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Solomons is gearing up for a jam-packed weekend, with the third annual Solomons Offshore Grand Prix and the 19th annual Artsfest at Annmarie Garden happening concurrently.
Calvert Memorial Hospitals 3rd annual 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, October 13. Join the fun and run or walk around beautiful Solomons Island. Funds raised will benefit the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care. You can register online at www. active.com or in person at the KeepWell Center.
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sioners will need to fill the void left in the Planning Commission, though Clark said the process will take a couple months. McCartney is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Bette McCartney of Huntingtown, his grandchildren Morgan and Sydney Fluster, his son-in-law Eric Fluster and four nieces. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
thoughts. He said McCartney was ahead of his time when it came to nitrogen removal in sewer systems, and was advocating the idea before it was state mandated. Board of County Commissioner President Jerry Clark met McCartney in 1977, and even helped him put up signs when McCartney ran for Board of County Commissioners, a campaign in which Lusby was treasurer. He was always the voice of practicality, Clark said. He and McCartney went into various small business ventures together, Clark
Middleham-St. Peters Episcopal Church, in Lusby, held a Community Health Fair. Participants here are waiting for a Health Risk Assessment and/or blood pressure readings. The day offered free screening such as vision, hearing, skin damage, oral cancer and more.
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Calvert Chamber of Commerce hosted the Board of County Commissioners on Monday for a commissioners legislative breakfast, in which county officials answered lingering questions about the budget, possible restructuring in county government and new septic laws. The most contention came over building the budget and whether county government was looking at restructuring. Not yet, but it should, said Commissioner Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr., adding with the United States economy in shambles, Calvert should have been looking at becoming more efficient, not sticking to the same old structure theyve always had. Government is slow, doesnt have to be, could be more efficient, he said. He also advocated going back to baseline basics in building the budget and starting from the ground up instead of the salami slicing he has seen in previous years. He said the county also needs a more user friendly website where people can go for answers. On the whole, county government could be more streamlined and efficient, he said. Commissioner President Jerry Clark
Photo by Sarah Miller The Board of County Commissioners gathers with the Chamber of Commerce at the Rod N Reel.
each line item on the budget. Its tedious and I fall asleep doing it, but I feel its my duty, she said. Jim Shepherd moderated the panel, allowing each commissioner to speak their
piece, while keeping them within the hour allotted them. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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farmers to have their meat inspected by the USDA and easily taken to local markets at far less cost. Many farmers have already agreed to raise their livestock to stringent standards set by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Commission, which includes no unnecessary antibiotics, no feed additives and a humane living standard while being raised, Sasscer said. Having the local facility will make participation easier, she said. Theres a real demand for local meats, Sasscer said. People want to know where their meat comes from and how it was raised. Johnny Knott, who owns the Reeves Road farm, said it would take between six and eight weeks to construct the facility once it begins. Im still getting phone calls from people asking me when Im going to start, Knott said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer Novartis Nutrition completed a study of Amish adults and found that men take an average of 18,425 steps a day and women take 14,196. Compare that to about 4,000 steps for the average American adult. Only four percent of Amish adults are obese, versus 31 percent of the general population. According to Calvert Memorial Hospitals Community Wellness website, Walking is one of the easiest ways to exercise. You can do it almost anywhere and at anytime. Its also inexpensive. All you need is a good pair of shoes. To help you get started, Calvert Memorial Hospital developed a guide as part of Walk Off Weight (WOW) Calvert to encourage more local residents to walk as part of a healthy lifestyle. Karen Mohn, program coordinator, is willing to come out to groups to launch WOW, an eight-week program all about getting fit and healthy by walking off weight. A leader of a group wanting to start a walking program can call 410-535-8233 to schedule Mohn to come out with tools and resources to start a walking program. One option is to pay $8 per person for a bag which contains a tape measure, pedometer, and walking guide which includes stretching exercises, a log and information about 13 public trails within the county. The WOW guide is also available online at http://www.calverthospital.org/ body.cfm?id=729. Mohn will talk about Vitabot, the online meal suggestion system, and free fitness programs available throughout the county. Then she will help the walkers weigh in, measure their waist and determine their body composition. A high waist circumference and too much abdominal fat puts you at high risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease. By measuring your
Kathy Mazur, left, Sue Allen and Holly Herzog, of Lusby, have been walking partners for years. Starting when their kids were in elementary school, they would leave after the kids were on the bus. Now their kids are at Patuxent High School.
waist circumference, doctors can track your body composition before, during and after your weight loss efforts, according to the walking guide. The 28-page booklet provides directions to each of 15 different walking sites along with information such as handicapped accessibility, lighting, restrooms, water fountains, terrain and much more. Groups can continue walking past the eight-week program and Mohn will continue to check in with them to help measure, provide resources and hand out incentives/awards. One award is the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award, or PALA for completing a six-week challenge where adults exercise 30 minutes a day and children 60 minutes while picking up six new healthy eating habits. Individuals can participate in WOW by going to a station set up at the Aquatic Center or Solomons Urgent Care. There participants can read the instruction on how to login with an anonymous user name and start tracking their weight loss and the increased physical activity. Margaret Fowler, director of Community Wellness at Calvert Memorial Hospital, asks those who are actively
attempting to lose weight and increase their movement to sign-up for one of the programs around the county. The grant, for which the hospital is the lead sponsor, requires Calvert Can initiative to track the trends leading to healthier lifestyles. Those who dont have a group, can come to the World Gym in Prince Frederick, at the opposite end of the Safeway, on Wednesdays at noon. Individuals will have Mohn and personal trainers to walk with down Prince Frederick Blvd. Last year we had a woman with a cane who came out to walk with us, said Mohn.
