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FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, sepTember 27, 2012 senior Citizen & handicapped day
FREE ADMISSION AND FREE LUNCH FOR SENIORS AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS 9:00 am Fair Main Gates Open 9:00 – 11:00 am Carnival is open and free for Seniors and Handicapped persons 9:30 am Calvert High School Chorus (Pavilion) 10:00 am red hat parade 10:00 am “Elvis” Jim Godbold 10:30 am Patuxent Pearls 11:00 am senior King and Queen Crowning 11:30 am Chesapeake Chorus 12:00 noon Lunch for seniors and handicapped persons (free) 1:30 pm Bingo (Main Hall) 5:00 pm Carnival Opens for everyone (Wristband Night) 6:00 pm 4-H and Open Goat Show (Show Ring) 7:00 pm Calvert County Idol (Pavilion) 9:00 pm Big T DJ (Pavilion) 10:00 pm Exhibit Buildings Close
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Calvert County Public Schools Closed YOUTH UNDER 18 FREE UNTIL 4:00 P.M.
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“Canned Food to Feed the Hungry Accepted at Gate”
9:00 am Fair Main Gates Open 9:00 - 4:00 pm youth day activities see: school bulletin, Local Newspaper, and Calvert County Fair tri-Fold brochure for detailed schedule. 9:00 am 4-H and Open Swine Show (Show Ring) 9:30 am Flumpa® the famous Tree Frog (Pavilion) 11:00 am 4-H and Open Sheep Show (Show Ring) 2:30 pm Flumpa® the famous Tree Frog (Pavilion) 4:00 pm bike drawing (Need not be present to win) Youth Day 2012 officially over @ 4 pm regular Gate admission and Carnival prices Begin @ 4 pm 4:30 pm Flumpa® the famous Tree Frog (Pavilion) 6:00 pm Southern Maryland Boot Scooters (Pavilion) 7:00 pm Calvert County Idol (Pavilion) 10:00 pm Exhibit Buildings Close
10:00 am Fair Main Gates Open 10:00 am Antique Tractor Pull 12:00 noon Carnival Opens (Wristband day) 1:00 pm Tots Contest - 2 to 4 years old (Main Hall) musT be pre-reGIsTered by maIL 1:00 pm Horseshoe Pitching Contest (Tobacco Barn) 2:00 pm Woodcarver Auction Registration 3:00 pm Little Miss & Little Prince Contest (Ages 4-5) (Main Hall) musT be pre-reGIsTered by maIL 3:00 pm Woodcarver Auction 3:00 pm 4-H and Livestock Awards Program 3:00-6:00 pm Music Fest Bill Yates and Country Gentlemen Tribute Band (Pavilion) 5:00 pm Exhibit Buildings Close 6:00 pm Fair Officially Closes 6:00 pm Livestock Removal
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9:00 am Fair Main Gates Open 9:00 am 4-H and Open Cattle Show 9:30 am Baby Contest Shows: - 6 to 24 months musT be pre- reGIsTered by maIL 10:00 am Carnival Opens 12:00 noon BADD Company-Dance team (Pavilion) 1:00 pm Jenny’s Gymnastics (Pavilion) 2:00 pm Diane Herbert Dancers 4:00 pm Redskin Cheerleaders 4:00 pm autograph signing with Washington redskins See website, www.marksrepairs.com for specifics. 4:00 Charlie Brown 5:00 ricky sanders 5:00 pm 4-H Livestock Auction Registration 6:00 pm 4-H Livestock Auction (Show Ring) 6:00 pm Chesapeake Country Cruizers (Pavilion) 7:00 pm Horse Pull (Track) 7:00 pm Calvert County Idol (Pavilion) 10:00 pm Exhibit Buildings Close
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14 Newsmaker 15 Business 16 Obituaries 18 Community 19 Classifieds 20 Entertainment 21 Calvert High School senior Sarah Bryner and Huntingtown High School student Edward Town were crowned Miss Tranquility and Lord Calvert respectively at the annual contest to kick off the Calvert County Fair. The fair runs Sept. 26-30.
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The bleachers were packed on Sunday for the 11th annual Calvert County Watermen’s Festival. Working boats from all over the Chesapeake Bay area traveled to Solomons for the event, which included the popular docking competition.
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Calvert Marine Museum volunteers are worth their weight in gold. In 2011, volunteers worked 27,348 volunteer hours, which according to government calculations is equivalent to $610,000 worth of labor.
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Crowd Turns Out For Prescription Drug Panel By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer Sam Gegor was a desperate man three years ago when he showed up at the first Prescription Drug Abuse Community Forum at Huntingtown High School. He stayed after and spoke to members of the Calvert Sheriff’s and State’s Attorney’s offices about his two sons, both tangled in prescription drug abuse. The plea for help was in his voice that night when he stood up at the microphone telling his story. He knew his sons were still using drugs even though they were on probation. He wanted the sheriff to come pick his sons up. “I guess I bugged the probation officer enough that she came out and gave him a test,” Gegor said last Thursday to an audience of 100 packed in the meeting room of the College of Southern Maryland’s Prince Frederick Campus. His youngest son was sent to jail. “I can sleep better at night because I know that they aren’t out on the street,” he said. Gegor’s message was both encouraging and discouraging at the same time. He
Dr. John Schnabel, ER doctor at Calvert Memorial Hospital talks to a concerned citizen after the forum.
did receive the help he requested that night and through the last three years, but he also realized “It doesn’t matter what family they come from, once they get on the prescription drugs it’s the same. Rehab doesn’t work unless they want it.” His two sons were honor roll students, respectful, helpful, well liked and active in sports. Gegor himself didn’t drink, smoke or do drugs and did everything he thought he was supposed to do to keep his kids drug free, but it wasn’t enough. “For the longest time I beat myself up. But now I have no regrets about the way I raised them.” When they were under the age of 18, he was able to force them into rehab and do more to try and help them out. After they turned 18, he switched his tactics to “tough love.” When they became adults they knew that their father wasn’t going to come get them out of jail, post bail or pay for an attorney. Other experts presenting during the evening said that Gegor’s story is far too familiar. Dr. John Schnabel, ER Physician at Calvert Memorial Hospital, said in the last three months he’s seen eight cases where students have come in not being able to breathe and had to be put on “mechanical ventilation” as a result of drug overdose. He said parents should be looking for “pinpoint pupils, slurred speech and sleepiness” as indications of possible prescription drug abuse. If the youth is in withdrawal from prescription drugs, then the signs are “sweating, complaining of abdominal cramps and displays of anxiety.” Detective Sergeant Matt McDonough said: “Don’t fool yourselves. This is the next epidemic.” Although there are no statistics that directly tie increased drug abuse to increased crime, the antidotal evidence from law enforcement on the street is that the rise in property crimes and violent crimes follows the rise in prescription drug abuse. “One milligram of (a prescription painkiller) is one dollar. So a 20mg pill
‘Biggest Loser Challenge’ Starting next week, those who want to participate in a weight loss contest can go to the World Gym locations in Prince Frederick and Owings to sign up. Calvert Can: Eat Right, Move More and World Gym are sponsoring a Calvert County’s “Biggest Loser Challenge.” The challenge runs from Oct. 1 to Jan. 2, 2013. One male and female winner will be determined by the greatest percentage of weight loss and body fat loss. There are 12-weekly weigh-ins. The grand prize is a flat screen TV. The cost of the challenge is $80 for non-World Gym members and includes a special limited World Gym membership, or $45 for current World Gym members. Call 410-535-8233 for more details.
is worth $20 on the street. If someone gets a prescription for 100 30mg pills … you do the math,” McDonough said. When an abuser is heavily addicted, they are consuming four to six pills a day, a habit that is costing as much as $400 a day. So they start forging prescriptions, calling in prescriptions, pulling blank “scripts” off the internet, they doctor shop and there are doctors who don’t care, “because it’s all about the money,” McDonough said. “I’m not making this up. These are actual investigations we’ve handled.” Lt. Randy Stephens, commander of the MSP, Barrack U, agreed. “We are now seeing more heroin and increased burglaries.” He stated that those no longer wanting to spend $400 on prescription drugs locally can drive up to Baltimore and get the equivalent high from a $100 purchase of heroin. John Mitchell, director of CORE Services in Calvert, said requests for rehabilitation services have risen 350 percent in Calvert in the last five years compared to the state-wide average of 103 percent. Those in the audience who spoke during the question and answer session represented families currently dealing with prescription drug abuse, teachers with students whose parents are addicts, and recovering addicts. One young woman said she has been “straight” for three years following a prescription drug addiction. Her concern is
Sam Gegor, who shared his story about his two sons, stayed around after the forum to listen to other’s stories.
that the county doesn’t have enough “peer counselors” to run meetings like Narcotics Anonymous. People her age drive to other counties. Many in the audience agreed with her statement. Lt. Dave McDowell, the Master of Ceremonies, ended the 90-minute session “No one is immune. No one (on the panel) is going to be able to resolve this issue. It’s going to take us collectively and beyond. But together we can make a difference.”
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Debate Over Solomons Sidewalks By Sarah Miller Staff Writer No one spoke up to contest the need for sidewalks on Solomons Island during a meeting last week. Instead, debate over sidewalks focused more on what materials should be used to construct them. While the Department of Public Works’ plan involves a concrete sidewalk running in front of homes lining Solomons Island Road that don’t already have a sidewalk in front of them, residents tuned out to lobby for a sidewalk constructed of brick pavers, similar to the ones near the Calvert Marine Museum and down by the Tiki Bar. The presentation focused on the improvements that will be made to drainage and storm water management, including planters to absorb runoff and direct it away from people’s yards. Brent Showalter gave the presentation and talked about the procedure they will go through, including pulling up people’s driveways and re-laying them when the sidewalk is complete or moving fences as needed. Solomons Island Resident Joe Peary spoke up during the discussion against the concrete sidewalk, saying when he
moved into the area he was told the eventual sidewalk would be made of pavers, which allows water to flow through them, and he put in a paver driveway so it would match. He said he doesn’t want the county tearing up the end of his driveway and replacing it with concrete. Solomons resident David Butler agreed with Peary, not wanting a solid concrete sidewalk. “Who’s decision is it,” he asked. “Who do we have to argue with?” Deputy Director of Engineering Rai Sharma told the assembled group that concrete was by far the cheapest option for the sidewalk, and while they’re trying to get sidewalks installed in Solomons to make it safer, a most expensive option may stall or even halt the installation of the sidewalk. “Everyone’s struggling for money,” he said. He said pavers could cost more than $200,000 more than concrete. Pavers also make it more difficult to meet and maintain ADA regulations. “In these economic times, concrete is the way to go,” he said.
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Watermen’s Festival Offers Exciting Time The stands were overflowing and the weather was perfect during the 11th Annual Calvert County Watermen's Festival on Sept. 23 at the Watermen’s Wharf at the end of Solomons Island. The Festival is perhaps best known for our Boat Docking Contest. There are a number of boat classes, including workboats and charter boats, and they compete within their divisions for cash prizes and trophies, as well as an overall competition. Calvert County Watermen’s Association President Tommy Zinn said the overall competition is where the watermen “pull out all the stops.” The highest prize winner was Benny Horseman who walked away with approximately $4,000. Zinn said captains can make $15,000 and $20,000 during a docking competition season.
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Winners Overall
1 - Benny Horseman Tough Luck II Dorchester County 2 – Danny Haddaway Hard2Handle Talbot County 3 – Joe Ruark JacobJade Fishing Creek, Md.
