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A sea of pink-clad supporters from across Southern Maryland surged into Solomons on Oct. 13 for Calvert Memorial Hospital’s 3rd Annual Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run.
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Tegan Leonard, of Great Mills, shows Hope Schmidley, of Leonardtown, an animal skull at Woodland Indian Discovery Day at Jefferson Patterson Park.
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Team members investigate the scene of a serious crash at Broomes Island Road and Route 4 last summer.
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Hoyer Skips Congressional Forum By Sarah Miller Staff Writer A prior keynote speaker appearance kept incumbent U.S. Congressman Steny Hoyer from participating in the League of Women Voters (LWV) congressional forum on Oct. 18. The forum sponsors did not give a reason for Hoyer’s absence when introducing the three other candidates. However, the Calvert Gazette followed up later to discover Hoyer was the speaker at a firefighter graduation in Prince George’s County. While Hoyer has not participated in local forums, he said he’s made it a point to attend to other events in Southern Maryland, such as the Blessing of the Fleet in St. Clements Island, the Second Annual North Beach Havestfest, the NAVAIR Change of Command at Naval Air Station Patuxent River and the Calvert County Fair. Republican Tony O’Donnell, Libertarian Arvin Vohra and Green Party member Bob Auerbach addressed questions about the same-sex marriage referendum, nuclear waste at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant and even the Patriot Act. On the topic of same-sex marriage,
Vohra and Auerbach agreed that the government has no business telling consenting adults whom they can marry. “George Washington didn’t need a marriage license,” Vohra said. O’Donnell said his view makes him different from his opponents; stating samesex marriage legislations have been rejected 32 times. That record shows the majority doesn’t see same sex marriage as in the best interest of society. He agreed that what goes on in an individual’s private life is their own business, but maintained marriage has always been and should always be between a man and a woman. When it came around to nuclear waste from Calvert Cliffs, O’Donnell said there were plans years ago for a permanent disposal location instead of the temporary on-site one at Calvert Cliffs. Such plans need to be resurrected and fully realized, he said. Opinions were split on the Patriot Act. O’Donnell supported the act, calling it a necessary evil and an “unfortunate consequence of a very uncertain world and time. We are not safe, ladies and gentlemen,” he said. “We are not safe by any stretch of the imagination.”
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Auerbach and Vohra disagreed, both calling the act unconstitutional. Auerbach said the act was written long before the events of Sept. 11 and, while tragic, the attacks were a convenient reason to implement the Patriot Act. Other issues included Obama care, which all three candidates said either needed to be repealed or reworked to make sense, and promoting bi-partisan cooperation to avoid a gridlock. O’Donnell said the problem stems from politicians who take actions for their benefit and ignore the public they’re supposed to serve. He accused Hoyer of doing just that, calling the absent congressman “part of the problem.”
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Vohra said he’s accustomed to working with people from outside his party, and said it would be beneficial for all to reduce the role of the government in economics and personal finances. Auerbach echoed Vohra, saying the federal government needs to reduce its role in certain areas of day-to-day life. He also promoted cutting funding to the military, applying the money instead to reduce national debt, build schools and reduce taxes. For more information about LWV and upcoming events, visit www.lwv.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Military Veterans Spend Day Fishing By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Sometimes the best therapy is a day of fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. Military veterans with the Wounded Warrior Project, along with project representatives, headed out with John Tierno, with American Legion Post 274, and Captain Robbie Robinson, also a member of American Legion Post 274 and owner of charter fishing boat Miss Regina II. This was the fifth year the men have been taking veterans out on a fishing trip. Tierno said they go out a couple times per year, and work with representatives through the
Wounded Warrior Project to bring veterans down for the day. Before going back to the hospital, Tierno said they take the men back to the American Legion and feed them dinner, including cleaning and cooking their catch of the day. “It’s therapy like you wouldn’t believe.” Robinson said he offers the services of his charter boat free of charge, which he has been doing since he and Tierno first conceived the idea. Once the veterans are out on the water. “It’s like magic,” he said. Tierno echoed Robinson’s thoughts. “They make it sound like no big deal,” he said.
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Raleigh Weckbaugh, left, and her husband Larry chat with Brooks Grady after the Calvert Chamber annual meeting last Wednesday at the Holiday Inn in Solomons.
Steve Weems, county commissioner, donned his Elvis clothes to entertain Calvert Chamber of Commerce members at their annual meeting.
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“I only knew two people. Patrick Flaherty and my Phone Man (Craig Hooper), because he helped me with my office phones.� In 1999, she chaired the chamber’s first ever Membership Drive Committee. At the time she described herself as the youngest, only small business owner and only county “outsider� on the chamber board. But she was a “doer and committed and followed through.� “I want to be around positive people. It’s why I gravitate to the Chamber (of Commerce) and the United Way,� she said. Polk shared a recent exercise an United Way committee had its members walk through. The process temporarily put her in the shoes of the recipients of United Way funds. The people she works alongside motivate her to be active in the community. “This is why I’m here. We don’t get paid. We’re volunteers.� But she said she is “picky� about which boards she agrees to sit on and how much time she spends volunteering. After all, she still runs her own small business and is a wife and mother to her son Ryan. Besides the Chamber of Commerce and United Way, Polk has helped raise funds for the College of Southern Maryland and worked with the high schools’ Academy of Finance and sponsored four interns in her office. She mentioned two who are now active in the county in both their careers and volunteering. “I believe education is important. It’s an investment.� Nationwide Insurance and Investments Carrie Polk Nationwide Insurance, Inc. handles just about any insurance need from automobile and homeowners to personal article floaters and umbrella policies. Although, her passion is in estate planning, she enjoys helping her clients on many levels. She’ll sit down with a family with a new teenage driver, explaining why the mandated state minimum requirements are not enough protection. She’ll become an advocate when her clients are having trouble settling their homeowner claims from hurricanes and tornados. However, her favorite part of the business is estate planning. Polk mentioned that September was Life Insurance Aware-
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FOP Files Suit By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Calvert County Fraternal Order of Police filed an injunction against the county seeking money for salary merit increases from the past four years. On Oct. 10, 2012, the Calvert County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 109 filed in Calvert County Circuit Court, a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief and for writ of mandamus against the county government. FOP President Thomas Phelps said they seek what they feel has been an unlawful denial of annual salary merit step increases for fiscal years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. A merit step is not a pay raise, Phelps said. It is earned through longevity and a satisfactory job performance. The county code mandates merit steps be granted at the beginning of the fiscal year based on the availability of funds, according to a press release. Phelps said the county “tried to jump on the national bandwagon” in saying there is no money for merit increases, which they could believe for the first couple years; however, he said “the bottom line is the county has money.” For Fiscal year 2013 the Calvert County Government projects surplus funds of $66,543,067. Part of this fund balance is in an unreserved and undesignated funds account that, by definition, is not restricted, committed, or assigned to any particular use. He said Calvert’s AAA bond rating is an additional piece of evidence that the county has the money because a designation he said aren’t awarded to counties on the brink of bankruptcy. Director of Finance and Budget Tim Hayden said he has not yet seen the official documents from the FOP’s injunction, but confirmed surplus funds, including a portion currently unrestricted and unassigned. “The Fraternal Order of Police has made multiple public requests to the County Commissioners to develop a plan to grant all of the back steps owed to its members,” the release reads. Deputies continue to struggle, like all county employees, to make ends meet without the merit steps they earned. FOP members have met with some of the Commissioners and given them the opportunity to develop a plan in lieu of having to take legal action, according to the release reads, and the Commissioners have failed to respond to these requests. “This failure to respond to our requests has left the membership no choice but to take legal action against the County,” the release reads. Phelps said the failure goes against the personnel code, which both the police and the county are supposed to follow. “If I have to follow it, so should they,” Phelps said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Forum Showcases Board of Education Candidates By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The League of Women Voters (LWV) collected questions from audience members last Thursday during the forum for the Board of Education candidates. Rose Crunkleton, incumbent board president, and Kelly McConkey are competing for District 3, while Joe R. Chenelly and Cliff Savoy, are running to represent District 1. The forum allowed the candidates two minutes to respond in addition to two minutes at the beginning to introduce themselves at the Oct. 18 forum held at Calvert Pines Senior Center in Prince Frederick. Questions ranged from candidates personal involvement in schools to issues affecting teachers and students. One audience member asked how often each candidate volunteered with schools and whether they were involved in their local PTA organizations. Crunkleton said she has spent “thousands” of hours volunteering in her children’s schools, as well as being president of the county PTA council. Chenelly has coached a number of teams, in addition to working with the local Boys and Girls clubs and other groups. Both Savoy and McConkey said they have donated materials and time to local school projects. Compensation for teachers was another hot topic. The first question dealt with the coming pension shift, which Crunkleton said would be implemented in stages over the next four years McConkey expressed concern over the lack of information on the change and its effect on the county. “I’m not sure anybody knows what we’re gonna do,” he said. McConkey used the opportunity to shift the talk to the
budget, which he said the pension shift will inevitably affect. In light of a possible decrease in funds available, it is increasingly important to watch every penny and spend wisely, he said. “Now is not the time to change the payroll system,” he said, referring to the recently implemented Layson software system. He suggested Calvert schools look into piggybacking on contracts from other jurisdictions as a way to save money. Another question addressed a possibility for pay raises for teachers, citing a three year lapse in any type of pay increase. “They deserve it,” Savoy said, adding “we can’t pay them less for more.” Crunkleton pointed out the board has given teachers small pay increases, such as a half-step increase in the 20112012 school year. It’s not a lot and teachers deserve more, but Crunkleton said the board needs to be cautious in spending lest the whole budget begins to unravel. Issues affecting students in schools were also addressed, including prescription drug use and the achievement gap. Chenelly said the drug problem could lead to larger systemic issues. “Gangs follow drugs,” he said. McConkey agreed, saying he doesn’t understand how schools “would turn a blind eye” to drug use. He said it is definitely an issue, having heard a call on his police scanner recently for an ambulance to Northern High School for a possible overdose. Gail Bennett, community relations, said in a later interview that while a number of ambulances were called in the past week, none of them were documented as being connected with drug use or an overdose. McConkey said programs like DARE need to be added back into all schools, and law enforcement should be brought
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Parents Speak Out Against Bullying By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Parents, students and school board candidates gathered to discuss their experiences with bullying and ways to make Calvert address bullying as a serious problem facing students in schools. Even though there was “a little bit of fireworks,” parents left the Stop Bullying Forum, hosted by Board of Education Candidate Joe Chenelly, knowing they are not alone in helping their children face bullies and a school district that can sometimes seem apathetic at best, Chenelly said. The forum was held Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Holiday
Inn in Prince Frederick and was free and open to the public. Chenelly said over 25 people attended, a lower number than he was hoping for but around what he expected for a Friday evening. The “fireworks” mentioned involved Board of Education President Rose Crunkleton, who was asked by Barbara Stinnett, a former county commissioner to enlighten the group about actions being taken by the Board of Education, Chenelly said. Though the three candidates had agreed not to speak at the forum, Chenelly said Crunkleton read a list of programs and policies the board has enacted, eliciting backlash from the group. He said she left shortly after, around Photo courtesy of Joe Chenelly John Graves and his wife Dawn Graves tell Joe Chenelly, left, about the frustration they have experienced over the years trying to stop his daughters from being bullied by a member of the school staff. Chenelly hosted a forum on bullying Oct. 19 in at the Holiday Inn Express in Prince Frederick.
