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Lucy, left, and Brad Haines prepare for their first foray into basket bingo.
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Andy Langellotto from DNR shares his corn snake with children at Calvert Museum.
Robert Priddy talks about his experiences in the military with a local Boy Scout as part of Jake Ottenwaelder’s Eagle Scout project. The Prince Frederick library hosted the project and accompanying presentation as part of the annual Veterans Day celebration.
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Comptroller Addresses Republican Club By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Comptroller Peter Franchot, a democrat, told the Calvert Republican Men’s Club it is time to stop arguing about social issues and focus on helping the economy. During the regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Nov. 12, Franchot stated Maryland is 47th in the country when it comes to private sector growth – an unacceptable statistic. “Rather than 47th we should be number one,” he said. The state needs to be user-friendly to private sector businesses, he said, because Maryland’s permitting process is so complicated, businesses establish locations in Virginia instead. Compounding the issue are employees who “act like you interrupted their lunch break” when business owners ask for help, according to Franchot The comptroller suggested a two-year moratorium on tax increases to stimulate spending thus stabilizing the business community, he said. Furthermore, each high school student should go through a financial literacy “crash course” to learn the basics of debt, the stock mar-
ket and free enterprise, a recommendation garnering applause from his audience. Next, state needs to “honestly balance the budget” without the “smoke and mirrors”, he said. Moving away from the economy for a moment, Franchot said every student should serve two years in the military before going to college. Seeing their children in harms way may whet the appetite some have for “overseas adventures,” Franchot said. Franchot addressed the casino bound for National Harbor, believing it will hurt the economy by entering an oversaturated economy and that much money is an invitation for corruption, Franchot said. “It doesn’t take much to buy Annapolis lock, stock and barrel,” Franchot said. Club member and GOP President Cal Steuart introduced Franchot by comparing him to Louis Goldstein, a respected Democrat comptroller, whose actions were similar to the comptroller’s.
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Calvert County government has $18,772 in grants to fund tasers, iPads, stab proof vests and learning materials. The money comes from the U.S. Department of Justice, through the Byrne Justice Assistance Grants program, which awarded a total of $6.3 million to law enforcement statewide. Calvert Grants Analyst Melissa McCoy said the sheriff’s office receives $7,490 to purchase iPads; the state’s attorney’s office $4,800 for their yearly cell phone service; the detention center $2,205 for taser cartridges and stab proof vests; and, the criminal justice program at Calvert High School $2,000 for field trips, uniforms and learning materials. The remaining $1,777 offsets administrative costs, McCoy said. The grant allows up to 10 percent of the grant for administrative needs, she said. Calvert High School Criminal Justice Program teacher Dawn Lister said the amount of grant varies annually and allows the program to update equipment and supplies. “This grant is critical to keeping our streets safe, and the men and women who patrol them safe,” said Senator Ben Cardin in an Oct. 18 press release. “When I talk to law enforcement officials cross the state, they all tell me that they are being forced to do more with less. Public safety has always been a top priority and I am glad this grant will provide state and local jurisdictions with the added resources they need to fight crime and keep our families and neighborhoods safe.” BJAG is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions, the press release states. Grants are administered through DOJ’s Office of Justice Programs, and awarded based on a formula of population and violent crime statistics. The program provides critical funding needed to support a range of program areas including law enforcement, prosecution and court programs, prevention and education programs, corrections and community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, crime victim and witness initiatives, and planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.
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Visitor Centers Changes to Seasonal Schedule From Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, Calvert County’s two visitor information centers located in Owings and Solomons will operate under seasonal hours and be open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. Knowledgeable staff are available at each location to provide information about local attractions, hotels, restaurants and other travel information. The Owings center is co-located with the Fairview Library at 8120 Southern Maryland Boulevard; in Solomons, the center is located at 14175 Solomons Island Road South. Both centers are overseen by the Department of Economic Development and managed under contract by the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce.
Chesapeake Beach Revises Zoning Ordinances By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Chesapeake Beach Planning Commission is working to improve the town’s zoning ordinance, one part at a time. Planning Commission has focused on 12 issues within the ordinance, according to president Jeff LaBar. One area the commission will address is notification of adjoining property owners, no matter how small the project is, he said. “Some of the zoning ordinances we have are pretty archaic,” LaBar said, adding many are 30 or 40 years old. The Chesapeake Beach Town Council approves all changes before adoption into the zoning ordinance, LaBar said. If the commission can “get two or more ordinances knocked out,” the town council may see them before the end of the year, though LaBar said the commission is not rushing to make that happen. Ideally, he said the commission would introduce four ordinance changes at a time.
Town Zoning Administrator Chris Jakubiak is more optimistic about the possibility of changes going before the town council by the end of the year. He said the commission has been working on the issue since mid-summer. “Nothing says we have to do it in a set amount of time,” he said. The commission would prefer moving slowly and thoroughly. Rushing through updates could cause bigger issues than old ordinances alone cause, LaBar said. In addition to revising zoning ordinance, commission proposed revising the zoning map, though when that will be done is “in the town council’s hands,” he said. Though slow, Jakubiak said the work the commission is doing is “a good sign the town is actually trying to move forward.” For more information about upcoming planning commission meetings, visit www.chesapeake-beach. md.us. sarahmiller@gmail.com
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Calvert Sends Supplies to Jersey Shores
Debbie Weber, director of the Chesapeake Cares Food Pantry, dropped off her donations for the Superstorm Sandy relief efforts departing for the Jersey Shores.
End Hunger In Calvert County teamed up with the Dunkirk and Solomons Volunteer Fire Departments to help coordinate Calvert County’s relief efforts for New York and New Jersey. Donations were collected through November 14 in the lobby of Huntington’s Chesapeake Church. The most needed donations are cleaning items, hygiene toiletries, and baby food supplies (formula, jars of food, and bottles),” said Aubre Hinson, drive coordinator for Solomons Fire Department. “We have so many things,” said End Hunger Director of Communications Jacqueline Miller. In addition to the donations, End Hunger collected more than $1,000. Miller said the Solomons Volunteer Fire Department will use the funds to purchase additional supplies to be loaded on trucks Community response to the project has been phenomenal, Miller said. “The community has really taken this and made it their own thing,” she said. She went to Safeway in Dunkirk on Nov. 12 and found a group of Girl Scouts who printed out a flier from End Hunger asking for donations and handed it to anyone who walked in. The Girl Scouts had a cart they were trying to fill with donations, Miller said. Other troops were stationed at the Dunkirk Giant and Rolands of Chesapeake Beach, and at the end of the night they collected three shopping carts full of items to send with the trucks. The Girl Scouts are just one example of the community rallying around those in need, Miller said. End Hunger In Calvert County has established a specific relief fund; all designated donations will go directly to this relief effort. Monetary donations can be made online at endhungercalvert.org. “This is how Calvert County is doing our part in caring for our neighbors up north,” said Rev. Robert P. Hahn chairman of End Hunger In Calvert County. “I urge everyone to donate whatever you can. Calvert County has always proven itself to be a generous county and now we get to extend that generosity beyond our county lines.” Two semi-trucks filled with donations will leave on Friday Nov. 16 and head to New Jersey hurricane shelters along the Jersey Shore. Miller said trucks will be loaded Nov. 15 and ready to roll in the morning. For more information or questions, please call Jacqueline Miller at 410-257-5672 or email her at jmiller@endhungercalvert.org
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Law Firm Honors Veterans Earlier in November, local law firm Davis, Upton, Palumbo & Daugherty, LLC hosted a Wine and Wigs business after hours at its location on Main Street in Prince Frederick. A week later, the firm sent an announcement in advance of Veterans’ Day. “As a way of thanking men and women serving in the Armed Forces of the United Sates,” the law practice initiated a program to give a 10 percent military discount on Jack Upton arrived at Wines and Wigs all legal services. The discount after-hours party at his firm Davis, Upton, is for active duty, reserve duty Palumbo & Daugherty, LLC. Photos courand retired military personnel, tesy of the firm. but not their dependents. The services available include personal injury; estate planning and probate; real estate; criminal; bankruptcy; land use and zoning; corporation and business law; and, family and domestic law. Those interested and eligible can call 410-535-1780. The firm’s disclaimer states it can amend or terminate the program at anytime.
