2012-07-19 Calvert Gazette

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14 Obituaries
15 Letters
16 Community
17 Newsmaker
19 History
20 Entertainment
21 Out & About
22 Games
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Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion talk about going to meet the Wonderful
Wizard of Oz during a dress rehearsal for this years Summerstock production, running this weekend
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maintenance chief Victor Moreland, Patrice White and
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Since it went active in April, speed cameras have caught hundreds of people speeding
past Beach Elementary School in Chesapeake Beach.
Joshua Hathaway, sales and account manager with Optotraffc, the company that in-
stalled the cameras, said it is active year round. More than 461,000 vehicles have passed the
cameras since it went active, Hathaway said.
First Sergeant Greg Bowen, supervisor of the Twin Beaches deputies, said the Calvert
County Sheriffs Offce approved 1,212 citations to be issued as of July 13. He said the
camera has to be calibrated daily, and while Optotraffc issues the citations, the sheriffs
department has to review and approve them before they can be sent. They have to ensure
the camera was properly calibrated at the time the photo was taken, as well as make sure
the tags match the car and other pro-
cedural details.
Citations are $40, Bowen said,
and they can be appealed to district
court, the same as other traffc tick-
ets. Because the tickets are a civil
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points are refected on the drivers
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Money from the tickets is split
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and the money to the beaches goes
into public safety, Bowen said.
He said he didnt know what to
expect when the cameras were acti-
vated, but he has seen a beneft for
the community. He said the cameras
and the citations are a big deterrent
for speeding, and the cameras pres-
ence makes individuals drive more
cautiously.
The speed limit on the stretch
monitored by the cameras is 30
MPH. The cameras record anybody
traveling more than 12 MPH over
the speed limit.
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Beach Speed Camera Spit Out
$48,000 in Tickets So Far
RE/MAX One and Bayside Auto Group
will host the frst annual Summer Festival at
Auto Drive on Saturday, July 28, from 8 am
12 pm. The festival will be located across the
street from Bayside Auto Group at 110 Auto
Drive, Prince Frederick. Admission is free.
Featured attractions will include rides
in the full-size RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon
(weather permitting), Fantasy World Entertain-
ment Game Patrol and Rainforest Slide, Cal-
vert County Sheriffs Mobile Unit, music by
DJ Dave, sweet treats by Smoothie King, face
painting, food and more. Proceeds and dona-
tions to beneft the Calvert Memorial Hospital
Foundation.
Co-Sponsors to include: Calvert Wealth
Management, Davis, Upton, Palumbo &
Dougherty, Inc., Maryland Trust Title & Es-
crow, LLC, Fantasy World Entertainment,
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New Summer
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Weekend
Photo by Guy Leonard
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By Guy Leonard
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There were only about three sharks, 10-inch chain Dogfsh to be exact, in a
small pool in an outdoor pavilion at Calvert Marine Museum over the weekend,
but those three small fsh still drew hefty crowds to Solomons Island on Saturday.
Sherrod Sturrock, the deputy director at the museum, said the sharks, which
the museum owns, will grow to about twice their size and will be put on display
there during special occasions.
Holding the shark display outside also kept lines more manageable this
year, Sturrock said, which meant that visitors were more apt to stay at the mu-
seum longer and take in the other exhibits from fossils to maritime history that
forged the character of communities along the Patuxent Rivers banks.
In years past the museum was able to bring in bigger sharks nurse
sharks that were at their largest three feet long but their presence didnt help
improve the visibility of the marine museum itself, she said.
People would come just to see the sharks and the lines were long. People
found themselves waiting in line for up to four hours to get a glimpse of the apex
predators.
They were so exhausted they would come and touch the shark and then
theyd leave, Sturrock said.
Sturrock said this years Shark Fest was a more balanced approach.
Visitors who milled around enough found out there were plenty of other exhib-
its and even opportunities to rent paddleboats and go for a cruise around the marsh
on the museum property.
It was a successful event, she said. It wasnt a mosh pit around the shark tank.
But even with the sharks on hand, one of the biggest attractions at the event was still
the pair of otters in their own water tank.
Kids swarmed around the windows to watch them swim and play, and the otters re-
sponded by eyeing the kids as they swam past.
Everyone loves the otters, Sturrock said.
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Small Sharks Draw Big Crowds
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By Corrin M. Howe
Staff Writer
Last week local business men and women attending
the monthly Business After Hours were greeted by docents
dressed in 1860 period clothing. The Calvert Library spon-
sored the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce event to
kick off the five-panel Lincoln: The Constitution and the
Civil War traveling exhibit now sitting in the lobby of its
Prince Frederick branch.
In keeping with the theme, the library hired Express
Caterings to replicate the food and drink at Abraham Lin-
colns Inaugural party.
Debbie Hammond, owner of the catering company, pre-
pared ham biscuits, chicken salad in tarts, and oyster stew
served in mini-bread bowls for the entre. Appetizers in-
cluded fruit, cheeses and nuts. The menu noted that apples
and nuts were known to be Lincolns favorite snack. The
dessert table had macaroons, mini apple pies and Abes al-
mond sponge cake. Rounding out the beverages with lemon-
ade, tea and water.
Its just a sampling, said Hammond. We had to make
the oyster stew thicker than normal because it kept soaking
through the bread.
Calvert Library Director Patricia Hoffman told business
men and women that the exhibition was made possible by a
major grant from the National Endowment for the Humani-
ties (NEH) and local sponsors such as Friends of Calvert Li-
brary and the Maryland Humanities Council, supported by
American Library Association, Calvert County Economic
Development, College of Southern Maryland, Calvert His-
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tion, Calvert County Board of Education, Surratt House,
Jefferson Patterson Parks & Museums, Maryland Public
Television, and many community volunteers.
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Carolyn Linz, an exhibit docent and employee of the library, greeted local
business men and women, offng to take them on a tour.
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Staff Writer
Law enforcement offcials have the
autopsy report detailing the circumstances
and the cause of death of an infant that was
found dead in the trunk of a car in March,
but are not releasing details yet to the public.
Lt. Steve Jones, commander of the Cal-
vert Investigative Team, said Tuesday the
county States Attorneys Offce is consult-
ing with the Medical Examiners offce in
Baltimore regarding the case.
During the initial investigation of the
discovery on Hallowing Point Road, police
offcials said if the baby was stillborn, then
there would be no felony charges involved.
The baby was found near the home
of the mother, according to police, but the
mother had not lived there for about 30 days.
Police said the mothers parents found
the deceased infant when they were clean-
ing out the car. Investigators found that the
mother did not call for any type of medical
assistance during or after the birth.
When the infant was found, the body
was in such a state of decay that investiga-
tors could not readily tell if the infant was
newborn or a fetus. Police were not exactly
sure how long the infant had been there
when the investigation began nor could
they tell if there even had been a crime
committed.
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Autopsy Complete in
Dead Infant Case
By Corrin M. Howe
Staff Writer
A number of families spent their entire
Saturday at the Lincoln: The Constitution
and the Civil War traveling exhibit in Cal-
vert Library Prince Frederick.
Both the Jones and Wood families
arrived frst thing in the morning for the
Federal City Brass Bands performance
and musical history to see accurate music,
instruments and uniforms of the era during
Abraham Lincolns presidency.
After, they stayed to see Jim Gettys
impersonation of the president. The morn-
ing show was geared more for the younger
children and centered on Lincolns life. The
later show was more about the political
climate.
Throughout the day, the library had
demonstrations of games, crafts and foods
from the 1860s in the second-foor chil-
drens area.
P a r e n t s
Erin and Allan
Jones wrapped
yarn around
CD cases to
make yarn
dolls for their
two daughters,
Ava and Mea-
gan. The girls
played with
Jacobs ladder,
ball in cup, and
other common
toys of the era.
Ava said
she enjoyed
the brass band
most of all the
activities. It
was good. It
wasnt the talk-
ing Lincoln.
She further noted that she loves patriotic
music, which is what the band played.
Jeff Wood brought his daughter, Gra-
cie, for the entire day as well. Gracie said
her favorite part of the day was playing with
Jacobs ladder, a series of attached blocks
which roll down one from another.
Pam Bell, who normally works at the
Fairview branch, came to help with the kids
area.
We had the perfect number of people.
And they all came with the 1860s in mind
for the crafts and games no bells and
whistles.
The fve panel exhibit will be at the
library until Aug. 24 with docents to help
guide visitors.
Checkout the website for a list of ac-
tivities open to the public: calvert.lib.md.us/
lincoln.html.
Jeff and Gracie Wood play checkers as part of the games from the 1860s display
at the library.
Lincoln Exhibit Has Activities
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Staff Writer
In response to repeated requests for recycling bins
for individual residences, the North Beach Town Council
voted unanimously to purchase the bins during its July 12
meeting.
The council will purchase 200 32-gallon recycling
bins from Otto Environmental Systems at a cost of $8,640,
with the money coming from the municipalitys rainy
day fund. Council member Gregory McNeills motion to
charge a non-refundable $15 per container failed when no
other council members moved to second the proposition.
This is a new and exciting time with the adoption of
this recycling plan, said Council member and Environ-
mental Committee Chairperson Gwen Schiada.
During the meeting, the council members discussed
surveys that showed support for the recycling bins. Mc-
Neill said other surveys showed residents didnt mind pay-
ing $15 for their bins, and expressed disappointment in the
council for its lack of support.
North Beach residents will be able to put all their recy-
clables in one commingled bin.
The council also approved a modifcation to the de-
clared use of the new Boys and Girls Club building. In ad-
dition to the Boys and Girls Club, the facility will be used
by Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, bridge clubs, the Celtic society
and other groups during the times the Boys and Girls club
is not using the space. Board members said they are pleased
to see the building will be used all day long.
The new buildings formal ribbon cutting will be July
24 at 3 p.m.
In other news, Westlawn Inn owner Lee Travers was
appointed to North Beachs Planning Commission and
Code Enforcement Offcer Paul Goins submitted his res-
ignation after moving to the Eastern Shore. Town Clerk
Stacy Wilkerson is temporarily handling Goins responsi-
bilities in the interterm.
For more information about North Beach, visit www.
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North Beach Residents Get
Recycling Bins
Photo by Sarah Miller
The North Beach Town Council discusses recycling bins.
Police Blotter
Police: Man Fired Shots at Party
On July 14 at 1:37 a.m. Dep. M. Quinn responded
to a party on Chaneyville Road in Owings for the re-
port of a fght with shots fred. Upon arrival she learned
from witnesses that a fght had ensued between two large
groups of people attending the party and that a man had
gone to his vehicle, brought out a revolver and allegedly
fred it in the air several times. After the fght did not
break up, the man reportedly fred more shots in the air
then pointed it at the crowd telling people to back up.
