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Tragedy Turned Positive
Pete O’Neal Gives Uplifting Message to Local NAACP By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Calvert County branch of the NAACP held their annual luncheon on Nov. 2, featuring keynote speaker ABC2 photojournalist Pete O’Neal. O’Neal is the founder of children’s television show “It’s Kindertime,” the “It’s Kindertime” Toy Drive and history documentaries, including one about the Gwynn Oak Amusement Park. As a journalist, O’Neal was often the first on scene at fires, accidents and homicides. He spoke to members of the family at the worst times of their lives. In total, he said he covered more than 1,800 homicides before one hit home – his mother was found murdered in her home after a robbery. O’Neal found himself questioning his faith after the loss of his mother, who was his only family growing up. “The ground wasn’t low enough,” he said. “I was lower than that.” At his wife Beverly’s urging, he began working toward making something good come out of the tragedy. With her help, he started a children’s television show, “It’s Kinder-
time,” to show children the options they have open to them. O’Neal, Beverly and their sons wrote, produced and funded the initial show, which was picked up for 13 episodes by ABC2. It went on to span several seasons. It also became the namesake of the annual toy drive O’Neal hosts. Along with the successful children’s show, O’Neal and Beverly teamed up to film documentaries, including one about the racial integration of Gwynn Oak Park in Baltimore during the 1950s and 1960s. During filming, they conducted more than 30 hours of interviews, O’Neal said. People of all races and religions were involved in desegregating the park, and he wanted to tell their story. Even with all the achievements he’s had in his life, O’Neal makes it a point to recognize the people who supported him and urged the audience at the luncheon to do the same. “You can’t say ‘look what I’ve done’ without knowing you’re standing on the shoulders of those before you,” O’Neal said. For more information about the NAACP and upcoming events, visit calvertnaacp.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Commissioners Grant Dominion Cove Point Tax Break By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Amid community protests and encouragements, The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners voted at their Nov. 5 meeting to approve a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement and tax relief for the proposed Dominion Cove Point Liquefaction Project in Lusby. The terms of the PILOT agreement include a one-time payment in 2018 of $25 million before the proposed facility expansion is deemed taxable, according to a Calvert COunty press release. “This is in addition to the $15.1 million the county will receive on Dominion’s existing equipment. Additionally, the county is guaranteed $15.1 million in annual payments on existing equipment for at least an additional five years, removing the risk of financial loss to the county on equipment depreciation. Calvert County will receive approximately $55 million total per year in tax revenue once the facility is operational.” Upon completion of the five-year PILOT, Dominion Cove Point will receive 42 percent
relief on real and personal property taxes for nine years. At the end of the tax relief period, the facility becomes taxable at 100 percent of its value. This investment by the county will help pave the way for the facility expansion, which is valued at $3.4 billion to $3.8 billion and expected to have a significant economic impact on the county through job creation and tax payments. Calvert County is authorized under Maryland law to extend property tax relief to new or expanding businesses in the county’s identified economic development target market sectors that employ at least 25 new additional full-time employees and acquire at least $2.5 million in land, improvements to the land, or equipment in the county. Local union leaders and employees supported the proposal, saying the expansion will offer more than 3,000 local jobs to contractors for two or three years, allowing them to stay close to home instead of chasing work. Other community members asked the Board of County Commissioners to slow down, believing if they make it too easy for Dominion Cove Point the county will loose all leverage against them if something goes
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COUNTY NEWS Former Assistant Sheriff Running for Commissioner Seat The Calvert Gazette
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer After a lifelong career in law enforcement, the last 15 years of which were spent in service to Calvert County, first in the states attorney’s office then in the sheriff’s office, former assistant sheriff Tom Hejl is not ready for a quiet, lazy retirement. He decided to throw his hat into the county commissioners race, running as a republican for one of the two at-large seats. Hejl believes he has something to offer the board and the county. He is experienced with the county budget build process. Property values have been on the decline since the economic downturn in 2008, meaning the county has had to make due with less money every year. He would encourage the board to be more transparent with the budget build in addition to finding ways to increase revenue. One idea Hejl has is to enforce ordinances currently being overlooked. He recommends the county to impose a fee for providing additional security for events such as the Tiki Bar opening weekend and the Blessing of the Bikes. Sheriff’s office employees already provide additional security for those events. The county pays for the officers but private business owners reap the benefits, Hejl said.
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In addition to finding new ways to garner income, Hejl wants to see the county find ways to entice small business owners and entrepreneurs to take up residence in local shopping centers. “There are way too many vacant storefronts,” Hejl said. Calvert has “a significant traffic problem,” Hejl said. The county needs to lobby not only the state but the federal government to find solutions for traffic issues with the Thomas Johnson Bridge and Route 2/4. A number of federal employees live in Calvert, Hejl said, and the federal government cannot ignore the need for additional infrastructure. There is a need for more affordable housing, especially for young professionals, Hejl said. He would recommend offering incentives to builders to offer affordable housing for individuals living on single incomes. Hejl intends to advocate for steps and COLAs for county employees. “County employees are the county’s asset,” Hejl said. He has heard “horror stories” about Community Planning and Building and would work to streamline the process members of the community go through to get permits and help make the process easier to navigate. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Kullen Launches Campaign for House of Delegates Seat By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Sue Kullen (D) formally announced her intention to run for a seat in the Maryland House of Delegates during a party at Governor’s Run in Port Republic on Sunday. Kullen was the first female delegate from Calvert County, according to Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller (D-27). He went on to predict she would be the next. “With the governor’s help, we’re going to make it happen,” he said. Kullen seeks to oust incumbent
Mark Fisher (R-27B) and win the seat as delegate for district 27C, formed during the 2012 legislative session. Kullen said her defeat in the 2010 election nearly convinced her to step away from politics. “I have never been involved in anything where integrity and hard work didn’t pay off,” she said, adding that, at the end of the day she loved democracy and wanted to represent Calvert County in Annapolis. Nov. 3 marked exactly one year until the 2014 election, Kullen said. In the next year, she and campaign supporters will go door-to-door appear at political
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and community events, all with the intention to talk to the citizens of Calvert County and find out what they need from their representative. Her intention is to continue fighting for legislation that matters and makes a difference, Kullen said. During her original tenure in the House of Delegates, she fought for bills they may not receive the spotlight, such as women’s health bill that was heard on the same day as a gun bill. The weapon based legislation got more attention, Kullen said, but other bills were just as important and impacted just as many people. “I have a wild collection of people supporting me,” Kullen said, noting that
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at her campaign kickoff alone there were doctors, lawyers, artists, scientists, fire fighters and military veterans. She made sure to thank her husband, local government employee Steve Kullen, for his continuous support. “I will ask Steve to do more than anyone should do for their spouse,” she said, adding that during past campaigns he would stay up with her until 3 or 4 a.m. then turn around and leave for work at 6 a.m. For more information about candidates running in the 2014 election, visit elections.state.md.us/. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Judge Wells to Receive Leadership in Law Award Judge E. Gregory Wells of the Circuit Court for Calvert County has been named a winner of the The Daily Record’s 2013 Leadership in Law Award. The Daily Record selected Judge Wells as one of 28 winners from more than 79 nominations. He will receive the Leadership in Law Award at a dinner on Nov. 14 at the Hotel at Arundel Preserve. “I consider it a privilege to serve the people and the state of Maryland as a jurist, but anytime you are recognized for doing the things for which you are passionate, for doing the things you love, it gives you an added sense of satisfaction,” Wells said. “It’s a true honor to be named a leader in Maryland’s legal community by The Daily Record.” A graduate of the College of William and Mary and the University of Virginia’s School of Law, Judge Wells has served as Associate Judge, Circuit
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Calvert County to Hold Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Division of Solid Waste, is hosting the last household hazardous waste collection day of 2013 on Saturday, Nov. 16, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Appeal Landfill, 401 Sweetwater Road, Lusby. The event will give Calvert County residents the opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous substances free of charge. During the collection day, a licensed contractor will collect household hazardous waste for proper disposal. Collection is limited to Calvert County residents only and proof of residency, such as a tax or utility bill or driver’s license, is required. Waste from commercial businesses is prohibited. This service ensures that Calvert County meets all state and federal requirements with regard to the safe collection of household hazardous waste. Hazardous waste commonly found in the home includes materials such as oilbased paints, gasoline, gas/oil mix, pool chemicals, solvents, fertilizers, prescription drugs, explosives and other items usually labeled with the words “DANGER,” “TOXIC,” “POISON” or “WARNING.” These items should be separated from regular household trash and disposed of in an
environmentally friendly way. Latex paint, however, is not hazardous and will not be accepted at the event. Latex paint may be thrown out with regular trash once it has dried. Small amounts of latex paint can be left to dry in an open can. Larger amounts can be combined with oil absorbent, kitty litter or paint hardener until it is hard. County residents may drop off trash and recyclables at customer convenience centers and the Appeal Landfill, including motor oil and oil filters, antifreeze, batteries, electronics, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, cooking oil, cell phones, printer cartridges, textiles and all types of light bulbs. Hazardous waste collection days are held four times a year in Calvert County – one Saturday in March and September at the Mt. Hope Community Center and one Saturday in June and November at the Appeal Landfill. For more information, call the Calvert County Department of Public Works, Division of Solid Waste, at 410-326-0210 or visit the Calvert County website at www. co.cal.md.us/hazardouswaste for a full listing of materials accepted.
Evening Meeting for Calvert County Farmers On Thursday, Nov. 14 Calvert Soil Conservation District will hold a meeting to highlight and explain local, state, and federal costshare programs. The meeting is scheduled
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Prince Frederick at Courthouse Square, 205 Main Street. To register, please call 410-535-1521.
