune told. Kids can win a prize on a hunt for glowing jack-o-lanterns and everyone can enjoy popcorn and cider. Rain date: Sunday, October 23 at 6:00 p.m. $3 per person (cash only).

Sunday, October 23

Haunted Waterpark @ the Chesapeake Beach Water Park Come to the Chesapeake Beach Waterpark for a howlin' good time in your costume. Walk through the haunted river where you will encounter spooks and haunts at every turn. After your haunted walk, go trick or treating around the park and Trick or Treat! 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Chesapeake Beach Water Park, 4079 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach.

Halloween Evening Story Times: Come for an evening of Halloween thrills for little ones.

Family story time, all ages, but especially designed for children ages birth to 5. Costumes optional.

- At the Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, on Wednesday, October 26 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

- At the Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, on Thursday, October 27 from 6:30-7:00 p.m.

- At the Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, on Thursday, October 27 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 27

Costumes For a Cause: Presented by the Rotary Club of South Anne Arundel County.

Time: 7:00 p.m. – Midnight at Wild Willy’s Rock House & Sports Saloon, 2072 Somerville Road, Annapolis. Costume Party and contest. Tickets are $30.00 in advance of $35.00 at the door. Proceeds benefit Bountiful Backpacks and other community causes the Rotary Club supports. Call (301) 537-0352 for more info.

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Barefoot In The Park: A Magical Evening Benefits Calvert Memorial Hospital

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xperience an evening of sophisticated style with friends and neighbors at Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Barefoot in the Park Ball on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro.

While you’re enjoying a luxurious menu of gourmet food, tableside wine service and fabulous music – you’ll be helping to raise funds for “smart pumps,” which feature many built-in safeguards and provide superior accuracy. The new technology, coupled with existing initiatives like bar coding and electronic prescribing, will put CMH in the forefront of medication safety in the state.

“If you consider how many patients require intravenous medication at any given time during their hospital stay,” said CMH Pharmacy Director Kara Harrer, “you can appreciate how important it is to have technology that is up-to-date with the latest safety features.”

The annual charity gala is the single most significant and successful fundraising event for the hospital. Since it began 23 years ago, the ball has raised over $1.1 million for medical technology and equipment at CMH. The exquisite décor created by the ball committee is always a feast for the imagina-

tion. “It’s the kind of event that leaves guests still oohing and aahing days later,” says ball co-chair Dixie Miller. Coupled with the incredible music of Highway Star and the exceptional food created by Ken Upton and you have the perfect recipe for an incomparable evening.

The cost is $475 per couple and $250 per person and includes a cocktail reception and open bar in addition to the sit-down dinner and dancing to a live band. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Foundation at (410) 535-8178 or (410) 414-4570 or visit www.calverthospital.com to register online with your Visa, Mastercard or American Express. Upon purchasing tickets, your names will be added to a guest list. No tickets are mailed.

The arena’s spacious layout affords plenty of space for guests to mingle with friends in the lounge areas where the sound is graduated to allow easy conversation. Don’t miss the opportunity to dance the night away to some great music in this superb venue.

Back by popular demand is Highway Star – a perennial favorite with those who like to dance. They perform a wide variety of music ranging from big band to rock and top 40. The band, which features powerful vocals and sultry horns, will play until midnight.

Ken Upton of Ken’s Creative Kitchen has designed a delectable menu for your dining pleasure. He was recently voted best caterer by Annapolis Magazine and Best of Annapolis.

In addition to the dinner and dancing, the gala also features a silent auction where guests can bid on an impressive collection of items from sports tickets to jewelry. Dickinson Jewelers, a longtime hospital supporter, is once again sponsoring the jewelry raffle where one lucky winner will take home an exquisite piece from the dazzling array offered.

A choice of six sponsorship packages is offered including reserved seating, special recognition and inclusion in ads and on the hospital website. “We want to recognize Chesapeake Beach Hotel & Spa that have already committed their support as well as Associates in Radiation, Comcast, Dickinson Jewelers, Hargrove, Inc., Devine Family Foundation, Emergency Medical Associates, Maryland Inpatient Care Specialists, Medstar Health and Wilson & Parlett, Attorneys at Law,” Miller added.

This year, why not surprise your sweetheart with tickets to what has become the premier event in Calvert County?

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Several readers wrote in following our story

by Janie Suss of Holland Point in our October 6 issue and our online story about the real character of her children’s book, Olive Osprey, being shot and killed by two young boys with a BB gun outside her home. Here are three of them:

senseless things will continue.

And who's at fault? We are, because children and adults are not held accountable for their actions. Parents are not teaching their children values and ethics.

