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Book Festival Showcases LOCAL Local Authors NEWS Are you a budding writer wishing to meet published authors? Have you always wanted to own a signed copy of your favorite local author’s books? Come learn of the trials and tribulations authors in our community have faced in finding the path to getting their works published and share your own stories at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick’s Book Festival of Local Authors on Saturday, November 20 from 10:00a.m. until 4:00p.m. It’s a day of featured speakers, panels, exhibitors and book selling and signings as the writer’s journey is celebrated. Schedule of Events
Among the writers featured at the Book Festival of Local Authors on Saturday, November 20 will be Don Shomette of Dunkirk, noted historian and author of at least 13 books, many on the history of the Chesapeake Bay. Others will be Ron Miller of Huntingtown, author of Sellout and Janie Suss of Holland Point, who wrote Oscar and Olive Osprey: A Family Takes Flight.
10:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m. Author signings will take place throughout the day, as well as speakers discussing their writing and publishing experiences. Meet local authors Lucia St. Clair Robson, Naomi Watkins, Connie Reeves, Ron Miller of Huntingtown, Robin Wedewer, Caldwell Lee and dozens more as well as purchase signed copies of their books. For a complete list, go to the Calvert Library website (calvert.lib.md.us) and click on “Book Festival of Local Authors.” 10:00 a.m. The first panel of authors for the day, Christine Trent (The Queen’s Dollmaker), Peter Abresch (Capitol Coven), Hilda Wren (A Plain Brown Wren), and Michael Buckley (Voices of the Chesapeake Bay), will discuss the process of having their works published by a publishing house versus the process of having their works self published.
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11:00 a.m. The keynote speaker of the day, historian and marine archaeologist, Donald Shomette of Dunkirk, will thrill you with tales of his writings on the Pirates of the Chesapeake Bay and his latest revision of Flotilla: the Patuxent Naval Campaign in the War of 1812. 1:00 p.m. Widely published author and founder of the Wineberry Press, Elisavietta Ritchie will moderate a panel of authors from the Washington Writers’ Publishing House, a non-profit organization that has published over 50 volumes of poetry and a dozen novels since 1973. 2:00 p.m. Author of ten popular math help books and founder of calculus-help.com, awardwinning teacher, W. Michael Kelley, will talk about his transition from successful educator to flourishing published author. 3:00 p.m. Our final panel for the day, Jon Franklin (Wolves in the Parlor), Janie Suss of Holland Point (Oscar and Olive Osprey), Richard Stack (Doggonest books) and Don Phillips (I Tutus: The Son of Heaven), will share how their personal connections to animals influenced their writing process.
Come on inside! Owners of some of the most beautiful homes in Northern Calvert and Southern Anne Arundel Counties are opening their doors for the first Holiday House Tour of its kind. Details are on page 12.
Following each presentation, there will be time for questions and answers as well as book selling and signing. Locally written books make great holiday gifts! For further information, contact Robyn Truslow (410) 535-0291.
Chesapeake Beach Honors Veterans Under a crisp blue sky, there was a large turnout for the annual Veterans Day Service on November 11 at the Chesapeake Beach Veterans Park. Representatives from all branches of service, as well as law enforcement and fire departments, gathered on this beautiful fall day to give thanks and pay tribute to the sacrifices made by our military men and women and their families. Pat McCoy, 2nd Vice Commander of the American Legion’s Southern Maryland District, and Kirk Larman, Commander of Stallings–Williams Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach, presided at the ceremony. A reception was held at Post 206 following the event.
Posting of the colors by the Knights of Columbus Lord Baltimore Assembly as the flag was lowered to half staff in honor of veterans.
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George Owings, former Maryland Secretary of Veteran Affairs and Marine Corps veteran, places a wreath in front of the Marine Corps monument at the Chesapeake Beach Veterans Park.
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LOCAL NEWS
Police Blotter Pharming Parties in Anne Arundel County
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Reports:
CDS Violation On November 4 at 12:10 p.m. DFC J. Lord conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at northbound Md. Rt. 4 and Southern Connector Blvd. in Lusby. The driver, identified as Jack Haynes Poore, Jr., 50 of Huntingtown, was arrested on an open warrant out of Baltimore for failure to appear for CDS charges and was found to be driving on a suspended license. He was also charged with driving on a suspended license and possession of crack cocaine and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, a silver metal hand fashioned smoking device. CDS Violation After investigating a parked vehicle near the Lower Marlboro pier in Owings on November 5 at 11:00 p.m. DFC P. Foote found two of the three occupants of the car to be in possession of suspected drugs. He arrested Renna A. Quashie, 22 and Ashley M. Wallace, 21, both of Owings, and charged each with possession of marijuana and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, empty cigar wrappers used to pack marijuana. Stolen Vehicle A red 1994 Ford Probe valued at $1000 was stolen from the driveway of a home on Hunting Creek Road in Huntingtown overnight between November 5 and 6. Dep. J. Norton is investigating. Theft Dep. N. Funchion responded to the Advance Auto store in Dunkirk on November 6 at 7:18 p.m. for a theft report. The suspect, identified as Jamar Tyro Turner, 26 of Owings, was charged with theft of items valued under $100. CDS Violation On November 7 at 9:05 a.m. after conducting a traffic stop at the Dunkirk 7-11, DFC M. Robshaw made contact with a passenger in the vehicle. He found her to be in possession of suspected drug paraphernalia and a dangerous weapon. Maggie Jane Williams, 26 of Lothian, was arrested and charged with carrying a dangerous weapon, a machete, and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, two crack pipes.
State Police Barrack U Reports: Burglary On November 2, Trooper First Class Saucerman responded to the 9000 block of Cabin Court in Owings for a reported burglary. The victim’s shed was broken into and several lawn tools were stolen. The investigation continues. Theft From Vehicle On November 2, Trooper First Class Saucerman also responded to the 12600 block of Vigilant Court in Dunkirk for a reported theft from a vehicle. A jacket and money were stolen from an unlocked vehicle.
Alarming New Trend for Teens Abusing Prescriptions The Anne Arundel County Police Department is reaching out to educate citizens on prescription drug abuse and a new trend referred to as “Pharming Parties.” Over the past several years, juvenile prescription drug abuse has been on the rise. Juveniles have potential access to a larger variety of prescription medication than ever before because these drugs are more widely available to the general public. Pharming parties (also called pharm parties), is a term invented to describe a get-together where individuals, particularly juveniles, exchange and ingest prescription drugs, to get intoxicated or “high.” There have been several reports recently of juvenile parties where kids consume handfuls of different types of prescription pills, sometimes not even knowing what the pills were they had consumed. It is also common at pharm parties to consume alcohol while taking the prescription medication. This increases the effects of the prescription medication and has greater potential to cause serious injury or death. Participants attending these parties have explained that when you attend a pharm party you are required to bring prescription pills. When juveniles take the prescription drugs from home it is called “pharming.” Once at the party, the pills are collected and placed into a large bowl or bag. The bowl or bag of pills is referred to as “trail mix.” Each juvenile takes several pills from the bowl or bag and consumes them. A partygoer’s status is determined by the amount of pills he or she can ingest. The more pills one takes, the more they are respected by other partiers. Juveniles and young adults are in the mindset that prescription drugs obtained legally from a doctor are safe. Movies, television and some media coverage have sensationalized celebrity drug use and portrayed it as normal behavior for young and beautiful people. In the current TV series “House”, the lead role “Doctor Gregory House,” abuses Vicodin to function in his day-today life, while performing miracle medical procedures. Prescrip-
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LOCAL NEWS ommissioners By Commissioner Susan Shaw
The election is over. While provisional and overseas ballots remain to be counted on November 22, the results seem pretty clear on the Calvert County level. It looks like a Republican sweep of the Commissioner's offices. However, when I look at the results, I see more than a party win. I am convinced that the majority of voters do not vote a party line, especially in Calvert County. They voted for a conservative fiscal approach. They voted for candidates they knew or who had come to their door and listened to them. They voted for candidates they could trust or felt they could trust more than their opponents. They voted for more traditional values. They voted for candidates who promised change, but not too much change.
The change the winning candidates promised is improved effectiveness of local government services and a more business-oriented approach. The geographic distribution is better. None of the winning candidates advocated an overthrow of the Comprehensive Plan. All wanted to keep our county’s rural character intact. The new Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will be sworn in on December 21 with details to follow. The public is invited. Meanwhile, plenty of work still remains for the current BOCC, in anticipation of the transition, once the election numbers are final. The new BOCC faces austere economic times. The public will be watching to see how we handle the hard choices ahead. Stay tuned!
North Beach Politics Final North Beach Election Results (winners in green) Mayor: Mark Frazer Michael Bojokles Lynda Striegel Town Council: Mike Benton Gregg Dotson Kenneth Wilcox Gregory McNeill Gwen Schiada Randy Hummel Jane Hagen Thomas Crockett Andrew “Bud” Hunt Julius “Junior” Lubbes
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Mark Frazer, who was Mayor of North Beach from 1998 through 2006 was sworn into office as the new mayor on Friday, November 12. He then swore in new councilmen Mike Benton, Ken Wilcox, Greg O’Neill along with re-elected council members Gregg Dotson, Gwen Schiada, and Randy Hummel. Frazer told the onlookers at the brief ceremony at the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department that he hopes to have “openness and communication with residents” and build “respect and collegiality among council members” as he “asks them to support the right things for the town.” He also said he hopes to “build bridges” between areas of the town and “give it his very best.”