COUNTY NEWS
POLICE BLOTTER Destruction of Property
Someone caused $250 in damage when they shattered the driver’s side window of a vehicle parked outside a home on B Street in Chesapeake Beach. The damage was discovered on November 4. Nothing was taken from inside the vehicle. Dep. C. Fox is investigating.
Theft from Vehicle
Some coins were stolen from an unlocked vehicle on 13th Street in Chesapeake Beach overnight between November 3 and 4. Dep. C. Fox is investigating.
CDS Violation
O n e adult and four teens were all charged with possession of marijuana in Kristin Lauren Stoneman the amount of 10 grams or more after Dep. C. Fox, while conducting a patrol check, observed them in a parked vehicle in the area of Crest View Lane in Chesapeake Beach on November 5 at 7:30 p.m. Upon approaching the vehicle, Dep. Fox detected the odor of marijuana. Kristin Lauren Stoneman, 19, of Owings, and two 16-year-olds, one a female, also from Owings, along with two 17-year-old males from Chesapeake Beach, were all charged. The juveniles were charged on youth reports and released to a parent.
Police: Phoney money used to buy pizza
Someone used a counterfeit $50 bill to pay for a Domino’s pizza delivered to a home in Dunkirk on November 4 at 8:35 p.m. DFC S. Esposito is investigating.
Attempted Burglary
A homeowner on 15th Street in Chesapeake Beach advised Dep. W. Beisel that on November 5 at 10:18 p.m. she observed a red vehicle enter her driveway with six individuals inside. She stated that two of them got out of the car and walked across her property to the rear of her residence. Three other passengers exited and walked up to a vehicle parked in her driveway and looked inside. The driver remained in the suspect vehicle. The victim went outside and told them to leave. Two of the suspects got back into the suspect vehicle and left the scene. She believes the others fled on foot. All suspects were wearing black hooded jackets and black caps. Nothing appears to have been taken. Dep. Beisel is continuing the investigation.
CDS Violation Case
On November 6 at 12:33 a.m. Dep. G. Gott conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Md. Rt. 4 near Lower Marlboro Road in Sunderland. He found the driver, later identified as Melvin Royce Jones, Sr., 45, of Huntingtown, to be in possession of suspected drugs. Jones was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana in the amount of 10 grams or more, possession of marijuana in sufficient quantity to indicate an intent to distribute, and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, a black digital scale. Jones was also charged with driving on a suspended license.
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Community Discusses What Counts in Public Education By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Parents, grandparents, county commissioners, law enforcement and community leaders came out to talk about improving Calvert public schools at the second What Counts forum, held Nov. 8 at Calvert High School. Maryland Association of Boards of Education Director Kitty Blumsack facilitated the evening’s forum, leading attendees
County Shaw, right, and QBH Commissioner St M CountySusan TImes Half Ad:Layout Susan Watkins write about good and bad experiences with the public schools.
to write down their experiences, both good and bad, with public school staff members. The attendees divided into 12 smaller groups to discuss this year’s What Counts topic – “Strong Leaders and Staff.” Blumsack, never having hosted a What Counts forum focused on school staff and improved interactions, said she was pleased to help Calvert break into new territory. “It’s very cool,” she said. Staff covered a large range of employees. Blumsack welcomed participants to discuss bus drivers, cafeteria workers, teachers, principals, and administrators including the superintendent and school board. She asked participants not to use names and schools. Blumsack led groups in “kitchen table conversations” to discuss staff attitude and behaviors they do and do not want to encounter. She laid out the ground rules, asking participants to keep and open mind, and allow everyone to speak since there were no wrong ideas. Superintendent Jack Smith said the forum’s focus on staff is not indicative of a systemic problem. “We have a strong staff, and the staff can always be better,” Smith said. County Commissioner Pat Nutter joined the conversation at one table. He wanted to help the school district be the best it can be, he said, and believed taking part in the forum way to do3:28 that.PM Page 1 1is a3/1/11 “I’m just so proud of these schools,” he
Concerned community members came out to the What Counts meeting.
said. “I love these schools.” County Commissioner Susan Shaw said she was happy to participate, though she said, “it’s asking too much in a short amount of time” in regards to the scope of the forum. Even without a large amount of time to talk, she said What Counts is “a good exercise” and she is happy to help shape the district for future generations, including her newborn grandson. Participants generated common themes in the lists of “do’s and do not’s” for staff. Parents want to see school employees take time to explain things in easy to understand language and refrain from using acronyms.
Lists also suggested ways to improve schoolparent communication and how to treat students in the classroom. The school district is working with the Calvert Association of Student Councils to bring students together for a similar forum in the spring. Results from the forum will be published on the Calvert County Public Schools website and distributed to local families. Smith said the Citizen Advisory Committee uses the results to pinpoint areas the district needs to focus on in coming years. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Basket Bingo Raises $15,000 By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Calverton School opened its doors to the community for the school’s annual Longaberger Basket Bingo. Head of School Spencer Taintor said basket bingo is one of the school’s two
major yearly fundraisers, the other an annual school auction in spring. Money from the $20 entry fee goes to build the general scholarship and financial aid program. Taintor said attendees could purchase an extra bingo book for $5, giving them more chances to win per game.
Lucy, left, and Brad Haines prepare for their first foray into basket bingo.
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Baskets are donated or purchased through donations, as are the items filling the baskets. Taintor said when baskets and items are totaled each basket is worth between $300 and $800. Jenell Burt has attended Calverton’s basket bingo since her daughter’s enrollment in the school. Her daughter graduated in 2009, but Burt still comes every fall to try her luck. Brad and Lucy Haines saw the basket bingo advertised in a local calendar, while Hermetta Armiger has been coming for years with her husband, normally the bingo caller. This fall, her daughter called the game. She Hermetta Armiger is ready to go. said the baskets make great gifts in which they have little vested interest. or donations, stating that she of“It’s a great way for them to know ten gives her prize baskets to events at our community,” Taintor said. Asbury Solomons. For more information, visit www. Approximately 60 percent of the bascalvertonschool.org. The spring auction ket bingo crowd has no ties to the school. Nevertheless, Taintor said he enjoys wel- is April 27 at 5 p.m. coming visitors to Calverton, especially the ones who are willing to help a cause sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Huntingtown High Cheer Team Hosts Annual Craft Fair By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Huntingtown High School was a busy place Sunday. In addition to hosting the 13th annual Calvert County Cheer and Dance Championships, the school’s cheer squad hosted a craft fair at the school, just in time to get some early Christmas shopping done. Cheerleading coach Casey Mitchell said the fair is an annual event, but this was a year of firsts. This was the first year it was held on a Sunday and this was the largest group of venders the fair has collected. There was nearly double the normal number of vendors at this year’s fair, Mitchell said. For scarf seller Judy Aley, this was her first time at
Judy Aley finishes scarves to be sold.
Vendors and shoppers crowded the cafeteria at Huntingtown High School
the craft fair. She said she had heard about it before, and was happy to get involved in it this year. While the fair is normally held on a Saturday, the cheer squad moved it to coincide with the cheer and dance championships, held in the Huntingtown High School gymnasium, Mitchell said.
Jewelry vendors offered early-Christmas shopping options.
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Simultaneously, the cheer and dance championships were in the gym from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. “It was a very well attended event and we had a blast,” said organization president and program director Tracie Jones. According to www.calvertallstars.com, the competition is held for Calvert County Parks and Recreation Youth Clubs and the Patuxent River Raiders and Leonardtown Wildcats only. Divisions followed the Calvert County Youth Cheerleading age chart for teams. Participants will compete with and against the same teams that they have cheered with during the football season. All teams were given a trophy and all participants received medals. Competitions Cheer Individuals, Jump Individuals, & Stunt Group Divisions will be offered. All participants will receive a ribbon and top three finishers will receive a trophy. For more information about the competition, e-mail calvertallstars@verizon.net. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Green Team Spruces Up Windy Hill Middle By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Twice per year, the green team at Windy Hill Middle School rounds up everyone willing, able and possessing a spade to help clean around the school and spruce up the landscaping. Rosanna Noyes began helping with the yearly cleanups when her son started at the school in 2007. Though he is now a junior
in high school, she still comes out to help. “I enjoy it,” she said. Saturday was the first clean up day for Windy Hill Middle School teacher and green team leader Clair Murray. She said she expected more than the 20 people who came out, but a number dropped out to go to New York and help with storm recovery. The Calvert County Council of PTAs donated mulch for the cleanup day, Murray said.