The man then got in his car and drove away. A witness
had observed the license plate number and a lookout
was broadcast. The vehicle was located in Chesapeake
Beach and the driver was apprehended and then inter-
viewed by detectives of Calvert Investigative Team. He
advised Det. R. Naughton that he was intending to break
up the fght, police said. The gun was located and found
to have been stolen during a burglary. Hunter Lee Skeen,
18, of Chesapeake Beach, was arrested and charged with
reckless endangerment and theft.
Man Arrested for Gun Threat
Cpl. A. Moschetto and Sgt. J. Hollinger responded
to the area of Golden West Way and San Angelo Drive in
Lusby on July 11 at about 5 p.m. for the report of a man
with a gun. After making contact with the complainant
and several witnesses they learned that a man had alleg-
edly been pointing what appeared to be a semiautomatic
pistol and an assault rife at various citizens while yell-
ing threats that he was going to kill them. No one was
injured. Moschetto and Hollinger made contact with the
suspect, identifed as Eric Demon Booker, 18, of Lusby,
and took him into custody. Two guns were recovered
next to Booker, they were determined to be Airsoft
guns that had been painted to resemble real weapons.
Police also recovered a 10-inch fllet knife. Booker was
charged with second- degree assault, concealing a dan-
gerous weapon and disorderly conduct.
Jewels, Money Stolen From Home
A home on Tobacco Road in Chesapeake Beach was
burglarized on July 10 between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Approximately $15,000 worth of jewelry and money was
taken. Cpl. R. Selkirk is investigating.
Snack Stand at Park Vandalized
Someone attempted to break into the snack stand at
the Marley Run Recreation Area on Mairfeld Lane in
Huntingtown between July 10 and 11. Approximately
$800 in damage was done but nothing was stolen. DFC
J. Lord is investigating.
Construction Equipment Stolen
A ditch witch locator and a starter rod together
valued at $2800 were stolen from a truck owned by
PEI Underground Utility Construction of Glen Burnie
that was parked in front of Calvert Pines Senior Apart-
ments overnight between July 11 and 12. DFC J. Lord is
investigating.
By Corrin M. Howe
Staff Writer
This years Business Mini-Expo is open
free to the public to come in and discover
local business offerings throughout South-
ern Maryland, according to Calvert County
Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Car-
olyn McHugh.
In the past it was more like a traditional
Business After Hours.
Typically, while open to the public, a
Business After Hours charges $5 for cham-
ber members and $20 for non-members. This
will no longer be the case.
The Mini-Expo will be held on Thurs-
day, Aug. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Calvert
County Fairgrounds Administration Build-
ing. The Chamber hopes to move it to another
venue in the future, but discussions are still on-
going, McHugh said.
Businesses wanting to set up a table will
be charged $150. Those wanting to become an
event sponsor can pay $250. The Mini-Expo is
an opportunity for both business and potential
consumers to learn about business, products,
services and techniques available.
Some of the participating businesses so
far include: Calvert County Fair Inc., PNC
Bank. Event Sponsors: College of Southern
Maryland, Comcast, Community Bank of Tri-
County and Fantasy World Entertainment.
For more information, or to RSVP, con-
tact the Chamber at 410-535-2577.
Chamber Transitioning
Business Mini-Expo
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The Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium (SMHAC) announced Tuesday
that four projects in Southern Maryland submitting grant applications for Fiscal Year 2013
will receive funding from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.
These funds are made available to non-profts and government organizations inside the
Heritage Area that seek to promote heritage tourism and economic development. Heritage
tourism is defned as traveling to experience the places that authentically represent the sto-
ries and people of the past and present including historic, cultural and natural resources,
a press release states.
The Project Grant awards in Calvert and St. Marys counties are:
Project: War of 1812 Fair and Reenactment
Recipient: Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
Grant Award: $10,000
Project: Enhancing Historic Sotterleys Visitor Experience
Recipient: Historic Sotterley, Inc.
Grant Award: $16,250
We are so honored to have this support for so many of our projects here Southern
Maryland, said Roz Racanello, the executive director of the heritage area. We continue to
be a source of support for projects like these so that visitors as well as residents can enjoy
our history and heritage.
The SMHAC offce also received funding for support of the Heritage Area offce in
the amount of $60,000 for the year, these funds will also support the position of the Byway
Manager for the Religious Freedom National Scenic Byway. The total of all grants awarded
for Fiscal 2013 in the region will be $186,250.
All those who wish to learn more about membership or future grant offerings should
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Heritage Area Grants for
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Despite rain showers and other hic-
cups that can plague an outdoor festival,
especially during an inaugural weekend,
the frst ever Southern Maryland Sun and
Music Fest went smoothly.
The two-day festival had it all beer
and locally produced wines, big name
bands like The Fabulous Thunderbirds to
smaller acts like newly formed Colossus
of Clout.
With more than 2,000 tickets sold
for the event, co-founder Jimmy Zirakian
said he is excited about the results from
the weekend, though he hopes the crowd
will be even larger next year.
A portion of ticket sales will go to
Calvert Hospice and End Hunger. Zira-
kian said plans are to rotate the charities
receiving money every year, and continue
to allow other local charities to adver-
tise free at the festival. He said the fnal
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with wine, beer, music and all types of
vendors.
The event had two stages hosting
13 performers, fve Maryland winer-
ies, including Port of Leonardtown and
Cove Point Winery, and a number of local
breweries and vendors on site.
This is what it takes, said Detour
Winery owner and wine maker Dan Tam-
minga, adding local events like the Sun
and Music Fest are a great way for small,
local wineries to build a reputation and
interact with the community.
Vicki Fugrmann with Port of Leon-
ardtown Winery echoed Tammingas
statements, saying they encourage people
to buy local and try homegrown products
by coming out to hometown festivals.
Musician Barry Grubbs of Colos-
sus of Clout was also happy to be at the
festival.
Its good music and good fun, he
said.
When all is said and done, Zirakian
said he is very encouraged for next year.
I think we laid a great foundation
for things to come, he said.
First Ever Sun and Music Fest
Rocks Southern Maryland
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
From hair and nails to handmade jewelry, Appearances Salon in Owings has something to offer for anyone
who walks through the door.
Co-owner Sue Sigona has done shampoos at the shop for eight years and has been an owner for three. In ad-
dition to shampoos, Sigona makes many bracelets and anklets for sale in the store.
The women at Appearances Salon in Owings know how to treat their customers. Robin Groves has been
going to see stylist Angie Smith for three years.
I would follow her
anywhere, Groves said.
Sigona said the rea-
son its important to fnd
one stylist to stick with is
because the stylist gets to
know a person, and all the
factors that are important in
making sure they are happy
with their hairstyle. Every-
thing comes into play when
creating a persons look,
from the texture and thick-
ness of their hair to their
personality.
Appearances Salon of-
fers a full range of services,
including cuts, dyes, nails
and eyebrow waxing. In the
near future, they will also
offer hair extensions. Styl-
ist Danielle Daugherty re-
cently went to Baltimore to
get trained in a new type of
hair extensions. So far, she
has used them on herself and some friends to get practice before offering the service at the shop.
I like to be 100 percent confdent before I have paying customers, she said. She anticipates offering the
extensions at Appearances in the next couple months.
You dont even have to do it for length, she said, adding some extensions are designed to add volume and
body. She said extensions are a good way to get the length and fullness you want. The extensions are made of hu-
man hair and, while they need to be re-adjusted every six to eight months, the extensions will last for years. They
can be dyed, washed and styled just like normal hair, Daugherty said. She said people would normally travel to
Alexandria or Baltimore for similar services, and she is pleased to be able to offer them in Calvert County.
Daugherty said she enjoys helping customers make big changes
in their appearance with colors, cuts and makeovers.
Its exciting, she said.
Sigona echoed Daughertys feelings, saying a makeover or a
new hairstyle can make a person feel more confdent and pick them
up. The right colors will also compliment a persons skin tone and
bring out their eyes. When a person comes into the shop, they can
expect to consult with their stylist to make sure they are happy and
comfortable with what services they will get done. Even if all a cus-
tomer wants is a simple shampoo and trim, they are in luck. Sigona is
the self-proclaimed best shampoo person on the east coast.
In addition to offering a wide array of services, Appearances is
also hiring. Sigona said they are looking to hire licensed cosmetolo-
gists, with or without a set client base. They also offer classes at the
salon, and have done hair for the men and women of the local volun-
teer fre departments free of charge during the classes. The stylists
also go to classes out of the county.
You have to keep up, Sigona said. This is a continually
changing culture.
Along with makeovers for the men and women serving their
community, half the proceeds from jewelry sales go to the Calvert
Animal Welfare League.
They really need it, Sigona said.
They also offer pre-prom parties for girls in the area where they
put out refreshments and show the teens how to do their makeup and
offer discounts for making early appointments to get their up-dos for
prom.
Sigona said it is important to be actively involved in the com-
munity, and they intend to remain so.
For more information, visit www. www.facebook.com/Appear-
ancesHairSalon or call 410-257-9303 or 301-855-7000. Appearances
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Appearances Salon Ofers One
Stop Shop
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
When Gary Jameson and his wife travel, they stay in rental
cottages instead of hotels. In hopes of offering the same opportu-
nity to visitors in North Beach, they began renting out a cottage of
their own.
The Seahorse Guest Cottage and Artists Retreat is a fully re-
stored 1930s property that the Jamesons have been renting out for
the past year. The house was restored with historical accuracy and
a sense of whimsy, Jameson said. They purchased the property in
2010 and spent a year restoring it before renting it out.
Jameson said his family prefers renting cottages because they
generally offer more space and accommodations, including kitch-
ens and extra bedrooms. Often, they also allow large dogs or other
animals that would be banned at hotels. Jameson said the Seahorse
property is completely fenced in and he welcomes guests who are
traveling with animals.
With bedding and other comforts included in their stay, Jame-
son said people dont need to bring more than they normally would
to a hotel. He and his wife also live next door, so if anything goes
wrong they are on hand to take care of it immediately.
The Seahorse Cottage also offers an artist and musician studio
behind the main house to offer some privacy.
His property has been booked constantly since May with peo-
ple from all over the country.
For Bob Carpenter, this is also his frst year booking his rent-
al cottage on a weekly basis. Until this year, the Skipjack Corner
Beach Cottage was rented out on a long-term basis. So far, he said
his family has been very lucky, because the property has been
steadily occupied, though a little light in the winter. He said people
were calling to make summer reservations as early as January. His
property can comfortably sleep six comfortably.
Carpenter said there is something for everybody. Some peo-
ple like going on vacation at resorts while others look for a home
away from home.