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verton soccer program when she was in middle school, and joined Leslie on the varsity team when she was in eighth grade. She attributes their success to the coaching they get, as well as the sheer number of games they play. By getting games in before the regular season starts, Draper said the team gets a chance to mesh, meaning they play as a better unit once the season is underway. Captain Zoe Gertz, junior, said its exciting to be on
the team for the 100th win under Leslies leadership. She said the team is very focused, and they are all expected to start the season in top shape. Every year she has been on the team, she said they meet that expectation. We come to win and we do our best, she said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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in July during the Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix near Sarasota, Fla. Other crowd favorites coming to town include the Wazzup Boats and the #77 Amsoil boat. Southern Maryland Rebel Racings Miss Mary Mac will also be making an appearance, Yowaiski said. The boardwalk on Solomons provides an uninterrupted 180 degree view of the entire race course. A more ideal location cant be found for viewing the race close enough to taste the salt spray, and experience the deafening scream of the Super Cat 750-Horsepower engines as they fly by at speeds of up to 180 mph, a press release states. In tandem with the races, the Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association, will be holding a charity golf tournament at the Chesapeake Hill Golf Course on Friday benefitting the Alzheimers Foundation in support of their research. There will also be a Poker Run starting at Solomons Har-
bor, heading across the Chesapeake Bay to Palm Beach Willies in Taylors Island, then returning Veras White Sands and Beach Club. The Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association will be donating a majority of the proceeds from the Offshore Heros Poker Run to help a Melissa Smith in her fight against a deadly disease. Smith has survived bouts with Hodgkins lymphoma, not once, but twice. As a result of radiation treatment for her cancer, Smith, a resident of Annapolis, is now battling Transverse Myelitis. This cheerful, friendly young woman graduated from Towson with a 4.0 and had recently been accepted into the nursing program at Anne Arundel Medical Center, but unfortunately due to this disease, that has to be put aside, the release states. For more information about the Offshore Heros Poker Run, or to register, visit www.cbpba.com.
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Race activities start Friday at 9 a.m. with race setup. Poker run registration begins at 9 a.m. at Solomons Yachting Center and starts at 11 a.m. Races begin with Race 1 at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Race 2 begins at 2 p.m. and Race 3 begins at 3 p.m. There will be spectator areas available on land and on the water. The race closes with a 7 p.m. awards ceremony at the Tiki Bar. For all the details on the boat race, visit www.solomonsrace.com. Just up the road from the Offshore Grand Prix, Annmarie Gardens is preparing for the 19th annual Artsfest on Sept. 15 and 16. Artsfest is a fine arts festival for all ages, featuring more than 150 artists from across the country showcasing different art forms, such as jewelry making, ceramics, painting, photography, fibers, metalworking and more. For individuals looking to get some early Christmas shopping done, Director of Marketing and Development Jackie Sudore-Flood said all featured artists will have wares for sale on site. The Annmarie Garden gift shop will also be open for business. Sudore-Flood said there will be plenty of opportunities at Artsfest for the public to get hands on with art. There will be painting and clay projects designed for adults in he studio school, and several fun activities with balls, glitter and bubbles for kids in the Zany Zone and the Discovery Tent. Annmarie Garden is a very creative, playful place and we love to have the community involved, Sudore-Flood said. If visual or hands on art is not a persons speed, thats not a problem. There will be more than 25 acts performing on the main stage, within the Council Ring, inside the Arts Building and throughout Annmarie Garden. Special performances include folk rock musicians Yellow Tie Guy and the Slim Harrison & the Sunnyland Band, a roots and kids participatory jug band, on
the Main Stage. Sudore-Flood said having artists, acts and activities scattered throughout Annmarie Garden serves two purposes it gives the whole venue exposure, and it keeps the visitors from congregating in one concentrated area, a large concern with more than 10,000 visitors expected. Parking at Artsfest is free, as is parking on Solomons Island. Anybody wanting to attend both events without driving back and forth the whole time are in luck a free shuttle will be running from Annmarie Garden to the center of Solomons Island every 30 minutes. The Artsfest Bus is provided by Thomas and Sons Transport. Sudore-Flood said this is the first year Artsfest and the boat races have fallen on the same weekend, but she believes it will be a positive thing for both events. With free transportation from one event to the other offered all day, she said it will also be a way for visitors to Solomons to experience all the area has to offer. She said there have been a number of logistical meetings between all groups to ensure the safety of all visitors to Solomons. With so many to come out to Artsfest alone, keeping everyone safe is a top priority Sudore-Flood said. Artsfest is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. With admission only $6 for adults over the age of 11, Artsfest is a affordable way to get out and have fun. Admission covers all activities in the garden, Sudore-Flood said, and a person could potentially spend the whole day exploring all Annmarie Garden has to offer. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org or call 410-326-4640. Neither event happens by accident. Both Sudore-Flood and Yowaiski said planning for the next years event will begin within days of this weekends end. At Annmarie Garden, applications for artists hoping for a place in Artsfest are collected as early as January, with the deadline in March, before a long process of narrowing
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entries through a jury panel. There is also a matter of booking and juggling all the bands, acts and even boats scheduled to appear during the weekend for both groups. After 19 years, Sudore-Flood said planning generally runs smoothly, and they make sure artists are situated and ready before the floodgates open.
Between free boat races at one end of the island and all the art, activities and music you can handle for $6, there will be something for everybody this weekend, so be sure to come out and take a look at what Solomons has to offer. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Mable Brown, 75
Mable Lee Brown, 75, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on Aug. 25, 2012 at her residence. Mable was a lifetime resident of Calvert County, Maryland. She was born on May 18, 1937 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Coates in Prince Frederick, Maryland. She was one of 11 children. In 1962, she married the late, Walter Wallace Brown, Sr. To that union three children were born, Walter Brown, Jr., James Brown and Mable (Terry) Morsell. Thereafter, Mable met the late, Arthur Stepney. Through this love six children were born Rosie (Arnold) Carter, Linda (Andre) Jackson, Arthur (LaKisha) Stepney, Jackie Jones, Willia Stepney, Leslie (Bertrand) Spann; fourteen grandchildren, Latasha Brown, Evan and Marcus Morsell, Angel Jones, Raeeqs Dobyns, Richard White, Rahim and Baiyina Jones, Jasmine Ferguson, Jordan Jalloh, Brandon Yarbrough, Zonte Spann and Briana Spann and one greatgrandson, Christopher (CJ) Reed. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Nathaniel Coates, Samuel Coates, Aaron Coates, James Coates and Allen E. Coates and one sister, Julia Coates. She leaves to cherish her memories her children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, two brothers; Marion and Joseph Coates, two sisters; Willa Mae Jones and Genevieve Stepney and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins and friends. Funeral service was held on Friday, August 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD with Elder ShaRon Morsell officiating. The interment was at Holland Cemetery, Huntingtown, MD. The pallbearers were family and friends. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
He attended Calvert County schools and on May 6, 1962, married Carolyn Weisman at St. John Vianney Church in Prince Frederick. John was a tobacco farmer who also drove school bus for Dorsey Gray, was a heavy equipment operator working for the state of Maryland and later Calvert County and at Southern Memorial Gardens. John retired in 2007. In his leisure John enjoyed camping and fiddling in the garage, fixing anything that was broken. John was preceded in death by his parents and a great granddaughter Skyler Moses. Surviving are his wife Carolyn Cranford; three children John G. Cranford, Jr. and his wife Liz, Victoria Feuerstein and Donald C. Cranford and his wife Dawn all of Huntingtown, MD; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren; three sisters Thelma Beeasman and her husband Richard of Melbourne, Fl, Shirley Mae Gibson and Jean Cranford both of Huntingtown and a brother Ralph Cranford and his wife Joan of Huntingtown. Friends were received on Monday, Sept, 10, and a celebration of Johns life was held on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings, MD. Interment was in Southern Memorial Gardens. For information or to leave a condolence visit www.RauschFuneralHomes.com
Family received friends at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, Owings, on Saturday, Sept. 8, before services at 7 p.m. Interment is set for Friday, September 14 at 1 pm at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dunkirk VFD, 3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk, MD 20754.
