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Get ready to run! The third annual Project Echo Turkey Trot 5K fundraiser is scheduled to begin on Nov. 27 at 6 a.m. The fundraiser supports Project Echo and efforts to offer homeless individuals and families in the county a place to get a second chance.
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For Cephas Hutchins (pictured above with his brother, Tobias), starting his new businesses is a homecoming. He was born and raised in Calvert County and moved back to the area to help take care of his grandmother. He is looking forward to working in the community he grew up in. His barbershop, C Barbershop and Salon, will open in the first part of December.
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SMECO Donates to Local Food Bank By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Nov. 6, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) donated 30,000 Energy Star certified compact fluorescent lights (CFL) to the Southern Maryland Food Bank, which will benefit 7,500 families who receive help from the food bank. “Many customers look to our food bank to provide household items that they may otherwise not be able to afford,” Southern Maryland Food Bank Director Brenda DiCarlo said. According to a release from SMECO, the CFLs will help local families, who are facing financial troubles lower their energy bills in order to use their limited resources for other necessities. “The ability to provide necessities, such as energy efficient light bulbs, can really help customers manage their monthly budgets and free up financial resources for other needs,” DiCarlo said. “We know that some of our customer-members face hardships in paying their bills each month,” SMECO’s Energy and Technology Director Jeff Shaw said. “Providing CFLs to these customer-members will help them reduce their energy usage, which reduces energy costs,” he continued. “Customers can save about $50 in energy costs over the life of the bulb because CFLs use about 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs.” The donation is part of the co-ops participation in “EmPOWER Maryland programs,” which is aimed to help reduce the state’s energy consumption by 15 percent by 2015, according to the release. “Reducing lighting costs is the first step to saving energy and saving money. We want customers to learn more about how they can save energy because that’s an expense they need to manage,” Shaw said. For more information on SMECO’s energy efficiency programs visit, www.smeco.coop/save or call 1-888-440-3311. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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Authorities Believe Deputy Hit Civilian Vehicle By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office CRASH Reconstruction Team is investigating a car collision – involving an unmarked sheriff’s car – that occurred Tuesday Nov. 11 at the intersection of North Prince Frederick Boulevard and Allnut Court in Prince Frederick. Authorities believe the police vehicle, a 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe, which Dfc. Roscoe T. Kreps III was operating, struck a 2013 Toyota Corolla, seriously injuring two men inside. According to a release from police, the driver of the Toyota, Viral D. Patel, of Prince Frederick, sustained “serious injuries” during the collision and was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital (CMH). The front-seat passenger in the Toyota was 65-year-old Jitewdra Mehta, of Prince Frederick. Mehta was originally taken to CMH in critical and unstable condition. Mehta was then flown to MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where
doctors have since upgraded his condition to critical, but stable. Kreps was transported to CMH and treated for his minor injuries and released. Authorities of the sheriff’s department arrived at the scene around 5:52 p.m.; preliminary investigation revealed the Tahoe was traveling southbound on North Prince Frederick Boulevard and approaching Allnut Court, the Toyota entered North Prince Frederick Boulevard from Allnut Court in an attempt to continue northbound. The deputy’s vehicle sustained front-end damage from the collision; the Toyota had severe damage to its left side. The investigation is currently on going and anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information pertaining to the car accident is encouraged to contact Sgt. Vladimir Bortchevsky at bortchvi@co.cal.md.us or 410-535-2800. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Nov. 12 at 11:18 a.m. 50 volunteer firefighters from the Prince Frederick, Huntingtown, St. Leonard, Dunkirk and North Beach departments responded to a house fire at 6165 Sandy Point Road in Prince Frederick, after a neighbor reported the blaze. According to a release from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the fire was determined accidental and was caused as a “result of an electrical event within one of the bedroom outlets.” The fire caused an estimated $200,000 in damage to the one story single-family home and was brought under control in 40 minutes. Officials said the smoke alarm in the home was operating correctly. Deputy Fire Marshal Melissa Decker, along with Deputy Fire Marshal Don Brenneman, investigated the fire. Decker stated “the home sustained significant fire damage as a result of strong winds coming off the Patuxent River.” “Two adults and two children were displaced and are being assisted by family and friends,” she continued. No injuries were reported and the homeowners were identified as Wesley and Susan Lusby. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Project Echo recently celebrated its fifth anniversary in the house in Prince Fredrick. According to Executive Director Trisha Gipson, the anniversary was on Oct. 26. Gipson has been with Project Echo for four years. In 1992, the Ecumenical Council of Calvert County formed a task force to start a homeless shelter. In 1993 Project Echo’s doors opened with 16 beds. The current house can accommodate 40 individuals. Children are required to be with families. Normally, children come in with a single mother or both of their parents. In the history of the shelter, there have only been two single fathers with children, Gipson said. There are family suites on the woman’s floor of the house to accommodate mothers and children. Fathers sleep on the men’s floor. When an individual comes to Project Echo, they are encouraged to hang around the house for a couple of days and get acclimated. “We get the person taken care of first,” Gipson said. “Everything else will come with time.” Everyone needs something different, Gipson said, and Project Echo is equipped to help people get back on their feet. According to the Project Echo website, it “…exists to provide the homeless with means of temporary and emergency housing, and to assist and enable such persons to move toward obtaining independent housing.” They’re not trying to reinvent the wheel, Gipson said. Instead, they connect individuals with resources they need, from computers to apply for jobs, councilors to help individuals with substance abuse issues and help finding affordable housing. There are no drugs or alcohol allowed in the house, Gipson said. Smokers are required to go outdoors. The majority of the residents are employed and do not have substance abuse problems, but they come to Project Echo because
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2014 - The Year In Review
On Wednesday, Jan. 8, Calvert County Commissioner Susan Shaw met with the League of Women Voters at Republican Party headquarters in Prince Frederick, for a sparsely-attended, informal discussion of local issues. Shaw is not seeking re-election when her term expires at the end of 2014. She has assumed parenting responsibilities for a family member. Clad in a mauve pullover, Shaw took the opportunity to endorse fellow Republican David Craig. Shaw praised Craig, describing him as a self-made man. She said she has been pleased to be regarded as a “voice of reason” in the community, and frequently hears from voters that the county “needs a woman” – an apparent reference to Craig’s running mate, Jeannie HaddawayRiccio. She also praised fellow Commissioner Jerry Clark for his negotiating skills. Shaw said the proposed Dominion fuel liquefaction plant would add $55 million to the county’s budget. All guarding of plant facilities would be performed by State Police, not a private security firm.
