Southern Calvert Gazette - October 22, 2009 by David Noss

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Alternative Farming Takes Root PAGE 14

New Dental Clinic Serving Local Businesses Surveyed Southern Calvert About Bridge Safety Story Page 4

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Local Girl Sweeps State Jousting Tournament Story Page 6

Your Paper... Your Thoughts Should the state of Maryland spend as much as $700 million to replace the Gov. Thomas Johnson Memorial Bridge? “They should because the thing is dangerous, it’s got cracks in it and everything, and one of these days it’s going to fall down,” said Carol Koehn, of St. Leonard. “And you know what, it’s the only exit we have if anything happens at that power plant, it’s the only way out.” “As it is right now, the growth of towns in both counties, going back and forth, it’s overgrown the capacity of the bridge,” said Kaz Olmeda, of St. Mary’s County, who keeps his boat in the Solomons area. “You can see the difference from three years ago until now, the traffic every time at rush hour on the bridge … and eventually is just going to be completely not adequate. There’s just no way around that one.” “It’s going to fall apart. They say it should only have something like 2,000 cars a day going over it, and it’s quadruple that. And when you’re on your boat you can see cracks in the pillars,” said Cory Dare, of Lusby, who is also a freestyle rapper, and decided to work up a bridge rhyme on the spot. “Look. I think they should change them pill-oars, on the bridge. Because this ain’t how Calvert needs to live. A lot of cars go over that, and even little kids. They need to change it, even for 700 million. That ain’t no change kid.”

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created to help guide the program, including representatives from the school system, social services, dentists and several others. While most people that have been served so far have been referred, the part-time dental centers are open to anyone with a need. The Southern Calvert clinic is located on HG Trueman Road in Lusby, in the office of Dr. Joseph Luke. In Huntingtown, the clinic is in Dr. Marsha Plater’s office. Instead of opening a new stand-alone clinic somewhere, the hospital is basically sub-leasing space from the two existing dentists. “That way it allows us to give more direct care with the money, rather than putting it into getting equipment and all that type of stuff,” Fowler said. The grant funds are paying for contracting dentists, assistants and hygienists, as well have a grant coordinator and limited dental supplies and instruments. “All the big stuff” is being supplied by the dentists whose offices the hospital is using.

“This is a great community, the dentists are great,” Fowler said. Fowler said it seems the program is a success, though they haven’t seen as many children as they would like. “Just like anything it takes a little time to get up an running, but I think we’re there,” she said. “I think we’re showing that it works, and we’re using resources very wisely.” The locations in Lusby and Huntingtown were chosen based on need and accessibility. “Southern Calvert has a great need,” Fowler said. “We opened the one up in Huntingtown because there is accessibility both from the beaches as well as Southern Calvert to get there.” The clinic at Lusby is open from approximately 2-7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, and on the fourth Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. In Huntingtown, the center is open for similar hours on the first and third Monday and Friday of the month, as well as the first Sunday. By Sean Rice (SCG) info@somdpublishing.net

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ord is getting out that Calvert Memorial Hospital is administering community dental care at two locations in the county for lower income and under-insured adults and children. The hospital’s Keep Well Center opened the grant-funded clinics in Lusby and Huntingtown in September without any formal announcements, said Margaret Fowler, the hospital’s director of community wellness. Patients so far have mainly come from referrals from the hospital’s emergency room, where many people without medical or dental coverage go when they have a problem. “We have a community health assessment, and we need access to dental care,” Fowler said in a recent interview. Especially, the low income, under-served or underinsured population is who we’re targeting this for.” The hospital received $106,124 from a grant from the state’s Office on Oral Health, within the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. A local oral health task force was

alvert County health officials will kick off their first swine flu vaccine clinic today, Oct. 22, at Patuxent High School, but there may not be enough medication to go around to inoculate everyone against the novel H1N1 flu strain. Sharon Nazarek, director of Disease Surveillance and Response for the Calvert County Health Department, said that vaccine to combat the H1N1 flu has only been made available in small quantities. “We’re getting them [doses of the vaccine] in very small portions and we don’t know how much we’ll have before our first clinic,” Nazarek told the Southern Calvert Gazette. “It’s very difficult to manage.” Officials in Calvert County do not know how many will show up for the first of four clinics to immunize against both seasonal and swine flu strains but officials have said that as many as 1,300 to 1,400 have showed up in the past just to get a standard flu shot. The vaccine for the H1N1 flu strain comes in two forms, Nazarek said, one is the injection and the other is a mist. The mist can only be administered to patients between the ages of 2 and 49 years old as long as they have no preexisting medical conditions and are in general good health. The flu mist is a weak live virus, Nazarek said, and cannot be given to pregnant women, either. The county has enough of the standard seasonal

flu vaccine, Nazarek said, with about 1,000 doses each in mist and injection form on hand but they only have about 800 doses of the swine flu vaccine total, she said. “That’s not a lot,” she said. “But we know we’ll eventually have enough vaccine.” Dr. David Rogers, county health officer, said that new shipments could come in this week, but the county could not tell when the state would release anymore of its stockpile. “We’ve received some [of the vaccine] but not all we ordered,” Rogers said, adding that based on the supply and demand at a given clinic, some may have to go without a swine flu vaccine. “They’d have to be turned away,” Rogers said. The first clinic will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. The second clinic will open at Huntingtown High School Oct. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. as well. The next clinic will be two weeks later at the Calvert County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 where residents can simply drive up and get their shot without even getting out of their cars, according to information from the Calvert health department. The final clinic will be on Dec. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Calvert County Health Department in Prince Frederick. The cost for seasonal flu vaccines is $20, though children ages 5 to 11 years old get immunized for free. Swine flu vaccinations are free. By Guy Leonard (CT)

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t’s that time of year again – cold and flu season. And so far this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that flu activity is increasing nationwide with most states, including Maryland, noticing widespread activity. The majority of cases have been the H1N1, or “swine flu,” variety but the CDC expects both the H1N1 flu and seasonal flu viruses to cause illness, hospital stays and even death among susceptible people this season. The CDC offers the following advice for guarding yourself and your family against the flu and maintaining your health during this flu season: Sick people should stay home One of the best ways to reduce the spread of flu is to keep sick people away from well people. Stay home if you are sick with these flulike symptoms: • Fever (usually high) • Headache • Extreme tiredness and body aches • Cough • Sore throat • Runny or stuffy nose • Diarrhea and vomiting (more common among children than adults)