8:30 p.m., which he expected after she had spoken to him previously about having to leave at 8 p.m. Crunkleton confirmed that she left because she had to pick up her son, but said she has no further comment about the bullying forum. Facebook member called “The True Republicans” said Crunkleton left “shortly after being berated with questions about why the board under her control has not done something serious about the growing problem of bullying. ” Others posted replies in agreement and support for other candidates, all unhappy with the perceived inaction by the current board of education. Stinnett called the list Crunkleton read “rhetoric” and “a bunch of malarkey.” She said bullying has been a persistent problem – first with her children then her grandchildren. More recently she sees issues being swept under the rug and children being bullied punished by being moved to different classes, where they have to make new friends and re-establish themselves in a new environment. She said she empathized with the parents in the room, and wanted to know what the board is doing to fix the ongoing issue, and believed Crunkleton should be on top of the matter. “If you’re president of any board, you should know what’s going on,” Stinnett said. The True Republican shared the post on Board of Education Candidate Kelley McConkey’s personal Facebook page. McConkey said he made no effort to put the post on his personal page. Chenelly said even with that turn of events, the night turned out to be a success. “Over the course of the past year, I have spoken individually with more than 100 parents have found the schools unprepared to take real action when their children were repeatedly teased, assaulted and otherwise bullied in school,” Chenelly said in a press release prior to the forum. “These parents have told me they feel frustrated, angry and fearful for the safety of their children and others.” Several parents and even some students spoke up at the forum, detailing stories about bullied students who transferred to different classrooms and even to private schools, or whose complaints were simply ignored when registered. Chenelly said it is wrong to transfer students away from bullies because it punishes the student moved by separating them from their friends. These parents and students, who Chenelly said tend to feel isolated in their trouble, left knowing they have others to talk to for help and support. Also present was Children’s advocate Adam Neal and David Gatton, a sheriff’s deputy who spoke up as a private citizen about the district’s lack of action, according to Chenelly. Stories went beyond classroom bullying. He said one parent, John Graves, spoke about his daughters being bullied by a coach and another parent talked about their child being “touched inappropriately” on multiple occasions, Chenelly said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Meet the Board of Education Candidates Tracy H. McGuire – District 2 By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Board of Education Candidate Tracy H. McGuire, up for re-election and, with four years under her belt already, believes she can help steer the public schools in the right direction in coming years. Between the new core curriculum and the budget, the district is coming into “complicated times,” McGuire said. She has mixed feelings on the new core curriculum, saying the changes could be good for teaching and learning but “if they are done improperly, they are going to be a disaster.” Having experience as a board member helps McGuire understand the issues and how to address them, she said. In this type of circumstance, she said there is nothing that can prepare an individual more than experience, be-
cause coming in as a first time member “you don’t even know what you don’t know.” Implementing the new curriculum properly “all comes down to professional development,” McGuire said. Sequencing will also play a vital role in implementing the curriculum as easily as possible. While the board anticipates bumps along the road and a potential dip in test scores during the change, she intends to keep the lines of communication open so parents know what’s going on and can feel confident that if they ask questions, they will get answers. In addition to the core curriculum, McGuire addressed the new discipline regulations the state is implementing in each jurisdiction. She said the regulations are inconsistent with disciplining bullies, and the state seems unmoved by testimony saying so. She said she will urge the board to continue trying to communicate with the state board of
education to make the new regulations better, because she agrees with the basic concept of keeping children, even bullies, in school. Since coming onto the board four years ago, McGuire said the schools receive “less and less state funding,” forcing the Board of County Commissioners to “back fill” to make up the difference. In coming years, this will become an increasing problem. Compounding this are indications that the Public School Labor Relations Board will no longer permit schools districts to work with local movements to develop a funding formula like the one that Calvert schools had with the commissioners. This formula expired last year and is in renegotiations, McGuire said. Everything should be coming to a head in the next four years, which will lead to some interesting times for the district, she said. McGuire is running unopposed for the District 2 seat on the Board of Education.
Our Lady School ‘Ecstatic’ with New Status By Sarah Miller Staff Writer In three years, Our Lady Star of the Sea School has gone from being in consultation with the Archdiocese of Washington D.C. to being on the watch list and now, after a massive fundraising effort on the part of the entire OLSS family, the school is now free and clear in the eyes of the archdiocese. OLSS Principal Deacon Christopher Jensen said the school received notification in late September of their status change, and gives credit wholly to the parents, teachers, students and even alumni who banded together to keep the school open and independent. Jensen came in as the new principal at the beginning of the current school year, at the tail end of the massive fundraising effort. He is filling the void left by Sister Carolyn Marie Betsch, now teaching fifth grade. Sister Carolyn Marie was principal throughout the school’s troubled times, and was a huge part of the efforts to save the school, Jensen said. It’s not what I have done for this school,” he said. “It’s what this school family has done and continues to do.” Jensen was part of the fundraising as a member of the OLSS parish, and is thrilled with the progress the school has made. The status change was the icing on the cake. “We’re ecstatic,” he said, adding the news was a “great, big boost” to know the archdiocese recognized the OLSS family’s work. OLSS parent Kasia Sweeney has a stepdaughter who graduated from OLSS and two children currently in the school – one in first grade and another in pre-k. She said she was “so excited” when the idea to start a pre-k
program was realized. She said she has attended a number of the fundraisers the school held, including the golf tournament, Candy Canes and Cocktails Silent Auction and the 5K. She said she wanted to do everything possible to support the school because her oldest had a great experience going through OLSS and she wanted her two youngest to have the same experience. In addition to going to fundraisers, Sweeney said she helped raise public awareness and interest in helping the school. Having achieved their goal, she said there is “renewed enthusiasm” to continue moving forward. Moving forward, Jensen said the goal is to continue building on the solid foundation laid by promoting the school, especially the brand-new pre-kindergarten program, and to continue to increase programs offered. He hopes to take advantage of OLSS’s location to grow the STEM program. With the school’s proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent River, he said they could do water quality studies and other projects. “The sky’s the limit,” he said. OLSS will continue to hold fundraisers, like the 5K and the silent auction, Jensen said. Sweeny agreed, saying what began as efforts to ensure the school remained open and independent is now a part of the school culture to maintain that status. She added they are also great family events, or in the case of the silent auction, evenings out for parents, and she looks forward to attending the events again this year. For more information, visit www.olsss. org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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On The Scene Crash Reconstruction Team
By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has 11 trained and specialized deputies dedicated to investigate automobile accidents involving serious injuries and fatalities. Like many of their fellow deputies, their Crash Reconstruction Team responsibilities are secondary duties for which they receive no extra compensation. Sgt. Vlad Bortchevsky, a supervisor for the Crash Reconstruction Teams (CRT) said, “The CRT members are investigators, tasked with investigating a crime – reckless driving or drugs and alcohol make it a criminal matter. They do the job of an investigator without the additional pay.” Investigating automobile accidents with casualties includes making notifications to victims’ family, following up on the case until it is closed, testifying in criminal cases and being on call 24/7. Bortchevsky said 80 percent of his team comes from patrol officers and 15 from civil processing, leaving five percent from the detective ranks. CRT consists of three three-member teams, two supervisors and Andrew Rappaport, representing the State’s Attorney’s office. No one is full-time. “CRT comes to scene and works together. This ensures continuity when processing the scene and opens the road quickly,” Bortchevsky said. For example, Sept. 27, 2012 at approximately 4:30 p.m., the CRT investigated the four-vehicle accident near southbound Route 4 and Industrial Lane in Prince Frederick where a white GMC reportedly crossed the median from northbound Route 4 and struck a Chrysler Sebring. The GMC then went airborne and struck a 2000 Ford Mustang. Medical personnel pronounced the driver of the Mustang dead at the scene and flew another victim to a local trauma center. Once a CRT arrives at the scene, it documents the vehicles and roads with specialized equipment and cameras. Currently, all three teams share one official camera between them. Several deputies purchased their own cameras. Meanwhile the office shares the Nikon Total Station, which looks like a piece of surveying equipment. In fact, it does “measure the position relationships between points on land and expressed shapes and other aspects by figures or drawings,” according to Nikon’s website. Documenting the accident means “semi-permanently marking the scene.” Since no standard exists, allowing each lead deputy to capture the scene however they see fit makes sense to him. Bortchevsky says the investigator on the scene determines the colors of the spray paint. Some will use different colors to document each particular vehicle, while others may use different paints to mark different sides of the same vehicle. The state’s attorney comes to the scene of serious accidents, particularly if
there is a potential for criminal charges. Rappaport answers any legal questions on the scene. Bortchevsky said the state’s attorney likes being in the position to collect a first-hand account to prosecute cases. Either Bortchevsky or the second CRT supervisor, 1st Sgt. Todd Ireland, is at every investigation. “The supervisors at the crash site provide oversight and support. Also an extra pair of hands,” Bortchevsky says. In the accident described above, the CRT arrived after 4:30 p.m., opened one lane of southbound Route 4 after 6:30 p.m. and cleared the entire road by 7:30 p.m. Since the scenes are “chaotic”, the team follows up 24 to 48 hours later to check for any missed evidence. While it is rare, Bortchevsky says absorbing materials or responding vehicles can cover evidence at the scene. Nighttime accidents hide evidence too. If the accident is on a highly trafficked road and involves very long marks, the team will come back at another time to complete the investigation. The CRT collects and preserves evidence from the scene. They seize vehicles and any loose evidence. The vehicle provides information about tire blowouts, faulty breaks, air bags and seatbelts and opened/unopened alcohol and drugs. Regardless of whether the accident is prosecutable or not, the sheriff’s office does keep the evidence until closing the case. The lead investigator will allow insurance companies, attorneys and other experts needing access to the vehicles fol-
lowing the execution of a search warrant. After leaving the scene, depending on the details of the accident, the lead investigator will receive some additional time from his primary duties to wrap up the case. The type of collision and possible “criminal overtones” involved determines how much time the investigator receives. In the most difficult cases involving multiple vehicles when the suspected driver is still alive and criminal charges are likely, a deputy may receive up to 40 hours after the initial accident. Most cases take much longer and the investigator will complete the case during his regular duties. In the sheriff’s office, the team has access to computer aided design software and a Bosch crash retrieval data system. This system downloads information from the vehicle’s computer system to aid in the investigation.