Charter Boats
1 - Paul Jones Elaina Scott Hoopers Island, Md. 2 – Shawn Pruitt Never Enough North Beach, Md. 3 – Keith Alliston Rod Bender Solomons Island
Small Boats
1 – Benny Horseman 2 – Joe Ruark 3 – Derrick How Belinda Jean Quantico, Md.
Large Boats
1 – PT Hambleton Talbot County 2 – Jason Wilson Island Girl II Talbot County 3 – Fred Lewis Dorchester County
Team
1 – Benny Horseman 2 – Joe Ruark 3 – Kevin Marshall Fabricator Dorchester County
sarahmiller@countytimes.net Overall winner Tough Luck II at the docking contest Photo by Sarah Miller
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Carol Miller is Volunteer of the Year By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The votes are in, nominations are tallied and the winner announced – Lusby resident Carol Miller has been named this year’s Calvert You Are Beautiful Volunteer of the Year. The American Legion Post 274 in Lusby nominated Miller, who is the Auxiliary President of the Legion. “We could not list all that Carol has done for our post, our community and our service members over the past years,” Post Commander Nate Stevens wrote in the nomination letter to the You Are Beautiful Nomination Committee. Her activities include working on a nurses scholarship, gift boxes for soldiers, adopting a number is Charlotte Hall Military Service Center and Assisted Living, the American Legion Essay Contest, children parties for Easter, Halloween and Christmas, working with the JROTC and cooking for a number of fundraisers at the legion. He said Miller dedicates a large amount of her personal time to the service of others and is a “valuable member of our post and the community.”
“Carol is the epitome of dedication in all aspects of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary … she quietly goes about making sure the Ladies Auxiliary is represented a myriad of functions outside the Legion” by going to the carnival at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Christmas shopping with veterans, and ice cream socials, wrote post member Susan Ude in her own recommendation letter. American Legion Golf Tournament Chairman Jon Baki called Miller “a Godsend” in his recommendation letter. Even Miller’s grandson, Bryan Miller, sent in a recommendation, saying “I can’t remember the last time that my grandmother … has had a day off to herself.” “Carol loves what she does and it shines through. Her famous potato salad and coleslaw are staples at Legion functions. She has seen many friends come and go on to the Everlasting home. In spite of varying experiences I am sure she has lived through, she continues to have the smile of an Angel. She is an inspiration to everyone around her and I am blessed to call her ‘Friend,’” Ude wrote. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Photo By Joyce Baki Carol Miller with husband Ed and American Legion Commander Nate Stevens at the Legion last week.
Commission For Women Going Dutch By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer The Calvert County Commission For Women had it’s first “Dutch” lunch in a while, providing an opportunity for interested parties to become involved with an organization formed in 1976 to address issues related to women. Several men showed up at Crystal Palace last Thursday to meet and network with others. Board of County Commissioner Pat Nutter said he came because he likes to have a pulse on what is happening in the community. During the lunch he was able to suggest a conteact for Sonia Wagner, who was looking for both funds and organizations needing funds through the Calvert Community Fund. David Gale, Crisis Intervention Director, informed the group that October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and that there will be a vigil on Oct. 23 for victims. Gale said he was there because it was the Commission for Women that started Safe Harbor, a shelter for domestic abuse victims. Malcolm Funn said he was there to
support his wife, Annette, a member of the commission. Annette shared information about the League of Women Voters’ forum on the seven state-wide ballot questions to be held on Oct. 29 at the Prince Frederick Library from 7 to 9 p.m. The forum panel will be comprised of people who have studied the issues and can explain what the questions are. The league wanted to present this information because they found out from that most people don’t vote on the questions because they don’t understand them. Since it was an opportunity to resurrect the Dutch networking lunch, those in attendance shared their backgrounds and interest in women’s issues. Shelley Walgren, secretary for the commission, invited those in attendance to come to the regular meeting of the commission on the third Thursday of the month at the Ewdard T. Hall Aquatic Center at 7 p.m. Margaret Dunkle, chair for the commission, said she plans to take a number of issues and concerns raised during the lunch back to the commission for further discussion and action. One issue was concern that State’s Attorney Laura Martin put together
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Renovations to Close Museum By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Calvert Marine Museum will be closed for the months of January and February to allow for renovations to the building that will maximize floor space. In the interim, grant money from the Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium will allow museum staff to take some of the museum out into the public. “We’re not an ivory tower museum we’re the public’s museum,” said museum deputy director Sherrod Sturrock. “This was the initiative to get the program running.” The plan now is to take some of their educational materials and go to schools and talk to students about all things maritime. That includes some of the wildlife at the museum including terrapins and horseshoe crabs so students can learn about them. “It’s not as good as being here but it’s better than nothing,” Sturrock said. The renovations, which are being paid for by a combination of county, state and private funds, will focus on mainly the public areas in the museum such as the lobby, auditorium and the gift shop which Sturrock described as “totally cramped and out of space.” None of the actual exhibits will be touched, she said, but the renovations will be done in such a way as to increase space for visitors to move about without actually increasing the outside footprint of the building. The cost of the renovations includes $750,000 in county construction money backed up by matching donations. A state bond bill is also helping to fund the construction project, Sturrock said. But the museum is still looking for more donations to complete all the work they want to do, Sturrock said. “We’re constantly working on this,” she said.
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CareNet Seeks New Executive Director By Sarah Miller Staff Writer CareNet Pregnancy Center is searching for a new executive director to lead the center through the next few years. The search comes on the heels of current Executive Director Cheryl Keen’s departure after 16 years with the center. She said she began volunteering a couple months before the executive director position opened and she decided to apply. “It was a clear call from God,” she said. She didn’t think she was the most qualified person for the job, but she got a call back with a job offer. “Actually, I was a little surprised when they hired me,” she said. During her time at CareNet, Keen has seen the center grow from a single small office serving approximately 40
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clients per month with an annual budget of about $40,000 to a large office and two satellite offices that serves more then 300 clients per month with a budget of approximately $390,000. They also began offering sonogram services, a mobile center to travel to county fairs and other events and an increased amount of programming. There is also an STD clinic planned to open in the Lexington Park location. She hopes her successor can continue to grow the center. She compared her situation to a relay race, with her being a runner at the end of her leg and ready to pass the baton onto someone fresh and ready to run. Even with everything she’s accomplished, Keen doesn’t feel she’s been alone. She’s had a solid and growing network of volunteers and co-workers to lean on, and even feels a little blessed. “I feel like God has done amazing things and I’ve been along for the ride,” she said. Now the center is looking for qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director. The executive director has full responsibility for the administrative, development, public relations, and training of staff and volunteers at three pregnancy center locations. Candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree and be able to demonstrate a vigorous and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as well as a strong commitment to the sanctity of human life. Keen said she is looking for somebody with experience in ministry, leading groups of staff and volunteers is critical and experience in pregnancy center operations is a plus. For a complete job description or to submit resume, contact Keen at director@carenetsomd. org.
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HoeDown for CancerCare On Saturday, Connie Fuksa and friends will be hosting a Southern Maryland HoeDown to raise funds for Cancercare. Cancercare is a national non-profit organization that helps cancer patients and their families with the incidental expenses when dealing with cancer such as medical co-payments, counseling, travel expenses and childcare. The benefit will include cornhole tournaments, horseshoe tournaments, cowpie bingo, a K9 demonstration, children’s games, food will be served by various food vendors, there will be all types of resale vendors, crafters, a beer garden and special performances by The Sam Grow Band and the Port Tobacco Pickers. This going to be a great event for all ages, a press release states. The HoeDown will be held at Serenity Farm in Benedict MD on Saturday Sept. 29 from 1-9 p.m. and will be held rain or shine. Tickets are $15 per person per adult and children 12 and under are free. You can contact Connie Fuksa at 301-643-2100 or email conniefuksa63@gmail.com to purchase tickets or for more information.
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POLICE BRIEFS Burglary, Assault, Destruction
At 11:58 p.m. Sept. 16, Trooper First Class Esnes responded to the 6000 block of Dawn Dr. in Prince Frederick for a reported burglary. Melissa M. Pollitt, 26 of Prince Frederick, unlawfully entered the victim’s residence and assaulted the residents, destroying property inside before fleeing the scene, police say. She was located at her residence and charged with first-degree burglary, second-degree assault, malicious destruction of property and disorderly conduct. She was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Arrest Comes After Possible Heroin Overdose
At 11:38 a.m. Sept. 20, Trooper First Class Saucerman responded to Hoile Lane in Huntingtown to assist an overdose victim. Christina M. Sita, 22 of Huntingtown, was found to be unresponsive from a possible overdose of heroin, police say, and both heroin and marijuana were located in the bedroom. She was transported to the hospital and later arrested and charged upon her release from the hospital. She was then transported to the Calvert County Detention Center.
Prescriptions Stolen From Car
At 3:19 p.m. Sept. 20, Trooper Oles responded to the Peking Inn parking lot in Chesapeake Beach for a reported theft from a vehicle. The victim advised that while inside the establishment, an unknown suspect entered the unlocked vehicle and removed three bottles of prescription drugs. Investigation continues.
Possession of Crack Cocaine
At 1:15 a.m. Sept. 21, Trooper First Class Evans stopped a vehicle at Thunderbird Dr and Arrowhead Trail in Lusby for traffic violations. When approaching the vehicle, the trooper observed the driver and passenger switch places inside the vehicle. Trooper Rowe, who was assisting in the traffic stop, said he observed the passenger place a smoking device pipe inside her pants. Erin N. Stahl, 24 of Lusby, was found to be in possession of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia police alleged. She was charged and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Police Say Woman Out of Control
At 12:47 a.m. Sept. 23, Trooper First Class West was dispatched to handle a disorderly male in front of a restaurant in Prince Frederick Shopping Center. While speaking with the male, a female in the area became agitated and increasingly verbally abusive. The male subject was released. Teresa A. Wilson, 49 of Huntingtown, was unable to control her actions and continue to act disorderly causing a public disturbance, police said. She was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Catalytic Converter Cut Off
Someone stole a catalytic converter from a vehicle by cutting it off of the exhaust system while it was parked at the Sunderland Park and Ride at the Rt. 2/4 split sometime on Sept. 17 during daytime hours. DFC R. Brady is investigating.
Stereo Reported Stolen After Crash
COUNTY NEWS Crack Arrest After Crash
A victim reported to DFC P. Aurich that unknown suspects stole stereo equipment from his vehicle sometime between Sept. 15 and 17. The victim had been involved in a vehicle crash and the car had been left on Dalrymple Road near Sunny Hills Drive in Sunderland. The thieves broke out the passenger side window in order to steal an American Bass subwoofer system and a pioneer head unit.
Window Smashed
On Sept. 17 at 3:53 p.m. a woman advised DFC W. Wells that while she was driving on Lusby Park Lane she passed a group of male subjects. Shortly after that, a rock shattered her rear window. Damage is estimated at $100.
Vandals Damage Picnic Table
Unknown suspects spray painted a picnic table at Bayside Forest Beach in Prince Frederick. It is unknown when the damage occurred. Dep. A. Mohler is investigating.