Where is the justice for Olive? Shame on all involved in the judicial system and DNR who had an opportunity to make an impression on these young boys. Because of your inaction, you may very well see them again in court on some other charge.

If I sound angry, well I am, and everyone should be as well. A senseless, cruel, and horrible event has taken place against an Osprey who only wanted to raise her chicks.

My heart goes out to Janie Suss and her husband for their loss. They are good stewards of the environment. We should all be saddened and outraged by the senseless death of Olive. May she rest in peace knowing that people cared about her passing.

Next year, let's hope that Oscar and his new mate will produce a new generation, and Olive’s offspring will carry on their mother's spirit.

Dear Chesapeake Current Readers, First, I cried. Then I got angry.

A 10-year-old and a 14-year-old should know there are consequences for one's actions. Then for the justice system to have allowed them to simply kill and be absolved of all responsiblity is sickening.

I pray nothing else dies because these boys apparently don't know the difference between right and wrong. They certainly didn't the evening they killed Olive. Worse yet, the next victim could be someone's beloved pet, a child, a person could be next. Anita Sliman Until children (and adults) understand that ChesapeakeCurrent.com they are responsible for their actions, these Great Mills, MD

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Hi Janie, I read your book about Olive and Oscar in the doctor's office last week and really enjoyed it.

Today, in another doctor's office, I read your account in the Chesapeake Current of Olive's death, and I am so saddened.

I agree with your comment questioning what the two boys learned following the refusal of the "authorities" to impose a consequence for their actions. An important teachable moment was missed here.

It is encouraging that Oscar may have found a new mate. I wish him the best.

Thanks for caring for these beautiful birds and for your wonderful story about them. When we are out on the river or the bay, we always enjoy watching the ospreys and their young.

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Mike Blanton, 47

Joseph Booze, 85

Michael William “Mike” Blanton, 47, of Chesapeake Beach passed away October 3 at his residence after a brief illness.

Mike was born September 23, 1964 in Bedford, Ohio to Jacquelyn Diday and Billy R. Blanton. He grew up in Austin, PA, graduating from Austin High School, class of 1983, and immediately entered the U.S. Navy. He spent most of his Navy career in Italy aboard several ships as a Boatswain’s Mate. He returned to the United States in February of 1988 to Bethesda, MD for medical treatment. While recuperating on temporary duty he was assigned to the Navy Legal Service Offices North Central at Washington Naval Yard. While working there he met Donna Cepura Sawyer, who worked for the Naval District Washington, Anacostia Annex. They were married December 11, 1989 and resided in Chesapeake Beach.

Mike was then assigned to the USS Iowa BB61 out of Norfolk, VA. He was aboard the ship on April 19, 1989 when gun turret two exploded, causing the death of many of his shipmates. He retired from active duty on March 22, 1994 due to medical reasons and then started M & D Technology, providing computer sales and repairs, printing and publishing services from his home in Chesapeake Beach.

From February 2010 to May 2011 he was an ADP Contractor with the N.S.A. at Ft. Meade. Mike was a member of St. Anthony's Church in North Beach, a life member of the VFW 7950 in Chesapeake Beach, was All-State Commander which he attained for several years, a member of the Stallings-William American Legion Post 260 in Chesapeake Beach, and Cooties and the Disabled American Veterans.

Michael is survived by his wife, Donna Blanton of Chesapeake Beach; step daughter Janet Morehead; and granddaughters Miranda and Marissa Yost of Huntingtown. He is also survived by his mother Jacquelyn McAfoose and her husband Norman of Austin, PA; sisters Melanee Blanton and Michelle Blanton Valenti and her husband Jesse; nephews Michael and Mason, and nieces Katelyn and Kendra, all of Austin, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in Michael’s name to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678, or online at www.calverthospice.org.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Joseph John Booze, 85, was born August 24, 1926 and passed away October 10, 2011.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled funeral arrangements. Visitation and services were held at Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, 145 Dalrymple Road, Sunderland.

The church cemetery is his final resting place.

Allen Brown, 50 Allen Raymond Brown, of North Beach, passed away on October 11, 2011.

Loving father of Allen “AJ” R a y m o n d Brown, Jr. and Aaron Robert Brown, we was born May 24, 1961. Son of Randy and Bea Brown and brother of Amon Brown, III (Bonnie), Linda Johnson (Tim), Dottie Holtzclaw, Barbara Hayes (Mike) and the late Arnie Brown. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.

Pallbearers included Allen "AJ" Brown, Jr., Aaron Brown, Craig Johnson, Randy Brown, Donnie Holtzclaw and Cory Hayes. Honorary bearers include Alec Brown and Craig Hayes.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements. Interment was at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic.