Photos Courtesy of Lori Langley Students, parents and teachers helped clean up around Windy Hill Middle School
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Sixth grade students comprise most of the green team, Murray said. At any given meeting, she said between 12 and 20 kids show up, depending on sports and other extra curricular activities. She said the group has a “pretty open door” policy and welcomes any student interested in joining. Murray looks forward to continued in-
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By Corrin M. Howe Editor/Staff Writer Less than 24 hours after the polls closed on the 2012 national, state and local elections, the United Way announced campaign begins for the next King and Queen of Mardi Gras, the largest fundraiser for the organization. The candidates’ votes come in form of dollars and the man and woman who Mardi Gras king and queen candidates line up for their royal portrait collect the most will wear at the United Way’s Kick-off of the 2013 fundraising season. Clif the royal crown and robe Bridegum, left, Dave McDowell, Shelby Potts, Beverly Brown and James Piatt. representing the Calvert James Piatt, Senior Reactor Operator United Way for 2013. Trainee at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Last Wednesday, Nov. 7 the candi- Plant, overheard a United Way staff memdates gathered at the United Way House in ber recruiting King and Queen candidates. Prince Frederick to take campaign pictures, He volunteered wanting to give back to the and receive advise from previous candi- community and represent the plant. dates. Jackie Martin, owner of Jacqueline The College Access Network Director Morgan Day Spa, ran with her husband Shelby Potts said the United Way provides several years ago. She encouraged the can- funds for her organization. Potts believes didates to “just have fun with it.” she can represent all the agencies in her run Math teacher John McGuffin, who ran for Mardi Gras queen. two years ago, had fun. He made several The next four months these individuYouTube videos still available for viewing. als will hold fundraisers to collect $1 votes Current board member Karen Smith said through special events, letter writing camshe believes all candidates wish they could paigns, sponsorships, and social media aplet go and have as much fun as McGuffin. peals. and educate the county about all that Beverly Brown, the Director of Sales the United Way does. The United Way ded& Marketing at the Hilton Garden Inn in icated Mardi Gras webpage, www.unitedSolomons is one of the two candidates for waymardigras.com, have links to the canqueen. Although she lives in Leonardtown, didate events and donation pages, as well as she works in Calvert, telling everyone that Mardi Gras sponsor packages. The money with the passage of Maryland State Ballot raised “benefit education, financial stabilQuestion 6 on Equal Marriage, she is run- ity and health programs in Calvert County ning a “bi-county campaign.” that make long-term improvements in the Previous candidates and winners la- lives of struggling families,” according to mented when they ran for the royal office, its press release. they stuffed envelopes and licked stamps. The winners receive their crowns on Clif Bridegum, the founder and owner of Saturday, March 2 at the Holiday Inn ConYour Digital Salesman and youngest candi- ference Center and Marina in Solomons. date, has a step up. He designs webpages At the Candidate Kickoff Reception, and talked about linking all the candidates past Mardi Gras kings and queens, board together. members and Mardi Gras committee memLt. Dave McDowell, of the Sheriff’s bers were treated to creole-inspired cuisine Department, took a fair share of ribbing by Maryland Country Caterers and United about his plan for raising his portion of the Way’s President and CEO shared teasers $100,000 goal. He assured everyone that he about this year’s event theme, which will loved his job too much to pull vehicles over transport guests to the juke joints and blues for speeding and threaten drivers to “do- halls of New Orleans circa the early 1900’s. nate” to his campaign. Kelly Quote “In their hay day the juke joints of the Mississippi Delta, were a hub of lively celebration, music and dance with a low down sophistication. We will bring that vibe to the 2013 event with the direction of Mardi Gras Art Director, Heather Maertens and our committee volunteers.” To learn more about Mardi Gras sponsorship, volunteering or tickets, call 410-286-0100 or visit w w w.unitedwaymardiLt. Dave McDowell of the Calvert Sheriff’s Office explains how he gras.com came to be a candidate for Mardi Gras.
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
Local Youth Celebrate Veterans Day
A local Eagle Scout candidate said he could’ve built benches or worked on more traditional projects, but he wanted to do something to honor the men and women who serve his county. Jake Ottenwaelder, from Boy Scout Troop 903, approached the Prince Frederick library in August, about a showcase for his project – interviewing veterans and submitting the interviews to the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project. Ottenwaelder heard about other Boy Scouts doing similar projects to earn their Eagle award, but decided to put his own spin on the idea. Instead of written recollections or voice recordings with transcriptions, Ottenwaelder got out a video camera. Before setting up at the library, Ottenwaelder taped interviews with seven veterans and active duty members of the military. Once the interviews were finished, he spent 24 hours compiling and editing them into a single video, shown at the library on Nov. 10. “It’s a lot, but it’s so worth it,” he said. “Their stories won’t die with them any more.” During the Veterans Day presentation, Ottenwaelder’s fellow Boy Scouts interviewed more veterans using guidelines Ottenwaelder created. Now, Ottenwaelder will send the video and the individual recordings to the Library of Congress, along with interviews taped during the daylong event. The minimum length requirement is 30 minutes per interview, and the ones he conducted range in length from 35 to 64 minutes. Ottenwaelder said later interviews took longer as he became comfort-
able and experienced in the process. The scout’s project included assembling a packet with suggested questions and directions for others veteran interviews. He said the most difficult part was learning to re-direct an interview around topics a veteran declined to discuss and still meet the 30-minute requirement. Ottenwaelder chose to center his Eagle Scout project around veterans because they are members of the community who “don’t ask for anything, but they have given so much.” “They have made our country the way it is today,” he said. When Ottenwaelder approached library employees about hosting the Veterans Day program, they embraced the idea. Public Relations Coordinator Robyn Truslow said the libraries offer different Veterans Day programs every year. In the past, libraries have hosted veteran talks about their experiences, in addition to film screenings and patriotic music days. “We’re proud of our vets and we want to show it,” Truslow said. “They deserve to be honored and we’re happy to do it.” Ottenwaelder interviewed veterans spanning history from World War II to Afghanistan and Iraq. Rosalie HanlySafreed was one of Ottenwaelder’s first interviewees. She joined the United States Army in May 1942 and stayed until she was discharged in November 1945. “I was there for the duration of hostilities,” she said, adding four of her relatives enlisted in the military. She tells that after the Army she was the only person sitting in the Navy section of the Army-Navy games cheering for the Army. She said she called football commentators every Monday because they didn’t televise the Star Spangled Banner or the showing of the colors. Gordon Grahme served in the Unit-
Carter, top, and Quinn Mulvihill sign posters for veterans.
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Jacob Dinkfield shows his enthusiasm for thanking veterans.
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ed States Navy Seabees from June 1943 waelder’s project experience to the milithrough April 1946. He said he had a tary – both fostering leadership qualities choice between the Navy and the Army and testing limits. Ottenwaelder interviewed recent and opted for the Navy, although he had a bad eye. He “cheated” on the vision test veteran Huntingtown resident John by taking it with his good eye first and Bonenfant, who joined the Navy right out memorizing the lines. He said this trick worked for the first test, but the ophthalmologist made him use his bad eye first for a second test. The Navy admitted him despite the trickery. Solomons Island resident Robert Priddy drove up to Prince Frederick to see Ottenwaelder’s project, the ended up on camera telling his 23-year career in the United States Air Force. He joined the Air Force on Aug. 1, 1955 and ended his career on March 1, 1978. He said he loved his time in the Air Force, and never once looked back. “I’d do it today,” Priddy said. Priddy’s last assignment was at Andrews Air Force Base, working as a meteorologist. After leaving the military he worked for the National Weather Service. Being in the military was “the best training and experience you could ever have anywhere,” he said. Photo by Sarah Miller Priddy likened Otten- Robert Priddy writes a note to Boy Scout Troop 903.
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Their stories won’t die with them any more.”