Commissioner Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Economic Development The League Of Women Voters Of Calvert County will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus (115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick, MD). The meeting topic is “Economic Development in Calvert County.” All interested residents are encouraged to attend. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, the public should contact the League at 410.586.2176
This series is intended to present points of view from concerned citizens through mediated dialogue in an open and non-partisan setting. Founded in 1920, the League of Women Voters is a citizens’ organization that seeks to improve government and engage all citizens in the decisions that impact their lives. The Calvert County chapter began in 1966 and currently has 87 members. For more information, visit www.lwv.org
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Friday’s Creek Winery and Adult Day Care of Calvert County (ADCCC) teamed up on Saturday evening for the first ever Care to Wine fundraiser. The fundraiser benefited ADCCC and featured a four-course meal of signature southern dishes, plus dessert, from Saphron Restaurant, with wine pairings from Fridays Creek Winery. ADCCC is licensed and regulated by the Department of Health and Men-
tal Hygiene, according to Director Ruth Lake. They care for adults during the day who need continuous care she said. Additional fundraisers include periodic, in-house, yard sales. The next yard sale will be on Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will feature vendors such as Lia Sophia and Tupperware. It will be at the adult daycare facility located at 975 Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick. For more information, visit www. adcofcalvertcounty.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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COUNTY NEWS LSM’s Spat Pac Invites You to Help Leave a Legacy of Cleaner Water The Calvert Gazette
A group of LSM 2014 class members has decided to focus on making a direct impact on local water quality by undertaking an oyster reef installation in the St. Mary’s River. Filter-feeding oysters aid in the clean-up of our local watershed and contribute to a healthier Chesapeake Bay. Classmates Ray Dodson, Bob Lewis, Beverly Brown, Holly Meyer, Joe Klausner, Rebecca Bridgett, Jeff Lehnertz, Michelle Ruble, MaryAnne Bowman and Carrie Kelly have made replenishing the oyster population their Legacy Project, with a goal of ensuring future generations will be able to enjoy the beautiful waterways which surround the Southern Maryland region.
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BAY-CSS Residential Supervisor, Tawny Long, Named Employee of the Year
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Tawny Long, a dedicated Residential Supervisor for Bay Community Support Services (BAY-CSS), has recently been named Employee of the Year by her fellow employees in an award ceremony held during the BAY-CSS Employee Appreciation Banquet held at the Rod N' Reel Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland on Thursday, Oct. 10. Ms. Long has been a valued employee with BAY-CSS for 7 years, four of which has been as the Residential Supervisor for the Lisa Way Residential Group Home in Charles County, Maryland. In her position as Residential Supervisor, Ms. Long is responsible for managing and overseeing the care for the individuals with disabilities who reside there. Ms. Long shares that she doesn't think of the work she does with BAY-CSS as a job, but as helping to care for her family. The Board of Directors, staff and individuals we serve at Bay Community Support Services (BAY-CSS) would like to congratulate Tawny Long on this well-deserved honor. Photo Courtesy of Lauren Belt
Mike Kelly, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the Calvert County Toys for Tots program by using his office as a drop-off location for this year's toy drive. Local residents may help needy children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, 224 Town Square Drive, Lusby, during regular business hours beginning November 1 through December 10, 2013. "With the holiday season around the corner, we are all getting ready for the festivities," Kelly said. "And as this is the season of giving, now is a great time to remember the less fortunate in our community." Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm's 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals -- from college savings to retirement -- and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today. In January 2013, for the 14th year, Edward Jones was named one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE Magazine in its annual listing. The firm ranked No. 8 overall. These 14 FORTUNE rankings include 10 top-10 finishes, consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003, and consecutive No. 2 rankings in 2009 and 2010. FORTUNE and Time Inc. are not affiliated with and do not endorse products or services of Edward Jones. Edward Jones is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones website is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.
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Parents, Students, Teachers Working Together By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Northern High School Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) has banded together to offer grants for school clubs and scholarships for graduating seniors. Every year, the PTSO offers at least one $500 scholarship and additional $250 scholarships as possible, according to PTSO member Margaret Dunlap. The scholarships are meant to help students who may not be at the top of the scale academically but who serve
their community as volunteers. Students are asked to submit essays detailing their community involvement, which are read and ranked by parents and teachers. All personal information, such as names, are omitted from the entries during judging, Dunlap said. Scholarships are awarded in May and sent to the education institution of the student’s choice. Scholarships are advertised through the guidance office and, as of last year, Southern Maryland CAN’s combined scholarship application. To be considered for a scholarship, the student applying and at least one parent or guardian must be a
member of the PTSO. Clubs and student organizations and the school can apply for small grants from the PTSO. Past grants have helped purchase timers for the chess team and new books in the library, Dunlap said. PTSO funds grants and scholarships through membership dues and fundraisers, such as the ongoing spirit sale and hoodie sales. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Kids Just Want to Have Fun at Calvert Libraries By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Tales tall and small were the subject of the latest Kids Just Want to Have Fun program at the Prince Frederick branch of Calvert County Libraries. The program is offered from September to May, according to Children Services Director Beverly Izzi. The Prince Frederick and Twin Beaches libraries offer free fun for kids every month through the Kids Just Want to Have Fun program. Topics cover spaghetti, fairy tales and everything in between, according to children’s librarian Barb Thorp. In addition to reading a story, Thorp designs crafts, activities and snacks related to the story. During the latest program at the Prince Frederick library on Nov. 4, Thorp read one-minute fairy tales. Children acted out the super short versions of Little Red Riding Hood, The Doll in the Grass and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves with masks they designed and colored. After their short pantomimes, Thorp showed participants how to make a “faeraium,” an aquarium for a fairie, out of a glass jar, fake moss, jewels and pictures of fairies. The number of children changes every month, Izzi said, but they can handle a maximum of 25 children. “I appreciate the fact they have this for kids,” Ellen Pape, who brings her son, Josiah, to the program a the Prince Frederick Library every month. “I’ve never seen a program so dedicated to the
children,” said Kay Weaver, who has brought her grandchildren, Allura and Dakota Kissinger, to Kids Just Want to Have Fun every month for the past three years. The program is offered for children in kindergarten through third grade. Allura will be too old to participate next year, but Weaver said they will find her another program to participate in at the library. There are things for children of all ages to do, Weaver said, adding the fact that programs are free is a plus for parents who have several children. Weaver said the librarians are a large part of what makes the program successful, calling Thorp a “jem” and praising her for the animated way she tells stories, complete with voices. Dakota and Allura have begun imitating this when they read out loud to her, Weaver said. Kids Just Want to Have Fun programs are the second Monday of every month from 6:30 to 7:30 and the second Thursday of every month from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Prince Frederick Branch and the third Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 at the Twin Beaches branch.The next program will be at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 in the Prince Frederick branch and Nov. 21 at the Twin Beaches Branch at 6:30 p.m. The program will take a break in December, Izzi said, but they will begin again Barb Thorp reads to students. in January. For more information, visit calvert.lib.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Allura, left, and Dakota Kissinger act out Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Kids Just Want to Have Fun participants color masks.
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Students Take a Stand Against Bullying Every school in Calvert County sent an envoy of students to the second annual Make the Difference Bullying Prevention Summit at the College of Southern Maryland on Nov. 1. The schools sent students who show leadership qualities, said Community Resource and School Safety Specialist Larry Titus. The day-long summit involved eight breakout sessions covering bullying in the digital age, starting school based anti-bullying programs and clubs and how to report bullying, harassment and intimidation. Students from each school attended different sessions and reported back to their groups to discuss action plans for addressing and preventing bullying at their schools. Photos by Sarah Miller
A Gift of Words By Sarah Miller Staff Writer “I could use this,” said Windy Hill Elementary School third grader Sydney Cooksey while examining a page detailing parts of speech in her new dictionary. The dictionary was a gift from the Prince Frederick Rotary Club. During the coming week, Rotarians will pass out more than 1,200 dictionaries to third grade students across the county. The Rotary Club is a service organization, Rotarian Gene Karol said to third grade students at Windy Hill Elementary School, the first stop on the Rotary Club’s annual tour of Calvert County’s schools. “Our job is to help people,” Karol said, explaining that the club offers scholarships, offers support to exchange students and raises money to fight polio. Students were pleased to receive dictionaries. “It’ll be fun to explore the dictionary,” said Windy Hill third grader Katelyn Holland. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Sydney Cooksey and Kaileigh Hall show off their dictionaries.
Al Schwencer passes out dictionaries.
Katelyn Holland checks out her new dictionary.
Rotary Club members talk about the organization.
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Advocate, Educate and Connect Chamber of Commerce Focuses on All Aspects of Business By Sarah Miller Staff Writer 2013 was a year of growth and change for the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce and Chamber President and CEO Carolyn Hart. Though her first day at work was Oct. 15, 2012, the Nov. 18, 2013 Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet will bring Hart full circle. It was the first event she attended after taking her position with the Chamber of Commerce, she said. When Hart began working for the chamber, she took time to speak with every member, polling them to determine what changes they believed the organization needed to make and using their opinions as the foundation for her work in the past year. The mission of the Chamber of Commerce can be summed up in three words, Hart said – advocate, educate and connect. Each of those words is a focus area for the chamber and everything they do connects to one of those areas. One of the first changes made after Hart began working with the chamber was eliminating the entry fee to the monthly Business After Hours networking for chamber members, a change the members suggested and supported. Entry is $10 for non-members. One of the main reasons businesses join the Chamber of Commerce is for networking opportunities, Hart said, including Women to Women and Business After Hours. Also new in 2013 were general membership meetings. The meetingss are not held on a regular schedule. Instead, they are held to address pressing issues that affect business owners. The first general membership meeting was about the debate revolving around digital signs and whether they should be allowed in Calvert County. Another was held about the charrette process used in the Prince Frederick Master Plan update. The charrette is complete, but the update is still under development. Meeting topics planned for 2014 involve the Dominion Cove Point expansion and its business opportunities, including a breakdown of what will be union-only opportunities and what will be open to a larger contractor base, and the Affordable Health Care Act and its impact on business owners and their employees. The general membership meetings weren’t designed to be networking opportunities, Hart joked, but when so many business owners gather in one place they always find a few minutes to talk. The chamber is a non-partisan organization, Hart said, and meetings are designed only to inform business owners. In addition to the general membership meetings, 2013 was the first year the chamber formed a government affairs committee. The group was charged with tracking bills that came out of Annapolis during the legislative session that would
Photo by Frank Marquart Calvert County Chamber of Commerce and Chamber President and CEO Carolyn Hart
affect local business owners and getting information to chamber members. The Board of Directors sets the direction of the Chamber, Hart said. They give her direction and she works to fulfill their vision. “It’s one thing to have an idea and another to execute it,” said Chamber of Commerce member Wayne Shoemaker. “Carolyn is good as executing ideas.” The relationship between the Calvert Chamber of Commerce and county government is one of the strongest Hart has seen in her experience. Board of Directors President Andrew Applegate, president and executive director of Asbury Solomons, agreed. He said local government and the Chamber of Commerce Members of local government have had differences of opinion but they work together to benefit Calvert County. “There’s enough antagonism in Washington,” he said. “We don’t need to do that in Calvert County.” Local government officials and chamber representatives can always be found together at ribbon cutting and anniversary celebrations.