Morris Holland, 74 Morris Willmore Holland, age 74, was born June 26, 1937 and passed away October 07, 2011.

Visitation and funeral services were held at Plum Point UM Church, 1800 Stinnett Road, in Huntingtown.

The church cemetery is also his final resting place.

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Patricia Kokosko, 83

at Mt. Gethsemane Holiness Church, 676 Ponds Wood Road, Huntingtown. The Patricia Anna church’s cemetery is also his final resting place.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick Kokosko, age 83, a resident of handled arrangements.

Summit Park Adell McMannis, 94 Health and Rehabilitation Ardell Elizabeth Center in McMannis, age Catonsville, MD 94, of North passed away Beach died October 12, October 3, 2011 2011. in Georgetown She was born University February 17, Hospital, 1928 in Houtzdale, PA to George and Mary Washington, DC. (Kordiak) Kokosko. She was raised in Houtzdale She was born and was a graduate of the Clearfield March 10, 1917 in (Pennsylvania) Hospital School of Nursing. She Alexandria, VA to was a Registered Nurse and worked in the field of Delbert Charles group health insurance. Patricia lived in the Washington D.C. area for 64 years, including 25 and Hannah Elizabeth (Hall) Herder. She was raised in years in North Beach, MD. She was a member of Southeast Washington and graduated from Eastern St. Anthony’s Catholic in North Beach where she High School in 1934. Ardell was married to John N. volunteered with the Ladies of Charity and was a Owens August of 1934.

Ardell was employed as a payroll supervisor and member of the church choir.

Patricia was preceded in death by her punch card operator for the United States Government parents and by nine siblings including her retiring in 1960 from the Naval Ordinance Laboratory.

In June of 1958, she married Glenn A. McManbrothers George, John, Thomas, and William Kokosko, and her sisters Mary Rodgers, Margaret nis and they made their home in Lewisdale, MD. Mr. vandeVelde, Evelyn Burns, Cathryn Moore and McMannis died in 1985. After Glenn’s death, she Frances Arenson. She is survived by a sister Regina moved to North Beach.

Ardell was of the Baptist faith, and was a former Kokosko Flores of Merced, CA and by numerous member of the Lady’s Auxiliary of the College Park nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Moose Lodge. She worked crossword puzzles (in ink) Tuesday October 18, 2011 at St. Anthony’s every day of her life, played a serious game of Scrabble Church in North Beach. Interment was at Sacred and was an excellent poker player. She had a lifelong passion for bowling and switched from duck pins to ten Heart Cemetery in Brisbin, PA. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled pins in her mid 60’s.

Ardell was preceded in death by her husbands arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy John and Glenn and four siblings. She was the mother in Patricia’s name may be made to the of eleven and grandmother of thirty-five. She is also Alzheimer’s Association, Southern Maryland survived by numerous great and great, great grandchildren.

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Wanda Morsell, 43 Known as Jake, he was born DecemWanda L. ber 11, 1990, and Morsell, 43, was died in a car born March 16, accident on Rte 1968 and passed 258 in Deale away October 6, coming home 2011. from work.

Visitation and He left behind his mother, Karen Klayman services were of Deale and his father, Harry G. Lonigan of Ft. held at Bethel Washington; brothers: Harry J. Lonigan, Andrew Way of the S. Klayman, and Lenny J. Klayman; his Cross Church, grandmother, Barbara Lonigan of Ft. Washing5445 Cherry ton; uncles: Bob and wife Carol Hurley of Hill Road, in Edgewater, Paul Hurley of Deale, Billy Hurley of Huntingtown.

Deale, John Lonigan of Ft. Washington., and Her final resting place is Chesapeake Larry Jackson of Ft. Washington; aunts: Kathy and husband Alan Konjusky of Lancaster, PA, Highlands Memorial Gardens, 3270 Broomes Carol Kay of Hazleton, PA, and Virgil and Island Road, Port Republic.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick husband Jack Cochran, Dyer, IN; and niece, Aubrey Lonigan. We all loved him and will miss handled arrangements. him terribly.

Lisa Nutwell-Simpson, 44 Jake graduated from Southern High School in 2008. He was an Iron Worker from Lisa Ray Local 5, attending their apprentice program Nutwellseveral nights a week with his brother, Harry.

Simpson, age Hardesty Funeral Home Galesville 44, of Deale handled arrangements. A memorial luncheon passed away followed his service at Deale Elk's Lodge.

October 9, 2011 at Anne Wilford Mackall, 61 A r u n d e l Medical Center Wilford Mackall, Jr., age 61, was born in Annapolis.

July 05, 1950 and passed away September 25, Lisa was born 2011.

