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More than a thousand volunteers have been working all year to pull together one of the most amazing fundraisers in our area: The Festival of Trees, benefiting Calvert Hospice. Find out all about what’s happening Thanksgiving weekend that you and your family could enjoy – while supporting a very good cause. Cover Story Page 12.

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Watch Out For Heavy Metal Thieves “It’s an epidemic,” says Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputy Greg Cameron of thieves stealing valuable copper, and other types of scrap metal.

“Losses around here are easily in the tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars, and that’s an ultra conservative estimate. At some times earlier this year, we were getting theft reports one, two three times a day.”

The most recent large-scale theft was someone breaking into a storage shed behind a business on Skipjack Road in Prince Frederick, stealing over $43,000 in plumbing supplies. Some of the items are copper sticks, brass valves, copper fittings and PVC piping. Anyone with information is asked to contact DFC T. Rickard at (410) 535-2800 or Calvert County Crime Solvers at (410) 535-2880.

Those with information could get a reward.

In the wake of these crimes, Cameron warns business and

homeowners to take a look around their properties and secure anything metal that might be attractive to thieves. And don’t leave wire cutters or other tools lying around that thieves could use.

“These folks will take anything, and I mean anything. I had a woman who lives in Huntingtown call me today and say that someone cut off her gate posts to get into her yard so they could steal an old snow blower. And I mean it was one of those really old ones that are really heavy metal,” he says. “They sell it for scrap. They’ll take refrigerators, anything. The more it weighs, the more they get. And now they’re even knocking down fences to get things out of people’s yards!”

“This is a crime of opportunity.

We’ve had reports of lots of businesses and buildings being hit. And thieves are going into foreclosed houses, or houses or businesses that are empty or for sale.

They rip the pipes out of the walls, and they don’t bother turning the water off

so the properties are flooded and there’s a lot of damage,” he adds.

Deputy Cameron asks residents to be constantly on the lookout. “If there’s a strange truck or you see people hanging around where they shouldn’t be, call us, report it, and get license numbers if you can. If you see people who look suspicious, chances are you’re right and they’re doing something they shouldn’t be doing.

Don’t confront them. Call 9-1-1.”

Because of rampant thefts of copper throughout the area, Southern Maryland Energy Cooperative (SMECO) and BGE are urging citizens to be on the lookout and help them catch the bandits as well.

SMECO is partnering with Crime Solvers to offer a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of copper thieves.

They say people who steal copper wire from the electric utility are not just stealing from SMECO—they are also stealing from every customer-member. As owners of the cooperative, customers end up paying for copper thefts when the cost of repairing damage and increasing security is reflected in their electric bills.

If you have any information, they ask that you call 1-866-411-TIPS (1-866-411-8477).

All tipsters remain anonymous, and you could get a $5,000 reward.

They add that stealing copper wire and other metal equipment from utilities is dangerous, interrupting electric service and endangering lives. Some thieves have even been electrocuted or badly burned.

Will O’Donnell Challenge Hoyer?

Del. Anthony J. “Tony” O’Donnell

Maryland House Minority Leader Anthony “Tony” O’Donnell tells the Chesapeake Current that he is “strongly considering” running against U.S. 5th Congressional District Representative Steny Hoyer in 2012.

He first floated the idea among Republicans meeting for the State GOP’s annual convention at an Annapolis hotel. He received cheers and encouragement.

O’Donnell tells the Chesapeake Current said that he has not made a final decision, but he will within the next few weeks, adding “I would think before the end of the year I’ll make an announcement either way.”

“I think it’s time for a change. I’m very concerned about the path we’re on and the direction our country is headed with our economy,” O’Donnell tells us.

“Military experts say the biggest threat to national security that we have right now is our accumulating debt, and I don’t think our current representative is

doing enough about it. I feel I could help put our country back on track.”

He says he plans to continue his in his role of House Minority Leader if he does decide to run.

O’Donnell seriously began considering running against Hoyer after Charles Lollar, who challenged Hoyer in 2010, said he would not run again.

O’Donnell has been a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing areas of Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties since 1995. He’s been Minority Leader since 2007.

House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer has represented Maryland’s fifth congressional district, which includes Southern Maryland, since 1981. The district was largely left unchanged when maps were redrawn in October, leaving it heavily Democratic.

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By Lyn Striegel

Investing 101

Your Money Matter$

Why focus on learning the lingo of investing? Even if you decide to choose a professional investment manager, it is important that you understand what that person is telling you. Remember Gwen? She trusted her money to a stockbroker whose advice cost her half her life savings. Don’t let that happen to you.

Before we start describing the types of investments you can purchase or make, let’s go through some definitions.

Stock or “securities”: A security is something that you buy by investing your money where you expect to make money solely from the efforts of others. Basically, you are putting up the money and someone else is putting the money to work so that you can make interest or dividends on your money investment. Generally, securities can be equity securities (common stock), bonds (also called debentures) and convertible bonds (equity securities that are convertible into fixed-rate bonds).

Equity Securities. If the security is an “equity” security, you are putting up the cash to obtain a piece of a company. You used to be able to obtain share certificates or pieces of paper representing your shares in a company. These days with high speed computer trading, you will not receive a share certificate but a confirmation from a stockbroker or the company that you own the company shares.

Your cash will be put to work by the company for various purposes. When you buy a share of a company, you hope to get dividends and you also hope your shares will increase in value so that you can sell them, if you have to, and realize profits. However, if management is not up to the task, you could lose all the money you put up to purchase the equity security.

If management is good, you can increase the value of your security and see dividends.

Companies declare dividends when they know what their earnings will be and since

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earnings vary, so will dividends. They can go up, down or be nonexistent. To find out the dividend yield of a company equity security, that is, the dollar amount of the dividend per share divided by the price per share, look in the local paper. If a company’s stock is selling at $20 per share and the dividend is $1 per share, the dividend yield is 5% (1 divided by 20). So, if you invest $10,000 in an equity security with a dividend yield of 5%, you can expect to receive $500 in dividends the first year. When you research a company, see if it has a reliable record of paying dividends. Most company websites and annual reports have this information.

Securities have market value. You buy the security at a price and if you want to sell the security, you may sell it at a higher price (at least we hope so). Where do you go to learn the market value of your equity security? Usually online or in large newspapers.

Your security is most often “traded” on an exchange, which is simply a marketplace for trading securities. The most popular are the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the American Stock Exchange (AME) and NASDAQ, the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System.

Each exchange works a bit differently, but basically all exchanges publish prices for securities, and these are the result of what people trading the securities have decided to pay for them. So, for example, if you decide to buy a share in a company, like Walt Disney, that company is “traded” on the NYSE. It is traded under a symbol, DIS. Every day that the NYSE is open, a price is published for that stock online and in major newspapers.

How do you read the prices for stock? Below is the way the price is quoted for stock.

Either online or in most major newspapers, you will find guidance on how to read the stock quotation. The following is a hypothetical report on a company trading under the symbol “XYZ” on the New York Stock Exchange: 52-Week High Low 34.80 15.50

Stock XYZ

Div. .21

P/E dd

Last 22.14

Chg. +.36

For XYZ stock, this quote reflects the price of the stock on the NYSE as of the close of the market on a specific date. You can see the highest price of the stock over the prior 52 weeks was $34.80 per share; the lowest price was $15.50 per share. This stock pays an annual dividend of $ .21 per share. The P/E is the price to earnings ratio. This is the closing price of a stock divided by the company’s earnings per share for the latest 12-month period. In the case of XYZ, the symbol “dd” is explained online or in the newspaper as a “loss in the last 12 months.” For other stock quotes, if the P/E is high, many investment analysts say the stock is too expensive, so P/E becomes a tool to estimate whether the stock value is appropriate for a purchase or sale.

The “Last” price means XYZ was priced at $22.14 at the close of the market on the day before the price is quoted. For that day, the price of XYZ was up by $.36 per share.

There is a lot to learn from reading financial tables and summaries. Try it. It becomes fun!

Have a question about Money Matters? Email legalstriegel123@yahoo.com.

Next issue: debt securities.

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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Animal Amnesty Coming Up

By Susan Shaw President, Calvert County Board of Commissioners

Growing Greenhouse Controversies One of the critical roles of a County Commissioner involves land use planning and zoning. In my last column, I alerted you to Plan Maryland (PlanMD.com), a proposed septic bill and Watershed Improvement Plans (WIPs) that seek to reduce the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) of pollutants going into the Chesapeake Bay. While you will be hearing more about the exorbitant price tags on these pie-in-the-sky plans soon, and I hope you keep your ears open for mention of these, there are more immediate zoning concerns. A recent zoning hearing addressed two controversial topics: what should a nursery be allowed to sell and what kinds of activities should be permitted in an Agriculture Preservation District?

Calvert County uses the Town Center concept for zoning. We try to concentrate residential development with a mix of housing types in town centers along with retail, offices and services, and other commercial development that serves the residents. We try to concentrate our agricultural industry in the countryside between and around town centers. The state currently calls our town centers Priority Funding Areas (PFAs), which makes those areas eligible for state funding for infrastructure like schools. Water and Sewer should be located in Town Center PFAs, for example, and not in the countryside or Priority Preservation Areas (PPAs). But what about nurseries? Greenhouses?

Most nurseries in Calvert County grow at least some of their own stock; some grow a lot of it. Logically, one would not expect to grow plants and trees in a town center, where the land costs are higher. Retail is supposed to go in the town centers where accommodations are made for traffic and parking. Yet, for nurseries to survive financially, they need to be able to sell mulch, soil amendments, pavers, and pots. To some, that sounds like retail. To others, it sounds logical to offer one-stop shopping at a nursery for the plants, pots, potting soil, peat, and mulch needed. Where is the line between keeping retail in town centers and not having nurseries in Calvert County because they cannot survive without the retail component?