Shoemaker, a State Farm agent, has been helping businesses plan their ribbon cuttings and anniversary events for eight years. He gives them resources and media contacts in addition to advice on who to invite and what to have on hand during the event, such as refreshments. Most new business owners don’t know how to organize a formal ribbon cutting, Hart said, and praised Shoemaker for his efforts. “As a small business owner, I believe every business deserves a celebration,” Hart said. She has personal experience with the trials involved in simply opening a business – she and her Husband, Mike Hart, own Patuxent Wine and Spirits in Lusby. The Harts are among the 70 percent of Chamber of Commerce members who are small business owners. Shoemaker is one of several committee chairmen in the Chamber of Commerce. Not all committee leaders are members of the Board of Directors, but they do all report to the board during regular meetings, according to Applegate. Applegate praised Hart for her work
during the year. “She’s taken the bull by the horns,” he said, adding her drive to promote the chamber and member businesses has allowed the Board of Directors to step back and refocus on the three focus areas. The Chamber of Commerce offers advice and networking opportunities to business owners in Calvert County, Applegate said. Members can support each other, and they often benefit from the connections made through the Chamber of Commerce. The community as a whole benefits forum having a strong Chamber of Commerce, Applegate said. It can attract new businesses to the area, which improves the county’s tax base. A large variety of businesses improves the quality of life in the county, he said. Following celebrations, pictures and announcements are posted on the Chamber of Commerce website and Facebook page. The Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new office manager on Nov. 4. Elyse Coumans is replacing Cathy Wehrle. Wherle will be missed, Hart said. She was instrumental in helping launch the new Chamber of Commerce website and helping launch electronic invoicing. The chamber began accepting electronic payments for the first time in early 2013, which was a welcome change, Hart said. Coumans comes with an expertise in social media and marketing and Hart is looking forward to working with her to continue growing and promoting the Chamber of Commerce and member businesses. In the past year, the Chamber of Commerce has promoted events for member organizations by posting them to Facebook and the chamber’s website. The chamber has hosted a Business to Business education series designed to promote experts and chamber members and their business. Each installation in the series highlights a different member, Hart said. A change made in 2012 and kept this year was combining the annual Business Expo with the Annual Awards Dinner. Both events will be on Nov. 13 at the Holiday Inn in Solomons from 5 to 9 p.m. Reservations are required. Awards presented during the evening will include the Spirit of Small Business, Chamber Member of the Year and recognitions for members who have been in the chamber 25, 50 and 75 years. The next Women to Women meetings will be at 8:30 a.m. at Nov. 7 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Solomons and Dec. 11 at 12 p.m. at Spring Hill Suites in Prince Frederick. The next Business After Hours meeting will be on Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus. For more information, visit www.calvertchamber.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Prince Frederick Barrack on TWITTER: The Maryland State Police, Barrack “U” Twitter account following is growing. Follow @MSP_Prince_Fred to be a part of important Maryland State Police activity and information affecting the citizens of Southern Maryland. You can also contact us any time with questions or information about crime and other police activity. DUI & Possession of Marijuana: On Oct. 27 at 5:19 p.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 2 at Federal Oak Drive in Sunderland. Mactrell D. Rawlings, 23 of Sunderland, was arrested for driving under the influence. A search revealed that Rawlings was in possession of Marijuana, Codeine, Cocaine and drug paraphernalia. A passenger, Shawdea N. Smith, 33 of Sunderland, was in possession of Codeine, Cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Rawlings and Smith were incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. DUI & Concealed Dangerous Weapon: On Oct. 27 at 8 p.m., Trooper Palumbo was dispatched to the WAWA store in Prince Frederick to check the welfare of a driver. A witness reported that prior to entering the parking lot, the driver of the vehicle was driving erratically. While speaking with the driver, Evan A. Conner, 32 of Owings, the odor of alcohol was detected. Conner failed field sobriety testing and was placed under arrest for DUI. A search revealed that Conner was in possession of a concealed knife. Conner was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Shoplifting: On Oct. 28 at 12:01 p.m., Trooper First Class Smith responded to the K-Mart in Prince Frederick for a reported shoplifting. Wilford A. Folwer Jr., 49 of Sunderland, attempted to steal stereo speakers and power tools from the business. Fowler was issued a criminal citation charging him with theft. Possession of Oxycodone: On Oct. 29 at 9:39 a.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 at the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons for traffic violations. A search of the vehicle revealed oxycodone. Bronte E. Gantt, 35 of Lusby, was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Arrest Warrant / Possession of Drugs: On Oct. 28 at 3:26 p.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle in the Parking lot of the Town and Country Liquor store in Port Republic after observing erratic driving. A check through MVA revealed that the driver, Troy A. Humphreys, 44, was driving on a revoked license. He was arrested and a subsequent search revealed he possessed marijuana. A passenger, Ryan R. Green, 33 of Huntingtown, was found to have two open warrants through the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. He was found to be in possession of Codeine powder and Suboxone. Both were arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Disorderly Conduct: On Oct. 30 at 9:07 p.m., Trooper Palumbo responded to the Bridge Liquors in Prince Frederick for a disorderly person. Melissa A. Thompson, 23 of Lusby, was extremely intoxicated, yelling profanities causing disturbance. She was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Possession with intent to distribute Marijuana: On Oct. 31 at 12:50 a.m., Trooper First Class Esnes responded to the 9000 block of Michael Way in Owings to check a report of a suspicious vehicle. The Trooper discovered that a drug transaction had taken place. Investigation revealed that Curtis M. Fugate, 24 of Port Republic, was in possession of marijuana that he just purchased. Robert M. Clay, 23 of Owings, was at the scene and had just sold the drugs to Fugate. Both were arrested and transported to the Prince Frederick Barrack for processing. Burglary: On Oct. 28 at 2:28 p.m., Trooper Follin was notified of copper thefts from a residence in the 4000 block of Leitches Wharf Rd. Suspects have been developed from a previous theft of a lawn mower at the residence and charges are pending. Fraud: On Nov. 1 at 1:35 p.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann responded to the 11800 block of Arrowhead Trail in Lusby for a report regarding a general contractor taking money from a homeowner and failing to render any services. Investigation continues. Burglary: On Nov. 2 at 8:25 a.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann responded to the 5800 block of Long Beach Drive in St. Leonard for a reported burglary. The resident woke up to find a male sleeping on the sofa. Matthew K. McFaden, 29 of La Plata, was located by Troopers and arrested. He was charged with 4th degree burglary, destruction of property, and being intoxicated in public. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Disorderly Conduct: On Nov. 2 at 7:51 p.m., Trooper First Class Merkelson was handling a DUI arrest on German Chapel Rd. in Port Republic. During the traffic stop, the passenger, Thomas J. Dresser, 41 of Prince Frederick, became disorderly and caused a disturbance to residents in the area. Dresser was arrested for disorderly conduct and was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
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Sheriff’s Blotter The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.
During the week of Oct. 28 through Nov. 3 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,331 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website. Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.
CDS Violation Case #13-63661: On Oct. 28 shortly before midnight, Dep. L. Wood conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Rousby Hall and H.G. Trueman Roads in Lusby. She found the driver, identified as Jessica Lyn Dayhoff, 23 of Upper Marlboro, to be in possession of suspected drugs and charged her with possession of a schedule I drug; Marijuana, in the amount less than 10 grams.
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CDS Violation Case #13-64066: At 8:07 p.m. on Oct. 30, DFC A. Woodford responded to the parking lot of the Peking Inn on Chesapeake Beach Road in Chesapeake Beach for a citizen complaint of a suspicious vehicle. The complainant advised that he observed a vehicle driving slowly back and forth on Dumbarton Drive in Dunkirk and he followed the suspect vehicle to the parking lot. Woodford approached the suspect vehicle and made contact with the driver, identified as Terrence David Brooks, 32 of Prince Frederick. Brooks Brooks was evasive during questioning and was found to be driving on a suspended and revoked license. Brooks then put his hand in his pocket and was told to keep them out of his pocket but he refused. He then became combative and tried to flee, however, he was subdued and found to be in possession of suspected drugs. Brooks was arrested and charged with resisting arrest, possession of a schedule I drug; Marijuana, possession of a schedule II drug; Phencyclidine, in sufficient quantity to indicate an intent to distribute, possession of a schedule II drug; Cocaine, in sufficient quantity to indicate an intent to distribute, possession of cocaine, possession of phencyclidine and possession of Marijuana in sufficient quantity to indicate an intent to distribute. Destruction of Property Case #13-64348: Someone smashed the rear glass door of a home in the 5200 block of Knights Bridge Court in St. Leonard sometime between Oct. 28 and Nov. 1 causing $1,000 in damage. It does not appear that entry was made into the home. DFC J. Bell is investigating. Theft from Vehicle Case #13-64413: Unknown suspect(s) stole a wallet containing cash from inside an unlocked vehicle that was parked outside a home in the 1500 block of Dogwood Road in St. Leonard. DFC J. Bell is investigating the theft that occurred overnight between Oct. 29 and 30. Assault Case #13-64488: DFC A. Clas responded to the Gateway Restaurant in Port Republic on Nov. 2 at 1:30 a.m. for the report of a man with a gun. Upon arrival Clas made contact with patrons and employees of the establishment who advised that a customer, identified as David Eugene Gosnell, 61 of St. Leonard, had gotten into a verbal argument with other patrons and was asked to leave. When the other patrons left the bar and went into the parking lot, they observed Gosnell standing there with what appeared to Gosnell be a gun. The patrons then went back inside and locked the doors and called police. Gosnell was not on the scene and he was not located at his residence. A warrant for his arrest was obtained and telephone contact was later made with Gosnell by Det. H. Rich of the C.I.T. Gosnell turned himself in and has been charged with four counts of second degree assault, four counts of reckless endangerment, handgun on person, disorderly conduct, and four counts of alcoholic beverage/intoxication: endanger. The weapon, which was recovered, was determined to be a power drill extender which has a dull black finish and a barrel-like end, resembling a gun. Weapon Violation Case #13-64683: On Nov. 3 at 1:17 a.m. DFC W. Wells conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Md. Rt. 4 near Md. Rt. 231 in Prince Frederick. Wells observed a case of ammunition on the passenger side dashboard and a large black gun case in the front passenger area. The driver, who was cooperative, stated there was a handgun in the glove box. Wells asked the driver, identified as Bradley James McCullough, 31 of Prince Frederick, to exit the vehicle at which time McCullough stated that he had a loaded McCullough handgun on his right side. McCullough did not have a gun permit for the state of Maryland. McCullough was charged with wear and carry a handgun concealed on his person, transport a handgun in a vehicle, and wear, carry and transport a handgun on his person. Destruction of Property Case #13-64713: Unknown person(s) spray painted a home’s door and siding and four vehicles in the driveway with black paint overnight between Nov. 2 and 3 in the 11800 block of Arrowhead Trail in Lusby causing $7,500 in damage. Dep. S. Moran is investigating.
