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During the 2014 Gubernatorial election, voters will be asked to weigh in on a constitutional amendment that would put a lock box on the state’s transportation trust fund.

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer After installing radiation monitors that were calibrated to give faulty readings that would have led to an unwarranted emergency at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Exelon Corporation must now submit to increased oversight of their second reactor by Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff. The radiation monitors were installed back in October of last year and the fault went unnoticed for almost half the year. “Nuclear power plant operators are always expeted to err on the side of caution. But this is a case wehre an emergency declaration could have been made prematurely, triggering unnecessary responses,” said David Lew acting NRC Region One Administrator. “While Exelon, to its credit, identified and fixed the incorrect thresholds, it nevertheless allowed their introduction and they remained in place for about five months.” A false emergency could have triggered a number of events, NRC staff said, from a full evacuation of the facility and nearby areas to an order to shelter in place; the sensors were set so that they would have given a false radiation reading 100 times the actual amount. The NRC classifies the problem with the radiation monitors on the mainline steam pipes to the reactor as a “white” finding, which means it is of low to moderate significance. Calvert Cliffs has come under increased scrutiny this year after the number of unplanned shutdowns gave them cause for concern. NRC staff said back in July that unplanned shutdown statistics for the first three months of the year showed that Unit one had just .9 unplanned events but Unit 2 had a total of 2.5 events in a 7,000 hour operating period. If a reactor has more than three that triggers oversight by the federal government, NRC said.

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announced that county offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 4, for Election Day and Tuesday, Nov.11, for the Veterans Day holiday. In addition: • The three county senior centers will be closed on Election Day and Veterans Day. Meals on Wheels will be delivered on both days. • All county convenience centers, including Appeal Landfill, will be open for normal business hours both Election Day and Veterans Day. • County public transportation will operate on a modified schedule on Election Day. Copies of the modified schedule are available on each bus. County public transportation will not operate on Veterans Day. • Calvert Library locations will be open for normal business hours Election Day and closed on Veterans Day. • Flag Ponds Nature Park and Battle

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Creek Cyprus Swamp are closed Election Day and Veterans Day. • Kings Landing Park is open Election Day and Veterans Day. • Chesapeake Hills Golf Course will be open for normal business hours Election Day and Veterans Day. • Northeast Community Center is the only community center open Election Day and Veterans Day. All other community centers are closed both days. • Edward Hall Aquatic Center will be open for normal operating hours Election Day and Veterans Day. • Calvert Marine Museum is open on Election Day and Veterans Day, but administrative offices are closed. Information on Calvert County Government services can be found online at www. co.cal.md.us. Calvert County Government Press Release

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Gearing up for Flu Season By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) convened as the Board of Health during their Oct. 28 meeting to hear the semiannual update from Calvert County Health Officer Laurence B. Polsky. During the update, Polsky discussed infectious diseases of concern – Enterovirus D68, the Ebola virus and the influenza virus. Enterovirus D68 typically appears in the summer and early fall and presents as a “summer cold.” There has been no major outbreak of the virus since 1987, and because it’s been so long children and teens don’t have immunity against the virus. Children with asthma and respiratory problems are the most likely to catch it, Polsky said, and there have been Approximately 20 cases of limb weakness and paralysis in Colorado and Massachusetts associated with D68. The best way to prevent the spread of the virus is to regularly clean surfaces individuals come into contact with and to encourage people to wash their hands. It is spread by bodily fluids, such as saliva. He also addressed the Ebola virus outbreak in Africa and the isolated cases in the United States. The extent of the outbreak in

Africa was due in part to a lack of healthcare and few preacices in place to prevent the spread of the virus. Ebola has a 21-day incubation periods and presents with flu-like symptoms. Only individuals who are symptomatic can spread the virus, Polsky said, and like D68, it spreads through bodily fluids. Anyone with recent travel (last 21 days) to Liberia, Guinea, or Sierra Leone or has had body fluid contact with someone with recent travel, should notify the Calvert County Health Department for instructions He urged the BOCC, and the general public, to keep in mind that unless they have been to specific areas of Africa or been in contact with individuals with Ebola, they cannot catch it. The third thing Polsky discussed was the influenza virus. Flu season begins in fall, with the peak season in December through February. He encouraged individuals to get vaccinated as the best preventative measure. If an individual catches the flu, the best thing for them to do is stay home until they are no longer contagious. For more information, visit www.co.cal. md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Stand Against Unfunded Mandates Environmental stewardship without state intrusion

Citizen/Customer First Zoning Processes Strengthened and improved the Permit system; Balanced Economic and Residential Growth

Improve Public Safety and Education Public Safety top priority; Protected schools from reduced funding; increased funding greater than Maintenance of Effort

Enhance Government and Lower Tax Rates Did not raise tax rates; Long term plan for reducing tax rates. We opened Park-nRide in Prince Frederick; started Park-n-Ride in Dunkirk. Forefront of significant economic enhancement - Dominion LNG export; Promoted Calvert County as tourist destination; consolidated substance abuse treatment into one facility… Evan - Vietnam era Veteran, Member NRA, American Legion Chesapeake Beach; BS UMUC, Masters - National Defense Intelligence College; Completed Excellence in Local Governance program from the University of Maryland; Selected by statewide peers to the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Board of Directors; a volunteer and an enthusiastic supporter of the Calvert County Special Olympics

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer A lot of people have too much stuff! It's too nice to just throw away and a yard sale is a lot of work...so bring it to swap for something you need. Or just bring it so someone else can benefit from it. Or come and see if there is something you need. Swaps are a great way to bring new life to idle items. And you'll feel green and great for contributing to an eco-friendly, sustainable community. “It’s what the library’s about,” said Public Relations Coordinator Robyn Truslow. “We like to share out own stuff and we want to encourage everybody else to share too.” The idea for the swap meets came from a training event Truslow attended, she said. These swaps are friendly events and bartering is welcome, but exchange of cash is prohibited. If anything remains after each swap, the library will be donating the items to a local thrift store or discarding them. Bags and boxes will not be provided so people are encouraged to bring their own to carry swaps home in. sarahmiler@countytimes.net

Celebrate & Decorate Nov. 3, Calvert Library Prince Frederick – 7 p.m. Want to refresh your decoration stash or get new costumes for the kids? Join us for a swap of holiday and seasonal decorations, special occasion items (wedding, birthday, themed parties, baby showers...), costumes and even holiday recipes. Community Seed SWAP Event Jan. 24, 2015, Calvert Library Southern Branch – 1 p.m. Start saving your seeds for this event. 5 categories of seeds for sharing: native plant seeds, edibles, herbs, annuals, perennials. For seed saving info, go to http://www.seedsavers.org/ Webinar-Archive. Everything But the Kitchen Sink SWAP April 25, 2015, Calvert Library Prince Frederick – 10 a.m. Too much stuff in your kitchen, garage or shed? Wishing for something different? Bring your clean, unbroken tools, gadgets, etc...to trade! Out of the Pool and Back to School SWAP July 25, 2015, Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 10 a.m. Bring your no longer used school supplies, sports equipment and school clothes to swap for something you need this school year!

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GETTING THE JOB DONE FOR CALVERT COUNTY Supporting Our First Responders ■■ Helped create a grant program that, since 2001,

has provided over $1 million in grants to seven Calvert County fire departments ■■ Is a strong supporter of the COPS program, which

has provided grants to police departments to hire more officers

Protected Calvert County Veterans Against Homelessness ■■ Helped secure $220,000 in federal grant funding

from the Department of Veterans Affairs Supportive Services for the Veteran Families Program to assist nearly 200 Maryland veterans and their families in Calvert, St. Mary’s and Charles Counties

Continues to Bring Well-Paying Jobs to Calvert County ■■ Helped create and save nearly 23,000 jobs in

and around Maryland’s Fifth District ■■ Helped save 9,000 jobs and added 5,000 more

at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in neighboring St. Mary’s County ■■ His “Make It In America” plan is rejuvenating

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Standing Up For Middle-Class Marylanders ■■ Helped pass the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act so that

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Arc of Southern Maryland Recognizes Local Businesses By Sarah Miller Staff Writer

The Arc of Southern Maryland is making and effort to recognize local employers during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. There are a number of employers that employ individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, some of whom are clients of the Arc of Southern Maryland, according to Arc of Southern Maryland Development Manager Nkeshi Free. Supporting businesses that employ individuals with disabilities deserve recognition for two reasons, Free said – supporting them allows them to continue employing people and they deserve the recognition for supporting their communities. For the community as a whole, seeing individuals with disabilities in everyday locations removes the stigma associated with disabilities, Free said. The Arc of Southern Maryland recognizes local Having a job is a huge confidence booster for individuals businesses for supporting individuals with disabilities. with disabilities, Free said. It allows them to have a measure of independence and gives them a confidence boost. She has known Employers in Calvert County people through the Arc of Southern Maryland who have moved into independent living situations and purchased their own veFastop – St. Leonard and Lusby hicles because of the local employers who give them a chance. McDonalds – Prince Frederick and Solomons “You never know what you can do until you do it,” Free Safeway – Dunkirk and Prince Frederick said. Green Turtle – Prince Frederick Getting employed is not easy, and it’s been getting more Holiday Inn – Solomons challenging, Free said. Employers are depending more and more Department of General Services (State Government) on computers and only accepting online applications. The apFood Lion – Prince Frederick plication systems will kick an individual out if they indicate they Nicks of Calvert don’t have a high school diploma, Free said. Individuals with deWorld Gym – Prince Frederick and Owings velopmental disabilities have two options in high school – they Grace Care LLC – Prince Frederick can complete the track for a diploma, or they can attend school Davis, Upton, Palumbo & Dougherty, LLC until they are 21 and receive a certificate of completion. While Giant – Lusby the certificate is the same as the diploma, computer programs Wal-Mart – Prince Frederick don’t recognize it, Free said. DM Group – Prince Frederick In addition to recognizing employers in October, the Arc

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of Southern Maryland names an employer of the year during the annual awards banquet in December. The Arc of Southern Maryland is not alone in recognizing employers. While Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Crystal Haislip was at a conference with other service providers from across the state, they developed a Facebook page for people to talk about employers and their experiences with employees. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Upgrades to Church Street and Main Street Maryland 231 (Church Street) and Maryland 765A (Main Street) will undergo improvements by the State Highway Administration (SHA). “The purpose of this project is to improve safety at the intersection by addressing sight distance concerns; the project will also improve pedestrian access along 231,” according to the SHA project overview. The project will improve the storm drainage along

Church Street and its intersection of Main Street and construct new sidewalks and reconstruct existing sidewalks to expand to the intersection of Route 4. The elevation of the intersection will also be raised three feet in order to enhance visibility. The renovation will also include bicycle lanes and updates to on-street handicapped parking in order to meet the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ABD). The project will cost an estimated $5 to $7 million. The final design of the project will be completed in October, advertisement for bids will begin in Decem-

ber and construction will begin in Spring 2015. The project is estimated to be completed by 2017. During construction, the intersection of Church Street and Main Street will be closed for six to eight weeks. For information on the detour route, visit apps. roads.maryland.gov/WebProjectLifeCycle/ProjectMaps.aspx?projectno=CA305214. lauren@somdpublishing.net

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Teen Arrested for Arson By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer Deputy State Fire Marshals have arrested a 17-year-old male, from Anne Arundel County, for arson. The teen allegedly set fire to a Chesapeake Beach townhouse located at 8611 Addison Bridge Place. The residence was burnt down on Aug. 26 at 12:06 a.m. and was intentionally ignited with a liquid use on the deck in the end unit. The fire cost an estimated $500,000 in damage to the three-story townhouse and both units to either side. “There is some smoke and heat damage inside the town houses, but the flames were contained to the outside and that was fortunate enough because those townhouses have sprinklers, so that is what saved them from being completely burnt down,” Fire Marshal Duane Svites said. There were no injuries reported during the extinguishment of the fire. According to the release, the teen was arrested at his home in Anne Arundel County and was transported to the Cheltenham Youth Facility. He was charged with first-degree arson and will remain at the facility pending actions by the Department of Juvenile Services, according to the release. Statistics say juveniles start 50 percent of arsons in the nation. lauren@somdpublishing.net

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Woman Pleads Guilty to Rape By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Oct. 17 Aimee Beth Warhurst, of Chesapeake Beach, pled guilty to second-degree rape and conspiracy to sexually abuse a minor at the Calvert County Circuit Court. Along with the second-degree rape and the conspiracy to sexually abuse a minor – continuing course of conduct, Warhurst was also charged with three counts of sexual abuse of a minor, second-degree sex offense, two counts of conspiracy to sexually abuse a minor, sex abuse of a minor – continuing course of conduct and conspiracy to sexually abuse a minor – continuing course of conduct. The abuse took place from January 2008 to June 2010 and the victim was 13 years old when the abuse first occurred. The victim was raped at the defendant’s home in Chesapeake Beach, where she often stayed on the weekends. On Oct. 10, 2013 the victim reported the abuse to Sergeant T. Fridman of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and after hearing the victim’s statements, he issued an arrest warrant for Warhurst.