flu since many different illnesses, for prevention of this strain of including the common cold, can flu. The H1N1 vaccine is sughave similar symptoms; however, gested for certain high-risk groups the CDC recommends that people like those who care for children or with flu-like illness remain at home work in the healthcare industry or until at least 24 hours after they for pregnant women or those who are free of fever (100° F or greater) have specific underlying medical without the use of fever-reducing conditions. medications. They also say to exIt only takes a little time and pect the illness to run a course of care to help prevent the flu – and three to five days in most cases, that prevention can save a lot of even if antiviral medications are misery for you and your family in used. the long run. Cover coughs and sneezes For local information and Explain to children the importance updates, visit the Calvert County of covering coughs and sneezes Health Department online at www. with a tissue or a sleeve. calverthealth.org/. For comprehenImprove hand hygiene - sive information on the flu, visit the Wash hands often with soap and Centers for Disease Control and water or use an alcohol-based hand Prevention Web site at www.cdc. cleaner, especially after coughing gov/flu/ or the Maryland Departor sneezing. ment of Health and Mental Hygiene Clean surfaces and items at www.marylandfluwatch.org/. that are more likely to have frequent hand contact - Frequently clean all commonly touched surfaces in the home such as countertops, doorknobs, remote controls and telephones. Get vaccinated - The Burglar Makes Off seasonal flu vaccine protects against the three seasonal viWith Cash, Guns, ruses that research suggests will be most common but a Smokes seasonal vaccine does not proCalvert County Sheriff’s Deptect against the H1N1 virus. uty Robert Brady responded to a Having these symptoms does A different vaccine against home on Anchor Drive in Lusby on not always mean that you have the H1N1 is available as an option Oct. 9 for a reported burglary. The homeowner advised that sometime between Oct. 8 at 10:30 p.m. and October 9 at 2:30 a.m., unknown suspect(s) had entered the home and stolen over $2800 in cash, a Taurus .9mm handgun valued at The following real estate transactions for home sales were recorded in the last two weeks and are on file at the Calvert County Circuit Court: $300, an AEI .380 handgun worth • Michael R. and Elizabeth A. Nova secured from Mortgage Lenders of America in Cove Point Woods, for $350,000 from $175, a 2 ft. by 2 ft. safe valued at purchased 5424 Douglas Street, St. Leonard, in the amount of $249,896. Thomas W. and Katherine L. Sanders. A $150 and two cartons of cigarettes. in the Calvert Beach Estates subdivision, • Kenneth P. Berrigan purchased 505 mortgage was secured from PNC Mortgage Anyone with information is for $422,000 from Joseph G. and Mary S. Laurel Drive, Lusby, in White Sands, for in the amount of $280,000. asked to contact Lt. Steve Jones of Osterman. A mortgage was secured from $110,000 from Deutsche Bank National • Shafquat Meraj purchased 860 Whisthe CIT at 410-535-2800 on extenGeorge Mason Mortgage in the amount of Trust Company. Documents state the prop- pering Pine Circle, Lusby, in Chesapeake sion 2462. $305,000. erty was a previous foreclosure. A first-time Ranch Estates, for $225,000 from Eleanor • Nicholas Dillard and Rian Waters pur- buyer affidavit was filed. A mortgage was E. Reid. A mortgage was secured from Driver and Passenger chased 600 Lisa Lane, Lusby, in the Hemlock secured from C&F Mortgage corporation in George Mason Mortgage in the amount of Estates subdivision, for $149,900 from Citifi- the amount of $112,244. $168,750. Charged nancial Inc. A first-time buyer affidavit was • Sarah Lavato purchased 4816 Mary• Steven M. Stewart purchased 12639 After conducting a traffic stop filed. A mortgage was secured from JPMor- land Avenue, St. Leonard, for $237,000 from Rousby Hall Road, Lusby, in Drum Point, on a vehicle at 10 p.m. Oct. 10 at gan Chase Bank in the amount of $164,832. Michael W. Benton. A mortgage was se- for $137,000 from HSBC Bank USA. A firstH.G. Trueman Road and Appeal • Monica Y. Tyler purchased 12157 Cat- cured from Suntrust Mortgage in the amount time buyer affidavit was filed. A mortgage Lane in Lusby, Dep. James Norton alina Drive, Lusby, in Chesapeake Ranch of $232,707. was secured from Bank of America Nationfound both the driver and passenEstates, for $138,000 from Dale K. and Ann • Eaan and Amanda Green purchased al Association in the amount of $139,795. ger to be in possession of suspected Franklin. A first-time buyer affidavit was 658 White Roack Road, Lusby, in Chesa• Sandra N. Monger and Paul F. Polcen drugs. filed. A mortgage was secured from Southern peake Ranch Estates, for $225,000 from purchased 860 Chippingwood Drive, Port Angela C. Pagi, 21, and Evan Trust Mortgage in the amount of $140,816. Adam J. and Michelle C. Carroll. A first- Republic, for $350,000 from Bank of New F. Adams, 23, both of Bowie, were • Randal P. and Jessica N. Weaver pur- time buyer affidavit was filed. A mortgage York. A mortgage was secured from Comeach arrested and charged with poschased 12146 Gringo Road, Lusby, in Ches- was secured from USAA Federal Savings munity Bank of Tri County in the amount session of marijuana and possession apeake Ranch Estates, for $242,000 from Bank in the amount of $229,837. of $280,000. with intent to use drug paraphernaMark S. and Patricia A. Annee. A first-time • Charles L. Jr. and Carla M. Sansing lia, a glass smoking device. buyer affidavit was filed. A mortgage was purchased 11219 Dancer Court, Lusby,

he U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Oct. 9 approved the investment structure and license transfers associated with EDF Development’s investment in Constellation Energy Nuclear Group. EDF, a U.S. subsidiary of Électricité de France, has plans to purchase 49.99 percent of Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, owners of the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. The approval allows the transfer of five of Constellation’s operating licenses [for the two nuclear reactors at Calvert Cliffs and three others in New York] to the new ownership structure created by the joint venture of Constellation and EDF. NRC regulations prohibit a license transfer recipient from being owned, controlled, or dominated by a foreign entity, and the agency’s approval of the transfer contains several conditions to prevent foreign control of the nuclear power plants. In a joint statement, the companies said EDF’s acquisition of a 49.99 percent interest in Constellation Energy’s nuclear assets has now received all necessary approvals at the federal level and clearance from the New York Public Service Commission. The companies are awaiting a decision from the Maryland Public Service Commission, which is holding hearings on the merger that have continued into this week. “EDF’s investment in Constellation Energy’s nuclear assets represents a unique opportunity to deliver significant economic, energy and environmental benefits to a broad array of stakeholders and would be a powerful catalyst for new nuclear development in the United States,” the companies said in the statement. “Completing this nuclear joint venture is critical to the proposed construction of a new nuclear unit at Constellation Energy’s Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, … This historic nuclear joint venture has the potential to deliver extraordinary value for Maryland and we’re eager to complete this transaction and begin delivering those benefits as quickly as possible.” Constellation has said the construction of a third reactor at Calvert Cliffs would create 4,000 construction jobs, 400 permanent positions, and enough new energy to power 1.3 million homes. The merger has already received approvals from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. By Sean Rice (SCG) info@somdpublishing.net

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Flaherty Sweeps State Jousting Tournament

steady rain fell on a gray day in St. Leonard as Viviane and Lily Flaherty drove to the farm to visit their Chicatique pony, Pockets. They would not be practicing that day because of the weather, but for 12-year-old Lily, regular practice has certainly paid off, as she was recently crowned the Maryland State Jousting Champion in her class, taking home a large trophy, a ribbon, a ceremonial flower headband and bragging rights after the state championships on Oct. 3. Lily started the sport when she was 8, and ended up progressing quickly to tournaments. “It just sort of happened, we saw it advertised over at Christ Church,” said her mother, Viviane, who herself is a horseback rider. She explained that the next advertised tournament was only days away, so she had hesitated to get Lily signed up since she was just starting to learn the sport. “Normally I would have just said forget it, I mean you want to be competitive, but she was 8 years old, and it was supposed to be for fun, so we gave it a try, and out of a possible nine rings that you can get, she got six,” she said. Of course this sport has nothing to do with knocking people off of horses, explained Lily and her mother, who said that too many people assumed it meant “man to man” jousting, which would involve two knights riding at fast speeds toward each other with large lances, trying to knock each other off of their horses. There is no such violence in the sport

that young Lily practices, however. Her game is rather one of control and precision. “It may look easy, but it’s not,” said Viviane, pointing out the window to a large field in the distance sporting several large white arches, each with black lines hanging down from their centers. Metal rings wrapped with rope are attached to the lines, and the goal of the game is to hook as many rings as possible with a lance as one passes under the arches. “What happens is the rings get smaller with each division. The professionals, they have rings the size of Lifesavers,” said Viviane. “And there’s no benefit to going faster,” but you have to pass under the arches within a certain amount of time. In the case of ties, riders compete with progressively smaller rings until all but one are eliminated. “This is really a new sport,” said Viviane, explaining that it was only now gaining followers along the eastern seaboard, with more tournaments showing up every year. Maryland, it seems, has done more than most to keep the sport alive, hav-

ing chosen jousting as its state sport in 1962. “We did five [tournaments] this year, but we may do more next year,” said Viviane, who also teaches horseback riding. Lily has won three tournaments this season, including the St. Mary’s Jousting Tournament, the Christ Church Jousting Tournament in Calvert County, and the Maryland State tournament held in Brunswick. She

also competed in the national championship, ranking in seventh place. She said she would need to win a few more tournaments in order to move up to the amateur level, after which she can move up to the semi-professional, professional and trophy classes. Lily is a home-schooled seventh grader whose favorite subject is science. Next year she will be going to Southern Middle School in Lusby, and she plans to enter more competitions when the 2010 jousting season begins in May. By Andrea Shiell (CT) info@somdpublishing.net

Natural Resources K9s Train at Calvert Cliffs

he shining black Labrador retriever’s tail snapped back and forth like a flag in the wind as he jumped happily in the tall grass -- Blu completed his mission and gleefully attacked a black Kong toy in a victory dance. “Good boy!” said Blu’s handler, Department of Natural Resources Police Officer Curt Dieterle, retrieving the unloaded gun that had been thrown into the tall grass minutes earlier while 5-year-old Blu was still in the truck. Dieterle and Blu were participating in quarterly training for the NRP K-9 unit Oct. 1 near Calvert Cliffs State Park in Calvert County. The NRP is responsible for rural and maritime search and rescue, and enforces conservation, boating and criminal laws throughout the state. The NRP polices state parks and state forests as well. Every quarter, the unit tries to set up training for the dogs, Dieterle said, in addition to the daily training K-9 officers do with their dogs and the one day a month the officer spends training the dog. “You’re always doing something with this dog,” Dieterle said. “We spend more time with our dogs than our spouses. ... You get the dog you deserve.” Most of the NRP dogs come from shelters and pounds -- all of them come free to the department. Blu was found in a pound by a Fish and Wildlife officer in Florida, said Sgt. Lisa Nyland, officer in charge of the K-9 unit. Dogs like Blu are then given 400 hours of initial train-

Subnitted Photos Lily Flaherty, 12, of Lusby, was recently crowned the Maryland State Jousting Champion in her class, and went on to compete in the national championship, where she placed seventh.