Clerk of the Circuit Court Kathy Smith administers the oath of office to incoming North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer.
Thursday, November 18, 2010 Members of the newly elected North Beach Town Council taking their oaths of office; from left to right: Mike Benton, Gregg Dotson, Greg McNeill, Ken Wilcox, Gwen Schiada, and Randy Hummel.
A Whole New World in Politics By Nick Garrett What the h*ll Just happened? Reflecting on the November 2 election results, what else can you say? What does it mean? What was the mandate for the
newly elected? “Oh my God… Turn on some music or something because I can’t sit here like this…” was all I could think of to say when I walked in to Senator Dyson’s campaign headquarters on election night. Dyson would pull off a win that night, but early on, almost 30 of Dyson’s closest supporters sat in absolute silence. It made for a very uncomfortable feeling that was repeated everywhere in the country as incumbents -and Democrats - prayed for just one more shot as they went down one after the other. In fact, many Democrats would never admit that they probably spent at least one day immediately following the election in bed curled up in the fetal position wondering what went wrong. For some, this Republican sweep was a surprise and for others it was only a matter of how many seats would be taken. Either way, this year’s election numbers made the 1994 Republican power shift look like a mouse charging instead of an elephant. What will the result of the November 2 election mean for you and I? What was the mandate to the newly elected and what do we expect them to accomplish? Everyone agrees that some local office holders may have just been residually punished and lost his or her seats for the actions of the national Democrat agenda; however, there was a loud and clear message from people across the Country, R’s and D’s, that the American people want the national debt and deficits reduced, somehow without raising taxes. Certainly for Republicans and Conservative Democrats, limiting the scope of or eliminating Obama’s healthcare plan is also an important initiative. That being said, Democrat Steny Hoyer earned his congressional seat again, demonstrating that his service to the District trumped party aggression. Senators Miller and Dyson, also Democrats, retained their seats showing
that we were not quite ready to let some of our common sense veterans go. The face of the Calvert County Board of Commissioners will change substantially to a full Republican board. Jerry Clark and Susan Shaw kept their seats, the buzz on the streets is that Susan may be the next Board President. Newcomers Pat Nutter, Steve Weems, and Evan Slaughenhoupt won the people’s resounding favor to take a stab at governing the county. Barbara Stinnett and Linda Kelley, both having devoted much of their lives to public service, were gracious about the switch and voiced respect for the people’s authority. Perhaps the biggest upsets were the loss of Board President Wilson Parran, and Delegate Sue Kullen. We can rest assured that we have not heard the last from either of them, since both are well established community leaders. That being said, I think everyone has reached out to new Delegate Mark Fisher and are interested to see what he will do. For the Democratic Party, the opportunity here is to evaluate priorities, listen to the people about what is really important, and recreate a party platform that meets the needs of the people and not the needs of the powerful in the party. Republicans now have the opportunity to put their money where their mouth is and prove very quickly what their leadership looks like. If what they promise is true, we may soon be singing “Happy Days are Here Again.” If they fail to deliver, Democrats will begin to win back seats as early as 2012. In closing, I polled my friends on Facebook and asked them, “If there was one thing you could say to the new elected officials moving forward what would it be?” Almost everyone said, “We want elected officials to listen to us, politics has changed and there is no room for personal agendas.” As we move forward, the newly elected leaders that listen may have a great shot at leading for a long time.
LOCAL NEWS Adult Education Programs Available If you are over 16 years old, out of school, and need a high school diploma, the Adult Education Program can help you. Adult Education Classes, which help you pre- pare for the GED Test or the External Diploma Program, are offered during the day and during the evening in various sites within the county. To enroll in an Adult Education class, students must participate in an Orientation and Skills As- sessment before being assigned to class. Orientation will be held on (Saturday) Novem- ber 20 at 9:00 a.m. The session will be held at the Hunting Creek Annex, 4105 Old Town Road, Hun- tingtown, MD. For more information and/or to register, please call the Adult Education Program at 410-535-7382 or visit the Adult Education website: http:// www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/departments/ other/adulted/index.htm
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LOCAL NEWS Enjoy the Festival of Trees at Huntingtown High School! Friday, 11/26: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 11/27: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, 11/28: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tremendous Planning Required For Festival of Trees Annual Event Lights Up Huntingtown High
mittee President Jeanne Coonan arrived with aid of a walker. This is one of her first times out of the house since breaking two Adults $5, Seniors $3, Children (ages 4-12) $1, hips. Children three and under are free. She sits down at the head of the table, and if one cared By Corrin McHugh to imagine, she symbolically arranges her music in front of her and taps the wooden Howe podium in front of her. She kept the meeting running, limitThe small meeting room slowly filled until overflowing with women prepared ing unnecessary rabbit trails, giving reports for the last meeting of the Festival of Trees for people not in attendance and recomSteering Committee. Over twenty women mending a compromise when the meeting sat around the boardroom table in the Cal- started to derail over a minor issue. Coonan points to the business ads vert Hospice office, spilling over to a side couch, hastily erected folding chairs and committee to hear their solo piece hearing standing along the walls during the 90-min- all the large ads for the evening program ute meeting. Once the meeting started it have been sold bringing in over $4,500. Next, the master conductor points to begged the question: where would the other half of dozen or so absent committee mem- the Breakfast and Lunch with Santa group. They announce Southern Maryland Caterbers have fit? This is the 22nd year of the Festival of ers won the contract bid and that students Trees and the volunteers conduct their event from Northern and Huntingtown High with the passion and precision of a philhar- Schools and the College of Southern Marymonic orchestra. This year’s Steering Com- land will help supervise and entertain the
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Festival of Trees Crafters who met every Wednesday at Huntingtown United Methodist Church from March to November to make crafts to sell at the annual event.
kids with crafts. Moving on to the tree decorators, Coonan learns they have 27 volunteers for decorating trees but need to set aside meeting to assign undecorated trees to decorating teams. And so she orchestrates the meeting, and moves along until the final notes. “It’s not going to be perfect. Just be flexible,” Coonan exhorts her team at the end of the meeting. They break with a plan to meet at the high school the day before Thanksgiving to set up for their big event. The Festival of Trees starts the day after Thanksgiving and runs through the weekend. On the biggest shopping day of the year, known as “Black Friday,” November 26, Huntingtown High School turns into a holiday wonderland of 70 uniquely decorated trees, three large rooms of vendor crafts, specialty goods and arts. On Saturday, November 27, children are invited to eat breakfast or lunch with Santa or have their picture taken with him throughout the weekend. Reservations are required, so visit www.calverthospice.org and click the green Festival tree to sign up. The goal of this annual event is to raise $100,000 for the Burnett-Calvert Hospice House’s general budget and to fund Child/Teen bereavement programs throughout the year. The local hospice care provides “quality, compassionate care for people facing an incurable illness or injury.” This care is provided in patient homes, hospital, nursing homes and/or the Burnett-Calvert Hospice house that can support six patients at a time. Local radio station STAR 98.3’s morning personalities T-Bone and Heather will broadcast live from the Festival on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Have a Blue Christmas with Rockin’ Elvis, Jim Godbold on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Additional entertainment will be provided throughout the weekend by local churches, schools and community groups.
New to the Festival this year is a concert featuring the Sojourner Band, taking place Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m. at Huntingtown High School’s auditorium. Sojourner will perform popular music from the 1940s to the present including music by Willy Nelson, Hank Williams, The Allman Brothers, Bonnie Raitt and more. Musical surprises are in store for all ages, from toddlers to seniors. Bring your family and neighbors to sing and dance along! Tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for children 4 through 12 and are available at the Calvert Hospice office, located at 238 Merrimac Court in Prince Frederick or at the door. The Festival of Trees invites community member to honor or remember a loved one by purchasing a beautiful poinsettia that will become part of the lovely multitiered poinsettia tree display at the Festival. Poinsettias can be taken home after the event. To purchase a poinsettia or for other information about sponsoring the event, visit www.calverthospice.org or call (410) 535-0892. About the Author: Corrin McHugh Howe is
a freelance writer who lives in Calvert County.
Bah Humbug! Enjoy A Christmas Carol An All-Children Production The Twin Beach Players proudly present and all children’s musical version of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” directed by Regan Cashman. The cast consists of over 40 children, ranging from age 6 to 18 who will captivate the audience with their incredible performances. “A Christmas Carol” is the beloved tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, the miserly old curmudgeon who hates Christmas, and whose heart has turned cold since the death of his business partner and the break-up of his engagement many years earlier. It takes a nighttime encounter with Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future to help Scrooge see the errors of his ways and start celebrating the holidays and living in the true spirit of giving and compassion. This production will include several classic holiday songs and an unforgettable, magical performance from some of Maryland's most talented kids.
Holidays at the Beaches Family Fun For All Ages
Performances:
Three weekends! - Friday, November 26 at 7:00 p.m. - Saturday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m. - Sunday, November 28 at 2:00 p.m. - Friday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. - Saturday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m. - Sunday, December 5 at 2:00 p.m. - Friday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. - Saturday, December 11 at 2:00 p.m. - Sunday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m. (Show is approximately two hours long.)