Jameson said people in rental cottages often get involved in
the community, sometimes getting to know their temporary neigh-
bors. They also shop at local stores and help boost the economy,
Carpenter said.
For more information, or a full listing of rental cottages in the
area, visit www.vrbo.com. For more information about Seahorse
Guest Cottage and Artists Retreat, visit www.seahorseguestcot-
tage.com or call 410-610-9322.
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The Calverton Schools new head of
school is ready to get to work and help
the school continue to graduate creative
thinkers who will be well equipped to
face the challenges of tomorrow.
Spencer Taintor took an unusual
route to becoming an educator. He started
out as a resort development consultant,
and then taught chemistry in Florida be-
fore coming to Calverton.
Taintor has a degree in psychology
and a minor in chemistry. He worked as a
resort developer for companies like Royal
Caribbean and Sandals. He even owned
his own business, then decided he wanted
to give back to his community. With sev-
eral educators in his family, he chose to
try his hand in the classroom.
Originally, he applied to be a busi-
ness teacher in Florida, but they said they
needed him as a chemistry teacher. Not
one to back away from a challenge, Tain-
tor accepted the position.
Im one of those people who loves to
roll up my sleeves and jump in, he said.
Before coming to Calverton, he spent
fve years in the classroom and nine years
as an administrator, serving as the head
of the Lake Mary Preparatory School in
Florida, among other positions.
Taintor has two children Spencer
and Emma, who will be entering ffth
grade and kindergarten respectively. He
said his family decided it was a good
time to make the transition, and he vis-
ited the school several times before mov-
ing them.
The visits served two purposes. Tain-
tor got to make sure the environment was
right for his family and
got the chance to learn
about Calvert County
and the traditions of
the school. He said he
wanted to be a part of
the Calverton tradition
and that meant meet-
ing the kids, families
and staff at the school.
He said Calverton is
the kind of school that
is rich in tradition, and
he fnds that inspiring.
Moving forward, Taintor said he
hopes to help Calverton continue to
offer increasingly high levels of aca-
demic rigor.
The age of information regur-
gitation is no longer, Taintor said.
He said it is important for stu-
dents to learn to apply what they
learn in one class to another, think
globally about problems and cross-
pollinate ideas. He said students
need to be able to think outside the
box, and he is always willing to help
them. He said if a student comes to
him with a problem, hell tell them I
may not have all the answers, but I
bet you and I could fnd them.
Bringing in successful alumni
can help students make those con-
nections. Taintor said when he was in
Florida, he brought in a former stu-
dent to talk to students about physics,
then explained their real life application
when scientists used physics to calculate
the trajectory and landing locations of de-
bris from the Space Shuttle Columbia.
He said he also intends to communi-
cate with the Board of County Commis-
sioners, the public schools, the College of
Southern Maryland, St. Marys College
and even school alumni to get students
out of the classroom learning experiences.
Taintor also wants to look at the
schools funding. He said he hopes to
secure grants and endowments to ensure
school funding from now to the end of
time.
He said his goal is to integrate his
ideas with the schools existing tradi-
tions to ensure Calverton will remain
successful.
The last thing I want to do as head is
come in and change the culture, he said.
Calverton Welcomes New Head of School
By Alex Panos
Staff Writer
JOBS are being created for Southern Mary-
lands troubled youth. The U.S Department of Labor
is providing the College of Southern Maryland with a
$1.5 million grant for the Juvenile Offenders Building
Skills (JOBS) project a program aimed at providing
individuals involved in the juvenile justice system with
opportunities, skills training and community service
projects related to plumbing and Heating, Ventilation
and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
According to data from the Maryland Department
of Juvenile Services, the reconviction rate in Southern
Maryland, which averages about 20 percent, is project-
ed to drop to 10 percent due to
the program.
CSM Vice President for
Continuing Education and
Workforce Development Dan
Mosser said Southern Maryland
offcials base these projections
on the results of similar pro-
grams conducted in Baltimore
and Prince Georges county.
Former non-violent offend-
ers of the juvenile justice system,
ages 18 to 21 and who have never
had an adult conviction, are eli-
gible to apply. Participants will
be chosen based on in-person in-
terviews and their commitment
to the program.
Accepted applicants will
be required to commit to six
months of full-time training and
three months employed in either
HVAC or plumbing occupations.
Mosser told The Calvert Gazette offcials will also be
tracking the ex-offenders daily with a time card in or-
der to ensure the participants are showing up on time
and giving their best effort.
At a nearly $15,000 per person investment, Moss-
er said the program is not required to accept everyone
that submits an application.
They need to be willing to turn their life around,
said Mosser, the grants administrator. If the young-
ster isnt serious, then it makes no sense to engage in
the program with them.
The JOBS program, which has a capacity of 96 to-
tal participants split up into four cohorts, also features
GED classes, employability training and job search
instruction.
Sheriffs in Southern Maryland, searching for a
way to prevent ex-offenders from returning to their old
habits, proposed the program be implemented to the
area during a recent advisory council meeting. Mosser
believes the sheriffs also look at the program as a way
for young adults to make themselves marketable to
employers.
Similar programs have previously existed in the
prison system, Mosser explained, but were cut due to
budget restraints. In order to allow the ex-offenders a
possibility to start a new life, the advisory board for-
mulated a plan to bring back these government-funded
programs.
More than 30 Southern Maryland strategic part-
ners are supporting this project, including the county
chambers of commerce, county departments of social
services and the county boards of education.
These are funds that will truly help society,
CSM President Bradley Gottfried stated in a press re-
lease, and together, we are building a model program
that will be emulated in other communities.
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Staff Writer
You cant spell great without Greta, a guest wrote
about Greta Barnes, who is a room attendant at Hilton Gar-
den Inn in Solomons.
The hotels General Manager Charles Reed said in all
his years of working in the industry hes never worked with
a housekeeping staff that goes above and beyond to connect
to their guests.
They make miracles happen all the time, he said.
Management from the hotel boasts about the things
their employees do on a regular basis. During a recent Busi-
ness After Hours, Beverly Brown, sales and marketing di-
rector, told a group of business people they manage to fnd
out when we have a bride and groom staying with us. I dont
know how, but they do. And theyll decorate the room.
Claudette White makes sculptures with hotel towels.
Her creations vary from a two layer wedding cake, to a
multi-layered cake, to bride and groom swans arranged so
make a heart. This year she was recognized company-wide
for her Teddy bear with a special delivery.
A guest was in town for a job interview and came
down to the desk top purchase nail polish remover, but we
didnt have any, Brown said.
Housekeeping staff drove down to the local pharmacy,
purchased the item, a rose and candy, out of their own pock-
et. They left a teddy bear made of towels in the room with
the items and a handwritten note that wished the guest good
luck on the interview.
The team likes what they do. They are very proud of
the hotel. Phyllis is a great leader, Reed said.
Management pointed out that it is generally true of
all hotels and their employees that the housekeeping staff
tends to be the most invisible to the guests.
It can be challenging for housekeeping to get feed-
back from the guests; although those with
extended stays have more opportu-
nity, Reed said.
Quiana Hill
has been working
at the Hi l -
ton for three years. She said she greets everyone she sees.
Shell talk to the guests she sees while she is working. Shell
ask them if they need anything else in their rooms. Some-
times she does this in the form of a note left on the bed.
Tiana Forbes said she loves smiling. Her notes usually
say Enjoy the day and keep smiling.
Forbes said she had a guest on extended stay who
brought her intense workout video series. Having done the
same series, Forbes left her guest an extra hand towel with
a note, Youre gonna need this hand towel.
Reed said the guest stopped him and told him how
much she appreciates Forbes extra attention to detail.
Lisa Armstrong notices the soda and snack preferenc-
es of her extended stay guests when she takes out the trash.
Shell then buy a soda or a bag of chips and leave a note,
Have a drink on us.
When the housekeeping staff fnds out about special
occasions like weddings or birthdays, theyll recognize
those days by decorating the room or leaving a goody bag.
Brown said she knows of occasions when theyve pur-
chased champagne on their own, placing it in the room with
rose petals, candles and towel sculptures.
They go crazy. They feel empowered and they take
that and run with it, Brown said.
Although the managers receive feedback about their
employees through a number of means throughout the year,
the summer time the company has a Catch Me At My
Best campaign.
Every morning during the team pow wow notes
written by guests are read aloud, then added to the wall in
the service corridor outside of guest sight. Both
Brown and Reid said the entire corri-
dor will be covered ceiling to foor
in notes by the end of the summer.
As a testament to the abil-
ity of the housekeeping staff
to make themselves visible, Reed said the housekeeping
team and food and beverage team will be running neck and
neck. In most hotels this wouldnt be the case since food
and beverage teams are the most visible employees, espe-
cially to the extended stay guests.
Reed and Brown are quick to point out that their guests
regularly tell them how all of the hotels teams go above and
beyond in making guests feel at home. It takes the entire
staff. In fact, the Hilton Garden Inn in Solomons was rec-
ognized this year in the top 100 in its group for cleanliness
of room, guest loyalty and recommendations.
Brown recently pointed out during a networking meet-
ing of business women that within the hotel is the Great
American Grill restaurant and a 3,600 square foot meet-
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Carolyn Bryant, 73
Carolyn
Erma Bryant
Mom, 73 of
Lusby Mary-
land passed
away on Sat-
urday July 14,
2012, at her
residence with
her family by
her side.
She was born on October 31,
1938 in South Nuttal, W.Va., to
Madge Hicks Board and Arthur C.
Board.
She was the loving wife of
Vernon L. Bryant whom she mar-
ried on December 3, 1956 in West
Virginia. Carolyn was a resident of
Mt. Rainier, MD until 1987 when
she relocated to Mechanicsville,
MD. She was known as Mom to
everyone she met. Carolyn loved
yard sales and especially hosting
them. She was always a loving per-
son who was devoted to her family
and many friends. All who knew
her will miss her deeply.
She was preceded in death by
her parents; her husband Vernon L.
Bryant who passed away on Oc-
tober 18, 1996; her brothers Wink
Bryant and Boardie Board and her
great grandson Victor Thurston.
Carolyn leaves behind her
daughter, Mary Dickson of Lusby,
MD; son, Stephen Bryant of Me-
chanicsville, MD; daughter Caro-
lyn Noonan of Lusby, MD; one
granddaughter, Katherine Camp-
bell; three great grandchildren,
Vernon Thurston, Robert Thurston
and Kourtney Campbell and three
sisters, Bonnie Reed of Shelbys-
ville, TN, Jane Bryant of OH and
Betty Fugate of OH.