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On behalf of the Board of Directors for the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, I wish to thank the business community for their support of our 8th Annual Chocolovers Affair. I was amazed by the assistance I received throughout the preparation of my first Gala event and I would like to take this opportunity to recognize our sponsors, restaurants and those that graciously donated their time, items and services. The Chocolovers Affair was sponsored by: Asbury Solomons; Breedlove Events; College of Southern Maryland; Comcast; Community Bank of the Chesapeake; Constellation Energy Nuclear Group; DJ Dave Entertainment Services; Fantasy World Entertainment; First Home Mortgage- Darren Rickwood; Garner Exteriors; Jax Photography; Gene & Vicky Karol; Kelly’s Tree & Lawn Service; Medart Galleries; Patuxent Wine & Spirits; PNC Bank; SMECO; Servpro of St. Mary’s & Calvert. Our event was supported by: Annmarie Garden & Arts Center; Arrow American Pest & Termite Control; Asbury Solomons; Bead Boutique; Bozick Distributors; Breedlove Events; Calvert Commercial Real Estate; Calvert Recorder; Chesapeake Animal Clinic; Chesapeake Hills Golf Course; Commissioner Pat Nutter; Dreamweavers Café & Catering; Dept. of Economic Development; DirectMail.com; DJ Dave Entertainment Services; Dunkirk Hardware & Home Center; Early Bird Home Services; Family Auto Mercedes, BMW, Lexus & VW Specialist; Expressions of St. Mary’s; Friday’s
Creek Winery; Linda Gottfried; Herrington on the Bay & Catering; Hilton Garden Inn; Holiday Inn Solomons & Isaac’s Restaurant; Corrie Howe; Jax Photography; Eugene & Vicky Karol; Kingdom Konsultant TravelJenell Nukolczak, CTA; Lord Calvert Bowling Center; Lunch Box Café & Catering; Maerten’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts; Maryland Pennysaver; Carolyn McHugh; Medart Galleries; Mully’s Brewery; Natural Looks by Victoria; Patuxent Wine & Spirits; Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery; Polk Insurance & Investments; Radio Shack; Running Hare Vineyard; Salsaritas; Shasho Consulting P.A. Commercial Real Estate; Sheriff Mike Evans; Smart Ride; Smith Insurance Services; Sneade’s Ace Home Center; State Farm Insurance- Michael Paxson; Stoney’s Seafood House & Stoney’s Kingfisher Restaurants; The Tidewater School and Wemyss Liquors. Finally, I would like to recognize and thank our hardworking volunteers; Jenny Barrett- M&T Bank; Kim Breedlove- Breedlove Events; Linda GottfriedCalvert Hospice; Cheryl Hall- Lighthouse Engraving; Debbie Hamann- Expressions of St. Mary’s; Vicky Karol- CCPS; Darren Rickwood- First Home Mortgage; Victoria Ronan- Servpro of St. Mary’s & Calvert & Ron Smith- Smith Insurance. The Chocolovers Affair would not have been possible without the help of all of these community leaders. My sincere gratitude to you all, Carolyn Hart President, Calvert County Chamber of Commerce
Mrs. Kullen’s Views of the World Aren’t Consistent with the Values of Calvert I read in the Recorder that former Delegate Kullen has announced her candidacy to take back her seat in Calvert County. As a small business owner, I can’t imagine a worse outcome than to have Mrs. Kullen back in office to pursue her liberal agenda. In the article, she states two things I feel are important to note. She states that the environment is her primary concern and that her colleagues didn’t appreciate her silence on being criticized for her public record. I can understand why they wouldn’t appreciate it when we take a look at one of the major bills she wanted to inflict upon Calvert County residents and its businesses. Take HB 1350 of 2007, aka Kullen’s version of a rain tax. Among other things, it would impose a $1,000.00 per square foot “impact fee” on non-tidal disturbances. I’ll put this in practical terms: A new homeowner requires a small gravel driveway, 12’ wide by 25’ long (or 300 square ft) that crosses a non-tidal wetland. Under Mrs. Kullen’s bill, the tax would be $300,000.00! This is outright theft of property rights! In another example, a longtime homeowner in St. Leonard intends to build a 12’ x 20’ shed. This property
only has one logical location – in non-tidal wetlands. Consequently, the tax on the shed would be $240,000.00! As a practical matter, only the very rich could afford to build a new home or home improvement in Calvert County. As a small business owner, wife and mother in Calvert County, this bill would cause further harm to Maryland’s anti-business reputation. The impact of this bill doesn’t just end with a foreclosure sign. The bill harms many other businesses such as farmers, builders, electricians, plumbers, landscapers, engineers and hardware stores. Mrs. Kullen’s views of the world are not consistent with the values of Calvert County. And when you scratch the surface of her intentions, one has to wonder who is really being served here, the residents of Calvert County or liberals like Mrs. Kullen who intend to control more and more of our life, property and tax dollars. While she may reside in Calvert, HB 1350 should be a reminder to all that Mrs. Kullen votes with Montgomery County! Amy Dent St Leonard, Md.
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While Calvert Residents Slept... While Calvert residents slept, the Commissioners across the bridge took the first step to total control. One night, the police scanners simply went quiet. Dead air. It was to protect citizen privacy, they said. While the local newspaper dutifully reported on every detail of the negotiations to bring a much-needed Filene’s Basement to the local shopping plaza, watchful eyes were scanning license plate numbers into a database. “That’s the third time EEF-ZDX has taken I-95 to Florida in two months. According to our records, the owner is a pediatrician. See why you can nose out about our baby doc.” While Calvert’s young people were cramming for their finals, Homeland Security was on a bullet-buying jag – one billion flesh-tearing rounds of ammunition, not for use against the Viet Cong or Al Qaeda, but its own citizens. While the class of 2013 partied late into the early morning hours, the man on the 6:00 clock news said their president had sealed the White House visitor logs to media inspection. Yawn. What’s on American Movie Classics, hon? While county officials debated a smoking ban in parks, heavily armed state police and federal agents in full body amour swooped down on an award-winning Washington Times writer’s home to ransack it, and seize her notes. She had written a story critical of the administration. She was now an enemy of the state. Shoot one, scare a thousand. While the local media weighed the pros and cons of bringing a new skating rink to the county, the police were militarizing across the country, hitting the streets in mineresistant-armored vehicles. They were coming for the enemies of the state. The thinkers. The people who write for the newspapers. The troublemakers. In Colorado, they raided a home and seized evidence without a search warrant. It was a terrorism case. They don’t need no stinkin’ warrant in terrorism cases. As America grieved for the victims of the Boston bomb attack, police went door-to-door, searching for suspects without a warrant. They shoved guns in the homeowner’s face, and then asked his permission to enter. They can do that now. The enemies of the state, like that Times reporter, can run, but they can’t hide. Big Brother has facial-recognition software and biometric identifiers on their driving permits that allow them to track them to the far corners of the earth. She’ll never make it past the roadblocks. While the administration did its best to restrict guns from the hands of private citizens, high-tech peeping Toms were monitoring private phone conversations in faraway lands, violating the wiretapping laws of those countries. And, throughout it all, the people of Calvert slept soundly in their beds. Edward C. Davenport Drum Point, Md.
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Michael Earl Kunkle, 45 Michael Earl Kunkle, age 45, of Huntingtown, Md., passed away suddenly Oct. 28, at his residence. He was born Dec. 14, 1967 in Prince Frederick, Md to Kenneth Russell and Janet O’Neal (Bowen) Kunkle. Michael was a 1985 graduate of North High School. After school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served on active duty until 1989 and remained with the Air Force Reserve until receiving a medical discharge in 2012 as a TSgt. He was employed at Andrews Air Force Base as an aviation technician. Michael enjoyed computers and airplanes and was fascinated with electronics. He was also an avid reader, loved solving rubix cubes and other brain games, and was interested in medieval times. Michael loved wolves, and his favorite pet was his dog, Cree, who was part husky and part wolf. He was a member of Prince Frederick Masonic Lodge 142. Michael was preceded in death by his mother Janet Kunkle. Surviving are his father Kenneth R. Kunkle and sister Jennifer L. Jones and husband Thomas all of Huntingtown. He is also survived by a niece, two nephews and an aunt and her husband. Friends called on Monday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Rausch Funeral Home, where a service and celebration of Michael’s life followed at 8 p.m. Interment at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville was at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice.