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ing before they are used in the field. fishing illegally and needs to be found. Some dogs are used “The qualities that make a good working dog make a to find cadavers on land or in the water in cases like drownpoor house pet and that’s why they end up at the pound,” ing accidents. By Aleksandra Robinson (Capital News Service) said Nyland, who, like all NRP K-9 officers, lives with her dogs. “They have so much energy CNS photo by Aleksandra Robinson and no way to channel it.” For the NRP, dogs are used for different types of searching and finding. Blu, for instance, is trained to do three things: track (as when a person is missing), article search (to find a manmade item, like a gun, in a natural setting) and detect (as with drug dogs; Blu detects wildlife). Sgt. Kent Gregory, a K-9 handler from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Department, came out to watch the NRP dogs work and brought along Maryland Department of Natural Resourchis German shepherd, Biz. The shepherds from es Police Officer Tim Pheabus gets his dog, the sheriff’s office, like most police dogs, are 3-year-old Ruddy, ready to work with a trained for patrol -- their aggression is molded snap collar, the sound of which signifies to and the dogs are not all friendly, Gregory said -Ruddy that it is time to track. Ruddy tracked Pheabus’ cell phone, a credit card and a whereas the NRP Labs are trained only to find. single shotgun shell in the grass during a NRP dogs frequently work without leashes and training session in Calvert County on Oct. in close quarters with people, said Nyland, so 13. aggressive dogs are taken out of the program. NRP dogs are used more frequently in cases where a hiker or hunter is missing or in situations where someone has been hunting or

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time in the world, in my opinion, to be raising fees. When the economy is down and people are out of work it was my thinking that we should be encouraging these projects not discouraging them through cost prohibitive fees. Lastly, it was my opinion that the 300 plus employees in this part of MDE already had enough resources to do this work, after all that’s part of the reason they are there in the first place. NevertheDelegate Tony O’Donnell less, the bill passed and was signed into law District 29C Calvert and St. Mary’s by the Governor. More than a year after this legislation went into effect we have become ometimes, as a law maker, the aware of the how the “law of unintended most difficult legislative phe- consequences” is related to it. I have been working for many years nomena to deal with is the “law of unintended consequences”. This is what now to encourage the development of a happens when unforeseen circumstances, thriving oyster aquaculture industry in events, or situations are impacted by the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. The passage of a new law that was not intended thinking is that a healthy oyster raising into have such an impact. Unfortunately the dustry would help remove nutrients from “law of unintended consequences” occurs the bay and help restore the environmental too often and usually requires a new piece health of the estuary. The bill described above was never intended to levee fees on of legislation to correct its occurrence. Last week I was made aware of an- permits for aquaculture operations. I perother instance of the phenomena. The “law sonally listened to hours of testimony on of unintended consequences” kicked in as this legislation and not once was an impact a result of a bill passed by the Maryland on aquaculture discussed. Last week I find General Assembly in 2008. The original out that MDE is requiring applicants for bill was House Bill 1056 which raised fees aquaculture projects to pay this fee. This on permit applications submitted to the will stop any effort of the state to have oysMaryland Department of the Environment ters grown in the bay by aquaculture. The (MDE) for projects to be constructed in costs of the permit applications would be a wetlands or on waterways. The fees out- killer and are a result of “the law of uninlined in the original bill could range on a tended consequences”. I have already requested a new piece sliding scale from $500 for a minor project modification up to $7,500 for a project im- of legislation to be drafted by the Departpacting an area greater than an acre in size. ment of Legislative Services that I will inIn total the bill was estimated to generate troduce in the upcoming legislative session about $2.7 million in fees each year with the to remedy this situation. Senator Kathy funds being used to pay for the processing Klausmeier (D-Baltimore County) has agreed to file the bill as the lead sponsor in of the permits. The bill passed the House of Delegates the Senate. We will also work to enlist the on a 126 to 12 vote and passed the Maryland support of the MDE and the administration Senate on a 37 to 10 vote. I was one of the 12 for this corrective legislation. As always, feel free to contact my local votes in the House against the bill. My opposition to the bill was for several reasons. legislative office at (410) 326-0081 or email anthony.odonnell@house.state.md.us One is that there was already $6 million in at the state’s budget to fund the wetlands and with questions, comments or concerns rewaterways program in MDE. Two was that garding these items or other matters. in the middle of a recession it was the worst

Local Businesses Surveyed About Bridge

ocal businesses in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties have until Oct. 23 to complete a survey about their thoughts on the Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, which connects the two counties via Route 4. The short survey was distributed to area businesses through local business associations, such as the county chambers of commerce and the Solomon’s Business Association. This survey is part of a transportation study for the Maryland State Highway Administration being conducted by Transportation Economics & Management Systems Inc. (TEMS) of Frederick. This survey is being conducted to better understand the travel

needs of local business users of the bridge. The survey asks questions that include: What is your purpose for using bridge? How often do you use the bridge? When do you encounter delays? At what times are the delays? How long are the delays? The survey also asks responders to rate the physical features of bridge, including safety, lane width, and number of lanes. The Southern Calvert Gazette requested an Internet link to the survey from TEMS to include in this report, but that request was denied. The contact person for the survey with TEMS is Srutha Vavilikolanu, srutha@temsinc.com or (301) 846-0700. By Sean Rice (SCG) info@somdpublishing.net

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‘Step By Step’ 5K Run Honors Mike Blackwell Killing is Not the Answer to Over-Population By Jean Radeackar

he Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA), with the assistance of the Chesapeake Bay Running Club (CBRC), is sponsoring the 9th Annual “Step By Step” 5K Fun Run/ Walk on Saturday, Nov. 7. The event honors Mike Blackwell - a marathon runner who was killed by a hit and run driver in January 2001 while jogging on Broomes Island Road. Proceeds from this event will benefit CAASA programs such as Project Graduation, National Night Out, Youth Summit, and the Mini-Grant Program. The race will start at 9 a.m. Nov. 7, with early registration and check-in at 8 a.m. The start and finish line is at the Calvert Marine Museum. The 3.1mile course will cover scenic roadways along the river and Back Bay in Solomons. This is a flat and fast, certified course (course certification number MD06020JS).

Teams and groups are welcome. There will be prizes awarded for runners and walkers in numerous age groups and t-shirts are provided to the first 150 registrants. The pre-registration donation is $20 for adults and $10 for students, CBRC and CAASA members. The day of the race donation is $25. Strollers are welcomed with walkers. No Pets allowed. Registration forms can be found on the CAASA website at www.co.cal. md.us/residents/healtWcaasa. On-line registration is powered by Active.com. Everyone is invited to participate in this community event. Come by yourself or with friends. Remember Mike Blackwell by doing something that he loved.. . Run with CAASA and heighten community awareness to the problem of alcohol and other drug abuse! For more information about the race contact the CAASA Office at 410535-3733.

Boating Skills Course Offered The US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Solomons Flotilla will be presenting the Boating Skills and Seamanship course at the Southern MD Sailing Association building on Solomons Island. This comprehensive course is designed for both the experienced and novice boater. The course will be presented on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Course sessions begin on Nov. 2 and will continue through Nov. 30. The course fee is $35. Each student will receive the 381-page Boating Skills and Seamanship textbook to retain for future reference. All persons born after July 1972 are required to have a Boater Safety Education card in order to operate a registered vessel in MD. This comprehensive course satisfies the MD Boater Safety Education requirements.