According to police files, the victim told Sgt. Fridman Warhurst said she wanted the victim’s first time to be “safe and with someone that loved her.” A text message from Warhurst stated, “you know I love you and would do anything for you. We actually both care about you. I need you to understand that is [sic] you…ever say anything…I could go to jail for the rest of my life. Please think about that.” John Grady Warhurst was charged with twelve crimes, including second-degree rape, but will never see his day in court. According to police, Warhurst killed himself Sept. 26; he was a 21-year veteran of the Prince George’s County Police Department. Warhurst has her trial set for Jan. 9, 2015 at 1 p.m. before Circuit Court Judge Marjorie Clagett. Warhurst is currently released on a $100,000 bond. According to court files, Warhurst could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Thomas Mooney will represent Warhurst and Frances Longwell will represent the state. lauren@somdpublishing.net

Man Arrested for Multiple Burglaries By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Oct. 17 Ryan Mangum, of Chesapeake Beach, was extradited from the District of Columbia to Calvert County after U.S. Park Police arrested Mangum and James Gearhart on Oct. 13 after a traffic stop in Southeast D.C. According to police files, a large amount of jewelry was observed in the 2012 white Hyundai Elantra the two men were occupying. Calvert County Detective Michael Mudd was notified of Mangum’s arrest and conducted an interview with the suspect on the evening of Oct. 17. During the interview, Mangum confessed to burglarizing six different homes in St. Leonard and was charged with first-degree burglary; theft $1,000 to under

$10,000; malicious destruction of property over $500; thirddegree burglary; fourth-degree burglary theft and fourth-degree burglary for each home he allegedly broke into. The total value for the six thefts is $50,670 and the total value of the damaged property is $4,140. The burglaries took place from Oct. 3 to Oct. 8. Mangum was convicted of second-degree murder, burglary and assault; he is a registered sex offender. Mangum is currently being held at the Calvert County Detention Center on a $150,000 bond. His trial is set for Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. at the Calvert County District Court. lauren@somdpublishing.net

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I recently attended the Calvert County Farm Bureau Forum (and two other forums since) to listen to the twelve commissioner candidates and four state delegate candidates address land and farm concerns from local citizens and groups. While I may not have the exact same concerns as these citizens and groups have, as a citizen of Calvert County I do my best to make these events in order to become more informed on the candidates who will eventually come to represent our county. I am familiar with most of the candidates running for both delegate and commissioner's office, yet only a handful of those have I talked to, typically after a forum. So, I really have 'no horse' in this race; that is I do not know any of the county commissioner candidates personally enough to endorse them solely because I know or am friends with them. But again, what I do have at stake is who will represent me and my family over the next four years. I have lived in Calvert County since 1975, moving here when I was ten years old, so I consider myself a native Calvert Countian. Thirty years ago I registered as a Republican and still am registered as such, however, I could have registered as a Democrat just as easily. When I was eighteen years old, not much thought went into what party affiliation I would represent. And to this day, it still doesn't. I have never voted party lines. To vote party lines would imply, "that the decision is irrelevant to the merits of the issue at hand or the political beliefs of individual members, but instead is dictated by the party." These days it would be fair to say that my beliefs may be more aligned with the Democratic party, however, not by a lot. So, as a registered Republican, I often vote the opposite . As a free thinking individual, I look at the issues being addressed and the responses of the candidates on how the issues will be handled. Also, I consider the candidate's background, achievements, investment in community service and look at their political track record if they happen to have held office in the past. It is an overall consideration. At the forums that I attended, I was able to observe the candidates take questions and respond to various topics. These questions had not been screened by

the candidates prior to being asked. What I noticed was that most of the candidates either had a very generic response or they would respond subjectively; emotionally driven answers due to their personal experiences with the county government. Surely there are two sides to every story and in these cases mentioned at the forum, we only heard one side, the complainants. However, that is not my point. The point is that many of the candidates offered either no solution, had no or very little knowledge of the topic, or responded with excessive emphasis on personal experiences in an attempt to conceal their lack of knowledge, which in all three cases does not make for a good political candidate. In my opinion, some of the candidates are running for office of commissioner solely to settle what they feel is a personal vendetta because of a past experience. Their political agenda is based on private matters. Surely, this is not the type of candidate we need in office. Of all the candidates at these forums, current County Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt emerged as the most informed and knowledgeable. Commissioner Slaughenhoupt clearly was the most educated on issues concerning the questions presented to the candidates. His responses were clearly objective and well informed as a public servant's responses should be. He remained composed and professional when addressing the forums. Commissioner Slaughenhoupt's professional background and community service represent the type of leadership that Calvert County needs. Whether we are a Democrat or a Republican, it is our duty as citizens of Calvert County to vote logically. I'm sure all of the candidates running for office are upstanding men and women and have a service to offer our community in some capacity, but we must consider whether their motives are personally driven to serve or publicly driven; that is to serve the citizens and our interests. So I am asking both my Democrat and Republican friends, to become better informed on the candidates running, especially in District 3, and not to cast a ballot based solely on your party affiliation. William Poe Dunkirk, Md.

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Delgate Fisher's Support for Calvert County Four years ago Calvert County voters chose Mark Fisher to serve as our Delegate in Annapolis. A newcomer to public service, Mark offered Calvert County a fresh and truly independent voice in Annapolis. His electoral victory was hard fought against a two-term incumbent who seemed, like most politicians, to have claimed ownership of the seat. A rising star in the Democratic super majority, the former Delegate seemed to have her party in mind, and her ranks within it, more than Calvert County families. Why else would she continue to lend her support to legislation that would clearly hurt Calvert County families? Why else would she collect more than $70,000.00 in taxpayer per diems? Governor Martin O'Malley could always count on Sue Kullen to be a loyal and consistent vote for bloated budgets, more spending, and higher taxes. If voters were sick of that four years ago, then why in the world would we want to send her back? Mrs. Kullen argues that she is the better choice for Delegate because she can sit at the Democratic leadership table with lifelong politician Senator Mike Miller and other like-minded big spenders. There is only one person in this race who fights for lower taxes, reduced spending and who serves as a check and balance against Mike Miler. That person is Delegate Mark Fisher. George Murphy, Chesapeake Beach, Md.

Beware of Those Trying to Buy an Election I am amazed at the number of liberal Democrat candidates for office who are tripping over themselves to convince the voting public that they are effective "watchdogs" of our tax dollars. Yet once they are elected or re-elected to Annapolis or Prince Frederick their actions speak far louder than their words. It's really quite an effective strategy that these liberal legislators and commissioner candidates have employed, as they know that once someone has received a service or subsidy, they feel slighted if they have to give it up or do without it. They are, in effect, spending your money to earn your loyalty. Fortunately, not all these wolves are adept at hiding in their sheep's clothing until after elected. As I live in northern Calvert County, I will reference the most egregious local example of campaign spending I've seen since we moved to Maryland 14 years ago. Kelly McConkey has plastered hundreds of wooden signs around the county, rented or purchased at least two trucks to act as billboards, sent at least 3 glossy advertisements to my home and others, and stickered the cover of the local newspaper. And I'm probably missing some other activitites. How many tens of thousands of dollars did that cost? You have to question the motives of someone that would spend that kind of money to win an election for a position that pays $42,000 annually. If service to the community is the answer, then I would ask Mr. McConkey why it's not important enough for him to finish out the term of the Board of Education position he was already elected to, before seeking additional office. Should we be expecting Mr. McConkey to abandon the County Commissioner position once a better one comes along, or was running for the Board of Education just a steppingstone to make his name more familiar to the public? At the very least, if this is an example of Mr. McConkey's stewardship of campaign funding, imagine what will happen when he gets his hands on tax dollars. On the other hand, Evan Slaughenhoupt has made attempts to make the budgeting process more visible and he seems to understand that government should not be all things to all people - sometimes it's tough to say no, but necessary. For that reason alone, he will get my vote in November. Steve Wilke Dunkirk, Md.

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Park Cost I’ve just received my copy of the monthly newsletter of the Town of North Beach, considerably thicker than usual and packed with stuff that could be easily mistaken for election literature for Mayor Frazer. Of particular interest is the paragraph in the Mayor’s “Message,” that says that the Town budget for the planned 3rd street park will now require no funding from the Town itself because $125,000 had been put into the County’s FY 2016 Capital Improvement Program and that funding of $250,000 has been awarded by the State of Maryland. It is my understanding that actual approval of such funding has not been made by the County Comission, which seems obvious since it is for FY2016. In any event, that raises the question of how the park budget has gone from the $878,384 estimated by the professional engineering firm CPH Inc., which came up with the design for the park, to some $375,000. Apparently, it did so based on estimates by the Mayor and town employees, no changes having been made to the design and no bids having been received for the full construction of the park at the reduced budget. In fact, the only bids received for the overall park construction were much higher than these

new estimates. Mayor Frazer is apparently planning to undertake construction piecemeal and see where the costs end up. There has been considerable discussion of the alternative cost ranges since the design was revealed along with suggestions that the Town government was blindsided by the high cost estimate. Anyone who knows Mayor Frazer and how he works with hired consultants knows that this is preposterous. The consultant would have kept him fully apprised and reflected his supervision at all stages of the design and estimating. Frazer clearly instructed the design team to shoot for the moon, fully aware of the high cost. It is not surprising that Mayor Frazer would want to spare no expense on this park, nor that it would be designed for maximum visual impact rather than for recreational amenities identified by public input, considering that his penthouse directly overlooks it. Hopefully, North Beach voters will bear this in mind when they step into the voting booths on Nov. 4. Marc B. Goodman North Beach, Md.

Republican for Craig Kontra First let me say that I am a registered Republican and proud of it. I have been so since I turned 18. I think it is time to elect a new Sheriff; namely Deputy Sheriff Craig Kontra. Kontra is running as a Democrat but party affiliation has no meaning in this contest. It is important how the Sheriff enforces the law and from what I've heard, seen and read it is time to give the "new" guy a chance. He has more than enough experience on the road and in the office to run an agency the size of the Sheriffs Office. I put quotation marks around the word new because Kontra is anything but new. He has been a member of the Sheriffs Office for more than 25 years and has climbed the ranks from Patrol Officer to Investigator in the Narcotics Unit to Supervisor of the warrant unit. In his current position he oversees four Deputies and two Administrative Aides. He is responsible for a budget in excess of half a million dollars. I've looked over Kontra's biography and watched him deal with people. I am quite impressed with what I have observed. He has won numerous awards and cita-

tions. He works closely with the State's Attorney's Office in his current unit handling extraditions, serving criminal summonses and warrants. The unit has been honored numerous times which is a testament to his abilities. I have read his platform and heard him speak in public and one-on-one. He is open, friendly and speaks to anyone who has anything to say about the county he calls his own. His ideas make sense. I like the idea of getting supervisors into the field more often and getting deputies off Route 4 and into the neighborhoods. The crimes are being committed in our neighborhoods where our children are at risk. I would love to see cars patrolling my streets more often. Let our capable State Troopers patrol our highways. Kontra's priority is to put a stop to drug dealers distributing narcotics in our county. I believe Kontra will do an excellent job. He has my vote and I hope he has yours! Jackie Brady Prince Frederick, Md.

Slap on the Wrist It was with the utmost disgust that I read in the Oct. 23 issue of The Calvert County Times of the lenient sentence meted out by a member of the judiciary to a man convicted of conspiracy to commit first degree burglary. Since it is possible that the Judge’s hands may have been tied in some fashion, either by a plea agreement or other circumstances which were not disclosed in the story or sentencing guidelines, I will refrain from identifying the parties by name. The guilty party’s decision to use heroin – the catalyst for his crime – was an entirely voluntary one on his part. The 336-day slap-on-the-wrist will permit him to retain his right to vote (The reader is invited to use their imagination concerning the party he will embrace at election time). Novelist Agatha Christie wrote, “Too much mercy … often resulted in further crimes which were fatal to innocent victims who need not have been victims if justice had been put first and mercy second.” When I was living in Prince George’s County, a uniformed limo driver in a white extended-wheelbase

Cadillac stopped to request directions to the house belonging to the crack head who had stolen his baby daughter’s Christmas presents to finance a high. A judge had ordered him into a rehabilitation program and the limo and driver was to give him a “sense of self-worth.” Thanks to the liberalization of the court system, dozens of violent criminals, including the surviving killer of Stephanie Roper, the Frostburg State University student, have been given a second ‘bite at the apple’ in the courts because Maryland’s highest court held that the jury instructions at the time were flawed. Flawed because they didn’t specify what every school child certainly knows – that a defendant is innocent until proven otherwise. In another ruling which, if upheld, would cut the sex offender registry by one fourth, because the registry supposedly violates individual rights. California voters ousted the notorious Rose Bird. Perhaps it is time to ‘clean house’ in Maryland as well. Edward C. Davenport, Drum Point, Md.