On Sept. 22 at 4:47 p.m. Dep. J. Brown and DFC P. Aurich responded to the area of Crown Drive and King Drive in Dunkirk for the report of a motorcycle collision with a pedestrian. Upon arrival they made contact with the driver, identified as William Morris King, Jr., 36 of Dunkirk. The victim, a 65-year-old woman, also of Dunkirk, was transported to CMH with minor injuries. King was also transported to CMH suffering from a broken clavicle. King was arrested and charged with possession of crack cocaine after he was found to have it in his possession, police report. Police also discovered that King had left his 2-year-old daughter home alone in a playpen. King was charged with allowing a child to be locked in a dwelling out of his sight and neglect of a minor. He was also charged with DWI by drugs and or drugs and alcohol, DWI by a controlled dangerous substance, driving while suspended and driving while revoked.
Gift Card Snatched from Mailbox
Someone stole a Visa gift card that was in an envelope inside a victim’s mailbox on 5th Street in North Beach sometime between Sept. 18 and 19. The victim noticed the envelope had been torn open and advises that the sender told him it had contained a $50 Visa card. DFC A. Woodford is investigating.
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By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner District 2 I recently attended a regional meeting on Growth where the Maryland State Departments of the Environment (MDE), Planning (MDP), and Agriculture (MDA) briefed attendees on nutrient trading. Nutrient Trading is the state’s latest attempt to control the public’s behavior in the state’s efforts to control nitrogen, phosphorus, and air pollution. Perhaps the word attempt is misleading, because it appears that we are going to have to worry about nutrient trading whether we want to or not. Here is a brief synopsis of how it works. A farmer must get a certification from the Soil Conservation Service that the farm meets a baseline for nitrogen reduction efforts. The certification form along with a fact sheet can be found here: http://www.mde.state.md.us/programs/Water/TMDL/TMDLImplementation/Pages/Accounting_For_Growth.aspx Once the baseline for the farm has been established, the farm can accumulate nutrient credits by certifying additional nitrogen reduction strategies such as planting cover crops, extending field buffers, planting trees, and other conservation
practices. These nutrient credits can then be sold or traded to a developer or individual who is building a house or other building or expanding an existing house or building. The theory is that every house with a septic system is adding nitrogen pollution to the Bay (note that I said theory because proof is lacking). If you enlarge your house to accommodate more people on a septic system, the theory is that you are adding more pollution to the Bay. The State of MD has a goal of zero additional nitrogen pollution, so the homeowner has to offset his additional nitrogen by buying nutrient credits from a farmer. Of course, if you live in a city on a sewer system, the theory is that you are not contributing additional nitrogen to the Chesapeake Bay. Nor is your business on a sewer system. Sewer system spills are ignored in this theory, even though they are the largest contributor to Bay pollution. Yes, the Governor of MD with the concurrence of the Maryland State Legislature wants everyone to live in a city on a sewer system OR to pay for nutrients through nutrient trading. By controlling nitrogen, MDE believes that it is controlling phosphorus also. Please note that the air is included in the formula for the farm to certify nutrient reduction strategies. This inclusion of air is the first step toward attempts to control air pollution. You will hear more about reducing air pollution by making us pay to drive our cars in the near future.
This nutrient trading scheme is a direct effect of the socalled Septic Bill, Senate Bill 236, that was passed in the last session of the legislature. Here is just one of the unresolved questions, even though the State is moving ahead with implementation: What third party will guarantee the nutrient trading contracts between the farmer and the developer? For example, a farmer could agree to grow 5 acres of trees for 30 years to offset the nutrients supposedly produced by one house. Who is going to monitor the farmer to make sure he doesn’t bulldoze the trees before the 30 years are up? How is the farmer going to find the home developer? MDE is proposing that they license brokers to negotiate these nutrient trading deals. Who pays the broker? Who pays for the monitoring? At least one state official proposed that Counties do the monitoring using your tax dollars. Calvert County is opposed to this idea! I see a huge, expensive bureaucracy formed around nutrient trading, which can be characterized as trading poop. The Maryland Association of Counties has as one of its legislative priorities this year to ask the State Legislature to PLEASE give us a two year break from further bank-busting so-called environmental regulations. All the Counties are pro-environment. We want proof that these expensive boondoggles really will make a difference, and that proof is lacking.
From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli the oldest of all service songs. The first line of this song is: “From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli”. Over 100 years before my ancestors arrival the world was plagued by pirates from North Africa who plundered European and American shipping from whom they extracted ransoms. Here is an excerpt from Wikipedia: “In March 1785, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams went to London to negotiate with Tripoli’s envoy, Ambassador Sidi Haji Abdrahaman (or Sidi Haji Abdul Rahman Adja). Upon inquiring “concerning the ground of the pretensions to make war upon nations who had done them no injury”, the ambassador replied: “It was written in their Koran, that all nations which had not acknowledged Publisher Thomas McKay the Prophet were sinners, Associate Publisher Eric McKay whom it was the right and duty Editor Sean Rice of the faithful to plunder and Graphic Artist Angie Stalcup enslave; and that every mussulTobie Pulliam Office Manager man who was slain in this warsales@somdpublishing.net Advertising fare was sure to go to paradise. info@somdpublishing.net Email He said, also, that the man who Phone 301-373-4125 was the first to board a vessel had one slave over and above Staff Writers Guy Leonard Law Enforcement his share, and that when they Sarah Miller Government, Education sprang to the deck of an enCorrin Howe Community, Business emy’s ship, every sailor held a Alex Panos Staff Writer dagger in each hand and a third in his mouth; which usually Contributing Writers Joyce Baki struck such terror into the foe Keith McGuire that they cried out for quarter Susan Shaw P. O. Box 250 . Hollywood, MD 20636 at once”. Do these words that Evan K. Slaughenhoupt, Jr. were quoted over 200 years ago have a ring of authenticity The Calvert Gazette is a weekly newspaper providing news and information for the residents of Calin the Middle East today? vert County. The Calvert Gazette will be available on newsstands every Thursday. The paper is In 1805 our brave Marines published by Southern Maryland Publishing Company, which is responsible for the form, content, and in Tripoli using justified force policies of the newspaper. The Calvert Gazette does not espouse any political belief or endorse any secured our right to exist. For product or service in its news coverage. Articles and letters submitted for publication must be signed well over 200 years our Maand may be edited for length or content. The Calvert Gazette is not responsible for any claims made rines have protected us from by its advertisers. many other forms of tyranny
My Uncle John a World War II Marine who fought in the South Pacific against the Japanese was a proud first generation Italian American who passed away over 10 years ago. His parents left their Sicilian homeland and arrived in New York in 1904 with very little in worldly goods but with a heart that had an abundance of faith in the American dream. Although his parents were from southern Europe he was brought up to believe that the United States of America was a country worth fighting for. These new citizens knew that if they applied themselves they would be beneficiaries of the bounties that the
United States of America offered. They were not disappointed, and as a grateful participant in the American Dream my uncle helped fight a war against oppression that if was lost would have made it impossible for our free society to exist. Because of indecisiveness by our leaders are we now in the process of losing our God given rights? In the United States of America we are afforded the opportunity to express ourselves. I most certainly have! It is true that in some cases people have abused this right; however, the overall good of this country will not be served if we allow our freedom of speech to
be muted. In addition, I fervently believe that all citizens of the United States regardless of their own beliefs do recognize that freedom of religion is of paramount importance to most Americans and their worship of God should be celebrated and not attacked. I do believe that Muslims, Jews and Christians do live in harmony in this country and hopefully their God given rights will continue to be protected from all types of hateful incendiary provocations. To this end I do believe that our military is an important cog in ensuring that our freedom is protected from those who would enslave us. The Marine Corp anthem is
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so that we would be able to enjoy the individual freedoms that this great nation offered. Today from the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli we continue to be in constant danger from those who do not respect the American tenets of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In Mexico drug cartels continue to distribute their vermin across our borders resulting in a gunfight that resulted in the death of a border patrolman. In the Middle East our Ambassador is killed, our flag burned and American Embassies are being attacked. Our national leaders (Democrats and Republicans) have screwed up our domestic policies so what makes anyone think that their foreign policy decisions are any better? Finally, in 1785 John Adams and Thomas Jefferson listened firsthand to the envoy from Tripoli and realized that negotiations would not be fruitful. Today our head in the sand approach to foreign policy leads many to believe that past and present tragic events in the Middle East will continue. There are those that say that our actions from the past contribute to the existing problems of today; however, we continue to offer our citizens the best vehicle for liberty that has ever been instituted. May God bless all the men in the military who serve us faithfully so that freedom is experienced by all our citizens? The world will not be a better place without the United States of America leading the way. For that we should never apologize. After all, we are the people. John Petralia Sunderland, MD
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Tech Academy Welcomes Students By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Calvert Career and Technology Academy opened its doors to parents, guardians and students to see the classes and programs offered at the school on Sept. 20. Huntingtown High School junior Rashaan Taite is looking forward to being involved in the Graphic Arts program, having already shown his teacher a viseo game he designed himself. English teacher John Toohey was on hand to talk to parents about the various English courses offered at the school. He said juniors and seniors at the tech center normally take English at the school in addition to the program they’re attending, allowing them to stay there longer during the day and requiring fewer bus trips to and from the academy. He said classes are offered at every level, from regular to AP. Toohey said he enjoys teaching the younger group of students. “Eleventh graders are great to teach, they’re so much fun,” Toohey said. Joyce Ratcliffe from the Cosmetology Department welcomed students to explore the stations while Anne Weems gave a presentation to families. Students in the cosmetology program learn about cutting hair, doing manicures and pedicures and other procedures. They practice on mannequins and even get a chance to work on real people when the department is open to the public a couple times per week. “It’s really a great opportunity,” Ratcliffe said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Contract Negotiations to Begin By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Teachers and administrators are getting ready for the next round of contract negotiations, and this year will be bigger than normal – instead of just salaries, the whole contract is up for negotiation as it comes up on its three year expiration date. Negotiations will start with a meeting to lay out the ground rules for negotiations, including a time frame and whether meetings will be open or closed, said Deputy Superintendent Robin Welsh, who negotiates with the Calvert Education Association (CEA). The last contract was active for three years, with a yearly re-negotiation of teacher salaries, Welsh said. The threeyear cycle is complete, so this year everything is open for negotiation, though Welsh foresees salaries being a big part of this year’s negotiations. CEA president Debbie Russ also anticipates salaries being a large factor in negotiations, with all teachers seeking a “decent and reasonable salary increase.” She said she would like to host an interest session with all negotiating groups, something done during this year’s salary negotiations, though she would like to see it held earlier in the process. In further pre-negotiation processes, Russ said they are speaking with teachers and surveying the population in order to prioritize issues or requests. They will also discuss step increases, because teachers are behind two steps which has never happened before in Calvert County, Russ said. After the ground rules are set, group will exchange proposals and begin negotiating. Welsh said the hope is to have negotiations wrapped up “in timely manner,”