Richard Bennett Childs, 41 Richard Bennett Childs, age 41, of Chesapeake Beach, Md., died suddenly Oct. 27. He was born Dec. 7, 1971 in Silver Spring, Md., to Richard P. and Reba J. (Wheeler) Childs. He received his education in Montgomery County Schools. Rich worked as a tattoo artist and also with the City Paper in Wash-
ington, D.C. He most recently was in the pipe fitter apprenticeship program with the local union and worked with M & M Welding of Montgomery County. He was an active member of St. Edmonds United Methodist Church in Chesapeake Beach. In his leisure, Richard enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his brother Randy James Childs on July 9, 2012. Surviving are his parents Richard P. and Reba W. Childs of Chesapeake Beach, Md., a sister in law Caley Childs and niece Haven Grace Childs both of Raleigh, N.C. and an aunt Bonnie Shifflett and her husband Elbert of Damascus, Md. A Memorial Service and celebration of Richard’s life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at St. Edmonds UMC, 3000 Darymple Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Duke Sarcoma Program Fund, Team Randy, DUMC 3312, Durham, NC 27710 or at www.sarcomahelpinghands.com.
Timothy Michael Hunt Timothy Michael “Tim” Hunt of Lusby, Md., passed away suddenly on Nov. 1, at his residence. He was born on April 3, 1952 in Washington, D.C. to the late Eugene Geary and Marie Frances Hunt. Tim graduated from Calvert Senior High in 1971. That same year, he joined the U.S. Army and served a tour of duty in Vietnam. After his military service Tim became a member of Steamfitters Union Local 602, finishing his career at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing for the Federal Government. Besides his family, Tim’s passion was fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. Tim is survived by his loving wife of over 20 years, Teresa A. Hunt of Lusby, Md., children, Jason Hunt and his wife Becky of Solomons, Md., and Shannon Paschel and her husband Christopher of Port Republic, Md., siblings Gene Marie Redding of Hollywood, Md., Barbara Sheckells of LaPlata, Md., Christopher Hunt of Hughesville, Md., Patrick Hunt of Lexington Park, Md., and Shawn Hunt of North Beach, Md., and six
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John Francis Wilding III, 76 John Francis “Spike” Wilding III, 76, of Owings passed away Oct. 31, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. He was born August 13, 1937 in Washington, D.C. to John Francis and Daisy Hilda (Fowler) Wilding, Jr. Spike was raised in Maryland and attended Bladensburg High School. He married Nancy Louise Cooksey on Jan 20, 1956 in Seat Pleasant, Md. He and Nancy lived in Kentland, Landover, and settled in Calvert County in the mid 1970’s. He owned and operated Certified Carpet Service of Beltsville and owned and operated Sailor’s Choice Seafood Market in Dunkirk from 1990-2000, retiring in 2010. He was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Seat Pleasant. In his leisure time, Spike enjoyed golfing, camping, and playing cards, especially pitch. He also loved watching western movies and James Bond movies. Spike was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Nancy L. Wilding of Owings, and sons John F. Wilding IV and wife Katherine, and Michael J. Wilding, Sr., and wife Sharon, all of Huntingtown. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Kristin Poston and husband Rob of Lusby, Michael J. Wilding, Jr. and wife Erica of Bowie, Holly Wilding of Greenville, SC, and Jacquelin and Kaitlin Wilding, both of Huntingtown; a great-grandson Robby, and a sister Patricia Ragan and husband Raymond of Berryville, Va. A memorial service and celebration of Spike’s life will be held Thursday, Nov. 7, at 1 p.m., at St. James’ Parish, 5757 Solomons Island Road, Lothian, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake or St. James Parish. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Steven Lee McCoy, 62 Steven Lee McCoy, 62, of St. Leonard, passed away Oct. 23, at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick. He was born March 14, 1951 at Prince George’s Hospital in Cheverly to Carl D. and Margaret E. (McFadden) McCoy. Steven was raised in Seat Pleasant and attended public school. He was employed as a firefighter in Prince George’s County, retiring after 31 years due to work related disability. He was a member of GMA Gold Club. Jimmy was an avid fan of the
Washington Redskins, Capitals and the Atlanta Braves. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Richard “Dick” McCoy. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife Patricia A. “Pat” McCoy; four brothers Buddy McCoy and wife Barbara of Lusby, Mike McCoy and wife Nancy of Taneytown, Buck McCoy and wife Cathy of Lanham, and Eddie McCoy of Edgewater; a sister Cheri Hayes and husband Carl of Hughesville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services for Mr. McCoy will be private. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206, PO Box 428, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732, these donations will be used to support youth programs. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Richard Eldridge Ward, Sr., 85 Richard Eldridge “Dick” Ward, Sr., 85, of Owings, passed away Oct. 27, at his residence. He was born June 11, 1928 to Wilbur Francis and Lillian Alberta (Wilkerson) Ward in Paris, Md., now a part of Owings, on the family farm. Dick attended Beach Elementary and Calvert Junior and Senior High Schools, graduating in 1947. He entered the United States Navy on Oct. 11, 1948, earning the Korean Service and U.N. Medals and was honorably discharged on Oct. 1, 1952. Dick married Peggy Lee Krehbiel on Sept. 18, 1953, and they made their home in Owings. He owned and operated Ward’s Texaco in Chesapeake Beach from 1957 to 1987, and then worked as a salesman at Dorsey Gray Ford in Prince Frederick, retiring in 2000. Dick was a member of the Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach, and Friendship United Methodist Church. Dick enjoyed doing yard work, farming, gardening, hunting, raising dogs, and telling stories. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Wilbur F. Ward, Jr., and Paul D. Ward. He is survived by his wife Peggy Lee Ward, and children Richard E. “Dickie” Ward and wife Ronda, Michael L. Ward and wife Jacqueline all of Owings, David A. Ward of Selbyville, Dele., and Laura L. Moats of Sugar Grove, W.V. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Amanda Parks, Courtney Simmons, and Chase, Sarah and Zack Ward, and eight great-grandchildren. Services for Mr. Ward are private. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Lawrence Matthew Sheahan, 63 Lawrence Matthew Sheahan, 63, of Port Republic, Maryland passed away at his home Nov. 3. He was born on April 25, 1950 in Washington D.C.
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to the Late Francis and Inez Sheahan. Lawrence started off working in his early years at a Highs Dairy Store in Beltsville, Md., where he meet Edith,”Edie” whom he later married. He left the Highs, and started working in the construction business doing home remodeling. He opened up his own company, working hard and long hours. Over the years, he followed in his family’s tradition of coaching and refereeing sports including, baseball, soccer and basketball. He also had a great knowledge of sports stats, and was often heard discussing them. Lawrence built his home on the water, and he enjoyed every aspect of that life, boating, fishing, and crabbing. He had ducks and geese walking up to his porch along with raccoons, and deer and he kept them well fed, some of them would eat right out of his hand. The mama ducks and raccoons would bring their babies to the porch; teach them that it was alright and safe to eat from this one human hand. He is survived by his wife, A. Edith “Edie” Sheahan, father of Michael Stephen Sheahan and Christopher Scott Sheahan, and three granddaughters, Madison, Emmaline, and Ava Sheahan, all of Lusby, MD. Brother of: Margaret Passas of Greece, Bradley Sheahan of Huntingtown, Md., Paul Sheahan of Oxford, PA, Brenda Powell of Fayetteville, N.C., James Sheahan of Jefferson, Md.,
and the late William Sheahan. He is also survived several nieces and nephews. The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, on Wednesday Nov. 6, from 10 till the time of service at 12 noon. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice.
Evelyn Elizabeth Turner, 75 Evelyn Elizabeth Turner, 75, of Prince Frederick, passed away Oct. 26, at the BurnettCalvert Hospice House. She was born Feb. 11, 1938 in Floral Park, Long Island, N.Y. to Vance Ralph and Alice Elizabeth (Ludlum) Collom. Evelyn was raised in Arlington, Va., where she attended school. Primarily a mother and homemaker, Evelyn also worked in customer service at Woodward & Lothrop Department Stores, and was a substitute teacher and a bus driver. She moved to Prince Frederick in 1976, and was a proud Calvert Hospice Volunteer for over twenty years and she was also a volunteer at Calvert Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the DAR Descendants of 76 Chapter in Washington, D.C., the Red Hats Society and recently joined the Calvert Garden
Club. Evelyn loved being on the water, fishing and crabbing, and enjoyed golf in her younger years. She also enjoyed ceramics, stained glass, and flowers. She was a devoted mother, and great cook. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends and valued the relationships she had with them. Many referred to her as “the classiest lady they knew.” Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents and her husband William “Bill” Turner. She is survived by three sons, Christopher B. Fleshren and wife Toby of Manassas, Va., David G. Fleshren and wife Manuela of Springfield, Va., and Michael D. Fleshren and wife Mivaun of Loris, S.C. Also surviving are grandchildren Nicole and Kyle Fleshren, both of Loris, SC, a brother Vance R. Collom and wife Judy of Webster, N.Y., and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends were received Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., where a funeral service and celebration of Evelyn’s life was held Wednesday, at 11 a.m. Interment followed at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Md. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Burnett-Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Catherine Baughman Palmer, 80 Catherine Baughman Palmer, 80, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away on Nov. 1, in Prince Georges Hospital, Cheverly, Maryland. She was born on Nov. 2, 1932 in Lineboro, Maryland to the late James and Treva Baughman. She loved her family. She was a wonderful wife, a loving & caring Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. She loved flowers, birds, and to travel... She was a Registered Nurse for over 48 years. The last 25 years of her career were at Calvert Memorial Hospital, where she retired as Night Supervisor. Wife of the late Thomas R. Palmer, mother of Linda McClure and her husband Jack of Fredericksburg, Virginia and Michael Palmer and his wife Sherry of Temple Hills, Maryland. Grandmother of six, great grandmother of seven, she is also survived by her sister, Anna Mae Whitter and Brothers Charles and James Baughman. The family will receive friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Maryland on Saturday Nov. 9, from 10 to 11 a.m., where services will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Maryland Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
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Welcome to Leonardtown PechaKucha By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer The Friends of Leonardtown Theatre will put on their, first-ever PechaKucha Leonardtown on Saturday, Nov. 9, starting at 8 p.m. PechaKucha began in Tokyo in the early 2000’s as a way for artists to gain feedback on the projects they were working on. The challenge for artists is that they have six minutes and 40 seconds to present 20 pieces of their artwork, about 20 seconds per image. For the Friends of Leonardtown event, the same challenge will be held for artists; however, there will also be sessions of intermission for artists to mingle with the public to discuss their work in more detail. The Friends of Leonardtown brought PechaKucha to southern Maryland after a resident of St. Mary’s County mentioned that they had seen a PechaKucha performance in Maine a year or so be-
