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Waiting On FEMA Funds For Falling Houses By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Board of County Commissioners signed a document at their Tuesday meeting signifying another step forward in acquiring 10 properties in danger of falling into the Chesapeake Bay. The board signed Memorandums of Agreement, which was sent to the Maryland Emergency Management Agency for Executive Director Ken Mallette’s signature, according to Calvert County Public Safety Division Chief John Robert Fenwick. The memorandum outlines the history of the grant application. It stemmed from a February 2010 town hall with Delegate Tony O’Donnell. During the town hall, a grant through FEMA was identified “to allow the purchase of cliff properties identified to be at imminent risk of destruction due to cliff erosion.” Homeowners had to enter the program willingly and with a “free and clear” title, Fenwick said.
County staff completed the grant application in November 2011. Fenwick said the wait was due to the application cycle associated with the grant. The grant was tentatively approved in February pending “completion of preliminary engineering and follow-up paper work,” which was submitted to FEMA in June 2012 for review and final approval, the memorandum states. Final approval from FEMA was granted Sept. 28 and received by the county Oct. 17. Once the county and MEMA have signed the memorandums, funds will be made available to the county. Fenwick said FEMA agreed to reimburse 75 percent of the costs of acquiring and demolishing the homes. Homeowners agreed to cover the remaining 25 percent of costs, Fenwick said. Hard numbers have been difficult to pin down, Fenwick said, because the county does not yet know how much demolition will cost. Fenwick said the county will be reimbursed for all monies it puts out. The goal is not to benefit individuals by buying their properties with taxpayer money, he said. Once Mallette signs the memorandum, the county will
instigate a hazardous materials survey to research potential hazards such as lead and asbestos, as well as conduct a site survey, complete a scope of work and erosion control plans, Fenwick said. If found, taking care of hazardous materials could drive up the cost of demolition, he said. The county will then publish an invitation to bid. Though a slow process, Fenwick said progress is being made and there is no question the project will come to fruition. “We’ll be successful, we’ll get through this and we’ll get it done,” Fenwick said. Once the houses are gone, Calvert County Principal Planner David Brownlee said no further construction will be allowed on them. Instead the lots will be replanted. All ten properties, scattered along the cliffs, from Scientists Cliffs, the Calvert Ranch Estates, are south of Prince Fredrick, Fenwick said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Annual CAWL Banquet Brings Out Animal Lovers By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The fifth annual Calvert Animal Welfare League Silent Auction offered something for everyone, with more than 150 baskets and items to bid on, different kinds of wine and desserts to purchase and a live auction to round out the night. The auction first started when foul weather hindered a dog walk at Annmarie Garden, according to CAWL President Janette Petersen. Because CAWL depends on the monies raised through fundraisers, Petersen said it hurt to have one rained out. To prevent it from happening again, volunteers
started the silent auction. each auction offers. She commended CAWL for their work to St. John Vianney has hosted the silent auction since it “export cats” by catching feral cats and finding homes out of began, for which Petersen said she is grateful. the county for ones who can be socialized. “They’ve been good hosts,” Petersen said. For more information, visit www.cawlrescue.org. The Every CAWL volunteer does something to help the silent next event with CAWL is the Holiday Open House on Dec. 1. auction, said Lori Morgan board member and silent auction coordinator. It took months to organize the event, as volun- sarahmiller@countytimes.net teers worked to solicit donations, book caterers and even bake for the evening. Petersen said Calvert has been very generous to the silent auction, both in donating items and in coming out to bid on them. Saturday night was the Auto Accidents first CAWL silent auction for Workers’ comp Jeanne and Bill Prochownik. Jeanne said she is “a known • Divorce/Separation character at CAWL,” hav• Support/Custody ing fostered animals through • Domestic Violence them. She works with CAWL • Criminal/Traffic to place pugs in conjunction • DWI/MVA Hearings with another of her organizaPower of Attorney tions, the Mid-Atlantic Pug Scan this “Times Code” with your smart phone • Name Change • Adoption Rescue. • Wills • Guardianship County Commissioner Accepting: Susan Shaw said she has been to every CAWL silent 99 Smallwood Dr. Waldorf, MD • 206 Washignton Ave. LaPlata, MD auction. She likes the variety SERVING CHARLES • ST. MARY’S • PG • CALVERT (301) 932-7700 (301) 870-7111
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Elected School Board Members Sidelined By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Newly elected Board of Education members Joe Chenelly and Kelly McConkey attended their first two meeting Nov. 8 and Nov. 15, but were not permitted to attend the executive sessions at the beginning. The exclusion was intentional as one board member wanted to keep them out until they are sworn in during the Jan. 10 meeting, according to sources wishing to remain anonymous. Longstanding board member Gene Karol said it is customary for new members to attend the sessions, adding he
Photo by Sarah Miller Joe Chenelly, top, and Kelly McConkey attend their first meeting as elected members of the Board of Education Nov. 8.