The family will receive friends
on Friday, July 20, 2012 from 10:00
11:30 a.m. at the Rausch Funeral
Home, P. A., 20 American Lane,
Lusby, MD. A service celebrating
her life will be held on Friday, July
20, 2012 at 12:00 noon at Charles
Memorial Gardens Cemetery,
Leonardtown, MD with Pastor
Keith Corrick offciating.
Pallbearers are Stephen Bry-
ant, Vernon Thurston, Robert
Thurston, Wayne Jones, Jay Bon-
ner, Mike Campbell and Dustin
Jones.
Memorial contributions can
be directed to Calvert Hospice,
P.O. Box 838 238 Merrimac Court,
Prince Frederick MD 20678.
Rosie Crandell, 81
Pearl Rosalie Rosie Cran-
dell, 81, of Lothian, MD passed
away July 11, 2012 at Anne Arun-
del Medical Center, Annapolis,
MD.
She was born April 29, 1931 in
Bristol, MD to Eugene P. and Ella
E. (Catterton) Griffth.
Rosalie was raised on her fam-
ilys farm in Bristol and attended
Owensville Elementary School in
West River and graduated from
Southern High School in Lothian,
MD. She married Nelson Reed
Crandell on March 28, 1953 and
they resided in Lothian. Rosalie
was employed as a bank teller at the
former Maryland National Bank,
now Bank of America, in Upper
Marlboro, MD and retired from
the bank after 35 years of employ-
ment. She was also a homemaker
and a farm wife. Rosalie was a
member of Wesley Chapel United
Methodist Church in Lothian. In
her leisure time, she enjoyed gar-
dening, dancing, and spending
time with her family, especially her
grandchildren.
Rosalie was preceded in death
by her parents and her husband
Nelson Reed Crandell who passed
away July 18, 2005.
She is survived by a daughter
Deborah Crandell Whetzel; grand-
children Melissa L. and Josh S.
Whetzel, all of Lothian. Also sur-
viving are great grandchildren Hai-
ley L. and Colin L. Whetzel, a sister
Virginia G. Schmitt, a brother Earl
E. Sonny Griffth and wife Lil-
lian and a nephew Jeffrey Griffth
and wife Chris, all of Lothian, MD.
Family and friends were re-
ceived Monday, July 16, 2012, at
Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325
Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, where
a memorial service and celebration
of Rosalies life followed.
Inurnment in Mt. Zion United
Methodist Church Cemetery is
private.
Memorial contributions in
Rosalies name may be made to
Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445
Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD
21401. For additional information
or to leave condolences, visit www.
rauschfunerlahomes.com.
Mamie Fowler
M a -
mie Aileen
Fowler, 90,
of Hun-
t i n g t o wn ,
MD passed
away July 6,
2012 at her
residence.
She was
born July
5, 1922 in
Chaptico, MD to John W. and Myr-
tle (Russel) Morgan.
Mamie was raised in Chapti-
co, where she attending St. Marys
County public schools. She mar-
ried Fayette Leroy Fowler on May
28, 1940 at St. Pauls Episcopal
Church and they made their home
on a large farm in Prince Freder-
ick. Primarily a homemaker, she
was also employed at Mademoi-
selle, a ladies fashion boutique in
Prince Frederick, as a salesperson
and manager until the store closed.
Mamie was a member of St. Pauls
Episcopal Church, and was also a
member of the Calvert Memorial
Hospital Auxiliary, working in the
gift shop. She was also a volunteer
at the Calvert Pines Senior Center.
In her leisure time Mamie enjoyed
painting, crocheting, sewing, wild-
life, especially bird watching, and
spending time with her family.
Mamie was preceded in death
by her parents, a son Fayette L.
Fred Fowler, Jr., and by her hus-
band Fayette L. Fowler, Sr. who
passed away in 1991.
Mamie was the last surviv-
ing of 13 children born to John and
Myrtle Morgan. She is survived by
daughters Betsy Ann Fowler Bol-
lo of Prince Frederick and Mary
Jane Fowler of LaPlata, MD; eight
grandchildren, twenty two great-
grandchildren, and fve great-great
grandchildren;
longtime dear
friends Gail
Mixon and Lau-
ra Marchand;
and numer-
ous nieces and
nephews.
A memo-
rial service and
celebration of
Mamies life
was held Sat-
urday, July
14, 2012 at St.
Pauls Episco-
pal Church, 231
Church Street,
Prince Fred-
erick. Inurn-
ment followed
in the church
cemetery.
M e m o -
rial contributions in Mamies name
may be made to St. Pauls Episco-
pal Church. For more information
or to leave condolences visit www.
rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements by Rausch Fu-
neral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony
Lane, Owings, MD.
Janice Hall, 71
J a n i c e
Cul l ember
Hall, 71,
of Prince
Fr eder i ck,
Ma r y l a n d
passed away
July 14, 2012
in Prince
Fr eder i ck,
Maryland.
She was born on May 13, 1941
in Prince Frederick, Maryland to
the late Hazel I. nee Walton and
James Wm. Cullember.
Janice worked for Mutual
Fire Insurance Company for many
years.
She was the beloved wife of
Robert Donald Hall , Sr. of Prince
Frederick, MD and devoted moth-
er of Robert D. Hall, Jr. of Prince
Frederick, MD, Jill Hall Dowell
of Sunderland, MD, Lisa Hall of
Prince Frederick, MD, Donna Gott
of Prince Frederick, MD , Debra
Hill of Prince Frederick, MD and
the late David Warren Gott. Grand-
mother of 15, she is also survived
by her siblings, Lorraine Catterton
of Owings, MD, Anna Mae Bowen
of Owings, MD, William Cullem-
ber of Harrington DE, Ronald Cul-
lember of Pittsburgh PA and Arlene
Sherbert of West River, MD.
The family received friends
on Tuesday July 17, 2012, at the
Full Gospel Assembly of God
Church 890 Solomons Island Road,
Prince Frederick, Md. where ser-
vices were held on Wednesday July
18. Interment followed in Asbury
Cemetery, Bartow MD.
Cora Sanford, 85
C o r a
Louise San-
ford, 85, of
Chesapeake
Beach, MD
passed away
July 8, 2012 at
her residence.
She was
born Novem-
ber 1, 1926 in
Washington,
D.C. to Charles and Isabelle (Daw-
son) Childress.
She was raised in the District,
where she attended public schools.
Cora married Albert Vernon San-
ford on December 1, 1945 and they
lived in Washington, D.C. In 1954,
they moved to Seat Pleasant and in
the late 1970s to Owings in Calvert
County, MD. For the past seven
years Cora has resided in Chesa-
peake Beach. Cora worked as a lith-
ograph operator for the Government
Printing Offce until 1961 and after
her son was born she was a full time
a homemaker. Cora enjoyed playing
bingo, spending time with her fam-
ily, especially attending her sons
sporting events and raising three
generations of her family.
Cora was preceded in death by
her parents, a granddaughter Dawn
Smallwood and her husband A. Ver-
non Sanford.
She is survived by a daugh-
ter Joyce M. Smallwood and a son
Lucky Sanford both of Chesapeake
Beach. Also surviving are grand-
children Venus and Rhonda Small-
wood, Joyce Dillow and Brittany
Sanford; ten great grandchildren
and fve great-great grandchildren.
Family and friends were re-
ceived on Wednesday, July 11, 2012,
at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325
Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, where
services and a celebration of Coras
life were held July 12. Interment
followed at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery,
Brentwood, MD.
Arrangements by Rausch Fu-
neral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony
Lane, Owings, MD.
Donald Walker, 77
D o n -
ald Everett
Walker, 77,
of Prince
Freder i ck,
MD passed
away July 6,
2012 at Cal-
vert Memo-
rial Hospital.
He was
born March
8, 1935 in
Washington, D.C. to William Luke
and Rose Ida (LaBille) Walker.
Donald was raised in Wash-
ington, D.C., until moving with his
family to Landover Hills. He at-
tended Bladensburg High School,
and later entered the US Army serv-
ing from 1954 to 1958. Donald made
his home in Landover, MD and has
been a resident of the Chapline
House Senior Center in Prince Fred-
erick for the past six years. Donald
was employed as a construction
worker and was a member of the
American Legion in Lusby, MD.
In his leisure time, he enjoyed play-
ing Texas Holdem, video games,
watching old movies and traveling.
Donald was preceded in death
by his parents.
He is survived by children
Karen W. Whitwood and husband
Allen, Lynda LaMond and Donnie
and Michael LaMond. Also sur-
viving are eight grandchildren, one
great granddaughter and a sister
Hazel A. Mallonee of Huntingtown
and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service and cel-
ebration of Donalds life will be held
at a later date. For more information
or to leave condolences visit www.
rauschfuneralhomes.com.
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Race for Board of Education Vastly Important
By Susan Shaw
Calvert County Commis-
sioner, District 2
I am Calvert Coun-
tys Representative to the
Maryland Association of
Counties, also known as
MACO. One of the roles
of MACO is to lobby the
Maryland Legislature on
behalf of the Counties with
regard to legislation that
affects the Counties con-
stituents: YOU.
In addition to siphoning over $10 million in annual re-
curring operating costs from the Calvert County budget in
recent years to pay for state spending, the MD Legislature is
pushing environmental legislation that is sometimes benef-
cial, almost always prohibitively expensive, and sometimes
ineffective and foolish under the guise of cleaning up the
Chesapeake Bay and the environment.
Recent examples began with the passage in 2006 of the
new water resources element, municipal growth element,
and priority preservation element of Comprehensive Plans.
(HB 1141 and HB 2). 2007 followed with new stormwa-
ter management requirements (HB 786/SB 784). Instead
of stormwater management ponds to collect water run-off,
these bills require on-site collection through rain gardens,
bogs, and other on-site collection methods. 2008 saw the
passage of new critical area requirements in HB 1253.
In 2009, new planning visions, Smart Growth mea-
sures and indicators, and plan consistency requirements
were passed in HB 294/SB 273, HB 295/SB 276, and HB
297/SB 280. In 2010, new transportation planning require-
ments were set in HB 1155. In 2011 PlanMaryland was de-
creed by Executive Order, taking a page out of the federal
Obama administration tactics. In 2012, we got new Growth
Tiers and septic system restrictions in SB 236, which has
far-reaching implications for every Marylander.
Meanwhile, the EPA and the State are requiring Wa-
tershed Implementation Plans (WIPS) to limit Chesapeake
Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDLs) of pollutants at
a projected cost to Calvert County of $1.3 Billion with a B.
Whats up next? Greenhouse gas reduction initiatives
taken straight from the California playbook are proposed
for the coming years legislative agenda.
Have you noticed that California is bankrupt?
In the name of the environment and the Chesapeake
Bay, the MD Legislature is trying to change our way of life
at extreme cost to all of us. Am I anti-environment? Hardly.