This argument has been going on for three years. But, instead of being straightforward, as I just recounted, it has devolved into arguments between whether to allow bulk mulch sales vs. bagged mulch sales, whether “fertilizer mixing” will be allowed, on what size of road a nursery can be located, what is a commercial nursery vs. what is a retail nursery. Common sense went out the window a long time ago on this topic. For example, bagged mulch supposedly draws less traffic than bulk mulch, but how is that factual when the amount of mulch needed is the same whether it is purchased in a bag or bulk and when bagged mulch arrives on tractor-trailer trucks and bulk mulch comes in dump trucks? Why can’t the consumer choose whether to try to handle the heavy bags or to get a scoop in his trailer and shovel it?

The latest idea from the Planning and Zoning department was to limit the amount of retail a nursery could have to a particular square footage, which is less than they already have and use. Buffers of 100 feet were proposed. What – 100 feet of plants to hide plants or to shade a greenhouse? There aren’t that many nurseries in Calvert County. Why not allow some retail to keep them in business?

The argument on the other side is that the retail will gradually slide to more and more, until you have a complex like Green Street Gardens in Southern Anne Arundel County that sells purses, shoes, sculptures, and other retail items that belong in a town center along with the plants, furniture, pots, etc.

Meanwhile, at least one mulch/retail business in a town center doesn’t want the rules to change for nursery businesses outside the town centers to protect his investment.

What do you think and want? Next time I will discuss what should/should not be allowed on agriculturally zoned land. Stay tuned for more…

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Unit will be holding its third annual Amnesty Week for pet owners to purchase pet licenses at a reduced cost.

The event will be held November 28 through December 4 and licenses may only be purchased at the following locations and times; Calvert County Sheriff’s Office: November 28 through December 2 from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. and on December 3 and 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; North Beach Volunteer Fire Department: November 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department on November 30 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Solomons Volunteer Fire Department on December 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The cost for a spayed/neutered pet will be $3.00 and a non-spayed/non-neutered pet will be $10.00. A copy of the pet’s current rabies vaccination and proof of spay or neuter will need to be provided to purchase the pet license. Cash or check will be accepted.

For additional information please contact the Animal Control Unit at (410) 535-1600 ext. 2526.

County Collects Hazardous Materials Calvert County residents can dispose of hazardous household wastes for free on Saturday, November 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Appeal Landfill at 401 Sweetwater Road in Lusby.

At the landfill, a licensed contractor will collect household hazardous waste for proper disposal. Collection is limited to Calvert County residents only and proof of residency is required. Commercial businesses are prohibited.

Hazardous waste commonly found in the home includes oil-based paints, pool chemicals, solvents, fertilizers and other items usually labeled with the words “DANGER,” “POISON” or “WARNING.” These items should be separated from regular household trash and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Latex paint, however, is not hazardous and may be thrown out with regular trash once it has dried.

County residents may drop off trash, recyclables and certain other materials at customer convenience centers and the Appeal Landfill, including motor oil and oil filters, antifreeze, batteries and various types of light bulbs.

For more information, call the Calvert County Department of Public Works, Division of Solid Waste, at (410) 326-0210 or visit the Calvert County Web site at www.co.cal.md.us for a full list of what will be accepted.

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Dance Studio Has Grand Holiday Plans For Both Thanksgiving and Christmas This year, no one in our area will have to spend Thanksgiving alone thanks to the generosity of so many.

The Spiritist Society of North Beach and many “friends” are hosting a free Thanksgiving Day dinner for anyone who would like to come. Singles, families, young and old, it doesn’t matter your income level or status.

People who are unemployed, homeless or otherwise struggling or alone are especially invited to Abigail Francisco and Marsha Stiner. share a day of fellowship and give thanks. It’s a meal of fellowship that is open to everyone.

The idea came to Marsha Stiner of Lothian, who is well-known as the receptionist at North Beach Town Hall. She mentioned it to Abigail Francisco, owner of Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet (AFSCB), and it began to fall into place.

“I wanted to do something for everyone. My idea was to welcome all individuals and families to come and share a holiday meal together. There are a lot of senior citizens in the area, and the economy is tough on so many families,” Stiner says. “I just wanted to reach out to anyone who may or may not have family, those who may be alone or those who just have nowhere to spend a truly beautiful holiday. So everyone is welcome, everyone is invited.”

“There are some in our area who lost their homes during Hurricane Irene, so this has really been a difficult year for so many,” Stiner adds. “I just didn’t know where we could do such thing, where there would be space to have a Thanksgiving dinner like this and upon expressing my idea to Abigail, she stepped right up and immediately said – you can have it at my studio.”

“We can seat up to 50 people for the Thanksgiving dinner,” Francisco says. “So far, about 30 people have said they want to come.”

Stiner says, “People have been extremely generous and gracious, not only with donations, but also with their time. We have so many volunteers.”

Francisco says everyone she approached either gave money or donated something.

Chesapeake Beach Resort agreed to cater the event for a very low cost. The meals can be offered for free because of generous donations from the Spiritist Society, Roland’s of Chesapeake Station, Chesapeake Pharmacy, RAR Development Corporation, AFSCB, Honey’s Harvest Market & Deli, Optimal Physical Therapy, Nice & Fleazy Antiques, Renner & Company Accounting, and the Town of North A community Thanksgiving Beach. Herrington on the Bay Catering will provide table linens, napkins and rolls. Day Dinner will be Thursday, Bev Dillon at Chesapeake Pharmacy is also November 24 from 1:00 p.m. – providing seasonal flower arrangements for 3:00 p.m. at Abigail Francisco all the tables.

Five teenagers who attend Southern School of Classical Ballet, 4110 High School in Harwood offered to serve 3rd Street in North Beach. Call the meal and help clean up. A flute player Marsha Stiner at (410) has also offered to provide music.

741-0067 to RSVP. The meal is “I’m thinking this is going to go over very well,” Stiner says. “and I’m hoping free and open to all. next year we will need a bigger space!”

Lighting Up The Beach Have you noticed the new Christmas decorations going up along the boardwalk? Here’s how they came about.

“It was probably four years ago, I was coming home one night and thought how beautiful Chesapeake Beach looked with all their Christmas lights. As I came into North Beach, it was dark, and I felt so sad,” says Abigail Francisco, owner of Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet.

“I went to the mayor (Michael Bojokles) and he said the town couldn’t spend money to buy decorations, but it would be fine with him if we put lights on the Crape Myrtles along the boardwalk. So that’s what I did – went to my dance families and they came up with $1,200 that year to put the first lights up.

My students and their families and I went out and wrapped the trees. We were very proud,” she adds.

Unfortunately, in those early years, some of the decorations were stolen or vandalized. “Someone even took our snowman,” Francisco says.

Undeterred, she, her dance students and their families continued adding more lights each year. And the town crews helped as well. “Donny Bowen, Richard Ball, Drew, Isaac, and Scott – they have been great,” Francisco adds.

After the last election, she approached new Mayor Mark Frazer with her ideas for lights on the beach. He told her to come up with a cost estimate.

“I contacted Mosca Designs (a commercial Christmas light provider) and we came up with a design. We decided on 200 yards of garland and 68 bows to do half of the boardwalk. We increased the height of the Christmas tree at the bandstand area to 22 feet with a

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twelve-foot base. On the beaches, there will be lighted children, penguins, swans, bears, snowmen, trees and candy canes. I think people will be amazed when they see it,” Francisco says.

The price tag: $64,485.

“It’s not tax money but from the Economic Development fund,” Francisco adds. “Two dollars in fees goes into this fund from every person from out of the area who pays to go on the beach. That’s where the money will come from. We have a lot of people coming in the summer so maybe this will help the businesses for Christmas.”

“The pier will be lined with lighted arches, and at the end we will have life-size cutouts of figures from the Nutcracker which are being painted by our youth performance ensemble and their families along with Brownie Troupe 4345 led by Vicky Hubbard. Katie and Nancy Mroczek of Shady Side organized the project and did the artwork,” Francisco says. “We plan to add more each year.”

Come to the lighting ceremony at 5th and Bay Avenue in North Beach on Friday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m.

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All Aboard the Sweet Treat Express The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum (CBRM) will present their 3rd annual Sweet Treat Express where kids make trains out of Rice Krispies treats and candies at the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach (next to the Water Park) on Saturday, November 19 from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The Friends of the CBRM kicks off the holiday season with very popular event that gives children and their families the chance to create cute, edible train engines all by themselves.

This event is free and open to the public, and is held in the mini-gym of the Northeast Community Center. This event is always a blast.

Every year, attendance grows as more and more children come to create their masterpieces with candies, cookies and Rice Krispies treats.

The Friends of the CBRM is proud to support the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum in its mission to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit objects and information relating to the Chesapeake Beach Railway and the towns and resorts of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach, as well as general topics of railroad and local history and to enhance community pride through the history and traditions of the community.

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Get Your Christmas House Tour Tickets The Republican Women Leaders of Calvert (RWLC) invite everyone to their Christmas House Tour on Saturday, December 3 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Refreshments will be offered at each beautifully decorated local home on the tour and pre-paid tickets are a must. Tickets are $25 each. For tour tickets, directions and information, please contact Carolyn Rice, Chair of the RWLC Tour, at (410) 610-0257 or email: rice.carolyn6@gmail.com; Catherine Grasso, at (301) 855-8728 or email: nonitalian1@hotmail.com. Proceeds fund community projects, including college scholarships for local teens.

Shown are Christmas Tour homeowners: (front row) Cheryl Bare, Mary Overfelt, Delores Brown; (back row) Catherine Grasso (RWLC President), Jimmy Bare, Mary Orrecchio, Michael Overfelt. Not pictured: Jimmy and Janice Graner, Leslie Wills.