was unaware of discussion to bar the new members from executive sessions. “We’ve got to bring them up to speed,” he said. After the Nov. 8 meeting, Bill Chambers, the board vice president, confirmed discussions regarding when newly elected members will be allowed in executive sessions, anticipating Chenelly and McConkey would be permitted to attend executive sessions at the Nov. 15 meeting. In accordance with the state statutes, according to Chambers, the elected members cannot be in the room when the board discusses personnel issues, legal matters and union negotiations. The invitation is the same as when Chambers, board President Rose Crunkleton and board member Tracy McGuire were newly elected to the board, according to Chambers. Chenelly and McConkey could not attend the Nov. 8 executive session because they were scheduled to watch an hour and a half orientation video, fill out tax documents and get their photo identifications. By the time they were finished, Chambers said the regular meeting was back in session. Chenelly said when they were finished with processing, he and McConkey went to the boardroom, but were not allowed in executive session. “I didn’t think we were supposed to be,” McConkey said. Chenelly believes he and McConkey were supposed to be permitted as soon as they were processed and was “a little disappointed” when that didn’t happen. He said newly elected members have a steep learning curve, and it is in the best interest of the school district for he and McConkey to take their seats well informed and ready to get to work. McConkey echoed Chenelly’s statements. “There’s a lot of things we need to get up to speed on,” he said. Crunkleton said she is unsure if the two new members will be allowed to sit in on executive sessions before being
formally sworn in. “I’m not privy to say,” she said, adding the precedent Chambers mentioned was granted by the Attorney General’s office because three new board members were starting simultaneously. She said she is unsure whether those privileges still apply to Chenelly and McConkey. Maryland Attorney General Deputy Communications Director Alan Brody said there are no records of the board requesting a formal opinion on the 2008 decision to allow board members elect to sit in on executive sessions. Board Attorney Dario Agnolutto said they did not ask the attorney general for formal permission to allow the new members into the meeting; they only consulted with the attorney general. Allowing members to sit in on executive meetings is within the purview of the board itself. “At the end of the day, it’s a judgment call,” he said, though he corroborated Chamber’s statement that un-sworn board members could not sit in on matters involving contract negotiations, legal matters or personnel matters. Agnolutto said he makes it a point to remind sitting board members of the flexibility they have in permitting members elect to sit in on meetings. The Board of Education begins every meeting in a closed session, “as permitted by the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Session 10-508(a)(1)(i) and (ii), (7), and (9) and Section 10503 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.” This statement is printed on each agenda the board issues and on the district’s website. For more information, visit www.calvertnet.k12.md.us. The next Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Dec. 6. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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COUNTY GEt HOLiDAY NEWS CA$H Huntingtown Hosts Festival of Trees
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The day after Thanksgiving the halls of Huntingtown High School will be decked for the 24th Annual Festival of Trees benefiting the Burnett-Calvert Hospice House. This year, more than 60 trees will line the halls. Jeanne Coonan, Festival of Trees Coordinator, said volunteers find organizations and individuals to sponsor trees. Sponsors can choose to decorate their tree or have volunteers decorate it. Bob Hall of Bob Hall LLC, a local beer distributor, donated trucks and drivers to deliver the trees on Nov. 26. Some sponsors keep their trees while others donate them to organizations, such as the public library and the Boys and Girls Club. Down from the North Pole, Santa Claus will be available for breakfast and lunch Nov. 24, and all weekend for photo opportunities, Coonan said. For the first time this year, Hospice will host a Gingerbread House Competition. Coonan encourages participants to drop off their creations Friday, Saturday or Sunday morning. Judging will be Nov. 25 at 2 p.m., she said, adding interest seems high based upon receiving several calls.