before Superintendent Jack Smith has to present the annual school budget. Along with salary, Welsh said she anticipates professional development opportunities and procedural aspects to be discussed. Sometimes she said you cannot predict what will come up in negotiations, or what will cause a big fuss. A couple years ago, there were big considerations about Reduction of Forces (RIF), with employees debating about the concept of getting rid of people and positions to provide pay raises. During the last negotiation, Welsh said there were enough individuals who retired or resigned where RIFs were not considered. Russ said another topic of discussion will likely be the changes in the teacher evaluation system that will begin this year. UniServ Director and chief negotiator Joseph Sella agreed with Russ, saying the evaluations will be changing and they will bear some discussion, though he doesn’t see it being a huge issue. She said another issue this year could be the national health care bill and it’s implications on the school health care plan, though she doesn’t see than changing in large amount. Health care is the only aspect where all three representative groups, CEA for teachers, CASE for support staff and CASA for administration, negotiate together in a “me too” format Welsh said. This is because it is in the best interest of all to have a larger number of people under the plan, she said. Sella said right now, there is a “firewall” on health care, and “we need to leave it the way it is. We need to focus on salary only.” sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Day-Long Child Care Offered By Sarah Miller Staff Writer This will be the third year Calvert Public Schools is offering four days of full-day childcare. This program will be offered on Oct. 8, Jan. 22, Feb. 6
and April 30 at Windy Hill, Calvert and Dowell elementary schools. These are four days when schools are normally closed for professional development. Students who are not currently enrolled in the school system’s before and after care may participate in this program for a one time fee of $35 for registration and $25 per day, according to Coordinator of Before and After School Child Care Cheri Mrkva. The full-day program runs 12 hours, 6:30 a.m.6:30 p.m., and registration is limited and is first-comefirst-serve. This is the first
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year forms are online, and the first time parents can sign their children up for the full day sessions when they sign them up for before and after care, Mrkva said. She hopes getting the word out will boost the number of students attending, which she said fluctuates yearly. During the first year the program was offered, Dowell Elementary was empty, but the next year it was the place to be. During the full day sessions, Mrkva said students will be given morning and afternoon snacks in addition to sack lunches they bring from home. She said snacks generally have themes to suit the seasons, like gingerbread in winter. Kids also do crafts, play in the gym and outdoors and are generally kept busy and active under supervision. Full day childcare is available for students enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade, Mrkva said. For more information, including how to sign your child up for the full day programs or regular before and after care, visit cal46924 Shangri-La Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653 vertnet.k12.md.us/ d e p a r t m e nt s /i n Let me plan your next vacation! struction/childcare/ childcare.asp or call 301-863-9497 Theresa Windsor 410-535-7259. theresa@coletravel.biz www.coletravel.biz
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Meet the Board of Education Candidates – Rose Crunkleton, District 3 By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Rose Crunkleton is running for her second fouryear term on the Calvert County Board of Education. She said she wants to serve on the Board of Education because she loves helping people, and her background as an attorney and PTA president help her serve more efficiently. With four years of experience under her belt, she said she is ready and willing to serve again. Her background in law helps her analyze issues and policies, she said. A function of the board is to write and approve policies for the district, and she said she has plenty of experience with that. She said she also has a vested interest, with three children in Calvert schools, to make sure the district continues to have a “world class education system.” During the next four years, she would like to see the district continue to build on a great school system, through there are issues to be addressed. She said she would like to help the district continue to “attack the minority achievement gap.” She said the district has done a “yeoman’s job” in tacking the issue, but there is still work to be done. “It makes no sense that there’s a gap,” she said. She said she would also want to see the district
find ways to handle the use and influence of social media, and wants to help craft a policy that is flexible enough to handle the challenges of the social media while allowing for teachers and staff to use the good parts of it. “It’s ever changing on that front and we’re always playing catch up, it seems,” she said. She said challenges facing the district include the budget and the pension shift and the common core curriculum. There will also be an adjustment period for the new disciplinary regulations limiting the district to handing out a maximum of 10-day suspensions and seriously restricting public schools on long term suspensions and expulsions. She said there are good portions of the new regulations as well, with students receiving educational services while out of school. Crunkleton said she commends the district for moving to a digital record keeping format which will make it easier to keep records and research trends in the district, as well as doing more on-line business overall. She said she looks forward to helping the district continue improving. For more information visit www.roseforboardofed.com sarahmiller@countytimes.net Rose Crunkleton
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
Calvert Crowns New Miss Tranquility and Lord Calvert
Every year to kick off the Calvert County Fair, a young woman and man are chosen as Lord Calvert and Miss Tranquility. They serve as representatives for the county at the fair and other events during the year. This year’s winners are Calvert High School senior Sarah Bryner and Huntingtown High School student Edward Town, crowned at the annual contest Sept. 23. The winning couple was chosen by a panel of three out-of-county judges during a competition at the fairgrounds. There were 24 total contestants. Parents were happy to see their kids get involved in the contest. Barb Miller said she was excited for her son when he decided to apply for the contest. She said she has known past Lord Calverts and they were all outstanding members of the community. Laura Bearjar, another contestant’s parent, said the Miss Tranquility and Lord Calvert competition is another example of what makes Calvert a good community for young people.
“I couldn’t pick a better place for kids,” she said. Gordon Norwood, parent of one of the Miss Tranquility contestants, said the contestants are a “testament to the youth of our county.” He said the contest is also a good way for kids to network with peers and members of the community. 2012 Miss Tranquility Sarah Bryner is following a family tradition. Her older brother Ed was Lord Calvert. During her autobiographical speech, Bryner said Ed was “the best big brother I could imagine having.” He taught her not to be gullible by tricking her into paying to use the bathroom they shared. Though they had their moments of sibling rivalry, she said Ed “taught me to stand up for myself and to be my own person.” She also took a moment to thank her Girl Scout troop for sponsoring her. She said Girl Scouts is “one of the greatest organizations that I am involved in.” Her involvement in Scouts and the community shows in her earning the silver trefoil and her Gold Award. She has been a Scout for 13 years and has worked with them on the Festival of Trees, 4H projects and even on an interna-
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tional service project in Switzerland. She thanked her family, teachers and even “a pony named Sugar, the most stubborn animal at the Happy Critter Stables,” for their continued support. Bryner said she is also ranked number seven in her class ad will be participating in an engineering mentorship with the Naval Air Systems Command. She plans to study electrical engineering. Lord Calvert Edward Town said he has been involved in volunteering activities since he was a kid, starting with the Angel Tree, International Day of Peace and his church. During his speech, he said he is the president of Huntingtown High School’s peer tutoring club, Transitioning into Excellence, in addition to being a member of the Future Business Leaders of America, Academy of Finance and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is also involved in the Calvert Association of Student Councils and hopes to be appointed student member of the Board of Education in the future. His mother, Kathryn Town, said he applied for the competition on his own, and she was pleased with his initiative. His father, Dave Town, said they didn’t even know the contest existed until Town announced he was competing. Unlike Bryner, neither of Town’s two sisters applied for Miss Tranquility. He is the first in his family to compete for the crown. He is also a lifeguard at King’s Landing Pool during the summer, which he said allows him to meet people he wound not have otherwise met. He said the job has also taught him a lot of responsibility. Both winners had a lot of tough competition. The contest is open to Calvert residents between the ages of 16 and 19 who maintain a 75 percent GPA. The selection is made on the basis of public speaking ability and poise, in addition to scholastic achievement and participation in school and community activities. Aspects of the contest were weighted differently – before even stepping on stage,
scoring began. Their school transcript made up 10 percent of their scores, a personal interview with judges made up another 35 percent and a written essay was worth 15 percent. Only 40 percent of their score was awarded based on stage components, with pre-prepared autobiographical speeches weighted at 30 percent and their answer to the extemporaneous question being 10 percent. None of the aspects of the contest are designed to be simple. Contest Committee Chairperson Patty Gay said contestants are told in advance they are expected to dress professionally during their 10-minute interviews and in formal attire during the onstage portion of the competition. Contestants reacted differently to the interview portion. Town said he was pretty relaxed during the interview, viewing it as a chance for the judges to “see who you really are.” Bryner said she through she blew it during the interview when they asked her who from the past or present she would like to meet and why. She said she got very emotional about the question and said she would want to meet her deceased grandfather. Town and Bryner said the judges were very supportive through the interviews and even from their place just next to the stage, making sure to make the contestants as comfortable as possible. The portions before the judges weren’t the only times the contestants had to think fast and come up with good spur-of-themoment answers to questions. For their essays, each contestant came to the fairgrounds and was given two hours to write an essay, by hand without any reference materials or computers, an essay answering the question “what does ‘America the Beautiful’ mean to you and why?” Essays were judged by retired English teacher Pam Enrico. The question went with this year’s contest theme – America the Beautiful. Gay said this was chosen due to the election season and the Olympics. The extemporaneous question also tied into the theme –
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what place or monument best represents the United States of America and why? Popular answers to the extemporaneous question included the Statue of Liberty and the United States Capitol. Town named the Liberty Bell and Bryner named the Statue of Liberty. Contestants were also asked to provide schedules of their availability during the fair before the competition. All contestants are expected to volunteer at the fair by handing out ribbons, working during Youth Day on Sept. 28 and generally act as “good will ambassadors” during the fair. Miss Tranquility and Lord Calvert are required to be at the Fairgrounds a minimum of 20 hours each during Fair Week and the other members of the court are required to serve at least 10 hours. Lord Calvert and Miss Tranquility each won the Elmer W. Fisher Memorial Scholarship for $1,250 each, the first runners up receive $500 scholarship and each of the rest of the participants will receive a check for $50. Miss Tranquility and Lord Calvert will also represent the Calvert County Fair at several countywide events during their reigns, such as the Fair Appreciation dinner, and the PRAD and Christmas parades. Bryner was sponsored by her Girl Scout troupe and Town was sponsored by his church, Jesus the Divine Word, a Roman Catholic Parish located in Huntingtown. With 24 contestants this year, Gay said this is the largest number of applicants she
The Lord Calvert and Miss Tranquility court.
can remember. She said this is probably due to the increasing challenges in finding funding for school, and the rising price of post-secondary education. The contestants are all active in schools and communities. “They are all cream of the crop kids,” Gay said. The fair began in 1958, with a brief hiatus and a resurgence in the 1980s. The contest has been held yearly since.