- Jake Ottenwaelder, Eagle Scout Candidate of high school in 1986 and retired in 2010. He took part in Operation Desert Shield, “parts of Desert Storm” and the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. A 2005 plane crash resulted in reconstructing Bonenfant’s ankle. Four years later complications forced him to undergo an amputation, losing his right leg from the knee down. He said he retired because he didn’t see himself going on ship any more. “It was time to transition,” he said. The final individual Ottenwaelder interviewed was his father, Thomas Ottenwaelder, an active duty member of the United States Coast Guard since 1990. “I love every minute of it,” he said. “I love the camaraderie, I love the service.” Thomas said he is proud of Ottenwaelder as both a service man and a father, adding his son planned and executed the project himself. Ottenwaelder intends to join the military. He said he wants to work with
technology-based projects. Calvert County Young Marines commander Robert Willis, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, said his group spent the entire weekend honoring Veterans Day, starting Friday evening when they went to All Saints Episcopal Church in Sunderland to place flags on the graves of known veterans. They spent Saturday at the American Legion in Chesapeake Beach assembling care packages for troops overseas and took part in the wreath laying service at Chesapeake Beach Veterans Memorial Park Sunday morning. The Young Marines are big on community service, Willis said, and serving veterans instills a “sense of patriotism and respect,” Willis said. “There’s nobody better to give back to than our nation’s veterans,” Willis said. Huntingtown High School freshman Noah Wayson, a Young Marines for two years, said, “Veterans Day is my favorite
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day of all.” Wayson intends to join the Marine Corps when he turns 18. While in Young Marines, he said he would like to organize a trip to volunteer at a veteran’s hospital. Honoring veterans is the least the country can do, Wayson said, adding they
Jake Ottenwaelder, left, and his father Thomas Ottenwaelder.
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should do it all year and not only on Veterans Day. “People are risking our lives for our protection,” he said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Donovan Has No Regrets I would like to give a heartfelt thank you to all 748 people who voted for me, many of which I did not know. I’m extremely honored and humbled by the support I was shown. I have no regrets and I’m proud of how I ran my campaign. I did not take any cheap shots on my opponent’s personality, where they worked, how they made their living or their motives for running. Everyone who knows me knows I’m an honest person to a fault and knows I don’t hold back. When I did speak about my opponents, I based what I said on facts and I did so with dignity. I also need to thank my wife and family. Julie had to make many sacrifices while I sought public office, and my 3 kids didn’t see their Daddy for 15 to 20 hours per week while I was knocking on doors. Last Wednesday when my four-year-old daughter woke up, I had to tell her that her daddy’s best wasn’t
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Can U.S. Survive Its Fools?
good enough this go around, she said “It’s OK Daddy, I voted for you.” After that, all was well again in the Donovan household. Somebody very close to me once said, “It’s not worth doing unless you’re having fun.” Campaigning and knocking on doors was just that and I can’t begin to tell you what a great experience it was. I got to see jealousy and racism first-hand, doors slammed in my face, and was called not so nice names. However, I also got to meet a lot of new people and was able to talk to them about the issues of the election. I found it extremely rewarding to see so much enthusiasm for Chesapeake Beach and really, that’s what makes this a great town to live in.
Quoting an article translated from the Czech newspaper, “Prager Zeitungon”. “The danger to America is not Barack Obama, but a citizenry capable of entrusting a man like him with the Presidency. It will be far easier to limit and undo the follies of an Obama presidency than to restore the necessary common sense and good judgment to a depraved electorate willing to have such a man for their president. The problem is much deeper and far more serious than Mr. Obama, who is a mere symptom of what ails America. Blaming the prince of fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of fools that made him their prince. The Republic can survive a Barack Obama, who is, after all, merely a fool. It is less likely to survive a multitude of fools, such as those who made him their President.” Mitt Romney ran a great campaign and had the correct message for voters like me. But I’m a minority. For the Republicans to win elections they need to develop a message that appeals to fools and idiots. Many years ago some of you will remember that Lee Atwater did this very thing very well, but he died of cancer and the Republican Party has never really recovered. Atwater was able to perform his mission because he was protected by Ronald Reagan, and he needed the protection, the Republican establishment hated Atwater and his methods. Atwater was replaced by Haley Barber who did a horrible job but was loved by the Republican establishment. Ever since then the Republican Party has been led by a continuous series of Haley Barber clones, and we all know the results.
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Grateful for Peaceful Transitions The day after the election, I want to congratulate the voters of Calvert County. We had five candidates for election to the Board of Education, all of whom care a lot about our students and our schools. Congratulations to Joe Chenelly, Tracy Maguire, and Kelly McConkey who will serve on the board for the next four years along with Eugene Karol, Dawn Balinski; and student board member Christine Lukban. Theirs will be a challenging role because second district real property assessments are coming in about 15 person lower, meaning the county will have $5 million less in property tax revenue next
year while paying for the teacher pensions will require $4.8 million more in expenditures for a total of $9.8 million less money with which to work. We are all going to have to get creative in finding efficiencies and better ways to keep our top schools with less resources. Congratulations to Calvert County Public Schools Superintendent Jack R. Smith for being named Maryland Superintendent of the Year for 2013 for the entire state. My experience is that Dr. Smith deserves this award. While there is traditionally some tension between the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) as the funding
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source and the administration of the schools as the administrator of the funds, I have found Dr. Smith to be a person of impeccable integrity, straightforward in his communications, totally dedicated to the students, and both highly intelligent and amazingly creative in his problem solving. I salute Dr. Smith for his excellence. The incoming Board of Education members will find him to be very forthcoming and truly collaborative, a real asset during this lean time. I congratulate the winners of the Chesapeake Beach Town Election, and I thank those who did not win but put forth the effort to run
and to bring potential solutions to the table. It is a commitment to all the residents to put yourself on the line for your community. It takes a certain character type to want to solve the everyday issues that make a town better. With all the candidates contributing to the debate about the future of Chesapeake Beach, the town will be well-served, indeed. I thank the League of Women Voters. They are proof that a small group of caring activists can bring candidate information forward through their newspaper inserts, their candidate forums, and their website www.vote411.org . I am certain that this information was critical for many voters. I am going to renew my membership to support their election education efforts. I expect that many voters will begin their discovery process next election with the www.vote411. org website. I congratulate Judge Edward Gregory Wells on his appointment as an Associate Judge of the Circuit Court for Calvert County. While not directly election-related, his appointment is a reminder that
we are a country of law, justice and mercy. He has proven himself to be an excellent judge as a Juvenile Master and a District Court Judge. We will be well-served. I am grateful to live in a country where there is a peaceful transition following a national election, no matter who wins. While President Obama will continue to serve, a new national conversation will ensue. My hope is that we will be forced to cooperate more. I know we can do it. I am proud to serve as the Chair of the Tri-County Council Veterans Committee where we are doing it: we are bringing together the national VA; the offices of our federal representatives, especially Congressman Steny Hoyer and Senator Mikulski; the state Department of Veterans Affairs; the regional efforts of the Tri-County Council, and our three Boards of County Commissioners to make sure our veterans have services and advocacy. When those of us who are elected communicate well so we have an informed electorate who can contribute to collaborative solutions, we all win. Susan Shaw Prince Frederick
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Roger William Booth, 79 Roger William Booth, 79, of Owings, Md. passed away on Oct. 30 at Calvert County Nursing Center, Prince Frederick, Md. Roger was born on Oct. 25, 1933, the third of eleven children, to the late Nannie C. Booth (Wills) and Leroy M. Booth. Roger. Roger received his education from Calvert County Public Schools. He left the county at an early age and went to Washington, D.C. to live. He lived there for many years and was employed as a Laborer in the construction field, prior to him returning to the county about 25 years ago. Roger never married and had no children. Roger is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Nannie, five brothers, Eugene, George, Alfred, Charles and Frank Booth, a special friend, Bertha White and a long time buddy and best friend, Richard Offord. Roger leaves to cherish his memory one sister, Volley Brooks of Owings; four brothers: Everett of Sunderland, Wilbert (Mary) of Owings, Gilbert (Margie) of Friendship and Walton (Agnes) of Bowie; and three sisters-in-law: Grace (Eugene), Ruth (George) and Sylvia (Charles) Booth. He leaves many nieces and nephews and a great host of relatives and friends. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md. with Bishop Darnell Easton officiating. The interment was at Holland Cemetery, Huntingtown, Md. The pallbearers were Howard Booth, Julius Little, Derrick Hubert and Gerald Broome. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md.