Coonan said different acts will provide live entertainment in the cafeteria, the lobby, the gymnasium and the auditorium throughout the weekend. For individuals hoping to do a little Christmas shopping, the Festival of Trees gift shop will sell handmade crafts, other items donated from the community and poinsettias. More than 70 vendors will be on hand selling a large variety of products, Coonan said. Calvert Quilt Shop has donated a piece to be raffled off during the weekend. Coonan expects between 3,000 and 4,000 visitors to the Festival of Trees, and Hospice hopes to raise between $70,000 and $100,000. “This is a great family event,” Coonan said. General admission for adults is $5, seniors $4, children (age 4-12) $2, children 3 and under are free. Days and times are: Friday, Nov. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Coonan said they are in the planning stages of making it “something special” for the 25th Annual Festival of Trees.
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Schools Improving Literacy Assessments By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Parents will soon find their children hitting literacy milestones sooner, according to a Nov. 8 presentation to the Board of Education. Supervisor of Elementary Instruction, Leanne Meisinger, said the changes to literacy requirements will bring classroom instruction in line with the common core standards. Current testing provides a “false sense of proficient reading skills at the early childhood and primary grades” because the tests don’t measure each individual student’s progress, according to Meisinger. Students need to have a strong comprehension of “decoding” at a younger age, Meisinger said. Decoding is a process of breaking words down into individual letter sounds so children learn to pronounce words properly and can better place it in context. This is extremely important when reading
in English. “Our English language is actually very complex,” she said, because each vowel has two potential pronunciations, among other stumbling blocks. Once it is second nature to decipher how a word is pronounced, Meisinger said children can focus more on comprehension. To help teachers adjust to the new expectations, Meisinger said they have been going through professional development. One program they are working with is Readsters LLC. Through Readsters, Meisinger said teachers go through three days of “training in the areas of assessing struggling readers, targeting instruction to close skill gaps and increasing teacher knowledge in the areas of decoding, spelling vocabulary and appropriate use of resources.” In addition, teachers go through one and a half days of administrative professional development and one day of “school based walk through with grade level determined fol-
low up professional development needs.” Teachers take what they learn and use it in their classroom as needed, Meisinger said. A current practice of grouping children by their ability level will continue, Meisinger said. “Everything is very fluid,” she said explain how students rarely stay in one classroom throughout the day since teachers put them in groups based on their needs. Teachers constantly reassess students to identify struggling students more quickly and target the best ways to help an individual child. Meisinger said school-based experts on the common core are assigned to share information with their coworkers. For more information, visit www.calvertnet.k12.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Our Lady Hosts Christmas Bazaar By Sarah Miller Staff Writer A record number of vendors came out to Our Lady Star of the Sea School’s Third Annual Christmas Bazaar, according to organizer Diane Allen. With 67 vendors, some spanning two or three tables, in addition to face painting, a café and other attractions, Allen said the bazaar has been growing every year. The bazaar started as one of the many fundraisers to keep the school open and independent. Even though the school is now in the clear, “Everyone still comes together for the school,” she said.
Parents, teachers and students worked the event. “It’s wonderful,” said secretary Cathy Dziekiewicz, who attended the bazaar with her husband and two children. Heather McGaffin, first time at the bazaar, wanted to help the school since she has a student in the new pre-kindergarten program. “It’s great people and wonderful vendors,” she said. For more information about the school and upcoming events, visit www.olsss.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Serving Others First By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
Len Addiss makes sure everyone gets a pie.