he third step in the “no kill alternative” is rescue groups. Calvert County has five very effective rescue groups - Calvert Animal Welfare Society, Inc. (CAWL); the Chesapeake Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, (CSPCA); Friends of Felines, Inc. (FoF); the Humane Society of Calvert County, Inc. (HSCC); and the Patuxent Animal Welfare Society, Inc. (PAWS). Each of these has its niche and helps prevent the death of thousands of dogs and cats in Calvert County. The Calvert Animal Welfare League was formed in 1992 to rescue homeless cats and dogs. At that time, all animals were housed in foster homes and adoptions were done in public venues. In 2004, CAWL was proud to open its Adoption and Education Center in Prince Frederick. Since opening, over 1,500 cats and dogs have found permanent homes. CAWL volunteers are very dedicated to the job they do. For more information, see www. cawl.us or call 410-535-9300. The Chesapeake SPCA sponsors free rabies clinics and a Spay/Neuter program. They also assist in the rescue of animals as omcast is expanding programming for its HD lineup. well as help to reunite lost pets with their families. The CSPCA digital cable customers in Calvert County with “Comcast is committed to delivering more quality works exclusive with foster homes. They have a free rabies clinic the recent addition of 38 new high-definition content to its customers, including more high-definition,” scheduled for Oct 28, from 6-7:30 at the Solomons Fire House. For networks, bringing the total to more than 80 HD chan- Fred Graffam, regional senior vice president for Comcast, more information, call 301-855-6950. nels and more than 1,000 HD choices available to county said in a press release. “We continuously hear from our Friends of Felines, Inc. is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)3 customers. customers that they want more programming choices and, cat rescue organization serving Calvert County. They are comBravo HD, CMT HD, Hallmark Movie Channel HD, in particular, more HD, and we are pleased to be able to mitted to reducing the free roaming cat population through nonMGM HD, Nick HD and The Weather Channel HD are just deliver dozens of the most popular HD channels available lethal means by instructing volunteers on how to trap, neuter/spay, a few of the popular networks joining Comcast’s growing today.” return, and maintain (TNRM) free roaming cat colonies. AdoptThe HD network additions are able cats and kittens are placed in foster homes made possible by Comcast’s “World until the perfect home is found. Reach them at of More” digital upgrade initiative, 410-414-2122 or through their website at www. which is rolling out neighborhood friends-of-felines.com. by neighborhood across the counThe Humane Society of Calvert County is try and recently arrived in Calvert a strong community resource and partner, which County. As part of the initiative, promotes compassion toward and the humane Comcast is moving some of its anatreatment of animals, by advocating the responlog channels to digital format to sible ownership of companion animals. The free up bandwidth on its network Humane Society of Calvert County is a 501(c)3 to deliver more HD, faster Internet non-profit organization and a No-Kill Animal service, the ultimate in digital video Rescue Organization. Visit their website at www. and sound and much more for its humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org or call 410customers. 257-4908. “World of More” will also enPatuxent Animal Welfare Society, Inc. able Comcast to further expand its (PAWS), a 501(c)3 charity, was founded in 1996 signature On Demand service, which for the purpose of humane education, pet resalready offers more than 10,000 encue and adoption of healthy, social pets to suittertainment programs each month, able families. They have fulfilled our goals by including 1,000 HD choices, availbringing educational programs to schools, comable for Digital Cable customers to munity groups, and community events; rescued watch any time, with the ability to dogs and cats that were strays, owners give-ups, pause, fast-forward and rewind. and from the shelters; and completely vetted the As Comcast rolls out its “World pets, including spay/neuter and microchipping, of More” upgrade, the company is and found them forever homes. All work is done providing up to three pieces of digiusing foster homes and volunteers. Now the new tal equipment for impacted customCalvert Well pet clinic will be opening soon for ers at no additional cost, enabling the spay/neuter and wellness of pets at low prices. them to continue receiving existing Photo by Preston Pratt Contact PAWS at 410-326-1616. channels along with new networks. Tiki Bar co-owner Terry Clarke, right, and bar manager Joe Curley, left, present a ceremonial check to the All rescue groups are volunteer run and noCustomers can call 1-877-634-4434 Patuxent Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in the amount of $7,300, marking the amount of money brought in kill. They are a vital component of No Kill for during the first-ever That Dog Gone Tiki Bar Pet Day held on Oct. 11. The event was a fundraiser for the new low or visit www.comcast.com/digiCalvert County and would love your help. Please cost spay/neuter Calvert Well Pet Clinic in Huntingtown, run by PAWS. Holding the check is Jean Radeackar, talnow to get their free digital equiptreasurer of PAWS, left, and Mary Beth Gates, owner of Pepper’s Pet Pantry, who helped organize the event. call to volunteer! ment or learn more.

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he Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital presented 235 Girl Scouts from the Greater Washington region, including a number of girls from Calvert County, with the prestigious Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouts. The celebrated award is

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Local Girl Scouts Earn Highest Honor

Photo by Sean Rice More than 100 members and guests attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Solomons Island Yacht Club on Saturday Oct. 17. The million-dollar project will retrofit the interior of the historic clubhouse and add new square footage to the water side of the building. From left is Commodore Gerald Eastwood, state Sen. Roy Dyson, Calvert County Commissioner Linda Kelly, and past Commodore Bobby Swann.

Submitted Photo Calvert County Commissioner Susan Shaw, left, stands with Karlene Happell, Kristy Ross, Katherine Norwood, Allie Bolen, Emily Conley, and Commissioner Linda Kelly, after the girls of Troop 2006 were presented with their Girl Scout Gold Awards.

earned by Girl Scouts who have demonstrated a higher commitment to community service by creating a unique service project and dedicating more than 65 hours to community service. Gold Award projects are designed to make a lasting impact on local communities and are diverse in their scope. From environmental advocacy to helping the homeless, girls establish projects to meet a need in their community. Elisa Basiles was the winner of a $500 scholarship that was established this year to honor an outstanding graduating senior from Calvert County who has earned the Gold Award. Elisa’s project, called “You Are What You Eat!” was a workshop on fitness and nutrition. Her plans are to become a nurse anesthetist after attending Salisbury University. Five girls from Troop 2006 in Huntingtown held their Gold Award Ceremony at Huntingtown United Methodist Church and were honored for their efforts by the Calvert County Commissioners, the Calvert County Board of Education, and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. “This year we have a record number of Girl Scout Gold Awards,” Lidia Soto-Harmon, Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital Deputy Executive Director said in a press release. “I am encouraged by these girls’ vision and ability to transform their community.” For more information on the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital visit: www.gscnc.org. To donate to the Calvert County Gold Award scholarship fund, contact GSgoldscout@aol.com.

Submitted Photo Sherriff Mike Evans, left, County Commissioner Linda Kelly, Gold Awardee and scholarship winner Elisa Basiles, and State Senator Mike Miller.

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Parents Can Now See Student Grades Online

arents of public school children in Calvert County now have “live” or real-time access to their children’s grades through an online program available through the Calvert County Public Schools website. “Providing students and parents with feedback about academic progress is sound educational practice and will increase student motivation and collaboration between teachers and families,” Superintendent Jack Smith said in a press release. In addition to seeing their children’s grades, parents can request periodic, automated emails with grade summaries and class assignments. They can also be notified when a class grade drops below a certain level. In September, the school system gave information including login credentials and details

about the Internet viewer to all students in Grades 1 through 12. Parents can access frequently asked questions, can get more information about logging in and can view tutorials through the Calvert County Public Schools website at www.calvertnet.k12. md.us. Parents can find this information by choosing the “Student” or “Parent” menu, looking in the “Internet Resources” section and then clicking on “Student Grades via Pinnacle Internet Viewer (PIV).” For easier access, parents can bookmark the URL: http://gradebook. calvertnet.k12.md.us/Pinnacle/ PIV/Logon.aspx. Parents who have questions about logging into the system or forgotten passwords are asked to contact the office of their child’s school.

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Members of the Patuxent High School drama club put on a frightening rendition of Night of the Living Dead for three shows Oct. 15-17. The Patuxent Harlequin cast had the audience screaming when dozens of undead zombies staggered off the stage and into the crowd at the close of the show.

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Fourth-Grade Math Scores Improve

aryland is one of only eight jurisdictions to show improvement in fourth-grade math scores from 2007, according to the recently released 2009 Nation’s Report Card for mathematics. The report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress showed that while eighth-graders improved math proficiency on a national level since 2007, the last year the test was administered, fourth-grade test results remained mostly unchanged. The percentage of Maryland public school fourth-graders testing at proficient or advanced levels this year improved by five percentage points from 2007, to 44 percent. The national average is 39 percent. As for public school eighth-graders, 40 percent of students are at least proficient in the subject, up from 37 percent in 2007. The

national average is 32 percent, according to the report card. This is the first time since the tests began in 1990 that overall improvement has not been made in fourth grade, he said. The Maryland State Department of Education attributed the improvement to the implementation of a statewide curriculum, according to department spokesman Bill Reinhard. The standard “is helpful because all of our school systems have what should be taught on different levels. We had a better idea of how kids would be prepared for the fourth-grade tests as well as eighth-grade” tests, said Reinhard. The full report is available at www. nationsreportcard.gov. BY LAURA GUR-

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Pet Day 5K Raised $17,000

he Humane Society of Calvert County (HSCC), a no-kill animal welfare organization, sponsored by the United Way of Calvert County, would like to thank everyone who participated in or sponsored our 7th Annual Pet Day 5K that was held in Solomons Island on Saturday Sept. 19, 2009. With 288 participants and over 70 dogs in attendance, HSCC raised $17,000 which will directly benefit the animals in our care. This event would not have been as successful without the support of our friends in the community. We would like to thank our sponsors and donors that made this event possible: Abby K. Bell-Mills @ Bank of America Home Loans 410-326-3627, Jack and Barbara Brown, Gibson’s Shell, Perfect Pet Resort, Petco Foundation, Sam’s Club- Annapolis, Solomons Veterinary Medical Center, SPOThriftshop, Total Eclipse Salon and Day Spa, Traders Seafood Steak & Ale, A-1 Excavating & Septic, LLC, Allied Partners

Veterinary Emergency Service, Bayside Toyota, Millie Brown, Burton Electric LLC, Nancy Ulanowicz, Valerie Kirchman and Jody Shaver, Dunkirk Animal Hospital, DogWatch of Southern MD, Cheryl Golden- Realtor @ Anne Arundel Properties, Philip T. Goldstein Real Estate Appraisals, Mari & Peter Kehrig, Lucinda S. Keller, DDS, PA, Lafayette Law Office, LLC, Cathy Lewis, Nancy Vaughn, Bernie & Laurel Matthews, Naughty Gull Restaurant, Outerscapes Landscaping & Nursery, Inc., R-Tech Consulting, LLC, Rymer & Associates, P.A., Teri Beacham, Three Notch Veterinary Hospital, Wash on Wheels. Thank you for your continuous support in helping HSCC continue our mission of saving animals in need. We are looking forward to the next Pet Day 5K - September 18, 2010! Kristy Anderson, Jody Shaver HSCC Volunteers and Pet Coordinators