Truth in Political Advertising By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner, District 2 Assuming that you read this column on the publication date of Oct. 30, it will be the last day of early voting, or if after the Oct. 30, perhaps before election day on Nov. 4. We will have just been subjected to October surprises. What October surprises? I am talking about the last minute efforts to deliver some sort of information that will sway you to vote for a particular candidate. Sometimes the information is legitimate, like telling you how a candidate voted on a particular piece of legislation. Sometimes, the information is so distorted that the truth does not come out until much later. The ones that I resent use an emotion, usually fear, to divide the public into feeling as though it is “us” against “them.” Of course, the motive is to win, but at what cost? The cost is a cynicism about our form of government that outlasts the particular election. Once the public realizes that they have been “played,” there is a disappointment that sets in that makes it harder to want to be part of the process. The result, which is less people voting, is the exact opposite of what we need: more people voting against these kinds of tactics. The Washington Post has a columnist that assigns pinocchios every week based on his efforts to ferret out the truth from political rhetoric. Both parties are offenders. Of course, it is portrayed as not the candidate, but the party who is doing this, in an effort to distance the candidate from the ugliness. Surely, we know better! I was the subject of this type of smear campaign several elections ago when I was a challenger. An email went out on Sunday evening before the Tuesday election to the list to receive fire and rescue emails stating that I opposed the volunteer system. Thankfully, a recipient of the email with high credibility, turned the email around, letting the volunteers know the truth: that I was supporting them as a Critical Incident Stress Management volunteer myself. Similarly, an email went out to all the participants in soccer stating that I opposed youth sports. One of the founders of the Calvert Soccer Association turned that email around by remembering that I had helped to found that organization. Another election, an anonymous postcard was sent out to a select mailing list stating that I had voted a particular way in Executive Session, which was untrue, but putting me in the untenable position of either defending myself or illegally revealing confidential information. This election, false rumors can be spread on Facebook very quickly. The American Legion in Chesapeake Beach posted that they were killing the political rumor that Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt was not a member nor a veteran when he is both. I understand that a campaign mailer went out implying that the incumbent Commissioners voted to remodel our hearing room rather than give additional money to the Board of Education. Yet, the Board of Education did receive additional monies. Please ask Board of Education members where they spent the money. Our hearing room is not being remodeled, but a fourth courtroom for recently-appointed Circuit Court Judge Mark Chandlee, who has no courtroom, is being created, necessitating moving County offices that are being displaced. The author of the mailer knows he is distorting the facts and that the new courtroom is required by law as well as necessity. A race-based postcard was mailed to select voters that shows gubernatorial candidate Anthony Brown next to Martin Luther King, Jr., on one side with the caption, “We’ve come a long way on our journey” and a made-up non-factual photo of the police confrontation in Ferguson, MO, on the other side captioned “But they are still trying to hold us back.” How sad!! All these tactics: untruthful smear campaigns, attempts to divide us racially, and inaccurate hit pieces share a sad fact in common: a disdain for the intelligence of the voter and a belief that the voter does not value integrity. I am reminded of a popular saying: “If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.” Let’s stand for truth in political advertising, please.

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Dictionaries for All

The Rotary Club of Prince Frederick has been going around the county passing out dictionaries to third grade students. This is an annual outreach activity, according to club member Eugene Karol. Every third grader in the county, attending both public and private schools, receives a dictionary. Rotary members Karol and Justin Ruest started at Windy Hill Elementary School on Tuesday and worked south through Wednesday and Thursday.

Construction on Northern High to Begin Next Spring By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer Construction on Northern High School in Owings will begin in Spring 2015 and the project will cost $65 million, which is funded through state and local monies. The school was first opened in 1974 and was originally built as a concept school. “Essentially, there were no walls – the classrooms were in a large area and that didn’t work. We put walls in and it just needs to be replaced now,” said Director of School Construction George Leah. According to a press release from Calvert County Public Schools, “the first phase of the construction of the new building, temporary student parking, geothermal fields and utilities will be completed during the first two and a half years of the project, with students occupying the new facility during the 2017-2018 school year. The second phase of construction will include the demolition of the existing high school, bus and vehicular parking area improvements and site amenities. The last phase will provide a small addition and instructional space improvements for the Mary Harrison Cultural Arts Center.” The design phase of the project is completed and the new school will be built next to the existing structure. “It’s a three-story structure – one in the front, three in the back. All the classrooms are to the rear. There are five fingers, if you will, in the building, so everybody is occupying classroom spaces in those and there’s a new gymnasium and auxiliary gym and all those kind of support elements, and the Harrison

Center we’re going to put in an addition on just to capture a little more square footage for instructional space and renovate some instructional spaces inside there,” Leah explained. The high school is on a 40-month schedule and will be completed in 2019. Leah hopes to have a bidder for the project by the end of this year. “We just finished a prequalification process and the letters just went out today [Oct. 28] to the contractors who are pre-qualified to bid. We’ll probably have the packages out in the middle of Nov., somewhere in that range and I’m hoping to have the bid prior to the holiday – Christmas – but it could also be the second week in January, depending on what the contractors are telling me,” Leah said. “The new facility will meet the standards for LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) silver certification by the United States Green Building Council. Environment-friendly features include bio-retention systems for storm water, water harvesting for irrigation, outdoor environmental study areas, a geothermal system and a reflective roof,” according to the release. Leah said the project is going to mimic the construction of Calvert High School, except for how they transition the students and staff. “They’re staying in the same building; I’m building beside it and then once I’m done and moved everybody into the building [I will] tear down the old one and finish the construction,” he said. The new school will increase its capacity from 1,233 to 1,500. lauren@somdpublishing.net

Photos by Sarah Miller McCartnie Rea shows off her dictionary.

Aubrey Brown and Will Beckler check out their new dictionaries.

Applicants Sought to Fill Board of Education Seat

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy for the First Election District representative on the Calvert County Board of Education (BOE). Joseph R. Chenelly, the current First Election District representative on the Board of Education, announced his resignation effective Nov. 1. By state law, the BOCC appoints members to fill any board of education vacancy for the remainder of the term until a successor is elected and qualified. Individuals interested in applying must submit an application no later than midnight, Nov. 17. Organizations may also submit individuals for consideration. The application is available online at www.co.cal.md.us/BOEapplication. Those interested in applying for appointment must be registered to vote in Calvert County and residents of the First Election District for a minimum of two years before the beginning of the appointed term. According to BOCC Administrative Aid Lisa Tolomei, the BOE has been asked to send information about what the position entails and the BOE’s mission statement. BOE members are elected to the position, Tolomei said, and as far as she is aware the situation is “unprecedented” in Calvert. For more information, contact Tolomei at tolomeea@co.cal.md.us or call 410535-1600, ext. 2214.

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Local Photographer Focuses on Real Estate By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Have you been searching for the best way to showcase a house you’re trying to sell? Or maybe the latest project your construction company is involved in? Check out Bayside Creative Images (BCI). BCI is the newest business under the umbrella of parent company BTW Images, which was “founded on Jan. 1, 2009 to provide Visual Marketing services to the real estate agents in Northern Virginia. We are a small business with a passion for photography, technology, and service,”

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according to www.btwimages.com. Since 2009, the business has grown to include clients in Washington, D.C. and Maryland, said Brian Woods, a co-owner of the business along with Toni Sanchez. The business specializes in “fusion photography,” Woods said. Instead of traditional flash photography, BCI photographers take five or more pictures of different exposures, then fuse them into a single image. This gives the photo a more naturally lit look, Woods said, which has been helpful in showcasing and selling real eastate and

Business commercial properties. BCI is located at 287 Jewell Road in Dunkirk. While the Calvert based office will not be officially open until Oct. 31, they have at least 10 new clients lined up, Woods said. For more information, call 703-340-6383, visit www. bci.com or email blw@btwimages.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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During this time, beneficiaries can either join or make changes to their existing Prescription or Medicare Advantage Plan coverage in three ways: Call 1-800-Medicare or 1-800-633-4227 and speak with one The 26th Annual Calvert Hospice Festival of Trees, a community event and Calvert Hospice fundraiser that ushers in the holiday season is right around the corner! This year’s theme is “Making Spirits Bright” and the three-day event will once again be held Thanksgiving weekend at St. John Vianney in Prince Frederick with the following hours: Friday, Nov. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival features: exquisitely decorated trees, family entertainment, a wide-variety of vendors, model train displays, Santa’s Workshop, Quilt Raffle and the annual Gingerbread House competition. The following opportunities are available: • Festival Sponsorship • Tree Sponsorship • Poinsettia Purchase • Program Advertisement • Volunteer If you or your business would like to support this year’s festival, please visit calverthospice.org or call 410-535-0892. Calvert Hospice Festival of Trees Press Release

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Go to Medicare’s Interactive Website: www.medicare.gov and use the Prescription Drug Plan Finder, which will allow you to enroll online, once you complete your search for the best plan.

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“Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End” by Henry Holt c.2014, Doubleday $26.00 / $32.95 Canada • 304 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer Last night’s dessert was spectacular. As with many finales, that perfect ending to a perfect meal left you satisfied for the rest of the evening. It was, like some conclusions - a little nightcap, a final chapter, a last dance, the lingering notes of a favorite song - a thing to savor. Can the end of life be so sweet? Perhaps; there are steps to make it so, as you’ll see in the new book “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande. For about the last century, the average lifespan for North Americans has been increasing. Modern medicine has taught doctors how to save lives but, until relatively recently, it didn’t teach them how to deal with life’s end. That, says Gawande, is unfortunate. In many cases, doctors feel extremely uncomfortable discussing the end of life with their patients. That often leads to protocol that precludes quality of life when there isn’t much life left to have. We’ve come to this point, this reluctance to face death, because we’re no longer familiar with it. A century ago, people died at home, often after self-treating their ailments. Hospitals were not places to get better, says Gawande; medicine back then usually had little impact on life or death. When penicillin, sulfa, and other drugs became available, however, hospitals became places for cure. Nursing homes, he says, were for people who needed additional care before going home. But medicine isn’t the only thing that’s changed: aging has, too. We live longer, we

expect our parts to last longer, and we’re surprised when health fails. But does that make aging a medical problem? To a geriatrician, it might be – but Gawande says there aren’t enough doctors of geriatrics and, without them, we have a lessened chance to sidestep problems that could diminish the quality of life in later years. He says, in fact, that the elderly don’t dread death, so much as they dread the losses leading up to it: loss of independence, of thought, of friends. But long before that happens, Gawande says, there are conversations that need having; namely, what treatments should, or should not, be done? How far would you want your physician to go? Let me tell you how much I loved this book: I can usually whip through 300 pages in a night. “Being Mortal” took me three. Part of the reason is that author Atul Gawande offers lingering food for thought in practically every paragraph – whether he writes about the history of aging and dying, one of his patients, or someone in his own family. I just couldn’t stop thinking about the points he made with his anecdotes and with this information, how it could radicalize our lives, and how it fits for just about everybody. We are, after all, not getting any younger. I think if you’re a caretaker for an elderly relative or if you ever plan on growing old yourself and want to maintain quality of life, this book is an absolute must-read. For you, “Being Mortal” is informative to the end.

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Land Resources & Recreation From My Backyard to Our Bay is a small but powerful booklet that was first developed by the Baltimore Soil Conservation District. From there, several counties republished a version tailored to their county resources. Calvert County’s booklet was developed by the Citizens Green Team. FREE COPIES can be obtained at Annmarie Gardens, at local libraries, or downloaded at calvertgreenexpo.org. If the 17.5 million residents who live in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health.