Anne Arundel County Animal Control in conjunction with Santa Claus will be collecting new pet item donations for their annual “Give a Pet a Happy Holiday.” This program will provide assistance to The Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County, The Lighthouse Shelter and other local pet owners in need during the holiday season by providing various types of gifts for their pets.

Donations that will be accepted are canned food items, pet toys, crates & carriers, bedding, leashes & collars, treats, dry food items, cat litter, bird toys and bird feed. Donations are being accepted Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. through December 15 at the Animal Control Facility located at 411 Maxwell Frye Road, Millersville.

They’re also offering an opportunity for you to have your pet’s photo taken with Santa Claus. All you have to do is make a reservation, bring your pet and your camera. The “Paws with Claus” photos will be taken on November 21 and 22.

“Our pets are like family members. This is an opportunity to provide needed items for them during the holidays,” said County Executive John R. Leopold.

For more information, stop by Animal Control or contact Sherry Durm or Tony Mills at (410) 222-8900 ext. 3009.

Pose your pet for ‘Paws With Claus’ photos on Monday and Tuesday, November 21 and 22.

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Police Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Department Reports: 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.

Calvert County has experienced a recent rash of thefts from vehicles since mid-October.

Numerous victims have had items stolen from inside their mostly unlocked vehicles. Some vehicles had damage done to them as the thieves attempted to steal car stereo equipment and other valuables. While the thefts were mostly contained to the Lusby area during the latter part of October, police have observed that many thefts are now taking place in Huntingtown and Prince Frederick, as well as continuing in Lusby.

Sheriff Mike Evans and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind citizens to remove valuables from their vehicle when possible and to secure them from sight when that is not possible. Also, please be sure to lock your vehicle at all times. An additional measure to guard against theft is to leave an exterior light on at night since most of these incidents occur overnight. As always, please report any suspicious activity to the Sheriff’s Office at once.

Burglary A home in the 8600 block of Solomons Island Road in Owings was burglarized during the daytime hours on November 4 and over $7,500 in property was stolen. Det. H. Rich of C.I.T. is investigating the theft of iPads, iPods, jewelry and other assorted items. Det. Rich can be reached at (410) 535-1600 ext. 2765 if you have any information.

Theft Sometime between October 25 and 28, unknown suspect(s) removed a 52-inch Sony Bravia television from the model home of a new residential development on Thoroughbred Drive in Prince Frederick. The TV is valued at $1,500. Cpl. V. Bortchevsky is investigating.

Destruction of Property Two victims advised DFC P. Wood that someone slashed their vehicle tires and scraped the paint while the vehicles were parked outside the Greene Turtle in Prince Frederick on November 1 at about 11:50 p.m. Damage is estimated at $600. DFC Wood is continuing the investigation.

CDS Violations Cpl. McCarroll was investigating a call for a possible intoxicated driver on Md. Rt. 2 and Mt. Harmony Road in Owings on November 4 at 10:55 p.m. Cpl. McCarroll stopped the vehicle near Wayside Drive. He arrested the driver, Jonathan Thomas Robinson, 24, of Chesapeake Beach, and charged him with driving while intoxicated and possession of marijuana and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, a metal smoking pipe.

On November 6 at 11:22 p.m. DFC P. Wood responded to the parking lot of the Prince Frederick Walmart for the report of a motor vehicle crash. A victim reported that while sitting in her vehicle she was hit from behind. Wood made contact with the driver of the offending vehicle and ultimately arrested Ravi Persad, 40, of Lusby, for driving under the influence and possession of marijuana and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, two makeshift smoking devices.

Thefts Unknown suspect(s) stole $625 worth of property to include a Porter Cable reciprocating saw, a red metal Craftsman toolbox with drawers containing various tools, a carpet kicker, a Craftsman cordless drill and one Evo air compressor. This occurred overnight between November 5 and 6 in a garage behind a home on Hunting Creek Road in Huntingtown. Dep. A. Mohler is investigating.

A 13-year-old female from St. Leonard was charged on a youth report with theft under $100 after she was observed going through lockers at the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center in Prince Frederick on November 11 at 8:00 p.m. One victim advised that money was missing from her locker. Cpl. R. Wilson charged the youth and released her to a parent.

Unknown suspect(s) stole a black iPod, a charging port and three books of CD’s from an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home on Lake Shore Drive in Owings between November 8 and 9. Dep. S. Esposito is investigating.

State Police Barrack U Reports: Thefts From Vehicle Trooper First Class Lewis responded to the 3400 block of Dixon Ct. in Chesapeake Beach for a reported theft on November 2 at 5:34 a.m. The vehicle’s window was broken numerous items were stolen from the vehicle.

Trooper First Class Sorenson responded to the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Prince Frederick for a reported theft complaint on November 3 at 3:47 p.m. The victim’s vehicle was entered and numerous items were stolen.

Possession of Marijuana Trooper First Class Dawson stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 260 at Chew Branch Rd. in Owings on November 3 at 6:52 p.m. An odor of marijuana was detected in the vehicle.

A search revealed that the driver was in possession of Marijuana. Willie J. Oliver, 26 of Washington, DC, was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Marijuana and Trespassing Trooper First Class West was attempting to serve an arrest warrant and responded to Solomons Island Rd. in Prince Frederick on November 4 at 8:19 a.m. Two people exited the residence and attempted to flee. A search of the residence revealed marijuana. Investigation also revealed that both subjects were trespassing on the property. Timothy W. McConnell, 33, of Prince Frederick and Thomas O. Burch 4th, 21, of Prince Frederick were both arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Assault Trooper First Class Evans responded to a vacant building on Sherry Lane in Prince Frederick, formerly Jasper’s Restaurant, which closed recently, for a report of a man with a gun on November 8 at 8:10 a.m. Investigation revealed that Thomas L. Bolander, 50, of West River, was involved in a dispute about items being removed from the building by the former owner. Bolander arrived at the site and brandished a shotgun while ordering workers out of the building. One of the witnesses disarmed Bolander and Troopers arrived shortly afterward. Sgt. Roach from the Calvert Investigative Team responded to the scene to conduct the investigation. Bolander has been charged with assault.

DUI & Possession of Cocaine Trooper Costello stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 south of Ball Rd. in St. Leonard on November 9 at 1:02 a.m. Jerry D. Tasker, 59, of Chesapeake Beach, was found to be intoxicated and was placed under arrest. A search was conducted he was found to be in possession of cocaine. He was charged and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession With Intent to Distribute Narcotics Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Town Center Blvd. in Dunkirk on November 8 at 2:30 p.m. During a search of the vehicle, Kevin E. Curry, Jr., 28 of Clinton, was found to be possession of Ecstasy. A large amount of US Currency and the car were also seized.

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Thursday, November 17, 2011 Chesapeake Current

Good News and Bad News...

By Bob Munro First on the down side of Chesapeake Bay health, preliminary findings from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) annual Fall Oyster Survey revealed concentrated pockets of dead oysters in some areas of the upper Bay, caused by record-high flows of freshwater BEFORE Tropical Storm Irene during late August and then Lee in early September. From samples taken north of the Bay Bridge and along the Eastern Shore, oysters suffered mortality rates of nearly 80 percent. Oyster bars along the Western Shore north of the Bay Bridge experienced mortality rates only slightly lower.

Record-breaking spring freshwater flows from the Susquehanna River (largest freshwater source for the northern half of the entire Bay) caused low salinity levels that biologists believe contributed to very low oyster survival. However, mortality rate estimates south of the Bay Bridge were low, based on preliminary results.

Having witnessed firsthand the "coffee with cream" colored waters weeks after Tropical Storm Lee especially north of the Bridge, it's a wonder than any bottom-dwelling organism could survive there.

The good news for the future health of the Chesapeake Bay came out of a recent vote by the Menhaden Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to reduce the annual harvest of Atlantic Menhaden by 37 percent. The harvest reduction is subject to a vote by the full Commission next year, so it won't be effective in 2013.

Last year the estimated harvest of Atlantic Menhaden from Bay waters was over 400 millions pounds.

So what's the big deal about these fish?

They swim around all day with their mouths open, filtering out microorganisms such as algae, thus clearing up the water column much like an oyster. Menhaden are also a very important food source for Rockfish (Stripers), Bluefish, Sea Trout, and other predatory fish in the Bay and the ocean.

Closer to home, light tackle anglers are having a field day casting and jigging over breaking schools of small Rockfish. Just look for flocks of terns and small gulls feeding on Bay

Anchovies being driven to the surface by schools of hungry Rockfish. Schools are liable to pop up anywhere along both shores, out in the channel, and in nearby rivers like the Choptank. Stingsilvers and Bass Assassins are very effective right now for jigging, as are small poppers for surface action.

For trolling, it's hard to beat an umbrella rigged with Storm Shad from opposite corners. Even though you may see smaller Rockfish tearing up the surface, use inline weights to keep your lures close to the bottom to improve your catch of keeper-size fish. Small bucktails trimmed with either four or five-inch shad are also effective. We’re sharing with you a photo of a very nice early fall Striper.

Big Rockfish are on their way – more on that next time.

Have a question about Chesapeake Bay fishing?

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

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Ride In Style In A Local Limo

By Brian McDaniel

“It’s not about where you go but more about how you get there” – Jeff Wyvill and Tom Keeley.

For over 25 years, Flynn Executive Limousine has serviced the Metropolitan DC area and beyond. People have used their services for weddings, proms, birthdays, getting to football games, nights out on the town and just recently, wine tours to the five wineries in Calvert County.

You can rent a limousine for just about anything. In fact, don’t be surprised to see people getting out of a Flynn limousine during the Christmas shopping season. It happens more often than you think now that owner Jeff Wyvill and Vice President of Sales, Tom Keeley have raised the bar in our community with the annual Holiday bar crawls.