Their involvement in the contest is beneficial to the kids from more than just a monetary standpoint. Writing the essays gives them practice for college, the interview with judges gives them practice dressing and behaving for a professional interview and their on stage performance gives them experience with both prepared speaking and spur-of-the-moment speeches. Experience and comfort in public speaking
will be a skill contestants need throughout their lives. Just being in the contest and helping with the County Fair is something students will be able to put on applications as an example of their involvement in the community. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Spotlight on Volunteers Marine Museum Volunteers Worth Weight in Gold By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
Whether it is behind the scenes or out front, interacting daily with people, there is an opening for anyone who wants to volunteer with the museum. Volunteer and Events CoordiWith plenty of activities for children and adults, from nator Sherry Reid volunteered with the museum 17 years bethe otter exhibit to this weekend’s Cheap Trick and Blondie fore becoming a full time employee 7 years ago. She started concert, there are always plenty of things to do at the Calvert volunteering with the museum while working at a local bank Marine Museum. Volunteers make up a large part of the staff as part of a program to give back to the community. She fell that makes such wide offerings possible. in love with the way Calvert Marine Museum operates and what goes on daily and decided to stick with it. “It’s always magic, it just draws you in,” Reid said. The museum’s volunteers come from all walks of life. Reid said there are retired teachers, engineers and even high school students among the 270 volunteers. She said coordinating all of them keeps her busy, and she enjoys it. “What a great problem to have,” Reid said about the large volunteer pool. Volunteers work in the day-to-day operations of the museum, from the store to being docents at different exhibits, the Cove Point Lighthouse and the Lore Oyster House. They also work behind the scenes. “Our volunteers do everything,” Reid said. “They’re amazing, amazing people.” Paul Berry is one of the Marine Museum’s behind the scenes volunteers. Unless a visitor goes to the museum’s Paul L. Berry Reference Library, they probably won’t see him. But over the past 30 years, Reid said he has worked more than 25,000 hours, coming in three days per week to work in the library. Berry is retired from the Library of Congress. He said after he retired from his job of 35 years, he was searching for something to do in his newfound free time. He read the museum was looking for a Prince Frederick Ford/Dodge Presents librarian in their newsletter. He inquired about the BUY TICK position and found his new ETS W! project. NO Working at the Library of Congress involved a lot of administrative work, Berry SCAN HER E said, and it was a different experience than working in a public library setting. Working in the museum library has been a challenge, but he said he has enjoyed it. High points of his time with the museum include the opening of the newly renovated, larger library space et in 1993 and having the space .n ie d n w w w.b lo dedicated to him in 1995. Currently, Berry and other library volunteers are working to digitalize the catalogue, a project that is movcheapt ing slowly but steadily. r ic k .c o m The library exists to support the museum and
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while materials are available for the community to use for research, he said they are not available for circulation. Materials don’t normally leave the library, he said. Even after 30 years with the library, he said there are still challenges. People are always coming up with questions he hadn’t considered, and records buried in the archives, such as old census data and land records, offer new information about the history of Solomons all the time. In 2011, volunteers worked 27,348 volunteer hours, which Reid said counts as an in kind donation. Government calculations show this is equal to approximately $610,000 in service hours donated if volunteers were paid as a rate of $22.32 per hour, Reid said. Volunteers ensure the money saved in salaries paid can go into additional programming for the community, she said. Volunteers fill out an application and go through an orientation process. Reid said they often don’t know where their interests lie, so the orientation helps fit volunteers with an area they would be happiest in. They also go through one-onone training in whatever area they choose to serve in. Not all museum volunteers focus exclusively on one area. Twenty year volunteer Shirley Mihursky works in the development office, helps coordinate the concert series, conducts orientations for new volunteers and works as the rental coordinator. “I do a little bit of a lot of stuff,” she said. She enjoys her work, and looks forward to the challenges it offers. “There really isn’t anything I’ve looked at and said I don’t ever want to do that again,” she said. She said Calvert Marine Museum is a “great place to volunteer,” and she enjoys meeting visitors to the museum. She said he has met several visitors who love the facility and appreciate the work volunteers put in. No matter your interest, Reid said the Calvert Marine museum is a great place to donate some quality time. “It’s so worth it,” Reid said. “It’s a wonderful place to volunteer.” sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Battle Scars & Beauty Marx By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer Justin Bowden didn’t know what he was going to do when he got out of the Army after eight years. He returned to New York where a friend talked him into turning his hobby of drawing into income. “My first tattoo was awful, but I knew it was something that I wanted to do for the rest of my life.” He worked in Syracuse, New York and Buffalo for Mad Graphics, American Skin Art and others before he moved down to Calvert because his father was ill. In Calvert, he managed other shops for absentee owners before he decided that he wanted to open his own shop with girlfriend Samantha Snedden. Battle Scars & Beauty Marx opened January 2012. “We’ve been busy since we opened,” Snedden said. “We’ve not really had down time. We are closed on Mondays, but not really.” Bowden agreed. “We are open noon to nine every day. Sunday is not as much a football time for me anymore. Ninety percent of people getting tattoos are getting them during time on a day off. We have to be flexible.” When he decided to open his own shop he wanted a place run differently than most in the area. “I wanted to bring a more upscale environment. It needs to be a personal experience.” As a result, Bowden and his other artists have their own isolated rooms. They take clients mostly by appointments because the length of time to design a tattoo. They seek the client’s input throughout the process. Snedden, a student working on two master’s degrees – one in cyber security and the other in business administration, handles all the emails and rough drafts sent back and forth between the artists and clients until the final design is complete. “I came from outside the tattoo indus-
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try. I only dabble in it,” Snedden said. She is the primary customer point of contact, handling scheduling and business. Bowden prides himself on the professionalism he brings to his industry, demonstrated by having an appointment-based business (“so people aren’t sitting out in the lobby”), isolated rooms (“if someone knocks over water it’s not running into another’s area (contaminating the space”), trained staff (“everyone is required to have first aid, CPR and blood pathogen training”) and strict standards (“nothing is used twice. Everything is cleaned and sterilized. All our clients get before and after care information”). Bowden and Snedden try to travel to shows once a month. The show locations range from New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, D.C., and Amarillo. There they see new artists, new styles of art, learn about new paints products, and cleaning techniques. They also pick up new clients who will travel to Calvert for their tattoos. In the future, Bowden wants to continue to enhance the personal experience. On Oct. 27, 2012, he has scheduled an “art fusion”. This event will have live art painting in front of the audience, music, out-of-town tattoo artists, and graffiti artists. He is excited that some of his industry contacts from New York are coming down to support him. Although he wants to make a name for himself in the industry and for his shop to be known for “fun people, exciting time, good service and receiving more than a tattoo,” he does not plan to leave Calvert. “I fell in love with the area. I don’t see us moving.” But he does want to “create a scene, venue and outlet for getting art out there” and making it “interactive.” These events “won’t be about the money,” but about the experience and funds raised will go to organizations like Avon’s Breast Cancer Walk. Battle Scars & Beauty Marx is located in Prince Frederick in the shopping center next to the Outback, on the road behind the Bank of America and Bob Evans. Check out their Facebook site at facebook.com/ battlescarsandbeautymarx.
Jason Bowden, artist and co-owner with Samantha Snedden, customer contact and co-owner of Battle Scars & Beauty Marx.
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John Claggett, 84 John Wesley Claggett, 84, of Owings, MD passed away on Sept. 10, 2012 at Burnett-Calvert Hospice House, Prince Frederick, MD. John Wesley Claggett the son of the late William and Sarah Claggett was born October 8, 1927 in North Beach, Maryland. John received his education at Mt. Hope School and W. S. Brooks High School. In 1954, John was united in Holy Matrimony to Alberta B. Umstead and was married until her death in 1980, to this union five daughters were born. In 1983, John married Phillis E. Titus and they were married until his death. A man of many trades including cab driver, tractor trailer driver, exterminator, RC Masonry, owner and operator of JC Trucking. John’s first love was his family. His priority in life was providing for and taking care of his wife and children. John sacrificed many of his own dreams to help family, friends, neighbors and even strangers when needed. John was preceded in death by: his parents, William and Sarah Claggett; his 1st wife Alberta B. Umstead Claggett; daughter, Vertina Joyce Umstead; and sister, Martha Claggett Randall. John’s legacy is left to his loving wife, Phillis E.Claggett; Seven children: Lorraine Claggett of Baltimore, MD; Marc Van “Larry” Claggett (Yolanda) of Baltimore, MD; Michael T. Claggett (Velma) of St. Leonard, MD; Johnnie Mae Gorman (Warren) of Owings, MD, Carla Faye Hall (Roy, deceased) and Lisa Marie Claggett of Fayetteville, NC; Rita Ann Green (Furnie) of Ramstein AFB Germany; step-daughters, Delita White (Robert) of Prince Frederick, MD and Renee Titus of Chesapeake Beach, MD and step-son, Wayne Titus of Denver, Colorado; 31 grandchildren: Yolanda, Tanya, Louis Jr., Roderick, Tamar, Krystal, Tiffany, Marc, Michael, Marcia, Jon, Alexis, Amaya, Larrine, Donnett, Tavares, Eric, Delontae, Shaquette, Shanika, Warren Jr., Yvonne, Brandon, Diana, Darien, Robert Jr., Destiny, Corey, Lanika, Kavona, Sterling Jr.; 40 great-grandchildren; Brother, James Claggett (Dorothy) of Huntingtown, MD; Sisters, Mary Claggett Downs of Bal-
timore, MD, Mable King of Washington, DC, Alice Austin of Owings, MD; Brothers-in-law, Albert Umstead, Jr. of Durham, NC, John Titus (Helen) of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Ronald Titus (Joan) of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Larry Titus (Sharon) of Prince Frederick, MD, Mother-in-law, Eloise Titus; Sister-in-law, Dorothy Campbell (Robert); A host of nieces and nephews; A devoted and loving nephew Eugene (Gee Gee) Claggett; and special friends Wilbert and Mary Booth, James Jones, Kim, Harry and Chris Hill, Mr. Winbourn and Leon Rice. Funeral service was held on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Huntingtown, MD with Pastor Joan Jones officiating. The interment was at Mt. Hope UM Church Cemetery, Sunderland, MD. The pallbearers were Tavares Claggett, Brandon Hall, Warren Gorman, Jr., Eric Claggett, Delontae Claggett, Louis Brown, Jr. and Darien Green. The honorary pallbearers were Eugene Claggett, James Claggett, Jr., Clifton Claggett and Melvin Claggett. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
Peggine Coates, 48 Peggine Cordella Coates, 48, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away on Sept. 11, 2012 at Washington Adventist Hospital, Takoma Park, MD. Anticipating enjoying her retirement, envisioning fun in the sun and unlimited fishing, Peggine Cordella Coates was granted her ultimate retirement from the toil of life, ironically on 9 -11, 2012. As a 911 dispatcher for 10 years, and a 911 Shift Supervisor for 6 with the P.G. County Police Department, she “watched over” officers as she monitored their need for assistance when in route to a scene. She was the voice that responded to the pleas for help from many who were looking for rescue from danger. After 9 years in the Office of Homeland Security, officially retiring April 1 of this year, she spent a total of 27
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years saving countless lives. Sitting on the front line of evil, she was extremely dedicated to her vocation and knew what it meant to “neither slumber nor sleep” as she surrendered to stressfilled days and often late nights laboring for the protection of others. Wanting to be a “keeper from harm,” Peggine was a giver - a woman endowed by God with the “gift of help.” A native of Calvert County, she graduated from Northern High School, joined the U. S. Marines Corps., and served five years from 1982-1987. It was there, particularly in Okinawa, where she learned to be adventuresome, and developed a taste for exotic foods and fine dining. Considering herself to be a culinary genius, she often put her hospitality skills to work, always preparing an impressive spread for guests, frequently spoiling her nephews. As a dispatcher, her days were saturated with exposure to vivid episodes of citizen’s adversity. This gave Peggine endless opportunities to ponder evil, and she wondered why it was so prevalent in the world. She would hold lengthy and heated debates about the fairness of God with her Mom, brother-in-law, and sister. Her heart of compassion and quest for truth led her to initially embrace Judaism; soon thereafter, she learned the God of the Old Testament was the Messiah in the New. She committed her life to Christ and progressively learned about the Helper and Rescuer of the world. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2002, – she battled health issues that progressively led to a series of complications and seeming all too soon, her “early retirement.” Peggine’s labor was driven by a commitment to independently provide for her daughter Leslie, and by her love for people. She leaves behind her mother Gladys, father Herman, daughter Leslie, brothers Vonzell and Nathan, sister Tracey, brother-in-Iaw David, and nephews, Dave, Aaron, Stephen and Ian. As well, sharing her loss, are a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Funeral service was held on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at Grace Brethren Church, Owings, MD with Pastors William E. Campbell and David E. Gaines, Sr. as eulogists. The interment was at St. Edmonds UM Church Cemetery, Chesapeake Beach, MD. The pallbearers were Aaron J. Gaines, David E. Gaines, Jr., Ian C. Gaines, Maurice Jones, Rex E. Jones and Dana Shields. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
Thomas Hall, 75 Thomas Henry Hall, 75, of Huntingtown, MD passed away on Sept. 8, 2012 at Mandrin Inpatient Care Center, Harwood, MD. He was born July 1, 1937 in Anne Arundel County to the late Enoch & Goldie Hall. He was the third eldest child of eleven children, five which preceded him in death. Thomas attended school in the Cal-
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vert County Public School System. He was no stranger to hard work and held various jobs before working for the Prince George’s County School Board of Education and retiring from the New York City School System. He was also an active member of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church and sung with various choirs of MHUMC. In his past time, he enjoyed fishing, going to Car Shows, baseball games and being around family and friends. He also had a love for Gospel music and listening to the Mitchellvillettes and The Savage Family sing. Thomas leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Eugenia; son, Wayne; daughter, Miranda (aka “Lisa”); granddaughter, Breanna Hayes; daughter-in-law, Colleen; three step-children, seven step-grandchildren; four sisters, Iva, Ethel, Jeanette, Pearl, Lorraine and one brother, Robert and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral service was held on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at Mt. Hope UM Church, Sunderland, MD with Rev. Roosevelt Oliver officiating. The interment was at Mt. Hope UM Church Cemetery, Sunderland, MD. The pallbearers were family and friends. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
Helen Jones, 51 Helen Mae Jones, 51, of North Beach, MD passed away at her home on Sept. 20, 2012. She was born in Cheverly, MD July 2, 1961 to Paul Francis and Colleen Katherine (Miles) Strine. Helen was raised in Capitol Heights and attended Prince George’s County public schools. She married Dwayne E. Jones in Lothian, MD on March 15, 1997. They made their home in Lothian until moving to North Beach in 2007. Helen was most recently employed as a cashier at Roland’s Grocery in Chesapeake Beach. Helen loved singing, dancing, and just listening to music. She also had an extensive Indian Doll collection. She was preceded in death by her parents Paul F. and Colleen K. Strine, and sisters Kathy Strine and Teresa Marie Oakley. She is survived by her husband Dwayne E. Jones; children Jason Augustine of Louisiana, Jayme Payne and her husband Bernard of Hyattsville, MD, and Jessica Brooks and her husband Derrick of Baltimore, MD; two grandchildren; a sister Joyce Lee Ann Smith and her husband Michael of Lothian, MD and brother Paul F. Strine II and his wife Karen of Chesapeake Beach, MD. Friends were received on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD, where a celebration of her life service followed. Interment is be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or online at www. calverthospice.org.