League president Peggy O’Donnell downplayed concerns that the plant could become a magnet for terrorists. O’Donnell pointed out that nearby PAX Naval Station already makes the county a logical target. Shaw lauded security at the Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant. While declining to discuss particulars because it amounted to “waving a red flat at a bull,” she said the plant has consistently scored well in simulated attempted “take overs” by the military. Flanked by a 50-star American flag and cardboard cutouts of Sarah Palin and Abraham Lincoln, Tom Hejl, who is running for Commissioner- at-large, discussed his background in law enforcement. A native of Baltimore City, Hejl said he moved to Calvert in 1974, and said he received a “much friendlier” reception his first day on the job. Hejl worked in the state’s Narcotics division and as an Investigator for the State’s Attorney’s office before retiring briefly in 1996 to start his own private security company. He said he learned grant-writing from his mentor on the
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state police, Tom Karr. Hejl appeared to bristle at a reference to a proposal by Delegate Heather Miseur (D) to legalize marijuana. Hejl described marijuana as a “gateway drug,” that virtually all drug addicts were originally marijuana users, and called legalization “disgusting.” He said there is a “nexus to drugs” in virtually every crime committed in the county. Hejl said the 300 active chemicals in marijuana make it a “controlled, dangerous substance.” Turning to less controversial topics, Hejl said he would fight to keep “big box” stores out of Calvert, improve the condition of playing fields and streamline the process for obtaining a business license. Craig, a former educator, is known for his opposition of the new Common Core standard.
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Environmental Issues in Your Backyard 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.
Water Runoff Can Pollute When we say From My Backyard to Our Bay, there are two issues we need to consider. We must first examine the amount and speed of the water that moves across the ground – your backyard. We must also consider the contaminants the water picks up as it crosses your yard on its way to the Bay or its tributaries. In a rainstorm, some rainfall “infiltrates,” or soaks into the ground, and some runs off. Infiltrated water percolates through the soil and replenishes the
Improper yard maintenance causes erosion.
groundwater that eventually supplies water to wells. Runoff can cause serious pollution problems. For every house built, a considerable expanse of impervious surface is added – area that can’t absorb water. A vacant lot can absorb rainfall over its entire surface, but when roofs, sidewalks, driveways, streets, and parking lots are installed, all of the rainfall striking these surfaces runs off with very little infiltration. Runoff from residential areas can quickly pick up pollutants on its path to the nearest storm drain or stream. The most common pollutant is sediment. Soil particles carried by the runoff make “muddy” streams. When runoff slows down enough, the sediment settles out of the water and is deposited. Pollutants such as fertilizers or pesticides can be dissolved in runoff or attached to sediment particles. Other water-borne pollutants include pathogens, fecal coliform (which could come from wild animal or pet waste), gas, oil, grease, and exhaust
particulates that wash off streets and parking lots. In suburban areas, runoff eventually flows into the storm drain system, headed for drinking water reservoirs and the Bay. It is far easier and more cost effective to solve pollution problems at the source. Once polluted runoff leaves your property, it becomes a public problem – and a much more expensive one. Where to get help with… RUNOFF, EROSION, & SOIL QUESTIONS • Calvert Soil Conservation District – 410-535-1521 ext. 3 • Calvert County Dept. of Planning and Zoning – 410-535-1600 ext. 2356 • Calvert County Dept. of Public Works – 410-535-2204 • Chesapeake Bay Foundation, A Citizen’s Guide to Erosion and Sediment Control in Maryland – cbf.org/document.doc?id=160
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Starting a small business can be both exciting and terrifying. For Cephas Hutchins, starting C Barbershop & Salon is a homecoming. He was born and raised in Calvert County and moved back to the area to help take care of his grandmother. He is looking forward to working in the community he grew up in. This is Hutchins’ second barbershop. He opened his first in Ohio after attending the Ohio State College of Barber Styling. The barbershop has been in the works for a year. Hutchins plans to hire four barbers and one shampoo person. “You meet interesting people at the barbers,” he said. He plans to go to local schools and hand out vouchers for students to get a free haircut. He intends to hold regular seasonal specials, and intends to collect donations to give away backpacks at the beginning of the school year and food during the holidays. “If you give back to the community, the community will give back to you,” he said. The barbershop will open officially in December. C Barbershop & Salon is located at 108 Armory Road in Prince Frederick. For more information, call 410-474-8000.
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During the week of Nov. 3 through Nov. 9 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,475 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website. Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward. Destruction of Property Case #14-62228: Someone punctured the two passenger side tires of a vehicle parked in the driveway of a home in the 900 block of Childress Lane in Lusby overnight between Nov. 6 and 7. Dep. J. Migliaccio is investigating. Theft Case #14-62316: A blue and silver boy’s mountain bike valued at $80 was stolen from the back yard of a home in the 12400 block of Catalina Drive in Lusby on Nov. 6. Someone saw an unidentified male riding the bike away from the home in the direction of North Catalina Drive. Dep. T. Holt is continuing the investigation. CDS Violation Case #14-62553: On Nov. 7 at 9:53 p.m. Dep. M. Trigg responded to the Super 8 Motel in Prince Frederick for the report of suspected drug activity. A hotel employee advised Trigg that they could smell the odor of marijuana coming from one of the hotel rooms. Dep. Trigg knocked on the door and was allowed entry. Trigg detected a strong odor of marijuana and cigarette smoke. The room occupant, DaShawna R. Jones, 23 of Huntingtown, was found to be in possession of suspected drug paraphernalia and was charged with the same.
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During late October and early November of this year, several thefts from unlocked vehicles were reported in the Huntingtown area on Smoky Road, Stephen Reid Road and Lowery Road. During these thefts the suspect(s) took items ranging from loose change to firearms from the vehicles. Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans would like to take this opportunity to remind you to remove items of value from your vehicle and lock it at all times. Members of the Calvert Investigations Bureau will be conducting neighborhood canvases in hopes of securing additional leads and information. Citizens with information on these crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website. Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward. Calvert County Crime Solvers Press Release
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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: On Nov. 10 at 9:15 p.m., Senior Trooper Dawson stopped a vehicle for traffic violations at Rt. 4 and Plum Point Rd. in Huntingtown. Upon contact with the driver, Amelia M. Dorwart, 23 of Hughesville, numerous flakes of marijuana were observed on the floor of the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed drug paraphernalia. Dowart was issued a Criminal Citation for possession of drug paraphernalia and was released. Attempted Burglary: On Nov. 12 at 7:08 p.m., Trooper First Class Matthews responded to the 5300 block of Majesty Lane in St. Leonard for a reported burglary in progress. The victim reported someone had tried to gain entry into a locked garage and failing to do so, attempted to break a sliding glass door in the basement and also failed. Investigation continues. Possession With Intent to Distribute CDS: On Nov. 13 at 12:51 a.m., Trooper First Class Lewis responded to the Super 8 Motel in Prince Frederick for a reported CDS violation. The odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from one of the rooms. Contact was made with Williams the occupants after forced entry. Devin J. Williams, 25 of Fort Washington, was arrested for possession with intent to distribute CDS. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. DUI & Possession of Prescription Medication: On Nov. 15 at 9:26 a.m., Trooper First Class Costello responded to the Mexico Restaurant in Huntingtown to check a vehicle in the parking lot with an unresponsive driver. Robert W. Smith, 47 of Prince Frederick, was found Smith to be sleeping. CDS and drug paraphernalia were observed in the seat beside Smith. A Drug Recognition Expert administered sobriety tests and Mr. Smith was unable to pass them satisfactorily. Smith was arrested for DUI and CDS and Drug Paraphernalia. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Theft/Shoplifting: On Nov. 15 at 8:38 p.m., Trooper First Class Casarella responded to the Walmart in Prince Frederick for a theft/shoplifting complaint. Shane P. Dwyer, 20 of Huntingtown, was observed by an Asset Protection Associate removing several watches from their packaging. Dwyer walked through the checkout area without paying for the items. Charges are pending. Possession of CDS and Drug Paraphernalia: On Nov. 16 at 12:41 p.m., Senior Trooper Gill responded to the Super 8 Motel in Prince Frederick for a check welfare call. Bonnie L. Anderson, 23 of Prince Frederick, was found in the lobby bathroom after refusing to unlock Anderson the door. She had numerous drugs and drug paraphernalia on the floor and in plain view within her purse. She was arrested for possession of CDS and drug paraphernalia and was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
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Woman Arrested for Abducting Children By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Friday Nov. 7, Gerri Miller, 46, of Huntingtown, was arrested for violating a protective order and child abduction after she picked up her two children, ages 8 and 9, from Huntingtown Elementary School at 1:20 p.m. At 1 p.m. that day, Miller was served with a protective order mandating she stay away from Huntingtown Elementary School, her husband and their two children. Gerri Miller’s husband, Stephen Philip Miller, realized his wife picked up their children after he attempted to pick them up from school later that day. Tfc. Lewis of the Maryland State Police [MSP] Prince Frederick Barrack responded to Stephen Miller’s home at 2:36 p.m., where Miller was able to show the trooper proof of the protective order against his wife. According to police, on his second attempt to contact Miller via phone, Lewis was able to reach her, but stated she was “argumentative” and would not disclose where she was or where she was going with her children.