Instead of spending Thanksgiving at home with family, Girl Scout Troop 6691 of Prince Frederick will prepare a full feast for residents in Project ECHO, a local temporary shelter capable of housing 20 women and children and 20 men. The community responded exuberantly, according to troop leader Carrie Brewton, when girls asked for gift cards and donations to help. Dunkirk Florist & Gifts donated centerpieces for the tables, Shelly Wood with Wall’s Bakery in Waldorf offered baked goods and desserts and Darren Rickwood with First Home Mortgage gave a $50 gift card to Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart, Giant and Food Lion donated gift cards, which the girls donated to Project ECHO to replenish their pantry, Brewton said. The scouts used nearly $200 in cash donations to shop for the meal. On Halloween, the girls collected non-perishables and canned goods instead of candy to stock Project ECHO’s shelves after Thanksgiving, said troop member Shelby Keruter. Preparing Thanksgiving dinner idea falls in line with “Sow What?” the Girl Scout Senior’s journey which involves learning to eat right and teaching others to
do the same., according to Keruter. “We want it to be a Thanksgiving dinner like we would have at home,” she said. They troop met at Trinity United Methodist Church in Prince Frederick Sunday night to shop for the meal. Troop member Megan Pearson said Larry Reich hands out turkeys with SMILE. Photos by Sarah Miller they plan to be at Project ECHO by 8 a.m. purchase the entire meal so the organizaThursday morning to begin cooking, but tion does not take anything from the food they intend to have plenty prepared before, pantry. Volunteers help with preparation such as candied yams and green bean casseand clean up. Last year, a family from New role. The girls will cook the ham and turkey York City came down to spend Thanksgivon site, she said. ing with their family and ended up helping at The troop made a menu based on their the SMILE dinner before they went to their favorite Thanksgiving foods, both traditionrelatives home to eat, Cheston said. “The volal and non-traditional. In addition to turkey unteer crew is just wonderful.” and ham, the meal includes macaroni and In addition to gearing up for a Thankscheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, crangiving meal, SMILE gave away 500 turkeys berry sauce, 12 different pies, tea and coffee, and all the fixings to families in need, setting Pearson said, planning to leave plenty of leftup shop Saturday morning at the American overs, she added. Legion at 9 a.m., giving food away until it The administrators of Project ECHO was gone. welcomed the girl’s Thanksgiving proposal End Hunger worked with a number of with opened arms, said troop leader Lisa Mcchurches to distribute 1,200 turkeys to famiCormick. The scouts assigned jobs amongst lies, according to Director of Communicathemselves, from cooking to setting tables, tions Jacqueline Miller. waiting on diners and cleaning up. “Holidays are an unfortunate reminder Some additional volunteers at Project that they are in need,” Miller said. “We can’t ECHO will be the girls’ families, augmentprovide everything, but we can give them ing the girl’s efforts. For the rest, their famimeals.” lies plan to hold Thanksgiving on an alterHands of God Mobile Street Ministry nate day or save favorite dishes for when held a bake sale fundraiser in from of the their scouts come home. County Court building in Prince Frederick “They understand,” Keruter said, addThursday afternoon to raise money to feed ing the families have been very supportive more people, said point of contact Kathryn Brewton said, “We’re gonna go in and Tyler-King. Shut-ins and seniors will benefit kick some turkey.” from the collection. Mary Ann Cheston with SMILE said She said recipients get “what folks the organization will host a community dinwould have for a holiday dinner,” includner from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. on Thanksing meat, sweet potatoes, rice, green beans giving at the American Legion Post in Lusand fresh fruit and vegetables. She said they by, and anyone is welcome to join them. She work with various churches to find individusaid the dinner includes turkey with all the als in need and deliver food. traditional sides. She can see the hand of God at work. While the dinner is designed for people “It’s just an awesome network than huwho are alone on the holiday, or can’t afford mans could not put together.” a full Thanksgiving meal, Cheston said, they welcome all comers. sarahmiller@countytimes.net The proceeds from SMILE’s thrift store
Shelby Keruter, left, Marisa McCormic, Adrianna Brewton, Megan Pearson and Sabrina Pearson with Girl Scout Troop 6691 display their spoils from their first round of shopping for Thanksgiving.
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November is Lung Cancer Awareness month. Although you won’t see clear ribbons on the products you buy, you won’t be asked at the grocery store if you would like to give a dollar to Lung Cancer Research, and you won’t find multiple 5K runs to benefit lung cancer, every year in the U.S. more than 220,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer. This disease claims more lives in this country than breast, colon, pancreatic, and prostate cancers combined. Because research funding for lung cancer has drastically lagged compared to funding for other cancers, only 16 percent of lung cancer patients survive five years after diagnosis. I am part of that lucky 16 percent. My
Commissioner’s Corner By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner, District 2 I can’t believe that it is Thanksgiving. I want to depart from my usual format and share with you my top ten list of what makes me feel thankful. We have so much for which to be thankful in Calvert County. First, and foremost, I am thankful that I can practice my religion without fear. I could also choose not to endorse any religion, and that choice would not instill fear. I can publicly say, “to God goes the glory” which I believe, and
cancer was accidently found very early and I have been cancer free for seven years. Lung cancer is unlike any other cancer because of the stigma it carries. When most people think of lung cancer, they think of smoking – and a cancer that “could have been prevented”. I am here to tell you that if you have lungs, you can get lung cancer. Just ask Gabby Wilson, an eleven-year-old girl from Lafayette, Calf. who was diagnosed with lung cancer at age six. Ask my friend Heather who was diagnosed at age 24, or my friend Kathy who was diagnosed at age 29. You can’t ask my friend Sara who left us yesterday at the age of 34. Lung cancer is especially on the rise with young women who never smoked. Research-
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Shaw Is Thankful Tenfold not fear that I will lose my job. I am thankful to God and for my church family. Secondly, I am thankful for my family. Three and a half months ago, I experienced the great joy of becoming a grandmother. What a reminder that we can love others more than life itself. Two years ago, I became a mother-in-law to the best daughter-in-law for whom I could have hoped. Six years ago, I became an adoptive mother to my daughter. Eight years ago, I became her foster mother under trying circumstances. Thirty-three years ago, I nearly died giving birth to my son. I have outlived my son’s father and grandparents, but we re-
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ers have not identified the underlying cause of this yet. To make sure other people are as lucky as I am, we need to fund the research that leads to breakthroughs and lifesaving new treatments. Recent improvements in treatment have begun to turn the tide for lung cancer patients. In fact, more new treatments for lung cancer have been developed in the past decade than in the 30 years before that. But we need research investment and volunteers to continue to see improvements.