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Editorial:

Public Beware: Politicians With Smear Campaigns Offer Little Substance

.S. Rep. Joe Wilson turned himself into a household name when he hurled, “you lie” at President Obama on the floor of

Congress. The precisely-timed petty name calling incident dominated headlines for weeks, and the general public can’t make ‘heads or tails’ of it, because it’s so difficult to tell who is a liar and who’s not just by watching or reading the news. Now the Maryland/DC/Virginia region is being pummeled with non-stop attack ads from the two main contenders in the race for Virginia’s next governor, Creigh Deeds and Bob McDonnell. Being Marylanders, we may not be not paying very close attention to this race, but we can’t help seeing the petty attacks going back and forth on the television set - This one doesn’t like women and gays, that one will raise taxes, this one will decimate education funding, that one is a no-good double talker, and on and on. With all this, it’s not too hard to understand why some people chose to write in “Donald Duck” on their voting ballots. What is really going on? What are the real issues? To the average voter who might just be casually paying attention, these questions will probably remain unanswered. It seems political smear campaigns have taken the place of civil, meaningful debate and political platforms based on issues and facts. We are starting to see that here in Southern Maryland, with tabloid-style smear campaigns turning up during the last election cycle. And we’re starting to see the subtle smear tactics and fear mongering already in the coming 2010 local elections. Maybe these people who only rely on smear campaigns and “straw man “ catch phrases do it because they feel what they have to say is not good enough to get them elected, or an actual examination into their records will reveal false promises, so they resort to name-calling and evil characterizations. Local smear campaigns have turned the word

“developer” into a dirty word. Communities are built by developers. Industry and jobs are provided by developers, but in the public arena in Southern Maryland simply saying “he’s in bed with developers” is one of the most popular smear tactics. Another favorite smear campaign catchphrase is “back-room deals”. True back room deals are illegal. It seems if someone doesn’t like a decision that’s made during a public vote, it becomes a “backroom deal”. If they do like it, it’s not a back room deal. Government is all about negotiation, compromise … deals, occurring in an open arena for all to scrutinize. The sad thing is, smear campaigns work, but we the voters have the ability to squash the smear machine. As long as the public allows smear tactics to be successful, they will never go away. Voters need Publisher Thomas McKay to look past the name calling Associate Publisher Eric McKay and get to the issues. Editor Sean Rice The public should also Office Manager Tobie Pulliam be on guard of career poliGraphic Artist Angie Stalcup ticians who make the same Advertising Preston Pratt empty promises term after Email info@somdpublishing.net term – whether it be lowering Phone 301-373-4125 taxes, bringing mass transit Staff Writers to the area or replacing the Guy Leonard Government Correspondent Thomas Johnson Bridge. Andrea Shiell Community Correspondent Smear tactics divert the Chris Stevens Sports Correspondent public’s attention away from Contributing Writers the real issues and records Tony O’Donnell of candidates and highlight Southern Calvert Gazette Joyce Baki the “you lie” mentality perP. O. Box 250 . Hollywood, MD 20636 Gerald Clark fect by Wilson, Deeds and J. Brown McDonnell. Total misrepresentaSouthern Calvert Gazette is a bi-weekly newspaper providing news and information for the residents of tion is the name of the game Southern Calvert County. The Southern Calvert Gazette will be available on newsstands every other and the public needs to be Thursday of the month. The paper is published by Southern Maryland Publishing Company, which on guard of politicians who is responsible for the form, content, and policies of the newspaper. Southern Calvert Gazette does not only provide attacks on their espouse any political belief or endorse any product or service in its news coverage. Articles and letters submitted for publication must be signed and may be edited for length or content. Southern Calvert opponent, and no real soluGazette is not responsible for any claims made by its advertisers. tions to problems at hand.

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It’s Been a While Since a Witch Was Executed in Calvert County By Joyce Baki

aryland did not have the same hysteria about witchcraft as Salem, Massachusetts, but has twelve documented cases of people accused of witchcraft from the late 1600’s to the early 1700’s. Only one execution for witchcraft was recorded in Maryland and it occurred in Calvert County on October 9, 1685. Rebecca Fowler was hung after being found guilty for “certain evil and diabolical arts called witchcrafts, enchantments, charms (and) sorceries.” Rebecca, the wife of John Fowler, had been charged with bewitching several people and leaving their bodies “very much the worse, consumed, pined and

lamed.” A year later another Calvert County woman, Hannah Edwards, would be acquitted of similar charges. The last witchcraft trial in Maryland was held in Annapolis. Virtue Violl of Talbot County, accused of trying to harm the health of a neighbor, was found not guilty. While there is no historical record of Moll Dyer’s story - it is legend in St. Mary’s County. Moll Dyer was believed by her neighbors to be a witch. When the authorities would do nothing, the townspeople drove her from her house on the coldest night of the year, and then burned her cabin to the ground. Moll died of exposure and, as the legend goes, was found with her hand frozen to a rock. The rock sits in front of the Old Jail Museum in Leonardtown and sup-

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posedly bears the print of her hand that was frozen to the rock. Perhaps the most legendary haunted house in Maryland is Maidstone, a beautiful house in the northern part of Calvert County. Built on a 2,000 acre parcel in the late 1600’s by Samuel Chew, it was a well-known destination used as a Quaker meeting house by the Chew family. The first house was replaced by a stone house in the early 1700’s. The “ghost” is believed to be Ann Chew, who married Phillip Chew at Maidstone in 1724. A beautiful young woman, Ann died not long after she married Phillip. Sighted on moonlit nights, she walks in the gardens, wearing a long gray veil. Many believe the long veil and dress she wears is her wedding gown. Dubbed “The Gray Lady,” she has been known to mischievous, knocking a man off the couch where he was sleeping and switching pictures that hang in the house to different walls. In 1652, a tract of 600 acres was acquired by William Berry. His son would sell the property to Michael Taney, the High Sheriff of Calvert County. Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney would be born here. In the early part of the 1800’s, Young Dorsey Hance acquired the house. On the front lawn a tree stump marks the site of a celebrated duel between Miles Taney V and John Magruder. The men apparently both loved a woman named Barbara Dorsey.

Taney would kill John Magruder and escape from the house by a secret passage which lead to the river. It is purported that on the anniversary of the murder blood stains appear at the site of where the body was found. Other strange events have been witnessed by ghost hunting experts. Bowen’s Inn, Solomons, partially destroyed in a fire several years ago, is said to be haunted. Strange experiences have occurred to several employees. Carrying boxes to the third floor one Christmas an employee saw the ghost of a tall, well-dressed woman in an oldfashioned outfit. After seeing the vision, he immediately came back down the steps never to return to the third floor. The Grey Fox Inn, now the location of Harmon House Shoppes, was the home of Dr. Coster, a physician for whom Coster Road was named. The building is said to be haunted by a dog. Built in 1913, the owners had a small poodle, which has been seen making appearances flitting across the floor with his tag wagging. Happy Halloween!

Entrepreneur Draws on the Sun for Latest Business

n entrepreneur many times over, Andy Roscoe of Lusby recently started another business, this time installing solar thermal

“There are no subsidies from the government to install these,” he said. “The cost is borne by the consumer. It’s one of the few systems that is not subsidized.” To heat water in his house – a system he uses year round – he relies on two panels that look like skylights on the roof of his mud room. Inside the panels are copper pipes that run from the roof down to the basement to encircle the water tank. The pipes contain nonpoisonous antifreeze which enables the system to work during the cold winter months when the pipes could freeze. The system costs $5,000 to $7,000 to install and enables owners to apply for a federal tax credit and a state grant. Assuming homeowners pay $35 to $50 a month to heat their water, the system could reduce their bill by about 85 percent, Roscoe said. “A five year payback not considered unusual,” he said. The two solar heating systems are significantly less expensive than photovoltaic (PV) systems that use solar panels to generate electricity to heat a house. They can cost $50,000 to install before offsets with tax credits and grants. One year into the solar heating business, Roscoe said the job has been more about educating the public than anything else. “The curiosity and interest is huge,” he said, but people remain puzzled by how the panels work. Occasionally he runs into people who don’t like the way they look. “There’s beauty in the functionality of it,” he said in response. “I’m proud to see people see the solar panels on my roof.” Roscoe also said that China is well on its way to making and using solar heating systems. “They’re way ahead of us in thermal applications,” he said. “Millions of homes have them. We want to make sure we’re not left behind.” Toward that end, he continues to look for potential customers in Southern Maryland, going to events and home shows and volunteering for the solar tour. “It’s a slow but steady slog to build this industry,” he said. For more information about incentives, go to