State and county parks are available for launching boats and kayaks, swimming, fishing, bicycling, horseback riding, and hiking. Excellent hiking trails are located at Flag Ponds, American Chestnut Land Trust and Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Center. Calvert Cliffs State Park permits bicycling and horseback riding. Whether hiking, bird watching, visiting parks, kayaking, boating, sailing, fishing, or hunting, the residents of Calvert County find ample opportunities to enjoy the abundant natural beauty that surrounds them. The health of the forests and tributaries is fundamental to the overall health of our rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. The DNR and Calvert County require that homeowners manage trees and waterfront issues on their property according to state and local law. Special considerations apply within the Critical Area (1,000 feet from the shore). Before you cut or clear, or amend your shoreline, make sure you know what is permitted.

hunting Upland hunting and waterfowl hunting are quite popular in Calvert County. Trail hikers and riders should be aware of hunting areas and avoid these areas during hunting activities. Maryland laws forbid the harassment of hunters.

if you are hiking during hunting season in a park adjacent to a hunting area, be sure to wear bright colors – orange is preferred and safest. Where to get help with... NATURAL RESOURCES QUESTIONS • Calvert County Dept. of Parks and Recreation – 410-535-1600 ext. 2225 or co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?nid=1190 or calvertparks.org • Public Parkland, County and State – dnr.state.md.us/PUBLICLANDS • Maryland Dept. Natural Resources – dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide

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Protecting Funds for Transportation Projects Voters To Weigh in on a Lock Box

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer During the 2014 Gubernatorial election, voters will be asked to weigh in on a constitutional amendment that would put a lock box on the state’s transportation trust fund. This proposed constitutional amendment, passed in the 2014 legislative session as senate bill 829 and house bill 524, would require that money in the state’s transportation trust fund can be used for only transportation purposes and prohibits transfers from the transportation trust fund unless the governor declares a fiscal emergency by executive order and the general assembly passes legislation by a supermajority vote approving a different use or a transfer of the funds, according to information on www.elections.state.md.us. “It’s a good check and balance on future administrations,” said Senator Thomas V. “Mike” Miller, Jr. (D). The minority party has been trying to get a lock box in place for years, according to Delegate Anthony “Tony” O’Donnell (R-29C). Allegations that the general assembly has used the transportation trust fund as a pot of money are unfounded, Miller said. “There’s too many problems to be doing that,” he said. People get confused because the general assembly, in recent years, tried to help counties hold down property taxes by sharing a portion of income taxes. Maryland is only one of five states that helps build schools and has the longest continuous AAA bond rating in the country. “We don’t have a habit of dipping into the transportation trust fund,” Miller said. According to St. Mary’s College of Maryland Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Policy Todd Photos by Frank Marquart

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Eberly, legislators needed to give themselves enough leverage to use transportation trust fund money in the event of a real budget emergency, but admonished the state government for abusing the practice so far. “It’s a typical ploy to show the people you’re giving that money protections but allowing yourself enough wiggle room to get out of it,” Eberly said. “It also gives cover to those who voted for the gas tax.” “Even though it could be abused, it’s something you still want access to in an emergency,” Eberly said, adding that whatever constitutional protections are put on the transportation trust fund, he expected legislators to continue their practices. “I don’t really see it changing anything in Annapolis regarding trust fund money,” he said. The lock box is not strong enough, O’Donnell said. The current practice is that the governor has to issue an executive order and a 2/3 majority had to approve the measure, which is already happening. But it’s a start, which is the reason O’Donnell intends to vote for the constitutional amendment. During the 2014 legislative session, O’Donnell proposed an amendment to the measure that would have required the governor to declare a fiscal emergency and lay out what happened to bring about the emergency. The amendment was patterned after the existing process to declare a state of emergency and would have given the lock box additional substance. According to information on www.elections.state. md.us, “current State law prohibits a transfer or diversion of funds from the Transportation Trust Fund to the

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Town of North Beach - Mayor Interview Questions: 1. What is one project or goal you hope to see accomplished in the next four years? 2. Would you be in favor of more development or more preservation in the town of North Beach?

3. What do you plan to do to encourage continued economic growth in the area? 4. What steps would you take to maintain a positive, working relationship work with the Calvert County Commissioners and the Town Council of Chesapeake Beach? 5. How do you plan to move forward with the Bayfront Park project? How are you going to make this park a reality? 6. How do you plan to secure funding for necessary projects? 7. How will you include the public in the decisions made by the council? Gregory “Gregg” Dotson

Age: 53 City: North Beach Occupation: Chief, Ceremonies and Special Events (Headquarters, U.S. Army) Length of County Residency: 12 Years

Mark R. Frazer

Age: 73 City: North Beach Occupation: General Dentist Length of County Residency: 45 Years

2. I am in favor of more preservation with careful evaluation of development. This is how I will maintain our beautiful small town ambiance and quality of life in North Beach by planning for common sense economic growth...keeping things small.

1. For my twelve years as mayor there has always been one goal. That goal has been to do whatever I could to improve the quality of life for the residents of North Beach. By making the town safer, more attractive and convenient, improving the infrastructure and reducing the cost of living in town. If re-elected, that goal will remain the same.

3. I will work with both business owners and North Beach citizens to increase economic growth in ways that

There are a variety of things that need to be accomplished during the next four years. My goal will be to rebuild Trust in Our Town Government by setting a new standard for “Accountability, Responsiveness, Openness and Communication.”

4. I will be communicating with the Commissioners and the Chesapeake Council on a regular basis; keeping the Commissioners abreast of the needs and desires of their constituency living in North Beach. I will also attend meetings of both bodies from time-to-time and as needed or required.

The town of North Beach is, for all practical purposes, already built out. The one area which still has potential for development is the waterfront and I am in favor of the well-planned and needed development in that area. What should be preserved is the residential character of the town west of Chesapeake Avenue as well as the very special quality of life enjoyed in North Beach.

benefit all of North Beach year round. I will also use the strategic plan and prospectus provided to the town by Dr. Anirban Basu, one of the Mid-Atlantic regions most recognizable and respected economists to help our current businesses thrive and to attract new businesses.

By putting the project on hold and communicating with the residents to ask what their desires are for the park. After the residents have expressed their desires, I will discuss it with the council and we will proceed accordingly. I want to keep our green space while having an open space for North Beach residents to enjoy, while keeping the costs low is a priority.

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By submitting grant applications for the various projects that require additional funding.

The public will have an opportunity to speak at Council Meetings prior to Council voting. I will have “Residents Forums” in the spring and fall in your communities so that we can sit down and discuss how we together can move North Beach forward, as a team! Their voices will be heard all year long and not just at election time.

Already planned is a town council and public work session (December) to review and analyze the report of the Sage Policy Group which was retained by the town to study the economic environment and how we might spur sound economic growth in North Beach. Those recommendations are available online on the North Beach website and I support all of those recommendations.

Positive working relationships are based on trust, respect and friendship. Those qualities are developed and strengthen over time. My many years of service to the state, county and town of North Beach has made it possible to develop many friendships which have in the past, and will in the future if re-elected, benefit greatly the Town of North Beach.

5. Work on the Bayfront Park will move forward with the Town of North Beach serving as the general contractor just as it did 3 years ago for the new public works building. We will contract work for the concrete walkways, the water-feature and live landscaping. All electrical labor has been donated by K & H Electric. A budget of less than $350,000 will cover the total cost of the park and it will be constructed entirely with state and county grants. 6.

Grants secured by the town of North Beach during the past four years of my administration total $2.17 million dollars. These are from federal, state, county and private sources. The town cannot undertake and complete infrastructure projects depending solely on town funds. I have demonstrated the ability over 12 year in office to secure the funding for needed projects and will continue to do so should I serve in office for another term.

7. Council decisions are generally made once a month in open session, at regularly scheduled town council meetings. Additionally, numerous work sessions and public hearings are scheduled during which public input is invited. Council members, and I, are always available through personal contact, email, snail mail, phone, text, Facebook, etc. if the citizens of North Beach wish to provide input regarding matters of concern. Public input is always welcome.

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Town of North Beach - Town Council Interview Questions: 1. What is one project or goal you hope to see accomplished in the next four years? 2. Would you be in favor of more development or more preservation in the town of North Beach?

Age: 57 City: North Beach Occupation: Public School Teacher Length of County Residency: 1 Year

Uppermost in the minds of many residents I have spoken to are the following concerns: our high tax rate in the town of North Beach and fiscal responsibility. My goal is to address these valid concerns and work to affect change so that all residents will benefit.

2. I am in favor of economic development, but not at the expense of ruining the charm of North Beach. I am very concerned about the economic wellness of our town, and I believe we need to attract small businesses to set up shop here in our town. I strongly believe that a balance can be achieved between cultivation of economic development and preservation of the ambiance and ecological attributes of our town. However, I believe we need to do more to attract day-trippers, vacationers, and residents to our town. 3.

First and foremost, a collaborative relationship must be cultivated between all existing businesses and the Town Council. Secondly, I believe we should reach out to encourage investment in our town that will maintain the character but boost available activities and amenities to residents and visitors alike. We need more businesses here, and particularly those that cater to dining, shopping, and the arts. We need to establish a vision for our town and then seek to nurture that vision.

This is a new area for me, but I would hope that collaboration and mutual respect are the hallmarks of our collaborative endeavors.

I hope that our Town Council invites the residents of North Beach to weigh in on the current plan. A bigger concern of mine is how we are going to fund infrastructure needs. A park is a beautiful idea; I am just not sure it needs a water feature. I have concerns about the final costs of this project, including the maintenance of it, and what those costs will mean to the residents of North Beach.

By eliminating or downscaling projects which are not necessary.

I would like all meetings to be televised, and if not live-streamed, then certainly available for residents to view. I believe strongly that all decisions affecting town residents should be brought before them in a Town Meeting before the Town Council makes any decisions. Our town is small; it is my hope that all residents will have a big voice. Together we can continue to polish this jewel of a town that we call home. We have incredible resources here – its residents, its government, and its proximity to unsurpassed natural beauty. We need to protect what is here and at the same time, continue to grow in a mindful and sustainable fashion.

Mickey Hummel

Age: 28 City: North Beach Occupation: Facility Maintenance Supervisor Length of County Residency: 28 Years

It is hard to pick just one project or goal. I would like to see the 3rd street park come to completion. This park is an investment in the town. Not the Town of Tomorrow or Next Week but the Town of the Future. This park will be an amazing place in 20 years when the plantings have all had time to fill out. These types of projects have to start early and be done correctly for the long term benefits to come to fruition.

2. This is not a black and white issue. So the answer is not black and white either. There needs to be both development and preservation in the town. The key is to find the appropriate balance for all interested parties. Development would increase the tax base and lower the taxes, but you could lose the beach town feel and isolate or alienate the residents. If it was all preservation then the taxes could stay the same or increase for instances unknown. 3. I would encourage the businesses to become more involved with the town. There are some rifts between the two entities. But the town is not solely responsible for the economic growth. Businesses also have to do a fair share. That includes having a strong business model, good market study prior to opening and maintaining a business and also supplying to the demand from the demographics of the town. 4.

In the all the years I have been going to council meetings (12+); there has never been a negative relationship with the County or Chesapeake Beach. The best way to maintain our current relationship is to keep the line of communication open and flowing both ways. We will work with each other and compromise when needed. Everyone is looking out for their constituents and doing what they believe is the best interests.

The park has been in the pipeline for multiple years and multiple administrations. Green Space for the town has been a part of all of the comprehensive plans of the town and the current one. The park will be completed within budget. Costs will be controlled so that this investment is just that, an investment in the town not a liability. This park will be an asset for all town residents.

Funding for town projects has always come from multiple sources. Federal, State, and County grants are normally the first go to. There are private or corporate entities. Lastly is from the town itself. Some funding options call for a matching amount from the town. When funding comes from the town, and anywhere honestly, I will always make sure that the project is necessary and for the greater good of all of North Beach.

I would like to have more effective use of the meetings. The council should be using the work session as such. The work session preceding the meeting should mirror the meeting agenda. This way all information is gone over twice. Also, before a motion is made on a voting item I would like there to be a public comment section. Their views will be heard and can factor into decisions. But the biggest hurdle is to get the public there. In the last 12 years I can count on my hands how many meeting had more than 15 people there. And even less from those meeting where everyone stayed until the end. Meetings are open to the public. The Public should have a presence. Information is available on the website, at town hall, and from elected officials. All officials should always be accessible. I will be whether by email, stop me on the street, or leave me a message. No matter how the election turns out. Any citizen should feel welcome to ask me what is going on in town. If I don’t know I will know who does.

Randy Hummel

Age: 60 City: North Beach Occupation: Teacher Length of County Residency: 29 Years

1. The construction of the Living Shoreline at Walton Preserve which couples with the regeneration of the tidal wetlands west of Route 260. Included is the MD SHA raising Route 260 in that area to mitigate road flooding and the construction of the flood dike. While we will never totally stop nuisance flooding those projects will go a long way to limit the frequency and severity when it happens. 2. Development and preservation are not mutually exclusive, both can be accomplished with the right laws and smart political and business leaders. 3. The attraction of the Town, what brings people here, is now, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, the Beach, pier and Boardwalk as well as the proposed Bayfront Park, along with the multiple special events held throughout the year. Businesses have to build their plans around that fact and offer those products and services which take that factor into account. The Town Council/government cannot operate their businesses for them, all we can do is continue to provide a venue which is attractive and inviting. The businesses can help themselves by offering products potential customers want, being open on those days when people are coming to Town and being open to service those residents who wish to patronize the businesses. In the age of on-line shopping, merchants can no longer be content with the traditional “open at 9, close at 5, take an hour for lunch” business model. For many years businesses in North Beach have had the tradition of being closed on Mondays. Memorial Day and Labor Day Mondays are the days when we have the highest visitor count at the Beach. Businesses can no longer afford to be closed those days. For the last several years it has been my pleasant duty to host the Town sponsored Movie on the Beach events. Almost since its inception we have offered free advertising for Town businesses at those events. As of today, Oct. 24, 2014, only seven out of thirty North Beach based businesses have chosen to take advantage of this free advertising. Businesses NOT turning down free advertising is one change that they must make. 4. I know all but one of the Commissioner candidates, most for many years, both

incumbents and challengers. I would expect that a positive relationship will be maintained going forward. In the case of Chesapeake Beach, with the exception of two of that Town’s current Council members who constantly meddle in North Beach affairs and elections, a positive working relationship has been maintained for decades. The two Towns are partners in too many various projects, from the Calvert Sheriff Department’s combined Beach Detachment to the Regional Sewer Treatment Plant, to have anything but positive interaction.