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Matthew Lambert, 40
Stefany Parnell, 15
Matthew Scott Lambert, 40, of Huntingtown, MD, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sept. 13, 2012. Matt was born on October 25, 1971 in Cheverly, MD. He was the son of Jane Lee Lambert of Rivesville, WV and Nolan C. Lambert, Sr., and wife Nancy, of Kingsport, TN. Matthew graduated from Lackey High School, Indian Head MD in 1991 with honors. After graduating from Lackey he attended Lincoln Technical School to study HVAC. Matthew was a licensed heating and air conditioning technician who prided himself on quality workmanship. In his younger years, he was an avid collector of baseball cards. He loved to cook and frequently watched cooking shows on TV. Matt would then create his own concoctions, using spices and flavors that suited his own unique taste. Matthew was a diehard Dallas Cowboy fan and relished hard rock music, especially Pink Floyd. He truly enjoyed spending time at camp at Big Bear Lake in Hazelton, WV, and cherished relaxing in the laid-back atmosphere there. Matthew will be sadly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his two brothers and their wives, Clayton and Alisa Lambert, and Barry and Beth Lambert, all of Huntingtown, MD, and his maternal grandmother, Margaret Dayhoof, of Bel Air, MD. Matt is also survived by his mother’s lifelong friend, Charlotte “Charlie” Anderson, of Rivesville, WV, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Kimberly Dawn Lambert, who passed away on March 15, 2012. Matt was also preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John T. Dayhoof, paternal grandparents, Nancy Smith and Paul Lambert, cousins, David Lee and Christopher Bedsaul and his uncle Dean Bedsaul. Family and friends were received Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD and Saturday, Sept. 22, at Chesapeake Church, Huntingtown, MD, where services and a celebration of Matt’s life followed. Interment is private.
Stefany Anne Parnell, 15, of Stafford, VA, passed away Sept. 15, 2012 in Virginia. She was born March 25, 1997 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD to William R. and Donna M. (Estep) Parnell. Stefany lived in Shady Side, MD and moved with her family to Orange County, VA, and to Stafford at the age of 10. She attended Unionville Elementary and several other schools in Stafford County, and was currently a freshman at North Stafford High School. Stefany was very personable and outgoing, and loved being with her family and friends. She also loved animals, computers and photography. Stefany is survived by her parents Donna and William Parnell, sister Crystal M. Greathouse, brother Michael L. Greathouse, all of Stafford, VA; step-sister April Parnell and step-brother Tony Parnell both of Laurel, MD. Also surviving are her grandparents Diane and Allen Manges of Fredericksburg, VA and William and Bertie Parnell of Hague, VA, a niece Hailey M. Crum, nephew Nathan M. Moss, both of Stafford, VA, her best friend and cousin Brittany Carter of Huntingtown, MD. She is also survived by several other cousins, aunts and uncles. Family and friends were received Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD, where services and a celebration of Stefany’s life were held Thursday, Sept. 20. Interment followed Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic, MD. For additional information or to leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com
Edward McCann III, 62 Edward Vincent McCann III, 62, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away Sept. 19, 2012 at his home. Edward was born Aug. 18, 1950 in Nyack, NY, to Edna Grace (Capone) and Edward McCann. He was raised and received his early education in Bergen County, NJ. He married Meryl Mastropasqua on Sept. 7, 1974 in Prattsville, NY. The couple moved to Warwick, NY, Pittsburg, PA and Newport News, VA. Edward obtained a Masters of Physics degree and was a nuclear and elec-
trical engineer. While in Newport News he was employed by Newport News Shipbuilders. He moved to Huntingtown, MD in 1991 and Chesapeake Beach in 1996. Edward was employed at Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant for 15 years, retiring in 2006. He then took a position with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission until his illness forced his retirement. He is survived by his wife Meryl McCann; a daughter Kimberly Barker and her husband Josiah Barker of Norfolk, VA; a son Travis E. McCann of McHenry, MD; a granddaughter Annabelle Marie Barker; and a sister Susan Legge of St. Louis, MO. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 from 12 to1 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD, where a memorial service and celebration of Edward’s life will follow.
Shirley Stout, 88 Shirley Margaret Stout, 88, of Solomons, MD, passed away on Sept. 15, 2012 in Washington DC. She was born on June 23, 1924 in Baltimore, MD to Henry G. and Marie V. Edgar Stueler. Shirley or otherwise known as “GG” was an avid swimmer and she enjoyed to participate in water aerobics. She was also a huge Washington Redskins fan, but her biggest hobby and favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Leon S. Stout. She is survived by her children Richard Stout (Norma) of Huntingtown, MD, Glenn Stout (Linda) of Prince Frederick, MD, Robert Stout (Tammy) of White Sands, MD, and Mark Stout. She is also survived by her grandchildren Steve(Teresa) Stout of Cobb, GA, Shelly Stout of Kitty Hawk, NC, Marcie (Adam) Morrison of Floyd, VA, Michelle (Tommy) Sacks of Prince Frederick, MD, Douglas (Meghan) Stout of Huntingtown, MD, Lisa (Tom) Sickle of St. Leonard, MD, Kelly (Shawn) Murphy of Charles County, MD, Rebecca (James) Thompson of Lusby, MD, Steven Baltz of Lusby, MD, and Casey, Michael, Tracey, Tammy Stout. She is also survived by her great grandchildren Marina and Sebastian Stout, Madelyn and Joshua Peters, Johanna Morrison, Max and Nicholas Sacks, Emma, Ella, Eva Stout, Brayden and Scott Sickle, Ethan Murphy, Madison, Taylor, and McKinley Thompson.
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Mark Webster, 55 Richard “Mark” Webster, 55 of Lusby, MD, formerly of Corry, Penn., passed away on Sept. 20, 2012 at Georgetown University Hospital. He was born on Oct. 18, 1956 in Union City, Penn., to the late Dale Webster and Dona Webster. He was the beloved husband to Rhea Webster whom he married on July 16, 1977 in Corry, Penn. Mark graduated from Corry High School in 1974 and went on to join the U.S. Air Force in 1976. While in the Air Force, Mark was stationed at Langley A.F.B., VA, Aviano, Italy, Pease A.F.B., NH, Seoul, S. Korea, and Pope Field, NC. He received the Air Force Commendation Medal, Outstanding Unit Award, Organizational Excellence Award, Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, Longevity Service Award Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, and Air Force Training Ribbon. He was honorably discharged in 1989 after 13 years of service. Mark graduated from Webster University in 1991 and was an Information Assurance Analyst. He moved to Calvert County in 1998 from Charles County. In his spare time, Mark enjoyed skiing and playing golf. He was a member of the Freemasons Prince Frederick Lodge 142 and Middleham and St. Peters Parish. Mark is survived by his mother, Dona Webster of Seven Lakes, NC; wife, Rhea Webster of Lusby, MD; daughters, Marisa Edmondson and her husband Kris of Leonardtown, MD, and Lauren Webster of Lusby, MD; siblings, Jeff Webster and his wife Nancy of Raleigh, NC and Lyn Piccirillo and her husband Carmen of New Wilmington, Penn. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 at 1 p.m. in St. Peters Episcopal Church, Solomons, MD with Fr. Bob Stephenson and Fr. David Showers officiating. Interment will be private. The family request contributions to be made in Mark’s memory to the Prince Frederick Masonic Lodge 142, 655 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, MD.
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Chamber Picks New CEO The Board of Directors of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce announced the selection of Carolyn Hart as the incoming president and chief executive officer for the chamber. She will replace Carolyn McHugh, who retired on Sept. 21. “I had an opportunity to get to know Carolyn Hart when she chaired a committee on which I served in Charles County. Carolyn led that and a number of other projects to successful conclusions in Charles and I’m confident she’ll also be successful at the Calvert Chamber,” McHugh said in a press release. Hart comes to the chamber from Manpower where she was the branch manager for the Leonardtown and Waldorf offices. She began employment with Manpower in November 2006, and in her capacity as branch manager, she was responsible for ensuring profit results that were in line with budgeted expectations, managing permanent staff, managing business development, and providing high quality customer service throughout the Southern Maryland area.
Calvert Hospice Names Annual Campaign Honorary Chairs Mary-Ann and Doug Hill never imagined all the ways that Calvert Hospice would support them in the last weeks of Mary-Ann’s mother’s life. So much so that when “Willie” passed, they contacted Calvert Hospice to see what they could do to give back. “Hospice is so much more than we ever imagined,” said Doug Hill, Chief Meteorologist, ABC7/WJLA-TV. “As a meteorologist, one thing I know about the weather is that it’s always changing. I also know that one important thing in Calvert County has remained the same for almost 30 years, and that’s the compassionate care of Calvert Hospice,” Hill said in his letter to the community. Many Calvert County residents are familiar with Calvert Hospice’s Festival of Trees which has been held in the County for the past 23 years. What most people don’t realize is that although this event raises considerable support, it does not cover the entire amount needed to run the Burnett Calvert Hospice House. In reality, it takes at least an addition $192,000 per year to fund those program and operational expenses. “Calvert Hospice provides end-of-life care for hospice-eligible patients regardless of a person’s ability to pay and that benevolent care must be covered through donations from the community,” said Brenda Laughhunn, Calvert Hospice Executive Director. “We are so pleased to have Mary-Ann and Doug Hill as our honorary chairs for this year’s annual campaign, their support of our work is very gratifying.” Hospice has earned a place in mainstream health care and social services in Calvert County and across the nation. Hospice’s compassionate and personal character, plus its consummate expertise in the control of pain and symptoms, makes it a viable choice for those individuals who wish to die with dignity, and also want to live until they die. For more information about Hospice programs and services call: 410.535.0892 or go online to www. calverthospice.org.