Stephen Miller attempted to contact the older child via phone, but found it was turned off, according to police. Cpl. Evans then contacted Verizon Wireless in hopes of locating the children through a cellular location ping, but the attempt was unsuccessful due to the phone being turned off. Stephen Miller stated his wife might be headed to either Clinton or Waldorf with their children. Gerri Miller contacted the MSP barrack at 4:36 p.m. and stated she would be returning her children to their residence. Lewis made contact with Miller at 5:45 p.m. and observed both children exiting the vehicle and running into their house. Lewis placed Miller under arrest for violating the protective order and child abduction by family member. According to court documents, Miller could face 90 days in jail and/or a fine of $1,000 for violating the protective order; she could face 30 days in jail and/or a fine of $250 for child abduction by family member. Miller is scheduled for a Jan. 12 hearing at 1 p.m. at the Calvert County District Court, according to online records. lauren@somdpublishing.net
Man Attempts Suicide While in Custody By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer Investigators from the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division are investigating the suicide attempt of Lennox Thompson, 31, of Bowie, while in police custody at the College Park Barrack. Thompson is currently being treated at University of Maryland Shock Trauma in Baltimore, according to officials. On Nov. 14 around 11 p.m., Thompson was involved in a car accident on the inner loop of I-495 at the BaltimoreWashington Parkway, according to a release from the Maryland State Police. The preliminary investigation revealed Thompson was operating a 2006 Lexus passenger vehicle and struck the vehicle in front of him, “injuring two of the three occupants in that vehicle,” the release stated. Due to the odor of alcohol, Thompson was asked to perform field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested after he failed all the sobriety tests. Thompson was also charged with possession of illegal drugs. Charges are currently pending for the crash, the drug possession and the DUI, according to officials. According to the release from officials, on Nov. 15 at
12:45 a.m. “Thompson was transported to the College Park Barrack and placed in a cell while paperwork was being processed. His shoelaces and jacket were taken from him prior to being placed in the cell,” where barrack personnel checked on him on regularly. According to officials, around 5:45 a.m., a trooper checked on Thompson and informed him he would be transported to the Office of the Court Commissioner; at 6 a.m. the trooper came back and found Thompson “with his sweater tied around his neck, attempting to asphyxiate himself.” The trooper immediately cut the sweater off of him and performed chest compressions to open his airways; Thompson began to cough and was placed in a recovery position, according to the release. “Medics were immediately called and arrived at the barrack to transport him to Washington Adventist Hospital for further treatment,” according to officials. Thompson is currently being treated at Shock Trauma for his injuries as the investigation continues, according to officials. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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Grandfather Shoots Animal By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Nov. 16 at 4:35 p.m., authorities were called to the 700 block of White Sands in Lusby, in reference to hearing gunshots and screaming. Officials received a second phone call from a man who claimed he shot a pit-bull type dog that was attacking his seven-year-old granddaughter. According to a release from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, the child sustained injuries to her face and neck from the animal and was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital for treatment. The canine was transported to the Mid-Atlantic Animal Specialty Hospital (MASH) in Huntingtown, where he later succumbed to his wounds. Animal Control Officer Sheckels is currently investigating the attack and is attempting to track down the owner(s) of the deceased dog. According to officials, a second dog, which was described as white with having either brown or black spots, ran away from the scene. Anyone with information on the identity of the dogs’ owner(s) or who may have witnessed the dogs’ before or after the incident, is encouraged to contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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The Calvert County Public Schools Special Education Department, in conjunction with Calvert Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee and Parent Connections, hosted the annual Teaching and Learning Strategies Fair at Huntingtown High School on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The fair is an opportunity for parents, guardians and anyone who works with children, such as day care providers, to come in and learn ways to help students with academic and behavioral challenges, according to Director of Special Education Christy Harris. The fair was split into four sessions – reading for students in pre-k, first and second grade, math strategies for students in second through sixth grades, conflict prevention and de-escalation and understanding the difference between the thought process of a fully grown adult and a child or teenager. For more information, visit www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.