Jeff Wyvill was happy doing limo services but also wanted to make an impact locally here in the beaches. With Tom Keeley, they founded “Beach Front Limo Taxi.” Under Tom’s supervision, the service provides short-term transportation around town and is a great alternative to trying to choose a designated driver. This is especially beneficial for those who participate in the annual bar crawls since it raises money for the North Beach Children’s fund which focuses on families in need in North Beach and Chesapeake Beach.

The real story behind these Limousine aficionados is their desire to help families who are less fortunate celebrate Christmas. Jeff and Tom’s program has provided hundreds of families with the ability to provide a memorable Christmas for many children locally. With the support of the community, Jeff and Tom created the annual bar crawls as a safe way for people to go out, enjoy themselves and arrive home safely. Proceeds are used to buy practical holiday gifts for less fortunate families.

Though Jeff and Tom provided the statistics of the impact their program has made, they didn’t want the story to turn into anything that made them sound like heroes. For them, the bottom line is to run a successful local business while helping the community. In small business you learn quickly that it takes an army of people to make a difference. When regular people step up and join forces with businesses in our locally, change for the better follows shortly after.

It’s that time of year again and people are shopping and looking for something fun to do now that old man winter is taking over. You can shop by limo without carrying bags or driving. They pick up and drop off at the door.

If not for shopping, take a limo out on the town for a day.

The two Holiday Bar Crawls will be held on Sunday, November 27 and Sunday December 18 starting at noon and going to 6:00 p.m. The cost per person is $10.00 and a new, unwrapped toy or $20.00 without a toy. It’s limited to the first 50 participants.

Many of our local businesses and individuals support the Children’s fund with donations as well. Donations can be mailed to the North Beach Children’s Fund, P.O. Box 546 North Beach, MD 20714 to the attention Barbara Callis. All donations go toward helping needy children and families of both North and Chesapeake Beaches.

To connect with Beach Front Limo Taxi and Flynn Executive Limousine and Jeff and Tom, call (301) 627-8048 or visit them on the web at www.flynnlimo.com and www.beachfrontlimotaxi.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).

Chesapeake Current Business Calendar ‘Tis the season to join the Bay Business Group! Network, make excellent contacts, build your business in 2012. Contact George Mysior at (301) 980-1958 or email gmysior@gmail.com for BBG membership information.

Business After Hours: Thursday, December 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland, 115 Williams Rd. Find out about various programs that CSM has to offer and let the sound of festive music being played on the piano get you in the holiday spirit! Come join us for the last BAH of the year.

Holly Day Open House: December 13 - 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This annual Leadshare event is held at the Chesapeake Church with breakfast and friendship. The cost of the event is a donation to End Hunger. For more information about this event or to join Leadshare, contact Raleigh Weckbaugh at (410) 610-2953 or sinplysendcards@yahoo.com.

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

Holiday Gift Shoppe: Christmas is just around the corner! The Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce (SAACC) is now accepting Vendor Applications for the 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.

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Pet-Sitters That Truly Love Animals

By Clare O’Shea

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onnie and Curtis Hanold of Owings have a new endeavor called ‘Wags N Purrfection,’ a pet sitting/pet walking business, after many years of devoting themselves to helping stray cats and dogs in our area.

The first time I met Bonnie, I knew I was in the presence of someone special.

“I have been involved with animal rescue, animal rehabilitation and animal care for many years. It started 15-years ago when I rescued a litter of feral kittens from the back of a storage trailer. The taming process is tough, but there is nothing like the sound of that first purr. You know you’re home with them. I’ve been saving lives ever since,” Bonnie adds.

“Once I happened to stop for a moment alongside a quiet stretch of road, then suddenly heard that familiar sound, that weak little cry. There was an adult cat frantically pacing in front of a cinder block wall. Apparently, she had been moving her kittens and dropped one of them between the drywall and a block wall, and was unable to retrieve her baby. After breaking

Bonnie and Curtis Hanold, owners of Wags N Purrfection, a local pet sitting/pet walking business.

out a few of the blocks, I saw a little tan head pop out, maybe four to five weeks old. I picked him up, his body was chilled, a fatal sign in young kittens. I clasped him close in my jacket and rushed him to the vet, and miraculously, he survived! He was later adopted into a loving home. Happy Ending!” she says.

Appearances: More Than Meets The Eye

By Clare O’Shea, Chesapeake Current Account Executive Used to be, barbershops were where locals liked to hang out and hear the ‘buzz’ about what was going on in small towns.

Appearances, the salon at the corner of Skinner’s Turn Road and Route 4 in Owings, reminds me of a modern female and male version of this phenomenon. It feels like a great and accepting and like a loving family. And tons of ‘appearances’ are changed. Folks walk away looking good and feeling better.

Sue Sigona is the proverbial mother hen to all the young stylists. She says she bought the place with her business partner and friend, Beverly Whittington after working there for five years, as the self-proclaimed “Shampoo Goddess.” Sue is dynamic, blonde and glamorous, but down to earth.

She pays attention to people.

Recently, she had a male haircutting class conducted by the Tigi ‘Bed Head’ people for her stylists and went to the Dunkirk Fire Department for her guinea pigs. I told her I have always thought that one of the requirements to be a fireman is that you are a male model first. They are always so cute! And she replied, “Oh they were! Also they came so willingly and didn’t insist on any particular haircut. They let us do what we wanted with their hair. I think they all looked adorable when they left, after their free hair cuts.” (See photo) Stephanie, Danielle and Jessie are all great colorists and hair cutter/stylists. Angie Smith just recently came to Appearances as well. The newest addition, however, is Stacey, who does everything, but mostly focuses on ethnic hairstyles, “the kind that people probably have to go out of county to get!” Sue says. “Stacey does dreadlocks, and maintenance of locks, relaxers, roller wraps, sewn in weaves, extensions! You want it, you got it, with Stacey!”

I’m thinking…this is St. Bonnie!

"The largest rescue,” she continues, “was by my husband, Curtis.

One afternoon, we came upon the sight of a horse that decided to make a break from his enclosure and take a little trot south on Route 4. He was very frightened. Had been running until he couldn’t run any longer.

Some local police officers were trying to get him to stay off the road and calm down, but it wasn’t working. We stopped the car, Curtis took off at a run and within a couple of minutes, he had caught the horse and was talking to him and calmed him down enough to put a harness around his neck.

With a two police car escort, we happily walked the horse back home.”

I’m thinking… you gotta love these people!

She adds, “You know, this is the weirdest thing. Curtis has a ‘turtle thing’. He cannot pass one up, EVER, if there is one in our path! I don’’t know where they come from, but they seem to know he’s comin’ and he always sees ‘em!”

“The most rewarding rescue was of a white German Shepherd. He had been running around loose in Anne Arundel County on three legs for weeks after he had been hit by a car. Good Samaritans, Animal Control, no one could catch him.

On three legs, he was FAST! Like the wind!!! After three straight hours of Curtis’s deep voice softly speaking to him, reassurance and encouragement, the dog now called “Dodge” was finally rescued.

Sadly, Dodge had to have his front leg amputated, but today he is an active, well-adjusted dog. And please, don’t tell him he only has three legs. He doesn’t know that yet,” Bonnie adds proudly.

I’m thinking… who are these people?

A pet sitting/dog walking business is a natural for them. I think they should have their own TV show!

I ask her, “Do you have anything else you want to tell people?”

She says, “Yes, I have references!

And…oh, by the way, call me!

If you’re planning to go out of town over the holidays, or anytime for that matter, call Bonnie and Curtis Hanold at (301) 633-1419 or (301) 244-WOOF to care for your pets. They charge just $15 per home visit and their service area stretches from south of Prince Frederick north to Davidsonville.

About the Author: Clare O’Shea is an Account Executive with the Chesapeake Current and Chesapeake Bay Tripper and can be reached at (301) 873-5885.

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Members of the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department showing off their complimentary new haircuts from Appearances in Owings.

If you have a pre-teen daughter or granddaughter, you can book with Sue a “Little Girls and Their Curls” Birthday Party at Appearances, which includes pizza, birthday cake, drinks, along with their shampoo and curls and/or braids, plus mini-manicures and pedicures. How much fun is that!

In the spring and fall, Sue offers “Pre-Prom Fundraising Parties,” where high schoolers look at pictures of stars and choose the hairdos they want and walk out ready to shine at the dance. Monies raised are for local charities. “Hair Cuts for Horses” raises money for horse rescues. For Calvert Animal Shelter, they host an all day $20 haircut event, 100% of which is donated to the Shelter.

One thing she loves to do is “Hair for the Bride,” even on-site. But any day of the week, she is giving of herself in a lot of ways, like discount haircuts to volunteer firefighters, paramedics and all military.

Sigona says, “I love being here. I used to be an accountant. I am retired now. This is my fun and it makes me happy everyday.”

Appearances, 1917 Skinner’s Turn Road, Owings, MD 20736. Call (301) 855-7000.

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e a part of the "Holiday Magic" at the 23rd Annual Festival of Trees extravaganza benefiting Calvert Hospice Thanksgiving weekend. It’s run by volunteers at least 1,000 of them – to make this massive fundraising effort a great success.

The halls at Huntingtown High School will be decked with sparkling, twinkling Christmas trees of all shapes and sizes from Friday, November 25 through Sunday November 27. Many are decorated by businesses and service organizations, while others are memory trees created by families and dedicated to loved ones who were helped by Calvert Hospice.

The Festival features more than 70 beautifully decorated Christmas trees.

Thousands Expected At Annual Event If there’s one you especially like, you can purchase it. It will be delivered to your home, business or place of choice within Calvert County following the Festival so you can enjoy it through the holidays. Trees are seven and a half, six and a half, or four and a half feet tall. For more information, contact Michael Parrish at (410) 610-7879 or email him at CHFestivalofTrees@hotmail.com.