January 16, Visitation and funeral services were held

1967 in Baltimore MD. She was raised in Shady Side, and graduated from Southern High School in Harwood with the class of 1985. She was employed for fifteen years as a pre-press worker with Whitmore Printing in Annapolis, and for the past fifteen years as a caregiver and healthcare aide, primarily helping persons with brain injuries. In her leisure time, Lisa enjoyed gardening, flowers, animals, her pet dogs, and spending time with family and friends.

Lisa was preceded in death by her parents Ray C. and Lillian (Sneed) Nutwell. She is survived by her devoted husband Michael L. Simpson and beloved sons James Eric Reinoehl II of Prince Frederick and William Ray Simpson of Deale.

Family and friends were received at Rausch Funeral Home in Owings, which handled arrangements. A private interment for family will be at a later date at Sherbert Cemetery in Deale.

Leslie Richardson, 45 Leslie C. Richardson, 45, of Huntingtown, passed away on October 11, 2011 in Prince Frederick, MD. She was born on March 21, 1966 in Silver Spring, MD. Leslie moved to Calvert County in 1998 from Gambrills, MD. She was a guidance secretary at Northern High School in Owings and she loved her job and the kids at the school.

Her hobbies included cross-stitching and reading.

Devoted mother of Rebecca Lynn and Garrett Andrew Richardson both of Huntingtown. Leslie is also survived by her parents, Anna L and Richard L. Dial of Huntingtown, and her brother Steven R. Dial and his wife JoAnne of Wye Mills, MD. The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic, which also handled arrangements. Interment followed in Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

James Thomas, 76 James William Thomas, known as "Reds", 76, a lifelong resident of Lothian, died October 6 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

He was born April 18, 1935, in Chaney, MD and was a longtime employee and devoted friend to Dickie and Mary Mac Chaney. He enjoyed bird hunting, rabbit hunting, beagles and horses.

He is survived by his devoted companion of many years, Kathryn Henderson; son, Steven Henderson; two daughters, Sandy Moy and Sheila Peacock; two brothers, Herb Thomas and Edgar Russell Thomas; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements. Interment was private.

Gary Turner, 63 Gary Stephen Turner, 63, of Shady Side, passed away October 3, 2011 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis after a brief illness.

Gary was born December 18, 1947 in Annapolis to Doris (Leitch) and Melvin W. Turner, Sr. He was raised in Fairhaven, MD, attended Tracey’s Elementary and graduated in 1965 from Southern High School in Lothian, where he excelled in football as quarterback and co-captain and in basketball as a guard and team captain. Gary was employed as a union sprinkler fitter and member of Sprinkler Fitters Local 669. In his leisure time Gary was an avid fan of the Baltimore Ravens and NASCAR. Gary was preceded in death by his beloved wife Donna Lee Smeltzer, his parents Doris and Melvin Turner, Sr., and by a brother Melvin W. Turner, Jr. He is survived by his beloved sons Steven Gary Turner and Donald Carl Turner, both of Deale, MD; a sister Nancy T. Skillman of Dunkirk, MD; and brothers David C. Turner and wife Jeanne of Deale, Paul L. Turner and wife Debra of St. Leonard, MD, and Stuart R. Turner and wife Jill of Tampa, FL. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Memorial contributions and expressions of sympathy in Gary’s name may be made to St. James’ Parish, 5757 Solomons Island Road, Lothian, MD 20711.

Shirley Wander, 80 Shirley Wander, age 80, passed away October 15, 2011 at South River Health and Rehabilitation in Edgewater, where she was a resident.

Shirley was a former resident of North Beach and a long time resident of College Park, MD. She was born September 4, 1931 in

Washington, D.C. to John F. and Della M. (Volter) Smith.

She was raised in Prince G e o r g e ’ s County and lived in College Park for many years. She was a homemaker, and also was employed as a nurse at a nursing home in College Park. In her leisure time Shirley was especially fond ceramics, and also enjoyed shopping, gardening, animals, movies, and dining out.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Wander in 2010, and is survived by a daughter Della M. “Debbie” Skrok of Waynesboro, PA. riends were received at Rausch Funeral Home in Owings, which handled arrangements. Interment at Glenwood Cemetery in Washington, D.C. will be private and take place at a later date.

Bill Zimmerman, 85 George William “Bill” Zimmerman, age 85, of Rose Haven died October 16, 2011 at his residence.

He was born December 18, 1925 in Washington DC to George W. and Birtha (Simpson) Zimmerman. Bill was raised and educated in D.C. public schools and attended Eastern High School. On June 16, 1943 he joined the United States Navy and was discharged as a Radioman, Third Class on April 2, 1946. After his discharge he

worked with his father in the home furnishings business. Bill went to work for Meyer Furniture Company in Washington in 1947 and remained there for 37 years until opening his own business in 1984.