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Education Huntingtown High School Encourages Band Participation By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Huntingtown High School band program has a place for any student interested in music. Being in the band boosts confidence and promotes teamwork in students, said Director of Bands Don Naumann. “They’ve always got to collaborate, whether they know it or not,” Naumann said. Huntingtown is wrapping up the 2014 marching band season, having competed in the Tournament of Bands, having come in 10th place out of 26 bands at the championships at Hershey Park on Oct. 26. According to the marching band website, “in only 10 years time the HHS marching ensemble has earned the reputation as one of the finest competitive marching units in the Mid-Atlantic Region. The organization will require your hard work and dedication. It will also be one of the most rewarding and happiest experiences of your high school life.” The students, in any of the bands, practice long hours to be successful. The marching band even begins practicing before the school year begins. With the marching band season finished, Naumann is planning for the winter, including a holiday concert involving the band and choir students. The band department welcomes all parents to attend our monthly booster meetings and support their students. Band booster meetings are usually held on the second Tuesday of every month at the high school. For more information, email banddirector@canesband.org or visit canesband.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Both state and local officials have been working hard to make Calvert County, and the rest of Maryland, more welcoming for new businesses. Many people feel like the regulations imposed at the sate level have hampered existing businesses,” said Delegate Tony O’Donnell (R-29C). Some of the legislations harming businesses involve signage and taxes such as the Businesses Personal Property Tax. Since 2007, Maryland has lost 38,000 middle class households, according to Delegate Mark Fisher (R-27B). “That’s an astonishing number,” he said, adding that the first priority in the next legislative session should be finding creative ways to create jobs in the state nd prevent individuals from moving to find work. Much of the tax burden on businesses comes from the state, Fisher said. If Calvert County were to eliminate the Business Personal Property Tax, it would be the first jurisdiction in Maryland to actually eliminate a tax category. “I think that’s the most important single issue,” Fisher said. O’Donnell is sure that new businesses lured to Calvert for the tax break could make up lost revenue from the Business Personal Property Tax. According to Department of Budget and Finance Tim Hayden Business Personal Property Tax has two categories – corporate and non-corporate. In fiscal year 2014, the Business Personal Property Tax revenue was $2,5800,000. In addition to the tax burden, O’Donnell sees potential opportunities to promote business growth being wasted. The Patuxent Business Park in Lusby has “sat painfully empty in Calvert Coun-
ty,” O’Donnell said. In the early 2000s, Calvert County government worked with the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) to acquire the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course and the land for the Patuxent Business Park. According to the Patuxent Business Park website, MEDCO “…is a public instrumentality of the State of Maryland which enables the State of Maryland to develop property for economic purposes. MEDCO provides financing, technical and marketing assistance to existing, new and potential business ventures in the areas of Maryland that are experiencing economic distress. MEDCO assists state and local economic development agencies in expanding and retaining existing businesses and attracting new ones. It also develops and rehabilitates industrial sites.” Before the land was acquired, there were thoughts of parceling it out for heavy industrial projects. When the county purchased it, they did a comprehensive plan and determined light industrial projects, which the business park is currently zoned for, were best for the surrounding community. The reason the Patuxent Businesses Park has been empty for so long is because when the infrastructure was finally in place and the Department of Economic Development could begin advertising for it, the economy crashed. But things are looking up – in the last 12 months, a number of businesses have shown serious interest in the businesses park, said Department of Economic Development Director Linda S. Vassallo. There are two large energy assets, Dominion Cove Point and Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant, within 10 minutes of the business park. Support facilities for both entities could find a home there, O’Donnell
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said. He intends to propose creating a taskforce to study the Patuxent Business Park during the upcoming 2015 legislative session to find ways to encourage businesses to locate and break ground there. With a new governor, a new general assembly and new Board of County Commissioners, the state has “…been given a great opportunity to Carpe Diem, seize the day, and have a course correction,” O’Donnell said. The next four years could see a statewide economic revitalization, with businesses locating and growing in Maryland instead of leaving to find a state with a more reasonable price of doing business. The recent interest in the Patuxent Business Park is indicative of an upturn in the local economy overall, Vassallo said. Businesses that were once worried about closing are now thinking about expanding and hiring more employees, she said. The county has a number of incentive packages ready for businesses wanting to locate in the county or expand within the county. These packages vary according to
the size of the business and what kind of help the business needs. Small businesses often need more support, but they are the “bread and butter” of the economy, Vassallo said. The county offers services to help businesses find employees and can connect business owners to resources for employee training. Generally speaking, local businesses are beginning to get more customers and potential business owners are finding it easier to get financing. The problem now is finding space for businesses to expand, which is a good problem to have, Vassallo said. To continue offering services that will most befit local business owners, the Department of Economic Development conducts regular site visits and an annual survey For more information about the Patuxent Business Park, visit www.patuxentbusinesspark.com. For more information about the Department of Economic Development, visit www.ecalvert.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
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Elizabeth Leona Guinn, 84 of Punta Gorda, Fla. and a former Calvert County resident passed away Nov. 7, at Bayfront Health Center in Punta Gorda. She was born in Akron, Ohio on Nov. 10, 1929 to Sterling and Ester (Seagraves) Hale. Elizabeth operated a beauty shop in Calvert County before retiring and moving to Fla. in 2005. She is survived by her husband Cherry Clint Guinn of Punta Gorda, Fla., a son Larry D. Guinn and his wife Lynn of Cape Coral, Fla. and a sister Trula Shockley of N.C. Friends called on Monday, Nov. 17, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, where a service and celebration of Elizabeth’s life followed at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be at Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk.
Cheri Lynn Stroup, 54, of Chesapeake Beach passed away peacefully Nov. 8, at her residence surrounded by family after a six year battle with cancer. She was born Aug. 5, 1960 in Washington, D.C. to Dale and Elizabeth (Christian) Nonnemacher. She lived in Seabrook and was raised in Bowie. Cheri graduated from Bowie High School in 1978. She married David Stroup on July 1, 1984, and they lived in Brandywine until moving to Chesapeake Beach in 1996. Cheri was employed as a program analyst with the Census Bureau. She enjoyed going to the beach, shopping and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was also a Washington Redskins fan. Cheri was an inspirational source of strength with a never-ending smile. She is survived by her loving husband David Wayne Stroup, Sr., a daughter Heather Lynn Stroup of Huntingtown, and a son David Wayne Stroup, Jr. of Easton. She is also survived by her mother Elizabeth Christian, a brother Dale Nonnemacher, Jr. of Chesapeake Beach and grandchildren Brandon, Brooklyn, Braiden, Kaiden and Abriana. She was preceded in death by her father Dale Nonnemacher. Family and friends were received Thursday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. until Noon at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings, where a funeral service and celebration of Cheri’s life followed at noon. Interment will be at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham at a later date. Expressions of sympathy in Cheri’s name may be made to The Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care. To leave condolences visit rauschfuneralhomes.com
Stephen Bradford “Brad” Morris, 31 Stephen Bradford “Brad” Morris, 31 of Prince Frederick, formerly of Ellicott City, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on Nov. 4. Brad was an intelligent, discerning young man with a deep faith. He was a creative and talented artist and a skilled underwater diver who loved dolphins. His infectious smile and warm, loving heart will be missed by all who knew and loved him. His arrival in heaven is celebrated by those family members who have passed before, and his memory will be cherished by those who remain here. Brad is survived by his devoted mother, Karen Eileen Whichard, and stepfather, Robert Allen Whichard, Sr., of Prince Frederick, Md.; his father, Michael Stanley Morris, and stepmother, Renee M. Morris, of Axton, Va.; his siblings, Christopher Morris and wife Alyce, Phillip Morris and fiancée Sadie Richards, Karen Miller and husband, Tim, Robert Whichard, Jr., and Jessica Phillips; his grandmothers, Carolyn Brown and Grace Paxton; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, who will miss him greatly. The family received friends on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m.with a funeral service that followed at 4 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby.
John Joseph Horan, 85 John Joseph Horan, 85, of Owings, passed away Nov. 13, at Washington Hospital Center. He was born Nov. 29, 1928 in Washington, D.C. to Francis and Christine (Katz) Horan. John was raised in Washington and graduated from McKinley High School. He entered the United States Army on Feb. 14, 1951 and served in France until being discharged Feb. 5, 1953. John was married to Catherine L. Tiso in Mt. Vernon, N.Y. on Aug. 10, 1957.