Jimmy Chaney, 68 James Russell “Jimmy” Chaney, 68, of Dunkirk, Md. passed away Nov. 4 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick. He was born March 23, 1944
in Dunkirk, Md. to John Vinton and Hazel Marie (Phipps) Chaney. He was raised in Calvert County and attended public schools. Jimmy was employed as a carpenter with Clevenger Corporation doing commercial construction. He was a member of the Washington D.C. Carpenters Union, Local 132. In his leisure time Jimmy enjoyed old tractors, tractor pulls, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a son Douglas P. Chaney. Jimmy is survived by his sons Steven J. Chaney of Anacortes, Wash. and Edward T. Chaney of Phoenix, Ariz.; four grandchildren; and his loving companion Annie Tippett of Dunkirk. Also surviving are brothers Gilbert E. Chaney and Robert L. Chaney, both of Dunkirk; and a sister J. Pauline Hancock of South Hill, Va. Services for Mr. Chaney will be private. For additional information or to leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings, MD
William Bowen Dalrymple Sr., 81 William Bowen Dalrymple Sr., 81, of Prince Frederick Md. left this world on Oct. 28 to be with the Lord, and his beloved wife Louise Mae Dalrymple. He was born on Feb. 25, 1931 in Prince Frederick, Md. to the late Phillip Andrew and Gladys Stinnett Dalrymple. Besides his parents, he is proceeded in death by his wife Louise Mae Dalrymple, his brothers Wallace, James, and Charles, and his sister Dorothy Carol. Mr. Dalrymple served in the National Guard and worked as a heavy equipment operator in the logging industry. William was a loving man dedicated to his family. He adored and cherished his wife and sons, and loved nothing more than to take great care of them. He was a strong hard worker who loved to farm and enjoyed working the land. Such a hum-
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ble and selfless person, there was never someone in need that he would not help. William was the rock of his family and words cannot express how much he will he missed. He is survived by six sons, William B. Dalrymple Jr., Gary E. Dalrymple, Joseph P. Dalrymple, Roger K. Dalrymple, Dennis A. Dalrymple, David A. Dalrymple; his six daughter-in-laws, his sister Betty Robinson; twenty three grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A. Port Republic on Thursday Nov. 1. Funeral Services were held on Friday Nov. 2 at Full Gospel Assembly of God Church, South Prince Frederick. Interment followed in Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk. Memorial contributions may be made to Full Gospel Assembly of God Church, P.O. Box 850, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
JoAnn Burleson Dardin, 84 JoAnn Burleson Dardin, 84, of St. Leonard, Md. passed away Nov. 5 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 30, 1928 in Marion County, Ark. to the late Elza Pierce and Pearl Cunningham Burleson. Besides her parents, Jo Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Jefferson A. Dardin, Jr., daughter, Lynnette Snyder and a son, Jefferson A. Dardin, III. Jo Ann worked for the Calvert County School Board from 1965 to 1972 as a Teacher’s Aide. She and her husband also ran “The JAD Center” in St. Leonard which was an antique store from 1984- 2003. Beloved mother of, Deann Bowen of St. Leonard, Md., Jane Dardin-Burns of Carolina Beach, N.C., June Dardin of St. Leonard, Md., and Lisa Tettimer of Port Republic, Md. Grandmother of Brad Posey Jr., Jodi Posey, Rebecca Posey, Christa Sirko, Jarrett Hess, Jennifer Bishop, Shellyn Brown, Ashley Dutton, Josh Tettimer and Matt Tettimer, she is also survived by 14 great grandchildren. The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, PA, Port Republic, Md. on Thursday, Nov. 8 and Friday, Nov. 9. The service and interment at Wesley Cemetery followed. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert County Nursing Center.
Juanita Poff Nicholson, 90 Juanita Poff Nicholson, 90, of Lusby, Md. passed away on Nov. 9 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, M.. Juanita was born on Feb. 8, 1922 in Roanoke, Va. to the late Claudine Elizabeth Page and Clyde Arthur Poff, Sr. She was preceded in death by her sister Louise
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M. Day and her grandson Tracy Benson McGowan. Juanita certainly enjoyed her entire time here, all 90 years, even during her last week she was a “Mover and Shaker” participant at her very recent home at Solomons Nursing Center. She drove daily until a few months ago. Juanita was very active with her senior friends and the Golden Girls Club. Mrs. Nicholson was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 274, Lusby, Md, VFW Auxiliary Post 2562, Silver Spring and the Solomons Third Alarm Auxiliary, Solomons, Md. She is survived by her children Joan Zottig of Oakton, Va; Benson McGowan of Rockville, Md.; Vic McGowan of Lusby, M. and Juanita Hamilton of Frederick, Md., her brother Clyde Poff, Jr. of Rockville, Md., eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. The family received friends on Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, Md. A service celebrating her life was held on Monday, November 12 at Fort Lincoln Cemetery Chapel with Pastor Faith Lewis officiating. Interment followed in Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Md. Should friends desire contributions may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen Va., 23058 or www.heart.org. For more information please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes. com.
Bill Phelan, 78 William Reynolds “Bill” Phelan, 78, of St. Leonard, Md. passed away Nov. 4 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. He was born Feb. 2, 1934 in Washington, D.C. to Donald William and Pauline Mary (Reynolds) Phelan. Bill was raised in University Park, attending St. Jerome’s Elementary and Northwestern High Schools. He was an all-star athlete receiving many awards and even went on to pitch in the minor leagues for a farm team of the Cincinnati Reds. He was a professional firefighter for Prince George’s County for twenty three years. Bill was also a volunteer firefighter for the College Park and Hyattsville departments. He was a member of the Firefighters’ Union, Local 1619, and the Greater Washington Umpire Association. Bill was a thirty year volunteer for the P.G. County Fire Department’s charity softball tournaments benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins and a faithful supporter of local sports, especially the Huntingtown High School Hurricanes. Bill was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Frances “Fran” Phelan of St. Leonard, a son Robert William Phelan and a daughter Dianne Marie Pastelak and husband Nicholas, all of Prince Frederick, Md. Also surviving are grandchildren Sarah, Kelly, Jason and
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Shannon Phelan and Kathryn Pastelak and many, many friends. Family and friends were received Monday, Nov. 12 at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings, Md. where a memorial service and celebration of Bill’s life followed. Inurnment was at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic, Md. Memorial contributions in Bill’s name may be made to Huntingtown High School Athletic Department, 4125 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639. For additional information or to leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com
Odessa M. Taylor, 64 Odessa M. Taylor, 64, of Prince Frederick, Md. passed away on Oct. 24 at Bradford Oaks Center, Clinton, Md. Odessa was born Sept. 11, 1948 in Memphis, Tenn. and relocated to Brooklyn, NY. During that time she graduated from Franklin K. Lane High School in 1967. Later she received a college degree in telecommunications. She worked and retired from Verizon. She also worked for Wal-Mart and the Calvert County Government. In her spare time she enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and playing Scrabble and spending time with her grandchildren. Odessa's memory will be cherished by her two grandchildren; Ja'Kaya Felicia
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Kinney and Jason Lecourt Kinney, Jr.; daughter-in-Law, Candice Kinney; aunt; Pauline Reid; nephew; Michael Anthony Green, Sr.; two great nephews, Michael Anthony Green, Jr. and Maxamillion Armon Green; godchildren, Lashawne Hicks, Shawn Robinson; friends, Virginia Gross, Elnore Hicks, Miss Sharon and Michael Robinson; special friend, Richard Ellsworth Warfield; and, a host of family and friends. Funeral service was held on Thursday, Nov. 8 at Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md. with Bishop Darnell Easton officiating. The interment was at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic, Md. The pallbearers were Dorille Gray, Shawn Jones, Gregory Jackson, Montre White, Paul Robinson and Gralyn Long. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md.