5. The planned Bayfront Park will move forward. It will be done intelligently and with an eye to esthetics, as the plans which have been available for nearly two years, show. It is the last remaining green space on the waterfront and will attract visitors who don’t necessarily wish to go to the Beach. Those who advocate developing the property are apparently unaware, or wish to ignore, the fact that the property has sat empty, “ripe for development” for nearly thirty years, with no prospect for development in the future. 6. Funding sources for various projects will continue to be a combination of State, Federal and private grant funding with a level of input from the Town residents (a requirement for almost all grants). The Town has been incredibly fortunate over several Administrations in securing grant funding for projects, from purchasing the Beach and pier from private owners in the 1980’s to the re-decking of the Boardwalk a few years ago to the nearly 600 hundred thousand dollars for the Living Shoreline to the total grant and in kind financing for the development of the Bayfront Park. 7. Residents now have several opportunities for participation. Most months include

a Council Work Session in addition to the regular Council Meetings. There are several resident committees which meet on a regular basis. Talking to elected officials is another option, as is stopping at Town Hall to talk with staff. The Town has e-mail blasts sent, the Town website and a quarterly newsletter to keep residents informed. Using the Bayfront Park as an example: there were at least nine separate Council meetings where the project was discussed and plans were introduced. There were news stories about it in all the local media print outlets including online sites. A Citizen’s Committee was formed to guide the planning process. It was a feature in a couple Town newsletters. The information is out there for people who want to know. I will continue to do what I’ve always done, answer phone calls and emails from constituents, be available to talk in person and see them in Town.

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Age: 55 City: North Beach Occupation: Systems Engineer Length of County Residency: 8 Years

Focus on reducing our taxes or limit raising taxes by reigning in unnecessary spending on projects that do not serve our community well. I will work with the Town Council to develop an operating budget that limits increases in the Town’s portion of property taxes. “Bottom line… spend money on projects that make sense”.

2. I believe you can still increase commercial/economic development and grow the Town’s taxable base with projects that fit with the character and goals of the community. 3.

A well thought out and flexible Economic Development Plan that puts emphasis on the Town’s strengths and minimizes its weakness is vital to its success. The Town’s population must be included in the planning and execution of the plan. Promoting existing businesses with their stories of success would be a good for encouraging economic growth as it would serve to attract investors.

4. Continuous dialogue and information exchange in the form of ideals and partnerships can serve all parties well. Our neighbors in Chesapeake Beach realize how important it is to promote each other venues because businesses in both Towns benefit from it. The County Commissioners can assist in the “bigger picture” by promoting both towns as a great place to visit and shop. 5.

I am steadfast against this project in its current construct. I have done a considerable amount of community outreach and the overall feedback that I have received from constituents is that this project is an ill-conceived effort that serves as a good example of the misuse of taxpayers dollars.

6. After determining that a project is economically feasible and realistic, then funding can be considered through a combination of federal, state and local grants depending on the type of project or effort. In addition, sound financial planning and a well-managed Town budget will be key to implementing successful projects. A well thought out and transparent approach will aid in convincing investors and banks to make financial resources available. 7. By providing an atmosphere of engagement and mutual respect. This will encourage more people to attend Town Hall meetings. In addition, by listening, recommending and empathizing, and ensuring they are “truly” heard then the process of including the public in the decisions of the Council will be attained. Council members should take the opinions and issues that the public have and use those to shape their own when a decision has to be made. Julius Lubbes

Age: 60 City: North Beach Occupation: Length of County Residency:

I’m trying to get into it and see what’s going on.

I’m in favor of slowing down some things, they’re moving too fast.

I could never get straight answers. I want to get in and see what’s going on and I want to break out the old system and get new blood into the council.

4. I grew up with a lot of them. I’m friends with a lot of them. Some people have been there too long. I want some new blood put in all the way through. 5.

I suggest to kill that right now and take care of what’s wrong with the rest of the beach first.

I don’t know about finances in town, they’ve always been sketchy about that. I want to get in and dig into that.

That’s the reason I’m running. I’m running for the people not for special interests.

Gwen Schiada

Age: 47 City: North Beach Occupation: President and Co-Founder/ Career Puppy, Inc. Length of County Residency: 14 Years

My goal for the next four years will be consistent with what I promised North Beach residents when first elected to the council eight years ago – To continue improving the quality of life here in North Beach. By making it safer, cleaner, more family friendly, lower property taxes, supporting our businesses and continuing to address the infrastructure and environmental issues that are unique to communities along the Chesapeake Bay.

2. Both. During my current term important pieces of property were purchased in order to preserve precious space, including the green space on Bay Avenue and Third Street and Walton Beach to protect it from erosion. I support development of the waterfront area west of Chesapeake Avenue. It needs to be well-planned, in keeping with North Beach’s character and offer services and businesses that improve the quality of life for residents. 3.

During my current term, the council enlisted the services of the Sage Policy Group to conduct an inclusive series of focus groups with town businesses, residents and the council regarding the economic condition of the town. A comprehensive report with a series of recommendations was delivered as a road map for economic growth. I fully support these recommendations and if re-elected will be committed to their implementation.

4. Communication and respect are keys to successful working relationship. Having served as a councilwoman for the past eight years has provided me the opportunity to work with members of the Town Council of Chesapeake Beach and Calvert County Commissioners. In addition to maintaining positive working relationships, I am committed to listening, trying to learn from my colleagues perspectives and exchanging ideas and dialogue about what works for our small towns. 5.

There is a tremendous amount of support for the park from residents, businesses and government agencies. K&H has committed to donating all of the electrical labor, private donations and grant funds have been secured and the Town of North Beach will serve as the general contractor to the project. The result will be a beautiful park for residents and visitors to enjoy with no financial construction burden to residents.

During my current term, the town of North Beach secured grant funds totaling $2.17 million dollars. The Environmental Committee, which I serve as the council liaison, identified the organization, which wrote the grant to build a living shoreline at Walton Beach, critical to protecting the beach from further erosion. The town was awarded more than $500,000 for this project! Proactive efforts will continue towards identifying funding for critical projects.

7. One of the most valuable opportunities for public input and involvement was provided through the committees established during our current term. My committee created a Town Resident Survey to invite opinions and suggestions about issues ranging from litter to recycle bins. These committees should be continued and resident involvement expanded. There are also opportunities for public inclusion during work sessions, council meetings, public hearings, one-on-one meetings, email, phone and more.

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Mike Benton

Age: 46 City: North Beach Occupation: Attorney Length of County Residency: 7 Years

Mike Benton did not respond to the email interview request by the Calvert County Times.

1. I want to continue my work protecting all our residents, no matter where they live in town or what age, human and furry alike. I'll work in the next four years to increase the number of county deputies dedicated to North Beach. I fought to pass a new law protecting our children, senior citizens and residents from dangerous dogs - ending breed discrimination. I want to continue to focus on safety and our smart investment in infrastructure - building safe sidewalks, well paved roads and improving our playgrounds and parks.

Joshua Brown Joshua Brown did not respond to the email interview request by the Calvert County Times.

2. I support smart development and conscious preservation. Safe and appealing public spaces and family-oriented events bring visitors and prospective home owners. I have worked to increase our support for local businesses, for improved community gatherings and for attracting more visitors by strengthening town events like our farmer’s market and Halloween dog parade that I am proud to champion. I supported the creation of the Wetlands Overlook Park and Trail and the Walton Beach Nature Preserve. I want more projects like these, funded by state and private grants, saving our tax dollars while beautifying our town and preserving the beach, wetlands and public spaces for our families and residents.

Diane Burr Diane Burr did not respond to the email interview request by the Calvert County Times.

Thomas Crockett

Thomas Crockett did not respond to the email interview request by the Calvert County Times.

I'm in favor of economic growth that will create healthier town businesses and increase property values for our citizens. Our social events calendar is second to none in the county. I am in favor of preserving what is great about this town, our beautiful location by the Bay, our safe neighborhoods and great town events. If reelected, I will work to complete our efforts to install a living shore line and earthen dike on the north side of town. These projects will encourage ecotourism that will both preserve the town’s environmental beauty and bring in sustainable development.

Gregory McNeill Gregory McNeill did not respond to the email interview request by the Calvert County Times.

I am the only Councilmember that has consistently attended County Commissioner board meetings. I have been able to communicate our town’s concerns face-to-face with the Commissioners. I served as Vice-President of the Southern Maryland Municipal Association. I plan to continue my positive relationship with Chesapeake Beach town council members and leaders of other municipalities of Southern Maryland. I am the only member on the Council to also be a member of the Maryland Bar Association. I will continue to speak frequently with our local judges and sheriffs.

The development of the park has been deliberated on and I will continue to review carefully the stages of construction to make sure this beautiful park becomes a reality in a fiscally responsible manner. I support moving forward with the design that came from a respected landscaping design firm with valuable input from an advisory committee of residents. The park’s cost has been fully funded through grants with little impact on the North Beach’s budget.

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Patricia Anne Curl, 65 Patricia Anne Curl, 65, of Huntingtown, passed on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 30, 1949, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late John J. and Anne M. (Protz) Anzelone. She was married to the late Richard A. Curl, Sr., who passed in 2006. She had worked for Safeway for over thirty years, where her last position was Store Manager. After leaving Safeway, she worked as an Assistant Manager for Office Depot for seven years, retiring in May, 2013. She enjoyed traveling, going to the beach, and attending car shows. She is survived by two children, a son, Richard A. Curl, Jr. and a daughter, Patrice A. Sweeney and her husband, Christian. She was the devoted grandmother of Brittany and Peyton Curl and Alexis and Brooke Sweeney. She was the sister of Michael Anzelone and Carla Anzalone. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter Courtney Curl in 2013. Family invites friends to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 8816 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach, Md. 20714, on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m., for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvert County Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, Md. 20678 or the Susan G. Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Tx.

Mary Gloria Sesson Briscoe, 93 Mary Gloria Sesson Briscoe, 93, of Calvert County, died Oct. 21. She was born Feb. 15, 1921 in Luzerne, Penn. She was the first daughter of Paul Sesson and Mary Onesko Sesson, who both immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island in the early 1900’s. Her siblings, who all predeceased her, include three brothers: John Nohena, William Sesson, and Michael Sesson; and one sister, Anna Sesson Stegura. She graduated from Misericordia University in 1942 with a degree in Home Economics, and later from the University of Maryland with a Masters

in Nutrition. Mary interviewed for a teaching position with the Calvert High School in 1944, where she continued to teach until 1965. She met John “Jack” Dawkins Briscoe the following year after he returned home from World War II. They were married in June 1948 and she continued to teach until their first child Chloe (Ewalt) was born. Chloe was followed by John, Mary-Clare (McNatt), and Tommy. In 1965, Mary continued to teach Home Economics at the Annapolis Junior High, and then later at the Annapolis Senior High until her retirement in 1980. Mary was a President of Delta Kappa Gamma – an international society for key woman educators, a President of the Calvert Garden Club, a Master Gardener, served on the Judges Council of the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, and revived the Young Gardeners Club. She was also a member of the Altar Guild at Christ Church and the Architectural Review Board for Calvert County. Mary served on both the Christ Church Vestry and new Rector Search Committee. Mary had a passion for painting, sewing, cooking, and gardening, and excelled at all four of these talents. Her many water colors and flowers graced her home with vibrant color. She is survived by her four children, nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family received friends at Mary’s home on Sunday Oct. 26, from 3 to 6 p.m. Funeral Services were held on Monday Oct. 27, 11 a.m. at Christ Church, Port Republic. Interment will follow in church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Christ Church, Calvert Hospice, or the Alzheimer’s Association. Funeral arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic.

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Dennis Stuart Heiston, 44 D e n n i s Stuart Heiston, age 44, of Sunderland, passed away Oct. 20, at his residence. Dennis was born June 4, 1970 in Wa s h i n g t o n , D.C. to Donna (Wildman) and Lawrence W. Heiston. He was raised in District Heights, and attended Mt. Calvary Catholic School and Bishop McNamara High School, graduating in 1988. He was an Explorer Scout in his youth with the District Heights Police Department, and after high school was employed with the Riverdale Police Department as a dispatcher. He later began working with the P.G. County Police Department where he rose to Assistant Operations Manager with the Public Safety Communications Division. He married Colette Rohan Dec. 10, 1999 and they resided in Owings until moving to Sunderland. He was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Parish in Owings, and a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a pack leader with Cub Scouts Pack 789. In his leisure time Dennis enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting and camping. He was a fan of NASCAR and the Washington Redskins, and loved spending time with family, especially his three children. Dennis is survived by his wife Colette (Rohan) Heiston, son Dillon S. Heiston, daughter Brooke A. Heiston and son Garrett W. Heiston; parents Donna (Wildman) and Lawrence Heiston of Brandywine; and a brother L. Wayne Heiston, Jr. of Chesapeake Beach. A visitation was held Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings. A Memorial Mass was celebrated Friday Oct. 24 at 11:30 a.m. at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Owings. Interment is private. To leave condolences or for information visit www.rauschfuneral homes.com.