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The CRT members have specialized training to perform these crash reconstructions. The members start with a twoweek basic collision school. Next they attend an advanced collision school where they learn the math and physics related to accidents. The final basic course is a combination of the two initial courses where deputies learn “put together an accident reconstruction from start to finish.” Training doesn’t stop with the basics. The deputies will learn about pedestrian collisions; motorcycle crush energy analysis; and, how to diagram and calculate data from the scene to determine speed at impact. Additional training covers pho-
tography for taking pictures at night and in bad weather conditions, and applied physics and biomechanics to understand injury patterns and how the body moves in the vehicle during an accident. Bortchevsky says there is a 40-hour block of instruction just to understand the driver versus the vehicle actions in a crash. Although the training is specialized, the Calvert CRT receives most of it without additional costs. They provide trainers for courses and belong to a number of state agencies. Bortchevsky tries to send a couple of CRT members to national and regional conferences during the year, if he has the budget. The sheriff’s office attempts to reduce accidents as a whole buy using a data driven approach to traffic and crime. After collecting data from crimes and accidents, the sheriff’s office overlays the information onto a county map to see where to increase patrols. Extra vehicles on patrol deters criminal activity and causes people to slow down and pay attention to driving. Unfortunately, Bortchevsky says, “The problem is that serious injury and fatality accidents are not part of the ‘general public behavior.’ We can’t track horseplay.” For email or text alerts about accidents, go to the Calvert County Sheriff’s website at www.co.cal.md.us/residents/ safety/law/sheriff/ and click on “Nixle” below Sheriff Mike Evan’s photo. corrin@somdpublishing.net
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Water Rates: Equity or Subsidy??
It Is Disingenuous to Criticize I read a letter to the editor in a local newspaper by Shelah Parsons titled (Debt problems began long before Obama) in which she skews facts in order to further her political agenda. So, here we go again, another Obama apologist trying to rewrite history in order to cover up this administration's failures. First off, I'm not sure what Democrat blog or website she got her numbers from but I will be using data from the Congressional Budget Office and Treasury Department web-sites. I like how Parsons digs further back in time, even beyond Bush, to Reagan in order to cover Obama's track record of failure and massive government expansion. Kind of like, don't look here at this Obama train wreck, look over there at Reagan's bicycle flat tire. Well, your David Copperfield impression won't fool the millions in this country that are living the failure by being unemployed, on welfare, on food stamps, having their homes foreclosed on, business going bankrupt or having a tough time making ends meet. You honestly cannot say we are better off today than we were four years ago. As far as your dig on Reagan and those evil tax cuts you described, they actually increased federal revenues by 64% due to those cuts creating a robust economy and massive private sector growth which in turn expanded the tax base. Sadly the then Democrat Congress couldn't help themselves and spent it all plus some, but to be clear, it is ultimately Congress' job to handle this country's finances according to the Constitution. When it comes to the Reagan military buildup that ended the brutal communist domination of Eastern Europe and the fall of the Soviet Union, instead of ridicule, the proper response from you should be thank you President Reagan. Now to the Clinton surplus myth, I think it amazing how Clinton worshippers continue to pass this misinformation ignoring facts that are clearly available on the Treasury Departments web-site. Clinton's best fiscal year was in 2000 and that was a deficit of $17.9 billion even after passing the largest tax increase in U.S. history, but somehow with Democrat funny math Parsons turns it into a surplus. They got their surplus by borrow-
ing from intragovernmental holdings such as Social Security to pay down the debt and called it income when it is actually debt that suppose to be paid back to Social Security. Double counting the same money is a tactic Democrats have used for years. Easy to see through, just look at the National Debt, it has gone up every year since Dwight Eisenhower, not once has it ever decreased. To be clear, during Clinton's eight years in office this country's debt rose $1.4 trillion. Parsons is correct to point out that during Bush's 8 years as President our debt rose $5 trillion but incorrectly states Republicans like Mr. Blass gave him a pass. On the heels of 9-11 everyone, both Republicans and Democrat jumped onboard to do whatever it took to fight the war on terror and subsequently lived with the massive spending at that time. It was during Bush's second term when the Republican's balked on Bush's TARP, Stimulus and other big government spending ideas. Actually Bush had an ally of sorts in Barack Obama except Obama contended Bush wasn't spending enough. So Ms. Parson's it was the Republicans that tried to get a reign in on Bush's spending expansion and it was your party that wanted more, so it is a bit disingenuous to criticize Bush for something your own party encouraged. Now you compare all that was just said to Obama's $6 trillion debt increase in less than 4 years and by far this country is worse off. As Americans continue to struggle, the debt continues to increase at a record pace with no end in sight and we are now mortgaging the futures of our children and grand children. The Obama, Hoyer and Cardin status quo of tax, spend, raise the debt ceiling, tax and spend some more has got to end. It is imperative that we elect responsible adult leadership to represent us, so that is why I'm voting for Romney, Bongino and O'Donnell on Nov. 6 which happens to be my birthday. What a present it would be to have real and honest change take hold in our country.