Location:
Holland Point Civic Center 919 Walnut Ave North Beach, MD The Holland Point Civic Center is located just over the Calvert County line in Anne Arundel County. For directions call (410) 474-4214.
Ticket information:
General Admission - $12.00 Seniors, Students, Military and TBP members - $10.00 **For groups of 10 or more - $8.00/ticket** Tickets are available at the door, a half hour prior to performances. Reservations are encouraged. Tickets may also be purchased at SeaScapes and Blondie’s Baking Company in North Beach, and Medart Galleries in Dunkirk. For more information, call Director Regan Cashman at (410) 474-4214 or email her at twinbeachregan@msn.com. Watch for updates on www.twinbeachplayers.com and www. facebook/twinbeachplayers.
Did You Know? - The Charles Dickens classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ was first published in 1843. This inspiring story of redemption was called a carol, which is a song or ballad of joy celebrating birth. - Also in 1843, ‘God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen’ was used in ‘A Christmas Carol,’ and the first Christmas card was created.
Chesapeake Beach Becomes Brightest Beacon on the Bay Beginning the weekend after Thanksgiving, the Town of Chesapeake Beach will "Light up the Town" and become the “Brightest Beacon on the Bay” at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 28. There will be music provided by the children of Beach Elementary and Santa Claus will be on hand to assist "Mother Christmas" as she waves her magic wand and lights up the town! Thousands of lights and displays will twinkle and delight, bringing oohs and aahs from the crowd. Following the light-up, Santa will distribute goodie bags to all the children in attendance. Refreshments will be provided by the Town of Chesapeake Beach. Everyone is invited to ride through the town at night to enjoy the holiday sights anytime from November 28 through January 2 to get into the holiday spirit! Displays will again line Route 260 coming into Chesapeake Beach, with a massive display at Veteran’s Park at the traffic light at Routes 260 and 261. Many homeowners also get in on the action, so come to Chesapeake Beach through the holidays to get into the spirit of the season! Chesapeake Beach Town Hall photo by Nancy Feuerle.
North Beach Hosts Holiday Parade Join the Bay Business Group (BBG) and the North Beach House and Garden Club for this annual holiday event on Saturday, December 4 beginning at 12:00 noon. This exciting event has become a tradition, with children, merchants, owners and their pets, marching bands, clowns and characters of all sorts joining in the parade to make it a wonderful holiday spectacle! Join Emcee George Owings along the Parade route to
watch the parade as it moves from 1st and Bay to 7th and Bay and brings in Santa Claus on a fire truck. Santa will then remain on the Boardwalk to visit with all the children and find out what their Christmas wishes are. For more information, contact Pat Carpenter at patcarpenter43@gmail.com or (301) 855-4265. North Beach Holiday Parade photos from 2009 by Richard Ball.
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Boating Accidents Investigated Gun Bash a Big Blast All 1,000 Tickets Sold
The North Beach Volunteer Fire Department’s Gun Bash on November 13 was such a success that the next one has already been scheduled for the spring of 2011. Officials tell the Chesapeake Current that all 1,000 tickets offered at $45 each were sold for the event, giving participants the chance to win 30 guns and other weapons, two all-terrain vehicles, a moped and cash. More raffles and drawings at additional cost were held throughout the event to raise money for the all-volunteer fire department and its operations. Firearms were provided by Ron’s Bay Pro Shop of Dunkirk. The next Gun Bash is scheduled for March 26, 2011 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Tickets, which will cost $45.00 per person, will go on sale February 1. For more information, email nbvfdgunbash@hotmail.com or call (410) 257-6564.
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Maryland Natural Resources Police and other local first responders are investigating the death of Timothy Dale Bourne, age 50 from Port Republic, who died in a boating accident in the Patuxent River near Broomes Island. Bourne was a passenger in a fishing vessel that sank after it experienced engine trouble. His body was recovered the next day about 120 yards south of where the boat sank. Recovery was made by members of the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department and the Calvert County Dive team after an intensive search. At 6:30 p.m. on Saturday November 6, Thomas Eric Johnson, age 46 from Hollywood, Md was returning from fishing in his 20-foot Wellcraft when the vessel experienced engine trouble. Johnson anchored the vessel and called a nearby marina for assistance. While Johnson and the other two occupants, Julius Lamond Camp, age 37 from Leonardtown and Bourne waited for assistance, the vessel took a large wave over the stern causing it to sink. All three occupants put on life jackets and jumped into the water. A jet skier, who heard the victims’ calls for help responded to their location. The skier was able to relay Johnson and Camp to shore. The jet skier could not locate Bourne, who was separated from the others due to the strong current in the river. Johnson and Camp were transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital for hyperthermia. Officers from the Natural Resources Police, Coast Guard, and members from St. Leonard VFD, Prince Frederick VFD, Solomon’s VFD, and Benedict VFD searched the area by vessel. The Maryland State Police aviation searched the area by air. The search continued until midnight. The search resumed at first light with the addition of NRP’s Underwater Operation Unit using side scan sonar. NRP Special Operation Division is continuing the investigation into the cause of the accident. Bourne’s body was sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for autopsy. NRP responded to another water rescue that occurred at 11:15 am that same day in the Chesapeake Bay, one mile south of Breezy Point. At first, the Captain reported that he was bailing water out of the vessel and he was located just off the Rod N Reel, but authorities speaking to him by cell phone quickly determined that he was not sure where he was. The vessel was quickly located much farther south, off Breezy Point. During this rescue, the vessel was taking on water and had five people on board. A total of at least 15 volunteers assisted with the rescue. Units from NRP, the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department, Prince Frederick VFD and a private citizen, Matt Marlowe, were able to safety transport all five occupants off the vessel, which was eventually towed back to shore.
Mailbox Explosion in Owings The Maryland State Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating a mailbox being blown up by an improvised explosive device (IED) some time between Nov. 4 and Nov. 7. A report by Deputy Fire Marshal Caryn Moreland says that the metal mailbox at 2130 Horace Ward Road in Owings was discovered by its owner. The mailbox was valued at $50 and its contents were also destroyed in the explosion. The fire marshals were on the scene for an hour and assisted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Southern Region report states. The investigation is continuing and no arrests have been made. Anyone with any information is asked to call the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Southern Region at (443) 550-6831.
Rockfish Cook-Off Call For Junior Chefs The 2011 East Coast Commercial Fisherman’s and Aquaculture Trade Exposition is fast approaching, and this year’s show will once again be offering young chefs a chance to show off their skills. This year’s expo will mark the 13th year of the East Coast Junior Watermen’s Show, and all chefs between the ages of 7 and 17 are encouraged to enter their best Rockfish recipes in the 4th Annual Junior Chefs Rockfish Cook-Off. The top ten finalists will compete in the Cook-Off on Saturday, January 29 in Ocean City. The contest will consist of two age groups, 7 to 12 and 13 to 17. Five finalists will be selected from each age group to compete for cash prizes and plaques. First place will receive $200 and a plaque, second place will receive $100 and a plaque and third place will receive $50 and a plaque. All finalists will receive Rockfish pins, aprons and certificates.
All entries are due by Monday, December 13. Finalists will be notified by Thursday, January 7, 2011. A daytime phone number is required on all entry forms in order for finalists to be notified. The recipe should be an original entrée or main dish. Each finalist will receive two pounds of rockfish fillets to use the day of the competition. All other ingredients and cooking utensils are the contestants’ responsibility. Judging will be based on taste, originality, appearance (or attractiveness), and predominance of rockfish. Parental permission and supervision must be provided. The Cook-Off is sponsored by University of Delaware Sea Grant Program, University of Maryland Sea Grant and the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Seafood Marketing Program. For a list of all official rules and regulations, as well as an entry form, please email Doris Hicks at dhicks@udel.edu or visit www.marylandseafood.org.
A Time for Planer Boards and Big Stripers... By Bob Munro As we approach Thanksgiving, big Stripers are moving into our area, mostly following the channel edges. These are the biggest of the big fish that have been in the ocean since late spring. As I mentioned in a recent column, the big fish will be here and stay with us until some time in December, when they’ll head south for the rest of the winter. So now is the time to drag out the planer boards and “do your best to cover the water column.”
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Little Office Big Party! Here’s how you can have big holiday party fun without the big party expenses! The Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa is hosting a “Little Office Big Party” for companies in the area that are too small to hold a big holiday party for their employees in this difficult economy. The Little Office Big Party will be held on December 16. This festive evening will include hors d’oeuvres, dinner, drinks, door prizes, DJ entertainment and dancing. Tables of 8-10 guests are available as well as individual seats ($65 per person). Call the catering department at (410) 257-2735 x137 to make reservations. The Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa is located at 4160 Mears Ave, Chesapeake Beach.