Multi-tiered Poinsettia Trees greet visitors as they enter the Festival as well. The poinsettias can be designated in honor or in memory of a loved one for $25 each. For more information, contact Sandra Outman at 410-535-2478. Poinsettias can be collected on Monday, November 28 at the Hospice Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Plants that have not been picked up by December 2nd at 5:00 p.m. will be donated.

Shopping is a great attraction to the thousands of Festival visitors. Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping and avoid the traffic at the malls by visiting the Festival Shoppes with over 70 vendors offering merchandise, art, and unique

crafts. For more information, contact Ann Brandel at (301) 855-9019.

There’s also a lovely Hospice Gift Shop offering a variety of items including hand-made crafts. All proceeds from the Gift Shop benefit Calvert Hospice as well. If you have a craft to donate, please contact Patty Schartner at (301) 812-1028.

Schartner of Lower Marlboro and Gift Shop co-chair Karla Sisson of Owings and a group of 10-15 local women led by Carolyn Kemp have been meeting for two hours every Wednesday from March through October to make beautiful crafts for the Festival of Trees Gift Shop.

“We have all kinds of special Christmas ornaments, neat stuff with lights, and we scout out new ideas all year so we have at least one or two things that are really unique and unusual you won’t find anywhere else. We always have something for that ‘ah’ factor,” Schartner says. “This year, we’ve made these unbelievable ornaments with used shotgun shells! You just have to see them to believe them! They’ll make great gifts.”

“We have a zero dollar budget, so all the craft supplies are donated or are things you’d find around the house,” Schartner adds. “We have hand-embroidered stockings, gorgeous holiday wreaths, really neat things. Some of the other items we sell are jewelry, baked goods, soaps, homemade hand cream, knitted and crocheted items like afghans, hats, scarves, mittens, dishcloths, fabric like bibs, potato bags, and lots of unique ‘attic treasure’ gifts. We get fleece blankets made and donated by the students of the Calverton School. We also get donations from as far away as California and Florida from people with ties to Calvert.”

Schartner says she’s been involved for five years, and during the two-day Festival of Trees event, the Gift Shop alone raises an average of $5,000 to $7,000 for Hospice.

Live entertainment during the festival includes school, civic and church groups. Also this year, the Sojourner band presents "A Lot More Zep," a rock opera/ concert with the music of Led Zeppelin on Saturday, November 19 with proceeds going to Calvert Hospice. See page 21 for details.

Kids can also enjoy Breakfast or Lunch with Santa on Saturday, November 19. The special

breakfast is from 9:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m., and lunch 11:30 a.m.

12:45 p.m. This event is recommended for children ages three through eight, and the cost is $7 per child, which includes food, a photo with Santa, crafts and a whole lot of fun!

Reservations required; call Deanna Neill at (301) 751-4158.

To advertise your service or business in the Festival of Trees program, contact Janie Stutzman at (443) 550-3834.

Be become a volunteer, call the Hospice office at 410-535-0892.

Calvert Hospice supports patients in living their final months, weeks and days amid familiar surroundings, pain-free, in dignity, with their loved ones and friends.

Hospice also supports families and loved ones in coping with the sadness and pain of bereavement.

Musical entertainment is provided throughout the two-day Festival of Trees by local singers and musicians from churches, schools and other groups.

Celebrate life and the holiday spirit at the Calvert Hospice Festival of Trees, November 25-27 at Huntingtown High School. Hours are: • Friday 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

General Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, Children (ages 4-12) $1, Children three and under are free.

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lans for breaking ground on new hotel, restaurant row and townhouse developments proposed along the North Beach waterfront are being put on hold – for now.

RAR Development Corporation owner Ron Russo blames the weak economy for the delay, but says he’s still in the planning stages and These buildings on Bay Avenue in North Bea ch owned by RAR Associates are schedule optimistic about the Satu d to be demolished on rday. A hotel/restaurant com plex is planned for the future. site in the future. Townhouses are to be built behind it.

He tells the Chesapeake Current, “I’m doing some more studies so I’m not sure now about the groundbreaking, when that will happen, but it won’t be in 2011 as we had hoped. I’m looking now at 2012. That’s an election year, and we’ll see what happens with the economy and the real estate markets.”

However, in the next couple of weeks, he plans to raze his old building on Bay Avenue between 3rd and 5th Streets, across from the bandstand. Long-time tenant Chesapeake City of Praise Church has relocated to another of Russo’s buildings at the corner of 3rd and Chesapeake in North Beach.

“I’m focusing now on finishing my building on Chesapeake Avenue. The new Town Hall set the tone for the rest of the town, and I’ve seen a lot of bright things happening here over the last few years, so I’m encouraged,” Russo says. and “That building I’m 7th r nea g ldin bui e offic es The new RAR Associat ch will have first-class finishes putting up at ChesaChesapeake in North Bea pancy in 2012. and likely be ready for occu peake and 7th will have first-class finishes – wood floors, a panel-type elevator. I want to get some businesses moved in there first.”

That building will have space for eight offices, ranging from 500 to 1,300 square feet.

Dear Chesapeake Current Readers, We are the ones that Bob Munro mentioned in his On the Water column in the November 3rd issue of the Chesapeake Current that had someone trespass onto their pier and either steal or dump a cage of spats (baby oysters) into the bay.

We had joined the Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation Society (CBOCS) to do our part - no matter how small it might be - to help clean up the Chesapeake Bay by growing the spats off of our pier and then in late spring, they would be placed on an oyster reef to do their best to clean up the bay water. As I'm sure many of you can understand, no matter how hard we try, there is no way we can wrap our minds around someone not only trespassing on our pier, but dumping the oysters out - to their container or the bay. What kind of a jerk does that? As one of our good neighbors called them - a monster.

But what helped us renew our belief that the good folks always out number the bad actors, was the caring response and action by people like Keith Parieck and John Bacon. Keith has been a major player in deploying the spats and as soon as he heard about the theft, he immediately got to work to find more oysters to replace the ones we lost. And then John Bacon went out of his way to deliver a full cage of spats to our home. You can't ask for any better people than that.

So our very sincere thank you goes out to Keith Pardieck, John Bacon, Bob Munro for noting it in his column, Mayor Wahl for being such an advocate for CBOCs, our caring neighbors in Holland Point and the Maryland Grows Oysters program.

Connie and Frank Dunkerson Holland Point

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Dear Chesapeake Current Readers, Derek Hoffman was just a few days old when a small gray kitten named Storm came into his life. From that day forward, the two were inseparable, with Storm often curling up for a nap with baby Derek. Once doctors realized Derek was Autistic, the relationship between him and Storm became even more important as Storm gave Derek the confidence and stability he needed.

One day two years ago, while Derek’s mom Krystal was getting the little boy out to the car, Storm shot out the front door with them. Krystal wasn’t able to watch her special needs son and go after Storm immediately. Once she had Derek stabilized, and she was able to look for the cat, Storm was nowhere to be found.

Krystal and Derek put up signs on every street corner in their neighborhood near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Storm also had a collar with an ID tag and they had had him microchipped.

Krystal and Derek hoped that somehow these things would combine to get their beloved Storm back to them. Sadly, they didn’t find Storm, but Krystal and Derek always kept looking.

Krystal and Derek moved to Las Vegas last year. However, before she left, Krystal asked her neighbors to please keep looking for Storm, hoping against hope that he would be found.

Two weeks ago, a stray cat was found in Pasadena, a suburb of Baltimore, more than ten miles from where Krystal and Derek used to live. The cat was turned in to the Anne Arundel County Animal Control agency. The intake officer scanned the cat for a microchip, and traced the information from the chip to Krystal Hoffman. The stray cat was Storm!

Krystal and Derek were contacted and thrilled to know that Storm was safe. They wanted desperately to be reunited with him, but now they are almost 2,500 miles away! They couldn’t exactly hop in the car to pick him up, and the economy has taken a toll on their family so they could not afford to immediately send for him.

Robin Small, director of the Anne Arundel Animal

Control agency suggested Krystal contact us at Rude Ranch Animal Rescue in Harwood to see if we could keep Storm until arrangements could be figured out – or maybe even help get Storm home.

Rude Ranch Executive Director Bob Rude picked Storm up from Animal Control, and he purred and snuggled all the way here. We discovered he unfortunately has picked up a respiratory infection after all this trauma, but we will keep Storm safe at Rude Ranch while he is medicated and undergoes the necessary veterinary requirements to certify him to fly in a plane. We are hoping to reunite Storm, Krystal and Derek in Las Vegas around Thanksgiving, or at least before Christmas.

Rude Ranch is currently seeking donations to help pay for Storm’s airfare. Between his ticket, vet work and a possible escort, we need about $500. Or, if you’re a pilot or flight attendant living in our area and could offer to escort Storm to Las Vegas, so many people, including little Derek Hoffman, would be forever grateful. We’re open to all ideas.

To contribute online using Mastercard, Visa or PayPal, go to Rude Ranch’s webpage, www.RudeRanch.org.

Or mail: Rude Ranch Animal Rescue, 3200 Ivy Way, Harwood, MD 20776.

Kathy Rude Rude Ranch Animal Rescue www.RudeRanch.org Combined Federal Campaign #45379 Maryland Charity Campaign #4650 National Capital United Way # 9664

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Bradley Bohrer, 18 Bradley David Bohrer, 18, of North Beach, passed away at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Bradley was born April 30, 1993 in Washington, D.C. to Terri Marie (Reatherford) and Sean D. Bohrer. He lived in Lothian, and attended Lothian Elementary, and moved with his family at age six to North Beach. He attended Windy Hill Elementary and Middle Schools, and Northern High School.

Bradley’s many interests included motorcycles, fishing, his PlayStation, watching movies and television, especially Animal Planet, Sons of Anarchy, Intervention and Survivor, listening to music, eating crab legs, animals, especially his three dogs, and rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Bradley was preceded in death by his mother Terri. He is survived by his father Sean D. Bohrer of North Beach; grandparents Elizabeth and Buddy Ricketts of Lothian and Margaret and Finley Reatherford of Owings; his aunt Christina Ricketts of Tampa, FL and uncle Matt Bohrer of North Beach; cousins Troy, Todd, Tazz, and Brandi Bohrer of North Beach; and numerous Reatherford family aunts, uncles and cousins.