Mac McCartney, 73
Laben Jackson Mac McCartney, 73, of Huntingtown, passed away Aug. 31, 2012, at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. He was born Aug. 4, 1939, in Lewis County, W. Va., to Laben J. and Lelah P. (Armstrong) McCartney. Mac was raised in West Virginia where he attended public schools. He married Elizabeth Ann Barron on July 27, 1959 and they lived in Arlington. Mac was employed by the Market Tire Company and later by Penn Jersey automotive parts store as a district manager. In the early 1970s he purchased the Penn Jersey store in Prince Frederick and operated it as Penn Auto for many years. He and Bette moved to Calvert County in the mid 1970s and he operated several businesses including Jerrys Subs and Pizza in Dunkirk and the former Turner Wells liquor store in Sunderland which he operated as 2 & 4 Liquors. He was also involved in construction and remodeling with his business partner Jerry Clarke. Mac retired in June 2003 and then served on the Board of the Arc of Southern MD, and was currently a member of the Calvert County Planning and Commission where he had served for the past six years. In his leisure time Mac enjoyed raising and racing horses, and traveling, and was an avid Civil War buff. Mac was preceded in death by his parents and recently by his daughter Katherine Ann McCartney. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Bette McCartney of Huntingtown; grandchildren Morgan and Sydney Fluster and son-in-law Eric Fluster, all of Slingerlands, NY, and by four nieces. A visitation for family and friends was held Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at Rausch Funeral Home, Owings, MD. Memorial contributions may be made in Macs name to the Civil War Trust, 1140 Professional Court, Hagerstown, MD 21740. For additional information or to leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes. com.
Dorothy Jacks, 80
Dorothy Gertrude Jacks, 80, of Owings, MD passed away on Aug. 25, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. Dorothy Gertrude Thomas Jacks was born on Jan. 15, 1932 in Calvert County, MD, to the late William and Ruth Thomas. She was the fourth of seventeen children. She was educated in Calvert County School System. Dorothy was devoted to her family. Her kindness was extended to all she could assist. Often times she was known for giving to others even if it meant she would go without. She loved having family gatherings where she was known to cook her famous crab cakes, sweet potato pies and seafood salad. She also loved writing poems, coloring, softball and of course playing her slots. Her favorite color was red. Dorothy loved her family and friends, but more importantly her first love and passion was for the Lord Jesus Christ. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Hope United Methodist Church; in which she was very active until her illness. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Ruth Thomas; her sisters, Mary Harvey, Bertie Booth; brothers, Robert, Donald, James and George Thomas; and a wonderful friend Blanche Ward. She leaves to cherish their memories; her sisters, Vernice Custard, Mary Green, Corrine Reed, Beatrice Riggs, Valeria Mason, Cynthia Jones; brothers, Everett, William (Duck), Earldee, and Vincent (Pinky) Thomas; brothers-in-Iaw, Sidney Jones and Arthur Riggs; sister-in-law Mary Thomas; children, James Jacks, Jr., Ruth Neal, Thomas Jacks, Brenda Buck, Carter Jacks, Balena Mackall, Hernanda Jacks, Ingeborg Jacks-Curtis, Deley Jacks and Lezshell Jacks; sons-in-Iaw, James Neal, William Buck, Alexander Mackall and Randy Curtis; daughters-in-Iaw Essie Jacks, Amber Jacks and Nina Jacks; Grandchildren, Lawerence, Lavina, Antoine & Isha, Weldon & Zeisha, Brian, Tania, Dale, Margo, Joan, Jonathan, Crystal, Jamal, Jessica, Cedric, Jason & Pam, Lezshell, Tyler, Tayden, Travis, Tinesha, Chikita, Crystal C., Jaden, Maya, Delijah and Berna; great-grandchildren, Devin, Antoine Jr., Jazmin, Weldon Jr., Dondre, Patrina, Kededria, William, Brittany, Brashuna, Desmond, Ciara, Jordon, Johanah, Josiah, Jazlyn, Lilyana, Kristiani, Brielle, Zion and Latajah; one great-great-granddaughter, Amaya and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service was held on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at Mt. Hope UM Church, Sunderland, MD with Rev. Roosevelt Oliver officiating. The interment was at Mt. Hope UM Church Cemetery, Sunderland, MD. The pallbearers were Vincent Thomas, Alexander Mackall, Jason Mackall, Terrence Oliver, Vaughn Thomas and James Rawlings. The honorary pallbearers were Weldon Randall, Travis Wilkerson, McDaniel Alvin Thomas, Anitino Thomas and Randy Curtis. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
Jimmie Cross, 78
Jimmie Danial Cross died peacefully at the age of 78 at his home in Dunkirk, MD, on Sept. 5, 2012. He was born on May 25, 1934, in Arno, Va., to Henry and Maude (Rumley) Cross. Jimmie lived in Calvert County since 1977 and went to work from the WSSC in 1983, where he later retired and became a member of their Retirement Group. After his retirement he worked as a Bailiff at the Prince Georges County Courthouse in Upper Marlboro. He was also a member of the Prince Frederick Masonic Lodge. Jimmie loved his dog, Stormie. He enjoyed playing cards, traveling around the country and going to casinos. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Evelyn, son, Daniel, daughter, Debby and granddaughter, Rebekah. He is also survived by two sisters, Peggy Gale of Pace, FL and Joyce Welch (Jim) of Columbia, SC and other family members and many friends.
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Board of Education, and later the Director of Pupil Services until her retirement in June of 1976. Lola has been on many boards and committees such as Administrative board for St. Pauls UMC, Chairmen of Volunteers for Calvert Hospital, and Co-Chairman of Library Committee for Asbury-Solomons just to name a few. She had also taught Sunday school at St. Pauls UMC for over 47 years. Lolas main hobby was China painting of which she has many beautiful examples. She was preceded in death by her husband Nathaniel Parks, her sisters, Mariana Hughes, Ruby Dean, Ruth Davis, brother, Milford D. Hughes, niece Jacqueline Herndon, and nephews Richard and LeRoy Dean, and Milford L. Hughes. She is survived by her niece, Vicki Hurt and husband Robert of Clyde TX; nephew Joe Dean and wife Jeniene of Leander, TX; and many great nieces and nephews. A visitation was held on Monday September 10, 2012, at St. Pauls United Methodist Church, Lusby, MD. A funeral and internment followed at the church. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the St. Pauls UMC Building Fund, 110960 HG Trueman Rd., Lusby, MD 20657. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, MD.