Authorities Warn Businesses of Cyber Crimes taking care of Anne Arundel County Police say the FBI and U.S. Secret Service have asked that they make local business owners beware of recent cyber criminal activity. Cyber criminals are targeting the financial accounts of owners and employees of small and medium-sized businesses, resulting in significant business disruption and monetary losses due to fraudulent transfers from their accounts. Cyber criminals will often “phish” for victims using mass emails, pop-up messages that appear on their computers, and/or the use of social networking and Internet career sites5. For example, cyber criminals often send employees unsolicited emails that: - Ask for personal or account information and direct the employee to click on a malicious link provided in the email; and/or - Contain attachments that are infected with malware. - Cyber criminals use various methods to trick employees into opening the attachment or clicking on the link, including: - Disguising the email to look as though it’s from a legitimate business. Often, these criminals will employ some type of scare tactic to entice the employee to open the email and/or provide account information. - For example, cyber criminals have sent emails claiming to be from: UPS (e.g., “There has been a problem with your shipment.”), Financial institutions (e.g., “There is a problem with your banking account.”), Better Business Bureaus (e.g., “A complaint has been filed against you.”), Court systems (e.g., “You have been served a subpoena.”), - Making the email appear to provide information regarding current events such as natural disasters, major sporting events, and celebrity news to entice people to open emails and click on links. - Using email addresses or other credentials stolen from company websites or victims, such as relatives, co-workers, friends, or executives and designing an email to look like it is from a trusted source to entice people to open emails and click on
links. The cyber criminal's goal is to get the business owner or employee to open the infected attachments or click on the link contained in the email and visit the nefarious website where hidden malware is often downloaded to the employee's computer. This malware allows the fraudster to “see” and track employee's activities across the business’ internal network and on the Internet. Tracking may include visits to your financial institution and use of your online banking credentials used to access accounts (account information, log in, and passwords). Using this information, the fraudster can conduct unauthorized transactions that appear to be a legitimate transaction conducted by the company or employee. Police suggest that you educate everyone in your business about this type of fraud scheme. Here’s their advice: - Don’t respond to or open attachments or click on links in unsolicited e-mails. - If a message appears to be from your financial institution and requests account information, do not use any of the links provided. Contact the financial institution using the information provided upon account opening to determine if any action is needed. Financial institutions do not send customers e-mails asking for passwords, credit card numbers, or other sensitive information. - Similarly, if you receive an email from an apparent legitimate source (such as the IRS, Better Business Bureau, Federal Courts, UPS, etc.) contact the sender directly through other means to verify the authenticity. Be very wary of unsolicited or undesired email messages (or “spam”) and the links contained in them. - Be wary of pop-up messages claiming your machine is infected and offering software to scan and fix the problem, as it could actually be malicious software that allows the fraudster to remotely access and control your computer. - Enhance the security of your comput-
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Build your business through networking at these local business events: Business Over Breakfast (BOB) will be hosted December 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department. Rymer and Associates and Jon S. Frank Associates will conduct a workshop on the small employer tax credit program. Learn how to calculate the tax credit for the 2010 tax year and get valuable information regarding health care reform and how it will affect your business. This workshop is highly recommended for employers with 20 employees or less. Reservations are required; no walk ins. Refreshments provided by Lunch Box Cafe and Catering. A Business After Hours (BAH) will be held December 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland, 115 Williams Road, Prince Frederick, MD. Get in the holiday mood and join the festivities with fellow Chamber members. There will be great appetizers and beverages and lots of door prizes. Come join us for the last BAH of the Year! For more information, call the Chamber at (410) 535-2577. The SAACC Annual Christmas Party will be held at Historic London Town and Gardens on Friday, December 3 from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of socializing with fellow chamber members and guests, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, door prizes and much, much more! Cost for members is $30 per person, $55 per couple. Please RSVP no later than November 26. Should you have any questions or concerns, please call (410) 867-3129. The Bay Business Group will hold its annual Holiday Party and Business Awards Presentation on Wednesday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Running Hare Vineyard. For more information, email sb.cosby@comcast.net or visit the BBG web site at www.baybusinessgroup.org.
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If you detect suspicious activity, immediately cease all online activity and remove any computer systems that may be compromised from the network. Disconnect the Ethernet cable and/or any other network connections (including wireless connections) to isolate the system from the network and prevent any unauthorized access. Make sure your employees know how and to whom to report suspicious activity to within your company and at your financial institution Immediately contact your financial institution so that the following actions may be taken: - Disable online access to accounts. - Change online banking passwords. - Open new account(s) as appropriate. - Request that the financial institution’s agent review all recent transactions and electronic authorizations on the account. If suspicious active transactions are identified, cancel them immediately. - Ensure that no one has added any new payees, requested an address or phone number change, created any new user accounts, changed access to any existing user accounts, changed existing wire/ACH template profiles, changed PIN numbers or ordered new cards, checks or other account documents be sent to another address.
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Republican Women Leaders of Calvert are opening their doors wide to present their first Christmas House Tour on Saturday, December 4, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 pm. “This is our inaugural house tour,” says (RWLC) Tour Chair Carolyn Rice of Dunkirk. “Previously, we had done wine tastings as fund-raisers, and they were very nice, but this year, after the election, we wanted to do something different. We figured a house tour – of our houses – would cut our expenses and help us raise more money.” What do they plan to do with the money raised? Rice tells the Chesapeake Current that they want to establish scholarship funds for outstanding students who participate in Republican Clubs at Northern, Huntingtown and Calvert High Schools. “This will definitely be a top-notch event,” Rice says. “I promise that ticketholders will not be disappointed.” The tour will take visitors to nine beautifully decorated homes for the 2010 holiday season and several local businesses in the Northern end of Calvert and Southern Anne Arundel Counties. All of the homes are within an eight-
See Beautiful Residences On New Tour mile radius from Dunkirk through Owings and Lothian and all will be decorated beautifully for the holidays. Several are in Twin Shields. The featured homes are: “The Vineyard” located in Lothian is the home of the Entzian family. The breathtaking design gives a “Mount Vernon” look and old-world artistry. The 14,000 square feet of living space reflects the family’s love of Italian design. Denison Landscaping, the family’s business, created a magical landscape in the gardens and the Italian allure and romantic maze of rooms will draw the visitor to a home filled with Christmas love. Lose yourself in the romantic gardens! The Alvey and Hess Home in Twin Shields was built in 1997 and sits on 10 acres with beautifully detailed gardens. The Cape Cod style home features spacious rooms and cathedral ceilings. The curved stairwell adorned with garlands, sprays and lights complements the 12-foot Frazier fir. Homeowners of Dunkirk Florist and Gifts, they invite all to enjoy the whimsical tree in the parlor adorned in a western cowboy motif with antique ornaments. Fresh blossoms will delight your senses! The Rice Home, also in Twin Shields, is reminiscent of the Louisiana Plantation
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Tour hosts from left to right: (seated): RWLC Tour Chair Carolyn Rice, President Catherine Grasso. Standing right of bench: Terri Wolfley, Lynette and Don Entizian (standing behind bench) John Alvey, Stewart Hess, Jeanne Slaughenhoupt, Frank Grasso, Maria and Sal Lubrano (last row) Joe Rice. This photo was taken at the Grasso’s formal garden.
homes of the Old South. The Greek revival décor is prominently featured in the main living areas with hand-built chandeliers, hearty pine floors, gas lamps and authentic plaster molding. The memorable fireplaces are the work of artisans from the Washington, D.C. area. A ten-foot Christmas tree is a favorite along with a collection of antiques. Enjoy a Southern Plantation home here in Calvert County! The secluded Alvey-Hess home tucked away in Twin Shields shows gracious living on ten acres and features a beautiful 12-foot Christmas tree.
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Reminiscent of Louisiana plantations, the Rice Home in Dunkirk looks as if it’s straight out of the pages of Southern Living.