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main close to our extended family spread all over the U.S. My family gives my life focus and joy. Thirdly, I am thankful for my friends. I have been blessed with amazing friends. Fourth, I am thankful for my health. I have been fortunate to find the medical care I needed when it made all the difference in the quality of my life. I remain hopeful that everyone can be thankful for this availability now and into the future under ObamaCare. In Calvert County, I am thankful for Calvert Healthcare Solutions which covers the gap between Medical Assistance and the ability to pay for health insurance.
Fifth, I am thankful to have a roof over my head and plenty to eat. I am thankful for all those who work tirelessly in Calvert County to make these necessities available to those less fortunate than I. Sixth, I am thankful that I have meaningful and productive work for which I humbly thank the voters of Calvert County. The biggest crisis facing the world in this century is that there are not enough jobs across the globe for all those who want to work. Closer to home, we enjoy a low unemployment rate in comparison to other jurisdictions, but statistics do not matter if you can’t find the job you were trained or educated to do. Sequestration is a looming possibility, but I am hopeful that Congress will act prudently. Seventh, I am thankful for the colleagues with whom I work in county government and in many other roles. What dedication I see on a daily basis. Every week during the Commissioner’s report part of our County Commissioners’ hearing, I try to mention a few. Eighth, I am thankful to live in an area where volunteerism is a way of life. Most
residents of Calvert County volunteer in some way. Our all volunteer fire and rescue departments are stellar examples. Research shows that there are 40 assets that children need to grow into healthy, high functioning adults. One of those 40 is the ability to give back to one’s community. Ninth, I am thankful that Calvert County makes our children and youth a priority. The proof lies in our just being named one of the 100 best communities for raising children in the U.S. Our excellent schools are a big part of that award. So is the high number of Eagle Boy Scouts and Gold Award Girl Scouts that we produce. Tenth, I am thankful for the care and attention we give our seniors and our less able community members. Our seniors give back a lot in so many ways. Being valued by our community enables that giving. My list could go on and on. How does your list compare to mine? Please join me in celebrating all the blessings our Calvert County Community shares.
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Local Ford Dealer Sponsors Fun and Charity By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Prince Frederick Ford offered residents a chance to win a brandnew Ford Fusion, test their skills as an American Idol Judge and donate money to the American Cancer Society. Anybody who came out to Go Further with Ford had a chance to sign up for a chance to win a 2013 Ford Fusion. Prince Frederick Ford Spokesperson Elizabeth Johnson said approximately 50 individuals came to Go Further with Ford Night to register for the car drawing. Sales Manager Aaron Douglass said events such as Go Further with
Ford Night normally bring more customers than average. He said Ford, as well as the local Prince Frederick dealership, launched an extensive promotion through Facebook, Twitter and other social media networks. Go Further with Ford Night was the finale to Random Acts of Fusion, a unique trans-media program hosted by Ryan Seacrest generating more than 12 million consumer engagements with the Ford Fusion by playing out a story arc through multimedia platforms, a press release from Ford states. For more information, visit www.princefrederickford.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
The men and women of Prince Frederick Ford at the dealership’s Go Further with Ford night.
The Arc to Help Others By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Harriet Yaffe’s “passion for the mission” of the Arc of Southern Maryland started in 1980, shortly after she began volunteering as a way to give back to the community. She became an employee before becoming the executive director more than 14 years ago. Southern Maryland residents have a have a variety of opportunities to volunteer in their communities throughout the tri-county area.