Rausch Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Check their web site because as of press time, service dates and times for Bradley were pending.

Prince Frederick; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; step-children Jimmy Carroll of Huntingtown, Nancy Sears of Lusby, and Linda Peifer of Delaware; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements, where Pastor Robert Mayes of the First Baptist Church of Deale led a memorial service and celebration of his life. Interment followed services at Wesley Cemetery, Prince Frederick.

James Dowell, 90

Harry Ford, 78 Harry Allen Ford II, 78, died November 8, 2011 at his home, Portland Manor, after a brief illness.

He was born Oct. 14, 1933 to James Alvin and Nettie May Ford in Lothian. Mr. Ford served in the U.S. Army with the 10th Mountain Division from 1956-1958 and was stationed at Aschaffenburg, Germany.

Returning to the U.S., Mr. Ford traveled the nation as a representative for Vanity Fair, living in West Virginia, Arizona, and Connecticut before returning and retiring to Lothian, where he raised 2 daughters and pursued avid interests in Maryland history and local historic preservation.

He was an active member and past president of the South River Club and the Southern Maryland Society. He also served on the board of the Marlborough Hunt Club.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Judy McHenry. He is survived by Bettie, his wife of 44 years; two daughters, Molly Ford of Lothian and Rachel Ann Ford of Friendship; and three sisters, Emily Carr, Ann King, and Ollie Miller.

Services were held at St. James Episcopal Church, 5757 Solomons Island Rd., Lothian.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations please be made to St. James Church.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

James Leroy Dowell, 90, of Sunderland died October 29, 2011 at his home, a Dowell family residence since 1722.

He was born in Sunderland on December 8, 1920 to Albert and Bertha Turner Dowell. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Margaret Stevens Dowell in 2002.

He served in the U.S. Army, was a life long tobacco farmer, a member of All Saint’s Episcopal Church and a former Calvert County Fair Board Member. He was an avid baseball enthusiast playing for the 1938 co-ed All Saints softball team and starring as a First-baseman for local baseball Oliver Holland, 79 Ralph Buckmaster Jr., 74 teams. Later in life, he enjoyed watching his grandchildren play ball. In addition to raising Oliver E. Ralph Vivian tobacco Leroy always had a milk cow, raised beef Buckmaster, 74, cattle, pigs, and chickens and grew a large garden.

Holland was of Owings, passed He enjoyed attending church with his wife, born March 13, away November singing, hunting raccoons and talking with his 1932 and left 3, 2011 at Anne friends. Later in life he enjoyed reading this world Arundel Medical newspapers, chewing tobacco and going out to eat November 06, Center in at McDonalds.

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Survivors include his children, Dr. Margaret Visitation and Ralph was born Lee Dowell, James Leroy Dowell, Jr. and wife funeral services March 28, 1937 Jennifer, Mary Dowell Herring and husband were held at in Prince Fredrick, Warren; Grandchildren Adam Dowell and wife Church of God MD to Bessie Lauren, Benjamin Dowell and fiancé Michelle, 1228 Marlboro (King) and Ralph Timothy Dowell, Zachary Dowell, Dawn Road Lothian V. Buckmaster, Sr. He was raised in Calvert County Shilkoski and husband John, Molly Herring and where he attended public school. He was employed Mark Herring; Great-grandson Noah Vann MD 20711. The cemetery at the church is his as a carpenter in homebuilding and general Dowell; and siblings William Dowell and final resting place.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick construction, and retired in 2009 from Herrington Mildred Phipps and her husband Melvin. He was Harbour in Rose Haven where he had worked for preceded in death by sisters Jeannetta King, handled arrangements.

18 years. Ralph enjoyed working, fishing, attending Virginia Sheckells and Doris Gibson. yard sales, and spending time with friends.

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B a r b a r a and brothers Herbert and Julius Buckmaster. He is Memorial contributions can be made to All Breckenridge La survived by daughters Sandra Lynn Buckmaster and Saints Episcopal Parish, P.O. Box 40, Heist, a former Carol Ann Buckmaster, both of New Smyrna, FL; Sunderland, MD 20689. geologist and sisters Mary Shifflett and Bessie Conner, both of cartographer with federal agencies, passed Where Life and Heritage are Celebrated away at home in Chesapeake Beach, on November 1, 2011, after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer.

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but she was required to take a science course with a lab. She chose geology, and liked it so much she went on to get her BS in geology. She was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority while at Syracuse University. Also while at the university, she excelled at bowling, where she was an anchor for her team, and she was on the diving and synchronized swimming teams. She knew football star Jim Brown while at Syracuse. She married Warren La Heist on August 29, 1959, just prior to their senior year there.

After getting married and graduating from Syracuse, she and her husband settled in the Washington, D.C. area. She was a geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, then in Washington, D.C., from 1960-1964, until her oldest child, Laura La Heist McConnell, was born.

Her second child, Warren G. La Heist, Jr., was born in 1967. Mrs. La Heist was on the board of directors for the first day care center in Silver Spring. While her two children were in elementary and middle school, she attended fine arts classes at Montgomery College in Takoma Park. She later was an editor and layout artist for the newsletter of the Silver Spring YMCA, and then an editor for a medical publisher in Bethesda.

From 1979-1997, she worked as a cartographer for the Defense Mapping Agency (now the National Imagery and Mapping Agency) in Bethesda. By the time of her retirement, she and her husband had moved to Chesapeake Beach. During her retirement, she joined a hand-bell group called Chesapeake Bronze. She also completed training as a Stephen Minister at Friendship United Methodist Church, where she and her husband were members. She was active in the South Arundel Women’s Club, a local craft group, and a local chapter of the Red Hat Society.

In addition to her husband of 52 years and her two children, she is survived by two brothers, Gail Breckenridge of Louisville, KY, and Frank Lee Breckenridge, of Grand Junction, CO. She is also survived by two grandsons, William John McConnell V (Liam) of Baltimore, and Wyatt Gordon La Heist of Germantown, MD. A memorial service will be held on December 3, 2011 at Friendship United Methodist Church in Friendship. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled funeral arrangements.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers are requested. Donations may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or online at www.calverthospice.org.

Gertrude Marshall, 87 Gertrude Elizabeth Marshall, 87, a resident of Deale for 50 years and previously of Youngwood, PA, died October 31 at home after a lengthy illness.

She was born Jan. 13, 1924, in Nemacolin, PA, and was a high school graduate. She was employed with Nationwide Insurance until her retirement in 1989. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and Meals on Wheels as well as an avid Redskins fan, and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack B. Marshall, whom she married in 1948 and who died in December 1986. She is survived by her son, David L. Marshall of Fredericksburg, VA; daughter, Jackie Talbott of Deale; brother, Richard Monaghan; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Mass was held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road, West River. Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to the church.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

Alison Meagher, 50 A l i s o n Elizabeth Meagher of Huntingtown passed away on the morning of November 2nd in her sleep.

She will be greatly missed by her daughters Veronica, Mary C l a i r e , Madeleine, Caroline, and Grace Pomilla; her mother Mary Meagher-Goodburn; her siblings Abe, David, Evelyn, Ken, Martha, and Mary; a slew of nieces, nephews, and cousins; and dear friends including Liz Chandlee, Justine Novy and Paul Pomilla. Alison was born on June 30th, 1961 and grew up in Rochester, NY. There are so many things we loved about Alison. Here are just a few. 1) She had a wicked sense of humor. 2) She was one of the most determined people you could meet. She ran five marathons and had two masters degrees. 3) She loved the beach, especially Sandbridge, VA, and would play in the waves for hours. 4) She was a member of one of the wildest, happiest families around. She loved us and we love her.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements. Services were held at Jesus the Divine Word with a reception following.

Louis Mittelstetter, 80 Louis Reinhardt Mittelstetter, Jr., age 80, of Owings, died November 3, 2011 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick.

He was born January 27, 1931 in Washington DC to Louis R. and Alice E. (Taylor) Mittelstetter, Sr. Louis was raised and attended schools in Washington DC. He joined the Unites States Army September 20, 1948 and was stationed in Germany for five years.

He was discharged a Specialist 3rd Class on September 20, 1957.

Louis had been a milkman, delivering house to house, a furniture mover and a painter before retiring. He was close to his family and enjoyed spending time with his brothers, sisters and their children.

Louis was preceded in death by a sister Louise Robertson and brother Kenny Mittelstetter. Surviving are two sisters Judith Brice of Owings, and Helen Clarke of Fredericksburg, VA and a brother Teddy Mittelstetter of Salem, VA and several nieces and nephews.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Kenneth Riddick, 64 K e n n e t h “Kenny” Lee Riddick, son of the late William and Agnes Riddick was born on July 11, 1947 in Bronx, NY. Kenneth was called home for eternal rest on October 30th, 2011.

K e n n e t h graduated from Evander Childs HS in 1965.

Afterwards, Kenneth attended University of Minnesota on a basketball scholarship. After college, he entered the field of video production, editing, and camera operations. Instead of taking a position as head editor of a television station in Syracuse, NY, he stayed in New York City because he was to become a father. Kenneth’s professional career included two stints at WPIX Channel 11 as an ENG cameraman and editor for the nightly news, WBCS Channel 2 News editor and technician, and editor for WNYW Fox 5 News. He also was the associate producer for a Gospel Video Program, Make a Joyful Noise, in coordination with the Harlem Plaza Corporation.

In recent years, Kenneth worked at Mary Immaculate Hospital as a switchboard technician, managing all incoming calls to the hospital, including the emergency phone call for the Sean Bell murder.