The Wolfley Home in Twin Shields is an 18th Century reproduction of a home on the Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg. Influenced also by the architecture of Tidewater, Virginia where the Wolfley family hails from, the Cape Cod home features many of the architectural principles of geometric order and decorative restraint. The elements are subtle and well balanced and materials used are the same as the original 18th Century con-
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by the owners as they traveled to and from Calvert from Silver Spring on weekends doing much of the construction themselves including much of the brick work. The brick rambler sits nestled on two acres and features a formal garden maintained by the homeowner’s own Master Gardener struction. Experience a Williamsburg Christmas here in Frank along with a charming pool house. Original Dunkirk! artwork of P. Buckley Moss is displayed throughThe Hargrove-Busada Home in Lothian overlooks out the home along with Byers holiday collections many rolling acres of farmland. Stone enhances the old and family heirlooms. Be sure to see the colonial world feel, coupled with a tin roof cupola atop the breeze- dollhouse! way. A gourmet kitchen awaits all those chefs and the Great The Lubrano Home in Dunleigh blends Room and deck span the length of the back of the home. timeless charm and modern comfort with a TusCherry bookcases and the stone hearth and mantle show- cany touch. Marble floors, arched entryways and case this beautiful home. Take a moment to gaze out the marbleized columns are surrounded by rich Tus- Entzian Home in Lothian is an inspiring sight to see at night, decorated for the large glass windows to catch a glimpse of local wildlife! can colors. Pieces from the past give the home its holidays. The Grasso Home off Jewel Road was built in 1975 true character along with a Dickensonian Village, Mark Robert vited to also stop by several businesses in the area includFairies, several Christmas trees and sweep- ing J. Pink and Company located at 36 Dalrymple Road in ing views of a beautiful pool and lovely land- Sunderland and Dickinson Jewelers in the Dunkirk Market scape. This Italianate home waits! Place shopping center. All locations invite house tour paThe Slaughenhoupt Home off of Ly- trons to visit for holiday specials, so make sure to carry your ons Creek Road is a two story colonial. The tour booklet with you! open space floor plan allows for many festive The Republican Women Leaders of Calvert invite all parties. Christmas greenery welcomes visi- to participate in their first holiday endeavor. Refreshments tors and many different themes are featured will be offered at each home on the tour and pre-paid tickets in the many rooms on the main level and in are a must. Tour tickets will be $25 per person. To purchase the family room. A finished basement takes tickets, get directions and more information, please contact one back to the 1950s where a Coca Cola Carolyn Rice, Chair of the RWLC Tour, at (410) 610-0257 and Elvis Presley nostalgic theme invite all or email: rice6@chesapeake.net. to “rock and roll.” Be sure not to miss the Elvis tree! The Walker Home in Owings was a tavern built in 1704 and relocated to its current location in “Lower Marlboro.” The house is of brick-nogged construction and the floors are made of Maryland heart of pine. The hallways are the same design as George Aerial photo of the magnificent formal gardens at the Grasso Home in Dunkirk. Washington’s boyhood home in Wakefield, Virginia. In Colonial times, kitchens were out buildings, but when the house was moved to this location, a kitchen was placed on the first level. Overlooking the Patuxent River, the large windows offer beautiful vistas and perhaps memoLubrano Home in Dunkirk takes you to Tuscany with marble floors, ries of the 1812 Battle of arched doorways, and deep, rich colors throughout. Lower Marlboro. Tour visitors are in-
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Disasters Declared for Area Farmers Governor Martin O'Malley issued a statement following U.S. Department of Agriculture designation of 22 counties in Maryland as natural disaster areas due to losses caused by drought and excessive heat that occurred June 1 through Aug. 31, 2010. The counties in our area include Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George's, and St. Mary's. “The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved our request for a disaster designation for crop losses suffered by Maryland farmers due to drought and excessive heat during the 2010 growing season. I want to thank Secretary Vilsack for granting our request. This designation recognizes crop
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losses of 30 percent or more in 22 counties. It is our hope that the designation will provide relief to the farmers who need it and help them prepare for the upcoming growing season. "This designation makes farm operators in all Maryland counties and Baltimore City eligible for assistance from USDA Farm Service Agency. This assistance includes Farm Service Agency emergency loans and other assistance. Local FSA offices can provide affected farmers and ranchers with additional information. The O'Malley-Brown Administration is doing all we can to help keep agriculture profitable and preserve open, productive farmland in our state."
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This very special poem has been read a few times this year at our services. We would like to offer it as a gift to the families we have served and to our community. May your memories comfort you during this season.
I find an old photograph and see your smile. As I feel your presence anew, I am filled with warmth and my heart remembers love. I read an old card sent many years ago. The soothing words written then still caress my spirit and bring me peace. I remember who you used to be and the laughter we shared and wonder what you have become. Where are you now, where did you go when the body is left behind and the spirit is released to fly? Perhaps you are the morning bird or the rainbow that brightens a stormy sky, or the fingers of afternoon mist reaching over the mountains, or the final few rays of the setting sun. I miss your being but I feel your presence, in whatever form you choose to take, however you now choose to be. I remember you. - Terry Wood and the Staff of Raymond-Wood Funeral Home, P.A. , Dunkirk
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Joseph Arena, 69 Joseph A. Arena, age 69, of Dunkirk, died on November 6, 2010. He was born on March 22, 1941. Beloved husband of Maryann J. Arena and loving father of Erik J. Arena (Ivonne) and Kenneth M. Arena. Grandfather of Christina Marie Arena. Arrangements were provided by Lee Funeral Home in Owings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Maryland Chapter, 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza III – Suite 100, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.
Tracy Broomfield, 43 Helen “Tracy” Broomfield, age 43, of Baltimore, MD, died suddenly on October 23, 2010. She was born in Cheverly, MD, on April 26, 1967 to Claude and Dorothy Bailey and lived in the Southern Maryland area most of her life. She was a homemaker who enjoyed caring for her family and doing needlework. Tracy is survived by her father, Claude Bailey, of Matthews, NC; mother, Dorothy Petrillo, of Lothian, MD; husband, William “David” Broomfield, of Mechanicsville, MD; sons, David, Jr. and Luke Broomfield, also of Mechanicsville; daughters Katie Stone and husband, John, of Chesapeake Beach, MD; and Mary Broomfield of Mechanicsville; brothers Charles Petrillo of West Covina, CA, and Acie Gearheart of Wayson’s Corner, MD; sisters Cissy Petrillo of West Covina, CA, Lynn Alvarez and husband, Rudy, of West Covina, and Margie
Hangliter of Huntingtown, MD. She leaves three grandchildren and many others, including aunts, uncles cousins, nieces and friends. Arrangements were provided by Raymond-Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Norman Coffren, 81 Norman W. Coffren, age 81, of Huntingtown, MD, formerly of Clinton, MD, died on November 10, 2010. He was born May 4, 1929, in Washington, DC, to the late Maude and Lavern Coffren. Norman was the beloved husband of the late Katherine Coffren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Walter Coffren, and sister, Lucille Corbin. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon Money of Vineland, NJ, Deborah Fulks of Mechanicsville, MD, Carol Maloney of Huntingtown, MD, and son Craig Coffren of Brandywine, MD; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also survived by brother, James Coffren, of Avenue, MD. Arrangements were provided by Lee Funeral Home in Owings. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P O Box 625 , Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Henry Grierson, 80 Henry Thomas Grierson, age 80, of Dunkirk, died November 9, 2010 at the Burnett–Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick, MD. Henry was born April 11, 1930 in Chesapeake Beach, to Lawrence A. and Sarah Iola (Phipps) Grierson. He received his education in Calvert County schools. Henry enlisted in the Army November 21, 1950 and served until April 1955. He was married to Mary Catherine (Smith) Grierson until
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their divorce in 1982. In 1990 he married Charlotte (Santilli) Grierson. Henry was a carpenter for various construction firms in Calvert County. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Mary C. Grierson, his wife, Charlotte Grierson, sisters Sadie Lawsonand Bernadine Spencer, and brothers Andrew, William, Albert “Mike,” Percy Lee and Calvin Grierson. Surviving are his children, Jeanie Cox of Bel Alton, MD; Carol Cress of North Beach, MD; Penny Lough and her husband, Timmy, of Chesapeake Beach, MD; Pixie Brown and her husband, Herman, of Dunkirk, MD; and Oda Grantham and her husband, Tommy, of North Beach, MD; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings provided the arrangements.
Virginia Loyd, 72 Virginia Marie Loyd, age 72, of Prince Frederick, MD, died in Washington, DC on October 26, 2010. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 13, 1938 to the late James and Marion White Conklin. Virginia had worked as a waitress and enjoyed her family, shopping and cooking - especially her famous potato salad. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Walter Loyd; sons James and Walter, Jr., both of Prince Frederick, and Mike and wife, Brenda, of Exton, PA; daughter, Cynthia, and husband, Jimmy Breeden, of Winchester, VA; brother, George, and wife, Barbara Conklin, of Chesapeake Beach, MD; and 16 grandchildren. In addition to her parents, her son, Clifton, and daughter, Brenda, predeceased her. Arrangements were provided by Raymond-Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at www. stjude.org.
Edward Marcinik, Sr., 85 Edward John Marcinik, Sr., age 85, of Chesapeake Beach, passed away November 4, 2010 at his residence. He was born December 22, 1924 in Latrobe, PA to Joseph and Anna (Kabula) Marcinik. Ed was raised in Latrobe and graduated from Latrobe High School. He enlisted in the US Navy December 21, 1942, served during WWII, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross as a member of a bombing squadron in the Pacific theater. He was honorably discharged from the Navy as an Aircraft Machinist Mate Senior Chief Petty Officer on June
18, 1963. He married Maria Relick September 11, 1948 and they lived in Warrington, PA, until moving in 1970 to Ft. Washington, MD, where Ed worked as a real estate broker. He and his wife moved to Chesapeake Beach in 2004. Ed was a devout Catholic and member of St. Anthony’s Church in North Beach, MD. He was a very spiritual person, and was known for his positive approach to life. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, hunting and crabbing, and was an avid fan of Penn State football and the Washington Redskins. He is survived by his wife, Maria; three sons, Edward J. Marcinik, Jr. and wife, Maureen, of Lothian, MD; Mark J. Marcinik of San Francisco, CA; and John E. Marcinik and wife, Linda, of Deale, MD. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, one great-grandson and a sister, Ann Burns, of Woodbury, NJ. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings provided the arrangements.
Weltha Pegues, 83 Weltha R. Pegues, age 83, of Chesapeake Beach, died on November 7, 2010. She was born on December 26, 1926. Services were held at St. Edmond’s UM Church in Chesapeake Beach. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick provided the arrangements.
Robert Perkins, Jr., 64 Robert Lee Perkins, Jr., age 64, of Owings, died November 4, 2010 at his home. Robert was born July 28, 1946 in Washington, DC, to Robert L. and Gladys Gertrude (DeLong) Perkins. He was a Marine Corp veteran serving from 1966 until his discharge as a corporal in 1968. Bob was an iron worker working various construction jobs in the Washington area. His wife W. Jeannie Perkins preceded him in death on August 3, 2010. Bob was the brother of Ruth E. Campbell of Angier, NC; Karen Royall of Rural Hall, NC; Arlene Perkins of Palm Coast, FL; Shirley Kelly and her husband, Jack, of Fredericksburg, VA; Gerrie Hensley and her husband, Keith, of Oklahoma City, OK; James Perkins and his wife, Debbie, of Orange, VA; George Perkins and his wife, Jenna, of Lorton, VA; and John Perkins of Dumfries, VA, and the late Barbara Perkins. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings provided the arrangements.