Am I against ineffective environmental regulations? YES,
I am! No cost/beneft analysis has been done on ANY of
this. Platitudes are offered, such as Clean water will ben-
eft tourism. If only we were really headed toward clean
water. The emperor has no clothes.
Here is the latest example of this hoax being perpe-
trated on the taxpayers of Maryland: the Maryland Depart-
ment of the Environment (MDE) is proposing new regula-
tions that would require Best Available Technology (BAT)
nitrogen-removing septic systems on ALL new homes in
MD not on sewer systems, at an extra cost per home (or
addition to a home) of about $12,000 plus electricity to run
the technology, plus payment for monitoring and oversight.
Yes, the Septic system has a mobile terminal that ad-
vises authorities if it is not working properly or not properly
maintained. The expectation is that YOU will spend $60
Million on new nitrogen-removing septic systems over the
next few years, which will reduce nitrogen to the Chesa-
peake Bay by 1/200th of 1%.
Are you prepared for all this? Its coming Starting
now with the fact that grandfathering of major subdivisions
on septic systems ends October 1, 2012. My colleague from
Howard County told me today that their Planning Depart-
ment is inundated with permit applications for major subdi-
visions trying to beat the grandfathering deadline.
Welcome to California/Maryland.
Most Calvert County voters going to
the polls in November will be reasonably
informed when voting for President, U.S.
Senator and their U.S. Representative. Tele-
vision, radio, web, and print media will be
inundated throughout the fall with cam-
paign messages for the federal races.
I am glad for that, as it is critical our
nation elects the correct people in those
races. But another race on the Nov. 6 ballot
is critically important to our beloved Cal-
vert Countys future. Our Board of Educa-
tion will be facing some of its most chal-
lenging times in the coming years, bound to
make diffcult decisions that will have last-
ing effects on every county resident regard-
less of whether they have children or not.
I challenge each voter to learn about
the candidates, about their views and expe-
riences. Please visit the candidates online,
attend upcoming forums and debates, read
about them in the local media and meet
them yourselves. A good candidate will
make him or herself accessible and will
make it easy to fnd his or her views on the
pertinent issues.
I have been asked why this particu-
lar race for the Board of Education is so
important.
The Board of Education spends about
half the countys entire budget plus another
$80 million more from the state, meaning
a huge percentage of your tax dollars used
locally are managed by those to be elected
this year.
The top foreseeable challenge our
Board of Education will face in the near
future is deciding how to maintain high
standards and remedy a number of issues,
including a less than amicable relation-
ship with the teachers union, on a smaller
budget.
Until this year, the Board of Education
and the Board of County Commissioners
had an agreed-upon funding formula in
place that ensured continued, appropriate
funding. The agreement on the formula ex-
pired after the fscal year 2012 budget was
built and has not been reworked. Without a
funding formula, the county commissioners
have no guidance other than the minimum
required by state statute. Take into account
the state has built something of a penalty
into its Maintenance of Effort law for those
counties putting more than the minimum
into their school systems. In fact, over the
past several years, the amount the coun-
ties contributed above the Maintenance of
Effort was about $6 billion. That means
the state quietly but effectively cut spend-
ing for education by $6 billion across the
state. Maryland also reduced state aid to
education to Calvert County due to the Geo-
graphic Cost of Education Index while Cal-
vert County increased funding to the Board
of Education due to the Collaborative Grant
Agreement.
On top of Maryland cutting educa-
tion funding, the state
has placed another
huge fnancial burden
on Calvert County by
forcing it to pick up
$2.8 million in teach-
er pension expenses
in fscal year 2013.
Worse, that amount
is set to nearly double
over the next four
years.
The next Board
of Education will
need to be able to
work with the county
commissioners to de-
velop and agree on a
new funding formula
while keeping the
countys new fnan-
cial responsibilities in
mind, along with the
disincentive from the
state to exceed the
new Maintenance of
Effort levels of fund-
ing. Again, if those
who are elected in
November are not
very capable, the county could fnd itself is
an even tougher spot.
The post-election Board of Education
will need to examine and reexamine all
possible ways to provide the best for Cal-
vert Countys children. Those board mem-
bers will need to explore ways to increase
effciency, cut wasteful spending, and
maybe even fnd new sources of funding to
provide the very best for students, teach-
ers, staff, administrators and of course the
county as a whole.
The fnancial aspect is huge but it is
not the only issue. Although our schools
accomplish a great deal academically each
year, the school system came up short on the
latest state report for a few groups of stu-
dents. The target of 80.4 percent profciency
was not met for Special Education students
in both reading and math. It is equally dis-
appointing to note that students who are
African American, or receive special edu-
cation services, or have limited English pro-
fciency, or are economically disadvantaged
continue to experience a lag behind other
students. Every child in Calvert County de-
serves the best education we as a commu-
nity can provide.
I hope the importance of this years
election cycle spurs meaningful conversa-
tion about the issues at hand.
You can fnd out more about me by
visiting me online at www.ChooseJoe.com,
or www.facebook.com/Better.Education.
in.Calvert, or twitter.com/jchenelly.
Joe Chenelly
Lusby, MD
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By Corrin M. Howe
Staff Writer
Ruths Miracle Group Home is a transitional house for at-risk
women of Southern Maryland. Founder Veronica Alston named it
for Ruth, of the Old Testament Bible, because Ruth was strong, dedi-
cated, motivated and went from being a poor widow to the wife of a
wealthy and respected man.
Taking on Ruths characteristics is something Alston wants for
the women who pass through the A-frame home, which opened in
Lusby in 2009.
The idea for the home itself came out of Alstons own 24 years
as a drug user.
I knew what I had gone through. I know what it is like to let
family and friends down and to get tired of losing, said Alston.
The home wasnt originally in her retirement plan. In fact, she
and her husband, both postal workers, had planned to retire and
move to Virginia where she planned to open up her dream restau-
rant, Ronis Wings.
I lost my very best friend in 2008, she said of her husband,
Howard Knowles. After he died she ended up in two different treat-
ment centers.
It was at the second center in Connecticut that she started to
research what she would do next.
I love people and I love helping people. The Heav-
enly Father put me where I am. At that point a pastor
put her hands on me and said, Pack your bags and go
home. Before long you will have a line and not be able
to accommodate everyone. I didnt know what she was
talking about then.
The second part of her group homes name is mir-
acle is because Alston said she knew that the miracle
comes after the storm.
Dont ask me how, but everywhere I submitted
my letters the state, the homeowners association I
got back, Yes, yes, yes. And at the eighth month mark a
friend said, Youve been carrying around your baby for
eight months, its time to give birth, So the next month
I opened the house.
Alston doesnt take drug addicts coming directly
from the streets. She requires that they attend a detoxi-
fcation program frst. She offers up to a year of tran-
sitional living after completing recognized recovery
programs.
I didnt reinvent the wheel (regarding rules,
chores, and mandatory meetings), but what makes the
house different is that it is a program. We provide struc-
ture they didnt have before.
Alston remembers when she was going through
this period. You dont care about doctors appoint-
ments or remember birthdays.
But to be in the home, the women not only keep individual
schedules, but every Sunday, the entire house sits down and writes
down everyones schedules. The appointments include mandatory
attendance at church and Wednesday night Bible Studies, one-on-
one meetings, classes, and volunteer work.
The house is authorized to house up to nine women at a time.
However, it has never had more than eight, which Alston thinks
might be a blessing.
It is a houseful of women in recovery, she tosses back her
head and chuckles.
The house is the home that she and her husband owned. Af-
ter his death, she did redecorate it so it refects more of her own
personality.
She also sunk her retirement money into the project.
After three years, she is looking for grants and donations for
the frst time to keep the house running. She felt like she had to give
everything she had in order to show others that shes committed to
seeing the group home become a success. A businessman once said
that if you can overcome the third year hump, then youre on a slide
to the ffth year of success.
For those interested in learning more about the group home,
Alston invites anyone to come over anytime. She and her guests are
ready, willing and able to answer any questions about the program.
For more information email: ruthsmiraclegh@gmail.com, website:
www.ruthsmiraclehome.com and phone 410-326-9170.
Ruths Miracle Overcoming 3rd
Year Hump
Navy Testing
Over Beaches
The Naval Research Laboratory
is currently conducting a series of tests
for aircraft systems over the coast-
line at their Chesapeake Bay Detach-
ment (CBD). These tests will continue
through July 31.
Part of that time period will be
devoted to the set-up and take down of
the equipment with actual helicopter
fights. Weekend testing is not currently
scheduled; however, depending on the
weather, it may be necessary to conduct
some fights on the weekends. As part
of the tests, the helicopters will dispense
small fares, while in fight. The fares,
which are visible, but not harmful to the
human eye, will appear like the fash of
light from a bright lamp, lasting about
6 seconds.
Buy Local Week
Starting Saturday
Calvert County will celebrate Buy
Local Agriculture Week July 22-29 by
stressing the benefts of buying local
products from area farms. The states
Buy Local Challenge is happening July
21-29 and for that campaign, residents
are being asked to eat one thing from a
local farm every day. Visit www.buy-lo-
cal-challenge.com for more information
on the Maryland initiative.
By purchasing directly from stores,
restaurants or farms that feature local
products, residents can enjoy the con-
venience and variety of local meats and
produce while helping to ensure that
neighborhood businesses and the re-
gions economy continue to fourish.
This summer, consider the impact
that you can have in your own back-
yard by dining, shopping and visiting
neighborhood merchants while you help
stimulate Calvert Countys economy.
The Calvert County Agriculture Com-
mission offers a wealth of information
about the countys farms, including
when and where to buy local produce
and meats. Visit www.calvertag.com for
information.
ewsmakers
Spotlight on Volunteers
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
The Promise Resource Center in Charlotte Hall offers supplements to the
state-approved education curriculum, in addition to free educational materials
for parents and families in Calvert, Charles and St. Marys counties.
People really need to know this place is not just for child care providers and
educators, said Executive Director Siobhan Ponder. Anyone in the community,
including parents, grandparents and other guardians, are welcome to come to the
center for educational ideas and materials.
Volunteer Cyndi Scheffer came to the center in an unusual way she got
a speeding ticket, and when provided with a list of places the could serve com-
munity service at in exchange for keeping points off her license, she chose the
Promise Resource Center. With a background in childhood development and edu-
cation, she thought it was a perfect ft.
Even though her community service obligation ended years ago, Scheffer
has remained as a volunteer with the center because she believes they offer a
valuable service to the community.
Scheffer said she left for a little while once she was fnished with her com-
munity service hours, but when she started teaching pre-school she came back
for supplies, ideas and eventually began volunteering at the center once again.
Every couple of months, Scheffer spends a day at the resource center doing
whatever they need done, from assembling take-home kits in three ring binders
to laminating cutouts and even pasting together construction paper components
for pre-school games.