Bill married Dorothy Edwards Zimmerman in 1949.

She died in 1976. In 1982 Bill married Vivian “Hazel” Bagwell King in Silver Spring. The couple lived in Silver Spring until moving to Rose Haven shortly after he retired in 1990.

Bill was a former member of Stallings Williams Post 206 American Legion in Chesapeake Beach and a former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Silver Spring. He was also a former leader of Boy Scout Troop 441 in Silver Spring. Bill enjoyed doing daily crossword puzzles, boating, fishing but most of all spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife Vivian “Hazel” Zimmerman of Rose Haven; children Dennis B. Zimmerman and his wife Nancy of Rose Haven, Joyce A. Raffo and her husband Pete of Elkridge, MD and J. Allen King of North Beach; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren and a sister Ruth Heigh of Silver Spring.

He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph M. King.

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Down On The Farm Tour Goes Inside

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ur area has deep roots in farming, and the annual Calvert County Farm Tour is the one event that allows families to see how various farms work, up close and personal.

Down a mile-long one-lane road off Emmanuel Church Road in Huntingtown is Lucky Cricket Farm, which is owned and operated by Mike and Mary Russell.

Mary says they have 30 acres and 18 beautiful horses.

They offer training, lessons and boarding.

There are numerous training rings, pastures and trails, plus a large indoor arena for inclement weather riding as well.

“Here, we teach the students to do everything,” Mary adds. “It’s one thing to look good on a horse and another to be functional. Here we teach them how to get the horses out of the stalls, groom

Annabelle Cimoli of Huntingtown rides “Shad” as Savannah and Samantha Dobbins of Chesapeake Beach and Amber Lund of Owings pet the horse.

them, tack, open gates – everything.”

Another of the properties on this year’s Farm Tour is Spider Hall Farm in Prince Frederick, which opened a lovely new Farm Stand at their entrance this year. There, you can buy local goods from Southern MD including locally grown vegetables and fruits, and other natural products such as milk, ice cream, meats, baked goods, and homemade jellies and jams. They also showcase farm artwork and crafts.

Fridays Creek Winery on Chaneyville Road in Owings is a perennial favorite on the Farm Tour, demonstrating how wines are made.

However, they now produce a lot more than grapes at the farm, including fresh eggs.

Tim Cleary says, “As soon as it gets a little cooler, the chickens really start laying. So we have great eggs available now.”

Cleary says this was not a good year for pumpkins, though. “We lost all three fields of pumpkins,” he told us. “It was so hot in the summer, then so wet. All we managed to get were seven little pumpkins, about four inches in diameter! I’ve heard that some of the farmers are even going to Canada this year to get pumpkins because no one did very well with them.”

Mary and Mike Russell with Feinesse, a Hanoverian horse who’s now nine years old.

They bred and raised her.

Spider Hall Farm in Prince Frederick has a charming new produce stand. Photo by Brittani Bowling.N/A

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By Anna Chaney

Local beekeeper, Bob Greenwell, president of BUMBA (Bowie-Upper Marlboro Beekeeping Association) recently amazed visitors to Honey’s Harvest Market in Rose Haven with his knowledge and expertise. He brought a display beehive, made a very informative presentation and was available for casual questions for a couple of hours. Part of his discussion revolved around the myriad benefits of honey.

First and foremost, it is important to know the source of the honey that you consume. Bob quoted a motto of himself and his fellow beekeepers, “If you know your beekeeper, you know your honey.”

In other words, there are commercially packaged honeys harvested in high production that will render a bland, almost generic flavor. And then there are locally produced honeys by bees that consume the nectar of the flowers in your area and thus render a more floral and flavorful honey.

And, there are some adulterated honeys on the market that have “fillers” in them.

When you are the beekeeper yourself or you know the beekeeper, you are assured of the honey quality that you are enjoying.

One of the most widely known benefits of honey is its potentially anti-allergenic properties. Many people have found that when they ingest honey produced locally in their area, they are not affected by the pollen from the plants and their allergic reactions decrease or subside completely.

Bob also mentioned the anti-septic quality of honey. He told a story about he and a friend camping and the friend sustained a 1st degree burn on his foot. Bob treated it with honey and when the doctor finally saw the burn wound a couple of days later, he was astounded by the recovery. The doctor subsequently added honey to his repertoire of suggested treatments for burns!

Honey is also known to be useful in a variety of beauty and skin care applications from lip balm, skin cream to facial cleansers.