systems. “Starting companies from the ground up – it’s something I’ve done over and over again,” said Roscoe, owner of Roscoe Energy LLC, which installs solarpowered systems to heat water in houses and pools. Roscoe’s house in Lusby was one of two stops in Calvert County on the recent 2009 Southern Maryland Solar Tour, part of a nationwide campaign to educate people about the benefits and costs of solar power. One of the main reasons people install solar heating systems is to reduce reliance on coal, oil and natural gas to produce electricity. Roscoe says he considers himself “green” about the environment, but he’s even more intrigued with the systems themselves and their potential. “This is a technology that people can use to be independent,” he said. “They can generate their own power for hot water.” A Massachusetts native, Roscoe earned a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs and a master’s in Economics from George Washington University in the early 1980s. Later he joined an economic consulting firm, doing some work overseas for the U.S. Agency for International Development and the World Bank. His firm also had clients applying to the Federal Communications Commission to set up cellular phone systems, which is how Roscoe first got involved in telecommunications. When the FCC replaced the complex application process with a lottery in 1984, consulting companies lost significant business, prompting Roscoe to start his own wireless consulting firm. “I saw an opportunity – I could see cellular was going to be huge,” he said. In 1999 he sold the company and founded ForceNine, a telecommunications consulting firm. In the meantime he had also started a company that built telecommunications systems, which gave him a background in construction. That served him well when he and family decided to move from Dunkirk and build a new house with a www.energy.state.md.us/incentives/residenpool; in Lusby about a year and a half ago. The pool had tial/solargrants/index.asp. Because of a recent infusion of federal stimulus money, new forms may apply. a propane heater. BY VIRGINIA TERHUNE (CT) VIRGINIATERHUNE@COUNTY“I could see the exhaust and the dolTIMES.NET lars going up in smoke, and I thought this can’t be the way to go,” he said. As a result, Roscoe began researching solar heating systems, spending six months with installation crews before putting in his own systems and starting Roscoe Energy. To heat the pool water during spring and fall, he uses the existing pool pump to circulate the water through seven panels on the roof of his garage. The sunpoweredsystem typically costs $4,000 to Photo by Sean Rice $5,000 to install with little Andy Roscoe of Lusby, owner of Roscoe Energy, displays a model of his solar panel technoladditional cost to run. ogy used to heat the water in his pool.

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To make it in farming in Calvert County these days you’ve got to have a niche. Twenty-three years ago when Dickie and Phyllis Horsmon decided to stop raising tobacco in favor of growing mums, the Horsmons found their appropriate farming niche, which was being performed by only one other person at the time. The Horsmon Farm on Parran Road in St. Leonard has been successfully growing mums ever since, but now, so are several others. The Horsmons have been farming on their ground for three generations, and the fourth generation is now taking an active part in keeping that tradition going into the future. “If a young farmer wanted to start today, on his own, and didn’t have his parents’s land, he couldn’t do it,” Dickie Horsmon said during a recent interview. “You can’t go out and buy a farm today and expect to make a living off of it, with all the payments for the land. It’s almost an impossibility. “Unless you found that niche of a certain crop that really made you money and you were the only one in the area that had it,” he said. They were the only ones doing the mums niche in 1986, except for a woman with a small operation on Dares Beach Road – which happened to be where Mrs. Horsmon got the idea to try it at their farm. Dickie’s father, William Horsmon grew tobacco at the farm, which today measures about 80 acres. Dickie’s grandfather Leo Lathern Horsmon, also know as “Odie”, also raised tobacco at the farm, which was 250 acres before Odie split it between his sons. Dickie decided to make a change from tobacco more than 10 years before the state’s “tobacco buyout” program, which resulted in more than 90 percent of Southern Maryland farmers taking payments for 10 years in exchange for a vow to never grow tobacco again. By 1986, he had been working the farm since his father died in 1971 (Dickie has been there full-time since getting out of the Navy in 1968), and took a job that year at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. “That first year I had the job, plus the tobacco, plus the mums. So then I decided that’s too much, and we went ahead and stopped doing the tobacco,” Dickie Horsmon said. “Because that first year we did very well, we completely sold out.” The Horsmons are also filling other niches at their farm, including growing Leyland Cypress trees, pumpkins and clean rye straw. “The horse people really love it because it is clean straw,” said Horsmon, who is vice president of the Calvert County Farm Bureau. In addition to horse feed, people buy his straw for animal bedding, and he had several wholesale customers that buy it by the bale to resell at retail markets and hardware stores. Farming niches at other locations in

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Southern Maryland include non-typical livestock, such as alpacas, goats for milk or meat, lambs, or what Horsmon is now getting into, beef cattle for direct-to-customer sales. The idea to try raising cattle came from his son-in-law, and fourth generation partner, JR Cosgrove. They went out and bought four steers on the open market earlier this year, and are raising them up. “This is my first year with the cows. It’s something else we’re trying,” Hosrmon said. “We’re making decisions now whether we should get into breeding, or just go to the market and buy that young steer … we’ll

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Growing grapes for wine production has proved to be a suitable replacement for tobacco farming, but vineyards are popping up all over. “That’s becoming a big thing, and I don’t know if you can even call it a niche anymore because there’s a lot of people doing it.” William Kreamer, owner of Chesapeake’s Bounty, has carved out a little niche for his business in Southern Calvert’s agriculture scene. Chesapeake’s Bounty is a small farm and market that reopened March 1 at their current location on St. Leonard Road, near

trees and produce. “The business is actually doing a little better here than in the old spot, even in these tough economic times,” Kreamer said. Kreamer sells produce, crabs, oysters, nursery stock, local eggs and other local and regional food stuffs. They grew pumpkins this year and have strawberries and blueberries planted. “So that is like a niche, because its kind of pick your own berries, a pumpkin patch - things that interest people,” said Kreamer. “Nobody’s really interested in something like a cucumber patch.” Kreamer works hard at the stand, as much as 100 hours a week he said. But it is profitable and a place of employment for his staff and local waterman who sell their catch to him. “We’re getting by, you know, not living in a mansion or anything, paying the bills, doing fine,” he said. As for Horsmon, the farm doesn’t bring in enough to be someone’s sole income. “With farming, you don’t put anything into the bank, everything goes back into the farm. You really don’t have any retirement other than to sell off something, because you don’t make that much,” Horsmon said. “But it is a good living.” If it doesn’t make much money, how is it a good living, one might ask. “Because I don’t have a whole lot of people to answer, and, the it’s freedom more than anything,” he said. “You have certain amount of pride and you have a certain amount of family tradition is what some people call it.” “It’s in your blood.” By Sean Rice (SCG) info@somdpublishing.net

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Anna Louise Sprague, 85 Anna Louise Sprague, 85, of Solomons, MD departed this life peacefully on October 14, 2009, at Asbury~Solomons Health Care Center, Solomons, MD. She was born on May 31, 1924 in Rixford, PA. She moved to Washington, D.C. in 1942 and relocated to Asbury~Solomons Retirement Center in 1996. She was the beloved sister of Robert D. Sprague of Seattle, WA, and Thomas R. Sprague and his wife Virginia of Hollywood, MD; Aunt of Wayne Sprague of MO; Sandra Stamm of Seattle, WA and Richele Sprague of Callaway, MD. She was preceded in death by her parents Edna Hughes Sprague and David T. Sprague and her nephew Robert Sprague. Ms. Sprague was employed at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters from 1955 until 1992. She worked as Executive Secretary to General SecretaryTreasurer John F. English from 1955 – 1969. She worked as Executive Secretary to six General Presidents starting with James R. Hoffa through William J. McCarthy. Memorial services were held at Middleham Chapel Episcopal Parrish, 10210 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby, MD on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 11 AM, with The Reverend David Showers officiating. Inurnment followed in the church columbarium. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Middleham Chapel Episcopal Parrish. Arrangements by the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., Lusby, MD.

LeJune Petty, 89 LeJune Petty, 89, of Lusby, MD passed away peacefully on October 14, 2009 in her resi-

dence. She was born on June 15, 1920 in Taylorsville, Utah to the late Violet Kathleen Lloyd Wagstaff and Samuel Isaac Wagstaff. She was the loving wife of the late Glenn Curtis Petty. Beloved mother of William Glenn Petty and his wife Mary Ellen Petty, Susan Petty Hathaway and her husband Michael D. Hathaway, LuAnn Petty Cravath and her husband B. Jeffrey Cravath. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Kathryn Brennan Rinehimer, Martha Elizabeth Petty, Claire Rose Hathaway, Catherine Jeanne Cravath, Bernard Joseph Cravath, Patrick Neal Cravath and Angela Rose Cravath. The family received friends on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 3-5 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD. Funeral service was held on Monday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. at Middleham Chapel Episcopal Parrish, 10210 H. G. Trueman Rd., Lusby, MD. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Should friend’s desire contributions may be made in her memory to the Solomons Island Yacht Club, Building Fund, P. O. Box 206, Solomons, MD 20688.

Gertrude Lucy Beavers, 94 Gertrude Lucy Beavers, 94, of Hughesville MD, passed away peacefully at Solomons Nursing Center, Solomons, MD on October 14, 2009. Gertrude was born on July 5, 1915 in Augusta County, Virginia to the late Alma Amanda VanLear Quick and Edgar Benjamin Quick. She is survived by her loving daughter Carolyn Sue Hanback and her husband Robert of Hughesville, MD. Beloved grandmother of Brian S. Hanback, Amy M. Davis and Michele Pressley. Mrs. Beavers was preceded in death by her devoted husband Louis L. Beavers and her son Randolph Douglas Beavers. Inurnment will be held at a latter date in Pleasant View Lutheran Church Cemetery, Staunton, Virginia. Arrangements by the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, MD.