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On the heels of a recession that saw home values drop, many would-be investors have shied away from buying investment properties. But real estate has historically remained a sound investment, boasting a long-term appreciation rate that makes it a worthwhile investment for those who can withstand temporary setbacks in housing prices and hold on to their properties over the long haul. But investors are often nervous as they look for their first properties. Uncertainty about housing prices aside, investing in real estate also is risky, and first-time investors need to be comfortable with such risk in order to make the most of their investments. The following are a few things potential real estate investors should consider as they decide if investing in real estate is right for them.

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Real estate investors typically have tenants, and those tenants inevitably have needs. Investors who have experience as contractors may not find it difficult to renovate a property and make it more attractive to tenants, nor are they likely to be inconvenienced when minor issues on the property need to be addressed. Investors with no such experience will need to hire contractors to do the work for them, cutting into potential profits down the road. In addition, investors who don’t have the ability and/or the time to address minor issues like a clogged drain or a drafty window on their own will need to hire a property management firm to tend to such needs. Such firms are effective, but also expensive, further cutting into your profits. Even those investors with contracting experience may have little or no knowledge of how the leasing process works, forcing them to rely on a real estate firm to write up leases and ensure all leases stay current. This, too, can cut into an investor’s profits. Investors who don’t bring any relevant expertise to the table can still make a profit from their real estate investments, but those profits likely won’t be as significant when outside companies must be hired to ensure the property is in good shape and all necessary documents are in order and up-to-date.

Time

Real estate is often a time-consuming investment. Tenants pay good money to live in attractive rental properties, and those tenants will have a host of needs that must be met. Investors must be sure they have the time to address their tenants’ concerns, especially investors with no plans to hire property management firms. Potential investors who already have full plates at work and at home may not be able to devote the time necessary to make the most of their real estate investments, and therefore might be better off finding another way to invest their money. Time also must be considered when considering profits. Real estate is not the type of investment that turns a profit overnight. Even investors who are looking to

invest in an up-and-coming neighborhood must be prepared to hold onto their properties for at least a few years, if not much longer, to maximize their investments. Though real estate is a sound investment, it is not a get rich quick type of investment, so investors looking to make a quick buck should consider alternatives before buying investment properties.

Size

First-time real estate investors might be wise to choose a smaller property for their initial investment. Larger properties can be overwhelming to manage, and investors often rely on property management firms to tend to these properties. Such firms charge more to manage bigger properties, which can eat into investors’ finances. Veteran investors can handle such overhead costs, but first-timers might find themselves caught off guard upon realizing the gravity of their financial commitment. A good rule of thumb for first-time investors is to stick to smaller properties, only moving on to larger buildings once they are fully comfortable with all that comes with investing in real estate.

Costs

The cost of a real estate investment goes beyond the purchase price of the home. In addition to the mortgage on the property, investors must pay the taxes and insurance on the property, as well as any costs associated with maintaining and managing the property. Certain tax breaks are available to real estate investors depending on where they live. For example, in the United States, taxes on the profits when a property is sold may be deferred if those profits are immediately rolled into another property (such a deferment is only available to those investors who arrange this exchange prior to selling the initial property). Potential investors need to consider all of these costs, and might want to hire a real estate lawyer to help them make the most of their investments and any profits they yield. But even hiring an attorney is an additional cost investors must consider before investing.

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Entertainment Southern Community Center Gets Festive for Halloween

By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer

On Friday, Oct. 24, the Southern Community Center, in Lusby, celebrated the Halloween season by hosting the “Great Pumpkin Run,” “Pumpkin Painting and “Halloween Extravaganza: Costume Contest and Monster Mash Bingo.” Recreation Coordinator Diane Holloway and Assistant Recreation Coordinator Sandy Abell organized the Great Pumpkin Run. The toddlers warmed up for their race by dancing to songs like the Hokey Pokey. The event encouraged kids to dress up and their costumes ranged from a pumpkin to a solider in the Army. The race had 12 runners and Noah, who brought along a pumpkin but opted out from dressing up won the race. The race was held at 10:30 a.m., the pumpkin painting was held right after at 11 a.m. and the Halloween Extravaganza event was held at 5:30 p.m. The Great Pumpkin Race and the pumpkin painting were for children ages two to five. Participants in the Halloween Extravaganza were encouraged to dress up in their scariest, funniest or most original costume and all ages were welcomed. The event featured hula-hoop contests, dance contests and minute-to-win it style games. Prizes were handed out for all three events. The next event at the community center is the Halloween Bash on Oct. 31 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. The event is $6 and for ages two to five. The Southern Community Center is located at 20 Appeal Lane in Lusby. For more information on various events in the county visit www.co.cal.md.us/ calendar.aspx. lauren@somdpublishing.net

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Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 6:30 p.m

Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Mercy Creek Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.

Wolf’s Blues Jam Blair’s Londontowne Pub and Grill (726 Londontowne Road, Edgewater) – 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 31 GrooveSpan Duo DiGiovanni’s Restaurant (14556 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) – 6 to 9:30 p.m Justin Myles Experience Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 1 DJ Dave Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m. Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m. Halloween Party The Tavern (4975 St Leonard Road, St Leonard) – 8 p.m. Halloween Party Anthony’s Bar & Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 8:30 p.m.

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Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Swing Away Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 11 a.m.

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Community Local Children Win Mathnasium of Dunkirk’s 2014 Trimathlon Contest Thursday, October 30, 2014

Dunkirk students put their math skills on display last weekend, earning money for local schools and winning prizes for themselves in the Mathnasium of Dunkirk 2014 TriMathlon contest. In the U.S. and Canada, Mathnasium TriMathlon participants raised about $40,000 for local schools. Participants earned money for local schools just by participating in TriMathlon. The Top 3 Mathnasium of Dunkirk winners in each of the grades represented, 3 through 5, are listed below. “Our Mathnasium of Dunkirk TriMathlon contest was a big success with students and parents alike this year, demonstrating clearly that math can be fun. The fact that the children raised money for local schools just for participating added a level of community service to the contest. Everyone who participated should be proud of what they’ve accomplished for their schools, their community, and themselves,” said Kama Friedman, owner of the Mathnasium of Dunkirk franchise.

School, 2nd Place; Sarah Dudley, Huntingtown Elementary School, 3rd Place • Grade 4: Dominic Ervin, Sunderland Elementary School, 1st Place; Payton Campbell, Sunderland Elementary School, 2nd Place • Grade 3: Brian Davis, Mutual Elementary School, 1st Place; Emily Davis, Mutual Elementary School, 2nd Place “The Smarties® Candy Company supports the efforts and good work that are provided by Mathnasium in helping to educate our children and to prepare them to do well in their future

Winners of the Dunkirk Mathnasium 2014 TriMathlon were: • Grade 5: Carina Boyagian, Mt Harmony Elementary School, 1st Place; Christina Scott, Huntingtown Elementary

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careers,” says Eric H. Ostrow, Smarties Vice President of Sales & Marketing. All participants received fun goody bags and certificates of participation. Participants who registered by September 30 received a free downloadable Math Plinko game from Lakeshore. Grand Prize winners will receive Rubik’s prize packages and Mathnasium scholarships. For more information on Mathnasium of Dunkirk, please contact Kama Friedman at 410-286-2841 or dunkirk@mathnasium.com, or visit www.mathnasium.com/dunkirk.

The Calvert County Office on Aging’s State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) provides free information and access to programs that may help you with the costs of your Medicare health and/or prescription drug coverage. Our counselors can assist you with determining eligibility and with applying for these programs. Contact us for help at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

SENIOR LIVING Centers Closed Calvert Pines, North Beach and Southern Pines will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 4 for General Election Day. Meals on Wheels will be delivered.

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Become a Tax-Aide Volunteer The AARP Tax-Aide program, sponsored by the Calvert County Office on Aging, is looking for volunteers to serve as tax counselors to prepare, review and efile 2014 tax returns at each of the three senior centers in 2015. Volunteers can give a few hours a week or more, if desired. All Tax-Aide volunteers will be required to pass the IRS and Maryland certification tests. Training will be offered in late 2014 and/or early 2015. The Calvert Pines location is looking for a volunteer site coordinator to schedule appointments and greet clients. If interested, contact Patti Ryon at the Office on Aging, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

Caution: Please let your SHIP counselor know if you are receiving your prescription benefits through an employer retiree plan, as certain restrictions may apply.

Medicare Prescription Drug Program Open Enrollment Medicare Part D open enrollment is open now until Dec. 7. Beneficiaries can join or make changes to their existing prescription or Medicare Advantage Plan coverage in three ways: speak with a representative who can assist in your plan search, call 1-800-Medicare or 1-800-633-4227; enroll online, once you complete your search for the best plan at www.medicare.gov; or make an appointment with a State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) representative by calling 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP) AFEP is a gentle moving exercise program that targets arthritic joints and keeps them moving smoothly. Classes are available at Calvert Pines (410-5354606 or 301-855-1170) and North Beach (410-257-2549), Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Southern Pines (410-586-2748), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 – 11 a.m. This is a free exercise program. Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Come and enjoy a matinee showing of The Wizard of Oz, Monday November 3, 12:30 p.m., the anniversary of its television premiere in 1956. An AARP Driver Safety Class will be held Thursday, Nov. 6, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Fee is $15/AARP members, $20/non-members. Pre-registration is required. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Bring your short stories, poems and ideas to the next Scribblers Writing Group, Thursday, Nov. 6, 1 p.m. In honor of all veterans, enjoy the Veterans Day Breakfast, Friday, November 7, 8 a.m. Pre-registration required by October 31. Space is limited. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Find out about the benefits of Essential Oils in your home, Thursday, Nov. 6, 11 a.m. Learn how to make beautiful quilts at the Beginning Quilting Class, Friday, Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m. 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. 3 Tuna Casserole, Brussels Sprouts, Wheat Bread, Applesauce Tuesday, Nov. 4 CENTERS CLOSED FOR GENERAL ELECTION DAY Wednesday, Nov. 5 Chicken Rotisserie, Wild Rice, Oriental Vegetables, Lima Beans, Whole Grain Bread, Pears, Ice Cream Thursday, Nov. 6 Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Wheat Bread, Kale Friday, Nov. 7 Salad with Chicken Strips, Pickled Beets, Chick Peas, Breadsticks, Oatmeal Cookie

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Out&About November, Month Long 26th Annual Festival of Trees St. John Vianney, Family Life Center, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick - Nov. 28 to 30 Join the Celebration Thanksgiving Weekend! 2014 marks the 26th year for the Festival of Trees, a community event and Calvert Hospice fundraiser that ushers in the holiday season. The festival features: Beautifully Decorated Trees, Family Entertainment, Model Train Displays, Craft Vendors, Santa’s Workshop, Poinsettia Display, and Gingerbread House Competition. Please support this year’s festival by becoming a festival sponsor, sponsoring a tree, placing an ad in the program or purchasing a poinsettia! Chesapeake Community Chorus Practices Sunday, Nov. 2, 4 to 6 p.m., Huntingtown UMC, 4020 Hunting Creek Road, Huntingtown Sunday, Nov. 16, 4 to 6 p.m., North Beach Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach Sunday, Nov. 23, 4 to 6 p.m., Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach 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 301855-7477, or email lbrown9601@verizon.net. Our November practice sessions are as follows: Patuxent High School Presents “Almost, Maine” Patuxent High School, 12485 Southern Connector Blvd, Lusby Patuxent High School’s upcoming fall play Almost, Maine will be directed by Allen Price, the new theater teacher at Patuxent High School. The set is incredible and was designed and built by students. The show dates are Nov. 6, 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. and the 9 at 2 p.m. We’d love to see you there and will send you complimentary tickets. Please check out our website at www.almostphs.weebly.com. “Look Through Any Window” Photography Gallery calvART Gallery, 110 Solomons Island Rd S, Prince Frederick – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 5 to Dec. 25 “Look Through Any Window”, November’s group show at the CalvART Gallery, features three photographers: Lonnie Harkins, Kevin Higgins, and Alyson Schwartz. This photographers’ group show at the gallery in Prince Frederick will be on display from Nov. 5 to Nov. 30. The CalvART Gallery is located in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center at the intersection of routes 4 and 231 nestled between the Sakura Restaurant and Dreamweaver Cafe . The gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Starting Nov. 28th, the gallery will be open every day until Christmas. For more information, go to calvartgallery.org, or call 410-535-9252. Museum Madness Days Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children ages 7 – 10 years old are invited to join us on Tuesdays, Nov. 4 and Nov. 11, for an action packed day at the Calvert Marine Museum. Participate in fun activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day includes museum admission and a pizza lunch. Registration fee is $25; call 410-326-2042, ext. 41 or email mccormmj@co.cal.md.us to reserve your spot today. Discounted Pet Licensing Pet owners in Calvert County who need to license their dogs and cats can take advantage of Calvert County Animal Control’s sixth annual Amnesty Week scheduled for Nov. 3-9 and get their pets licensed at a discount. The reduced fee for spayed and neutered pets is $3 each. The fee for non-spayed and nonneutered pets is $10. The regular prices are $7 and $20, respectively. Bring cash or a check, along with a copy of the pet’s current rabies certification and proof of spay or neuter if applicable, to one of the following locations:

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Community Events

North Beach Volunteer Fire Department: Nov. 3, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department: Nov. 5, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Solomons Volunteer Fire Department: Nov. 6, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Calvert County Sheriff’s Office: Nov. 3, 5, 6 and 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Nov. 8-9, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call Calvert County Animal Control at 410-535-1600, ext. 2526. Pet licenses are required for dogs and cats only. Tuesday, Oct. 28 Flying Needles Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons – 7 to 8:45 p.m. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. 410-3265289, www.calvertlibrary.info. Manga Otaku Cosplay Night Calvert Library Twin Beaches, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 7 to 8 p.m. Just in time for Halloween—from 7 to 8 p.m., Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch is hosting “Manga Otaku Cosplay Night” for teen and tween fans of Japanese comics and animation! Come dressed as your favorite manga character, and be prepared to share information on your favorite manga titles, and hear about other’s favorites, in a round-table discussion. Express your love of manga with fellow otaku (i.e., fellow fans) and take home some new recommendations! Japanese style snacks will be provided. Be sure to register; space is limited. For information contact McNevin Hayes at 410-257-2411. Wednesday, Oct. 29 Halloween Evening Storytime Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wear your costumes and join us for an evening of Halloween thrills and chills for your little ones. Family storytime, all ages from birth to 5. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Thursday, Oct. 30 North Beach Mayor Town Council Candidate Forum North Beach Town Hall, 9036 Bay Ave, North Beach – 6 to 9 p.m. The North Beach Mayor and Town Council Candidate Forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Calvert County, will be held at the North Beach Town Hall. For information contact John Perryman, 410-610-7591 or muffin@olg. com. Friday, Oct. 31 Celebrate Frankenstein Friday Bayside History Museum, 4025 4th St., North Beach – 2 p.m. Celebrate “Frankenstein Friday” with fun games like “witch’s stew,” wrap the mummy, pass the pumpkin and candy corn catch! Wear your Halloween costume and get a treat! Ages 3-5, children must be accompanied by an adult. $1/child. Saturday, Nov. 1 American Indian Heritage Day Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Nov. 1, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in St. Leonard, will celebrate American Indian Heritage Day with a FREE event being held in their recreated Eastern Woodland Indian Village. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will have entertainment and activities for the whole family. Enjoy hands on craft activities, archery, storytelling, and traditional American Indian music and dance performed by the Piscataway Conoy Drum Circle and Dancers. On display will be informational exhibits and artifacts, as well as demonstrations of essential life skills, such as firemaking and flintknapping, the making of stone tools. Vendors will be on hand selling a variety of merchandise from educational toys and litera-

ture to handmade native crafts. Food and beverage will also be available for purchase. This event celebrates and honors the contributions American Indians have made, and continue to make, to the social and cultural fabric of our nation. Event will be held rain or shine. For additional information, call 410-586-8501 or visit www.jefpat.org. Shoppes at Asbury Sale Asbury Solomons Retirement Community, 11000 Asbury Circle, Solomons – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a sale at Asbury Solomons Retirement Community, in the auditorium and other marked sites in the building. The sale will include Betty’s Closet a resale of gently used clothing, accessories and jewelry. The library committee will have books and CD’s at a fabulous price. Granny’s Treasures will be selling housewares, furniture and miscellaneous items. In addition this time the piecemakers will have lovely handmade gifts for sale. All proceeds will benefit the Benevolent Care Fund. For more information please call 410-394-3483. Hughesville Volunteer Fire/EMS Department Grocery Auction 15245 Prince Frederick Road, Hughesville – 5 p.m. Groceries arrive in a refrigerated trailer from distribution centers and major grocery stores throughout the area. Some items are over-stocked; some have “sell by dates” too close to put on grocery shelves; some are brand-name products and some are not. We never know ahead of time what we are getting, but expect anything that could be found in a grocery store. Auctions of this type will have a lot of “pass outs”. This means that the larger the crowd the better because the distributor can move more products at a better price. So pass the word to your neighbors and friends. Items will be offered and available in small lots and/or large lots-buy as little or as much as you like. There will be some great deals! For more information please visit our web page at farrellauctionservice.com. Sunday, Nov. 2 Mother Catherine Spalding Christmas Bazaar Mother Catherine Spalding School, 28833 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mother Catherine Spalding Christmas Bazaar and Craft Fair will be held at Mother Catherine Spalding School. Come visit with Santa, make a gingerbread man, play bingo, bid on silent auction items, try your luck with the cake walk, participate in the cash/prizes and toy basket raffles, be thrifty in our yard sale room, or allow children to buy gifts for family members in Santa’s Secret Shop. Door prize tickets will be given to every adult and child, and adult and child winners will be announced every 15-20 minutes. Crafter items for sale include Christmas decorations, children’s items, homemade/handmade jewelry, sewn items, paintings, country crafts, crocheted items, jams and jellies, dip mixes, and much more. There will also be several vendors selling items such as Scentsy, Origami Owl, ThirtyOne and Pampered Chef. Lunch items including stuffed ham sandwiches, pizza, and burgers will be available for purchase in the cafeteria. You can also stop by the bake table and pick up a homemade dessert. For more information, visit our website at mothercatherine.org or call 301-884-3165. Interested crafters may contact Betsy Farrell at bfarrell@ftrinc.net. All proceeds benefit Mother Catherine Spalding School. Monday, Nov. 3 Bruce Swain Quartet CSM, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick – 3 p.m. CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Bruce Swaim Quartet, jazz. 3 p.m., Nov .2. College of Southern Maryland. The Ward Virts Concert Series presents one of Washington, D.C.’s premier jazz groups, the Bruce Swaim Quartet. Their talent in performing jazz standards as well as original compositions has become a gauge for excellence with live performances and recordings. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Limited seating. Free. rfleming@csmd.edu, 443-550-6011, www.csmd. edu/Arts.

Celebrate and Decorate SWAP Event Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring along your other seasonal décor, costumes and special occasion “stuff” to Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Maybe you have an extra pack of napkins left over from a baby shower or extra Batman plates from a birthday party…maybe you even have some holiday recipes you would like to share and trade. Perhaps you are looking for a new theme for your Christmas tree. This will be a great opportunity to refresh your decoration stash and pick out costumes for next year! To supplement the swap with great fun and education there will also be holiday bow-making demonstrations, refreshments and even music! Join us for this environmentally-friendly, community-building event that will refresh your holiday décor! Bring your own bags/boxes in which to carry your swap home! Leftover items will be donated to a thrift store. More details on this and other swap events can be found at calvert.lib. md.us/swap.html or by calling Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291. Tuesday, Nov. 4 Writers By the Bay Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie. Call Calvert Library at 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862 or visit calvertlibrary.info for more information. Wednesday, Nov. 5 Saudi Arabian Film Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick – 6 p.m. Join Calvert Library Prince Frederick for an exclusive screening of the acclaimed film by Haifaa al-Mansour. Wadjda, an entrepreneurial 11-year-old Saudi girl, has big dreams, an independent nature, and the potential to inspire and change her community. It is the first feature film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia and is the first feature-length film made by a female Saudi director. The film was widely acclaimed by critics and won many international film awards; audiences give it high praise as well. Lights go down at 6 p.m. and the film will be followed by a short discussion ending by 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments and coffee will be served. For more information call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Thursday, Nov. 6 Make It Snappy: Electrical Engineering for Tweens Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick – 6:30 to 8 p.m. Are you curious about how electricity makes a light bulb light up or a motor run? Learning about electricity can be fun and easy! On Thursday, Nov. 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Calvert Library Prince Frederick is hosting an introduction to building circuits for tweens in grades 5-7. Registration for this event is required. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited so sign up early! To register or for more information about this and other events, visit Calvert Library on the web at calvertlibrary.info or call 410-535-0291. Friday, Nov. 7 CSM Piano Trio College of Southern Maryland, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick – 8 p.m. CSM Showcase Recital Series. 8 p.m., Nov. 7, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room. Members of the CSM Piano Trio, faculty members Adina Vallandingham, Jenete St. Clair and Dr. Stephen Johnson, will be joined by clarinetist Takako Mato and violist Bernard Vallandingham in an evening of chamber music by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms. $5 in advance; $7 day of event. Email bxoffc@csmd.edu, call 301-934-7828, or visit www.csmd.edu/Arts.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

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Library Events Friday, Oct. 31 • 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

Nov. – All Month • Art in the Stacks-Lonnie Harkins (photography) Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way Lonnie Harkins is an aspiring photographer of the natural world--primarily landscapes, seascapes, flowers, insects, and animals. Abstracts and close-up photography also interest him. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Twin Beaches Artist of the Month: Sheri Dreschler (oil) Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 410-257-2411

Saturday, Nov. 1 • 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 • Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – noon to 3 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862

Monday, Nov. 3 • Monday Morning Movies & More Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m. Bring the little ones for a movie and a story! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-257-2411

• Lego Mania Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library. This month’s theme is Rescue Workers. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862 • Celebrate & Decorate SWAP Event Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Want to refresh your decoration stash or get new costumes for the kids? Join us for a swap of holiday and seasonal decorations, special occasion items (wedding, birthday, themed parties, baby showers...), costumes and even holiday recipes. Visit the website below for more details. Please register. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • Writers by the Bay @ the Library Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862 • Flying Needles Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:45 p.m. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. 410-326-5289 • Elder Care Series: Dealing with Depression Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aging comes with some difficult issues that often result in depression. Come learn about ways to recognize and manage depression. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Wednesday, Nov. 5 • PlayTime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10:20 to 10:50 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. 410-326-5289 • Cinema Café Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for a film about a 10-year-old Saudi girl, Wadjda, who pushes the limits of tradition in her quest to raise money to buy a green bicycle. Lights go down at 6:00 pm followed by a short discussion ending by 8:30 pm. Popcorn will be served. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862

Thursday, Nov. 6 • Theater Thursdays Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring little ones for a movie and a story. This week’s feature is Our Amazing Pets. 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 • Make it Snappy: Electrical Engineering for Tweens Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tweens in grades 5-7 will be introduced to the world of electrical circuits by building and interacting with hands-on and easy to build snap circuit creations. All parts are mounted on plastic modules and are easy to snap together. Don’t miss it! 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 advanced preparation is needed and a snack will be provided. This month’s topic: Wright or Wrong? Please register. 410-257-2411

Friday, Nov. 7 • 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 • JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4 p.m. Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. 410-257-2411

Saturday, Nov. 8 • Chess Saturdays at the Library Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 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 10:00 a.m. to noon. All ages and levels welcome! Please register. 410-257-2411

• 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 • Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. Are you ready to rumble? Compete to win a $50 gift card to Play ‘n Trade. Smash Bros. Brawl is a rated Teen game. Participants under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian attend and give permission for their participation. Co-sponsored with Play ‘n Trade. Please register. 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. 10 • Monday Morning Movies & More Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m. Bring the little ones for a movie and a story! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-257-2411 • Full STEAM Ahead Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Interact with books, crafts and experiments while exploring the skills of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Ages 4-7. Adults are encouraged to participate with their child. Registration is required and opens one month before each event. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Book Discussion Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 7 to 8:30 p.m. “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand. A World War II story of survival, resilience, and redemption soon to become a major motion picture. 410-257-2411