Even though Scheffer gives up her free time to help the center, she never
feels like her time isnt well spent.
Any time spent on or for children is not time wasted, she said.
Most materials from The Promise Resource Center are completely free, and
using volunteers helps keep it that way, Ponder said. They also apply for grants,
state and county fnding and hold periodic fundraisers.
Currently, the center is planning a Celtic music festival fundraiser for De-
cember. Ponder said the tentative venue is the Wildewood Lodge in California,
though they are still confrming details. She said they can use volunteers to help
with the festival.
Anything that can help children develop skills before entering the classroom
is needed, she said, adding the centers goal is to get tools and information out
in the community to help children.
The kits have suggestions for
getting children actively involved
in reading. For example, The Very
Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle,
involves laminated illustrations of
all the things the caterpillar ate,
which kids can sort into different
categories and decide which ones
are healthy and discuss why, giving
them a lesson on the importance of
making healthy eating choices.
The resource center is look-
ing for volunteers from all over
the tri-county area to help prepare
materials, as well as organize and
run open houses. Ponder said they
have a presence in public libraries,
community centers and schools
throughout Southern Maryland.
They also work with the Judy
Center, the United Way and social
services.
Its a gem of a resource, Pon-
der said.
For more information, visit
thepromisecenter.org or call 301-
290-0040 or 866-290-0040.
sarahmiller@count yt imes.
net
The Promise Resource Center
Photos by Sarah Miller
Various activity folders are available for teachers, care
providers and families to use.
Siobhan Ponder demonstrates reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Cyndi Scheffer cuts out ducks for an activity folder.
The Calvert Gazette is always looking for more local talent to feature!
To submit art or band information for our entertainment section,
e-mail sarahmiller@countytimes.net.
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Summer Stock welcomes the public to join Dorothy,
Toto, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow as they
follow the yellow brick road, and take a timeless classic
from the big screen and to the stage at Great Mills High
School.
St. Marys County summer stock welcomes youths
under the age of 21 from all over the tri-county area to
get their frst taste of professional theatre.
For Autumn Mallory, playing Dorothy Gale, this is
her third summer stock production, having been in Cin-
derella and The Music Man previously.
Ive always been into singing and acting, so I want-
ed to give it a try, and once I did I wanted to come again
and again, Mallory said.
She carries her role as Dorothy well, from her
Somewhere Over the Rainbow solo that kicks off the
play to her defeat of the Wicked Witch of the West.
One thing that sets The Wizard of Oz apart from
earlier plays is the number of young children involved as
the denizens of Munchkin Land. Mallory said she has
enjoyed working with the younger kids.
They really look up to me as Dorothy, its kind of
cute, she said.
The younger actors arent the only factor making
this years production a challenge. Set designer Rachel
Mehaffey said the aesthetics of the play are vastly differ-
ent from 2011s The Music Man, and de-
signing the set has been a juggle between
the demands of the story and the demands
of the stage. While last years goal was to
bring River City to life, this years goal is
to play up the dreamland aspect of Oz.
Mehaffey said she went to college for
theatre, and has worked on professional
stages putting together sets for as many as
fve shows in nine weeks. Working on one
play for an extended period has allowed
her to delve more into detail and indulge
her inner perfectionist, though she said
she is still learning when to say thats
good enough.
She was also in summer stock when
she was a kid and leapt at the opportu-
nity to work on the productions again.
Music director Joey Hoopengarden-
er said several former actors came back
to support the production, and several
have gone on to be successful in the the-
atre community. He said summer stock
has produced The Wizard of Oz three
times. The last production was 10 years
ago, before several of the current Munch-
kins were born. From that production, he
said Dorothy started a theatre in Texas, a
munchkin now plays Belle on a Disney
cruise ship, and the Tin Man fell in love
with Glinda the Good Witch and they have
children
Its an experience they cherish the
rest of their lives, he said.
Hoopengardener said he has been working with
summer stock for a number of years and always looks
forward to it.
Its really a nice way to spend my summer, he said.
The actors have put their own spin on the classic
characters. Sean Scriber, the Tin Man, said comedy
ranges from the Scarecrows physical humor to the Cow-
ardly Lions colorful and outrageous personality, adding
there is something for audience members of all ages.
The Cowardly Lion may be a chicken, but the Cal-
vert High School graduate playing him certainly is not.
This year is Christopher Langes frst summer stock pro-
duction, and he tackled the role with enthusiasm, and is
already looking forward to next years production, what-
ever that may be.
The production will be held at Great Mills High
School on Friday, July 20 through Sunday, July 22 and
Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29. Sunday eve-
ning shows begin at 5 p.m. with all other evening shows
beginning at 7 p.m. There will also be a matinee on Sat-
urday, July 28 at 1 p.m. Ticket prices are $14 for adults,
$12 for senior citizens 60 years and older and $6 for chil-
dren 10 and under. Matinee prices are $10 for adults, $8
for senior citizens 60 years and older and $4 for children
10 and under.
Doors will open one hour before each performance
for ticket sales and patrons will enter the auditorium for
general seating thirty minutes before each show time.
Cash only will be accepted for ticket sales at the door.
To purchase tickets online, visit www.stmarysmd.com/
recreate or walk in purchases at the Recreation & Parks
main offce in Leonardtown.
People purchasing tickets online must print their
ticket and bring to the show for admittance. For more
information, call 301-475-4200 ext. 1800.
From Kansas to the Emerald City
Summer Stock Brings the Wizard of Oz to Southern Maryland
A Journey Through Time A Journey Through Time
The Chronicle
Wanderings
Going Batty
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
Its just as I suspected. Our house is as
batty as we are. No, we dont have bats in
the belfry, but we do have bats in our shut-
ters. At frst glance it doesnt seem possible
that anything other than insects could ft
between the slats of the vinyl siding and the
sliver of space where the shutters begin. The
bats have found that sliver of space to be an
inviting opening. Early this morning just as
the tangerine glow of the sun was starting to
show, I was drawn to the bay window in the
living room to lots of dark shapes fying back
and forth faster than any bird I had seen. I
pressed my nose close to the glass and then
could also hear the thump of the bats against
the house. As it was still more dark than light
at this time, it was diffcult to make out what
the shapes were. I really had no idea at frst
that they were bats. I thought that they only
traveled at dusk and through the night. It
only makes sense that the bats would need to
return to their shutter cave at some point.
A little research on many different sites
from about bats.com to several university
sites such as Penn State revealed that bats are
a very important and benefcial part of our
Earths never-ending life cycle. Depending
on the species, bats can eat anywhere from
1200 to 3000 insects per night. Translate that
in St. Marys County to MOSQUITOES!
Thats what I hope anyway. About nine spe-
cies live in the Northeastern United States.
The bats at our house look to be the Little
Brown Bat or Big Brown Bat. Vampire
type bats are primarily down south, way
down south like Mexico. And they can stay
there too.
When the bats return to their cozy little
homes at dawn it is called swarming. They
fy back and forth very fast until they fnally
settle in for their day long rest. Sounds like
me when I have caffeine too close to bed-
time, or when I cocktail-waitressed until two
in the morning. You have to wind down and
do something to get all that excess energy
out. I used to clean all night then, maybe
I should start waitressing again. Oh, but I
digress.
I guess this transfers our home from sin-
gle family to duplex or more like quad-plex
status. They have taken up residence in four
of our ten shutters. Maybe we have a quint-
plex since we share our house with them .The
reason I know it is only four shutters is quite
simple. One of the articles said the way to tell
if Bats are nesting in your eaves, attic, or un-
der the rain gutters is a tell-tale brown stain
trailing from the openings. There will also
be the droppings guano. After all this fun
research, Tidbit and I went out front to fnd
the truth. All this time, I fgured birds were
living behind the shutters, but upon closer in-
spection I realized that what I thought were
leaves and twigs were actually bat poop ooz-
ing out. Yuck! Wait til I point this out to the
grandkids they will think this is so cool.
I wonder if using a broom to sweep the ex-
posed guano off will disturb the bats greatly.
What to do? My inclination is to leave
them there, and scrape the guano at the
edges. The bats dont hurt anybody, and as
was stated are actually benefcial to our yard.
Or I could get one of John Moulds beauti-
fully handcrafted bat houses (from the Crafts
Guild of St. Marys next door to my shop) so
future generations could leave the nest so
to speak. Im sure the teen Bats would love
that. If a bat can make it to their teens, they
have a good chance of making it to adulthood
and living for twenty years or more. From
the sound of all their squeaks and futtering
wings it already sounds as if overcrowding
could be an issue. That way they might not
use their right of eminent domain or squat-
ters rights and spread their city to our other
shutters. I read that it took three years for one
colony to fnally move in to their new quar-
ters, and that was after the original extra-
large bat McMansion had collapsed under
their weight. Bats get very attached to their
home. Im
kind of at-
tached to
this same home.
When I came in to write this, I could
still here the bats thumping around getting
settled. Two of the shutters are on either side
of this offce window. I bet they really hate
it when that pesky woodpecker starts drill-
ing on the house every morning. Its like
having noisy neighbors you cant get rid of.
Even when we are not here, our house has
this whole world of life going on. Bats in the
shutters, woodpeckers drilling for food, ants
trying their best to get back in the laundry
room for cat food, the occasional wolf and
various spiders, and fall feld mice, we have
a virtual nature center all the time. I suppose
I should never feel lonely again if Robert is
at a meeting. I could tap on the interior wall
behind the shutters in code.
I think I will get a few bat houses this
year, not so they leave their shuttered ex-
istence, but so they will bring their friends
and eat every last mosquito in our yard. As
of now, the mosquitos are winning hands
down.
To each new days dawn adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to:
shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
of an Aimless Mind
By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
If you think that
children marrying
against the wishes of
their parents or being
lazy happens only in to-
days world, think again.
If you dont like it, write
them out of your will. On May 18, 1829, John
Baptist Farr did exactly that but made it clear
if his children changed their ways they could
have a part of his estate. They apparently
didnt.
Whereas my daughter, Elizabeth Farr,
has been disobedient to my counsel and ad-
vice, has treated me unkindly, and persisted
and still insists on intermarrying and con-
necting herself with Henry Hilton, son of
Henry Hilton of St. Marys County, contrary
to the advice and affectionate entreaties of a
father, and whereas my son, Benedict Farr
has, from time to time, for some years past,
spurned my advice, refused to listen to the
counsel of a father or to obey his commands,
and became idle, I am apprehensive about
leaving him any part of my estate because he
would waste it and I am also apprehensive
about leaving my daughter anything because
Henry Hilton would waste it in the event of
her marriage to him.