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This letter responds to the one recently published from John Bacon. His committee and I agree on a number of issues regarding the administration of the Chesapeake Beach Water Services. Contrary to his assertion, we are in agreement that total revenues must cover total expenditures. Due to a number of recent developments, we also agree that we need revenue increases in the near future in order to maintain that balance. We do not agree on who should pay more and who should pay less. The table below displays examples from recent bills and projected bills based on the Bacon proposal: Price per 1000 gallons Typical Low Volume User (Household/ Small Business)
Price per 1000 gallons Typical High Volume User (Municipal/ Large Business)
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2nd Qtr 2012 Actual Bill
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As you can see, a low volume consumer pays a lot more than a high volume consumer. This reveals the underlying principle of this type of pricing structure – Homeowners pay more so that Large Businesses can pay less. This is a classic Subsidy. When you look at both actual and proposed pricing, the rule is: the more you use the cheaper it gets. This certainly doesn’t encourage conservation. The underlying principle of my recommendation is Equity. Everyone pays the same price per gallon regardless of who they are and how much they use. This has a simple and straight forward outcome: Use twice as much and pay twice as much Use half as much and pay half as much There is no justification for rates that vary based on arbitrary groupings of users. All of the town’s water service resources are used to create one product – a gallon of clean and safe water. It costs exactly the same to produce and deliver every gallon regardless of who consumes it. Why should some pay less per gallon and others pay more?? The foundation of my proposal is the excellent cost analysis work completed by the Bacon team. I combine this with a five year transition plan. This eases the impact of on heavy users while we move to Equity pricing. They will see higher bills because they will be paying their fair share for the first time in anyone’s memory. The Mayor and selected Council Members have opposed my philosophy for over 3 years. They have insisted that the town move forward with some version of Subsidy pricing. Mr. Bacon’s proposal is the best I’ve seen to date. But, we are not there yet. It is imperative that we reach agreement and revise rates in the near future. Vote on November 6th for Council Members who will represent your best interests. Valerie Beaudin Chesapeake Beach Town Council Member
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Shaw’s Position on State Ballot Questions By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner, District 2 The presidential debates have reminded us that the election is looming. In addition to the critically important national races, state ballot issues will be decided on Nov. 6 along with the make-up of our Calvert County Board of Education (BOE). Thursday, I attended a League of Women Voters (LWV) Candidate Forum that included Candidates for the BOE in contested districts. District 1 will elect either Joe Chenelly or Clifton Savoy. District 3 will elect either Rose Crunkleton, the incumbent and the current BOE President, or Kelly McConkey. Tracy Maguire does not have a challenger in District 2. Each of these four BOE candidates in the contested races is sincere in their desire to make Calvert County schools the best they can be. Each brings strengths to their candidacy. Please remember that half of your tax dollars will be spent by two of the four as elected BOE members. More detailed glimpses into their positions and goals is available in the Oct. 18 issue of the Calvert Recorder and on the LWV website at www.vote411.org, which posts the answers in contested races side by side for easy comparison. Ideally, look at all the sources of information because your tax dollars are important and education is a priority. This year, there are seven ballot issues. We have all been inundated with advertising regarding Ballot Question 7 on gambling. Here is a synopsis of the state Ballot Referendum issues along with my personal opinions regarding each one. Questions 1 and 2 require Prince George’s and Baltimore County Orphans’ Court Judges to be lawyers in good standing. Your vote on these two questions will depend on whether you believe that a law degree is necessary to settle issues among heirs or whether you believe common sense and good judgment is the best gauge. As someone who dealt with a contested will at the time of my husband’s sudden death, I relied on the good judgment of the local Orphan’s Court judges with good results. In Calvert County,
Orphan’s Court Judges can be lawyers, but that credential is not required. I will vote against. Question 3 is a Constitutional Amendment that speeds removal of convicted officials from office. Now, a convicted office holder can remain in office until they are sentenced, which can be a long time. We need integrity among those we elect. I am voting for. Question 4 reduces tuition for illegal immigrants at public colleges and universities. I am voting against because I believe reduced tuition incentivizes illegal immigration and causes competition for legal students. Question 5 affirms the gerrymandered Congressional Districting map that is blatantly unfair. I am voting against because I hate gerrymandering, no matter who does it. Both Questions 6 and 7 are non-partisan questions. In other words, both Democrats and Republicans support and oppose these two referendums. Whether you support or oppose questions 6 and 7 is largely a moral and ethical conclusion. My moral and ethical conclusion may legitimately be either the same or different from yours. Ultimately, the majority opinion will prevail. Question 6 redefines Civil Marriage law to allow samesex marriages. I support equal rights for same sex couples. The crux of this question is whether or not these rights should come under Civil Marriage laws. I support the traditional definition of a marriage as being between one man and one woman, so I am voting against, but I would support Civil Unions, were such legislation to be introduced. Question 7 extensively expands gambling, adding a casino in Prince George’s County and authorizes live table games. We have all heard both sides in media ads. Some prominent Republicans and Democrats support question 7 because • They don’t want the gambling revenue to go to adjoining states, especially West Virginia. • They believe that most of the gamblers will come from Virginia and the District of Columbia, and Maryland citizens will be less adversely affected.
• They say local jobs will be provided. • They say Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center will make National Harbor a successful destination for restaurants and a variety of entertainment, creating tax revenue. • They believe that revenue and jobs will also be steered to Rocky Gap in Western Maryland and Ocean Downs and Perryville on the Eastern Shore. • They believe that education will benefit with NEW revenue without raising taxes. Some prominent Democrats and Republicans oppose question 7 because • They believe that gambling is a morally corrupt activity that should not be the basis of governmental revenue. • They believe that Maryland citizens will be adversely affected due to gambling addictions and the desperate actions of the poor to resolve financial dilemmas by using their limited resources to “strike it rich.” • They believe that any new revenue for education will just result in diversion of existing education funding to other areas, resulting in no NET increase in education funding, especially since Question 7 does not guarantee any additional funding will go to education. • They believe that Question 7 is the result of a backroom deal without any open, transparent bidding process. • They believe that the labor language of Question 7 prevents 90 percent of Maryland construction workers from being eligible to apply for construction jobs at the National Harbor location. • They believe that Question 7 gives a massive tax break to some casino owners just a few months after Governor O’Malley and the MD State Legislature increased taxes on working families. I am voting against Question 7 because I don’t believe that gambling is a proper source of governmental revenue and I do not like gambling! I believe that it disproportionately hurts the most vulnerable among us. However, that is my personal view and, once again, the majority opinion will prevail. Whatever your opinion, please become an informed voter and vote! Your future will depend on it.
Expand Public Transportation In Chesapeake Beach Why would anyone vote against public transportation? It’s hard to believe but that is exactly what Council Members Mahoney, Spano and Beaudin did when the Chesapeake Beach Town Council was considering the Comprehensive Plan in January 2011. One of the Town goals listed in the Plan was to “expand public transportation such as the Beach Trolley”. Councilman Mahoney moved to delete this as one of the Town’s goals and was supported by Councilwomen Spano and Beaudin. The motion passed, so Chesapeake Beach no longer supports getting cars off the roads and no longer encourages people to use public transportation. Public transportation in Chesapeake Beach is not limited to just the Beach Trolley, which just completed its fifth season. It also includes the commuter bus run by The State of Maryland which many of our residents ride every day to jobs in Washington, DC., and maybe most importantly includes the bus service run by Calvert County which seniors and the disabled rely on to take them to their doctor’s appointments, grocery store, pharmacy, etc. These same Council Members, Beaudin, Mahoney and Spano, are now running for re-election and in their platform talking points state that traffic congestion is a big concern. Not so much so last January, as I see it. Why would anyone vote against commuters, the disabled and the elderly? I say let’s show our support for the candidates who understand the importance of a comprehensive plan that will lead our Town into the future. Connie S. O’Dell Chesapeake Beach
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Ruth Arris Boarman, 81 Ruth Arris Boarman, age 81, of Kensington and formerly of Owings, Md. passed away on Oct. 15, 2012. She was born Feb. 1, 1931 in Baltimore, Md. to Harvey Sylvester and Sara Alice (Keck) Snydeman and was raised in College Park. She married Lewis Lee “Lew” Boarman in 1956 and they made their home in Deale, Md. Ruth enjoyed gardening and always had lilac, gladiolas, magnolias, pansies and dogwoods in her yard. She also enjoyed feeding and taking care of the birds, particularly the humming birds. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends frequently attending functions at the Deale Elks Club or Stalling Williams Post # 206 of the American Legion. Ruth enjoyed traveling with her husband Lew, spending time on their boat fishing and going to Chincoteague. She was a great cook and did some catering, and enjoyed decorating her home for the seasons. Ruth loved auctions and she went often collecting “little people” figurines that reminded her of her grand and great grand children. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Lee Boarman on June 20, 2001 and two brothers and two sisters. Surviving are her daughter Marilynn D. Bersoff and her husband Dr. Edward of Bethesda, Md; granddaughters Arris Brownfield and her husband Jeff of Paducah, Ky. and Michelle Bersoff of Benedict, Md.; great-grandchildren Paul D. Bersoff of Bethesda Caitlynn Brownfield, Edward Brownfield, Hope Brownfield and McKenna Brownfield all of Paducah, Ky. Also surviving are a sister Sarah Alice Madrid of Anniston, Ala., a step-daughter Sharon Beavers and her husband Pat of Sunderland, Md.; grandchildren Patrick Beavers and his wife Kris and Matt Beavers and his wife Kelly, Lisa and Johnny Beavers; greatgrandchildren Patrick, Amanda, Matt, Morgan, Ryan, Jacob, Sarah and Everley Beavers all of Sunderland, Md. A visitation was held Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, Md. where a celebration of Ruth’s life followed. A private interment was held at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are en-
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Alma Wilburn Bowen, 98 Alma Wilburn Bowen, 98, of Huntingtown, Md. passed away Oct. 16, 2012 at Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick, Md. She was born October 7, 1914 in Plum Point, Md. to John Edwin and Mary Evelyn (Cranford) Wilburn. Alma was a lifelong resident of Calvert County, living mainly in the Plum Point (Huntingtown) area. She married James Vivian Bowen on June 23, 1932 in Baltimore, Md. Alma was primarily a homemaker but was also a part-time school bus driver in Calvert County. She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Huntingtown where she played the organ for over 30 years. She also played at weddings and funerals throughout the county. Alma was a devout Methodist. She traveled with other church members to Europe and to the Holy Land where she visited numerous Christian shrines, and was proud to have placed her hands on the rock that is said to have covered the entrance to Christ’s tomb prior to the Resurrection. She was a member of the Eastern Star, where she served in all the administrative chairs. In her leisure time, Alma was very artistic and enjoyed painting pictures and painting on china. She also loved flowers and maintaining her azaleas, roses, and irises. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and celebrating the holidays. She was known for her baked goods, especially her lemon meringue pie. Alma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James who died on March 21, 1999, a daughter Mary Frances Bowen, brothers Guy and Lee Wilburn and sisters Gladys Thime and Flora McNelley. She is survived by children James Vernon Bowen and wife Lyndia, Page E. Bowen, and Phyllis A. Bowen, all of Huntingtown. Also surviving are grandchildren Dr. Dolores Bowen, Maurice Scott Bowen, Dana L. Lebow and Kelly A. Kanarr; great- grandchildren Sam and Alex Peasley and Amanda C. Kanarr; and a sister Marie Wildstein of Prince Frederick, Md.