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I have officially become my parents. I don’t know when the transformation happened specifically, but it is indisputable – fait accompli. I laugh at my own futile arguments against the obvious. I was warned. We are all warned that this unsettling transformation will happen. I may have even fought it. No, I’m pretty sure I did fight it passionately. But then my own kids started navigating their world, one quite different from the one of my childhood, became instant experts (apparently) on all things life presents and emboldened to argue against the often inconvenient and mostly unsolicited advice of their gray-bearded, clueless father. Regardless of topic – homework, extracurricular activities, Ebola, ISIS, unplugging from the electronics or the social dynamics of middle school – our discussions don’t always go so well… for anyone involved (again, similar to “debates” with my parents). When I am challenged (or ignored completely), my temperature rises, my words become more direct and I usually blurt something completely unproductive like, “this is not a democracy.” I doubt my kids even understand what a democracy is at this point. But it makes me feel better so…whatever. I try not to preach. Honestly, I do. What I have is wisdom; I don’t portend to have perfect answers for their unique situations. I recognize that my antiquated childhood experiences and Gen-X worldview don’t always produce sound advice today. Of course how could I forget my limitations when two pint-sized critics and their whopping two decades of combined earthly experience are constantly questioning my theories? But here’s an odd twist. I’d be willing to bet a six-pack of fine Maryland craft beer (high stakes for me) that if you wrapped either of my kids in Wonder Woman’s truth lasso, they would begrudgingly spill this fact: dad is usually right. Why am I usually right? Is it because I’m some oracle of life experiences or all-seeing eye affixed atop the parental mountaintop? Hardly. I’m usually right, and my parents were

usually right (ouch that hurt), and their parents were usually right for a very simple reason. The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind; for those seeking less abstract proof (like me), grab a chair in the sports world’s classroom. I’m betting even the most casual sports fans noticed that the San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals made improbable runs to the World Series and that (this is going to hurt more than admitting my parents were right) the left-for-dead Dallas Cowboys, their leaky defense, embattled quarterback and kooky owner are tearing up the NFL this year. How did they all do it? The Giants rode the golden left arm of pitching ace Madison Bumgarner and the Royals leaned on a nasty bullpen full of guys throwing 100 MPH and capable of making a baseball move like a wiffle ball. And the Cowboys? The Cowboys, behind a young, talented offensive line, are running the football down the throat of opponents. Pitching in baseball, running the ball in football: as much as sports have changed, these fundamental tenets of success have not. The same applies to the fundamentals of parenting and life - the basics are timeless. That’s why my parents were almost always right; that’s why I’m usually right. What are those enduring childhood lessons, the pitching and running game of parenthood? Well, here are a few. Work hard. Be reliable and trustworthy. Respect authority but don’t be afraid to question it. Care – about yourself and others. Approach every situation, every challenge with the right attitude. Understand that a broken heart is often an unfortunate part of ultimately finding lasting love. Candy is not a food group. Chores and adversity build character. Video games are fine – in moderation. Learn when to speak your mind and when to bite your tongue. And yes, you have to eat your vegetables. Oh, and just in case your kids point out your failure to always live by your own guidance, I’ll offer one last salvo my father used on me…and one I’m now using on my kids: do as I say, not as I do (or did). It’s the parental escape clause. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo. com

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

CLUES ACROSS

Last Week’s Puzzle Solutions

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23. “Tim McGraw” was her 1st hit 28. Fishing implement 29. Atomic #18 30. Microgadus fishes 31. Blue jack salmon 32. Of I 33. Feet first somersault dives 35. Tool to remove bone from the skull

36. Glides high 37. Tower signal light 38. Small recess off a larger room 39. Water chestnut genus 40. City on the River Aire 41. It’s capital is Sanaa 43. Lost blood 45. A citizen of Denmark 48. River in NE Scotland

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

RE-ELECT SHERIFF MIKE EVANS

EVANS right S HERIFF M IKSHERIFF E EV ANSMIKE is the rightisS the he riff fo rSheriff the c itfor ize nthe s citizens of Calvert County! o f C a lve rtC o u n ty! SHERIFF EVANS is a proven leader committed to the safety S HERIFF EV ANS is a proofvethe n lecounty a d e r cwe o m call m itthome. e d to the s a fe ty o f the c o u n ty w e c a ll ho m e . Here are some of the major achievements accomplished under Sheriff Evans' leadership:

SHERIFF EVANS’ VISION FOR Here are som e ofthe m ajor achievem ents accom plished under SheriffEvans’leader ship:

• CRIME RATE IS DOWN. Serious crimes have been reduced over 20% throughout the past five years, and in 2014, serious crimes are down by 9% through the diligence, professionalism,

and dedication men DOW and women theous Sheriff's •CRIM E RA ofTEthe IS N . ofS eri crimOffice. es have been reduced over 20% throughout the past five years,and in 2014,serious crim es are dow n by 9% through THE the FUTURE IS TO CONTINUE: • DEPUTIES IN SCHOOLS. Deputies are assigned to our schools to ensure the safety of our children and serve as positive role models and mentors. • Ridding Calvert County of illegal drug users and dealers di l i gence, professi onal i sm , and dedi cati on en and w service om en that of the S heri O ffice. a the massm notification allows the ff’s Sheriff's Office to notify citizens of traffic delays, law enforcement activity in specific areas, • NIXLE. Citizens are informed through Nixle which isof special events,S and public safetyS matters through email, text messages, Twitter. the safety of our children and serve as positive role m odels and m entors.through early education, aggressive enforcement, and •DE P UTIE INother S CHOOL . D eputi es are assi gned to our Facebook schools and to ensure extensive rehabilitation. DRUG ENFORCEMENT. Our Drug Enforcement Unit is impacting the use and sales of illegal and prescription drugs, while our Community Action Team provides education on prevention ••Nand IXL E . C i ti zens are i nform ed through N i xl e w hi ch i s a m ass noti fi cati on servi ce that allow s the S heriff’s O ffice to notify citizens of traffic delays,law enforcem ent acti vity towards in • Continue to work our goal of zero injuries and awareness. fatalities on our roadways. speci fi c areas, speci al events, and other publ i c safety m atters through em ai l , text m essages, Facebo ok and Tw i tter. • DEPUTIES AND CALVERT'S YOUTH. The Sheriff’s Office has established youth oriented programs namely, Camp Junior Deputy, Criminal Justice Intern Program and the D.A.R.E. and • Expanding our network of community partners through Explorer Programs. •DRUG E N FORCE M E N T. O ur D rug Enforcem ent U nit is im pacting the use and sales of illegaland prescription drugs,w hile our C om m unity A ction Team provides mutual trust accountability, and close interaction. • E-TIX, DRIVER'S LICENSE SCANNERS. This is an in-car device that allows deputies to simply scan a violater's driver's license and print out a citation from their cruiser. E-Tix scanners are educati on on preventi on and aw areness. • Investing in our children’s future through continuous a component of the in-car computer system. This technology allows the deputy to expedite the citation writing process, reduces an amount of time violators are detained, and minimizes education, •DE P air UTIE S YOUTH. The O ffice has established youth orientated program s nam ely,C am p Junior D eputy,C rim inalJustice Intern P rogram mentorship, and the and opportunities through radio time. S A N D CA L V E RT’ D.A.R.E., the Explorers program, Criminal Justice Intern PLATE READERS. This technology allows deputies to scan thousands of license plates as they travel the roadways, neighborhoods, and commercial areas of the county. License •DLICENSE .A .R .E.and Explorer P rogram s. program, and Camp Junior Deputy. plate data is instantly sent wirelessly to state databases for analysis. Deputies know within seconds if the license plates are valid, reported stolen, or if the vehicle's registered owner is •Ewanted. -TIX, DRIV E R’S L ICE N S E S CA N N E RS . This is an in-car device that allow s deputies to sim ply scan a violator’s driver’s license and print out a citati on from their Endorsed by Parents Choice of Maryland CELLEBRITE FORENSIC SOFTWARE/HARDWARE. commonly used in the commission crimes. use ofteillegal drug The Cellebrite •crui ser. E-Ti x scanners are a com ponent ofCell thephones in-carare com puter system .Thi s technolof ogy allow They s theprevalent deputy intothe expedi the ci tatirelated on w ricrimes. ting process, reduces• an am ount of tim e Put more uniformed deputies in more communities. software/hardware allows investigators to retrieve data from cell phones for use in prosecution. vi olators are detained,and m inim izes radio air tim e. • Assign more investigators to our Drug Enforcement Unit. • LIVESCAN. This is a high-tech scanner/printer coupled with special software on a stand-alone computer. This technology allows Sheriff's Office personnel to scan fingerprints digitally and • Assign drugal detection •Lforward ICE N them S E immediately P L A TE toRE A DEandRS . authorities This technol ogy al low s deputi es ensures to scanfingerprints thousands license plates as time theyconsuming traveltheforroadw ays, ne ighborhoods, com m aerci areas K-9 to every Patrol squad. federal state for instant analysis. Livescan areof taken correctly, is less staff, and members of the public and • Acquire more technology to maximize the efficiency of our who fingerprinting for background and other requirements. of therequire county. License services plate data is instantlchecks, y sent pre-employment, w irelessly to state databases for analysis.D eputies know w ithin seconds if the license plates are valid,reported stol en, or if the deputies. • ANNUAL FEDERAL AND STATE GRANT FUNDING FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY. The Sheriff's Office receives approximately $80,000.00 annually through Federal and State grants for school bus vehi cle’s registered ow ner isvehicle w anted. • Continue to seek federal and state grant funding. safety enforcement, commercial enforcement, DUI check points and saturation patrols, and distracted driving. • Build success in investigating domestic violence ••CE L L FUNDED E BRITE FORE N MONITORING. S IC S OFTW REthe /HA RDWOffice A RE . C elstate lphones com m onl y used inofthe com m sex issi on of cri m es.They are preval entCounty. in the use of ilupon legalour drug STATE SEX OFFENDER EachAyear Sheriff's receives funds to ensure compliance registered offenders residing, or working in Calvert and working with the State’s Attorney to ensure successful These deputies conduct unannounced surveillance, compliance violations, and for register and existing offenders. s investi gators to investigate retrieve data from cel lphones use new in prosecuti on. rel atedfunds crim allow es. The C elltoebri te softw are/hardwhome are visits, allow conduct prosecutions. • ANNUAL STATE FUNDING FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Each year the Sheriff's Office receives state funds to staff a deputy in domestic violence court proceedings to include, protective order •Lhearings, IV E S CA N . assessments, This is a high-tech scanner/ printer coupled w ith specialsoftw are on a stand-alone com puter.This technology allow s S heriff’s O ffice personnel to scanto ensure registered sex offenders are in • Continue lethality and firearms seizures. compliance with Maryland COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FORthem LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES Sheriff's Office throughensures CALEA who sets forth series of universal best •fi ngerprints di gital ly and forw ard im m ediately to federal(CALEA). and stateThe authori ties for attained instantre-accreditation analysis.Livescan fingerpri ntsa are taken correctl y,is less tim e consum ing law. practices and standards designed to limit an agency's liability, strengthen accountability and scheme professional excellence. for staff,and m em bers of the public w ho require fingerprinting services for background checks,pre-em ploym ent,and other requirem ents. •A N N UA L FE DE RA L A N D S TA TE GRA N T FUN DIN G FOR TRA FFIC S A FE TY. The S heriff’s O ffice receives approxim ately $80,000.00 annually through Federaland S tate grants for schoolbus safety enforcem ent,com m ercialvehicle enforcem ent,D U I chec k points and saturation patrols,and distracted driving. •S TA TE FUN DE D S E X OFFE N DE R M ON ITORIN G. Each year,the S heriff’s O ffice receives state funding to ensure com pliance of registered sex offe nders residing,or w orking in C alvert C ounty. These funds allow deputies to conduct unannounced hom e visits,conduct surveillance,investigate com pliance violations,and register new and existing offenders. •A N N UA L S TA TE FUN DIN G FOR DOM E S TIC V IOL E N CE . Each year the S heriff’s O ffice receives state funds to staff a deputy in dom estic violence court proceedings to include,protective order hearings,lethality assessm ents,and firearm s seizures. •COM M IS S ION ON A CCRE DITA TION FOR L A W E N FORCE M E N T A GE N CIE S (CA L E A ). The S heriff’s O ffice attained re-accreditation through C A LEA w ho sets forth a series of universalbest practices and standards designed to lim it an agency’s liability,strengthen accountability and achieve professionalexcellence.

S H E RIFF E V A N S ’V IS IO N FO R TH E FU TU RE IS TO CO N TIN U E : • • • •

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R idding C alvert C ounty of illegaldrug users and dealers through early education,aggressive enforce m ent,and extensive rehabilitation. C ontinue to w ork tow ards our goalof zero injuries and fatalities on our roadw ays. Expanding our netw ork of com m unity partners through m utualtrust,accountability,and close interaction. Investing in our children’s through continuous education,m Sheriff entorshi p,andSupports opportuniFarming ties throu4ghHunger D .A .R .E.,the Explorers program ,C rim inal JusticeEvans InternSupports program ,Firefighters Sheriff Evans’future Family Evans Sheriff and C am p Junior D eputy.Endorsed By Parents C hoice of M aryland P ut m ore uniform ed deputies in m ore com m unities. A ssign m ore investigators to our D rug Enforcem ent U nit. A ssign a drug detection K-9 to every P atrolsquad. A cquire m ore technology to m axim ize the efficiency of our deputies. C ontinue to seek federaland state grant funding. B uild upon our success in investigating dom estic violence and w orking w ith the S tate’s A ttorney to e nsure successfulprosecutions. C ontinue to ensure registered sex offenders are in com pliance w ith M aryland law .

W H EN IT C O M ES T O T H E S A FET Y O F C A LV ER T C O UN T Y T H ER E IS N O S UB S T IT UT E FO R EX P ER IEN C E.

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Sheriff Evans Supports Veterans

Program Making A Difference In Our Schools

Judy, Campaign Manager Au tho rity o f J. B u rt, Trea s u rer

Sheriff Evans Supports Education

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Sheriff Evans Supports Boy Scouts

WHEN IT COMES TO THE SAFETY OF CALVERT COUNTY THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR EXPERIENCE. I would appreciate your vote on November 4th. Early voting dates are October 23rd through October 30th. Authority of J. Burt, Treasurer