Johnny Tippett II, 63 John Emory “Johnny” Tippett II, 63, of Huntingtown, Md. passed away Nov. 5 at his daughter’s residence in Dunkirk, Md. He was born Nov. 16, 1948 in Cheverly, Md. to John
Emory and Thelma Martha (Beall) Tippett. He was raised on a farm in Prince George’s County, and was a longtime tobacco farmer. Johnny attended public schools, graduating from Frederick Sasscer High School in 1967. He was employed at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. where he was a pattern maker from 1969-1977 and later a wood crafting foreman. He rose to the position of Supervisor of the Environmental Response Team. Johnny transferred to the U.S. Navy Yard in 1994, and was a Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist until his retirement, serving for over 37 years. He became a firefighter with the Marlboro Volunteer Fire Department in 1980, and served as President, numerous terms as a Line Officer, and also held many administrative officer positions. He was currently serving as the Second Vice President of the Marlboro VFD. Johnny also served on numerous Prince George’s Fire Association committees. He was a longtime member of the Old Crow Hunt Club in Chesapeake Beach. In his leisure time, Johnny enjoyed hunting, fishing, softball, and working with his hands. He
was fond of old classic cars, enjoyed going to car shows, and also loved Elvis Presley. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister Beverly Thomas. He is survived by children Angela L. Kabala and husband Don of La Plata, Connie L. Ridgely and husband Paul of Dunkirk; Jaime M. Espenschade and husband Bryan, and John L. Tippett and wife Katie, all of Prince Frederick. Also surviving are grandchildren Caileigh, Jordan, Connor, Ashton, Madilyn, Cole and Lacey; his former wife Becky Tippett of North Beach; and sisters Daisy Malone, Linda Mattingly, Ann Blanchard and Emily Thew, and by numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends were be received Thursday, Nov. 8 at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings, where a funeral service and celebration of Johnny’s life was held Friday, Nov. 9. Interment followed at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, Md. For additional information or to leave condolences, visit www. rauschfuneralhomes.com.
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PNC Grant Extends Children’s Programs The PNC Foundation awarded the Calvert Marine Museum a grant for $5,500 to fund opportunities for pre-school children in the Southern Maryland region. PNC’s Grow Up Great program is designed to help prepare children – particularly underserved children – from birth to age five for success in school and life. Through Grow Up Great, PNC emphasizes the importance of the first five years of life, which research has shown is critical to long-term achievement. The program helps families, educators and community partners provide inno-
vative opportunities that enhance learning and development in a child's early years. The museum already offers two monthly programs for this age group: Sea Squirts for children 18 months to threeyears-old, and Little Minnows for children three to fiveyears-old. Through the Grow Up Great funding, the museum will bring in special guests to enhance the program offerings. On Oct. 25, the Department of Natural Resources Scales & Tales program was presented to an awe-struck group of Little Minnows and their parents. The naturalist showed three different types of owls, a beautifully patterned corn snake, and a falcon as part of the program. On Nov. 16, special guest Jennifer Anderson will present Fishy Fun, a musical program for the Sea Squirts. All sponsored programs are free with the help of PNC. Special guests will be appearing monthly throughout the year. In addition to the monthly programs, the grant supports outreach for underserved On Oct. 20, community members brought historical documents children in the area. Museum staff will be and photographs to provide valuable insight into the economic, social able to deliver one of three programs to and political currents that helped shape this region. designated pre-schools: Fossils are Fun, Hosting “Share Your History: Working the Land and Water,” the Marsh Animals, or What Floats Your Boat Southern Maryland Studies Center and Calvert County Historical So– all supported by the PNC grant. These ciety scanned the community member’s documents and stored a digital programs are in development and will be file at the Prince Frederick Campus of CSM . available in January 2013. The center archives more than 200 unique collections consisting On April 20, 2013, the museum will of personal papers, records of local businesses and organizations, manhost a “Bring Your Parent to the Museum uscript material, photographic material, rare books, maps, architectural Day” as part of this program. Free for childrawings, oral history interviews, and other audiovisual material datdren five and under and their families, this ing from the 18th century to the present. is an opportunity for parents to watch muFor more information on the SMSC, visit www.csmd.edu/Library/ SMSC.
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Andy Langellotto from DNR presented a corn snake which was just one of his many show and tells. Other animals included a Great Horned Owl and the world’s fastest animal – Falcon.
seum staff model fun and interactive ways to use the museum as a learning experience for the whole family. For more information about the upcoming PNC sponsored programs or the outreach offerings, visit our web site: http://www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/education/ education-youth-about.php or check the calendar of events online.
Artist to Paint Watercolors of Pets Next month Perigeaux, a local winery, hosts a rescheduled fundraiser featuring nationally collected artist Greig Leach, according to a press release. On Saturday, Dec. 2, Leach will be on hand to paint affordable water-color portraits of any time of animal brought, and can be done from photographs. The press release recommends arriving early to receive the portrait while waiting or placing an order for Leach to send after the event. Volunteers Richard Dodds, left, from the Calvert Marine Museum and Chris The artist will donate half the proceeds to the Stelloh-Garner, Calvert County Historical Society help scan papers, records and photography from around the area. Humane Society of Calvert County, a no-kill animal shelter. The size of the portrait determines the price. Leach’s work has been widely collected throughout the United States, including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Ethyl Corporation, Phillip Morris, Chubb Insurance and the Progressive Companies. Leach is a current artist on the Artist-in-Education roster for the Virginia Commission for the Arts. The humane society improves Calvert for animals and people by: Sunday, Friday, sheltering and protecting animals Friday, Dec. 2, 1 PM from harm; placing them into carNov. 16, ing, responsible homes; increasing Consignments Nov. 23, 4 PM 6 PM awareness through humane educaBeing Taken Consignments Being Taken tion and community outreach; reducing overall animal over population and cruelty; serving as an advocate for animals through the promotion of humane standards; and enhancing St. Leonard, MD 20685 • 410-586-1161 • chesapeakeauctionhouse.com the relationship between animals and
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people, the press release reads. Located at 2210 Dalrymple Road in Sunderland, the humane society’s regular adoption hours are from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Additional information, including how to volunteer at HSCC, can be viewed on their web site at: www. humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org Contact for more HSCC information: Kirstyn Northrop-Cobb Humane Society of Calvert County 301- 648-8278 Northrop-Cobb@comcast.net The fundraiser includes Perigeaux Winery Sunday wine tasting actives and runs from 12 to 5 p.m. at 8650 Mackall Road in St. Leonard’s . Please note that this event was previously scheduled, but had to be changed due to the pending strike of Hurricane Sandy.
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The Three Musketeers is a ‘Boy’s Play’ By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Ironically, Huntingtown High School’s Eye of the Storm Productions’ presentation of “The Three Musketeers” fell slightly behind its schedule when Hurricane Sandy swept through, according to theatre advisor and director Derek Anderson. On Nov. 8, the auditorium was a beehive of activity as the group ran through both acts of “The Three Musketeers” for the first time. Instead of music and sound effects, the actors rehearsed with the sound of drills and nail guns as students finished final details of the set. Eye of the Storm Production’s goal was to find a play that would attract boys. Normally, plays draw in a
large number of girls, but Anderson said the group’s objective this year was to select attractive to the elusive male students. With wine, women, song and swordfights, “The Three Musketeers,” based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas, is very much “a boy show,” Anderson said. This fall’s play drew in a larger number of boys, including the ones filling the three titular roles. Senior Ian McClain, playing Captain De Treville, said he started with Eye of the Storm Productions in his freshman year. He came in during lunch once to see what all the fuss was about and was hooked. The play is “good family fun” and “high energy comedy” with enough elements of action and romance to satisfy any audience he said.
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Athos, played by Nick Raines, and D’Artagnan discuss their misadventures.
With 33 students on stage and 12 behind the scenes, “The Three Musketeers” is a large production for a nonmusical, Anderson said. While the set is under construction and actors learn their lines, the technical crew is working on lights and sound. Safety was an important aspect behind the scenes and on stage. To make sure all sword fights are safe, Anderson brought in a professional stage fight choreographer from Washington, D.C. The choreographer worked with students to make their duels look realistic while keeping students out of danger. Instead of the normal two plays per year, Anderson said Huntingtown High School will present four plays this year. In the spring season, students will perform “In the Heights,” a musical
Entertainment Calendar Thursday, Nov. 15 Live Music: “Mixed Business” Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 16 Live Music: “Friends” Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
D'Artagnan, played by Noah Donahue, berates himself for taking a life.