Robert Severn, 80
Robert Francis Severn of Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2012, at the age of 80. He was born on April 5, 1932 in Washington, DC to James Anthony, Jr. and Rosalie (West) Severn. On Jan. 7, 1956, he married Ann Riedl, the love of his life. In 1998, Robert and Ann moved to Prince Frederick, Maryland and became members of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Robert worked for and retired from the DC Government as an Insurance Examiner. He was a member of the Society of Financial Examiners and also worked as a Certified Financial Examiner. He loved to work crossword puzzles, go fishing, swimming and tried his hand at playing golf. During the football season, he could be found cheering on the Washington Redskins football team. Robert is the beloved husband of Ann Severn and the loving father of Timothy, Mary, James, Patricia and Robert. He is the devoted grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of five. He is also survived by numerous family and friends. Family received friends to Lee Funeral Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane (Rt 4 & Fowler Road), Owings, MD 20736 on Monday, Sept 10. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, Sept. 11, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Interment followed at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Vianney Catholic Church.
Simonds. He was raised and educated in Washington, DC. He married Dolores Boerckel on Nov. 23, 1963 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Owensville, MD. Buddy was employed by the D.C. school Board as a Boiler Plant Operator until retiring in the 1990s. He was a member of St. Anthonys Catholic Church, North Beach and Past President of the Beach Buccaneers. Buddy enjoyed playing baseball as well as coaching Babe Ruth and Little League baseball and Buccaneers football. For many years he maintained Kellam Field in Chesapeake Beach. He was preceded in death by his parents Gilbert and Jennie Simonds, sisters Mary Weller and Vita Simonds and a daughter in law Nikki Simonds. He is survived by his wife Dolores Simonds; two daughters Linda Sullivan and her husband Dave of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Lorrie Magerer and her husband Michael of Dunkirk, MD; four sons Gilbert S. Simonds, Jr. and his wife Trina of Woodstock, GA, John Simonds and his significant other Samantha Williams of Chesapeake Beach, MD Charles Simonds of Scranton, SC and Brian Simonds and his wife Amy of St. Leonard, MD; 14 grandchildren Ashley Simonds and her fiance Shayne Kenny, Amanda Mackey, Monica Simonds, Brandon Simonds and his fiance Tayler Cooksey, Shawn Sullivan, John Simonds, Jr., Brianna and Justin Simonds, Timothy Vantassel and his wife Jill, Heather Wiley, Jennifer Magerer, Deianna Reinhartt and her fiance Kent Gregory, Hallie Williams and D.J. Sullivan; two great grandsons Marcus Harrington-Arcuri and Coleman Vantassel; two sisters Jackie Jones of Taylorsville, GA and Joanne Crawley of Hyattsville, MD; two brothers James Simonds and his wife Betty of Dunkirk, MD and William Simonds and his wife Teresa of Kingsport, TN. Also surviving are two aunts, numerous nieces, nephews and in laws. Friends were received on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, at Rausch Funeral Home, Owings. A Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of Buddys life will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 at St. Anthonys Church, North Beach, MD. Interment will follow at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or at www.calverthospice. org. For information or to leave a condolence visit www.RauschFuneralHomes.com
Hinkle, son-in-law, Roy Hinkle, Jr., two grandchildren, Emily Caroline Hinkle and Jack Lewis Hinkle and her brother, Steve Tulkin and sister-in-law, Sydney Kapchan. The family received friends on Thursday, Sept. 6, at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, Maryland. A service celebrating her life was held on Friday, Sept. 7, at Southern Calvert Baptist Church, Lusby, with Pastor Steve Fehrman officiating. Interment followed at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic, Maryland. Should friends desire contributions may be made in her memory to the Jewish National Fund (JNF), 78 Randall Avenue, Rockville Centre NY 11570 http://www.jnf. org, USO (United Service Organization), P.O. Box 96322, Washington, DC DC 200906322, www.uso.org, or to Tents of Mercy, c/o Tikkun International, P.O. Box 2997 Gaithersburg MD 20886, (Within the USA, please send your tax deductible contributions to Tikkun and make checks payable to Tikkun International. Include a separate note indicating that the donation is for Tents of Mercy.) http://www.tentsofmercy.org.