Kenneth was an avid jazz collector and sailor. He gained his sailing license in 1995 and would routinely go sailing and fishing at Willow Lake, Long Island Sound, and Jamaica Bay. Kenneth had a jazz collection that would put a radio station to shame. A regular caller to WBGO, patron of Smalls, Sweet Basil, and The Jazz Standard, Kenneth’s collection ranged from Dixie Land, bebop, hard-bop, and funk. With a CD and tape collection numbered in the thousands, he would regularly play songs from jazz greats like Art Blakey, Miles Davis, Dexter Gordon, Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Max Roach and Sonny Rollins.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Delores McBride and son Kiesean Riddick, New York, NY: father-in-law John McBride. New York, NY, sisters-in-law Arlene Smalls, Ann Tyler, and

Patricia McBride, New York, NY: 3 aunts; Alverta Buck, Marnett Stewart, and Ruth Blake of Lusby: aunt-in-law Elease Williams, New York, NY: 1 uncle: Thomas Gray of Lusby: 3 cousins: Marlene Stewart and Louvenia Banks of Lusby, Leander Lockes of Baltimore, and a host of friends and loved ones.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

favorite teams were Capitals and Yankees. Dale Earnhardt was his preferred NASCAR driver. He was a member of the Refrigeration Service Engineering Society.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements. Interment was at Southern Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made in Melvin’s name to: American Cancer Society, 8219 Town Center Drive, Baltimore, MD 21236.

Melvin Shepherd, 62

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Melvin Henry Shepherd of Lothian, known as “Mel,” passed away on Nov. 7, 2011 at the age of 62.

Melvin was born on September 7, 1949 to Henry Shepherd, Jr. and June Shepherd.

He resided in the Lothian area since 2001 and was the owner of Tidewater Refrigeration in Dunkirk.

Melvin was the beloved father of Shaun S. Shepherd and Tammy Peters. Grandfather of Heather and Whittney. Brother of Marion, June, Robert, Brian, Karen, Bonnie, William, Douglas, Thomas, Henry, Scott, and Eric. Dear friend of Deborah Arvin. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Melvin served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Melvin’s hobbies included fresh water fishing and old cars. He was also an avid sports fan. His

Bobby Lee Viands Jr. of Deale died November 6 at Calvert Memorial Hospital.

He was born on May 25, 1957 at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC. He was the Son of Bobby L. Viands, Sr. and Mary J. Breeden Viands.

He attended the Francis Scott Key School until the 9th grade. He worked in plumbing for 35 years.

He is survived by his parents Bobby Sr. and Mary Viands of Deale, partner of 24 years Ginger Ramsey of Forestville, his 3 children Bobby Lee Viands II of Martinsburg, WV, Robert D. Wiatrek of Chesapeake, VA and Tiffany L. Phipps of Deale, his brother, Leroy Breeden of Churchton and his sister Shirley Bolyard of Stanley VA; five grandchildren Caydence and Christian Wiatrek of Missouri and Natalie, Bobby IV and Tristin Viands of Martinsburg VA. Bobby loved his family and always had a funny story to tell them. He loved to be the entertainer for the family. He loved country music. Hank Williams, Hank Jr. and George Jones were among his favorites.

He also liked to listen to Led Zeppelin and Ozzy. He liked to watch Judge Shows. Bobby was a Redskins fan. He never missed a game on T.V. Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

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By Jenny Kellner Imagine that running your child to practice meant going into DC rather than to Dunkirk. Imagine it lasted two months, several nights a week.

If your son is brimming with artistic talent, you could perhaps imagine the commitment a little more easily. David and Maureen Donahue thought it was worth it so that their son Noah could participate in the Children’s Chorus of the Washington National Opera.

At age 15, his resume is twice as astonishing as you may imagine. Noah is a sophomore at Huntingtown High School, and both a pianist and a vocalist. He aspires to attend college or a conservatory to become a performing opera singer and piano collaborator.

Noah’s choral experiences began at Huntingtown Elementary School.

Music teacher Jenny Stawinski noticed Noah’s talent and shared it with his dad at a chance encounter at Safeway. From there, Noah continued in chorus and was an All State Boy’s Soprano in 7th grade at Northern Middle School.

Ms. Stawinski had herself been a student of voice teacher Jerome Barry in Silver Spring, and she recommended Mr. Barry to the Donahues. Now, five years later, Noah refers to Mr. Barry as one of his best friends.

Mr. Barry coordinates a program for young talents known as The Embassy Series.

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While singing at a church, Noah’s accompanist was Michael Adcock, pianist and former instructor at the Peabody Conservatory at Johns Hopkins University. After many years of piano instruction with Mary Parsons in Dunkirk, Noah and his parents asked Mr. Adcock to be Noah’s new piano teacher.

Noah’s involvement with the Embassy Series has given him the chance to perform several times in Washington, DC, even before Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. To hear Noah singing, search for Noah Donahue on You Tube.

Locally, Noah performed in last year’s Huntingtown High School’s Phantom of the Opera and has a role in this year’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Noah has high regard for the theater program at his school, and says of this year’s production, “It’s a stretch for me, because it’s an acting part only, not musical at all. It’s out of my comfort zone.”

Noah benefitted as well from ballet lessons at the Abigail Francisco School of

Classical Ballet in North Beach. He says he also lost “a ton of weight” while dancing.

Noah and his parents had to sacrifice the hours at dance once he entered high school and took on the strain of AP classes and continuing with piano and voice instruction. Noah now runs and works out instead.

For the past two summers, Noah has attended the Interlochen Arts Camp in Michigan to hone his piano skills. Last summer Noah was also able to fit in a high school camp at the Washington National Opera Institute, where he played piano accompaniments for singers.

Noah also performed at the Kennedy Center with world-renowned composer Marvin Hamlisch under the direction of Maestro Lorin Maazel. Preparations for this experience involved weekend travel to Castleton, Virginia.

Noah Donahue To round out what little free time he has, Noah enjoys creating original compositions on the piano and helping his younger sister, Clara, age 9, with her piano lessons. He likes art and conducting historical research, placing 10th in the National History Day Competition while in middle school.

I was prepared to be impressed the first time I heard Noah play piano, but I had no idea how amazed I would be. The beauty, grace and emotion evoked by this 15-year old left me in awe. I was glad he had his back to me as he played, so I was able to compose myself before he turned around.

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

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A Whole Lotta Led Zeppelin

Benefits Calvert Hospice Don’t expect Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, or John Paul Jones. But do expect to get Dazed and Confused and enjoy the closest you can get to Led Zeppelin in our area at a special concert on Saturday, November 19 at the Mary Harrison Center in Owings.

The Sojourner Band presents a Whole Lotta Love for the heavy The Sojourner Band. metal/blues legends in their very different tribute to the 60s and 70’s called “A Lot More Zep.” The Sojourner Band was formed to perform for the benefit of others and is comprised of members from various local groups from a variety of musical and theatre genres. Their music spans the ages with members hailing from backgrounds as diverse as Celtic traditional to American blues and Southern Rock.

Band members represented in "A Lot More Zep" hail from Snake Bite (Southern Rock and Blues), Loafers Glory (old time and blues), Six Foot Bacon (rock) and The Gospel Bluegrass Express (gospel and bluegrass).

Bringing the 60’s and 70’s extravaganza to the stage will be Bob Spanburgh (vocals and harmonica), Jamie Dowell (vocals and electric bass), Dale Davis (drums), Dave Sudduth (electric and acoustic guitar), Jimmy Waymire (vocals, electric and acoustic guitar), Gary Pape (upright bass, acoustic guitar and electric bass), Jason Hurley (guitar and keyboards), and Lauren Kuhn (vocals).

Actors and tech crews from the Chesapeake Theatre Company, dancers from Troupe Hypnotic and a sundry of dancers will also lend their talents to the Zeppelin tribute production.

Sojourner benefit concerts are best known for their unexpected surprises. Colorful and splashy, sensuous and seductive, mysterious and moody are all adjectives to describe this rock opera where a young man is on a quest for music and encounters love, strife and conflict along the way. It’s like Good Times Bad Times while climbing the Stairway to Heaven!

To date, the Sojourner Band Tribute shows have raised over $25,000 to benefit community efforts. Members do not receive any funds or compensation for their time. All proceeds will be given to Calvert Hospice to assist in their mission of helping others in their Bereavement and Transitions programs.

Friday, November 18 Rewind Old School: at Heavenly Chicken and Ribs, 10812 Town Center Boulevard, Dunkirk from 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Join DJ Will as he lays down some of your old school favorites from the 80's and 90's. $5 cover with drink specials all night. Must be over 21.

Saturday, November 19 Anthony Ryan Country plays live at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206’s All-You-Can-Eat Bull and Oyster Roast from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 19 in the Upper Level Main Hall of the Post on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach. Cost of $35.00 includes all you can eat oysters, BBQ beef, many sides, and draft beer. Phone Jim at (301) 855-6466 for more info.

Sunday, November 20 "Rosie," a musical performance at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons in the Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. Return to the days of rationing, the housing shortage, spies and women going to work for the very first time outside the home in the 1940s. Salute the women of World War II. Free.

Monday, November 21 Sean Jones: Be charmed by this smooth, rhythm-and-blues singer backed by keyboard, bass, drums and saxophone. Sean blends pop, soul and big-band favorite and sing Frank Sinatra favorites such as "Fly-Me to the Moon" and others.The South County Concert Association presents Sean Jones on November 21 @ 7:30 p.m. at Southern High School, 4400 Solomons Island Rd.,(Rt. #2) Harwood, 20776. Free admission to subscribers of the South County Concert Association and the Anne Arundel Community Concert Association. $20 at the door for non-subscribers. For additional information, call (301) 261-5802 or visit www.southcountyconcerts.org.