“Along with her management and sales experience, Hart’s role on the Board of Directors of the Charles County Chamber of Commerce and her involvement with various committees and groups of the Charles and Calvert County chambers of commerce make her uniquely qualified for the position,” said Andrew Applegate, Chair of the search committee of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce. As a participant in community organizations, Hart also serves on the Tri-County Council Workforce Investment Board. She recently worked with the Workforce Investment Board on a special project placing young people in summer jobs in Charles County. During her first 100 days as the new CEO, Hart stated that she is committed to actively engaging the membership of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce in order to discuss with them how the Chamber of Commerce can support their business goals. “Clearly understanding the needs of the various members of the business community is my top priority. They only way to do that is by actively en-
gaging the membership in thoughtful discussion about how the Chamber can be an even better partner in their success. This needs to be our main focus,” Hart said in a release. Hart has been a Calvert resident for 19 years. She resides in Lusby with her husband and for nearly three Carolyn Hart years they have owned and operated a small business there. A committee of directors from the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce Board selected Hart from a pool of over 55 applicants for the position. She will begin employment on Oct. 15.
Dog-Gone Tiki Bar Pet Day Returns The Tiki Bar on Solomons Island will host its 4th annual PAWS fundraiser for the Calvert Well Pet Clinic on Oct. 14, from 12 to 5 p.m. There will be over 20 vendors and pet rescue groups holding adoptions at "That Dog-Gone Tiki Bar Family Pet Day", a press release states. Included in the festivities will be Mr. Tom's reptiles, a moonbounce, pawdicures, the Calvert K-9 Search & Rescue demonstrations, low-cost microchipping from 2 to 3 p.m., pet contests, dog and human pie eating contest, raffles, silent auction, animal control and more! In addition, "Ripley" from 97.7 The Rocket will hold a live remote broadcast. Admission is free and there’s plenty of free parking so bring the whole family for a fun day. Dogs must be leashed and well behaved. The Tiki Bar is located at 85 Charles Street on Solomons Photo by Sarah Miller Island. All proceeds benefit The Calvert Well Pet Clinic in Hun- At the 2011 Dog-Gone Tiki Bar Family Pet Day, all the area’s tingtown. For more information, please call Mary Beth at Pep- Very Important Pets (VIPs) were welcome at the bar for the day. per's Pet Pantry (410) 326-4006 or Jean at PAWS (410) 326-1616. There were contests, treats and vendors available, as well as live music. The event is Oct. 14 this year.
Brooks Named VP for Medical Affairs at CMH The Calvert Memorial Hospital board of directors has named longtime local physician Dr. J. Michael Brooks of Calvert Family Practice Associates as vice president of medical affairs. Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Brooks has been in private practice for 22 years. He replaces Dr. Robert Schlager who left in May to accept a position at another hospital in Maine. “Dr. Brooks is well known in the community for his calm and thoughtful demeanor as well as his lifelong commitment to quality health care,” CMH President and CEO Jim Xinis said in a press release. “He is the right physician to lead us into the future as the hospital grows and continues to enhance the quality of care provided at CMH.” Dr. Brooks became an active member of the CMH medical staff in 1990 after serving seven years as a doctor in the US Navy. He has served as chairman of the hospital’s department of family medicine multiple times as well as numerous other committees over the past 22 years. He was a member of the CMH board of directors from 1996-2003. He is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Physician Executives. Additionally, he was recognized twice by Calvert Memorial for his leadership and service to the community. In 2004, he was honored for his work on the CMH Physician Leadership Development Program and again in 2005 for his participation in the athletic programs of Calvert County. In 2007, Dr. Brooks was recognized as “Volunteer of the Year” by Calvert County Public Schools for his work at Huntingtown High School. “I decided to accept the position to take on a new challenge – to take on a new role in medicine, to be involved with primary care advocacy,” said Dr. Brooks, “and to be involved with strategic planning for the medical future of our hospital and community.”
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Photo by Jen Stotler Calvert’s own “Rockin Elvis” Jim Godbold said hello to a spectator on the boardwalk during Sunday’s Car Show in North Beach to benefit Frank Hayward III. The event reportedly raised $3,975, and a final benefit car show is planned for Oct. 6 at the Greene Turtle in Prince Frederick.
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Real Estate Rentals FOR RENT: 2 BR Apartment located within walking distance of the center of Leonardtown. $850/month + $850 security deposit. A/C, DW and laundry in unit. Trash & water included. Off-street parking. 22665 Van Wert Lane in the Henderson Building. Call Mike for tour & details @ 301-475-8384 or paragonprop@verizon.net.
FOR RENT: 1 BR Apartment located within walking distance of the center of Leonardtown. $775/month + $775 security deposit. A/C, DW and laundry in unit. Trash & water included. Off-street parking. 22756 Lawrence Ave. in the Lawrence Ave. Apt. Building. Call Mike for tour & details @ 301-475-8384 or paragonprop@verizon.net.
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Experienced Veterinary Technician Needed in Waldorf. We are looking for a motivated team player to join our team as a veterinary technician. We are a 4 doctor small animal practice with 2 exotic docotors on staff. We are hiring for a full time position and we offer paid vacation, health benefits (partially paid) and 5 paid holidays. We are looking to hire someone with at least 1-2 years experience in a small animal practice. This position will rotate through shifts beginning as early as 6:30am and the lastest shift ends around 8pm.Our techinicians provide client education, administer vaccines and other injections, take blood samples,place IV catheters, run lab work, take radiographs, assist in surgery,and restrain animals safely, amongst many other tasks. Please visit www.scah.us to check us out. Please send resumes and applications to Tonya by fax 301-645-9336 or email stcanimalhospital@comcast.net.
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2004 Eton Viper 90. AtV, rarely used past 2 years, garage kept. Runs great. New battery. Will deliver in Calvert or St Mary’s. Helmet included. Price: $650. If interested, please email snyderman49@ yahoo.com. 2004 isuzu NPR Box Truck. 3 Passenger Seating, Great Tires, Good Maintenance, Roll Up Rear Door. Pull Out Ramp, Overdrive. This is a 2004 and does not have to meet the new emissions standards for diesels. No Nitrogen Injections Needed. Contact Cove Point Self Storage 15 Cove Point Road, Lusby, MD 20657. Call 410/326-0166 for an appt. Ask for Tabatha. Price: $11,500.
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Aqua Squares Offers Fun way to Stay Active By Sarah Miller Staff Writer With a more than 40-year history, the Aqua Squares have been offering Southern Maryland a venue for fun and fellowship, all while getting some exercise. Aqua Squares has a storied history. While the group currently meets weekly at the Southern Community Center in Lusby (though they occasionally move venues as needed), they started on the Benedict Pier in 1971 as a Monday dances and lessons for beginners. “Members of the Pax Hoedowners, from St. Mary’s County, and the Square Dealers, of Deale in Anne Arundel County, helped in the beginning. This beginning group decided that the club would be known as the Aqua Squares,” the history of the club on www.aquasquaredancers.org states. The club moved to Huntington Methodist Church in the spring of 1972. They moved to the Calvert High School Field House in 1975 and various other locations, including the multi-purpose room at Appeal Elementary School, be-
Entertainment Calendar Thursday, Sept. 27 Calvert County Fair Calvert County Fairgrounds (140 Calvert Fair Dr. Prince Frederick) – 9 a.m. Live Music: “GrooveSpan Trio” Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) – 5 p.m. Live Music: “Dominic Fragman and Mixed Business” Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
fore coming to the Southern Community Center. On Aug. 12, 1973, the Aqua Squares became members of Washington Area Square Dancers Co-operative Association and in September 1977, the club adopted bylaws and elected officers. Gloria Schulz is another part of the history of the club. She was one of the founding members of the group and can still be found dancing in squares at the community center on Friday nights. She and her husband, along with another couple, decided they wanted to get involved in square dancing. Forty years later she is still active and looks forward to remaining so. “I like it a lot,” she said. Schulz is not the only longtime member of the group. Mary Ann Rymer has been in Aqua Squares since 1991 and was even president of the group for two years. She said she started coming to the club at the suggestion of her friends. “I always loved to dance, so it wasn’t hard to convince me, she said. She said the group works together to host open houses, provide refreshments and help with dance lessons. “We just take turns doing things,” she said. Rymer said Aqua Squares is a source of “fun, fellowship and good exercise.” Pam Schmale has been in the group for two years,
Friday, Sept. 28 Calvert County Fair Calvert County Fairgrounds (140 Calvert Fair Dr. Prince Frederick) – 9 a.m. Live Music: “County Memories” Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m. Live Music: “Dominic Fragman and Mixed Business” Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 29 Calvert County Fair Calvert County Fairgrounds (140 Calvert Fair Dr. Prince Frederick) – 9 a.m. Live Music: “Fran Scuderi” Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) – 12 p.m. Live Music: “Colliders” Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. Live Music: “GrooveSpan Duo” Back Creek Bistro (14415 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 6:30 p.m.
and said she and her daughter became interested in square dancing when they saw an exhibition in Harpers Ferry. When they got home, they looked up places locally to take lessons and dance. Aqua Squares President Elaine Reilly has been in the group for five years. She said she first joined for mind and body exercise. Square dancers travel between three and five miles a night, according to various pedometers used during dances caller Gary Felton has attended. Felton has been calling square dances for the past 40 years and has been dancing even longer. “It takes about 20 years to make a competent caller,” Felton said. For anybody wanting to get involved in Aqua Squares, lessons begin this Friday for $24 per month. Nobody is too old or young to get into square dancing. Reilly said the oldest dancer last year was 86 and the youngest 10. It is also open to singles, couples and families, making square dancing an activity anybody can enjoy. For more information, including lesson dates and times, visit www.aquasquaredancers.org. Lessons begin Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Southern Community Center. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Live Music: “One Louder” Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m.
Live Music: “Gerry Swarbrick” Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) – 12 p.m.
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Tuesday, Oct. 2
Calvert County Fair Calvert County Fairgrounds (140 Calvert Fair Dr. Prince Frederick) – 9 a.m.
Live Music: “Acoustic Solo Performance” Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
Live Music: “Cheap Trick and Blondie” Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons) – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 3 Family Night with Super MagicMan Reggie Rice Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 6 p.m.
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• Home Spun Coffee House Open Mic Christ Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico) – 7 p.m. The Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance Home Spun Coffee House will sponsor an Open Mic. This is a great event with many varieties of music and lots of friendship, so if you haven’t been to an SMTMD event before, this is a great time to start! The doors open at 7 p.m., and the music starts at 7:30 p.m. The Admission Fee for this event is only $5, and performers are admitted free. Light refreshments will be provided. For additional information, or to sign up to perform, please contact John Garner at carthagena@wildblue.net or call John at 301-9044987. Visit www.smtmd.org for directions and more information.
• Toddler Tuesday Annmarie Garden (13480 Dowell Road, Solomon) – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Enjoy the morning creating, discovering, and exploring with your favorite toddler in the artLAB. A perfect play-time opportunity in a fun and toddler-friendly environment. No reservations are required; $7.00 for parent/child pair.