Everett Wills, 72
Everett Russell Wills, 72, of Saint Leonard, MD passed away on Aug. 30, 2012, at Future Care Pineview Nursing & Rehab. Center, Clinton, MD. Everett was the son of the late Harold and Mary Wills and was born on June 14, 1940, in Paris, Maryland. He was the seventh of 10 children and was known to be quiet, obedient, and humble. Everett farmed most of his life until it was no longer profitable to raise tobacco. Although he enjoyed farming and being outdoors, he had a thirst for knowledge. He received his early education in the public schools of Calvert County, Maryland. Everett continued his education and received several accolades at Maryland State College in Princess Anne, Maryland. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1963. Everett joined the United States Navy in September 1963. He was accepted in the Aviation Officer Program in Pensacola, Florida and was the only African-American in his class. After Honorary Discharge from the Navy, Everett accepted a job in the United States Postal Service. He was later employed by the Board of Education in Calvert County, Maryland to teach Math and Industrial Arts. Later in his career, he worked construction until his retirement. Everett was joined in Holy Matrimony to Ephonia Lee Mason on June 24, 1967. From this union, came three children: Stacy, Margo, and Dawn. Everett and Ephonia were inseparable for 45 years. Everett attended Peter's United Methodist Church as a youth. He became a member of Brooks United Methodist Church in 1971. He served as Treasurer and Finance Committee Member for over 30 years. Everett enjoyed gardening, cooking, landscaping and carpentry. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and attending their activities. Everett will be remembered as a great family man, a community activist and volunteer, as well as a legacy for his family as the first to receive a college degree. His humbleness and selflessness will be remembered throughout his family, friends and colleagues. His memory will be cherished by those
he leaves behind, his wife, Ephonia; his children: Donna Rice, Cheryl Wills, Sandra (Jeffrey Tolson), Stacy Wills (Tracy Commodore), Margo (Darry McNair), Dawn (Barron Parker); his grandchildren: Kym Rice, Jeffrey Tolson, Braxton Commodore, Brian Commodore; his siblings: Mattie Prout and Robert Wills; his step sister, Glenda Wallace; his aunt, Elizabeth Wills; his sisters-in-law: Yvonne Wills, Shirley Wills, and Lillian Wills; his brother-in-law, Enoch Tyler; his Goddaughters: Marshann Graham, Donna Jones, and Sherrise De Baugh; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Everett was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Mary Wills; his siblings: Leroy Wills, Doris Tyler, Mary Frances Thomas, John Wills, Helen Wills, George Wills, and James Wills. Funeral service was held on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Dunkirk Baptist Church, Dunkirk, MD with Bishop Darnell Easton eulogist. The interment was at Brooks UMC Cemetery, St. Leonard, MD. The pallbearers were Alvin Wills, Charles Tyler, Gregory Wills, Berjerone Mason, Ricky Wills and James Wills. The honorary pallbearers were Sidney Jones, Harry Harrod, Charles Riggs, Nicholas Bond and Frances Thomas. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
Eleanor Winiarczyk, 89
Eleanor Woloszynska Winiarczyk, 89, of Dunkirk, MD, passed away Sept. 5, 2012, at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. She was born February 5, 1923 in Buffalo, NY to John and Genevieve (Nowak) Woloszynski. Eleanor happily married Walter Winiarczyk on April 7, 1942 and they made their home in Clarence and Franklinville, NY. She moved to Dunkirk in 2005 to live with her daughter. Eleanor was a homemaker who loved to cook, bake, knit and crochet. She maintained a beautiful flower and vegetable garden each spring and summer. In her later years, she discovered her artistic talent and began to paint. Her beautiful artwork ranged from florals, wildlife and landscapes done in pastels and oils, all of which her family and friends proudly displayed. She was the recipient of many awards for her art. Eleanor loved and cherished her family and friends. She always enjoyed spending time with them and reveled in their accomplishments. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband of 47 years Walter Winiarczyk, Sr. She is survived by a son Walter M. Winiarczyk and wife Karol of Amherst, NY, and daughter Kathleen Schnobrich of Dunkirk. Also surviving are grandchildren Lynn Isula and husband Paul of East Amherst, NY, Walter Winiarczyk III and wife Jennifer of Cicero, NY, Norman Schnobrich III of Columbia, MD and Russell Schnobrich of Annapolis, MD; a great grandson Walter Aiden Winiarczyk, and her sister Dolores Syroczynski of North Tonawanda, NY. Services for Mrs. Winiarczyk will be private. For additional information or to leave condolences, please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Shoshanah Tulkin, 67
Shoshanah Yaffa Tulkin, 67, passed from this world into Glory on Sept. 2, 2012 at Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, Maryland. Shoshanah was born on June 19, 1945 in Bronx, New York. She was the youngest child of David and Mae Tulkin. She was 6 months old the family moved to Prince Georges County where Shoshanah grew up. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1963. Shoshanah was a writer. She had written several novels, none of them published. She made her living as a graphic designer until her retirement. What she loved the most in the world was her Savior, her family, her cat and a good laugh! She will be missed. She is survived by her daughter, Laura
Buddy Simonds, 68
Gilbert Buddy Salvatore Simonds, Sr., 68, of North Beach, MD, passed away on Sept. 9, 2012. He was born October 4, 1943 in Washington, DC to Gilbert and Jennie (Russo)
Newsmakers
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer With 60 volunteers spanning three locations, CareNet has been serving the community since 1991, offering free care for expecting parents facing unplanned pregnancies.
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CareNet Helps Expecting Parents Prepare
Currently, CareNet volunteers are preparing for the 2012 Baby Steps at St. Marys Ryken on Sept. 15, as well as the FatherDaughter Purity Ball on Nov. 3, and other yearly events and fundraisers. CareNet Executive Director Cheryl Keen said CareNet depends on 60 volunteers that donate their time to the operation yearly. Our volunteers are busy people that make time in their busy lives Keen said. Services CareNet offers include pregnancy tests, limited diagnostic ultrasounds, education on pregnancy, parenthood, abortion methods, risks and alternatives and various support groups and counseling. Registered nurses who have gone through specialized training with the machine conduct ultrasounds, Keen said, adding the ultrasound has been a tremendous tool. Soon, CareNet will also offer STD and STI testing. Keen said they are seeking a physician or nurse practitioner to help with the testing and in the clinic. She said the goal is not to push mothers in a specific direction, but to give them all the information available. We never want someone to say why
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didnt you tell me? Keen said. CareNet even has supplies, from clothing for both mothers and babies to formula and even toys and bassinets, available for expecting parents. A boutique is available for mothers to shop at using credits they receive for attending counseling sessions, doing homework they receive and other activities. Volunteers make it possible for CareNet to provide the level of service they do in Southern Maryland, Keen said. They sort and inspect donations received, conduct counseling sessions and examinations, file paperwork and even organize and run fundraisers. Rachel Portillo has been volunteering with CareNet for 12 years and is based out of the Prince Frederick office. She said she enjoys being with people, and CareNet was an opportunity to practice loving people. She said she interacts people she wouldnt normally, and has expanded her comfort zone. Portillo is one of several volunteers who conducts Mom to Mom sessions. She meets with young mothers in hour-long sessions to offer support and advice. They also watch films and go over information about what the mother can expect during her pregnancy, birth and everything that comes after. While many services CareNet offers are available on a walk-in basis, Mom to Mom counseling is normally pre-scheduled. One of Portillos best memories is of a young mother who started coming to CareNet alone for support and information, then began bringing her boyfriend. When the two got married, they came by the center on their wedding day. Since then, the couple has moved out of the area and had another child, but they still stop in occasionally to say hello. Portillo said she was proud seeing them grow and mature, and said in a situation like that you begin to feel like as much a mother as a mentor. Denise Vukmer has been with the Leonardtown office for a year. She said some of her most memorable moments have been watching films or reading with
expectant mothers and they come across something she didnt know, or she sees the mother light up about something they experienced first hand. You see that connection and you know what youre doing is wonderful, she said. Though the majority of CareNets volunteers are female, there are men who volunteer with the organization. Mike Crowe has been at the Lexington Park center for three months and has been mentoring young fathers in Dad to Dad peer counseling. He started with CareNet because his wife volunteers with them, and he was interested in the center. He said he talks to young men about the challenges they will face, and shares experiences about how his own life changed when he and his wife had children. Keen said there is something for anybody who wants to get involved, no matter his or her age or skill set. Aside from counseling and nursing, there is a group of young volunteers goes into schools and to events, like the county fairs, to teach young people about abstinence. All volunteers go through different types of CareNet training, from the nurses learning to utilize an ultrasound to counselors and even the abstinence promotion team, Keen said. For more information, visit www. carenetsomd.org or www.friendsofcnpcsm. com. Applications to volunteer are available at all CareNet centers. Centers in St. Marys County are located at 21562 Thames Avenue in Lexington Park and 25482 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown. The Calvert County location is at 2196 Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick. The next CareNet fundraiser is Baby Steps at St. Marys Ryken in Leonardtown, starting at 12 p.m. Its not too late to get involved. Pre-registrations are still being accepted, and Keen said registration will even be accepted the day of the event for $25. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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You will enjoy a quaint craftsman cottage fully renovated, remodeled & sunroom addition in 2010 for all of the minimlist creature comforts of the 21st century. The cottage is 3 min. walk from our community beach, walk, play, or dip your kayaks. Nice flat, mature landscaped yard with 10x12 shed for kayaks, bikes & storage! Community boat ramp, club house, and beach. HOA only $50/year! Calvert County School district, great neighborhood in Drum Point! Flexible closing date, we would be willing to rent back from you, while our house is built. If interested, or for more information, please call 410-610-6288. Price: $216,400
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Surfside Beach. Condo - 2BR, 2 full BAs, extra sofa bed, kitchen, living room, fully furnished, immaculate condition - St. Marys County owned. One-half mile to beach and numerous golf courses in area. Contact Harrison Realty at 843-421-2934 ask for Charles Harrison. Also, 843-839-5464 is the rental office.