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John was employed as a Systems Analyst for Vitro Laboratory, a defense contractor, in Silver Spring, until retiring in the 1990’s. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Church in North Beach, the Elks Lodge # 1178 in Riverdale and American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach. John enjoyed playing cards, watching football and baseball, especially the Washington Redskins, the old Senators and the Nationals. In retirement, he worked at the Bowie Baysox stadium. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a brother Joseph Horan and Sisters Jean Roper and Patricia Burdine. Surviving are two daughters Cathy Hurley and her husband Terry of Owings, Md. and Terri McTamany and her husband Chris of Frederick, Md., son Michael J. Horan and his wife Pamela of New Market, Md. and six grandchildren. A celebration of John’s will be held noon, Saturday, Nov. 22, at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. To leave condolences visit rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Joseph K. “Kenny” Norris Jr., 31 Joseph K. “Kenny” Norris Jr., of Huntingtown, Md. passed away on Thursday, Nov. 6, at his home surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 31. Kenny was born in Tacoma Park, Md., on Jan. 13, 1983, the son of Margaret (Birch) and Joseph K. Norris Sr. He enjoyed listening to his favorite music and watching his favorite television shows; some of which included Swamp People, Dog the Bounty Hunter, Cops, Criminal Minds, and John Wayne movies. He is survived by his parents, a brother, Casey A. Norris, maternal grandmother, Peggy Birch, paternal grandparents, Ted and Florence Norris, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Family invited friends to Lee Funeral Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to start of Funeral Services at 1 p.m. Interment will be at Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Calvert County Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick.
Herbert A. “Herbie” Tucker, III, 77 Herbert A. “Herbie” Tucker, III, 77, of St. Leonard, Md. passed away on Nov. 12, in Prince Frederick, Md. He was born on July 31, 1937 in Washington, DC to the late Geraldine S. Tucker and Herbert A. Tucker, Jr. Herbie attended Blair High School and served in the U.S. Navy. He moved to Calvert County from Charles County in May
of 1978. He was a salesman in the retail sales industry. Herbie was a loving husband, father, grandfather and father in-law. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved attending a good family get-together or cookout. He was very loyal to his friends, and would help anyone in need. He was a devout Washington Redskins fan and hard to beat at any card game especially Gin Rummy. Herbie was a member of the Moose Lodge of Waldorf, Md. and the Elks Lodge of Prince Frederick, Md. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia Ann Tucker whom he married on Nov. 2, 1963; four children, Cheryl Miller-Klopfer (William), Denise Tucker, John Tucker and Jeff Tucker (Donna); 10 grandchildren, Jessica Miller, John and Amanda Klopfer, Meagan, Ryan, and Hannah Tucker, Justin Tucker, John Tucker Jr. (Jay), and Katie and Eve Tucker; his sister, Mary Carlyle Russell of Mt. Airy, MD, brothers, Gerald A. Tucker (Judith) of Dowell, MD, and Dennis E. Tucker (Rosanna) of Dowell, MD; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Herbie was predeceased by his beloved sisters, Dawn Mathews and Jeanne Fenner. Family received friends on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby. A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. Interment will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Charles Michael Logue, 60 Charles Michael Logue, 60 of Prince Frederick, Md. passed away on Nov. 10. Born Nov. 18, 1953 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Charles Payton Logue and Naomi Ruth (Castle) Logue. Charles graduated from Gwynn Park High School in 1972 and married his wife Betsy Lynn Logue on Aug. 14, 1974. They moved to Calvert County in 2006 from Upper Marlboro, Md. Charles was a carpenter/foreman for the Prince George’s County Public School Board and enjoyed woodworking and building things. Charles is survived by his wife, Betsy Lynn Logue of Prince Frederick, Md.; his children, Emily Otterson of Greenbelt, Md. and Naomi Logue of Prince Frederick, Md.; two grandchildren; his siblings, Susan Denise Logue of Federalsburg, Md., John William Logue of Mechanicsville, Md., David Alan Logue of Raleigh, N.C., Jackie A. Dandridge of Kennesville, N.C., Lundy Earl Logue of Wilmington, N.C., Mary Elizabeth Logue and Darlynn Hope Settles, both of Federalsburg, Md. Family received friends on Friday, Nov. 14, from 4 until 5 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby. A funeral service will be conducted by Reverend Lundy Earl Logue and Reverend David Alan Logue at 5 p.m. Interment will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at rauschfuneralhomes.com.
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Centers Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Calvert Pines, North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. No Meals on Wheels will be delivered Thursday. Meals on Wheels will be deliverd Friday. Office on Aging Snow Policy If the Calvert County Courthouse is open, the Office on Aging (OOA) will be open. You will need to listen to the local radio stations to hear whether County services such as Public Transportation will be available. Check with your class instructors to find out about their snow policy. If schools are delayed or closed, the Office on Aging will make every effort to have meals available for the Eating Together program at all three senior centers. 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. If interested, contact Patti Ryon at the Office on Aging, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Medicare Prescription Drug Program Open Enrollment Medicare Part D open enrollment is open now until December 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 their plan search, call 1-800-Medicare or 1-800-633-4227; enroll online, once they complete a 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. Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Calvert Pines Senior Council is accepting charitable donations of new and gently used purses, jewelry and accessories for the purse auction in December. Drop off your donations Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Purchase your raffle tickets for a homemade Christmas quilt. Tickets are one for $1 and six for $5. Proceeds benefit the North Beach Senior Center. Drawing is December 12. For more information, call 410-257-2549. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Enjoy tea, conversation and learn about resources to help you care for a loved one at the Seniors as Caregivers event, Tuesday, November 25, 1 p.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, November 24 Hamburger with Cheese, Roll, Baked Beans, Cauliflower, Clementine Tuesday, November 25 Chicken Salad, Hard Boiled Egg, Pickle, Wheat Dinner Roll, Pear Half Wednesday, November 26 Beef Stroganoff, Noodles, Brussels Sprouts, Wheat Bread, Apricots Thursday, November 27 CENTERS CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING Friday, November 28 CENTERS CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