In my research of the benefits of honey, I came across information about a “Hibernation Diet” in which taking a tablespoon of honey before bed nightly has weight loss effects. In lay terms, the honey has what the liver needs to trigger an efficient rate of metabolism while the body is in a restful state.

The expertise about this diet was taken from the website: www.benefits-of-honey.com, which says, “Natural honey when taken prior to bed is believed to be able to fuel the liver, speed up fat-burning metabolism, ease stress hormones and help us get a better night's sleep. This oldest natural sweetener also contains a wide variety of vitamins, including vitamins B6, B1, B2 and B5, and minerals such as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, sodium and zinc, anti-oxidants and amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.”

Another thing I learned about the Hibernation Diet: due to its 1:1 ratio of fructose to glucose, honey is the most ideal food that can provide a fuelling mechanism for the body at night, keeping blood sugar levels balanced and letting your recovery hormones get on with burning fat stores.

This proposition that honey reduces blood glucose level was published in the Journal of Medicinal Food in April 2004.

More can be read about his diet and process at www.benefits-of-honey.com. In the meantime, forget the spoonful of sugar.

Enjoy a tablespoon of honey a day; it may keep the doctor away!

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Bob Greenwell talks to customers during an informational session at Honey’s Harvest in Rose Haven.

About the Author: Anna Chaney is the founder of Herrington on the Bay Catering in Rose Haven, which has achieved the first level of certification from the Green Restaurant Association. This year, she opened Honey’s Harvest, a deli/convenience store featuring natural and healthy foods.

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Catch A Blood-Curdling Production of Dracula

By Sid Curl

The Twin Beach Players invites you to come experience a bloody good time! Bring your sweetheart so you have someone to cling to when Dracula gets thirsty!

DRACULA Performances will be at North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. on Rt. 261 at 8536 Bayside Rd. Chesapeake Beach, MD. 20732. Show times are: Friday, 10/21 @ 8 p.m.

Saturday, 10/22 @ 8 p.m.

Sunday, 10/23 @ 6 p.m.

Thursday, 10/27 @ 8 p.m. (special $8 show) Friday, 10/28 @ 8 p.m.

Saturday, 10/29 @ 8 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (Special Midnight Show!)

Sunday, 10/30 @ 6:00 p.m.

Friday 11/4 @ 8 p.m.

Saturday, 11/5 @ 8 p.m.

Sunday, 11/6 8 p.m.

Tickets will be $15 general admission, $12 for seniors, military, students and TBP members. Special rate for groups of 10 or more is $10 per person (tickets must be purchased together for the same performance date).

Irishman Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was a successful theatre and stage manager for the highly regarded British actor Henry Irving in the bustling metropolis of London.

Irving was loved in the UK and abroad and received many invitations to perform in various cities across the globe. Stoker traveled with him on these trips and was introduced to kings as well as presidents. Yet this man of small reputation and limited literal career entered into the classics of Gothic Horror with his introduction of Dracula, an evil count, dead for centuries and thought to be the recreation of Vlad the Impailer.

The mystery remains as to how Stoker developed his ideas of the earthy count. He had never traveled to the small Baltic countries upon which he based his story. No notes have ever been found as to why Stoker became interested in the character. It is thought that he gathered his account of a son of the devil from books in the London Public Library.

Several books of vampires had been written in earlier English literature but none that took to mind of a count of such evil doing.

Vlad the Impailer was a Romanian, living in the 15th Century in his kingdom of Wallachia. During his time as a ruler “Prince Vlad” was known as Dracula (translated as “Son of the Dragon”) and was guardian of the eastern border against the Turks, a Christian crusader defending the Roman Catholic religion from invasion. His life was filled with treachery and villainy. His brother became a mercenary for the Turkish army and betrayed Vlad, causing his capture and torture by his Turkish enemies.

From this episode, Prince Vlad swore vengeance upon his escape and returned to his kingdom to slay his invading enemies and impale their bodies on spears.

Even his own countrymen were not beyond his vengeful reach. His castle was surrounded by a forest of spears and with his

paranoia of who his enemies might be, anyone could be subjected to his cruel punishment.

This is how Dracula was born in the mind of an Irish actor. The 1897 book was not greatly received at first and took its narrative from notes and letters of the characters relating the gory tale.

Poor Stoker died not having registered the book for proper copyright and received only a small reward for his efforts. The book then was in the hands of his wife, who also failed to allow the book to be properly copyrighted.

The silent era of movies was in its birth and a company from Germany attempted to obtain the rights to film the story from Mrs. Stoker, but she refused. So director F. W. Murnau filmed the tale in 1921, renaming it Nosferatu, and it also became a classic of early movies and can now be viewed on YouTube.