A Lot More Zep: A Rock Opera featuring the music of Led Zeppelin performed by the Sojourner Band on Saturday, November 19 at 8:00 p.m. at the Mary Harrison Cultural Arts Center next to Northern High School on Chaneyville Road in Owings. Proceeds benefit Calvert Hospice Transitions and Bereavement Programs.

Tickets: Adults $18 in advance and $20 at the door; Students and seniors $10 in advance and $12 at the door; Children (ages 4-12) $5 in advance and $8 at the door. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Calvert Hospice, 238 Merrimac Ct. in Prince Frederick or the Shoppe For Hospice, 4130 Old Town Road, Huntingtown.

Call (443) 481-7022 or visit www.CalvertHospice.org for more info.

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22 Thursday, November 17, 2011 Chesapeake Current

Out&About

A Christmas Carol: The Twin Beach Players present an all-children musical featuring 80 local kids in a touching version of “A Christmas Carol” that you won’t want to miss! November 25 through December 7 at the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 8356 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets are $12 for adults; $10 for TBP members, senior citizens and students. Special $5 open dress rehearsal Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. Reserve your tickets in advance by calling (410) 474-4214 or TBPtickets@hotmail.com.

Friday & Saturday, Nov. 18 and 19 Neil Simon's Laughter on the 23rd Floor presented by New Direction Community Theater at 7:00 p.m. both nights at the College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus.

General admission $12; Student/Senior/Military Discount $10 Reservations are strongly recommended; seating is limited. For reservations, email: ndctheater@gmail.com or phone: (443) 624-4484. For more info, visit their web site at http://ndctheater.net84.net. *Mature language advisory. Show is presented with special permission of Samuel French, Inc.

Friday, November 18 Twilight Holiday Open House: At Greenstreet Gardens, 391 W. Bay Front Road, Lothian, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to benefit the Captain Avery Museum. Adults are invited to come dressed to celebrate the holidays in the magic and beauty of Greenstreet Gardens, which will be decorated for the Christmas season with holiday flowers and plants and twinkling lights. Music donated by Garrett Music Academy of Owings. Free, but there is a $10 Wine Tasting Fee, with all of proceeds donated to the Museum. Complimentary light fare and beverages will be served by local caterers. For more info, call the Museum at (410) 867 4486, or visit its web site at www.captainaverymuseum.org.

American Legion 206 Meeting: The regular monthly meeting of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 members will be held at 7:00 p.m. Got something to say? This is your chance! All members are encouraged to attend. (301) 855-6466.

Saturday, November 19

Union UMC, Lothian from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Centenary UMC in Shady Side 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m; and Friendship UMC, Friendship 12:00 Noon – 3:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit SCFN's work to help needy seniors.

Party Time! The American Legion StallingsWilliams Post 206 will host an All-You-Can-Eat Bull and Oyster Roast from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 19 in the Upper Level Main Hall of the Post on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach. Live music by Anthony Ryan Country.

Cost of $35.00 includes all you can eat oysters, barbeque beef, many sides, and draft beer. Call Jim at (301) 855-6466 for more information.

Sweet Treat Express: Children can build train engines at this 3rd annual event held by the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum (CBRM) on Saturday, November 19. The Sweet Treat Express will be a kickoff to the holiday season as we take Rice Krispies Treats and tons of candy to create train engines. This event is free and open to the public from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the mini-gym of the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach.

A Lot More Zep: Love Led Zeppelin? Then you won’t want to miss this Rock Opera featuring the music of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham performed by the Sojourner Band. Benefit concert with proceeds going to Calvert Hospice Transitions and Bereavement Programs. Saturday, November 19 at 8:00 p.m. at the Mary Harrison Cultural Arts Center at Northern High School on Chaneyville Road in Owings. Tickets: Adults $18 in advance and $20 at the door; Students and Seniors $10 in advance and $12 at the door; Children (ages 4-12) $5 in advance and $8 at the door. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Calvert Hospice, 238 Merrimac Ct. in Prince Frederick or the Shoppe For Hospice, 4130 Old Town Road, Huntingtown. Call (443) 481-7022 or visit www.CalvertHospice.org for more info.

Friday to Sunday, Nov. 25 to 27

Saturday, November 26

Festival of Trees: To benefit Calvert Hospice.

Held at Huntingtown High School, 4125 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown. The festival features more than 70 beautifully decorated Christmas trees and the Festival Shoppes with over 70 East Coast vendors offering merchandise, art and unique crafts.

Children can enjoy breakfast and lunch with Santa including food, photo with Santa, crafts and a whole lot of fun! For details go to www.calverthospice.org. See story on page 12 for more details and specific events.

Xmas Bazaar: The ever-popular American Legion Annual Bazaar features something for everyone! Face painting, Chinese raffle, Bake sale, crafts, gifts, decorations, and more raffles.

Come for a light breakfast and stay for lunch.

Hosted by the American Legion 206 Auxiliary in the Upper Level Main Hall on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach. For more information, or to rent a table ($30 and up), call Sarah (301) 812-1954 or Clarisse (443) 964-5461.

12th Annual Gingerbread House Show and Contest: at Darnall’s Chance House in Upper Marlboro. A panel of judges decides the best in two categories: children 8 to 16, and adults ages 17 and up. The top three in each category win prizes. After this judging, the show is opened to the public, and visitors can vote for a favorite in both the children and adult division.

The winners of the Viewer’s Choice Awards in each division receive a $350 prize. This year’s show is Thursday through Sunday from noon until 5:00 p.m., beginning Nov. 25 and ending Dec. 11. Darnall’s Chance House Museum is located at 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive in Upper Marlboro. Go to www.pgparks.com for more info.

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Holiday Craft Fair: The Deale Elks Lodge will be holding this annual event from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A great variety of 30+ artisan and craft vendors from all over the region will be there so do your holiday shopping here for a great cause! Proceeds benefit the Elks and multiple supported area charities. Games, prizes, food and SANTA! Contact: (410) 867-2528.

Sunday, November 27 Light Up the Town: Annual holiday event in which the Christmas lights are lit in Chesapeake Beach. Beginning at 6:00 pm at Chesapeake Beach Town Hall. Children from Beach Elementary will participate, and "Mother Christmas" (Jo Finch) and Santa Claus will be there! There will be a musical program and then they will officially light up the town, followed by refreshments. The children attending can visit with Santa and will receive a bag of goodies as well. Free.

Sunday, November 20 Sunday Conversations with Chesapeake Authors at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons in the Museum Lounge. Raymond McAlwee, life-long denizen of the Bay, will present "Chesapeake Bay Stories" at 2:00 p.m.

Free.

Victorian Christmas Open House: The Deale Area Historical Society cordially invites you to their Victorian Christmas Open House on Sunday, November 20, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Toys and Christmas items from the Deale Area will be on display. At the Deale Museum at Nutwell School, Herrington Harbour North, Deale Road, Tracys Landing, MD. Refreshments will be served and admission is free.

3rd Annual Craft Bazaar at Friendship Methodist Church from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Your chance to get great bargains from the Dorcas-Lydia Women's Circle. Homemade crafts, knitted items, jams and jellies and much, much more including lunch and a bake table. The church is located at 22 W. Friendship Rd; one block east of the traffic circle on Route 2; a little Wednesday, November 23 over a mile north of the light at MD Rts 2 & 260 in Owings. Call (410) 257-7133 or visit Combined Thanksgiving Eve Worship www.friendshipmethodistchurch.org.

Service at 7:30 p.m. at Carter's United Methodist Church with Friendship UMC Shop ‘Til You Drop Art, Crafts & Gift Show at members and choir. 6715 Old Solomons South River High School from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 Island Road, Friendship. (410) 257-3942. p.m. Organizers are now accepting applications for vendors. For an application, email your name, address, phone, and a brief description of Thursday, November 24 your products to Kerry Monroe kerryannmo@aol.com. Proceeds will be used to Hot Rod Pie Run: A special Thanksgiving upgrade the school’s media center. morning cruise-in for guys and their classic cars at South County Café, 5960 Deale-Churchton South County Faith Network Pie Sale on Sat. Road, Deale. 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. See the Nov. 19, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Just in time for November 3 issue of the Chesapeake Current Thanksgiving! Get your delicious, homemade, online at www.ChesapeakeCurrent.com for affordable holiday pies at any of 3 locations: details.

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2011 Calvert Hospice

Festival of Trees

Thanksgiving Weekend, November 25, 26, 27 Friday 6pm-8pm • Saturday 9am-6pm • Sunday 10am-5pm

Huntingtown High School 4125 Solomons Island Rd., Huntingtown

70 beautifully decorated Christmas trees Over 70 vendors featuring jewelry, hand-crafted items, paintings, gifts and more Breakfast or Lunch with Santa on Saturday Ages 3 - 8, Admission $7, Reservations required.

Photo with Santa available throughout the festival

Hospice Gift Shop Lots of Entertainment School, Church and Community Vocal and Instrumental Groups

Pictures with Santa

“A Lot More Zep” A Rock Opera featuring the music of Led Zeppelin performed by the Sojourner Band to benefit Calvert Hospice Transitions & Bereavement Programs Saturday, November 19th, 8:00 p.m.

Mary Harrison Cultural Arts Center

Tickets Adults Students & Seniors Children (ages 4-12)

Advance $18 $10 $5

Door $20 $12 $8

Fun for the Whole Family!

Tickets may be purchased in advance at:

And Much More!

Calvert Hospice 238 Merrimac Ct Prince Frederick

GENERAL ADMISSION Adults $5; Seniors $3 • Ages 4 - 12 $1 • Ages 3 & under free

For more information, visit

www.calverthospice.org or call 410-535-0892

Shoppe for Hospice 4130 Old Town Rd Huntingtown

Buy tickets in advance and receive a Shoppe for Hospice coupon: $5 off a purchase of $25 or more.

For more information call 443-481-7022 or visit www.calverthospice.org