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Patty Bowen, 53 Patricia Denise “Patty” Bowen, 53, of Prince Frederick, Md. passed away Oct. 14, 2012 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. The youngest of seven children, Patty was born May 26, 1959 in District Heights, Md. to Alfred Allen and Georgetta May (Brandenburg) Kirby, Sr. She was raised in Prince George’s County and lived there until moving to Lothian in 1973. She married Eldridge “Popeye” Bowen on July 3, 1982. They made their home in Lothian until moving to Prince Frederick for the past several years. Patty was employed as a retail clerk, but was primarily a caregiver to her mother and her husband. She was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crafts, crocheting, knitting, playing slot machines and spending time with her family and friends. Patty was preceded in death by her mother Georgetta, her husband Popeye who passed away Jan. 6, 2012, a sister Debra Earwicker and a brother Jimmy Tebo. She is survived by her father Alfred Kirby, Sr., a sister Sheila M. Barrier and husband Ron of Selbyville, DE and brothers Kenny Smith of North Beach, William Tebo of Luray, VA and Alfred Kirby Jr., and wife Rita of Baltimore, Md. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Family and friends were received Thursday, Oct. 18 at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, Md., 20736. A funeral service and celebration of Patty’s life was held Friday, October 19 at Friendship United Methodist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions in Patty’s name may be made to Friendship U.M. Church, P.O. Box 72, Friendship, Md., 20758. For additional information visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com
Les Gott, Sr., 88 Edgar Leslie “Les” Gott, Sr., age 88, passed away peacefully, on Oct. 16, 2012, at Asbury Retirement Community in Solomons, Md. He was born on July 25, 1924, in Owings, Md., where he was raised. Les graduated from Calvert High School in 1941. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1943-1945, as a radio operator on the B-24, flying 23 missions. He worked for the Naval Research Laboratory, Search Radar Division, as an electronic technician
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for 39 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, woodworking, helping his children and grandchildren with their home projects, and fixing whatever was broken. Les married June Frances Moreland, of Lothian, Md., on June 7, 1947. He is survived by three children, Edgar L. Gott, Jr. (Nancy) of Lusby, Md., Linda Horsmon (Frank) of Solomons, Md., and Dennis Gott(Loren) of Dunkirk, Md. He was the proud grandfather of seven grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, great-grandson, and step great-granddaughter. He took great pride in his family, with whom he enjoyed spending time. He is survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Hance of Port Republic, Md., Eva Mae Ridgley of Baltimore, Md., and Dorothy Barrett, of Lusby, Md., and brothers Charles Gott of Owings, Md., and William Gott, of Prince Frederick, Md. He was preceded in death by his wife, June, to whom he was married for 63 years, his mother, Eliza Iola King, his father, Hutchins Gott, and his brothers Hutchins, Vernon, and Herbert Gott. Viewing for friends and family was at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, Md., on Wednesday, Oct. 17 and 18, 2012. Interment followed in Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church Cemetery, Owings, Md. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Asbury Benevolent Care Fund, c/o Asbury Retirement Community, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, Md., 20688. For information or to leave condolences visit www.RauschFuneralHomes.com.
Elizabeth Iola Hance, 90 Elizabeth Iola Hance, 90, of Port Republic, Md. passed away on Oct. 17, 2012 at her home. She was born on July 22, 1922 in Owings, Md. to the late John Hutchins Gott and Eliza Iola King Gott. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her husband whom she married on Dec. 27, 1941, Grifford H. Hance, Sr. and brothers, Herbert, Hutchins, Vernon and Leslie Gott. Mrs. Hance lived her entire life in Calvert County, she was a member of the Farm Bureau, and Full Gospel Assembly of God Church where served as Treasurer for many years. She had a group of very close friends whom she enjoyed going to lunch with and she also loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and felt that while they were enjoying each other’s company, she was also making memories for them to keep forever. She is survived by sons, Paul G. Hance and his wife Faith and Griff H. Hance, Jr. and his wife Janet, both of Port Republic, Md. Grandmother of four, greatgrandmother of 4, she is also survived by her siblings, Eva Mae Ridgely of Baltimore, Md., Dorothy Barrett of Lusby, Md., Charles Gott of Owings, Md. and William Gott of Prince Frederick, Md. The family received friends on Friday Oct. 19, 2012 and Saturday October 20th at the Full Gospel Assembly of God Church in Prince Frederick, Md. Followed by services and interment in Asbury Cemetery, Barstow, Md. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either Calvert Hospice or Full Gospel Assembly of God Church.
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Clyde Augustus Roberts, Jr., 100 Clyde Augustus Roberts, Jr., 100 of Solomons, Md. formerly of Williamsburg, Va. and Wayne, Pa. passed away peacefully on Oct. 19, 2012 in Solomons, Md. He was born on April 15, 1912 in South Bend, Ind. to the late Clyde A. Roberts, Sr. and the late Loretta Lennon Roberts. He was the beloved husband to Jessie K. Roberts whom he married on Oct. 12, 1940 in South Bend, Ind. and she preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 1970. He then married Margaret Coughlin Roberts on Nov. 4, 1971 in Strafford, Pa. and she preceded him in death on Feb. 24, 2009. Clyde graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1934 and joined the Navy where he served his country honorably. He went on to become an Electrical Engineer where he was very successful and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Clyde is survived by his daughter, Marybeth Gallot of Naperville, Ill.; stepchildren, John Coughlin, Margaret Touhey, and Maureen Bell; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and ten step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife’s, sons, Charles Roberts and John Roberts; stepson, Michael Coughlin, and siblings, Elizabeth and Winifred Roberts. The family received friends on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Solomons, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial followed with Fr. Koziel officiating. Interment was Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 in Calvary Cemetery, Conshohocken, Pa. with Msgr. Hans Brouwers officiating. Arrangements provided by the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, Md.
Gene Schmidt, 73 Carroll Eugene “Gene” Schmidt, 73, of Chesapeake Beach, Md. passed away Oct. 20, 2012. He was born Sept. 28, 1939 in Bradbury Heights, Md. to Alfred Richard and Marian Margaret (Hartnett) Schmidt. He enlisted in the United States Navy on Oct. 18, 1956 and was honorably discharged as a Seaman Apprentice on June 13, 1958. Gene married Bessie Nield on April 18, 1992 in Holland Point, Md. After retiring from Giant Food, Gene worked at Marina West. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing, playing slot machines and woodworking. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Dick, Mike, Reds and Fred Schmidt and sisters Althea Cheseldine and Louise Tierney. He is survived by his loving wife Bessie N. Schmidt; children Joy Pauley and husband Mike if Lusby, Dawn Sando of Roanoke Rapids, N.C. and Bryan Schmidt of Laurel, Md.; step children Toni Shinski and husband Jim of Odenton, Md. and Scott Browne of Chesapeake Beach, Md.; grandchildren Kimberly Pauley of Lusby, Bryan Schmidt, Jr., and Alexis Schmidt both of Laurel, Md.. Also surviving are brothers Traugott, Bill and wife Gracie, Whitey and Jerry Schmidt; sisters Helen Gordon, Judy Hopkins and husband Mike and Alice Wise and a brother-in-law Harry Cheseldine. Family and friends will be received Friday, October 26, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00
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P.M. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, 20736. Services and interment will be private. Memorial contributions in Gene’s name may be made to the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 8536 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach, Md. 20732. For additional information or to leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Bente Greve Selby, 73 Bente Greve Selby, age 73, of Owings, Md. passed away Oct. 15, 2012 at her residence. She was born April 24, 1939 in Copenhagen, Denmark. She came to the United States and settled in Greenville, N.C. in 1964 and relocated to Owings in 1976. Bente was an accountant and credit manager for Printing and Graphic Communication Association. She was a member of the Danish Club of Washington and Calvert County Quilting Club. She was an avid seamstress making clothes for her family and even making wedding gowns. She was also an amazing cook and always hosted family gatherings. She is survived by her four children Linda Greve Selby of Groot-Anners, Netherlands, Cindy Elizabeth Greve Selby of North Beach, Md., Robert Lawson Selby, Jr. of Bridgeport, W.V. and Stephanie Christina Selby of Alexandria, Va.; three grandchildren; one great- granddaughter; a brother Torben Svennson of Copenhagen, Denmark and her beloved pet dog Rocky. A memorial service and celebration of Bente’s life was held Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 at Emanuel United Methodist Church, 1250 Emanuel Church Road, Huntingtown, Md. Memorial Contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice or Calvert Animal Welfare League. For information or to leave a condolence visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Margaret Ann Stokes, 70 Margaret Ann Stokes, age 70, of Huntingtown, Md. passed away at Calvert Memorial Hospital on Oct. 21, 2012. She was born in Gaithersburg, Md. on Dec. 12, 1941 to Charles Henry and Margaret Avis (Wayne) Tetlow. Ann was raised in Montgomery County and attended Montgomery County Schools. On Aug. 17, 1960 she married Fenton L. “Pinky” Stokes in Rockville. They moved to Huntingtown in 1980. Ann was and artist and enjoyed painting and sculpting. Ann was a former member of the Calvert County Artist Guild. She also enjoyed gardening, was an excellent cook and doted over her grandchildren. Ann is survived by her husband Fenton L. “Pinky” Stokes; three daughters Mary Elizabeth Campbell and Ann Marie Stokes of Huntingtown, Md. and Diana Paula Simpson and her husband Jon of Lusby, Md.; four grandchildren; three sisters Nora Rebecca Jones and her husband Doug of Frostburg, Md., Elizabeth Wayne Ricketts and her husband Buddy of Lower Marlboro, MD and Linda Lea Mox and her husband Dan of Severna Park, Md.; five brothers