Tiffany Simmons, 28 T i f fany Almalel Simmons, of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2010 at the age of 28. Tiffany was born in Clinton, MD, on February 10, 1982 to Sheila Almalel. She was the beloved wife of Michael Simmons, Jr. and a loving mother to Tatiana. She is also survived by one sister, April Taylor, and a brother, Joshua Taylor, and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements were provided by Lee Funeral Home in Owings. Memorial contributions can be made to the Tiffany Simmons Memorial Fund at any Bank of America location for the education of Tatiana.
Mary Sliff, 87 Mary Geraldine McKee Sliff, age 87, of Dunkirk, died on November 12, 2010. She was born on January 11, 1923. She is survived by her loving daughter, Donna Mentges, son-in-law, Charles Mentges; great-grand son, Robert Perry (Kathy) and greatgreat grandson, Kalum. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, eight siblings, and her first husband, Edward Charles McKee, and second husband, Richard Sliff. Arrangements were provided by Lee Funeral Home in Owings.
Mark Tucker, Sr., 44 Mark Patrick Tucker, Sr., age 44, of North Beach, passed away October 26, 2010 at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Mark was born October 2, 1966 at Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly, MD to Ver-
non A. “Dick” and Patricia (Tarry) “Pat” Tucker. He was raised in North Beach and attended Beach Elementary and Northern High School. He worked for his father at Tucker’s Sunoco in Chesapeake Beach and later as a printer for Craftsman Press in Bladensburg, MD. In his leisure time Mark enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing horseshoes and spending time with family and friends. Mark was preceded in death by a brother, David P. Tucker. He is survived by his parents, Dick and Pat Tucker, of North Beach; a daughter, Kristin E. Buckmaster and husband, William, of Prince Frederick; sons Mark P. Tucker, Jr. of Prince Frederick and Patrick Stephen Stickell of Chesapeake Beach; sisters Victoria P. “Vickie” Cochrane and Constance M. “Connie” Tucker, both of Prince Frederick; a brother, Vernon A. Tucker, Jr., of North Beach, and by his former wife, Michele (DeBord) Byron, of Prince Frederick. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings provided the arrangements. Expressions of sympathy in Mark’s name may be made to the Mark Tucker Memorial Fund. Donations to this fund are being accepted at any PNC Bank branch.
Blanche Ward, 78 Blanche Doris Ward, age 78, of Sunderland, died at her residence on October 29, 2010. After months of battling cancer, which weakened her body yet intensely strengthened her resolve and her relationship with GOD, she was called Home to be with the Lord. She was born in Sunderland, MD on July 9, 1932 as the 11th of 13 children of the late Ashby Rawlings Sr. and Sarah Morsell-Rawlings. Blanche was married to Benjamin Franklin Ward to whom they begot her only child, daughter Valerie. A lifelong resident of Calvert County, Blanche graduated from Brooks High School - Class of 1950. She spent her entire life as a humble and selfless worker - from the tobacco fields, to being an aid in the classrooms at Mt. Harmony Elementary School, to providing a helping hand at numerous local businesses and households. She was currently employed by Dave and Carol Wayson, Henry Powell, and Andrew T. Gergely, M.D. & Associates, LLC. Blanche was always a Guiding Light
and instrument of GOD used to bring glory and praise to His name. Blanche was raised in the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church home, where she was more than a faithful member; she was recognized by many as a pillar of the church’s foundation. Blanche played an active role on numerous church committees (e.g., United Methodist Women, Staff-Parish Relations Committee, etc.) coordinating events and programs, as well as lending a helping hand to anyone from the pulpit to the pew. She also volunteered for numerous Avon Walks for Breast Cancer. Most will remember her love and dedication to the youth, and her passion to develop their relationships with GOD by piling them into her car on Sundays and taking them to church, on field trips or to work with her. Blanche was preceded in her journey by her parents (Ashby Rawlings, Sr. and Sarah MorsellRawlings), three brothers (Stanley, Ashby Jr., and Henry Rawlings) and five sisters (Eva Smith, Ringgold Clayton, Charlotte Burriss, Landous Smith, and Sadie Gray). Her memory lives on through her husband (Benjamin Ward), daughter (Valerie Ward), grandson (Terence Davis), four sisters (Emma Kent, Mildred Wills, Ida Rice and Marjorie Nowlin), Dorothy Spriggs and Joseph Spriggs who she commonly referred to as her adopted mother and brother, best friend (Dorothy Jacks), nephews, cousins, friends and all who have come to know her as either “Mama Blanche,” “Aunt Blanche,” “Cousin Blanche,” “Mrs. Ward” or simply by her nickname “Dee.”
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Hazel Ward, 90 H a zel Johnson Ward, age 90, of Friendship, passed away October 30, 2010 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. She was born December 3, 1919 in St. Leonard, MD to John Herbert, Sr. and Malvina Knight Johnson. Hazel was raised in Friendship, MD, attended the former Friendship and old Tracey’s schools and graduated from Southern High School in Lothian. She married James Robert Ward in October 1942 and they lived in Friendship. Hazel was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband, Robert. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; a son, John H. “Johnny” Ward; brothers J. Herbert “Bud” Johnson and John K. Johnson; and by a sister, Virginia J. Ford. She is survived by two sons, J. Robert “Bobby” Ward, Jr. and Geoffrey J. Ward, both of Friendship, and by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings provided the arrangements.
Mara Wingert, 82 Mara Frances Wingert, age 82, of Friendship, passed away suddenly November 2, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. F r a n ces was born March 15, 1928 in Lena, Mississippi, to Green B. and May Ola (Pigg) Johnson. She was raised in Jackson, Mississippi, where she attended public school. She was employed as a cashier in a retail grocery store and later moved to southern California with her husband and two children. Her husband, Robert Wingert, passed away January 8, 1980 and Frances relocated to Friendship, MD in 1989. She had attended Bayside Baptist Church in Chesapeake Beach and Friendship Community Baptist Church in Friendship. Frances was an accomplished cook, and was fond of spending time with her family. She is survived by a son, Wayne P. Varner; a daughter, Billie Jo Parker, and husband, Paul J., all of Friendship; grandchildren Scott and Todd Parker and Ronald and Steven Varner; six great-grandchildren, and a sister, Charlotte Williams, of Brandon, MS. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings provided the arrangements.
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Area Schools Receive Art Grants As a part of their Arts in Education Grant Program, the Arts Council of Calvert County recently presented grant checks to fund two programs at Northern High School in Owings and several special programs at Tidewater School in Huntingtown. Northern High School photography teacher Laura Rozengota requested two grants – one for an “Introduction to Photography” class for students, and the other for a “Fine Art Photography” class for students enrolled in Advanced Placement Studio Art, 2-D Design.
Presenting the grant check to Northern High School (left to right) are: Linda Patton, Supervisor of Cultural Arts, Calvert County Public Schools; Robert Tinari, Robert Tinari Photography; Laura Rosengota, teacher at Northern High School; Judy MacWilliams, Board Member, Arts Council of Calvert County; and Pat Carpenter, Executive Director, Arts Council of Calvert County.
Both grants enlisted the artistic knowledge and guidance of fine art photographer Robert Tinari of Chesapeake Beach. Tinari is an award-winning, local photographer and teacher of photography in the Southern Maryland area. As part of the grants, Tinari led advanced class students in an outdoor photography workshop in the gardens of Historic Sotterley Plantation, where he provided guidance and feedback to each student in an effort to improve their photographic skills. Pictured are the students of Tidewater School who benefited from one of “Working with Laura and her students was a very rewardthe grants, along with Tidewater teacher Laura Amin (left) and Pat Caring experience for me,” said Tipenter, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Calvert County. nari. “These Grants allowed me to share my experience and skills with these gifted future artists. I learned as much from them as they did from me.” The Arts Council of Calvert County also recently presented five grant checks to Tidewater School in Huntingtown. The grants awarded to Tidewater School were for music and drama programs planned by Tidewater School teacher Laura Amin, and include an introduction to Flamenco dance, a dancer and drummer from Uganda, the rhythms of India, Greek myGluten Free Baking Class thology and the folk dances of Herrington’s Executive Pastry Chef,Tom McReynolds will many cultures. provide a hands-on experience in producing gluten-free “These grants allow our baked goods including artisan breads, cookies and pizza! children to experience the arts first hand in a familiar setting,” said Amin. “This makes art accessible in a way that would Sunday, November 21, 2010 ~ 10am-2pm be difficult to replicate in a $75 per person larger venue and inspires the children to try forms of art that they might not otherwise get a chance to try.” This year, the Arts CounSpace is limited. Call Herrington on the Bay cil will be funding a total of at 410-741-5101 or Email 53 arts programs at 21 Calvert info@herringtononthebay.com to RSVP County schools. These grants, totaling over $25,000, are made possible through the support of the Maryland State Arts Council.