A lot of planning goes into a wedding, and Dawn Tucker’s Wedding and Party Expo, held Sunday, Nov. 16. at the Calvert County Fairgrounds, was a wealth of information for couples looking to get married. Supported by the Calvert County Minority Business Alliance, 24 vendors were available for participants to engage with in between events including fashion and hair shows. Between the 24 vendors, every aspect of planning a wedding was covered. Catering? Cutty’s Rock ’N Ribs, LLC and JT’s kitchen were present to offer their services. According to Natalie Holland, co-owner of Cutty’s Rock’ N Ribs, the restaurant caters events like weddings, employee picnics and county fairs throughout Maryland and Virginia, providing quality food and specials including BBQ, ribs and pulled pork without a booking turnaround. Anytime is the right time. JT’s Kitchen caters weddings, birthdays and other parties, and will even allow you to enjoy your party in their restaurant if you so desire, according to employee Kyrstin Wainwright, who stated that all of the food at JT’s Kitchen is “delicious,” with “no particular specials, because it’s all fantastic.” The restaurant is family friendly and children are welcome. Not only would JT’s Kitchen like to support you, the restaurant and catering business enjoyed supporting the expo. “We were pleased to support the local Southern Maryland Wedding and Party Expo. We like networking within local groups and businesses, and we invite all local residents to come out and enjoy fresh, wholesome food,” said owner Frank Taylor. Looking for quality wines to drink or give as party favors? Independent wine consultant Terri Reaves of Wine Shop at Home was there to help, presenting a display of merlots and chardonnays wrapped in custom labels made specially for the bride and groom. Wine Shop at Home releases four new wines every month, so their supply is always rotating, Reaves said, so check them out as soon as you can! If you have wine, what are you going to put it in? How about hand painted wine glasses from Nikkicole’s Creations, painted by Nicole Rice for your special occasion? If you prefer mugs or shot glasses, she paints those too. Rice also creates specialty wedding signs, and even her own line of “all natural mineral makeup. You can mix and match it to create your own lipstick and foundation colors,” Rice said. If you’re looking for wine glasses, knife sets or other necessities for reasonable prices, take a gander at Big Day Essentials, who provides all of these things and more for prices you won’t be able to pass up, according to certified planner Carolin Goslin-McCoy. Also provided by Big Day Essentials are custom stationary, to be used for engagement announcements, wedding invitations and the likes. And if you’re looking for more, a variety of new and used wedding gowns is also available. Crystal’s Bride and Tuxedo was also ready and willing to provide assistance, and is currently preparing for a couple of bridal shows, said owner and wedding specialist Crystal Williams. When looking for the perfect jewelry to match your perfect dress, consider consulting Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry and Dickinson Jewelers. “We specialize in fine wedding jewelry,” jeweler Alison Setzer of Dickinson Jewelers said, “We carry jewelry from Gabriel, Pandora, Simon G. and Frederic Sage, to name a few.” Dickinson Jewelers is having a bridal event on Saturday, Nov. 22, so be sure to stop by! Setzer also mentioned that if a customer fills out a wish list at the jewelry store before Dec. 21, they have the opportunity to win a $1000 shopping spree toward that wish list. Don’t miss out! The wedding expo even included transportation businesses like Reid and Reid, Inc. and Smart Ride, who transport large groups for events. “Don’t worry about drinking and driving,” said Sherri Reid of Reid and Reid, Inc., “We’ll be your designated driver.” “We’ll take care of guests, you take care of marrying the person of your dreams,” said Triana Carter of Smart Ride. For participants in search of event planners, business-
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es like Adoré Event Planning by Annette and Jones and James Company, LLC were at hand. Annette Nelson, owner of Adoré Event Planning by Annette, offers her services for private events like weddings, birthdays and corporate get togethers. She recently had a launch party on Oct. 4, and is looking to have another in Spring 2015, she said. Jones and James Company, LLC, owned by Gwendolyne James, is an event planning and decor business looking to help you and yours. The company was a sponsor of the expo, said James’ daughter Tishima Haidara, and they participated in order to draw attention to their cause. “Not a lot of planners are publicized,” Haidara said, “We wanted to get our name out there.” Destinations 365 Travel, a member of the Calvert County Minority Business Alliance, showed up to help couples plan their perfect trip. “That trip they see in their head, that’s what we want to give them,” said co-owner Shanell Nero, “We want to give our wedding clients the trip they always pictured.” Also present were Andrea “Chris” Banks and Bryant Parker. Banks, of Exit Realty, wanted to stress to young couple the benefits of buying a house after marriage, rather than renting one. Parker was present to offer his expertise in martial arts, weight loss and financial services. “Dawn Tucker always gives a great event,” he said, “They’re always well put together and organized, and I always get a lot of customers when I come.” He praised not only event organizer Tucker, but Calvert County and its residents. “Calvert has been good to my business and the people have been wonderful to do business with,” Parker said. Other vendors present included IMADI’s SWAG Salon, My Creations Hair Studio, The Victorian Candle Bed & Breakfast, JM Nightlife Entertainment, Uplights and Showlights by “O,” Bridal Accessories and Alterations at its best by Weezy, Dawn Coby: Independent Mary Kay Director, Naber’s Photos and RS Graphx, Inc.. Dawn Tucker, who put the whole event together, was pleased with the expo’s results. “This is the first time we’ve done this type of expo,” Tucker said, “But I think it’s gone really well. Everybody felt they got what they came for, felt we covered all the parts of parties and weddings. The vendors were happy, everyone got what they needed.” This was the first wedding expo Tucker organized, but it may not be the last. Be on the look out for more events like this coming your way! To learn more about the Southern Maryland Wedding and Party Expo, please contact Dawn Tucker at 410-5356849, 443-532-453, or info@calvertcountymba.org. contributing@countytimes.net
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Time to Talk Turkey Few foods receive the fanfare of turkey come the holiday season. The National Turkey Federation says Americans eat 46 million turkeys each Thanksgiving and another 22 million on Christmas. An additional 19 million enjoy turkey as part of their Easter celebrations. Though turkey is enjoyed throughout the year, it is most popular during the holiday season. Some celebrants may want to know more about this beloved bird before sinking their teeth into their next holiday meal. The following turkey tidbits may surprise you. • Turkeys are large game birds that are closely related to chickens, pheasants and quail. • The turkey’s scientific name is “meleagris gallopavo,” which is the wild turkey from which the domesticated turkey many people eat descends. There is another species of turkey known as the ocellated turkey, which is native to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. • By the early 1900s, the wild turkey neared extinction. Restoration projects have increased the number of turkeys from approximately 30,000 birds back then to nearly seven million now. • Despite their size, turkeys can fly in the wild. They often perch in trees to sleep to protect themselves from predators. Some domesticated turkeys may not fly because they have been bred to be overly large to produce more breast meat. • The heaviest turkey ever raised was 86 pounds. • A male turkey is called a “tom” or a “gobbler,” while female turkeys are referred to as “hens.” Only the male will make the familiar gobbling sound, which is used to attract mates. • A hen is smaller than a gobbler and does not have the distinctive beard of modified feathers that gobblers have on their breasts. Males also have sharp spurs on their legs for fighting. • Male and female turkeys also can be differentiated by their droppings.