I am, however, desirous of not depriving
them from all beneft of my estate but wish to
give some part of my estate to my son, John
Farr in trust for their beneft. I therefore de-
vise the remaining half of the residue of my
estate to my son, John Farr in trust for my
daughter, Elizabeth Farr and my son, Bene-
dict Farr.to annually pay the interest or
proftsto Elizabeth and Benedict equally.
If my daughter, Elizabeth Farr should
marry Henry Hilton as I have strictly forbid-
den, her interest in my estate is to cease and
her share is to be equally divided among my
other children. If, on the other hand, she
marries a sober, industrious, and discreet
man that meets with the approval of my son,
John Farr or conducts herself for two years
after my death with industry and prudence,
in an unmarried or single state of life, John
is to pay to her all of the estate devised to her
and she is to be in full possession of it.
In addition, if my son Benedict Farr
will go to work after the present year and
will prove himself an industrious, prudent,
discreet youth and by his industry show and
prove that he is able to support himself in
credit and good repute, John is to pay to him,
two years after my death, all of the estate de-
vised to him and he is to be in full possession
of it. If Benedict should marry a prudent,
discreet, and industrious woman, John is to
also pay over his part of my estate.
Elizabeth ignored her father and married
Henry Hilton, Jr. on December 26, 1829. She
was deceased by 1838 and Henry went on to
marry twice more (Ann Joy in 1838 and Eliza-
beth Joy in 1841). Benedict Farr married Cath-
erine Curtis in 1842. No further record of him
has been found.
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In Entertainment
Thursday, July 19
HVFD Carnival, July 19 22.
Hollywood Volunteer Firehouse
(24801 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood)
CSM Twilight: Youre a Good Man
Charlie Brown
CSM LaPlata Campus (8730 Mitchell
Road, La Plata) 6:30 p.m.
Live Music: Hydra FX
Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell
Road, Dowell) 7:30 p.m.
Free Comedy Night
DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch
Road, California) 8:30 p.m.
Friday, July 20
Live Music: Pint and Dale
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Sol-
omons Island Rd., Solomons) 7 p.m.
Live Music: River Concert Series:
St. Marys College of Mary-
land (18952 E. Fisher Rd St. Marys
City) 8
p.m.
Summerstock Production: The
Wizard of Oz
Great Mills High School (21130 Great
Mills Road, Great Mills) 7 p.m.

Live Music: Dave and Kevin Trio
Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.
Live Music: Blues Jam
Fat Boys Country Store (41566 Med-
leys Neck Road, Leonardtown) 9
p.m.
Saturday, July 21
Live Music: Jennifer Cooper and
Carl Reichelt
Back Creek Bistro (14415 Dowell
Live Music: Legends
Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.
Live Music: R & R Train
Dennis Point Marina (46555 Dennis
Point Way, Drayden) 5 p.m.
Wizard of Oz
Free Movie on the Beach: Harry
Potter
The Town of North Beach (8916
Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) 8
p.m.
Live Music: Country Memories
Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200
White Sands Drive, Lusby) 2 p.m.
Live Music: TripWire
Veras White Sands Beach Club
(1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby)
9:30 p.m.
Live Music: Jim Ritter and the
Creole Gumbo Jazz Band
The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake
Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 22
Lynard Skynard Live In Concert
St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Deart-
ment (200 Calvert Beach Road, St.
Leonard) 7 p.m.
Wizard of Oz
Live Music: Down River Band
Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200
White Sands Drive, Lusby) 3 p.m.
Live Music: Legal Action
Sea Breeze Restaurant (27130 South
Sandgates Rd., Mechanicsville) 3
p.m.
Monday, July 23
Live Music: Country Memories
Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley
Lane , Hollywood) 6 p.m.
Tuesday, July 24
CSM Twilight The Complete
Works of William Shakespeare
CSM Leonardtown Campus (22950
Hollywood Road, Leonardtown)
6:30 p.m.
Open Mic Night
Live Music: Fair Warning
DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch
Road, California) 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 25
Beginner Line Dance Lessons
Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store
Road, Hughesville) 7 p.m.
&
Out About
Thursday, July 19
Dream Big
Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850
Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 2:30-3:30
p.m. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt.
4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings) 2:30-
3:30 p.m. 410-257-2101
Learn about the careers of people who
have changed the world by dreaming big!
Dream Big focuses on designers, musi-
cians, astronauts, inventors, athletes, chefs
and visionaries. The program features a re-
lated story, craft, and snack each week. For
children from Kindergarten to 5th grade.
Registration not required.
TWEEN Summer Book Fest
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch
(3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach)
6:30-8:30 p.m. 410-257-2411
Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt.
4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings) 6:30-8
p.m. 410-257-2101.
Calvert Library Southern Branch
(20 Appeal Way, Lusby) 7-8:30 p.m.
410-326-5289
5th to 7th grade students are invited
to great evening of fun activities! Regis-
tration required. Stop by Calvert Library
to register - the frst 10 registrants receive
a free copy of the book Stoneheart by
Charlie Fletcher. Refreshments provided.
Space is limited.
Childrens Summer Fun Program
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
(4155 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach)
10-11:30 a.m.
Free childrens programs, crafts,
games and exploration of the museum and
its history. For more information, call 410-
257-3892 or visit www.cbrm.org.
Friday, July 20
On Pins & Needles
Calvert Library Prince Frederick
(850 Costley Way) 1-4 p.m.
Bring your quilting, needlework,
knitting, crocheting, or other project for an
afternoon of conversation and shared cre-
ativity. For more information, call 410-535-
0291 or 301-855-1862.
River Concert Series
St. Marys College of Maryland
(18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Marys City) 5
p.m.
The ever-popular St. Marys College
of Marylands River Concert Series on the
shores of the St. Marys River begins its
14th year on June 22 and runs every Friday
through July 27. The weekly celebration
includes world-class music and delicious
food from local vendors. Gates open at 5
p.m. and concerts start at 8 p.m. Renowned
guest artists, including jazz vocalist Hilary
Kole, pianist Brian Ganz, and jazz musi-
cian Don Stapleson will join music director
Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake
Orchestra. The outdoor concerts are free
and open to the public, and picnic baskets
are welcome. For more information, visit
the River Concert Series website at www.
smcm.edu/riverconcert.
This summer, the evening celebra-
tions of music include works from the
Czech Republic, France, and Germany
performed by international artists includ-
ing mezzo-soprano Edita Randova, pianist
Cziky Boldizar, and tenor Roger Isaacs. An
Independence Day celebration will include
some of John Williams famous movie
themes and classic American jazz music,
concluding with the 1812 Overture and
freworks. On July 20, the Chesapeake Or-
chestra welcomes the River Concert Series
Festival Choir. The grand fnale on July 27
will showcase an abundance of jazz, Blues,
and folk artists. This weeks selection will
be A Wagnerian Finale for 2012 (in case
the Mayans are right). At least the world
will go out with a bangthis performance
features the compositions of Wagner and
Debussy, the latter of which will be ac-
companied by a sixteen-woman chorus
and electronics. Piano soloist Brian Ganz
will perform Griegs energetic Concerto
for Piano.
CSM Twilight Performance Series
CSM, Prince Frederick Campus,
Room 119 (115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince
Frederick) 6:30 p.m.
The family-friendly theatrical per-
formance of Youre a Good Man, Charlie
Brown will be presented as part of CSMs
Twilight Performance Series. Each week
the series features a different performance
on each campus. Bring a picnic with a lawn
chair or blanket (no alcoholic beverages
permitted. Admission is free. For more
information, call 301-934-7828, 240-725-
5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext.
7828 or visit www.csmd.edu/Arts.
Campfre on the Beach
The Town of North Beach (8916 Ches-
apeake Avenue, North Beach) 7 p.m.
Join us for a campfre! For more in-
formation, call 410-257-9618 or visit www.
northbeachmd.org.
Saturday, July 21
Guided Canoe Trip
Warriors Rest Sanctuary (Port Re-
public) 4-7 p.m.
Depart from Warriors Rest and enjoy
a scenic tour of Parkers Creek. Reserva-
tions are required. Call 410-414-3400 or
e-mail info@acltweb.org for more infor-
mation. Canoe trips are physically strenu-
ous, requiring paddling for three hours
(frequently against wind and tides), and
may require participants to help carry a
canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand
to access the creek. Rain date is Sunday,
July 22.
Jewelry Workshop: Beaded Crys-
tal Hearts
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons)
10 a.m.
Member Cost: $50
Nonmember Cost: $55
Materials Fee: $40 due to instructor
at class
Instructor: Holly Cook
Learn to weave a sparkling foating
heart pendant made of crystals and seed
beads. Well explore this beautifully woven,
3-dimensional pattern and add an embel-
lishment or two along the way. materials
fee includes everything you need to make
one beautiful pendant.
To register, call 410-326-4640. For
more information, visit www.annmarie-
garden.org/annmarie2/for_adults
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Serving St. Marys
Waterman for a Day
Lore Oyster House (14430 Solomons
Island Road, Solomons) 1-4 p.m.
Experience life as a waterman and
work in an oyster packing house, use oyster
tongs, work in the shucking room, sing work
songs, and MORE! FREE fun on-going ac-
tivities in the oyster house and out on the
dock. The Southern Maryland Oyster Cul-
tivation Society (SMOCS) will be on hand
with live oysters. Special one hour cruises
aboard the Roughwater, a Chesapeake
Workboat at 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m. for $20.
Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 to register.
Sunday, July 22
Quarter Throw Down Vendor
Auction
Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire De-
partment (Route 4 North - next to the Holi-
day Inn Express) 1 p.m.
Over 16 vendors will be on hand with a
huge variety of products, most for only 1 or
2 quarter bids. Paddles are $3 each. Raffes,
concessions, and pull tabs will be available.
To learn more, or to read how to play
a quarter auction, visit the Fun Bunch
Team website at www.mdquarterauctions.
com. For information or reservations, call
410-474-2958
Lynyrd Skynyrd in Concert
St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment (200 Calvert Beach Road, St. Leon-
ard) 7 p.m.
This concert series raises funds to
support the fre, rescue and EMS services
that are provided to the community and
its neighbors by the St. Leonard Volunteer
Fire Department. Tickets are $41 for gen-
eral admission, $46 for reserved and $56 for
premium. Purchase tickets online at www.
slvfd.org or call 410-586-1713. Gates open
at 5 p.m.
Monday, July 23
Monday Morning Movies
Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 10 a.m.
Bring the little ones for a movie and a
story. For more information, call 410-535-
0291 or 301-855-1862.
Books & Toys
Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 10 a.m.
Moms, parents, caregivers and your
tots! Book club for mom, playtime for kids!