fore. The theme of this year’s event is “Putting the ‘Social” Back into Social Media”. In their presentation, each artist also had to tie in the theme of sharing their passions and experiences in the way they approach life. The Friends of Leonardtown hope that PechaKucha will serve as a way to bring more live performances to Leonardtown. PechaKucha Leonardtown will take place on Saturday, Nov. 9 in the blue building of St. Peter’s Chapel, part of the Dorsey Law Building, 22835 Washington Street, in Leonardtown. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the first session begins at 8 p.m. there is a $5 admission fee. There will be a cash bar, and refreshments will be available as well. For more information, wisit ww.fotlt.com, call 240-298-0183 or email fotlt@outlook.com
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One such contradiction, according to Aldridge, is that Catholics believe that Mary, the mother of Jesus was a co-redemptress with Christ, believing that she had never sinned, while those of Christian faith believe that only Christ was perfect and that all others had sinned “otherwise, God would not have sent his only son to die,” Aldridge said. Aldridge also said that it was rumoured that Pope Francis was known to have said that Atheists could go to heaven, depending on their heart. Aldridge said that that contradicts what the Bible said in reference to only those that believe in Christ can be saved. “The heart of the matter is truth,” Aldridge said. He said that while Catholics put their faith in the tradition of the church, Christians put their faith in God alone. “It comes down to whether each person individually believes in the baptism to save or in sacraments; in God and Jesus, or in saints,” Aldridge said. “Calling All Catholics: A Message from the Word of God” is available both online and in stores. For more information, email maldridge@pohanka. com or call 301-904-3862 kimberlyalston@countytimes.net
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A Beautiful Thing Called Sleep By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer After the death of his nephew, both Jonathan Nordstrom and his daughter had difficulties in trying to sleep. In times when sleep did come to him, Nordstrom began having a series of dreams in which he felt sleep was depicted in positive images. He got the idea to make a book with bright images to help kids fall asleep as a way to help both himself and his daughter. “Sometimes Sleep” was a product of those sleepless nights. In the span of two years, Nordstrom created first 26 illustrations and then poetry, meant
to depict sleep as lovely things such as grandmothers, waterfalls, trains and, with the help of his daughter, even music. While the book was finished after his daughter was older and more accepting of certain situations, “The book helped us talk,” Nordstrom said. The book is written in no particular order, as each page is its own entity. Nordstrom has realized writing is his passion. “I definitely like making children laugh,” he said. Nordstrom is also in the process of creating his second book, a story book, rather than a collection of poetry. A fire fighter by trade, Nordstrom said that he loves the story creating process, perhaps a bit more. “I realized that I can combine my art and hang out with my kids,” he said, adding that while writing is like a second job, he hopes to make it into more of a second career. Jonathan Nordstrom will be selling copies of his book, “Sometimes Sleep,” at the St. Mary’s County Hospice Festival of Trees from Dec. 7. The book is also available on amazon.com and lulu. com. For more information, visit www. sometimessleep.com or contact Nordstrom directly at jon@sometimessleep. com kimberlyalston@countytimes.net Pictures courtesy of Jonathan and Renee Nordstrom
Calvert Marine Museum’s 2013 PRAD A Success Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, Maryland held its 36th annual Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) festival on Saturday and Sunday, October 12 and 13. Despite the rainy weather, some 5,000 people attended the popular event over its two days. Always a festival favorite, the wooden toy boat building attracted over 1,250 children and their families. Face painters were kept busy with eager young faces, revelers hid from the dreary weather in the Photo by Robert Hall Corbin Pavilion enjoying wine tasting and musical entertainment, brave stalwarts headed out for a free spin on the Tennison, and young and old alike lined up to enjoy the annual parade on Sunday. The Arts and Crafts Show had lots of beautiful things to offer and artist Kay Simkins was awarded “Best Booth in Show” assuring her a free spot next year. PRAD’s proceeds go towards grant awards for non-profit organizations that either provide educational programs or conduct research activities focusing on the Patuxent River or Patuxent River Basin. Grant funds from the 2013 PRAD will become available in the spring of 2014; with applications available starting February 15, 2014. To receive an application, contact Melissa McCormick at 410-326-2042, ext. 41 or mccormmj@co.cal.md.us. To learn more about the application process, visit www.pradinc.org. PRAD would not have been possible without the following generous sponsors: Calvert County Board of Commissioners, Calvert Marine Museum, Calvert Artists’ Guild, Calvert Waterman’s Association, NRG Energy, Pa-Po-Peake Shrine Club, and SMILE. If you are interested in participating as a vendor in next year’s PRAD, visit www. pradinc.org.
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Assessing Impact of Noise From Offshore Wind Farm Construction May Help Protect Marine Mammals Growth in offshore wind generation is expected to play a major role in meeting carbon reduction targets around the world, but the impact of construction noise on marine species is yet unknown. A group of scientists from the United States and United Kingdom, including Dr. Helen Bailey from the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, Md., have developed a method to assess the potential impacts of offshore wind farm construction on marine mammal populations, particularly the noise made while driving piles into the seabed to install wind turbine foundations. Their work is published in the November issue of Environmental Impact Assessment Review. “Pile-driving during the construction of offshore wind farms produces an incredible amount of noise,” said Helen Bailey, one of a group of scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science who are studying the impacts of wind turbines on the environment. “This is potentially harmful to marine species and has been of greatest concern to marine mammal species, such as protected populations
of seals, dolphins and whales.” Their research is based on ongoing construction in and around the North Sea, where many proposed wind farm sites are on submerged offshore sandbanks that also provide important habitats for marine mammals and seabirds. Previously attention had focused on the potential impacts to birds, but this new work is looking at how to assess the potential long-term impact of construction on protected marine mammal populations, particularly harbor seals. In the United States, this type of assessment could be applied to wind turbine construction that may impact a number of endangered species, including the North Atlantic right whale, the humpback whale, and fin whale. “Our framework takes a worst case assessment of the short term impacts of noise and how these may influence longer term population change, thereby providing information that allows regulators to balance their efforts to meet both climate change targets and existing environmental legislation,” said the study’s lead author Paul Thompson of the University of Aberdeen.
Harbor seals can be impacted by the noise in several ways. Loud construction activities can cause traumatic hearing injury or death at close range. The disturbances may lead seals to avoid the area and lose favorite feeding grounds, potentially causing greater competition in other areas. It could also have an impact on reproduction or survival rates. Changes in hearing sensitivity could make seals more vulnerable to predation, and make it more difficult to find food or to find mates. The study, “Framework for assessing impacts of pile-driving noise from offshore wind farm construction on a harbour seal population” is published in the November issue of Environmental Impact Assessment Review by Paul Thompson, Kate Brookes, and Line Cordes of the University of Aberdeen, Gordon Hastie of the Scottish Oceans Institute, Jeremy Nedwell and Richard Barham of Subacoustech Environmental Ltd., Helen Bailey of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, and Nancy McLean of Natural Power Consultants.
For more information on offshore wind energy work being done at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, visit http://www.umces.edu/cbl/ wind. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science unleashes the power of science to transform the way society understands and manages the environment. By conducting cutting-edge research into today’s most pressing environmental problems, we are developing new ideas to help guide our state, nation, and world toward a more environmentally sustainable future through five research centers—the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, the Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology in Baltimore, and the Maryland Sea Grant College in College Park. www. umces.edu
RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING GUIDE Do not place recyclable items in plastic bags. All items may be commingled (do NOT need to be separated). Items must be placed curbside by 6 a.m. for collection on recycling days.
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Metal & aluminum food & beverage containers, empty aerosol containers, foil, aluminum food & pie trays.
Jugs, containers, detergent & bleach containers, wide neck containers, including butter, yogurt, cool whip & cottage cheese containers. Remove caps & lids. Flatten milk & juice containers, if possible.
Everything that comes with your newspaper, all magazines, catalogs, junk mail, office paper, books & telephone books. All paper must be loose, paper bagged or tied.
All brown cardboard, brown paper bags, boxboard, such as cereal, shoe & gift boxes. Flatten boxes into a section no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet.
Ceramic items, dishes, plates, flowerpots, crystal, light bulbs, mirrors, drinking glasses, ovenware & window glass.
All plastic caps, paint cans, paint & chemical aerosol cans, automotive parts, pipe, gutters, pots & pans, toys & silverware.
Empty anti-freeze, motor oil containers, plates, tableware, toys, bubble wrap, medicine bottles, Tupperware, styrofoam containers, all plastic caps & lids.
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A Different Kind of Surf and Turf By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer On Saturday, Nov. 9, the American Legion in Lusby is hosting their 2013 Fall Bull and Oyster Roast. The Legion began hosting the event between 30 and 40 years ago and is proud to say that they were one of the first places in Maryland to begin holding the event. For the event, the legion goes through approximately 400 pounds of beef, as well as 18 gallons of select oysters, 5 gallons of standards and 10 bushels of regular oysters. The event is open to the public, and people from all over the state of Maryland, as well as those in Washington D.C. and Virginia travel to take part in the fundraiser. The Legion donates the proceeds from the bull and oyster roast to support local veterans programs, as well as to support JROTC programs in local schools. In addition to the bull and oyster roasting, there will also be a “Las Vegas Night”, complete with poker, blackjack, roulette and other games. There will also be karaoke and music, as well as a raffle.
The Bull and Oyster Roast will take place at the American Legion Post 274, located at 11820 HG Trueman Rd., in Lusby. It begins at 2 p.m. and runs all night. The cost for the event is $30 for legion members and $35 for guests. While the event is kid friendly, it is adult oriented. For more information, visit the legion. kimberlyalston@countytimes.net
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Centers Closed for Veterans Day All senior centers will be closed in observance of Veterans Day, Monday, November 11. The centers will reopen Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 8:30 a.m.