Male droppings are spiral-shaped, while females’ look like the letter J. • Both genders of turkey have snoods (the dangling appendage on the face) as well as red wattles under their chins. • A hen can lay about 10 to 12 eggs over a period of two weeks. The eggs will incubate for 28 days before hatching. Baby turkeys are called “poults.” • Turkeys and peacocks may look similar, but they are not closely related. • Turkeys have excellent vision due to their eyes being located on the sides of their head. This gives the birds periscopic vision. • The gizzard is a part of the turkey’s stomach that contains tiny stones that the bird has swallowed. The stones facilitate the digestion process. • Benjamin Franklin did not support the bald eagle as the nation’s symbol, feeling the turkey would be a better choice. In a letter to his daughter, he wrote, “He [bald eagle] is a rank coward; the little king-bird, not bigger than a sparrow, attacks him boldly and drives him out of the district. For in truth, the turkey is in comparison a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America. Eagles have been found in all countries, but the turkey was peculiar to ours …” • Turkeys will have 3,500 feathers at maturity. Rumor has it the costume worn by the “Sesame Street” character “Big Bird” is made of turkey feathers. • The turkey shares its name with a country. But why? A turkey bears some resemblance to the guinea fowl. Though it is native to eastern Africa, the guinea fowl was imported to Europe through the Ottoman Empire and came to be called the “turkey-cock” or “turkeyhen.” When settlers in the New World began to send similar-looking fowl back to Europe, they were mistakenly called “turkeys.” • Despite an abundance of turkeys being eaten between November and January, June is National Turkey Month.
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Calvert Library Hosted “Pub Quiz”
Thursday, Nov. 20 Damion Wolf Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 7 p.m. Coastline Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 21 Mike Starkey Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m. Shegogue, Previti, and Larrance The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 Hydra FX Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. Funkzilla Bollywood Lounge (22567 MacArthur Boulevard, California) – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 22 Swamp Candy Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
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The winning team of the Pub Quiz – The Scalliwags
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer The Friends of Calvert Library hosted its semi-annual Pub Quiz Friday Nov. 14 at the Prince Frederick Library. The event was a trivia style game in which participants answered questions ranging from pop culture to American history; participants were prohibited from using their cell phones during the event. “Quiz Master” Bill Chambers hosted the questionnaire. Friends of the Calvert Library, which is a non-profit organization, sponsored the night and all the proceeds went toward the library. Calvert Library Director Carrie Plymire said the money will go toward children’s programs at the library, furniture, equipment and conferences and classes for the library staff. “It’s one of those events we really look forward to because it’s a fun time and a great opportunity for the public to come out and support the library,” Plymire said. Participants and spectators had to be 21 or older; beer and wine was offered at the event for $5. Guests could also purchase water and soda for $1. The library provided snacks, such as popcorn and chips, for attendees.
Librarian and volunteer Lisa Wieland said the Pub Quiz is “a really popular event and people ask for it once a month.” There were 15 teams at the event, up to 16 were allowed; teams could have a maximum of six people. Calvert County Commissioners Evan Slaughenhoupt (R), Mike Hart (R) and Steve Weems (R) were on a team together along with three other teammates. Commissioner Pat Nutter (R) and former Maryland delegate Sue Kullen (D) were also at the event. The prizes at the event included a free book, which 29 people won; a beer basket; a wine basket and $129 from a raffle drawing. “The Scalliwags” won the Pub Quiz and were awarded the grand prize of $300. The next Pub Quiz will be on Friday, March 13, 2015 at the library in Prince Frederick. The library is located at 850 Costley Way in Prince Frederick. For more information on this event and other events at the library visit, calvert.lib.md.us. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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The Woven Lullabies (Kappa and Paul) The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30
Sunday, Nov. 23 Higher Standards Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 11 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 24 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 25 Open Mic Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 26 Wolf’s Blues Jam Blair’s Londontowne Pub and Grill (726 Londontowne Road, Edgewater) – 7:30 p.m. Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 7 p.m. DJ and Karaoke Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 8:30 p.m. Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Party Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 9 a.m.
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Library Events • 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
Friday, Nov. 21 • 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 • Southern Matinee Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 4 p.m. Film based on the true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk. 410-326-5289
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 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 nonbattery 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. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
Monday, Nov. 24 • Books & Toys Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m. “The Storyteller” by Jodi Piccoult. Moms, Dads, caregivers and your tots! Book club for adults, playtime for kids! 410-326-5289 • 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
• Minecraft Free Play Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of Minecraft free play. Grades 1st and up. Please register. 410-257-2101
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• Elder Care Series: Diet and Nutrition for Seniors Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aging brings healthcare issues that require special attention to diet. Whether it’s diabetes, gout, diverticulitis, high blood pressure or even lack of appetite, learn how to manage dietary requirements. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
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• 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
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Wednesday, Nov. 26 • Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 a.m. to 1 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. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
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December – All Month • December Art in the Stacks-Sue Belmore Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way Watercolor, scenes of southern MD, such as blue crabs, Allen’s Fresh, Charles County, old local tobacco barns, blue herons, and wild flowers. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
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Monday, Dec. 1 • 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 For more information, visit calvert.lib. md.us
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Thursday, Nov. 20
26th Annual Festival of Trees St. John Vianney, Family Life Center, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick - Nov. 28-30 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!
T.A.C.O.S. Meeting Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way - 5 to 6 p.m. For teens (those of you ages 13-19)—Calvert Library needs your help planning events, revamping our Teen Zone and other awesome things! Join T.A.C.O.S. (Teen Advisory Council of Students). Help make Calvert Library awesome! For more information visit the Calvert Library Prince Frederick, at 850 Costley Way, call at (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862 or visit calvertlibrary.info.