Thursday, October-2009

Roland B. Rawlings, 87

Roland B. Rawlings, 87, of Prince Frederick, MD departed this life peacefully on October 11, 2009, at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. He was born on May 1, 1922 in Barstow, MD to the late Grace V. Bowen Rawlings and Joseph Rawlings. He was the beloved father of Clarke Rawlings and his wife Robin of Prince Frederick, MD. Loving grandfather of Tammy Taylor Tucker and her husband Danny of Lusby, MD; and Joseph Clark Rawlings and his wife Stephanie of Prince Frederick, MD. Devoted great-grandfather of Jessica Lynn Taylor. Uncle of Barbara Shannon and Sandy Rambow. He was preceded in death by his sister Ruth Rawlings and his half brother Oscar Fenwick. Mr. Rawlings served his country in the United States Army during World War II and was discharged as a Private First Class on November 14, 1946 at the Separation Center, Fort Dix, New Jersey. Roland was a member of the American Legion Post #274, Lusby, MD; V.F.W. Post #8133, Prince Frederick, MD and a charter and life member of Prince Frederick Elks Lodge B. P. O. E. #2620. Roland was a fan of the Baltimore Orioles, he enjoyed playing poker, spending time with his family, eating hard crabs and drinking ten ounce Budweiser’s.

The family received friends on Monday, October 19, from 6~8 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD 20676, where fraternal services were offered at 7:30 PM by the Elks Lodge # 2620 and at 7:45 PM by the V.F.W. Post 8133. Funeral services were held at the Rausch Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at 11:00 AM with Pastor Heath Wilson officiating. Interment followed at Central Methodist Cemetery, Barstow, MD. Pallbearers were Tommy Gibson , Donnie Loveless, Bobby Hoile, Freddy Outman, Roger Leonard and Johnny Mohler. Honorary Pallbearers are Joseph “Bootsie” Denton, Leroy “Boots” Conner, Dave Pridgen and Tommy Tettimer. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Trinity United Methodist Church, 90 Church Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or to Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 346, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678.

Anne Zentgraft Cox, 76

Anne Zentgraft Cox, 76, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on October 11, 2009 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. She was born March 24, 1933 in Huntingtown, MD to the late Albert and Thelma

Hutchins Zentgraft. Anne was raised on her father’s family farm on Rt. 231, Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick, MD. She graduated from Calvert High School in 1951 and attended Charles County Community College (CSM) in the early 1970’s. Anne worked as a telephone operator in the early 50’s and was a librarian assistant for Calvert County Public Schools in the 60’s. She went on to work as Vice President of Finance for the Farm Credit, Hughesville Branch until her retirement in the early 90’s. She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Prince Frederick. Anne is survived by her husband, Charles R. Cox, Jr. whom she married on December 8, 1951.She resided her entire married life of 57 years on her husbands’ family farm on Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, MD. Mother of two sons, Richard and David Cox (Susan), grandmother of Amy Whitney Rippey (Brian), David Alan Cox, Jr. (Cathy), Catherine Cox, and Charles Cox, and great grandmother of Ethan Rippey. She is also survived by her brother William A. Zentgraft, sisters, Ellen Zentgraft Williams, Mary Frances Zentgraft Harrison and many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. The family received friends on Tuesday October 13, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church, Prince Frederick, MD, where services were held on Wednesday October 14, 2009, 10 A.M. Interment followed in Central Cemetery, Barstow MD. Pallbearers were Oliver B. Cox, Gerald L. Cox, Charles R. Cox, David A. Cox, Jr., Brian W. rippey, and Allen Zentgraft. Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Maryland Chapter, 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza III Suite 100 Hunt Valley, MD 21031. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home P.A., Port Republic, MD.

Harvey Jackson Poole, Jr., 82

made to Calvert Hospice at www.calverthospice.org, or P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, MD.

Eleanor Ann Murray, 80

Harvey Jackson Poole, Jr., 82, of Solomons, MD passed away on October 9, 2009 in Prince Frederick, MD. He was born on June 3, 1927 in Takoma Park, MD to the late Harvey Jackson Poole, Sr. and the late Ethel Comley. He was the loving husband to Mildred Elizabeth Poole whom he married in Takoma Park, MD in 1946. Harvey graduated from Laurel Senior High School and went on to join the United States Coast Guard where he served his country honorably from 1942 to 1946. After serving in the military, Harvey became an Insurance Adjuster for USAA and retired in 1968. His hobbies were model airplanes and farming. Harvey is survived by his wife of 63 years Mildred Elizabeth Poole of Solomons, MD; children, Terry E. Poole of Walkersville, MD, Douglas M. Poole of Clearwater, FL, Roger W. Poole of Owings, MD, William R. Poole of Adamstown, MD; two sisters, two brothers, eight grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 1:30 PM in the Asbury~Solomons Auditorium, Solomons, MD with Rev. Randall Casto officiating. Memorial Contributions may be

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Fall Fishing Is the Time For Monster Stripers By Capt. Sonney Forrest

rying to tell you where the next meteor is going to land and when, is better left to scientists with big computers and lots of money, at least it would not be a guessing game with many levels of error. Trying to forecast fish with all the variables of tide, temperature, wind, food source and moon is a guess at best. But with many years of observation, research, data collection and analysis you can get close. I was told by Capt. Bo Bo Adams a long time ago, when I was just getting to be a real seasoned captain: “If they have tails and scales on them don’t try to figure them out, you’re wasting good time, fish are fish”. But they are somewhat predictable if you catch them for a living and have to be good at what you do for repeat business. There is a difference between fishing and catching, but I would rather be lucky! I am fishing this fall on the Margie D. A big 46-foot custom built “Thomas”, fiberglass Bay Style twin engine charter boat. She is very comfortable, heated, fast, safe and rigged for catching big Stripers. I like to be warm and safe while I wait for that next scream from the stern, FISH ON. I will tell you what I believe will be the fall fishing for the rest of this season here in the Middle Bay. We are in the middle of October. It is that changing period when winds change to the north and northwest blowing strong cool fronts down the Bay. This wind cools the water quickly and changes the fishing. The smaller fish like Spot and Croaker are leaving and will be gone by month’s end. Bluefish which came up the Bay as juveniles 8 to 10 inches in May are leaving as 3 to 5 pound marauders. When November comes we’ll see less Bluefish in our area. The ones we are catching are big; tackle busters, running 5 to 7 pounds. They are also running with bigger Stripers, male fish that are 24 to 32 inches. These are resident Striped Bass

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that are feeding to fatten up for the winter ahead on the Bay. They are also waiting for the Ocean Striped Bass to come up the Bay feeding on the bait fish going down the Bay. Many of these fish will stay here through the winter until next spring. The weather is still getting colder by mid- November with less windy days, but real cold nights that make not “smoke on the water” just in the mornings. I fishing. It is was told it is called contheir job and version, when the water is they are real warm and the air cold with no professionwind, it is the heat of the water als. Check out escaping into cold air, causing a www.fishsolothermal difference on top of the Gigi St. John, of Frederick, holds up her 44-inch striper with help from Capt. An- mons.com for water. This is when I know the drew Turner. all the local big fish are coming up the Bay. charter captains By Thanksgiving some big in the Solomons fish are up to Solomons. I go to meet them down the Bay, look- Charter Captains Association. They know what I am telling ing in the deep water and channel edges. Look for the Gannets you, these are big Ocean size Stripers running 30 to 40 plus flying over the area. These big ocean birds know how to find inches here to feed on the bait leaving the Bay. It may take time the fish as they follow them. Find the bait fish and you will to find the bait but troll on it until they bite. What a story and catch the bigger fish when they feed. Oh yes, they are like most pictures you will have to brag about. So get the gang and tell of us, they feed when hungry, not all the time. So stay close to them you know when the fish are coming to Solomons. Get a the baitfish. Be patient and with rigged lines ready, you will be charter date and bring them big fish home for the winter. Bring catching soon. a big cooler, you’ll need it! December is great fishing, sunny days, colder clear air and big Stripers with no Bluefish. They are there for the taking, if you Capt. Sonney Forrest of Reel Relief Charters operates the haven’t put the boat away for the winter, if so, no problem. Most Margie D from Solomons daily carrying six passenger to the people go on a charter boat for big Stripers. They have the right best fishing the Chesapeake Bay offers. Call him at 443-532size boats, heavy gear and years of talent to have you catching, 0836 for choice dates.