Do You Need Help Paying for Heat or Electric? The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) assists eligible individuals and families with a one-time-per-year grant to help pay heating and electric bills. Grants are usually applied to accounts beginning in December. You must be income-eligible to apply. Appointments are now being scheduled at each of the senior centers. If eligible, please be prepared to provide the following for every person in the home: proof of all monthly income, a social security card, and a photo identification card. You will also need a current heating bill, electric bill, and lease (if renting). For more information and to schedule an appointment, call Ann Newton or Amy Boucher at CPSC, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; or Liz Leclair at NBSC, 410-257-2549 or SPSC, 410-586-2748.
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Meals on Wheels (MOW) Calvert MOW is a volunteer, non-profit organization that provides home delivered meals up to five weekdays each week to homebound individuals. MOW is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator for one of its central area routes. The volunteer will work under the supervision of a District Coordinator. No experience is needed. If you are interested in this position or need additional information, please call the Office on Aging at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Say thank you to our vets for their service to our country at our Veterans Day Program, Tuesday, November 12, 12:30 p.m. The Calvert High NJROTC will begin the event at 12:15 p.m. Bring your grandchildren, friends and family to see the Good News Puppeteers, Friday, November 22, 6 p.m. Muppetlike puppets will sing classic gospel and pop songs. Pre-registration is required by November 15. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) A representative from the Maryland Relay will share how hearing-impaired seniors can access the relay system, Thursday, November 14, 10:45 a.m. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Enjoy a continental breakfast and celebrate our veterans as we thank them for their service at the Veterans Day Celebration, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. Celebrate Thanksgiving with a traditional meal and bid on your favorite items at our Chinese Auction, Friday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. Proceeds from the auction benefit senior programs and activities at the center.
Left to right – Calvert Queen Bees: Diane Babcock, Donna Pipeling, Kathy Miller , Marti Phelps, owner of Calvert Quilt Shop, and Donna Paxton
It’s a tradition for the Calvert Queen Bees to create a quilt for the Calvert Hospice Festival of Trees and this year is no exception. Marti Phelps, owner of the Calvert Quilt Shop on Route 4 in Prince Frederick, stated that the Queen Bees look forward to this every year. “We decided the quilt pattern would be a broken star quilt and began construction in September. The quilts we create usually name themselves and this year it’s “Birds of a Feather Star.” We are honored to create this 96 in. by 96 in. quilt to help support the Burnett Calvert Hospice House,” Phelps concluded. The Quilt will be on display the weekend of Thanksgiving – Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1 at St. John Vianney Family Life Center in Prince Frederick. Quilt tickets will be offered for a donation of $1 each or six for $5. “Because of this generous donation, 100% of the proceeds go to support Calvert Hospice,” stated
Brenda Laughhunn, Executive Director of Calvert Hospice. The drawing for the winner of the quilt will take place on Sunday, December 1st at 5:00 p.m. at the conclusion of the Festival of Trees. Winner need not be present to win and will be notified by Festival of Trees staff. The theme of this year’s Festival is “Silver Traditions – Golden Memories” All proceeds from the Festival of Trees go to support Calvert Hospice and the Burnett Calvert Hospice House. The House is available to anyone in Calvert County living their final days for whom care at home is not an option. For information about Festival of Trees contact Linda Gottfried at lgottfried@calverthospice.org or write to Festival of Trees – PO Box 838 – Prince Frederick, Md. 20678.
EATING TOGETHER MENU Lunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Monday, Nov. 11: CENTERS CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY Tuesday, Nov. 12: Stuffed Shells, Tossed Salad, Bread Sticks, Italian Green Beans, Fresh Fruit Wednesday, Nov. 13: Chicken Salad, Peas, Hard Boiled Egg, Lentils, Pickle, Dinner Roll, Pear Half Thursday, Nov. 14: Pork Fajitas, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Refried Beans, Salsa, Fresh Fruit, Brownie Friday, Nov. 15: Roasted Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, Dinner Roll, Green Bean Casserole, Pumpkin Pie
Out&About Thursday, Nov. 7
• Frugal Living: Crafty Gifts Calvert Library, Prince Frederick, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Stumped for inexpensive gift ideas for the holidays? Join us for a fun and creative night learning how to make budget-friendly crafts for the holiday season. Design your own gift bags and tags, decorate mats for photos, and create cool jewelry. Craft ideas will get your creative juices flowing. For the crafty grownup, registration is required. • Family Astronomy Night Calvert Library, Fairview, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Have an interest in the night sky? Hoping to try out a high-tech telescope? Drop by the field behind Calvert Library Fairview Branch and join the Astronomy Club of Southern Maryland’s search of the skies. With cooperative weather, stargazers should see Venus, Uranus and Neptune as well as our moon and a variety of objects in the Milky Way galaxy like double stars, planetary nebulae, globular star clusters and open star clusters. According to club member and NASA Solar System Ambassador Chad Ellington, “You may even be able to catch sight of the Adromeda galaxy…over 2 million light years away.” Tom Dugan and Chad Ellington recently helped create a display at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick to celebrate National Astronomy Day (October 13, 2013). The display includes an opportunity to see a prism dividing up white light into the colors of the rainbow; a “to scale” representation of Earth and our moon; replicas of the spacecrafts Integral and New Horizons (now on its way to Pluto) and the Hubble telescope; planispheres; a sky globe; meteorites and other space rocks. If the exhibit and starwatching spark your interest, you might want to follow up with the Astronomy Club of Southern Maryland which meets once a month (based on the phase of the moon), usually at Jefferson Patterson Park. There are no dues and there are plenty of telescopes for viewing. For more information about the club, check out their websitehttp://somd-astro.s5.com/. For more information about the event at the library, call Robyn Truslow at Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. • Women to Women Hilton Garden Inn, 8:30 a.m Morning meeting Cost for breakfast is $10. Featured Speaker: Laura Martin, States Attorney Spotlight: Barbara Huber, Silpada Designs-Independent Representative • Sea Squirts: Leaves, Leaves, Falling Down Calvert Marine Museum, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Trees grow tall to reach the sun and sway in the wind in warmer months, but what happens when the weather changes? Through movement, story, and song, we will learn about trees and explore those on the museum grounds. Free drop-in program for children ages 18-months to three years old and their care givers. • Paper Bag Auction/ Pizza Social St. Michael’s School, 6560 Three Notch Rd., Ridge, 5 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. This is an inexpensive, fun-filled evening for the family!! Envelops with 24 tickets are purchased for $4. A bag in
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placed in front of each item to be raffled, one or all of the chances can go in the bag. People keep the numbered envelop and wait to hear their number called. Drawing begins at 6 p.m. Parents should bring their children and friends to relax, win a few treasures and enjoy refreshments sold by our 8th grade students
Saturday, Nov. 9 • Annual Legislative Evening Calvert Pines Senior Center, 450 West Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The League of Women Voters of Calvert County invites the public to its annual Legislative Evening. Let your state lawmakers know your legislative priorities. Individuals will be allowed two minutes to speak. For more information, call 410-586-2176. • Indoor Yard Sale/Flea Market 975 Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Event to Benefit Adult Day Care of Calvert County, An Independent Nonprofit Organization That Cares, at Adult Day Care of Calvert County located On The Lower Level Of The Health Department Building. 410-535-0133. Yard sale/Flea Market features gently used donated items as well as “home party” vendor sales. Proceeds from this event will help support Adult Day Care of Calvert County, an Adult Medical Day Care program of professional care, assistance and activities for elderly and disabled adults in our community. • Saving Squeak: The Otter Tale Book Reading and Signing at Calvert Marine Museum Calvert Marine Museum, 11 a.m. Jennifer Keats Curtis will hold a free reading of her children’s book Saving Squeak: The Otter Tale in the Calvert Marine Museum’s third floor member’s lounge, followed by a book signing in front of the museum store. Saving Squeak: The Otter Tale is an exciting account of a young hero named Braden who discovers an orphaned baby otter in the park and names him Squeak. Braden and his parents contact a wildlife rehabber to collect Squeak and nurse him back to health. Although Braden would love to keep Squeak as his pet, throughout his journey he learns about otters and the importance of rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife that live among humans. This charming tale is based on the work of real-life Virginia wildlife rehabber Suzanne McBride who helps return creatures such as river otters to the wild. The Calvert Marine Museum takes great pride in Curtis’ book, as much of her inspiration came from our very own river otter Squeak! While writing the book, Curtis visited with museum staff member Linda Hannah to learn about how our otters are cared for and many of the images in the book are inspired by photos she took during her visits. Hannah is mentioned in the book as the person who takes care of Braden’s sweet little Squeak. Along with Curtis’ reading and signing, there will be a visit by our museum otter along with a selection of “original otter art” available for sale in our museum store. Curtis’ book Saving Squeak: The Otter Tale is also for sale in the museum store. To learn more about Curtis and her many children’s books, visit her web site at jenniferkeatscurtis.com.
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Community Events • Saving Squeak: The Otter Tale Book Reading and Signing at Calvert Marine Museum Calvert Marine Museum, 11 a.m. Jennifer Keats Curtis will hold a free reading of her children’s book Saving Squeak: The Otter Tale in the Calvert Marine Museum’s third floor member’s lounge, followed by a book signing in front of the museum store. Saving Squeak: The Otter Tale is an exciting account of a young hero named Braden who discovers an orphaned baby otter in the park and names him Squeak. Braden and his parents contact a wildlife rehabber to collect Squeak and nurse him back to health. Although Braden would love to keep Squeak as his pet, throughout his journey he learns about otters and the importance of rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife that live among humans. This charming tale is based on the work of real-life Virginia wildlife rehabber Suzanne McBride who helps return creatures such as river otters to the wild.
Sunday, Nov. 10 • On Watch Veteran’s Memorial Service Calvert Marine Museum, 2 p.m. Memorial service honoring the veterans of the past by supporting our service men and women of today. Service will take place at the site of the “On Watch” statue at the end of Dowell Road. Refreshments will follow on site. • OLSS School’s Vera’s Beach Club Bull & Oyster Roast Vera’s Beach Club, 1200 White Sands Dr., Lusby, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Enjoy great food, fun and prizes! $25 per adult $10 for children under 12 years Tickets avail by calling 410-326-3171 www.olsss.org • Longaberger Basket Bingo Fundraiser to benefit OLSS School 90 Alexander Lane Solomons, 12 p.m. Games begin at 1 p.m. Call 410-326-3171 for more info. • The Chesapeake Community Chorus 4 to 6 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus is an all-volunteer chorus that performs concerts to benefit charities in Calvert County. We are looking to add new singers to the chorus. No auditions are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-74777 or email at lbrown9601@verizon.net, for more information.