• Men’s Breakfast Friendship United Methodist Church (22 West Friendship Road, Friendship, MD) 8 a.m. The United Methodist Men of Friendship Methodist Church invite you to their monthly, 8am first Saturday, “dutch” breakfast. October 6 is at Petie Green’s in Deale and Nov. 3 will be at Pirate’s Cove in Galesville. 410-257-7133, bsuedean@comcast.net, www.friendshipmethodistchurch.org.
• Meet the Author Huntingtown High School (4125 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown) – 7-8:30 p.m. Meet Steven Galloway, author of this year’s One Maryland, One Book title “The Cellist of Sarajevo.”
• Friday Night Farmer’s Market, Classic Car Cruise in and Art Fair North Beach – 5-8 p.m. See you at the beach!
• Cinema Café – “The Ides of March” Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 6-8:30 p.m. This film, starring George Clooney and Ryan Gosling, takes place during the frantic last days before a heavily contested Ohio presidential primary. An up-and-coming campaign press secretary finds himself involved in a political scandal that threatens to upend his candidate’s shot at the presidency. Based on Beau Willimon’s play “Farragut North.” For more information, call 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.
• Gospel Concert Friendship United Methodist Church (22 West Friendship Road, Friendship, MD) 6:30 p.m. Gospel concert at Southern HS on Route 2 in Harwood. To benefit needy seniors, the South County Faith Network (SCFN) presents an all-star gospel show featuring exciting, moving performances by: Sour Notes, Spiritual Vibrations, Mt. Zion Ark Rd male choir, Psalm 95.1 from St. Matthews UMC, Dancing for Jesus from Sollers UMC, Faithplant from Mt. Zion Bayard Rd - Christian Rock, Voices from Heaven Children’s Choir from Centenary UMC. SCFN is a non-profit religious organization working to keep seniors and the disabled in their homes, living a safe life. $5 adults, $3 children 6-12. Free parking. Refreshments avail. Call SCFN at 410-867-1128 or visit southcountyfaithnetwork.org
• PRAD Celebrates 35th Year! Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons) – 10 a.m. Celebrate 35 years of Patuxent River Appreciation Days with FREE family fun for all ages! Southern Maryland’s longest running festival offers boat rides, live music, juried arts & crafts show, good food, model boat making exhibits, demonstrations, displays, and educational activities about recycling, oyster restoration, native plants, wildlife, restoration efforts, and more! The annual PRAD Parade with a one-mile route along Solomons Island Road begins on Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. Nonprofit organizations are welcome to join the parade with cash prizes offered for “Best Float” entries.
Saturday, Sept. 29 • Blood Drive Huntingtown United Methodist Church (Ceelbration Hall, 4020 Hunting Creek Road, Huntingtown, MD) – 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Please contact 301-855-2724 or 410-2577814 to schedule your life-saving donation. • Southern Maryland Doll Show Damon’s Ballroom at Clarion Inn (45 St. Patricks Drive, Waldorf) – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Southern Maryland Doll Club is holding its 30th Annual Doll Show and Sale. The doll club is a not-for-profit organization. Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for children under the age of 12.
Sunday, Sept. 30 • The Harbor Master’s Melodies Historic Harbor Master’s House in Lower Marlboro – 3 and 6 p.m. Spotlight Music Series - Calvert Memorial Hospital is pleased to present a music series to raise funds for the hospital’s Center for Breast Care. “The Harbor Master’s Melodies,” will be held at the historic Harbor Master’s House in Lower Marlboro. Author and period expert Jo Ellen Hayden will bring history alive, as she hosts a tour of the home. Concert will feature music through three centuries, followed by a wine reception overlooking the picturesque Patuxent River. Call 410-535-8178 to reserve your tickets.
Monday, Oct. 1 • ArtLab Mom’s Club Annmarie Garden (13480 Dowell Road, Solomon) – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Discover your little one’s creative potential. Gently guided sessions that will help your child make great art, fun toys, creative costumes, and new friends. No reservations are required; $7.00 for parent/child pair. • Monday Morning Movies and More Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way,Prince Frederick) – 10-11 a.m. Bring the little ones for a movie and a story! For more information, call 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.
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Thursday, Oct. 4 • Senior Moments Annmarie Garden (13480 Dowell Road, Solomon) – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Strictly for senior citizens, a gently guided session that will focus on projects (seasonal creations) that will encourage interaction! No reservations are required. $7.00 admission fee.
Friday, Oct. 5 • First Friday Tours of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard) – 1 p.m. Enjoy a free behind-the-scenes tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility that houses more than 8 million artifacts, including collections from every county in Maryland. The guided tour allows visitors to get up close and personal with conservators and collections. Reservations are not required. For more information, call 410-586-8562 or visit www.jefpat.org. • Open Studio Days Annmarie Garden (13480 Dowell Road, Solomon) – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Join Annmarie Garden in the open artLAB studio and create to your heart’s content. No reservations are required. $7 admission fee. • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 1-4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
• Second Annual Bay Harvestfest The Town of North Beach (8916 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 12-6 p.m. The streets overlooking the Chesapeake Bay will be adorned with festive fall decorations. Craft and food vendors and local farmers will line the streets to sell their fare. Gather on the pavilion to enjoy live music throughout the day. A mouth-watering seafood feast will be held at the end of the pier. Beer connoisseurs and wine enthusiasts can enjoy the beer and wine garden on 5th Street. Children can participate in the free children’s activities on the beach. And, the most exciting events of the day are the pig and duck races presented by the Southern Maryland Barnyard Runners. For more information, call 410-257-9618 or visit www.northbeachmd.org. • 16th Annual Columbus Classic Soccer Tournament – Game Day Team registrations are currently being accepted for the Central Maryland Soccer Association’s 16th Annual Columbus Classic. The event is scheduled to take place the weekend of October 6-7 at venues in the Westminster area of Carroll County. The Classic is open to all USSF affiliated school, recreation and club teams in the mid-Atlantic region and is sanctioned by SAY and US Club Soccer. Competition is available for both boys and girls teams in the single age groupings of U8 thru U14 and the dual ages of U16 and U18. The tournament features round-robin competition, with all teams being guaranteed a minimum of three games with play-offs and championships where applicable. The tournament’s guaranteed registration deadline is Monday, September 24th. Registration forms are available on the tournament’s web page located at cmsasoccer.com. Contact Skip at 410-363-8610 or e-mail scorenews@aol.com for additional information. • Young Eagles Chesapeake Ranch Estates Air Strip – 9 a.m. Youths are welcome to come out for a day of flying and fun at the Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
Wednesday, Oct. 10 • Blood Drive Friendship United Methodist Church (22 West Friendship Road, Friendship, MD) 12:30- 6:30 p.m. The church is 1 block east of the traffic circle on Route 2; 1-1/3 miles north of the light at Routes 2 & 260 in Owings. 410-2577133, bsuedean@comcast.net, www.friendshipmethodistchurch.org.
Thursday, Oct. 18 • Free Estate Planning Seminar Friendship United Methodist Church (22 West Friendship Road, Friendship, MD) 12:30- 6:30 p.m. Living trusts? Wills? Power of Attorney? Get all you need to know to plan ahead. Local attorney/expert Lyn Striegel is the speaker. You don’t have to be “old” to really benefit from this program! 410-257-7133, bsuedean@comcast.net, www.friendshipmethodistchurch.org.
Saturday, Oct. 20 • Wicked Fun Fest Middleham Chapel (10200 HG Trueman Rd., Lusby) 5-9 p.m. Guided ghost tours will thrill visitors and guests may join the fun and fright at a dazzling bonfire, fascinating face painting, exciting children’s games and crafts, a family fun hay ride, silent movies, delicious food and drinks and more. Children are encouraged to visit from 5 to 7 pm, with older visitors for more fright from 7 to 9 pm. General admission will be $5 per person; Concessions extra. Middleham Chapel is the oldest building in Calvert County. The brick chapel was built in 1748, replacing the original 1684 wooden chapel. The bell was donated in 1699 by two brothers from Middleham, England. For more information: http://www.middlehamandstpeters.org, WickedFunFest@gmail. com or call 410-449-0111. • Free Farm Heritage Festival Friendship United Methodist Church (22 West Friendship Road, Friendship, MD) 1- 5 p.m. Antique tractors & farm equipment * Farm animals * Hayrides, Corn shelling, hay baling, cider press * tractor-powered woodcutting, Old-time fire and other vehicles * Handson children’s activities. Shrimp and roast beef dinner and fabulous silent auction in the church same hours. 410-257-7133, bsuedean@comcast.net, www.friendshipmethodistchurch.org. The church is 1 block east of the traffic circle on Route 2; 1-1/3 miles north of the light at Routes 2 & 260 in Owings.
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Take a Jacket The Ordinary
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By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer Under the category of having a blast, this autumn is becoming the best on record for me. When I dropped the boat in the water last Thursday at Buzz’s Marina, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to believe my own reports because fish will often make liars out of good, honest people – particularly when there are different witnesses in the mix. One of the things that I love most about fishing is that every day is different. Different fish species move through the area at different times of the year, and move from place to place throughout the Bay depending on conditions including water quality, currents and natural bait sources. The challenge, of course, is to find them.
Naturally, I set out to find the fish where I caught them the week before. Just as naturally, they weren’t there. I explored the inlet at St. Jerome’s Creek, the artificial “Woodrow Wilson Bridge” reef at Point No Point, all around Point Lookout and into the mouth of the Potomac River up to Smith Creek. Everything caught on The Ordinary Angler was small and could not be kept, including a few small red drum – one of my favorites – and several small stripers. It was time to look elsewhere. I motored over to the Eastern Shore Islands and found speckled trout, redfish and stripers in good numbers there. By casting 3/8 ounce jig heads with various 4” plastics
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in current passing close to points of land and other structures, my fishing partner and I managed to boat enough keepers to call it a great day. Motoring back across the Bay to St. Jerome’s Creek, we found schools of breaking bluefish and stripers. We actually saw Spanish mackerel in the mix, but didn’t catch any. We kept enough fish for a couple of good meals including specks, a 19” puppy drum, and one rockfish before finishing for the day. Almost all species of fish are still here in good numbers. Spot will be moving on soon, so if you want to try live-lining, do it now before they leave altogether. White perch and croakers continue to be caught by people who target them. White perch are of a decent size (10 inches and bigger), but the bigger croakers are beginning to diminish in numbers. There are more and more reports of folks catching small flounder. I expect that keepers will be reported soon. Folks who troll can expect to find good numbers of bluefish and an occasional Spanish mackerel, based on last week’s results. The mackerel will move out very soon as temperatures cool and the days get shorter. Stripers will begin their fall patterns soon, so a few of the bigger migrating fish should be catchable in the coming weeks. In the mean time, light tackle anglers are catching stripers with jigs and top-water lures with regularity in the rivers and around structure on the Bay. There are a few species of fish being
Photo Courtesy of Buzz’s Marina
caught that are a little unusual for this area. The most abundant, or course, are the little redfish; but other fish like sea mullet, sheepshead, small sea bass, and even big red drum are also surprising some anglers. I don’t know if it’s true, but unusual catches like these create optimism that conditions in the Bay are improving. I hope so. If you have a great day or catch something unusual, take a picture and send your report to me at riverdancekeith@gmail.com. Keith fishes weekly from his boat, The Ordinary Angler, during the season, and spends his free time supporting local conservation organizations.
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