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Area Students Honored by National Scholarship Program Thomas Adair, a senior at Northern High School, is one of the 16,000 National Merit Semifinalists this year. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation says students who reach semifinalist status are “academically talented high school seniors who have the opportunity to continue to complete for National Merit Scholarships next spring,” According to a press release from the group, semifinalists “must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by the high school principal, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test.” The corporation also announced the names of 25 juniors in Calvert County public high schools who were named 2011 Commended Scholars. These students are “recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2011 competition for National Merit Scholarships, Commended Scholars placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million high school students who entered the 2011 competition by taking the 2009 PSAT qualifying test. Finally, three Calvert public school students were named 2011 National Achievement Program Outstanding Participants. These students are recognized as outstanding Black American high school students by the National Achievement Scholarship Program. They also qualify by taking the PSAT qualifying test.
These Calvert County students are being recognized this year by the National Merit Scholarship Program: Semifinalist Thomas Adair, Northern High School Commended Scholars Huntingtown High School Doreen Chan Miranda Eldon Elisa Frazier Brian Haran Nicholas Harrell Jonathan Itschner Annalise Kenney Matthew Moreland James O’Brien Benjamin Szatanek Evan Wingfield Northern High School Mary Margaret Addison Timothy Bohannon Edward Crouch
James Fagan Erin Lotridge Sam Luke Ryan Myers Kyle Sherbert Willow Smith Megan Ritter Calvert High School Emily Carroll Connie Chow Anna Maassel Andrew Wells National Achievement Program Outstanding Participants Calvert High School Candace Ross Northern High School Jana Alston Randl Dent
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Northern Calvert Rotary Offers Gifts With a Conscience
Natural Products Help Struggling Afghanis Need a very special gift for someone who has everything? The Northern Calvert Rotary Club may have just what you’re looking for this holiday season. Earlier this year, the local Rotary club agreed to pair up with citizens in Afghanistan in an effort to help them get into legitimate businesses, while at the same time, raising money for projects here. The Rotary began selling their unique Arghand products being offered by the Northern Calvert Rotary Club include natural soaps, esnatural products here to help. sential oils, hand-woven scarves and note cards. The Rotary established a partnership with the Arghand Cooperative, which was The Arghand products through the founded by Sarah Chayes, a former Nation- Rotary are available at Seascapes Home al Public Radio reporter who stayed behind Accents and Gifts in North Beach during in Afghanistan to help rebuild the war-torn special Friday evenings (Ladies nights, country. She and a handful of other Kan- Fathers nights, etc.) through the holidays. daharis in this former Taliban stronghold The Club is also looking at other apare encouraging the locals to turn away propriate opportunities as well, especially from opium production since the holidays are and instead produce fine, here and these are truly all-natural products from gifts with a conscience. local fruits, nuts, and Not only are they wonderbotanicals. ful, “green” products, but The Arghand prodtheir sale helps others in ucts the Rotary Club is so many ways, the Pfanoffering here as Christschmidts say. mas gifts include various For more informatypes of natural soaps, tion or to place an order colorful hand-woven for Arghand products, silk scarves, note cards, visit the Northern Calvert and fine oils. To see how Rotary online at www. they’re made and learn northcalvertrotary.com. more, visit www.arContact Phil Pfanschmidt ghand.org. at (301) 855-2380 or email Rotary Club Presi- Villagers in Afghanistan are shown info@northcalvertrotary. dent Philip Pfanschmidt preparing pomegranates for use in com. says this project supports Arghand natural products. the Arghand Cooperative to reduce drug production in Afghanistan, helps US military efforts in gaining the support of the people, and the proceeds benefit our local community. He adds, “We’ve reached the point where we’re actually ‘making money’ to give back here, and we’ve cleared several hundred dollars so far. We hope people see these as perfect holiday gifts this season.” His wife and fellow active Rotarian Joyce Pfanschmidt sees it as a win-win project. As she explains, “All proceeds go to our local Rotary community projects including Bayside Boys & Girls Club, dictionaries for 3rd grade students, scholarships for local high school graduates, hospice, various youth initiatives and other projects as they arise.”
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Murder on the Chesapeake More than 90 amateur sleuths participated in the Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa’s second Murder Mystery Weekend November 5-7 staged by Keith and Margo’s Murder Mystery Weekend, Inc. Mary Lanham, Marketing Director of the Chesapeake Beach Resort, says the first one in the spring attracted about 50 participants, “But this one was really a hit. We had to cut off the registrations at 90 people because the organizers said it was getting too large! We hope to have another one in the spring, depending on their schedule.” Based in California and Maine, Keith O'Leary and Margo Morrison are the world famous producers and creators of this interactive audience-participation genre event. Since the mid-1980's, the Keith & Margo's entertainment franchise has produced Murder Mystery events all across the US, and internationally, from Buenos Aires to Vancouver, from Puerto Rico to Hawaii, from Alaska to Acapulco, from Hamburg to Costa Rica, and from the Bahamas to Paris. Keith says, “It’s such great fun doing these because before you know it, everyone becomes a suspect and we throw in lots of twists and turns along the way. The best part is at the end when we ask everyone to identify the culprits. You won’t believe the stories some of them come up with! We attract a very creative crowd, and many of them must have been watching an awful lot of soap operas!” To learn more about the next Murder Mystery Weekend being scheduled, call The first of three people to “die” during the Murder Mystery Weekend was Craig Peddicord, a Rod ‘N’ Reel the Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa. employee who portrayed John Miles, a bad guy with lots of skeletons in his closet. More than 90 people spent the weekend trying to figure out who did it.
Dishing Up Maryland A Culinary Portrait of Our State Maryland’s best-loved traditions and recipes will be shared at the Sunday Conversations with Chesapeake Authors Series on Sunday, November 21, at the Calvert Marine Museum. Lucie Snodgrass will present Dishing Up Maryland: 150 Recipes from the Alleghenies to the Chesapeake Bay at 2:00 p.m. Delight in an afternoon of shared stories of the people and places that were the inspiration behind this new cookbook, taste the state’s best flavors, enter a drawing to win “Dinner for Two” at Café des Artistes, compliments of Loic and Karleen Jaffres, and purchase
autographed cookbooks perfect for holiday giving. Lucie Snodgrass is an award-winning author whose food writings have appeared in the Washington Post, the Baltimore Sun, and Vegetarian Times, where she was a regular columnist and contributing editor. She grew up on the delicious products from local farms and local watermen and currently lives in Maryland. Sunday Conversations with Chesapeake Authors Series is funded by The Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium and the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, with
support from the Holiday Inn Solomons. Sunday Conversations are free events and will also be hosted on Sunday, January 16, February 20, and March 20, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the museum. For more information, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.
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College Financial Aid Seminars Parents and guardians of high school students can learn about college financial aid at upcoming seminars. Representatives from the Southern Maryland College Access Network will be at a Financial Aid Night at Huntingtown High School on December 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium to help parents navigate this important and complex process. Presentations on financial aid, how to complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA), and a student seminar on College Goals have been scheduled. A FAFSA Line by Line Seminar is scheduled for February 5, 2011, 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon in the Calvert High Auditorium. A College Goal Sunday for high school seniors is scheduled for February 6, 2011 from noon until 4:00 p.m. at the Calvert Library in Prince Frederick.
Chesapeake Current Music Calendar Friday, November 19: Teen Benefit Concert at All Saints Episcopal Church at Rts. 2/4 in Sunderland beginning at 7:00 p.m. Regular mix of local student bands and a few bigger acts. Cover charge of $5.00 goes to local charitable causes.