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Thursday, October-2009

Panthers Lose The Battle of Running Backs

n a big county rivalry game that featured two of Maryland’s top running backs, and had numerous playoff implications for both teams, Huntingtown won and stayed undefeated 36-8 over Patuxent on a windy cold and rainy night at Hurricanes stadium. Despite the horrible weather conditions, the two running stars did not disappoint the college scouts who came out to watch last Friday

night. All of the scoring was in the first half as Greg Goodwin led off the scoring with a 58 yard TD run. He followed up with a 6 yard TD as Huntingtown took an early 14-0 lead. Frank Taitano showed his stuff as well with a slashing 84-yard TD run. To end the first quarter scoring, Goodwin added a 54 yard TD run. There was very little passing in the pouring rain but, Justin Bittner hit Frank Hall on a 15-yard TD pass. Huntingtown’s QB threw 10 times, completing five for a total of 48 yards. Goodwin finished off the game scoring with an 82-yard TD run, finishing the day with 17 carries and 252 yards and four touchdowns. He is currently leading the state with 1,373 yards rushing on 166 carries, with 19 TDs, averaging 196 yards per game. The college scouts also

came out to see the talented Taitano, who finished the game with 180 yards on 22 carries and a TD. He is the second leading rusher in SMAC with 1,144 yards rushing on 142 carries and 17 TDs, averaging 163 yards per game. Huntingtown’s next game is at McDonough tomorrow night. On Friday night Oct. 9, Patuxent faced an improving Great Mills Hornets team at home and took an important victory 43-14. Taitano had another impressive game scoring 4 touchdowns in the first half on runs of 75, 12, 66 and 2 yards. He finished the game with 8 carries and 160 yards. Ed Massengill was 4 of 6 passing for 48 yards and Andre Williams added 82 yards on 15 carries and a 6-yard TD for the Panthers. In the tough 2-A division of Maryland football, the Panthers will need to sweep their remaining three games and need some losses by either Glenelg (6-1), Long Reach (5-1), Southern (5-1) or McDonough (5-2) to make the playoffs. Patuxent has a tough battle at Westlake (5-2) tomorrow night and will finish their home season against Chopticon next Friday night Oct. 30. The panthers finish their season on the road at Eastern Tech Nov. 6. All games start at 7pm. BY JOHN HUNT (SCG) INFO@SOMDPUBLISHING.NET

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1st PAX Taitano 75 YD TD RUN (Maratta kick) 1st PAX Taitano 12 YD TD RUN (Maratta kick) 1st PAX Taitano 66 YD TD RUN (Maratta kick) 2nd PAX Taitano 2 YD TD RUN (kick failed) 2nd GM Johnson 15 YD PASS From Jenner (kick failed) 3rd PAX Maratta 24 YD FG 4th PAX Williams 6 YD TD RUN (Maratta kick) 4th GM Anderson 25 YD PASS from Jenner (Johnson kick) PAX HHS

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1st HHS Goodwin 58 YD TD RUN (2 pt conv) 1st HHS Goodwin 6 YD TD RUN (pass failed) 1st PAX Taitano 84 YD TD RUN (2 pt conv) 1st HHS Goodwin 54 YD TD RUN (2 pt conv) 2nd HHS Goodwin 54 YD TD RUN (2 pt conv) 2nd HHS Hall 15 yd TD PASS from Bittner (pass failed)

Photo by Frank Marquart Frank Taitano is the second leading rusher in SMAC with 1,144 yards rushing on 142 carries and 17 TDs, averaging 163 yards per game.

Thursday, October-2009

Full Steam Ahead!

he crowd started thickening as the members of Full Steam were setting up their equipment during a recent gig, and Veronica Lancaster (lead vocals, bass), laughed as her eyes moved over a table in front of the pool tables being set up for a bachelor and bachelorette party, lined with lewd lollipops and party favors. As her band mates continued setting up, she launched into an animated retelling of how she met her husband and rhythm guitarist, Frank, who also sings with her. “I was in a karaoke bar in Waldorf … I heard him singing and I went up and talked to the DJ, who we ended up later being

a very good friend of ours. And I asked, ‘Oh my god, who is he?’ I was acting like a 12-year-old girl,” she said, “so we started talking and we started singing together,” starting a band called Hot Ice with their current keyboard player, Bobby Thomas, and drummer Jerry Thomas. “They ended up quitting, and we said we wanted to still keep going and do something, so we put our band together, and it’s just funny how the years went by and we all ended up back together,” said Veronica. Doug Hillgren rounds out the group on lead guitar, commuting from Harpers Ferry, W. Va., to rehearse and play with the band. He sports five guitars including a Les Paul and an emerald green Gibson SG Supreme. “People always ask me why I carry so many guitars with me, and I tell them it’s because I don’t Photo By Andrea Shiell In front from left to right: Frank Lancaster, Veronica Lancaster and Doug Hillgren. In back: Bobby Thomas and Jerry Thomas.

want to get caught having to do these funky tuning changes in between songs,” he said, grinning as he plucked a string on his Fender Telecaster, which he keeps tuned down to drop-C for only one song. The band’s repertoire is diverse, however, with a song list running the gamut between rock, R&B, punk, heavy metal and funk, among other things. “We’ve always tried to do a variety of stuff, like party stuff. We love rock and roll but we like to dance. It’s kind of a formula but you want to make sure people are dancing and having a good time,” said Veronica, “and if we mix it up and do a variety I feel like we can reach a little bit of everybody.” Veronica laughed as she explained that her tastes in music also bled between genres, explaining that she had been into

Doug Hillgren of ‘Full Steam’.

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Photo By Andrea Shiell

heavy metal as a teenager before becoming obsessed with country music and winning a song writing competition in her early 20s with a country tune titled “Mr. Maybe.” “I’m a little bit of a weirdo with what I like in music, like if you looked at my playlist on my iPod you’d probably just laugh your head off,” she said, adding that she was listening to Brittany Spears, Chevelle, and playing ‘Love Will Keep Us Together’ by Captain & Tennille before getting to the bar. With the latest permutation of their group finally taking shape in the last year, both Veronica and Frank said that their plans to record a CD, which would include a lot of Veronica’s original songs, had always been derailed by bigger priorities, but they are hopeful that they’ll end up in a studio

before long. In the meantime they have no problem flaunting their stage presence as they perform. Veronica is a commanding lead vocalist (whose talents are made all the better by her ability to sing Pretenders covers without trying to sound like Chrissie Hynde, a big plus in this reviewer’s book), and Doug’s guitar solos seem to have a way of making people jump from their seats, like the bachelorette and her girlfriends who toasted the air as the band played. Full Steam will be playing at Vera’s White Sands Beach Club in Lusby on Oct. 24, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19. For more information, visit their Web sites at http://fullsteamband.tripod.com/ or www.myspace.com/fullsteamband. By Andrea Shiell (info@ somdpublishing.net)

Out About Wednesday, Oct. 7-Nov. 8 • “Five Guys” -- CalvART Gallery; Exhibit Featuring Ray Bogle / Rex Miller / John Schaffner / Dave Wardrup / Carl Wood. Wednesday- Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The CalvART Gallery is located at 110 South Solomon’s Island Road in Prince Frederick, at the intersection of Routes 4 and 231 in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center. www.calvartgallery.org

Thursday, Oct. 29 • Halloween Evening Storytime, Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby Wear your costumes and join us for an evening of Halloween thrills and chills for your little ones. Family storytime for preschoolers. 7-8 p.m. (410326-5289).

Wednesday, Nov. 4 • Yes You CAN Use a Computer, Calvert Library Southern Branch Beginners can learn how to create and use an email account. Call to register or register on line. 2-3 p.m. 410326-5289.

Thursday, Nov. 5 • “It Takes Two” Book Discussion 6th Grade Nickname Game. Calvert Library Southern Branch Book discussion program for 3rd 5th graders and an adult. 7-8 p.m. Registration required. (410-326-5289).

Tuesday, Nov. 10 • Kids Just Want to Have Fun Horses. Calvert Library Southern Branch Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. 7-8 p.m. Please register. (410-326-5289).

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Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009

• Halloween in the Garden Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons, Looking for something SPOOKtacular to do for Halloween? Try bringing the family to the Garden for a safe and spook-free daytime trick-or-treating event. Non-profit organizations, outreach programs, local businesses and entrepreneurs participate by decorating their space in a haunted theme, dressing in holiday costumes, and handing out goodies. Children are able to meander through the woods along the paved pathway, free of vehicles, and receive candy from reputable organizations and businesses within their own community. Free ooky, spooky art activities are always provided. Dress the whole family and enjoy a day of trick-or-treating in the garden and unique photo opportunities with the boo-tiful decorations. $1 per person donation benefits a charity. www.annmariegarden.org or 410326-4640

• Haunted Boardwalk North Beach, 5th Street and Bay Avenue on the Boardwalk Bring the children in costume to trick or treat on the Boardwalk. Local merchants will be handing out Halloween treats. www.ci.north-beach.md.us or 301855-6681, 410-257-9618

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Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 (6:30 – 8 p.m.)

• Haunted Chesapeake Beach Water Park 4079 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach This is a free family event held at the Chesapeake Beach Water Park. Come in costume and go through the haunted river, trick or treat throughout the park for Hal-

Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 (4 – 5:30 p.m.)

• Monster Mash Cruise Calvert Marine Museum, 14150 Solomons Island Road, Solomons This cruise is for the little goblins and their families. Preregistration required. www. calvertmarinemuseum.com or 410326 -2042, ext. 41

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