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By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer Earlier this year Maryland changed its requirements for child car seat regulations. Now a child must be in a rear facing infant seat until the age of 2 and use booster seats until 8. Wed like to see the laws match the current recommendation, said Cpl. Phillip Foote, certified car seat installer. The American Academy of Pediatrics changed its suggested guidelines last year following research and injury studies. Materials handed out a Middleham-St. Peters Community Health Fair on Saturday suggested, Young children who are placed in vehicle belts rather than booster seats are twice as likely to suffer devastating injuries, including severe damage to the brain, liver, spleen, stomach and spinal cord. Most children need to use a booster seat until age 10 to 12 for maximum protection and improved comfort in the car. A 2007 study published in the medical journal Injury
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Photo by Sarah Miller Re-enactors Thomas McIlroy, left, Sam Fulks and Steve Fulks in WWII garb.
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By Linda Reno Contributing Writer John Barton Dyer was born 1775 and was the son of James Dyer and Mary Redman. In 1801 he married Jane Newton, daughter of Bernard Newton and Mary Ann Molly Greenwell. On May 29, 1812 Dyer enlisted for five years as a private in the 14th U.S. Regiment. His recruitment officer was Lt. John White Thompson (one of the Fightin Thompsons). At the age of 37 with a wife and three children he would enlist is a mystery. By September 26 the 14th Regiment had made its way to Buffalo, New York. On Saturday [September 26, 1812] the 14th U.S. Regiment and infantry under the command of Col. William H. Winder, arrived and encamped in the village. They will, we understand, soon march for Lewiston. This regiment is composed of fine healthy young men, 337 in number. It is to be lamented that the number is so few and that the men have not received their winter clothing, as they came from the southward and are not accustomed to our climate. John Barton Dyer only had a few more days to live. According to a certificate signed by Lt. Thompson, he died or was slain at Fort Niagara on October 1, 1812, but I think he was probably killed on October 13, 1812 at the Battle of Queenston Heights, New York (aka the Battle of Lewiston), the first major battle of the War of 1812 that was won by the British. The Americans, who were stationed in Lewiston, New
York were unable to get the bulk of their invasion force across the Niagara River [into Canada] due to the work of British artillery and reluctance on the part of the undertrained and inexperienced American militia. As a result, British reinforcements were able to arrive and force those Americans on the Canadian side to surrender. By 1815, Jane (Newton) Dyer had presumably died too. Her uncle, Joseph Greenwell (of George) made his will on April 3, 1815. There was no mention of Jane but he made bequests to Alexander Dyer, William Dyer, and Ann Dyer, children of Barton Dyer. In December 1816 the Orphans Court appointed Edward Battle of Queenston Heights Ford guardian to Alexander, William and Eleanor Dyer, orphans of John B. Dyer. their deceased sister, Ann Eleanor Dyer. In 1829 William Stephen Dyer married Mary E. The Dyer children were entitled to bounty lands rd as a result of their fathers service. Edward Ford, how- Combs. In 1850 the family was living in the 3 District and Williams occupation was given as wheelwright. ever, declined the land in lieu of cash payments. The children were to receive instead $4 per month until Their children were: Mary Jane Dyer, born 1831 who married James Uriah Norris; Joseph Alexander Dyer, February 17, 1820. In 1828 William Stephen Dyer and John Alexan- born 1833 who married Mary Mahala Norris; and der Dyer signed receipts to Edward Ford for their share Martha Ellen Dyer, born 1836 who married William of their fathers estate and half [each] of the share of H. Drury.
Imitation of Death
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By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer You just cant stop yourself. When it comes to a project youre interested in doing, youve got the tenacity of a toddler with a new toy, the grip of a pit bull, the grasp of a rock climber on a sheer cliff. Nothing deters you. You stick around to see the whole thing finished, no matter what. You cant let go. Nikki Bordeaux Harper feels the same way, especially when it comes to the people she loves. In the new book Imitation of Death by Cheryl Crane, Nikkis doggedness includes solving murders, too. Realtor Nikki Harper shouldve been home. The paint job in her kitchen shouldve been done and her mother, actress Victoria Bordeaux, shouldve had her Hollywood mansion all to herself again. Nikki would return to selling expensive houses and Victoria could enjoy semi-retirement. Thats the way it shouldve been the morning that Eddie Bernard was found behind the Bordeaux mansion with gardening shears buried in his chest. Eddie, son of Victorias long-time neighbor, Abe, had just gotten out of rehab two weeks prior. Not one to give up his drugs, hed thrown a party the night before that culminated in several fights. One of the loudest was with Victorias gardener, Jorge. Everybody saw it happen. Everybody knew Jorge and Eddie detested one another. And since the shears had Jorges name engraved on the handles, everybody knew they were his. Jorge was the son of Victorias housekeeper,
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and Nikki had known him forever. She was sure he didnt kill Eddie; Jorge wasnt that kind of guy. Yes, he had reason, but so did just about everybody. Eddie had been messing around with too many women with jealous boyfriends. Abes second wife, Ginny, reportedly loathed her stepson. There were a lot of people at the party who seemed to want Eddie for his money and his drugs, and Nikki heard rumors that some of the hangers-on were dangerous. Still, she couldnt let Jorge go to jail for something he didnt do. She had to know who really killed Eddie, but someone definitely wanted her to stop looking Ho boy. Finally! A mystery that isnt revealed on page 25. Nope, author Cheryl Crane keeps the speculation going by tossing all kinds of false leads in her readers way and by leading us down thought-paths we know are wrong but that are fun anyhow. The characters here seem to be a loose blending of real Hollywood folks (Crane is the daughter of Hollywoods Lana Turner) a feature that turns into a guessing-game and that moves this story right along. Add in a few ingenious plot twists, some things that surprise us as much as they surprise the characters, a definite lack of four-letter words, and no gratuitous violence, and wow! We have a winner! Whodunit fans who hate the let-down of a toosolvable mystery will love this delightfully tangled novel, the second in a semi-series that can be read as a standalone. Just remember, though: once you start reading Imitation of Death, youll never be able to stop yourself.