The most known version was filmed in 1932 and introduced Bela Lugosi to the role of Dracula. It had played successfully on Broadway for several years before it was transferred to film.

Alas, poor Mrs. Stoker lost out again as by now the novel had became public domain and it wasn’t necessary to gain the rights.

The character of Dracula also haunted the career of Mr. Lugosi. His interpretation was so imprinted on audiences that his career as an actor became limited as producers could only see him playing this role. Lugosi tried on several occasions to increase his salary for portrayals but it always came back to; what else could he play?

So his growth as an actor was denied.

The Twin Beach Players’ version is based on the novel, Dracula, written in 1971 and produced by a small theater company in Massachusetts. They too are encountering problems in mounting a production of Dracula because they could not obtain the rights of the original version since it was being remounted on Broadway, starring Frank Langella. The company had already begun their PR campaign and contracted actors to play the roles. A technician in their company had experience as a writer, thus this version of Dracula was born. Be prepared, as his version does not back away from the evilness the Count conjures up. Expect many blood curdling moments!

About the Author: Sid Curl of Prince Frederick is President of the Twin Beach Players theatre group. Sources used for this article: Wikipedia, Tru Crime Library.

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At Bluegrass Fundraiser For Hospice If you’re into Bluegrass, you won’t want to miss an upcoming fundraising concert in our region.

The Gibson Brothers are the headliners. They’re super hot, sweeping the 22nd annual International Bluegrass Awards on September 29, taking home “Album of the Year,” and “Vocal Group of the Year.” The duo, Eric and Leigh Gibson, received seven nominations for Help My Brother released in February to chart topping and critical success, establishing them as one of bluegrass’ most popular acts.

“Help My Brother” is their tenth release and many fans say their finest to date. It was the #1 album on the Bluegrass Unlimited June chart and also #1 on Bluegrass Music Profiles' April chart as well as the title track being the #1 single.

They will be part of the Bluegrass event, “Bluegrass For Hospice-2011,” a one-day music event on Saturday, October 22 at the Flat Iron Farm on Flat Iron Road in Great Mills, MD. The event, beginning at 12:00 noon, will raise money for the Hospice House of St. Mary’s County located in Callaway, MD. “Bill Yates and the Country Gentlemen Tribute Band” from Virginia featuring Calvert County native, Mike Phipps of Owings, will also be a featured. Fronting The Tribute Band, Bluegrass fans will immediately recognize the name Bill Yates for his many years with The Country Gentlemen. Bill played bass and sang harmony with the band through several lineup changes, staying with Charlie Waller for 20+ years, starting in 1969. Today’s lineup of the Country Gentlemen Tribute band includes Bill Yates (emcee), Calvert County resident Mike Phipps (guitar) provides Charlie Waller sound-alike vocals, Dave Propst (mandolin), Rick Briggs (banjo), Eric Troutman (upright bass), and Mark Clifton (resophonic guitar/dobro).

Other acts include: “The Bluegrass Gospel Express” providing some fine old-time Gospel, along

with the “Jack Tippett Band,” “Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition,” “Charlie Thompson & Bottom County Bluegrass,” “Bubby Abell & Spoon Creek,” and back by popular demand, a special appearance by “Gracie’s Guys and Gals Dancers.”

Tickets at the door for the bluegrass concert are $25.00 per person.

Concert-goers are welcome beginning at 11:00 am and throughout the day there will be 50/50 raffles, door prizes, silent auctions, and food will be available for sale. Come earlier and enjoy a Craft Fair from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, hosted by Flat Iron Farm. There’s a $500.00 money raffle with tickets that are $5.00 each or three for $10.00; they can be purchased by sending checks made out to “Hospice of St. Mary’s” and mail to P.O. Box 741, California, MD 20619. You need not be present to win.

All proceeds will go to Hospice House of St. Mary’s. Also, visitors are asked to please bring a non-perishable food item for Southern Maryland Food Banks.

Last year, Bluegrass For Hospice drew over 500 people and raised more than $17,000. The mission of Hospice of St. Mary's, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, is to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families and bereavement care to those families and the community.

For more info, visit www.bluegrassforhospice.com or call (301) 737-3004.

Friday, October 21 Folksinger Gordon Bok Live – presented at the Calvert Marine Museum at 7:30 (doors open at 6:30 pm). Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Sunday, October 23 Cosmic Symphony Season Opener, "Passport to Europe" at 4:00 pm at Huntingtown High School. Franz von Suppé, Light Cavalry Overture; Felix Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90; Carl Maria von Weber, Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F Minor. Featuring David Drosinos. See cosmicmusic.org for more info.