Charles Thomas Tetlow of Rockville, Md., Emlem Paul Tetlow and his wife Kim of Rockville, Md., Donald Howard Tetlow and his wife Paula of Savanna, Ga., William Christopher Tetlow of Rockville, Md. and Mark Anthony Tetlow and his wife Linda of Rockville, Md. Friends were received on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, Md. where a service and celebration of her life followed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. For information or to leave a condolence visit www.RauschFuneralHomes. com
Oscar Varnell Taylor, 62 Oscar Varnell Taylor, 62, of North Beach, Md. passed away on Oct. 6, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Owings, Md. on Jan. 5, 1950 to John William Taylor (deceased), and Lillian Taylor. He was also known as 'OT' and Otis. He was raised in Washington, D.C. and later moved back to Maryland. He was educated in the District of Columbia Public Schools and later transferred to the Calvert County Public School system. He married the woman of his dreams and they were together for 45 years. He served in the United States Army from Oct. 20, 1967 to Oct. 17, 1969. He worked with the Department of the Interior National Park Service, Dicks Construction, Howlin Concrete, and the Annapolis Department of Public Works. He returned to Howlin Concrete where he retired on September 15, 2011. He lived a simple life - working, taking care of his family, and listening to music. He loved the Oldies but Goodies especially listening to them on the Holidays with family and friends. One of his favorite oldies was 'Just Because" and his favorite Gospel songs were "Walk Around Heaven”, "You are the Reason”, "One Day at a Time”, and "No Charge". He had two passions in life. One - his Love for his wife, soul mate, and best friend Claudia Wilson-Taylor and two - Classic Cars. He was a proud owner of a 1955 Chevy when he first met the woman of his dreams. He was also a member of the "Old School Cruiser Car Club". His favorite meal was Pork Chops and he didn't like to share them. Claudia would fix them every Monday night for dinner. If someone came by around dinnertime, he would tell Claudia to hide the pork chops in the oven. He leaves to cherish their memories: his devoted wife Claudia, his mother Lillian Taylor; his beloved daughter Alicia Spriggs; two granddaughters Taelor and Alexis; two sisters Laurene Qualls (Teddy) and Joan Carroll; three brothers-in-law Bobby (Earlene); Jimmy (Sheraline) and Randu (Vanessa); three sisters-in-law Joan Smith-Sharps (Norman), Barbara Ann, and Cee Cee; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends. He also leaves to cherish their memories: Dash-In, 7-11, 2/4 friends and his Howlin Concrete family. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012 at Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md. with Rev. Lillie Gray officiating. The interment was at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham,
Md. The pallbearers were Jeffrey Adams, Randu Islam, Michael Carroll, Robert Wilson, Darnell Emerson and Wayne Herbert, Jr. The honorary pallbearers were Eric Booth, Tim Gray, Elgin Walters, Howard Booth, George Gray, Noell Walters, Jeffery Carroll, Jermaine Carroll and Derrick Herbert. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
Roberta Virginia Wilson, 81 Roberta Virginia Wilson, 81, of Clinton, Md. passed away on Oct. 9, 2012 at Southern Maryland Hospital, Clinton, Md. Roberta Virginia Wilson was born to Alberta Bertha and Eugene Brown in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 30, 1931. She was baptized at an early age and she attended the DCPS. She married Mr. Henry Clay Wilson, Sr. and they had two children; Ruby Regina and Henry, Jr. Later she met Bill B. Brown and from this union, she had an additional 8 children: five girls and three boys. Roberta did not work very long, as she was a stay at home mom raising her children. Roberta spent the majority of her life devoted to the nurturing, caring, and disciplining of her 10 children. She was known for being a generous soul to all the children in the neighborhood. She loved to cook and feed anyone that came to visit, whether you wanted a bite or not! Her doors were ALWAYS open and welcome to help others! Although, we did not have a lot, she knew how to take a little and make it stretch to feed her family. She often sacrificed much in order that her children would be provided for. It was her lifelong goal and God granted her enough time to see her youngest child reach age 50. She was loved so very much by her family and friends, and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters: Lillian Layfronia Chloe Foster, Ella Owens Carter, and Mary Elizabeth Payne, as well as her son, William Eugene Brown and eldest grandson, Terrance Devonne Brown-Ross. Roberta leaves to cherish her memory her children: Ruby Brown, Henry Wilson, Nonnie (Royal) Daily, Wanda Okoro, Ella (Albert) Brown-Ross, Cynthia (Angelo) Brown, Linda (Leonard) Poulson, Charles (Kimberly) Brown, Edward (Tonique) Brown : a loving niece, Frances Owens, 30 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 22 great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, other family and friends as well as her children’s father, Mr. Bill Brown. Funeral service was held on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 at Rock Creek Baptist Church, Washington, D.C. with Rev. Jeffrey L. Mitchell officiating.The interment was at Harmony Memorial Park, Landover, Md. The pallbearers were Robert Blunt, Jr., Ricardo Anderson, Sr., Jeffrey Redd, Sr., Stephon Boler, Albert Ross, III and Deonnte Brown. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md.
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St. John Vianney’s Fall Festival
Liam, 4, and Gavin Gutierrez, 1, enjoy picking out pumpkins along with their father, Hugo, at Monday’s Fall Festival, which is held each year at Christian Beginnings Preschool of St. John Vianney. For more information, please visit www.sjvc.us/ preschool.
Hospice House Tours Available The Burnett Calvert Hospice House has been receiving hospice eligible patients for close to three years. The beautiful six-bedroom home located on Sixes Road in Prince Frederick provides the venue for compassionate care for Calvert County residents regardless of their ability to pay. Tours of the Burnett Calvert Hospice House are available upon request. The Calvert Hospice team provides expert medical care to keep patients comfortable and able to enjoy time with loved ones. The hospice team answers questions, offers advice on what to expect and spiritual support for the entire family. “With the help of hospice, patients and families alike can focus on what’s most important – enjoying life together and living the final seasons to their fullest,” said Brenda Laughhunn, Executive Director for Calvert Hospice. “It’s about the quality of life,” Laughhunn concluded. 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 or to schedule at tour please call 410.535.0892, Ex. 4002
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Calvert Optimist Names New President The Optimist Club of Calvert-Prince Frederick has elected and installed Darryl Mansfield to serve as Club President for 2012 - 2013. President Darryl began his term on Oct. 1, 2012, and has held a variety of positions in the Club since joining Calvert Optimist Club in 1992. Serving with President Mansfield on the Club’s Board of Directors for the 2012-2013 year are: Internal Vice-president Forrest Moore, External Vice-president Jack Boswell, Treasurer Bunk Horsmon, and Secretary Ed Dorsey. Serving as Directors for the Club will be Jack Brown, John Horsmon, Kelly McConkey, Bob Merkle, Tom Parran III, Cliff Savoy and Past President Pearl Miller. “I am proud to have been chosen as the leader of such a dedicated group for the coming year”, Mansfield said in a press release. “I am always happy to see the work the Calvert Optimist Club accomplishes each year for the youth of the County and hope that we can continue to grow in our service, programs, and membership in the year ahead.” The Optimist Club of Calvert-Prince Frederick has supported the youth of Calvert County since its founding in 1968. Programs and service projects which the Club is involved include: Youth Appreciation Week, Calvert County Fair, Halloween Contest, Hunter Safety Course, Oratorical and Essay Contests, Respect for Law, Easter Egg Hunt, Fishing Tournament, Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Baskets for the Needy, Calvert Christmas Parade, Calvert Shop with A Cop, Books for Babies, the Calvert High Junior Optimist Club, Scholarship Program, HOBY Leadership Conference and the Calvert Community Bulletin Board. These programs and services are provided by funding raised through the Club’s food trailer which visits many local activities, Optimist Bingo, and the Club’s annual Christmas Tree Sales adjacent to the Prince Frederick Safeway. If you are interested in ‘Bringing Out the Best in Kids’ and would like to join the Calvert-Prince Frederick Optimist Club or to just find out more about the Club visit the our website at www.optimistclubofcalvert.org or call 410-257-3305.
CMH Breast Cancer 5K the Biggest Ever
Jenna Fowler of North Beach holds her dog, Lily, and niece, Taylor Alexander, at Memorial Hospital’s 3rd Annual Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk. She joined 36 others from the Southern Maryland Oral Surgery Group to complete the 3.1-mile course around the tiny island.
Bayside Chevrolet Donates Over $5000 On Oct. 13, the second Annual Car, Truck, and Bike Show host by Bayside Chevrolet donated over $5,000 to End Hunger In Calvert County. That morning just over 150 cars, trucks, and motorcycles rolled into Bayside Chevrolet to help support one mission, end hunger in Calvert County. “When we learned about the reality of hunger in Calvert County and what was happening right in our backyard, we were compelled to do our part,” Bayside Chevrolet’s President Geoff Wannamaker said in a press release. “Being a community driven dealership, we are always looking for ways to give back. Partnering with End Hunger In Calvert County was a natural fit for us. There
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is something everyone can do, and sponsoring the car show is another way that we can help make a difference.” The event was held at Bayside Chevrolet car dealership in Prince Frederick. The event had registered 156 vehicles coming from as far away as New Jersey, Virginia, Frederick, Dundalk and the Eastern Shore. The event showcased everything from original cars to restored to original cars, modified cars, customized cars, street rods, pro touring cars, race cars, classics, you name it, it was there. To learn how you can be part of the solution and to get involved, visit End Hunger In Calvert County online at www.endhungercalvert.org.