Live Music: “Rick Olivarez, John Previti and Jim Stephanson” The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m. Live Music: “Tony Lapera” Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) – 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 17 Live Music: “Sam Grow Band” Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9 p.m. Live Music: “Latrice Carr and the Muzican’s Den” Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. Live Music: “Mike Bulter” Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) – 12 p.m.
based on the novel by Quiara Alegría Hudes, and “Crimes of the Heart” by Beth Henley. Huntingtown’s actors presented “The Cellist of Sarajevo” in conjunction with the Library of Southern Maryland in October. The set for that play was an unfinished part of the set for “The Three Musketeers.” “Huntingtown High School spends a lot of time making shows that are the highest quality and a lot of fun,” Anderson said. “The Three Musketeers” runs Nov. 15, 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. For more information, visit www.hhseyeofthestorm.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Live Music: “Jim Ritter and the Creole Gumbo Jazz Band” The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 18 Live Music: “Gerry Swarbrick” Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) – 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 20 Live Music: “Straight Shot” Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
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Out&About Thursday, Nov. 15
• Girl’s Night Out Annmarie Garden (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 6:30-9:30 p.m. Annmarie Garden will present Girls Night Out: Wine and Dish, Holiday GiftMaking, a two-class series taught by Sarah Houde on Nov. 15 and 29. Grab your favorite snack or beverage and join us for a fun night out as we use clay slabs to create. Recruit a friend and make it a true girls’ night out. Cost is $65 for non-members and $60 for members. Registration is required. Visit www.annmariegarden.org or call 410-3264640 for more information. • Maryland Physician/Legislator Discusses End-of-Life Care and Advance Directives Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 1-3 p.m. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert County Chapter 1466, will meet at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Calvert County Public Library, Prince Frederick, Md. There will be a special presentation by guest Maryland Delegate Daniel Morhaim, M.D. discussing “Medical Directives” followed by a regular business meeting. Also, join us for an early lunch at 11:30, this month at Three Brothers in Prince Frederick. Active and Retired Federal employees, spouses, members, non-members and guests are welcome. For NARFE membership Information and Application, Call 410-586-1441.
Saturday, Nov. 16 • Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons) – 10:30-11 a.m. Grow Up Great with special guest Jennifer Anderson. Jennifer gets the children to sing, clap, and dance about fish in this special program sponsored by PNC Bank. Free drop-in program for toddlers 18-months to three-years-old and their caregivers. Due to overwhelming demand, we are limiting participation in each session to 40 people, first come, first served. • Ham and Oyster Dinner American Legion 206 (Chesapeake Beach) – 5:30-7 p.m. A tantalizing combo of ham and oysters is the main focus of this informal dinner hosted by the American Legion StallingsWilliams Post 206. Come to the lower level dining room. Cost is $10 including side, salad, and beverage. The Post is on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach and questions may be directed to 301-855-6466. www. ALpost206.org • Membership Meeting American Legion 206 (Chesapeake Beach) – 7 p.m. All members of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the regular meeting in the Upper Level Meeting Hall at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. For information call 301-855-6466. www.ALpost206.org
Saturday, Nov. 17 • Holiday Craft Bazaar Friendship United Methodist Church (22 West Friendship Road, Friendship, MD) 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
The W.S. Brooks High School Reunion Committee welcomes all comers to the second annual pre-Thanksgiving Gospel Fest. Free will offerings will be accepted.
The church is one block east of the trafSunday, Nov. 18 fic circle on Route 2; 1-1/3 miles north of the light at Routes 2 & 260 in Owings. 410-257- • Holiday Gift Extravaganza 7133, bsuedean@comcast.net, www.friend- Dunkirk Fire Department Banquet Hall shipmethodistchurch.org. (3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk) – 11 a.m. Gift, gifts and more gifts. An array of • Comparative Gallery Talk unique items to choose from for that hard to Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons please family member or friend. Fun for the Island Road South, Solomons) and Annma- kids too. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. rie Garden (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) Vendors include, but are not limited to, spe–1:30 – 4 pm cialized gifts, handmade items, crafters and Pete Lesher, Curator of Exhibits at the whatnots. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, will present a comparative gallery talk regardMonday, Nov. 19 ing Watermen of the Chesapeake, at both the Calvert Marine Museum and Annmarie • ArtLAB Garden. Leshner will begin his presentation Annmarie Garden (13480 Dowell Road, at the Calvert Marine Museum, discussing Solomons) – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. the Endangered Species: Chesapeake WaAnnmarie Garden will host artLAB termen photography exhibit, 1:30 to 2:30 Mom’s Club Nov. 19 and Dec. 3 and 17. Disp.m. The discussion will resume at Annma- cover your little one’s creative potential in rie Garden at 3 to 4 p.m. on Marc Castelli: the artLAB. These lightly guided sessions The Art of the Waterman exhibit. Please will help your child make great art, creative call Annmarie Garden to register, 410-326- costumes, and new friends. Perfect for pre4640; $10 fee. Light refreshments will be schoolers, three to five-years-old. No regserved. For more information visit: www. istration is required. Entry is $7 for parent/ annmariegarden.org. child pair and $2 for each additional child. • Annual Christmas Bazaar Our Lady Star of the Sea School (90 Alexander Lane, Solomons) – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. More than 50 crafters, businesses and great finds for your Christmas List at our annual family event. Come shop unique hand made items, fresh baked goods, jewelry and more in our Providence Room. Check out special treasures downstairs in Grandma’s Basement too. You never know what will be under our little roof this holiday season. Call Diane at 410-326-3171 for vendor spaces or more information. • Used Book Sale Linden (70 Church Street, Prince Fredrick) – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Calvert Historical Society is hosting a used book sale. Book donations will be accepted through Nov. 15. Books on sale will include histories, romances, travel, health, self-help, arts and crafts, art and all types of fiction and non-fiction. For more information, call 410-535-2452. • Sweet Treat Express Northeast Community Center (4075 Gordon Stinnett Boulevard, Chesapeake Beach) – 1:30-2:30 p.m. The Friends of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum sponsors The Sweet Treat Express at the Northeast Community Center for the fourth year in a row. The Sweet Treat Express will be a kickoff to the holiday season as participants use Rice Krispie treats and tons of candy to create train engines. For more information, call 410-257-3892 or visit www.cbrm.org. • Fourth Annual Ornament Show and Sale Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) – Nov. 17-Jan. 1 The juried show features handcrafted ornaments by 22 regional artists. This is the perfect place to find unique and affordable gifts for friends and family. The ornaments are beautifully hung on trees displayed in the main gallery of the arts building. For more information, call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org. • Pre-Thanksgiving Gospel Feast Bayside Baptist Church (3009 Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach) – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 20 • Auxiliary Meeting American Legion 206 (Chesapeake Beach) – 7 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend and bring their ideas to share. For information, call President Choux at 443-964-5461 or visit www.ALPost206.org. • Homeschool Tuesdays Annmarie Garden (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Annmarie Garden will host Homechool Tuesdays on Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. Add a little artLAB to your homeschool curriculum as we invent, build, and discover through guided “challenges”. Ideal for ages seven to 12-years-old, but all ages can participate. No is registration required. Entry fee is $7 for parent/child pair and $2 for each additional child.
Wednesday, Nov. 21 • Wednesday Wine Nights Annmarie Garden (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 5-7 p.m. Annmarie Garden will host Wednesday Wine Nights, the third Wednesday night of each month. Drop in any time. Bring your favorite beverage or snack and get ready to turn trash to treasure as we create home décor, fashion items, and jewelry. Adults only, no registration required. Cost is $7 per person. • Breakfast with the Rays Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons) – 9 a.m. Everyone loves to watch the cow nose stingrays swimming around - but don’t miss the chance to learn what makes these cousins of sharks so fascinating. Learn about the behavior, types, and amazing migrations of these flattened fish. Go behind the scenes to see the food preparation and holding areas. A continental breakfast will be provided. Children must be at least five years old and accompanied by an adult to participate. Space is limited, pre-registration required. Fee is $15 per person, $10 for members and includes museum admission. Call 410-3262042 ext. 41 to register.
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Thursday, Nov. 22 • Turkey Trot The Arc of Southern Maryland Community Resource Building (355 West Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick) – 6 a.m. You are invited to “Strut Your Stuff for Homeless” to benefit Calvert County’s homeless shelter, Project ECHO at the first ever Turkey Trot in Prince Frederick. There is a $25 advance charge to run in the 5K race on Thanksgiving morning and $30 the day of the event. All participants will be given a commemorative Turkey Trot T-Shirt to celebrate thanks on Thanksgiving. For more information, contact Trisha Gipson at 410535-0044 or trishgipson@comcast.net.