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“[Volunteering] could be anything,” Yaffe said, based upon their talents and the time they have to offer. The Arc promotes community involvement, independence and personal success for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, according to the organization’s website. “Our core belief is that those who receive services should have as much control of their own lives as possible. We strive to help all achieve their individual goals and expand their horizons.” The organization started in Southern Maryland in 1975 and today works with families and individuals throughout Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties. Some volunteers work though the United Way to help the Arc on the Annual Day of Caring, others work at the organization on a regular basis. One man came in to take individuals fishing. Volunteers work on landscaping around the Arc’s group homes, or directly with clients by taking them to lunch and other activities. Volunteers working with Arc’s clients undergo a background check, because they will be working with individuals who can be “pretty vulnerable,” according to Yaffe. One of the highlights of Yaffe’s career involved a young man who worked at the Safeway in Dunkirk and was spotlighted on the local Comcast station. Another of Yaffe’s favorite moments is a woman, with mobility issues when she started attending the Arc’s weekly yoga class, who can now stand up unassisted from sitting on the floor. “While our focus is providing services in these three
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counties, we are part of a larger network in Maryland that includes The Arc of Maryland, located in Annapolis, and 10 other chapters around the state. Together we are working to change lives and minds in Maryland about developmental disability,” according to the website. To read more about Arc’s history and statewide campaign called Changing Minds, a making a difference in our counties and around the state, go to the website www.arcsomd.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Unclouded Day, a music ministry out of Trinity United Methodist Church in Prince Frederick, announced the release of “Songs of Our Folks,” their second CD, due out in early December. Tom Latchaw, vocalist and banjo player for the group, said song selections on the new CD were chosen to honor friends and family of the band members. Some songs were favorites of individuals who have died, others reminded band members of a loved one. “There’s a lot of great old songs,” said mandolin player Erik Johnson. The band mainly covered old standards, Johnson said. Finding the original lyrics was a challenge because so many artists have performed the songs, he said, but they succeeded. Making the music mesh with the folk and bluegrass feel of the band was another matter entirely, Latchaw said. In some cases, pieces were written for pianos or more traditional hymn arrangements, and he was charged with simplifying the pieces so the band could play them. Unclouded Day recorded with Devon Owens at Garrett’s Music Academy. Johnson said one of the most challenging parts of studio recording is the whole band does not ply together. Each vocal part and instrument is recorded separately and laid on its own track, which is them blended with the others. Keeping tempo without the rest of the band in the background was a challenge, he said. The band’s roots stretch back to 2002, when Latchaw offered to help with “wires and switches” at the soundboard, which Johnson was already doing for one service. As a result, Latchaw said they began sitting and singing next to each other, with Johnson tak-
Saturday, Nov. 24 Live Music: “Flow in the Dark Band” Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m. Live Music: “Pet the Monster” Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
Photos by Sarah Miller Frank Tilly, left, Erik Johnson, John Gearon, Tom Latchaw and Victoria Latchaw of Unclouded Day rehearse before worship at Trinity United Methodist Church.
ing the bass parts and Latchaw on tenor. The men said they decided they had something and, rather than join one of the existing groups at Trinity United Methodist Church, they started an original project. Latchaw and Johnson are the only two founding members still in the band, Johnson said. The rest of the band is comprised of Latchaw’s daughter, Victoria Latchaw, on fiddle, John Gearon on guitar and Frank Tilly on bass. Unclouded Day plays at Trinity United Methodist Church once per month, but Latchaw said they have gigs at other churches and religious functions throughout the rest of the month. When they go to locations not religious in nature, such as local wineries, he said they play as the Baybilly Band. When playing under that name, they lean toward
more county music, though there is still a bluegrass and folk flavor, Latchaw said. Occasionally they will play one of Latchaw’s originals, but the majority of the band’s repertoire, under either name, is comprised of covers, Johnson said. They spend most of their time in Calvert County, but Johnson said the band has traveled to Virginia, Baltimore and Annapolis to play at gigs for friends. As the Baybilly Band, he said they are available for private functions. For more information about Unclouded Day, visit www.reverbnation.com/theuncloudedday or www.facebook.com/theuncloudedday. To book the Baybilly Band, call 443-223-8130 or email tlatchaw@comcast.net. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Live Music: “Matt Zimmerman” Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) – 1 p.m. Live Music: “Diane Daly” The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 25 Live Music: “RetroPhyt” Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) – 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 27 Live Music: “Justin Myles” Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
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