Transient Epiphanies Art Gallery College of Southern Maryland, La Plata, Fine Arts Building, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Road - Nov. 17 to Dec. 20 CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery: Kathryn Myers, Transient Epiphanies. Nov. 17 to Dec. 20. Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Painter Kathryn Myers focuses on the art, culture and religious traditions of India in her work. She has recently integrated video in her work to explore and convey audio and visual responses to India, particularly the architecture and activities found in sacred spaces. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Myers will discuss her work at a Gallery Talk at noon on Nov. 18. This event is free. For more information please email bxoffc@csmd.edu, call 301-934 7828, or visit csmd.edu/Arts/HungerfordGallery.html. “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 through Nov. 30. December Month Long Artworks@7th 9100 Bay Avenue, North Beach – Nov. 28 to Dec. 28 As the Holiday season approaches, the artists of Artworks@7th have been busily preparing one-of-a-kind “Small Works” trinkets, stocking stuffers, and other unique works of art to help customers new and old celebrate the season and be a gift giving superstar. The results of these efforts will be on display as the Gallery’s December “Small Works” Holiday Show. This special show will run from Nov. 28 thru Dec. 28 with an opening reception and complimentary refreshments on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. So come on out and peruse the distinctive works of the Gallery’s creative and talented local artists – you might just find that something special for friends, family, or even for yourself! While you’re at it you can also get a look at works of photography and hand-made jewelry by our newest member artists, see the works our other artists have been producing or just get out of the house and do something that’s free, visually appealing, and fun. Beautiful silk dyed scarves; jewelry for the young and the not so young; still life, landscape, and abstract paintings of various styles and techniques; photographs of the familiar and not so familiar; and ceramics with some new glaze explorations, are just a few of the artworks available for you to peruse and enjoy. The gallery will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except Mondays, between Nov. 28 and Dec. 24. Our telephone number is 410286-5278 or you can visit our website at artworksat7th.com.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
History of Southern Md. Railroads North Beach Senior Center, 9010 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach – 1 to 2 p.m. John Riedesel is a retired Prince George’s County high school math teacher, but has had a love for trains his whole life. He has been connected with the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum for about ten years and has served as a volunteer Stationmaster along with other duties. He currently is on the Board of Directors for the Friends of the CBRM and serves as Secretary. “Engineer” John will be discussing the history of the Chesapeake Beach Railway on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 1 to 2 p.m., but will also broaden the topic to include Railroading in Southern Maryland from the 1850s to the present. Questions welcome. For more information please visit CBRM. org. Friday, Nov. 21 Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center Opening Calvert High School, 520 Fox Run Blvd – 6 to 9 p.m., Nov. 22 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center (On the Calvert High School Campus, 520 Fox Run Blvd (off Rt. 2/4), Prince Frederick) will be opening Friday Nov. 21, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. For a special preview event, the Southern Maryland premiere of the award-winning xprize movie Back to the Moon for Goodâ, a space-themed Holiday Sale, and much more! This will be your chance to get a sneak-peek of the new Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center and Arthur Storer Planetarium! More information will be posted at spaceflightamericamuseum.org. Membership Meeting American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 7 p.m. All members of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the regular meeting, starting at 7 p.m., in the Upper Level Meeting Hall at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. For information call 301-855-6466 or visit alpost206.org. Chicken Bruchetta Dinner American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join us for an informal dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings Williams Riders Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. Chef Judi will present a menu led by Chicken Bruchetta Shells with all the trimmings and a beverage. The cost is $10, including beverage. Call for more information 301-855-6466 or visit alpost206.org. Public welcome. Bumper Jacksons Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons – 7 p.m. Deeply rooted in their love for early swing, blues, and old time country, Bumper Jacksons are playfully creative with their originals, reimagining American roots music with both power and tenderness. They reach back to a time
when jazz was the rowdy street music, a music of pleasure and celebration, of freedom, and a good old-fashioned dance party - before it really even had a name. They perform these traditional sounds of America, heart-wrenching and youthful, and always in the spirit of raw adventure. “Wildly inventive, eclectic and the most fun you can ever have at an old-fashioned dance party…” Jane Roser, That Music Mag. The doors open at 7 p.m. with beer and wine for sale. Tickets are $10 at the door (cash or check only). The series is sponsored in part by Holiday Inn Solomons. Saturday, Nov. 22 The Sweet Treat Express Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach - 2 to 3:30 p.m. The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum (CBRM) will present The Sweet Treat Express, at the Northeast Community Center on Saturday, where children have fun building train engines. The Friends of the CBRM is pleased to sponsor The Sweet Treat Express for the sixth year in a row. The Sweet Treat Express will be a kickoff to the holiday season as we take Rice Krispie Treats and tons of candy to create train engines. This event is free, open to the public and will be held from 2 pm to 3:30 pm in the minigym of the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach. The friends of the CBRM are proud to support the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum in its mission to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit objects and information relating to the Chesapeake Beach Railway and the towns and resorts of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach, as well as general topics of railroad and local history and to enhance community pride through the history and traditions of the community. Annual Holiday Bazaar American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ever-popular Annual Bazaar features something for everyone. Raffles, bake sale, crafts, gifts, decorations, and Santa. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., come for a light breakfast and stay for the Special Lunch. Hosted by the American Legion 206 Auxiliary in the Upper Level Main Hall on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach. There is no admission fee and the public is welcome. For more information, or to rent a table ($30 & up), call Brenda Miller 443-964-5722 or visit alpost206.org. Casual Tuesday Dinner American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join us for an informal dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings Williams Auxiliary Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. Under the supervision of the incomparable Chef Judi, the menu will include Shrimp with all the trimmings and a beverage. The cost is $10, including beverage. Call for more information (301) 855-6466 or visit alpost206.org. Public welcome. Sunday, Nov. 23 Chesapeake Community Chorus Practices Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach – 4 to 6 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus is an all-volunteer chorus that performs concerts to benefit charities in Calvert County. We are looking to add new singers to the chorus. No auditions are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-7477, or email lbrown9601@ verizon.net. 2nd Annual Novemberfest Vendor/Craft Sale Prince Frederick Rescue Squad – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Gift exchange, vendors, food and facepainting will be included in the 2nd annual
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Novemberfest vendor and craft sale. Come out and support a great cause and start Christmas shopping with a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Bring the kids as well for a visit from the superheroes. Tables are $30, all proceeds benefit the Foundation for Heroes. For more information about vending, contact Jason Townsend at (240) 508-2276 or at jtssportsunlmtd@gmail.com. For more information regarding the event, contact Monk Wells at 443-975-2261 or at monkwells@hotmail.com. Alexandria Harmonizers Huntingtown High School, 4125 Solomons Island Rd., Huntingtown- 2 p.m. Northern High Band Boosters presents the world renown Alexandria Harmonizers, a men’s chorus singing a cappella, winner of 18 international awards, including four gold, and named Mid-Atlantic District Chorus Champion 23 times. Show starts at 2 p.m. Admission is $15, or $10 for student, military, and seniors (62+). Purchase tickets at alexandriaharmonizers.brownpapertickets.com. Monday, Nov. 24 Minecraft Free Play Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Chaneyville Rd., Owings - 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of Minecraft free play. Grades 1st and up. Please register. Please call 410-257-2101 or visit online at calvertlibrary. info. The Passion of Christ Planning Meeting St. Paul UMC, 11000 HG Trueman Rd., Lusby - 7 p.m. We will be kicking off the 7th annual production of The Passion of Christ Southern Maryland with a planning meeting on at 7 p.m., at St. Paul UMC, 11000 HG Trueman Road, Lusby. This meeting (and the production) is open to all to participate. We are constantly looking for new leadership and this meeting will provide the opportunity for you to join with other individuals and churches to explore supporting and guiding this production. This is an opportunity for local business to get involved with a community event that draws more than 500 people each year. Interests include food-vending service, t-shirts and clothes, public relations, or help with the set. If you are a church leader, this is an opportunity for your members to participate in a wonderful ministry presenting the story of Jesus’ last week on earth with dialogue, song and dance. For more information see Passion of Christ Southern Maryland on Facebook. The play itself will be outdoors, the first weekend of April, at the corner of HG Trueman and Cove Point Roads in Lusby. Tuesday, Nov. 25 Casual Tuesday Dinner American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join us for an informal dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings Williams Auxiliary Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. Under the supervision of the incomparable Chef Judi, the menu will include Shrimp with all the trimmings and a beverage. The cost is $10, including beverage. Call for more information (301) 855-6466 or visit alpost206.org. Public welcome. Wednesday, Nov. 26 Bird Feeder Workshop Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons - 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Make a bird feeder using recycled materials and get messy making a birdseed stuffed pinecone. For children age 5 to 10. Register at the admissions desk the day of the workshop. Space is limited; $5 per child due at time of registration. information.
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