Monday, Nov. 11 • Monday Memories Tour Jefferson Patterson Park Museum 10515 Mackall Road St. Leonard, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 410-586-8501 • The Chesapeake Community Chorus Front of Prince Frederick, Md., Court House, 10:30 a.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an allvolunteer chorus that raises money for local charities, will be performing during ceremonies held on Veterans Day Contact Larry Brown, Director, at lbrown9601@verizon.net or call 301-8557477 for more information about the chorus.
• The Chesapeake Community Chorus Veterans Park, Chesapeake Beach, 1 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an allvolunteer chorus that raises money for local charities, will be performing during ceremonies held on Veterans Day Contact Larry Brown, Director, at lbrown9601@verizon.net or call 301-8557477 for more information about the chorus. • Kimberly Ann Stone Memorial Scholarship Dinner Bob Evans, Prince Frederick, 4 to 10 p.m. It is getting close to the end of the year and we hope many of our supporters can join us for the last 2013 Kimberly Ann Stone Memorial Scholarship Dinner.
Tuesday, Nov. 12 • Letters to Troops Calvert Library Tween Veteran’s Day Event CalvertLibrary,PrinceFrederick,6:30to8p.m. Looking for something meaningful to do for Veteran’s Day? Gail Black, local community volunteer, and veteran Louie Cano, will join us to share stories about the significance of letters to servicemen and women. You can make a real difference by joining in this Tween event at the library. You’ll discover why letter writing is not a lost art, write your own letters to troops, and create original artwork to send abroad. Tweens in Grades 5, 6, and 7, please join us at Calvert Library in Prince Frederick. Local Community Volunteer Gail Black has been sending cards and care packages to troops for the past decade. She will share her experiences and help us kick off our Letters to Troops Campaign. Veteran Louie Cano will talk about what letters, even letters from people you don’t know, can mean to you when you are serving your country far from home. From Veteran’s Day 2013 to January 2014, each branch of the Calvert Library will collect items for our troops. On January 14, 2014, tweens will come together again for “Packages & Pizza” night to pack and decorate boxes for shipping to our troops. To register, please visit us online at calvert.lib. md.us or call Calvert Library at 410-535-0291. • American Red Cross Blood Drives American Legion Post 274, 11820 H.G. Truman Rd, Lusby, 12 to 5:30 p.m. The American Red Cross Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Blood Services Region will hold blood drives in cities and towns throughout the region. Donors are encouraged to call 1-800 RED CROSS or visit online at redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information
Wednesday, Nov. 13 • Annual Awards Dinner Business Expo Event! Holiday Inn Solomons Conference Center Marina, 5 p.m. $55-Members/ $65-Non-Members Presented By: PNC Bank Sponsored By: College of Southern Maryland; Comcast; Community Bank of Tri-County and Fantasy World Entertainment Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your business as an exhibitor or plan to attend and discover the exciting products and services that Calvert County Chamber of Commerce members have to offer. Exhibitor table fee is $100.Contact the Chamber at (410) 535-2577 to reserve a table.
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Library Events Thursday, Nov. 7 • Theater Thursdays Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m. Bring little ones for movies and a story. This week’s feature is Max & Ruby Rainy Day Play. 410-326-5289 • Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 3 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. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Kids Just Want to Have Fun Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Exciting events for children grades K-3 that explore worlds of reading, science, culture and more. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Code Name 4-5-6 Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For 4th-6th grade eyes only! 4th – 6th grade students are invited to this series of events which uses plenty of hands-on activities to have fun with reading! Each month we will explore a new theme and introduce a great chapter book on the topic. No advance preparation is needed and a snack will be provided. Please register. 410-257-2411 • Frugal Living: Crafty Gifts Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Stumped for inexpensive gift ideas for the holidays? Join us for a fun and creative night learning how to make budget-friendly crafts for the holiday season. Design your own gift bags and tags, decorate mats for photos, and create cool jewelry. Craft ideas
will get your creative juices flowing. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Astronomy Night Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Interested in what the fall night sky has on offer? Want to try out a nice telescope? Join the Astronomy Club of Southern Maryland for a Family Astronomy event in the field behind Calvert Library Fairview Branch. 410-257-2101
Friday, Nov. 8 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Saturday, Nov. 9 • Chess Saturdays at the Library Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Chess enthusiasts or wannabe enthusiasts—please join us (with or without your own chess set) at the library the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. All ages and levels welcome! 410-257-2411 • Playtime Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 10:45 to 11:15 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 5 years old. 410-257-2101 • Playtime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10:45 to
11:15 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 5 years old. 410-257-2411 • Playtime Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 11 to 11:30 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. • Learn Mahjongg Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 3 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! 410-326-5289
Monday, Nov. 11 • Library Closed for Veterans’ Day. 12:00-12:00am. Library Closed for Veterans’ Day.
Tuesday, Nov. 12 • Created Equal: Screening and Discussion of The Abolitionists part 2 Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 6 to 8:30 p.m. The story of how abolitionist allies William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Beecher Stowe, John Brown and Angelina Grimke turned a despised fringe movement against chattel slavery into a force that literally changed the nation. Screening followed by a short discussion. This series is sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute and the National Endowment for the Humanities. 410-326-5289
• Tween Event - Letters to Troops Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 8 p.m. Celebrate Veterans Day with Calvert Library. Learn the lost art of letter writing after being matched to an active duty member of the armed forces. Become involved in a project collecting items for troops in part one of a two part event. Special guests will speak about the importance of letters from home. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Wednesday, Nov. 13 • PlayTime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10:25 to 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 nonbattery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-326-5289. • Yes! You CAN Use a Computer! Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 2 to 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. Participants must be able to use a mouse before signing up for this class. Please register. 410-326-5289 • Memoirs & Creative Writing Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 3 p.m. Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. Bring 12 double-spaced copies of your piece of memoir, 500-800 words, to work on and share with the group. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Thursday, Nov. 14 • Theater Thursdays Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m. Bring little ones for movies and a story. This weeks feature is Spot’s Birthday Party. 410-326-5289. • Calvert Conversations Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 a.m. An informal discussion of local history of interest to long-time Calvertonians and newbies. Complimentary coffee and tea. Come, relax in our living room, and share or learn something new! 410-257-2411 • Town Hall Meeting: Economic Development College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, new auditorium – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Town Hall meeting at College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick. What kind of business do we want to attract to Calvert County, and what would have to be in place for those businesses to emerge and succeed? Co-sponsored by Calvert Library, League of Women Voters and Commission for Women. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Family Night Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8 p.m. Bring out the family for a fantastic evening out with books. Each month we will explore a new title through fun filled activities and crafts. This month we will explore the wild west through The Gold Miner’s Daughter: A Melodramatic Fairy Tale by Jackie M. Please register. 410-326-5289 • E-reader Training Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 7 to 8 p.m. Learn how to use Maryland’s Digital eLibrary and the OverDrive Media Console to check out, download and read library e-books on your tablet, smartphone, ereader or computer. Please register. 410-257-2101
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1. Horse drawn carriages 5. Cathode-ray tube 8. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 12. Marbles playing stone 14. Zodiacal lion 15. Whale ship captain 16. Hit the sack 18. Hostelry 19. People of southern India 20. Four 21. Male workforce 22. March 15 23. Food lifter 26. Copy 30. De Mille (dancer) 31. Overcharged 32. Conducted 33. Pronouncements 34. Flemish names of Ypres 39. Denotes three 42. Root source of tapioca 44. Animal track 46. Backed away from 47. Neighborhood canvas 49. Pigeon-pea plant
50. Nursing group 51. Within reach 56. Turkish brandy 57. Metal food storage container 58. Batten down 59. Assist in wrongdoing 60. Old world, new 61. Rust fungus spore cases 62. A way to wait 63. Point midway between S and SE 64. Adam and Eve’s third son
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Real Estate for Sale 2.8 secluded acres overlooking a pond. Hardwood floors. Fireplace in family room is great place to spend the holidays. The kitchen has many stainless upgrades and over looks the family room. Separate dining room and living room. Large master with a room that could be used for an office. Large detached 3 car garage/shop w/ 800+ sq ft overhead storage. Hot tub and large back deck. Price: $439,000. Call 240-561-2144.
Real Estate Rentals Rambler for Rent in Mechanicsville: Freshly painted clean home, country kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors. Non smoking home, no pets, no section 8 please. Please call Janette at (301) 884-3853. Rent: $1,250.
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Apartment Rentals Large 2BDRM apartment with sep kitchen and living room area. 20mins from Waldorf and Lexington Park. Electric included with monthly rent. Pets are allowed, no yard access. Price: $1200. Call 301-399-0413 or email bbmangel36@gmail.com. Prince Frederick, Maryland (Calvert County). Nice room in private home with 2 closets and storage area. Less than 1 mile to all shopping, and CSM. Public transportation across the street. Includes utilities, AC, WIFI, and cable. Available immediately. Call Rick 443968-4727. Rent: $600.00
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Looking for a auto detailer with mechanical skills. Primary job will be detailing automobiles. Some mechanical experience will be required for heavy times. If interested please e-mail algar34@gmail.com or fax resume to 301-737-4206 or call 301-737-6400.
Large organization located in Piney Point, MD has a full time Laborer position open. Duties include – cutting grass, trimming hedges and trees, cleaning the shop, maintaining equipment, helping with the flowerbeds, mulching, and assisting the maintenance department when needed on base and other school properties. We offer an excellent benefits package. Compensation is $7.50/hour. Please send resume via email to mszepesi@seafarers. org or fax at (301) 702-6060. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Salary can be adjusted at employers discretion based on experience, skill, ability, seniority, and/or education.
Chesapeake Neurology Associates has a full-time position available for a RN/ LPN. Experience preferred. Candidate must possess current Maryland Licensure. Strong writing skills necessary. Act as a liaison between patient and MD/ CRNP in meeting patient needs between office visits. Additional responsibilities discussed during interview. Paid holidays, health benefits package, and flexible schedule. No phone calls accepted. Faxed resumes only to (410) 535-6030 or email
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