Friday, Nov. 23 • Festival of Trees Huntingtown High School (4125 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown) – Nov. 23 - 6-8 p.m. Nov. 24 - 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 25 - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The festival features hallways of beautifully decorated Christmas trees and shops with more than 70 vendors offering merchandise, art and unique crafts. For more information, call 410-535-0892 or visit www.calverthospice.org. • Featured Exhibit: Holiday Show Featuring All Member Artists Artworks @ 7th (9100 Bay Avenue, North Beach) – Nov. 23-Dec. 30, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Join us for the opening reception Saturday, Dec. 1, 1-5 p.m. For more information, call 410-286-5278 or visit www.artworksat7th.com.
Saturday, Nov. 24 • Oldies Dance American Legion 206 (Chesapeake Beach) – 7-12 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 • Annual Holiday Bazaar American Legion 206 (Chesapeake Beach) – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The ever-popular Annual Bazaar features something for everyone. Raffles, Bake sale, crafts, gifts, decorations, and Santa. Come for a light breakfast and stay for lunch. For more information, or to rent a table, call Kim Faull at 410-257-0908 or 301-855-6466. • Thanksgiving Classic Soccer Tournament The Central Maryland Soccer Association is currently accepting team registrations for the 23rd Thanksgiving Classic soccer tournament scheduled for November 24th & 25th at venues in the Dundalk - North Point communities in the Baltimore metropolitan area. The tournament is USSF sanctioned thru Soccer Association for Youth (SAY) and is open to all school; recreation and club USSF affiliated travel teams from throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Single age competition is offered for both boys and girls teams in the age groupings of eight thru 14; with dual age competition for high school U16 and U18 teams. Registration forms are available at the tournament’s web page located at cmsasoccer.com. For more information e-mail scorenews@aol.com.
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The Calvert Gazette
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Library Events Thursday, Nov. 15
Friday, Nov. 16
• Maryland Physician/Legislator Discusses End-of-Life Care and Advance Directives Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 1-3 p.m. Calvert Library and NARFE cosponsor a presentation by Delegate Daniel Morhaim, MD. Morhaim is a practicing ER physician and a Maryland State representative. He sits on the committee overseeing health matters. He will talk about end-of-life care choices, Medical Directives, the new Maryland MOLST form (medical orders for terminal care), Medicaid issues, electronic record keeping, legislation relating to medical marijuana, and other related issues. He has written a book on end of-life choices and the importance of being sure that your desires are known. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
• Pub Quiz Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 6:30-10 p.m. For one night only, the library won’t help you find the answers. But that won’t stop us from asking plenty of tough questions. Pre-register for $60 per team of up to six adults. A $300 prize goes to the winning team. Space is limited space, so register early. Wine and beer are $5, snacks are free. The quizmaster is JR Mathers. Please register. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
• Yes, You Can Use a Computer. Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings) – 2-3 p.m. Beginners can learn how to use Microsoft Word to create, edit, save, and print documents. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. For more information, call 410-257-2101. • Kids Just Want to Have Fun. Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 2-3 p.m., 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach) – 6:30-7:30 p.m., 410-257-2411 Reading, discussion and projects for children in kindergarten to 3rd grade. Registration required. This month’s theme: Sacagawea. Please register.
Saturday, Nov. 17 • Garden Smarter: Decorating with Natural Materials for the Holiday Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 10-11:30 a.m. Come join us to learn where to gather natural materials from the outdoors to create decorations for your home, inside and out, to create a festive home for the holiday season. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. • Yes, You Can Use A Computer Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 10-11 a.m. Learn the steps to setting up a Facebook account so you can locate and keep in touch with friends and family. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. • Playtime Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings) – 10:45-11:15 a.m., 410-257-2101
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach) – 10:45-11:15 a.m., 410-257-2411 Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 11-11:30 a.m., 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Playtime is 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. Registration is not required. For ages birth through five-years-old. • Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble and More Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Fredrrick) – 12-2 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. • Kids Just Want To Have Fun Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings) – 2:30-3:30 p.m. Come out for reading, discussion and projects for children in kindergarten through third grade. Please register. For more information, call 410-257-2101.
Monday, Nov. 19 • Monday Morning Movies and More Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 10-11 a.m. Bring the little ones for a movie and a story. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Out&About
• Kids Just Want to Have Fun Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join everyone for reading, discussion and projects for children in kindergarten through third grade. Please register. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. • Calvert Eats Local Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 7-8:30 p.m. Reserve your spot at Dream Weaver’s local celebration. The price is $26 per person and includes tax and tip. Checks should be made payable to Dream Weaver Cafe. The menu is subject to change depending on locally available ingredients of course, but last year we had rockfish, meatloaf, spinach quiche, sweet potatoes, winter squash, a greens dish, rolls or muffins and an apple dessert. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Tuesday, Nov. 20 • Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 10-12 p.m. Need help with your resume? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. Please register. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. • Yes, You Can Use A Computer Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 2:30-3:30 p.m. Learn the steps to setting up a
Facebook account so you can locate and keep in touch with friends and family. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. • Downton Abbey Schemes and Skeins Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 5-6:30 p.m. Bring your knitting or crochet project and join us for the hot PBS Masterpiece Classic series Downton Abbey on the big screen. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, Nov. 21 • PlayTime Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way, Lusby) – 10:25-10:55 a.m. Playtime is 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 five-years-old. For more information, call 410-326-5289. • Yes, You Can Use a Computer Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach) – 2-3 p.m. Beginners can learn how to create and use an email account. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. For more information, call 410-257-2411. • Libraries Close Early Calvert Library locations close at 5 p.m. for Thanksgiving holiday. They will reopen Nov. 24 at 9 a.m.
Impossible to Pouch Everything
Fur and Feathers By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer Back in the day when I regularly hunted the West Virginia firearms season I met a traditionalist black powder hunter. He dressed in period attire right down to his buckskin jacket and handmade moccasin boots. His gun was an old 50 caliber Hawken that looked like an original from the 1800s, although it was very well maintained. He poured his own lead bullets and carried his black powder in a powder horn. He carried everything he needed to load, shoot and clean the gun in a small pouch that he called his “possibilities pouch,” presumably because each item in the pouch might possibly be needed in the field. He carried nothing else but a small homemade knife with a deer
antler handle. He hunted from the ground, often stalking deer to within range. He was a crack shot and could hit the center of the bottom of a soda can at 100 yards with open sites. As I pack into my tree stand in the woods to hunt deer in firearms season, I often think about that “possibilities pouch.” There’s no way that my extra gloves, hand warmers, haul rope, grunt call, doein-rut scent, tree clippers, ammo, compass, range finder, binoculars, field dressing kit, harvest tags, deer drag, coffee thermos, and a tasty snack and drink (to get me through the mid-morning munchies) would fit into a small pouch of any kind. I carry a backpack. My jacket pockets are full of all manner of other things that I think I might need (or want) while I’m in the woods. I perch myself atop a manufactured ladder stand and shoot a modern shotgun with accuracy that rivals a modern rifle. My gun has a scope with enough magnification that I can distinguish the individual hairs of a buck at 100 yards. I frequently spend time thinking about why I’m not losing weight because of all the stuff that I carry to my tree stand. I dress in the most modern, scent elimination, camouflaged hunting gear and wear the very best insulated underwear that would keep me warm in the arctic. I’ve got wool socks and put toe warmers in my 1000 gram Thinsulate boots. I monitor the weather and worry if the temperature is forecast to be below 50 degrees. I don’t like cold. A buckskin jacket and moccasin boots won’t do. Last weekend was this year’s Junior Deer Hunt. Young-
sters under the age of 16 who were accompanied by a licensed adult got first shot at the 2012/2013 deer herd. This is a wonderful opportunity for fathers or grandfathers to spend time with their youngsters who have an interest in the sport. The hunt this year was scheduled at the peak of the rut, so deer were moving nicely, instead of bedding during daylight hours. I haven’t had the chance to hunt with a youngster for many years. It would have been fun to teach a junior hunter how to pack a “Possibilities Pouch”. The regular deer firearms season opens on Nov. 24. Be sure to take your gun to the range before opening day to make sure that it’s still on target. y deer gun shoots better than I do, but I make sure to check it before opening day every year. If I miss a deer I know that it’s my poor skill and not the gun that caused it. Keith has hunted wild game and waterfowl in Maryland and other states for more than 45 years. When the fishing season wanes, you will find him in the woods until deer season finishes.
The Calvert Gazette
Thursday, November 15, 2012
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