A sea of pink-clad supporters from across Southern Maryland surged into Solomons on Oct. 13 for Calvert Memorial Hospital’s 3rd Annual Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run. The spirited crowd of 780 easily swamped last year’s turnout and raised over $10,000 to benefit the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care at CMH. Proceeds from the race will be used to expand support services available to all patients of the breast center as well as to support a special fund for patient financial assistance, said Kasia Sweeney, associate vice president for corporate communication at CMH. Eighteen minutes and three seconds after the race started, the winner crossed the finish line. Noah Wood, 29, of Prince Frederick teaches first grade students with special needs at Arrowhead Elementary School in Upper Marlboro. A close second was Andrew MacWilliams of St. Leonard, who came in 17 seconds later. The top female was Hannah Couto of Prince Frederick, a sophomore at The Calverton School who runs cross country, who finished at 22:30.
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No Lack of Fun for Halloween By Alex Panos Staff Writer If you look out your window and see an angel, a ghost, Iron Man and Batman walking by, there are three options. You’re seeing things and should seek medical help, the end of the world is here, or Halloween is upon is. The third option is the most likely, with a plethora of spooky entertainment available for ghouls and goblins young and old alike. This Saturday, Oct. 27, is the lucky 13th Annual Halloween in the Garden at Annmarie Garden in Lusby from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 80 local businesses and non-profit organizations and agencies in booths along the Wooded Path hand out treats. Kids are sure to go home with lots of loot and, at only $1 admission per person, the afternoon is cheap as well as fun.
Activities include trick-or-treating, “free ooky, spooky face painting and other activities,” the website, www.annmariegarden.org, states. Free parking is available in the adjacent parking field. Moving north, Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Lusby will host a Trunk or Treat starting at 6 p.m. The evening is free of charge, and kids are encouraged to come in costume for a fun, safe time. Halloween weekend is shaping up to be a busy one for the Beaches. On Oct. 27, the town will host the Annual Boo Bash on the North Beach boardwalk from 4 - 6 p.m., followed by a showing of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” in the visitor’s parking lot at dusk. Come out if you dare. Fleshing out the weekend is the Free Children’s Halloween Party at American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach on Oct. 28 from 1 - 3 p.m.
Kids have fun at the annual Halloween in the Garden
Photos by Sarah Miller
Entertainment Calendar Friday, Oct. 26 Live Music: “Rock Duo Lee Travers and Kent Ashcraft” The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m. Live Music: “Blue Dog Saloon” The Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) – 8:40 p.m.
The Twin Beach Players present “Frankenstein.”
and the Fall Festival Trunk or Treat on Oct. 27 at Chesapeake Baptist Church starting at 5 p.m. For anyone looking for a creepy time without trick or treating, stop by the Boys and Girls Club in North Beach for a presentation of “Frankenstein” by the Twin Beach Players. The troupe has produced several plays since their start in 1997, Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” is something unique. It is brand-new adaptation written by Baltimore playwright Mark Scharf, and the Twin Beaches Players are the first to bring it to life. One of the most famous versions of Frankenstein’s monster is the tall, lumbering, green skinned, inarticulate thing with bolts in its neck. This version remains loyal to Shelley’s monster, giving him a voice and the intelligence to question his own existence and the
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Live Music: “Groove Span” Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
Live Music: “Latrice Carr and the Muzican’s Den” Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
Live Music: “Juke Box Thieves” Port Tobacco Marina (7610 Shirley Blvd., Port Tobacco) – 9 p.m.
Live Music: “Juke Box Thieves” The Green Turtle (98 Solomons Island Rd., South Prince Frederick)
Live Music: “Country Memories” Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m.
Live Music: “Hot Tub Limo” Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m.
nature of good and evil. Costumes and props are a blend of pieces the actors own and the creations of the skilled hands of the crew for the production. A larger than life black backdrop, for machines and creative lighting, transform the Boys and Girls Club auditorium into a spooky venue – perfect for Halloween and Frankenstein. Productions are weekends through Nov. 4. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 6 p.m. Meet and greet nights with the playwright will be held Oct. 27, 28 and Nov. 3. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for members, seniors and students. For more information, call 410286-1890 or visit www.twinbeachplayers.com. alexpanos@countytimes.net
Live Music: “Tony Lapera” Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) Live Music: “Diane Daly” The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m. Fall Festival Bayside Baptist Church (3009 East Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach) – 3 p.m.
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• Flu Vaccinations Patuxent High School (12485 Southern Connector Boulevard, Lusby) – 4-7 p.m. $20 for all vaccinations. Children prek through fifth grade are free. Cash or check only. Medicare Part B accepted. • Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons) – 10-11 a.m. Scales & Tales presents Animal Homes. Scales & Tales is an environmental education program of the Maryland Park Service brought to the Calvert Marine Museum with support from PNC Bank. Come learn about healthy habitats and meet the animals who live in the wild. FREE program thanks to PNC Bank! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 410326-2042 ext. 41. • “1918: Influenza, War, and Restless Spirits” Ghosts of Sotterley 2012 Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood) – 7 p.m. Oct. 25, 26 & 27, 2012 Experiences begin at 7:00 p.m. and run every 10 minutes ADVANCE Reservations Required – No Walk-ins This year’s production will take guests back in time to the year 1918. While restoring Sotterley Plantation to its former glory, owner, Herbert Satterlee disturbs more than the bricks and mortar as the country is in the midst of a flu pandemic and the remains of the Great War. Prepare to encounter both the earthly inhabitants of the time and those not of this earth on this historical and spooky outdoor walking tour! The everso-talented and important Sotterley friend, Dawna Diaz has been actively involved in all aspects of the Ghosts of Sotterley for the past 10 years. She returns as Director, Producer and Make-up Artist for this year’s production. She hasn’t been off site for long, as she recently finished directing our War of 1812 living history events entitled, “The Choice – Risking Your Life for Freedom.” When not directing or performing on a stage, she can be found mediating or working her day job on base at Atlantic Test Range. Dedicated volunteer and local celebrity, James LePore returns as the Playwright and Assistant Director of the Ghosts of Sotterley for the fourth year. He is a working actor with an impressive resume, a DJ on internet radio (www.phoenixintermedia. com), and is the Host of The Buzz on TV’s Metrocast Channel 10.
Friday, Oct. 26 • Trunk or Treat Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church (9463 H.G.Trueman Road, Lusby) – 6-7:30 p.m. Come in costume for treats, sweets, games and fun! Free. For information, call 410-231-2075 or visit www.shepherdofthebay.com.
Saturday, Oct. 27 • Halloween in the Garden Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 11 a.m.4 p.m. Looking for something SPOOKtacular to do for Halloween? Bring the family to Annmarie for a safe and spook-free daytime trick-or-treating parade. More than 60 local businesses and non-profit organizations and
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agencies set up booths along the wooded path and hand out small treats or gifts to every child. Free spooky face painting and other activities are provided. Free parking. Dress the whole family and enjoy a day of trick-or-treating in the garden and unique photo opportunities with the boo-tiful decorations. For more information, call 410-3264640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org.
(13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 1-5 p.m. A two class series, Oct. 21 and 28, taught by Leza Hepler. For beginning and intermediate students, come learn basic copper foil techniques and use them to create a 3-dimensional fairy for your home. Cost is $80 for non-members and $75 for members. Visit www.annmariegarden.org or call 410-326-4640 to register.
• Annual Boo Bash The Town of North Beach Boardwalk – 2-6 p.m. Children are invited to wear Halloween costumes and meet on the boardwalk for a parade, trick-or-treating and costume judging. Next, visit local businesses for special treats and stop by Tans Cycles and Parks to observe the Halloween train display. For more information, call 410-257-9618 or visit www.northbeachmd.org.
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• Free Drive-In Movie: “The Birds” The Town of North Beach - Dusk Visitor’s Parking Lot. For more information, call 410-257-9618 or visit www. northbeachmd.org. • Annual Monster Mash Cruise Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) – 4:30-5:30 p.m. This cruise is for little goblins and their families. Cost is $7 for adults, $6 for children 5-12 and $4 for children 4 and under. Registration is required by Oct. 18. For more information, call 410-326-2042, ext. 41 or visit www.calvertmarinemuseum. com. • Oldies Dance American Legion 206 (Chesapeake Beach) – 7 p.m. Music from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s for dancing from 7 p.m. to midnight. Open to the public. $10 per person includes fountain sodas, draft beer, and snacks. Cash Bar and food also available. Call Fred Baumgarner for further information at 301-855-6466 or visit www.ALPost206.org • Fall Festival Trunk or Treat Dunkirk Baptist Church (11275 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 5 p.m. All are welcome to this free family fun event. Activities include hayrides, kids games, soup, hot chocolate and cider. For more information call 301-855-3555 or visit www.dunkirkbaptistchurch.org.
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• Free Children’s Halloween Party American Legion 206 (Chesapeake Beach) – 1-3 p.m. In the upper level hall of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach. Hosted by the Auxiliary. All are Welcome. For information call 301-855-6466 or visit www. ALpost206.org • Fall Guided Hike at Double Oak Farm American Chestnut Land Trust (676 Double Oak Road, Prince Frederick) – 1-3 p.m. Join us for a hike through the woods and enjoy the fall colors. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Dogs are not permitted on guided tours. Registration is required. For more information, call 410-414-3400 or 410-4143402 or visit www.acltweb.org • Stained Glass: 3D Fairies Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
• A SAFE Halloween Trick-or-Treating Event Chick-fil-A at First Colony Center (45150 First Colony Way, California) – 5-7 Are you looking for a safe Halloween event? Chick-fil-A at First Colony Center is partnering with local businesses to provide the community with a SAFE Halloween Trick-or-Treating event. We will close our front parking lot for a “Trunk-orTreat”. The community is invited to visit each of the cars in our front parking lot for a “trunkload” of goodies. The event runs from 5-7pm on Halloween night. All ages are invited. Trunk-or-Treating is free. For more information, call 301-862-1018.