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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.
Photos by Sarah Miller New Directions Community Theatre rehearses On Golden Pond in the home of Director Phil Cosman.
working behind scenes as there are actors on stage, she said. LePore has been on both sides of the stage. She said being in the crew and helping behind the scenes is an excellent way to get involved in the theatre. She said many individuals who wouldnt feel comfortable on stage get into the technical side of the production because they love the theatre enough to find a way to get involved. Not everyone can act all the time, she said, adding she will do anything that a show needs. Curl echoed LePores comments. Like many, he is filling several roles, acting as both director and technical designer for Frankenstein, calling himself a man of many coats and knowledge of little. sarahmiller@countytimes.net Live Music: Ben Connelly Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) 12 p.m. Live Music: No Green Jelly Beenz 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.
Entertainment Calendar
Thursday, Sept. 13
Zumba Fitness St. Marys Sunshine Center (22995 Moakley Street, Leonardtown) 6 p.m. Live Music: Dave and Kevin Trio Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7:30 p.m. Steam Coffin Presentation Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons) - 7 pm. Free Dixie Power Trio Concert Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum (4155 Mears Ave, Chesapeake Beach) 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 14
Interactive Murder Mystery St. Clements Island Museum (38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point) 6 p.m. Live Music: Latrice Carr Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 15
Artfest 12, Sept. 15-16 Annemarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) 10 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 16
Live Music: RetroPhyt Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) 12 p.m.
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Thursday, Sept. 13
Dazzling Dames in Watercolor Figuratively Speaking CalvART Gallery (110 Solomons Island Road S, Prince Frederick) - Thursdays thru Sundays 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sept. 13 Oct. 14 Featuring Mary Blumberg, full color, layered watercolor and Ann Trentman, minimal wet or dry watercolor; Jazz singer, Joyce Kinser and; short watercolor demonstrations of the artists dynamic and very different painting styles. Mary Blumberg and Ann Trentman are well known in Southern Maryland and beyond. One a full color, the other a minimalist, they show the full range of possibilities of watercolor. The artists reception is September 22 from 5-8 p.m. This is a cant miss event combining spectacular new works of art, fabulous jazz singing by Joyce Kinser and brief demonstration by the artists on watercolor techniques you can learning a matter of minutes. For more information call 410-535-9252 or visit www. calvartgallery.com. Calvert Conversations Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach) 10-11 a.m. The topic of discussion at the first gathering will be Oystering on the Bay. The setting is perfect, overlooking an historic harbor on the bay. Branch Manager Joan Kilmon will lead the conversations that take place the second Thursday of each month: September 13, October 11, November 8, December 13, January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9. New-timers and old-timers gather together to ask questions, get answers, all the while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea and meeting other folks who want to know more about where they live. Join in the discussion! For more information, call the Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at 410-257-2411 or check the website at calvert.lib.md.us. Kids Just Want to Have Fun! Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 2-3 p.m. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. Please register. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Evening Storytime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach) 6:30-7:15 p.m. This storytime is for the family with children of multiple ages. Children enjoy books and language through short stories, songs, crafts and more. An adult must accompany child. This weeks theme: Back to School. For more information, call 410-257-2411.
On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 1-4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, Sept. 15
10th Annual Pet Day 5K Run/Walk Our Lady of the Sea Church (50 Alexander Lane, Solomons Island) 7 a.m. The Humane Society of Calvert County (HSCC), a no-kill animal shelter, is announcing their 10th Annual Pet Day 5K run/walk. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the event begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $25 for adults (13 and older), $20 for children (ages 6-12), and children 5 and under is free. If you register for the event on line there is a $5 discount. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend; no retractable leashes please. Last years event brought out more than 300 friends of the HSCC and more than 50 dogs. To register on line, please go to: www.active.com (search for HSCCs Pet Day 5K) or search for more information, including how to volunteer, on the HSCC web site at www. HumaneSocietyofCalvertCounty.org. Additional information, including how to volunteer at HSCC, can be viewed on their web site at www.humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org For more information, call Kirstyn Northrop-Cobb at 301-648-8278 or e-mail Northrop-Cobb@comcast.net. Friends of Calvert Library Super Sidewalk Used Book Sale Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Buy from the fantastic selection of gently used books fiction, non-fiction and videos. Great opportunity for early holiday bargain shopping! For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291. Playtime Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings) 10:4511:15 a.m. 410-257-2101 Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach) 10:45-11:15 a.m. 410-257-2411 Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 11-11:30 a.m. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Playtime is a learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a nonbattery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. Kids Just Want To Have Fun Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings) 2:303:30 p.m. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. Please register. For more information, call s410-257-2101. Alzheimers Association Walk to End Alzheimers Asbury Solomons (11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons) 8:30 a.m. Walk to End Alzheimers is the nations largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. The National Capital Area Chapter will host two Walks in Southern Maryland
on Saturday, September 15, 2012. Participants will learn more about Alzheimers disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical trial enrollment, and the Associations support programs and services. Together, we can end Alzheimers the nations sixthleading cause of death. Start a team. Join a team. For more information, visit www. alz.org/nca, call 301-934-5856 or email AlzWalkSoMD@alz.org. The end of Alzheimers starts with you!