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Nick Harrison Does It His Way and Keeps Lyrics Clean By Jonathan Pugh Nick Harrison is a 21-year old Chesapeake Beach resident who is working hard to advance his career as a rap artist. Music is not anything new to this graduate of Northern High School. Like many of today’s hottest artists, he’s been singing and composing lyrics since elementary school. As a youngster he was first attracted to country music, since that was what he heard most at home. Garth Brooks became his favorite singer and Nick soon began singing over this artist’s songs. His parents encouraged his singing and bought him a microphone one year. From that point on, Nick remembers singing at various family events such a weddings, parties, etc. He started writing his own song lyrics in 5th grade. Nick’s musical interests briefly changed to rock as he grew older, and he began learning how to play guitar. Artists like Kiss, Motley Crue, and Corn were among his favorite bands at that time. But everything changed when he heard the groundbreaking music of rapper Eminem. Here was a rap artist who greatly advanced this style of music and showed it was not just limited to black performers. Rap music’s focus on lyrics immediately appealed to Nick because it was a perfect medium for the lyrics and poetry he had been writing for a number of years. Immediately upon graduating from high school, Nick traveled to England with a friend and was lucky enough to record his first mix tape of three songs at a studio in Sheffield. However, his first stroke of luck in marketing this CD didn’t occur until two years later when he had an opportunity to give it to Brain McDaniel, owner of Crow Entertainment. Located in Owings, Crow Entertainment is Calvert County’s leading provider of DJ services and lighting to support a wide variety of entertainment events. Brian liked what he heard and asked Nick to perform the very next day at a homecoming dance at Southern High School in Harwood! They have been collaborating ever since to create a win-win for both of them. I had the pleasure to speak with both Nick and Brian recently and learn more about how they have been working together over the past several years. First, Brian wanted to make clear, “I have no legal rights to any aspects of Nick’s career or his music business. I’m happy to advise him and look for financial investors who want to get involved in the engineering, promotion and distribution of his music.” For example, Brian hooked Nick up with Derek Jones, a.k.a. DJ Dynamite, who owns a recording studio in Clinton. Derek now engineers all of Nick’s music. On the flip side, Brian’s entertainment business is enhanced when he incorporates performances by Nick into his shows. “The thing that is different about Nick,” Brian emphasized, “is that all his lyrics are clean. This breaks the mold of what comes to mind when most people think about rap.” School age kids love his music and he has developed quite a following in the area. In addition to several private parties, upcoming shows are booked
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Friday, November 26 and Saturday, November 27: Chesapeake Community Chorus’ next concert “Joy to the World” will be during the Hospice “Festival of Trees” at Huntingtown High School, Huntingtown MD, Saturday, November 26, 2010, at 5:00 pm. The concert will feature contemporary, gospel, classical Christian and Christmas favorites by John Rutter, Tom Fettke, Moses Hogan, G. F. Handel and others. The chorus will also take part in the Hospice “Service of Remembrance” at Huntingtown High School, Friday, November 25, 2010 at 5:00 pm. The Chorus is a volunteer group of thirty singers in its 8th season giving concerts for the benefit of charities in Calvert County. Saturday, November 27: Sojourner Band (Music from the 1940’s – present) will perform at a concert at the Huntingtown High School auditorium from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. This concert is also in conjunction with the Calvert Hospice ‘Festival of Trees.’ Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $7.50 for children ages four – 12. Your ticket includes one admission to the ‘Festival of Trees’ November 26-28. For more information, visit www.calverthospice.org or call (410) 535-0892.
at Huntingtown High School, Calvert High School and Southern High School. The latest development in Nick’s career is the release of a new mix tape called, “The Resume,” available for download at www.datpiff.com. Nick recorded this just a few months ago in September while in California. “My goal,” he says, “is to branch out to a wider audience and try to gain some national recognition.” On another exciting project, he is working with Have an upcoming music event you’d Cody Linley (of Hannah Montana fame) to record several songs like listed here? Email details to together. In the meantime, he has performed at Coconut Joe’s in MusicNotes@ChesapeakeCurrent.com. Edgewater and Caribbean Breeze in Arlington, VA. When I was talking with Nick, he seemed to refer to rap and hip-hop interchangeably. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m no expert in this area, so I was curisacchettimusic.com ous to know if there was a difference. According to one website I visited (blogcritics.org), some maintain that rap is a kind of music, whereas hiphop is a lifestyle — one that includes rap, break dancing, DJing, and grafWe can match Internet prices! fiti art. Rap pioneer and sage KRSOne says simply, “Rap is something (410) 257-7620 you do, but hip-hop is something you 7 Oxford Way • Huntingtown, MD 20639 live.” In other words, these folks say (Near Chancellor's Park community) all hip-hop is rap, but not all rap is hip-hop. OK, I hope this clears it up for everyone! Nick Harrison is a very talented young man with a strong determination to succeed in the very competitive music business, while maintaining his core values. We hope others will appreciate what he has to offer and wish him much success in the future.
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Out&About November 18, 19 and 20 Huntingtown High School presents the play “A Room with a View.” For tickets call (410) 535-2337.
Now Through December 6 Calvert Library is collecting donations of new children’s books to be given to the youngsters selected to receive gifts through the United Way Angel Tree program. Please bring your new, unwrapped books for ages birth through 16 to any Calvert Library location, including Fairview in Owings and the Twin Beaches Branch through December 6.
Saturday, November 20 Thanksgiving Pie Sale: Get your delicious, homemade, affordable Thanksgiving pies and help the South County Faith Network at the same time. Many varieties! Two pie sale locations on Nov. 20: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Centenary Methodist Church; Noon to 3:00 p.m. at Friendship Methodist Church. SCFN works to brighten the life of seniors and disabled adults in South Anne Arundel. Centenary UMC is at 6428 Shady Side Road, Shady Side www.centenary-umc. com call (410) 867-2048 or email churchoffice@centenary-umc.com. Friendship UMC is at 22 W. Friendship Road, Friendship (1 block east of the circle on Route 2) call (410) 257-7133, email bsuedean@ comcast.net or visit www.friendshipmethodistchurch.org. Craft Bazaar: The Dorcas-Lydia Circle will be hosting a Craft Bazaar from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall at Friendship United Methodist Church. The Circle ladies will provide lunch and hold a bake sale. If you are a crafty person and would like to rent a table for only $20.00, contact Becky at (410) 867-6297 or email beckylare@hughes.net. The church is located at 22 W. Friendship Road in Friendship, MD in southern Anne Arundel County just north of the Calvert County border. The Sweet Treat Express: Engineer some holiday fun by helping create a train engine out of Rice Krispies! Children will love this event at the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach, Meeting Room #1, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum.
Friday, November 26 Festival of Trees: this year will be held Friday, November 26 – Sunday, November 28 at Huntingtown High School, 4125 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown. The Festival of Trees 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 come along and enjoy breakfast and lunch with Santa, which includes food, photo with Santa, crafts and a whole lot of fun! Hours: Friday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Holiday Train Garden: Tan’s Cycles, 9032A Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach will present their annual holiday train display from Friday, November 26 through Saturday, January 15, 2011. Visit
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this wonderful holiday display of trains. The train garden is on a 20’ x 20’ platform with five levels. There are 25 trains, seven super streets, a carnival, waterfall, construction site, disappearing trains, tunnels, bridges and much more. The display is free and open to the public.
Saturday, November 27 Annual Xmas Bazaar: The American Legion Auxiliary hosts its ever-popular annual bazaar from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., featuring pictures with Santa, face painting, crafts and gifts galore, Chinese raffle, and lunches and a bake table. Tables are still available for $25 & up. Main Hall, American Legion 206 in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Call Becky Tippett at (301) 855-2571. Rock ‘N’ Around the Christmas Trees: In conjunction with the Calvert Hospice ‘Festival of Trees,’ the Sojourner Band will perform at a concert at the Huntingtown High School auditorium from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Performing music from the 40’s to present. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $7.50 for children ages four – 12. Your ticket includes one admission to the Festival of Trees November 26-28. For more information, visit www.calverthospice.org or call (410) 535-0892.
Sunday, November 28 Light Up the Town: The Town of Chesapeake Beach will “Light up the Town” and become the “Brightest Beacon on the Bay” at 6:00 p.m. Gather at Town Hall and enjoy music, treats, and a very special guest from a very special person as “Mother Christmas” once again lights the official Town Christmas Tree! Thousands of lights and displays twinkle and delight! Ride through town at night to enjoy the holiday sights anytime from November 28 through January 2 to get into the holiday spirit!
Saturday, December 4 Holiday Parade: Join the Bay Business Group (BBG) and the North Beach House and Garden Club for this annual holiday event. Every child gets to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus following the parade to tell his or her wishes! The parade goes along boardwalk, beginning at 1st Street at the St. Anthony’s Church parking lot and begins at 12:00 noon. Contact Pat Carpenter at patcarpenter43@gmail. com or (301) 855-4265 for more information or to participate in the parade. Texas Hold’em Tournament: $100 buy-in with 80% payout to winners. Sign in from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., start at 4:00. Sponsored by the American Legion 206 Auxiliary in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Pre-register in person at the Post or call Karen Miller (301) 8550188 or (301) 855-6466 for more information.
Sunday, December 5 Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum’s Annual Holiday Open House: The tree is up, the lights aglow, it’s time to celebrate with folks we know! Families are invited to join the festivities from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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The Kiwanis Club of Shady Side is hosting a Sunday Turkey Shoot starting at noon on November 21 at the club, 1431 Snug Harbor Road, Shady Side. Prizes include ham, turkey, bacon and beef. Refreshments will be available for purchase. No advance sales, 20 targets per shoot, only 12-gauge shoulder held guns with a maximum 30” barrel length are permitted. Turkey chokes re prohibited. Come on out and win your Thanksgiving turkey. Proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Club’s community events, building fund and local sponsorships. For more information, call (410) 867-2599.
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Northern Music Booster’s Annual Holiday Craft Fair will be held Saturday, December 11th at Northern High School, 2950 Chaneyville Road, in Owings from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fair includes a variety of unique crafts and gift items, a children’s craft corner, and door prizes. Admission is $2.00 per adult (for 2 door prize raffle tickets), with children admitted free. Proceeds from this popular and festive event benefit the Northern High School instrumental music program. Space for crafters is still available, except for jewelers. Contact Barbara McGinnis at beachmomx2@verizon.net or (410) 257-5984.
Dance Through the Holidays The non-profit Davidsonville Dance Club has a new series of Wednesday Night Ballroom Dance Classes beginning on Wednesday, December 1. Each series lasts for eight weeks. Here are the offerings: 7:00 – 8:00pm Beginning Samba 8:00 – 9:00pm Intermediate Night Club Two-Step Classes covers frame, styling, musicality as well as footwork Professional Instructor. No partner is required. The cost is $50 per person (plus $10 club membership fee for the year). For more information, call Patsy Wills at (410) 867-1779.
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