Thursday, Nov. 1 • Halloween Candy Buy Back Lasher, Harriman & Associates, DDS (3500 Old Washington Road Suite 301 Waldorf) - 8 a.m. Lasher, Harriman and Associates will be hosting their 4th annual Halloween Candy Buy Back event. Bring your Halloween candy and for every pound you donate, they’ll give you $1 ($15 max) and other goodies! Just as in prior years, the candy will be shipped to troops overseas as part of Operation Gratitude. For more information, visit www.operationgratitude.com or www.halloweencandybuyback.com, call 301-645-4434 or email receptionist_waldorfsmiles@verizon.net • ArtLAB Senior Moments Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 10 a.m.12 p.m. First Thursdays of every month. Dropins welcome--no registration necessary! Strictly for senior citizens, these lightly guided sessions will focus on projects that allow us to socialize with our peers as we make seasonal items. $7/person. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden. org.
Friday, Nov. 2 • John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln Conspiracies Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD) 7 p.m. Sotterley Plantation is proud to partner with The Boeing Company in announcing the upcoming 2012 Speaker Series presentation entitled “American Brutus: John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln Conspiracies” by author Michael W. Kauffman. This lifelong student of history will discuss his tireless search through layers of myth, folklore, and disinformation to learn what really occurred in 1865 … and why. Mr. Kauffman’s award-winning book, American Brutus: John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln Conspiracies (Random House, 2004), was named one of the best books of 2004 by the Washington Post, the New York
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Times, and Slate.com. Widely known as the guide for the Booth Escape Route bus tours, he is also a frequent contributor to television and radio documentaries and a consultant to universities, motion picture companies, and government agencies. When the Baltimore Circuit Court heard a lawsuit to force the exhumation of Booth’s remains, he was called as an expert witness. And when the remains of another conspirator were discovered in 1993, it was Kauffman who helped the FBI laboratory identify them. In his latest book, In the Footsteps of an Assassin, he takes readers over the 100-mile route of Booth’s escape from Ford’s Theatre to the Garrett Farm. This event is FREE to the public. Advance reservations are required due to limited seating. Call 301-373-2280 during regular business hours to make your reservation.
Saturday, Nov. 3 • Ham & Oyster Dinner Friendship United Methodist Church (22 West Friendship Road, Friendship, MD) 2:30-6:30 p.m. Adults $20, children 6-12 $5, under 6 free. Benefit FUMC Cemetery Fund. 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 Rts 2 & 260 in Owings. • Asbury Solomons Sale Asbury Solomons Retirement Community Auditorium (11000 Asbury Circle, Solomons) – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The sale will include Betty’s Closet a resale of new and gently used clothing and accessories. The library committee will have many books for sale. Grannies Treasures will be selling house wares, furniture and many miscellaneous items. All proceeds will benefit the Benevolent Care Fund. For more information, call 410-394-3483. • Southern Maryland Artifact Recovery Team Elk’s Lodge (1015 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick) – 7 p.m. S.M.A.R.T meets the first Monday of every month. Everyone is welcome. Contact President Clarence (Bunker) Hill for more information at 636-299-2599 or visit www. treasuresearching.com.
Sunday, Nov. 4 • Sea Glass Jewelry Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 1-3 p.m. Member Cost: $25 Nonmember Cost: $30 Materials Fee: $30 due to instructor at class Instructor: Liz Printz Create a beautiful pendant and matching earrings with sea glass found on local southern Maryland beaches. Students will learn quick, easy assembly techniques to incorporate sea glass and beachy found objects into fun, creative jewelry. Instructor provides a kit that includes materials to create a beautiful pendant and matching earrings. Find something special on your beach? Bring that too! Registration required. To register, 410-326-4640. For more information, www.annmariegarden.org.
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Library Events Thursday, Oct. 25 • Kids Just Want to Have Fun! Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 2-3 p.m. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. • Halloween Evening Storytime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach) – 6:30-7:15 p.m., 410-257-2411 Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings) – 7-7:30 p.m. 410-257-2101. Lightly spooky family storytime for children of all ages. Costumes are optional. • Halloween Open Mic Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 7-8:30 p.m. For Poets, Musicians, Comedians, Dancers, Ghosts, Goblins, Etc. Sign up for a 5-10 minute block of time with creepy poetry, music, flash fiction, or whatever! Costumes encouraged! Please register. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friday, Oct. 26 • 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.
Saturday, Oct. 27 • Playtime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach) – 10:45-11:15 a.m., 410-257-2411 Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings) – 10:45-11:15, 410-257-2101 Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 11-11:30 a.m. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Playtime is a learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. • Pre-Quals for National Smash Tournament Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Fredrick) – 1-4 p.m. Represent Calvert Library in our National Smash tournament! Compete in this pre-qualifier to move on to the Nationals on November 3rd. Smash Bros. Brawl is a rated Teen game. Participants under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian attend and give permission for their participation. Please register. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, Oct. 29 • Monday Morning Movies & More Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 10-11 a.m. Bring the little ones for a movie and a story! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. • Kids Just Want to Have Fun! Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 6:30-7:30 p.m. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. Please register. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. • Evening Storytime Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way, Lusby) – 7-8 p.m. Family storytime for preschoolers. Program includes books, songs, and flannelboard stories. Costumes are optional. For more information, call 410-326-5289. • Statewide Ballot Questions Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Fredrick) – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Calvert Library, Calvert County Commission for Women and the League of Women Voters are hosting this event to present the facts about the upcoming ballot issues so that citizens will understand what a yes or no vote means on each issue. Panelists
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will be League members and will present using nonpartisan League rules, procedures and information. Margaret Dunkle will moderate and formal program will begin at 7 p.m. For more information, call 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.
Tuesday, Oct. 30 • End Hunger with Games Finale Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Fredrick) – 6-8:30 p.m. Calvert Library will windup the End Hunger collection with a showing of recent popular movie based on Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Please bring a non-perishable food contribution as your admittance. Rated PG-13. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, Oct. 31 • PlayTime Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way, Lusby) – 10:25-10:55 a.m. Playtime is a learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. For more information, call 410-326-5289.
A Texas Road Trip Adventure By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer I’ve been out of town for 2 weeks to visit my granddaughter in Willow Park, Texas. My wife and I had a great adventure and enjoyed our visit immensely. I didn’t get to fish while I was there, but I did get to try my hand at hunting feral pigs one day. As it turns out, I got to take my gun for a walk in the woods as I watched deer casually walk through the area where the pigs were supposed to be. My son-in-law was a little luckier and managed to shoot a small piglet for the Sunday barbeque. I’m back in the saddle now (as they say in Texas) and ready for more Southern Maryland adventures. October is my favorite time of year as temperatures become more tolerable, wildlife becomes more active, and fish feed up for their fall migrations. The problem is deciding whether to fish or hunt on any given day. Since I returned last Friday it has been calm and sunny which complicates the muzzleloader deer season because these are also prime fishing conditions. Nonetheless, I took some time on Saturday to take my smoke pole for a walk in the woods. As I sat in the woods waiting for a hapless deer to walk by, I enjoyed the antics of the squirrels and birds that are always there, and became annoyed by the mosquitoes that were taking advantage of the warm conditions. I wondered if I should have gone fishing instead. Muzzleloader deer season continues through this coming Saturday, October 27th, but not for bucks. Only does can be taken now. On the other hand, bow season continues
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• Kids Just Want to Have Fun! Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 2-3 p.m. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. Please register. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. • Code Name 4-5-6 Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach) – 6:30-7:30 p.m. Students in 4th-6th grade are invited to this series of events that uses plenty of hands-on activities to have fun with reading! Each month we will explore a new theme and introduce a great chapter book on the topic. No advanced preparation is needed and a snack will be provided. This month’s topic: Hail to the Chief. Please register. For more information, call 410-257-2411. • Retire Gracefully Series: Financial Planning for Retirement Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 7-8:30 p.m. Estate Planning Attorney and “Live Secure-Your Money Matters” columnist Lyn Striegel talks about what kind of investments you need/should avoid. She will help you figure out how prepared for retirement you are. Please register. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
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through November 23rd and one buck or any number of does can be taken. The peak of deer activity will be happening soon as the rut comes into full swing in early November. On the fishing front, anglers are beginning to focus on stripers as most other targeted species like croakers, bluefish and spot move out of the Bay for the winter months. There are still some juvenile red drum being caught and the speckled trout bite is tapering off. White perch are moving into deeper waters and can be found with bottom rigs baited with bloodworm in areas where the water is 15 – 25 feet deep. Brackish water and freshwater anglers are having a good time catching catfish and largemouth bass as water temperatures cool. All is not roses in the fishing arena, though. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources released their 2012 striped bass juvenile index last week and it was not good. Commonly known as the “young of year” survey, the index findings were the worst on record. The press release said, “This year’s striped bass juvenile index came in at 0.9, the
lowest on record. Last year’s survey showed the fourth highest result in the 59-year history of the survey. The long-term average is 12. Striped bass spawning success can vary dramatically from year to year. Typically, several years of average reproduction are mixed with large and small year-classes. Environmental conditions such as flow rates and water temperature influence spawning success. The highly successful years of 1989, 1996, and 2001 were followed by belowaverage years.” Time will tell as striped bass juvenile index surveys are done in the coming years. DNR Fisheries Director, Tom O’Connell said, “Three consecutive years of poor reproduction would be necessary to trigger mandatory conservation measures.” 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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Thursday, October 25, 2012
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