Out&About
Tuesday, Sept. 18
Girl Scout Open House Olivet United Methodist (13575 Olivet Road, Lusby) 6:30 - 8p.m. Come learn about the Girl Scout program and connect with troops in your area. Bring your daughter as there will be activities for the girls to participate in. Financial assistance is available and girls of all abilities are welcome. Volunteer opportunities for adults will also be discussed. For more information, contact Nadine Happell at nhappell@gscnc.org or 800-834-1702. Downton Abbey Schemes and Skeins Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 5-6:30 p.m. Bring your knitting/crochet project and join us for the hot PBS Masterpiece Classic series Downton Abbey on the big screen. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, Sept. 19
Girl Scout Open House Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 7-8 p.m. Come learn about the Girl Scout program and connect with troops in your area. Bring your daughter as there will be activities for the girls to participate in. Financial assistance is available and girls of all abilities are welcome. Volunteer opportunities for adults will also be discussed. For more information, contact Nadine Happell at nhappell@gscnc.org or 800-834-1702. PlayTime Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way, Lusby) 10:25-10:55 a.m. Playtime is a learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a nonbattery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. For more information, call 410-326-5289. Book Discussion Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings) 2-3:30 p.m. Major Pettigrews Last Stand by Helen Simonson. For more information, call 410-257-2101. Book Discussion Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way, Lusby) 7-8:30 p.m. The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway. This brilliant novel with universal resonance tells the story of three people trying to survive in a city rife with the extreme fear of desperate times. One Maryland One Book selection. For more information, call 410-326-5289.
Monday, Sept. 17
Girl Scout Open House Northeast Community Center Rooms A & B (4075 G Stinnett Boulevard, Chesapeake Beach) 6:30-8p.m. Come learn about the Girl Scout program and connect with troops in your area. Bring your daughter as there will be activities for the girls to participate in. Financial assistance is available and girls of all abilities are welcome. Volunteer opportunities for adults will also be discussed. For more information, contact Nadine Happell at nhappell@gscnc.org or 800-834-1702. Monday Morning Movies & More Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 10-11 a.m. Bring the little ones for a movie and a story! For more information, call 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862. Kids Just Want to Have Fun! Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 6:30-7:30 a.m. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. Please register. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Calvert Eats Local Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 7-8:30 p.m. Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy, and good ideas for great food! For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friday, Sept. 14
Learn to Square Dance Open House Southern Community Center (20 Appeal Lane, Lusby) 7:9:30 p.m. Aqua Squares invites families, singles, or couples to try out square dancing Sept. 14 and 21. Call for information and questions, or just come. Then sign up for classes, which begin September 28. For more information, call Elaine Reilly at 301-855-7937 or Mary and Bernie Ridgell at 301-863-8054 or visit www.aquasquaresclub.com
Thursday, Sept. 20
Kids Just Want to Have Fun! Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 2-3 p.m. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach) 6:30-7:30 p.m. 410-257-2411 Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. Please register.
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Keep On Fishing!
The Ordinary
Angler
By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer Deer season started last Friday with the early bow season. This is the beginning of a sport that will suck up all of your time for fishing if you let it. I can tell you from experience that you will become food for many critters if you head into the woods now. The blood-sucking, feeding critters include ticks, chiggers, mosquitoes, and biting flies. I will grant you that mosquitoes and biting flies can be a problem when fishing, too. But, you dont have to worry so much about using repellants because the scent doesnt matter much to the fish. (TIP: Be sure to wash insect repellants from your hands before handling bait or lures.) Historically, the rest of the boating season and well into December is without question the best time to be on the water in pursuit of fish. Like most creatures at this time of the year, fish are tying on the feed bag in preparation for big migrations and to store fat for the colder periods of the year. At certain times of the year there are two major populations of striped bass in the Bay and river systems in our region. During the summer months, rockfish fry are growing to self-sustaining sizes. They will stay in the Bay and river systems for 5 6 years before they begin the migration patterns of their older relatives. At this time of year, they school up to chase large schools of baitfish and aggressively feed until the baitfish moves on to warmer waters. Larger and older striped bass migrate out of the Bay and move up the coast to cooler waters during the summer months. Many of them return to the Bay every year and begin their annual migration from late October through December.
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By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer In his song Fruitcakes, Jimmy Buffett quipped, Relationshipswe all want em, we all got emwhat do we do with em? Exactly. They come in various forms and ones as baffling as the next. Has anyone figured out the parent-child dynamic yet? From either side of the equation? What about husband and wife? Right, we stand united in our confusion. Siblings? The phrase sibling rivalry is, no doubt, fact-based. At least weve found harmony in our professional relationships. Bosses and employees always function well together and coworkers routinely get along. Uhhhnevermind. In the sports world, where the best in humanity can be found (even if you have to squint sometimes to see it), relationships remain a work in progress. Teammates quarrel regularly and coaches will fuss at players for as long as the sun keeps rising (21 Dec 2012, right?). But thats all because of their mutual love and respect. Of course, of course (uttered with a wink). However, the real relationship fruitcakes of the sports world reside in the stands and glued to TVs. Sports fans (me included) have the emotional maturity of teenagers. Our feelings are simple, passionate and polarized. We love or we hate. We lost our gray crayon long ago, if we ever possessed one at all. We develop insatiable, one-way crushes based on little more than an athletes wardrobe. Were that deep as a people. Wear our colors and well find any reason to root for you, dress like you, adorn our walls with your life-sized image, tattoo your name on our biceps over our ex-wifes and name our first born after you. Don a rivals logo and youre the enemy and the target of an over-flowing caldron of emotional venom that will envelop your earthly existence and saturate your posthumous journey to the depths of Hell. We promise you that, mister. Just try us. Dare you.
Other fish begin a migration out of the Bay as waters cool. Naturally, before they go, they will bulk up by eating as much as they can. Other species of fish like white perch do not migrate, but stay in our local area. They will be bulking up to get through the colder months of the year. Feeding fish translates directly to successful catches! If you decide that you would rather be in the woods feeding ticks and chiggers while you wait for furry critters to pass within range, then you are going to miss one of the most exciting times to be on the water. Top water action for stripers is now at its peak. Give it a try! Bluefish are still in the area and some of them are over 5 lbs. Nothing fights better! There are still a lot of puppy drum in the area and a few of them are keeper size (18 27 Inches). Speckled trout can now be found on both shores of the Bay for anglers
who know how to catch them. Croakers can still be found and some of these are of a premium size. We may have to wait until next year for find fishable numbers of flounder in our area. Now dont get me wrong! I like to hunt almost as much as I like to fish, but I think Ill wait until temperatures cool and bugs are less of a problem. Besides, there are fewer boats on the water during the autumn months, and that suits me just fine! Remember to take a picture of your catch and send it to me with your story at riverdancekeith@gmail.com. Keith fishes weekly from his boat, The Ordinary Angler, during the season, and spends his free time supporting local conservation organizations.
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