Thursday, October 27 "Thinning the Veil" Open Mic at Calvert Library Prince Frederick 7:00 - 8:30 pm Halloween theme for musicians, poets, comedians, dancers, ghosts and goblins. Come in costume!

Sunday, November 13 CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: The Ben Patterson Quartet. 3 p.m., Nov. 13, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The Ward Virts Concert Series presents Air Force “Airmen of Note” trombonist, Ben Patterson, with his jazz quartet. The Ward Virts Concert Series is presented by Edward and Patricia Mehosky, St. Clair and Mary Tweedie, Gerry Van De Velde and Rene Cunningham and CSM. Open seating. Free. 443-550-6011 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.

Weekly Events (ongoing): Every Wednesday: Bluegrass Jam at Happy Harbor Restaurant, 533 Deale Road, in Deale. Get ready for some old-time fun, whether you come to play or just to listen and enjoy. The Bluegrass Jam starts at 7:00 p.m.

Bill Yates and the Country Gentlemen Tribute Band features Mike Phipps of Owings on vocals. Band Photo by Sharon Silver.

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Kids Just Want to Have Fun at Calvert "Thinning the Veil" Open Mic at Calvert Library Prince Frederick from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 Library Prince Frederick from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. p.m. The theme is American Legends.

Halloween theme for poets, musicians, comedians, dancers, ghosts & goblins. Come in Book Discussion at Calvert Library Southern costume!

Branch 2:00 - 3:00 pm "Plum Wine" by Angela Davis-Gardner.

Legacy of Segregation: The Calvert Marine Museum will present the second PEM Talk in Kids Just Want to Have Fun at Calvert the Lost Landmarks Series on Thursday, October Library Twin Beaches Branch 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the museum auditorium. The p.m. Theme is knights.

Legacy of Segregation talk will be given by Kirsti Uunila. PEM Talks are free and open to the public.

Saturday, October 22

Fish Fry: The Nam Knights of America Old Line Chapter will have a benefit fish fry at American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach to benefit military and law enforcement charities. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Live music by One More Time; door prizes, raffle drawings, and a 50/50 raffle.

Proceeds will support those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect this great nation and our communities.

Sunday, October 23

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 & 29 College of Southern Maryland Cause Theatre Presents "EAT (Its Not About the Food)" at 8:00 pm at the Prince Frederick Campus. Tickets $5 (production not suitable for younger audiences).

Saturday, October 29

AA County Prescription Take-Back Day: Cosmic Symphony Season Opener, "Passport Dispose of old or unused prescriptions safely to Europe" at 4:00 pm at Huntingtown High and discourage thefts from your home. Don’t flush them – drugs can contaminate waterways School. and the Chesapeake Bay! Instead, the Anne Sunday Conversations with Chesapeake Arundel County Police Department will be Authors at the Calvert Marine Museum. Dr. collecting potentially dangerous expired, Ralph Eshelman features his trio of books unused, and unwanted medicines for destrucabout the War of 1812 at 2:00 p.m. in the tion at all four police district stations on Saturday, October 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 Lounge. p.m. The Southern District station is located at Chess Tournament To Benefit Relay for Life 35 Stepney’s Lane in Edgewater. The service is at Spider Hill Farm in Prince Frederick. free and anonymous.

Both students and adults will merge for a challenging afternoon of chess, supporting Good Evening Calvert: A satire of Calvert agri-tourism and enjoying the Calvert County County will be presented by the Calvert League community spirit. Sponsorship opportunities of Women Voters as a Fundraiser on October are also available. Call Tammy McCort 29, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Annmarie at (410) 535-7270 or e-mail Garden in Solomons. Lots of County celebrities are starring and lots of fun will be had while mccourtt@calvertnet.k12.md.us. we spoof ourselves and the county’s issues, Haunted Water Park in Chesapeake Beach, sacred and profane. Call for more info: (410) 586-2364.

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Its inaugural Pig & Pearls event will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 12:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Mayo Beach Park in Edgewater.

This family friendly event features barbecue, oysters and libations, and includes entertainment by the Baltimore Bluegrass Band, children’s activities and a big screen TV for football fans. The afternoon will feature a Chance raffle and silent auction with prizes such as tickets to a Redskins game, Army/Navy 2011 tickets, a weekend trip to LaPaz, Mexico, Capitals tickets, gift certificates to local restaurants, Eastport-a-Rockin’ tickets and more.

Tickets are $45 for adults, $5 for children ages 3 – 12, and free for children under 2. They can be purchased online at www.jlannapolis.org. Proceeds from the event benefit Junior League of Annapolis, Inc’s programs to improve the lives of women and children in Anne Arundel County.

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