This months selection is Loving Frank
by Nancy Horan. For more information, call
410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Calvert Eats Local: Buy Local
Challenge Potluck
Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 6:30-8:30
p.m.
Join Calvert Eats Local in a giant pot-
luck celebrating local food. Bragging rights
to those who bring the dishes with the low-
est number of food miles. Bring your
plate, utensils, cup and napkin for a truly
green experience! For more information,
call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Sotterley Colonial Farm
Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley
Lane , Hollywood) 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m.,
3 p.m.
Summer Mini Camps at Sotterley
Plantation
July 23 25 - Grades 3 - 5
Students will have the opportunity to
learn about Sotterleys history as a farm-
ing community in creative and fantastically
fun ways! Children will be working on
team projects, hiking in the morning, visit-
ing animals, experiencing nature, learning
and experiencing foodways of the colonial
period, learning about tools, planting, eco-
system, and animal husbandry, learning
how the river and the tidewater was and is
still unique, crabbing, fshing, playing Co-
lonial games, making items to take home
and more! Small group format, teamwork,
problem solving, hands-on sensory activi-
ties. Groups are limited to 25 students. Tu-
ition is $95. Tuition for children of Sotterley
Members is $85. Registration is now open.
Print registration form directly from www.
sotterley.org.
Tuesday, July 24
Summer Fun Women of Color
Northeast Community Center (4075
Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach)
10-11 a.m., 410-257-2411
Dunkirk Fire Department (3170
West Ward Road, Dunkirk) 2-3 p.m.,
410-257-2101
This inspiring play is about Mae Jemi-
son an African-American physician and
a NASA astronaut. Dr. Jemison was the
frst African American woman to travel in
space. All ages will enjoy this play.
Kids Learn about Lincoln
Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 2-3 p.m.
Children K-5th Grade are invited to
join us for 45 minutes of reading and crafts
that celebrate the life of Abraham Lincoln
during the weeks of our exhibit Lincoln:
the Constitution and the Civil War. Topic
this week: Young Lincoln. Please register.
For more information, call 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
Wednesday, July 25
Summer Fun Women of Color
Calvert Library Southern Branch at
Patuxent Elementary School (35 Appeal
Lane, Lusby) 10-11 a.m., 410-326-5289
Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 2-3 p.m.,
7-8 p.m., 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
This inspiring play is about Mae Jemi-
son an African-American physician and
a NASA astronaut. Dr. Jemison was the
frst African American woman to travel in
space. All ages will enjoy this play.
Dream Big
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch
(3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach)
2:30-3:30 p.m., 410-257-2411
Calvert Library Southern Branch
(20 Appeal Way, Lusby) 2:30-3:30 p.m.,
410-326-5289
Learn about the careers of people who
have changed the world by dreaming big!
Dream Big focuses on designers, musi-
cians, astronauts, inventors, athletes, chefs
and visionaries. The program features a re-
lated story, craft, and snack each week. For
children from Kindergarten to 5th grade.
Registration not required..
Nutrient Management Regulation
Meeting
Calvert County Fairgrounds (140 Cal-
vert Fair Drive, Prince Frederick) 7 p.m.
The Maryland Department of Agri-
culture (MDA) will host a series of public
meetings across the state to provide infor-
mation to farmers, environmental interests,
local governments and other stakeholders
on proposed changes to Marylands Nutri-
ent Management Regulations and offer an
opportunity for public comment. The draft
regulations are scheduled for publication
in the Maryland Register on June 29, 2012.
To read the proposed regulations online
visit the Maryland Register www.dsd.state.
md.us/MDRegister/mdregister.aspx or
MDAs website: www.mda.maryland.gov/
pdf/proposednmregs2.pdf. The proposed
regulations were submitted to the Joint
Committee on Administrative, Executive
and Legislative Review (AELR) on May 22
of this year following months of discussions
with stakeholder groups and input from
Governor Martin OMalleys Baystat Sci-
entifc Panel. They are designed to achieve
consistency in the way all sources of nutri-
ents are managed and help Maryland meet
nitrogen and phosphorus reduction goals
spelled out in its Watershed Implementa-
tion Plan (WIP) to protect and restore the
Chesapeake Bay. MDA will hold public
meetings in four locations around the state
next month. All meetings will be held from
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more informa-
tion, contact the Nutrient Management Pro-
gram at 410-841-5959.
CLUES ACROSS
1. Disrespectful speech
5. Yemen capital
10. One point S of SE
14. NE French river
15. Sews a falcons eyelids
16. Length X width
17. Type of berry
18. Spur wheel
19. Afghan Persian language
20. 50th state (abbr.)
21. Louis said Hi Ho
Stevarino
22. Milliliter
23. Benniseed
27. Waist ribbons
30. Unnaturally pale
31. Provo organization
32. Free from danger
35. Idol runner-up Clay
38. Chinese mountain range
42. Santa ____
43. Doctor of Medicine
44. Atomic #63
45. Cajan-pea
46. They speak Hmong
47. Countess equivalents
49. Load with cargo
50. Manned Orbital
Laboratory
52. Supplement with diffculty
54. Threaded fasteners
56. Pleasures from anothers
pain
59. Father
60. Honorable title (Turkish)
62. Exclamation of surprise
63. Arab outer garments
66. Italian opera set
68. One point E of SE
70. Give over
71. So. European dormouse
72. Gout causing acid
73. Alternative name for Irish
language
74. State in N.E. India
75. Soluble ribonucleic acid
CLUES DOWN
1. Awakenings author
2. An invisible breath
3. Helps little frms
4. 1/100 of a Cambodian riel
5. Soviet Socialist Republic
6. Longest division of geo-
logical time
7. The Big Apple
8. Away from wind
9. Sign language
10. Unhappy
11. Division of geological time
12. Between parapet and moat
13. Cruises
24. Inspiring astonishment
25. Pas partner
26. Nail fnishes
27. Nasal cavities
28. Atomic #18
29. A horse ready to ride
32. Fictional detective Spade
33. Tropical American cuckoo
34. Supervises fying
36. Actress Lupino
37. Snake-like fsh
39. Am. Heart Assoc.
40. Not good
41. Brew
48. NYC hockey team
51. Exclamation of pain
53. Cathode (abbr.)
54. Empty area between
things
55. Pole (Scottish)
57. Oral polio vaccine
developer
58. Spore case of a moss
60. Highest cards in the deck
61. Dwarf buffalo
64. Promotions
65. Perceive with the eye
66. Patti Hearsts captors
67. Modern banking machine
68. Pig genus
69. Make a mistake

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The Good News
Angler Angler
The Ordinary
By Keith McGuire
White perch are still bit-
ing in shallow water around
the area. These fsh are very abundant this year and its easy to fnd several 10 inchers for
dinner. In the shallows where you fnd white perch, there are also croakers, small puppy
drum (too small to keep), and spot. Break out the light fshing rod and go catch some!
Small jigs and spinner baits can provide great action on white perch, but bloodworms on a
bottom rig will also work.
Bigger croakers can be found in the rivers and on the Bay in decent numbers. They
will be in deeper water (40 deep or more) during the daytime hours and in shallower
water in the evenings. Shrimp, squid, bloodworms, and peeler crabs make very good baits
for croakers.
Speckled trout are still being caught. These fsh have to be 14 to keep and most are
found over on the Eastern Shore side of the Bay. If you want to take a ride on your boat to
look for these fsh, check out the waters around the Honga River and the marsh islands over
behind the Target Ship. Most of the speckled trout are being caught in skinny water (3 10
feet deep) where the water is clear and there is a moving current. Bright colored jigs or
minnows rigged Carolina style will do the trick.
Striped bass are being caught in several areas, but there seem to be a lot of small ones
in our area this summer. Dont get me wrong. It is possible to fnd keeper size rockfsh in
the rivers and the Bay, but they seem to be just a little bit harder to fnd this summer. Strip-
ers can be caught trolling small bucktails dressed with a sassy shad or twister tail. Try to
get your trolling rigs to run deep in 20 50 feet of water over structure or changes in bottom
contours. Of course these fsh can also be caught by other methods like chumming, jigging
and live-lining small spot.
Bluefsh have made an appearance in good numbers in our region of the Bay. These
are great fsh for the smoker. Look for schools of breaking fsh to fnd stripers and bluefsh.
Cast into the schools of breaking fsh with small metal jigs for great fun.
Despite my report and picture last week of a founder in the Patuxent River, I have not
been able to fnd fshable numbers of the fsh; nor have I found a good report of founder
catches in our area. Flounder anglers dont talk much, so they could be here and I just
havent found them yet!
Public Meeting: This week the Southern Maryland Chapter of the Maryland Saltwa-
ter Sportfshing Association will have a meeting on Thursday evening at 7:00 PM at the
Solomons Fire House. Their guest speaker will be Joseph Love, Ph. D. of the Maryland
Department of Natural Resources who will give a talk about invasive species of fsh in our
region. This discussion will probably focus on the snakehead invasion in our area, but
may include a discussion of other types of invasive marine life. Smokey Joes will have
barbeque pork and chicken sandwiches for sale beginning at 6:00 PM and other refresh-
ments will be available.
Remember to take a picture of your catch and send it to me with your story at river-
dancekeith@gmail.com.
Keith has been a recreational angler on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for
over 50 years; he fshes weekly from his small boat during the season, and spends his
free time supporting local conservation organizations.
Richard Everson with a nice speckled trout. Eating your tackle is optional.
Getting geared up for deer season? Want some tops on how best to get a big
fsh on the line? Or maybe you just want to come out and be a part of Marylands
biggest outdoor show.
The 6th annual TOYOTA/SCION of Waldorfs Buck Wild Outdoors Expo
held Aug. 24-26 at the Charles County Fairgrounds in La Plata has something
for outdoorsmen of all ages and interests. The Expos reputation is growing each
year and for the frst time it has expanded to three days.
On Saturday and Sunday, get a dose of reality from Swamp People stars
R.J. and J. Paul Molinere. Bring your bow and participate in the Ultimate Bow-
hunter Challenge 3D tournament. Or get your trophy scored for the state record
book during the Maryland Trophy Deer Contest.
If you enjoy hunting, fshing, camping, boating and everything the great
outdoors has to offer, you cant miss this event. There will be door prizes, raffes
and giveaways all weekend. The show starts on Friday with a new gun given
away every 30 minutes, courtesy of Benelli, Beretta and Savage Arms. The frst
500 through the gates on Saturday and Sunday will be entered to win a Stihl
chainsaw.
And dont forget to bring the young ones. The free Kids Zone is bigger and
better than ever, featuring a moon bounce, games and plenty of other attractions.
For more information on exhibits and schedules, visit www.BuckWIldEx-
po.com.
6th Annual Buck Wild Outdoors Expo Coming
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